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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 10-31 EBFMMINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 31, 1985 > EARLE BROWN FARM COMMITTEE MEETING CALL TO ORDER The Earle Brown Farm Committee meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. ROLL CALL Dr. Orn, Gil Engdahl, Leone Howe, Sylvia Kenney, Kathy Flesher, Don Peterson and Ron ' Christensen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Geralyn Barone and Clerk Patti Page. ' APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 10-17-85 There was a brief discussion of the October 17, 1985 mintues and Gil Engdahl asked that the third paragraph from the end be changed to note the intent of his statement. He stated that what he was actually asking was when will the committee know that it has reached its goal. Ron Christensen asked if the staff could foresee a committee being appointed to oversee the Earle Brown Farm. City Manager Splinter stated that it was hard to predict at this point. r Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren arrived at 7:140 a.m. There was a motion by Gil Engdahl and seconded by Ron Christensen to approve the ' minutes of the October 17, 1985 meeting with the change rioted. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ` Dr. Orn stated that the interview panel had met with the consultants. ' Administrative Assistant Hoffman noted that the panel had chosen Quality Decisions, Inc. He stated that staff had met yesterday with the consultant and that a survey will be done in January with a finished product in March. Leone Howe pointed out that Judy Marshik had attended one the committee meetings and that the interview panel unanimously choose her firm. ' City Manager Splinter noted that after the City decided to proceed to sell $5.2 million in bonds Ryan became more interested. He added that Ryan has until noon today to decide if he wants to put forward the $90,000 application fee. Phil Cohen. arrived at 7:145 p.m. ' City Manager Splinter stated that staff had hired Westwood Engineering to come up with some plans. He noted that Tim Erkkila, from Westwood, has submitted a plan showing where the good views of the farm are. City Manager Splinter also stated that Mr. Erkkila suggested moving Ryan away from the farm and more towards the ' existing building. He noted that Mr. Erkkila feels the water tower is the most visible part of the farm and that it should be made the focal point. Mr. Erkkila also believes that a reflective glass building would be best because it reflects what is around it. Ron Christensen asked if Ryan would be able to get enough square feet to satisfy him. City Manager Splinter stated that Ryan will most likely need to expand past the outline a bit. 1 10-31-85 -1- CORRECTION Phil Cohen asked if there were any height limitations for the future commercial project. City Manager Splinter replied that we are looking at only a one storey shopping center. • Phil Cohen then asked if we could move the water tower. City Manager Splinter stated that it could be moved over by the entrance. Gil Engdahl aksed what control the City would have over the existing building on the east. City Manager Splinter replied that the City would have not control but that even if they were to build on the empty lot we would still have a good view between the buildings. Leone Howe asked about the possibility of having a tour of the Farm. City Manager Splinter noted that in about two weeks Mr. Gustafson will be out of the all the buildings except the house and that a tour could possibly be set up then. Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren stated that you must go through the area of Earle Brown Drive and Summit to reach the Farm and that all the other views are pretty much off-site. City Manager Splinter stated that Tim Erkkila felt that the first priority was protecting the original entrance. Director of Public Works Sy Knapp noted that the Farm was basically hidden from the highway side and that a graphic should be developed on the Farm so that a sign could be put along the highway. City Manager Splinter noted that it is being proposed that Westwood do the site to improvements for the tax increment district. Dr. Orn asked what the staff needed from the committee today. City Manager Splinter replied that staff is asking that the committee concur with what was shown to the committee today. Ron Christensen stated he felt that Tim Erkkila's analysis is good for the short amount of time he has been involved with the project. City Manager Splinter noted that something will be blocked from view but the question is which view is most critical. Phil Cohen asked if it is feasible to construct a building which would be see through. City Manager Splinter stated that a portion of the building could be done that way but not the entire building. Phil Cohen recommended that the concept of Logan Avenue be preserved and that the view from the south and the southwest also be preserved. It was further noted that the committee is in favor of terracing, stilts and glass of an appropriate color for the basic design of Ryan's building so as to maintain visual access and reflect the environment. Leone Howe asked if an on-site review of the Farm could be set up for as soon as Mr. Gustafson is out of the buildings. A listing of possible uses for the Earle Brown Farm buildings was handed out and City Manager Splinter asked the committee to please review the list and call Patti Page by Wednesday with any additions or comments. 10-31-85 -2- Phil Cohen asked if a matrix type report could be done after the listing of potential uses is complete. Leone Howe stated that she felt the term senior adult should be used instead of elderly. It was noted that the next committee meeting would be on Novenber 14, 1985 unless the committee was otherwise notified. ADJOURNMENT The Earle Brown Farm Committee adjourned at 8:35 a.m. 11 10-31-85 -3-