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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1977
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Mullins called the meeting to order at 8:25
Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Member Brush
Member McPherson
Member Newbrander
Member Wilson
Chairman Mullins
Also Present:
Martin J. Bouman, Executive Director
Paul A. Williams, Chief Planning Advisor
Jeff Patterson, Deputy City Attorney
:_I. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
p.m.
in City Hall
A. Appointment of Members to Fill Vacancies on Planning Priorities Committee.
Chairman Mullins announced the Agency's appointment of Mr. Gray Minor,
a long-time Palm Desert resident and businessman; Mr. Nelson Mills,
recently resigned Planning Commissioner; and Mr. Don Bolas, Palm Desert
resident and attorney as the new members to the Planning Priorities
Committee.
B. Appointment of Chairman to Redevelopment Planning Priorities Committee
to Fill Vacancy Created by Resignation of William R. Seidler.
Chairman Mullins announced the appointment of Member Brush as Chairman
of the Redevelopment Planning Priorities Committee noting that Member
Brush had served in this capacity before, was very active in the
Committee, and would do an excellent job.
:V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the April 14, 1977, Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TREASURY - Demand
No. 5-1.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Member McPherson moved and Member Brush seconded to approve the Consent
:alendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
J. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Purchase of the East 1/2 of Lot 7 in Block "S"
in Palm Desert Unit No. 1 for the Amount of $23,231.25.
Mr. Bouman explained that this was followup action to authorization
given to him to negotiate the purchase of this land. He pointed out
the $23,231.25 purchase price as being fair and stated that title
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of the property would remain in the name of the Redevelopment Agency
until improvements were completed. At that time, the City will
accept the property for maintenance.
Member Brush moved and Member Newbrander seconded to approve the purchase
in the amount of $23,231.25 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Escrow Agree -
lent; motion carried unanimously.
11. OLD BUSINESS
None
III. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Bouman pointed out that several Study Session meetings would be
scheduled within the next 2-1/2 weeks for the purpose of reviewing
preliminary budget figures, including figures for the Redevelopment
Agency budget.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Brush moved and Member Wilson seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. Chairman Mullins adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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ARD D.vMULLINS, CHAIRMAN
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SHEILA R. GILLIe N, SECFE7ARY
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