Redevelopment Commission
March 17, 2010
LOWELL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
March 17, 2010
6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Langen. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken. Members answering the roll call were Philip Kuiper, John Alessia, Jim Langen, and Brian Sanders. Absent was Doug Niksch. Also present were Advisory School Board Member Doug Ward, Director of Community Development Wilbur Cox, Consultant Matt Reardon, Attorney Greg Sobkowski and Recording Secretary Chris Marbach.
Approval of Minutes:
Vice President Langen asked for a motion to approve the February 17, 2010 meeting minutes. Mr. Kuiper moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Mr. Sanders. Voting was all in favor.
Review of Planning Workshop Economic Development Area Map and Tasks
a. Development Tasks
i. Identify Map and Planning Area (RDC Activity). Discussion of suggested boundaries and having two planning sections simultaneously (regional and economic development)
ii. School Reuse – Lowell Middle School (Tri-Creek Schools, RDC Activity). Doug Ward brought examples of possible funding for bonds. A meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2010 from 5 PM to 7 PM with a tour of the building planned.
iii. Location for Business Park(s) – Possibly going towards I-65 or US 41. There are already businesses in the town boundaries with accessibility to utilities and Rt. 2.
iv. Façade Rebate Program (RDC Activity, Town Council, Historic Preservation Commission) - Contact Lowell Chamber of Commerce to ask downtown business if they would agree to participate in a façade program
Adjournment:
Mr. Alessia moved to adjourn at 7:00 PM.
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Doug Niksch, President Phil Kuiper, Secretary
Note: The above-proposed minutes are submitted for review and approval as the official minutes by the Redevelopment Commission.
Christine Marbach
Recording Secretary
