Revitalization Committee Agenda and Packet 2023 08 23

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Revitalization Commission Minutes July 12, 2023 Page 2 of 8 None. Reports of Commission: Staff updates The Economic Vitality (EV) Manager provided updates on URA property updates. The EV Manager gave and update on the 916 Main Street application status. Staff have been working on a new contract with EPS for third party review. The $15,250 cost will be split between the LRC and the applicant. This will be presented at the July 25 City Council meeting for contract approval and will return to LRC for final approval. The EV Manager is working with the City Attorney on a retainer on -call contract for future consideration to expedite this process. Ice Rink Update: the contract with Rocky Rinks has been finalized, equipment has been ordered, and payment will be made tomorrow. The kickoff meeting was held earlier this week. The additional funds needed to cover the full amount of the contract will be included in a budget amendment request to LRC in August for the 2023-2024 skating season. LRC will receive revenues from the skating rink in 2024. The EV manager asked the LRC to consider covering the electricity costs as well. Dark Sky Lighting will be presented at planning commission tomorrow. The draft ordinance has been posted for public review. Downtown Vision Plan: Six proposals have been received and will be reviewed and scored. Finalists may be interviewed. Anticipated completion is February 2024. The EV Specialist presented a detailed update on utility line undergrounding. Information on this topic was provided in the meeting packet. The EV Manager asked the LRC to provide agenda topics for future discussion and noted that there is a new section for Items for Discussion in the agenda. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Harald asked if LRC/the City will own the ice rink equipment and asked what other assets will be owned related to the Ice Rink project. Rocky Rinks will own the Zamboni; the City will own everything for the rink except the chiller this year. The EV Manager will attach the details of ownership with the budget amendment. Councilmember Leh noted that liability and obligations will need to be fully understood and addressed. The EV Manager noted that insurance for the rink is provided by Rocky Rinks. The City Attorney mentioned that the equipment won't be insured through that policy and stated he will work with the EV Manager on insurance and other details. Councilmember Leh asked if the budgeted amount for utility line undergrounding is enough to cover all the costs of the project. The EV Specialist will research and provide that information to the LRC. Downtown Business Association Updates Agenda Packet P. 4