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Councilm~m]ber Young inquired as to the status of the Economic Development Department's research regarding a public-private partnership for develo~ent of a mixed use project at the Museum. The City Manager indicated that a specific develo~ent plan was not currently available and that requests for proposals would have to be issued for development of such a project. The Mayor expressed concern that the market analysis did not denote what type of a Museum the Bowers should strive to becc~e in order to achieve major County status. Norman Pfeiffer, a specialist in museum architecture, explained that such decisions were generally made jointly with the conmunity, and that the City might undertake several steps to change the present facility while developing complimentary uses at the Museum. Pfeiffer showed a slide presentation which depicted several museum expansions in other sections of the United States. He noted four major components for growth of the Museum: R~edial work, expansion of the Museum, integration of a c~'~rcial project into the Museum, and expanded parking. Councilm~aber Young urged the Council to begin renovation work. The Mayor expressed concern that a renovation not be undertaken without a long term plan. The City Manager expressed the opinion that minor physical changes could be undertaken immediately while working toward a long-term strategy. Councilme~bers discussed the pros and cons of incremental change as opposed to master plan change for the Museum. MOTION: Direct staff to prepare specific recommendations regarding: 1) A marketing plan for current and future Museum exhibits; 2) Hiring of a Development Director for the Museum; 3) Renovation of the existing facility; and 4) A long-term development strategy for the Museum area, including possible mixed uses. MOTION: Young SECOND: Johnson VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Griset, Hart, Johnson, Lux~nbourger, McGuigan, Young None Acosta FILE 215 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 454 SEPTemBER 30, 1985