Commuinity Development Authority - MINUTES - 10/18/2011
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 12/20/11
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA)
MINUTES
TUESDAY, October 18, 2011
Chairman Glazier called the meeting of the Community Development Authority to order at 6:00 PM
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 Dan Draeger, Rob Glazier, Larry Lefebvre, Ald. Soltysiak and
Executive Director Muenkel
Chairman Glazier welcomed and introduced Commissioner Draeger as the newest member of the
CDA.
EXCUSED: Gail Konkel, Ald. Snead
NOT PRESENT: Bill Engelking
GUEST: Ald. Borgman, Aaron Robertson of MUSKEGO PATCH
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 MEETING:
Commissioner Lefebvre moved to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2011 meeting.
Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion was approved.
PUBLIC INPUT: None
NEW BUSINESS
Commercial Grant Program Request/Jill’s Cleaners
Executive Director Muenkel refreshed the CDA members on the previous submittal for a commercial grant
from Jill’s Cleaners. At that time, they had received approval for the re-asphalting the driveway, repaint the
building, redo some stucco on the building and redo some landscaping. There is a year sunset clause on
the approvals and they were not able to complete the work within the year. They were asked to reapply for
the grant. They have now submitted a new application for work done on their facility in the amount of
$9256.46 for their improvements. The improvements consisted of painting all the existing block walls, tuck-
pointing all exterior walls, re-stucco exterior walls and paint, and repair various places in the asphalt
driveway. He is asking for a grant in the amount of $3,000 and has submitted the paid invoices.
Commissioner Lefebvre moved to approve the grant in the amount of $3,000 for Jill’s Cleaners. Ald.
Soltysiak seconded. Ald. Soltysiak asked about the source of the funds for the grant. Executive Director
Muenkel thought it would be from the CDBG funds; if not, then the TIF residual funds. Upon a voice vote,
the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Commercial Grant Program Request/Bay Breeze Condominiums
Executive Director Muenkel reminded the CDA members that the decision on the Bay Breeze Condominium
request was deferred until after a Residential Grant Program was looked at by Council. After CDA review
and approval, the Common Council didn’t see fit to move ahead with a Residential Grant Program at this
time. For the benefit of the new CDA member, he reiterated some of the discussions that had taken place
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in past meetings and shared the discussion that took place at the Finance Committee level. He had advised
Mrs. Oliver of the Council’s action. The issue may be revisited in the future and he will let her know when
that time comes. Commissioner Draeger commented that on the face of it, it is commercial, but its use is
residential. He asked if the applicant would be advised of the reasons behind the CDA’s decision. Chairman
Glazier felt it would be the courteous thing to do. Ald. Soltysiak asked, as he was not present at the Council
meeting, if Council totally shot down the program. Excutive Director Muenkel stated they had not totally
shut it out, but they would like to see more specific defined reasons if they were to go forward with it, not
make it so broad. Chairman Glazier said if that is something the CDA wants to pursue, then they have to
work with Council to understand what exactly are the concerns and find a program that fits within the
sensibilities of Council. Commissioner Lefebvre moved to deny the request based on the fact that the
city does not have a Residential Grant Program at this time and, hopefully, in the future if a
Residential Grant Program does come to fruition, the CDA would gladly accept a new application.
Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
Tess Corners Redevelopment District #1 Implementation
Executive Director Muenkel reported the follow up on some of the property owners in the area that didn’t
follow the property maintenance codes were given a letter advising 10 more days would be given to comply
prior to citations being issued. Since that time, they, including one of the major ones, have contacted the
department and they are working through it. Also, Council has approved the consultant who is doing the
street scaping for Janesville Road to relook at street scaping design in the Tess Corners area. Graef will be
doing the street scaping designs over the winter and these will be brought back to the CDA. The department
received positive comments from the resident backing this project.
Downtown Redevelopment District #2 Implementation
The marketing plan implementation has been approved by the Common Council. He has met with
Vierbicher/Voltedge and they are looking at a 16-week timeline to have something complete, possibly the
end of January. The initial drafts will be shared with the CDA. Progress is moving along.
Staff sent out another round of grant information sheets to those involved with Redevelopment Districts #1
and #2. This is done a couple times a year either by letter or by postal card. He had received a couple calls
already.
TIF 8 funds are still available. There are a couple of business surrounding TIF 8 district that had strong
interest in doing redevelopments; most notably, Delta Restaurant and Muskego Beer and Liquor. TIF 8
funds can only be used inside TIF 8. Executive Director Muenkel was thinking if places are going to do
substantial redevelopment, the businesses might be contacted and given the guidelines on what the CDA
might be able to do for them. The TIF boundaries could be amended to include these businesses. Ald.
Soltysiak was more in favor of a loan program rather than large grants. The loan program the money comes
back to help someone else whereby a grant does not. Executive Director Muenkel felt that the low interest
loan has merit. Chairman Glazier thought it was a great idea. The money would still be available.
Commissioner Lefebrve agreed. Executive Director Muenkel will talk to the business owners that have
expressed an interest in the past and see how they still feel about it. He felt that a loan program could be
created.
Muskego Business Park Redevelopment District#3 Implementation
Nothing to update at this time.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Redevelopment District Development & Other Miscellaneous Information Updates
Nothing more to add other than what was discussed earlier in the meeting.
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Next Meeting Date
November 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Ald. Soltysiak moved for adjournment, Commissioner Draeger
seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary