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Commuinity Development Authority - MINUTES - 1/27/2005 CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 2/28/05 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA) Audio recording of meeting MINUTES is also available. Thursday, January 27, 2005 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, and Ald. Schroeder. Also present Mayor Slocomb, Ald. Borgman, and Interim Plan Director Jeff Muenkel. ABSENT: Ald. Nancy Salentine (excused) GUESTS: Scott Garland, Donald Knoll, Muskego Sun Reporter APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 16, 2004 Commissioner Dave Lidbury moved to accept the minutes for the December 16, 2004 meeting of the CDA. Ald. Schroeder seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Review By-laws and Possible Motion for Amendment Interim Plan Director Jeff Muenkel explained the proposed change for the by-laws and the necessity for the change. By this change, the CDA members would be able to review land developments in the redevelopment district and make sure they apply to the approved redevelopment district plans. Commissioner Link moved, Commissioner Miles seconded, to consider the amendment “Specific action taken related to the following powers shall be subject to review and approval by the Plan Commission and at times, the Common Council: (a) Rezonings, Land Divisions, Conditional Use Grants, Concept Plans, and new/amended Building , Site, and Operation Plans that take place within approved Redevelopment District boundaries (amended__-__-05 Resolution #____-2005.)” This amendment to the by-laws would give review and recommendation authority to the CDA. Commissioner Glazier inquired what the mechanism would be to bring these items before the CDA? Interim Plan Director Muenkel CDA Minutes January 27, 2005 - page 2 stated he would schedule them to go before the CDA as they come in. Ald. Schroeder thought for the most part they would see most of them before they went before the Plan Commission. Chairman Waltz indicated the CDA needs to be sensitive that they would not delay projects because of the timing of the meetings between the CDA and the Plan Commission. Commissioner Glazier said the CDA could always schedule additional meetings if Interim Plan Director Muenkel thought it was necessary for them to review a project. Upon a voice vote, the motion to consider carried unanimously. Review RLF Loan Promotional Efforts In response to the CDA commissioner’s request to promote the Revolving Loan Fund, the planning staff prepared a flyer to better promote the fund. A copy of this flyer was provided for the commissioners to review and to make their comments. Interim Plan Director Muenkel stated the flyer would be distributed to redevelopment district people, the Chamber of Commerce and at city hall. Commissioner Lidbury inquired if the information was on the city’s web site? Interim Plan Director Muenkel responded not at this time, but will make it available in the future. Commissioner Lidbury recommends that the city’s web site be added to the flyer. Commissioner Link commented that the reason they were not able to approve the last applicant was because they lacked collateral to support their existing debt and thus no collateral to support the RLF loan debt. She recommended in the collateral section of the flyer, adding “borrowers must have collateral equal to all liens and debts, including the RLF loan.” Update on City-owned Janesville Road Property Interim Plan Director Muenkel explained to the CDA members that the Common Council had responded to their request for development rights to a city-owned parcel along Janesville Road. At the January 25, 2005, Common Council meeting, a resolution (#021-2005) was passed to offer the Janesville Road property to the Community Development Authority. He stated this parcel is located between the Mobil station and Assist to Sell. This parcel was originally purchased for storm water purposes. There is about 1.97 acres available for development on the south with 150 feet of frontage. He thought they should contact the neighbors to see what their intentions would be considering the CDA’s plan for development of the city parcel. Since the Common Council meeting, some developers have contacted him about the property. The purpose for the CDA developing this parcel would be to establish monies for the CDA for future developments, matching grant funds, or bonding authority. Ald. Schroeder asked if there was consideration to divide the property? Interim Plan Director Muenkel said not right now. He wanted to get input from the neighboring parcels first because if there are willing sellers we could split all the properties at once by certified survey map (CSM). The next step now would be to draft a Request for Proposals (RFP). He would like to base the proposal on the Phase 3 criteria for the redevelopment district. Ald. Schroeder moved to direct the planning staff to contact the property owners, informing them of the CDA’s plans to develop the parcel and prepare a rough draft of a Request for Proposals for the parcel. Commissioner Miles seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. CDA Minutes January 27, 2005 - page 3 Update on Funding Possibilities from Committee of the Whole The Committee of the Whole reviewed the CDA’s motion on funding possibilities at their January 13, 2005 meeting. Interim Plan Director Muenkel said their response was they have to wait until budget time to see what possibilities would be available. He stated getting the development rights to the parcel and getting the money from the sale is already a large step. Ald. Schroeder stated the Common Council would like to see if the parcel is successful. They want to