06-18-2008 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Lee Elliott
Tom Gdowski
Barry Sandstrom
Sue Pirnie
Glen Murray
5:00 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, June 18, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday June 18, 2008
5:00 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.Preliminary Discussion of Budget for 2008-09
7.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
8.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property
9.Directors Report
Downtown Design Guidelines
Other Downtown Development
Masonic Temple
Old Coal Gas Facilities
Interest in Façade Program
State Fair
10.Adjournment
Next Meeting July 7, 2008
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
June 18, 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 June 18, 2008 at City Hall 100 E First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the June 11, 2008 Grand
Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to
order at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present: Barry
Sandstrom, Tom Gdowski, Sue Pirnie, Lee Elliot, and Glen
Murray. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary
Rose Woods; CRA Attorney; Duane Burns, Finance Director,
Dave Springer; Grand Island Independent Reporter, Tracy
Overstreet. 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 March 12, 2008 CRA Meeting was made by Murray, and
seconded by Pirnie. Upon roll call vote, Elliot abstained, all
others present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Dave Springer reviewed the
financial reports for the period of March 1 through May 31, 2008.
He noted revenue in the amount of $170,217 and expenses in
the amount of $75,690 for the three months. Total cash was
$1,030,390. Motion by Pirnie, second by Elliot, 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 made by Murray, second by Gdowski, to approve the bills
in the amount of $6537.03. Upon roll call vote all present voted
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aye. Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills
in the amount of $6537.03.
5.REPORT ON BID #6 SECOND STREET.
Nebraska Arboretum is working on a landscaping plan for Second
Street. NE Arboretum is going to do this for about $5,000
versus hiring an outside source that would cost up to $50,000.
Bob Dodendorf has collected approximately $1,800 from local
businesses along Second St. to help with the $5,000 expense.
The BID 6 is asking if the CRA will be willing to commit to the
other funds to help pay for the project. The $55,000 already in
place will likely cover everything. We still waiting on the final
price for part of the conduit if there are changes Nabity will bring
the matter back before the CRA. Nabity and Springer will be
putting together budget numbers to present to council, to move
forward with the BID 6 project. Sandstrom asked if the $5,000
for the NE Arboretum would be included in the $55,000 that has
already been allotted or if it would be on top of the $55,000.
Nabity was hoping that the $55,000 would be enough to cover
both. It will be tight. Sandstrom asked if there was any
discussion for the sharing of the cost. Nabity explained that
currently the BID 6 doesn’t exist, they have been appointed by
council but currently they have no funding, no budget in place.
They have to know what the first year’s expenses will be to
present to council. They have to allow for a protest period once
new assessments are put into effect. There has to be a good
idea of what the cost will be before council will approve. If there
are too many protests then BID 6 will not be able to move
forward. Currently the Second Street construction process is
moving along right on schedule. Scott Gripenstroh with the
NDOR is keeping things moving along despite the rain. Nabity
commented there will be more hardscaping along Second Street
due to the fact that there is not a lot of room between the street
and the businesses; this will be less expensive to maintain.
6.PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION OF BUDGET FOR 2008-09.
Nabity said if the levy would be unchanged, approximately
$510,000 will be raised in the upcoming year. There currently is
$573,032 that has been committed to various projects. But there
is still half a million in extra cash right now. CRA agreed to
readjust budget to request $475,000. Budget will be figured for
the 2008-09 year with a request of $475,000. Discussion that
CRA has a few other projects that may be requesting funds but
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cutting the budget by $25,000 is not a huge cut that would
significantly affect the ability of the CRA to do projects.
7. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity reported briefly. Housing study is on track. Hall County,
the building is down and the bill should be coming in soon.
Romsa Real Estate Center, there has been a lot of work done
however there are some permit issues. BID 6 is moving
forward. The Good Will Façade project is coming along. Nabity
anticipates that Good Will, will be making a request for funds
soon. New Life Community Church Façade is also coming along
the façade committee met and approved some modifications, to
what was originally presented. The contracts are out to the
consultants on the wayside horns, they are working this, they
were out Monday, June 9th, working with Union Pacific, doing the
individual analysis on each crossing. Also the additional Wayside
horns for next year may change depending on what happens
with the Broadwell grade separation. The money is committed.
Properties; CRA does own about three quarters of East First
Street across from City Hall, there are currently just
maintenance issues to maintain the lot. Currently CRA does not
pay taxes on the property as long as it’s not on the market.
