03-16-2011 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 16, 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, March 16, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday March 16, 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 February 9, 2011 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Consideration of Façade Improvement Grant Request for Skagway, 620 W State
Street.
6.Consideration of a Resolution of intent to enter into a redevelopment contract with
Wilmar Reality, LLC, for a project located at 620 State Street.
7.Consideration of Grant Request for the Business Improvement District #8 for
Downtown Grand Island.
8.Review and Discussion of Lincoln Neighborhood Study.
9.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties.
10.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
11.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property.
12.Directors Report
13.Adjournment
Next Meeting April 20, 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, March 16, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
February 9, 2011
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 February 9, 2011 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was
given in the February 2, 2011 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 Michelle Fitzke. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary,
Rose Woods; Legal Council, Duane Burns, Finance Director, Mary Lou
Brown; Bill Martin and Tim Bolton. Member Sue Pirnie 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 motion for approval of the Minutes for the
January 12, 2011 meeting was made by Gdowski. Motion was seconded
by Fitzke. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. The financial reports for the
period of January 1, 2011 through January 31, 2011. Motion to was made
by Gdowski and 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 Sandstrom.
Motion made by Murray and seconded by Gdowski to approve the bills in
the amount of $693.92. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $693.92.
5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 118. The Board reviewed
Resolution 118 to forward a redevelopment plan to the Hall County
Regional Planning Commission for 620 State Street, Grand Island. The
CRA received a proposed redevelopment plan (the “Plan”), for
redevelopment of an area within city limits of the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska.
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Bill Martin explained that they are looking at the tax increment financing to
help cover the cost of demolishing numerous buildings at the intersection
of Five Points intersection of State Street, Broadwell Avenue and Eddy
Street, and to also remodel the inside of the Skagway supermarket.
Without the help of the TIF financing this project would not be able to
move forward in a timely manner. Gdowski, Fitzke and Murray all spoke
in favor of the Redevelopment Plan for Skagway Five Points area. Murray
commented “It’s a good investment that will help the whole area.”
Item #6 the motion to approve Resolution No. 119 was also considered
with Item #5. Motion to was made by Gdowski and seconded by Murray
to approve Resolution No. 118 to forward the Redevelopment Plan
Amendment to Regional Planning and to approve Resolution No. 119 to
have Council approve the CRA entering into a Redevelopment Contract.
Barry Sandstrom recused himself from the voting as he has a conflict of
interest. Upon roll call vote, all others (Gdowski, Fitzke and Murray) voted
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 119. Consideration to approve a
Resolution sending notice of intent to enter into a Redevelopment
Contract with Wilmar Realty, LLC, for redevelopment of an area within the
city limits of the City of Grand Island, at 620 State Street, Grand Island.
7. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity reviewed the committed projects; Big O Tires has not submitted
their bills for payment. The Chocolate Bar is moving forward. The BID 6
may come off within the next few months. The railroad had provided a letter
to Public Works and they are continuing to move forward with the Wayside
horns. They are hoping the first phase of the Wayside horns can be done
by the end of this year or the beginning of 2012. Grand Island Christian
School demo is complete and they will begin the Façade as soon as the
weather warms up. Kris Jerke and Oscar Erives are still moving forward on
123 W 3rd St. The façade for the Grand Theatre hasn’t begun yet.
Sandstrom asked Nabity to speak with Bruce Eberle about giving a
presentation about the downtown progress and about any more downtown
façade request.
8. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION.
9. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE/SELL
PROPERTY.
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10. DIRECTORS REPORT.
11. ADJOURNMENT.
Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 905,773 985,902 985,902
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 22,822 224,204 653,977 429,773
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 666 1,604 12,940 11,336
Land Sales - 29,906 50,000 20,094
Other Revenue 284 7,944 - (7,944)
TOTAL REVENUE 23,772 263,658 716,917 453,259
TOTAL RESOURCES 929,545 1,249,560 1,702,819 453,259
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - - 7,500 7,500
Legal Services 270 1,414 10,000 8,586
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 105 54,037 40,000 (14,037)
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services 287 6,393 5,000 (1,393)
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 18 543 200 (343)
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 14 425 800 375
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 721 500 (221)
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - 2,002 100,000 97,998
Façade Improvement - 130,085 539,950 409,865
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
Bond Principal 2,167 94,185 161,611 67,426
Bond Interest - 33,071 81,172 48,101
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,861 322,876 1,759,783 1,436,907
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 20,911 (59,217) (56,965)
ENDING CASH 926,684 926,684 928,937
LESS COMMITMENTS 966,470 966,470
AVAILABLE CASH (39,785) (39,785) 928,937 -
CHECKING 574,614
INVESTMENTS 352,071
Total Cash 926,684
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 16,604 102,926 425,000 322,074
Interest Income 654 1,479 8,000 6,521
Land Sales 29,906 50,000 20,094
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 284 430 - (430)
TOTAL 17,542 134,742 483,000 348,258
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 1,242 32,962 65,780 32,818
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 1,242 32,962 65,780 32,818
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 1,189 31,544 59,180 27,636
Interest Income 12 108 - (108)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 1,201 31,652 59,180 27,528
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 84 84 4,202 4,118
Interest Income 0 1 - (1)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 84 85 4,202 4,117
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 338 9,039 19,162 10,123
Interest Income 3 - (3)
Other Revenue 878 - (878)
TOTAL 338 9,920 19,162 9,242
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 1,198 31,791 74,472 42,681
Interest Income 12 - (12)
Other Revenue 6,636 - (6,636)
TOTAL 1,198 38,439 74,472 36,033
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes 242 242 4,986 4,744
Interest Income - 4,940 4,940
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 242 242 9,926 9,684
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 175 175 - (175)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 175 175 - (175)
