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v. Loop Media Hub – David Sandel, Founder of the Loop Media Hub (LMH) provided an overview of the LMH’s request for funding. The LMH is requesting $50,000 to host a Delmar Boulevard Fall Visioning Workshop and create a playbook of recommendations. Mr. Sandel indicated that the LMH has partnered with Google and the Midwest Internet Exchange on a project for the Delmar Loop. The LMH is hosting a hackathon in the Spring and EDRST funds would be used to continue the project with a workshop and the development of the playbook in the Fall of 2016. L.O.O.P (Loving Opportunities Out of Poverty) – Darren Jackson, Executive Director of LOOP provided an overview of the organization and its funding request of $40,000. Mr. Jackson stated that his organization is partnering with the University City High School to provide internship opportunities to students. The program would provide up to 20 at-risk students with a summer program designed to work on STEM programs and a community project in University City. The main objective will be to make the community a more inspiring place to live, learn, and work. LOOP hopes to provide youth an opportunity to develop ownership and the ability to leave a positive legacy in the community. vi. Midtown Farmers Market – Deb Henderson, Executive Director of the Midwest Association of Farmers Market (MAFM) provided an overview of the organization and its funding request. The MAFM is requesting $40,000 in funding for events and marketing of the Farmers Market. Ms. Henderson stated that the Farmers Market plans to draw 60,000 visitors to the Loop on Saturday morning. She also stated that the Market acts as a “visitor center” for the Delmar Loop, by staffing an information booth. Events help attract and keep people at the Market. FY 17 events would include a Market Music Series and a local Chef’s competition. Marketing will consists of posters, flyers, and ads in local publications. Ms. Henderson stated that the Market is in the Delmar Loop because of the existing infrastructure and the support of the property owner. vii. University City Department of Public Works and Parks – Sinan Alpaslan, Director of the Department of Public Works and Parks provided an overview of the Department’s request. The Department is seeking $62,097 in EDRST funds to upgrade the pedestrian lights on Delmar Blvd to LED. Mr. Alpaslan explained the benefits of upgrading to LED from High Pressure Sodium (HPS). The LED lights would provide better light distribution and be energy efficient. Jenny Wendt, Program Manager for the Department of Public Works and Parks provided in-depth information about light distribution and Kelvins for LED lights versus HPS. viii. University City Department of Community Development – Jodie Lloyd, Manager of Economic Development for the City of University City provided an overview of Department of Community Development requests. The Department is requesting funds for Citywide Marketing ($15,000) programs. Marketing funds will be used to help attract new businesses to University City and for business retention by marketing existing businesses. The Department is requesting $100,000 to continue to Façade Improvement Program. $50,000 would be dedicated to the existing program in the International District and $50,000 could be used citywide. The Department’s final request is for Olive Boulevard Streetscape Improvements ($160,000). Projects include five new bus shelters, upgrading the 102 pedestrian-scale lights to LED, adding planters, public art, and trash/recycle containers to thirteen bus stops, and starting a design phase for a pocket park at Kingsland and Olive Blvd. Mr. Winer thanked all the applicants for their presentations. He then stated that the next step in the th process if a Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, March 17 at 6:00pm at the University City Public Library. EDRST Board attendance is not mandatory but encouraged. Other Business a. Public Comments 3