10-05-88 Development Comm MinutesCITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
October 5, 1988 Lighterside Restaurant 7:00 AM
ATTENDING: Councilpersons Wayne Saverud, Jim Atkinson, Noel Furlong and Clare
Hafferman, Mayor Kennedy, Ed Gallagher, Susan Moyer and Ross Plambeck of the
COD staff.
Appraisal Report/Block #55, Lots 8-12
After a review and discussion of the apprasial report on city property, lots 8-12,
block #55 (corner of 3rd and Main), the committee unanimously endorsed the appraised
value of $144,000 and will recommend this value at the next Council meeting. Ed
will work with the City Attorney in preparing the necessary legal notice and Request
for Proposals for this property. Chairman Saverud explained that this property
was purchased with the intention of selling it at its highest and best use if and
when possible. The Valley Bank has, through communications dated July 8, 1988 and
September 28, 1988, expressed interest in this site. It was recommended that the
City follow all state procedures in the selling of land in a redevelopment area.
RPF Appraisal/Block #64, Lot 16
Ed reported that following the committees recommendation at an earlier meeting, he
sought an appraisal estimate for lot 16, block 64 (property owned by Don Alley at
321 1st Ave. E.). A motion was made and carried to have Mr. James 0. Kelley, Real
Estate Appraiser give an appraisal. If City Attorney Glen Neier feels a 'short
form' (appraisal of land under building only) appraisal is all that is necessary
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cost would be $275. If estimated value on the land and building is needed,
Mr. Kelley's fee will not exceed $800. After the appraisal report is completed,
it will be submitted back to committee for recommendation. This property is listed
at $45,000 but the owner is willing to sell for the $34,000 which was originally
submitted.
Traffic Study
The committee recommended submitting the study for further consideration to the City,
County, and the Technical Assistance Committee for Transportation. A memo will be
prepared by Wayne and Ed to City Council members.
Office Lease
Ed stated that landlord Larry 0. Lee has submitted a new lease agreement for $360
per month for the Community Development Department office space in his building. The
CDD has been paying $225 a month since 1981. The committee voted to negotiate the
best possible lease and to look at other options.
Housing Policy
Susan Moyer presented copies of the new Housing Rehabilitation leveraging agreement
with First Federal Savings Bank which covers the on -going funding for loans, loans/
grants, and grant activities. New to this agreement this year is the establishment
of an "Emergency Housing Repair Fund" to be utilized on a city-wide basis. A
. statement as to the use of this fund will be prepared for the next Council meeting.
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Rehabilitation/Water Department Building
Chairman Saverud reviewed the cost estimates and proposal to repair and rennovate the
exterior of the Water Dept. Building. Ross explained some items, such as the roof,
were a higher proirity now and painting could wait until Spring. Ross suggested the
City act as general contractor, soliciting proposals from qualified tradesmen. He
felt this would save money, provide a high quality job and remain sensitive to the
historic architecture of the building. Noel moved to approve the project with Ross
to oversee the project. Jim seconded and it was unanimously approved.
Wayne read another memo on theice problems on the rear steps of the Police Dept.
Other committee members commented on other ice problem areas around City Hall and
asked Ross to prepare a master proposal to solve the problems. The committee agreed
to go ahead and place traction strips on the police steps at this time.
Update on Projects/Planning
Ed gave an update on the redevelopment area and stated from 1/1/88 until 9/27/88 the
building permit valuation is $2.6 million, the bid opening on the Murphy, Robinson
Law Office is Oct. 6th, the foundation for the new Bankwest project on 5th Ave. is
scheduled for this fall, Rax Restaurant was issued a building permit for the property
of the former O'Neil gas station and tourist cabins. The O'Neil property on S. Main
is still being negotiated.
• Ed met with HUD officials Donna Jacobson and Chuck Cream and the new representative
of Glacier Park Company (BN subsidery)*Thursday and they discussed possible develop-
ment on the 11 acres in the Depot Park to 3rd Ave. E. area. As of this date there
has been no firm commitment from any developer. * Jill Kurfirst
Ed reviewed his visit with HUD and EDA officials on a recent trip to Denver for the
possibility of a Trade Center on property across from the Outlaw Inn. He stated that
in order for there to be a project, it would need involvement of EDA, Block Grant
Program, City infrastructure and the most important partner, the private sector. A
Market Study has been completed and paid for by the private sector and a pre -application
submitted to the EDA. Creation of jobs looks very favorable in the Market Study, but
more work is needed and the commitment from the private sector before a full application
can be submitted.
Mayor Kennedy stated that he had a request from the Chamber Christmas Committee regarding
the possibility of putting in plug-in boxes on the decorative street lights. The
Chamber has a fund-raiser for new decorations and he is getting cost estimates for
the 51 street lamp poles. The committee felt this was an administrative decision with
funds available in the decorative street light line item in the Public Works budget
and instructed the Mayor to proceed with the estimates and to check with the original
electrical contractor and state electrical inspector as to any requirements to be met.
Mayor Kennedy mentioned his visit to the Soviet Union and the fact that some Soviet
Mayors will be invited to Washington, D.C. and invitations will be extended to visit
various states and communities. He would like to invite 1 or 2 to Kalispell and he
will be soliciting funds from local organizations and business firms and wanted to notify
this commitee and Council of his plan to invite the Soviet Mayors. Committee encouraged
him to see if most of the expenses could possibly come from the private sector, and to
keep the committee and Council informed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 AM