Craig Walkington, Anne Perry, Maureen Strickland, Arthur

Carter, Alvina Cain, Owida Downey, Clarke Cromwell, Fred Connors, Ross Cantwell, Mia Rankin, Sharon Laframboise, Sharon Martin

Larry Tench

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:05pm

Next Steps - Exterior Design - Discussions with:

Frank Palermo - Urban Designer, George Rogers - Architect

The CLC shared some of their ideas about what they would like George and Frank to think about:

- The plant cannot be a barrier to the downtown

- Discussed that whatever is decided, the plans for the

- Cogswell interchange have to be considered

- Would like to go to the community with a few design choices, at least 1 must be historic, and 1 must be modern.

- What would work on the rooftop? Can something temporary go on it until the Cogswell Interchange plans have been decided?

- Want this to be an entrance to downtown.

- A modern structure in an old city?

- It was mentioned that John Langley of Cunard Steamship Society has offered his assistance, if we need it.

Sharon will send Frank notes from March 4 th meeting.

Frank and George will need at least 3 weeks to work on a preliminary submission at which time they will come back to the CLC and report. They need to identify all of the steps they need to work on. Frank, George, Craig and Arthur will meet with Bill Corbyn of HREP. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss such areas as:

1. How many parking spaces will the plant require?

2. Can we articulate the footprint of the plant (make it curvy or some shape other than the box)?

Craig will set up this meeting as soon as possible.

Review Notes from Last Meeting (corrections/errors/omissions)

Motion by Sharon L., 2 nd by Fred to accept the notes. Carried.

CIF - Discussion on the Strategic Plan - Report from Meeting with Holly Richardson on 1 April 2003

Mia, Craig and Maureen were in attendance at this meeting. Holly reported on the various HRM initiatives that are underway and outlined her concern that our proposed strategic plan is too broad in scope and overlaps with several other HRM and HRDC initiatives. She recommended that we consider narrowing its focus. It was also raised that any proposals for CIF spending must be linked to mitigating hosting the STP in the community. Holly indicated that she would help draft the call for proposals for the revised study.

Maureen suggested that the CLC consider creating an endowment fund with the CIF. Criteria and guidelines would be developed for the fund. A board of directors could administer the fund. It could be used for small projects in the community. It could become a sustainable fund. A staff person could possibly be hired to help groups top up their funding with other grants. It could be used to attract other money to the community.

The CLC discussed whether or not an overarching strategic plan for the area was a function of the CLC. The CLC is made up of volunteers with a limited amount of time; perhaps the strategic plan proposal could be pared down. The CLC is now aware of a number of projects/initiatives underway in the community that will address many of the areas identified in the strategic plan proposal.

Tasks :

1. Ross will re-visit the strategic plan and pare it down.

2. The CLC to decide whether or not to pursue the idea of an endowment fund.

3. The CLC will put a proposal together to apply for $25,000 from HRM-Harbour Solutions and $20,000 from Capital District totally $45,000.

4. After the funds are secured from Harbour Solutions and Capital District, the CLC will hire a consultant to produce:

• Background summary
• How an endowment fund works
• Gap analysis of studies and work underway in the community, this will help with the strategic planning
  

Next Meeting Date - Whole Committee

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 6:00pm at George Dixon

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.