Council schedules public hearing on proposed Jasper Pavilion retail development and agreement

The council adopted a resolution to set a public hearing on an anticipated application from Jasper Pavilion LLC for economic development assistance and a proposed agreement, Attorney Robertson told the council.

Attorney Robertson said the procedure followed the requirements of “Amendment 7 72 to the Alabama Constitution” as read into the record and that the city had drafted a public notice that staff would publish in the Mountain Eagle. He said the anticipated project is “the proposed construction of a major retail facility, including retail stores, restaurants and professional office space” and that the council should set a hearing for the next council meeting on Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.

Attorney Robertson also said, “the entity to receive the benefit of this development agreement is Jasper Pavilion LLC.” The council voted to adopt the notice and resolution; the chair called for a vote and the motion carried by unanimous consent.

City staff will publish the notice and hold a full public hearing at the Oct. 21 meeting to receive the applicant’s presentation and public comment. The resolution and public notice establish the hearing date and invite public input at that meeting.