Minutes; Evansville Redevelopment Authority: July 11, 2005

Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Regular Meeting
Monday, July 11, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI

MINUTES

Ald. Kooyman called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Present were Ald. Kooyman, Ald. Anderson, Betsy Ahner, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Chairperson Hagen was absent. David Wagner, Ehlers & Associates, also was present. Vice-Chairperson Eager and Bill Connors, Executive Director, joined the meeting while it was in progress.

The agenda was approved as presented.

Motion by Ald. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Ahner, to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2005, special meeting as presented by the executive director. Motion passed.

David Mueller appeared and discussed his interest in renovating his property at 116 E. Main St., the Antes Building. He indicated he is looking for assistance with applying for federal tax credits and TIF.

Sandy Decker, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission, said she has spoken with the owners of Dollarland on W. Main St., and they are interested in learning more about TIF assistance. Ms. Decker also provided information about an upcoming presentation by Jim Sewell of the State Historical Society about tax credits for restoring historic buildings. The presentation will be at 6:30 PM on Monday, August 29, 2005, at the Eager Free Public Library.

Old Business

The commissioners discussed the progress of the Pete’s Inn façade improvement and commented that the work that has been completed looks good. The windows are next.

The commissioners reviewed the talking points regarding a proposed enlargement of TID No. 5. Mr. Wagner advised the commissioners not to include Baker Manufacturing’s property in the proposed enlargement. Roger Berg said Triple B Investments is waiting for the expansion of TID No. 5 to be approved so he can submit a proposal for TIF assistance for a historic restoration of the exterior of the existing two-family dwelling at 19 W. Church St.

New Business

Motion by Ald. Kooyman, seconded by Mr. Arnold, to recommend to Council adoption of Resolution #2005-36, amending the adopted 2005 city budget to increase the appropriation for TID No. 5 administrative expenses. Motion passed.



Communications and recommendations of the Executive Director

The commissioners requested that Mr. Connors report on the revenues and expenditures of TID No. 5 at the next meeting.

Motion by Ald. Kooyman, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Eager, to adjourn. Motion passed.

Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director (based in part on notes taken by Ms. Ahner)

The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.