08-13-2008 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, August 13, 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, August 13, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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 July 7, 2008 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Consideration of proposal from Mr. Paul Warshauer regarding plans for the Masonic Temple
and surrounding buildings in Downtown Grand Island
6.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
7.Discussion of Possible Purchase of Properties in CRA Designated Areas
8.Directors Report
9.Adjournment
Next Meeting September 10, 2008
The CRA may go into closed session for any agenda item as allowed by state law.
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
July 7, 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 July 7, 2008 at City Hall 100 E First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the June 30, 2008 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: 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, Tom Ziller and Marv Webb. 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 June 18, 2008 CRA Meeting was made by Pirnie, and
seconded by Elliot. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Springer reviewed the
financial reports for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2008.
He noted revenue in the amount of $159,269 and expenses in
the amount of $6,537.03 for the month. Total cash was
$1,133,754. 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 made by Elliot, second by Pirnie, to approve the bills in
the amount of $537.57. 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 $537.57.
5.REQUEST FROM PROJECT HUNGER TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT FIRST AND SYCAMORE FOR EVENT IN AUGUST.
Item pulled from agenda prior to meeting. A new location had
been found.
6.RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND LEVY
REQUEST FOR THE 2008-09 BUDGET RESOLUTION #87.
Nabity explained at the last meeting the levy request was set at
$475,000. This resolution was prepared accordingly. The levy
would be set when the final evaluations come in approximately
August 20th. It would be set to raise the $475,000 that is being
requested. Springer noted it’s about 2.6%. Motion made by
Pirnie to approve 2008-09 Budget Resolution #87 as presented,
second by Gdowski. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously to approve the 2008-09 Budget
Resolution #87.
7.REVIEW OF REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR CRA
OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FIRST
STREET EAST OF SYCAMORE STREET.
Nabity described the 2-3/4 lots located on Second Street, now
that the property is cleared off its needs to be determined what
the next step is for the property. The city may still be interested
in the properties, an idea that was proposed for a Government
center a few years ago would make good use of those properties
to further that concept. May want to table the idea, to see what
may come forward. If a private developer would come in and
use the property and the city needs to acquire the property 10
years from now that would be a costly expense for the city.
Sandstrom asked Nabity to explain what the B3 Zoning Heavy
Business is; Nabity said this is the downtown business district.
It’s from Cedar Street to Plum, along Third Street and the north
half of Fourth Street. It limits certain business, example an
automobile repair shop could not be opened within this district or
service station, without the request of a conditional use permit.
In the B2 district (general business zone) more of the area from
Eddy Street west on Second Street it is zoned so you can put in
the service station or gas station.
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Sandstom asked about the plat of the CRA properties there is a
small section that is owned by the Dominick’s; they currently
have a carriage house sitting on the small piece of land. They
would be willing to sell the piece of property.
Murray asked if the City has any indication on using the CRA
properties, Nabity stated at this time the City is not interested.
Nabity expressed holding on to the property for a few more
months to consider the options, until the CRA is ready to move
forward with these properties. Once the property is advertised
property taxes will have to be paid to Hall County on the bare
land.
CRA holds the three pieces of property now and it’s more of a
nice developable piece of property. Currently there is not an
immediate need for the City to use the property.
Murray suggests informing the public that the land is available to
see if there is any public interest in the property. CRA would
have to discuss, following the proposal guidelines, asking for
bids on the property with additional information. CRA doesn’t
have to take the highest bid for the property; CRA can accept
the bid that would benefit the city’s interest.
Nabity is going to put together dates approximately 60 to 90
days to get information together and meeting dates to advertise
the property to the public.
A motion was made by Gdowski to allow Nabity to proceed with
the properties on Second Street to be made public that it’s for
sale and bids are being accepted, second by Murray, upon roll
call vote all present voted aye. Motion passed unanimously, for
Nabity to proceed.
8.REVIEW REQUEST FROM THE BID TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS FUNDS IN THE DOWNTOWN BID TO
FOLLOW SUGGESTED GUIDELINES, AND TO ADD A BID
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FAÇADE REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR
THESE APPLICATIONS.
Ziller proposed the ideas to create guidelines for the downtown
area. The idea of the Downtown BID is to preserve the historic
integrity of the downtown area. Nabity stated the BID 8 goes
into effect in September as long as there is no protest.
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Nabity explained that if a business falls outside of the blighted
area they would not be able to receive CRA dollars. Business’s
requesting CRA funds would need to follow the BID proposed
guidelines.
Ziller explained the guidelines are for all the businesses in the
BID area, it doesn’t matter if they are older or newer buildings.
Ziller said it’s about enhancing the pedestrian experience.
Drawing them to the downtown area and allowing them to enjoy
looking at the preservation of the building and the storefronts.
He also requested that a BID representative or Design
Committee representative be present when the CRA is deciding
on funding projects to help ensure the guidelines are followed.
Nabity explained a business owner in the BID area could do
what they wanted to their business with their own money and
would not have to follow the proposed guidelines by the BID.
However if they wanted to use CRA money they would have to
follow the guidelines as presented by the downtown BID.
