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Revitalization Commission <br />Minutes <br />June 10, 2020 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />Director Pierce said the LRC had high interest in future business support such <br />as funding for fagade or building improvements. EVC has taken a step forward <br />with a similar idea. The current Business Assistance Program (BAP) is rebate <br />based and more focused on new business attraction. EVC is discussing a <br />Recovery BAP. Director Pierce will work on that with direction from EVC. <br />Included in packet is sample criteria for the Recovery BAP. Details are still <br />being fleshed out. Instead of rebate based, the program might be based on <br />matching funds between the City and applicant. Council member Dickinson said <br />this is a similar concept as EVC grant program. Commissioner Gambale noted <br />that for current times this is appropriate and for whatever the future brings; it <br />can make businesses more resilient in the future. Director Pierce said it is a tool <br />we can deploy and be nimble to the current environment. Commissioner <br />Bradfield would like to see criteria added that are specific to resiliency. We are <br />not through COVID-19 so if what we do allows businesses to stay open (add <br />take out window, increase airflow, etc.) that should be a primary focus. <br />Commissioner Adler likes this project and would like us to participate in this. <br />She would like a say in criteria to make sure criteria meets goals. Director <br />Pierce said that is feasible. It will be the focus of conversation at the next EVC <br />meeting on June 19. Director Pierce will ensure Commissioners receive <br />invitations to the electronic meeting. <br />• Discussion/Direction- Commission/City Council Study Session (July 21, <br />2020 (D- 5:30 PM) <br />Director Pierce said Council is indefinitely postponing these meetings, but that <br />the memo for the potential future meeting has been drafted for LRC input. <br />Chair Fisher would like feedback from Council on what capital projects they <br />would like LRC to participate in. Council member Lipton suggests the LRC look <br />at where you can provide best value. <br />Commissioner Gambale said the LRC has been providing the leadership piece <br />by creating a Work Plan. If this were urgent, we would have already had a call <br />with Council. <br />• Items for Next Regular Meeting July 8, 2020 at 8:00 am <br />o Policy Change on Cost Sharing for TIF Analysis (tentative) <br />Agenda Packet P. 7 <br />