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THE COLONY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 8TH 2007
PRESENT: Don Beckel - President
TeRan Lawrence - Member
Debby Short - Secretary
Stephen Sohn - Treasurer
Andrea Porter - Member
STAFF: Pam Nelson
Keith Helms
Kathy Neal
COUNCIL LIAISON: Allen Harris
ABSENT: John Sanders
Lisa Leary
1. CITIZEN'S INPUT - None.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 11TH 2007-
Motion to approve - Sohn; Second - Porter; motion passes.
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FOR
EXPANSION OF THE PARKING LOT A T HAWAIIAN FALLS -
Hawaiian Falls is getting ready to do their first expansion since they opened a couple of years ago.
They are going to add a Veggie Tales area geared towards toddlers, a temporary restroom facility,
a small stage for concerts, a small volleyball court, and a new slide complex in the future. The Planning
Dept. is requiring a minimum of 1 00 additional parking spaces. The cost for the additional spaces will
be approximately $300,000, and this has not been budgeted for in the CDC budget. Pam asked Dale if
the City would fund this and CDC would pay the City back over a 3 -year period. If CDC does not pay for
the additional parking spaces, they will not be able to do the planned expansion. In exchange for CDC
payingfor the additional spaces, Hawaiian Fall has agreed to increase their rent payment to the City.
The expansion will draw more people, thus increasing revenue.
Motion to authorize an expenditure of$300, 000 to build 102 more parking spaces at Five Star East to
be paid over a 3-year period - Lawrence; Second - Short; motion passes.
4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE TO
ENHANCE THE PARKING LOT AT PERRYMAN PARK-
The City is going to pay for the design services. The cost estimate to make the parking lot a
concrete parking lot is $89,000 plus a $10,000 contingency.
Allen stated he would prefer that the City fund this parking lot enhancement so that 4B funds could
be usedfor enhancements for this park. Allen said he would discuss this with the City Manager.
Pam suggested that whenever the project begins, that the parking area be moved away from the
corner at Blair Oaks and be moved towards Camey Elementary School.
Motion to table this item so Allen can have the opportunity to discuss it with the City Manager - Sohn;
Second - Lawrence; motion passes.
5.
RECEIVE UPDATE ON HISTORICAL PARK AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL
OF AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FOR SCULPTURES FOR HISTORICAL PARK-
The teacher at Dale Jackson has 2 students who can build sculptures for us. There is a possibility
that the steel could be donated, and they agreed to waive some fees. There will be a plaque made
to recognize the workers who build the sculptures. There is a possibility that HOT Tax money can
be used for funding.
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Motion to not approve CDC funds, but to direct staff to pursue the possibility of using HOT Tax
funds - Lawrence; Second - Sohn; motion passes.
6. RECEIVE UPDATE ON VARIOUS TRAIL PROJECTS -
AUSTIN RANCH -
They are anxious for us to continue the trail system thru Austin Ranch. Keith described how the
trail in Austin Ranch would connect to PIano. Keith also explained various options in regards to
connections throughout the trail development in Austin Ranch.
SHORELINE TRAIL -
Keith and Pam met with Dr. Gifford and told her about the trail plan. She wants more information
before she makes any decisions about her property. The possibility of a partnership was mentioned.
Keith and some of the Parks Crew installed the GeoWeb at Ridgepointe Park.
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RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE DOG PARK-
Stephen informed the Board there is a meeting on March 6th. People who have expressed an interest
in the project have been invited. The objective of this first meeting is to exchange ideas and discuss
locations for the dog park. Debby volunteered to assist Stephen with the committee.
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8. DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS _
A public hearing will be scheduledfor Tuesday, March 6th at 7:30 to present the preliminary layout
of the Shoreline Trail. The Board decided to schedule the Dog Park meeting at 6:30 prior to the
public hearing in the hope of attracting more people. The location has not been determined at this time.
9. UPDATE FROM DIRECTOR-
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-
The Board reviewed the financial statements.
WEBSITE -
The City is in the process of upgrading the City website. All City websites will have to have to be
similar in appearance, font and color. This new information will be given to Christi so she can
incorporate it into the 4B website.
SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATOR-
Emily Fox has accepted the position. She has a degree and background in broadcast communications
and has worked for a non-profit organization in the Office of Rural Affair where she oversaw special
events and public programs in 17 different counties. She is going to work on reviving the CHAMPS
volunteer program with Lisa Leary.
DADDY-DAUGHTER I MOMMY-SON DANCE-
The dances are this weekend in the gym at the Rec. Center. A suggestion to not have the dances on
Sunday was made.
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MARINE QUEST - HCP -
Pam has a meeting with the Corp. to discuss the real-estate issues involved with this project, which means
revising our lease agreement with the Corp. to reflect the area in the water that will be impacted by the
marina. Currently our lease agreement with the Corp and sublease with MarineQuest is land based.
There being no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 15 p.m.
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