01-12-2011 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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, January 12, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday January 12, 2011
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 15, 2010 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Audit review with Terry Galloway.
6.Update on Lincoln Neighborhood Study.
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 February 9, 2011
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 12, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
December 15, 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 December 15, 2010 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was
given in the December 8, 2010 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER. Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to order at 4:00
p.m. The following members were present: Tom Gdowski, Glen Murray,
and Sue Pirnie. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary,
Rose Woods; Legal Council, Duane Burns, Finance Director, Mary Lou
Brown. Carl Mayhew, Kris Jerke, Marv Webb, Council Liaison Mitch
Nickerson and Tracy Overstreet. Member Michelle Fitzke was absent.
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 request was made by Pirnie to reflect in last
month’s minutes that Pirnie was absent. A motion for approval of the
Minutes for the November 17, 2010 meeting, Gdowski made the motion to
approve the November 17, 2010 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded
by Murray. 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 November 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010.
She noted revenue in the amount of $3,223 and expenses in the amount
of $3,059 for the month. Total cash was $1,081,474. 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 Sandstrom.
Motion made by Murray and seconded by Pirnie to approve the bills in the
amount of $112,414.29. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $112,414.29.
5. CONSIDERATION OF FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS
Kris Jerke and Oscar Erives, owners of 123 W 3rd Street, have requested
funding under the façade development program to assist with façade
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improvements at this location. The anticipated cost of the façade project
is $202,400 with a total cost of $143,000 of developer equity in updates to
the building. Mr. Jerke and Mr. Erives are asking for a grant of $59,400 to
offset the costs of the façade improvements. Improvements will be made
to the frontage of 123 W 3rd. Carl Mayhew presented a short synopsis of
the changes they are planning to do to the façade of the building, with the
addition of new windows, fabric awning and interior renovations. Gdowski
and Murray were on the review committee and both support this façade
request. They both agree this will make a nice improvement on such a
vital corner in downtown Grand Island. A motion was made by Gdowski
and seconded by Murray to approve the façade for 123 W 3rd St., in the
amount of $59,400. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the Façade request for 123 W 3rd St. for
$59,400.
6. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity reviewed the committed projects; Big O Tires is not quite ready to
submit their bills for payment. The Chocolate Bar is moving forward.
Amos Anson has been working on the building. Erives project of 120, 122,
124 W 3rd will be coming off as the job is now complete and bills have been
submitted. There is a meeting that will be held Tuesday, December 21,
2010, to discuss the Wayside Horns. GI Christian has torn down the old
building and is in the process of removing it. The Façade will follow soon
as well. The Bucket TIF is complete with the final payment paid this month.
7. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION.
8. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE/SELL
PROPERTY. Resolution 117 for the former Fire station lots located on 312
and 316 S Pine. A motion was made by Pirnie and seconded by Murray to
approve the sale of lots 312 and 316 S Pine for the purchase price of
$30,000. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously to approve the Resolution 117 for the purchase of the lots.
