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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1994-11-03 MINUTES OF THE 6TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN The 6th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:05 p.m. , Thursday, November 3, 1994. Members Present: Mayor Robert D. Bennett Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Scott Grace Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Conrad Carson Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Dale Summers Members Absent: Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Ed Brown Mr. Joe Laura Mr. Adelard Raby Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office The first item on the agenda was the adoption of the minutes of the 5th Regular (bw Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on October 20, 1994. On a motion by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Grace and unanimously approved, it was #94-11 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 5th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on October 20, 1994 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. The members requested that an attempt be made to have a representative from Detroit Edison, and possibly a lighting contractor, attend a meeting to discuss lighting alternatives and the costs involved. John Nagy and Bill Pike will make these contacts in an attempt to get representatives to attend the November 17th meeting of the Authority. A sub-committee was formed to look into possible uses of the George Burns Theater. This sub-committee consists of the following members: Marvin Walkon, Stan Anderson, Dale Summers, Lowell Peterson, John Nagy and Richard Niedieck. It was requested that either a report from the Engineering Department be requested or a representative from the City's Engineering Department be present at the next meeting to discuss the feasibility of a right turn island on the northwest corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads; possibility of sections of Plymouth Road that might have boulevards, and to answer questions about obtaining needed right-of-ways. The Authority requested the Planning Department, through John Nagy, to contact Ford Motor Company and General Motors about possibility of having barbed wire liwor removed from their fences or at least have landscaping that would cover it. It was determined to add the following to the list of things to do: Invite to a meeting someone from the state level that deals with DDAs that has the expertise on how to raise cash. Invite Dewey Henry from the Economic Development Office of Wayne County to a meeting to suggest dollars they could go after for beautification and economic development. After first of year form a sub-committee to talk to restaurants, retail facilities and commercial facilities to come up with a list of their wants and their needs. Put together a survey letter. It was determined an introductory letter to everyone within the district should be sent out. Such a letter was to be drafted and brought back to the next meeting. The members also wanted a mailing list of everyone within the district at the next meeting. Mr. Peterson brought up the matter that a waiver use request by Bogart's Billiard Cafe for a full service restaurant was denied by the Planning Commission. They have appealed this decision to the City Council . He stated it was a very nice establishment and he felt they would not be in competition with the other restaurants along Plymouth. They only wanted to be able to serve food to their patrons. Mr. Peterson felt possibly the Authority would like to send a letter to Council in support of their petition. On a motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Summers and unanimously approved, it was #94-12 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize the writing of a letter to the City Council stating the Authority supports the waiver use request by Bogart's Billiard Cafe for a full service restaurant. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 6th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on November 3, 1994 was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held November 17, 1994. Je Garvey, Secreta (re -2-