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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-05-02 MINUTES OF THE 35th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 35th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:05 p.m., Thursday May 2, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Adelard Raby Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Donald Gelinas Members Absent: Mr. Jerry Wordhouse (unexcused absence) Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. John Nagy, Planning Director Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Mike McGee, City Council Mr. John lacoangeli, Beckett&Raeder, Inc. Mr. Bill Knighton, Beckett &Raeder, Inc. Mr. John Beckett, Beckett & Raeder, Inc. Mr. Ron Parz 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #96-16 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 34th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on April 18, 1996 are approved. Mr. Pike Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: 1. The Chairman introduced the two new members, Mr. Kujawa and Mr. Gelinas. 2. The Chairman reported that he had signed a letter to be forwarded to the City Council asking for an opportunity to meet with them to bring them up to date on what the PRDA has been doing and asking for their ideas and thoughts. He suggested the date of May 29th. He requested that John Iacoangeli be present at that meeting. 3. The Chairman suggested the PRDA meet at 3:00 p.m. rather than the present 4:00 p.m. The members decided to hold their next meeting on May 16 at 3:00 p.m. to see if that time works better for the members. 4. Budget Report- Mike Slater: Mr. Slater presented the financial statements as of March 31, 1996 to the members. He reported that the final distribution will not show up until May. The total fund balance as of this date is $822,990.83. 5. Plymouth Road Identification Signs: Mr. Nagy reported after the presentation at the last meeting by Judge McCann and later review with the Mayor, Planning staff and consultant, it was felt the design of the identification signs for Plymouth Road should be made part of the contract for the consultant. On a motion duly made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Walkon and unanimously approved, it was #96-17 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request that Beckett& Raeder draw up a proposal of design and cost in connection with the identification signs along Plymouth Road. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Presentation by Beckett and Raeder, Inc.: Mr. Iacoangeli passed out to the members a Preliminary Estimate of Probable Cost for the Plymouth Road/Middlebelt Intersection and also the Wayne/Stark Collective Parking Project. After meeting with the Planning and Engineering Departments they were asked to prepare a concept for Wayne/Stark Area as a possible 1996 demo project. These plans were presented to the board. Mayor Kirksey stated in connection with the realignment of Milburn Avenue that Chrysler Corporation would like to expand their property to the east if there was a possibility of obtaining the Ventura property. The Mayor wondered if the PRDA would be interested in helping acquire the Ventura property and demolishing it. It was determined that John Iacongeli, John Nagy, Mike McGee and Mike Polsinelli would get together to discuss this project and report back to the board. -2- Mr. Iacoangeli stated there was a need to have a public work shop for business owners. Mr. Nagy replied that was one of the reasons for the meeting with the City Council. They would like to meet with them before the meeting with the public. Mr. Iacoangeli recommended getting scheduled this year the topographic survey for Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Polsinelli and unanimously approved, it was #96-18 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize Beckett&Raeder to proceed with the topographic survey for the Plymouth/Ann Arbor Road area and Plymouth/Middlebelt area. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. After studying some suggestions made by Mr. McGee, one of which was a landscaping grant for FY 1998 made available under federal highway law(ISTEA), the following resolution was offered. On a motion duly made by Mr. Walkon, seconded by Mr. Grace and unanimously approved, it was #96-19 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby determine to submit a FY 1998 grant proposal under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 for Plymouth Road landscaping. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Peterson suggested the PRDA get an estimate on what it would cost to tear down the following buildings: Livonia Tire Store, Hi-Fy Gas station, Secretary of State Office. Mr. Nagy is to handle this. 7. Reports from Committees: George Burns Theater Committee- Mr. Walkon reported that a luncheon had been set up for May 8 at the London Chop House with Mr. Liechtenstein of the Nederlander Group regarding the theater. He invited all members that were interested to attend this luncheon meeting. 8. Update on current Plymouth Road projects - John Nagy: Mr. Nagy reported they had received the appraisal on the Laurel and Plymouth property. The total value of the property less demolition is $230,000. (hri -3- 9. Polling of Board Members: No comments were made. 10. Public Comment: Mr. Ron Parz was present and stated he thought their first priority should be to tear down the old run-down buildings along Plymouth Road. 11. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 35th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on May 2, 1996 was adjourned at 6:06 p.m. The next meeting will be held May 16, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Jarvey, Secretary -4-