HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2007-10-18 MINUTES OF THE 194th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 194th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, October 18,
2007, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Toni Mette, Chairman
John Hiltz, Vice Chairman
Stan Anderson
Dennis Kujawa
Lowell Peterson
Wayne Glass
Dan West
Members Absent: Jack Engebretson, Mayor (excused)
Scott Grace (excused)
Greg Meyer (excused
Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director
Scott Miller, City Planner
Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, Inc.
Edward Shinn, Landmark Group, Inc., on behalf of
Woodland Lanes
Phil Venables, Landmark Group, Inc., on behalf of
Woodland Lanes
Al Waco, Woodland Lanes
Gary Winkler, General Manager, Woodland Lanes
Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services
Robert Auth, Resident
Ralph Williams, Resident
Marge Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the 193rd Regular Meeting Minutes.
On a motion made by Anderson, supported by Peterson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2007-31 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 193rd Regular Meeting
held on September 20, 2007, by the Plymouth Road
Development Authority are hereby approved.
(11., Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
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3. Comments from the Chairman: (1) The installation of the entry sign for the
corridor at Inkster Road has been complete. The old sign will be removed
and sod damage repaired by Commercial Mowing Services. (2) The bulbs
on light poles #226 and #222 need to be replaced. (3) Walmart and Target
shopping carts are often left at the bus plaza near Middlebelt Road. Mr.
Nagy will contact the two stores to apprise them of the on-going problem
and encourage them to retrieve their carts. (4) The construction of the
internal road designed to connect LA Fitness with the other developments
occurring to the east is progressing at the Village Shops of Wonderland. (5)
The entire corridor looks clean and neat.
4. Presentation on Woodland Lanes renovation. Mr. Edward Shinn,
Creative Director, Landmark Group, Inc., presented a proposal to renovate
the exterior of Woodland Lanes bowling alley located at 33775 Plymouth
Road.
On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Glass, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2007-32 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby support the proposed plans as presented by
Landmark Group, on behalf of Woodland Lanes, in connection
with a proposal to renovate the exterior of the bowling alley
located at 33775 Plymouth Road, on property located on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and
Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 (Petition 2007-10-
08-16), subject to the addition of streetscape elements to be
designed by the Plymouth Road Development Authority which
will include eight columns with wrought iron fencing to be
installed by July 1, 2009, with plantings and irrigation to be
installed and maintained by the Plymouth Road Development
Authority, and further subject to compliance with all City codes
and ordinances and all other Plymouth Road Development
streetscape goals and objectives, as such may be modified by
the action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council.
Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
5. Holiday Events: (1) Mr. Nagy recommended that the PRDA support the
Goodfellows organization. It was agreed that a contribution would be made
in the amount of $700 to support needy families, and that Mr. Nagy will
contact the Goodfellows to arrange for same.
On a motion made by Glass, supported by Anderson, and unanimously
(ise adopted, it was
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#2007-33 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
411 does hereby authorize a monetary contribution to the Livonia
Goodfellows, Inc. in the amount of $700.00 to provide
household goods and clothing to appropriate Livonia families.
Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
(2) It was agreed that the Annual PRDA Holiday Dinner shall take place
again year. The location and date will be determined at a future meeting.
6. Committee Reports:
Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reported that the PRDA Fall
Newsletter will be distributed by late November. Information on the new
entry sign, newly painted buildings and other interesting and informative
items will be included. The distribution will be limited to businesses on
corridor in the 48150 zip code area. Ms. Mette suggested for a future
newsletter that "before and after" photographs of Plymouth Road be
featured to highlight the improvements that have been made through the
years as a result of the PRDA's work.
Banner Committee: Mr. Nagy presented the first quarterly report prepared
by Above and Beyond Installations, which lists repairs and maintenance
performed on individual light poles that have been identified by the newly
assigned pole numbers. The PRDA maintains 462 light poles on Plymouth
Road. Holiday Banners will be installed the week of Thanksgiving.
Construction Committee: (1) Mr. Carey Baker discussed the brick paver
work completed at the mile road plazas. A punch list was submitted to the
contractor and final inspection will follow completion of the punch list items.
(2) The status of the traffic study was reviewed and Mr. Baker stated he is
waiting to receive the proposal from Wade Trim before making a contractor
recommendation. A committee meeting will be held to review the bids
received and to authorize awarding the contract in the event the total cost is
under $15,000. (3) The traffic signals at Wayne Road and Stark Road will
be discussed further at the November PRDA meeting when a detailed
schedule will be provided by Beckett & Raeder. Bidding and permitting
should be ready in January, 2008.
7. Director's Report: (1) Mr. Nagy reported that the plans submitted by Avis
Budget Group to relocate their rental car facility to 29070 Plymouth Road
have been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The
site plan was amended to include a greenbelt at the rear of the property. A
vinyl fence has been installed, additional trees will be planted and the entire
(sie area has been cleaned up. Also, the entire parking lot will be repaved and
re-striped. The front alcove area will also be improved as requested by the
Board. (2) City Council has approved the plans for Stone Mountain Coffee
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to construct and operate a drive-thru restaurant at 28085 Plymouth Road on
the vacant property next to Feinn Tire. (3) Seaway Painting has been
requested to submit a quotation to paint the rusted controller boxes which
will be submitted to the Board for approval to proceed. (4) Wright and
Filippis has acquired the former Autozone property, located at Plymouth
Road and Hartel, and has a valid occupancy permit. (5) Mr. Nagy will be
recognized for 40 years of continuous service to his profession at the
Michigan Planning Association Conference to be held in the Grand Traverse
Area. Mr. Nagy began his career in 1967.
8. Polling of Members:
John Hiltz: Congratulation to John Nagy for 40 years of service.
Dan West A TV commercial promoting Livonia is running this month in an
effort to bring more positive attention to Livonia. The main goal is to
highlight families, neighborhoods and Livonia's central location. It is
sponsored by the Community Marketing Consortium, which is a joint effort
of the Chamber of Commerce, the Livonia Public Schools and marketing
professionals throughout the City to collectively market Livonia through
advertising campaigns.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
the 194th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
October 18, 2007, was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
Thursday, November 15, 2007.
Marge Watson, Secretary
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