2009/06/10 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

June 10,2009 He spoke regarding the need to develop downtown open space and to activate that space by utilizing the Key Bank building.He recommended approval of the proposed lease. Council Member Stonecipher spoke regarding the financial impacts of the proposed lease.She discussed the difference In cost between retaining the Key Bank building and demolishing it and stated that the amount would be negligible.She remarked that there is a good business case for keeping the building. Council Member Afihalter talked about the objectives of the City's downtown plan and Its recommendations for attaining those goals. He questioned whether the Key Bank building enhances or limits the plaza's success of becoming a more vibrant center and concluded that it should be removed and replaced by a building on the site's west side adjacent to the alley. Council Member Gipson expressed concem as to whether the restrooms on the first floor of the building would be bulk to ADA standards. He questioned what the financial impacts on the City will be d they go forward with the agreement.Debra Bryant,Chief Financial Officer and CAA,gave a brief explanation of where the funding will coma from. Council President Hatloe remarked that he has and will continue to suppod the arts.He stated that to vote no on this Issue does not change his support but does reflect his strong feelings regarding how the City is spending the taxpayers money. He expressed that he can not suppod the agreement at this time. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Members Gipson,Afiholler and Hatloe who voted no. Motion carried. The council meeting recessed and reconvened. 157