06-18-08 Community and Economic Development Committee

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Jitin then introduced John & Paul Phair of the Holladay Corp. who have played the key role in developing the East Bank Village Master Plan (see handout) Jahn Phair with the aid of a power-point and spiral-bound EBV book brought the Council up to speed on work to date in the East Bank Area. He explained that after extensive visioning sessions with stake-holders a consensus vision was achieved. Modeling by 10 stake-holder groups resulted in the design of the preferred master plan. Seen as a realistic plan, its realization is dependent on public-private partnering. While the public section investment is to be signif cant and includes two pazking garages and a possible footbridge across the river to Century Center the private investment is much more significant and will come first. This private investment raising the assessed value would spur public infrastructure through expanded TIF funds. Opening the session for questions and comments, Councilmember Puzzello recognized Marguerite Taylor first. She emphasized the need to involve both business and residents in the planning process. John Hoban a nearby resident wondered, hoped, that the truck route bisecting the area (Colfax-US20) could somehow be re-located. Glenda LaMont residing at 219 N. Hill said it was a good plan, its beauty in that it was specific and vague, in other words flexible. Her concerns were the location and type of pazking garages, zoning, and the need for design standards. Martha Lewis expressed concern about the co-existence of mixed use and the need for stake-holder involvement. There being no further business to come before the committee, Councilmember Ann Puzzello, adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Ann Puzzello, Member Community & Economic Development Committee