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05. 2nd Avenue East Discussion - Avenue of the Arts ConceptThe initial goal setting meeting for Which Way Kalispell was held March 30, 1993, with 44 in attendance. Those in attendance were: David Sharp Lee Berger Joel Rogers Nathan Byrd Mike Burr Mel James Nick Haren Al Aronson Ed Gilliland Margaret LeKander Doug Becker Virginia Sloan Jean Parson Tim Larson Larry McRae Ken Williams A.J. King John MacMillan Bill Cooper Pat Thomas Julie Schiller John Swenson Howard Fryett Butch Woolard Dallas Herron Henry Good Dale Haarr Jack King Don Lloyd Bruce Lutz Chuck Mercord Steve Olson Ivan O'Neil Gordon Pirrie Susan Pirrie Wayne Saverud Paul Wachholz Mayor Doug Rauthe Larry Gallagher Ross Plambeck Brian Wood Pat Parsons Barbara Moses Pam Kennedy After general brainstorming the group divided into 8 smaller groups to develop a list of top priorities. The 3-5 top rated priority goals of each group were listed and voted on, and six final top priority goals were selected by the entire group. Six sheets, each with a top priority goal heading, were circulated throughout the entire group for specific ideas to implement these goals. One of the goats selected as a top priority: Theme/Density 1. support implementation of B.I.D. 2. Master Design Plan 3. develop funding alternatives/TIF 4. develop marketing plan 5. learn from other communities 6. solicit input from consultants, architects, design professionals 7. supplement w/TIF 8. highrise condo/apts in core area with underground parking 9. master design plan (landscaping/architectural) 10. obtain fimding 11. ISTEA 12. review original urban renewal plan (don't reinvent. the wheel!) 13. safe/efficient walkways/bikeways 14. identify developer capable of project 15. locate all funding sources The Theme & Density Committee began to hold a series of meetings to put together specific recommendations for the KDC and City to incorporate into the Urban Renewal Plan. Meetings were held May 21 & 27, June 2 & 11, July 16, and August 27. From all of the ideas expressed at the meetings, a goals list was circulated for a final vote. The top 9 goals are: 1.) 11 votes Form a Business Improvement District 2.) 12 votes Develop and Implement Downtown Parking Program 3.) 9 votes Develop a park and parking lot north of Chamber 4.) 12 votes Art Walks, Historical Walking Tours, Murals, and Sculptures & focus on a Historic Preservation Project (i.e. Central School) 5.) 8 votes Develop themes based on local traditions of logging, paddle wheel steamers, ranching & western heritage, railroad, and center of commerce. 6.) 14 votes Develop a sense of "Entry" to the town at all four entrances (landscaping, lots of flowers, sign to welcome and identify Kalispell) 7.) 11 votes Amenities for Shoppers —Greenbelts, WalkJBike Paths & racks, Expand Senior Citizen Walks —focus points along the trail with rest areas, benches, exercise equipment, destination points (Woodland, Hockaday, Conrad, Chamber, Central School). Coordinate with Rails -to -Trails to market path system as a destination.activity. (i.e. CBD to Marion) 8.) 7 votes Coordinate and utilize all of the exiting organizations to focus on amenities (Conrad, Hockaday, Historical Museum, Performing Arts, Flathead Arts Council, Central School, Chamber, Business and Retail Councils, Mural Society, Library) 9.) 11 votes Connect Woodland Park to Uptown —Closure (partial) of 1st St. E. from 1st Ave E. to Woodland Ave. Connect Central School, Conrad Mansion, Hockaday, Lawrence Park and schools to the Central Business District. The Final Report was published August 27, 1993 and distributed to the KDC Membership, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Kalispell City Council. Summary of Minutes from KDC Executive Board Meetings on Discussions about Theme & Density Committee Goals, 1st Streets East & West, Central School, "Avenue of the Arts," and Linking the Downtown to the Parks. On September 7, 1993, the Executive took formal action: Dale Haarr moved to adopt the Final Theme Committee Report and submit it to the City Council for incorporation in the update of the Urban Renewal Plan. Tom Weaver seconded, motion carried. On November 9, 1993: Steve Olson moved that the KDC recommend contracting Bruce Lutz to do renderings/design of a commercial development, greenbelt, parking structure/ramp, with street closure, to show the prospects, and costs, of possibilities for the KDC Site. Henry Good seconded, and the motion passed. On April 5, 1994: Paul W. moved to proceed with the 'Avenue of the Arts' design to be finalized by Bruce Lutz with bid specifications, in conjunction with the Norwest project --between 2nd and 3rd Streets East --as soon as possible. Gordon P. seconded and the motion passed tinanimously. After the City Council voted 5-4 not to proceed with entering into a contract with Bruce Lutz to design the "Avenue of the Arts," the KDC Executive Board revisited on the matter at its May 3, 1994, and took the following action: Avenue of the Arts Discussion Bruce Lutz stated the concept of Second Avenue East being one-way with diagonal parking is not for the purpose of making it a vehicular thru-way, but to accommodate customer parking. Dale Haarr stated he felt there were too many unanswered questions to be addressed yet, (i.e. water main replacement costs, parking for apartment residents in the area, etc.) which is why the Council tabled the Second Avenue East design at this time. Larry G. stated that professional specifications, designs & studies need to be contracted to cover those specific areas. Paul W. stated that Norwest's intention, in trying to dovetail their project design with the Avenue of the Arts design, was to accomplish more than one project at a time, saving time and expense. He felt that the KDC needs to give a clear statement to the Council regarding the Avenue of the Arts design and Which Way Kalispell goals. Motion: Gordon Pirrie moved the Board recommend to City Council to proceed with the Bruce Lutz street design from First Avenue West to Third Avenue East, making First Streets East and West one-way with diagonal parking, and tying it in with Norwest's expansion project and the Second Avenue East 'Avenue of the Arts' design. Paul Wachholz seconded, motion passed unanimously.