04/30/1987 - Minutes CITY CENTER PLAN TASK FORCE MINUTES
Meeting of April 30, 1987
Town Hall Conference Room
Members Present: Stuart Cohen, Don Pinkerton, Jolyn Ash, Chris Defferding,
Pam Juarez, Mike Mara
Others Present: Mayor Tom Brian, Councilor Valerie Johnson, Liz Newton,
Duane Roberts, Bill Monahan, Tom Hill .
Mayor Brian called the initial meeting of the Task Force to order and
explained how the committee came about and its purpose. tie then conducted a
bus tour of the city highlighting areas of economic concern, council issues,
and the downtown area.
Bill introduced various maps prepared by staff for the downtown area: zoning,
land use, capital projects, areas of prime concern. Copies of a recent aerial
photo of the area as well as materials from a recent conference on
revitalizing Main Street were distributed . Bill explained the staff
commitment available to the Task Force from the Planning Division budget.
Valerie outlined the task before the committee -- to evaluate why and how the
downtown should be saved . She explained a number of concepts gained at the
Main Street conference which should be valuable as the group determines a
direction for the city center plan.
Valerie also explained the city organizational chart and where the Task Force
is located therein. The Task Force is advisory to the Council. with support
from staff as designated by the Council . Other city committees are also
available to provide input from their areas of expertise.
The Task Force chose the third Thursday of each month as the regular meeting
date. The next session will. be held on Thursday, May 7.1, at 7 PM. Valerie
also noted that Task Force members are encouraged to attend the upcoming
boardsmanship training session.
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