Commuinity Development Authority- MINUTES - 5/15/2003
CITY OF MUSKEGO APPROVED, AS CORRECTED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA) 6/10/03
MINUTES
Thursday, May 15, 2003
PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing to consider the adoption of a project plan for Redevelopment District #2 was
called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Commission-Chairman Frank Waltz.
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Commissioners Rob Glazier, David Lidbury, Suzi Link, Gail Miles, Frank Waltz, Ald.
Rick Petfalski and Ald. Nancy Salentine
Also in attendance Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Mayor Slocomb, Mr. Dave Anderson, Plan
Director Brian Turk, Assistant Plan Director Dustin Wolff, Associate Planner Jeff Muenkel, Planning
Intern Adam Trzebiatowski, and GIS Coordinator Emily Champagne
GUESTS: 50+
CDA Secretary Gail Miles read the notice of the public hearing as published in THE MUSKEGO
SUN on April 24, 2003 and May 1, 2003.
PRESENTATION:
Plan Director Turk, assisted by Assistant Director Dustin Wolff, made the presentation on the
project plan. Members of the general public were provided with a written project plan and
presentation for the CDA’s second redevelopment district. CDA was created in 2002 to provide
tools to prevent property value lots from stagnation, to provide places of commerce, employment,
housing, improve living environments, to undertake urban renewal projects and redevelopment
projects and to complete the implementation of tax district financing plans. The CDA has rather
broad statutory powers in the State of Wisconsin. They can acquire real property or personal
property either through negotiation or through eminent domain. They can sell, lease, subdivide,
retain or mortgage property. They can receive federal or state grants and borrow money and issue
bonds to advance their goals. They can also issue bonds that are both city state and federal tax
exempt. Before they can proceed with borrowing money, they do have to make a determination
that the area they are borrowing for is blighted. The plan provided is the main step in making the
determination of blight within the project area. The purpose of the plan is to help revitalize the
declining urban area of the community, spur reinvestment in the community, encourage more
livable, mixed-use areas within the community where services can be more efficiently provided and
to transform the area into a better place to live, work and play. The project area is the scope
running from Pioneer Drive’s west end, along the Janesville Road corridor, to Bay Lane Place and
Martin Drive at its farthest end. This is the area that most Muskego people refer to as downtown.
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The area includes 152 acres of land and 128 parcels of land, with an equalized value of
approximately $31 million.
Assistant Director Wolff stated that there are a number of residential and commercial and overlay
zoning districts within the project area. Within the document, is a current listing of those zoning
districts, what they entail and their intent. Stemming from those zoning districts is a number of
non-conforming structures, parcels and uses. The sheer number of owners often hinders
development and redevelopment opportunities for non-conforming parcels. Here we are talking
about 152 acres with 128 different parcels and many of those are held in separate ownerships.
There are a number of competing interests and concerns in any development or redevelopment for
this area. Non-conforming structures are typically structures that don’t meet current set back
requirements or height requirements from various lot lines. Non-conforming parcels are parcels
that currently don’t meet size or area requirements and non-conforming uses, which are uses that
were permitted at one time but because of changes in codes, are not permitted under current
zoning. This would be residences located in commercial districts under the current zoning. Non-
conforming occurs with something that was legally established when the structure was built or the
property was platted or the accepted use occurred. Because now the code has changed, you have
a non-conforming situation. Non-conforming structures are permitted to continue in existence even
though they are non-conforming; they can be improved, expanded, and enlarged. There is a 50%
rule, which is when making improvements; the structural improvement cannot exceed 50% of the
market value of the structure. Moreover, the improvement cannot increase the degree of the non-
conformity. If a structure is damaged more than 50% of its value, it cannot be rebuilt unless it
conforms to the current code. Non-conforming parcels are allowed to continue in their existence.
The zoning code encourages the use of non-conforming parcels. Non-conforming uses are
allowed to continue in operation but they cannot be expanded. Moreover, they may be able to
change to another non-conforming use provided the Plan Commission determines that it is not a
greater degree of intensity. If a non-conforming use stops for twelve consecutive months, or
eighteen months over a three-year period, the use stops. It is up to the owner to prove to the city
that it has continued in operation and meets the requirements for continued operations.
