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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1995-11-16 MINUTES OF THE 25TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD (Iro DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 25th 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 16, 1995 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Robert D. Bennett Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Scott Grace Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Con Carson Mr. Marvin Walkon (unexcused) Mr. Adelard Raby(unexcused) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Michael McGee, City Council Mr. Louis George Mr. Sandy Thomas Ms. Elizabeth Newton 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #95-35 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 24th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on October 19, 1995 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: There were no comments from the Chairman. 4. Reports from Committees: (IlmeMr. Niedieck reported that Louis George and Sandy Thomas, owners of the George Burns Theater, were present at today's meeting to discuss the George Burns Theater. Mr. George stated after working for some time in an attempt to get a developer for the theater and adjacent property, they were back where they started with an empty theater and empty property. He stated it was their intent to maintain the theater but didn't know if that was a possibility. The Chairman informed them of the PRDA sub-committee that was formed to see what could be done with the theater. He informed Mr. George if he could let Mr. Niedieck know what they are looking for, maybe the PRDA could help their cause. Mr. George said they would be glad to work with the PRDA and were open for suggestions. It was determined communications between the owners and the PRDA would be left open. Mr. Polsinelli read letters received from Ludwig& Associates and Wah Yee Associates thanking the PRDA for the opportunity to bid on the Plymouth Road project but stating because of their heavy work loads, they would have to decline. A letter was also received from McKenna Associates stating although they had decided not to submit a proposal on this particular project, they would like to be considered for future planning activities. Mr. Polsinelli, speaking on behalf of the RFP Committee, then provided a "Short List"Recommendation to the board members. On a motion duly made by Mayor Bennett, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #95-36 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the"Short List"recommended by the RFP Committee for the purpose of interviewing said firms in an attempt to hire a firm to prepare a Master Plan for the implementation of the Development Plan and Tax Increment Finance Plan prepared by the Plymouth Road Development Authority. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: Mr. Nagy reported on the following projects: The sign package for Kicker's All American Grill had been approved by City Council but the neon lighting had been referred to the Committee of the Whole. The request by Super Hi Tech Auto Service Center for storage and rental of U- Haul trucks was to be on the City Council agenda the following week but he felt it did not look like it would be approved. The asking price on the old Livonia Tire property was $175,000. It was felt the property wasn't worth one half that price. 1 -2- Media Play will take about two-thirds of the closed Builder's Square building on 411, the north side of Plymouth Road just west of Middlebelt Road. 6. Polling of Board Members: The Mayor announced the members might be interested in the PDDA Dedication Ceremony to be held on the 19th of the month at Main Street and Ann Arbor Trail. Mr. Peterson informed the group that he had talked to Dr. Lipnik, whose office is located on the east side of East Side Mario's, about the possibility of relocating his office. He stated Dr. Lipnik said he would have no problem moving to the west if he could find another place to go. He furnished Mr. Peterson with the name of his landlord. Mr. Wordhouse congratulated the RFP Committee on the excellent job they had done. He felt they had made good choices as he was familiar with all the companies. Mrs. Mette inquired as to whether there was anything new happening on the Livonia Convalescent Home. She was told the Mayor and Mr. Nagy had met with someone new who wants to acquire it as a convalescent home as well as a limited care residential type facility. 7. Public Comment: No public comment. 8. Adjournment: On a motion dulymade, seconded seco ded and unanimously adopted, the 25th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on November 16, 1995 was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. The next meeting of the PRDA will be held November 30, 1995 in the Gallery on the fifth floor of City Hall beginning at 1:00 p.m. , -'; Jean Garvey, Secretary -3-