2009 Annual Report - PARC Committee

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_ ~,, " ; ,_a ~+~ ;r ~r ~~, PARCS NOVEMBER 23, 2009 Ann Puzzello, Chairperson, PARCS Committee called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m. Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis, Tim Rouse, Al "Buddy" Kirsits Other Councilmember's Present: Henry Davis, Jr., David Varner Other's Present: Tom Price, Gary Gilot, Todd Zeiger, Jerry Niezgodski Agenda: Update Coveleski Park -Bill Schalliol Chairperson Ann Puzzello explained the purpose of the PARCS Committee meeting was simply an opportunity for the Council to get an update from the administration on plans for the Coveleski area. The Mayor started the presentation stating the overall intent of the plan was to enhance the stadium facility, create connectivity to the downtown core, create economic development opportunities and develop a neighborhood around the stadium campus. Bill Schalliol took the ball and proceeded to run through a slide presentation called "Coveleski Park Neighborhood Plan." He said the same presentation had been made to and subsequently Ok'd by the Park Board and Redevelopment Commission. During the Council portion Councilmember Henry Davis asked about job creation attributed to the project. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked if the stadium re- design would accommodate alternative uses. Councilmember Rouse suggested the ethnic festival could be resurrected on site. Councilmember Henry Davis asked if there was a schedule to implement the plan. He also asked if there was an overall realistic plan for the economic revitalization of the Central Business District. All the questions were answered only in a vague sense. The Coveleski Plan is attached. There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Chairperson Puzzello adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Arm Puzzello, Chairperson PARCS Committee