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UNIVERSITY CITY AND CITY OF OLIVETTE I-170/OLIVE JOINT REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2010 The University City and the City of Olivette I-170/Olive Joint Redevelopment Task Force met on January 20, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the EOC Room (Basement Level) of the University City City Hall located at 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri. ROLL CALL: On roll call, the following members were present: University City Task Force members: Marc Jacobs and Nova Felton. City of Olivette Task Force members: J. Gregory Carl, Craig Cohen, and Council Person Jean Antoine. Also in attendance: University City staff member: Acting Director of Community Development Andrea Riganti. Olivette staff members: Public Services Director Michael Gartenberg and Olivette Planning and Zoning Administrator Carlos Trejo. 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING MINDLIN PRESENTATION Staff provided a summary of the Mindlin presentation conducted December 9, 2009, and the discussions that followed with Saint Louis County Economic Council. Discussion ensued amongst Task Force members regarding the presentation. There was a general consensus to seek further input from other developers with redevelopment experience similar to those being discussed. 2. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF REDEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES City Councilman Antoine expressed a concern regarding the City Council’s involvement in the Task Force. He inquired if the Task Force would consider that Council representatives have limited involvement in the Task Force discussions/meetings, withdraw from the Task Force, or rotate amongst Council members. Discussion ensued over the Task Force’s tasks as outline by both City Councils. There was general consensus that the tasks as outlined by both Councils included a Council representative that was an active/involved part of the Task Force. Discussion ensued over the preliminary redevelopment principles as prepared by staff. This included several edits to the staff draft as it relates to affordable housing, LEED certification, and traffic restrictions. Regarding affordable housing, the Task Force discussed terming the goal as “mixed income living”. It was suggested that any redevelopment have a strong residential base with a mix of pricing. Regarding LEED certification there was consensus to promote and encourage LEED standards and green building, but not mandate. Regarding traffic restrictions there was discussion limiting access onto Olive Boulevard and considering access connections to Woodson Road and Page Avenue. The Task Force also discussed architectural themes and identity and the use of eminent domain. 3. CONSIDERATION TO SCHEDULE OTHER GUEST SPEAKERS The Task Force encouraged staff to coordinate with other possible developers to discuss redevelopment opportunities or develop conceptual redevelopment plans. A request to inquire about the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) TAPs program (Technical Assistance Program), which is a ULI District Council Advisory Services program that offers strategic land use advice to public entities in their communities. C:\Documents and Settings\ariganti\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\9CW7A9UY\JRTF Mtg Min 2010 01-20.doc Page 1 of 2