Director Turk informed the citizens that in March of 2001, the Common Council adopted a
comprehensive master plan. Two roles of that master plan were to encourage commercial, retail,
office and residential uses in the downtown area and to develop a park-once-and-walk downtown.
He referred to Delafield as an example and several other examples for these uses were in the
document provided. They have storefronts that are near the sidewalk, pedestrian plazas, parking
provided. Some of the features in neighborhoods that are limited in size, there is an orientation for
pedestrian activity, but not at the expense of the automobile, they include civic buildings, open
spaces, and other visual features that act as focal points. The architecture and landscape
responds to the character of the community.
Assistant Director Wolff gave a brief history on the existing conditions and how the CDA arrived at
this point. The downtown Muskego is characterized by land use and development that were
created in response to transportation infrastructure in place with the State Trunk Highway. The
primary road from east to west through Muskego and crossroads were developed along these
major roadways. In the early 1900s, it didn’t have a definable, continuous development plan to
insure its prominence and vitality. Two primary destinations, Muskego Beach developed as an
amusement park and Parkland Mall, are gone. The downtown area now lacks identity and
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destination. Lake properties were developed as seasonal cottage homes. People would enjoy the
amenities of the lake during the summer months and then leave for the remainder of the year.
Over time, these have become desirable places to live year-round. Yet, some of the commercial
activities have not kept up with what has occurred with the lake properties. He shared with the
citizens that there are utility concerns in the area. No sanitary sewer in the area of Janesville Road
and Bay Lane. There are some issues with the city assuming control of the Freedom Square water
system. It needs to be integrated into the city’s water system. In the same area of Freedom
Square, there are some storm water issues with a history of repeated flooding during rain events.
Any redevelopment that occurs in this area must include measures to combat the inundation that
includes dredging Schubring Bay. Another issue is the aboveground utilities, which are
aesthetically displeasing to the eye. There are a number of deteriorating structures amongst the
individual properties. These are included in the document. There is a predominance of obsolete
platting and faulty lot layouts. There is a diversity of ownership and a substantial number of utility
improvements needed. There are some open areas within the project area that need to be
addressed. Some areas that aren’t connected to the water utility system don’t meet the current
requirement to provide adequate fire protection for sprinkler systems, etc. that need to be installed.
He added some information from the assessment roles. The housing stock in the area—the
average age is 43 years, the average grade is C, which is average, middle of the road. The
condition of desirability and usefulness rating established by the assessor was fair. These are
older developments that are showing their age. With residential structures, the average age was
40 years and still sees an average structural grade of C.
Director Turk added that all those conditions; both infrastructure and specific properties are spelled
out in significant detail within the written document. Those determinations and conditions of real
property are key to the CDA’s determination that there is blight in the project area and blight in
specific properties. The determination is key from a statutory standpoint in that in order to develop
a project plan, the CDA has had to make the determination that there is blight present and they
have done that at a prior meeting. The CDA and Council have already determined that blight is
present. The issue tonight is not whether there is blight in the area, but what should be done about
it. Those conditions were a substantial number of substandard and deteriorated structures,
obsolete plat layouts, diversity of ownership, the unsanitary conditions, the endangerment of life.
These conditions, individually and in combination, are found to impair the growth of the community
and constitute an economic and social liability to the community and they constitute a menace to
the public to its health, safety and welfare in their present condition. All of those findings are based
in statutory definitions in the State of Wisconsin.
Assistant Director Wolff stated that it is not enough to say yes there are problems there and we
want to rectify them, but moreover how are we going to rectify them or where are we trying to finish
at the end. The project area has been divided into five phases: (I) the Parkland Mall site which is
akin to TID #8; (II) Basse Farm, located roughly at the intersection of Martin Drive, Janesville Road
and Bay Lane; (III) east and west Janesville Road corridor; (IV) Pick n Save side of Janesville
Road with the bank and Burger King; (V) the Lakeview Tavern or Lakeview gateway area. For the
Parkland Mall site, there was a plan presented by Vandewalle & Associates at a recent open house
depicting what could be done with this area. The plan was displayed for the citizens to view at this
hearing. The vision for this area is to set a higher standard of design, to establish the community
image, to provide some identity, to reflect the quality of life that many have come to enjoy, and to
establish a visual and economic anchor for the entire corridor. Trying to establish a town center
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with a modern, main street feel is the objective. Bringing some small scale buildings closer to the
street edge, providing parking behind, establish park-once area where you can park and walk to
other users without having to go back to your car and to drive to the other area. To accomplish
this, you may need to increase density from 5 units an acre to 10 units an acre to build in the
consumer market for the area and when you increase density, you also have the ability to increase
TIF revenues. This density is equivalent to the City of Muskego’s multiple family zoning district.
