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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-17-19 open session minutes REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES July 17, 2019 PRESENT: Thomas Belter, Steve Hintz,Jason Lasky, Lori Palmeri Susan Panek, Archie Stam EXCUSED: Jack Bermingham STAFF: Allen Davis, Executive Director/Community Development Director; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator; Steven Wiley, Assistant Planner;Andrea Flanigan, Recording Secretary Chairperson Palmeri called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of May 6, 2019 and May 15, 2019 were approved as distributed. (Stam/Belter). Motion by Belter convene into Closed Session related to the sale of the vacant property on South Main Street between 7th and 8th Avenue in the South Shore Redevelopment Area pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(e) to discuss bargaining options, strategy, and parameters where competitive bargaining reasons require a closed session. Seconded by Panek Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Lasky arrived during closed session. RDA Open session reconvened at 4:57 PM. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present 19-19 Approve Option to Purchase Vacant property on South Main Street between 71h Avenue and 81h Avenue;Jeff Fulbright Motion by Stam to move Res. 19-19. Seconded by Belter. Mr. Hintz stated he would like to defer action until there is more information on the assessment of the vacant property. He understands projects want to start moving but would like to defer action until September's meeting. Mr. Belter stated the Sawdust District Plan is being finalized and will be able to better position projects in the area. Mr. Lasky inquired what the plan will contain and how the plan will impact the decisions. RDA Minutes July 17,2019 Page 1 Mr. Davis stated the plan will state specifically what type of land uses and design will go in certain areas. Mr. Belter stated this plan could potentially help Mr. Fulbright choose the future location for his project. Mr. Davis stated the Sawdust District Plan should be ready in September. Mr. Hintz motioned to layover Res. 19-19 until September 18, 2019. Second by Panek. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Belter asked Mr. Davis to distribute the draft Sawdust District Plan to Mr. Fulbright. Mr. Davis stated he would distribute the plan as long as it is understood the plan is still in draft form and will not be ready to be approved until later in the year. 19-20 Approve Offer to Purchase Vacant property on South Main Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue;Bridgeview Holdings,LLC Motion by Belter to move Res. 19-20. Seconded by Stam. Mr. Lasky inquired what the expiration date is for the offer to purchase. Mr. Steiner stated it does not have one. Mr. Hintz motioned to layover Res. 19-20 until September 18, 2019. Second by Lasky. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. 19-21 Approve Construction Staging and Dewatering on Boatworks Property for Jeld- Wen/Stringham Creek Outfall Reconstruction Project Motion by Stam to move Res. 19-21. Seconded by Belter. Mr. Belter questioned what the process of dewatering is. Mr. Ghode stated dewatering is taking the dredged materials and laying them in bags to dry, then disposing of them. Mr. Lasky questioned what property the outfall is on. RDA Minutes July 17,2019 Page 2 Mr. Ghode stated it is on the Morgan District property. Paul Timm with AECOM explained the Jeld-Wen/Stringham Creek Outfall Reconstruction project. He stated they have been working with Morgan Partners since the outfall is on their property. Anything that is disturbed on the Boatworks property will be restored. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. 19-22 Approve Option to Purchase Vacant Lot on 41h Avenue and Michigan Street;The Morgan District LLC Motion by Better to move Res. 19-22. Seconded by Hintz Mr. Davis described the potential development for the Boatworks property. He stated the site plan does need to be adjusted because it shows buildings on City parkland. Ms. Palmeri stated the option to purchase also includes the option for a six month extension. The RDA discussed the alternatives for the length of the option and determined due to the environmental conditions and floodplain on this particular property, it is a reasonable amount of time requested for the option to purchase. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. 19-23 Approve Menominee South Neighborhood Plan Motion by Better to move Res. 19-23. Seconded by Panek Mr. Wiley provided an overview of the plan. Mr. Davis stated there are goals regarding blight elimination and neighborhood revitalization which is why it is important for the RDA to be aware of these neighborhood plans. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. Executive Director's Report Mr. Davis provided updates to the RDA from the Executive Director's Report. Ms. Lorenson stated Fox Valley Pro Basketball is ready to have the property conveyed. RDA Minutes July 17,2019 Page 3 Ms. Palmeri asked if the RDA has had discussions or would like to discuss at a future meeting the plan for scattered site properties to be sold. Mr. Davis stated there is a Council workshop on August 131h regarding land acquisition and disposition that the RDA may attend. He stated staff would notice the meeting if members would like to attend. There was no further discussion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:34 PM. (Belter/Stam) Respectfully submitted, Allen Davis Executive Director RDA Minutes July 17,2019 Page 4