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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-86 Human Resources & Economic Development Olintunttitt &me AD C cennu an Council aftip CCttg *let HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The January 22, 1986 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its ' Chairman, Councilman Eugenia Braboy at 4 : 00 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Braboy, Voorde, Zakrzewski, Serge, Puzzello, and Beck; Jon Hunt, member of the Minority Affairs Council, Jeff Gibney, Eugenia Schwartz, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, and members of the news media. Councilman Braboy noted that she received, a letter from Steve Luecke regarding his concept of linked development. The letter dated January 21, 1986 was to be reviewed by the Council Attorney and Mrs. Schwartz regarding the legal aspects. Both attorneys noted a problem of taxation but__ they would review the, recommendation further. Councilman Braboy noted the need for developing-housing especially in light of Federal cutbacks . She stressed that the City needs to use imaginative steps to develop decaying ; areas around the beautiful downtown. She recommended that a follow-up meeting be held to discuss this concept. • The Council Attorney then briefly reviewed a memorandum from the State Board of Tax Commissioners dated November 27 , 1985, which was recently received by the City. The memorandum basically requires all cities to redesignate UDA areas as ERA areas by March 1, 1986. She noted that this would be a procedural type of resolution rather than substantive. She stated that she would work with Mrs. Schwartz and Mrs. Kolata to make sure that all steps were properly taken. • Mrs. Schwartz then updated the Committee on the IACT Legislative Committee meeting. She noted that a bill used under consideration before the State Legislature which addresses tax abatement. She noted that additional information would be received from the Lt.Governor' s office. It was noted that the initial resolution must be filed by January 29, for the City to comply with the November 27, 1985 memorandum from the State Board of Tax Commissioners. • Following further discussion by the Committee, the meeting • was adjourned at 5 : 00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Eugenia Braboy, Chairman Human Rights and Economic Development • Committee ►RUS 40E900 ►UOIHMIR6 CO.