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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
January 12, 2017
PRESENT:Thomas Belter,John Bermingham Steve Cummings,Steve Hintz,Jason Lasky,
Archie Stam
EXCUSED:Doug Person
STAFF:Allen Davis, Executive Director/Community Development Director;Darlene
Brandt, Grants Coordinator;Andrea Flanigan, Recording Secretary;Lynn Lorenson,
City Attorney
Chairman Cummings called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum
declared present.
Res.17-01 Approve Acquisition of a Portion of Buckstaff Property at 1118 South Main Street
(Acquire Lot 2 of CSM 7081 Only)
Motion by Belter to move Res.17-01
Seconded by Bermingham
Mr. Davis stated the Buckstaff property was split into two lots which has turned out to be
beneficial so we can accelerate the demolition of the foundations and the piers that the City is
responsible for removing. Since not all of the buildings are down on Lot 1, we can still take
possession of Lot 2 and begin the foundation removal which will speed up redevelopment of the
site. City Attorney Lynn Lorenson is present if there are any questions regarding the settlement
agreement approved by Council last year.
Mr. Belter inquired who the seller is for the Buckstaff property.
Ms. Lorenson stated the seller is one of Martin Cowie’s entities, Oshkosh Furniture LLC.
Mr. Belter inquired about the involvement of the bank.
Ms. Lorenson stated the bank will do a Quit Claim Deed to the RDA for any interest they may or
may not have with the property.
Mr. Belter stated Huntington Bank took over FirstMerit Bank.
Ms. Lorenson stated the entity has changed but a lot of the people have remained the same and the
representative has remained the same.
Mr. Bermingham inquired if the buildings are down on Lot 2.
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Mr. Davis responded affirmatively. Workers are deconstructing on Lot 1 as well and it is
anticipated those building will be down later this winter or early spring.
Mr. Stam inquired if there was any word on the D-League
Mr. Davis stated the developer had a very good open house last night and should be able to
answer those questions at Plan Commission on January 17th about the arena.
Mr. Belter inquired when City crews would be able to remove foundations.
Mr. Davis responded as soon as the RDA closes on Lot 2 which would be as early as next week.
The item was called. Motion carried 6-0.
There was no further discussion.The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:12 PM.
(Belter/Stam)
Respectfully submitted,
Allen Davis
Executive Director