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March 16, 2005 RDA Minutes 1 CITY OF OSHKOSH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES March 16, 2005 4:00 PM PRESENT: John Bermingham Jr., Mark Harris, Steve Hintz, Sheldon Lasky, Robert Pung,
John Ruppenthal EXCUSED: Thomas Belter STAFF: Jackson Kinney, Executive Director /Director of Community Development, Susan Kepplinger, Principal Planner; Darlene Brandt, Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by Chairman Ruppenthal. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Bermingham, seconded by Pung, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried by
voice vote. Review Proposed Donation of Miles Kimball Property /Expansion of South Shore Redevelopment Project Area Mr. Kinney stated that Miles Kimball is proposing to donate their
property at 41 W. 8th Ave. to the RDA/City in conjunction with the anticipated move of Miles Kimball’s offices to City Center. City staff had requested that STS, the City’s environmental
consultant, perform a Phase I environmental analysis of the property and minor environmental concerns were found that exists in these older commercial/industrial areas, but nothing of
a significant nature was found. Miles Kimball hopes to move and close with the City by the end of August. Prior to accepting the property, the City will need to expand the South Shore
Redevelopment Area to include this parcel in order to take advantage of the City’s municipal exemption status per environmental liability issues. Mr. Hintz inquired if this would be
another Deltox type issue? Mr. Kinney noted that staff has had discussions about potential land uses for this area, but a lot depends on if a developer would be interested in the site.
The City would not want to get into a situation where the building was rented and a viable redevelopment offer/project would be proposed and the occupancy of the building stood in the
way of the redevelopment proceeding. Mr. Bermingham inquired if the building would be demolished? Mr. Kinney noted the City has received an estimate of around $200,000 for asbestos removal
and demolition. Staff needs to look at how this block would fit into a land use development for the area before anything is done. Once the City takes possession of the building, the
City will secure the building to the best of its ability and see what develops. Motion by Bermingham to accept the property at 41 W. 8th Ave and authorize staff to proceed with the expansion
of the South Shore Redevelopment Project Area boundaries and TIF district. Seconded by Harris. Motion carried 6-0.
March 16, 2005 RDA Minutes 2 #05-03 Determination of Necessity; Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Purchase /137 W. 8th Avenue Mr. Bermingham stated he would need to abstain from
voting on this item; his firm represents one of the owners. Ms. Kepplinger noted the current owner purchased the property in December 2004 with the intention of making substantial improvements
and selling it following completion of work. The owners were not able to obtain a building permit because the work needed for occupancy exceeded the level of work that could be undertaken
in a redevelopment area. The building is not suitable for occupancy in its current condition. The owner approached City staff regarding the City’s/RDA’s purchase of the property for
what they purchased the property for. Ms. Kepplinger noted the property is vacant and it would appear to be an opportune time to purchase the property. Motion by Lasky to authorize acquisition
of the property at 137 W 8th Avenue. Seconded by Pung. Motion carried 5-0-1 (Abstain: Bermingham) #05-04 Determination of Necessity to Acquire Property /405 High Avenue Mr. Kinney stated
the owner would like to begin acquisition discussions with City staff and by State law in order for that to occur, the RDA must determine the necessity of acquiring the property. The
boundaries for TIF #13 Marion Rd/Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project Area will need to be expanded to include this site before the acquisition can occur. Motion by Hintz to move approval
of the determination of necessity to acquire the property at 405 High Avenue. Seconded by Bermingham. Motion carried 6-0. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 4:32 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jackson R. Kinney Executive Director/Director of Community Development