HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-15 Community Investment COMMUNITY INVESTMENT JULY 27, 2015 3:30 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Gavin Ferlic, Henry Davis(AB), Dr. David Varner,
Dr. Fred Ferlic
Citizen Members Present: Pat Mullin (AB), Bob Emery
Other Council Present: Tim Scott,Valerie Schey,Oliver Davis, Karen White,
Derek Dieter(XAB)
Others Present: Erin Blasko, Brock Zeeb, Kathy Cekanski-Farrand,
Adriana Rodriguez, Manette Tepe (Holladay), Michael
Murray, Scott Ford, Lisa Loughran
Agenda: Bill No. 15-72 Confirming Tax Abatement—Ameriplex
Superior Partners LP (5231 Dylan Dr.—7 Yr. Real
Property)
Bill No. 15-73 Designating Tax Abatement—Thomas& Lisa
Loughran (810 N. St. Peter St.—5 Yr. Residential
Property)
The Community Investment committee was called to order by Chairman Gavin Ferlic. He noted there
were two tax abatement petitions on the agenda, one confirming and one residential.
The first was bill 15-72, a confirming 7 year real property abatement for Ameriplex at 5231 Dylan Dr.
Brock Zeeb from Community Investment made the presentation. In that this was a confirming
abatement, Brock reviewed the initial petition adding clarification to answer Council questions asked at
the initial presentation.
Councilmembers Valerie Schey and Tim Scott both voiced support for the new development. Dr. David
Varner asked if"greenfield" projects were hurting"brownfield" projects. Brock responded saying when
possible the City promoted inner city over those on the outskirts of town. In this case,Ameriplex
needed easy air and roadway access to ease the distribution process.
Questions answered, David Varner motioned to send favorably. Fred Ferlic seconded and all affirmed.
Resolution 15-73 was next. This was a request for a five year residential abatement for a home to be
built at 810 N.St. Peter. Brock Zeeb made the initial presentation followed by Lisa Loughran,the
petitioner,who described the investment.
Councilmember David Varner took this opportunity to explain the positives of an abatement, namely
increasing the tax base and phase-in of taxes.
Motions to send favorably were made by Fred Ferlic and David Varner and were supported by all.
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Before adjourning, Karen White asked Scott Ford, Director of Community Investment to provide the
Council with a map of lane markings on Western Avenue by the next Council meeting. He said he would
happily do so.
Gavin Adjourned at 3:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gavin Ferlic,Chairperson
Community Investment Committee
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