Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 12 09

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Revitalization Commission Minutes November 10, 2020 Page 2 of 3 Business Matters of Commission: • Discussion — Signage and Wayfinding Chair Fisher commented he likes the wayfinding and historical signs but that the sign monuments looked too big. Economic Vitality Director Megan Pierce called attention in the packet to page 16 that shows where signs would be placed. Director Pierce noted the information is a starting point for discussion around wayfinding and a refresh as to what was in the original wayfinding plan. Council member Lipton said what is presented is city-wide plan. A lot of time was spent on this by Council in the past. Monument signs became very expensive with solar additions suggested, etc. and Council wanted to go back to something simpler. The LRC has the capability to do things in the district and decide how important it is; what types of signs do you want to invest in? LRC has $130k for 12 signs in the proposed 2021 budget. Director Pierce suggests she get updated sign estimates and get a realistic look at what future signage cost would be. Parking signs for the URA are in Phase 2. Commissioner Adler thinks parking signs are most important would like to consider this for Phase 1. Commissioner Bradfield thinks signage is very important and could offer durable, lasting value. He thinks it could help district and increase tax revenues. Commissioner Gambale agrees. He thinks it is the single most important thing LRC can do in the near future. We need to tell the story of the City. Commissioner Gorsevski agrees. He said the Town of Superior just installed signage. He likes the design and it matches underpass. Items such as street lights and paving can set downtown apart and defines URA. He believes signage is a good start. Commissioner Adler asked if the idea to have signage in DeLo or downtown? Director Pierce said we need to have a conversation with consultant. Chair Fisher, do we need council approval? Yes and Director Pierce thinks LRC should have an early conversation with Council as it impacts the community to perhaps make it an integrated plan. Commissioner Tofte agrees with Commissioner Gambale about telling the story of Louisville and using interpretive signs. Planning and Building Safety Director Agenda Packet P. 3