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MIS: Ira, Ruskin, to approve Task Order No.1 to the agreement with Subsurface Consultants in an amount not to exceed $25,000, which supplements the initial contract of$15,150. The motion was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. RD25-98 B. Proposed Downtown Retail-Cinema Project Director Hartnett stated he has a client who owns property in the area being considered. Therefore, he excused himself (8:55 PM). Economic Development Coordinator Webb reviewed the Staff Report dated August 17, 1998 and showed the proposed project area on the screen. In generally, the project area being considered is bounded by Jefferson, Broadway, and Middlefield, making the area as broad as possible. If approved, staff will send out Request for Proposals Friday. The owner participation documents will be distributed at that time, also. (The City Attorney conducted a brief conference with Director Ira, followed by a brief conference between Chairwoman Howard and Director Ira.) City Attorney Schricker announced that the area under consideration includes a source of income to Director Ira's firm at this time. Therefore, participation would result in a conflict of interest. Director Ira left Chamber at 9:00 PM. Should the area be redefined, participation by Director Ira will be reevaluated. Responding to questions from Director Bain, Ms. Webb clarified that the letter on page 3B-4 of the Report would be sent to property owners in the project area and that the starred location on the map on page 3B-15 pinpoints a site of possible historical significance. This is being investigated and staff hopes to complete that determination prior to the September 14 pre-bid meeting. Director Leipzig asked if property owners of the Middlefield Road area had been involved in the process and was informed that one of the owners had attended one of the meetings. Mr. Church stated that the owners have not been notified, but will be as part of the first step of the formal process. However, it was pointed out businesses in the area have been told of the potential project. Director Leipzig inquired as to how important the inclusion of that block of Middlefield Road was to the project, and if there were an option to exclude it. He was informed that exclusion was one scenario; however, the maximum amount of footprint allows more flexibility of design. PUBLIC COMMENT Don Saye, 2021 Broadway, expressed concerns about long-time merchants on Broadway who might be relocated, particularly two he considers to be among the m viable: a jeweler and a baby discount store. Many current businesses draw foot traffic and his experience shows that businesses are not as successful after relocation. He urged the directors to give great care and attention to businesses that are currently vital. SPECIALKEUEVELUPMENI AUENCY MEEIINU MINUIE HUUK NU. 1 AUUUSI 11, 199~ MINUTES Page 504 PAGE 2