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Agenda Item:
Artesian Court Draft Concept Design and Interim Use Plan
(Rescheduled from June 11, 2013)
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Issue:
Update on the Artesian Court project
Council Committee Recommendations:
The Land Use and Environment Committee (LUEC) recommends:
· Approval of the draft Artesian Court concept plan with minor modifications which will be described at the Council meeting and with construction taking place late 2013/early 2014 for grand opening around May 1, 2014;
· Continued use of the site for parking until construction begins, including potential "Smart Lot" parking on the north end of the lot for downtown employees this summer, with no temporary food or other vendors in 2013.
Rationale:
LUEC believes that there will be a greater likelihood of success if the complete project is constructed this fall/winter, with a grand opening around the 1st of May, 2014. There are also some Health Department requirements for food vendors that make it a challenge to accommodate food vendors in the space this year. Temporarily allowing downtown employee "Smart Lot" parking on the north end (similar to the Smart Lot on State Street) may fill some of the open space until construction begins.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Recommendations (PRAC):
Attached is a memo from PRAC which outlines their recommendations, including approval of the draft concept plan; designation of the the area as a City park; addtional $53,000 in capital budget; and phased development.
City Manager Recommendations:
Move to approve the Artesian Court Concept Plan and construction timing as recommended by the Land Use and Environment Committee.
Refer the issue of whether to designate the Artesian Court property as a park. (PRAC recommends the designation.)
Council could consider an additional capital appropriation during discussion of the 2014-19 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).
Note: Until construction begins, the City will offer downtown employees the opportunity to park in the lot at th...
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