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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.18.2022 Redevelopment Authority Full Agenda REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY of the City of Oshkosh c/o Community Development Department 215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54902-1130 (920) 236-5055 (920) 236-5053 FAX http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us KELLY NIEFORTH Executive Director LORI PALMERI Chairman REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH May 18, 2022 4:00pm City Hall Room 404 I. Roll Call II. Approve March 16, 2022 Minutes III. 22-02 Approve Continuing Urban Green Space Use; Southeast Corner of Ida Avenue and Franklin Street IV. 22-03 Approve Continuing Urban Green Space Use; Southeast Corner Central Street and West Parkway Avenue V. 22-04 Approve Determination of Necessity; Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Purchase; 122 West 9th Avenue ($40,000.00) VI. 22-05 Authorize Land Disposition of 512 Otter Avenue to Habitat for Humanity ($1.00) VII. EPA Grant Update VIII. RDA Land Banking Strategy i. Targeted Areas ii. Housing Study Recommendations IX. Executive Director’s Report – Next Meeting July 13, 2022 X. Other Business XI. Adjournment __________________________________ Redevelopment Authority Minutes 1 March 16, 2022 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES March 16, 2022 PRESENT: Lori Palmeri, Susan Panek, Thomas Belter, Steve Hintz EXCUSED: Archie Stam, Jason Lasky, Jack Bermingham STAFF: Kelly Nieforth, Executive Director/Community Development Director; Sean Fitzgerald; Economic Development Specialist, Jason Pausma; Economic Development Services Manager Chairperson Palmeri called the meeting to order at 4:04pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of January 19, 2022 were approved as written. (Belter, Panek) 22-01 Approve Offer to Purchase 1125 North Main Street; TDS Metrocom, LLC ($5,000.00) Motion by Belter to approve 21-01. Seconded by Panek. Hintz asked if this was a buildable lot. Nieforth replied that the City owns a lot and the RDA owns a lot. The City lot is former railroad right-of-way, so it is a bit more challenging to develop on. As far as making the area more buildable, TDS will need to square off a piece of the RDA property which they will discuss in closed session. Palmeri stated that this is one of the potential community garden lots. She asked if this has been discussed with the business on the corner of New York Avenue and Main Street because they had discussed an interest in the site. Nieforth replied that TDS is looking to put a large fiber expansion in the City. Staff worked with TDS and Public Works on the location. They didn’t have a conversation with the property owner and were unaware that they had expressed interest. This is further to the south, so they could certainly work with them if they would like some property for a community garden. Palmeri asked if other locations were offered to TDS. Nieforth replied affirmatively, adding that staff wanted to preserve lots that are more developable because this site is more challenging. __________________________________ Redevelopment Authority Minutes 2 March 16, 2022 Belter asked if the lot is too narrow and small for development. Fitzgerald replied that it’s irregular. There was a house there previously that was demolished in 2014 and this was the area for the garage. It’s only a 40 foot wide property. TDS was looking for a location as close to the intersection of New York Avenue and North Main Street as possible. They didn’t necessarily have options to look elsewhere given the nature of the technology and this facility being the central hub for the technology. Belter asked if they were going vertical. Fitzgerald replied that its 82 square feet total. Palmeri asked for confirmation that it’s not a building. Fitzgerald replied that it will be mainly used to store servers. Palmeri asked what the 22 foot grey box represents. Nieforth replied that it is a driveway to park a vehicle. Palmeri replied that she will not be supporting this because they’re looking at paving this over which would prevent any groups from coming back on the community garden piece of this. It would also eliminate their ability to have any kind of green space on that central city section of Main Street between New York Avenue and the river. Panek asked if the space north of it is viable for sale and development and if that could be the green space. Nieforth explained who owned the surrounding properties. The .15 acre site makes sense from an internet and telecommunications perspective. It will need to go through site plan review, so they’ll need to meet landscaping guidelines and zoning code requirements. Panek asked if the space was offered as a community garden and no one was interested. Palmeri replied that the way the RFP was written created a barrier for a number of groups who were interested. She doesn’t know that they did their best job there. Nieforth replied that the issues were wanting the groups to have insurance, not allowing groups to do site investigations for contamination because it would make the city liable, the size of the lots, and access to water and parking. They weren’t able to offer an optimal site. Panek asked what is located across the street. Palmeri replied that it’s a small strip mall with the Hmong grocery store and former vacuum cleaner store. __________________________________ Redevelopment Authority Minutes 3 March 16, 2022 Palmeri asked if the utility piece is what would be seen from the street. Nieforth replied that it would be somewhat similar, but it does have