Elliot suggested a conditional approval be made, the BID
guidelines can be passed out with the applications for the CRA
fund request. These would be official when the BID 8 is finally
formed in September.
Elliot made a motion conditionally directing Nabity to pass these
BID guidelines out to a prospective applicant, and giving the
approval to invite any BID 5 member and or design committee
member to be present when the CRA reviews the applications.
These are probable future guidelines, when the BID 8 is properly
formulated then CRA can approve. Second was made by
Murray, upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion passed
unanimously, to pass out the guidelines and to invite any BID 5
member and or design committee member to be present when
the CRA reviews the application.
9.REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity reported briefly. Nothing new, moving forward, Hall
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County called and made sure that the money was still being held
for them.
10.REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
No need to review at this time.
11.DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Nabity reported he is hoping their will be an offer on the Star
motel property on South Locust. Nabity stated the Masonic
Temple, Nabity is not sure where this is at. Currently there has
not been a request submitted to the CRA for assistance.
12.ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. The
next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
JULY 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,133,754 952,497 952,497
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 67,759 610,068 722,796 112,728
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 2,783 32,328 10,000 (22,328)
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue - 16,545 - (16,545)
TOTAL REVENUE 70,542 658,941 782,796 123,855
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,204,296 1,611,437 1,735,293 123,855
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 375 5,000 8,000 3,000
Legal Services 150 1,813 10,000 8,188
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services - 24,164 40,000 15,836
Printing & Binding - 568 1,000 432
Other Professional Services - 4,113 6,000 1,887
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 13 109 250 141
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 764 800 36
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 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 42,802 136,366 128,002 (8,364)
Bond Interest 19,678 93,076 94,794 1,718
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 63,018 470,159 1,101,896 631,737
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 7,525 188,782 (319,100) (507,882)
ENDING CASH 1,141,279 1,141,279 633,397 (507,882)
LESS COMMITMENTS 559,630 -
AVAILABLE CASH 581,649 1,141,279 633,397 (507,882)
CHECKING 651,798
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 489,431
Total Cash 1,141,279
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
JULY 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 6,631 389,080 500,000 110,920
Interest Income 2,778 31,423 10,000 (21,423)
Land Sales - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 3,241 - (3,241)
TOTAL 9,409 423,744 560,000 136,256
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 31,431 66,410 65,780 (630)
Interest Income 548 - (548)
Other Revenue 560 - (560)
TOTAL 31,431 67,518 65,780 (1,738)
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 29,696 62,743 59,180 (3,563)
Interest Income 5 202 - (202)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 29,701 62,945 59,180 (3,765)
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 3,497 4,202 705
Interest Income 0 3 - (3)
Other Revenue 947 - (947)
TOTAL 0 4,447 4,202 (245)
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 18,138 19,162 1,024
Interest Income 53 - (53)
Other Revenue 972 - (972)
TOTAL - 19,163 19,162 (1)
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 63,553 74,472 10,919
Interest Income 0 100 - (100)
Other Revenue 10,825 - (10,825)
TOTAL 0 74,477 74,472 (5)
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes 4,960 - (4,960)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - 4,960 - (4,960)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 1,686 - (1,686)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - 1,686 - (1,686)
TOTAL REVENUE 70,542 658,941 782,796 123,855
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
JULY 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 375 5,000 8,000 3,000
Legal Services 150 1,813 10,000 8,188
Consulting Services - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 24,164 40,000 15,836
Printing & Binding 568 1,000 432
Other Professional Services 4,113 6,000 1,887
General Liability Insurance - 250 250
Postage 13 109 250 141
Matching Grant - - -
Legal Notices 764 800 36
Licenses & Fees - - -
Travel & Training - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - 500 500
Office Supplies 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 538 240,716 879,100 638,384
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 24,041 47,158 47,158 0
Bond Interest 8,849 18,622 18,622 (0)
Other Expenditures - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES 32,890 65,780 65,780 -
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal 18,761 36,824 36,824 0
Bond Interest 10,829 22,356 22,356 (0)
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES 29,590 59,180 59,180 -
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal 2,082 2,127 45
Bond Interest 2,120 2,075 (45)
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 4,202 4,202 -
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal 10,601 8,838 (1,763)
Bond Interest 8,560 10,324 1,764
TOTAL PROCON TIF - 19,162 19,162 0
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal 33,055 33,055 0
Bond Interest 41,417 41,417 (0)
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - 74,472 74,472 0
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
JULY 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal 4,960 - (4,960)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING - 4,960 - (4,960)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal 1,686 - (1,686)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC - 1,686 - (1,686)
TOTAL EXPENSES 63,018 470,159 1,101,896 631,737
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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13-Aug-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 $5,512.30
Accounting Fees
Officenet Inc.
Postage $16.91
Lawn Care June & July $250.00
Goodwill Industries of Greater NE $36,880.00
Grand Island Independent $38.29
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $150.00
Total:
$42,847.50
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, August 13, 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 $36,880 Completed 7/2008
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 $559,630
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
July 31, 2008
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