Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2023 10 27

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes September 15, 2023 Page 2 of 7 Manager Brown continued with an update on the outdoor ice rink. City Council approved a Cooperation Agreement with the LRC regarding the outdoor skating rink at the Steinbaugh Pavilion. The Cooperation Agreement formalizes financial commitments and sets expectations for the 2024-2025 season. The LRC will review a proposed budget amendment to capture the financial commitments to the ice rink during its September meeting. Manager Brown recognized The Argentos Empanadas (1030 E S Boulder Road) as a new Louisville business. Brown noted that the new Louisville restaurant is the owners' third location. Manager Brown followed with an update on the proposed Dark Sky Lighting Ordinance which will be going to Council for a public hearing on Monday, October 2. The proposed ordinance includes the following three changes that were recommended by Planning Commission: • Any residential addition (net increase in total SF) requires sitewide compliance; • Changes to 25% or more of exterior wall area or materials of an existing building requires building compliance (both residential and nonresidential); and • Nonresidential building additions equal to 25% or more of existing building SF requires sitewide compliance (with existing parking lot pole exemption) Manager Brown gave a brief overview of the open house for the Commercial Energy Code on August 29. The event included approximately 25 members of the business community. Director Zuccaro added that staff has compiled a list of potential amendments and will begin drafting an amended ordinance for Council consideration in the near future. Chair Leh asked for additional information regarding the type of issues that were identified at the open house. Director Zuccaro responded that there were a few questions around EV charging and alignment with state standards. There were also questions about existing buildings vs. new construction, and the all - electric requirement. He also added that the City will explore aligning with Lafayette. Councilmember Most asked whether staff is looking at other communities for alignment. Director Zuccaro responded that there was a choice made by City Council to move forward more quickly that the regional cohort of communities in and around Boulder County. He added that the current adopted code is in alignment with the City of Boulder, but many other communities do not yet have all -electric or EUI standards. Zuccaro concluded that statewide alignment may be the future, but that it needs to be done regionally to be effective. Chair Leh asked whether the businesses had provided feedback about any of the requirements being impossible to meet. Director Zuccaro responded that Agenda Packet P. 3