Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 09 20

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Revitalization Commission Minutes August 23, 2023 Page 6of8 Councilmember Leh noted that the original idea for Board/Commission support was to enable some boards/commissions, and with the vision plan and restructuring of boards/commission it's prudent to wait for 2024. There was a discussion on the LRC 2024 budget with a suggestion to keep an eye on council's budget process to influence LRC's priorities. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Harald noted that funding and incentive development should be led by LRC as an Economic Vitality function. Economic vitality and urban renewal are complimentary but may have different purposes. The blight focus of LRC's purpose is important and clarity would be helpful. There was a discussion on economic vitality and Board/Commission overlapping focus. It was agreed that the Commission and Board support discussion will move to 2024 to be aligned with the purpose of the LRC. Chair Adler asked to move the work plan discussion to the next meeting and asked if there is anything LRC would like staff to include in the September meeting agenda. Chair Adler suggested a joint meeting with DBA to improve collaboration and asked if this would require a budget discussion. Commissioner Harald suggested LRC discuss internally in September prior to meeting with DBA to create focus on what LRC would like to achieve through that collaboration. It was recommended LRC meet with DBA in October. Councilmember Leh suggested it would be worth discussing the third -party review process for financial pro formas at a future meeting. Public Comments: None. Facade Improvement Program Application: Moxie Bread Co. (a_ 641 Main Street The EV Specialist presented the application for Moxie Bread Co. to the Commission. The application documents were provided in the commission packet. Staff recommends approval of the application. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Williams is in support of this request. At the last meeting we approved the Main Street application and asked if there is sufficient funding to fund this application. This application doesn't go over budget. City Counsel noted that because the Facade Improvement Program is a bucket funding program, it is recommended that the budget be amended prior to the time the grant applications exceed the budgeted amount for the program. Further Council permission will be needed before increasing the budget for this program for additional applications. Agenda Packet P. 8