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The April 14-, 1986 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic
Development Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman
Eugenia Braboy at 5:-20 p.m.
Persons in attendance included Councilmen Serge, Braboy, Puzzello,
Beck, Taylor, Zakrzewski, Paszek, Barcome, and Voorde;. Larry Johnson,
Ann Kolota, Jon Hunt, Michael Vance, members of the news media, and
Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
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Councilman Braboy noted that the purpose of the meeting was to
review Bill No. 40-86-,which would .appropriate 567,000 from the local
Equal Housing Opportunity Fund,to be administered through. the Human
Rights Commission and the Department of Economic Development.
.«Mr. Larry Johnson explained that his office had received a grant
to assist his office in implementing fair housing activities. He also
noted that two additional consultants would be hired.
Following discussion, Counc 1-nan Taylor made a motion seconded
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by Councilman Barcome that Bill No. 40-86 go to Council favorably.
The motion passed unanimously.'
-Ann Kolota then passed out the revised draft of the tax abatement
ordinance (copy attached) . noted that it had been redrafted by
City Attorney Eugenia Schwatz. She then briefly highlighted some of
the changes.
Mrs. Kolata showed a map to the. Council of the proposed targeted
areas which included the central business district and three commercial
strips.
Mr. Hunt noted that a community goal of building up retail in the
downtown was an incentive for downtown tax abatement. He also noted
that reduced job creation was a criteria.
Councilman Taylor suggested that Lincolnway East to Ironwood
be included within a three year tax abatement area.
Councilman Puzzello voiced concern with regard to providing tax
abatement for retail business. She suggested that footage requirements
be considered when there are similiar uses.
Councilman Braboy suggested that competition was the life of
business and preferred to see a system which would compete against the
malls.
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malls.
Councilman Beck voiced concern of some businesses competing with
"their rent paid and free advertisement" versus other establishments.
Mr. Hunt suggested that all Councilmen review the criteria
carefully.
Councilman Braboy also noted that the Minority Affairs Council
has given their report with regard to suggested changes. Their report
is included in a memo from the Council Attorney (copy attached) . She
further suggested that the Councilmembers review all of the material
for discussion at the next Committee meeting.
Councilman Beck also suggested that the Cooper Bridge area be
strongly considered.
There being no further business to come before the Committee
the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Councilman Eugenia Braboy
Chairman