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CITY OF OSHKOSH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES Special Meeting February 18, 2004 4:00 PM PRESENT: Thomas Belter, John Bermingham Jr., Steve Hintz, Karen Matze, Robert Pung, John Ruppenthal
EXCUSED: Sheldon Lasky STAFF: Jackson Kinney, Director of Community Development; Susan Kepplinger and Kristi Bales, Principal Planners; Darlene Brandt, Recording Secretary The meeting
was called to order at 4:00 pm by Chairman Ruppenthal. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Hintz, seconded by Bermingham, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried by voice vote.
Resolution 04-01 Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Purchase /211 Dawes St. Mr. Kinney noted the RDA had previously approved of the necessity to purchase this property. A purchase
price has been negotiated by staff and the RDA is now being asked to approve of the purchase. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available for this purpose. Motion by
Pung to move approval of Resolution 04-01 Establish Fair Market Value, Authorize Purchase for 211 211 Dawes Street. Seconded by Hintz. Motion carried 6-0. Resolutioin 04-02 Determination
of Necessity; Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Purchase /37 E. 8th Avenue Mr. Kinney noted a fire destroyed a large part of this building last year and it does not seem appropriate
to have someone remodel and reoccupy the building at this time. It would be in the RDA's/City's best interest to purchase the property while it is vacant. If there is not a shared wall
with the adjacent properties, the building will be demolished. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available for this purpose. Mr. Belter felt the purchase price was high
for this building. Ms. Kepplinger noted that according to State Statutes, the City must acquire properties within redevelopment areas per applicable statutes, as well as federal guidelines
when applicable. The purchase price is based on an appraisal obtained by the City. The owner does have the option of obtaining a second appraisal, of their choice, and the City would
be required to pay for that appraisal. Ms. Kepplinger also noted that since the building is vacant, the RDA/City saves on relocation costs as well. Discussion ensued on appraisers being
used and how fair market values are being set. Mr. Belter noted he works with local appraisers for less than the cost of these appraisals. He reiterated his concern that this is a lot
of money for this building. Mr. Bermingham noted he was also concerned about the cost of this building. This could set a precedent for the remainder of the redevelopment area.
RDA Minutes Page 2 December 17, 2003 Ms. Kepplinger did not believe this would set a precedent as acquisitions within an approved redevelopment area must be acquired under the regulations
as set out in the State Statutes. Motion by Matze to approve Resolution 04-02 determination of necessity, establish fair market value and authorize purchase of 37 E. 8th Avenue. Seconded
by Belter. Motion carried 6-0. Review Action Strategy /South Shore Redevelopment Area Mr. Kinney noted that the Dept. of Community Development prepared an Action Strategy to serve as
a guide in implementing various redevelopment actions within the South Shore Redevelopment Project Area. We do not want to commit the RDA and City to just acquisition. Some parcels could
be maintained; some rehabilitated. The proposed Action Strategy is based on the approved concept plan prepared by HNTB/LDR in this regard. Mr. Kinney stated activities are proposed to
fall into 3 categories: short term (0-5 years), mid-term (5-10 years) and long term (10 years years plus). Mr. Kinney summarized how each block within the Redevelopment Area fell into
these proposed categories. It was the concensus that this was a good approach. It was noted, however, that the RDA does not want to make this a rigid rule. It needs to be flexible in
order to pursue redevelopment. Motion by Bermingham to move approval of the Action Strategy for the South Shore Redevelopment Area. Seconded by Pung. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Pung
that following the adjournment of this meeting, the Redevelopment Authority convene into closed session in the community development conference room to discuss the status present and
perspective for deliberating and negotiating a land sale in the Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project Area pursuant to section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin State Statutes. Seconded
by Hintz. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Belter, seconded by Bermingham to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:15 pm. Respectfully
submitted, submitted, Jackson R. Kinney Executive Director