Laserfiche WebLink
Nays —None <br /> The motion passed. Resolution 2020-26 was referred to the Housing, Planning, & <br /> Development Committee. <br /> 14. Communication from Mayor George regarding One Lakewood Place. (pg. 16) <br /> President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the <br /> communication. <br /> Discussion: President O'Malley expressed disappointment at the way things have ended with <br /> this project. He noted that while Mayor George did not vote for the project while on Council, <br /> he believes that her administration put its best foot forward on it and went above and beyond <br /> the city's obligations to the project. He expressed hope in working with future developers at <br /> the site. He noted that Councilmember Bullock suggested having a fuller discussion with the <br /> administration and the city's counsel and consultants. He indicated he would be scheduling <br /> that in the near future. <br /> Councilmember Rader added that he did not vote for this project to begin with, however he <br /> was pleased to see how it evolved with input from residents. He gave Mayor George credit <br /> for trying to see the project through. <br /> President O'Malley stated that he preferred to have a future conversation on what went <br /> wrong with the project in executive session, as it could impact the city's interactions with <br /> future developers and on potential pending litigation. <br /> Councilmember Neff noted that, as the newest members of Council, she and Councilmembers <br /> Shachner and Kepple did not have the benefit of receiving a presentation on the project from <br /> Carnegie. She expressed hope that the project might not be completely dead. <br /> Vice President Litten shared his disappointment in the recent development in the project. He <br /> added that developing this site needs to be a top priority while working through this public <br /> health crisis. <br /> Councilmember Kepple highlighted the need to be cognizant of how the economic landscape <br /> will change as a recovery takes place. President O'Malley added that he received <br /> information from an industry expert that pretty much all development projects in the country <br /> are on hold right now. <br /> Councilmember Bullock stated a need to pursue development on this site in Lakewood's <br /> downtown. He highlighted the need to still abide by the 13 selection criteria listed at the start <br /> of the project. He complemented Carnegie's work on the project and their responsiveness to <br /> neighbor input. <br />