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CITY OF OSHKOSH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES June 11, 2003 4:00 PM PRESENT: Tom Belter, John Bermingham Jr., Steve Hintz, Sheldon Lasky, Karen Matze, John Ruppenthal EXCUSED: Bob
Pung STAFF: Jackson Kinney, Director of Community Development; Susan Kepplinger and Darryn Burich, Principal Planners; Ed Nokes, Finance Director; Darlene Brandt, Administrative Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 pm by Chairman Ruppenthal. Approval of Minutes Motion by Hintz, seconded by Matze, to approve the minutes of March 27, 2003 as presented. Carried
unanimously. Mr. Kinney noted there were no communications or old business. Resolution 03-1 Approve By Laws Mr. Kinney noted that the proposed By Laws have been tailored after Green
Bay's Redevelopment Authority By Laws which seemed to best fit our needs. Motion by Lasky, seconded by Belter to approve the By Laws of the RDA. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Bermingham arrived
at this time. Resolution 03-2 Designate Support Staff Motion by Hintz, seconded by Lasky, to approve Resolution 03-2 regarding designating support staff. Motion carried 6-0.
RDA Minutes Page 2 June 11, 2003 Resolution 03-3 Accept Funds; Approve Escrow Account; Approve Payment Process; Apply for Tax Exempt Status Mr. Kinney noted that at the June 10, 2003
Common Council meeting, the Council approved transferring funds to the RDA for continuation of the improvements within TIF #13 Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project Area. The City's
legal counsel has indicated it is necessary for the RDA/City to establish an escrow account to satisfy Wisconsin Statutes as that pertains to TIF law and the final date that expenditures
can be made. Staff has talked to representatives from Schmitt Title and Escrow regarding setting up the escrow account. Mr. Ruppenthal inquired if the RDA is under any time line to spend
the funds? Mr. Kinney replied no, but the funds should be spent in a timely manner. Motion by Bermingham, seconded by Lasky, to accept funds from the City, establish an escrow account,
approve the payment process, and apply for tax exempt status. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution Resolution 03-4 Authorize Execution of Contracts/Agreements Motion by Bermingham, seconded
by Hintz, to approve designating the Chairperson and Executive Director, or their designees, to execute contracts and agreements. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 03-5 Authorize Contract
for Environmental Services -Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project Area; STS Consultants Mr. Paul Timm and Mr. Paul Killian of STS Consultants appeared to answer questions of the
Authority. Mr. Kinney noted that STS has worked with the City since the inception of the Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project Area. STS is currently working on obtaining an EPA
grant on behalf of the City for this redevelopment area. Motion by Matze, seconded by Lasky, to approve a contract for continued environmental services with STS Consultants for the Marion
Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project Area. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 03-6 Authorize Contracts/Agreements for Undergrounding of Utilities -Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project
Area Mr. Kinney noted that funds were included in the 2003 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the undergrounding of utilities within the Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project
Area. Wisconsin Public Service is currently working on a plan with the other utilities and City staff. The City needs to be in a position to move forward with the work once the plans
have been finalized hopefully in late July or August.
RDA Minutes Page 3 June 11, 2003 Mr. Belter inquired if there was a cost estimate? Mr. Kinney replied the proposal from WPS was around $770,000 with the other utilities coming in less.
The total undergrounding should be less than $900,000. Ms. Matze indicated she understands the need, but was concerned about approving contracts without knowing what the dollar amounts
would be. Mr. Kinney noted the utility companies usually require payment in full up front before work will commence. If the RDA would rather wait until final costs are known and then
have a special meeting so this work can commence, that is not a problem. Mr. Kinney noted he didn't have all the figures in front of him, but believed the phone company, fiber optic
cable and cable TV would each be around $20,000. These are utility companies and these items are not bid out. In regard to changing services on existing properties that feed off the
lines to be undergrounded, the City had received a quote from Town and Country Electric for this work. Mr. Ruppenthal noted that with the RDA's approval, City staff would review and
approve the contracts. Motion by Matze, seconded by Hintz, to approve contracts/agreements for the undergrounding of utilities within the Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project
Area. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARING /PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 510 CAMPUS PLACE PUBLIC HEARING /PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 211 DAWES STREET Resolution 03-7 Finding the Properties at
510 Campus Place and 211 Dawes Street to be Blighted Properties and Authorize Acquisition Chairman Ruppenthal opened the public hearing for the proposed acquisitions of 510 Campus Place
and 211 Dawes Street. Mr. Burich noted the properties in question are adjacent to the Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project Area where the City, as well as private developers,
has initiated a number of improvements. Both of the properties in question appear to be deteriorated and blighted. Mr. Hintz inquired as to the status of 203 Dawes Street? Mr. Burich
noted the property is owned by Mokler Properties. Staff contacted the Mokler's and they indicated they are not interested in either of the properties at this time. Mr. Hintz inquired
as to the City's long term interest in holding these properties? Mr. Burich replied it is the City's intention to purchase the properties, clear them and either request proposals for
redevelopment or construct a parking lot. It could be possible to look at the three other residential properties fronting Campus Place in the future and possibly combine all the lots
for a possible redevelopment site.
