DDD Cmmissin Meeting, 8:00 a.m. Capitl Park Museum, 660 N. Furth Street Attending: Absent: Nrman Chenevert, Derrell Chn, Verni Hward, Van Mayhall, Chris Nichls Fran Gladden Others in Attendance: Tm Adamek, Gary Andersn, Paul Arrig, J Landry Bagwell, Jeffrey Beck, Frances Bennett, Tanya Bennett, Gary Black, Virginia Black, Suzanne Blanchard, Ward Bnd, Marcelle Budreaux, Kristin Brinsn, Kevin Brussard, Erin Brush, Gary Burkett, Jimmy Burland, Chad Calder, Gayle Carnahan, Christy Chachere, Renee Chatelain, Allisn Cper, Sara Curtney, Suzette Crcker, Rn Crum, Allisn Crump, Rbert Daffrd, Melissa Daly, Patrick Danna, Chad Dans, Nedra Davis, Genny Dentn, Rachel DiRest, Erin Ducte, Kendrick Ebanks, Terry Elmre, Gwen Emick, Mark Entrekin, Betsy Fazekas, Cassie Felder, Pete Ferrara, Judy Fust, Mac Freeman, Jey Furr, Clark Gernn, Aarn Glaser, Brian Gad, Krista Gdin, Ashanti Green, Katie Guasc, Jennifer Hall, Brandn Hargrave, Katie Harvey, Jhn O. Hearin, Jan L. Herringtn, Ryan Hlcmb, Danielle Hneycutt, Nicle Huffstetier, Curtney Hunt, Kris Sanchez Jacksn, Danielle Kelley, Julia Kennedy, Mark Kennedy, Tara Kistler, Alex Knight, Je Labbe, Ashley LaBrde, Leigh LaFargue, Andee Lanier, Lri Lasseigne, Jin Lee, Marie Leleaux, Jasn Lckhart, Kyle Lynch, Bb McCarrn, Jasn Miller, B.J. Militell, Rebecca Mses, Shawn Nlan, Mary Olinde, Ashley Orteg, Billy Overtn, Vertina Overtn, Melissa Parmelee, Renee Paytn, Casey Phillips, Ashley Pierce, Eric Pche, Jrdana Pmery, Davis Rhrer, Reed Richard, Brke Riglin, Susan Ringwald, Tanya Rbersn, Darlene Rwland, Jenny Rzas, Kerry Ruiz, LeAnn Russ, Rbyn Ryan, Kris Sanchez, Samuel Sanders, Kathy Scherer, Larry Selders, Casey Sessums, Shay Schillilng, Darlene Shingleur, Lrraine Slade, Brian Sleeth, Karen Stagg, Jhn Smith, Bill Stark, Jennifer Steinhuse, Lacy Strhschein, Jan Sumrall, Casey Tate, B Thmas, Clark Vega, Mitch Verma, Gabe Vicknair, Rssie Washingtn, Jr., Brad Way, David Weinstein, Pam Welsh, Rbert Wheat, Brady Whittn, Cuncilwman Tara Wicker, Kyle Wilkinsn, Matt Wilks, Yzell Williamsn, Amy Wng, Mlly Wdland 1. Ms. Chris Nichls called the meeting t rder. 2. Ms. Chris Nichls declared a qurum. 3. Mr. Derrell Chn mved t apprve the agenda, Mr. Mayhall secnded and the agenda was apprved. 4. Mr. Nrman Chenevert mved t apprve the June 12, 2012 minutes, Ms. Verni Hward secnded and the minutes were apprved. Ms. Chris Nichls intrduced the new pastr at First United Methdist Church, Mr. Brady Whittn. Mr. Whittn expressed his excitement t be a part f the dwntwn and shared a few wrds f wisdm. Mr. Davis Rhrer thanked the Luisiana State Museum fr hsting the meeting and intrduced Divisin Directr f the museum, Mr. Bill Stark. Mr. Stark welcmed everyne t the museum and encuraged them t view the exhibits fllwing the meeting. 5. Bard Actin N bard actin. 6a. Gvernmental Issues Riverfrnt Develpment The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, images f prpsed implementatin prjects. Mr. Davis Rhrer infrmed the Cmmissin that the Metrplitan Cuncil will cnsider budget supplement actin items n the fllwing prjects July 25, 2012.
DDD Cmmissin Mtg. Pg. 2 Lafayette Street / Streetscape imprvements $200,000 Wayfinding in Nrth Blvd. Twn Square $30,000 Riverfrnt Gateway imprvements I-110 Interstate t Mississippi River $100,000 Lighting fr the canpy structure $50,000 Ms. Chris Nichls encuraged everyne t cntact their Cuncil persn t encurage supprt f these items. 6b. Develpment Initiatives Dwntwn Greenway Planning Grant The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, a phtgraph f the prpsed greenway. Mr. Nrman Chenevert infrmed the Cmmissin that the East Batn Ruge Mrtgage Finance Authrity bard has agreed t help fund the gap fr the planning f the Dwntwn Greenway. They are currently wrking ut the terms f the mney transfer. Mr. Rhrer cmmended Mr. Chenevert fr his assistance and infrmed the Cmmissin that this is an imprtant prject fr PBR II implementatin and the DDD strategic plan. There is currently have $1.4 millin t implement Phase I f the prject and cnstructin plans fr the entire Greenway. Nrth Bulevard Twn Square Update (NBTS) The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, an image f highlighting the lcatin f the prpsed imprvements. Mr. Gabe Vicknair briefed the Cmmissin n the fllwing items t be included in Phase II f NBTS. Imprvements n the nrth side f Nrth Bulevard between Third and Furth (City Club, Dean Plaza, Eatn prperty) Imprvements n the bulevard east ne blck t 5 th St. and west ne blck t River Rad frm the existing Twn Square wrk. This is funded by $1.9 millin in Transprtatin Enhancement Funds frm DOTD. Establishment f the St. Phillip St. Prmenade. The pavement used n the prmenade will be similar in nature t the Shaw Plaza brick wrk. The designers, Dana Brwn Assciates / Jey Furr Design Studi are wrking n the final drawings which will be submitted t DOTD fr review. They will review and advertise fr bid this next phase f the prject. Repentance Park Update The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, a phtgraph f the current cnstructin site. Mr. Gabe Vicknair infrmed the Cmmissin that the Metrplitan Cuncil apprved $325,000 in sales tax rebates fr riverfrnt imprvements t Repentance Park. The funds will be used fr undergrund bstructin change rders, lights in the funtains, seating and ther accessries as called fr in the plan. Cmpletin date fr the prject is Nvember 2012. Dwntwn Anti-Litter Initiatives The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, a phtgraph f the Keep Batn Ruge Beautiful lg and images f litter dwntwn. Mr. Davis Rhrer infrmed the Cmmissin that Batn Ruge will be expsed internatinally with the upcming Internatinal Planetarium Cnference. In preparatin fr the arrival f the cnference, area rganizatins alng with the City f Batn Ruge Department f Public Wrks and the Batn Ruge Plice Department are addressing issues such as litter, landscape maintenance, and public safety t ensure that ur city and dwntwn is presented in the best pssible light. The DDD sent an email t dwntwn stakehlders requesting them t be mindful f the cleanliness f their strefrnts and businesses as well as thrwing away litter as we walk dwntwn. Keep Batn Ruge Beautiful is planning a dwntwn clean up n Saturday, July 21. Ms Gwen Emick infrmed the Cmmissin that the clean up will be held frm 8am 10 am and vlunteers are t meet at LASM.
DDD Cmmissin Mtg. Pg. 3 Ms. Emick encuraged everyne t d their part in keeping the dwntwn area clean n a daily basis. Mr. Rhrer infrmed the Cmmissin that the ffice will be distributing cigarette butt receptacles t a number f dwntwn entities. New Business Annuncements State Parking Garage The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, a phtgraph f the exterir f the building. Mr. Brad Way intrduced Mr. Kyle Wilkinsn, Jimmy Jhn s. Mr. Wilkinsn infrmed the Cmmissin that Jimmy Jhn s will be lcating in the Third St. parking garage in late fall 2012. City Bar The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, a phtgraph f the interir f the establishment n Third Street. Mr. Rhrer infrmed the Cmmissin that the establishment will pen the first week in August. Karmady Yga The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, a phtgraph f the exterir f the building. Ms. Brke Riglin infrmed the Cmmissin that she has pened a yga studi at 533 Spain St. Ms. Riglin briefed the Cmmissin n the classes ffered at her studi. K. Amanda Mrris and Elizabeth Walters The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, an image f the exterir f the building. Mr. Rhrer infrmed the Cmmissin