09-17-2008 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, September 17, 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, September 17, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday, September 17, 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 August 13, 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 October 8, 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, September 17, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
August 13, 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 13, 2008 at City Hall 100 E First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the August 7, 2008 Grand
Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to
order at 4:00 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, Finance Director, Dave Springer;
Council Liaison; Peg Gilbert Grand Island Independent Reporter,
Tracy Overstreet, Paul Warshauer and Tanya Janulewicz.
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 July 7, 2008 CRA Meeting was made by Pirnie, and
seconded by Murray. 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 July 1 through July 31, 2008.
He noted revenue in the amount of $70,542 and expenses in the
amount of $63,018 for the month. Total cash was $1,141,279.
Motion by Murray, second by Gdowski, 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 $42,847.50. 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 $42,847.50.
5.CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM PAUL WARSHAUER
REGUARDING PLANS FOR THE MASONIC TEMPLE AND
SURROUNDING BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWN GRAND ISLAND.
Nabity explained Paul Warshauer is the owner of the Masonic
Temple building; it’s one of the classic historic buildings in
downtown Grand Island. This building is grandfathered into the
old building codes however the fire code for the building is not
and its needs to be updated. There are life safety issues that
need to be done to bring it up to code. CRA Director Chad
Nabity said city building and fire inspectors prepared a list of
needed upgrades the Masonic Temple in 1985, but the changes
have never been carried out. Until two years ago, the temple
was used by a private organization intimately familiar with the
building lay out and exits so modernization of the fire safety
codes were not mandated, Nabity said.Currently the State of NE
and the State Fire Marshall are no longer allowing buildings to be
grandfathered in. Buildings must now be upgraded to meet fire
code.
The request from Warshauer is to help fund a life safety study,
Warshauer will pay for a $10,000 master development plan, but
he sought help on the $17,700 cost of the life/safety review
because it involved more than just his building.
Nabity stated, in order to do a life safety study you need to have
a master plan first because you need to know what the building
is going to be used for. Warshauer wants to do a dinner theatre
up on the fifth or sixth floor. This would require fire sprinklers
and fire escapes. BVH is the Architect on the project they are
designing the master plan, and the fire escapes, they are
designing all the things needed to up date the building. They
will also be working with the city officials the building
department and the fire department to get approval of those
plans. That is what Warshauer is asking the CRA to help fund.
Warshauer said the review would also include neighboring
properties because the current proposal is for design of an
exterior fire escape that would be in the “air space” above other
downtown buildings, but also utilized by occupants in those
buildings. “The real issue is where to put those fire escapes”, he
said. Warshauer has until August 20th to submit a plan and
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timeline to the city, said Warshauer’s attorney, Tanya
Janulewicz.
The CRA members agreed upon approving the funding with the
condition that this would be co-owned by Warshauer and the
CRA.
A motion was made by Gdowski that he CRA will reimburse the
expense of the study up to $17,700, upon completion and of
acceptance of the city building department and the state fire
Marshall. Also the plans are to be available; they will move with
the property and will be available to future developments or
owners. There was a second by Murray.
Upon roll call CRA members Gdowski, Murray and Pirnie voted in
favor of the funding and Sandstrom was the only one to vote
against funding the life/safety study. He felt that Warshauer, as
a private developer, should pay for his own development plan
including the life/safety review and then come to the CRA to
seek help on implementing the plan.
6.REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity explained the housing study is still awaiting completion
and should be done later this month. Hall County building has
the stucco done and is finishing up on some other things.
Romsa Real Estate center is still having issues with the permits
issued from the building department. BID 6 there is a change
order from the state its $51,862 approximately. It falls with in
the area that CRA committed to them. Good Will façade is
complete. New Life Community church is still making progress.
Wayside horns are still moving forward.
7.DIRETORS REPORT.
Ray O’Conner is having a controlled burn on the Wonderful
Garden. There is a possibly a TIF coming in on an economic
development property.
8.ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. The
next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2008.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
AUGUST 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,141,279 952,497 952,497
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 9,302 619,370 722,796 103,426
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 8,685 41,013 10,000 (31,013)
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue 534 17,079 - (17,079)
TOTAL REVENUE 18,521 677,462 782,796 105,334
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,159,800 1,629,959 1,735,293 105,334
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - 5,000 8,000 3,000
Legal Services 150 1,963 10,000 8,038
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 5,762 29,926 40,000 10,074
Printing & Binding - 568 1,000 432
Other Professional Services - 4,113 6,000 1,887
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 17 126 250 124
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 38 802 800 (2)
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 - 136,366 128,002 (8,364)
Bond Interest - 93,076 94,794 1,718
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 5,968 476,126 1,101,896 625,770
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 12,554 201,336 (319,100) (520,436)
ENDING CASH 1,153,832 1,153,832 633,397 (520,436)
LESS COMMITMENTS 540,450 -
AVAILABLE CASH 613,382 1,153,832 633,397 (520,436)
CHECKING 657,189
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 496,593
Total Cash 1,153,832
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
AUGUST 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 9,302 398,382 500,000 101,618
Interest Income 8,664 40,087 10,000 (30,087)
Land Sales - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 534 3,775 - (3,775)
TOTAL 18,500 442,243 560,000 117,757
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 66,410 65,780 (630)
Interest Income 548 - (548)
Other Revenue 560 - (560)
TOTAL - 67,518 65,780 (1,738)
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 62,743 59,180 (3,563)
Interest Income 22 223 - (223)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 22 62,967 59,180 (3,787)
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 3,497 4,202 705
Interest Income 3 - (3)
Other Revenue 947 - (947)
TOTAL - 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 74,478 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 18,521 677,462 782,796 105,334
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
AUGUST 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 5,000 8,000 3,000
Legal Services 150 1,963 10,000 8,038
Consulting Services - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 5,762 29,926 40,000 10,074
Printing & Binding 568 1,000 432
Other Professional Services 4,113 6,000 1,887
General Liability Insurance - 250 250
Postage 17 126 250 124
Matching Grant - - -
Legal Notices 38 802 800 (2)
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 5,968 246,684 879,100 632,416
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 47,158 47,158 0
Bond Interest 18,622 18,622 (0)
Other Expenditures - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 65,780 65,780 -
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal 36,824 36,824 0
Bond Interest 22,356 22,356 (0)
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 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 AUGUST 2008
MONTH ENDED 2007 - 2008 2008 REMAINING
AUGUST 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 5,968 476,126 1,101,896 625,770
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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22-Sep-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 July/Aug $3,875.90
Accounting
Officenet Inc.
Postage $15.47
Lawn Care
Grand Island Independent $25.82
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $180.00
Total:
$4,097.19
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, September 17, 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
Paul Warshauer
(Masonic Temple)
$17,700 Fall 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 $540,450
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 Surplus
August 31, 2008
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