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UNIVERSITY CITY AND CITY OF OLIVETTE I-170/OLIVE JOINT REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2009 The University City and the City of Olivette I-170/Olive Joint Redevelopment Task Force met on December 9, 2009, at 7:00 PM in Rooms 2 and 3 of the Olivette Community Center located at 9723 Grandview Drive, Olivette, Missouri. ROLL CALL: On roll call, the following members were present: University City Task Force members: Marc Jacobs, Rod Jennings, and City Council Person Robert Wagner. City of Olivette Task Force members: J. Gregory Carl, Lance Finland, and Council Person Jean Antoine. Also in attendance: University City staff member: Acting Director of Community Development Andrea Riganti. Olivette staff members: City Manager T. Michael McDowell and Olivette Planning and Zoning Administrator Carlos Trejo. 1. PRESENTATION BY MICHAEL MINDLIN Michael Mindlin of the Jacobs Group provided a power point slide presentation. The slide presentation was similar to the presentation provided by Mr. Mindlin on May 11, 2009 during a joint meeting of both the University City Council and the Olivette City Council. A summary of Mr. Mindlin’s presentation is as follows: The intent of the presentation was to assess redevelopment opportunities along the Olive Boulevard corridor. Mr. Mindlin noted that a goal of the Task Force is to create an environment in which future “transactions” could occur between both communities. The environments in which these “transactions” occur are the core of his presentation. He noted that cities operate at a level of social interaction, understanding how the world affects these interactions impacts the sustainability of the surrounding environment. Being cognizant of and enhancing the individual’s perspective of how this “transaction” occurs is key into what makes a great city. Mr. Mindlin commended the two cities on their efforts to work together and plan for the future redevelopment of this corridor. He noted the creation of this Joint Task force to develop a redevelopment vision is a good starting point, but noted that once the vision is determined, a key component in making it happen is finding people (development community) who have a proven record and have done developments of the sort envisioned. Mr. Mindlin then discussed his thoughts on how to make great destinations, primarily through public “place making”. He noted that public “place making” should be considered as a year round imperative. Mr. Mindlin noted that job generation is a principle component in the sustainability of any redevelopment effort. A discussion comparing Winghaven in O’Fallon and Newtown in St. Charles ensued. It was noted that the long- term success of the retail component of each development will be pendent on support from those whom don’t just live within the development boundaries. Continuing the slide presentation, Mr. Mindlin noted that corporate campuses, universities, hospitals, and amenities can all be “destination” experiences. Real communities, cities, and the “life on the street” experience are dependent on job creation. He noted that Task Force should think structurally about the things that will sustain a community. He noted investment in infrastructure and amenities is crucial. They create sustainable values. Mr. Mindlin noted that the task force needs to understand what is driving the real estate markets today. Attracting and retaining a market for real estate is based on: employee amenities, being part of a real community, values and lifestyles, diversity of residential choice, unique and authentic experiences, sustainability, green values, entertainment, recreation, wellness and healthcare, education, and cultural diversity. Mr. Mindlin discussed how to strengthen each community’s unique qualities. He noted that redevelopment should not be limited by conventional real estate planning and “rules”. He noted there would be a need to create value deep into the site and that the design values in each city would need to be complimentary. C:\Documents and Settings\ariganti\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\9CW7A9UY\JRTF Mtg Min 2009 12-09.doc Page 1 of 2