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Commissioner Reinhardt thanked Mr. Lux for his update. She stated some of her anxiety about <br />the project has been addressed. She indicated it appears the project has pieces in place. She <br />requested further information regarding the contract with Kimley Horn. Ms. DeWalt reported <br />the contract with Kimley Horn was fully executed. She indicated public works was confirming <br />with procurement that everything was good. <br /> <br />Commissioner Reinhardt said the County and City should have a better picture of the plans for <br />this development in a short while. She appreciated the proposed timing for the contract. <br /> <br />Mr. Lux indicated he was trying to abbreviate the take down period as he understood the City’s <br />and County’s risk tolerance, while balancing that with the cost for private capital. <br /> <br />Commissioner Fabel reported the City brought to the table an additional 500 housing units, <br />which was what the County wanted. He commented this came with risk and increased costs <br />down the road for streets, infrastructure, police and fire. He indicated the City was not the <br />property owner and the City should not be assuming the risk of the development, but rather <br />the City should be assuming the risk of operating down the road. <br /> <br />Commissioner Reinhardt said more affordable housing was a shared goal between the City and <br />the County. She said she was very grateful for the City’s efforts to provide more affordable <br />housing units within the development. She stated in the long run the development was not just <br />about the number of housing units, but rather about a greater vision for the community with <br />housing, open space and commercial developments. She reiterated that this project would <br />take joint risk on both the City and County’s behalf, noting the County has already taken a great <br />deal of risk. She understood this project has taken longer than expected. She indicated the <br />developer, City and County had to remain partners or this project would not work. <br /> <br />Mr. Kimmel commented on the discussions that have been had regarding the water tower <br />funding noting he was cautiously optimistic. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Frethem stated this was a hard conversation to have given the fact this was an <br />active negotiation. She understood Alatus was a business and they had bills to pay. She thanked <br />Alatus for working with the City and County through this process. She stated she was looking <br />forward to the August 5 JDA meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Lux commented further on the proposed timeline for the contract and purchase of land. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson recommended the August 5 JDA meeting remain as is and noted a <br />special JDA meeting could be called if necessary. <br /> <br />Administrative Director’s Report <br /> <br />Director Mitchell stated the Energy Advisory Committee would be meeting on Wednesday, July <br />24 to discuss a potential recommendation on a sustainability pathway.