02/01/1989 - Minutes CITY CENTER PLAN TASK FORCE
Thursday, February 1, 1989
Town Hall Conference Room
7:00 p.m
MINUTES
Memberts Present: Stuart Cohen, Mike Marr, Pam Juarez, Richard Morley, Joy
Henkle
Council Members Present: Valerie Johnson
Consultants Present: Bob Moore
Others Present: Ed Murphy, Liz Newton, Duane Roberts, Peggy Weston Byrd, Dan
Dolan
Called to order by Chairman Cohen at 7:06 p.m.
Minutes of the previous meeting were not available.
Morley brought up the point that there was too much written material and
suggested the possibility of changing the committee structure to break up
reading duties. Cohen felt there was a need to break out the responsibilities
but also recognized that the committee's efforts will be intense until mid-
February.
REVIEW WORK PLAN
Time-line. Note full February agenda especailly February 13th Council meeting.
Times: Feb. 7th - 7:30 p.m.
9th - 7:00 p.m.
13th - 9:00-9:30 p.m. (confirm w/Duane)
14th - 11:30 p.m.
21st - 7:30 p.m.
27th - 7:30 p.m.
March 6th - 7:30 p.m.
Stuart said that the 13th is an important date and for everyone to attend.
Most other meeting are optional (please try to attend as many as possible. )
REVIEW DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Bob incorporated all suggestions/changes to the document from the January 23rd
meeting.
Liz reviewed with the City attorney. He suggested that the term "urban renewal
plan" be used to cover all components (definitions) . Definitions have been
addressed per the committee's recommendations.
Henkle expressed an emphasis of economic prosperity for downtown in the Goals
section of the development plan.
Goal Comments: Morley felt "A" pursued the term "market driven" too actively
and suggested the F se "consistent with other gc i of the City Center
Development Plan" be added to the goals.
He commented that "C" doesn't reflect the diverse, dynamic "people atmosphere"
that the Task Force wants to see happen downtown. He suggested words that
stressed diversity.
Morley further stated that "F" was redundant of "E". Committee decided to use
pedestrian and vehicle traffic in "E". Use "encourage" rather than "create" in
'IF".
Morley commented on "G". Moore suggested "adequate and timely" be added.
Morley discussed "I" suggesting the wording "attractive and encourages
investment" in the district be added. Delete "asthetically pleasing ."
Liz talked to the City attorney regarding the acquisition of property.
Attorneys are reviewing legalities of the purchase of property.
Stuart asked about marketing duty additions. Moore indicated that it had been
added on p. 14 (#20) .
On #605 Liz wants to outline what relocation is and is currently working with
the City attorney. Bob mentioned "assure same level of relocation status" had
been removed due to legal ramifications.
Liz is discussing section 1200 with the City attorney. If major changes are
decided upon, a public vote may be required. Liz will discover what does and
what doesn't require a City wide vote.
Acquisition and relocation amemdment sections will probably all have new
wording. These are the only sections left with changes.
Marr feels the City Council should not be the development agency. He cannot
endorse the report with the City Council as agency. He suggests an appointed,
separate legal agency.
Morley expressed the view that the City Council was the appropriate agency,
because they could be recalled if citizens didn't agree with them.
Moore suggests the burden be directed to a group appointed by Council.
Marr said he would like to see a citizen agency with a variety of expertize.
Valerie sees the district as a "part" of the whole City planning function. She
thinks the Council should be the agency, but sees a need for citizens to be
involved in pushing the plan forward.
BREAKFAST MEETING:
Stuart wanted to use the same presentation materials used at the NPO meeting.
Valerie suggests that the tax increment financing not be tied to the City
Center plan as a "done deal. " No other material will be handed out at the
meeting although we will solicite names and addresses of those who want
additional information.
Meeting was adjoured at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Joy Henkle