03-19-2009 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, March 19, 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)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Thursday March 19, 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 February 20, 2009 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Linda Addison, Housing Development Corporation, Executive Director, presentation about
the Housing Development Corporation and request for Blight Study for property north of
Fonner Park. Randy Chick, Director of Hastings CRA regarding CRA involvement with HDC
and single family housing development.
6.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
7.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
8.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property
9.Directors Report
10.Adjournment
Next Meeting April 8, 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)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
March 19, 2009
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
March 20, 2009 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the
March 12, 2009 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to order at 4:00
p.m. The following members were present: Barry Sandstrom, Lee Elliott, Tom
Gdowski and Glen Murray. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Rose
Woods; CRA Attorney; Duane Burns, Finance Director, Dave Springer, Council
Liaison, Kirk Ramsey, Linda Addison and Randy Chick.
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
February 20, 2009 meeting, Ramsey requested a change to the meeting minutes to
reflect that he was at the February meeting. Murray made the motion to approve
the February 20, meeting minutes with the requested change to add that Ramsey
was in attendance, seconded by Gdowski. Upon roll call vote, all present voted
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Dave Springer reviewed the financial
reports for the period of February 1, 2009 through February 28, 2009. He noted
revenue in the amount of $71,212 and expenses in the amount of $3,068 for the
month. Total cash was $1,227,857. Motion by Gdowski, second by Elliott, to
approve the financial reports. Gdowski also suggested to Springer to look into
moving some money to different accounts. 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 Elliott, second by Gdowski, to approve the bills in the amount of
$2967.72 with the addition of $14.18 for postage. Upon roll call vote all present
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling
$2981.90.
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5.PRESENTATION BY LINDA ADDISON AND RANDY CHICK.
Nabity explained this is approximately 14 acres near Fonner Park; this is the
remaining land from Pleasant View Subdivision. Addison is here to ask the CRA
to conduct a study to see if the area could be declared blighted and substandard.
Addison proposed a 38-home affordable housing project to be built just north of
Fonner Park in Grand Island with the use of Tax Increment financing. Tax-
increment financing (TIF) would have redirected the property taxes on the new
homes for up to 15 years to pay for water, sewer and street extensions into the so-
called Pleasant View Subdivision.
Addison, director the Housing Development Corp., said TIF was an integral part of
the project. The project also hinged on grant support from the Nebraska
Department of Economic Development support that had been given preliminarily
and a previous loan commitment from the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority.
Addison said the three-bedroom, single-family homes with basements and an
attached two-car garage would range in size from 1,080 to 1,290 square feet. The
homes would sell for $115,000 to $120,000, but have an appraisal price of about
$145,000.
The only comparable affordable housing subdivision in Nebraska outside of
Lincoln or Omaha is in Hastings. It’s the Southwood Subdivision, which the
Housing Development Corp. began in 1998. Southwood was built on a cornfield
next to existing older homes, which actually increased in value after the new
homes went in, Addison said.
Randy Chick, Director of the Hastings CRA, spoke about how the CRA in
Hastings was involved with the HDC and the Southwood development.
The sticking point for the project came from neighbors and concerns raised about
the project’s impact on their property values.
“It will bring the value of our homes down,” said Max Swantek, 916 E. South St.
He and six other South Street homeowners attended the CRA meeting in protest of
the affordable housing project. “What you sell it for is what will depreciate my
home,” Swantek said. South Street homeowner Laura Norvell said she built her
1,600-square-foot home at 810 E. South St. new five years ago. It has a value of
$190,000. “I won’t be able to get that out of my home” if surrounding homes are
not comparable, she told the CRA.
Addison said just because her nonprofit organization doesn’t build smaller homes
on the 13-acre site, that doesn’t stop a private developer from doing the same and
potentially lowering the neighborhood values.
“But that’s capitalism,” Sandstrom said. He did encourage Addison to work
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cooperatively with the CRA to find, rehabilitate or demolish and redevelop
substandard homes in Grand Island. Other CRA members also supported future
work with the Housing Development Corp. “This is a good project and would
serve a need,” Murray said. “Maybe look at other areas of town that wouldn’t have
an impact on neighbors that this one would.”
Sandstorm looked for a motion to start a blight study for the Pleasant View area.
No motion was made by any CRA members.
CRA member Lee Elliott wanted data on what impact the subdivision may have on
the surrounding homes. Addison said she had no such data and had no way of
getting it. Elliott said without that data, he didn’t feel comfortable spending
taxpayer money for a blight and substandard study. Neither did CRA members
Tom Gdowski, Glen Murray or Barry Sandstrom.
6. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTA & CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity stated that the sale of the Star Motel property was final. Also the Hall
County building just sent out requests for bids on the remainder of the paving
project. The 2009 Wayside horns are also moving forward with August or
September to have the first phase complete.
7. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIONS. There were
no negations to discuss.
8.DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Sandstrom asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion made by
Pirnie and seconded by Murray, Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. The
next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2009.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,159,712 1,236,622 1,236,622
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 23,401 212,021 697,796 485,775
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 620 5,329 10,000 4,671
Land Sales 46,835 47,335 50,000 2,665
Other Revenue 356 16,053 - (16,053)
TOTAL REVENUE 71,212 280,738 757,796 477,058
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,230,925 1,517,360 1,994,418 477,058
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - 4,700 8,000 3,300
Legal Services 720 3,390 10,000 6,610
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,203 11,312 40,000 28,688
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 16 88 250 162
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 38 800 762
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 38 500 462
Supplies - - 300 300
Land 129 129 100,000 99,871
Façade Improvement - 155,551 200,000 44,449
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 2,858 500,000 497,142
Bond Principal - 67,525 128,002 60,477
Bond Interest - 43,873 94,794 50,921
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 3,068 289,503 1,101,896 812,393
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 68,145 (8,765) (344,100) (335,335)
ENDING CASH 1,227,857 1,227,857 892,522 (335,335)
LESS COMMITMENTS 520,200 -
AVAILABLE CASH 707,657 1,227,857 892,522 (335,335)
CHECKING 726,357
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 501,451
Total Cash 1,227,857
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 18,371 137,283 475,000 337,717
Interest Income 588 4,808 10,000 5,192
Land Sales 46,835 47,335 50,000 2,665
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 356 7,077 - (7,077)
TOTAL 66,150 196,503 535,000 338,497
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 1,366 32,798 65,780 32,982
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - 277 - (277)
TOTAL 1,366 33,075 65,780 32,705
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 1,291 30,987 59,180 28,193
Interest Income 32 297 - (297)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 1,323 31,284 59,180 27,896
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 92 92 4,202 4,110
Interest Income 0 0 - (0)
Other Revenue - 702 - (702)
TOTAL 92 794 4,202 3,408
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 369 8,948 19,162 10,214
Interest Income 0 35 - (35)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 369 8,983 19,162 10,179
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 1,308 1,308 74,472 73,164
Interest Income 0 190 - (190)
Other Revenue - 7,998 - (7,998)
TOTAL 1,308 9,495 74,472 64,977
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes 199 199 - (199)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 199 199 - (199)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 197 197 - (197)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 197 197 - (197)
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes 25 25 - (25)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL 25 25 - (25)
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes 184 184 - (184)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 184 184 - (184)
TOTAL REVENUE 71,212 280,738 757,796 477,058
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 4,700 8,000 3,300
Legal Services 720 3,390 10,000 6,610
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,203 11,312 40,000 28,688
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 16 88 200 112
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 38 800 762
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 38 500 462
Supplies - - 300 300
Land 129 129 100,000 99,871
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement - 155,551 758,750 603,199
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 2,858 500,000 497,142
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 3,068 178,105 1,437,300 1,259,195
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal - 25,001 51,001 26,000
Bond Interest - 7,889 14,779 6,890
Other Expenditures - - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 32,890 65,780 32,890
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal - 19,487 39,729 20,242
Bond Interest - 10,103 19,451 9,348
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 29,590 59,180 29,590
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal - 1,096 2,276 1,180
Bond Interest - 1,005 1,926 921
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 2,101 4,202 2,101
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal - 4,572 9,467 4,895
Bond Interest - 5,009 9,695 4,686
TOTAL PROCON TIF - 9,581 19,162 9,581
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal - 17,368 39,151 21,783
Bond Interest - 19,868 35,321 15,453
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - 37,236 74,472 37,236
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2009 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 3,068 289,503 1,660,096 1,370,593
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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11-Mar-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 $2,093.85
Accounting
Officenet Inc.
Postage December, January, Feb $60.07
Lawnscape $220.00
Grand Island Independent $38.73
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $569.25
Total:
$2,981.90
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED
PROJECTS
AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
BID 6 (Landscaping)$95,000 Fall 2009
Hall County $37,500 Spring 2009
Romsa Real Estate Center $75,000 Spring 2009
BID 6 (Conduit)$55,000 Spring 2009
Paul Warshauer
(Masonic Temple)
$17,700 Spring 2009
2008 Wayside Horns $140,000 Spring 2009
2009 Wayside Horns $100,000 Fall 2009
Total Committed $520,200
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
211 E 1st $34,702 11-13-07 $8,000 Surplus
February 28, 2009
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item X1
HDC
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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