06-25-2009 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, June 25, 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, June 25, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item -1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Thursday June 25, 2009
2:30 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 May 27, 2009 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Mike Bacon discussing the potential and the pitfalls of creating a TIF district for
residential improvements.
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 July ?, 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, June 25, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
May 27, 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 May 27, 2009 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was given
in the May 21, 2009 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to
order at 10:40 p.m. The following members were present: Barry
Sandstrom, Tom Gdowski, Sue Pirnie and Glen Murray. Also present
were; Director, Chad Nabity; Rose Woods; CRA Attorney; Duane Burns,
Council Liaison, Kirk Ramsey, Marv Webb, Russ Giesenhagen, Dennis
O’Hara, Tim O’Hara and Tracy 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
April 8, 2009 meeting, Pirnie made the motion to approve the April 8,
meeting minutes and was seconded by Gdowski. Upon roll call vote, all
present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Sandstrom reviewed the financial
reports for the period of April 1, 2009 through April 30, 2009. He noted
revenue in the amount of $16,643 and expenses in the amount of $2,773
for the month. Total cash was $1,246,878. Motion by Gdowski, seconded
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 Murray, seconded by Pirnie, to approve the bills in the
amount of $3327.16. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $3327.16.
5.CONSIDERATION OF FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT REQUEST FOT
THE DOCK LLC, located at 355 N Pine St., Nabity stated Pirnie and
Gdowski were on the committee who reviewed the request for the Façade
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Grant, and the total funding requested by Dennis O’Hara was $57, 275 that
would meet the CRA criteria. This is also the first CRA façade project to be
on the north side of the Union Pacific railroad tracks. O’Hara stated funding
was in place and the process will be moving forward. O’Hara said this is a
historic landmark and visible to the downtown area. Marv Webb noted
this is a very solid built building. Gdowski liked that the project was being
done right away. A motion was made by Gdowski to approve the façade
request at $57, 275 and seconded by Pirnie. Upon roll call all present
voted aye, motion carried unanimously to approve the façade request.
6. DISCUSSION OF CRA DESIGNATED AREAS AND POTENTIAL FOR
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN THIOSE
AREAS.
Nabity stated the meeting for June could be a mini retreat bringing in Mike
Bacon for his presentation and the payment of bills would be the agenda of
the meeting.
7. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIONS.
Entered into executive session at 10:54, a motion made by Gdowski and
seconded by Pirnie. Exited out of executive session at 11:11, a motion
was made by Gdowski and seconded by Murray.
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 11:12 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for June 2009.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
MAY 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,246,878 1,236,622 1,236,622
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 243,229 479,665 697,796 218,131
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 237 6,532 10,000 3,468
Land Sales - 47,335 50,000 2,665
Other Revenue 1,280 17,333 - (17,333)
TOTAL REVENUE 244,746 550,865 757,796 206,931
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,491,624 1,787,487 1,994,418 206,931
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - 5,121 8,000 2,879
Legal Services 150 4,394 10,000 5,606
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 3,158 18,884 40,000 21,116
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 7 109 250 141
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 13 103 800 697
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 38 500 462
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - 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 18,237 86,367 128,002 41,635
Bond Interest - 43,873 94,794 50,921
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 21,564 317,427 1,101,896 784,469
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 223,182 233,439 (344,100) (577,539)
ENDING CASH 1,470,060 1,470,060 892,522 (577,539)
LESS COMMITMENTS 520,200 520,200
AVAILABLE CASH 949,860 949,860 892,522 (577,539)
CHECKING 568,560
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 901,451
Total Cash 1,470,060
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
MAY 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 129,353 290,774 475,000 184,226
Interest Income 212 5,930 10,000 4,070
Land Sales - 47,335 50,000 2,665
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 1,280 8,357 - (8,357)
TOTAL 130,846 352,396 535,000 182,605
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 32,797 65,684 65,780 96
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - 277 - (277)
TOTAL 32,797 65,960 65,780 (180)
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 30,986 62,057 59,180 (2,877)
Interest Income 23 372 - (372)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 31,009 62,429 59,180 (3,249)
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 95 193 4,202 4,009
Interest Income 0 1 - (1)
Other Revenue - 702 - (702)
TOTAL 95 895 4,202 3,307
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 375 9,337 19,162 9,825
Interest Income 0 36 - (36)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 376 9,373 19,162 9,789
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 31,386 32,779 74,472 41,693
Interest Income 1 194 - (194)
Other Revenue - 7,998 - (7,998)
TOTAL 31,387 40,970 74,472 33,502
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes 4,787 4,986 - (4,986)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 4,787 4,986 - (4,986)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 4,743 4,940 - (4,940)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 4,743 4,940 - (4,940)
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes 25 50 - (50)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
MAY 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL 25 50 - (50)
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes 8,682 8,866 - (8,866)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 8,682 8,866 - (8,866)
TOTAL REVENUE 244,746 550,865 757,796 206,931
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
MAY 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 5,121 8,000 2,879
Legal Services 150 4,394 10,000 5,606
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 3,158 18,884 40,000 21,116
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 7 109 200 91
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 13 103 800 697
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 38 500 462
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - 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 3,327 187,187 1,437,300 1,250,113
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 MAY 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
MAY 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal 4,787 4,986 - (4,986)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING 4,787 4,986 - (4,986)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal 4,743 4,940 - (4,940)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC 4,743 4,940 - (4,940)
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal 25 50 - (50)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON 25 50 - (50)
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal 8,682 8,866 - (8,866)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS 8,682 8,866 - (8,866)
TOTAL EXPENSES 21,564 317,427 1,660,096 1,351,585
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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25-Jun-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 $2,105.88
Accounting
Officenet Inc.
Postage $19.03
Lawnscape
Grand Island Independent
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices $27.71
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $120.00
Total:
$2,272.62
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, June 25, 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
May 31, 2009
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