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OCTOBER 19, 2004
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, October 19, 2004, at
5:00 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Smith was absent (1).
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR SPECULATION BUILDING
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING CITY OF
PADUCAH TO EXECUTE A LOAN GUARANTY AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH
AREA COMMUNITY REUSE ORGANIZATION ("PACRO") AND PURCHASE AREA
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ("PADD") FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PADUCAH-
MCCRACKEN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("IDA") FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A INDUSTRIAL SPECULATIVE BUILDING IN
INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance
authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City") to execute a loan guaranty agreement with
PACRO in the maximum amount of $500,000.00, and a loan guaranty agreement with PADD in the
maximum amount of $200,000.00, as an inducement to PACRO and PADD to finance for IDA the
public project of constructing and installing an approximately 60,000 square foot industrial
speculative building on approximately 10 acres in Industrial Park West. The County of McCracken
will be equally obligated with the City of Paducah on the guaranty to PACRO and PADD.
WORKSHOP
NATIONAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN
The Commission included in the Planning Department's FY2005 budget $25,000 for
marketing the Artist Relocation Program and other events in Paducah, Mr. Tom Barnett,
explained that the Planning Department had chosen Chicago as the first area the City needs to
target in its marketing campaign. He stated he chose Chicago due to recent articles written
about Paducah by Mike Conklin, the travel distance between the two cities and several artists
from Chicago have relocated to Paducah. Mr. Barnett has been in contact with NPR (National
Public Radio) in the Chicago area. The radio promos will be a 15 second spot during a six-
week period for a total of 76 "mentions". They would be included during NPR's various
programs, including "Car Talk". The promo would mention Paducah and the Artist
Relocation Program and direct listeners to the website www.paducaharts.com where the
different galleries and downtown events will be listed. Total cost of six-week period is
approximately $10,200. Postcards for visitors to complete inquiring how they heard about
Paducah, where they live, etc. will be distributed throughout the galleries and the Mainstreet
office to assist with measuring the success of this marketing campaign. Mr. Barnett suggested
possibly Atlanta as the next target area.
Mayor Paxton asked for an update on the Artist Relocation Program.
Mr. Barnett stated his office receives anywhere from 2 to 7 inquiries each week.
Approximately 50 artists are currently committed to the program by already being in business
or in the process of renovating a building with several projects still waiting to begin. The
program is very strong. Mayor Paxton believes more events need to be planned in Lowertown
to bring local people to the area. Also, Commissioner Montgomery believes PATS should
initiate some type of a step -on, step-off ticket.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Greg Carlton, with Peel & Holland Insurance, gave a presentation on the 2004 Health Plan
.n' performance and 2005 plan changes. The number of claims has decreased this year and Mr.
Carlton believes the Wellness Program played a part. The document he presented to the
Commission is preliminary but expects an approximate increase of 4.5% in cost structure and
an average of 4.42% increase in premiums. Over the next couple of commission meetings the
Commission will have to decide:
• The Health Plan Vendor
• The Flex Plan Vendor
• The Premium Rates for Next Year
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OCTOBER 19, 2004
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• The City Manager asked Police Chief Bratton to update the Commission on the
arson case at 421 North 4th. Chief Bratton explained there has been a break in the
case. The Fire Marshall and Police Detectives worked together to get a
confession to the crime with the individual being incarcerated. The Mayor also
commended the Police Chief on the good police work involved in retrieving the
statue stolen from Grace Episcopal Church.
• Calendar Items
Upon motion meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: October -26 '2004
Assistant City Clerk