06/08/2021 - MinutesThe Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA)of Salt Lake City met on Tuesday,
June 8,2021 in an Electronic Meeting,pursuant to the Chair’s determination.
The following Board Members were present:
Dennis Faris,Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,James
Rogers
Present Legislative leadership:
Cindy Gust-Jenson,Executive Director;Jennifer Bruno,Deputy Director;Lehua
Weaver,Associate Deputy Director
Present Agency Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Danny Walz –Chief Operating Officer
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis –City Attorney,Cara Lindsley –Project Manager,Cindy Lou Trishman –City
Recorder,Ben Luedtke –Council Staff,Robert Nutzman –Council Staff
Full Meeting Audio
Meeting Packet Material
Director Chair Valdemoros presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm.
MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY
Tuesday,June 8,2021
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A.Comments:
1.General Comments to the Board ~2:00 p.m.
5 min
The RDA Board of Directors will receive public comments regarding Redevelopment Agency
business in the following formats:
1.Written comments submitted to RDA offices,451 South State Street,Suite 118,P.O.
Box 145455,Salt Lake City,UT.84114-5455.
2.Comments to the RDA Board of Directors.(Comments are taken on any item not
scheduled for a public Hearing,as well as on any other RDA Business.Comments are
limited to two minutes.)
Minutes:
Director Valdemoros welcomed all participants to the meeting and explained the rules of
decorum.
Anna Coltrin,Michael Valentine,Casey McDonough,Robert Stefanik,Sharon
Franz,Dennis Fuller,Shane Franz,David Berg,and Halee Jean commented on
the Utah Theater development regarding public outreach,hosting in person
meetings;protecting the Utah Theater,its uniqueness,history and beauty,and options for
restoring and using the theater.
Director Valdemoros read a statement prepared by Redevelopment Board regarding the
theater,pending litigation,public outreach,and the free speech activities surrounding the
theater.(Full statement available in linked meeting materials.)
B.Public Hearing -individuals may speak to the Board once per public hearing topic
for two minutes,however written comments are always accepted:
NONE.
C.Redevelopment Agency Business -The RDA Board of Directors will receive
information and/or hold discussions and/or take action on:
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Tuesday,June 8,2021
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1.Motion:Meeting Remotely Without an Anchor Location ~2:05 p.m.
5 min.
The Board will consider a motion to ratify the Chair’s determination to continue meeting
remotely and without an anchor location due to the health and safety of the people who may
be in attendance,and considering the continued closure of the City and County Building to
the public.
Motion:
Moved by Director Fowler,seconded by Director Wharton to to ratify the
Chair’s determination to continue meeting remotely.
AYE:Dennis Faris,Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin
Mano,James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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Tuesday,June 8,2021
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2.Informational:Update on 650 South Main TRAX Station Funds ~2:10 p.m.
15 min.
The Board will receive an update on funding contingencies for the 650 South Main TRAX
Station.The update includes information on increased cost,next steps,a $2.1 million
construction bid selected by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA)and a plan to fully fund the
resulting $3 million project,including design,oversight,and contingencies.
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke updated the Board on funding contingencies for the 650 South Main
TRAX Station.
Cara Lindsley presented the proposal for the 600 South TRAX Station providing
background information of the project area,funding and developer contributions,status of
the three contingencies placed on the funding,and the timeline for the project.
Danny Walz,Jennifer Bruno,and Cara Lindsley clarified the funding considerations
and classifications,negotiations with developers to recover the investment
funds,$788,000 was to approve the project through construction –with the intention of
the Agency to seek reimbursement of the amount through participation of developers;and
the intention of recovering costs from the last developer in the area,and should the project
not be completed,the reimbursement opportunity might not be completed in full as the
negotiations and budget evaluation were ongoing.Also discussed was how the amount
developers contributed was calculated and obtained.
Motion:
Moved by Director Dugan,seconded by Director Mano to to accept the three
contingencies as completed so the RDA can execute the necessary contracts to
move forward with this project,and that the third contingency is met because
the project is fully funded,including by commitments from third parties and
the RDA’s contribution,and request that the RDA prioritize working with
adjacent developers to receive contributions to further offset the RDA’s
contribution.
AYE:Dennis Faris,Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin
Mano,James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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Tuesday,June 8,2021
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3.Informational:Station Center Innovation District Concept ~2:25 p.m.
30 min.
The Board will receive a briefing about the Station Center Innovation District concept.
Station Center is located between 500 to 600 West and 200 to 400 South in the Depot
District project area.The Innovation District concept would be anchored by the University
of Utah for technology development,from research to start-up incubators to mature
profitable businesses.As part of the briefing,the Board will also receive a pre-disposition
report that includes preliminary information prior to marketing the property.
Minutes:
This item was moved to a future meeting.
4.Resolution:Redevelopment Agency Budget for Fiscal Year
2021-22 Follow-up TENTATIVE
The Board will receive a follow-up briefing on the proposed budget for the Redevelopment
Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2021-22.The Board expects to adopt the budget in
mid-June.
Minutes:
Jennifer Bruno indicated this item was intended to be a tentative briefing to confirm the
Board’s understanding of and receive input on the budget to be adopted next week.
5.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director TENTATIVE
5 min.
Report of the Executive Director,including a review of information items,announcements,
and scheduling items.The Board of Directors may give feedback or policy input.
Minutes:
Item not held.
6.Report and Announcements from RDA Staff TENTATIVE
5 min.
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;
•Staff Updates;and
•Scheduling Items.
Minutes:
Danny Walz welcomed Felina Lazalde to the Redevelopment Staff and thanked the
Transportation Division for their assistance with the TRAX Station project.
D.Written Briefings –the following briefings are informational in nature and require
no action of the Board.Additional information can be provided to the Board upon
request:
NONE.
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Tuesday,June 8,2021
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E.Consent –the following items are listed for consideration by the Board and can be
discussed individually upon request.A motion to approve the consent agenda is
approving all of the following items:
1.Board Reappointment:Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC)–Mark
Isaac
The Board will consider approving the reappointment of Mark Isaac to the RAC for a term
ending January 20,2025.
Motion:
Moved by Director Rogers,seconded by Director Fowler to approve the Consent
Agenda.
AYE:Dennis Faris,Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,
James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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Tuesday,June 8,2021
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F.Tentative Closed Session
The Board will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session.A closed meeting described under
Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including,but not limited to:
1.discussion of the character,professional competence,or physical or mental health of an
individual;
2.strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
3.strategy sessions to discuss the purchase,exchange,or lease of real property:
(i)disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration;or
(ii)prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible
terms;
4.strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property,including any form of a water right
or water shares,if:
(i)public discussion of the transaction would:
(A)disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration;
or
(B)prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible
terms;
(ii)the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be offered for
sale;and<
(iii)the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body approves the sale
5.discussion regarding deployment of security personnel,devices,or systems;and
6.investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah
Code §78B-1-137,and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the
Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
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Tuesday,June 8,2021
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G.Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m.on _____________________,the undersigned,duly appointed City Recorder,does
hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1)posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under
Utah Code Section 63F-1-701,and (2)a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the
Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda,including but not limited to
adoption,rejection,amendment,addition of conditions and variations of options discussed.
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation,which may include alternate formats,
interpreters,and other auxiliary aids and services.Please make requests at least two business days in advance.To
make a request,please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slcgov.com,801-535-7600,or relay
service 711.
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Tuesday,June 8,2021
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Minutes:
Item not held.
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 pm.
Minutes Approved:January 18,2022
______________________________
Redevelopment Agency Chair
______________________________
City Recorder
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