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. . . . resolution of those issues, such as the park, and such as the future of the mall, and such as traffic flow. He also hopes that the Planning Commission and the Transportation Advisory Commission will be brought into this deliberative process along with the other groups. Agency member Ward seconded the motion, but stated that there should be comment about, for instance, the overpass, and feels that input should be acknowledged on the motion. Agency member Bricken acknowledged this. The question was then Yamamoto voting no. called for. The motion carried with Mr. RECESS At 3:15 P.M., the Chairman called for a recess. The meeting was reconvened at 3:23 P.M. with the same members present. JONES DEVELOPMENT - EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE The Executive Director reported that the Redevelopment Commission has been discussing this proposed development since January of this year, and made a recommendation to the Agency that Mr. Jones be given a six months right to negotiate, subject to taking care of the problems with Garnsey Street. The Executive Director stated that Mr. Jones was in the audience and prepared to make a presentation, and that Alexander Nalle, Chairman of the Redevelopment Commission, was also in the audience and prepared to speak with regards to the Commission's position on this matter. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Garthe, but failed by the following roll call vote to authorize a six month right to negotiate between the Agency and Allen Jones, developer. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brandt, Bricken, Garthe Evans, Ward, Yamamoto Ortiz Agency member Evans stated that he felt that there was still too much left to do before a six months right to negotiate should be entered into, and suggested that Mr. Jones try to put it together himself. Mr. Evans stated that it was too controversial, and that a lot of remarks are being made around the community regarding this development. A motion was made by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Garthe and carried unanimously to continue the question of the exclusive right to negotiate for the Jones development. Before the question was called for, Alexander Nalle, Chairman, Community Redevelopment Commission, attempted to address the Agency members. The Agency members requested that he speak at the continued meeting. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/COMMISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION STUDY COMMITTEE Agency member Ward stated that he feels that this type of program should hire one staff person at a time. He stated that he is not prepared to hire two or three people at this time, but would authorize the hiring of a Director for the Economic Development Corporation. A motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Evans and carried unanimously to approve the Economic Development Corporation Director and budget. -6-