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,� � PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION 3-28-11
Committee Members Present: David Varner; Tim Rouse; Tom LaFountain; Henry
Davis
Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter; Karen L. White;Ann Puzzello; Oliver Davis
AI Kirsits
Others Present: Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand; Rita Kopala;Jeff Gibney;
Gary Gilot; Gary King; Gregg Zientara; James Harris;
Murray Miller, Phil Byrd
Agenda: Bill No. 07-11 —Appropriation Major Moves
Infrastructure Triangle Property
Committee Chair David Varner called upon City Controller Gregg Zientara to make a presentation
of substitute Bill No. 07-11. This bill requests the approval of the Council for the use of"major
moves" dollars to pay for infrastructure improvements in what is known as the Eddy Knolls P.U.D.
The city would provide streets, sidewalks, curbs, sewers, lighting, and the like for the proposed
residential component of the Eddy Street Commons Area. The"major moves"fund would be
repaid over time with TIF funds. At this point Gary Gilot distributed a sketch of the proposed
Eddy Knolls area along with a one page brief breakdown of the residential component noting 65
families have expressed an interest in the area. (See attachment)
Councilmember White asked Gary to explain the access to the Harris Liquor Store.
Councilmember Henry Davis asked if Mr. Harris had been dealt with fairly. Gary Gilot described
the access. Phil Byrd and Jeff Gibney said Mr. Harris had been approached about selling his
property; but Mr. Harris did not want to accept a deal. Councilmember Rouse and
Councilmember Henry Davis said Mr. Harris was not happy and was concerned about losing
business with the new configuration.
Murray Miller asked if the local work force would be utilized to construct the infrastructure and
homes. Phil Byrd said 6-10 local builders were expected to participate. Councilmember Henry
Davis suggested a local project agreement specifying 20%of the work be minorities.
Councilmember Henry Davis and Councilmember Varner asked for a list of the parties interested
in building homes on the site. Phil Byrd and Gary Gilot said names could not be released.
Councilmember Varner said he needed to see deposits or earnest money from at least 25% of
those interested before voting for the bill. Gary King asked if the"holdout house" could be saved.
Phil said all offers to the owner were rejected and the city was now using eminent domain to
acquire the parcel.
Given Councilmember Varner's requirement and other unresolved issues Councilmember Rouse
moved the bill be sent to Council without recommendation. Councilmember LaFountain
seconded the motion and all affirmed.
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee
March 28, 2011
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Under miscelianeous matters Councilmember Henry Davis said street lights on Western Avenue
were out for an extended period.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Varner
adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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David Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee