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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes __________________________________ 3/30/2010 RDA Minutes 1 Special Meeting Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh Minutes March 30, 2010 PRESENT: Thomas Belter, John Bermingham, Steve Hintz, Don Simons EXCUSED: Ben Schneider, Paul Esslinger, Archie Stam STAFF: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Allen Davis, Director of Community Development; Darryn Burich, Planning Director; Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney; Darlene Brandt, Recording Secretary Chairman Belter called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of February 8, 2010 were approved as distributed (Bermingham/Simons). Introduce Community Development Director, Allen Davis City Manager Mark Rohloff introduced Community Development Director, Mr. Allen Davis. Chairman Belter welcomed Mr. Davis to the City and to the RDA. Res. 10-05 Approve Appointment of Secretary/Executive Director for Redevelopment Authority Chairman Belter stated this action would appoint Mr. Davis as the Executive Director for the RDA. Motion by Hintz to move Res. 10-05. Seconded byBermingham. Carried 4-0 Chairman Belter opened the floor for the public hearing regarding the spot blight designation of the property at 112 Broad Street. Mr. Steve Hoopman from Habitat appeared to answer questions. No comments were received. Chairman Belter closed the public hearing. Res. 10-06 Approve Spot Blight Designation -112 Broad Street Motion by Bermingham to move Res. 10-06. Seconded by Hintz. Carried 4-0 __________________________________ 3/30/2010 RDA Minutes 2 Res. 10-07 Approve Use of Lots in the 600 Block of Jefferson Street as Temporary Parking Lot in Conjunction with the Main Street Reconstruction Project; Approve Agreement with City of Oshkosh for Same Motion by Hintz to move Res. 10-07. Seconded by Simons Carried 4-0 Mr. Bermingham inquired if any city funds would be used? Ms. Lorenson indicated any costs associated with the temporary parking lot would be part of the overall Main Street project costs. Mr. Hintz felt the proposal is an appropriate temporary solution given the circumstances. Mr. Bermingham inquired if there is a trade off with O'Brian's so they can utilize the temporary parking lot also. Ms. Lorenson replied the temporary parking lot would be available for the general publics use as well as the area businesses. If approved by the RDA, the item will be forwarded to the Common Council for consideration. Res. 10-08 Ratify Execution of Leases and Assignments and Authorize Future Leases and Assignments for Purposes of Securing Financing Commitments for the Marion Road/Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Area Motion by Hintz to move Res. 10-08. Seconded by Simon Carried 4-0. Res. 10-09 Amend Developer Agreement with Oshkosh River Development LLC for Purpose of Allowing Conveyance of Property in the Marion/Pearl Redevelopment Area to Other Entities with the Same Owners as Oshkosh River Development LLC and Controlled by Art and Andy Dumke Motion by Bermingham to move Res.10-09. Seconded by Hintz. Carried 4-0. Mr. Bermingham stated the property needs to remain in the RDA's name due to the various grants. Ms. Lorenson replied that is correct. After the grants are closed out, the property can be transferred. Executive Director Announcements/Statements/Discussion Mr. Davis noted that the Marion Road riverwalk will be going out for bid in April. The current lease with H&M Commercial expires April 30th. H&M Commercial has requested a month to month extension. It was the consensus to approve a month to month lease, with the condition that if the tenant was still at the property by September, then the lease would continue through Spring, 2011. Staff will check with H&M as to their intention. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:20 pm (Simons/Hintz). Respectfully submitted, Allen Davis, Executive Director