Downtown Development Authority Minutes

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
November 13, 2001 – 8:00 AM
City Hall Council Chambers

Present: DDA Members: Christopher Johnson, Margene Buckhave, Lynda Heaton, Jim Long, Greg Presley, David Larsen, Lou LaChance. Others: City Manager Gary Word, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Nickie Bateson, DDA Director Lori Ward, DPW Director Jim Gallogly, School Board President Martha Nield, Reporters Lon Huhman and Scott Spielman

Absent: DDA Members Jim DeHaan (excused), and Rick Shaffner (excused)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There being no corrections or additions, the minutes of the September 11, 2001 meeting were approved.

ACTION ITEMS:

Presentation and Acceptance of 2001 DDA Audit - Nickie Bateson

Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Nickie Bateson reviewed the financial report of the DDA prepared by the City’s auditors, Plante Moran. The audit produced the highest rating which is an unqualified clean opinion. Questions were raised regarding projected revenue, fund balance, and refinancing the bond issue.

Motion Larsen, seconded by Buckhave to accept the audit report of Plante Moran as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

STUDY ITEMS:

Discussion of Downtown Plan – Greg Presley

In preparation of the upcoming joint meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission, DDA, and Historic District Commission, it was proposed that a review and further discussion take place regarding the subcommittee’s conceptual development plan. Presley detailed the research and reasoning used in formulating the development plan and reviewed specific ideas for several areas of the downtown. Issues discussed also included:

- parking for new buildings,

- parking problems for existing businesses,

- placement of liner buildings,

- a north/south pedestrian link,

- increased traffic for businesses / quality of life issues,

- the extending of Beal Street to Wing Street,

- the need for streetscape design standards.

Potential Expansion of DDA Boundaries – Lori Ward

A review of the possible areas for inclusion into the DDA led to a brief discussion on the financial impact on the businesses to be included, and the financial responsibilities and benefits to the DDA expanding its boundaries. Further discussion was warranted. A tentative meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, 2001.

The meeting adjourned 9:40 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol T. Kasprowicz, Recording Secretary

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