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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 12, 2002 Page 3 • VI. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF. 2 1. Report on Northwest Quadrant redevelopment project (Jim Prosser, Ehlers &Associates, 3 will be present). 4 Jim Prosser came forward and reviewed the first 15 months of the Northwest Quadrant 5 Project with the Council. He indicated that guidelines of the framework for the bidding 6 process were determined a few months ago, and that three developers have submitted and 7 presented proposals for the redevelopment of the Northwest Quadrant. 8 9 Prosser continued that, if the Council makes a decision tonight on which developer to 10 use, the next step would be to negotiate a preliminary development agreement. He 11 indicated that the next part of the process would likely take a minimum of six months. 12 13 Prosser indicated that they were wrapping up the preliminary part of the project. He 14 commended the City on their efforts up to this point. 15 16 Mayor Hodson thanked Prosser for his excellent work thus far on the project. He 17 indicated that the selection process that the Council and public were able to go through 18 was invaluable. 19 20 Councilmember Sparks asked if Prosser felt that the City had the proper information on 21 the potential developers that would allow them to move forward comfortably. Prosser stated that he did feel that they were in a good position to move forward primarily 16 because all three of the potential developers are clearly capable and reputable. 24 25 Mayor Hodson turned the floor over to the Councilmembers and welcomed their 26 individual comments. 27 28 Councilmember Faust stated that he had the opportunity to serve on the Northwest 29 Quadrant task force as a resident. He indicated that, at first thought, it seemed hasty to 30 make a decision on a developer this evening. He continued that the concept and need for 31 the Northwest Quadrant improvement went all the way back to the tornado that came 32 through town in 1984, indicating the great length of time that the Apache area has needed 33 attention. 34 35 Councilmember Faust continued by stating his genuine awe at the three developers, and 36 their reputable work. Councilmember Faust stated that he was most comfortable with the 37 Pratt/Ordway team. 38 39 Councilmember Thuesen also congratulated the three firms that were being considered 40 this evening. He continued that the tour that the City Council took around the City for 41 the purpose of viewing the work of the different developers was extremely helpful, and 42 filled with mostly positive feelings. Councilmember Thuesen also recommended that 43 they select the Pratt/Ordway team to develop the Northwest Quadrant. 44 Councilmember Sparks reviewed what she felt were the strengths of each of the three developers. Regarding the Pratt/Ordway team, she stated that she was especially pleased 47 with the work of Dominium in the housing area of development. Councilmember Sparks