Commuinity Development Authority- MINUTES - 5/18/2010
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved, as corrected, 6/15/10
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA)
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010
Vice-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, Steve Whittow,
Ald. Harenda, Ald. Soltysiak and Executive Director Muenkel
GUESTS: Ald. Borgman, Jim Ott
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2010
Commissioner Lefebvre moved to approve the minutes of April 21 , 2010 meeting.
Commissioner seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve the minutes carried.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW CDA MEMBERS
Commissioners introduced themselves and gave a short bio on themselves. Vice-chairman Glazier
introduced the newly appointed members, Ald. Soltysiak and Commissioner Whittow, to the members.
Former members Ald. Werner and Commissioner Waltz have resigned.
ELECTION OF CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR AND SECRETARY
Chairman
Commissioner Konkel nominated, Commissioner Chiaverotti seconded, Commissioner Glazier for
Chairman. Commissioner Lefebvre moved to close the nominations, seconded by Ald. Harenda. Motion
carried. Commissioner Glazier will serve as Chairman.
Vice Chairman
Commissioner Konkel nominated Commissioner Lefebvre for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Chiaverotti
seconded. Commissioner Konkel moved to close nominations, seconded by Commissioner Chiaverotti.
Motion carried. Commissioner Lefebvre will serve as Vice-Chairman.
Secretary
Ald. Harenda nominated Commissioner Konkel for Secretary. Commissioner Lefebvre seconded. Ald.
Soltysiak moved to close nominations, seconded by Ald. Harenda. Motion carried. Commissioner
Konkel will serve as Secretary.
PUBLIC INPUT: Ald. Borgman stated he was just in attendance to observe.
OLD BUSINESS
RD#3 Implementation Efforts
Executive Director Muenkel stated that he sent out a third letter last week to the property owners that still need
to take care of some property maintenance issues. The first letter was sent out in August of 2009 and the
second in January of 2010. Some of the business owners have contacted him and encouraged him to tour their
businesses; others have not. At the next meeting, he’ll bring forward the business owners that have not made
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any contact or refused to address the issues. He said the alternative would be to issue them citations. He
reviewed briefly the citation process with the CDA members. The object is to get the properties in compliance
with City of Muskego ordinances. The CDA members recommended that a final notice via post card be sent to
those that are still in non-compliance. Chairman Glazier addressed that the compliance issue was not under
the purview of the CDA; however, if some business had a problem in meeting the compliance issue, then they
could address the CDA for assistance. Executive Director Muenkel did send out letters about the business
grants that are available to help them out and some have applied.
RD#2 Amendment Adoption Process
Executive Director Muenkel announced that the public hearing on the amended Redevelopment District #2 plan
is scheduled for June 15. A draft of the amended plan was presented to the CDA members for their review and
additional comments. The plan has been in place since 2003; however, the CDA is looking at expanding the
area and adding some concrete implementation measures. The reconstruction of Janesville Road will have
some impact on this redevelopment area relative to the parcel areas. The amended plan has added more
properties along Janesville Road. The amended plan is better than the one that is in place now. Chairman
Glazier stated the CDA took the opportunity with Janesville Road reconstruction to look again at this district to
have more contiguous properties and add in some areas that would benefit from being in the district. CDA
members noted that some boundaries needed to be corrected (colorized) on the map. Ald. Harenda
commented on page 6, the identification of underutilized parcels and cautioned that this terminology as it relates
to the houses in the proposed park area may need to be changed. Executive Director Muenkel stated basically
it is trying to define the whole area as a better place to live, work and play, but he will look at rewording it.
Commissioner Konkel noted it doesn’t talk about the character a particular property but an area that is in need
of economic stimulus. Ald. Soltysiak offered that the district should be referred to as the Downtown/Janesville
redevelopment district due to the expansion of the properties now included in the district. Commissioner Konkel
asked about the status of TID 8. Executive Director Muenkel said it was doing good with the positive
development that occurred in that area. CDA members were encouraged to forward any additional comments
before the June hearing.
NEW BUSINESS
Bring Back The Lake Update
Executive Muenkel reported that at the information meeting negative comments were mainly brought forward.
Comments are still being taken until June 1. The Common Council will be reviewing all the comments from the
informational meeting, from committee meetings and written comments at their June 8 meeting. He encouraged
the CDA members to talk to the people about the project, positive or negative. The comments will lead to the
Common Council members deciding to go forward, not go forward, or change the scope of the project. Ald.
Harenda stated that the scope has already changed because one of the property owners has pulled out. He
further mentioned that if the project is $10 million, it would be required to go to a binding referendum. If the
project goes below $10 million, he still felt the Council would go for an advisory referendum as they would like
the public input. Ald. Borgman interjected that some would not go for an advisory referendum but a yes or no. A
lengthy discussion ensued on the referendum issue.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Redevelopment District Development Updates
Executive Director Muenkel had no updates.
Commissioner Konkel asked if the intention as reported in previous meeting minutes was to take photos
of the CDA-involved projects and put them on the web site. Executive Muenkel has it on the list to
create a new web site for these. He added that he plans on sending out some cards to property owners
letting them know of the CDA assistance that is available to them. He will be adding personal notes to
the cards.
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In response to his inquiry, Commissioner Whittow was advised of the process and time lines involved for
those properties in Redevelopment District #3 that are in non-compliance as well as the grants available.
Commissioner Konkel asked if any comments had been received on the signs in the business park or
the other improvements. Ald. Harenda stated they are hard to read at night, the blue color isn’t
conducive to readability. Executive Director Muenkel has received comments from some businesses
that liked the trees and improvements, others don’t care and don’t care to get involved.
Ald. Harenda questioned what the county would do with the lots that are left over. It was mentioned that
the county would sell the lots. Chairman Glazier thought they could help the property owner to add to
the property with the extra lot, or help them develop a parcel or also group the parcels together for a
possible commercial development. Executive Director Muenkel stated the county has to put any property
for sale on the real estate market.
The next meeting date will be June 15 for the public hearing on Redevelopment District #2. Notices will
go out indicating the amendment status.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Ald. Harenda moved for adjournment, Commissioner Lefebvre
seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary