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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2002 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Present Board Members: Bill Payne, Barbara Wilson, Linda Suarez, Karen Wilkerson, David House, Lisa Spann, Zach Saffle, Linda Ryan Absent: Mary Ann Chalaire, Suzy Harper, and Patsy Davis 2. Discussion of the streetscape project-Reeves Hayter presented preliminary plans for the TEA-21 Streetscape Project. Maria Pope began discussions by stating other organizations that are interested in the type of historical lighting we select: The Depot Project, ArchiTexas-Lamar County Courthouse Restoration Project, Denny Architects-Lamar County Courthouse Annex, Heritage Hall, and various neighborhood associations. Reeves Hayter discussed the completed survey and stated that we are on schedule with the grant. He presented a drawing and asked for the board's input- to later provide budget estimates. He outlined the following: new grey concrete sidewalks on all four sides excluding sidewalks leading up to the fountain, proposed knuckle removal, proposed new handicapped parking spaces to bring the City to code (we currently have 77 and will lose one space), no crosswalk reconstruction, additional electrical outlets, planter boxes and trees/shrubs. Barbara Wilson suggested that tree wells are not viable for the longevity of trees/shrubs and asked that we consider a new design. Reeves Hayter indicated that we can easily change that aspect of the plans, and we discussed various factors involved in the selection of design such as distance from curb, height and head-in parking. Barbara Wilson asked about the grey concrete. Terry Townsend indicated he instructed Reeves Hayterto use grey concrete because that is what was previously used and pointed out the old needs to match the new. Karen Wilkerson asked about decorative crosswalks and asked if there was budgetary space for it. Terry Townsend indicted that once we looked at the figures we could later consider it upon TX Dot's approval. Karen Wilkerson asked if it was an extravagant expense and Terry Townsend indicated we would investigate the costs. Barbara Wilson suggested we consider a`signature' design for the streetscape project and supported the idea of decorative sidewalks. Terry Townsend confirmed that we would not know until we get cost estimates about what we can add to the project. Maria Pope informed the board of images that have been gathered over the year showing other streetscape projects. Maria Pope suggested the Texas Capital Improvement Fund to extend sidewalk construction for areas that need improvement. Reeves Hayter pointed out that they have found a manufacturer of glass blocks and gave an estimate of $100 per foot. They will photograph the glass blocks and send it to the manufacturer. Karen Wilkerson asked if it is just for aesthetics and Reeves Hayter explained the glass blocks provide light to the