2009-05-18 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

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MINUTES OF UNIVERSITY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION May 11, 2009 The Council Special Session, held at Centennial Commons, Board Room, on Monday, May 11, 2009, was called to order by Mayor Adams at 7:00 p.m. In addition to Mayor Adams, the following members of the Council were present: Mr. Michael Glickert Mr. Arthur Sharpe, Jr. Mr. Terry Crow Mr. RobertWagner Ms. Lynn Ricci Absent was Byron Price. Also present were the City Manager Julie Feier and City Attorney John Mulligan. The special session was a joint meeting with Olivette City Council for viewing presentation by Suttle-Mindlin Architects’ assessment of the redevelopment opportunities in the Olive Corridor. Their plan is to incorporated ideas showing that the future of cities lies in a deeper understanding of the changing values and evolving human needs which affects the marketplace, driving toward new solutions. Suttle and Mindlin’s expression in presentation was: What does it mean to strive for sustainability, connectivity and a higher quality of life? A new definition of success for a changing world. Goal is to achieve a higher level of expression and a more intimate relationship to the street. Destination and revitalization is possible. Being creative in use of big box retailing is a better way to plan for anchor tenants. Design to reinforce the street and make great urban rooms. A place you could live a richer life…right on “main street”. A vision to organize cities and provide a secure and sustainable foundation as in educational, medical and corporate campuses. Combine this with world class parks and infrastructure, making the cities more livable and a regional destination. Understand what is driving the real estate market. By jointly working together, strength can be gained by each community’s unique qualities…complement each other’s offerings. Suttle-Mindlin stated that each City is in control of its own vision and instead of doing an RFP, each city should do a RFQ.