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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-04-18 MINUTES OF THE 34th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 34th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:05 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Adelard Raby Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Scott Grace Members Absent: Mr. Stan Anderson(excused absence) Mr. Con Carson(excused absence) Mr. Jerry Wordhouse (unexcused absence) Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. John Nagy,Planning Director Mr. H. Shane, Ass't. Planning Director Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Mike McGee, City Council Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett & Raeder, Inc. Mr. Bill Knighton, Beckett &Raeder, Inc. Judge Kathleen McCann- 16th District Court Joe Mysliwiec, Court Administrator Karen Chaspang, Probation Department James Burke, Probation Department 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #96-15 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 33rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on April 4, 1996 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: C Chairman Pike reported he had received a call from David Gehm of the Lutheran Homes of Michigan concerning his presentation at the last meeting of the PRDA. They discussed in detail some of the problems involved, such as Mr. Gehm's organization being a non-taxpaying organization. Mr. Gehm stated he would get back to the PRDA after their board meeting. 4. Judge Kathleen McCann - Plymouth Road Identification Signs: Judge McCann of the 16th District Court was present along with Joe Mysliwiec, Court Administrator, and Karen Chaspang and James Burke of the Probation Department. Judge McCann was in attendance to explain the Court's work program to the members of the PRDA. She felt they could help the PRDA and also provide work for the probationers by their"Identity Project"whereby the probationers would make identification signs for various parts of the City. They felt they would like to begin on Plymouth Road. Karen Chaspang gave a presentation and passed pictures around to the members showing samples of signs they felt could be used. They have a concept but do not have renderings and felt it would be helpful if Mr. Nagy and his department could work with them. Judge McCann stated Bob Beckley, realizing the City needed new signs at the entranceways, felt that would be an excellent project for the work program. Mr. Grace felt he would like to see the signs for Plymouth Road different than the rest of the City. Judge McCann said it would not be problem as long as the structure was the same. They would like to start by June. When asked his opinion, Mr. Iacoangeli felt they should have signs that are consistent along Plymouth Road. (6, 5. Presentation by Beckett and Raeder, Inc.: Messrs. Iacoangeli and Knighton made a presentation of how they would like to see the Ann Arbor Road/Plymouth Road intersection reworked and redesigned. They then presented their ideas for the intersection of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads and about 500 feet going east from that intersection. They presented to the board lighting and traffic control alternatives. They will report back at either the May 2 or May 16 meeting with a more detailed cost estimate on the reworking of the intersection at Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads and also cost estimates on lighting options. 6. Reports from Committees: George Burns Theater Committee - Mr. Pike reported he had received a call from Dennis Gibson of the Jammer H restaurant. Mr. Gibson feels he has experience in the entertainment field and stated if the PRDA would like some help with the George Burns Theater, he would be willing to help as he felt he had some ideas for the theater. 7. Update on current Plymouth Road projects - John Nagy: 1 -2- Mr. Nagy stated there were no new projects to report on. He did report that the City Council had approved the"New Car Alternatives"to be located on Plymouth Road between Laurel Avenue and Wayne Road. Mr. Niedieck reported the City should be receiving the appraisal on the City- owned property at Plymouth and Laurel in the following week. After that it will be determined who will clean up the property. 8. Polling of Board Members: Mrs. Nette asked about Archie's Restaurant and Mr. Nagy responded that the alignment of Milburn Avenue is all set to start. Mr. Pike questioned whether it would be advisable to send one of the members to Las Vegas for the Entertainment Real Estate Forum to be held June 4 to June 6, 1996. Mr. Walkon was asked if he would be interested in attending this forum and he responded by saying he would like to think it over and let them know at a later meeting. Mayor Kirksey informed the group that he had talked with Dennis Kujawa and he was indeed interested in becoming a member of the PRDA. The Mayor has issued an invitation to him to join the PRDA. Mr. McGee stated he had talked to Ray Shepardson and he is still interested in the George Burns Theater and still would like to walk through the theater. Mr. Walkon stated there is a local expert, the Nederlander Group, whose owners are managing most of the local theaters. He felt if they could get Mr. Nederlander or the General Manager to come out to answer some of their questions it might be helpful. It was determined that Mr. Walkon will extend them a invitation to attend either the May 2 or May 16 meeting of the PRDA. Mr. Niedieck reported that it was his understanding that the Detroit area has more venues of theaters than New York. He further felt that the firm of Beckett&Raeder was doing an excellent job. 9. Public Comment: No public comment. 10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 34th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on April 18, 1996 was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Je.• Garvey, Secretary -3-