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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1998-02-05 MINUTES OF THE 68TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 68th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia,Michigan was called to order at 3:40 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 1998 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Scott Grace Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Mike Polsinelli Members Absent: Mr. Marvin Walkon(excused) Mr. Donald Gelinas Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. Angelo Mauti Mr. Joe Pesce, Italian Jewelry Mrs. Julie Stanley, Purple Rose Mr. Joe Durso, ReMax Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett&Raeder Mr. Carey Baker, Beckett &Raeder Mr. Jack Engebretson, Council President Ms. Marie Chestney, Observer Newspapers 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of January 15, 1998 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #98-3 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 67th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on January 15, 1998 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. ' 3. Comments from Chairman: Chairman Polsinelli noted that Miller Canfield is on fir► schedule with respect to the bond issue. The public hearing for this matter is scheduled for February 23, 1998 at 8:00 PM in the auditorium of City Hall. A complimentary letter has been sent to Mr. Muffler noting our appreciation of the recent painting of his building. Chairman Polsinelli informed the Board that Mayor Kirksey was successful in negotiating with SMART, and bus service is expected to be better than before. Discussion followed regarding the bus stop shelters. MDOT would like to have advertising on the shelters to defray costs, but the City would like to have cost and maintenance information to possibly have the City erect the shelters. Beckett and Raeder will bring an example of a shelter they did for Michigan State to the next meeting. Mayor Kirksey said he will discuss other options such as Park and Ride or other vehicles in the system to get employees to businesses in Livonia, however there would be a problem with getting people outside of Livonia into the city. We now have four years to study and see if there is another way to improve transportation in the City. 4. Angelo Mauti Proposed Car Wash. Mr. Mauti displayed a site plan of his proposed car wash showing suggested revisions from Beckett and Raeder. Scott Grace questioned the landscaping and screening wall in the rear of the lot and suggested having a uniform rear wall plan down the whole corridor. Mr. Anderson expressed concern over the amount of car washes on Plymouth Road and thought there could be a more appropriate use for that lot. Mr. Polsinelli was not opposed to the use, but had concerns regarding the architecture of the building. This petition will go on to the Planning Commission and City Council without support from the PRDA. 5. Julie Stanley, 31600 Plymouth. Mrs. Stanley introduced Marco Pesce of Italian Jewelry on Seven Mile Road. Mr. Pesce would like to buy the property and plans approved for Mrs. Stanley at 31600 Plymouth Road for a second Italian Jewelry store since Mrs. Stanley's Purple Rose Flower Shop is now operating at 33615 Plymouth Road. Mr. Pesce said this would be a 1500 sq. ft. store and he would be employing 2 part time and 2 full time employees. The City property for parking in the rear of this building is now being appraised for a fair market value as the Law Department would like the building and parking to be one parcel. Mrs. Stanley will draw up a new Purchase Agreement for the 31600 Plymouth Road building and return with Mr. Pesce at the March 5, 1998 PRDA meeting. 6. Budget Report. Mike Slater distributed financial statements for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1997. The full twelve months budget performance report showed assets of$1,247,576.47 with $960,504.53 funds available. 7. Beckett& Raeder Construction Progress Report. Carey Baker reported that the three remaining easement agreements should be signed shortly. They are ready to start on the Phase II easement agreements and would like to send a letter to everyone on the corridor notifying them that these agreements will be coming. The drawings will be done Le February 25. 2. 8. Reports from Committees: Construction Committee: Nothing new has occurred since the last meeting. Before the next Committee meeting, Peter Basille& Sons will meet with the committee to report progress to date. Phase I work should be done by the end of June. Lights will be delivered by the supplier on February 18. A meeting with MDOT will be arranged to discuss what is needed for the bus lanes. Abrams has been authorized to make the aerials for the whole six miles of the Plymouth Road corridor. Toni Mette reported that all the poles in the sidewalks have now been barricaded. Mr. Baker was asked if he were satisfied with the construction materials and stated that except for a few minor exceptions such as sidewalk and curb surfacing, the materials and work meets their standards. Scott Grace asked if the screening walls in front of some of the old parking lots could be turned to block the sides, and Mr. Baker said they were looking into that right now and it could be possible in some of the larger parking lots. Public Relations Committee: Mette Printery was asked for an estimate on printing the new stationery, envelopes and business cards. Since their estimate was considerably lower than the price quoted from Fisher Communications, Mr. Anderson authorized Mette Printery to proceed with this order. The Committee has set the schedule for the next newsletter publication in May. One of the articles will be on small business administration procedures. Dennis Kujawa has been in contact with surrounding communities and reported on their improvement programs. Mr. Scott Veldhuis, Director of the Westland Economic Development Department, has offered to speak to the PRDA, and Mr. Kujawa Crif was directed to invite Mr. Beldhuis to speak at our February 19 meeting. Vacant Buildings Committee: Mr. Nagy was asked the status of the property across from the Auto Mall and was informed that the City does not yet have clear title to this property. Inspection Committee: Mr. Raby reported on a complaint received from a Livonia resident on the display of vehicles on the sidewalks in front of Bill Brown Ford and Tennyson Chevrolet. Mr. Nagy was directed to handle this with the City Inspection Department. Search Committee: Absent. 9. Update on Plymouth Road Projects. Mr. Nagy reported that Western Bootleggers in the old Lasky Furniture store have been issued a violation notice to cease and desist their operation by the end of February. 10. Polling of Board Members. Mr. Polsinelli reported that the food court in Wonderland Mall is down and they are in the process of construction of the new food court which is scheduled to open in the fall of 1998. He also reminded the Board of the Public Hearing for the bond issue which takes place on February 24. -3- Mr. Pike complimented Marie Chestney on her recent article in the Livonia Observer, and Toni Mette commended Beckett and Raeder for doing a good job. 11. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 6lth Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on February 5, 1998 was adjourned at 5:10 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on February 19, 1998 in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. • f C 7 a-a=2 4,' Doris Urbanski, Secretary thor 4.