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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 20, 1986 (82)W CITY IXxJNCIL MEET2C AUGUST 20, 1986 PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Reid called for the continued Public Hearing regarding the proposed Hotel Lodi Renovation Project. Dig •• •a+ • • PRWBCT The matter was introduced by City Manager Peterson who had been advised that the developers of the project had CC -6 requested that the hearing be continued for another two OC -55 weeks and indicating that they would be more than willing to discuss this with representatives of the downtown business conmunity. Mr. Mike Iapenta, representing the Lodi Downtown Business Association reported that the Association had voted overwhelmingly in opposition of the project. •• a Mr. John Borelli, President of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce reported that the Chamber Board of Directors voted to express their opposition to any financial assistance that would be provided through City involvement in the Hotel Lodi renovation project. Mr. Borelli further stated that although the Board is supportive of redevelopment projects that would help improve business in the downtown area, it is felt that the currently`'proposed project is one that would negate those efforts. Ms. Susan Baxter, 6 South School, Lodi, presented a petition bearing approximately 400 signatures reading as follows: the undersigned representing the Lodi Downtown Business Association, concerned merchants and citizens, go on record in oR)osition to the use of the Hotel Lodi as a .messing project. This is in direct conflict to everything we have been taxed for as an Improvement District and will only serve to destroy our Downtown Lodi Community." Following discussion, Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second, continued this Public Hearing to the Regular Council Meeting of September 3, 1986. t i 2 3