HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1998-08-20 MINUTES OF THE 78th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH
ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 78th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of
Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:45 PM, Thursday, August 20, 1998 in Mama
Mia's Restaurant at 27770 Plymouth Road.
Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey
Ms. Toni Mette
Mr. Scott Grace
Mr. Lowell Peterson
Mr. Jerry Wordhouse
Mr. Mike Polsinelli
Mr. Adelard Raby
Mr. Marvin Walkon
Members Absent: Mr. Stan Anderson
Mr. Dennis Kujawa(excused)
Mr. Donald Gelinas
Mr. Bill Pike (excused)
Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director
Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary
Ms. Ann Yaroch, Landscape Architect, Beckett and Raeder, Inc.
Ms. JoAnn Michaels, Project Landscape Architect, BRI
Mr. Carey Baker, Beckett and Raeder, Inc.
Editor and Photographer, Observer Newspapers
Roger Stacey, Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc.
John Turner,McMullen& Assoc.
Mike, American Irrigation
Cindy Ciura,Program Marketing Director, Schostak Brothers
1. Roll was called.
2. Adoption of August 6, 1998 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and
unanimously adopted, it was
#98-26 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 77th Regular Meeting held by the
Plymouth Road Development Authority on August 6, 1998 are approved.
Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
3. Comments from Chairman: Chairman Polsinelli introduced Cindy Ciura who
Cre presented a new sign for the food court at Wonderland Mall which will be named
"Boardwalk Cafes". The sign will be lit with neon and will require sign variance approval.
The food court will consist of individual separate restaurants and a common seating area
for 550. Schostak has signed a master lease agreement with Ogden Entertainment to
manage the food court which is planned to open October 29.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Walkon and unanimously
approved, it was
#98-27 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby
endorse the"Boardwalk Cafes" signage plan by Plantet Neon dated 8/3/98
for the food court at Wonderland Mall as presented to the Plymouth Road
Development Authority board meeting of August 20, 1998.
Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Chairman Polsinelli reported on the following correspondence: 1) A letter from
Mike Fisher, Law Department, regarding expanding improvements into Redford
Township. Although his legal opinion was that this would be against the PRDA's statues,
Mr. Polsinelli will contact Redford Township. 2) A letter to the Inspection Department
regarding the condition of the property at 28277-87 Plymouth Road. 3) A letter to the
Cor Finance Department requesting reimbursement for broken glass replacement which will be
back charged to Basile.
4. Beckett & Raeder: JoAnn Michaels presented a schedule of tasks for tracking
Basile for projection completion. The utility poles are being removed. Street signs will be
painted and put up. Bids have been received for asphalt in the alley behind Mama Mia's
and parking lot striping. An easement status report for Phase 2 was distributed with 27 of
the 32 received. Limestone samples for the piers will be submitted next week. The Phase
3 electrical drawings are completed. McMullen landscapers will need to start Phase 3
within two weeks. Phase 1 and 2 landscaping is now progressing well. All of phase 2
should be completed by November 15.
4:45 PM: The Board members walked the corridor between Mama Mia's and Inkster
Road at this time. The following items were discussed upon returning to the
meeting:
1. The two blue sample banners that were displayed on the light poles were
approved as to color and size.
2. How far should landscape improvements go into the side streets and
intersections. Carey Baker will do a compilation of what has to be done and
report his findings to the Board.
3. Which way the street signs on the light poles should face; toward the street
or toward the sidewalk.
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4. Would like to see a combination of perennials and annuals for color at the
intersections.
5. The cost and location of piers for the Middlebelt to Merriman mile.
6. Reports from Committees: Inspection Committee. Mr. Raby commented on
the number of signs along the corridor such as For Sale, For Lease, Garage Sale and
election signs. Mayor Kirksey noted that primary election signs are required to be
removed immediately, but the signs of the election winners may be left.
Search Committee: A Search Committee meeting will be held on August 25 at
10:00 AM in City Hall.
7. Update on Plymouth Road Projects. Mr. Nagy read a letter from Carey Baker
outlining the criteria used for screen wall locations within phase 1 and 2 areas. A copy
will be distributed to the Board members.
8. Polling of Board Members: No comments.
9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the
78th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on August 20,
�r 1998 was adjourned at 5:40 PM.
The September 3, 1998 meeting has been canceled. The next meeting of the
Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on September 17, 1998 in the
4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
Doris Urbanski, Secretary
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