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Bierwerks representatives attended a recent City Council meeting and reported that foundation plans have been submitted. The Loop trolley construction continuesand an additional trolleycaris to be purchased. b. Ms. Riganti reported that Ms. Jodie Lloyd accepted a position with Washington University, and introduced intern Adam Brown. She provided an update on the Olive and I-170 Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The City received one submittal, which is currently being explored. The proposal included approximately 280,000 square feet of retail and other uses at the interchange. Ms. Riganti provided additional details regarding the FY18 budget, specifically about the EDRST fund. She reviewed the process, including that the EDRSTB recommendation was submitted to City Council for consideration. The Create Space/Kitchen Space/Make Space application was withdrawn by the applicant. The Olive Boulevard sidewalk improvement project that was recommended for funding using EDRST reserves was moved to FY18 budget. Mayor Welsch also discussed the Olive and North and South block party and feedback she received from the community. She heard from many constituents that it was a successful community building event, and encouraged City Council tocontinue to fund this event. Mr. Winer agreed. Mr. Winer then asked the EDRSTB for feedback on the March 27, 2017 joint City Council/EDRSTB study session on the FY18 budget. Mr. Lenard provided his opinion of the meeting and interaction between City Council and the board. He was not pleased, and thought that City Council did not respect the Board’s position. Mr. O’Brien discussed how the goal of the meeting was to provide an overview of the EDRSTB’s decision making process. He thought the meeting wassuccessful in that regard, and demonstrated to City Council that the Board’s decisions were thoughtful and deliberate. Mr. Adebogye agreed with Mr. Lenard’s opinion. Mr. Winer concluded that it was a good learning experience and that the EDRSTB and City Council can continue to work to improve the process. Mr. Edwards asked the City Council to reconsider funding the Loop’s request for funds for various projects, including lighting and signage. Mr. Winer discussed the Carver policy governance model for the role of a board member. He asked members to read the distributed booklet before the next meeting. Mayor Welsch suggested that metrics be developed for evaluating projects. Board members suggested that a definition of success be established first by either the applicant or City. Ms. Riganti discussed the existing EDRSTB policy and the application, both of which should be reviewed at a future meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:45p.m. Respectfullysubmitted _____________________________________________________ Andrea Riganti Acting EDRSTBSecretary 2