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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-2009 RAC Agendas & Minutes AGENDA RIVERFRONT ACTION COMMITTEE June 23,2009 City Hall First Floor Conference Room 4:00 p.m. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes Ill. Discussion of Dissolving the Committee IV. Other Business V. Adjourn AGENDA Riverfront-Center City Project Advisory Cd,mmittee Meeting Wednesday April 29, 2009 First Floor Conference RooM City Hall 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Design Review for Riverside Drive Plaza III. Other Business IV. Next Meeting Date V. Adjourn AGENDA Riverfront-Center City Project Advisory Cmmittee Meeting September 6, 2007 Conference Room A City Hall 11:00 a.m. I. Call to Order II. Design Review for Center City Streetscape III. Design Review for Riverside Drive Plaza IV. Other Business V. Next Meeting Date VI. Adjourn ................. 40 Co OFE ti f# City of ElginMemorandum kgr[UFFO AGENDA Riverfront-Center City Project Advisory Co mnittee Meeting April 18,2007 Conference Room A City Hall 3:00 p.m. 1. Call to order b Preliminary Design Review for Riverside Drive Plaza M. Other Business 1V. Next Meeting Date V. Adjourn AGENDA RIVERFRONT-CENTER CITY PROJECT ADVISO Y COMMITTEE MEETING October 25, 2006 East Conference Roo The Centre 3:00 p.m. I. Call to order II. Preview of the HOK Presentation for the City Council III. Preview of the Hitchcock Design Groui Presentation to the City Council IV. Other Business V. Next Meeting Date VI. Adjourn AGENDA Project Advisory Committee IJAeeting September 14, 2006 Conference Room A City Hall 3:30 p.m. I. Call to order II. Approval of August 22, 2006 Meeting Mnutes III. Announcements IV. Discussion of the Hitchcock Design Group Proposal V. Discussion of the HOK Proposal VI. Identification of strengths and weaknesses for each proposal VII. Other Business VIII. Next Meeting Date IX. Adjourn r N J Project Advisory Committee Meeting September 14, 2006 Minutes Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 3:40pm. In attendance were committee members Mayor Schock, Femi Folarin, Bob Gilliam, Victor Gonzales, Pat McAtee, Ray Moller, Leo Nelson, Randy Roberts, & Jackie Tredup. Also attending was Norma Miess. Minutes: The minutes were approved as presented. Announcements: None General Discussion: Prior to discussing each protosal, the Mayor suggested that both proposals should be brought to the Councils It was also discussed that, no matter who was awarded the project, it most likely would have to be done in phases. The committee also decided that D sign F has to be used as the "model", but that it is not to be considered the final design. Discussion of the Two Proposals: During the discus ion of the proposals, Leo asked why the City might not want to use.Hitchcock si ce they had been used on the Walton Island project. Bob replied that their ork on Walton Island did not endear themselves to him. Concern was expressed that HOK might be t1 o large for the needs of this project. Hitchcock might be more responsive t these needs due to it being a smaller and regional company. It was felt that OK's strength and weakness is that they have done many large jobs. It was stat d, though, that they could bring new ideas. A strength and weakness of Hitchc ck is that we know them. One other strength is that they know the City's vision. Does HOK? It was noted that both firms were close in their quoted professional fees. Bob would like Ray to check HOK's references in regards to smaller projects. Victor stated that he would like more continuity o "connection" between all of the riverfront projects. The Mayor stated that he felt that prior constraints may have played a part in this. There is a master plan for the Center City riverfront and possibly this may need to be reviewed. While discussing the HOK proposal, the Mayor stated that he did feel HOK was not as environmentally sensitive. Jackie stated that she felt HOK did a good job, but she was uncomfortable with their presentation. She also felt that Hitchcock) was too comfortable with their presentation and that they were not clear enough on the roadway issues. Ray was directed to request of the two companies that their presentations to the Council be more "apples to apples". It was suggested the Concept F be used as a base and that add ons could be proposed. The committee wants both firms to be creative and accessing the water is an option. It was suggested that each firm present three schemes and that the estimates should not exceed $10 million for each scheme. The project should be broken down into phases and the costs associated with each phase should be available. At the end of the discussion the committee affirmed that both companies had strengths and weaknesses