01-11-2012 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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 11, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday January 11, 2012
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 14, 2011 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Audit review with Terry Galloway.
6.Consideration of Grant Request from Hugh M. Miner Jr. for Fonner Park.
7.Consideration of a Resolution to forward a redevelopment plan amendment to
the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for 3333 Ramada Road.
8.Consideration of a Resolution, giving Notice of Intent to Enter into a
Redevelopment Contract, and approval of Related Actions 30 day Notice to
City Council, for 3333 Ramada Road.
9.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties.
10.Discussion concerning Purchase/Sale of Real Estate property.
11.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Real Estate.
12.Directors Report
13.Adjournment
Next Meeting February 15, 2012
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 11, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
December 14, 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 December 14, 2011 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was
given in the December 7, 2011 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER. Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to order at 4:02
p.m. The following members were present: Glen Murray and Sue Pirnie.
Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary, Rose Woods, Interim
Finance Director Jaye Monter, Legal Council Duane Burns, Council
Liaison Randy Gard. Michelle Fitzke and Tom Gdowski were 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.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. A motion for approval of the Minutes for the
November 9, 2011 meeting was made by Pirnie and seconded by Murray.
Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
2. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Monter reviewed the financial
reports for the period of October 1, 2011 through November 30, 2011.
Monter noted the auditors found some additional interest that was added to
the October cash around $5400. Motion was made by Murray and
seconded by Pirnie to approve the financial reports. Upon roll call vote, all
present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.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 $2579.23. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $2579.23.
4. CONSIDERATION OF GRANT REQUEST.
Billie Berta and Jerri Cuterer, owners of 520 W 3rd Street, have requested
funding under the façade development program to assist with façade
improvements at this location. The anticipated cost of the façade project
is $258,300 with a total cost of $190,000 of developer equity in updates to
the building. Ms. Berta and Ms. Cuterer are asking for a grant of
$70,443.00 to offset the costs of the façade improvements. Improvements
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will be made to the frontage of 520 W 3rd. Carl Mayhew said the building
has a lot of late 1920’s Americana in the design, which will be restored in
the project. This building once served as a Pontiac dealership decades
ago. The façade grant will go toward extensive exterior renovations,
including replacing boarded transom windows and revealing brick details
that have been covered with wood.
Sandstrom thought this was a nice project for “that end of 3rd Street”.
Gdowski who was absent said this was a good project with strong
owners/managers. They have a reasonable amount of equity going in
from owners and he looks forward to watching their continued success.
He would recommend in favor of this façade.
Motion was made by Pirnie to approve the 520 W 3rd Façade request for
Primative Touch Antique Warehouse in the amount of $70,443.00. The
motion was seconded by Murray. Upon roll call all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS & CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity briefly reviewed the Committed Projects. The first phase of the
Wayside horns will be completed this winter and is underway. The Grand
Façade is still moving forward; they have all their permits and have started
the construction they are looking to finish this spring. Wilmar Realty LLC
will request their remaining $100,000 in October of 2012 for the next fiscal
year. The downtown BID is still moving forward as the first project the
POW Memorial is completed and the bills should be coming in next month.
6. DISCUSSION CONCERNING PURCHASE/SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
No discussion.
7. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE/SELL
PROPERTY.
8. DIRECTORS REPORT.
Nabity told the board the Blight Study for Area 8 should be complete next
month. Nabity also stated the amount of money CRA has funded the
Façade program for downtown from 2005 to present is $1.707, 753.
