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Commuinity Development Authority - MINUTES - 1/15/2004 CITY OF MUSKEGO APPROVED 2/11/04 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA) MINUTES Thursday, January 15, 2004 CDA Chairman Frank Waltz called the meeting of the Community Development Authority to order at 7:00 p.m. 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. Petfalski and Ald. Nancy Salentine Also in attendance were Mayor Slocomb, Interim Plan Director Jeff Muenkel, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson, Mr. Dave Anderson of Ehlers & Associates, Mr. Steven Stewart of Investors Equity, LLC, Mr. David Jorgensen of Voss Jorgensen Schueler Co., Inc. and Mr. Mark Pfaller #AIA, Architect. GUESTS: 20 (not all elected to sign in) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Link moved to accept the minutes, as corrected, for the December 1, 2003 meeting. Ald.Salentine seconded. Correction on page 3, “Commissioner Lidbury Glazier asked if the property needed to be purchased or was it dependent on how far the planning process gets, who owns the property?” Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Chairman’s report : status of former Parkland Mall site. Following the last meeting on December 1, there have been four subsequent meetings between the developers and city staff. First meeting was held on Tuesday, December 16, to explore the status of the Parkland Mall development with Mayor Slocomb, Sean McMullen, Jeff Muenkel, Frank Waltz, Art Dyer, Steve Stewart, David Jorgensen and Daniel Genzel (Metropolitan Group) in attendance. Second meeting on Tuesday, December 23, to consider the city possibly using the services of Ruekert/Mielke to do professional analysis of the financial proforma that would support development at the former Parkland Mall site with Mayor Slocomb, Jeff Muenkel, Frank Waltz, Christy Cramer and James Fiacco of Ruekert/Mielke in attendance. Third meeting on Friday, January 9, to review some possibilities and ideas that the developers had with Mayor Slocomb, Dawn Gunderson, Jeff Muenkel, Alderman Rick Petfalski, Frank Waltz, Steve Stewart, David CDA Minutes, January 15, 2004 page 2 Jorgensen, Mark Phaller, and Art Dyer in attendance. And, finally, Wednesday, January 14, to review some of the financial implications of the development with Dawn Gunderson, David Anderson, Steve Stewart and David Jorgensen in attendance. There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes. Commissioner Chairman Waltz introduced Mr. Steve Stewart and Mr. David Jorgensen, co-developers of the property, and invited them to address the CDA. Through his years of experience with real estate, Mr. Stewart said that nothing is perfect in a development. Certainly, a development like this one can be of tremendous substance, a place of pride for the city. This is the goal of their companies. They are looking forward to working with the CDA intimately to do the job that is necessary. They have learned through the years that cooperation, listening, and understanding background can be important criteria to the success of the development. He gave a little background on his company and the projects/developments in which he has been involved as well as his joint projects with Mr. Jorgensen. Mr. Jorgensen gave a little insight into the timetable. He said right now they are in the midst of reanalyzing the proforma and some of the designs, using the density calculations that have come up in the past, and talking about the TIF that is in place right now. They are talking with everybody and relearning exactly what the structure is so they can come back to the CDA with a solid plan that is financially and aesthetically proven one they can be proud of and also that the CDA can take pride in. They are hoping within the next month to come back with a real hard plan showing the density and the layout of the 10-1/2 acres of the old Parkland Mall site. Commissioner Lidbury asked if they could give them a general idea of what kind of changes from the previous plans that the CDA has seen that they can expect to see? Mr. Jorgensen indicated this was a little premature to answer since they don’t have all the data at this time. Commissioner Link asked if the Moose Lodge was still a major component of the plan? Mr. Jorgensen did not know if that is still a part of the plan, but they are looking at every option. Commissioner Glazier asked it they felt they could come to the next CDA meeting with something rough for them to look at? Mr. Jorgensen said they should have something rough but they still need to have some more meetings with Finance Director Gunderson and Mr. Anderson and look at the financial part before bringing it to the CDA. They are hoping to come back with a solid site plan and a good proforma on the financial end of it. Commissioner Lidbury inquired what interest them most in getting involved with this project? Mr. Jorgenson said what he and Steve Stewart are doing in Lake Geneva was a big part of it Also, the construction of it, looking for good opportunities with high profiles and a nice, quality project were the motivations for both of them. Commissioner Link