to go through the site plan review process for landscaping requirements. Motion by Hintz to amend the agenda to place item III following item VII and reopen the meeting after closed session. Seconded by Panek. Motion carried 4-0. RDA Landbanking Strategy Nieforth stated that she would like RDA to discuss if they’d like to have staff focus on certain redevelopment areas. There will be upcoming workshops with Council regarding implementation of the housing study and RDA will have a role in that. Nieforth stated that the Marion Road and Pearl Avenue redevelopment area is almost completely redeveloped. RDA has some property under the ATC lines around the river right next Mercury Marina, but they can’t build anything there because the lines go directly over it. They have some property on Jackson Street saved for future right-of-way. They also have property saved for the Oshkosh Avenue and Sawyer Street reconstruction project. The plan was to use the money accumulated from TIF 34 improvements on Oshkosh Avenue to fund the reconstruction project, but they’re also looking for funding opportunities with the bipartisan infrastructure bill because they know it’s a busy intersection that doesn’t function as well as it should. They continue to work with T. Wall on development of the 43 E 7th Avenue property and they continue promote the properties to the west of Main Street. Nieforth stated that they’ve been acquiring properties on the block between 8th and 9th Avenues. Most of them were demolished due to their condition, with the exception of one property that’s leased out to ADVOCAP. RDA owns around half of the block, so this might be an area where they could lean on the recommendations of the housing study. They considered doing something similar to what is across the street, so RDA will need to determine if they should still focus on that or consider other types of housing. She thinks they will be focusing on the South Shore area in the near future. They’ve also been discussing revisiting the opportunity sites identified in the Imagine Oshkosh Plan to see if any updates can be made. Palmeri asked what opportunity site A is and what an add value site is. Nieforth replied that it is the former King-Clift lot next to the Roxy. A value added site is one that they don’t own, but perhaps something could be done to enhance it. Palmeri asked how old the Imagine Oshkosh Plan is. __________________________________ Redevelopment Authority Minutes 4 March 16, 2022 Nieforth replied that it’s around five years old. Nieforth stated that they’ve had some success talking with multiple developers about Jefferson Street. The properties are in a qualified census tract, opportunity zone, and severely distressed new market tax credit area. There’s incentive there for developers applying for tax credits and other things. They continue to work with the adjacent property owners to see if they’re interested in selling. Palmeri asked if there was discussion about a possible proposal for Jefferson. Nieforth replied that there isn’t a proposal, but they have been meeting with developers. Most would be going for WHEDA tax credits and WHEDA is updating their scoring right now. The new scoring will help them determine what would make sense in the area and how many units would be needed. The sites have been cleaned up and a lot of the brush has been removed. More can be done when the ground thaws. Palmeri stated that they took out the trees. Nieforth replied that it was mainly brush that grew up further than it should. They tried to leave the more mature trees on the property line. Palmeri stated that they took down the whole wooden fence and it looks very open now. Nieforth stated that green space was mentioned at the last meeting. She provided a map from the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and shared that the Parks Department will be updating the map in the near future. The map identifies areas for neighborhood parks and community parks based on population and location with respect to other parks. The updated map will be a part of the conversation moving forward. There is a clear need for parks throughout the City. Palmeri stated that one third of the population lives in the area with the least amount of parks and green space. Nieforth replied that new apartments and subdivisions are required to dedicate either park land for the area or pay an impact fee. The Parks Advisory Board are the gatekeepers of the plan and are responsible for its implementation moving forward. Palmeri replied that the plan has not addressed historically deficient areas. The Parks Advisory Board added land acquisitions for central city parks to the 2025 CIP. It is quite a ways out, but it at least acknowledges that it is something that needs to be prioritized. She pointed out that the current map has some inaccuracies. Nieforth asked for input from RDA members. She asked if there were any areas they would like staff to focus on or if they wanted to identify any priorities. __________________________________ Redevelopment Authority Minutes 5 March 16, 2022 Palmeri asked if they had a map of the qualified census tracts. Last year there were two tracts and another was added for 2022. Nieforth replied that they have several properties in census tracts 5 and census tract 7 is the University area. Census tract 11 is the new addition that stumped them a bit. Palmeri replied that it might be because of the density. Census tract 5 has 6,600 people in less than a square mile. Census tract 7 is less dense because there’s a lot more open space there, but there are higher poverty numbers because of the student population. The addition of