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes 558 14,249 1,195 (13,054)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL 558 14,249 1,195 (13,054)
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes 228 228 8,866 8,638
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 228 228 8,866 8,638
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Property Taxes 159 159 - (159)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 159 159 - (159)
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Property Taxes 775 775 - (775)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 775 775 - (775)
TODD ENCK PROJECT
Property Taxes 30 30 - (30)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 30 30 - (30)
TOTAL REVENUE 23,772 263,658 725,783 462,125
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 7,500 7,500
Legal Services 270 1,414 10,000 8,586
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 105 15,908 40,000 24,092
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services 287 6,393 5,000 (1,393)
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 18 543 200 (343)
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 14 425 800 375
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 721 500 (221)
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - 2,002 100,000 97,998
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PROJECTS -
Façade Improvement - 130,085 539,950 409,865
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 694 157,490 1,517,000 1,359,510
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal - 29,243 51,001 21,758
Bond Interest - 3,647 14,779 11,132
Other Expenditures - - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 32,890 65,780 32,890
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal - 22,684 39,729 17,045
Bond Interest - 6,906 19,451 12,545
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 29,590 59,180 29,590
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal - 1,259 2,276 1,017
Bond Interest - 842 1,926 1,084
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 2,101 4,202 2,101
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal - 5,310 9,467 4,157
Bond Interest - 4,271 9,695 5,424
TOTAL PROCON TIF - 9,581 19,162 9,581
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal - 19,831 39,151 19,320
Bond Interest - 17,405 35,321 17,916
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - 37,236 74,472 37,236
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
FEBRUARY 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal 242 242 4,986 4,744
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING 242 242 4,986 4,744
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal 175 175 4,940 4,765
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC 175 175 4,940 4,765
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal 558 14,249 1,195 (13,054)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON 558 14,249 1,195 (13,054)
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal 228 228 8,866 8,638
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS 228 228 8,866 8,638
POPLAR STREET WATER
Bond Principal - - - -
Bond Interest - - - -
Auditing & Accounting - - - -
Contract Services - 38,129 - (38,129)
TOTAL POPLAR STREET WATER - 38,129 - (38,129)
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Bond Principal 159 159 - (159)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS 159 159 - (159)
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Bond Principal 775 775 - (775)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT 775 775 - (775)
TODD ENCK PROJECT
Bond Principal 30 30 - (30)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS 30 30 - (30)
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,861 322,876 1,759,783 1,436,907
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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16-Mar-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 Jan/Feb $ 5,107.91
Accounting
Officenet Inc.
Postage $ 30.54
Lawnscape snow removal Feb $ 20.00
Grand Island Independent $ 13.18
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $ 150.00
Total:
$ 5,321.63
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 16, 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 Winter 2011
2012 Wayside Horns
(Custer/Blaine)
$100,000 Winter 2012
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
February 28, 2010
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Facade Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Facade Improvement Program Application
Project Redeveloper Information
I.Applicant Name: Willmar Realty , LLC _____________________________________
Address: P.O. Box 1647 ______________________________________________________
Telephone No.: (308) 384-8222 _______________________________________________
Contact: Bill Martin or Tim Bolton _____________________________________________
II.Legal Street Address of Project Site: 620 W State St. _______________________________
III.Zoning of Project Site: Commercial Retail ________________________________________
IV.Current and Contemplated Use of Project: Strip Mall _______________________________
V.Present Ownership of Project Site: Wilmar Realty, LLC_____________________________
VI.Proposed Project: Describe in detail; attach plans and specifications: Complete New façade of
West Side of Strip Mall________________________________________________________
VII.Estimated Project Costs
Acquisition Costs:
A. Land $ 199,086 _______
B. Building $ 534,138 _______
Construction Costs:
A.Renovation or Building Costs Attributable
to Façade Improvements (attach detail):$ 675,000 _______
B. Other Construction Costs:$ 1,503,500______
(Entire new parking lot and removal of all buildings on the
West side of Skagway)
C. Remodel of interior of Skagway $ 500,000 _______*
* - Engineer Estimate
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VIII.Source of Financing:
A. Developer Equity:$ 733,224 _______
B. Commercial Bank Loan:$ 2,400,000______
C. Historic Tax Credits:$ ______________
D. Tax Increment Assistance: (TIF Financing) $ 615,000 _______
E. Other (Describe: Façade Improvement Program Grant_______)$ 300,000 _______
IX.Name & Address of Architect, Engineer and General Contractor:
Miller & Associates
1111 Central Ave.
Kearney, NE 68847-6833
X.Project Construction Schedule:
A.Construction Start Date:
04/01/2011_________________________________________________
B.Construction Completion Date:
07/01/2011___________________________________________
Financing Request Information
I.Describe Amount and Purpose for Which Façade Improvement Program Funds are Requested:
$300,000 is being asked for, to upgrade and improve the current façade as shown on attached
sketch. The $300,000 would be paid over a series of payments. $100,000 by August 2011,
$100,000 by October 2011 and $ 100,000 by October 2012. ____________________________
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II.Statement Identifying Financial Gap and Necessity for use of Façade Improvement Program
Funds or Proposed Project: The affordability of improving the façade and the looks at the 5-
Points location is dependent on getting all sources of funds above. Otherwise we will have to
postpone the façade improvements and do them in later years as we can afford to do them.
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III.Application of Grant Funds:
_____________________________ Grant to Redeveloper; or
_____________________________ Interest Rate Buy-Down
Post Office Box 1968
Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
Phone: 308 385-5240
Fax: 308 385-5423
Email: cnabity@grand-island.com
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