Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2024 06 26

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Revitalization Commission Minutes May 22, 2024 Page 7 of 7 DBA President and Louisville Resident Rick Kron supports bonding and does not support the underpass project. He provided details on why he does not support the underpass project. Louisville Resident Graham Smith commented that the LRC's prior support to underpasses was a wholistic view to improve access all around the city and he feels this is no longer relevant. He feels that this discussion is about prioritization of projects. He doesn't support the underpass project and does support the Downtown Vision Plan. He also commented that rail has been discussed for over a decade and it shouldn't be part of the conversation with regards to the underpass project. Louisville Resident Susan McEachern, a member of Louisville Open Space Advocates, expressed concern about impacting open space on the east side of Highway 42 with possible parking for the underpass project. Mike Kranzdorf, a downtown property owner, not a resident, is very surprised to hear there is a preferred Downtown Vision Plan and a number and seems that this has turned into a staff project, as has the underpass project. He expressed concern that the Downtown Vision Plan be phased so that it doesn't close businesses during construction. The Economic Vitality Manager commented that the preferred Vision Plan has not been adopted yet; public comment has been received and throughout the engagement process preferences have been narrowed down for LRC consideration. Reports of Commission: Staff Updates The Economic Vitality Manager noted that the staff updates were provided in the meeting packet and asked the Commission if they had any questions. Feel free to reach out to the EV Manager with any questions. Commissioner Comments: No comments on staff updates from the commission. Downtown Business Association Updates None. Chamber of Commerce Updates: None. Discussion Items for Future Meetings: South Street Underpass Sculpture 2. Ironton Distillery Project Overview and Financial Ask 3. Executive Session for Property Acquisition 4. Fagade Improvement Program Applications Commissioner Closing Comments: none Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:59 a.m.