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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1984
The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency met in a regular
adjourned session in the City Hall, 11330 Bul•lis
Road, on above date at 5:30 p.m.
Chairman Morris in the chair.
Members Byork, Rowe, Thompson and Morris answered
roll call. It was moved by Mr. Thompson, seconded
by Mr. Rowe, and carried, to excuse the absence of
Mr. Henning due to illness.
Also present was Executive Director Gomez.
SCHEDULED MATTE
The Chairman announced the time had arrived to
review a preliminary proposal for Project Area "A"
at Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway.
Mr. Ernie Grossman of Alexander Haagen Development
Company was present to give a proposal to the Council.
The meeting recessed, then reconvened.
Alexander Haagen Mr. Grossman explained that his company has been in
Development co. business since 1965 building shopping centers and
Mr. Ernie Grossmanthey have the ability to do a lot of work at one
proposal time. They are a family business and build with pride
of ownership -- they are specialists in shopping centers.
He explained that before they build they would probably
go through a lot of plot plans, the one presented is
an illustration of what could be done. Don Giesinger
from National Dollar feels there is a good market
in Lynwood for his type of store. Thrifty Drug,
National Dollar (and eventually perhaps Albertsons),
are interested in the Lynwood area. A letter has
been received indicating an interest by Von's market.
With Thrifty Drug and a large market, plus four major
restaurants (such as McDonald's and pizza); smaller
stores will want to go in between. He did not think
the entire project area could be filled with retail
businesses, as there are just not enough businesses
that are interested. He thought south of Sanborn
would better be used for light industrial rather than
residential as shown in the General Plan.
Mr. Grossman stated the shopping center would have to
face north. The church would have to be removed be-
cause a market would need exposure to Long Beach
Boulevard, and the small building next to Montgomery
Ward would have to be removed.
Industrial development bonds is a good way to handle
development financing and he has had good UDAG
participation in many of their projects. Mr. Grossman
further stated he would like to have Council see their
project at Slauson and Vermont and the Watts project.
Mr. Gomez explained the deliberations would be concluded
March 12 and sometime after that Mr. Grossman would be
informed of the outcome.
Mr. Giesinger expressed his faith and positive attitude
for the Haagen organization.
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ADJOURNMENT
it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by
Councilman Thompson, and carried, to adjourn to
March 6, 1984.
Secretary
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