Downtown Development Steering Committee Minutes - 09/11/2017
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INUTES OF THE
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OWNTOWN EVELOPMENT TEERING OMMITTEE
September 11, 2017
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RESENT
Mayor Stephen Santellana, Chair §
Councilor DeAndra Chenault §
Councilor Jesse Brown, Vice Chair §
Danny Ahern §
Cody Magana §
Dave Clark §
Rick Hatcher §
Scott Poenitzsch §
Bobby Whitely §
Ripley Tate §
Darron Leiker, City Manager § City Staff
Jim Dockery, Deputy City Manager §
R. Kinley Hegglund, Jr., City Attorney §
Russell Schreiber, Director, Public Works §
Tracy Norr, City Clerk §
Blake Jurecek, Director of IT and Facilities §
John Burrus, Director of Aviation, Traffic and
Transportation §
Pat Hoffman, Property Manager §
Lyndsay Barker, CVB §
Cynthia Laney, Downtown WF Development §
Delores Culley, Wichita Co. Heritage Society §
Henry Florsheim, Chamber of Commerce §
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BSENT
Dusty Potter § Absent
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1. Call to Order
Chairman Santellana called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of Meetings of August 7, 2017
Motion made by Mr. Hatcher to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2017 meeting.
Motion seconded by Mr. Poenitzsch and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Ahern, Magana, Clark, Hatcher, Poenitzsch, Potter, Whitely, Tate
Nays: none
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3.Subcommittee Reports
Streetscapes
Scott Poentizsch presented a list of subcommittee members. He said two meetings were
held. They reviewed highlights from Vision 20/20, focused on street boundaries, theme and
trees/landscape/sidewalks. They established their vision for a downtown streetscape. Meetings
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are held every other Wednesday. Boundaries were recommended from 7 to 10, from Scott to
also be recommended by the committee.
Historic Preservation
Delores Culley said they plan to meet this week. They will look at the expansion of the
historic district which will help with tax credit availability.
Lifestyles
Cody Magana said the subcommittee has met once and has identified some key areas for
downtown areas. They identified park enhancements, an amphitheater, and a splash pad as
projects, as well as LED lighting in the trees. They also want to look at ways for engaging MSU
and SAFB. They also are looking for different events. He asked if the subcommittee should
look at cost estimates or just ideas and was told ideas at this point.
Regulatory
Danny Ahern said their first meeting is scheduled for next week. He said maintenance
will be the first priority, particularly with trees.
Marketing
Lyndsay Barker said the marketing subcommittee met once and talked about the
marketing plan. They plan to meet monthly and develop a comprehensive plan.
Finance
Dave Clark reviewed the list of members on the finance subcommittee. The first meeting
will be held tomorrow. They have already identified 13 methods of finance and hope to develop
a format to help businesses find resources. Those methods of finance include 4A, 4B, TIF #4,
downtown development grants, general fundraising, foundation support, private loans, housing
tax credits, historic preservation tax credits, new market tax credits, city bond issue, CDBG
funding, and a public improvement district. Mr. Clark said he would like to be able to help
people with zoning issues, flood plain boundaries, and TIF boundaries.
Chairman Santellana said the subcommittees have already accomplished a lot of work.
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4.Resolution Recommending Approval of a Consulting Services Agreement with
Freese and Nichols
Jim Dockery said Freese and Nichols has received the proposal for consulting and has
been in communication with staff to clarify expectations. He reviewed the scope of services:
assist the streetscape subcommittee in identifying the core area; work with the committee on
conceptual design plans for the core area; assist the regulatory subcommittee in reviewing the
existing building and development codes and develop possible amendments to help encourage
and facilitate development and redevelopment; assist the finance subcommittee in establishing a
public improvement district for the core area. The proposal will cost $149,000. Mr. Dockery
recommended approval of the agreement. The city council could then look for funding. He
added that the 4B funds could be used for this type of agreement. As soon as the council and 4B
boards approve the contract, work can begin. He said he expects a 12-month time period to
complete the agreement.
Mr. Tate agreed with getting the consultants on board and that there needs to be work
done now. He said enforcement of existing ordinances and agreements needs to be done today,
particularly with trees and dangerous sidewalks. Crosswalks need to be painted on the newly-
asphalted streets. Mr. Dockery said safety hazards can be enforced. Mr. Ahern said it is a
complex issue. Some things can be addressed by working with the city, and he looks forward to
Chairman Santellana agreed that some trees may need to be
removed to protect the sidewalks. The committee, subcommittee, and the city can work through
these items. Mr. Magana said that some improvements will be helpful in promoting a future
bond issue. Mr. Clark said a cooperative volunteer effort also can help in getting some concerns
addressed. Mr. Dockery said volunteer coordination is missing from any of the subcommittees.
Motion made by Mr. Ahern to recommend approval of the consulting services
agreement with Freese and Nichols.
Motion seconded by Mr. Tate and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Ahern, Magana, Clark, Hatcher, Poenitzsch, Chenault, Whitely, Tate
Nays: None
5.Public Comments
There were no public comments.
6. Other Business
There was no other business presented.
7. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
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MayorStephen Santellana, Chair
Downtown Development Steering Committee