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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1995-10-05 MINUTES OF THE 23RD REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 23rd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:07 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 1995, in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Robert D. Bennett Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Dale Summers Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Con Carson Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Stan Anderson Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Dan Piercecchi, Planning Commissioner 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mrs. Mette and unanimously approved, it was #95-33 RESOLVED that,the minutes of the 22nd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on September 21, 1995 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: The Chairman read a letter written by the Mayor to the City Council asking them to confirm the appointment of Jerry Wordhouse to the Plymouth Road Development Authority. Mr. Wordhouse was in attendance and was welcomed by the Chairman. The Chairman reported all papers had been signed to allow the PRDA to open a bank account. 4. Reports from Committees: Mr. Nagy, on reporting on the Livonia Tire Property, stated he had been in contact with Mr. Lance. East Side Mario's had made an offer to purchase the old Livonia Tire property. They felt the city's offer was a little too complicated. Mr. Lance was unable to attend today's meeting of the PRDA but will try to be at the next meeting and will bring Norm LePage with him. The members still felt they should be ready to offer the $7,000 for the cost of demolition of the building in the event East Side Mario's can't come to an agreement with the owners of the property. Mr. Nagy reported the rezoning of the City-owned property at Laurel and Plymouth had been before the Planning Commission, which recommended to the City Council that the property be rezoned from C-1 to C-2 to allow for the possible purchase of the property by the Volkswagen/Mazda dealer. City Council now has to act on the rezoning issue. The Department of Public Service is very close to getting someone to do the environmental report. Revised copies of the Request for Proposal, incorporating the suggestions of the members,were handed out. Copies were sent to the various firms on October 2, 1995. Proposals are to be delivered to the PRDA no later than November 1st. 5. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: Mr. Nagy reported on the following: Office Depot received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission to locate their business at the northeast corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads. They now have to go before the City Council. Kicker's All-American Grill, formerly Stoyan's Restaurant, will be coming before the Planning Commission on October 10th for approval for a new sign. Media Play will be moving into the building occupied at the present time by Builder's Square located on the north side of Plymouth Road just west of Middlebelt. This building will be vacated by Builder's Square when their new Builders Square II store opens at Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads. The Ramada Inn has applied for a transfer of their liquor license. 6. Polling of Board Members: Rick Niedieck reported nothing new had been happening with the George Bums Theater. Mr. Niedieck was to contact Lou George to see if he could attend one of the PRDA meetings to discuss the use of the theater with the PRDA. -2- Mr. Peterson wished to thank the Mayor for the new welcome sign that was added to the City park at the southwest corner of Inkster and Plymouth Roads. Mrs. Mette inquired as to whether there was any new information on the closed Wendy's restaurant. Mr. Nagy stated he had written a letter to Mr. Fegan,Director of Inspection Department,but had not heard anything yet. Mr. Grace asked if there was anything new to report on the Livonia Nursing Home property, and was told there was nothing new happening with this property at this time. 7. Public Comment: No public comment. 8. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 23rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on October 5, 1995 was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The next meeting of the PRDA will be held October 19, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Jean Garvey, ecret C -3-