Chairman Ken Jaeger called the meeting of the Community Development Authority to order with the following in attendance: Ms. Carol Anderson, Mayor Claude Lois, Mr. Jim Peterson, Mr. Bil Scherrer, Alderman John Ekes, Alderman Tom Vos, Ms. Francesca Bumpers and Ms. Jenny Trick of RCEDC, City Administrator David Torgler. Mr. Jim Spiegelhoff was excused and Alderman Robert Miller arrived at 6:38 p.m.

Mayor Claude Lois made a motion to accept the amended minutes of August 19th, 2003 in which a correction needed to be made regarding the location of the meeting. Mr. Bil Scherrer seconded the motion and with all in favor the motion carried. Ms. Carol Anderson made a motion to accept the minutes from the March 4, 2004 meeting. Mayor Lois seconded the motion and with all in favor the motion carried.

Old Business

None

New Business

City Administrator David Torgler discussed the Downtown Traffic Focus Group in which over 500 direct invitations had been mailed to trucking firms, downtown property owners, and businesses, participants of the Bel-Mur property focus groups, and residents near the Bel-Mur Site, etc., inviting them to participate in these recently held meetings. The meetings had been well publicized and the general public had been encouraged to attend but they drew fewer than thirty participants.

The general opinion was favorable regarding the proposed Bel-Mur Spur. The final decision will be made by both CDA and Common Council. There will be no construction in 2004 but would likely begin in 2005.

City Administrator David Torgler also led the discussion on the Request for Proposal that was sent out regarding the "expansion site" on Bridge Street. The deadline for responding was March 26,2004. No proposals were submitted and only two RFP's had been distributed. Alderman Tom Vos stated that the ultimate goal of the sale of this parcel is to broaden the tax base for the City of Burlington. City Administrator David Torgler acknowledged that the CDA has been charged with the downtown development and that this needed to be kept in mind. A decision will be made at a later date as to what course of action will be taken.

Mr. Bil Scherrer made a motion to adjourn and Mayor Lois seconded. With all in favor the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

Beverly R. Gill
Recording Secretary