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Commissioner Gengler nay <br /> Commissioner Peters nay <br /> Chairperson Bauer aye <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Chairperson Bauer asked that Councilmember Musgrove share the input from the Commission <br /> when the issue is considered by the Council. <br /> 7. COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> 7.01: Center Street Framework and Policy Plan <br /> Presentation <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented the Staff Report and <br /> highlighted the Center Street Area Framework and Policy Plan and welcomed any comments or <br /> feedback the Commission may have on draft plans or its elements. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Gengler commented that this is a great plan and appreciated the thought and details <br /> that went into the plan. She stated that the pumphouse treatment stands out as being something <br /> that will add so much value to the center of the city. She also appreciated the thoughtful amenities <br /> and stormwater treatments. She asked where public art might come into this as it could be an <br /> additional amenity that could attract more visitors. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided an example of public <br /> art/display. He stated that he appreciated the notion of more traditional public art and identified <br /> concrete placeholders that could be foundational elements for public sculpture that could become <br /> wayfinding areas and provide a sense of community. He stated that he is excited about public art <br /> in this location as well as throughout the park system. He recognized that there would need to be <br /> additional discussion on possible funding for public art elements in the parks. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated that he also likes the plan. He stated that if he were asked to <br /> prioritize, he would suggest beginning with the pumphouse and then Municipal Plaza as that was <br /> promised to Affinity. He stated that the remaining items could fall in line after those two items. <br /> Chairperson Bauer commented that some of the projects within The COR are on hold right now <br /> with the challenges of the past year and stated that perhaps this would be the right time to begin <br /> on these elements which would continue to attract people to this area. He stated that housing in <br /> this area continues to fill up as soon as it is built and that increase in population will continue to <br /> attract the interest of retailers when the economy opens up more and restrictions are lifted. <br /> Planning Commission/January 7,2021 <br /> Page 17 of 19 <br />