11/10/2022 - MinutesThe Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City met on Thursday,
November 10, 2022.
The following Board Members were present:
Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Alejandro Puy, Victoria Petro
The following Board Members were absent:
Chris Wharton
Present Agency Leadership:
Cara Lindsley – Deputy Director
Present City Staff:
Lisa Shaffer – Chief Administrative Officer, Allison Parks – Senior City Attorney, Cindy Lou
Trishman – City Recorder, Ben Luedtke – Public Policy Analyst, Taylor Hill – Constituent
Liaison/Policy Analyst, Isaac Canedo – Public Engagement Communication Specialist, Jennifer
Bruno – Deputy Director City Council, Michelle Barney – Minutes & Records Clerk, Danny Walz
– Attendee
Director Chair Valdemoros presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 pm
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Comments:A.
1.General Comments to the Board TENTATIVE
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:
Board Member Valdemoros welcomed everyone to the meeting and reviewed the rules of
decorum.
No public comments
B.Public Hearing - individuals may speak to the Board once per public hearing
topic for two minutes, however written comments are always accepted:
1.Resolution: RDA Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 -
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The Board will accept public comment about a resolution that would amend the final
budget of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Budget
amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments in the
Redevelopment Agency’s budget, including proposed project additions and
modifications, and staffing changes. The amendment includes a gap loan for the Spark!
project at 1500 West North Temple, funding for a Station Center development plan
contract, and market-based compensation adjustments among other items.
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke presented the budget amendment including:
•$4 million Gap Loan to Spark! Project proposed to come from re-scoping three
existing budgets
•$46,805 from RDA Administration Fund Balance for market-based salary
adjustments to non-represented employees
•$500,000 for RDA to take Station Center Vision Plan contract from University
of Utah
•Returning $1 million no longer needed to cover cost increases for RDA Marmalade
Plaza Project
No public comments
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Motion:
Moved by Director Puy, seconded by Director Dugan to close the public
hearing.
AYE: Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Alejandro Puy, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
C.Redevelopment Agency Business - The RDA Board of Directors will receive
information and/or hold discussions and/or take action on:
1.Approval of Minutes ~2:05 p.m.
5 min.
The Board will approve the meeting minutes of May 18, 2021; June 1, 2021; June 15,
2021; May 3, 2022; May 17, 2022; June 7, 2022; June 14, 2022; August 9, 2022; and
September 13, 2022.
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Motion:
Moved by Director Fowler, seconded by Director Dugan to approve the
minutes from May 18, 2021; June 1, 2021; May 3, 2022; May 17, 2022; June 7,
2022; June 14, 2022; August 9, 2022 and September 13, 2022.
AYE: Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Alejandro Puy, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
2.Resolution: RDA Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2022-
23 Follow-up ~ 2:10 p.m.
20 min.
The Board will receive a follow-up briefing about, and consider adopting a resolution
that would amend the final budget of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for
Fiscal Year 2022-23. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect
adjustments in the Redevelopment Agency’s budget, including proposed project
additions and modifications, and staffing changes. The amendment includes a gap loan
for the Spark! project at 1500 West North Temple, funding for a Station Center
development plan contract, and market-based compensation adjustments among other
items.
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke stated the Board requested development scenarios including the potential
for ground leasing of some or all of the properties owned by RDA including the Station
Center Vision Plan final scope of work; consolidating the Station Center and Central
Station areas under one name and potentially adding people/organizations to the list of
stakeholders under the University of Utah contract.
Danny Walz thanked the Board and Staff for their support and work on the project.
Motion:
Moved by Director Puy, seconded by Director Fowler to adopt Resolution 18
of 2022, amending the final budget of the RDA for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
AYE: Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Alejandro Puy, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
3.Resolution: Spark! Project Gap Loan ~ 2:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Board will receive a briefing about, and consider adopting a resolution that would
approve the term sheet of a $4,000,000 gap loan to Brinshore Development, L.L.C. For
Construction of a mixed-used, affordable housing project at approximately 1500 West
North Temple in the North Temple Project Area.
