Courthouse Square Internal Staff Team Minutes

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hearing space to the downtown center. Some discussion was held regarding poor judgment and ~ wasted resources. There was not a consensus with regazd to this project about county reporting and accountability. Staff discussed various aspects that were included in the proforma information provided by Melvin Mark and some confusion to understand the leasing issue and costs of leasing. The committee was looking for a cash flow analysis on a year by year basis. They also discussed an updated proforma with the newer information and identification of risks involved. Craig Lewis gave Billy Wasson a complete copy of what was provided to SPOC on the proforma. Other areas discussed were general accountability from the county, issue of proceeding without signed contracts; space allocations and whether or not parties had made a convincing case for space needs or was it a wish list; standards for space allocations; and they would like to see governing bodies review schematics and space allocation/program needs. Discussion also included what the impact of election for county commissioners might have or whether it would affect committee's work. One member felt they should delay recommendations until after the election. Parking was discussed with regazd to its impact on cash flow and financing. Discussions included making a decision on pazking and impact on future development on the north pad. The committee has decided not to set their ne~ meeting date until they are assured that they have been provided the best information available to them. ~ The email handout was reviewed item by item. Some areas covered in the email included SPOC issuing one written report with their findings; not revisiting the siting for either party; financial issues regarding the $1.30; county needs to consolidate; and transit needs the transit facility, but there were concerns whether transit needs administrative offices and hearing room downtown. Also included was discussion of transit addressing issue of 6 months waiting period a.fter leaving position to avoid conflict of interest. The parking issue was also addressed in the email. Billy had discussed some alternatives with Melvin Mark in an earlier meeting that included designing the 258 parking space structure with the ability to punch through and connect a future development project on the north pad to present structure. It was recommended that Billy Wasson make contact with the city staff to initiate conversation on some type of joint effort to provide more parking. 2. Ngg~g~ Billy Wasson has asked Melvin Mark to perform a couple of tasks. The first will be to develop a definite schedule on the ne~ phase of the project. They will meet with Arbuckle Costic to develop this schedule with number of days to complete each task on a general basis, so that once the go ahead is given, this time line can be plugged into the calendar. Melvin Mark will be able to provide this request for next Thursday's meeting. The second task will involve Melvin Mark working with Centurywest to obtain schedule of what Page 2 of 4