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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/10/13 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Study SessionMINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION October 13, 1986 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present were Mayor Hanks, and Council members Ronald Backes, Thomas Duffy, Allen Friedman, Larry Mitchell, David Strand 3. Excelsior Blvd. redevelopment The Mayor stated that traffic is his greatest concern. He said his criteria for evaluating the proposals would be (1) whether or not the developer is financially able to do the job; (2) whether or not the developer can satisfy Wilken's Pontiac's concerns; and (3) his concerns about pre -leasing. Representatives of the neighborhood asked that once a developer is selected, how they would get assurances that justified modifications may be made. They also asked whether or not residents adjacent to the development would be assessed if the project turns out to be unsuccessful. They stated that problems in that area have remained unresolved and inquired as to whether or not citizen input has an impact on the decision- making process. Mayor Hanks requested the Planning Director explain the tax increment financing district in terms of assessment. The Director responded that residents would not be assessed for any portion of the proposal. Councilman Backes asked what prdblems the neighborhood felt had not yet been resolved. The response was the signal at Monterey and 38th St. The Mayor inquired as to what the delay was in the projectthe City Manager responded that the state did not agree with the proposal. Also, the construction of Hwy. 100 and W. 36th St. interferred with the proposal, and the State felt there were no statistics for increased traffic on 38th St. requiring the change. Councilman Mitchell stated that he has prepared a written response for the public hearing before the HRA. Councilman Strand stated his concern on who sets the policy and how it is implemented. The neighborhood representatives requested that once a developer is selected, that the developer meet with the HRA and citizens to allow negative input to be made. The neighborhood stated they are interested in working with everyone involved. The Mayor asked the neighborhood whether or not they felt they have been heartd.A representative of the neighborhood stated that the neighborhood group must have a solid foundation of facts and present the appropriate questions. It was felt that if the neighborhood was not organized and did not ask the appropriate questions, that in that instance they would not be heard. .,%ftft,,,,_The nsinhhnrhnnd also thanked the City Council and the HRA for their time and attention. The neighborhood stated they felt the City Council is an influencing body on the HRA and wants to see their influence on the neighborhood's side. They stated that when they met with all the developers, the developers stated they did not want to deal with a traffic problem either. They stated it would be difficult to justify changes in the plan 8-12 months down the line unless significant proof is provided to make the change. Councilman Friedman asked how do you limit the amount of traffic generated and Councilman Duffy stated to conduct research and plan ahead, it is necessary to produce different scenarios. Councilman Strand stated that the evaluation should start now to determine the maximum number of traffic for that development and as it relates to the entire redevelopment district. The Mayor thanked the neighborhood for its involvement. 3. Indihar claim The Council directed the City Manager to place this item on the Oct. 20, 1986 City Council agenda. It was also suggested that the community be educated in the following manner: 1. Realtors' breakfast 2. Put a disclaimer on the inspection form in red 3. Mail all information to all realtors via registered mail 4. Use the existing City checklist as a followup The City Manager was also directed to check with the attorney regarding the disclaimer clause. 4. Quentin Ave. Councilman Strand agreed to proceed provided that the City does not lose its credibility with the State. With no objections, staff was directed to hold a neighborhood meeting. 5. Trivia team With Councilman Meland out of town for the Triviathon and since Cris Gears is no longer with the City, it was recommended that the City not sponsor a team for this event. 6. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Carmen Kaplan Recording Secretary