Development Team Meeting Notes (96-99)

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Courthouse Syuare Interview panel ~. June 21, 1996 Present: Gary Dennison, Bob Speckman, Randy Curtis, Bill Frey, Richard Hayden, RG Andersen- Wyckoff, Mary Pearmine, Maynard, 7ohn Whittington, Maynard Hammer, Mike Hansen Absent: Ed Martin, Ann Gavin Sample Agenda: Bob called the meeting to order. Bill Frey stated that he has a conflict of interest, he has a property listed on the property and will not cast a vote in the selection process. lst item of business: David Glennie's letter of resignation. No action is required. 2nd item of business: Bob asked that staff take a moment to review the hand out prior to discussion. Bob opened the discussion by stating that staff is comfortable with the reasons for going forward with one of the two developers. He acknowledged that it is difficult to select between the two. ~ Randy stated that part of the dilemma that staff is in, is due to changes and new information (COP's), Randy still feels that both of these developers are qualified to make this project happen. In fairness to the process, discussion around the issue of project management, the element of financial services, and the 3rd are the architectural services and the... Ra.ndy stated that he that the changes to the plans and the financial directions (... recorder) Asked for discussion around the differences in services and proposals, with the result being making a decision. The other item that Randy feels is critical is that he feels there should be a decision today. Neither proposal targeted exactly what the project demands, the goal is to pick another partner and begin at square one to begin obtaining the final funding, critical that we proceed with the time schedule we have set up. Need the development team on board from this point forward. Does not see the option to go out for more bidding. Sees that with the two proposals a decision can be made. Randy spoke with both Dan Berrey and SABA and expressed that COP's aze Parking structure, spaces, want to stay under 400 spaces (DEQ) (recorder) ~ There is a commitment on the part of the County to retum this property to the public and put it back on the tax role. By bririging in retail and the public we can accomplish that.