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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers,ers, Safety
Mall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on January 3, 1978, at 3.45 P.M.
PRESENT Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Chairman
Bertha Rase Grace, Member
Warren R. Elliott, Member
Robert H. Mitchell, Executive Director
Eduard F. Taylor, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, Secretary
Erwin S. Dein, Redlands Daily Facts
Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun
Bruce Atkins, Attorney
ABSENT Charles G. ` eMir yn Chairman
Ellsworth E. Mi ,ler, Member
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency of December 20, 1977 were approved as submitted.
Redevelopment Director Mitchell presented a request from
the Department of Public Works for authorization to adver-
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Bid Call tise for bid for the Mini-Park at the corner of State and
v Mini-Park Fifth Streets. The design for this park has been developed
by Leon Ar antrout. On motion of Member Grace, seconded
by Member Elliott, authorization to advertise for bids was
given by AYE votes of all present.
Redevelopment Director Mitchell stated that he had drawn
up a list of factors concerning the development of down-
town Redlands. This sheet contains recommendations of
Simon Eisner and his group, the Chamber and B. I.D. Mr.
East Mitchell elaborated on the contents of his paper; Mrs .
Core
Funding Grace expressed concerns about the need for parking for
both retail business and employees. Mr. Elliott expressed
concerns about existing and future traffic problems . Mr .
Mitchell reminded the members of the limitation of funds,
stating that $125, 000 of the $650.000 allotted for the
East Core Development would be extended on the Mini-Park.
Acting Chairman Knudsen referred to the offer by the
Chamber of Commerce to spearhead this program and thanked
Mr. Nevin Limburg of the Chamber who spoke briefly for the
offer of assistance.
Mr. Limburg named the chairmen of the committees and assured
Council that his people would make every effort to develop
blocks of cooperation for improvement, refurbishment and
betterment of the downtown area.
Redevelopment Director Mitchell reported that the bond
refunding data is being assembled and that a report is
expected from the attorneys early in February.
There being no further business, the Redevelopment Agency
adjourned at 4:24 P.M.
Next regular meeting, January 17, ,1978.
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