06-14-2006 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Lee Elliott
Tom Gdowski
Barry Sandstrom
Sue Pirnie
Glen Murray
4:00 PM
Grand Island City Hall
100 E 1st St
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Call to Order
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Director to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to
the commission.
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
4:00 p.m.
City Hall
1.Call to Order Barry Sandstrom
2.Approval of Minutes of May 10, 2006 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Request from Hall County Board for partial funding to remove a building located at 233-235
South Locust Street.
6.Discussion of 2006-07 Budget
Letter from Downtown Improvement Board
Landscaping for South Locust BID
7.Appoint sub-committee to review qualifications for CRA Area #6 and make recommendation
to the board.
8.Review of request for development proposals for Star Motel property.
9.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
10.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR JOB PERFORMANCE REVIEW
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
11.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property
12.Directors Report
13.Adjournment
Next Meeting July 12, 2006 4:00
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
May 10, 2006
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the
Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska was conducted on May 10, 2006, at City Hall 100 E First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the May 5, 2006 Grand
Island Independent.
1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Lee Elliot called the meeting to order at
4:08 p.m. The following members were present: Lee Elliott, Glen
Murray, Tom Gdowski, Sue Pirnie. Also present were, Director
Chad Nabity, Legal Counsel Duane Burns, Secretary Barbara
Quandt, City Liaison Margaret Hornady.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Gdowski, second by Murray to
approve the minutes of the Community Redevelopment Authority
meeting of May 10, 2006. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Nabity reviewed the financial
reports for the period of April 1 through April 30, 2006. He noted
that the only expenditures for period were the approved bills. Total
ending cash is $1,049,970. Motion by Gdowski, second by Murray,
to approve the financial reports. Upon roll call vote, all present
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4.APPROVAL OF BILLS. The bills were reviewed by the Authority.
Motion by Murray, second by Gdowski to approve the bills in the
amount of $10,758.51. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills
5.DISCUSSION OF 2006-07 BUDGET. Discussion was opened on
2006-07 Budget. The value of façade improvement allocation was
discussed. The Authority discussed various projects determining
that the façade improvement should remain as a $200,000.00 line
item for next year. Hornady opened a discussion regarding the
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possibility, as well as the legality, of the CRA allocating funds for
maintenance of the South Locust project.
6.REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS. The Authority discussed the
committed projects with Nabity noting that the additional
commitments had been added for a total commitment of $990,030.
7. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
The CRA did not adjourn to executive session.
8.APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE/SELL
PROPERTY. No actions were taken on property acquisition or
disposition.
9. DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
Nabity noted that Marsha Kaslon will be soon returning from
maternity leave; therefore, there are no housing issues to bring
forward to the CRA at this time.
10.ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairman Lee Elliot adjourned the meeting at
4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2006
MONTH ENDED 2005 - 2006 2006 REMAINING
MAY 2006 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,049,970 1,139,804 1,139,804
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 83,295 303,183 640,864 337,681
Loan Proceeds - -
Interest Income 4,488 16,733 9,000 (7,733)
Land Sales - - 50,000
Other Revenue 763 1,938 - (1,938)
TOTAL REVENUE 88,547 321,854 699,864 328,010
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,138,517 1,461,658 1,839,668 328,010
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 213 5,888 8,000 2,113
Legal Services - 2,924 10,000 7,076
Consulting Services - - 15,000 15,000
Contract Services 10,525 25,675 50,000 24,325
Printing & Binding - - 1,500 1,500
Other Professional Services - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - - -
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 21 224 1,000 776
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - (50) 500 550
Office Supplies - 49 750 701
Supplies - - 500 500
Land - 160,608 200,000 39,392
Façade Improvement - 60,520 150,000 89,480
South Locust - 3,900 150,000 146,100
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 500,000 500,000
Bond Principal - 40,219 71,993 31,774
Bond Interest - 33,943 72,674 38,731
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 10,759 333,900 1,238,417 904,517
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 77,788 (12,046) (538,553) (576,507)
ENDING CASH 1,127,759 1,127,759 601,251 (576,507)
LESS COMMITMENTS 990,030
AVAILABLE CASH 137,729 1,127,759 601,251 (576,507)
CHECKING 433,761
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 693,947
Total Cash 1,127,759
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2006
MONTH ENDED 2005 - 2006 2006 REMAINING
MAY 2006 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 79,988 236,830 492,540 255,710
Interest Income 4,463 16,444 9,000 (7,444)
Land Sales - 50,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 763 1,938 (1,938)
TOTAL 85,215 255,212 551,540 246,328
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 31,855 65,780 33,925
Interest Income - -
Other Revenue - -
TOTAL - 31,855 65,780 33,925
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 30,096 59,180 29,084
Interest Income 17 168 - (168)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 17 30,264 59,180 28,916
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 3,307 3,307 4,202 895
Interest Income 0 3 - (3)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 3,307 3,310 4,202 892
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes - 19,162 19,162
Interest Income 3 79 - (79)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 3 79 19,162 19,083
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes - 1,096 - (1,096)
Interest Income 5 38 - (38)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 5 1,134 - (1,134)
TOTAL REVENUE 88,547 321,854 699,864 328,010
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2006
MONTH ENDED 2005 - 2006 2006 REMAINING
MAY 2006 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 213 5,888 8,000 2,113
Legal Services 2,924 10,000 7,076
Consulting Services - 15,000 15,000
Contract Services 10,525 25,675 50,000 24,325
Printing & Binding - 1,500 1,500
Other Professional Services - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - -
Matching Grant - -
Legal Notices 21 224 1,000 776
Licenses & Fees - - -
Travel & Training - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures (50) 500 550
Office Supplies 49 750 701
Supplies - 500 500
Land 160,608 200,000 39,392
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement 60,520 150,000 89,480
South Locust 3,900 150,000 146,100
Alleyway Improvement - - -
Other Projects - 500,000 500,000
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 10,759 259,738 1,093,750 834,012
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 19,764 37,279 17,515
Bond Interest 13,126 28,501 15,375
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 32,890 65,780 32,890
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal 15,517 29,322 13,805
Bond Interest 14,073 29,858 15,785
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 29,590 59,180 29,590
GENTLE DENTAL
Legal Services - -
Bond Principal 891 1,735
Bond Interest 1,210 2,467 1,257
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 2,101 4,202 1,257
PROCON TIF
Legal Services - - -
Interest Expense - - -
Licenses & Fees - - -
Other Expenditures - - -
Bond Principal 4,046 3,657 (389)
Bond Interest 5,535 11,848 6,313
TOTAL PROCON TIF - 9,581 15,505 5,924
TOTAL EXPENSES 10,759 333,900 1,238,417 903,673
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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DATE: June 14, 2006
TO: Community Redevelopment Authority Board Members
FROM: Chad Nabity, Planning Department Director
RE: Bills Submitted for Payment at June 14, 2006 CRA Meeting
The following bills have been submitted to the Community Redevelopment
Authority Treasurer for preparation of payment.
