HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-2004-06-03COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Committee of the Whole Meeting 5:00 p.m. June 3, 2004
PRESENT:
Mayor Peterson
Alderpersons (8) Coles, Mackesey, Whitmore, Tomlan, Zumoff, Taylor,
Cogan, Korherr
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Clerk – Conley Holcomb
City Attorney – Luster
City Controller – Thayer
Planning and Development Director – Van Cort
Deputy Planning & Development Director – Cornish
Superintendent of Public Works – Gray
EXCUSED:
Alderpersons: Townsend, Berry
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Peterson led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
2.1 Motion to Enter into Committee of the Whole
By Alderperson Mackesey: Seconded by Alderperson Taylor
RESOLVED, That Common Council enter into the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Carried Unanimously
2.2 Motion to Elect a Chair of the Committee of the Whole
By Alderperson Taylor: Seconded by Alderperson Coles
RESOLVED, That Mayor Peterson be elected as the Chair for the Committee of the
Whole meeting.
Carried Unanimously
Alderperson Whitmore arrived at the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
2.3 Green Street Parking Garage Long Range Planning Options – Discussion
Planning and Development Director Van Cort reported on the options available for the
future of the Green Street Garage.
Option 1
Option 1 is to perform comprehensive repairs to the existing garage, helixes and
bridges in their current configuration. These repairs in addition to future maintenance
and repair work would extend the life of the garage approximately 25 years.
Renovations would include a seismic retrofitting.
Option 2
Option 2 is to demolish the helixes, bridges, the Dollar Store, and the center third of the
parking garage. An express ramp and other internal ramps would be built at the center
portion of the garage. Comprehensive repairs would be made to the remaining portions
of the existing garage.
Option 3
Option 3 is to demolish the helixes, bridges, the Dollar Store, and the western third of
the garage. A new concentric helix would be constructed at the western end of the
garage that would serve both floors of the garage. Comprehensive repairs would be
made to the remaining portions of the existing garage.
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Option 4
Option 4 is to demolish the helixes, bridges, the Dollar Store, and all of the existing
garage west of the Rothchild’s building. An express ramp would be constructed along
with either a ramped center or a helix at the western end of the garage. Comprehensive
repairs would be made to the remaining portions of the existing garage.
Option 4A
This option is the same as Option 4, however it includes one or two additional levels.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the value of retail frontage on Green Street,
the local impacts to businesses and residents in the area, revenue projections per
parking space, and construction financing.
Planning and Development Director Van Cort and Superintendent of Public Works Gray
responded to questions from Council members regarding the projected life of a new
garage, maintenance costs and potential cost savings by constructing additional levels
now as opposed to the future.
Alderperson Cogan left the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Planning and Development Director Van Cort stated that the Planning, Neighborhoods,
and Economic Development Committee would be reviewing this information at their
committee meeting on June 16, 2004, and that Gary Garwig, Consulting Engineer from
Stantec would be attending the meeting. The Mayor noted that she might call an
additional Committee of the Whole meeting for the end of June as more information
becomes available.
2.4 Motion to Rise and Report
By Alderperson Korherr: Seconded by Alderperson Whitmore
RESOLVED, That the Committee of the Whole rise and report any action taken.
Carried Unanimously
Common Council reconvened into regular session with no formal action taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:05 P.M.
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Julie Conley Holcomb, CMC Carolyn Peterson
City Clerk Mayor