HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.19.2005COUNCIL WORK SESS.
September 19, 2005
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
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Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper.
Members absent: Cole.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
The purpose of the work session was to discuss the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area.
Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, reviewed the areas in the city
that are included in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA), Enterprise Zone,
Targeted Area, Urban Renewal TIF, Economic Development TIF and the New Market Tax
Credit Area. Mr. Temeyer reviewed the goals of the Urban Revitalization Act which is to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of degraded districts in the community and to
benefit the community by bolstering an otherwise declining tax base.
Councilperson Welper asked if the city would want to expand the CURA in the Highway 63
North area. Mr. Temeyer responded that area could be expanded but right now the city is
focusing on the Logan Avenue area. Mr. Temeyer suggested that the CURA area could be
expanded for residential purposes. Mr. Temeyer reviewed the Land Use Map for Highway 63
North.
The Lark Lane area was discussed. If the CURA is expanded for Lark Lane, the whole area
would need to be included, not just the two lots on Lark Lane.
Mr. Temeyer reviewed the area in the Fourth Ward eligible for the CURA.
During FY 2005, 59 applications were submitted for CURA tax exemptions with a cost of
$5,298.997.00. Total costs of improvements submitted in the CURA for tax incentives since
1999 is $20,872,999.00,
New Market Tax Credit was reviewed. Developers are required to pay Davis Bacon wages if the
project is receiving New 'Market Tax Credit. The city can apply for a New Market Tax Credit,
but it is better if the state or financial institutions submit the application. A 30 percent tax credit
is applied over seven years.
Councilperson Greenwood does not feel the CURA should be expanded to the entire city but to
neighborhoods that need an influx of money. Councilperson Clark agreed with expanding the
CURA further north. Councilperson Gunderson suggested the city wait until someone
approaches the city. Mayor Hurley commented as the CURA is expanded, it would dilute the
incentive for in -fill housing. Mr. Temeyer commented there are vacant lots in the area on US
Highway 63 North not residential buildings, so it would benefit commercial interests.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Clark that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:26 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk