Commuinity Development Authority - MINUTES - 7/20/2010
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 8/17/10
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA)
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010
Chairman Glazier called the meeting of the Community Development Authority to order at 6:00 p.m.
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kathy Chiaverotti, Rob Glazier, Gail Konkel, Larry Lefebvre, Ald. Harenda,
Ald. Soltysiak and Executive Director Muenkel
ABSENT: Commissioner Whittow (excused)
GUESTS: Ald. Borgman, Heidi Lindhorst, Mark Oliver, Linda Oliver, Richard Duranso, Suzi Link, Kevin
Birschbach, Et. Al.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2010
Ald. Harenda moved to approve the minutes of June 15 , 2010 meeting as corrected.
Commissioner Lefebvre seconded. Strike and Replace on page 4 Commissioner Miles comments
following the public hearing as follows: Commissioner Konkel said it is unfortunate that discussion about
the Redevelopment District Two proposed plan, a proposal regarding what could be described as the
larger downtown area, has been focused on bring Back the Lake. Currently, for the CDA, Bring Back the
Lake is a paragraph in the 2020 Plan incorporated into the Redevelopment District Two plan, written way
before Alderman Werner brought forth his ideas for an actual Bring Back the Lake development. The
CDA has no jurisdiction over Alderman Werner’s proposal at this time. That being said, no one knows
what the future will bring and try as we might, we can’t make everyone happy when we do make
decisions on proposals within CDA jurisdiction. The CDA looks at proposals on their merit for the
community as a whole, not any particular party or parties. Add to the public comments: The Oliver
request to have Bay Breeze included in the redevelopment district. Upon a voice vote, the motion to
approve the minutes as corrected carried.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Suzi Link commented on the proposed properties in Redevelopment District #2 She pointed out the
idiocy of including residential properties along Lannon Drive in the development plan as proposed
commercial and park land. It was her understanding that the objective was always to obtain lake views
for downtown and/or a park for down town. Living on water and living across the street from water are
two different things. Buying property two blocks away that will never have a view from Janesville Road
of the lake is a complete waste of money and a waste of time. The only way to achieve getting a
Janesville Road view of the lake from the properties on Lannon Drive would be to never develop the
Parkland Mall property from which you can get a sliver view of a small bay. The redevelopment district
should focus on things that are important. She added the reason that the development district went away
from Janesville Road was to achieve the storm water improvement in the area and to include the well at
community square for the water system. Further, extending the development into a residential area to
not achieve any of the same objectives of the redevelopment district or the CDA makes no sense to her.
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Heidi Lindhorst had sent the Chairman her comments. She had received the revisions from Executive
Director Muenkel since the last meeting. Her concern had been that private residences had been shown
as commercial properties in the initial document. The document had shown total acres, zoning and 2020
land use. This had shown to her and her husband how the CDA was looking at their property. She would
like to see reflected in the CDA’s document what those properties are being looked at by the CDA. From
the previous document, it looked like the CDA was looking at the properties as commercial development.
She noted that Executive Director Muenkel had made the correction. She thought it was important that
people could look up their properties and find out how it is being considered by the CDA. She wanted to
be excluded from the redevelopment district because their property does not abut Janesville Road in any
way.
Dan Manchek asked if the inclusion of Bay Breeze in the development district was going to be
discussed. Was it intended to provide aide to those that needed to rebuild their berms or signs when
they widen the road. Chairman Glazier stated that it would be.
OLD BUSINESS
RD#2 Amendment Adoption Process
Executive Director Muenkel presented some issues that came up from the public hearing along with
implementation measures to address the issues.
Removing residential parcels west of Pioneer Drive
Commissioners had a lengthy discussion on having residential parcels in the redevelopment district.
Establishing a residential grant program for the development district was proposed to help property owners
make improvements similar to what the plan offers businesses in the district. Samples of what other
communities offer the owners to offset their costs were provided. CDA commissioners requested that
Executive Director Muenkel formulate a proposed grant program that could be instituted for the residential
properties. If they have residential parcels in the development district, then they would like to be able to
offer them a grant/loan program.
