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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />DECII~SBER 6, 1995 <br />amenities in the area. <br />The City Administrator stated that the Gramercy Park <br />information is only an example of the concept that is <br />being proposed. <br />Fifield reported that the developers have been <br />encouraged to come up with the financial information so <br />it can be determined whether or not the proposal is <br />feasible. <br />Morelan asked if this location was the best spot <br />available for senior housing. <br />Fifield replied that he liked what is being proposed, <br />and senior housing blends in with the other housing in <br />the area providing a good transition. The proposal <br />also makes the extension of Middle Street a reality, <br />and may bring redevelopment to the north and east of <br />this site. Senior housing would also bring more people <br />into the area. <br />Fahey asked the consensus of the Council. Fahey stated <br />that he liked the concept and would encourage the <br />developers to keep working on it. <br />Scalze expressed concern that the proposal might <br />preclude a movie theater from the area as this appears <br />to be the only property large enough for an <br />entertainment complex. <br />Fifield felt there were other sites that could <br />accommodate a movie theater. Fifield was not sure a <br />movie theater tucked into this area, adjacent to <br />housing was the best location. Fifield pointed out the <br />long hours a movie theater would be open in the evening <br />may cause problems for adjacent residential property. <br />Fifield asked the Council whether or not they liked the <br />concept. Fifield stated that he would bring the <br />Council~s comments and/or concerns back to the <br />developers. <br />Scalze stated that the size of the restaurant concerns <br />her, and felt the restaurant should be larger. <br />Fahey stated that it would be nice to bring the <br />building out to Rice Street. However, noted that the <br />properties abutting Rice Street in this particular area <br />may not be ready for redevelopment. Fahey felt a key <br />issue was that the road go through to Rice Street. <br />However, noted that it could be ended with a temporary <br />cult-de-sac, and the connection made at a later date. <br />4 <br />