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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/08 CDC MINUTES THE COLONY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL SESSION APRIL 1 ST 2008 PRESENT: Don Beckel - President Stephen Sohn - Treasurer Debby Short - Secretary John Sanders - Vice President Lisa Leary - Member David Munden - Member STAFF: Pam Nelson Keith Helms Kathy Neal COUNCIL LIAISON: Allen Harris MEMBER ABSENT: TeRon Lawrence 1. MEETING WITH HALFF ASSOCIATES TO GATHER INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC RELATING TO BEAUTIFICATION, ARTS, CIVIC, CULTURAL, HISTORICAL AND OTHER TOPICS IN RELATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CDC MASTER PLAN _ Christi Martin presented the Kaleidoscape project on behalf of the Lakeside Arts Foundation (LAF). The Kaleidoscape is 2 panes of 1/2" laminated clear glass with spacers, mounted with a steelframe and set in stone. Colored glass is dropped between the clear panes; after the glass panes are filled with the colored glass, the frame is sealed and set in the stone base. The original design is by local artist Denise Feeney. These can be set in city parks, at entrances to the city, in front of city facilities, and can be used in cmyunction with other beautification projects. LAF wants to partner with CDC to make this project a reality. LAF will provide the design and construction of each Kaleidoscape, the maintenance would be shared between the city and LAF, the city would assist with the placement, base materials, lighting and landscaping, and this project does qualify for 4B and Hotel/Motel tax money. There was concern about how wind would affect the kaleidoscapes - Christi said studies would have to be done to find out. Keith introduced the consultants hired to develop the Master Plan. They have been given copies of the Trail Plan, Landscape Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan so they can incorporate them into the CDC Master Plan. Prior to this meeting, a questionnaire was mailed to various groups and organizations in The Colony; completed questionnaires were given to the consultant. Representatives from Half/Associates explained the process they will use to develop the Master Plan. The process will include identifying new needs, identifying citizen interests, reviewing existing facilities, gathering input through meetings with citizens, using information from completed questionnaires, they will do a needs assessment based on standards, demands, and resources, and then a plan will be developed They stressed the need and desire for public input and encouraged everyone present to voice their ideas and to also complete the questionnaire. Needs / wants expressed by those in attendance are - . Consistent development . Streetscaping . Better communication with residents . City identity/image - specific . Be flexible with ideas . Attract people to the city . Build on and promote the city's history . Art . Beautification - not only improve it but keep it maintained . More access to the lake . Fishing Pier . More community activities . Facility to accommodate multiple activities / uses . Place for people to congregate . Make people aware of our city . Performing arts center . Town Center with sculptures . Make parks more comfortable . Better signage . Bigger library / computer lab . Interactive events . Recognize what we have . Host special events . Give people a reason to come to our city There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ~r(J Kathy eal, Recording Secretary ~~~ Don Beckel, President