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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 4-12-18 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES April 12,2018 PRESENT: Thomas Belter,Jack Bermingham, Steve Hintz,Jason Lasky,Archie Stam i EXCUSED: Steve Cummings,Doug Pearson STAFF: Allen Davis, Executive Director/Community Development Director; Steve Brand; Water Utility; Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator; Andrea Flanigan, Recording Secretary; Vice Chairman Belter called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of February 12,2018 were approved as distributed (Stam/Bermingham). Res. 18-04 Grant Utility Easement to City of Oshkosh, New Water Tower Site Motion by Lasky to move Res. 18-04 Seconded by Stam. Ms. Brandt stated the easement is within the land that the Redevelopment Authority will be transferring to Water Utility for the new water tower. Since it hasn't been transferred to water utility yet, the RDA will need to grant an easement. The item was called. Motion carried 5-0. Res. 18-05 Approve Agreement for Temporary Placement of Antenna Facilities; Sprint and T-Mobile Motion by Stam to move Res. 18-05 Seconded by Hintz Mr. Belter inquired where the antennas will be located. Mr. Brand stated the City is in negotiations with the cellcom companies to get the long term leases on the new tower. In order to make sure the antennas were off before demolition of the old water tower, the existing leases were terminated. The temporary lease agreements allow for flexibility to relocate the antenna as well as allow for more time to negotiate the long term contracts. Mr. Belter inquired how many years the long term lease last. Mr.Brand stated they are typically 10-15 year leases. RDA Minutes April 12,2018 Pagel Mr.Hintz inquired how rates are determined. Mr. Brand stated they are negotiated with cell companies. The City talks to other municipalities statewide and has regional data that is used to determine the rates. Oshkosh is comparable in price to Appleton and Green Bay. Mr.Lasky inquired if there was room to add more providers to the water tower. Mr. Brand stated there is room for more carriers. The item was called. Motion carried 5-0. Res. 18-06 Approve Request for Proposals 43 E.Th Avenue Motion by Stam to move Res. 18-06 Seconded by Bermingham Mr.Belter inquired how many people will be sent the RFP. Mr.Davis stated there is a list of about 40-50 people that will be sent the RFP. Mr. Lasky stated there was previous discussion about another brewery possibly developing in the area.He questioned if a brewery was considered commercial or manufacturing. Mr.Davis stated breweries can vary depending what is put into it. The individual that approached the City about a brewery at 43 E. 71h Ave would strictly be industrial. If it was developed with a beer garden and tap house it becomes a mixed use. This type of mixed use would fit in with the entertainment district that is proposed in the redevelopment area. Mr.Lasky stated a small modification to a business plan can create an opportunity for a brewery to fit into the area. The item was called. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion Item: RDA Neighborhood Blight Removal Projects in Conjunction with Other Housing Rehabilitation or Construction Agencies Mr. Davis inquired if the RDA would be interested in taking part in Rock the Block coordinated by Habitat for Humanity. The RDA's role would be to spot blight, acquire and demolish properties if needed. The project is very much in its infancy but Mr. Davis stated he is looking for direction from the RDA as to the level of participation in the program. Mr.Belter inquired if the program needs money or guidance from the RDA. Mr. Davis stated money would be needed to acquire and demolish properties and guidance of the RDA will help determine under what circumstance a project should be done in certain RDA Minutes April 12,2018 Page 2 neighborhoods. The neighborhoods typically chosen for Rock the Block are not blighted areas but are areas in need of work that are owner occupied. Mr. Hintz inquired what the magnitude of the projects will be. Mr. Davis stated most of the work done will be to the exterior of the home anywhere from roofs, fences, garages,landscaping etc. Mr. Lasky inquired if the RDA would blight specific areas or a specific property. Mr. Davis stated it would most likely be a specific property. Mr.Hintz inquired how GO-HNI would fit into Rock the Block. Mr.Davis stated GO-HNI would take on a larger rehab project in the range of$15,000-$50,000. Mr. Hintz inquired if there were any areas in mind for Rock the Block. Mr. Davis stated the south side near Sacred Heart is an area that is being considered for Rock the Block. Habitat is looking at doing 1-2 areas per year over the next 5 years. Mr. Lasky stated this plan seems to focus on an area and making an impact which has been a goal of the RDA for a long time. Mr. Davis stated once he has more details on the project he will bring back information to the RDA regarding Rock the Block. Mr. Bermingham inquired if any other organizations are interested,in partnering on the project. Mr. Davis stated the Neighborhood Associations, GO-HNI, and Habitat for Humanity are interested and the Oshkosh Housing Authority and ADVOCAP are interested in seeing how they might participate in the collaboration. It is likely many organizations and businesses will volunteer for Rock the Block since hundreds of people will be needed to do the actual work. Executive Director's Report Mr.Davis stated the WisDNR Madison office is requiring additional testing above what is required by the local WisDNR representative. The RDA can purchase insurance for the testing that would speed up the transfer of the property to Fox Valley Pro Basketball but could be another 6 months for the Certificate of Compliance. Mr. Belter inquired how much the insurance would cost. Mr. Davis responded around$13,000-$14,000. Mr. Starn inquired what was being insured. RDA Minutes April 12,2018 Page 3 Mr. Davis stated if there is any more environmental problems on the site, the RDA/City would not be responsible and the DNR would do the remediation. The RDA members thought the City/RDA should buy the insurance. Mr. Davis and Ms. Lorenson had further discussion with the RDA on the Menominee Arena. Mr. Davis stated the new owners of the Miles Kimball building will bring site plans to the RDA for review at the next meeting as they would like to start construction as soon as possible. The riverwalk continues to be constructed west of Oregon Street and staff is continuing to work with the Morgan Partners on redevelopment of the site. There was no further discussion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:05 PM. (Stam/Bermingham) Respectfully submitted, Allen Davis Executive Director RDA Minutes April 12,2018 Page 4