1995.08.28 CC Minutes - Joint Council and Planning Commission

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P.C./C.C. Minutes - August 28, 1995 Page 2 firm already had a good range of knowledge on the community and this wou14 speed the process. Mr. Agness also stated that the market research component of the downtown plan was critical to it's future implementation and that he believed that the market research should be done by a separate firm from the planner at the end of the planning process as a check on the plans feasibility. Planning Commissioner Peltier stated that she found RLK and Loucks acceptable and was willing to go with Loucks. Planning Commissioner Malaski believed Loucks or Hoisington were both acceptable but due to the substantial cost difference between the two firms. would recommend Loucks and Associates. Commissioner Miltz-Miller felt that the past experience with Loucks and the time and effort they seem willing to put into the project made them a logical choice. Commissioner Rubenzer expressed his preference for Hoisington, Koegler Incorporated with concern regarding their cost and conceded that Loucks and Associates had worked well with the City in the past and were an acceptable second choice. Following the Planning Commission's comments the Mayor opened the discussion among the Council. Councilman Leroux indicated that the Planning Commissions strong support for Loucks and Associates, given their recent experience in revising the City's comprehensive plan with the firm, made them a logical choice. Councilman Goiffon indicated his support for Hoisington, Koegler. Coucilwoman Barnes expressed her concerns that in order for the plan to be implemented, there needs to be a strong community participation component in it's development and, with some reservations on their cost, supported Hoisington Koegler. Councilman LaValle stated that he would prefer that the selection of a consultant be included in the City's 1996 budget preparation process in order to insure that the financial resources were available to conduct the study. Mayor Miron also expressed his belief that Hoisington may provide a fresh look at the community and bring new ideas into the downtown redevelopment process. Leroux made a motion, seconded by Goiffon to direct the City Administrator to enter negotiations with Loucks and Associates, and Hoisington Koegler Group. Incorporated to refine their proposals for future consideration. A11 aye. Motion carried.