City of Grand Island 1250.00
Administration
Accounting
Grand Island Independent $22.32
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Ahlschwede & Koenig $75.00
Quality Cut Shrub @ Lawn Care Inc.$285.00
Husker Plumbing, Inc.$2,619.23
Third Party Envirnmental, Inc.$4,395.00
Total:
$ 8,646.55
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
Comprehensive Downtown
Plan
$9,980 Partial Payments made
March 2006-Contract
Approved
Martin Building Bill Ziller $39,500 March 31, 2006
Heartland Events Ctr $430,000 September 2006
Central NE Human Soc.$258,000 Spring 2007
Housing Study $8,250 December 2007
JEO Building $117,000 April 2007
Cristo Cordero $35,000 January 2007
Maudies Stained Glass $92,300 January 2007
Total Committed $990,030
CRA PROPERTIES
Address Purchase Price Purchase Date Demo Cost Status
203 E 1st St.$68,627 10-09-02 $23,300 Surplus
217 E 1st St $17,000 03-20-03 $6,500 Surplus
408 E 2nd St $6,000 11-11-05 $7,500 Demo
Complete
2707 and 2709
S. Locust
$155,740 12-30-05 Demo
In Process
June 8, 2006
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Regular Meeting
Item G1
Hall County Board Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Regular Meeting
Item G2
South Locust Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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May 1, 2006
City Council
C/O City Administrator, Gary Greer
City of Grand Island
100 East 1st Street
PO Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
Dear Councilmembers:
The Downtown Business Improvement District has developed a plan to redevelop the area currently known
as Kaufmann Cummings Park. A detailed rendering of this proposed plan has been distributed to BID #5
Board Members, City Administrator Gary Greer, and Mayor Jay Vavricek. The proposed park would be
completed in phases.
Phase 1 - the completion of a “bump out” on the south side of the park.
This would add approximately 8 feet in width to the “square” area and extend the sidewalk area from Wells
Fargo Bank to the Quality Sew & Vac Building.
The existing gazebo structure will be removed.
A grassy area with benches available for seating will be utilized for summer programs or presentations.
The BID Board will accept bids for the removal/purchase of the gazebo in May. The Board is hopeful that
the City would include budgeting in the 2006-2007 Annual Budget for the creation of the bumpout area on
the south side of the Kaufman Cummings Park. Secondly, the BID would like to discuss with City officials
the potential for the grassy area to be cared for by the Parks and Recreation Department.
The redevelopment of Kaufmann Cummings Park is the top priority in relation to Downtown’s Four Step
Action Plan presented to the City Council in the spring of 2005. Additional priorities are as follows:
Priority #2– The physical environment – streetscape project. In recent weeks, the City has agreed to
repair/replace curbs that are in disrepair. This project will also include the replacement of brick inlay
where the curb repairs are necessary and the bricks are adjacent to the curb. The BID would suggest that
the City and BID work together to also repair the bricks where no curb repair is necessary. Those repairs
would be the responsibility of the property owner, but doing all the repairs at one time could be more cost
effective than several individual projects.
Priority #3– Parking solutions. In order to successfully market specific buildings in downtown for
redevelopment, a parking solution needs to be reached. At this time, the BID would suggest the removal of
the Bartenbach Hotel and GI Music buildings in order to make the Masonic Temple more appealing to
investors.
While this is a bold request, the realities are the Masonic Temple and Walnut Street Center may not realize
redevelopment unless a parking solution is found. Perhaps the removal of the buildings could be
contingent upon submittal of an “option to purchase and redevelop” proposal being presented to the City.
Knowing the City has an interest in redevelopment of these buildings and would be supportive of CRA’s
negotiation/demolition of key strategically located buildings would greatly enhance the marketing potential
for these buildings.
Priority #4– Historical building restoration/upper level housing. With the assistance of the CRA Façade
Improvement Grants and the participation in the Nebraska Lied Main Street Program, historical building
restoration education and assistance will be enhanced. This is an ongoing process as individual property
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owners will always make the final decisions on restoration based on investment and capital. Current
building codes can be a hindrance to those planning restoration or upper level housing projects. The BID
board would welcome the opportunity to discuss how the City and BID could work together to make the
redevelopment of downtown buildings possible.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Board Chair, K.C. Hehnke at 384-2881. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Cindy K. Johnson
For the Business Improvement Board
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