01-14-2009 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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, January 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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 December 8, 2008 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Audit Report with Terry Galloway.
6.Consideration of request from BID 6 for assistance with the landscaping and irrigation
system.
7.Adoption of Design Guidelines for the BID 8 Downtown district.
8.Consideration of a Resolution to forward a redevelopment plan amendment to the Hall
County Regional Planning Commission for 1814 N Eddy.
9.Consideration of a Resolution of intent to enter into a redevelopment contract
10.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
11.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
12.Directors Report
13.Adjournment
Next Meeting February 11, 2009
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, January 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
December 8, 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 December 8, 2008 at City Hall 100 E First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the December 1, 2008
Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barry Sandstrom called the meeting
to order at 4:08 p.m. The following members were present:
Barry Sandstrom, Lee Elliott, Tom Gdowski, Sue Pirnie, and
Glen Murray. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Barb
Quandt; CRA Attorney; Duane Burns, Finance Director, Dave
Springer, Council Liaison Peg Gilbert, Todd Enck, 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 November 17, 2008 meeting, Elliott made the motion to
approve the minutes, seconded by Gdowski. Upon roll call vote,
all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Murray joined meeting at 4:10 p.m.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Dave Springer reviewed the
financial reports for the period of November 1, 2008 through
November 30, 2008. He noted revenue in the amount of
$11,015 and expenses in the amount of $4,064 for the month.
Total cash was $1,394,808. Motion by Gdowski, second by
Pirnie, to approve the financial reports. Upon roll call vote, all
present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
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4.APPROVAL OF BILLS. The bills were reviewed by the Authority.
Motion made by Elliott, second by Murray, to approve the bills in
the amount of $2418.72. Upon roll call vote all present voted
aye. Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills
totaling $2418.72.
5.APPROVAL OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 2020 BLAKE STREET.
APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 97.
Nabity stated this was forwarded to the Planning Commission last
month; this is the same Redevelopment Plan that was provided
last month. The Planning Commission did hold a Public Hearing
and they recommended approval; Regional Planning passed
Resolution No. 2009-02, this Redevelopment Plan is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand Island.
Also provided is a cost benefit analysis this show the amount Mr.
Enck is requesting; $54,650, with the assistance being met in 10
years. The contract is for a 15 year time period and is for the
Tax Increment Financing. One change made to the Contract on
page 3 (letter a) the Redeveloper is an individual not a
corporation. Nabity stated he checked with the area schools,
Jefferson and Walnut both have capacity to take in any additional
students.
With approval of this Resolution this will forward the
Redevelopment Plan to City Council for approval on December
16th 2008. Motion was made by Gdowski and second by Pirnie to
approve the Resolution No. 97. Upon roll call all present voted
aye. Motion carried to approve Resolution No 97.
6. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTA & CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity commented on the Committed Projects, the Housing Study
will hold a meeting this Thursday at 6:30 at the Library they will
be presenting their initial findings. Final draft is expected in
February. Hall County is still working on paving. Romsa Real
Estate Center, has pulled proper permits, anticipation completion
is February of 2009. BID 6, still waiting on the bill from the State
of NE. Masonic Temple (Paul Warshauer), have not heard
anything from him, completion date changed to February 2009.
Carpets āNā More, and Blessed Sacrament are moving along nicely
those should be done soon January 2009. New Life Community
Church Façade is progressing. Wayside Horns 2008 is moving
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forward, Wayside Horns for 2009 will be bumped. CRA properties
Redevelopment Contract is signed and earnest money has been
received, and title insurance ordered for 2707 and 2709 S Locust,
closing for the property is scheduled before the end of the year.
7.DIRECTORS REPORT.
Election of new officers, Gdowski nominated Barry Sandstrom to
an additional term as Chairman and Lee Elliott to remain as Vice-
Chairman. Motion made by Gdowski, second by Pirnie, to
approve the nomination of the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman.
Upon roll call vote of three members, Gdowski, Pirnie and Murray,
all voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Sandstrom will
remain as Chairman and Elliott will remain as Vice-Chair.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. The
next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2009.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2008
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,394,808 1,236,622 1,236,622
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 3,587 163,126 697,796 534,670
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 1,543 3,318 10,000 6,682
Land Sales 500 500 50,000 49,500
Other Revenue 8,274 14,995 - (14,995)
TOTAL REVENUE 13,905 181,938 757,796 575,858
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,408,713 1,418,560 1,994,418 575,858
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - 375 8,000 7,625
Legal Services 335 1,980 10,000 8,020
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,012 6,934 40,000 33,066
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 34 68 250 182
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 13 800 787
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies 38 38 500 462
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 66,429 66,429 128,002 61,573
Bond Interest 42,868 42,868 94,794 51,926
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 111,716 121,563 1,101,896 980,333
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH (97,811) 60,375 (344,100) (404,475)
ENDING CASH 1,296,997 1,296,997 892,522 (404,475)
LESS COMMITMENTS 583,250 -
AVAILABLE CASH 713,747 1,296,997 892,522 (404,475)
CHECKING 795,497
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 501,451
Total Cash 1,296,997
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2008
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 3,587 93,419 475,000 381,581
Interest Income 1,394 2,918 10,000 7,082
Land Sales 500 500 50,000 49,500
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax - 6,720 - (6,720)
TOTAL 5,481 103,557 535,000 431,443
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes - 31,431 65,780 34,349
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue 277 277 - (277)
TOTAL 277 31,708 65,780 34,072
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes - 29,696 59,180 29,484
Interest Income 78 175 - (175)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 78 29,871 59,180 29,309
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 16 35 - (35)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 16 8,614 19,162 10,548
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes - - 74,472 74,472
Interest Income 55 189 - (189)
Other Revenue 7,998 7,998 - (7,998)
TOTAL 8,053 8,187 74,472 66,285
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes - - - -
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - - -
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes - - - -
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 13,905 181,938 757,796 575,858
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2008
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2008 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 375 8,000 7,625
Legal Services 335 1,980 10,000 8,020
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,012 6,934 40,000 33,066
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 34 68 200 132
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 13 800 787
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies 38 38 500 462
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 2,419 12,266 1,437,300 1,425,034
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 25,001 25,001 51,001 26,000
Bond Interest 7,889 7,889 14,779 6,890
Other Expenditures - - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES 32,890 32,890 65,780 32,890
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal 19,487 19,487 39,729 20,242
Bond Interest 10,103 10,103 19,451 9,348
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES 29,590 29,590 59,180 29,590
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 4,572 4,572 9,467 4,895
Bond Interest 5,009 5,009 9,695 4,686
TOTAL PROCON TIF 9,581 9,581 19,162 9,581
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal 17,368 17,368 39,151 21,783
Bond Interest 19,868 19,868 35,321 15,453
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING 37,236 37,236 74,472 37,236
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2008
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
DECEMBER 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 111,716 121,563 1,660,096 1,538,533
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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14-Jan-09
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 $2,015.50
Accounting January, February $375.00
Officenet Inc.
Postage November $4.28
Almquist Maltzahn Galloway & Luth Audit/September $3,950.00
Lawnscape Snow Removal $160.00
New Life Community Church Façade Improvement $104,500.00
Blessed Sacrement Grant Request $33,401.06
Affordable Housing Market Study Community Development $8,250.00
Carpets 'N' More Façade Improvement $9,400.00
Grand Island Independent Nov/Dec
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices $25.38
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $690.00
Total:
$162,771.22
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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 Feb 2009
Carpets āNā 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
December 31, 2008
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item G1
Grant Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item I1
TIF
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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