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BRaD <br />Meeting Summary <br />January 4, 2010 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Staff Present: Bonnie Star, Economic Development Director <br /> Malcolm Fleming, City Manager <br /> Paul Wood, Planning Director <br /> Gavin McMillan, Planner II <br /> Tom Phare, Public Works Director <br /> Drew Sartell, Civil Engineer II <br /> Dave Thompson, Senior Civil Engineer <br /> Rhonda Welborn, Executive Assistant <br /> Sam Light, City Attorney <br /> <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br /> <br /> <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT ON AGENDA <br /> <br />Committee discussed the Business Assistance Packages recently approved by <br />Council, connecting the East and West side of the railroad tracks in the future, <br />GlobeImmune, and the importance of retention visits and open government. <br /> <br />APPROVAL OF POSTING NOTICES <br /> <br /> Approved through motion, both for the LRC (Resolution 10-01) and for <br />BRaD <br /> <br />BUILDING LIVABLE STREETS PRESENTATION <br /> <br />Troy Russ presented a power point on the practice of transportation investments <br />and livable streets, and applications for Highway 42. Members, the public, and <br />staff discussed the varied aspects of developing Highway 42 as a livable street <br />that would slow traffic, enhance aesthetics, and encourage downtown activity. <br />Committee members recommended that staff move forward and continue <br />discussion on the development of Highway 42. Staff stressed that a preferred <br />design is necessary as there may be only one opportunity to advocate for the <br />design with CDOT. Members agreed that the plan should include feedback from <br />citizens, CDOT, business owners, and public officials. <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 1 MEETING: <br /> <br />December 7 and January 4 meeting minutes <br />Election of Officers <br />LRC Goal recommendations <br />Business Retention Meeting Reports <br />BRaD Goal recommendations <br /> <br />Adjourn: 9:40 a.m. <br /> <br />