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I-170/Olive Joint Redevelopment Task Force Meeting Minutes: October 6, 2010 Page 3 of 4 In an inquiry to the cooperation between the two special business districts, Mr. Edwards noted that both districts try to meet together, but still are separate groups. They each prepared and submit a separate budget, and that those budgets are almost identical, but someone may still find some separate things pending on priorities. Mr. Edwards noted that they try hard to present The Loop as The Loop and not as the U City Loop or the St. Louis Loop. In an inquiry regarding the organic evolution of The Loop and the dynamics between the business owners and government, Mr. Edwards noted that government set the tone to initiate redevelopment in The Loop area when University City implemented its inspection program and established regulations regarding first floor retail/restaurants. He noted that University City also widened the sidewalks in The Loop and narrowed Delmar Boulevard to what it is today. From there, building owners have set the tone for The Loop, since they rent out the spaces, and control/limit redundancies and diversity. Mr. Jacobs thanked Mr. Edwards on behalf of the Task Force. Discussion ensued over The Loop revitalization amongst the Task Force members, including discussion on stakeholders, maintaining consistency and equal treatment on both sides of Skinker, the level of details on amenities, and the review and approval process of both communities. 4. CONTINUED DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ULI TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PANEL Discussion ensued over the preferred land use list prepared by staff. Concern was noted that the list dealt primarily with land uses that would be along or facing along Olive Boulevard, and not necessarily in side or back streets where other uses may be permissible. The Task Force discussed the term and the staff intent of the wording “Anchor”, questioning whether there could be more than one anchor or other variations of an anchor, such as senior living facilities. Staff was instructed to review the list and the word choices used. After a revised list is composed, staff is to have the list forwarded to Task Force member via e-mail. Discussion ensued over the 3-questions for the TAPs panel discussed with Mr. Levin. There was consensus among Task Force members that Mr. Levin supported the three questions for TAPs review. Staff was instructed to refine the three questions and forward to the Task Force via e-mail. Mr. McDowell informed the Task Force that Mr. Bob Lewis of Development Strategies has been selected to chair the Olivette/University City TAPs panel. 5. CONTINUED DISCUSSION REGARDING A JOINT OVERLAY DISTRICT Staff provided a brief summary of the presentation that will be given at a joint meeting on October 7 between the Olivette and University City planning commissions. Mr. Carl noted that he attended the last University City plan commission meeting as a representative of the Task Force to introduce the concept and rational for recommending a joint overlay district. 6. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS AS BROUGHT FORWARD BY TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Mr. Carl requested that staff solicit additional speakers from the development community. There were no other discussion items brought forward by Task Force members. Mr. Jacob’s noted that once the TAPs review concludes, the Task Force will commence drafting a final report. 7. SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING: rd The Task Force agreed to hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 3 and that the meeting be hosted by University City. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Q:\WPOFFICE\ARiganti\JointTaskForce-UCity&Olivette\Meeting minutes\JRTF Mtg Min 2010 10-06.doc