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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1995-02-16 MINUTES OF THE 12TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE ihePLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN The 12th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:05 p.m, Thursday, February 16, 1995 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Robert D. Bennett Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Scott Grace Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Dale Summers Mr. Joe Laura Mr. Adelard Raby Members Absent: Mr. Ed Brown (unexcused absence) Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Conrad Carson Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Acting Secretary Mr. Michael McGee, City Council 411,0 Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Bill Poppenger, Planning Department Mr. John DelSignore, Fonte D'Amore Mrs. Betty Newton Mrs. Gail Karczynski, Director of Administrative Services The first item on the agenda was the adoption of the minutes of the 11th Regular Meeting and Business Community Meeting of February 11, 1995. On a motion by Lowell Peterson, Seconded by Toni Mette and unanimously approved, it was #95-6 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 11th Regular Meeting and Business Community Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on February 11, 1995 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Bennett informed the Board that the City Channel 8 is videotaping a portion of this meeting for a spot on the "City Edition" program. Mr. Nagy reported an update on the Archie's Restaurant expansion as follows: Elimination of the parking in front with the exception of handicapped parking, the driveway on the east side is narrowed, and parking off the south parking line has been moved in 15' . There will be alternating evergreens for screening the existing wall to soften the glare from car lights. Questions regarding the changes affecting the restaurant if and when Milburn Avenue is relocated were discussed and it was decided to make a driveway change as part of the resolution. On a motion by Stan Anderson, seconded by Lowell Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #95-7 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority supports the expansion of Archie's Restaurant located at 30471 Plymouth Road with the understanding that in the event that Milburn Avenue is relocated to adjoin such property of Archie's Restaurant on the west, that a driveway shall be extended to Milburn and thereafter that the easterly of the two driveways connecting to Plymouth Road shall be eliminated and appropriate landscaping be provided in its place. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. Mike Polsinelli informed the Group that the Plymouth Road Kmart will be enlarged, updated and have additional parking. Mayor Bennett reported that the City is acquiring the old Sunoco gas station at Plymouth and Laurel, also the building east of the station and the building behind it to the south. These will be razed leaving the land for possible extension of the residential area. We might consider a land swap with Volkswagen to eliminate their frontage on Laurel Avenue. The next item of business was discussion of the February 2 Open Business Meeting. All members thought it was a successful, positive meeting. Mayor Bennett commented that he would like to know who the people in attendance were (1, representing, and would like to see more people at the open meetings. Future business meetings will be held to give people an opportunity to be heard. Vice Chairman Polsinelli was asked what the Board would do as far as marketing the Plymouth Road development, and John Nagy called the Board's attention to page 10, subsection F, of the Development Plan which allots $100, 000 for a promotional fund. Toni Mette showed the Group a mailing from the City of Rochester for the marketing of their Downtown Development Authority. The next item on the Agenda was Public Comment. Betty Newton, a member of the Livonia Arts Commission, spoke regarding the George Burns Theatre and commented that she would like to see the theatre become a Performing Arts Theatre for the community, and could this Authority help establish that or give suggestions. Vice Chairman Polsinelli informed Ms. Newton that there is currently a separate sub-committee for this project and she should contact Richard Niedieck of the Livonia Economic Development Office for further information. Mayor Bennett also noted that a meeting has been set in two weeks with Marvin Walkon and Joe Nederlander regarding this theatre. John DelSignore, owner of Fonte D'Amore, commented that he has had a business on Plymouth Road for 31 years and stated that he would like to see improvements such as new street lighting, sidewalks, and perhaps an area in the vicinity of his restaurant to be known as "Little Italy" . (11, -2- Scott Grace suggested an activity area with a crosswalk and traffic light between Hubbard and Merriman with small shops, restaurants, ice cream parlor, etc. to bring in people. John Nagy commented that we could talk to the County about a possible push button traffic light for pedestrians to stop traffic in the area and notification signs to motorists that they are approaching a pedestrian zone. Mike Polsinelli and Stan Anderson recognized the Planning Department and Mike McGee for their efforts in the work that has been done for this Authority, and Scott Grace asked if the Authority should reimburse the City for this. Mayor Bennett noted that the Bylaws state that we provide for a director and our involvement now is in kind, however, in the future any special hiring would be paid by revenues received. The City Financial Director is keeping track of our costs. The next item on the Agenda was the presentation of the Development Plan by Mr. Nagy and the Tax Increment Financing Plan by Mr. Mike McGee. Discussion and approval followed. On a motion by Lowell Peterson, seconded by Toni Mette and unanimously approved, it was #95-8 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan dated February 16, 1995. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Lowell Peterson, seconded by Scott Grace and unanimously approved, it was #95-9 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Act 197, Public Acts of Michigan, 1975, as amended, and Ordinance 2165 of the City of Livonia, as amended, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request the City Council to conduct a public hearing on the approval of a Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Authority district. FURTHER RESOLVED, that a form of resolution calling the public hearing, to which is attached a Notice of Public Hearing in the form required by law, be transmitted to the City Council together with a copy of this resolution. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Bennett next presented to the Board Gail Karczynski, Director of Administrative Services, who along with Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, will have the responsibility of keeping the PRDA on schedule. Discussion followed regarding replacing unexcused absent members, and Mayor Bennett informed the Board that Chairman Pike was going to contact member Ed Brown in this regard. C -3- Mayor Bennett next called the attention of the Board to the Bylaws wherein a member of the Board of Education is required to be on the Board of Directors of the PRDA. However, since school districts are no longer affected by TIFA's, this requirement is no longer necessary. On a motion by Mayor Bennett, seconded by Lowell Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #95-10 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request the Livonia City Council amend the PRDA Ordinance to eliminate the requirement for a representative of the Livonia Public Schools in recognition that the adoption of Proposal A in November, 1994 removed school districts as participants in TIFA's. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 12th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on February 16, 1995 was adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Doris Urbanski, Acting Secretary C -4-