census tract 11 was interesting. Panek asked what qualifies an area as a census tract. Nieforth replied that a census tract is an area where at least 50% of households have an income of less than 60% of the area median gross income or a poverty rate of at least 25%. Panek replied that density isn’t the issue then. Palmeri replied the denser the population, the higher that number. Belter asked how census tracts would impact their acquisition targets. They have a limited budget in terms of the number of properties they can acquire each year. He would like a recommendation from staff of either neighborhood associations or block areas that they’d choose as areas of focus and then they could prioritize those areas for acquisition. They should target where they’d like to have the most impact. His recommendation is that RDA shouldn’t acquire anything that doesn’t have a strategy for how they’re going to use it, sell it, or develop it. That’s what the RDA is here to do. Palmeri replied that in the past it has been opportunity based. The scattered sites that weren’t in redevelopment areas seemed like a good idea, but they weren’t an intention. She asked how many RDA members are familiar with the red line maps. Belter replied that he is very familiar. Palmeri replied that there is an interesting mapping project that she and a Plan Commissioner worked on together that overlays the old red line maps with the lack of park space and some other dimensions. It’s interesting how some of that legacy continues today in the low income and more diverse census tracts. Nieforth replied that she can work to obtain the red line maps for an upcoming meeting if RDA is interested. Belter replied that he and Palmeri had discussed targeting a block and gentrifying it into a block of row housing or something that’s really attractive and affordable. Maybe city subsidies could transform the neighborhood into something really cool. __________________________________ Redevelopment Authority Minutes 6 March 16, 2022 Palmeri replied that there has been some concern about gentrification in the central city. Obviously she is pro-affordable housing especially for their workforce because a lot of their wages are service sector wages and they rely on public transportation in that area, but she also acknowledges that they need a diversity of income ranges reflected in housing as well. Nieforth replied that the housing study identified preserving the character of older homes while also trying to attract higher end homes and offering more affordable options. Palmeri replied that her other pet project for acquisition is green space and working to make it a priority for departments to find that space. Nieforth replied that it’s a lot easier to dedicate park land on the outskirts of town, but green space is an important amenity and feature. People like it and they know they need it, so it should be something that the RDA considers as well. Palmeri asked if green space is being looked at as more of an infrastructure piece because of the storm water and other benefits it can provide. She asked if they are seeing more of that with the bipartisan infrastructure bill or if that’s a ways off. Nieforth replied that she thinks it’s a ways off, but they continue to look for grants because there are a lot of funds out there right now. Nieforth stated that she will continue to keep everyone involved with the housing study recommendation process with Council. RDA can reach out to her with any comments to be incorporated into their next discussion. Executive Director’s Report Nieforth provided updates to the RDA. Closed Session Motion by Belter for the Redevelopment Authority to convene into Closed Session to discuss the acquisition of 122 West 9th Avenue, 0 N Main Street, and 19 East Irving Avenue pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin State Statutes where competitive and/or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Seconded by Panek. The Redevelopment Authority reconvened into open session at 5:17pm. 22-01 Approve Offer to Purchase 1125 North Main Street; TDS Metrocom, LLC ($5,000.00) Belter called the question on 22-01. __________________________________ Redevelopment Authority Minutes 7 March 16, 2022 Motion carried 3-1. Adjournment There was no further discussion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:19pm. (Panek, Belter) Respectfully Submitted, Kelly Nieforth Executive Director REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN MAY 18, 2022 22-02 RESOLUTION (CARRIED_______LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE CONTINUING URBAN GREEN SPACE USE; SOUTHEAST CORNER OF IDA AVENUE AND FRANKLIN STREET WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority and Oshkosh Common Council previously approved a conditional use permit/planned development for an urban green space at the southeast corner of Ida Avenue and Franklin Street with one of the conditions being the Redevelopment Authority approve the continued use of the community garden on a yearly basis. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh that the Authority hereby approves continuing the urban green space at the southeast corner of Ida Avenue and Franklin Street for the 2022 calendar year, with conditions as noted in the previous approval. REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN MAY 18, 2022 22-03 RESOLUTION (CARRIED_______LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE CONTINUING URBAN GREEN SPACE USE; NORTHEAST CORNER OF CENTRAL STREET AND WEST PARKWAY AVENUE WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority and Oshkosh Common Council previously approved a conditional use permit/planned development for an urban green space at the northeast corner of Central Street and West Parkway Avenue with one of the conditions being the Redevelopment Authority approve the continued use of the community garden on a yearly basis. