03-14-2007 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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 Street
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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, March 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday March 14, 2007
4:00 p.m.
Grand Island City Hall
Open Meetings Notifications
1.Call to Order Barry Sandstrom
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska.
The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone
that wants to find out what those are is welcome to read through them.
2.Approval of Minutes of February 14, 2007 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Property Negotiation Session Expected
5.Approve Resolution for Purchase of Property and Purchase Agreement
6.Approval of Bills
7.Review and Accept Proposal for the Sale of 1321 N. Cherry Street.
8.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
9.Update on Blight Study for Area 6
Charrettes Scheduled for February 27 and 28 and March 1 and 2 at the Skagway Banquet
Center
10.Directors Report
11.Adjournment
Next Meeting April 4, 2007
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
March 14, 2007
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 March 14, 2007 at City Hall, 100 E First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the March 7, 2007 Grand
Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to
order at 4:05 p.m. The following members were present: Tom
Gdowski, Glen Murray, Sue Pirnie, Barry Sandstrom. Also
present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary, Barb Quandt;
Legal Counsel, Duane Burns; Finance Director, Dave Springer;
Council Liaison, Peg Gilbert; GI Independent, Tracy Overstreet
Independent. Chair Barry Sandstrom stated this was a public
meeting subject to the open meeting laws of the State of
Nebraska. He noted that the requirements for an open meeting
were posted on the wall easily accessible to anyone who would
like to read through them.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. A motion for approval of the Minutes
for the February 14, 2007 CRA meeting was made by Gdowski
and seconded by Murray. Upon roll call vote, all present voted
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Dave Springer
briefly reviewed the financial reports for the period of February
1, 2007 through February 28, 2007. He noted revenue in the
amount of $16,590 and expenses of $36,541 for the month. The
total ending cash was $834,255. Motion by Murray, second by
Pirnie, to approve the financial reports. Upon roll call vote, all
present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
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4.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
NEGOTIATIONS. A motion to adjourn to executive session was
made by Pirnie and seconded by Murray at 4:10 p.m. Upon roll
call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion to return to regular session was made by Gdowski and
seconded by Murray. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting returned to regular session at 4:19 p.m.
5.APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT. A motion was made by Murray, and
seconded by Gdowski, to approve Resolution #77 and the
Purchase Agreement in the amount of $34,702.00 (assessed
value) for the property located at 211 E. First Street. Upon roll
call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
6.APPROVAL OF BILLS. The bills were reviewed by the Authority.
Motion by Pirnie, second by Murray to approve the bills in the
amount of $5,452.05. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills in
the amount of $5,452.05.
7. REVIEW AND ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR THE SALE OF 1321 N.
CHERRY STREET. Nabity reported that the above property was
located north of Lincoln School. The CRA received four proposals
to purchase this property, which is zoned R-2. The
subcommittee reviewed the proposals, which ranged in purchase
price offers from $9,000 to $15,000. The proposals were
evaluated according to the following scoring criteria: 1) Price -
35 points; 2) Redevelopment Schedule - 40 points; 3) Intended
Use - 25 points. Pirnie reported that, based on the scoring
criteria, the Grand Island Habitat for Humanity proposal received
the highest score. A motion was made by Pirnie, and seconded
by Gdowski, to accept the proposal from the Grand Island
Habitat For Humanity for the purchase of the property located at
1321 N. Cherry Street. Upon roll call vote, all present voted
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
8. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES. The
total amount for committed projects is $564,232. Nabity briefly
updated members regarding each project.
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9. UPDATE ON BLIGHT STUDY FOR AREA 6. Chad Nabity reported
that the charrettes, scheduled for February 27th, 28th and March
1st and 2nd at Skagway Banquet Center were well attended for
the first two days. Marty Shukert, of RDG, facilitated the
discussion. Due to a snow storm in Omaha, the second two days
were postponed. They are tentatively rescheduled for April 30th
and May 1st at the Skagway Banquet Center, if available.
10. DIRECTOR’S REPORT. Nabity stated that he will forward a link
to a magazine to members containing an article on TIF. Nabity
will be a member on a Design Guidelines Committee.
11. ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be held on April 4, 2007
at 4:00 p.m. Chair Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at
4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2007
MONTH ENDED 2006 - 2007 2007 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2007 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 854,206 1,309,485 1,309,485
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 12,001 225,637 715,336 489,699
Loan Proceeds - -
Interest Income 4,177 14,871 10,000 (4,871)
Land Sales - - 100,000 100,000
Other Revenue 412 3,168 - (3,168)
TOTAL REVENUE 16,590 243,676 825,336 581,660
TOTAL RESOURCES 870,797 1,553,161 2,134,821 581,660
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - 4,150 8,000 3,850
Legal Services 225 2,575 10,000 7,425
Consulting Services - - 15,000 15,000
Contract Services 1,250 13,500 50,000 36,500
Printing & Binding - - 1,500 1,500
Other Professional Services - 3,429 7,000 3,571
General Liability Insurance - - - -
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 24 47 1,000 953
Licenses & Fees - - 4,000 4,000
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures 10 10 500 490
Office Supplies 32 32 750 718
Supplies - - 500 500
Land - 14,137 115,000 100,863
Façade Improvement 35,000 127,300 445,000 317,700
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 448,680 725,000 276,320
Bond Principal - 58,584 112,581 53,997
Bond Interest - 46,461 110,215 63,754
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 36,541 718,905 1,607,546 888,641
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH (19,951) (475,229) (782,210) (306,981)
ENDING CASH 834,255 834,255 527,275 (306,981)
LESS COMMITMENTS 564,232 -
AVAILABLE CASH 270,023 834,255 527,275 (306,981)
CHECKING 123,773
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 710,433
Total Cash 834,255
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2007
MONTH ENDED 2006 - 2007 2007 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2007 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 12,001 123,360 492,540 369,180
Interest Income 4,154 14,661 10,000 (4,661)
Land Sales - 100,000 100,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 412 2,467 (2,467)
TOTAL 16,567 140,487 602,540 462,053
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes - 32,233 65,780 33,547
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - 324 (324)
TOTAL - 32,557 65,780 33,223
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 30,453 59,180 28,727
Interest Income 23 100 - (100)
Other Revenue 68 - (68)
TOTAL 23 30,621 59,180 28,559
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes - 4,202 4,202
Interest Income 0 2 - (2)
Other Revenue 1 - (1)
TOTAL 0 2 4,202 4,200
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 8,785 19,162 10,377
Interest Income 0 26 - (26)
Other Revenue 223 - (223)
TOTAL 0 9,034 19,162 10,128
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 30,806 74,472 43,666
Interest Income 0 83 - (83)
Other Revenue 86 - (86)
TOTAL 0 30,974 74,472 43,498
TOTAL REVENUE 16,590 243,676 825,336 581,660
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2007
MONTH ENDED 2006 - 2007 2007 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2007 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 4,150 8,000 3,850
Legal Services 225 2,575 10,000 7,425
Consulting Services - 15,000 15,000
Contract Services 1,250 13,500 50,000 36,500
Printing & Binding - 1,500 1,500
Other Professional Services 3,429 7,000 3,571
General Liability Insurance - - -
Matching Grant - - -
Legal Notices 24 47 1,000 953
Licenses & Fees - 4,000 4,000
Travel & Training - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - 500 500
Office Supplies 32 32 750 718
Supplies - 500 500
Land 14,137 115,000 100,863
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement 35,000 127,300 445,000 317,700
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 448,680 725,000 276,320
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 36,531 613,850 1,384,750 770,900
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 21,375 37,279 15,904
Bond Interest 11,515 28,501 16,986
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 32,890 65,780 32,890
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal - 16,741 34,131 17,390
Bond Interest - 12,849 25,049 12,200
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 29,590 59,180 29,590
GENTLE DENTAL
Legal Services - - -
Bond Principal - 955 1,987 1,032
Bond Interest - 1,146 2,215 1,069
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 2,101 4,202 2,101
PROCON TIF
Legal Services - - - -
Interest Expense - - - -
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Other Expenditures - - - -
Bond Principal - 4,303 8,250 3,947
Bond Interest - 5,278 10,912 5,634
TOTAL PROCON TIF - 9,581 19,162 9,581
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Legal Services - - - -
Bond Principal - 15,210 30,934 15,724
Bond Interest - 15,673 43,538 27,865
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2007
MONTH ENDED 2006 - 2007 2007 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2007 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
Other Expenditures 10 10 - (10)
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING 10 30,893 74,472 43,579
TOTAL EXPENSES 36,541 718,905 1,607,546 888,641
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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14-Mar-07
TO: Community Redevelopment Authority Board Members
FROM: Chad Nabity, Planning Department Director
RE: Bills Submitted for Payment at March 14, 2007 CRA Meeting
The following bills have been submitted to the Community Redevelopment
Authority Treasurer for preparation of payment.
City of Grand Island
Administration $1,250.00
Accounting
Grand Island Independent $27.05
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Ahlschwede & Koenig $275.00
RDG $2,900.00
Check for Ernest Money for Property
Purchase $1,000.00
Total:
$5,452.05
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
Central NE Human Soc.$258,000 Spring 2007
Housing Study $8,250 December 2007
JEO Building $117,000 April 2007
Hall County $37,500 Spring 2007
Romsa Real Estate Center $75,000 Spring 2007
Harmony Bldg. 224 W 3rd
Street
$68,482 Fall 2007
Total Committed $564,232
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 Surplus
2707 and 2709
S. Locust
$155,740 12-30-05 $15,339.23 Surplus
1321 N Cherry $14,000 12-29-06 $4,200?Demo
March 5, 2007
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item X1
Review Proposal
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Score Sheet for 1321 N Cherry Street
Schedule Use Bid Bid Total
Proposal From 40 Points Max 25 Points Max 35 Points Max $ Amount Points
Mike Galvan 9000
Dan Kunze 10600
Oscar Erives 13002
Habitat for Humanity 15000
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