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<br />have a committee there we would get a better base of support. We need to pay attention <br />to what developer types are saying. We have public interest to protect. <br /> <br />Different processes for approaching developer-types were discussed. Each company <br />would know their competition has been invited to the table and that all plans will be made <br />public. The City would let them know this is not just a "fishing expedition", the City is <br />not a developer - they need to know they could get the project. Once plans were <br />received, they could be presented to the public. Mr. Ulrich questioned what if the City <br />does want to play developer - that is a possibility. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued relating to a Board. Councilmember Wise felt that the Board is the <br />direction to take and he thought if it wouldn't be considered a conflict of interest, that he <br />would like to serve on it. Mayor Ramsey did not think it was a good idea for <br />Councilmember Wise to serve on the Board; however, Councilmember McGlone didn't <br />think it would be a problem. Before deciding who should be on the board, it was stated <br />that maybe what was expected of the board should be talked about. Upon Council's <br />suggestion, Mr. Ulrich stated he would serve on the Board and added that Jim Lasher of <br />LSA Design has suggested a revisioning process - listing overall project goals, reviewing <br />guidelines, etc. then he would prepare two concept plans. He doesn't get into the public <br />participation until this is all done. The cost of Mr. Lasher's services were discussed. <br />Councilmember Look wondered if it would be beneficial to find someone else who <br />would have a fresh perspective to work on this. Mayor Ramsey stated that we really have <br />our Master Plan and not too much will change. He felt there should not be a lot of money <br />spent on this. Mr. Olson stated that we can take the concepts and see what we like - <br />maybe it's not from Jim Lasher - however, he has gotten the big developers to come - he <br />has connections. Councilmember McGlone stated that it all comes back to how much the <br />City wants to be a developer and added that we may find a developer who does not want <br />the whole thing. <br /> <br />Mr. Ulrich stated that one concept would be if we want to develop main street with small <br />retailers - 40 to 60 foot lots - with brick buildings - maybe to manage that, you give <br />them the ability to own the building. They would have ownership - a stake in the project <br />and they could lease out the second floor, etc. Mr. Ulrich offered he could get Jim Lasher <br />to come in and walk us through some concepts. He could get him to re-quote his bid to <br />get us started. Councilmember Dehen suggested having more than one person, three for <br />example, and have them give us a I5-minute presentation and see what their concepts are. <br />There's merit to having Mr. Lasher but there may be some value in having someone fresh <br />- value to continuity but also value in a fresh look. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey inquired if our new plan allows for a V A medical facility to which Ms. <br />Miller replied yes. She continued that the V A has identified the area they want to build <br />in. Councilmember Look stated he would like to be proactive, invite the V A folks in, and <br />show them what we envision. Mr. Ulrich stated that if we can develop this vision and get <br />a consensus from the City Council, we can develop the Board. We will let the developers <br />know this is what we think as a Council and look for feedback. They could give us a <br />piece to take to the VA. Councilmember Dehen inquired if there are other medical <br /> <br />City Council Work Session - April 7, 2009 <br />Page 6 of7 <br />