A) CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 12:09 p.m. by Chairman Mason.

Present: Mary Feindt, John Kurtz, Hugh Mason, Jeff Porter, Mayor Russell, John Taylor, and Jeannine Wallace
Absent: Dan Barron and Fred DiMartino

Also present: City Manager Michael Wiesner and City Planner Gerry Harsch

B) APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda was approved as submitted.

C) INQUIRY INTO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

None.

D) NEW BUSINESS

1. Planning Consultant for Downtown Park Renovation

Chairman Mason reviewed the planner selection process with the Board. The Committee interviewed three firms. Of the three firms, Pollack Design Associates was selected. The proposal outlines the various concepts of the study.

City Manager Mike Wiesner is recommending that staff work with Pollack to prepare an project outline. Staff will work out details, such as an approach to public meetings, collection of information, etc. Upon completion of the outline, it will be presented to the DDA and the City Council for their approval.

Motion made by Mayor Russell and seconded by Jeannine Wallace to approve the proposal from Pollack Design Associates dated May 30, 2001.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2001




Motion adopted by the following yea and nay vote:

Yeas: Mary Feindt, John Kurtz, Hugh Mason, Jeff Porter, Mayor Russell, John Taylor, Jeannine Wallace
Nays: None
Absent: Dan Barron and Fred DiMartino
Nays:
Absent:

E) ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by John Kurtz and second by Mary Feindt to adjourn. Motion was unanimously approved.

Meeting adjoined at 12:17 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,

Linda Weller, Recording Secretary