Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 05 10

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Revitalization Commission Minutes April 12, 2023 Page 3 of 5 those spaces. There is funding in the Historic Preservation program to assist with these types of projects. Chamber of Commerce Updates None. Commissioner Comments on Items not on the Agenda: None. Business Matters of Commission: Discussion/Direction: URA Marketing Strategy The LRC reviewed and commented on the new decal options. The commission voted on the decals and it was agreed to purchase decals with the design on page 42. Commissioner Comments: Councilmember Leh asked if "Improvements Funded by" could be bolder in the same font as Louisville Revitalization Commission in the logo. The sticker will be updated per comments and sent to the commission for review. Staff will purchase the minimum order available. Public Comment: 1►Cm Discussion/Direction: Downtown Coordinated Streetscaoe Plan (Scope & RFP The Director of Community Development presented the Scope and RFP for the Downtown Coordinated Streetscape Plan. Public Works will be the Project Manager on this project. Staff requested approval from the LRC for the approach to the project, noting that this plan could be a road map for all future coordinated downtown improvement projects. If LRC approves, it will go to Council and a budget request would then be made to LRC for funding the RFP. The City is envisioning a lot of public engagement for this plan and public engagement will be part of the RFP. Staff asked LRC if Scope is good or if changes are requested. If LRC doesn't have major changes, the RFP will go to Council for approval. After Council approval, we will go to bid. Commissioner Comments: There was a discussion about the URA area map. Commissioner Williams asked if there is any word on the underpass project. The City has received a $3M DRCOG grant to move forward on the underpass project. Staff are reviewing next steps. Commissioner Harald suggested Area 1 be the primary focus since the budget is unknown at this time. The RFP map will be shared with the commission.