HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-14 Community InvestmentCOMMUNITY INVESTMENT APRIL 28, 2014 4:24 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Gavin Ferlic, Valerie Schey, Henry Davis, Derek Dieter
Citizen Members Present: Austin Cabello, Patrick Mullin
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis,
Karen White
Others Present: Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Erin Blasko, Kathryn Roos, Brock Zeeb,
Kathy Hahn, Scott Ford, Chris Fielding, Andrew Nemeth, Phil
Facenda, Catherine Kossler
Agenda: Bill No. 14 -44 Real Property Tax Abatement
1020 St. Peter
Bill No. 14 -45 Real Property Tax Abatement
211 W. Washington St.
Bill No. 14 -46 Resolution approving issuance of bonds
Update — TI F Process / Scott Ford
Four items were on the agenda for Chairman Gavin Ferlic's Community Investment Committee.
Included were two abatements, an approval for the refinancing of outstanding bonds and a review of
the TIF process by Community Investment Director Scott Ford.
The first abatement petition, Bill No. 14 -44, was submitted by Robert and Catherine Kossler asking for a
five year real property abatement for a new home being built at 1020 St. Peter St.
Kathy Hahn from the Community Investment Department reported the petition met all criteria for the
abatement to be allowed. Catherine Kossler was present to answer any questions.
Derek Dieter motion to send favorably was seconded by Valerie Schey and affirmed by all.
The second abatement petition was for a four year real property abatement. The petition was intended
to help with the financing of the rehabilitation of the Chase Tower.
Kathy Hahn reported that the petition met all the criteria to allow approval. Andrew Nemeth, a
principal in the property management group undertaking the multimillion dollar project made some
brief explanatory comments. He and Brock Zeeb from Community Investment were available to answer
any specific questions.
Ultimately on a motion by Derek Dieter, seconded by Valerie Schey, and supported by all the bill was
sent to Council favorably.
The third item, Bill No. 14 -46, asked for Council approval of the issuance of bonds in an amount not to
exceed $3,700,000. These bonds would be used to refund and refinance redevelopment bonds issued in
2002.
Both City Controller, John Murphy and bond counsel Phil Facenda, an attorney with Barnes &
Thornburg, explained the refinancing project. Phil indicated there would be a net savings to the City of
$200 - $250 thousand dollars as a result of the reissuance. Phil also said the maturity date of the 2002
bonds would not be extended.
Derek Dieter motion the bill is sent favorably to full Council. Valerie Schey seconded and all affirmed.
The final item on the agenda was an update from Community Investment Director Scott Ford regarding
a TIF legislative update as well as a tax abatement process review.
Scott used an overhead projection which is attached.
After brief discussion Gavin Ferlic adjourned at 4:47 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson
Community Investment Committee