January 3, 2007 Minutes

OLIVE BOULEVARD
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 3, 2007
Creve Coeur Government Center
300 North New Ballas Road
Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141
RECORDING OF MEETING MADE FOR DISTRICT RECORDS
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Olive Boulevard Transportation Development District
(the "District") was held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at the Creve Coeur Government
Center.
Those Directors present included: Robert Haddenhorst, Dan O'Connor, Beth Kistner (arriving at
8:28 a.m.), Charles Gillum, Harold Dielmann and Theresa Lynch. Directors absent: Leo Anglo.
Advisors present: Karen Yeomans, Missouri Department of Transportation; Mark Perkins, City
Administrator of the City of Creve Coeur; and Dan Smith, Finance Director of the City of Creve Coeur.
Advisors absent: Michael Bardot, St. Louis County Department of Highways & Traffic. Others present
included: Robert Klahr of Armstrong Teasdale; Garrick Hamilton of The Koman Group; and members of
the general public.
1.
OPENING
Chair Harold Dielmann called the meeting to order at 8:07 a.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD
DECEMBER 12, 2006
Motion made by Mr. Haddenhorst
presented. Motion approved 5-0.
3.
and seconded by Ms. Lynch to approve the minutes as
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
DISCUSSION OF BUDGET FOR TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT
Mr. O'Connor stated that there was no update at this time.
B.
DISCUSSION OF STATUS OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION IN CONNECTION
WITH THE TRANSPORT ATION PROJECT (INCLUDING PROPERTY
RIGHTS NEEDED FOR MODOT UTILITY CORRIDOR)
Garrick Hamilton reported that a meeting was held with Mr. Haddenhorst, Mr. Dielmann, and
representatives of Reuther and Millbradt. He stated that the general consensus was that both property
owners are willing to cooperate to allow the Transportation Project to move forward. Mr. Hamilton stated
that it was made clear that the District would not purchase right-of-way but that it was requesting that the
property owners grant the necessary property rights. He stated that documents relating to the easement
have been prepared and are being reviewed by City Attorney Carl Lumley and the District's General
Counsel Robert Klahr.
Mr. O'Connor reported that the only change to the right of way being acquired involves tailoring
back the entrance at Hamm Avenue. The current plans provide for a wide entrance and would have
resulted in the elimination of two parking spaces. The proposed right-of-way to be taken would result in
revised plans that would not impact the parking spaces or the retaining wall.
Mr. Haddenhorst asked Mr. Klahr whether there had been any prior discussions with
representatives of Millbradt regarding compensation by the District for right-of-way acquisition. Mr.
Klahr indicated that there had been no such discussions. He stated that the only agreement with Millbradt
was the Consent Agreement, which dealt with Millbradt's consent to include its property within the
boundaries of the District, provided that they received indemnity for any claims or lawsuits arising out of
the petition to create the District.
Ms. Lynch asked if a signal could be installed at Olive Boulevard and Hamm Avenue if the
necessary right-of-way is acquired. Mr. O'Connor responded that a signal would be possible since the
right-of-way would allow for a sidewalk and an utility corridor. He stated, however, that that acquisition
of property rights from Scott Properties and Wolff Properties was still necessary to allow the construction
of the third lane along eastbound Olive Boulevard. Mr. Hamilton reported that Wolff Properties
originally indicated that it was seeking compensation, but that he is hopeful that this may change if
Reuther and Millbradt contribute property to the Transportation Project without asking for compensation.
Mr. Dielmann offered to contact both Scott Properties and Wolff Properties.
Mr. O'Connor clarified that, if the necessary property rights are acquired, the Transportation
Project will include the relocation of Millbradt and Reuther signs and relocation of five light poles on the
Reuther property.
C.
DISCUSSION OF RESPONSE OF CITY AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS TO
DEVELOPER'S PROPOSAL FOR ADDITIONAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Mr. O'Connor reported the Fire Chief had asked ifthe front of the fire station be marked to allow
the Fire District to determine if there will be enough room to pull the fire trucks through. Mr. Dielmann
indicated that this item could be removed from the agenda for future meetings until the Developer submits
a formal proposal to the City.
D.
DISCUSSION OF COUNTY REVIEW OF PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG CRAIG ROAD NORTH OF OLIVE BOULEVARD
Mr. Dielmann reported that he met with St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and Director
of St. Louis County's Department of Highways and Traffic Garry Earls. Mr. O'Connor noted the County
requested an adjustment to the alignment of the secondary access road and Craig Road that will require
utilizing ten spaces of the current Dierbergs parking lot, which would be cost-prohibitive. Mr. Dielmann
indicated that he would continue to discuss this issue with Mr. Dooley in an effort to reach a solution.
Mr. Haddenhorst asked for a status report of the Transportation Project. Mr. Gillum stated that
the schedule of the Transportation Proj ect could be affected by the timing of the right-of-way acquisition
and the approval of any additional funding and whether those are successful. Ms. Lynch indicated that a
schedule should be prepared that would identify certain assumptions regarding right-of-way acquisition
and approval of additional funding. Mr. O'Connor indicated that he would prepare a schedule for the
next Board meeting.
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5.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
DISCUSSION OF LETTER FROM STEVEN KLING REGARDING HUT KIN
PLAZA SHOPPES
Dan O'Connor noted the sidewalks, the light fixtures and the island cut-back can be done now.
The traffic signal at Studt Avenue and New Ballas Road is being packaged for bid with the other traffic
signals along Olive Boulevard and Craig Road to save money. Karen Yeomans mentioned the approval
of those traffic signals is contingent upon construction of the third lane along eastbound Olive Boulevard,
except perhaps the easternmost traffic signal at West Oak Center.
6.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
A.
DESIGN STATUS
Ms. Lynch asked if Crawford, Bunte, Brammeier was still working on the project design. Mr.
O'Connor said design work has stopped pending resolving the issues with the County and right-of-way
acquisition.
B.
POST-DISPATCH
ARTICLE
Ms. Lynch asked what, if any, response there had been to the recent article in the St. Louis PostDispatch regarding the Transportation Project. Mr. Dielmann reported a few responses as a result of the
article.
C.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. O'Connor requested that Karen Yeomans report back on the status of the signal at West Oak
for the next meeting.
Mr. Dielmann indicated that the next meeting of the Board of Directors would be Tuesday,
January 9, 2007, at 8:00 a.ill.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, motion made by Mr. Haddenhorst and seconded by
Ms. Lynch to adjourn. Motion approved unanimously 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 a.ill.
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