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Home My WebLink About2006-07-10 SEDA Meeting Minutes MINUTES Springfield Economic Development Agency July 10, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. Springfield City Hall — Library Meeting Room 225 Fifth Street - Springfield MEMBERS PRESENT: John Woodrow, Vice Chair; Anne Ballew, Bill Dwyer, Christine Lundberg, Joe Pishioneri, Dave Ralston, and Faye Stewart. MEMBERS ABSENT: Tammy Fitch, and Sid Leiken. STAFF PRESENT: John Tamulonis, Gino Grimaldi, and Cynthia Pappas. I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson John Woodrow called the meeting of the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) to order at 7:55 p.m. Minutes Recorder Daniel Lindstrom called the roll, noted the absence of Tammy Fitch and Sid Leiken, and stated that a quorum was present. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Faye Stewart moved, seconded by Anne Ballew, to accept the minutes of the June 26, 2006, meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7:0. III. COMMUNICATIONS A. Business from the Audience Postponed until after the advertised start of the meeting of 8:00 p.m. B. Correspondence None. C. Business from the Staff John Tamulonis distributed copies of a document entitled "Attendees of Glenwood RFQ Meet- ing" and noted that representatives of ten developers had attended a two-hour meeting earlier in the day devoted to providing information regarding the Springfield Request for Qualifications for the Glenwood Riverfront Redevelopment project. He said he anticipated several quality submissions from those present and others who had requested information about the project. Mr. Tamulonis suggested that a short SEDA meeting be held on July 31 to evaluate submis- sions received by the deadline set for that day. There appeared to be agreement to accept the suggestion. IV. REPORT OF CHAIR None. Springfield Economic Development Agency Minutes July 10, 2006 Page 2 V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES None. VI. OLD BUSINESS Vice Chairperson Woodrow determined that there was no one in the Audience wishing to speak to the Committee under Business from the Audience. Joe Pishioneri asked if members of the previously authorized Evaluation Panel for the RFQ and Developer Proposal submissions for the Glenwood Riverfront Plan had been determined. Mr. Tamulonis replied that the selection would be finalized by Chairperson Tammy Fitch and Mr. Stewart, but that the currently assumed members included: Tammy Fitch Faye Stewart A member proposed by the Glenwood Redevelopment Advisory Committee Finance Department Director Bob Duey Financial Advisor Pat Clancy Appraiser: John Brown Development Department Director Bill Grile Community Development Director John Tamulonis Representative of the City Manager's Office VII. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Tamulonis referred to an Agenda Item Summary regarding changing the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) authorizing SEDA to borrow up to $1.5 million from the City to make the cur- rent authority valid through fiscal year 2008-2009. He noted that a proposed amendment and a resolution approving it were attached. He said extending the borrowing authority did not add or change to total amount available. Bill Dwyer moved, seconded by Faye Stewart, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-02, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO ADVANCE$1.5 MILLION TO THE SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR COST OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Dwyer stated that because of their other elected official duties and family responsibilities, it was inconvenient for him and Mr. Stewart to attend regularly scheduled SEDA meetings. He proposed that issues regarding redevelopment of the Glenwood area be consolidated and pre- sented at less frequently held meetings. Vice Chairperson Woodrow stated that he would report the comment to the Agency Chairper- son, Tammy Fitch. Anne Ballew asked if scheduling SEDA meetings in advance of meetings of the City Council would be less inconvenient. Mr. Pishioneri replied that such timing would be difficult for em- ployed Councilors. He suggested that Mr. Dwyer and Mr. Stewart be allowed to attend SEDA meetings through audio teleconferencing arrangements. Springfield Economic Development Agency Minutes July 10, 2006 Page 3 Mr. Tamulonis stated that SEDA meetings were scheduled when the issues to be considered had time sensitivity. He said the next meeting was not likely to be called until September or Oc- tober. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. (Recorded by Daniel Lindstrom) Christine Lundberg Secretary O •