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Home My WebLink AboutPRDA MINUTES 2005-07-21 MINUTES OF THE 170th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD 401 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 170th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2005, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Jack Engebretson, Mayor John Walsh, Chairman Wes Graff,Vice Chairman Stan Anderson Scott Grace Dennis Kujawa Toni Mette Lowell Peterson Members Absent: John Hiltz(excused) Greg Meyer(excused) Marvin Walkon(excused) Jerry Wordhouse (excused) Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director tre Mark Taormina, Planning Director Jeff Bryant, Economic Development Director Jay Patel, Dunkin' Donuts Bill Coty, Schostak Brothers Linda Busse, Schostak Brothers Dave Varga, Livonia Observer Newspaper Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Ben Baker, Beckett&Raeder Ralph Williams, Citizen Robert Auth, Citizen Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present 2. Adoption of the 169th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Mette, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-20 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 169th Regular Meeting, held on June 16, 2005, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 1 3. Request from Dunkin' Donuts for landscape modifications: John Nagy presented the request by Dunkin' Donuts, located at 27609 Plymouth Road, to have the landscape modified because the PRDA landscaping, including crab apple trees and other shrubbery, is obscuring the Dunkin' Donuts signage. Mr. Nagy requested the Board to review this request as any changes to the area would be a deviation from the established PRDA streetscape standards. On a motion made by Anderson, supported by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-21 RESOLVED, that a volunteer committee of PRDA members shall be formed to determine the extent of landscaping modifications that are required in order to correct the problem of obscured signage at Dunkin' Donuts located at 27609 Plymouth Road; and further, that the committee shall also be charged with the authority to make the modifications that would represent a deviation from the established PRDA streetscape standards. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Presentation by Schostak Brothers of the redevelopment of Wonderland Mall. tow Mr. Bill Coty, Schostak Brothers, presented the conceptual plans for the demolition and redevelopment of the Wonderland Mall at the corner of Middlebelt Road and Plymouth Road. The redevelopment is a $150 million investment and will take two years to complete, with the demolition of the current mall expected to take place this fall. The development will include the construction of a new Target, Wal-Mart, other large box stores and seven separate retail buildings. The PRDA streetscape improvements will be continued into the development 5. Finance Report: The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending June 30, 2005, were reviewed by the Board. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of$1,187, 604.51, total liabilities in the amount of$583,286.70 and a total fund balance of$604,317.81. On a motion made by Graff, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-22 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending June 30, 2005. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Cor 2 6. Fiscal Year 2006 Budget: In a letter dated June 22, 2005, Michael Slater, Director of Finance, submitted a draft of the PRDA Fiscal Year 2006 Budget and requested the Board to make any necessary revisions and to adopt a proposed budget to be submitted to City Council by September 1, 2005. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Grace, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-23 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget as submitted by the Director of Finance in his letter dated June 22, 2005. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 7. Beckett & Raeder: (1) Benjamin Baker, representative from Beckett & Raeder, stated that Phase 6 is complete except for the fence issue. Mr. Baker recommended that the Board purchase the fencing, which will cost approximately $3,600. Mr. Nagy concurred stating that the Law Department will review the issue with the prior fence supplier when all the cost information is available. (2) The Board received a copy of a letter Mr. Baker received from Jason Faron, Holophane, dated July 11, 2005, regarding the repainting of light poles. Two sample poles have been repainted. Mr. Baker distributed information on Carbomastic, which is the paint (100 recommended by Seaway Painting. Seaway Painting is offering a three-year warranty on paint and workmanship. (3) The drainage problem in front of the property owned by Richard George, located at 30835 Plymouth Road, has been resolved. When the invoice is received, it will be forwarded on to Beckett & Raeder for their payment. (4) Mr. Nagy will supply a list of dead trees to Commercial Mowing, which will be replaced in the fall. (5) Mr. Grace noticed that there is a standing water issue at the sidewalk located at Walgreens at Farmington Road and at the Office Max location. Mr. Levesque, Commercial Mowing, will check into turning down the sprinkler system at those locations. (6) Mr. Grace inquired about the lease signs located at the Sheldon Center. Mr. Nagy replied that he will contact the store manager about the PRDA agreement that no signs will be placed in the PRDA landscape easement. (7) Mr. Anderson inquired about the park sign replacement at Inkster Road. Mr. Nagy replied that a new design and sign is being prepared by Beckett & Raeder and will be presented to the Board for their review. If approved, it can be constructed and paid for as part of next year's budget. 8. Committee Reports: Construction Committee: (1) Ms. Mette reported on rusting park benches. Mr. Nagy stated that a comprehensive maintenance program along the whole corridor, including tree pruning and repairing rusting fences, should be addressed. Mr. Baker will investigate the warranty on the benches and will provide a cost on their repair. (2) Brick pavers are missing at Middlebelt and Merriman. (3) The light for Ashley Capital is not working. Mr. Nagy stated they the light is functional only during 3 early morning hours. (4) There is a sawhorse at the front of the Crestwood Lounge. Mr. Nagy stated that authorization is needed to remove the old sign base being covered by the sawhorse. The Engineering Division is investigating the matter. Public Relations: (1) Mr. Anderson has received good reports on the Taste of Livonia promotion and FCS will be providing a report to the Board at the end of the program. FCS has contacted the Observer to run an article on the program. (2) FCS has provided list of businesses in the Plymouth Road Corridor that will be put on the Web site within the next couple months. 9. Directors Report: Mr. Nagy stated that the Super Bowl Committee is definitely interested in installing banners on the Plymouth Road light poles. The Board will coordinate the installation with the regular changing of the seasonal banners. 10. Polling of Members: Lowell Peterson asked to have Wal-Mart representatives give a presentation on their development at the Wonderland Mall site. Mr. Anderson stated that Walmart has contacted the Clements Circle Civic Association and will be making a presentation for them. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 170th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on July 21, 2005, was adjourned at 5:16 p.m. tio The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2005. Marge Watsan, Secretary Lie 4