HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1997-02-06 MINUTES OF THE 48th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
(re DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 48th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of
Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 1997 in the 4th
Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
Members Present: Mr. Mike Polsinelli
Mr. Stan Anderson
Mr. Dennis Kujawa
Mrs. Toni Mette
Mr. Lowell Peterson
Mr. Bill Pike
Mr. Adelard Raby
Mr. Marvin Walkon
Mr. Jerry Wordhouse
Members Absent: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey
Mr. Scott Grace
Mr. Donald Gelinas (unexcused absence)
Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary
Mr. John Nagy, Director
Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office
Mr. Michael McGee, Livonia City Council
Mr. David Woodcox, Inspection Department
Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett & Raeder
Mr. Cary Baker, Beckett & Raeder
1. Roll was called.
2. Adoption of January 16, 1997 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and
unanimously approved, it was
#97-7 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 47th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth
Road Development Authority on January 16, 1997 are approved.
Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
3. Comments from Chairman: The Chairman read various letters that were sent
out on behalf of the PRDA. When asked by the Chairman if Mr. Pike had contacted
kov Ameritech to see if their President, Robert Cooper, would come out to speak to the board
to explain their position as to why they propose to divide the City of Livonia's
telecommunications services into three separate area codes, Mr. Pike responded that
Ameritech would be happy to send out a representative to speak to the members but Mr.
Cooper would not personally come out as he felt that was not his role. Since Mr. Cooper
would not attend a meeting to address the board, it was determined to drop the issue.
4. John Iacoangeli of Beckett& Raeder: Mr. Iacoangeli and Mr. Baker were
present from Beckett and Raeder to present some schematic designs for Plymouth Road
between Inkster and Middlebelt. The Chairman had suggested to Mr. Iacoangeli that by
completing one section it would be easier to sell the other property owners and also show
people that the PRDA is moving forward. Rather than just go forward with street lighting
for the whole area, it would be better to zero in on one area and combine all the elements.
They also felt the area at Inkster and Plymouth Road is the entryway to the City. Mr.
Iacoangeli felt they should cover 700 feet to make a reasonable impact. The cost for a
prototype of 700 feet would cost approximately $700,000 including retaining wall,
sidewalks, lights, and everything else shown on the plan. Mr. Iacoangeli felt they could
start construction around June and finish up late fall.
The Chairman felt it was necessary to form a sub-committee to meet with John
Iacoangeli and John Nagy to break down the costs and then let the full board know the
figures. It was felt the sub-committee should meet on the alternate Thursdays that the full
board was meeting and then could report back to the board the following week.
tir Mr. Anderson suggested dividing the six miles into 1/2 mile areas and have each
member take a section to be a sounding board for businesses and residents. This would
give them an opportunity to visit the businesses and answer questions. The alternative
would be to use Fisher Communications to promote the PRDA and its work.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Walkon and unanimously approved,
it was
#97-8 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby
authorize a sub-committee be established to work out the logistics of completing
all improvements 700 feet from Middlebelt to the east and 700 feet from Inkster to
the west and then to make a presentation to the full board.
Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
The sub-committee shall consist of Bill Pike, Lowell Peterson, Toni Mette, and
Mike Polsinelli and shall meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the 3rd Floor
Conference Room of City Hall at 12:00 p.m. Bill Pike will serve as Chairman.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Raby and unanimously approved, it
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#97-9 RESOLVED that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby
authorize Beckett & Raeder, Inc. to proceed with the construction document.
Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
It was Mr. Iacoangeli's recommendation that the PRDA buy their streetlights
rather than lease them from Detroit Edison. When questioned if the City should be
involved in this decision since the City will have an ongoing obligation, Mr. Nagy replied
the PRDA should make a recommendation to the City and it would then come before the
City Council and they would say yes or no.
It was Mr. Iacoangeli's further suggestion that the PRDA look at the corridor as a
public improvement area. He did not want to see them improve the area and then not
maintain it. He stated most DDAs have maintenance contracts to keep the property
maintained.
5. Reports from Committees:
George Burns Theater Committee: Mr. Niedieck reported the RFPs went out on
the George Burns Theater and were due back February 19th. They were sent to 14 firms.
Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson stated at the last meeting he had
passed out some forms requesting suggestions for a slogan for Plymouth Road. He had
received some response but not as much as he had hoped for. He would like to get more
at the next meeting and then he will list the slogans and the board can make their choice.
Mr. Anderson suggested bringing in a marketing group such as Fisher Communications
for some promotional work. Mr. Wordhouse suggested RFPs go out to at least three
firms for promotional work for the area.
Vacant Building Committee: Mr. Nagy informed the board that a closing date on
the Livonia Tire property was to be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 13th. He further stated
that the City-owned property located at Laurel and Plymouth Roads has been posted for
sale by the Finance Department. It was determined a motion was needed for the
demolition of the Livonia Tire building.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Kujawa and unanimously
approved, it was
#97-10 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby
authorize demolition of the building known as the former Livonia Tire building
located at 31600 Plymouth Road.
Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
(hir adopted.
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6. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: Mr. Nagy reported on the
following:
(1) The request by Olson Oldsmobile to construct a commercial building on
their property had been through the Planning Commission but at the Council level
the petitioner had not appeared. It will be heard at Council level at a later date.
(2) The property that was up for rezoning next to the Hardee Restaurant on
the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark Roads was turned
down by the Planning Commission. This will now go before the City Council.
(3) The Crosslands Inn to be located on the east side of Middlebelt, north of
Plymouth Road, after being revised, was approved by the Planning Commission.
This will now go to the City Council.
7. Polling of Board Members:
Mrs. Mette stated she was glad to see that Archie's Restaurant had started their
addition. She further stated someone from the City must have contacted the owners of the
closed Wendy's restaurant property as it was looking much better. She also felt they
should be careful with their colors along Plymouth Road because she felt Canton's colors
stood out like a sore thumb.
Mr. Raby stated it would be nice to see something happening.
Mr. Peterson seconded that.
Mr. Pike requested a list of vacant buildings along Plymouth Road. He stated the
Chamber of Commerce is looking at possibly relocating and he would like this information
to share with them.
Mr. McGee stated they might want to check with Judie Nagy to see if she would
have a projection of what value there would be up to December 1996 to see if Mike Slater
could work with that information and come up with figures for next year, and that would
give the PRDA an idea of the money they would have to work with.
Dave Woodcox of the Inspection Department stated he will be attending the PRDA
meetings as well as the new inspector they were hiring. They will be looking for input as
to the specific concerns of the PRDA. They were looking at possible weekend
inspections. The PRDA may be requested to pay the overtime. It would depend on the
time involved.
8. Public Comment: No public comment.
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9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the
48th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on
February 6, 1997 was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
February 20, 1997 at 3:00 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
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Jean Garvey, Secretary
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