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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11, 1987 PAGE 2 CITY CABLE TV ACCESS COMMITTEE FORMED Baldwin informed that all commissions except Human Rights (Human Rights will finalize their designation at their March 19th meeting) have designated a member to serve on the City Access Committee. Following are the committee members to date: Steve Emerson, Chair, Connie Lasser or Bob Gehrz representing Parks and Recreation, Carolyn Nestingen, representing Planning Commission, and Leo or Diana Klisch representing Solid Waste Advisory Committee. CITY TO PURSUE POSSIBLE REDEVELOPMENT BY WINFIELD DEVELOPMENTS, INC. FOR SE CORNER OF LARPENTEUR AND SHELLING Baldwin reviewed contacts with developers over the past year and explained the four interested firms had been asked to submit to the City a letter expressing interest and ideas on redevelopment of the corner. Two firms responded, (1) Stuart Corporation expressing an interest in constructing a three story retail building and a one hundred eighty unit 4 story apartment building, such project to encompass the entire block, and (2) Winfield Developments, Inc., interested primarily in redevelopment of the retail area. Council discussed at length whether or not to go forward in investigating possible development, and if so, with which firm. All concurred the Stuart plan would be in violation of the City Code (density and height), would not be in compliance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan (maintaining the "village" concept), and the Neighborhood Advisory Committees' desire that the small retail shops be maintained. Concerned tenants in the Northome Center (Round Bobbin and Champion Auto) were in attendance and inquired about the time frame for any redevelopment, and if the new facility would be available to the existing businesses. Baldwin explained it would be a slow process, Winfield has indicated they would like 40ti of any proposed building leased before starting construction, January of 1988 at the earliest. He also stated the developers indicated they would like to retain successful businesses. Baldwin stressed that if the project is not economically feasible, redevelopment will not happen. After the discussion, Council concurred it would be advisable to encourage the Winfield firm to proceed with determining the feasibility of their concept. Baldwin and Barnes will schedule a meeting with Winfield to discuss the matter, and then will schedule a meeting with the business community to provide an update. A letter will be sent to the Stuart firm advising them of this decision. LARPENTEUR/SHELLING MERCHANTS TO HAVE FLYER IN APRIL NEWSLETTER Baldwin explained that at the breakfast meeting with the business persons they discussed the possibility of the businesses including a flyer in the next city newsletter as an aid to maintaining business during the Snelling Avenue construction. Council agreed it would be appropriate to allow the business persons to insert an 7 1/2 by 11 inch, two sided, flyer in the . new letter, such flyer to indicate it is prepared by and paid for by the Larpenteur/Snelling businesses. PROCLAMATION HONORING RETIRED FIRE CHIEF JERRY RENCHIN 1~ Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, approval of the proclamation as