Nabity thought that maybe the City would be interested in the
land however it’s not currently in the budget. Habitat for
Humanity is not interested in the property. Sandstrom asked if
there might be someone interested. If we could make a
brochure, or letting the realtor’s know that it’s available. This
would be considered marketing then CRA would be paying taxes
on the land. Property located on 408 E. 2nd, Habitat is not
interested in the land, and there are houses on both sides of the
lot. Gdowski asked about the Wonderful Garden property and
what their plans are. They are asking $150,000 minimum, if it
has been sold, possibly they would be interested in the Star
Motel property as well. On the First Street property there was
some interest when it was on the market before. The lot was
just not big enough. With the addition of the middle lot it will
make this a workable piece of property. Nabity will work on
beginning to market this property.
8.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
NEGOTIATIONS.
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To discuss negotiations at 5:32 Gdowski made a motion and
Pirnie seconded the motion to enter executive session for the
purposes of Real Estate negotiations on potential property
purchases. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried.
At 5:47, Elliot made a motion and Gdowski seconded the motion
to leave executive session. Upon roll call vote all present voted
aye. Motion carried.
9. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Nabity reported that the Downtown Design Guidelines had not
been forwarded on to the CRA; the Masonic Temple there is
nothing new on that project. They are trying to put together
money and plans. Nabity anticipates a request from the
Northwest Energy for landscaping improvements to the old coal
gasification site at 3rd and Oak. O’Neill is doing the demolition on
the project and it is currently moving forward. Interest in the
Façade Program Nabity has had calls but has received no
applications at this time.
10.ADJOURNMENT. Chairman Sandstrom adjourned the meeting
at 6:00 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
MAY 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 916,868 952,497 952,497
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 114,470 383,041 722,796 339,755
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 960 28,378 10,000 (18,378)
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue 1,793 11,771 - (11,771)
TOTAL REVENUE 117,224 423,189 782,796 359,607
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,034,092 1,375,686 1,735,293 359,607
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 375 4,625 8,000 3,375
Legal Services 225 1,588 10,000 8,413
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 3,000 17,714 40,000 22,286
Printing & Binding - 568 1,000 432
Other Professional Services - 4,113 6,000 1,887
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 28 97 250 153
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 12 752 800 49
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies 63 106 500 394
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 3,702 345,296 1,101,896 756,600
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 113,522 77,893 (319,100) (396,993)
ENDING CASH 1,030,390 1,030,390 633,397 (396,993)
LESS COMMITMENTS 573,032 -
AVAILABLE CASH 457,358 1,030,390 633,397 (396,993)
CHECKING 542,305
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 488,035
Total Cash 1,030,390
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
MAY 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 108,376 269,771 500,000 230,229
Interest Income 924 27,512 10,000 (17,512)
Land Sales - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 1,293 3,241 - (3,241)
TOTAL 110,593 300,524 560,000 259,476
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 1,327 34,978 65,780 30,802
Interest Income 548 - (548)
Other Revenue 560 - (560)
TOTAL 1,327 36,087 65,780 29,693
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 1,254 33,047 59,180 26,133
Interest Income 32 170 - (170)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 1,286 33,217 59,180 25,963
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 71 141 4,202 4,061
Interest Income 0 2 - (2)
Other Revenue 500 947 - (947)
TOTAL 571 1,090 4,202 3,112
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 358 9,559 19,162 9,603
Interest Income 1 51 - (51)
Other Revenue 734 - (734)
TOTAL 359 10,344 19,162 8,818
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 1,270 33,474 74,472 40,998
Interest Income 3 94 - (94)
Other Revenue 6,289 - (6,289)
TOTAL 1,273 39,857 74,472 34,615
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes 193 384 - (384)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 193 384 - (384)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 1,621 1,686 - (1,686)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 1,621 1,686 - (1,686)
TOTAL REVENUE 117,224 423,189 782,796 359,607
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
MAY 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 375 4,625 8,000 3,375
Legal Services 225 1,588 10,000 8,413
Consulting Services - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 3,000 17,714 40,000 22,286
Printing & Binding 568 1,000 432
Other Professional Services 4,113 6,000 1,887
General Liability Insurance - 250 250
Postage 28 97 250 153
Matching Grant - - -
Legal Notices 12 752 800 49
Licenses & Fees - - -
Travel & Training - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - 500 500
Office Supplies 63 106 500 394
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 3,702 233,642 879,100 645,458
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
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
MAY 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 3,702 345,296 1,101,896 756,600
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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18-Jun-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 Fees June $1,500.00
Accounting Fees
Officenet Inc.
Postage
Galvin Construction Home removal 211 E 1st $4,500.00
Quality Cut Shrub & Lawn Care $450.00
Grand Island Independent May $12.03
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $75.00
Total:
$6,537.03
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 18, 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 $8,000 Demolished
May 30, 2008
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