Commuinity Development Authority - MINUTES - 10/24/2005
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 2/1/06
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA) Audio recording of meeting
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Monday, October 24, 2005
Chairman Frank Waltz called the meeting of the Community Development Authority to order at 6:30 p.m.
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Commissioners Suzi Link, Frank Waltz, Alderman Nancy Salentine, Alderman Eric Schroeder and
Executive Director Jeff Muenkel.
ABSENT: Commissioner Glazier (excused), Commissioner Lidbury (excused) and Commissioner Gail Miles
(excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Salentine moved to approve the minutes for the October 4, 2005 meeting. Commissioner Link
seconded. Commissioner Link amended the minutes on page 2, change Commissioner Link approved to
Commissioner Link moved. Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve the amended minutes carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS--None
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of new draft RFP for city-owned Janesville Road property and associated realty signage
Executive Director Muenkel outlined the significant changes to the RFP (Request for Proposal).
Added that the corridor now offers tax incremental district financing and the incentives this offers
developers.
Changed some zoning guidelines so that they would be easier to understand.
Updated the map and pictures
Defined the neighboring parcel possibility
Added Attachment F which explains TIF district details and detailed map
He has talked with a few developers. Also, the residential property is for sale. Commissioner Link inquired with
the residential parcel for sale, what would be the zoning implications if the House of Toys wanted to stay but to
split off the back of the lot, is it feasible given the zoning in the area? Executive Director said they could do their
own planned developments; most likely the parcel would become a part of the planned development depending
on what the developer needed. Ald. Salentine asked if the city parcel was in the wellhead protection area?
Executive Director Muenkel stated that he believed it was just outside but he will check and make amendments
as necessary. Commissioner Waltz stated Attachment E shows the present piece of property with the contiguous
land broken up by wetlands. If the 1.8 acres of the RFP is without the wetlands, what does the Planning
Department have on file relative to the back lots? Executive Director Muenkel said it is already storm water
retention back there. He shared that one thing that would be beneficial for the parcel is that the city does own the
back portion and they can make it part of a planned development, making additional density for condo units.
Referring to Attachment F, Ald. Schroeder asked how they determined the $504,000 for developer’s incentives to
purchase the property? Executive Director Muenkel said it came from the TID amendment when they tried to
figure out incentives. The assessor provided the base price for the land, based on sales in the area for the last
two years, a fair market price and how much it would cost for land on Janesville Road today. They used $6 per
square foot and that came out to so much per acre based on each parcel and basically half was used for an
incentive. Ald. Schroeder asked how they came to the 50%, why not 25%, why not 75%? Executive Director
CDA Minutes October 4, 2005 - page 2
Muenkel said it could be more, except for the “but for” of the TIF. Commissioner Waltz said the developer has to
show need for whatever amount of incentive that they request and the CDA reviews it. The developer will have to
provide information that the development can’t happen “but for” the requested incentive. Commissioner Link
referred to page 1 where the city has earmarked a little over ½ million dollars of incentives towards land
acquisition, structure razing, and utility extension aid and questioned if that was for the entire TIF or just for this
property and the related development. Ald. Schroeder was concerned if there would be money in the future for
other properties that need it. Executive Director stated that when a developer comes in, their financials will be
reviewed for whatever they request and it could be more or less what was earmarked. The CDA can also amend
the TID to put money in place for future development if ever necessary. Ald. Schroeder asked the amount of the
TID. Commissioner Link stated they amended the map, but did they change the dollars? Executive Director
Muenkel stated that the incentives allowed were less than the original TID, which were over $800,000, but he
didn’t know exactly how much were in the present TID. Commissioner Link suggested that on page 3 it be added
that the city has earmarked up to $566,800 depending on the development and Executive Director Muenkel
recommended adding the reasoning why it is up to this amount. Ald Schroeder offered that in Attachment B the
appropriate business name be used as several have been changed. Executive Director Muenkel noted the final
date for bringing in their concepts would be December 29. He would like to get the RFP notices out later this
week. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the RFP with the suggested amendments. Commissioner Link
seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Executive Director Muenkel presented a mock-up of a realty sign to advertise the property. The cost would be
between $350-$375. There is money in the CDA budget to cover the cost. He stated the sign would be with a
wooden back and would be expected to last throughout the winter season past the deadline for RFPs if
necessary. Commissioner Link inquired if the City of Muskego or the CDA was selling the property as the sign
depicted had City of Muskego. Executive Director Muenkel will have Community Development Authority wording
added to the sign. Commissioner Link moved to authorize the concept of the signage as soon as possible
even before the RFPs go out. Ald. Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT—None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
The next meeting date to be determined.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Commissioner Link moved for adjournment, seconded by Ald. Schroeder. Upon
a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary