11-17-2010 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Michelle Fitzke
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, November 17, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday November 17, 2010
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 20, 2010 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Review Proposals.
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 December 8, 2010
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, November 17, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
October 20, 2010
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 20, 2010 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was
given in the October 13, 2010 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER. Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to order at 1:00
p.m. The following members were present: Tom Gdowski, Glen Murray,
Sue Pirnie and Michelle Fitzke. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity;
Secretary, Rose Woods; Legal Council, Duane Burns, Carl Mayhew, Kim
Mettenbrink, 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
September 30, 2010 meeting, Gdowski made the motion to approve the
September 30, 2010 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Pirnie.
Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Brown reviewed the financial
reports for the period of September 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010.
She noted revenue in the amount of $109,731 and expenses in the
amount of $19,823 for the month. Total cash was $980,091. Motion by
Murray, seconded by Gdowski 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 and seconded by Murray to approve the bills in the
amount of $63,112.83. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $63,112.83.
5. CONSIDERATION OF FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS.
Tom Ziller, who is a board member for the Grand Theatre, located at 316
W 3rd St., has requested funding under the façade development program
to assist with façade improvements at this location. The anticipated cost
of the façade project is $670,000 with a total project cost of approximately
$344,000 of developer equity in updates to the building. Ziller is asking for
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a grant of $300,000. That would be $100,000 a year for three years to
offset the costs of the façade improvements. Improvements will be made
to the exterior of The Grand to refurbish the sign and marquee, resurface
the façade and to restore the box office facing 3rd Street. A report from
the review team will be made at the meeting. Ziller explained the recent
addition of the digital projection system that was just purchased.
Pirnie and Murray both agreed the Grand Theatre is important to
downtown GI.
Kim Mettenbrink commented the Grand is a “beacon in the community”
the Grand has become an important part of Grand Island. Carl Mayhew
stated the Grand Theatre is operated by 300 plus volunteers and is self
sustaining.
Gdowski supports the Grand Theatre but believed the $300,000 request
was a little excessive.
Motion made by Pirnie and seconded by Murray to approve the $300,000
façade request for the Grand Theatre. Upon roll call vote all but one voted
aye. Gdowski voted no. Motion carried to approve the façade grant in the
amount $300,000 given $100,000 over the next three years, the total
would be given upon completion of the project.
6. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity reviewed the committed projects. Big O Tires is complete just
waiting on the bills. The Chocolate Bar is scheduled to be complete in the
spring of 2011. Erives is still moving forward with the project on 120, 122,
and 124 W 3rd St. The City of Grand Island is still in the process of
handling the BID 6 conduit, which may have been paid for by Federal
funds and is trying to figure out how the best way is to go about paying.
The Wayside horns project has heard back from the railroad they are
asking for a new letter from Steve. The Dock is now complete and has
been paid with bills this month. The Goodwill is complete and has been
paid this month. The “Bucket” TIF for 11th and Poplar streets is done and
just awaiting a $10,000-15,000 for the remaining amount. Habitat for
Humanity is on their second of four houses planned for the area. Nabity
also talked the property on Pine and on south Locust has been advertised
and bids are being accepted. There is no timeline for the acceptance of
bids for the south Locust property but the south Pine bids will close near
the end of October.
7. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
Not at this time.
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8. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE/SELL
PROPERTY.
None at this time.
9. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR.
Gdowski nominated Sandstrom for Chair and was seconded by Murray.
Upon roll call vote all except one voted aye, Sandstrom abstained.
Gdowski nominated Murray for Vice-Chair and was seconded by Pirnie.
Upon roll call vote all except one voted aye, Murray abstained. Sandstrom
will remain the Chairman and Murray takes over as Vice-Chair.
Election of chairs will be held every October.
10. DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
Nabity stated there may be a change in next month’s meeting date.
