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Revitalization Commission Minutes November 20, 2024 Page 4 of 7 Commissioner Tofte commented that he agrees with the other commissioner comments and asked the applicant to choose the most important items from the application. Commissioner Iglesias commented that the applicant mentioned that the project could be whittled down and she asked for an updated pricing. The applicant responded that landscaping could be reduced, and the steel beams were an aesthetic improvement. The Attorney for the LRC commented that it's difficult to carve out and suggested that one possible approach is for the LRC to agree to a not -to exceed amount asking the applicant to return with an updated rendering. Commissioner Lipton commented that the commission could provide an amount to the applicant and doesn't feel he needs to hear back from the applicant based on what we feel should be funded. Chair Adler commented that she noticed the original application was for a lot less. The applicant responded that it was before the architect priced out the project. Commissioner Lipton outlined what he felt were the most appropriate improvements to fund for this application and how those items would address blight. There was a discussion around how specific the LRC can be about what their support funds. The Economic Vitality Manager noted that the LRC is able to designate what their funding is to be spent on. Chair Adler expressed agreement that painting, door replacement, and a portion of funding for the landscaping seems appropriate. She asked the commission if there is a total amount they are comfortable with approving considering the Facade Improvement Program budget. Commissioner Iglesias commented that she feels the windows should also be included. The EV Specialist provided guidance on what the amount would be if the commission chose to use the tiered approach to calculate the funding for this project. Commissioner Harald commented that he's unsure if the commission is authorized to specify what the applicant spends the money on and that he is uncomfortable specifying what the money should be spent on. The Attorney to the LRC commented that the idea of targeting your dollars to something is absolutely appropriate because the function is to eliminate blight and parts of the project do eliminate blight. He recommended that the LRC should know what it is contributing to in order to ensure that it does eliminate blight. The EV Manager provided tallies of what particular portions of the project are estimated to cost and the commission discussed how much they would be willing to contribute to the project based on the items that would eliminate blight. Commissioner Lipton commented that he would be comfortable supporting the project in the $80,000 range.