11-07-01 Community & Economic Development

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T ; Community and Economic Development Committee November 7, 2001 Page 2 meeting. Council Member Coleman suggested that car pooling be added to the "Provide Transportation Assistance"category so long as it did not raise a liability concern. Michael Beitzinger noted that currently the creation of jobs is not a current requirement of tax abatement. Council Member King suggested that the creation of jobs could be an element which would be addressed in the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU),and perhaps included penalties if it is not achieved. After much discussion there was a consensus that the MOU contain language that requires compliance with each of the standards. It was suggested that Jon Hunt review the proposed"Workforce Related Actions"¶a, b, and e and provide guidance to the Committee at their next meeting. It was also suggested that Pam Meyer review proposed "Workforce Related Actions" 5 d addressing "Provide Targeted Hiring Preferences"and provide suggestions at the next Committee meeting. Council Member King then demonstrated his computer program which could be used at a future Committee meeting when the Committee begins discussion on the assignment of values to the various criteria. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member Coleman noted that he spoke with Chris Davey with regard to the Erksine Plaza proposed tax abatement which will be coming before the Council in the near future. Michael Beitzinger noted that he has a proposed residential tax abatement in the area of Jefferson and Lake coming before the Council on Monday. It proposes manufactured homes which are built to HUD standards as opposed to stick-built homes. It was noted that the Council did approve a subdivision which had modular homes which are built to the same standards as stick-built homes. Council Member Coleman noted that he suggested that Mike check with the District Council Member and then review how precedent setting it would be. Council Member Kelly suggested that such concerns be reviewed on a case by case basis which the petitioner having the burden of convincing the Council that his or her project warrants tax abatement consideration. Council Member Kelly stated that the next meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, November 21st at 1:30 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Roland Kelly, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee KCF:kmf Attachments