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05-14-2008 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, May 14, 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 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 1 / 22 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. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 2 / 22 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Item A1 Agenda Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 3 / 22 AGENDA Wednesday May 14, 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.Report on BID #6 Second Street 6.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties 7.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property 8.Directors Report Downtown Design Guidelines Other Downtown Development Masonic Temple Old Coal Gas Facilities Interest in Façade Program State Fair July Meeting Date (Scheduled July 9 can we move the meeting to July 2nd?) 9.Adjournment Next Meeting June 11, 2008 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 4 / 22 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Item B1 Meeting Minutes Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 5 / 22 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, and Glen Murray. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary Rose Woods; CRA Attorney; Duane Burns, Council Liaison; Peg Gilbert; Finance Director, Dave 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. Dave 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. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 6 / 22 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. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 7 / 22 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. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 8 / 22 Respectfully submitted, Chad Nabity Director Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 9 / 22 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Item C1 Financial Reports Staff Contact: Chad Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 10 / 22 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2008 MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING MARCH 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE CONSOLIDATED Beginning Cash 935,864 952,497 952,497 REVENUE: Property Taxes 25,104 246,346 722,796 476,450 Loan Proceeds - - - - Interest Income 1,279 23,033 10,000 (13,033) Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000 Other Revenue - 9,977 - (9,977) TOTAL REVENUE 26,384 279,357 782,796 503,439 TOTAL RESOURCES 962,248 1,231,853 1,735,293 503,439 EXPENSES Auditing & Accounting - 4,250 8,000 3,750 Legal Services 210 1,363 10,000 8,638 Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000 Contract Services 3,000 14,714 40,000 25,286 Printing & Binding - 568 1,000 432 Other Professional Services - 4,113 6,000 1,887 General Liability Insurance - - 250 250 Postage 28 69 250 181 Matching Grant - - - - Legal Notices - 740 800 60 Licenses & Fees - - - - Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500 Other Expenditures - - 500 500 Office Supplies 12 42 500 458 Supplies - - 300 300 Land - 33,090 100,000 66,910 Façade Improvement 68,482 170,991 200,000 29,009 South Locust - - - - Alleyway Improvement - - - - Other Projects - - 500,000 500,000 Bond Principal 256 64,873 128,002 63,129 Bond Interest - 46,781 94,794 48,013 Interest Expense - - - - - - - TOTAL EXPENSES 71,988 341,593 1,101,896 760,303 INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH (45,604) (62,237) (319,100) (256,863) ENDING CASH 890,260 890,260 633,397 (256,863) LESS COMMITMENTS - - AVAILABLE CASH 890,260 890,260 633,397 (256,863) CHECKING 405,437 PETTY CASH 50 INVESTMENTS 484,773 Total Cash 890,260 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 11 / 22 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2008 MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING MARCH 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE CRA GENERAL OPERATIONS: Property Taxes 20,612 139,170 500,000 360,830 Interest Income 1,254 22,235 10,000 (12,235) Land Sales - 50,000 50,000 Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 1,947 - (1,947) TOTAL 21,866 163,353 560,000 396,647 GILI TRUST Property Taxes 1,314 33,651 65,780 32,129 Interest Income 548 - (548) Other Revenue 560 - (560) TOTAL 1,314 34,760 65,780 31,020 CHERRY PARK LTD II Property Taxes 1,241 31,794 59,180 27,386 Interest Income 25 112 - (112) Other Revenue - - - TOTAL 1,266 31,905 59,180 27,275 GENTLE DENTAL Property Taxes 70 70 4,202 4,132 Interest Income 2 - (2) Other Revenue 447 - (447) TOTAL 