12-08-2008 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, December 8, 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)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Monday, December 8, 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 November 17, Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Consideration of Redevelopment Plan Amendment for 2020 Blake Street.
6.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
7.Directors Report
Election of Officers
8.Adjournment
Next Meeting January 14, 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)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
November 17, 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 November 17, 2008 at City Hall 100 E
First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the November 17,
2008 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barry Sandstrom called the meeting
to order at 4:05 p.m. The following members were present:
Barry Sandstrom, Lee Elliot, 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, Todd Enck, Gene
McCloud, and Ray O’Conner and Traci 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 October 14, 2008 meeting, Gdowski made the motion to
approve the minutes, seconded by Elliot. Upon roll call vote, all
present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL
REPORTS. Dave Springer reviewed the financial reports for the
period of October 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008. He noted
revenue in the amount of $157,018 and expenses in the amount
of $5783 for the month. Total cash was $1,387,857. Motion by
Pirnie, 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.
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Motion made by Elliot, second by Pirnie, to approve the bills in
the amount of $4067.34. Upon roll call vote all present voted
aye. Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills
totaling $4067.34. Nabity noted the Legal Services in the
amount of $1075.00 was largely for the Tiff contract and
contract for sale.
5. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE PURCHASE/SALE CRA PROPERTIES
RESOLUTION NO. 93.
Nabity explained this is the formal action to approve the sale of
the Star Motel property this contract is contingent on the
dedication of the easement of the hike and bike trail and
contingent on the project moving forward. Motion was made by
Elliot to approve the formal action of selling the South Locust
CRA property to South Pointe Development, for $50,000,
contingent on the dedication of the easement and the project
moving forward, second by Pirnie, to approve Resolution No.
93. Upon roll call vote all but one present voted aye,
Sandstrom abstained. Motion carried to approve Resolution No.
93.
6.APPROVAL OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SOUTH POINTE
DEVELOPMENT LLC, RESOLUTION NO. 94.
Nabity stated this Resolution includes the Redevelopment Plan
and the contract for Redevelopment. Regional Planning did hold
a Public Hearing on this Redevelopment Plan and did approve it;
they passed Resolution No. 2009-01, to recommend approval,
and it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Grand
Island. The contract is for a 15 year time period and is for the
Tax Increment Financing. There is also a cost benefit analysis
included. O’Connor noted the hike and bike trail is being moved
to the north side of the property along the easement versus the
south side as previously proposed. Motion was made by Murray
and second by Pirnie to approve the Resolution No. 94. Upon roll
call vote all but one present voted aye, Sandstrom abstained.
Motion carried to approve Resolution No 94.
7.CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 95 TO FORWARD A
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE HALL COUNTY
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR 2020 BLAKE STREET.
Nabity reported briefly. Todd Enck proposing a Redevelopment
Plan for Area 6, this is between Broadwell and Custer and North
of the Union Pacific tracks. This is at the corner of Blake and
Darr. This property is zoned R4, High Density Residential. Enck
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has proposed building two duplex’s with attached garages,
approximately 1000 square feet for each dwelling unit. In order
for Enck to move forward with this project there is the cost of
property acquisition, cost of demolition, new service lines, and
new sidewalks. Currently the property valuation is $20,000, with
Enck’s proposed two duplex’s this increases the property value to
approximately $300,000. Enck added that based on the location
of the duplex’s the $700 a month rent was average and
acceptable for the area. Motion was made by Elliot and second
by Murray to approve the Resolution No. 95, to forward
Redevelopment Plan to Hall County Regional Planning. Upon roll
call vote all voted aye, motion carried unanimously to approve
Resolution No 95.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A
REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT RESOLUTION NO. 96. Sandstrom
stated this indicates that CRA is proceeding to enter into a
Redevelopment Contract. The TIF contract must be approved by
Regional Planning and Council. After no further discussion, a
motion was made by Pirnie and second by Murray to approve
Resolution No. 96. Upon roll call vote all voted aye, motion
carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 96.
9.DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
Nabity commented on the Committed Projects, the Housing Study
should have a draft by mid December and a Final is expected in
February. Hall County is still working on paving. Romsa Real
Estate Center, there is nothing new to report. BID 6, a portion of
the funds has been paid out. Nabity anticipates the bill from the
state for the conduit to be coming in soon. Masonic Temple (Paul
Warshauer), have heard nothing from him. Carpets ‘N’ More, and
Blessed Sacrament are moving along nicely those should be done
soon. New Life Community Church Façade is moving along.
Wayside Horns 2008 is moving forward, Wayside Horns for 2009
will be bumped. CRA properties 2707 and 2709 S Locust the sale
is now pending.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m. The
next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2008.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2008
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
NOVEMBER 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,387,857 1,236,622 1,236,622
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 4,145 159,539 697,796 538,257
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 149 1,774 10,000 8,226
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue 6,720 6,720 - (6,720)
TOTAL REVENUE 11,015 168,034 757,796 589,762
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,398,872 1,404,655 1,994,418 589,762
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - 375 8,000 7,625
Legal Services 1,075 1,645 10,000 8,355
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,970 4,923 40,000 35,077
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 19 34 250 216
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 13 800 787
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - - 500 500
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - - 100,000 100,000
Façade Improvement - - 200,000 200,000
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 2,858 500,000 497,142
Bond Principal - - 128,002 128,002
Bond Interest - - 94,794 94,794
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,064 9,847 1,101,896 1,092,049
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 6,951 158,186 (344,100) (502,286)
ENDING CASH 1,394,808 1,394,808 892,522 (502,286)
LESS COMMITMENTS 583,250 -
AVAILABLE CASH 811,558 1,394,808 892,522 (502,286)
CHECKING 893,578
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 501,181
Total Cash 1,394,808
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2008
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
NOVEMBER 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 4,145 89,832 475,000 385,168
Interest Income - 1,524 10,000 8,476
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 6,720 6,720 - (6,720)
TOTAL 10,866 98,077 535,000 436,923
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes - 31,431 65,780 34,349
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - 31,431 65,780 34,349
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes - 29,696 59,180 29,484
Interest Income 64 97 - (97)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 64 29,793 59,180 29,387
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes - - 4,202 4,202
Interest Income 0 0 - (0)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 0 0 4,202 4,202
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes - 8,579 19,162 10,583
Interest Income 19 19 - (19)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 19 8,598 19,162 10,564
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes - - 74,472 74,472
Interest Income 66 134 - (134)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 66 134 74,472 74,338
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes - - - -
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - - -
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes - - - -
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 11,015 168,034 757,796 589,762
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2008
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
NOVEMBER 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 375 8,000 7,625
Legal Services 1,075 1,645 10,000 8,355
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,970 4,923 40,000 35,077
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 19 34 200 166
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 13 800 787
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - - 500 500
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - - 100,000 100,000
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement - - 758,750 758,750
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 2,858 500,000 497,142
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 4,064 9,847 1,437,300 1,427,453
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal - - 51,001 51,001
Bond Interest - - 14,779 14,779
Other Expenditures - - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - - 65,780 65,780
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal - - 39,729 39,729
Bond Interest - - 19,451 19,451
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - - 59,180 59,180
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal - - 2,276 2,276
Bond Interest - - 1,926 1,926
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - - 4,202 4,202
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal - - 9,467 9,467
Bond Interest - - 9,695 9,695
TOTAL PROCON TIF - - 19,162 19,162
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal - - 39,151 39,151
Bond Interest - - 35,321 35,321
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - - 74,472 74,472
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2008
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
NOVEMBER 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal - - - -
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING - - - -
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal - - - -
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC - - - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,064 9,847 1,660,096 1,650,249
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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3-Dec-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 November $2,011.74
Accounting
Officenet Inc.$37.79
Postage $34.19
Lawn Care
Grand Island Independent
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $335.00
Total:
$2,418.72
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, December 8, 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 2008
Romsa Real Estate Center $75,000 Fall 2007
BID 6 $55,000 Spring 2009
Paul Warshauer
(Masonic Temple)
$17,700 Fall 2008
Carpets ‘N’ More $9,400 Spring 2009
New Life Community
Church Façade
$107,000 Fall 2008
Blessed Sacrament $33,400 Spring 2009
2008 Wayside Horns $140,000 Fall 2008
2009 Wayside Horns $100,000 Fall 2009
Total Committed $583,250
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 Contract
Pending
211 E 1st $34,702 11-13-07 $8,000 Surplus
November 30, 2008
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Regular Meeting
Item I1
Redevelopment Plan
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area #6
November 2008
Property Description
This property is located at the corner of Blake Street and Darr Avenue (Lots 9 and 10 of
Block 19 of Packer & Barr’s Second Addition to the City of Grand Island). Property
addresses include 235 and 233 N Darr Avenue and 2020 and 2018 Blake Street in Grand
Island Nebraska.
Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan
Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The developer is proposing to build two duplex buildings one on each lot. The first
building would have two 962 square foot units with attached garages. The second
building would have two 1062 square units with attached garages. Both units would have
landscaped yards with underground sprinkling installed. Each unit will have 2 bedrooms
and it is anticipated that the total occupancy of these units would range from between 4
and 16 people.
The anticipated value of this development at the time of completion is $300,000.
Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances
The proposed use is permitted in the current zoning district. No changes are anticipated
in street layouts or grades. No changes are anticipated in building codes or ordinances.
Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
Sewer and water are available to support this development. Additional water services are
anticipated so each unit has its own water service. New sewer services may be needed to
support the additional development. No new mains will be required.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development.
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Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be mostly complete during the 2009
calendar year. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of the property as of
January 1, 2009. Excess valuation should be available for this project for 15 years
beginning with the 2010 tax year. Excess valuation will be paid to the developer’s lender
per the contract between the CRA and the developer for a period not to exceed 15 years
or $53,650.
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Carey Ave3rd St W
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Area Boundary
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Legend
railroad
Centerline
Commercial
County Government
Industrial
Large Lot Residential
Public
Residential
Street ROW
Suburban Agriculture
Existing Land Use
Area Boundary
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Future Land Use Map
Future Land Use Map from 2004 Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City of Grand
Island for the area near Blake Street and Darr Avenue the proposed redevelopment site.
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