Nabity also asked to move the February meeting to the 15th.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
MONTH ENDED 2011-2012 2012 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 817,858 923,823 923,823
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 12,992 205,478 957,811 752,333
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 564 692 8,000 7,308
Land Sales - - 70,000 63,646
Other Revenue 6,587 6,728 11,000 4,272
TOTAL REVENUE 20,143 212,899 1,046,811 827,558
TOTAL RESOURCES 838,001 1,136,722 1,970,634 827,558
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - - 5,000 5,000
Legal Services 116 416 10,000 9,585
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,433 13,197 55,000 41,804
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - 2,567 5,000 2,433
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 17 66 200 134
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 14 924 800 (124)
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - - 500 500
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - - 100,000 100,000
Bond Principal - Lincoln Pool - - 201,787 201,787
Façade Improvement - 259,400 987,500 728,100
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 111,000 111,000
Bond Principal 94,838 119,569 266,659 131,090
Bond Interest 27,088 27,088 50,747 23,659
Interest Expense - - - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 124,506 423,226 1,807,243 1,368,017
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH (104,363) (210,328) (760,432)
ENDING CASH 713,495 713,495 163,391
LESS COMMITMENTS 607,943 607,943
AVAILABLE CASH 105,552 105,552 163,391 -
CHECKING 355,568
INVESTMENTS 357,927
Total Cash 713,495
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
MONTH ENDED 2011-2012 2012 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 3,964 69,390 639,405 570,015
Interest Income 26 122 8,000 7,878
Land Sales - - 70,000 70,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax - 141 10,000 9,859
TOTAL 3,990 69,653 727,405 657,752
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes - 32,019 32,890 871
Interest Income 511 511 - (511)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 511 32,530 32,890 360
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes - 30,642 59,180 28,538
Interest Income 23 52 - (52)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 23 30,693 59,180 28,487
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 - 8,787 19,162 10,375
Interest Income 1 2 - (2)
Other Revenue 233 233 - (233)
TOTAL 234 9,022 19,162 10,140
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes - 30,882 74,472 43,590
Interest Income 3 5 - (5)
Other Revenue 6,354 6,354 - (6,354)
TOTAL 6,357 37,241 74,472 37,231
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes - 6,243 11,000 4,757
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - 6,243 11,000 4,757
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes - - 14,000 14,000
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 14,000 14,000
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes 9,029 23,407 30,000 6,593
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
MONTH ENDED 2011-2012 2012 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL 9,029 23,407 30,000 6,593
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes - - 14,000 14,000
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 14,000 14,000
Poplar Street Water
Property Taxes - - 1,000 1,000
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - 1,000 1,000
TOTAL - - 2,000 2,000
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Property Taxes - 4,110 15,000 10,890
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - 4,110 15,000 10,890
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Property Taxes - - 22,000 22,000
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 22,000 22,000
TODD ENCK PROJECT
Property Taxes - - 5,500 5,500
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 5,500 5,500
JOHN SCHULTE CONSTRUCTION
Property Taxes - - 3,000 3,000
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 3,000 3,000
PHARMACY PROPERTIES INC
Property Taxes - - 8,000 8,000
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 8,000 8,000
KEN-RAY LLC
Property Taxes - - 5,000 5,000
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - - 5,000 5,000
SKAGWAY
Property Taxes - - - -
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
MONTH ENDED 2011-2012 2012 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 20,143 212,899 1,046,811 833,912
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
MONTH ENDED 2011-2012 2012 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - - 5,000 5,000
Legal Services 116 416 10,000 9,585
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,433 13,197 55,000 41,804
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - 2,567 5,000 2,433
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 17 66 200 134
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 14 924 800 (124)
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - - 500 500
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - - 100,000 100,000
