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CITY OF OSHKOSH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES March 27, 2003 4:00 PM PRESENT: Tom Belter, John Bermingham Jr., Steve Hintz, Karen Matze, Bob Pung, John Ruppenthal EXCUSED: Sheldon
Lasky STAFF: Jackson Kinney, Director of Community Development; Susan Kepplinger and Darryn Burich, Principal Planners; Darlene Brandt, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to
order at 4:00 pm by Chairman pro-tem Steve Hintz. Organizational Overview Mr. Kinney handed out various materials to Committee members on: a) the Council resolution creating the Redevelopment
Authority (RDA) and appointing its members; b) copy of a memo to the City Manager regarding the RDA and its authority; c) copy of the Wisconsin Statutes regarding establishment of a
RDA; and d) sample by-laws from the Oshkosh Housing Authority and an agreement between the City and Housing Authority. Mr. Kinney suggested that the RDA consider creating by-laws to
govern its operations. Also, the RDA will need to approve an agreement, similar to what the City has with the Housing Authority, wherein the Department of Community Development provides
staff support, Attorney's Office provides legal services, Finance Dept. provides accounting, etc. This agreement would require Council approval. With regard to officers, Mr. Kinney suggested
that the RDA look at no more than two year terms for the Chairman and Vice-Chairman positions, which permits all members to hold office. Mr. Kinney noted that the RDA needed to decide
on a meeting time. Based on meeting room availability, the following days and time are available: third or fourth Monday, 4 pm; third Wednesday, 4 pm; fourth Thursday, 4 pm. Another
alternative is morning meetings at 8 am. Mr. Ruppenthal inquired when would the Committee regularly meet? Mr. Kinney stated probably every other month, however, in the beginning, it
may be necessary to meet monthly. Discussion ensued regarding schedules. Ms. Matze noted Mondays would not work for her. Mr. Ruppenthal noted he would have a conflict on some Wednesdays,
depending on the month. It was the consensus to meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 4 pm. The Committee asked that a tentative calendar of meeting dates be prepared for distribution.
Redevelopment Authority Minutes March 27, 2003 Page 2 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman Chairman pro-tem Hintz opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson. Motion by Mr. Pung,
seconded by Mr. Belter to nominate John Ruppenthal for Chairperson. There being no further nominations, the floor was closed. A voice vote was taken, and Mr. Ruppenthal was unanimously
elected Chairman. Chairman pro-tem Hintz turned the floor over to Chairman Ruppenthal at this time. Chairman Ruppenthal opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Motion
by Mr. Birmingham, seconded by Mr. Belter to nominate Robert Pung for Vice-Chairperson. There being no further nominations, the floor was closed. A voice vote was taken, and Mr. Pung
was unanimously elected Vice-Chairman. Appointment of Executive Director/Secretary Mr. Kinney noted that the RDA needed to designate the Executive Director and Secretary of the RDA,
which is usually an appropriate City staff person, and in this case, the Director of Community Development. Motion by Mr. Belter, seconded by Mr. Hintz to appoint Jackson Kinney, Director
of Community Development, as the Executive Director and Secretary of the RDA. Review of Existing Redevelopment Projects Marion Rd./Pearl Ave. Redevelopment Project Area: Mr. Kinney noted
this redevelopment project started in 1997/98 when the TIF #13 district and redevelopment plan were approved, and has been expanded over the years. Several parcels have been redeveloped
to date and a lot of redevelopment will still occur. The City has been working with UW-O regarding their parking lot within the redevelopment area, which the City should take possession
of sometime in April, as well as the University's overall master plan and how that relates to the redevelopment area. WAMCO is currently being demolished and Jackson Glass will probably
be vacating their building by the end of the month. The City has contracted with LDR International, a consultant firm out of Columbia, Maryland, to prepare redevelopment plans and guidelines
for for the remaining parcels to be redeveloped. Request for proposals will probably be mailed in May/June, with proposals due by the end of 2003. Hopefully construction could begin
in the spring of 2004. Mr. Ruppenthal inquired what will RDA's role be in this?
Redevelopment Authority Minutes March 27, 2003 Page 3 Mr. Kinney noted the RDA will be responsible for all aspects of redevelopment projects. The RDA will create new redevelopment districts,
approve redevelopment guidelines, authorize acquisitions and dispositions, approve construction plans, etc. Mr. Kinney noted he was just bringing the RDA up-todate on existing redevelopment
projects. Once the RDA was created, it now has full authority to approve all activities associated with redevelopment projects. Division Street /N. Main Street Redevelopment Project
Area: Mr. Kinney noted that all acquisition and redevelopment has been completed on Division Street. Staff is considering, however, the installation of some decorative fencing similar
to what was installed by the new J & R Service property last Fall. Staff is working with property owners in the 500 Block of N. Main St. to rehab properties for commercial uses on the
lower floors and residential apartments upstairs, as well as the construction of a parking lot. Oshkosh Centre Redevelopment Project Area: Mr. Kinney noted this project entails the acquisition
of the WPS property on Ceape Ave. for the expansion of Riverside Park. Proposed South Shore Redevelopment Project Mr. Kinney noted this is a proposed redevelopment area that staff is
still delineating, that is on the south side of the Fox River, from the Morgan property running along the River to about W. 8th Avenue. Staff has had discussions with Jeldwyn Corp.,
which owns the Morgan property. The Pioneer Inn has contacted staff expressing an interest in working with the City on a redevelopment project as well. Staff is currently working on
a draft redevelopment plan, which should be brought to the RDA within the next month or so. Other Business Mr. Kinney indicated staff is currently working on an amendment to the redevelopment
plan for TIF #13 to redesignate remaining TIF dollars to the RDA so redevelopment activities can continue under the RDA's guidance. The RDA's input will be very important in the preparation
and approval of redevelopment plans, as well as the actual redevelopment itself. Mr. Hintz noted if the RDA has suggestions on possible redevelopment sites, the RDA could direct staff
to look into that possibility. Mr. Kinney suggested the RDA review the sample Housing Authority by-laws that were distributed. The RDA should consider putting something together as a
guideline for operating.
Redevelopment Authority Minutes March 27, 2003 Page 4 A question was raised regarding the possibility of RDA members receiving meeting notices and general information via e-mail. Staff
believed e-mail sent by City staff would fall under the City's open record law and would have to be maintained on the recipient's computer, but would check with the City Attorney's office
in this regard. It was noted that City Attorney Warren Kraft has made presentations to various City committees regarding open meeting laws. The majority of the RDA members have heard
the presentation and wondered if it were possible to obtain a copy of the presentation as a refresher. Staff will check into this. A listing of RDA members noting addresses, phone numbers
and e-mail addresses was also requested. The next Redevelopment Authority meeting was tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 4:00 pm. There being no further business,
the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Brandt Recording Secretary