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TOWN of MANSFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, January 24,2011 COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDREY P Note: The Council will hold a reception for Secretary ofState Denise Merrill, State Representative Gregory Haddad and Judge Claire Twerdyat 7:00PM. TOWN OF MANSFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, January 24,2011 COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDREY P. BECK MUNICIPAL BUILDING 7:30 p.m. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Page ROLLCALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OLD BUSINESS 1. Status Report on Assisted/Independent Living Project (Item #2, 10-25-10 Agenda) '" 17 2. Community Water and Wastewater Issues (Item #2,12-13-10 Agenda) 19 NEW BUSINESS 3. Appointment of Council Member 73 4. Meeting with State Legislators 75 5. Appointment to Mansfield Downtown Partnership Board of Directors 87 6. Proposed Open Space Acquisition - Penner Property, White Oak Drive/Jonathan Lane/Fieldstone Drive 89 7. Town Manager's Goals 93 DEPARTMENTAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 99 REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 8. J. Russell re: Town of Mansfield Website's Search Functions 121 9. Storrs Center Phases 1A and 1B Zoning Permit Application 125 10. Legal Notice: Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports 167 11. Governor Dannel P. Malloy Inaugural Message 169 12. Regions as Partners: Recommendations to Governor-Elect Malloy 175 13. MalloylWyman Transition Team: Final Report of the Policy Committee 191 14. Executive Summary: Report to the Connecticut General Assembly From the SustiNet Health Partnership Board of Directors 199 15. Department of Children and Families re: Heart Gallery 201 16. Report of the Task Force to De-Escalate Spring Weekend 203 17. CCM in the News: Fighting to protect state aid to CT towns and cities 209 18. Chronicle "Letters to the Editor" - 01-05-11 235 19. Chronicle "Thumbs up for Storrs Center agreement" - 01-05-11 237 20. Chronicle "Letter to the Editor" - 01-07-11 239 21. Chronicle "Big crowds, big nuisance" - 01-11-11 241 22. Chronicle "EDR apologizes for filing error" - 01-12-11 243 23. Chronicle "Letter to the Editor" - 01-12-11 245 24. Chronicle "Letters to the Editor" -01-14-11 247 25. Chronicle "Council elects new deputy mayor to replace Haddad" - 01-15-11 249 26. Chronicle "Hearing postponed; PZC will mull Storrs Center" - 01-17-11 251 FUTURE AGENDAS EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT Following adjournment per CGS §1-200(2) the Council will meet to discuss strategy and negotiations with respect to collective bargaining for units represented by CSEA. SPECIAL MEETING - MANSFIELD TOWN COUNCIL January 4, 2011 Draft Mayor Elizabeth Paterson called the special meeting of the Mansfield Town Council to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Audrey P. Beck Building. I. ROLL CALL Present: Haddad, Keane, Kochenburger, Lindsey, Moran, Paterson, Paulhus, Ryan, Schaefer II. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Ric Hossack, Middle Turnpike, asked for the defeat of the agreement and stated that he feels it is bad for the Town and bad for the taxpayers. Mike Taylor, Stonemill Road, who owns Storrs Commons and is a member of the Parking Steering Committee and the Transportation Advisory Committee, spoke in favor of the agreement. Mr. Taylor stated that he has watched this project grow for decades and now sees an opportunity to create a town. He feels approval of the agreement will be good for the Town and will bring many jobs to the area. Don Potter, Warrenville Road, has not been convinced that this agreement is good for the Town. Mike Sikoski, Wildwood Road, asked if the project is very successful does the Town have any mechanism in the agreement to get any of the abatement money back. David Freudmann, Eastwood Road, urged defeat of the agreement saying there is no economic justification for the project. Mr. Fruedmann listed the acquisition of land from UConn, the fee schedule for the garage, the precedence of tax abatements and the lack of a parking garage plan as his reasons. Peter Millman, Dog Lane, supports approval of the agreement and stated the agreement fUlfills the long term vision for the project. Mr. Millman urged passage noting that the risk to the Town would be to not go ahead with the project and its accompanying revenue for the Town. Betty Wassmundt, Old Turnpike Road, spoke against approving the agreement noting that no one has shown her a signed lease for any tenant. Ms. Wassmundt commented that it would be irresponsible to proceed with the contract that has so many questions. She urged more opportunity for public comment. Nancy Flynn, Philip Drive, spoke against approving the agreement. Ms. Flynn feels that there is not enough business in the area to support the project and that it is not a time for growth in the community. Larry Ross, Thomas Drive, urged passage of the agreement as the time has come for the Storrs area to have amenities to offer to its residents. January 4, 2011 -1- Tom Callahan, Associate Vice-President at the University, traced the history of the project through the tenure of three Mansfield mayors. Mr. Callahan served as co chair of the Town/University Relations Committee for many years as well as on the Downtown Partnerships Board and has watched the process which culminated in this agreement. He commented thatthe Town has done a very effective job over the years and urged support of the agreement. Kristen Schwab, Willowbrook Road, stated that she is in support of the project and sees no reason to wait until the economy improves. Ms. Schwab urged acceptance. III. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Haddad moved and Mr. Ryan seconded to approve the following resolutions; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager be and hereby is authorized to execute, deliver and implement on behalf of this Town Council and the Town of Mansfield a document entitled "Development Agreement, Phases 1A and 1B, Town of Mansfield, Storrs Center Alliance, LLC, and Education Realty Trust, Inc." ("the Development Agreement"), in substantially the form attached hereto, along with such modifications as the Town Manager deems necessary or appropriate to comply with any legal requirement, to correct any inconsistency or scrivener's error, to clarify any ambiguity, or to provide specificity consistent with the intent of the Council enacting this Resolution; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager be and hereby is authorized to execute, deliver and implement on behalf of this Town Council and the Town of Mansfield a document entitled "Tax Assessment Fixing Agreement Phase 1A," an agreement with Education Realty Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, pertaining to Phase 1A of Storrs Center as described in the Development Agreement, in substantially the form attached to the Development Agreement, along with such modifications as the Town Manager deems necessary or appropriate to comply with any legal requirement, to correct any inconsistency or scrivener's error, to clarify any ambiguity, or to provide specificity consistent with the intent of the Council enacting this Resolution; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager be and hereby is authorized to execute, deliver and implement on behalf of this Town Council and the Town of Mansfield a document entitled "Tax Assessment Fixing Agreement Phase 1B," an agreement with Education Realty Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, pertaining to Phase 1B of Storrs Center as described in the Development Agreement, in substantially the form attached to the Development Agreement. along with such modifications as the Town Manager deems necessary or appropriate to comply with any legal requirement, to correct any inconsistency or scrivener's error, to clarify any ambiguity, or to provide specificity consistent with the intent of the Council enacting this Resolution. Ms. Keane read a statement stating her position and outlining her decision not to support the development agreement. (Statement attached) January 4, 2011 -2- Ms. Moran expressed her support for the resolutions to authorize the agreements. Ms. Moran has watched other area Towns stall and not be receptive to economic development opportunities and feels that this project will enhance the Town of Mansfield. The Town has sought the opinions of professionals and she feels that at some point we must trust their advice and move forward. Mr. Ryan feels the Town has done a magnificent job in limiting the Town's risk. All risk has not been eliminated but Mr. Ryan feels the agreement is sound and the percentage of money the Town is obligated to contribute to the project is only about 4 % and will not come from our current taxpayers. Mr. Ryan also noted that at least 75% of those residents who have commented have commented favorably. Mr. Haddad stated his appreciation for Ms. Keane's comments noting that they give voice to a concern regarding the development of apartments which are shared by many. Mr. Haddad, however, feels that EDR is ideally suited for the project because the local market is indisputably student oriented and having a company who understands that market will be helpful. Mr. Haddad will support the agreements because they offer the best opportunity to achieve the shared vibrant community vision that has developed over years of work. The future revenues realized from this project will help protect the Town from future state and federal budget reductions. Ms. Lindsey stated her opposition to authorizing the development agreements and submitted a statement outlining her concerns. (Statement attached) Mr. Paulhus has been on the Council for eight years and has watched this project develop and while no contract is perfect he feels it is time to move this project forward. Mr. Paulhus is in support of approving the resolutions. Mr. Kochenburger expressed his support for the agreement and noted that the risk to the Town has been substantially reduced including the fact the agreement requires little cost to the Town, only 4% of the project cost.
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