HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-2022 - Called Meeting Commission Priorities Day 2February 5, 2022
At a Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at
9:00 a.m., in the Training Room of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor George Bray
presided. Upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names:
Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson, Mayor Bray (5).
COMMISSION PRIORITIES DISCUSSION
Assistant City Manager Michelle Smolen handed out a list of Ongoing Priorities and New Priorities
based on information that the Commission had submitted from the Commission. A copy of the
handout is in the minute file.
The Commission selected the following ten (10) Commission Priorities for calendar year 2022:
SOUTHSIDE ENHANCEMENTS
The Commission would like to focus on residential and commercial development in the
Walter Jetton area of Paducah. The Commission wants to support the Southside steering
Committee in their efforts to guide policy and incentives decisions.
HOUSING
The Commission wants to focus on developing a map highlighting property available for
development and define housing needs at all price levels. The Commission discussed building
partnerships with potential housing developers and evaluating current infill incentives and
make recommendations to better meet the City's goals.
RADIO/TOWER UPGRADES AND OPERATIONAL FUNDING
The Commission wishes to support the 911 Communication Oversight Committee in their
efforts to recommend governance structure, capital improvements and a sustainable revenue
source for both capital and operations
MINORITY INCLUSION
The Commission discussed keeping Minority Inclusion as a priority and to focus on Team
Paducah being representative of the community's demographics at all levels of the
organization.
DOWNTOWN
The Commission wants to focus on Downtown by supporting the downtown merchants and
the City Block development. The Commission discussed fostering increased engagement
with downtown merchants and unlocking their talents to support Downtown. The
Commission would like to explore expanding the recruitment of business to the central
business district through the use of incentives.
GROWTH
The Commission discussed utilizing multiple strategies to grow Paducah including, but not
limited to collaboration with McCracken County, promotion of community assets,
recruitment of new businesses, continuation of the Remote Workers Incentive, and revision
of the Comprehensive Plan.
BEAUTIFICATION
The Commission discussed the beautification of Paducah which includes recycling, brush
pick-up, utilizing the 311 app, Downtown beautification, Code Enforcement, and
communication with Citizens to support beautifying Paducah. The Commission discussed
utilizing Town Halls to gain feedback from the populace on this topic.
TRAIL & BIKE PATH ENHANCEMENTS
The Commission discussed the need to determine the next phase of the Greenway Trail and
begin the planning process. This will include exploring and obtaining grants and revisiting
the bike plan for implementation opportunities.
SERVICE AND OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
The Commission discussed utilizing data to achieve process improvements. This will
include a review of the construction development process, evaluating staffing levels and
education on the existing processes.
PROTECTING KEY HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Commission discussed the need to collaborate with community partners to support and
invest in the historical and cultural resources of Paducah which may include the Civic
Center, Stuart Nelson Park, the Columbia Theater and the Hotel Metropolitan.
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION TOPICS
• The Commission discussed moving the Stormwater priority to Continuous improvement.
• The Commission would like to see more pickleball courts.
• The Commission discussed using some of the ARPA funding toward grants for local
organizations.
• Commissioner Henderson would like the City to research partnerships with local
organizations for supporting Mental Health Awareness.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, to adjourn the
meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)
TIME ADJOURNED: Approximately 1:00 pm.
ADOPTED: March 8, 2022
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