City Council Study Session Summary 2009 07 14

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City Council Study Session Summary July 14, 2009 Page 3 of 4 Local Licensing Authority (LLA) Staff and LLA members presented an overview of 2008 accomplishments and 2009 Goals. The 2008 Annual Report was discussed with Council. At this time there are approximately 50 licensees within the City. This year licensed businesses have been very positive and compliant. Partnerships are collaborative; for example the Police Department provides TIP training to businesses. Of note is the Police Department’s willingness to expand the control area of the Street Faire, and this has resulted in positive interactions within the downtown area. The innovative seating arrangements in downtown have also contributed to the positive experience. The Louisville Police department stepped up when the County cut training due to budget cuts. Quality people currently serve on the LLA board, and members established great relationships with the City staff. Future partnerships include additional coordination with the Lafayette Police Department – sharing facilities and instructors.Issues are being approached in a cooperative and positive manner with business. Councilors stated the best decision was to appoint individuals with experience and knowledge in this area, rather than having the Council involved. The Liquor Licensing board operates with a great framework. Mc Caslin Interchange Landscape Concept Design Superior staff presented an overview of concept designs for the McCaslin Interchange. Superior wishes to invest in the public infrastructure and improve the physical appearance of the interchange. The designs will help upgrade the experience of visitors and commuters using the interchange, and in the transition experience passing and getting off of the highway. Designers are in the process of soliciting feedback and ideas in order to have a more integrated approach for the design. 2010 improvements are planned by Superior. Design options range from $40,000 to $300,000 dollars. Superior is not dependent on Louisville for the planned design improvements. Louisville and Superior staff understand that the two communities may not be at the same point. Several concept designs were reviewed. The ideas discussed include a phased approach, as well as a budgeted funding to begin next year. Superior wants to put in place the ultimate vision, and then plan the landscaping design in phases.Louisville and Superior staff discussed how Louisville will deal with the Northwest quadrants.Other issues need to be resolved, for example moving the intersection to the North and allowing for left hand turns. When prioritizing within Superior’s existing framework they may want