Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES July 29, 2014 A meeting of the Manistee City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was held on April 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. Meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm by Chair Clinton McKinven-Copus Roll Call: Members Present: Steve Brower, Donald Kuk, Marlene McBride, Clinton McKinven-Copus, Jeffrey Stege Members Absent: W. Frank Beaver (excused), Dave Carlson (excused) Others: Kathy Adair Morin (Consultant), T. Eftaxiadis (BRA Consultant), Ed Bradford (BRA Administrator), Denise Blakeslee (BRA Recording Secretary) and others APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Don Kuk, seconded by Steve Brower that the agenda be approved as prepared. With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Marlene McBride, seconded by Don Kuk that the minutes of the April 29, 2014 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting be approved as prepared. With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously. PUBLC HEARING None City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2014 Page 1 FINANCIAL REPORTS Approval of Invoices – Members reviewed the summary of paid invoices. VENDOR NAME INVOICE INVOICE INVOICE SERVICE DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT EDR 03/31/14 3896513 $55.00 EPA Grant -HAZARDOUS; High School Area (no Sanborns) Eftaxiadis Consulting Inc 05/13/14 CMBRA- $4,000.00 EPA Grant - HAZARDOUS; Phase I ESAs for ESAs-H North Channel and Hokanson (lump Sum) Abonmarche 05/20/14 108845 $750.00 EPA Grant -HAZARDOUS; Survey for North Channel BEA & BRA Plan Eftaxiadis Consulting Inc 04/24/14 CMBRA- $2,465.00 EPA Grant - HAZARDOUS; Phase II ESA/BEA 1403H (North Channel), Brownfield Planning (NCO), Grant mgmt NTH Consultants 05/20/14 594411 $7,061.78 EPA Grant -HAZARDOUS; Phase II ESA North Channel Fibertec Environmental 05/30/14 110132 $1,185.00 EPA Grant -HAZARDOUS; Supplemental Phase II ESA Lab Services for North Channel Eftaxiadis Consulting Inc 04/24/14 CMBRA- $1,168.75 EPA Grant - PETROLEUM; Grant mgmt and 1403P loseout Eftaxiadis Consulting Inc 06/13/14 CMBRA- $2,911.25 EPA Grant - HAZARDOUS; Phase II ESA/BEA 1405H (North Channel), Outreach, Program mgmt NTH Consultants Ltd 06/23/14 594912 $1,200.00 EPA Grant - HAZARDOUS; BEA (North Channel) Eftaxiadis Consulting Inc 06/13/14 CMBRA- $1,763.75 Technical Support Filer Twp Dump, 334 River, 1405 MDEQ Loan, BRA Assist. Eftaxiadis Consulting Inc 06/27/14 CMBRA- $2,358.75 EPA Grant - HAZARDOUS; Phase II ESA/BEA 1406H (North Channel), Outreach, Program mgmt and Closeout NTH Consultants Ltd 06/23/14 594911 $1,125.00 EPA Grant - HAZARDOUS; Phase II ESA (North Channel) TOTAL: $26,044.28 MOTION by Don Kuk, seconded by Jeff Stege to approve previously paid invoices. With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously. Ed Bradford reviewed the Balance Sheet and Revenue/Expenditure Report with the Directors (attached). NEW BUSINESS Approval of Contract with Kathy Adair Morin Due to a Conflict of Interest, T. Eftaxiadis is unable to act as the City of Manistee Brownfield Authority consultant for the South Washington Area Brownfield Plan. The City of Manistee Brownfield City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2014 Page 2 Redevelopment Authority has drafted a Professional Services Agreement with Kathy Adair Morin to act as the City’s and the Authority’s Consultant for the processing of the South Washington Area Brownfield Plan and documents and grant/loan applications related to the project. Ms. Morin was introduced to the Directors, her credentials were discussed, and the Professional Services Agreement that has been drafted for their consideration. The Professional Services Agreement was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. MOTION by Don Kuk, seconded by Jeff Stege that the City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approve the Professional Services Agreement with consultant Kathy Adair Morin and authorize Chair Clinton McKinven-Copus to execute the document. With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously. South Washington Area Brownfield Plan The South Washington Area includes six parcels as follows: 1. River Parc Place Parcel Code #51-211-100-05 2. North Channel Outlet Parcel Code #51-211-100-02 3. Former Groves Parcel (L) Parcel Code #51-211-100-03 4. Former Groves Parcel (S) Parcel Code #51-211-100-01 5. City of Manistee Parcel