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CITY OF MUSKEGON
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
November 28, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. by Vice Chairman D. Seifert , and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: D. Seifert, G. Sarut, P. Roy, F. Farmer, H. Ginman, R. Long,
R. Kersman, F. Redmond
MEMBERS ABSENT: K. Harris, excused; L. Eklund; R. Hovey; R. Wabel
STAFF PRESENT: L. Gannon, J. Edmonson, B. Mazade, C. Brubaker-Clarke, )
L. Anguilm
OTHERS PRESENT: T. Johnson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 11, 1995 were approved by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Land Sales and Purchase - J. Edmonson gave a outline of plans for Medendorp Industrial Park.
He pointed out that the City has funds committed to purchasing land in the area in the 1995 and
1996 budgets. The City has purchased properties in the area that have been offered for sale and
that could be purchased for a reasonable price. He told of plans to purchase two lots for the
purpose of constructing a parking lot. T. Johnson explained the procedure if the proposed
parking lot was constructed for private use versus public use. P. Roy inquired if the City would
charge for the use of the parking lot. J. Edmonson responded that it would be too difficult to
do that. A motion to direct staff to attempt to negotiate the purchase of property at 1980 Vulcan
and 1184 Keating for the purpose of constructing a public parking facility was made by
G. Sarut, supported by P. Roy, and approved by majority vote, with R. Kersman abstaining.
J. Edmonson reported that the City is negotiating to purchase two parcels of property in Port
City Industrial Park. Port City Die Cast would like to trade a parcel that they own on Huizenga
for five (5) acres in the Port City Industrial Park to add to their property. They would then
agree to purchase two more acres from the City which would facilitate an expansion at their
Sheridan Street plant. The City would buy the other lots for Port City Industrial Finishing in
order to expand and would pay the City $50,000. A motion to purchase the Timmer property
for a price not to exceed $4,000 and continue negotiations for the purchase of Mascato property
to effect an exchange of property as suggested by Port City Die Cast, was made by F. Farmer,
supported by R. Kersman, and unanimously approved.
Resolution Returning Tax Increment Funds - J. Edmonson gave a report in which he explained
the proposed projects. They included Port City Industrial Park signage and property acquisitions
on Sherman and Harris. T. Johnson gave a brief outline of the resolution. He would not advise
canceling the tax increment system. He recommended that the resolution occur every year. A
motion to approve the resolution was made by P. Roy, supported by F. Farmer, and
unanimously approved.
Design Contract for New Port City Industrial Sign - C. Brubaker-Clarke outlined the proposals
that had been received. She pointed out that the bids were for the design only and that separate
bids would be received for the construction of the sign. Staff recommendation was to accept the
bid from Port City Neon Sign for $300. A motion to accept the bid from Port City Neon Sign
for $300 was made by R. Kersman, supported by G. Sarut, and passed by majority vote, with
F. Farmer voting no.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m.
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