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HomeMy WebLinkAbout- MINUTES OF THE 56TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 56th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday June 5, 1997 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall by Vice-chairman Stan Anderson. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Donald Gelinas Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Marvin Walkon Members Absent: Mr. Mike Polsinelli (excused absence) Others Present: Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. John Nagy,Director Mr. Dan Piercecchi, Planning Commission Ms. Julia Stanley Mr. Dan DiComo Mr. Joe Durso Mr. Joe Taylor Mr. Robert Bennett 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of the minutes of May 1, 1997: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #97-33 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 54th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 1, 1997 are approved. Mr. Anderson, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Adoption of the minutes of May 15, 1997: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #97-34 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 55th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 15, 1997 are approved. 4. Comments from Chairman: None 5. Budget Report- Mike Slater: Mr. Slater distributed a Performance Report, the April 1997 Disbursements and a Balance Sheet through April 30, 1997 showing a balance of$1,292,688.44. He also informed the committee that two bids for the sale of the Livonia Auto Parts land were received, one from Al Tanski (owner of New Car Alternatives) in the amount of$215,000, and a second bid from Livonia Volkswagen in the amount of$125,000, and will recommend to the Council to accept the bid from Al Tanski for $215,000. This matter will go before Council in two weeks and we will be reimbursed upon the completion of the sale. Mr. Pike expressed concern that there would be parking on both sides of Laurel, and Mr. Nagy informed him that the City would have to approve a site plan for the property. 6. Beckett& Raeder: In the absence of John Iacoangeli, John Nagy reported to the board that the ISTEA grant application submitted to the Council at their meeting on May 28, 1997 was approved, and that Mayor Kirksey did not intend to use his veto power regarding this resolution which allowed for the immediate release of the resolution. The application was submitted to MDOT by the cut-off date of June 2, 1997. 7. Reports from Committees: George Burns Theater Committee: Marvin Walkon reported on a recent meeting with Louis George, Sandy Thomas, and the Theater Committee. Mr. George was asked if he would postpone the sale of the theatre for six months while the Committee further investigates possibilities for the theatre, but Mr. George denied the request stating he has two potential tenants for that site, Walgreen's and McDonalds. Mr. George also submitted a letter outlining four proposals for consideration for sale or lease of the theatre. Mayor Kirksey expressed disappointment that there was not a better use submitted for this prime piece of property, but if the theatre were retained, the continued maintenance would make it difficult. Ms. Melte and Mr. Grace suggested a smaller building for a community theatre like the Bentley Center, and Mayor Kirksey told the Committee that land in the Civic Center has been put aside in the Master Plan for an auditorium. Joe Taylor suggested making this corner another City Control Area. Mr. Nagy pointed out that Livonia is out of industrial property and there is a strong market for it. Mr. Anderson asked if there is a place for apartments or condos in that area,but Mr. Taylor said the land was too expensive. On a motion by Mr. Pike, it was RESOLVED that the George Burns Theatre Committee on June 19, 1997 present to the Board 1)the best use of the property that fits the PRDA's objectives and goals, and 2)who should market that facility. The motion failed for lack of support. Bob Bennett stated that this authority has the means for purchasing this property L, out of its TIFA if it wishes to do so. His opinion was that we owe it to the City to make a strong analysis of the property from a professional consultant before making a final decision. 2. On a motion by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Walkon and unanimously approved, it was #97-35 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby determine to table the matter of the George Burns theatre to the meeting of June 17, 1997. Mr. Anderson, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Public Relations Committee: Stan Anderson reported on a meeting with Fisher Communications Services and reviewed their proposal. He showed the Board two masthead possibilities for the proposed newsletter. Fisher Communications suggested that Board members submit a rough draft for their articles and their professionals would smooth it out and get the newsletter ready for mailing by the City. Based on this meeting, Fisher Communications will submit a contract to us for review by our Law Department and the PRDA board. On a motion made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Pike and unanimously approved, it was #97-36 RESOLVED that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize the Public Relations Committee to enter into a contract with Fisher Communications Services for a DDA newsletter. Vacant Buildings Committee: Scott Grace reported that the vacant Sparton Tire store on Plymouth and Middlebelt is being torn down today for a new Auto Zone store. Also, Dennis Kujawa noted that the old Color Tile store has a banner in the window announcing the arrival of a new video store. Construction Committee: Nothing to report at this time. Inspection Committee: Nothing to report at this time. Toni Mette asked how tall grass has to be before a business is issued a violation notice and was told the ordinance states 9"and if it is not cut,the City will send out its contractor to cut the grass and then bill the business for the cost. 8. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: John Nagy reported that he informed Julia Stanley that it was the Board's opinion that her proposal for the former Livonia Tire store was not the best use for that property, and even though she was aware of our attitude towards that, she would like one more presentation to the Board with a proposal. Dan DiComo, architect,then displayed a plan for a proposed new structure and answered questions in this regard. Stan Anderson suggested that the empty building next to the new nursing home on the east side of Middlebelt would be a good place for a flower shop,but Ms. Stanley was adamant that the Livonia Tire store was the best location for her business. Scott Grace asked what business would be good for that location if the building were demolished and that he was in favor of this proposal by Ms. Stanley. 3. On a motion by Mr. Wordhouse, seconded by Ms. Mette and unanimously approved, it was #97-37 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request that Julia Stanley submit an offer and detailed architectural plans for a new commercial building at the former Livonia Tire store location. 9. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Peterson informed the Board that a Bunk and Trundle Bed shop was moving into the space behind the Family Buggy restaurant on Plymouth and Middlebelt. Mr. Woodhouse suggested that in the future the agenda be structured to allow anyone coming to the meeting with a presentation be allowed to move up in the agenda so that they would not have to wait through the whole meeting. Mayor Kirksey announced that there would be a Town Hall meeting June 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall auditorium regarding the status of the roads in Livonia and a new plan for restructuring and resurfacing same. Everyone was invited to offer their comments. 10. Public Comment: None. �rr 11. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 56th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on June 5, 1997 was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on June 17, 1997 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Doris Urbanski, Secretary 4.