Director Turk said the Phase II, the Basse Farm on the edge of the district, is already in the early
development stages and consists of single and multi-family. It has significant woodlands. The city
has a conservation plan and calls for us to encourage the developer to save the trees. To do that,
the developer is being encouraged to continue under the planned development district where he
preserves those environmental areas and transfers the units on to the field portion of the site. He
referred to the visual sketch on the display screen. There will be a rezoning public hearing the end
of June and he encouraged anyone interested to attend. Phase III is the gateway phase.
Waukesha County is currently reconstructing Janesville Road and is planning to continue from
Moorland to Racine in 2008. This phase is to help individuals and developers as the county’s road
project comes through. Phase IV is a discretionary phase. This is a typical 80s strip mall. It is
becoming out-dated and much less desirable as a market presence. This is included because the
CDA does not want to see the improvement across the street sap away the market from this area.
The CDA can assist and help this site keep up with the trends. Phase V involves the properties
north of the Freedom Square condominiums and provides an opportunity to have that third
gateway to downtown Muskego. This would provide a connection between the downtown and the
little lake. No firm plans set for this now; but included for future consideration.
Assistant Director Wolff stated that a statutory component of the redevelopment plan is to identify
any code changes that are necessary. There may be a need to change the code to allow for 10
units per acre in downtown, the same as permitted in the multi-family district. It needs to be
brought to the attention of the property owners and also it needs Common Council approval. They
need to identify any necessary improvements to achieve the vision established in the project plan.
There will be infrastructure enhancements required to support any development in the area from
water mains to sanitary sewers to burying overhead utilities and constructing roadways. The
estimated cost for replacing facilities in Freedom Square system is nearly $200,000. The water
main is not connected to the city’s system and the former Parkland Mall site had no water service.
Water main extension down Parkland Drive to help the system out with additional costs of
$228,000. There are tax increment districts to help offset these costs. Any costs associated with a
development, the developer would pay the cost. In Phase II, the Basse Farm, the water main
extension and laterals, the cost is born by the developer. In Phase V, there are parcels served by
water main and this would have to be extended to them. There are some sanitary sewer issues in
the areas. The conditions of the sewers in the Freedom Square condominiums are unknown.
Phase II, which will be a new development, will require sanitary sewer main and extensions and
these costs are paid for by the developer.
In talking about the Freedom Square area, Director Turk said there are a number of storm water
issues. The plan suggests that this area will have to be addressed by expanding those ponds on
the site or constructing new ponds upstream to compensate. In Phase II, the Basse Farm, they will
be required to meet the city’s new storm water requirements for quality and quantity at an
estimated cost of $150,000. In Phases III and IV, any redevelopment of the Pick N Save site will
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require substantial obligation to meet city’s and MMSD requirements. Within the project area,
Janesville Road is scheduled for reconstruction and in Phase I, Lannon Drive will need
reconstruction to meet water level service standards. There is an estimated cost of $975,000. In
Phase II, there some on-site new street construction occurring, generally about $160,000 to the
developer.
Assistant Director Wolff informed the citizens that it is the recommendation that the overhead utility
lines be buried. Also, decorative streetlights should be installed at the same time. These costs
over $1 million will be paid for by the city. These costs do not include telephone or cable lines.
Properties will need to upgrade to accommodate the underground utility. These are borne by
property owner and can run between $1500-$2500 depending on their service. Commercial
entities will see a greater cost. There is also the cost of obtaining necessary right-of-ways. If the
right-of-ways fall within the county’s reconstruction, the county typically purchases the necessary
right-of-way as part of their project costs.
