1991/10/23 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

565 COctober 23,1591 Coral DeWilliam, ORB, summarized the major points or changew.in the RFP: lease payments begin after subst:ntial completion as opposed to final completion; plans and specifications acceptance; and scheduling. She acknowledged the schedule would be more likely 2 years that the projected 1 1/2. Bill Bane, NBBJ,expressed enthusiasm for the project and stated their firm has a long history of designing performing arts facilities. He stated that the theater meets the RFP. Councilman Pope asked if there would be a problem with NBBJ making inspections. Mr. Bane insisted that they be involved in that process. Don Berg, Colby Square Partners, expressed a need for good communications and that as a project is built some changes need tc occur. He said the target is to get the most for the money. He requested that scheduling start upon receipt of permits. Mike Hanson, Everett Mutual Savings Bank, gave credit to the Mayor and City Council for the start in revitalizing the downtown area. He expressed encouragement and stated he had confidence in the Colby Square Partnerm as develoPers. Henryttal t2104ojnateut PcridtlgiowletZnhtlin=lngaro71 the private side was not yet in order. Councilman Diamond reported that an impressive presentation had been made to the budget committee. Councilman Moser brought attention to concern over parking. He was assured that there would be access to the underground parking. Paul Roberts, Planning, stated that parking is the subject of the SEPA review. Further he pointed out that the City has net addressed parking and transit capacity for the downtown area. Mayor Kinch encouraged councilmembers to make a commitment. Moved by Councilman Pope, seconded by Councilman Anderson to adopt Resolution No. 3543 authorizing the Mayor Lc execute a letter of understanding and revised lease for the Everett Community Theater as follows: C