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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-06 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (2)City Council Study Session March 6, 2001 Call To Order: 5:40 p.m. Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present. Flag Salute: Was led by Councilmember Smyth ITEM 1 PUBLIC ART — George Caravalho, City Manager, gave an overview of the item and introduced Terri Maus, Director of Field Services and former Interim Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services, who made a powerpoint presentation on the topic, assisted by Cheryl Adams. Council questions and concerns: liking art rather than landscapes and gardens; preferring something unique and historical; no nightmares; having something that as many people as possible will be comfortable with; something with the city seal and oak tree; liking the outside figures at the mall; something historical; wondering what COC would like; incorporating students' thoughts and giving them an opportunity for input; having a cohesive feeling with whatever material the building face is finished with; something historical, traditional, classic and substantial; understandable to all, inviting touch, sturdy and low maintenance. Staff indicated ideas would be formulated with alternatives to be brought to the Council to review. Councilmember Ferry indicated he would serve on the ad hoc committee. ITEM 2 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROGRESS REPORT — George Caravalho, City Manager, introduced Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, and Robert Newman, Assistant City Engineer, who presented information on construction and financing, assisted by Frank Oviedo. An item would be placed on the Council March 27, 2001 agenda for Council to consider an amendment to the funding and acquisition agreement. Council questions and concerns: whether the bonding company would post a bond; when the City would purchase the 12 -acre lot and what it would be used for; the amount of extra dirt on the site and how much it would cost to move; when the section to Redview would be completed; which contractor the City would use. Mayor Weste called for public participation. Addressing the Council was Rick Sager, resident manager of the Porta Bella project, regarding construction on Phase 3. City Manager Caravalho indicated he would be willing to talk with Mr. Sager about his concerns. Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Sharon L. Dawson City Clerk \01MarGss.doc