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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes RDA Minutes 1 July 2, 2007 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING JULY 2, 2007 PRESENT: Thomas Belter, John Bermingham, Steve Hintz, Frank Tower STAFF: Jackson Kinney, Director of Community Development; Susan Kepplinger, Principal Planner; Darlene Brandt, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Thomas Belter at 4:17 pm. Consent Agenda Treasurer's Report: Bills were presented in the amount of $9,046.61. Secretary's Report: None. Motion by Bermingham. Seconded by Tower. Motion carried by voice vote. Res. 07-06 Amend Development Agreement Term Sheet /Akcess Acquisition Group Motion by Tower to amend Development Agreement Term Sheet with Akcess. Seconded by Hintz. Mr. Kinney stated two basic changes are being requested. One change would shift valuation amounts within the three year time frame to achieve a certain level of development, while maintaining the same overall value of development for that three year period. The second change relates to being being able to shift boundary lines for the two proposed development areas as may be needed based on development scenarios. Mr. Tim Rikkers, Akcess Acquisition Group, stated Akcess is not trying to diminish their level of responsibility. They are confident they can meet the valuations required in the development agreement, but they would rather request the modifications at this time and not have to apologize later. Mr. Rikkers gave a brief update on the project to date. Akcess is still doing its due diligence to get someone on board for the proposed hotel and restaurant. The northern piece is being envisioned for retail. An architect has been hired to prepare a proposal/renderings for two retail areas and a grocery store. Mr. Tower inquired if the proposed parking would be adequate? He felt the urbanization in this area will require more parking. Mr. Rikkers stated they are proposing 4 spaces for every 1,000 sq. ft. of area, which is consistent with City Zoning requirements and the anticipated needs in this area. Mr. Hintz inquired when construction would begin on the office building? Mr. Rikkers stated around October 1st. Akcess is currently in negotiations with Jay Supple and it is hoped everything will be up and going by EAA in 2008. In a perfect world, the hotel, office building and riverwalk improvements would all start around the same time. RDA Minutes 2 July 2, 2007 Mr. Kinney noted that the City’s/RDA’s consultant, JJR, is working on the construction drawings for the riverwalk improvements and obtaining the DNR permits. Roll call was taken. Motion carried 4-0. Vice-Chairman Belter opened the public hearing on the disposition of properties at 303 Oxford Avenue and 508 W. 4th Avenue. No one appeared for the public hearing. The public hearing was closed. Res. 07-07 Authorize Disposition of Property /303 Oxford Avenue Motion by Tower to authorize disposition of the property at 303 Oxford Avenue. Seconded by Bermingham. Mr. Kinney noted the RDA acquired this property in 2006, razed the existing structures, and desires to sell the property to Habitat for Humanity for construction of an affordable single family home. Mr. Tower inquired what would be the valuation of the new home? Ms. Kepplinger noted in the $70,000 to $80,000 range. Roll call was taken. Motion carried 4-0 Res. 07-08 Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Purchase; Authorize Disposition: a) 203 Jackson Street b) 707 South Main Street c) 508 W. 4th Avenue Motion by Tower to establish fair market values, authorize purchases and dispositions. Seconded by Hintz. Mr. Kinney stated the property at 203 Jackson St. is a Marathon Gas Station. The property is needed for street improvement purposes that will enhance traffic circulation in the area adjacent to the Marion Rd/Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Area. The property at 707 S. Main St. is needed to create a properly configured site for future redevelopment in this area. 508 W. 4th Ave. is currently leased by the City and occupied by the City’s sanitation garage. The RDA will acquire the property and turn this property over to the City. Mr. Bermingham noted he will need to abstain on the W. 4th Avenue property. Motion by Tower to split the item. A/B and C Seconded by Bermingham. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Tower to approve items A and B. Seconded by Bermingham. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Tower to approve item C. Seconded by Bermingham. Motion carried 3-0-1. (Ayes: Hintz, Tower, Belter. Abstain: Bermingham) RDA Minutes 3 July 2, 2007 Res. 07-09 Determination of Necessity to Acquire Property /25 W. 7th Avenue Motion by Tower to determine the necessity of acquiring the property at 25 W 7th Avenue. Seconded by Bermingham. Mr. Kinney stated this property is surrounded on three sides by the former Krohn’s Paper property previously acquired by the RDA. In order to create an appropriately sized/configured development site utilizing the western boundary of the Krohn’s property, it will be necessary to acquire the property at 25 W. 7th Avenue. Mr. Tower inquired about the status of the remainder of the block? Mr. Kinney felt that as redevelopment begins to occur on the former Miles Kimball block and this block, staff hopes to be able to work with property owners on the balance of the block. Roll call was taken. Motion carried 4-0. Res. 07-10 Authorize Soliciting Request for Proposals – W. 8th Ave./S. Main St. – Former Miles Kimball Property Motion by Tower to authorize soliciting request for proposals. Seconded by Bermingham. Mr. Kinney noted a DRAFT Request for Proposals was included in the RDA’s packets. Staff would recommend a 60 day submittal deadline, which would be in September vs. August as noted in the DRAFT proposal. Mr. Tower inquired how would this be noticed? Mr. Kinney replied the RFP would be sent to developers who have expressed interest in the block, as well as developers the City/RDA has previously worked with. Ads will be placed in Milwaukee and Madison papers. Roll call was taken. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Bermingham that following the adjournment of this meeting, the Redevelopment Authority convene into closed session in Room 404 at City Hall to discuss the status, present and prospective, pursuant to Wis. Stats Section 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate concerning the purchase by settlement or partial settlement of real estate within the South Shore Redevelopment Project Area and for which bargaining reasons require a closed session; and pursuant to Wis. Stats. Section 19-85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the RDA that is rendering oral and/or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the RDA as to two lawsuits pending in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County of impact on the South Shore Redevelopment Project Area. Seconded by Tower. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to adjourn. Seconded. Carried by voice vote. (Tower/Bermingham) There being no further business the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:55 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jackson R. Kinney Executive Director/Director of Community Development