Code #51-211-105-01 6. Veterans Memorial Park Parcel Code #51-101-350-01 Brownfield Administrator Ed Bradford gave background information about the properties to the Directors. T. Eftaxiadis, Consultant for the Applicant and Kathy Morin, Consultant for the City and the Authority reviewed the plan with the Directors (Brownfield Redevelopment Scope and Financing Summary – attached). Discussion included:  Grant Funds  Tax Abatements  River Parc Place o Increase number of units (from 10 to 14 or 18) o Discussed parking for tenants o Property qualifies as a “Facility” o Building is functionally obsolete and a blighted structure  North Channel Outlet (includes three parcels) o Commercial Uses on the first floor o Second Floor Apartments for Rent – If grant received from MSHDA some rental control units (80% median Income) will be available o Third Floor Apartments for rent or for sale (market rate) o Parking and site improvements will be made to property o Restoration of Historic Building (potential façade re-design in addition to exterior façade improvements) City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2014 Page 3  o 3D imaging of exterior of building has been completed by Main Street/DDA, interior may be done o Property qualifies as a “Facility” due to contamination present in four parcels o Building is a blighted and Historic Structure o Early projection indicates creation of 15 jobs  Both Former Groves properties were acquired and are part of the North Channel property, for parking and access from Fifth Avenue. o Short Street will require a retaining wall on the North Channel property o Looping of Public Water Main will be installed in the River Parc parcel  City Property to West o Property is not a “Facility” o Included in the BRA Plan as a contiguous parcel o Infrastructure improvements proposed for property include  Pump Station Upgrade  Replacement of Sewer Line  Installation of Sheet Pile  Improvements would allow for the expansion of the Riverwalk  Veterans Memorial Park o Phase I Environmental Site Assessment has been completed on parcel – unknown if parcel is a “Facility” o Included in the plan as a contiguous and contributing parcel o Improvements to Memorial Drive  Other issues Discussed o Tenant Parking impact on Farmers Market o Traffic Impacts o Increase in tax base o Blight Removal o Restoration of Historical Building  Discussion of BRA Plan with City Council at its August Worksession; DDA, Planning Commission and Historic District Commission and other interested parties will be invited to attend Two minor corrections will be made to the BRA Plan. An updated copy will be sent to the Directors for their review prior to their action on the Plan. Schedule Special Meeting Staff has requested that a Special Meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority be scheduled to take action on the Brownfield Plan for the South Washington Area. MOTION by Don Kuk, seconded by Jeff Stege that a Special Meeting of the City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority be scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 2pm in the Council Chambers. With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously. US EPA Grant Status – Ed Bradford – Mr. Bradford told the Directors that the final closeout paperwork for both grants have been sent to the EPA. City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2014 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS None PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None CORRESPONDENCE None STAFF REPORTS None MEMBERS DISCUSSION None A Special meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has been scheduled for August 5, 2014. The next regular meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will be held on October 28, 2014. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Don Kuk, seconded by Steve Brower that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Meeting adjourned at 3:27 pm MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVLOPMENT AUTHORITY ____________________________________ Denise J. Blakeslee, Recording Secretary City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2014 Page 5 City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2014 Page 6 City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2014 Page 7 City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2014 Page 8 City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes of July 29, 2014 Page 9