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh that the Authority hereby approves continuing the urban green space at the northeast corner of Central Street and West Parkway Avenue for the 2022 calendar year, with conditions as noted in the previous approval. REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN MAY 18, 2022 22-04 RESOLUTION (APPROVED_______LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE DETERMINATION OF NECESSITY; ESTABLISH FAIR MARKET VALUE; AUTHORIZE PURCHASE; 122 WEST 9TH AVENUE ($40,000.00) WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Oshkosh to acquire property to assist in the elimination and prevention of blighting influences and promote urban renewal; and WHEREAS, the property and interest to be acquired includes land and buildings, if any, exclusive of equipment and fixtures both movable and immovable, and is described as: 122 WEST 9TH AVENUE LOT 16 BLK 9 PLAT OF ORIGINAL 3RD WARD, CITY OF OSHKOSH, WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN (TAX #903-0113-0000) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh that the Authority certifies that in order for said purpose to be accomplished, it is necessary for the property described above to be acquired. It is further determined by the Authority that acquisition of said property is hereby determined necessary pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 32 and 66 of the Wisconsin Statutes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the value of the property to be acquired, as described above, is hereby established at $40,000.00. Money for this purpose is appropriated from Account No. 0323-0740-6401-63020 Capital Improvement Project - Scattered Sites. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper Redevelopment Authority officials are authorized and directed to purchase 122 West 9th Avenue in the amount of $40,000.00 plus closing costs, and execute all documents necessary to consummate this transaction. TO: City of Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority FROM: Sean Fitzgerald, Economic Development Specialist DATE: May 11, 2022 SUBJECT: 22-04 Approve Determination of Necessity; Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Purchase; 122 West 9th Avenue ($40,000.00) Background City staff were contacted by Barry Mayer in mid-2021 regarding his intentions to dispose of 122 West 9th Avenue. He called in reference to a mailing city staff sent out years ago to property owners in the South Shore Redevelopment Area asking them to consider the RDA if they ever decide to sell their property. The RDA discussed the proposed acquisition of the property in closed session on August 19, 2021, but decided against purchasing the property at that time. Following the land banking strategy discussion at the March 16, 2022 RDA meeting and at the urging of the RDA, staff reached out to property owners once again. Staff learned that the Mayers still wanted to sell the property and would consider another offer from the RDA. Analysis The property is currently assessed at $64,600. The condition of the structure no longer supports that value. The Mayers do not currently live at the property and use it to store various personal items. Staff completed a field inspection and determined the existing house required substantial electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work to bring it back to a habitable standard to resell or use as a rental property. The investment for necessary improvements would likely be prohibitable for any private investor and Mr. Mayer indicated he’s been unable to successfully sell the property himself. The property does fall within the city’s strategic plan for the South Shore Redevelopment Area. Staff recommends the eventual demolition of the improvements on the property and restoration of the site to greenspace. The long term plan for the property would be to land bank it with nearby parcels owned by the RDA for future redevelopment. Fiscal Impact Scattered Sites funding will be used for the acquisition ($40,000.00 plus closing costs) and demolition (estimated up to $10,000). Ongoing maintenance of the parcel would cost an estimated $300 per year for grass cutting and snow removal. Recommendation The Redevelopment Authority recommends approval of the determination of necessity and fair market value and authorizes the purchase of 122 West 9th Avenue for $40,000.00 plus closing costs. 904 137 106 912 910 902 126136 123 113 107 132 112 807 717 701 45 50 46 51 50614122110 702 143 139 117 131 127 117 105 100116122140 919 913 909 907 919919A 917A917 923 619A 702A 716 714 708 706 800 800A 802 806 806A 808 106A 127A131A 910912914 922 136 137 119 918 903 905 927 917B 703 705707 711 106 133 817 819 800 802 804 808 810 812 860 862 864 868 870 872 913 819A 811 801801A 617 915 #4 915 #3 921 925 #200 925 #201 132 W 9TH AVW 9TH AV OREGON ST OREGON ST W 7TH AVW 7TH AV W 8TH AVW 8TH AV W 10TH AVW 10TH AV NEBRASKA ST NEBRASKA ST J:\GIS\GIS_Base_Maps\Base Map.mxd User: annam Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 5/4/2022 1 in = 100 ft1 in = 0.02 mi¯122 W 9TH AVENUE122 W 9TH AVENUE City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, andthe City of Oshkosh assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. 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Those using theinformation are responsible for verifying accuracy. For full disclaimer please go towww.