Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 07 08

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Revitalization Commission Minutes June 10, 2020 Page 4 of 7 that is still feasible. Director Pierce stated the item is listed in the LRC's Work Plan, so it just requires discussion if that is a priority for the near -term. Director Zuccaro said the PUD for DeLo Lofts was extended to December 6, 2020 and that public improvements are still being completed. There was a $5 million investment in infrastructure from URA including street, water, sewer, stormwater, regional detention pond, landscaping, Nawatny Greenway and Caledonia Plaza; over $200,000 in funding is still potentially available for developer reimbursement. Though most major improvements have been complete, the final reimbursement is not issued until all public improvements are approved. Commissioner Gorsevski asked what the important things are moving forward that need to be complete to stimulate the area. Director Zuccaro said visibility and access. The investments that are made in Highway 42 are the next important steps. Road must have good access and the corridor must be inviting. Commissioner Adler asked if all the needed improvements are accounted for in the work plan. Director Zuccaro feels the Work Plan is very thorough. Commissioner Tofte asked about funding to expand Highway 42 to 4 lanes. City Manager Balser said staff continues to seek regional, state and federal funds. The City received a grant from DRCOG to do a joint study with Lafayette. City Manager Balser suggests the need for a community wide conversation about Highway 42 Council member Lipton joined the meeting at 8:50 am. The work being done now on Highway 42 is to get access to the sports complex, facilitate access to DELO, and to further support retail in the area. Director Zuccaro said the work being done is to implement the 2013 access plan. Whatever we do in the future will integrate investments we are making now. He said Highway 42 is in the NAMS (Northwest Area Mobility Study), which guides future enhancement in bus service in the northwest area. It is the major transit document guiding current regional improvements. Commissioner Bradfield said with trends to automated cars and other trends, we need to think about alternative types of future transportation. The 2013/2014 NAMS study is already dated. Agenda Packet P. 5