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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY cor.<Mitm t:D SUBJECT TO
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
Chmn. Richter called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and the pledge of allegiance was said by
all.
PRESENT:
Jim Weber
Carolyn Corum
Ray Coniglio
Michael Kidde
AI Paternoster
Louise Kautenburg (a)
Warren Dill
Cory Richter
Donna Goff
Damien Gilliams
Richard Smith, Ex-Officio Member
Patricia Jamar, Ex-Officio Member
EXCUSED:
Nancy Paternoster
ALSO PRESENT:
AI Minner, City Manager
Gary Ament, Growth Management Director
Jan King, Growth Management Manager
Dorri Bosworth, Secretary
Sal Neglia, Councilman
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chmn. Richter stated for the record that Ms. Paternoster has an excused absence and Ms.
Kautenburg will be voting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting 8/08/05
MOTION by Weber/Coniglio to approve the minutes of August 8, 2005 with a correction to the
meeting date in the header on page 2. A voice vote was taken and the minutes were approved
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
CREATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF MASTER LIST OF REDEVELOPMENT
AREA FUTURE PROJECTS
Mr. Minner introduced Gary Ament, who has taken the position of Growth Management Director.
He informed the commission that the budget has been prepared and is an addendum to the city
budget.
Mr. Ament reviewed the list created by suggestions provided by the commission. He suggested
making the area between U.S. 1 and Indian River Drive more pedestrian friendly and the CR512
triangle more of the redevelopment area. He suggested creating a list of five projects to work out
the specific details of implementation. He suggested the 50/50 fa~ade grant program be a
regular item in the CRA budget.
The commission discussed selecting the top five projects from the list of 34. Mr. Coniglio
questioned the amount of control the city would have over what actually can be done in the
triangle, as most of the property is privately owned. Mr. Minner offered the pros and cons of
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
keeping, leasing or selling the public works compound. There was discussion about prioritizing
the top five projects.
MOTION by Coniglio/Corum to prioritize items 1 through 34, table this to the next meeting and
return our lists of recommendations to staff by September 30.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Weber
Mr. Coniglio
Mr. Gilliams
Ms. Kautenburg
Mr. Paternoster
no
yes
no
no
yes
Chmn. Richter
Ms. Corum
Mr. Dill
Ms. Goff
Mr. Kidde
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
The vote was 7-3. Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT:
NONE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS' MATTERS:
Ms. Corum requested receiving the agenda earlier and asked commissioners to read the
riverfront plan. Mr. Gilliams welcomed Mr. Ament and listed some items he viewed as a priority
such as parking, the bandshell, a civic center, and the city marina. Mr. Smith expressed his
appreciation to staff for the work they are able to accomplish with such a small staff. Mr. Dill
asked for clarification of unification of pubiic space elements through a park district master plan.
Mr. Kidde said it was meant to implement the existing park district master plan, which is found
within the CRA Master Plan. Chmn. Richter also would like the agenda on Friday and is in favor
of the 50/50 grant program. Mr. Paternoster pointed out Riverview Park should be more user
friendly and the city should keep the yacht club building. Mr. Coniglio was pieased with many of
the projects iisted and pointed out underground utilities, side street parking and the Cain house
as top items. Mr. Weber felt the commission should only look at the top five items. He expressed
frustration with choosing a project and getting it completed. Ms. Kautenburg agreed. Ms. Jamar
would like to see the TIF increased to fund grant programs.
ATTORNEY MATTERS:
NONE
STAFF MATTERS:
NONE
Chmn. Richter adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
(9/13/05 SBL)
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