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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes • November 17, 1998 Page 9 prior to the joint meeting, and in the course of that meeting as well as with the assistance of data provided by City staff, Mr. Krier theorized the shopping center could thrive in conjunction with the Apache area and the Quarry instead of against them. She added the results of that meeting will be summarized for the Commission. Gondorchin stated it was obvious where the meeting was headed, and expressed his disappointment in that respect. He added the efforts seem to be an attempt to delay the inevitable demise of the shopping center. He expressed concern that the rights of citizens be paramount to the assurance of income for retailers, and questioned the marketing data presented by Mr. Krier. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated each retailer provided Mr.'Krier with a map identifying their market area. Makowske stated Mr. Krier seemed to be following his directive to determine whether a retail environment is viable and how to achieve that. Bergstrom encouraged the Commission to continue to think about the potential renovation of the shopping center, adding this opportunity will require more than incremental planning. • Kaczor stated the parking situation on 33rd Avenue is confusing and needs to be addressed to provide consistency for pedestrians and Central Park playground users as well as people parking their cars. Ms. Moore-Sykes agreed to bring the issue to the attention of Jay Hartman. Makowske requested clarification with regard to plans for a movie theater in Apache Plaza. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the idea is getting a lot of consideration and seems to be a viable plan. She stated the proposed theater would require City Council approval immediately to be built in 1999. Makowske asked whether the Planning Commission would need to consider traffic and parking issues. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the theater developers indicated parking will not be an issue due to a marketing strategy whereby the theater only sells out 80%of the theaters. She added traffic will not be affected as movies do not begin and end during traditional rush hours. Bergstrom stated the dumpster outside Smart Stop has not been removed since noted by Kaczor in the Commission's October 20, 1998 meeting. Ms. Moore-Sykes agreed to brief Chief Johnson on the City's arrangement with the retailer. Thompson stated he had visited Silver Point Park during construction and was dismayed to learn of the destruction of 5 mature trees. He expressed concern that the storm water management efforts will create many more problems for the City. He advised the cessation of storm water renovations until the Silver Point Park project is proven successful. • X. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Makowske, second by Bergstrom to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 P.M.