Director Turk addressed the acquisitions of properties by the CDA and any relocation of properties
necessary to achieve their goal. Acquisitions are divided into two categories: (1) targeted
acquisitions which are properties that must redevelop in order for the project plan to be successful;
(2) discretionary acquisitions with negotiations between the property owner and the CDA which
may be necessary but aren’t really determine at this time to be needed. The county as part of
their highway project may take the lead in acquisitions, and the CDA may not be in the lead
position. The project plan is rather clear elimination of non-conforming uses and non-conforming
structures is necessary in order for the plan to be successful. CDA, working in partnership with
landowners, and market forces are encouraged to need redevelopment activity. Once the project
plan is adopted, the CDA upon approval of the Common Council does have the authority to
proceed with eminent domain actions if they cannot negotiate successfully. Condemnation is
always a last resort. He pointed out that the Parkland Mall area is the key to the success of this
project plan. Other areas may or may not be necessary and the CDA will have to look at each one
individual as the individual phases come into play. Lastly, if the CDA does get involved in an
acquisition, they are required by State and Federal law to meet certain conditions to relocate
property owners or businesses. The CDA will follow all the statutory requirements as the project
plan dictates.
Director Turk thanked the audience for the attentiveness to the presentation and concluded the
presentation at 7:51 p.m.
Commissioner Chairman Waltz opened the public hearing up for public comments. Mr. Tom
O’Laughlin (S73W17151 Briargate Lane) inquired what is going to be done with the ponds by the
Freedom Square condominiums? They fill up and overflow causing backup on some of the
properties. Chairman Waltz referred to pages 41-47 of the written document showing this area and
the storm water management. This is a proposed plan at this point and is not a design in detail.
Assuming that this plan is true and moves forward in the future, then the various developers will be
submitting detailed design plan.
Mr. Harold Cooke (S73W17031 Briargate Lane) asked if Freedom Square was not going to be
changed, why was it included in this rezoning? Chairman said the primary reason for including it
was to address the water and storm water situation. Director Turk said the storm water issue is
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being worked on and that is one reason why it was included and the second reason is the city is
still in the process of taking over the water system. If any substantial modifications need to be
done to the system, with the CDA’s double exempt borrowing, it is in the city’s best interest to do it
this way. Mr. Cooke thought that rezoning wouldn’t be necessary to fix the problem. Director Turk
stated that tonight’s hearing was not regarding a rezoning. Chairman Waltz said it is the source of
funding that Director Turk explained. Mr. Cooke’s concern also was the value of the property; if the
people saw it was in the redevelopment area, that you have the right to condemn it of your own
choosing, who is going to want to buy the property, or who is going to want to pay the price I could
get for the property and that is a real concern? Chairman Waltz referred him to the project plan
that showed no redevelopment acquisitions in that area, merely addressing issues that exist with
the property. Mr. Cooke said you could still retain the right to condemn it if you change your mind
down the road because of it being in the redevelopment area? Ald. Petfalski advised that anything
the CDA does has to be approved by the Common Council body and he did not think any politician
would want to take somebody’s home away. Mr. Cooke stated that as he is questioning it anyone
wanting to buy his property would also question it and they would see the CDA retain the right to
do it. Director Turk referred to the map with targeted acquisitions. This is a very important thing by
statute. Properties that are not defined as potential acquisitions in the document really cannot be
acquired by the CDA without starting the process anew. Mr. Cooke suggested this should have
been mentioned in the document and suggested it now be put in writing for the benefit of the
property owners. Chairman Waltz advised the minutes would duly note the CDA’s position with
regards to acquisitions.