said that if they find they have something to bring to the CDA sooner than 30 days, please let the CDA know and they could even accommodate in speeding up the timeline on the CDA side. Commissioner Miles asked if they saw major changes in the plan, or will they be discussing the same circumstances? Mr. Stewart said nothing major though they do foresee some moderation. The realities of the project may effect some changes. There are some adjustments that need to be looked at and made. Ald. Petfalski asked if the proposal they will be coming forward with would meet all the ordinances and design guides? Mr. Stewart said they hope to, but then there is always something that is bound to pop up, always the unknown factor. Commissioner Lidbury said the CDA members would be looking to see if the plan meets the CDA criteria and in order to move the project forward. Commissioner Miles inquired if they would be hearing a proforma on a new plan or existing plan? Mr. Jorgensen stated the proforma would be on a new plan—a new plan, a new proforma. CDA Minutes, January 15, 2004 page 3 Consideration of a REMOVAL of Recommendation to the Common Council concerning approval of a Revolving Loan Fund loan to Gorski, Inc., dba Li'l Angels Day Care to assist with the purchase of the building at S84 W18473 Enterprise Drive Commissioner Chairman Waltz informed the CDA members that the need for the loan to Lil Angels Day Care no longer exists. Alderman Petfalski motioned to remove the request for the loan without prejudice. Commissioner Link seconded. No further discussion. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT Mary Stenbauer (Lannon Drive)—inquired if the developers were new people and the feasibility of underground parking on the site. She commented that three stories are plenty. Donna Munkwitz (Briargate Drive)—costing the city money reiterating the same issues. Things come up in the paper, whom do they believe? There was written plans would be here and there would be five stories. Seems they are coming to a conclusion to the project. Chris Morgan (President of the Freedom Condo Association)—pleased to see they have a clean slate and they are coming close to a plan. Are they part of the TIF district? No, Freedom Square is not part of the TIF district. Is the utility work done part of the redevelopment district? Concern about impact on sewers with the development and will it be addressed in the plan? Steve Hink (Lannon Drive)—is it a joint venture between the city and the developer, is Art Dyer still involved? Steve Stewart said that Mr. Dyer is still involved, although he and Mr. Jorgensen will be making the majority of the decisions. Nancy Stenlund (Parkland Drive)—encouraged that new people are involved, especially decision makers. The last plan had her home and 11 other families under water. She has no intention of moving and still has concern about the height and density. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW Commissioner Link requested her response on being accused of a conflict of interest by Mr. Dyer regarding the Beacon Square project be placed on record. “I have recently been accused of a conflict of interest by Mr. Dyer regarding the Beacon Square project and feel the need to publicly respond. His basis for the allegation is a letter I submitted into the CDA records as Chairman of the Little Muskego Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District. As I explained at the time, I reluctantly presented the letter to demonstrate the "letter votes" Mr. Dyer had touted in the media and at CDA meetings created a distorted and misleading view of local support for his proposal. Mr. Dyer contends that my relationship to the District has biased my views and votes on the various project plans submitted by his group. I have no biases or prejudices against the development of the former Parkland mail stemming from my activities on the District. In fact, I have long supported redevelopment of this very area. CDA Minutes, January 15, 2004 page 4 I have no conflict of interest between my positions on the CDA and the District. I was selected for and appointed to the Community Development Authority based on my prior involvement in civic issues in Muskego, most notably as the Chairman of the Committee which developed the Conservation Plan now in use by the City. I have and will continue to serve the interests of the citizens of Muskego regardless of my other activities. The CDA has requested and is still waiting for documentation from the developer to support his claim that the conceptual plan developed by the community is not financially viable. When and if that documentation is provided and analyzed, I stand ready and willing to evaluate the data impartially and make a fair and reasonable decision as a CDA commissioner, regardless of my involvement in the Lake District or any other organization.” NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is scheduled Wednesday, February 11, 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner Glazier moved for adjournment, seconded by Ald. Petfalski. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Stella Dunahee, CPS Recording Secretary