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.> CITY CENTER TASK FORCE NOTES October 22, 1998 Meeting #2 1. Call to Order: October 22,1998,6:30 p.m, Present Scott Bergs, Peggy Egli, Tom Johnson, Don Anderson, Ann Hermes, Perrie Heitler, Jan Vanderwall, Lois Sinn Lindquist, Richard Bates. Craig Klausing, Pat Johnson, Joe Smith, Keith Wietecki Council present Barb Mastell, Dean Maschka Staff present Sgt. Mike Palermo, Kim Way, Dennis Welsch, John Carpenter, David Windle. Lonnie Brokke Others present (See attachment #1) 2. Chair Wietecki opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m., and reviewed the Task Force roles and procedures. 3. Chair Wietecki explained the history of the Task Force, creating a "connection" and a "sense of place". In 1994 the Planning Commission recommended a "Master Plan" and task force for the City Center area. The Park Commission and I nfrastructure Committee concwred. The "charge" was discussed. Options were discussed. The schedule was reviewed. 4. Questions from Audience: What types of buildings have been built in the other suburban communities? What is the time frame? Is it too short? What has been previously done regarding architectural plans? What streets are involved? Is it possible that homes will be lost? What happened to the plan voted down in 1989? Why was vacant land developed without a City Center plan? How many people understand this process? If your home is near the "impact" area, will the homes be in limbo? How will the study area be defined? Will homes lose value? Could Rosedale be the City Center? 5. Chair Wietecki noted the Task Force should not be divided by specific interests. The Task Force should be neutral. 6. The Chair asked new members what their favorite cities are? Pat Johnson stated her favorite cities are Rosevil1e and Duluth. She is impressed with the long-range planning. Keith Wietecki asked who had lived outside the city and state. His perspective is the Twin Cities with friends, family, safety. To Pat Johnson it means home, family, community. Joe Smith said his favorite city is Boston and Faneuil Hall. History and people are important. Rosevitte is home, comfortable, know where we're going, where we've been. 7. Recap of Program (Kim Way) Kim Way encouraged residents to talk to Task Force members and provide suggestions. He described the interview and work group sessions; and hands-on drawing event. The meetings will be on cable and a summary in newsletters. He asked the Task Force to review the Focus Group lists and determine groups and residents who should be involved. 2