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The Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority -
met in regular session at 7:30 a.m-, June 6,. 1996 in the.
conference room at 201 South College Avenue, One West
Contemporary Art center.
p2221M There were present:
Stephen Slezak, chair presiding
Bonnie Bider Szidoa, Vice Chair
Mary Brayton, Secretary
Greg Belcher
chuck Wanner
Kermit Allard
Lucia Lilay, Coansel
Absent:
Carey Hewitt, Treasurer
Rick Goodale
Jason Meadors
Staff:
Chip Steiner, Consultant
Anne Garrison
Bud Frick, LPC Liaison
Gusts:
Tom Livingston, Dick Schaffer, Ted Shepard, Bob Noe,
Dick Beardmore, Kim Mayer
C= TO 07MM Mr. Slezak called the meeting to order, and entertained a
motion to approve the minutes of April 4, 1996- Mr. Waonsr
moved to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Mr.
Belcher and the motion carried unaainmely-
1Q 10KADCRS' An informal latter from Mr-, Moadorst is absentia, wall
COSSEM923 disseminated. as noted Roslyn Lang (Pe9's laternst Cafe)
was shown on page thres of the minutes as Rosalind Lang.
The minutes are corrected to reflect the first spellinq of
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her name.
Mr. Meadors also noted with some pleasure that DDA had
received full funding in the amount of $90,000 from the CDBG
Commission. Although he noted, the grant has not been
finally awarded.
200 WALNUT In January 1996 the Board considered this project for the
STREET first time, and agreed to participate with facade
Improvements up to $15,000. Mr. Livingston was adjured to
explore other sources of funding, returning to the Board if
unsuccessful,for additional monies. Availability would then
depend on the number of projects undertaken by the DDA in
the interim.
The scope of Mr. Livingston's plans for 200 Walnut Street
had broadened significantly to encompass Right of Way
improvements, similar to those effected by the City on
Linden Street. He understands, however, the City's
projection for Walnut Street is up to ten years away, and
the sidewalks are in need of repair. The improvements would
be done in a less expensive fashion, preserving the pavers
to be reused when the City re -does the street.
Text and drawings, for historic designation of the building,
have been submitted to the Landmark Preservation Commission
and passed the first level of consideration. They are now
being reviewed at a Federal level.
There seemed to be some concern on the part of the Board to
fund a project which appears, in part, to be temporary at
beet. Mr. Steiner offered to enter into discourse with the
City regarding this issue, and also volunteered to help with
the State application process.
Ms. Szidon moved to award an additional $5,000 toward the
facade, for a total of $20,000. Mr. Steiner recommended the
motion be phrased, "up to $201000." There was no second to
this motion. Mr. Steiner then suggested the Board consider
tabling the motion until he had an opportunity to address
the City. Ms. Brayton moved the issue be tabled
accordingly.
DOWNTOWN This has long been a priority of the DDA, but efforts begun
RE-SONING in the early 1990's did not come to fruition. The City
proposes to make changes incrementally, the first
recommended action is to change most IG (general industrial
designated areas) to RC (river corridor zoning.) Packet
maps indicate the IG zone extending down both sides of Mason
Street to Mountain Avenue. The Mason Street corridor may be
termed the Old City Center.
Mr. Shepard advised that a public meeting will be held on
June 17, 1996 at 281 North College Avenue. Following this
opportunity for citizen input, the issue will go before City
Council.
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Mr. Steiner suggested the re -zoning tie into the adoption of
the Civic Center Master Plan. It was mutually decided to
table the issue until after the June 17, public meeting.
PARKING STUDY Mr. Steiner recapped some issues previously stated, i.e.:
• Despite availability of some spaces, a parking problem
exists
• Need to encourage permit parking
• Consider impact of parking study on owners and employees
• The need to reduce the conflict between visitors/shoppers
and employees in downtown areas
The Board then voiced its thoughts and concerns:
• The consultant is not addressing the relationship between
specific destinations and parking availability.
• Second floor service operations do not have loading zones
for easy in and out transportation of boxes and files.
• While central core parking is coaxed, peripheral areas have
up to 40% spaces open
• The Board supports a phased approach to parking, together
with a recognition for the use of other forms of
transportation
Mr. Schaffer thanked the Board for its time and wishes to
return for any additional input prior to presentation of the
study to City Council.
ADJOURN Due to time constraints, and prior to losing the quorum,it
was moved by Mr. Slezak and seconded by Me. Szidon that all
other agenda items be tabled for a special meeting later in
the month, the date to be determined.
Mary Brayton, Secretary