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Workshop 5:15 PM
Discussion of RFP for City owned property in the Downtown area
1.A.
Attachments:
Mayor Maness called the Workshop to order at 5:15 PM
Mayor Maness stated that without objection Citizens Comment would be from 5:15 PM
- 5:25 PM with adjournment at 6:00 PM for the Workshop.
Citizens Comments: None
City Manager Kenneth Martin explained he is seeking guidance and direction on what
to do with the property owned by the City in the downtown area. Development
Services Director Jennifer Hamblen explained the requirements of this area concerning
the acreage guidelines.
Discussion was held.
Discussion was held on receiving comments from the residents through a survey.
Discussion was held.
Commissioner Giles stated a City Hall could be built on the back of this property or on
other city property and lease the remaining property to have recurring revenue. Feels
we need to explore all options, this is prime property on Mt. Juliet Road.
Mayor Maness stated he would like to see the RFP include a plan of a CBID for
infrastructure and ongoing maintenance. What would be buillt (residentail, retail, etc.),
to include downtown walkablity, proposal for what they would build for a City Hall, and
a financial impact study/statement.
Mayor Maness asked if there were other items that the Commission would like to see
included in the RFP.
Commissioner Milele stated she would like to see awalkabliity, does not want to go in
debt. This building is in bad need of repair so something has to be done at some point.
She would like to see a new City Hall in the future. Feels like this is a good time to get
a vision and master plan. If we wait on a developer(s) to develop the other parcels
owned by the City then we have to consider the time frame and the revenue that could
be generated. Curious how many cities comparable are in the land use market? And
do we want to go in this direction. Likes the idea of a Master Plan and not spending
millions on a new City Hall. Does not want to piece this together
Mayor Maness stated what is on the map is a proposal and we will be giving others the
opportunity to make a proposal. He does like this first vision that was proposed. City
Manager Kenny Martin stated he has only pitched this idea to top tier developers, but
this is just an idea. If we go the RFP route he wants to see the vision of others.
Vice Mayor Trivett during this RFP we need to consider commercial and residential
development, walkability, etc. Land and the cost of materials does not get any