and that they both hac good ideas. Other Business: 1 • Leo mentioned that the entry way sign has been installed for Fountain Square. Occupancy is planned for July, 2007. Phase I has sold 70% of the units to date. • A retail brokerage firm from Naperville is bringing some upscale restaurant firms to look at existing buildings in the downtown areah • The open house for commercial buildings had 18f20 interested parties attend. • Per Ray the City cannot yet "deliver" the site t the north of the library due to environmental clean up. The Mayor would like o start moving on this area due to TIF issues. The site will have to be clean, tho gh, before the RFP goes out. • The Par Development condo building has 25 uni s under contract. They need 30 to start construction. • The area bounded by Kimball, Douglas, Spring and Symphony has generated much interest. Several developers want to do a rletail mixture. • Several members from City staff recently attended the International Council of Shopping Centers in Las Vegas. Because of thio much more is being learned by developers about Elgin. Next Meeting Date: None discussed Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:30pm Respectfully submitted, Diane Robertson Recording Secretary Loni Mecum r AGENDA Project Advisory Committee Meeting August 22, 2006 Second Floor Conference Room City Hall/South Tower 2:30 p.m. Call to Order II. Approval of January 26, 2006 Meeting Minutes III. Announcements IV. Presentation by Hitchcock Design Group on �tiverside Drive Design RFP V. Presentation by HOK on Riverside Drive RFP VI. Discussion of Presentations VII. Other Business VIII. Next Meeting Date IX. Adjourn r Project Advisory Committee Meeting August 22, 2006 Minutes Members in Attendance: Charles Falls, Olufemi Folarirl, Bob Gilliam, Victor Gonzales, Pat McAtee, Ray Moller, Leo Nelson, Randy Roberts, Mayor Ed Schock, & Jackie Tredup City Staff in Attendance: Joe Evers, Dave Lawry, John Loete, & Sean Stegall Also in Attendance: Norma Miess • The meeting was called to order at 2:45pm by Mayor Schock. • A motion was made by Bob Gilliam and seconded by Randy Roberts to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. • Mayor Schock thanked everyone for attending and asked everyone in attendance to introduce him/her self. • There were no announcements. • Rich Hitchcock of Hitchcock Design Group introduced himself and the members of the team that would work on the Riverside Drive project if they are selected. The following points were highlighted: o The time from planning to construction would be at least eleven months. o Estimated cost for Concept F would be $7,910,000 and professional fees would be $497,000. o The pedestrian portion of the area will be Very important to their concept. o The amount of deck that will remain will depend on the design that is selected. o They believe there is enough solid land, to accommodate two lanes of traffic, parking, a walkway, and a bike path. There is approximately 110' of usable area from the back of the buildings to the end of the deck and/or the edge of the river. Their preference, though, would be to keep everything within the original boundaries of the existing deck. o It was the opinion of Mr. Hitchcock that the various state agencies would be cooperative regarding the pilings and pliers. o The project could be phased over several years, but the road is critical and should be done first. The Mayor thanked the Hitchcock team for their presentation. • After a short break, Todd Meyer of HOK Planning Group introduced himself and the team that would work on the Riverside Drive project if they are selected. The following points were highlighted: o They would like to see Riverside Drive become a "signature" destination. o Their approach would be a "sustainable" design. o HOK would partner on this project with CTE/AECOM who is very familiar with public and private funding sources. o HOK would offer public participation, if the Council desired. o They see the biggest challenges being 1) the existing deck and preserving as much of it as possible; 2) the pilings; and 3) the Army Corps of Engineers. o HOK recommends that the project be "expandable" such that it could be built in phases as the budget permits. o They would promote the use of light weight materials. o They would design the project with a combination of turf and plaza areas keeping in mind it is an extension of Festival Park and the downtown area. Landscaping would be very important and should be high impact, but durable. HOK is suggesting diversity by using layers while maintaining a balance between landscape and "hardscape". o Their time frame could be as quickly as ten months or as long as several years, depending on the direction of the City. The Mayor thanked the HOK team for their presentation. • Due