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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-19 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES November 20, 2019 PRESENT: Thomas Belter, Jack Bermingham Jason Lasky, Steve Hintz, Susan Panek, Archie Stam EXCUSED: Lori Palmeri STAFF: Allen Davis, Executive Director/Community Development Director; Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator;Andrea Flanigan, Recording Secretary Chairperson Belter called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of September 18, 2019 and September 18, 2019 Closed Session were approved as distributed. (Stam/Panek). Motion by Stam to convene into Closed Session related to the RFPs for 71h & 8th Avenue and a property in River East Neighborhood and 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 6-0. RDA Open session reconvened at 5:08 PM. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. Res. 19-30 Approve Offer to Purchase Vacant Property on South Main Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue; Alexander Bishop Real Estate Capital Markets, LLC ($1.00) Motion by Hintz to move Res. 19-30. Seconded by Stam. There was no discussion. The item was called. Motion denied 0-6. Res. 19-31 Approve Offer to Purchase Vacant Property on South Main Street between 71h Avenue and 8th Avenue; Oshkosh Bier&Brewing,LLC ($60,000.00) Motion by Stam to move Res. 19-31. Seconded by Bermingham. RDA Minutes November 20,2019 Page 1 There was no discussion. The item was called. Motion denied 0-6. Res. 19-32 Approve Offer to Purchase Vacant Property on South Main Street Between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue; Sawdust District Lofts-Oshkosh, LLC ($1.00) Motion by Lasky to move Res. 19-32. Seconded by Hintz. There was no discussion. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. Res. 19-33 Approve Offer to Purchase Vacant Property on South Main Street between 71h Avenue and 8th Avenue;Bridgeview Holdings,LLC ($55,802) Motion by Stam to move Res. 19-33. Seconded by Bermingham. There was no discussion. The item was called. Motion denied 0-6. Mr. Belter stated the presentations by all were very well put together and were all good uses for the site. The RDA chose the proposale that would be best use for this parcel. There are alternate sites in the Sawdust District Area for these types of projects that were not chosen tonight. Res. 19-34 Award Demolition Bid for 43 E. 7th Avenue Block to Linnco, Inc. ($467,714.50) Motion by Stam to move Res. 19-34. Seconded by Panek. Mr. Davis stated the City put out bids for demolition of 43 E. 7th Avenue and surrounding area as well as 710 and 716 South Main St. Four bids were received and Linnco, Inc. was the low bidder. After demolition is complete an RFP will be sent out for the RDA owned landed from South Main Street to the river. Once the buildings are down the City will be able to do the Phase II testing on the sites to get a better understanding of what remediation may need to be done. Mr. Lasky inquired what will be done with the vegetation. Ms. Brandt responded the City does not anticipate removing all of the trees in the area, but the impervious surface will be removed and grass planted. RDA Minutes November 20,2019 Page 2 Mr. Lasky inquire if there is contamination under the impervious surface. Mr. Davis responded yes there is likely contamination, but they City has not tested it since recently acquiring the land. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. Discussion Long Term Community Garden Mr. Davis stated the RDA has granted the use of Community Gardens on RDA lots on a temporary basis. Residents have taken advantage of these in the past but since time and materials are invested in these, some of the neighborhoods are looking for something more permanent. Mr. Davis recommended deferring action at this time since Mayor Palmeri has been involved in these discussions. The RDA can begin thinking about if permanent sites would be allowed and what terms would be placed on the Community Garden. Staff will keep this item on the next agenda. Executive Director's Report Mr. Davis reviewed the funding for acquisition/demolition policy and new programs for 2020 that were provided in the RDA packet. The goal is to acquire and demolish 10-12 projects per year which is about double what was done in the past. New City programs include an incentive of up to $15,000 to build on a vacant RDA lot, Historic Restoration and a Code Compliance program to help with bringing properties up to code that may not be able to afford it. Ms. Panek requested a financial report of available funds for acquisition demolition so there is a sense of funds available when deciding on acquiring properties. Mr. Davis provided updates to the RDA on the Executive Director's Report. There was no further discussion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:31 PM. (Panek/Stam) Respectfully submitted, Allen Davis Executive Director RDA Minutes November 20,2019 Page 3