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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.15.20 minutesREDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES January 15, 2020 PRESENT: Thomas Belter, Steve Hintz, Jason Lasky, Susan Panek EXCUSED: Jack Bermingham, Lori Palmeri, Archie Stam STAFF: Allen Davis, Executive Director/Community Development Director; Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator; Andrea Flanigan, Recording Secretary Vice Chairman Belter called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of December 17, 2019 and Closed Session December 17, 2019 were approved as distributed. (Lasky/Panek). 20-01 Approve Zone Change from Urban Mixed Use District (UMU) to Urban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay (UMU-PD); 700 Block of South Main Street Motion by Panek to move Res. 20-01 Seconded by Hintz. The City is zoning the parcel with a Planned Development overlay so when the plan comes back, Mr. Dumke and his team will have the correct zoning for his project and help achieve redevelopment of that site. Mr. Belter inquired who would approve the planned development when it comes time. Mr. Davis stated RDA, Plan Commission and Council would all review and vote to approve the planned development for the site. Mr. Davis stated Mr. Hess presented the project to Council last night for TIF financing which the RDA could become involved in. Also in order for this project to go through, the LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credits) funds would need to be awarded to Mr. Dumke. Ms. Panek inquired what would happen if they were not awarded the LIHTC funds. Mr. Davis stated they would likely try again for funding next year. The item was called. Motion carried 4-0. RDA Minutes January 15, 2020 Page 1 20-02 Approve Continuing Urban Green Space Use; Northeast Corner of Central Street and West Parkway Avenue Motion by Panek to move Res. 20-02 Seconded by Laskey. Mr. Hintz inquired if this was a year by year approval. Mr. Davis stated this would be approved each year to ensure that everyone is satisfied with the project and maintenance of the site. Ms. Panek asked if there was any reason to not do a longer term approval. Mr. Davis stated if someone would approach the RDA and want to build on it, the RDA may consider not renewing the property as green space. The RDA does hold the property for future redevelopment. Mr. Hintz inquired if anyone used the green space. Ms. Brandt responded the neighborhood uses it. There are children s parties and an education area is available for gardening. If the RDA would want to approve it for more than one year, it would need to go back to Plan Commission and Council since it was approved by both boards as a conditional use permit under the condition it would be approve by the RDA annually. Mr. Lasky inquired if it were to be permanent can the property be assessed through the neighborhood association. Mr. Davis stated the neighborhood association would not be able to asses for this if it were to become permanent. The item was called. Motion carried 4-0. 20-03 Approve Continuing Urban Green Space Use; Southeast Corner of Ida Avenue and Franklin Street Motion by Lasky to move Res. 20-03 Seconded by Panek. Mr. Lasky inquired if it is typical of the RDA to create a green space on individual parcels such as this property. Mr. Davis responded it is unique to these two properties. The item was called. Motion carried 4-0. RDA Minutes January 15, 2020 Page 2 20-04 Declare and Approve Disposition of Surplus Property for Future Redevelopment Authority Acquisitions to Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh Restore Motion by Lasky to move Res. 20-04 Seconded by Panek. Mr. Davis stated this relationship between Habitat for Humanity and the City allows Habitat to salvage property from the residential and commercial properties acquired by the RDA. This ends up saving the RDA money on demolition costs and reduces waste. Mr. Hintz inquired if this applies to any RDA property in the City. Mr. Davis confirmed the agreement applies to all RDA property. Ms. Panek inquired if Habitat could refuse to salvage from a property. Ms. Brandt stated Habitat can refuse and there are some law as to what they can salvage which they are aware of. The item was called. Motion carried 4-0. 20-05 Approve 2020 Pilot Housing Stock Improvement Programs: New Construction, Code Compliance, and Historic Preservation Motion by Panek to move Res. 20-05 Seconded by Lasky. Mr. Davis stated three new programs were created at the direction of Council to staff which includes a Code Compliance program, Historic Preservation Program and a New Construction program. The RDA may play a role in some of these programs, especially the New Construction program which helps fund development on residential RDA lots in the City. Mr. Hintz inquired with these 10-12 properties the RDA would acquire each year in targeted areas, is it possible we would have to initiate the offer instead of waiting for the owner to approach the City. Mr. Davis stated a draft letter is in the process of being created to send to property owners that the RDA may be interested in. This approach would be more proactive as opposed to the reactive approach taken in the past. The board discussed the Quality of Life map which shows areas of the City that are in need of housing improvements and blight removal. Mr. Belter stated these maps and programs gives clear direction to staff about what properties to pursue. RDA Minutes January 15, 2020 Page 3 Mr. Hintz stated we have an idea of where the rougher areas are but we there is still a mixed view on targeted areas as well as owners approaching the City and the City sending out letters to individuals. Mr. Davis stated the City will consider properties that are offered by the owner. The blocks identified on the map are target areas but there are also corridors and redevelopment areas that will be a priority for acquisitions and blight removal. The item was called. Motion carried 4-0. Discussion Long Term Community Garden Since Mayor Palmeri was not in attendance for the meeting, the board decided to lay over the discussion until the March meeting. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Davis provided the Executive Director's update. Motion by Panek to convene into Closed Session related to the negotiation of land for slum and blight elimination at 1628 Liberty Street and 1004 South Main Street 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 Lasky Motion carried 4-0. There was no further discussion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:35 PM. (Panek/Lasky) Respectfully submitted, Allen Davis Executive Director RDA Minutes January 15, 2020 Page 4