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RDA Minutes 1 February 5, 2007 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY of the City of Oshkosh MINUTES February 5, 2007 Special Meeting 4:00 pm PRESENT: Thomas Belter, John Bermingham Jr., Steve Hintz,
Robert Pung, Archie Stam EXCUSED: William Castle, Sheldon Lasky STAFF: Jackson Kinney, Executive Director/Director of Community Development; Richard Wollangk, City Manager; Darlene Brandt,
Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by Chairman Pung. Consent Agenda Treasurer's Report: Bills were presented in the amount of $13,311.97 Secretary’s Report:
None Motion by Belter. Seconded by Stam.. Motion carried by voice vote. Res. 07-03 Determination of Necessity /508 W. 4th Avenue Mr. Kinney stated the property is owned by Dan Dowling
and has been leased to the City for years to house the City's sanitation operations. If acquired, the property would be used by the City for about 5 years until a new central garage
can be constructed and all operations moved. That would be the schedule the City would hope to follow. The property is within the South Shore Redevelopment Area and would be a good candidate
for public recreational type uses. Mr. Belter asked what is the rent? Mr. Wollangk replied $50,000 per year. Mr. Stam inquired if there is an estimated market value? Mr. Wollangk replied
about $490,000. Mr. Kinney noted if the RDA approves of proceeding, the Common Council will be asked to approve of the concept at its February 13th meeting. He also noted the property
would not be kept in the RDA's name, but transferred to the City for public recreational type use. Motion by Hintz. Seconded by Stam. Motion carried 3-0-2 (Ayes: Hintz, Pung, Stam. Present:
Belter, Bermingham)
RDA Minutes 2 February 5, 2007 07-04 Authorize Contract for Professional Services /Riverwalk – Marion Road/Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Area Mr. Kinney stated it would be appropriate at
this time to begin preparation of the basic plans for the riverwalk and sea wall improvements so the RDA can meet its obligation on a timely basis with Akcess/Cherokee when project activities
are brought forward for approval. The consultant, JJR is being asked to begin work on the preparation of the detailed design plans and to initially take the plans to 35% completion before
they would be authorized to continue with plans/construction drawings and the formal bid documents. JJR would also obtain the appropriate permits from the DNR. Mr. Stam inquired if the
proposal is within the budgeted amount. Mr. Kinney replied yes. Motion by Bermingham. Seconded by Belter. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Belter to convene into closed session in Room
404 at City Hall to discuss the status present and perspective for deliberating and negotiating land acquisitions and/or sales in the South Shore Redevelopment Area, pursuant to Section
19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats. Seconded by Hintz. Motion carried by voice vote. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:18 pm. Respectfully submitted Jackson
Kinney Executive Director/Director of Community Development