Min - Community Development Corporation - 1998 - 01/19 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 19,1998 - 7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, Chairperson
Bob Morris (Arrived late)
Carl Clemencich (Arrived late)
Lonnie Thomas
Jason Collier, Vice Chairman
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
Claudia Kelley
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager
Ann Maas, Administrative Secretary
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
GUESTS PRESENT:
Tammy Gough, Leadership Allen
June Frank, Leadership Allen
I. CALL TO ORDER
Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 15, 1997 REGULAR
MEETING
MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to approve the minutes with the
correction to amend the date to 1998, as presented, Carl
Clemencich seconded, and the Motion carried 6 for, and 0
against.
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III CITIZENS COMMENTS
Tammy Gough and June Frank, of Leadership Allen made a presentation about
their class project, which is to start an Allen Arts Alliance and have this alliance
be designated an "official city board" by the City Council. After much discussion
the Board received a request from the Leadership Allen to support this effort and
was advised presentations were also made to Parks Board and Economic
Development Board. The Board members agreed to support this project. Since
there was no further questions Tammy Gough and June Frank advised that the
kickoff event to introduce the Arts Alliance was planned for the second weekend
of May They thanked the Board for the positive response and left the meeting.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING: Concerning the corporation's intent to use $220,000 of
sales tax revenue to construct sidewalks along collector streets.
Chairman Debbie Stout opened the Public Hearing and with no one wishing to
speak to the issue of the construction of sidewalks along collector streets, the
Public Hearing was closed.
V. PUBLIC HEARING: Concerning the corporation's intent to use $20,000 of
sales tax revenue to purchase and goods and services in support of the 1998
Allen USA celebration.
Chairman Debbie Stout opened the Public Hearing and with no one wishing to
speak to the issue of the purchase of goods and services for the Celebrate Allen
USA, the Public Hearing was closed.
VI. TABLED ITEM: Consider amendments to items on second reading: a
resolution authorizing up to $275,000 to purchase and install computer-aided
dispatch hardware and software for the Allen Fire department.
Updated information not ready at this time. Staff is still in the process of
gathering information, which should be ready for next month's meeting.
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IVII. OTHER BUSINESS
Lonnie Thomas advised the board about an ordinance going before the City
Council to replace sidewalks from funds approved by this Board, with cost being
paid 50% by the City and 50% by the homeowner. Michael Stanger gave an
overview of the ordinance and requested any input the Board might have for
Council. After a lengthy discussion it was decided Mr. Stanger would report to
Council that the Board advises the City against requiring 50% participation by
homeowners. The Board approved this project with the understanding the split
would be paid 80% by the City and 20% by the homeowner. Mr. Stanger also
fielded several other questions from the Board and will get clarification for them.
A. Project Updates.
Don Horton gave an update on the following:
Allen Station Park is still on schedule even with all the rain. CASPAR will
begin meeting again to help plan for the opening ceremony and since Robin
Sedlacek and Jason Collier are representatives for this Board, Mr. Horton
will make sure they receive an invitation to the CASPAR meeting.
Mr. Horton advised the Footbridge project cost was estimated on 60 -ft
length, now the projected length is 200 -ft. He also advised that a public
hearing would be held, since some citizens have voiced concerns on the
location of the bridge.
Mr. Horton also advised that the Natatorium RFQ have been sent out to 15
architect firms. A selection committee will review the quotes and make a
choice.
Michael Stanger gave an update on the following items:
Mr. Stanger is in the process of working with project management tools and
will have a project outline ready by the next meeting. After discussion the
Board decided this might be handy to have for presentation at the town hall
meeting, if that is possible.
Allen Station Park - almost $700,000 of the funds allocated by the
Corporation have been spent towards the roads, but nothing has been spent
towards the athletic facilities at this time.
Allen Heights Street lights - TU Electric received the road design plans
from the city and George Conner will contact them again to see where this
sits at this time.
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Street signs — Jon McCarty requested a hold be placed on this project
pending decision on the joint logo that is in the design process at this time.
After discussion the Board decided they wanted this project to go forth with
the city logo on the street signs, not ajoint logo.
Library system — CDs are on order and should be available to the public by
mid-Febmary. The CD ROM system hardware and networking specs are
ready
B. Revenue Report.
Michael Stanger presented the revenue report. Discussion took place about
the previous fond allocations and sources of new revenue in the future from
new businesses coming to town. No further questions on revenue report.
C. Corporate Logo.
Michael Stanger presented examples of a logo, using ideas gathered from
discussions presented at previous meetings. Debbie Stout presented a mock
up of an idea she had. After discussion the Board decided they wanted to
incorporate the city's logo.
D. Items of Interest to the Board.
Michael Stanger advised the Board that a press release was done on the
town hall meeting, flyers were made and distributed, announcement will be
put on cable TV and banners used last year will be updated and displayed.
Board was advised that City Council has a meeting this coming Saturday to
review presentations by four finalist architects on the new city hall.
Calendar.
• Special Called Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 1998, in the
Council Chambers in the Allen Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
• Regularly scheduled meeting February 16, 1998 at Joe Farmer
Recreation Center.
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VIII. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 3rd day of February 1998.
Deb ie Stout, Chairperson
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary