Commission picks the following architectural firms for further discussion on the Casino building...

There was a delay in that not every member of the Commission completed ranking of each firm.  Commissioner Golden and Commissioner Maxwell lacked the full list.  They have to rank them all - since not all Commissioners/Mayor may pick the same firms as their top ones.

They should be nearing the end of their 30 minute break. (10:16)

10:19   Top Choice - Lowest Number

14  REG
16  Song and Associates
18  Beilinson/Gomez
LDG, BRPH, Slattery - tied - 23


Zeidler  29
Godwin   43
Architectural 43

West 48

Donaldson 48

RS  53
Gestalt 60
Predictable:  Commissioner Mulvehill still prefers Slattery and BRPH.  Commissioner Jennings likes LDG and BRPH, Slattery.  It sounds like they are leaning going with the top three.  Commissioner Golden likes BRPH and Slattery.  Do you see a pattern?  The three are pushing for the firms tied at the number 4 position to be considered and interviewed more in depth.  Stanton is saying they can pick and choose concepts from different firms and make their own vision - I am not so sure about that.

The motion is made by Commissioner Jennings to go with the top six, seconded by Commissioner Golden. Unanimous yes-es.

More in-depth interviews will happen within the next month.

FYI -The regular Commission meeting scheduled for 3/16 is cancelled.