to time constraints, Committee discussion of the two proposals was postponed until the next meeting. Ray Moller will schedule it within the next few weeks. • The meeting was adjourned at 5:10pm Respectfully submitted, Diane Robertson Recording Secretary Agenda Project Advisory Committee January 26, 2006 Second Floor Conference Room City Hall/North Tower 3:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Introduction of Members III. Announcements IV. Presentation on Festival Park Phase II V. Update on various Center City Projects a. River Park Place b. Fountain Square on the River c. Water Street Place d. McBride Street Riverfront Redevelopment e. Unilever Closing (51 N. Groy'e) f. Other Projects VI. Other Business VII. Next Meeting — February 23, 2006 VIII. Adjourn • • • RIVERFRONT/CENTER CITY PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JANUARY 26, 2006 MINUTES • Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 3:35pm. In attendance were: Charles Falls, Lil Feliciano (for Rep. Ruth Munson), Femi Folarin, Bob Gilliam, Victor Gonzales, Norma Meiss, Ray Moller, Cherie Murphy, Randy Roberts, and Mayor Schock • Introduction: Members were introduced and asked to complete a membership sheet. • Announcements: None • Update on Various City Center Projects o Festival Park: Mark Underwood of Hitchcock Design Group reviewed the next phase of the Festival Park project. Whin questioned, he confirmed that there will be ample power and water to run any event. The elevated portion of the lawn will also be set up to handle musical events. Leo Nelson announced that the Riverfront Action Commttee will be raising private funds for naming opportunities. The construction schedule is as follows: • February Review of plans and application for permits • March Request for bids • March —late Bid opening • April Construction begins • October Project completion • 2007 First event No street closings are anticipated except for the occasional movement of construction equipment. Parking will be coordinated with the Grand Victoria Casino. o River Park Place: Ray Moller presented the review of this project. The first phase is nearly complete and the majority of the second phase is underway now. The condominium building should break ground shortly. They are all sold. The townhomes should be completec within a year and the condos in approximately eighteen months. Parking disruptions should be kept to a minimum. o Fountain Square on the River: The demolition of this area is going very well and should be completed within the next week. Some of the footings and old foundation will remain. Occupancy should begin in mid-2007. Their marketing campaign will begin again in the spring. o Riverside Deck: Proposals are being put toIther for removal/replacement of the deck. This is planned for 2007. The hew deck will be smaller and will only be for pedestrian traffic. A suggestion was made to install lights along the bike path under the bridges. John Loete will be asked to look into this. Page 1 of 2 • o Water Street Place: City staff will be meeting with Water Street staff on February 9. Some refinements may be presented, but the basic design will be the same as originally presented. Parking issues are being addressed with all of the above developers. o McBride Street Riverfront Development: The itIgin Salvage Yard is gone, the environmental remediation is complete, the fencing will be coming down shortly, and the old lumber yard should be demolished within the next two weeks. Ultimately, there will be twelve acres;of open area. An RFP should go out by the end of the year. o Unilever: An appraisal of this property is expected within a week. The City is looking to improve this area. Parking will remain at the northwest corner of State and Highland. o Other Demolitions ➢ Goodyear Training Center could start tomorrow. ➢ Amy Plumbing and the pink beauty shop on State Street will begin soon. ➢ Grant School will come down soon, but there will be a salvage sale beforehand. • Other o Central Park on South State Street should be improved. o Mission of the Committee is ➢ To be a source of information to the group that each member represents. (None of the information provided will be proprietary.) r'''' ➢ To react to projects/proposals, offer insights and suggestions, and act as a sounding board. o Norma Meiss asked about any National $treet projects. Femi Folarin reported that there was nothing at this time. He did mention, though, that he would like the City to look into streetscape improvements in that area. • Next Meeting: February 23, 2006 at 3:30pm • The meeting was adjourned at 5:05pm Respectfully submitted, Diane Robertson Recording Secretary F:\City_Manager_Office\Riverfront-Center City Project Advisory Committee\060126 Minutes.doc Page 2 of 2