Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2024 08 16

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"We start to quickly get away from that aesthetic and that historical character. We're also starting to get to a point where there's 7,000 screws put into this thing for phase one," Kowar said, "This thing is becoming Swiss cheese, to keep it standing." Kowar said the original structure is at the end of its useful life, and will need part replacements soon. He also added that repairs will make disassembly and reassembly difficult, if the city plans to relocate or historically preserve the structure. Louisville has been working on its Downtown Vision Plan that would significantly improve the Pavilion area, and could be implemented in the next few years, Kowar said. The Louisville Revitalization Commission passed a resolution June 26 to start the process to bond up to $10 million for infrastructure improvements, within the Highway 42 Urban Renewal Authority. Lawrence Anderson, general manager for the Faire, and Rick Kron, president of the Downtown Business Association, said the council needs to keep the ice rink in mind, as it is crucial toward getting people downtown during the winter months. "The loss of Winter Skate is huge for the retail sector, particularly in downtown," Kron said. Kowar said city staff will look at other options for Winter Skate, and if there was a better location for Winter Skate that costs less than the cost to repair the Pavilion for the winter season, then the city should explore that option. Multiple council members and residents, during the June 26 public comment period, mentioned that the concert was more enjoyable on the mobile stage rather than in the Pavilion. The council voted to continue experimenting with the mobile stage set-up along Front Street, for a cost to not exceed $25,000. Originally Published: July2, 2024 at4:48 p.m. Around the Web REVCQNTENT