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke reviewed the history of the proposal, funding was included in the Budget
amendment, one edit in the loan terms regarding the affordability restrictions (changing
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the word minimum to maximum).
Danny Walz stated there was a presentation provided and Staff was available for
questions.
Jennifer Bruno stated the Board could take action on the proposed Resolution then
take action on the proposed budget amendment.
Motion:
Moved by Director Fowler, seconded by Director Dugan to adopt Resolution
17 of 2022 Spark! Project Gap Loan.
AYE: Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Alejandro Puy, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Director Dugan, seconded by Director Fowler to adopt the
amendments to the Resolution.
AYE: Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Alejandro Puy, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
4.Resolution: Quorum for Electronic Meetings ~ 2:50 p.m.
15 min.
The Board will receive a briefing about, and consider adopting a resolution that would
govern how a quorum is calculated during an electronic meeting when a Board member
or members are remote.
Motion:
Moved by Director Fowler, seconded by Director Dugan to adopt Resolution
19 of 2022 regarding electronic meetings.
AYE: Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Alejandro Puy, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Minutes:
Allison Parks reviewed the Resolution pertaining to the Open and Public Meetings act,
state law changes require public bodies who hold electronic meetings to adopt a
resolution/ordinance that established the conditions under which a remote member was
included in calculating a quorum.
5.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director TENTATIVE
5 min.
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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:
No anouncements
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;
•Project Updates; and
•Scheduling Items
Minutes:
Danny Walz announced the ground breaking for the Bicycle Collective at 900 South,
October 2022was the deadline for Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) applications, 11
applications are under consideration to be brought to the board in January for
consideration.
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:
1.Informational: Redevelopment Agency Semi-Annual Property Report -
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The Board will receive a written briefing of all Tier 1 and Tier 2 properties owned by the
RDA, as per the Land Disposition Policy. The November 2022 report includes the
description, address, parcel ID, size, zoning and tier category of each property. In
addition, the report details approximate acquisition date, current category of disposition,
interim use and proposed permanent use for each property.
Minutes:
Written briefing only
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:
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NONE.
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F.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.
Minutes:
Closed Session Started at 2:32 pm
Held via Webex and in the Work Session Room (location)
Board Members in Attendance: Board Members Dugan, Fowler, Petro-Eschler, Puy, Mano,
Wharton, and Valdemoros.
(Board Member Wharton arrived at 2:35 pm)
City Staff in Attendance: Katherine Lewis, Allison Parks, Sara Montoya, Lisa Shaffer, Mary Beth
Thompson, Jennifer Bruno, Ben Luedtke, Taylor Hill, Scott Corpany, RDA STAFF (sending sign
up sheet), Cindy Lou Trishman, Corinne Piazza, Danny Walz, Cara Lindsley, Kate Werrett, Erin
Cunningham, Amanda Greenland, Kathryn Hackman, Ashley Ogden, Tracy Tran, Austin
Taylor and Beatrix Sieger
Closed Session ended at 2:45 pm
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Adjournment
Motion:
Moved by Director Fowler, seconded by Director Puy to enter into Closed Session
for the purposes of: a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or
physical or mental health of an individual; b. strategy sessions to discuss
collective bargaining; c. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably
imminent litigation; d. strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or
lease of real property, including any form of a water right or water shares, if
public discussion of the transaction would: (i) disclose the appraisal or prevent
the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible terms; e.
strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of a
water right or water shares, if: f. discussion regarding deployment of security
personnel, devices, or systems; and g. 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. .
AYE: Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Alejandro Puy, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0
Motion:
Moved by Director Fowler, seconded by Director Dugan to exit Closed Session.
AYE: Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Alejandro
Puy, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
G.
Meeting adjourned at 2:45 pm
Minutes Approved: January 10, 2023
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Redevelopment Agency Chair
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City Recorder
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as other items may have been
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November 10, 2022 RDA Minutes
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