9. DIRECTORS REPORT. Nabity reviewed the Neighborhood meeting that
was held November 30, 2010 at Lincoln Public School. Nabity stated there
were approximately 60 people who attended the meeting. Nabity also
talked about a TIF and Façade application that will be coming next year
from Skagway as they get ready to make their changes to the Five Points
area.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
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The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,081,474 985,902 985,902
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 4,407 179,050 662,843 483,793
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 154 799 12,940 12,141
Land Sales 29,906 29,906 50,000 20,094
Other Revenue 7,514 7,661 - (7,661)
TOTAL REVENUE 41,981 217,416 725,783 508,367
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,123,455 1,203,318 1,711,685 508,367
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 38,129 38,129 7,500 (30,629)
Legal Services 300 600 10,000 9,400
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,557 8,885 40,000 31,115
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage - 75 200 125
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 14 567 800 233
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies 245 245 500 255
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - - 100,000 100,000
Façade Improvement 71,170 130,085 539,950 409,865
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
Bond Principal 78,327 92,018 161,611 69,593
Bond Interest 33,071 33,071 81,172 48,101
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 223,812 303,675 1,759,783 1,456,108
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH (181,831) (86,259) (48,099)
ENDING CASH 899,643 899,643 937,803
LESS COMMITMENTS 966,470 966,470
AVAILABLE CASH (66,827) (66,827) 937,803 -
CHECKING 548,123
INVESTMENTS 351,520
Total Cash 899,643
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 4,407 63,990 425,000 361,010
Interest Income 109 710 8,000 7,290
Land Sales 29,906 29,906 50,000 20,094
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 147 - (147)
TOTAL 34,422 94,753 483,000 388,247
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 31,720 65,780 34,061
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - 31,720 65,780 34,061
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 30,355 59,180 28,825
Interest Income 38 73 - (73)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 38 30,428 59,180 28,752
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes - 4,202 4,202
Interest Income 0 1 - (1)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 0 1 4,202 4,201
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 8,701 19,162 10,461
Interest Income 2 3 - (3)
Other Revenue 878 878 - (878)
TOTAL 880 9,582 19,162 9,580
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 30,593 74,472 43,879
Interest Income 6 12 - (12)
Other Revenue 6,636 6,636 - (6,636)
TOTAL 6,642 37,241 74,472 37,231
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 1,195 (12,496)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL - 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 41,981 217,416 725,783 508,367
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 7,500 7,500
Legal Services 300 600 10,000 9,400
Consulting Services - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,557 8,885 40,000 31,115
Printing & Binding - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - 250 250
Postage 75 200 125
Matching Grant - - -
Legal Notices 14 567 800 233
Licenses & Fees - - -
Travel & Training - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - 500 500
Office Supplies 245 245 500 255
Supplies - 300 300
Land - 100,000 100,000
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement 71,170 130,085 539,950 409,865
South Locust - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - -
Other Projects - 800,000 800,000
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 74,285 140,457 1,517,000 1,376,543
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 29,243 29,243 51,001 21,758
Bond Interest 3,647 3,647 14,779 11,132
Other Expenditures - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES 32,890 32,890 65,780 32,890
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal 22,684 22,684 39,729 17,045
Bond Interest 6,906 6,906 19,451 12,545
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES 29,590 29,590 59,180 29,590
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal 1,259 1,259 2,276 1,017
Bond Interest 842 842 1,926 1,084
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL 2,101 2,101 4,202 2,101
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal 5,310 5,310 9,467 4,157
Bond Interest 4,271 4,271 9,695 5,424
TOTAL PROCON TIF 9,581 9,581 19,162 9,581
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal 19,831 19,831 39,151 19,320
Bond Interest 17,405 17,405 35,321 17,916
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING 37,236 37,236 74,472 37,236
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
DECEMBER 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 1,195 (12,496)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON - 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 38,129 38,129 - (38,129)
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS 38,129 38,129 - (38,129)
TOTAL EXPENSES 223,812 303,675 1,759,783 1,456,108
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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12-Jan-11
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 Dec Admin fees $ 2,547.74
Accounting Jan, Feb and March $ 375.00
Officenet Inc.
Postage Lincoln Neighborhood Study $ 449.82
Rinder Printing Envelopes $ 475.81
Almquist Maltzahn Galloway & Luth Audit $ 3,975.00
Lawnscape mowing snow removal $ 20.00
Grand Island Independent $ 13.63
Hall Co Treasurer S. Locust $ 8,394.64
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $ 375.00
Total:
$ 16,626.64
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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
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
Grand Island Christian
School (Demo)
$129,000 Spring 2011
Grand Island Christian
School (Façade)
$80,000 Fall 2011
123 W 3rd St.$59,400 Spring 2011
The Grand Façade $300,000 Spring 2012
Total Committed $966,469.52
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
December 31, 2010
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