City Council Study Session Summary 2013 10 22

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City Council Study Session Summary October 22,2013 Page 4 of 4 Update/Discussion — Parking Study Results Planning and Building Safety Director Troy Russ said the Planning and Building Safety Department conducted a new and expanded parking utilization study. The last study was done in 2009. Downtown Louisville has transformed since 2009 with lower vacancies and higher performing properties. Russ presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation, found in the packet, showing results of the parking study. Staff intends to use the data collected to revise the 2009 Parking and Pedestrian Action Plan. The Mayor thanked Russ and staff for the "great data" collected. Update/Discussion — Northwest Area Mobility Study Mayor Muckle and Deputy City Manager Heather Balser gave an update on the Northwest Area Mobility Study (NAMS). The purpose of the study is to look at mobility in the northwest area. A consensus has been reached among the US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition (MCC) on priority improvements, such as commuter rail, as well as some interim BRT and station development prior to full implementation of the rail. More details to be worked out in the months ahead, as well as financial scenarios and timelines for the when the rail can be built. Mayor Muckle stated progress is being made. Comments: Councilmember Loo would like to see a discussion of sprinkler system incentives on a future agenda. Councilmember Dalton would like a discussion on the formation of a Technical Advisory Committee for cable and technology issues. City Manager's Report: City Manager Fleming and staff met with Western Golf Properties. The meeting was productive and they are meeting again on Thursday, October 24, 2013. The Advanced Agenda was reviewed. Future Discussion items: Adjourn— 9:25 pm Submitted by—Dawn Burgess October 23, 2013