11. ADJOURNMENT.
Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 1:42 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 980,091 980,091 980,091
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 171,967 171,967 662,843 490,876
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 99 99 12,940 12,841
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue 147 147 - (147)
TOTAL REVENUE 172,212 172,212 725,783 553,571
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,152,303 1,152,303 1,705,874 553,571
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - - 7,500 7,500
Legal Services 300 300 10,000 9,700
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 3,563 3,563 40,000 36,437
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 46 46 200 154
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 289 289 800 511
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 58,915 58,915 539,950 481,035
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
Bond Principal 13,691 13,691 161,611 147,920
Bond Interest - - 81,172 81,172
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 76,804 76,804 1,759,783 1,682,979
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 95,408 95,408 (53,909)
ENDING CASH 1,075,499 1,075,499 926,183
LESS COMMITMENTS 676,481 676,481
AVAILABLE CASH 399,018 399,018 926,183 -
CHECKING 609,874
INVESTMENTS 465,625
Total Cash 1,075,499
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 56,907 56,907 425,000 368,093
Interest Income 87 87 8,000 7,913
Land Sales - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 147 147 - (147)
TOTAL 57,140 57,140 483,000 425,860
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 31,720 31,720 65,780 34,061
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 31,720 31,720 65,780 34,061
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 30,355 30,355 59,180 28,825
Interest Income 12 12 - (12)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 30,367 30,367 59,180 28,813
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 8,701 8,701 19,162 10,461
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 8,701 8,701 19,162 10,461
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 30,593 30,593 74,472 43,879
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 30,593 30,593 74,472 43,879
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 - - -
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - - - -
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes 13,691 13,691 1,195 (12,496)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL 13,691 13,691 1,195 (12,496)
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes - - 8,866 8,866
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 8,866 8,866
TOTAL REVENUE 172,212 172,212 725,783 553,571
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 7,500 7,500
Legal Services 300 300 10,000 9,700
Consulting Services - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 3,563 3,563 40,000 36,437
Printing & Binding - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - 250 250
Postage 46 46 200 154
Matching Grant - - -
Legal Notices 289 289 800 511
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 58,915 58,915 539,950 481,035
South Locust - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - -
Other Projects - 800,000 800,000
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 63,113 63,113 1,517,000 1,453,887
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 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
OCTOBER 2010 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 - 4,940 4,940
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC - - 4,940 4,940
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal 13,691 13,691 1,195 (12,496)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON 13,691 13,691 1,195 (12,496)
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal - 8,866 8,866
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - - 8,866 8,866
POPLAR STREET WATER
Bond Principal - - -
Bond Interest - - -
Auditing & Accounting - - -
Contract Services - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - - - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 76,804 76,804 1,759,783 1,682,979
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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17-Nov-10
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 $ 2,551.31
Accounting Oct., Nov., & Dec. 2010
Officenet Inc.
Postage $ 29.11
Lawnscape mowing $ 214.00
Grand Island Independent Request for Proposals
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices $ 95.28
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $ 169.00
Total:
$ 3,058.70
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
Big O Tires $65,297.52 Fall 2010
The Chocolate Bar $37,772 Spring 2011
120, 122, 124 W 3rd $71,170 Spring 2011
BID 6 (Conduit)$55,000 Spring 2010
2010 Wayside Horns (Oak,
Pine, Elm & Walnut)
$140,000 Fall 2010
2012 Wayside Horns
(Custer/Blaine)
$100,000 Fall 2011
“Bucket” TIF 11th & Poplar
Streets
$47,101.38 Fall 2010
The Grand Façade $300,000 Spring 2012
Total Committed $676,480.90
CRA PROPERTIES
Address Purchase Price Purchase Date Demo Cost Status
408 E 2nd St $4,869 11-11-05 $7,500 Surplus
3235 S Locust $450,000 4-2-2010 $39,764 Surplus
Campbell’s Sub
Lots 10 & 11
City Swap for
203, 211 & 217 E
1st St.
6-2010 -Surplus
October 31, 2010
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