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN MAY 18, 2022 22-05 RESOLUTION (CARRIED_______LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE LAND DISPOSITION OF 512 OTTER AVENUE TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ($1.00) BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh that 512 Otter Avenue is hereby declared surplus and the proper officials are authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to sell said property to Habitat for Humanity for $1.00. TO: City of Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority FROM: Jason Pausma, Economic Development Services Manager DATE: May 5, 2022 SUBJECT: 22-05 Authorize Land Disposition of 512 Otter to Habitat for Humanity; $1.00 Background The RDA acquired this property as part of a blight removal project in the River East Neighborhood. The property was acquired using Scattered Sites CIP funding. The house and general property conditions have become a blight on the neighborhood. The house and garage have recently been razed. The site is currently vacant. Analysis Habitat for Humanity approached staff regarding the possible acquisition of the parcel, offering to pay $1.00 for the parcel to construct a new single family affordable house. This property would also be eligible for funding assistance to off-set the costs of the single family home through the New Homes in Our Neighborhoods Program. Staff will retain final site plan approval and architectural design approval of the proposed new home. Staff recommends that the sale be conditioned on the construction of a garage by Habitat for Humanity. Fiscal Impact Upon completion of a new single family residence by Habitat for Humanity, the property value would significantly increase and the tax exempt status would be removed. Recommendation The RDA approves of the land disposition of 512 Otter to Habitat for Humanity for $1.00 with a condition that a garage also be constructed as part of the new construction project. 503 224 422 421417 525 533 118 112 537 521 513 517 509 529 216 210 537A 540 502 532 524516512508 501 505 509509A 521519513 525 529 535 543 502 508 510 516 528522 532 532A417A 524A 522A 532A BROAD ST BROAD ST OTTER AVOTTER AV WAUGOO AVWAUGOO AV BROAD ST BROAD ST J:\GIS\GIS_Base_Maps\Base Map.mxd User: annam Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 5/4/2022 1 in = 69 ft1 in = 0.01 mi¯512 Otter Avenue512 Otter Avenue City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, andthe City of Oshkosh assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. Those using theinformation are responsible for verifying accuracy. 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For full disclaimer please go towww.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer TO: City of Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority FROM: Kelly Nieforth, Community Development Director DATE: May 11, 2022 SUBJECT: Executive Director’s Report for May 18, 2022 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT South Shore Redevelopment Area Pioneer Marina/Island Area – Mr. Art Dumke continues to work with City staff and other possible developers to explore development options and funding scenarios. The site also qualifies for New Market Tax Credits and was included in an Opportunity Zone. Miles Kimball Building (Northwest corner of S. Main/9th Avenue) - The developers have started work on the building and plan to have them open in 2022. 9th Avenue extension to CN Railroad – The 9th Avenue extension and utility undergrounding was approved as part of the CIP for 2022. Design is in the final stages and will be bid out in the near future. Pioneer Drive Riverwalk – The project was awarded to Vinton Construction. The contractor completed the stormwater outfalls this past fall and will construct the trail in spring of 2022. Boatworks Property – The RDA awarded an Option to Chet Wesenberg and Tim Hess to construct multi-family units on the property and will need to go obtain an option for the City’s property to the west. City staff are working with the developers, the DNR and the city’s environmental consultant to work on the contamination on the site. 43 E. 7th redevelopment area- City staff are working with the T. Wall Enterprises team including site investigation on the site. The developer proposes to start construction on phase 1 in October of 2022. Marion & Pearl Redevelopment Area Merge Update – Construction is complete on the Parcel H site, the location of the Brio Building, a mixed-use Food Coop/residential building. Construction for phase I of Mackson Corner on Parcel J along the Fox River has started. City staff applied for a WEDC CDI grant and were awarded $250,000 for the project. Morgan Crossing – Phase 2 – Alexander and Bishop has proposed another multi-family building on the vacant parcel to the east of the existing Morgan Crossing building. Due to issues with the ATC line along the property, the site plan was modified. The Common Council approved the creation of TID#42 to help fund the remediation for the development. Sawyer Street/Oshkosh Avenue Sawyer Street/Oshkosh Avenue Intersection Reconstruction – The RDA continues to maintain the lots that are planned to be part of the Sawyer Street and Oshkosh Avenue intersection reconstruction once there are enough funds in TID #35. City staff continues to monitor grant opportunities as well to help offset these construction costs as well. Jefferson Street Redevelopment City staff continue to promote the properties in an effort to attract private investment and have been keeping in contact with adjacent property owners in case they are looking to sell their property.