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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-11MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 11, 1976 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brush called the meeting of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency :o order at 8:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Chairman Brush Member Newbrander Member Mullins Member McPherson Member Seidler Also Present: Harvey L. Hurlburt, Executive Director Paul A. Williams, Associate Planner Dave Erwin, City Attorney III. MINUTES A. MINUTES of the February 26, 1976, Redevelopment Agency meeting. Chairman Brush moved and Member Mullins seconded that the minutes of the ebruary 26, 1976, meeting be approved as presented; carried unanimously. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF HIRING OF AN APPRAISER TO DETERMINE THE VALUE OF NECESSARY PROPERTY TO EXTEND SAN PABLO TO EL PASEO. Mr. Hurlburt stated that in order that this might be a^mutually acceptable purchase of property between the City and the present property owners, staff had attempted to locate an appraiser acceptable to both. He further stated that several appraisers in the Valley had been interviewed as well as 2 from outside the Valley. As a result of this, Mr. Robert G. Hill had been selected, subject to the Agency's approval, as the appraiser. Mr. Hurlburt indicated that initially staff had felt that his rates were high but in researching found that for the services he will supply, it is worthwhile. Member Seidler asked if Mr. Hill was mutually acceptable to both the City and the property owner and Mr. Hurlburt stated that he was. Member Newbrander asked if there was only one piece of property involved and Mr. Hurlburt responded that there was only one. Member Seidler stated that it was important that the City proceed with obtaining the necessary information for the extension of San Pablo. Member Seidler moved to select Robert G. Hill as the appraiser and authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract for services not to exceed $750. Member Mullins seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously. Member Seidler asked whether or not a time table had been put together. Mr. Hurlburt indicated that staff had not had time to develop a precise schedule. We don't know if we can move through it as a mutual type agreement; we don't know what the schedule of the developer is; and we don't have complete control. Mr. Hurlburt stated that he hoped that things would move ahead with a friendly purchase within the next two months and proceed from there. Staff will have to come to the Redevelopment Agency again for approval of an engineer for the project. The engineer will provide the costs of the road and recommendation of appropriation of costs between the property owners and the City. Mr. Hurlburt concluded with that at this point, there is no reason why the project could not be completed this year. ADJOURNMENT Member Seidler moved and Member Mullins seconded that the meeting be adjourned; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Shush adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m. c NOEL H, Chairman Attest: -JAR VEY L. HOk1141:fecutive D rector ;edevelopment Agency Minutes 'arch 11, 1976 Page 2