that K. Amanda Mrris and Elizabeth Walters have pened Individual and Family Therapy ffices at 343 Third St. East Batn Ruge Mrtgage Finance Authrity The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, an image f the East Batn Ruge Mrtgage Finance Authrity lg. Mr. Chenevert annunced that the East Batn Ruge Mrtgage Finance Authrity will be re-lcating dwntwn at 601 St. Ferdinand Street. The space is currently under renvatins and plans are t mve ffices by September 2012. Ms. Chris Nichls annunced that the Bald Eagle Pub is nw pen at 140 Main Street, the frmer Thirsty Tiger lcatin. Ms. Renee Chatelain intrduced the new directr f the LSU Museum f Art, Ms. Jrdana Pmery. Ms. Pmery expressed her excitement t be at the LSU Museum f Art and dwntwn. Mr. Davis Rhrer intrduced the new directr f the Old State Capitl, Ms. Suzette Crcker. Ms. Crcker expressed her excitement t be at the Old State Capitl and dwntwn and infrmed the Cmmissin that the previus directr, Mary Durusau remains invlved with the State Archives. Events The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, the lgs fr the fllwing events. Each Cmmissiner received flyers n the events. Mr. Rhrer briefed the Cmmissin n the fllwing events. Art Melt July 14 th Warrick Dunn Charities Betty s Hpe July 16 th I D! Bridal Event July 19 th Capitl Park Museum Summer lecture series Belle Summer Cncert Series LASM Manship Theatre Events / LSU MOA FHL / Old Gvernr s Mansin Heritage Lecture River Center Events
DDD Cmmissin Mtg. Pg. 4 Ms. Melisa Parmelee, Frum 35, infrmed the Cmmissin that the Art Melt Preview Party will be held Friday, July 13 th and the main event will be held Saturday, July 14 th Ms. Parmelee briefed the Cmmissin n the schedule f events and fr mre infrmatin visit www.artmelt.rg. 7. Strategic Plan Plan Batn Ruge II The Cmmissin viewed, via Pwer Pint, a phtgraph f the PBR II cver. Mr. Rhrer briefed the Cmmissin n the fllwing recmmendatins in Plan Batn Ruge 2 (PBR2) that are being implemented: The state will bid ut imprvements at the Shaw Center fr the Arts later this mnth and included will be the new marquee entrance at the Hartley Vey Studi frnting the Twn Square n Nrth Bulevard. This prject will directly align with the St Phillip St. pedestrian prmenade and Repentance Park. The prmenade will als be used by service vehicles and staff t the Old State Capitl. The cnnectivity f the St. Phillip St. prmenade will be a pwerful implementatin feature f PBR2 and will ffer a pedestrian experience unmatched in linking sme f BR s starring civic and cultural attractins (Shaw Center fr the Arts, Nrth Bulevard Twn Square, new Library, Galvez Plaza, Old State Capitl, Repentance Park and the Batn Ruge River Center). New green vistas and crridrs fr the dwntwn highlight the Central Green cncept f PBR2. This crridr will be an amazing transfrmatin f public space emphasizing the cnnectivity as called fr in PBR2 and FutureBR. When funds becme available, the City Hall Plaza redesign and the demlitin f the ld Municipal Building int a green space will cmplete the piece f the Central Green Dwntwn Greenway will link t this develpment and carry this 'green link' t ur inner city neighbrhds further cnnecting these neighbrhds t dwntwn and the Twn Square. Ms. B Thmas requested that everyne cntact their cuncil member and encurage them t supprt the budget supplement items fr dwntwn. Ms. Thmas cmmended Mr. Rhrer n his cmmitment t dwntwn and implementatin f PBR2. Strategic Plan Mr. Casey Tate infrmed the Cmmissin that the fllwing marketing infrmatin has been updated: Ecnmic incentives Demgraphic analysis Lease space The infrmatin is available at the DDD ffice r n the DDD web site at dwntwnbatnruge.rg. 8. Onging Prjects CPEX The Cmmissin viewed, via Pwer Pint, a phtgraph f the CPEX lg. Mrs. Rachel DiRest briefed the Cmmissin n the fllwing: 7 th Annual Smart Grwth Summit scheduled fr Aug. 27 29 at the Manship Theatre, Shaw Center fr the Arts. BREADA The Cmmissin viewed, via PwerPint, a phtgraph f BREADA lg. Ms. Darlene Rwland encuraged everyne t cntinue t supprt the market. Ms. Rwland briefed the Cmmissin n the fllwing:
DDD Cmmissin Mtg. Pg. 5 Fresh Fest cntinues and has partnered with Luisiana Tw Step August 5 11 Natinal Farmer s Week Oct. 20 2 nd Annual Tailgating Thrwdwn 8. Crrespndence There was n infrmatin. 9. Public Cmment Mr. Bill Stark asked the attendees the keep the Bennett s in their thughts. Mr. Bennett is recvering frm a recent strke. Meeting adjurned at 9:00am.