70 519 4,202 3,683 PROCON TIF Property Taxes 354 9,201 19,162 9,961 Interest Income 0 49 - (49) Other Revenue 734 - (734) TOTAL 355 9,984 19,162 9,178 WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT Property Taxes 1,257 32,204 74,472 42,268 Interest Income 0 87 - (87) Other Revenue 6,289 - (6,289) TOTAL 1,257 38,580 74,472 35,892 BRUNS PET GROOMING Property Taxes 191 191 - (191) Interest Income - - - Other Revenue - - - TOTAL 191 191 - (191) GIRARD VET CLINIC Property Taxes 65 65 - (65) Interest Income - - - Other Revenue - - - TOTAL 65 65 - (65) TOTAL REVENUE 26,384 279,357 782,796 503,439 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 12 / 22 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2008 MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING MARCH 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE EXPENSES CRA GENERAL OPERATIONS: Auditing & Accounting 4,250 8,000 3,750 Legal Services 210 1,363 10,000 8,638 Consulting Services - 10,000 10,000 Contract Services 3,000 14,714 40,000 25,286 Printing & Binding 568 1,000 432 Other Professional Services 4,113 6,000 1,887 General Liability Insurance - 250 250 Postage 28 69 250 181 Matching Grant - - - Legal Notices 740 800 60 Licenses & Fees - - - Travel & Training - 1,500 1,500 Other Expenditures - 500 500 Office Supplies 12 42 500 458 Supplies - 300 300 Land 33,090 100,000 66,910 PROJECTS Façade Improvement 68,482 170,991 200,000 29,009 South Locust - - - Alleyway Improvement - - - Other Projects - 500,000 500,000 TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 71,732 229,939 879,100 649,161 GILI TRUST Bond Principal 23,117 47,158 24,041 Bond Interest 9,773 18,622 8,849 Other Expenditures - - - TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 32,890 65,780 32,890 CHERRY PARK LTD II Bond Principal 18,062 36,824 18,762 Bond Interest 11,528 22,356 10,828 TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 29,590 59,180 29,590 GENTLE DENTAL Bond Principal 1,023 2,127 1,104 Bond Interest 1,078 2,075 997 TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 2,101 4,202 2,101 PROCON TIF Bond Principal 6,161 8,838 2,677 Bond Interest 3,420 10,324 6,904 TOTAL PROCON TIF - 9,581 19,162 9,581 WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT Bond Principal 16,253 33,055 16,802 Bond Interest 20,983 41,417 20,434 - - - TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - 37,236 74,472 37,236 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 13 / 22 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2008 MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING MARCH 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE BRUNS PET GROOMING Bond Principal 191 191 - (191) Bond Interest - - - TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING 191 191 - (191) GIRARD VET CLINIC Bond Principal 65 65 - (65) Bond Interest - - - TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC 65 65 - (65) TOTAL EXPENSES 71,988 341,593 1,101,896 760,303 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 14 / 22 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2008 MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING APRIL 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE CONSOLIDATED Beginning Cash 890,260 952,497 952,497 REVENUE: Property Taxes 22,225 268,571 722,796 454,225 Loan Proceeds - - - - Interest Income 4,384 27,417 10,000 (17,417) Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000 Other Revenue - 9,977 - (9,977) TOTAL REVENUE 26,609 305,965 782,796 476,831 TOTAL RESOURCES 916,868 1,258,462 1,735,293 476,831 EXPENSES Auditing & Accounting - 4,250 8,000 3,750 Legal Services - 1,363 10,000 8,638 Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000 Contract Services - 14,714 40,000 25,286 Printing & Binding - 568 1,000 432 Other Professional Services - 4,113 6,000 1,887 General Liability Insurance - - 250 250 Postage - 69 250 181 Matching Grant - - - - Legal Notices - 740 800 60 Licenses & Fees - - - - Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500 Other Expenditures - - 500 500 Office Supplies - 42 500 458 Supplies - - 300 300 Land - 33,090 100,000 66,910 Façade Improvement - 170,991 200,000 29,009 South Locust - - - - Alleyway Improvement - - - - Other Projects - - 500,000 500,000 Bond Principal - 64,873 128,002 63,129 Bond Interest - 46,781 94,794 48,013 Interest Expense - - - - - - - TOTAL EXPENSES - 341,593 1,101,896 760,303 INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 26,609 (35,628) (319,100) (283,472) ENDING CASH 916,868 916,868 633,397 (283,472) LESS COMMITMENTS 573,032 - AVAILABLE CASH 343,836 