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1 Mr. Gilot noted that GPA will assist in route management and will give a footprint after a storm. Jack Dillon added that it will also assist in accident resolutions. The Mayor then reviewed COIT proposed expenditures. He noted that the ones listed are a priority and that they are feeling the squeeze in available dollars. The retail/restaurant study of $75,000 is for the west side and downtown and will be done by a Texas company. Council President Pfeifer requested information on this company, and suggested that they also look at Lincoln Way. She further suggested that they use focus groups as part of the assessment process,noting that people need to feel that they are included in the process. Mayor Luecke stated that they will focus first on Wester Avenue, and if dollars remain, may be able to expand. He noted that with the amount of data which they have,there may not be a need for focus groups. The Mayor then highlighted the proposed expenditures for development at Ireland & Michigan. Mr. Gilot noted that this is a partnership with the state and Anchor. 20% of the $750,000 will be forgiven. The Mayor stated that the street scape cost of $200,000 is part of the CSO/Stormwater reconstruction, which will take place during the summer. The United Drive relocation will have funding from 2 sources. The will buy the former adult property owned by Ford. The Mayor noted that on page 3 of the detailed handout under Community & Neighborhood Development there needs to be a correction. "Western Avenue" should be deleted and "South Gateway" should be added. The Mayor noted that Downtown South Bend receives $250,000 of TIF monies and another $250,000 from COIT. Council President Pfeifer noted that at a recent neighborhood meeting, concerns were raised over DTSB, Inc. paying $30,000 per year to water and maintain the downtown planters, noting that they do a "wonderful job". She suggested that a Park employee should be used instead. S he added that she would like planters in other parts of the city. The Mayor stated that the cost includes the actual plants also. He noted that it was DTSB, Inc.'s decision to use a landscaping firm, and he would like to honor their decision. He noted that planters will be purchased for Lincoln Way and that the businesses will be"adopting them". Mr. Gilot noted that this is not a baseline level of service,but rather is considered a"value added service". The businesses themselves will fund this pilot program for a limited period of time. Council Member Kelly inquired about the ownership of the baseball team at the Cove. Mayor Luecke noted that there are two(2)groups currently interested. March 9,2005 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeing Minutes -page 3-