Keeping ACDO #1 parcels and information in the Plan (Bring Back the Lake area)
Executive Director Muenkel shared that the Bring Back the Lake project was discontinued about a week
ago. He mentioned that the text for this project could come out of the document as it is in the 2020 plan.
Commissioner Chiaverotti stated that the parcels should be included in the boundary as Bring Back the
Lake project was never a part of the redevelopment district plan. If the parcels were excluded, the owners
would be excluded from a fair opportunity; there’s no logical reason to exclude them.
Removing the Lindhorst parcel
This parcel does not have Janesville Road frontage and the parcel owner has ask it be removed from the
development district.
Adding in the Bay Breeze parcels in case grants/loans can help with damage to frontage or monument sign
from Janesville Road reconstruction
With some of the residential grants, residential and commercial could be applied to Bay Breeze lands. This
is something that could be considered and it was requested at the public hearing.
Make minor changes to the Table 1.
Executive Director Muenkel stated the changes that Heidi mentioned in Table 1 applies to the
redevelopment map that shows potential of how properties could be developed. He had made the changes
to the Table 1 .
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NEW BUSINESS
Resolution for an amendment to the Redevelopment District #2 Plan
No action or discussion on this item.
Review and Approval of Building, Site, and Operation Plan for Naturescapes to construct mini storage facility
located in Redevelopment District #3 (Tax Key Nos. 2222.984.009 / Gemini Dr.).
Executive Director Muenkel brought this BSO plan before the CDA commissioners for their comments as the
parcel is in a redevelopment district. The Plan Commission had reviewed the plan recommending approval
subject to any CDA concerns. Commissioner Chiaverotti moved to approve the plan as presented. Ald.
Soltysiak seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
Muskego Business Park Grant Approval (Richard Duranso / Tax Key No. 2221.016).
On behalf of Richard Duranso, Executive Director Muenkel presented his request for a business park grant,
amounting to $500 for the improvements at his site. Mr. Duranso had a lot of outdoor storage of vehicles and
equipment visible to Racine Avenue and he has since installed thousands of dollars in board-on-board fencing
which has drastically changed the look of his site. Ald. Harenda moved to approve the business grant in the
amount of $500. Commissioner Chiaverotti seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
Muskego Business Park Grant Approval (Kevin Birschbach / Atlas Belting / Tax Key No. 2225.999.010).
A grant request from Mr. Birschbach, a new tenant in the business park, for $750 in reimbursement for the
expense of erecting a fence along their western property line to permanently house outdoor storage of materials
was reviewed by the CDA commissioners. Mr. Birschback was available and presented his case before the
commissioners. Ald. Harenda moved to approve up to $750 which is 50% of the $1500 material cost for
Atlas Belting. Commissioner Lefebvre seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
2011 Budget
Executive Director Muenkel reviewed with the CDA commissioners the budget for the next year. He felt that the
amount of funds available to the CDA was sufficient and there was no need for additional requests.
RD #1 Plan Amendment
CDA commissioners were provided with a draft of the amendment to Redevelopment Plan #1. Commissioners
were asked to review it and give their input at the August meeting. They should also consider what parcels
should be in or out of the district. Commissioners discussed having some meetings with the business owners to
get their input. Executive Director Muenkel will bring a copy of the survey that was done for the other district to
the next meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Redevelopment District Development Updates
No update at this meeting.
Commissioner Konkel questioned if there was anything that they could do to help businesses impacted
by the recent tornado. Executive Director Muenkel stated a couple of opportunities had come up.
Waukesha had advised that CDGB money could be transferred over to businesses that were directly
affected. The State had funds, in times of departmental disasters could change their programs to allow
for loans at 0% interest for working capital.
The next meeting date will be August 16 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
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There being no further business, Ald. Harenda moved for adjournment, Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Upon a
voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary