11-12-2009 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, November 12, 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, November 12, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Thursday, November 12, 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 October 14, 2009 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Consideration of a Resolution to forward a redevelopment plan amendment to the Hall
County Regional Planning Commission for 703 S Lincoln St.
6.Consideration of a Resolution of intent to enter into a redevelopment contract.
7.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties.
8.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
9.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property.
10.Directors Report
11.Adjournment
Next Meeting December 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, November 12, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
October 14, 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 October 14, 2009 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was
given in the October 7, 2009 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: Glen Murray,
Sue Pirnie and Lee Elliott. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity;
Rose Woods; Finance Director; Mary Lou Brown.
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
September 9, 2009 meeting, Pirnie requested a change in meeting
minutes to #12 changing Co-Chair Elliott was the one who adjourned last
months meeting. Pirnie made the motion to approve the September 9th,
2009 meeting minutes with the corrected change. Motion was seconded
by Elliott. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Mary Lou Brown reviewed the
financial reports for the period of September 1, 2009 through September
30, 2009. She noted revenue in the amount of $157,480 and expenses in
the amount of $54,128 for the month. Total cash was $1,547,542. Motion
by Murray, seconded by Pirnie, 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 Nabity.
Motion made by Pirnie seconded by Murray to approve the bills in the
amount of $4146.79. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $4146.79.
5. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTY. Paul
Warshauer submitted plans, they were returned by the Building
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Department. Wayside Horns is moving forward, new plans will be sent to
the railroad for approval. “Bucket” TIF contract with Mike Bacon has been
signed and returned. Added to the Committed Projects list is Sin City,
Brent is moving forward with this project and Ryder, Rosaker, McHue and
Huston.
10. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIONS.
Pirnie made the motion to adjourn into executive session, seconded by
Elliott, at 4:20 p.m.
Murray made the motion to adjourn out of executive session, seconded by
Pirnie at 4:32 p.m.
11. DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
There are three TIF applications, 703 S Lincoln, 11th & Poplar and Josh
Rhodes, whose rezone request is pending approval at City Council
October 27, 2009.
12. ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 4:52 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,547,542 1,547,542 1,547,542
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 119,499 119,499 662,843 543,344
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 6,385 6,385 12,940 6,555
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 125,884 125,884 725,783 599,899
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,673,426 1,673,426 2,273,325 599,899
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 397 397 7,500 7,103
Legal Services 255 255 10,000 9,745
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 3,036 3,036 40,000 36,964
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage - - 200 200
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 458 458 800 342
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - - 500 500
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - - 100,000 100,000
Façade Improvement - - 539,950 539,950
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
Bond Principal 4,546 4,546 161,611 157,065
Bond Interest - - 81,172 81,172
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 8,692 8,692 1,759,783 1,751,091
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 117,192 117,192 513,542
ENDING CASH 1,664,734 1,664,734 2,061,084
LESS COMMITMENTS 884,909 884,909
AVAILABLE CASH 779,825 779,825 2,061,084 -
CHECKING 748,847
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 915,837
Total Cash 1,664,734
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 75,001 75,001 425,000 349,999
Interest Income 6,330 6,330 8,000 1,670
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax - - - -
TOTAL 81,331 81,331 483,000 401,669
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 31,386 31,386 65,780 34,394
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 31,386 31,386 65,780 34,394
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes - - 59,180 59,180
Interest Income 45 45 - (45)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 45 45 59,180 59,135
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 8,567 8,567 19,162 10,595
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 8,567 8,567 19,162 10,595
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes - - 74,472 74,472
Interest Income 9 9 - (9)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 9 9 74,472 74,463
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes - - 4,986 4,986
Interest Income - - 4,940 4,940
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 9,926 9,926
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 4,546 4,546 - (4,546)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 4,546 4,546 - (4,546)
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes - - 1,195 1,195
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL - - 1,195 1,195
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes - - 8,866 8,866
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 8,866 8,866
TOTAL REVENUE 125,884 125,884 725,783 599,899
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 397 397 7,500 7,103
Legal Services 255 255 10,000 9,745
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 3,036 3,036 40,000 36,964
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage - - 200 200
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 458 458 800 342
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 - - 539,950 539,950
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 4,147 4,147 1,517,000 1,512,853
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 OCTOBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal - - 4,986 4,986
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING - - 4,986 4,986
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal 4,546 4,546 4,940 394
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC 4,546 4,546 4,940 394
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal - - 1,195 1,195
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON - - 1,195 1,195
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal - - 8,866 8,866
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - - 8,866 8,866
TOTAL EXPENSES 8,692 8,692 1,759,783 1,741,030
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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12-Nov-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 $ 3,036.69
Accounting
Officenet Inc.
Postage $ 19.75
Lawnscape mowing $ 120.00
Grand Island Independent $ 13.63
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz
Total:
$ 3,190.07
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED
PROJECTS
AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
BID 6 (Landscaping)$49,758.23 Fall 2009
Romsa Real Estate Center $75,000 Fall 2009
BID 6 (Conduit)$55,000 Spring 2009
Paul Warshauer
(Masonic Temple)
$17,700 Spring 2009
2008 Wayside Horns $140,000 Fall 2009
2009 Wayside Horns $100,000 Fall 2009
The Dock Façade $57,250 Fall 2009
T.R. Merchen Facade
Tattered Book
$154,557 Fall 2009
“Bucket” TIF 11th &
Poplar Streets
$150,000 Starting in 2010
Sin City Façade $27,000 Spring 2010
Ryder, Rosacker, McHue
and Huston Insurance
$58,644 Spring 2010
Total Committed $884,909.23
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
October 31, 2009
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item H1
TIF
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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