05/16/2017 - Minutes MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017
The Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City,
Utah, met on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 1 : 03 p.m. in Room 326, Committee
Room, City County Building, 451 South State.
In Attendance: Directors Lisa Adams, Derek Kitchen, Erin Mendenhall,
James Rogers, Charlie Luke, and Andrew Johnston.
Absent: Director Stan Penfold
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Patrick Leary,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; David Litvack,
Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Lara Fritts, Economic Development
Director; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Office Policy Analyst; Ed
Butterfield, Senior Project Manager; Crayola Berger, Accountant II; Kort
Utley, Senior Project Manager; Benjamin Davis, Project Manager; Mary
Beth Thompson, Finance Director; John Vuyk, Budget Director; and Cindi
Mansell, City Recorder.
Others in Attendance :
1:03:45 PM Director Adams presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 1 : 03 p .m.
GENERAL COMMENTS TO THE BOARD.
1:04:51 PM George Chapman said the March 28, 2017 minutes incorrectly
stated his comments . He said the minutes reflect he suggested closing
Pioneer Park, but he actually spoke about closing the 500 West Park and
converting it to parking. He asked that the minutes not be approved until
the recording is verified.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUSINESS (RDA)
#1 . 1:07:50 PM Director Mendenhall moved and Director Luke seconded
to table approval of the March 28, 2017 minutes until the next
Redevelopment Agency Board meeting, which motion carried, all directors
present voted aye . View Minutes
#2 . 1:09:25 PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED ANNUAL RDA BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017-2018 . The City Finance Department, Department of Economic
Development, RDA Staff and Council Staff will discuss with the Board,
the Mayor's recommended budget for FY 2017-2018. View Attachments
Mary Beth Thompson, Ed Butterfield, Lara Fritts, and Patrick Leary
briefed the Board with attachments . Discussion was held regarding the
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proposed budget and the following items : Capital Improvements Program
log, key changes, staffing documents, department sections, the Central
Business District (CBD) , West Capitol Hill, West Temple Gateway, Depot
District, Granary District, North Temple, Block 70, Program Income Fund,
Sugar House, City-Wide Housing Fund, negotiations with taxing entities,
the Administrative Budget, City-Wide Housing vs . Project Area Housing,
Revolving Loan Fund (Utah theater repayment) , 500 West design study, and
the Property Disposition Proceeds Policy.
Director Adams asked for direction on the Public Market
Implementation Plan. She expressed concerns regarding approving
implementation without completing a feasibility study.
Director Mendenhall encouraged Staff to work with the Utah
Department of Transportation (UDOT) on the 9th South off-ramp utilization
study. She believed information was vital and directly affected
investments . She said the data would help development in the area
succeed.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted for RDA staff to work with the
Administration (that oversees the bi-annual survey) to find ways to
gather data on housing investments made as the Board moves forward to
help address intended goals and impact measurement.
Director Mendenhall said Contingency items (3a. 1 and 2a&b) needed
to be readdressed when Director Penfold was present .
Director Adams said a follow-up meeting on May 30, 2017 would be
helpful in preparing to adopt the budget in a timely manner.
Director Rogers said he wanted more discussion on the Property
Disposition Proceeds Policy at the next meeting.
Board Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Determine who should maintain the median by the TRAX station on
North Temple.
• Obtain feedback from the Mayor' s administration on the
consolidation of the Revolving Loan Fund.
NOTE: The Board of Directors will accept public comment on the
annual RDA Budget at the 7: 00 p.m. Formal Meeting tonight, May 23 and
June 6, 2017. A member of the public may speak at any of these three
opportunities.
#3 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
INFORMATION ITEMS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND SCHEDULING ITEMS . The Board of
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Directors may give feedback or policy input.
Item not held.
#4 . REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE STAFF. The Board may review
Board information and announcements. The Board may give feedback on any
item related to City business, including but not limited to scheduling
items.
Item not held.
#5. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. The Chair may review the
minutes of a previous Board meeting.
The need to schedule a Board meeting for May 30, 2017 was noted.
1:07:32 PM WRITTEN BRIEFING
#1 . WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING STATION CENTER SITE 3 DISPOSITION
UPDATE. View Attachments
Written Briefing Only.
#2 . WRITTEN BRIEFING ADDRESSING CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND PAYOFF OF
LOAN BETWEEN RDA AND PARAGON STATION, INC. ("PARAGON STATION" ALSO KNOWN
AS CLEARWATER HOMES) . View Attachments
Written Briefing Only.
This portion of the meeting recessed at 2 : 16 p .m.
The meeting reconvened in Room 315, Council Chambers, at 7 : 12 p.m.
to conduct additional business .
In Attendance: Directors Lisa Adams, Derek Kitchen, James Rogers, Stan
Penfold, Charlie Luke, and Andrew Johnston.
Absent: Director Erin Mendenhall
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director;
David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
7 :12:07 PM Director Adams presided at and Director Kitchen conducted
the meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7 :12 :12 PM Accept public comment and consider a resolution
adopting the final budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City,
Utah for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 . View Attachment
There were no public comments .
Director Luke moved and Director Adams seconded to continue the
public hearing to future date, which motion carried, all directors
present voted aye .
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 7 :12 :50 PM Confirming the dates of Tuesday, May 23, 2017 and
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment regarding a
resolution adopting the final budget for the Redevelopment Agency of
Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 .
Director Penfold moved and Director Luke seconded to confirm the
public hearing dates of May 23, 2017 and June 6, 2017 , which motion
carried, all directors present voted aye .
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 13 p .m.
Redevelopment Agency Chair
Secretary
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency meetings
held May 16, 2017 .
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