Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2024 04 17

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Revitalization Commission Minutes March 20, 2024 Page 4 of 9 There was a discussion around the Downtown Framework Plan and Design Standards. Commissioner Lipton requested a link to the existing Comprehensive Plan be sent to the commissioners. Chair Adler commented that the top items related to LRC are mostly around flexible zoning, codes, and planning development. She asked what are the biggest challenges which have been inhibiting developers from coming to Louisville and what can be done to make things better. She also noted that integration of the housing plan is important as is whether zoning changes need to be made within the URA to include housing. Commissioner Williams asked if the LRC could have a listening session with people who have considered investing in Louisville but decided not to develop here. The Economic Vitality Manager responded that this outreach happens regularly. There are some business -oriented outreach meetings scheduled in the future, tomorrow specifically for the Comprehensive Plan. The Economic Vitality Committee is also planning on having outreach meetings with industry and broker/developers. It was noted that this might be a good opportunity for LRC to attend and hear from these groups. Public Comment: DBA President and Louisville Resident Rick Kron commented that the Comprehensive Plan is a very important document. He asked what comes after the LRC and asked that the City or City Council consider this issue. He expressed appreciation for the discussion around the Temporary Main Street Closure request at the City Council meeting. 2024 Ice Rink Commitment The Economic Vitality Specialist presented an overview of the needs to fund the Ice Rink for the 2024/2025 season. Staff noted that the LRC is required to submit in writing a letter to the City Council whether or not the LRC intends to fund the Ice Rink for the 2024-2025 Ice Rink operational season. Two letters have been prepared for the LRC to choose between for submission to the City Council — one in support of funding the ice rink and one not in support of funding the ice rink. The Economic Vitality Manager asked for a decision by the Commission on which letter to submit to City Council, to contribute or not to contribute funding for the operation of the Ice Rink. Details of the original agreement and the request were included in the meeting packet. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Lipton asked if there were any KPIs to measure the success of the Ice Rink to the URA. Chair Adler noted that this was a very quick ask last year, so there were no KPIs established to determine success. Commissioner Lipton asked how many people used the ice rink in the 2023-2024 season. There was a discussion around the timing and process leading to the LRC support of the ice rink last year as well as what the funding was used for. Staff agreed that better tracking of visitors is needed.