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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
June 28, 2023
PRESENT: Thomas Belter, Susan Panek, Todd Hutchison, Matt Mugerauer, Archie Stam, Adam
Bellcorelli, Jason Lasky
EXCUSED:
STAFF: Kelly Nieforth, Community Development Director; Mark Lyons, Planning Services
Manager; John Zarate, Economic Development Specialist; Kay Qualley, Assistant
Director of Community Development; and Jeff Witte, Principal Planner
Mugerauer called the meeting to order at 4:00pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared
present.
Approve May 17, 2023 Minutes
Motion by Belter to approve the May 17, 2023 minutes.
Seconded by Bellcorelli.
Motion carried 7-0.
Infill Lot Option Application Presentations
Vienola Properties LLC and Gallery Homes Real Estate and Rentals LLC presented their plans for
infill development on RDA and City-owned parcels in the City.
Dave Vienola and Christine Fields of Vienola Properties LLC stated that they would like to
construct homes and duplexes on multiple RDA and City lots including Jefferson Street, W. 9th
Avenue and along former railroad right of way between W. 8th and W. 9th Ave. A general
discussion took place on the types of homes that would be constructed on each parcel including a
single-family home on Jefferson Street and W. 9th Avenue and a single-family home and duplex on
the former railroad right of way. RDA members inquired about anticipated construction schedules,
which parcels would be constructed on first, and if the homes would be sold or rented.
James Mathusek and Billie Jo Mathusek of Gallery Homes Real Estate and Rentals LLC stated that
they would like to construct homes and duplexes on multiple RDA and City lots including High
Avenue, Scott Avenue, and former railroad right of way between W. 8th and W. 9th Avenue. A
general discussion took place on the types of homes that would be constructed on each parcel
including single family homes on the former railroad right of way between W. 8th and W. 9th
Avenue. On High Avenue and Scott Avenue, the developers indicated that it could be single
family or a duplex with the potential to have an accessory dwelling unit above the garage or free
standing on the parcel. This could provide additional income for the owner. The developers also
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discussed their anticipated construction schedule, which parcels would be constructed on first,
their desire to sell the homes to low-income individuals and wanting to provide a home that could
be a duplex or a single-family home.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
Motion by Belter to go into closed session at 4:27pm.
Seconded by Lasky.
Motion carried 7-0.
RDA entered back into open session at 5:15pm.
23-05 Approve Offer to Purchase Vacant Property Located at parcel number 1302510000
(formerly 857 W. 9th Avenue); Vienola Properties LLC
Motion by Belter to approve 23-05.
Seconded by Stam.
Motion carried 7-0.
RDA members discussed the development challenges that the parcel has yet expressed optimism
that a house could be built on site.
23-06 Approve Offer to Purchase Vacant Property Located at parcel number 0507280000
(formerly 1122 High Avenue); Gallery Homes Real Estate and Rentals LLC
Motion by Belter to approve 23-06.
Seconded by Lasky.
Motion carried 7-0.
RDA members were hopeful that an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) could be built on the parcel
above the garage to provide additional income to the owner.
23-07 Approve Offer to Purchase Vacant Property Located at parcel number 0500730000
(formerly 413 Scott Avenue); Gallery Homes Real Estate and Rentals LLC
Motion by Belter to approve 23-07.
Seconded by Lasky.
Motion carried 7-0.
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RDA members indicated that the parcel may have some construction challenges due to the size,
but hopeful that a garage could be included on the site as well.
23-08 Approve Offer to Purchase Vacant Property Located at parcel number 1517140000
(formerly 2332 Jefferson Street); Vienola Properties LLC
Motion by Belter to approve 23-08.
Seconded by Panek.
Motion carried 7-0.
RDA members stated that the proposed single-family home would fit in nicely with the
surrounding neighborhood.
Recommendation on Offer to Purchase Vacant Property Located at parcel number 0605710000
(formerly railroad right-of-way on W. 9th Avenue); Vienola Properties LLC
Motion by Belter to approve recommendation to Plan Commission to award offer to purchase vacant
property on former railroad right-of-way on W. 9th Avenue to Vienola Properties, LLC.
Seconded by Stam.
Motion failed 0-7.
RDA members stated the decision to recommend one proposal over the other was difficult and
both proposals would work on the vacant parcel. RDA members indicated that the uncertainty of
not knowing if both sides of the parcel would be developed on contributed to their
recommendation to deny the Vienola Properties, LLC proposal for Plan Commission
consideration.
Recommendation on Offer to Purchase Vacant Property Located at parcel number 0605710000
(formerly railroad right-of-way on W. 9th Avenue); Gallery Homes Real Estate and Rentals LLC
Motion by Belter to approve recommendation to Plan Commission to award offer to purchase vacant
property on former railroad right-of-way on W. 9th Avenue to Gallery Homes Real Estate and Rentals, LLC.
Seconded by Panek.
Motion carried 7-0.
RDA members again stated the decision to recommend one proposal over the other was difficult
and both proposals would work on the vacant parcel. RDA members indicated that they chose to
recommend the Gallery Homes Real Estate and Rentals, LLC proposal to Plan Commission for
approval due to the fact that two homes were proposed on both ends of the parcel and with the
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ability to construct accessory dwelling units as well. RDA members stated that they felt the
alignment of the proposed homes met the character of the neighborhood.
Adjournment
There was no further discussion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:22pm. (Belter, Stam)
Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Nieforth
Executive Director