916,868 633,397 (283,472) CHECKING 428,784 PETTY CASH 50 INVESTMENTS 488,035 Total Cash 916,868 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 15 / 22 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2008 MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING APRIL 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE CRA GENERAL OPERATIONS: Property Taxes 22,225 161,395 500,000 338,605 Interest Income 4,353 26,589 10,000 (16,589) Land Sales - 50,000 50,000 Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 1,947 - (1,947) TOTAL 26,578 189,931 560,000 370,069 GILI TRUST Property Taxes 33,651 65,780 32,129 Interest Income 548 - (548) Other Revenue 560 - (560) TOTAL - 34,760 65,780 31,020 CHERRY PARK LTD II Property Taxes 31,794 59,180 27,386 Interest Income 26 137 - (137) Other Revenue - - - TOTAL 26 31,931 59,180 27,249 GENTLE DENTAL Property Taxes 70 4,202 4,132 Interest Income 2 - (2) Other Revenue 447 - (447) TOTAL - 519 4,202 3,683 PROCON TIF Property Taxes 9,201 19,162 9,961 Interest Income 1 50 - (50) Other Revenue 734 - (734) TOTAL 1 9,985 19,162 9,177 WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT Property Taxes 32,204 74,472 42,268 Interest Income 4 91 - (91) Other Revenue 6,289 - (6,289) TOTAL 4 38,583 74,472 35,889 BRUNS PET GROOMING Property Taxes 191 - (191) Interest Income - - - Other Revenue - - - TOTAL - 191 - (191) GIRARD VET CLINIC Property Taxes 65 - (65) Interest Income - - - Other Revenue - - - TOTAL - 65 - (65) TOTAL REVENUE 26,609 305,965 782,796 476,831 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 16 / 22 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2008 MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING APRIL 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE EXPENSES CRA GENERAL OPERATIONS: Auditing & Accounting 4,250 8,000 3,750 Legal Services 1,363 10,000 8,638 Consulting Services - 10,000 10,000 Contract Services 14,714 40,000 25,286 Printing & Binding 568 1,000 432 Other Professional Services 4,113 6,000 1,887 General Liability Insurance - 250 250 Postage 69 250 181 Matching Grant - - - Legal Notices 740 800 60 Licenses & Fees - - - Travel & Training - 1,500 1,500 Other Expenditures - 500 500 Office Supplies 42 500 458 Supplies - 300 300 Land 33,090 100,000 66,910 PROJECTS Façade Improvement 170,991 200,000 29,009 South Locust - - - Alleyway Improvement - - - Other Projects - 500,000 500,000 TOTAL CRA EXPENSES - 229,939 879,100 649,161 GILI TRUST Bond Principal 23,117 47,158 24,041 Bond Interest 9,773 18,622 8,849 Other Expenditures - - - TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 32,890 65,780 32,890 CHERRY PARK LTD II Bond Principal 18,062 36,824 18,762 Bond Interest 11,528 22,356 10,828 TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 29,590 59,180 29,590 GENTLE DENTAL Bond Principal 1,023 2,127 1,104 Bond Interest 1,078 2,075 997 TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 2,101 4,202 2,101 PROCON TIF Bond Principal 6,161 8,838 2,677 Bond Interest 3,420 10,324 6,904 TOTAL PROCON TIF - 9,581 19,162 9,581 WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT Bond Principal 16,253 33,055 16,802 Bond Interest 20,983 41,417 20,434 - - - TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - 37,236 74,472 37,236 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 17 / 22 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2008 MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING APRIL 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE BRUNS PET GROOMING Bond Principal 191 - (191) Bond Interest - - - TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING - 191 - (191) GIRARD VET CLINIC Bond Principal 65 - (65) Bond Interest - - - TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC - 65 - (65) TOTAL EXPENSES - 341,593 1,101,896 760,303 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 18 / 22 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Item D1 Bills Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 19 / 22 9-May-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/May $3,000.00 Accounting Fees $375.00 Officenet Inc.File dividers $63.13 Postage Feb/March $27.66 Grand Island Independent April $11.60 Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $225.00 Total: $3,702.39 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 20 / 22 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Item E1 Committed Projects Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 21 / 22 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 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 5/14/2008 Page 22 / 22