04-09-2008 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
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, April 9, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday April 9, 2008
4:00 P.M.
City Hall
Open Meetings Notifications (Posters on Wall)
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 March 12, 2008 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Consideration of appropriating funds for the installation of conduit for landscaping sprinklers
and lighting on Second Street between Eddy and Garfield.
6.Presentation by Todd Brown with Cicada Dwellings LLC regarding 3 D modeling for
development projects.
7.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
8.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
9.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property
10.Directors Report
Second Street BID
11.Adjournment
Next Meeting May 14, 2008
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
MARCH 12, 2008
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 12, 2008 at City Hall 100 E First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the March 5, 2008 Grand
Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to
order at 4:03 p.m. The following members were present: Barry
Sandstrom, Tom Gdowski, Sue Pirnie, Glen Murray. Also present
were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary Rose Woods; CRA
Attorney; Duane Burns, Council Liaison; Peg Gilbert; Finance
Director, Dale Springer; Grand Island Independent Reporter,
Tracy Overstreet; Cicada Dwellings presenters, Todd Brown;
Cody Brown. Also two members of the Grand Island Women’s
Club and one Second Street property owner were in attendance.
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 13, 2008 CRA Meeting was made by Murray,
and seconded by Pirnie. Upon roll call vote, all present voted
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Dale Springer, reviewed the
financial reports for the period of February 1, 2008 through
February 29, 2008. He noted revenue in the amount of $18,875
and expenses in the amount of $109,662 for the month. Total
cash was $935,864. Motion by Gdowski, second by Murry, to
approve the financial reports. Upon roll call vote, all present
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Also Springer reminded
the CRA council that its budget time again.
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4.APPROVAL OF BILLS. The bills were reviewed by the Authority.
Motion by Pirnie, second by Gdowski, to approve the bills in the
amount of $71,731.65. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills in
the amount of $71,731.65.
5.CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT FOR LANDSCAPING SPRINKLERS
AND LIGHTING ON SEDOND STREET BETWEEN EDDY AND
GARFIELD.
Nabity explained that Scott Griepenstroh with the Nebraska
Department of Roads has approved the addition of installation of
2 and 3 inch PVC conduit for irrigation lines and controls and
pedestrian lighting along with the Highway 30 widening project if
the CRA is willing to pay for the conduit and installation. It is
estimated that approximately 6968 feet of 2” pipe would be
needed and $3484 feet of 3” pipe. The 2” pipe would cost $4
per foot and 3” pipe would cost $5 per foot. The total cost of the
project based on the estimated length is $45,292. This cost is
substantially less than the cost to install the pipe after
construction. The entire area has been declared blighted and
substandard. This type of infrastructure project is consistent
with the generalized redevelopment plans for the areas and a
legitimate expenditure for the CRA. A MOTION is in order.
Sandstrom had questions regarding the BID 6 if it was in the
blighted area? Nabity confirmed it is a blighted area and the BID
6 could be made smaller when the Mayor appoints board
members, and the area is reassessed. It will be easier to create
a smaller BID than to enlarge the BID 6 area at a later time.
Gdowski recommended more money be allotted for this BID 6.
He recommended $55,000 and if they would need more they
would have to resubmit a new request to the CRA. Murry asked
about a time frame for the BID 6 project? Nabity explained
possibly July, this will be an aggressive project schedule and it
could be early fall. The NDOR is giving property owners 3
options for the area between the sidewalk and street: seed, sod
or paving brick. The creation of the district would involve a 30 day
protest period before council could approve the assessment district. The
cost of the assessments will be based on the plans for the district. A
MOTION is in order. Motion by Gdowski, second by Pirnie, to
approve the appropriating of funds at $55,000, also if more
funds would be needed for the BID 6 project, it would need to be
brought up again in front of the CRA members for consideration.
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Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously.
6.PRESENTATION BY TODD BROWN WITH CICADA DWELLINGS
LLC REGARDING 3 D MODELING FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Technology is changing how everyone does business. Todd
Brown presented some possibilities for using Sketchup software
to create 3-D landscapes and building facades and discussed the
possibilities of using these techniques in evaluating
redevelopment projects. Mr. Brown has done similar work with
the Hastings CRA. Nabity mentioned that other people in Grand
Island also have the ability to perform this kind of work.
7. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity reported briefly. Total committed projects total
$573.032. Discussion was held on the status of projects.
Housing Study is moving forward. Hall County has entered into
an agreement to have their building demolished. This could take
two to four weeks. Romsa Real Estate Center is still waiting to
hear back about permits. The Harmony Bldg is now paid off, this
project is now complete. The house at 211 E 1st is ready for
demolition. The Grand Island Fire Department will use it for
training purposes before burning it down. The demolition
contractor is currently waiting for the gas company to cap off the
gas line. Good Will Façade still moving forward. Wayside Horns
was approved by City Council, Tuesday night, March 11, 2008.
The BID 6 project will be added in place for the Harmony Bldg.,
for $55,000.
8. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
NEGOTIATIONS. No session to discuss negations.
9. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO
PURCHASE/SELLPROPERTY No action needed.
10. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Nabity reported that Mike Galvin was awarded the bid to tear
down the building they are just waiting for the gas company to
cap the line. Also Ray O’Connor expressed an interest in the
Star Motel property.
11. ADJOURNMENT. Chairman Sandstrom adjourned the meeting
at 4:45 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2008.
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Respectfully submitted,
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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9-Apr-08
TO: Community Redevelopment Authority Board Members
FROM: Chad Nabity, Planning Department Director
RE: Bills Submitted for Payment
The following bills have been submitted to the Community Redevelopment
Authority Treasurer for preparation of payment.
City of Grand Island
Administration April $1,500.00
Accounting April, May, June $375.00
Officenet Inc.File dividers $63.13
Postage $14.74
Grand Island Independent
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz
Total:
$1,952.87
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
Housing Study $8,250 Fall 2008
Hall County $37,500 Fall 2007
Romsa Real Estate Center $75,000 Fall 2007
BID 6 $55,000 Spring 2009
Good Will Facade $36,800 Spring 2008
New Life Community
Church Façade
$107,000 Fall 2008
2008 Wayside Horns $140,000 Fall 2008
2009 Wayside Horns $100,000 Fall 2009
Total Committed $573,032
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 $4,869 11-11-05 $7,500 Surplus
2707 and 2709
S. Locust
$155,740 12-30-05 $15,339.23 Surplus
211 E 1st $34,702 11-13-07 $8099?For Demo
March 13, 2008
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