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-2- <br />wondering if an anchor might not, at least in some cases, actually <br />• take customers away from other stores. Mr. Krier agreed the spin <br />off from a store such as K -Mart is not as great as others, but felt <br />it would still stabilize the center. In regard to office space, it <br />was acknowledged the possible accommodated size was -not great and it <br />was generally agreed it would not be preferred at the eastern end <br />of the study area although the option should not be dismissed at this <br />time. All agreed that at least some housing should be pursued. <br />After this considerable discussion, the.Task Force members by consensus <br />gave and Mr. Krier listed the desired goals in a general order of <br />preference. These goals were the further study, feasibility and <br />possible implementation of the following: <br />- 255 - 300 units of elderly housing <br />- 145 - 180 units of non -elderly housing <br />- pursuing the addition.of a major tenant, <br />137,000 sq. ft. of center shopping area <br />of the existing centers <br />- 15,000 sq. ft. of office space <br />- improved.pedestrian access <br />- improved transit facility <br />stabilizing the existing <br />and/or the rehabilitation <br />- separate and mark pedestrian and bike lanes <br />- improve the traffic circulation <br />- comprehensive signage <br />- establish a motif <br />- green areas to break up "sea" of asphalt <br />• - enclosed sidewalks <br />better land use utilization (streets, vacant land, etc.) <br />- overall increased land intensity <br />Also mentioned was the possible future study of light rail transit <br />in the suburb and thus to the center. <br />Mr. Krier stated.that with this information, he would write up a new <br />set of goals and alternate plans for the next meeting. <br />Mayor Haik inquired how many more meetings was foreseen. Mr. Krier <br />stated he foresaw another two to three meetings to the point of an <br />implementation plan. <br />It was announced and agreed the next meeting would April 8th. <br />Motion by Mr. Gahagen and seconded by Mr. Swan to adjourn. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 P.M. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Ronald 0. Berg <br />. Administrative Assistant <br />i <br />