RDA Minutes Page 4 June 11, 2003 Ms. Kepplinger noted there is no economic value to these properties. One was owner occupied, and the owner is now deceased, and the other is a rental
property that has been occupied by the same family for years. Ms. Matze inquired if the RDA/City would be responsible for relocation costs? Also, what is the value of the lots? Ms. Kepplinger
indicated yes, relocation benefits would apply, which she estimated between $5,000 and $7,000. The value of the lots is between $5,000-$6,000. Ms Kepplinger noted CDBG funds would be
used for purchase and relocation costs if the RDA and Common Council approve these acquisitions. Ms. Matze wondered if it would be feasible to hold the property on Campus Place until
the other three properties become available in order to have a larger parcel to market. Ms. Kepplinger noted that could be an option. Ms. Kepplinger also noted the rear section of the
Dawes property could be squared off and combined with the Campus Place parcel, and the Department Department could then ascertain if there is any interest from adjacent property owners
for the remnant left on Dawes Street. Further discussion ensued regarding the other residential properties on Campus Place and wanting a strategic approach to redeveloping this area.
It was the consensus to purchase the properties in question and hold them for the time being for a potentially larger redevelopment site. There being no further discussion, the public
hearing portion of the meeting was closed. Motion by Hintz, seconded by Lasky, that the properties at 510 Campus Place and 211 Dawes St. are blighted and authorize purchase of same.
Motion carried 6-0. Review Proposed South Shore Redevelopment Project Plan Mr. Kinney distributed a draft redevelopment plan for this area. Jeld-Wen and several other large property
owners have been contacted and are interested in working with the City in redeveloping this area of the City that has not received a lot of attention. The City's planning consultant,
LDR International, has prepared a possible redevelopment concept/scenario for this area to include residential and commercial uses. For some of the larger parcels it would be the City's
intent to engage property owners in a partnership effort in order to secure appropriate redevelopment. Mr. Burich noted staff is currently doing an inventory on all 105+ properties within
the proposed area to make sure at least 50% of the structures are blighted to qualify as a redevelopment area. Mr. Kinney noted the most emphasis is on the Morgan site at this time because
the parcels will be, or are, vacant. Jeld-Wen had looked at selling the property and the City contacted them to see if they would consider working with the City to do a quality redevelopment
project. The same would be true for other properties within the proposed redevelopment area. Mr. Kinney also noted that while some activities could take place in the short term, it is
likely that this project will take an extended period of time to implement.
RDA Minutes Page 5 June 11, 2003 Mr. Kinney noted that no formal action was required today. The RDA will hold a public hearing at its July 16, 2003 meeting and take action on the plan
at that time. Discussion ensued regarding possibly creating a TIF district or districts for this area. Staff is looking at all options at this time. Ms. Matze inquired about continuing
public access/trail areas. Mr. Kinney noted it is the City's intent to have all redevelopment areas along the river have a public access/trail system. Status – Marion Rd./Pearl Ave.
Redevelopment Project Area Guidelines Mr. Kinney indicated the City is working with LDR in the preparation of development guidelines for the remainder of the Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment
Project Area. The goal would be to have RFP’s (Requests for Proposals) made available to potential developers in late July or early August. Staff has checked with communities like Kenosha
that have set guidelines and redevelopment is occurring based on those guidelines. Once the guidelines have been developed, the RDA will have an opportunity to review them. There being
no further business, a motion was made by Lasky, seconded by Belter, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:45 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jackson
R. Kinney Executive Director