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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 sing 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 mu eum, and felt that the kiosks had a military appearance. Mr. Iserson told the Commission they will have more downtown des' n plans to review in several weeks. Commissioner Wright suggested that the City consider making Divisi n 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 treet a two-way street, but it depends on consolidation of parking lots. He said they have s ke to Kolin 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 it is at present, and felt they were vital to downtown. Chairman Hovingh favored a two-way street on Spring Street; leave t e lighting as it is downtown. Commissioner McGuirk asked if there will be a PR person lined up r 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 pers n, along with Gail Gilpin of the Transportation Department who has much experience in such issues. In response to Chairman Hovingh's comments about downtown fees, r. Iserson pointed out that those assessment fees go to help support the Downtown Associati n, and that during construction the services of PDA will be needed more than ever to h p with the advertising and marketing campaign to help keep the downtown going and active. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Co recommending approval of the Draft Downtown Revitalization PI conditions of Exhibit A with the following modifications: Planning Commission Minutes October 14, 1992 Page 16 . sioner McGuirk subj ect to the