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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-3-17 minutesRDA Minutes October 3, 2017 Page 1 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES October 3, 2017 PRESENT:Thomas Belter,Jack Bermingham Steve Cummings,Steve Hintz,Jason Lasky, Archie Stam EXCUSED:Doug Pearson 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. Mayor Cummings presented Jason Lasky with an award for his years of service on Publ ic Boards and Commissions. The minutes of July 31, 2017 and August 17, 2017 were approved as distributed (Belter/Bermingham). Res.17-17 Grant Easement to Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; 1212 South Main Street Oshkosh Arena. Motion by Hintz to move Res.17-17 Seconded by Stam Mr. Davis stated the easement was approved by the Arena. Mr. Belter inquired if this easement was specific to the Arena. Mr. Davis responded that he could not see anyone else needing to use it. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. Res.17-18 Determination of Necessity; Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Purchase –132 W. 9th Avenue ($35,000) Motion by Bermingham to move Res.17-18 Seconded by Belter Mr. Hintz stated acquiring 132 W. 9th Ave and 117 W. 8th will get the RDA closer to assembling this block of land for future redevelopment. RDA Minutes October 3, 2017 Page 2 Ms. Brandt stated staff does not actively pursue acquisition of property . Both property owners approached the City to sell. Mayor Cummings inquired if both properties would be demolished. Ms. Brandt stated 132 W. 9th Avenue would be demolished and 117 W. 8th Avenue has the possibility to be rented if the RDA would support the decision. Mr. Lasky inquired about reaching out to Christine Ann Center or another local non-profit that could use the house as a temporary housing solution or stepping stone. Mr. Davis stated staff will reach out to Christine Ann Center or another non-profit to see if this would fit with one their programs. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. Res.17-19 Determination of Necessity; Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Purchase –117 W. 8th Avenue ($60,000) Motion by Stam to move Res.17-19 Seconded by Lasky Mr. Davis stated RDA will take action at a future meeting on the option of renting or allowing a non-profit to use 117 W. 8th Avenue. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. Public Hearing: Spot Blight Designation 87 Frankfort Street Chairman Cummings opened the public hearing on the proposed spot blight designation for 87 Frankfort Street. No one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Res.17-20 Approve Spot Blight Designation; Approve Acquisition of Property at 87 Frankfort Street ($22,000) Motion by Hintz to move Res.17-20 Seconded by Belter Mr. Hintz inquired if staff talked to neighbors on either side of 87 Frankfort. RDA Minutes October 3, 2017 Page 3 Ms. Brandt stated one of the neighbors was interested in part of the lot and staff will reach out to the other neighbor to see if they are interested.By combining 87 Frankfort with the parcels to the north, the lots would go back to their original size. Mr. Davis stated the house is beyond repair. It would be beneficial the neighborhood if the house was demolished and from there staff will check with adjacent property owners to see if they are interested or if Steven’s Park Neighborhood Association would have a temporary use for the lot. Mr. Lasky inquired if the RDA recoups acquisition and demolition costs when selling the lot Mr. Davis responded we never expect to recoup all the costs. Mos t lots are sold at fair market value. Mr. Hintz inquired if the house would be demolished by Public Works. Mr. Davis stated Public Works is used to demo whenever possible because it saves the City money. It depends on the difficulty of the demolition and availability of staff. The item was called. Motion carried 6-0. Executive Director’s Report Mr. Davis stated the Arena is still on schedule to open for the first game on November 17th. The house at 1017 Bowen Street had closing on October 3rd. Staff continues to search for additional properties to rehab. Mayor Cummings stated he would like to see homes rehabilitated in a neighborhood association. Mr. Davis stated the City received excellent bids on the Morgan District Riverwalk and will be able to finish a year ahead schedule and about $1 million dollars under budget. Mr. Belter inquired if the next segment of riverwalk needed to be Pioneer Drive. Mr. Davis stated Pioneer Drive is the next segment according the Capital Improvement Program. There may be other projects such as Lakeshore Golf Course that would be ready for a riverwalk before Pioneer Drive. The Granary rehabilitation will be completed by the end of the year. Staff has proposed remediation funding in the 2018 Capital Improvement Program for the vacant lots in the 700 and 800 block of South Main Street. There was no further discussion.The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:37 PM. (Belter/Bermingham) Respectfully submitted, Allen Davis Executive Director