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__________________________________ 12/20/2010 RDA Minutes 1 Special Meeting Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh Minutes December 20, 2010 PRESENT: Deb Allison-Aasby, Steve
Hintz, Ben Schneider, Archie Stam, Thomas Belter EXCUSED: John Bermingham, Paul Esslinger STAFF: Allen Davis, Director of Community Development; Darlene Brandt, Recording Secretary Chairman
Belter called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. Res. 10-23 Award Partial Bid to Radtke Contractors for Marion Road Riverwalk Improvements,
East Leg Hardscape /Alternate 4 Mr. Davis stated Council allocated funds in the 2011 Capital Improvement Program to complete the paving, utilities and landscaping on the east leg of
the Marion Road riverwalk project –from Jackson Street to The Rivers elderly housing project. The RDA is being asked to approve Alternate 4 in the amount of $522,228.30 for the East
Leg of the riverwalk. This approval will allow the entire Marion Road riverwalk to be constructed. Mr. Hintz stated he was pleased that the contractor, Radtke Contractors, was willing
to work with the RDA and extend their bid from earlier this year. This cooperative effort saved the RDA time and dollars in not having to rebid the project. Motion by Hintz to move Res.
10-23. Seconded by Stam. Motion carried 5-0. PRESENTATION: Redevelopment Marketing Efforts – Rob Kleman, Executive Director, Oshkosh Area Economic Development Corporation Mr. Kleman
gave a Powerpoint presentation illustrating the commercial development opportunities in the City, including redevelopment areas, noting this is the same presentation that is shown to
prospective developers. Mr. Kleman also distributed a handout (on file at the Community Development office) on OAEDC’s marketing activities. Mr. Hintz inquired what are OAEDC’s biggest
successes in bringing business to Oshkosh? Mr. Kleman stated that is hard to answer. It depends on what a client is looking for, but telemarketing is very useful. The business retention
program is very useful and needs to be continued. Need to be proactive and promote the community. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS/STATEMENTS/DISCUSSION Mr. Davis gave a brief update
on the status of several properties within the South Shore Redevelopment Area, noting the RDA may need to purchase property in the future.
__________________________________ 12/20/2010 RDA Minutes 2 Mr. Davis reiterated that Council had approved funds in the 2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to complete the Marion
Road riverwalk, half the Marion Road docks, and funds to start work on the City Center riverwalk and docks. Mr. Davis noted he has programmed 2012 CIP funds to complete the Marion Road
docks, complete the City Center area improvements, construct both the Steiger Park and Jeld-Wen area riverwalks, and preliminary design work on the reconstruction of W. 9th Avenue, east
of Main Street, to extend east to cross the railroad tracks at Pioneer Drive. He also noted some future potential projects for 2013, 2014 and 2015. Mr. Davis noted there are several
approved plans for the South Shore Redevelopment Area, most being 5+ years old. A lot has changed over the years and it may be a good idea to revisit these plans. What is the RDA’s thoughts
on creating an Advisory Committee comprised of property owners, business owners, developers and staff to provide input to the RDA on implementing and/or updating these plans? It was
the consensus to proceed with an Advisory Committee. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:42 pm (Stam/Hintz). Respectfully submitted, Allen Davis,
Executive Director