see how the CDA handles this parcel. If there is some firm turnaround and in a quick time period, they would be interested in taking other measures. Update on TID 9 Amendment Possibilities Interim Plan Director Muenkel said since the last meeting, they had looked at all different options. There are no monies available for development incentives. Basically, the TID is over right now. Availability of additional TID 9 monies can be determined if and when a developer approaches the city with a specific development. When the new parcels along Janesville Road open up, there may be the possibility of amending the TID. However, the CDA may not want to spend the money to amend the TID. Ald. Schroeder commented it would more than likely depend on the development and if the city really wants that type of development. Mayor Slocomb stated that the amendment would have to go through the total review process and it would have to make sense to them. Notice of Upcoming TID 8 Possibility Interim Plan Director Muenkel informed the CDA members that north of Arby’s is an open parcel. He said that in the late ‘80s, there was an approval for retail/office facility with a secured easement that goes all the way to Arby’s and shares parking. The developer now wants to go through with the development and may come before the CDA to see what is available in development incentives. He has seen the renderings and they depict six units, a design of condos. They will work with the developer to see what TID money is available. Ald. Schroeder questioned if the TID money is approved to assist this developer, would it affect the available TID money for Parkland Mall? Interim Plan Director Muenkel said there could be an affect. There is TID money available right now for a development of this size. Chairman Waltz stated that if they determined that the money in TID 8 is insufficient for Parkland Mall, then a modification of the TID would be required anyway. Commissioner Link asked what type of support would the city be able to give the developer? Interim Plan Director Muenkel said they could look at other types of support such as infrastructure. He continued, that every development stands on its own merit. He will keep the CDA updated on this proposed development. Update on Parkland Mall Property In regard to the Parkland Mall property, Chairman Waltz and others have met with Attorney Baxter and the consultants on alternatives and options. There was an offer to sell the property to the city for $5.7 million which was a high number based on what the city could afford. The options and alternatives are being studied and by the next meeting, the CDA members should be prepared to take a look at those. CDA Minutes January 27, 2005 - page 4 PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Scott Garland shared his background involvement with the city as a member of the Comprehensive Plan Committee during the administrations of Mayor Salentine and Mayor DeAngelis in the early ‘90s. He had studied the city with a number of issues in mind including the community development, the infrastructure, the public utilities, transportation and a number of other things. He said that the city needs to get something done with the Parkland Mall property. He stated that it was the task of the CDA to get it done and not do anything else until it is done. He was sure that the members were aware of the frustration the community was experiencing over it. Mr. Donald Knoll stated he would like to see something done decent at Parkland Mall. He wants something nice, not a monstrosity as what was being proposed by the developer. He commended the committee on the fine job that they are doing in dealing with the developer. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 28. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner Glazier moved for adjournment, seconded by Commissioner Miles. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Stella Dunahee, CPS Recording Secretary CDA Minutes January 27, 2005 - page 5 COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO RESOLUTION #021-2005 RESOLUTION TO OFFER JANESVILLE ROAD PROPERTY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, A Recommendation was made to the Common Council at the January 13, 2005 Committee of the Whole meeting to offer a property, currently known as Tax Key Number 2198.991, to the Community Development Authority for development purposes; and WHEREAS, The Community Development Authority will have development rights to the developable portion of the parcel, ultimately resulting in the sale of the property; and WHEREAS, The sale of the property will be under the final authorization of the Common Council; and WHEREAS, The Community Development Authority, as part of the given development rights, will assure the appropriate development of the parcel consistent with the adopted Redevelopment District #2 Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of Muskego, upon the recommendation of the Community Development Authority and the Committee of the Whole, does hereby offer the developable portion of a parcel of land, known as Tax Key Number 2198.991, to the Community Development Authority for future development purposes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Community Development Authority will retain the proceeds resulting from sale of the property in a separate CDA account for future development, grant matching, or bonding authority purposes. DATED THIS DAY OF , 2005 SPONSORED BY: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #021-2005 which was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego. CDA Minutes January 27, 2005 - page 6 ________________________________ Clerk-Treasurer 1/2005jm CDA Minutes January 27, 2005 - page 7