HRA Minutes 03-01-2006
Commissioners Present:
Steve Andrews, Darrin Lahr, Brad Barger, Bill Fair, and
Dan Frie
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, March 1st, 2006
505 Walnut Street - Bridge Room
Council Liaison Absent:
Wayne Mayer
Staff Present:
Ollie Koropchak, and Angela Schumann.
1. Call to Order.
Chairman Lahr called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and declared a quorum.
Commissioner Frie arrived late.
2. Consideration to approve the Februarv 1 st , 2006 HRA meeting minutes.
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MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FAIR TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE HRA MEETING OF FEBRUARY I, 2006.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BARGER. MOTION
CARRIED.
MOTION CARRIED, 4-0.
3. Consideration of adding or removing items from the agenda.
Koropchak added the following item.
7a - Consideration to approve a resolution calling for a public hearing on the
proposed land sale to Karlsburger Foods, Inc.
4. Consent agenda.
NONE.
5. Consideration to authorize entering into a Preliminary Development Agreement
with Karlsburger Foods, Inc and to authorize preparation of plat.
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Koropchak described the project, stating that Karlsburger plans to construct a
20,000 square foot building and employee 20 people, with 16 people out of the
Monticello facility, at an average wage level of$21.37 per hour. Koropchak
reported that Public Works Director John Simola and Paul Kleinwachter had
visited the company at their current location in respect to their needs in
Monticello. Karlsburger is hoping to start construction as soon as the agreement
closes. Koropchak confirmed that they had delivered the deposit.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDREWS TO APPROVE THE
PRELIMINARY DEVLEOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HRA AND
KARLSBURGER FOODS, INC., WITH A DPOSIT OF $10,000 TO
AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF PLAT.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FAIR. MOTION CARRIED, 5-
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6. Consideration to call hearing for establishment approve a resolution reQuesting
the Citv Council call for a public hearing for establishment of proposed TIF
District No. 1-37. an Economic District. Applicant: HRAlKarlsburger Foods,
Inc.
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Koropchak stated that this item is the resolution allowing the City Council to call
for the public hearing.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDREWS TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MNTICELLO CALL
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A MODIFICATION TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CENTRAL MONTICELLO
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO.1 AND THE ESTBALISHMENT OF A
TIF PLAN FOR TIF DISTRICTY NO. 1-37 (AN ECONIMC DISTRICT)
THEREIN AND THE ADOPTION OF A TIF PLAN THEREFOR.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FRIE. MOTION CARRIED,
5-0.
7. Consideration to approve a resolution calling for a public hearing on the proposed
awarding of business subsidv to Karlsburger Foods. Inc.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDREWS TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AWARDING OF
BUSINESS SUBSIDY TO KARLSGBURGER FOODS, INC.
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MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FAIR. MOTION CARRIED,
5-0.
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7a. Consideration to approve a resolution calling for a public hearing on the proposed
land sale to Karlsburger Foods, Inc.
Koropchak stated that the TIF statute requires the resolution regarding the land
sale.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDREWS TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LAND SALE TO
KARLS BURGER FOODS, INe.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BARGER. MOTION
CARRIED, 5-0.
8. Consideration to hear follow-up on revisions to the Transformation Home Loan
Program.
Koropchak reported that there are approximately 244 persons who will receive the
revised mailing, which the Commissioners approved.
9. Consideration to authorize pavrnent ofHRA bills.
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MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FAIR TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF HRA
BILLS.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BARGER. MOTION
CARRIED, 5-0,
10. Consideration of the Executive Director's Report.
Koropchak reported that she has not received the report of cost shortfall from
Rocky Mountain. It was to be paid 15 days from receipt. She stated that she
believes they are reviewing their attorney fees. Fair asked for the amount of the
shortfall. Koropchak responded that in addition to the $10,000 deposit, it was
$7,580.
Koropchak reported on that there were some construction repair items to be noted
on the Landmark Square project. She noted that the project was a pay-as-you-go,
and under the conditions of that project, the property needs to be maintained.
Lahr recommended that Koropchak mention the matter to Fluth.
Koropchak indicated that the Peterson's have not yet closed on their
Transformation Home Loan. They would like to maximize the loan to $20,000.
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Koropchak noted that Chamber Director Woujchouski requested the City consider
acquiring demographic information through a private firm. She had asked if the
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City or HRA would split the cost, as most of the current population data available
from the Census is outdated.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LAHR TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF UP
TO $500 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF UPDATED DEMOGRAPHIC DATA.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDREWS. MOTION
CARRIED, 5-0.
Fair commented on the status of setting priorities as some of the TIF districts
would be expiring. Koropchak stated that she, W olfsteller and finance persons
have appointments with Ehlers on the 31 st. The HRA will begin the priority-
setting process in April.
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1 L Committee Reports:
Koropchak gave a brief report on the fiber optics group, noting that committee
members will be reviewing RFPsand setting interviews.
12. Other Business
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Koropchak noted that April is the HRA's annual meeting. Dan Frie indicated he
would like to pass as Chair, if possible. Koropchak would research who is next to
serve as chair.
13. Adiournment
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BARGER TO ADJOURN AT 6:20 PM.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDREWS.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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