03-23-88 Development Comm MinutesCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENIRUILDING REGULATIONS/PARKING/PUBLIC BUILDINGS
0 March 23, 1988 Lighterside Restaurant 7:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Saverud, Jim Atkinson, Noel Furlong and Clare
Hafferman. Also present were Ed Gallagher of COD, Mayor Kennedy and Craig Kerzman,
Actin! Building Official.
Comwacrcial Loan Agreement
TT explained to the committee members about the commercial loan program and how
it worked. He also explained the agreement with Norwest Blank. Motion was made
b;! ;iw Alkinson to r,^commend to Council to except new loan agreement, Noel Furlong
seconded, mution carried.
Parking Commission
ldayne Saverud stated that there is a local developer interested in purchasing L;lu
parking lot on Main & Third. After much discussion it was decided to wait unkil
there is a firm offer to solicit appraisal proposals. The property was sppr:is,1d
before LLe city purchased it, but it should be updated. The money from flee s„lo
would go back into the parking commission for purchase of more parking.
Wayne brought to the committee's attention the parking commission recommendation
at their last meeting to issue courtesy parking tickets to out-of-state and
country vehicles. Mayor Kennedy will ask Glen Neier, City Attorney to look at
the resolution to see if this is legal or if there need he an amendment to the
resolution. Chairman Saverud also discussed the offer to the parking commission
by owner of Big Sky Fly & Tackle of sale of his real estate for $34,000. lie.
• asked the committee to take time to look at the property in that area.
Trade C._nter
Ed Gallagher repor[od to the committee what has been discussed aL m>e:ino: with
involved parties interested in a trade center. He stated there is to !•,v Z
market study done with matching funds from; First Interstate Bank, Pacific Power
& light and the Outlaw Inn. Ed stated there was a cost estimate (no charge)
by a local firm.
Griffin Field
There was an appraisal update done on Griffin Field by Phil Rygg setting the value
at $200,000. There was discussion of an offer to the Mayor for a land exchange
from a Tim Burke, through the Astle & Astle firm. Mr. Burke's property is located
west of town (18 acres) behind Ashley Square. Wayne Saverud suggested setting
the revised FMV at $235,000.) leaving flexibility for offers. Noel Furlong
put motion on the floor to recommend this to the Council, Clare Hafferman seconded
and motion carried.
Pro ert�Off Airport Road
There was much discussion of the zoning of the property, if it should be annexed
into the city or not, pros and cons. Committee asked Craig Kerzman, Acting Building
Official to investigate zoning, which would be best for usage, etc, then bring
it back to committee review. Mayor Kennedy stated he felt the property should be
sold to help retire the City Airport debt. Ed Gallagher reported to committee
that there are some user fees coming in and the registered pilots list should
arrive soon so they can all be billed. There have been calls by a couple more
people wanting to lease space at the airport.
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FVCC Proposal
A letter was sent to the Mayor by Bob Gerhardt, on behalf of the KDC, stating
their support in response to an official request by FVCC to the KDC. Wayne and
Ed explained to committee members that any land acquisition was contingent upon
passing of a general obligation bond. There was discussion of whether or not
more parking in that area is needed, value of property and whether or not the
community was in favor of this property purchase. Ed explained that if a bond
issue was passed it would show the support of the community. Committee decided
to meet-,within:two--weeks'.(.after=PWD.meets to discuss utility extension) with
different committees to discuss the FVCC property purchase again.
Management Plan for Southwest Project
Ed explained the management plan to the committee and asked that it be recommended
to Council. Motion to refer to Council was made by Noel Furlong and seconded
by Clare Hafferman, motion carried.
Review of Projects
Ed reviewed the Traffic Study and stated that Clete Daily, who is doing the study
has met with Hwy Dept officials and wants to meet with PWD, this committee, Mayor
Kennedy and City Council in the near future. He has also talked to the Hwy Dept
in regards to a truck bypass.
Ed reported that the Community Development Department must have an annual report
done by March 31st of each year, and this year's (the Ninth Annual Report) will
be done next week.
Ed explained the new projected budget for FY 88-89. He also recommended having
a workshop in the near future with City/KDC Executive Board/Committee members, etc,
to discuss major issues.
Noel Furlong suggested the agenda's be shorter for breakfast meetings as there is
not enough time to discuss all issues at length.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 AM