Mr. Erv Wyrowski (Sport Shack) expressed before the CDA members his great concern about what
the future holds for his home and his business. They have been owners of the Sports Shack since
1981 and remodeled in 1984. What do they do? Where do they stand? We are in a position
where we don’t know what is going to happen? When Waukesha County expands the roadway, he
is not going to have any parking lot. Where can he go to get answers? Chairman Waltz said the
county is going to reconstruct the road and affect the parking in front of your business. Director
Turk said it was a non-conforming property and non-conforming structure. He said the county
would be contacting property owners on this project beginning in 2005. The CDA is at the
beginning of the process and raising the issues before they become problems and unfortunately,
they do not have answers for him. Asst. Director Wolff said they have information pamphlets at the
Planning Department from the county on anyone who may potentially be affected by county action
and the rights of the individual. The county may take part of the land, or the land and the building,
and they will have to compensate you the fair market value. Director Turk advised that he consult
with Butch LeDoux since his business was affected by the reconstruction of Janesville Road in the
Tess Corners area. There are a lot of different alternatives recently experienced by owners in that
area. Chairman Waltz suggested he familiarize himself with the statutes that deal with these
issues. This should give him some idea of what would happen. Commissioner Glazier said that
properties within the development district are not necessarily unattractive to developers because of
mechanism that the CDA has to help them with the development of the project. It may turn out that
some of these properties will become more attractive to developers. Chairman Waltz stated his
property and business are in the project area and will be affected by the road project. The
specifics of what that would mean by compensation from the county or for relocation, he could not
say. However, the property would retain value for someone to build on. Ald. Salentine stated that
the terms blighted and condemn are frightful. She said the CDA is not going to condemn the
property. He would get compensation from the county. They would not be taking his property for
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nothing. It has to be fair market value. If he chose to relocate, the county would have to take care
of the relocation. The CDA is not saying his property is an eyesore, but that blight is caused by the
nonconformities and highway expansion. She said the CDA has lending powers so it is a good
thing to be in the project area. He should work out what he wants to do with the county.
At 8:12 p.m., the discussion was open up for the CDA members. Commissioner Link said it was
important that the people on the CDA are from the community. They do care about what happens.
What they are trying to do is for us to live with the fact that there are changes going to occur on
Janesville Road by the county and the CDA to look for best possible way for the entire community
and the individuals to deal with it. She lives on one of the roads that are part of the project area.
They want to do what is right for the community as a whole and do right by the individuals affected.
Ald. Salentine said the city has obtained WDNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) and
they are working at having the Freedom Square ponds dredged. They are planning to have it done
this winter as Schubring Bay and Island Bay are working with the WDNR for the dredging project
this winter. It is planned to be done this winter and will be a charge back to the TIF district. All of
this has to work hand-in-hand, when Basse does their development, they have to have a storm
water management plan and it is going to be a pond. We need to do this now before the county
comes in and widens the road. This hearing tonight is part of the process. CDA has been
developed to work hand in hand with other entities. Commissioner Miles mentioned the
ramifications of the development and how important it can be for the businesses. One of the parts
of this is to develop properties so they will go on the tax rolls to assist the current property owners.
She recommends using the Planning Department as a resource. Feel free to talk to the CDA
members also.
There was no one else desiring to speak, Commissioner Waltz declared the public hearing closed
at 8:18 p.m. He informed those in attendance that the CDA would continue with their regular
meeting after a brief recess.
(Break from 8:18 p.m.-8:33 p.m.)
At 8:33 p.m., CDA Chairman Frank Waltz called the regular meeting of the Community
Development Authority to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Correction to be made was submitted by Commissioner Miles that on page 1 to change CDA-
released revenue bonds to CDA-lease revenue bonds. Ald. Nancy Salentine moved to approve, as
corrected, the minutes of the April 17 meeting. Commissioner Link seconded. No further
discussion. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
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Chairman Waltz opened the nominations for chairperson of the CDA. Ald. Salentine made a
motion to nominate the chair, the vice-chair and secretary the same as last year. Ald.
Petfalski seconded. No other nominations proffered. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. CDA 004-2003: APPOINTING THE POSITION OF CITY OF MUSKEGO
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AS THE MUSKEGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Turk explained this came up as an issue as the bond sale was proceeding. It is customary
that the CDA has a staff member that is authorize to attest to the documents without having to
come back to the committee. Secretary Miles read the resolution by title only. Ald. Petfalski
moved to adopt Resolution No. CDA 004-2003. Commissioner Link seconded. It was noted
that the executive director could also fill the duties of secretary when the officer is absent. Upon a
voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC HEARING INPUT ON PROJECT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT #2
Ald. Salentine stated that lack of public input is a good thing. The presentation was well done. It
their minds at ease and those whose minds were not at ease, came forward. She mentioned that
the terms blight and condemnation terrifies people. Commissioner Link had discussed with a
member of the general public from the Freedom Square area whether they were conforming or
non-conforming or being considered for rezoning. Staff assured them that they were indeed
conforming and were not being considered for rezoning. She was shocked that Freedom Square
residents would think they would be condemned. Director Turk had received many calls from
Freedom Square because of the confusing form of the public notice. Mayor Slocomb thought that
when it comes to the Freedom Square issues, they could do a separate mailing explaining more
and giving them a different perspective on the project. He also recommended a separate meeting
with the Freedom Square people to go over the issues. A meeting also with the Sport Shack
property owner to discuss his impact from the county was recommended. The commissioners
empathized with this property owner on the issues he is facing. The CDA could be of help to him.
