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UNIVERSITY CITY AND CITY OF OLIVETTE I-170/OLIVE JOINT REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 The University City and the City of Olivette I-170/Olive Joint Redevelopment Task Force met on October 6, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Olivette Government Center located at 9374 Olive Boulevard, Olivette, Missouri. Marc Jacob presiding as Chairman called the meeting to order. 1. ROLL CALL: On roll call, the following members were present: University City Task Force members: Marc Jacob, Rod Jennings (arrived at 7:07 PM), and Mayor Shelley Welsch (arrived at 7:11 PM). City of Olivette Task Force members: J. Gregory Carl, Lance Finland, Michael Sewell, and Council Member 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 Planning and Zoning Administrator Carlos Trejo. Other attendees: Joe Edwards of University City, Mark Brady of the St. Louis County Economic Council, Olivette City Council Member Missy Waldman, and Olivette Student Intern Liz Norton 2.MEETING MINUTES Council Member Antoine requested that the minutes reflect that Mr. Levin of the St. Louis Chapter of the Urban Land Institute was in attendance at the request of the Task Force, and that Mr. Levin also agreed that the Technical Assistance Panel would consider more than just one question. Mr. Carl made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for September 1, 2010, subject to inclusion of the edits noted by Councilperson Antoine. Mr. Finland seconded. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously, 5 to 0. Mr. Jacobs welcomed Mr. Sewell to the Task Force, acknowledged Mr. Brady of the St. Louis County Economic Council was in attendance, and introduce Joe Edwards of University City. 3. GUEST SPEAKER EXCHANGE: JOE EDWARDS Joe Edwards spoke before the Task Force. He began with a brief history regarding the development around the area now known as The Loop, including its decline and reputation in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Mr. Jennings arrived at 7:07 PM and joined the Task Force discussions. Mr. Edwards noted two significant initiatives by University City to help revitalize The Loop. First, the City established one of the first in the Country occupancy inspection programs. The second was requiring that all first floor levels in the Delmar Loop area contain retail and/or restaurant uses, leaving existing service providers and other users grandfathered. This second initiative initiated a slow change into what is today’s Loop. He noted that he established Blueberry Hill in 1972. Shortly after, he noticed a need to work with the University City to address security and blighting issues. A loose knit association of business owners was formed, which was then followed with the creation of a Special Business District as a way to raise money to install lighting, trash receptacles, etc. Mayor Welsch arrived at 7:11 PM and joined the Task Force discussions. Mr. Edwards noted that it was important to expand The Loop eastward across Skinker and into the City of St. Louis for the purposes of accessing public transportation, i.e. the Delmar Station. He noted that there was a perception of Skinker dividing Delmar into two sides. Q:\WPOFFICE\ARiganti\JointTaskForce-UCity&Olivette\Meeting minutes\JRTF Mtg Min 2010 10-06.doc Page 1 of 4