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Revitalization Commission Minutes September 18, 2024 Page 6of8 affordable. We can adopt the plan with the vision of a curbless street while knowing we will have to be realistic when doing the design work. Commissioner Lipton commented that the LRC needs to be careful that it is mentioned that while curbless streets are part of the master plan but might not be part of the implementation plan. The Director of Community Development suggested the LRC write a letter stating recommendation for approval with comments to it's in the record of what the LRC wants to do. Staff would like to avoid amending the plan to get rid of the curbless streets in the first phase. Commissioner Lipton asked if it could be part of the motion. The Director of Community Development suggested that a letter would be more likely to be seen by Council than expecting them to read the motion in the meeting minutes. The Attorney to the LRC added that it is possible to do both. In the motion, LRC can direct staff to put a letter together which encompasses the comments. Commissioner Tofte agreed that the pavilion is a priority and proposed maybe having the curbless street on the pavilion side and not changing the library side of the street. It thinks curbless street would enhance the neighborhood. He would like to at least look at how much it would be to only put it on the pavilion side of the street. The EV Manager commented that once it is known what infrastructure exists it will give staff and the consultant team a much better understanding of options. Commissioner Williams commented that the design consultant can make recommendations on best practices that will help save us costs. We know that tree lined streets boosts economy and staff and the consultant will help us determine how to get the most out of the funding we have available. Chair Adler agrees with Commissioner Williams. She commented that if a letter is included with the recommendation to Council, she doesn't feel comfortable ruling out curbless streets because she wants to hear from the experts before decisions are made. She feels it is very early in the process to remove any elements from the plan. She asked if Council has seen any part of the plan. The EV Manager responded that Council has seen parts of the plan and it will be formally presented to council once the LRC decides on a recommendation. She summarized that it sounds like we could move forward with a recommendation of approval, directing staff to write a letter outlining limited funding and that, while not eliminating anything from the plan, the priority of the LRC at this time is Front Street and the Pavilion. Commissioner Lipton expressed an interest in making a considerable investment on Main Street as well and wanted to ensure this is also in the letter. Chair Adler agreed with Commissioner Lipton, also with the wayfinding improvements. The Director of Community Development suggested that the letter could say that the focus of the investment is on Front Street and Steinbaugh Plaza but not to the extent that there is no investment on Main Street. The letter can also call out a desire to explore wayfinding options. Commissioner Lipton asked the consulting team to review the layout of Main Street for the Commission to provide feedback. Matt Shawaker with MIG presented a review of the Main Street and Front Street conceptual plans.