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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Development Authority - Minutes - 02/23/1984DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Directors Meeting February 23, 1984 A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority was held in the Council Information Center of the new Municipal Building at 7:30 a.m. February 23rd, 1984. There were present: Barbara Schofield, Chairman presiding Jim Reidhead Chuck Wanner, after roll call Earl Wilkinson Ray Dixon Dan Larsen Dave McCarry Barbara Rutstein, after roll call (for John Clarke) staff: also: G. William Kingsbury, Robert Steiner Kathy Field Annemarie Kulz Paul Wagner Stuart McMillan Curt Smith Jacques Rieux Frank Malysha absent: Art March Executive Director Jim Sprout Dick Beardmore Dave Seitz John Dewhirst Barbara Schofield opened the meeting. Earl Wilkinson made a motion to approve the minutes of February 3rd and February 9th. Dan Larsen seconded the motion and the motion carried. Paul Wagner made a presentation on plans to open up the basement of the Avery Building to retail. Mr. Wagner plans to build an additional stairwell into the basement extending into the side- walk. Mr. Wagner submitted a drawing to the Board, illustrating the planned project. Two drawings have also been submitted to the Engineering Department. Mr. Wagner requested an approval of the project from the Board. The Landmark Preservation Commission has given its approval for the project. Old Town Associates have al so responded positively to the project. Dan Larsen made a motion VERY UILDING to approve this project. Earl Wilkinson seconded the motion. There were no dissenting votes. Stuart McMillan of The Neenan Company introduced to the Board Frank Malysha, who requested funding from the DDA for additional parking for an office building project planned for Canyon Avenue. The Board discussed the cost per space for the parking and the need for DDA participation. The Board agreed that every project downtown does not need to be funded by the Authority. Mr. Wilkinson stated that the DDA should cover utility improvement costs only if there is a difference between a "go" or a "no go" project. Utilities Committee will give a report next meeting on whether or not the DDA's participation in this area is needed. Bill Kingsbury's employment contract was discussed. Dave McCarry stated concerns he had in the contract. The contract was tabled until legel counsel could refine the details and work on the con- cerns stated by the Board. There were no dissenting votes. Dick Beardmore reported on the Project Management System. A mo- tion was made by Earl Wilkinson to table this item . Ray Dixon seconded the motion. This item is to be discussed next meeting. Chuck Wanner reported on the Sidewalk Committee's selection of a firm to design the Pedestrian -Way Guidelines. Plum Street Professional Associates was the firm selected. The selection was based on the interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by the proposal and in the presentation. The Sidewalk Committee is to report at the next meeting on a budget for this project and the timeframe established for completion of the project. Jim Reidhead expressed concern about blurring the boundaries between the commericial districts and residential areas by vacant office buildings locating in residential areas. Mr. Reidhead would like the DDA to be concerned with this and to try to keep a close relationship with the residential areas. Mr. Kingsbury stated that two years ago, staff drafted a Core Area Plan which addressed the problems of commercial buildings entering resi- dential areas. Bill Kingsbury stated that the staff could bring this back to the Board. Mr. Wilkinson suggested making this an agenda item. Earl Wilkinson reported on the Mason Street railroad track removal project. Mr. Wilkinson stated that the architect/engineer for the project, Engineering Professionals, a local firm was selected. This firm has startedtheproject and will need the Sidewalk Committee's input for EDAW, which is doing the streetscape. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned Authur E. March, Jr., Secretary CANYON EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT PLUM STREET PLANNNG MASON STREET ADJOURNMENT