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Downtown Development Advisory Board Minutes <br />September 24, 1998 <br />Page 3 <br />Mr. Young asked about the index to construction start. Mr. Lodder explained that it may not be <br />necessary; however, this amount will be used to make up the price difference between the time <br />of estimate and time of construction. <br />Mr. Hayden suggested that the Development Board hold a special meeting on Thursday, <br />October 1, 1998, to review the staff recommendation. The Board concurred. <br />Continued discussion of this project was held over for the October 1 special Board meeting. <br />Downtown Cruisinq - Lieutenant Deitz briefly discussed the recent relocation of the "gut" and <br />increase in number of restaurants senring alcohol downtown, which has caused more evening <br />pedestrian activity. These activities have become increasingly noisy and disturb the downtown <br />residents. Officer Deitz said they have increased the time bicycle officers spend downtown, <br />focusing on Friday and Saturday evenings. He wanted the Board to know that the Police <br />Department is being proactive in minimizing the trouble downtown. <br />Project Priorities - Mr. Russell displayed a map showing the projects identified in the 5-year CIP <br />and noted that the Court Street underpass was not identified but may be of interest to the <br />Board. He suggeste~t that the Board spend their October 8`" meeting prioritizing the projects to <br />around $25 million for the first cut. <br />Mr. Hayden added that the accumulation of the property for the conference center could <br />~ happen first, with the actual construction of a conference center and parking structure being <br />undertaken with bond funds from a future levy. Mr. Russell said staff is working with the <br />Finance Department to determine what schedule could be anticipated if the Agency were to use <br />a series of bond issues. <br />Mr. Kelly informed the Board and staff that the Bridge Head Study will be recommending <br />changes to the north bound off-ramp from the Center Street bridge and changes to the <br />Commercial and Marion intersection. He asked that these items be considered during the <br />prioritizing discussion. <br />Chair Costic emphasized that the need to complete the projects within three years may change <br />some of the priorities. Mr. Russell said staff resources may also direct priorities, and that it may <br />be necessary to increase staff in order to manage the multiple projects under discussion. <br />5. Adjournment <br />Chair Costic adjourned the meeting at 8:32 am. <br />Prepared by Julie Nadeau <br />