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<br />- ---- <br />38. Planning Commissioner Piulle asked how this development would be different <br />from Sequoia Station in maintenance of the public amenities such as the plaza <br />area. <br />Mr. Irmer stated that the area must be managed and maintained as much as possible. <br />There are certain rights that people have to sit on a bench, particularly, on public <br />property such as sidewalks, open spaces, and in and about the garage area. If there is <br />vandalism or damage to any of the public property the company is involved with, they <br />must replace or repair it. <br />39. Planning Commissioner Foust asked if the financial implications to the company <br />might be explained pursuant to the time expended with a comparison to other <br />projects and the partners/shareholders thoughts on the time spent. <br />Mr. Irmer stated his company specializes in Redevelopment activity. They enjoy <br />working with the community and being forthright with the development process, which <br />takes time. The company has worked on the project for two years, has spent in excess <br />of $1 ,000,000.00 and there still is no transaction. The opportunity cost is great in any <br />Redevelopment activity. They are excited about the next step. <br />40. Council Member Jordan asked if it is feasible to preserve the facades of some <br />buildings and incorporate them into the plan? <br />Mr. Irmer stated the company has looked at the facades of the buildings mentioned and <br />they feel they do not fit into the scheme coming forth. He further stated that they are <br />committed to coming before the Architectural Review Committee and Planning <br />Commission to listen to comments and suggestions. <br />The following questions were asked of Community Development Director Nelson. <br />41. Council Member Jordan stated that complaints from the public have been that <br />not enough information has been received on the project. She asked Community <br />Development Director Nelson to explain what was gained from the Idea <br />Exchange? <br />Ms. Nelson stated that the comments from the Idea Exchange and subsequent <br />neighborhood association meetings were compiled totaling over 800. They were first <br />reported in a summary format with the 15 top ideas listed in a brochure that was <br />mailed last spring. That was the invitation to the community to apply to the Downtown <br />Task Force. The Idea Exchange sununary was reproduced in October and redistributed <br />to Council, posted to the City website and the Downtown Task Force has all 800 ideas <br />that they are considering incorporating in the proposed downtown plan. <br />JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 2001 <br />MINUTES PAGE 16 <br /> MINUTES Book No.58 <br /> Page NO. 312 <br />