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1 H .R.A. MEETING <br /> 2 APRIL 28 , 1992 <br /> 3 PAGE 2 <br /> 4 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 additional landscaping in the area, were discussed. It was <br /> 7 noted that all four plans have the same street alignments . <br /> 8 <br /> 9 Chairperson Ranallo expressed his preference for the plan <br /> 10 drafted by the South End Task Force . <br /> 11 <br /> 12 In regard to the present location of the Fire Station , the <br /> 13 Executive Director observed that its location has been an <br /> 14 issue for some time. The present location does not afford the <br /> 15 City uniform coverage. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 He also noted that there is consideration for extending the <br /> 18 Tax Increment District to accommodate this area. Some of the <br /> 19 parcels in -this area were viewed relative to their place in <br /> 20 the Comprehensive Plan and concerning down zoning. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 The Executive Director requested direction from the H.R .A. <br /> 23 relative to this project and the proposals presented. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 The Chairperson inquired if the Tax Increment District could <br /> 26 be moved to include that area . The Executive Director • <br /> 27 responded this would pose no problem as it is a contiguous <br /> 28 flow as stated by legal counsel . He also noted that enough <br /> 29 increment would not be generated to make this area a separate <br /> 30 tax increment financing district . <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Chairperson Ranallo said he would not object to extending the <br /> 33 District to twelve years . <br /> 34 <br /> 35 The Executive Director advised the H.R.A. there is currently <br /> 36 activity for procuring some of the properties located in this <br /> 37. area . He felt all of the significant matters can be <br /> 38 negotiated. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Two developers have expressed interest in the area and have <br /> 41 viewed all four plans . They were impressed with all of them. <br /> 42 It was felt any one of the plans would greatly improve the <br /> 43 appearance of the area. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 Motion by Ranallo , second by Marks to direct staff to bring <br /> 46 this matter to the May 19th Planning Commission meeting ; to <br /> 47 make arrangements for a public hearing, and to authorize the <br /> 48 Executive Director to commence negotiations to purchase <br /> 49 Rosie ' s Cafe . <br /> 50 <br /> 51 The Executive Director advised that dirt from the Highway #8 <br /> 52 reconstruction project will be moved into the area of Rosie ' s • <br /> 53 so sodding can commence . <br /> 54 <br />