HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-4-19 minutes REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
February 4,2019
PRESENT: Thomas Belter,Jack Bermingham, Steve Cummings, Steve Hintz,Archie Stam
EXCUSED: Jason Lasky
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 January 16,2019 were approved as distribute. (Belter/Hintz).
Discussion: Merge LLC,Update on Parcel J/Marion Road Redevelopment Area
Merge, LLC presented a plan for the future development of Parcels H, I and J, They stated
they met with stakeholders in the community to get a sense of what the area needed.
Parcel J would consist of 4-5 story mixed use building with commercial on the first floor
and market rate living above. The development would have 50% of the commercial space
occupied when construction is complete. The site will create a walkable community and be
an active plain for people to interact. The RDA and Merge discussed parking for parcels H, iL
I and J and questioned if a parking ramp would work. Merge stated it would be cost
prohibitive to have a parking ramp for the sites.
Mr. Davis inquired about the timeline of the project.
Dan with Merge stated the target date for construction is Spring 2020.
Brent with Merge stated an environmental Phase 1 and 2 would take 30-45 days. Next
Merge and staff would work on the development agreement and it takes about 6 months
for architecture to create the plans.
Mr. Hintz questioned why Merge wanted an option on Parcel H and I and how they all fit
together.
Dan stated parking is one reason for getting an option on Parcel H and I. Leveraging the
three sites together will allow to more densely populate the riverfront and create a
neighborhood experience.
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Res. 19-04 Approve Option to Purchase Parcel I in Marion Road Redevelopment
Area; Merge,LLC
Motion by Stam to move Res. 19-04
Seconded by Belter.
There was no discussion on the item.
The item was called. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 19-05 Approve Option to Purchase a Portion of Parcel H in Marion Road
Redevelopment Area; Merge, LLC
Motion by Belter to move Res. 19-05
Seconded by Hintz.
There was no discussion on the item.
The item was called. Motion carried 5-0.
Executive Director's Report
Mr.Davis provided updates to,the RDA from the Executive Director's Report. ,
There was no further discussion.The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:45 PM.
(Belter/Stam)
Respectfully submitted,
Allen Davis
Executive Director
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