Bond Principal - Lincoln Pool - - 201,787 201,787
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement - 259,400 987,500 728,100
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 111,000 111,000
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 2,579 276,569 1,489,837 1,213,268
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 33,066 33,066 31,627 (1,439)
Bond Interest 1,325 1,325 1,263 (62)
Other Expenditures - - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES 34,390 34,390 32,890 (1,500)
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal 24,473 24,473 49,894 25,421
Bond Interest 5,117 5,117 9,286 4,169
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES 29,590 29,590 59,180 29,590
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal 1,349 1,349 2,760 1,411
Bond Interest 752 752 1,442 690
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL 2,101 2,101 4,202 2,101
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal 5,731 5,731 11,782 6,051
Bond Interest 3,850 3,850 7,380 3,530
TOTAL PROCON TIF 9,581 9,581 19,162 9,581
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal 21,191 21,191 43,096 21,905
Bond Interest 16,045 16,045 31,376 15,331
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING 37,236 37,236 74,472 37,236
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
MONTH ENDED 2011-2012 2012 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal - 6,243 11,000 4,757
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING - 6,243 11,000 4,757
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal 9,029 9,029 14,000 4,972
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC 9,029 9,029 14,000 4,972
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal - 14,378 30,000 15,622
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON - 14,378 30,000 15,622
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal - - 14,000 14,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - - 14,000 14,000
POPLAR STREET WATER
Bond Principal - - - -
Bond Interest - - - -
Auditing & Accounting - - - -
Contract Services - - - -
TOTAL POPLAR STREET WATER - - - -
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Bond Principal - 4,110 15,000 10,890
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS - 4,110 15,000 10,890
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Bond Principal - - 22,000 22,000
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT - - 22,000 22,000
TODD ENCK PROJECT
Bond Principal - - 5,500 5,500
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL TODD ENCK PROJECT - - 5,500 5,500
JOHN SCHULTE CONSTRUCTION
Bond Principal - - 3,000 3,000
Bond Interest - - - -
Auditing & Accounting - - - -
TOTAL JOHN SCHULTE CONSTRUCITON - - 3,000 3,000
PHARMACY PROPERTIES INC
Bond Principal - - 8,000 8,000
Bond Interest - - - -
Auditing & Accounting - - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
MONTH ENDED 2011-2012 2012 REMAINING
DECEMBER 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL PHARMACH PROPERTIES INC - - 8,000 8,000
KEN-RAY LLC
Bond Principal - - 5,000 5,000
Bond Interest - - - -
Auditing & Accounting - - - -
TOTAL KEN-RAY LLC - - 5,000 5,000
SKAGWAY
Bond Principal - - - -
Bond Interest - - - -
Auditing & Accounting - - - -
TOTAL SKAGWAY - - - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 124,506 423,226 1,807,243 1,384,017
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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11-Jan-12
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
Accounting
Officenet Inc.
Postage $ 12.82
BID 8 Downtown Dev.POW Marker $ 10,000.00
Olsson Associates $ 1,000.00
Lawnscape
Hall Co Treasurer 3235 S Locust $ 4,901.08
Hall Co Treasurer 3235 S Locust $ 131.06
Grand Island Independent $ 14.74
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $ 90.00
Total:
$ 16,149.70
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS TOTAL
AMOUNT
2011 FISCAL
YR
2012 FISCAL
YR
2013 FISCAL
YR
ESTIMATED
COMP
Downtown BID
Grand Generation/YMCA $ 7,500.00
POW historical Marker $ 10,000.00
Indv. Building Evaluations $ 50,000.00
Historic Lighting Projects $ 30,000.00
Total Downtown BID $ 97,500.00 $ 97,500.00 Fall 2011
2011 Wayside Horns
(Oak, Pine, Elm &
Walnut)
$ 140,000.00 $ 140,000.00 Winter 2011
2012 Wayside Horns
(Custer/Blaine)
$ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
Primitive Touch Antique
Warehouse
$ 70,443.00 $ 70,443.00 Fall 2012
The Grand Façade
$300,000 ($100 over 3
fiscal yrs)
$ 300,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 Spring 2012
Wilmar Realty LLC
$300,000 ($100 over 3
fiscal yrs) *
$ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 Fall 2012
Total Committed $ 807,943.00 $ 197,500.00 $ 410,443.00 $ 200,000.00
CRA PROPERTIES
Address Purchase
Price
Purchase
Date
Demo Cost Status
408 E 2 nd St $4,869 11/11/2005 $7,500 Surplus
3235 S Locust $450,000 4/2/2010 $39,764 Surplus
November 30, 2011
* Wilmar has been paid $200,000 for their Façade grant (they have $100,000 remaining)
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item H1
TIF Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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