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and further deployment of nuclear weapons and of new ,iss_es and aircraft
designed primarily to deliver -nuclear weapons."
Dr. James 'Watson, Political Action Committee Chairman of the Upper
Pinellas Nuclear Freeze Coalition, spoke in support of the proposed
referendum.
Frank Morrow spoke in opposition to a freeze. He supports the
premise, but does not feel it would work. It would be an impossible
situation to monitor.
Consensus of the Commission was to consider the question at a public
hearing and first ordinance reading on December 9, 1982.
Police Chief Klein left the meeting at 7 p.m. and was replaced by Police
Officer Slack.
ITEM #8 - Adjournment;
Commission adjourned at 9:58 p.m. to meet as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
ITEM - Selection of Downtown Office Building Developer.
Three proposals have been received and and reviewed by a staff
committee. Each proposal adequately responds to the Request for Proposals.
All of the developers have the apparent present ability to carry out the
project, including its financing, construction, leasing, and operation.
The proposal of J. K. Financial Corporation, the recommended developer,
would produce the largest tax increment with the lowest level of public
investment.
Sam Casella, Downtown Development Board Director, and David Healey,
Planning Director, responded to Commission questions and supported the
recommendation.
Commissioner Hatchett, moved to authorize and direct the City Manager
to negotiate, within the next 90 days, a development agreement with J. K.
Financial Corporation for the development of an office and retail building
and a parking garage, subject to further approval of the Community
Redevelopment Agency. !lotion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
e meeting adjourned at 10:33 o.m. and the City Commission reconvened.
City Manager Reports
ITEM #9 - H Boulevard Traffic Control.
During the p- several years, the residents of Morningside,
individually and thro.-h the Morningside/Meadows Association, have
requested several change in the traffic control along Harn Boulevard in
order to discourage traffic hich is not necessary to the subdivision.
They have provided a variety o requests to alleviate the situation.
The City Manager reported the is not recommending any changes.
Keith Crawford, Traffic Engineer, revie -. the various suggestions and
justified the City's position.
Citizens spoke in support of reducing traf
Commissioner Hatchett moved to instruct the Traf. Engineer and the
City Manager to proceed to install up to four stop signs locations
agreeable to the neighborhood representatives. Motion was du.' seconded
and carried unanimously.
Commission recessed from 8:10 o.m to 8:38 p.m.
ITEM #10 - Plans and Plats.
a. Preliminary Site Plans:
3. November 18, 1982
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