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Revitalization Commission Minutes November 20, 2024 Page 5of7 Commissioner Williams commented that she is comfortable approving a not to exceed amount. Commissioner Tofte commented that he agrees with the $80,000 amount of support. Commissioner Harald agreed with the $80,000 amount of support. Public Comment: Mike Kranzdorf, not a resident of louisville, commented that this is about half of the facade improvement program budget for 2025 and asked if the commission would consider a budget amendment to increase the program budget if other Eric reed, resident and chamber board member commented that he fully endorses anyone applying and also expressed concern with the amount of this request due to the 2025 budget. Commissioner Feedback on Top Three Work Plan Priorities The Economic Vitality (EV) Manager requested feedback from the commission on the top three work plan priorities for 2025-2026. Staff intends to bring the work plan before the LRC in December for discussion and asked each commissioner to share their top three priorities for the next two years. Commissioner Comments: Chair Adler asked the commission to go around the room and comment on their 2025 priorities. Commissioner Iglesias is excited about the Vision Plan and companies like Ironton and other new businesses coming to town. Her priorities are the Vision Plan, Facade Improvement Program, and attracting new businesses to the downtown area. Commissioner Lipton's priorities are the Vision Plan, to work collaboratively with property and business owners to develop a positive business climate that encourages private investment in the URA, and review Land Use codes applicable to the URA and consider recommendations for changes that would potentially improve the redevelopment and economic vitality of the district. Commissioner Williams' priorities are the Vision Plan, downtown vacancies, and Property Improvement and Facade Improvement programs. Commissioner Tofte's priorities are the Vision Plan, making progress on DELO east and infrastructure and the Coal Creek Village Station implementation, and downtown vacancies, specifically the Wildwood building. Commissioner Harald's priorities are the Vision Plan, Facade and Property improvement programs, and supporting existing businesses. Mayor Leh's priorities are the Vision Plan and inviting investments into our community. Commissioner Lipton made comments related to last night's Vision Plan meeting and what role the LRC is expected to play in the process. He asked the Mayor to respond. Mayor Leh responded with his understanding of what the LRC's role is intended to be and he asked staff to