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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />M1~RCH 6, 1995 <br />Bill Mulgren, Ultimate Golf, expressed concern that the <br />moratorium is preventing property owners from doing <br />things with their property. Mulgren asked if the <br />Council was trying to abdicate its responsibility, and <br />asked what was wrong with the development plan <br />presented by Gary Collyard. <br />Gary Collyard reported that he has brought in Welsh <br />Company. Collyard stated that he is listening and <br />willing to work with Fifield and his group to show him <br />what he has. Collyard suggested that perhaps Fifield's <br />marketing analysis along with his will assure the <br />Council that the businesses being proposed will <br />continue to exist 20 years from now. <br />Fahey pointed out that there has been a lot of <br />discussion that the project is almost there, but there <br />has been no delivery or moving forward. Therefore, the <br />Council is now taking the initiative and moving forward <br />so that by year's end the City will be able to put out <br />an RFP. Fahey stated that if Mr. Collyard is <br />interested in bidding at that time, that is fine. <br />Fahey pointed out that the City will develop the plan <br />for the redevelopment of Rice Street, but noted that <br />Mr. Collyard is not the City's designated developer. <br />The City must first do its homework, and decide on the <br />type of development it wants. So far all the City has <br />seen is a lot of smoke and unfulfilled commitments. <br />Fahey stated that he is not happy with the progress <br />that has been made to date, and felt it unfair to the <br />business owners and property owners. Fahey stated that <br />he is interested in the City designing the project, and <br />pointed out that there may be a lot of developers <br />interested in the project. If Gary Collyard can <br />deliver, that is great. <br />John Vitale reported that he met with Collyard and told <br />him to come up with something, suggesting that Welsh <br />Companies put up some money. <br />Collyard reported that if the project works, Welsh will <br />put up money. <br />Fahey stated that he would like to see the development <br />guide completed in 3 to 5 months. <br />Fifield indicated that that was possible. <br />12 <br />