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it. In addition, he felt some of the first floor buildings downtown ar just not designed for retail. Commissioner Mahern stated that if they are going to do reconstruc' n they should get it done as quickly as possible. Even though she favored retail-only, sh would not vote against the plan if the rest of the Commission favored it. She generally lik the plan, but would oppose any more wood sidewalks. She liked Ms. Greer's idea of s 'ng a campaign to attract people downtown which should be started immediately and be an on-going process. In regard to design, she is not in favor of a formal appearance for d wntown, but would like a "warmer" look. She would not like a formal appearance at the meum, and felt that the kiosks had a military appearance. Mr. Iserson told the Commission they will have more downtown des gn plans to review in several weeks. Commissioner Wright suggested that the City consider making Divis on Street a two-way street during construction. In addition, he would favor directional si ns to various locations or businesses during the construction period. Mr. Iserson noted that staff feels it would be good to make Division Street a two-way street, but it depends on consolidation of parking lots. He said they have s ke to Kolln Hardware who feel they need the space for delivery trucks. Staff will continue to check out the matter. It was the consensus of the Commission to keep the bank policy as i is at present, and felt they were vital to downtown. Chairman Hovingh favored a two-way street on Spring Street; leave he lighting as it is downtown. Commissioner McGuirk asked if there will be a PR person lined up or downtown. Mr. Iserson said they will have a person in the very near future working ith the merchants. They will also have a construction manager working as a liaison per on, along with Gail Gilpin of the Transportation Department who has much experience i such issues. In response to Chairman Hovingh's comments about downtown fees, Mr. Iserson pointed out that those assessment fees go to help support the Downtown Associa 'on, and that during construction the services of PDA will be needed more than ever to Ip with the advertising and marketing campaign to help keep the downtown going and activ . A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Co recommending approval of the Draft Downtown Revitalization P conditions of Exhibit A with the following modifications: Planning Commission Minutes October 14, 1992 Page 16 . sioner McGuirk n subject to the