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09-13-89 Development Comm Minutesr, City Development/Safety Committees September 13, 1989 7:00 AM Lighterside Restaurant Attending: Chairman Wayne Saverud, Noel Furlong, John Gunnerson, Clare Hafferman, Sandy Schindler, Ed Gallagher, Mike Baker, Ad Clark, Ross Plambeck, Architect Ken Williams, and Brent Coles and Gary Hawkins of Hawkins & Associates. Review Police Department Bid: Chief Ad Clark gave the basic plans and reasons for the need of changes proposed, all of them for safety, and he added there are no 'frills' to this project. Ken Williams gave a detailed report and cost breakdown of the project, also adding that though the low bid came in at 100% over estimated cost, it is a very modest project and the needs justifies the overage. There was lengthy discussion of all areas of the project and the need for them as well as the costs. Ed stated there is a Redevelopment Fund line item that Is for eligible activities, with council approval, that could be used to help cover costs. Committees agreed since there is some time (45 days) before a decision has to be made, there needs to be another meeting scheduled, a walkthrough of the Police Department by all committee members, so they can see where the proposed changes will be, etc. A meeting for this walkthrough was set for September 19, 1989 at 7:30 AM. Griffin Field Offer: Wayne read the letter sent to Mayor Kennedy and the 'Option to Purchase' that was sent along with a $500.00 check. The 'Option' is for six (6) months. Brent Coles and Gary Hawkins, developers from Boise, Idaho, presented their offer to the committees for Griffin Field and stated they are also working with Glacier Park Co. • for their 11 acres. Their project will be an open shopping center. They discussed their plans and answered committee members questions concerning the project. They were not at liberty to disclose their major tenants at this time, but hopefully soon. They did say they have two major anchors as well as some smaller ones. Mr. Hawkins stated that his company are 'keepers', in that out of 24 major developments they have sold only two (2). They feel their development will enhance the Kalispell downtown area. Marketing studies have shown Kalispell, and particularly the Griffin Field/BN properties as a prime location for this development. They estimate their project to be between $6.5 and $8.5 million real estate value. They plan to start the project as soon as weather allows next year and have tenants in by August 1990. Last year they did $28,000,000 in new construction and most all construction was 150 to 180 days from start to finish. There was lengthy discussion by those present of putting the property back on the tax roles, enhancing/taking away from the businesses in the area, the Loading Dock property and the possibility of selling that to the owner, as well as the possibility of remodeling Bill Martin's property (Manions). Councilmen Gunnerson and Schindler had to leave early. Wayne stated that state law says that any offers should be 90% of market value and the Hawkins offer at $180,000 is only 77%. Mr. Hawkins said they were prepared to change their offer to $211,500 immediately. Wayne also told the developers that the City has an Architectural Review Committee that reviews all plans and makes sure all requirements are met. Mr. Hawkins said they understood that and agreed. Noel Furlong moved to recommend to council to accept the six (6) month 'Option to • Purchase', Clare Hafferman seconded, motion passed. O'Neil Parking Lot Bid: The bid that came in on O'Neil's was much too high so the project was referred back to public works and this committee. There is no proposal from PWD yet, but the project will be done 'in-house' with the use of subcontractors. Councilman Roger Hopkins is going to move to reject the bid at the next council meeting. Change of Parking Commission Status: Wayne read a memo from the Parking Commission to the Mayor and Council dated August 9, 1989, asking them to take whatever steps necessary to change their status to 'Advisory Board' so that non -city residents may be appointed members. Noel Furlong moved to ask the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and then proceed, Clare Haffennan seconded, motion carried. It must be established later under which department they will function, CDD, Police Dept, etc. Ross reported on the recent audit on the Southwest Project by Gus Byrom of the Department of Commerce. It went very well, Gus was very pleased with all records, etc. Ed and Noel discussed with those present the public hearing on the Tax Increment District Expansion that was held Sept. 12, 1989 in Council Chambers. The City/County Planning Board voted unanimously for the expansion which includes a 10 block area around Flathead High School. October 16, 1989 at the City Council meeting there will be a public hearing and the council will vote on the expansion. Noel Furlong stated, for the committee and the record, what a good job Ed Gallagher has done with Hawkins and Associates on this proposed Griffin Field project. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM