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Development Commission Minutes
July 28, 2011
I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Chair, Mayor Hank Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: Chair: Mayor Hank Williams
Commission Members: Allen Broderick, Bruce Dingler,
Carol Fischer, Kay Harrison, and Matthew Stephenson
were present. Kelly Geiger was excused.
City Manager Phil Messina; Community Development
Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and Public Works Director
Matt Samitore; Assistant City Manager Chris Clayton;
Planning Manager Don Burt; and City Recorder Deanna
Casey were also present.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Development Commission Minutes from June 23, 2011.
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Carol
Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol
Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Hank Williams, yes; and Ellie George, yes.
Motion approved.
IV. BUSINESS -None
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. June 23, 2011 Meeting Questions
Planning Manager Don Burt explained that there were concerns from the
Commission regarding the phrase "small town feel". They will be replacing that
phrase with "maintaining a highly livable community,". The Commission was
more comfortable with the new wording.
B. Draft Urban Renewal District Boundaries
Mr. Burt presented the proposed boundaries for the plan. There was discussion
regarding the boundary line. Would it include property on both sides of a street or
just one side. If the line goes down Oak Street, the property within the boundary
would be included to the middle of the right of way. If the property on the
opposite side also needs improvement then the line would follow the property line
instead of a street line. These are draft maps and can be changed until the plan
is adopted. By law the boundary maps cannot be more than 25% of the total area
within the City limits. The proposed maps give the city options to create another
district in the future.
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C. Section 800, Projects and Activities
Mr. Burt explained the proposed projects and activities that the City should
concentrate on. When thinking about projects to be included we should always
keep in mind the elimination of blight and items to stabilize the community. The
projects should be structured with a return on investment in mind. We need to
consider what the city will receive when a project is complete, does it fit into the
goals and objectives of the district.
We should consider who the partners are for each project and what the benefit is
to them. If the partners will see a profit from the project what will their contribution
be? At this time the Commission can add projects to the plan, and/or direct staff
to do more research on specified projects. If they are not happy with one of the
proposed projects, it can be removed later (prior to adoption of the plan). We
want to make sure that the wording for each project does not limit the
commission on adding or subtracting the scope of the project in the future.
a. Parks: Projects to be included in this area would be the construction
of a community center including a gym and senior center. Park
enhancements for Pfaff Park would include new restrooms, new
playground equipment, landscaping and the improvement of the utilities at
the park.
b. Transportation: Transportation projects would include new
signalization on Pine Street in the downtown area, bicycle lane and
sidewalk improvements in the older parts of town. Additional projects
would be the Hwy 99 RR-Xing, and parking for the downtown core area.
The transportation element would change some streets to collectors in
order to handle increased traffic.
c. Beautification: Beautification projects are being planned in phases for
Hwy 99, Pine Street, gateways and underground utilities for the
downtown core area.
d. Infrastructure: Infrastructure projects being considered are fire flow
improvements for several portions of the city, extending storm drains and
replacing inlets and laterals in the core area of the city that are
deteriorating.
e. Economic: the Commission may establish incentive programs to
encourage commercial and residential development within the urban
renewal area.
All of these projects and activities will promote a pleasant and safe downtown
environment that is pedestrian friendly.
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There was discussion regarding the time line for completion. The August meeting
will be to talk about financing projections and expenditures. At the August
meeting discussion will include the date and time for a meeting to allow public
input on the urban renewals, goals, policies, projects and project costs, and
boundary as currently proposed. The Commission would like to have another
meeting prior to the public hearing to be as informed as they can be.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Ellie George seconded, all said "aye" and the
Meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Dated: ~~25- ~ (~ ~
C air Mayor Hank Williams
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