Commissioner Lidbury stated that what the CDA is doing is for the benefit of the whole community.
It is going to affect individuals and the CDA is concerned about their impact. It is an on-going
public relations. The CDA is not out to take their property. There is a lot of misconception of what
blight is and what condemnation is. Ald. Petfalski could understand the concerns of Mr. Wyrowski,
with Mr. Wyrowski not understanding the process, and with the county coming through, his
concerns were legitimate. The CDA needs to turn it into a positive thing for him. Director Turk said
the property was not on the list because of its condition, but because of the county’s road program.
He and Cathy Chiaverotti will be meeting with him to discuss the issues to give him a better idea of
what is happening. There was more discussion regarding the county’s plan for the area.
Chairman Waltz felt the CDA needed to help the people in Freedom Square and others to
understand also what is happening and to help them understand the alternatives. Commissioner
Miles did not hear from the other side of the project. The CDA needs to emphasize that one of the
reasons they don’t have answers is because the county has to make decisions before the CDA can
make decisions. This needs to be made clear to the citizens. Commissioner Lidbury commented
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that the people needed to know that the CDA is proactive on this. The CDA is far ahead and
hopefully can come up with a plan that the community likes.
REVISED DRAFT TO THE REVOLVING LOAD FUND MANUAL
Director Turk said they had received the comments from the Department of Commerce and have
not had time to incorporate them into the draft. The revised document should be available at the
CDA’s next meeting in July for final consideration and then it will also go to the Common Council.
Ald. Petfalski moved to defer the item. Ald. Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION TO COMMON COUNCIL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS AND RULES OF
PROCEDURE OF THE MUSKEGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Director Turk explained the amendments to the bylaws and rules of procedure. It clarifies the
duties of the officers and the appointed officers and their duties. It allows for the CDA to hold
meetings outside the City Hall premises. Commissioner Link moved to approve.
Commissioner Lidbury seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. CDA 005-2003: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY: APPROVING A LEASE WITH THE CITY OF MUSKEGO; AND AUTHORIZING THE
BORROWING OF $2,000,000 AND THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2003 THEREFOR.
Mr. Dave Anderson reviewed the document with the CDA members. The documents are awarding
the bonds, approving leasing the property to the City of Muskego. In terms of the financial aspects,
the members were provided with a sale document. He was pleased to report that the interest rates
were less than anticipated. The interest rate starts at 2% and works it way up. The true interest
rate is 3.99%. The proposal was indexed to the market rates and as the market went down, the
interest went down. This financing allows for the TIF to be closed 5 years earlier, assuming the
same increment projections. As they are awarding the bonds, they are locking in this interest rate,
and they are approving the documents necessary to effectuate the lease with the city. Mr.
Anderson strongly recommended adoption. Secretary Miles read the resolution by title only. Ald.
Petfalski moved to adopt Resolution No. CDA 005-2003. Ald. Salentine seconded. Upon a
roll call vote, with all members voting yeah, the motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTARY: No members of the general public present.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN STATUS
Director Turk said the plan is moving ahead. The market analysis has been presented to the
Mayor’s Task Force over a series of meetings in different components. These will be wrapped up
in a summary document and a draft will be ready in July. In the meantime, Vandewalle is working
on design guidelines and zoning provisions for businesses and office parks, which will be
presented to the task force in June. It is the plan to have the Committee of the Whole and the Plan
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Commission to meet jointly to review those provisions. They have about three-quarters of the
process completed.
Chairman Waltz acknowledged that they had received the summary of the written comments from
the open house. He asked if there were any additional comments received? None offered. He
stated that he had roughly tallied the comments. There were 85 percent in favor and 15 percent
expressing some concern or disagreement with the plan proposed.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting is a joint meeting with the Common Council scheduled for Tuesday, June 10
7:30 p.m., Muskego City Hall. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, with
Attorney Baxter requested to be present.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Commissioner Link moved to adjourn. Commissioner Waltz
seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary
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