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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
May 17, 2017
PRESENT:Thomas Belter,Steve Cummings,Steve Hintz,Archie Stam
EXCUSED:Jason Lasky,Doug Person
STAFF:Allen Davis, Executive Director/Community Development Director;Darlene
Brandt, Grants Coordinator;Andrea Flanigan, Recording Secretary;
Chairman Cummings called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum
declared present.
The minutes of February 23, 2017 were approved as distributed (Belter/Stam).
Res.17-06 Grant Utility Easement to S&S Auto Body; 6th Avenue & Nebraska Street
Motion by Stam to move Res.17-06
Seconded by Hintz
Mr. Stam inquired if the lateral was rerouted and who paid for it.
Mr. Davis responded the lateral was rerouted and S&S Auto paid for it.
The item was called. Motion carried 4-0.
Res.17-07 Approve Land Disposition of Vacant Lot; Formerly 1909 Jefferson Street to
West 17th Street Properties LLC ($4,700)
Motion by Hintz to move Res.17-07
Seconded by Stam
Mr. Belter inquired what the potential uses were for the property.
Mr. Davis stated the short term use of the property is very limited and the bar adjacent to the
property would be the only potential user. In the long term, it could be combined with other
parcels for a larger redevelopment.
The item was called. Motion carried 4-0.
RDA Minutes May 17, 2017 Page 2
Executive Director’s Report
Mr. Davis provided an update on the former Buckstaff property and stated the contractor is
continuing with construction. The City’s cost for preparing the site for construction came in under
budget and has been a very successful project up to this point. It is on schedule to open this fall.
Mr. Belter inquired about the status of the site since it looks like the foundation has been done for
about one month.
Mr. Davis stated the contractors have been working on site preparations that have to do with
storm water.
Mr. Cummings stated there was some concern about the façade of the building and inquired if
changes were made to the original plans.
Mr. Davis stated we received a copy of the plans submitted to the State which included a new
façade. Plan Commission and Council will have to approve amendments to the façade and a sign
package at a future meeting.
Mr. Davis provided an update on 1017 Bowen Street and pictures were presented of the completed
project.
Ms. Brandt stated there have been several showings and plans to hold an open house in the month
of June.
Mr. Davis stated the DNR has reported they will be able to increase the grant award to almost
$800,000 so that more riverwalk will be able to be installed in 2017 west of Oregon Street towards
Boatworks. The next DNR grant for 2018 was submitted which could construct the riverwalk to
Boatworks depending upon bids.
Mr. Davis stated the approval of a TIF and planned development for the Granary will be decided
at the next Council meeting.
Mr. Davis stated Mr. Burns provided an update on the Miles Kimball building and windows will
be cut in beginning in June.
There was no further discussion.The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:25 PM.
(Belter/Stam)
Respectfully submitted,
Allen Davis
Executive Director