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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-28-18 minutes REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES February 28, 2018 PRESENT: Thomas Belter, Steve Cummings, Doug Pearson,Jason Lasky, Archie Stam EXCUSED: Jack Bermingham, Steve Hintz 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 November 27, 2017 and December 18, 2017 were approved as distributed (Belter/Stam). Discussion Item: Oshkosh Avenue and Sawyer St. Intersection Traffic Impact Analysis The Redevelopment Authority discussed the options for the Oshkosh Avenue and N. Sawyer St. intersection provided in the Oshkosh Avenue Traffic Impact Analysis. The group's consensus was Alternative 2a or 2c for the extension of N. Sawyer St. Public Hearing: Spot Blight Designation 1202 Oshkosh Avenue and 1415 Rainbow Drive Chairman Cummings opened the public hearing on the proposed spot blight designation for 1202 Oshkosh Avenue and 1415 Rainbow Drive. No one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Res. 18-01 Approve Spot Blight Designation; Approve Acquisition of Property at 1202 Oshkosh Avenue ($175,000) and 1415 Rainbow Drive ($50,000) Motion by Lasky to move Res. 18-01 Seconded by Pearson. Mr. Pearson inquired if there were relocation costs for either of the buildings. Ms. Brandt stated there were no relocation costs for any tenants or owners of the buildings. Mr. Belter inquired what would happen to the property if the RDA did not buy it. Mr. Davis stated there were people interested in the properties that did not proceed. RDA Minutes February 28,2018 Page 1 Mr. Belter inquired if the building could be leased for 6-7 years until the Oshkosh Avenue intersection was ready for reconstruction. Mr. Davis replied the building could be leased and staff is proposing leasing 1415 Rainbow Dr. to the current tenant, Chris Barter, Tackle and Bait Shop. Ms. Brandt stated there is no liquor license for 1202 Oshkosh Avenue and no one to operate it. Mr. Lasky inquired what happens to the current liquor license. Mr. Davis stated it is returned to the City Clerk and goes back into the pool of liquor license. Mr. Stam inquired if it would be more ideal for the extension of N. Sawyer Street to go straight as opposed to curving around the properties to the north. Ms. Brandt stated the option to extend N. Sawyer St. straight would take out two duplexes. The City would need to acquire those properties and potentially have to pay relocation costs. Mr. Davis stated if the road was reconstructed to go straight through, 1202 Oshkosh Avenue is still very close to the right of way for the extension of N. Sawyer St. Mr. Lasky stated acquiring 1202 Oshkosh Avenue gives the City the most flexibility for the immediacy and if the City chooses to acquire the other properties in the future, it would provide even more options for the intersection reconstruction. Mr. Stam inquired what the funding source is for the acquisition. Mr. Davis stated Capital Improvement Program funds would be used to acquire both properties. The item was called. Motion carried 4-1 (nay: Stam). Res. 18-02 Approve Lease Agreement with Chris Barter, Tackle and Bait Shop; 1415 Rainbow Drive Motion by Belter to move Res. 18-02 Seconded by Pearson Mr. Davis stated he felt it was important for Rainbow Park to retain the bait shop. There was no discussion. The item was called. Motion carried 5-0. RDA Minutes February 28,2018 Page 2 Res. 18-03 Approve Extension for Option to Purchase a Portion of Parcel H; Corner of Jackson Street and Pearl Avenue; Oshkosh Bier & Brewing, LLC Motion by Belter to move Res. 18-03 Seconded by Stam Jeff Fulbright with Oshkosh Bier & Brewing, LLC presented information on the site plans and vision for the brewery. He stated the Jackson Street and Pearl Avenue location is key for the project. Mr. Belter inquired what type of zoning would be need for 70,000 barrels of beer. Mr. Davis stated it is currently zoned Institutional because it is owned by the RDA. He stated he would discuss the zoning with Mr. Burich, Planning Director to verify what the zoning would need to be. Mr. Lasky inquired if there was anyone else looking to acquire the property. Mr. Davis stated no one is interested in the property at this time. Mr. Lasky stated he is in support of the project especially since no one else is looking to acquire the parcel. He stated he understands the challenges of the project and believes Mr. Fulbright has put a lot of effort into the due diligence. Mr. Pearson stated he was impressed with the quality of product and conceptual niche carved out and sees it as viable project. The item was called. Motion carried 5-0. Executive Director's Report Mr. Davis stated staff is preparing a request for proposal for 43 E. 7th Avenue property and inquired if the RDA wanted to include the former railroad property, owned by the RDA. The RDA agreed to not include the strip of land in the RFP for 43 E. 7th Avenue. There was no further discussion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:12 PM. (Pearson/Belter) Respectfully submitted, Allen Davis Executive Director RDA Minutes February 28,2018 Page 3