City of Central Falls
Special City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
Monday, July 11, 2005
12:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 12:08 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Benson
Councilman Silva
Councilman Weber
A quorum was present and Council President Weber presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Permit – Parade down Dexter St. (see map-recommendation from Chief Moran for detailed Officers)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva.
All Agreed. So Voted.
3. Presentation
Mr. Ronald Lariviere gave a brief overview of his plans for the purchase of 1420 Broad Street known as the "Landing" or Riverfront Commons."
The Purchase amount is $220,000. He displayed Maurice Nathanson's design for the building and stated that the second and third stories of the building would be 4 town house type lofts. He stated that the first story of the building would continue to have the Scoop at the Falls and a Marilyn type Crab Shack restaurant which would sell a fish & chips type menu in an informal setting. He also stated that he would build a deck over the existing deck for the restaurant to use as an outdoor dining area for the restaurant. He also explained that a small expansion of the building would take place and that the building would be completely handicapped accessible. He explained that the Lofts would also have individual balconies overlooking the river and that the façade of the ice cream shop would also be updated and renovated.
Council members questioned the parking and other areas around the building as well as access to the landing itself.
The Council also asked what the timetable was to begin the project and how long it would be before completion.
Mr. Lariviere stated that he is ready to start after the closing at the latest Labor Day and that construction would take about a year and a half to complete.
4. Resolution
Approving the Sale of City Owned Property located at 1420 Broad St. Assessor's Plat 3 Lot 62.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
5. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed.
So Voted. Time 12:30 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk