05/09/2023 - MinutesThe Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City met on Tuesday,
May 9, 2023.
The following Board Members were present:
Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
Present Agency Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Danny Walz – Chief Operating Officer, Cara Lindsley – Deputy
Director
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, DeeDee Robinson –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder , Isaac Canedo – Public
Engagement Communication Specialist, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott
Corpany – Staff Assistant, Ben Luedtke – Public Policy Analyst
Director Wharton presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:40 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.)
There were no 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.3 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 -
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The Board will accept public comment on 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 adjustments to budgets
based on actual property tax increment received to satisfy obligations under state law,
interlocal agreements with other taxing entities, and reimbursement agreements with
private property owners, and several holding accounts for capital improvements and
strategic intervention funds for future opportunities in project areas among other items.
Ben Luedtke provided an introduction to the Budget Amendment.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Director Mano, seconded by Director Dugan to close the public
hearing.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano
ABSENT: Amy Fowler, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
C.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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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 March 14, 2023.
Motion:
Moved by Director Dugan, seconded by Director Petro to approve meeting
minutes of March 14, 2023.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano
ABSENT: Amy Fowler, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
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2.Resolution: RDA Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2022-
23 ~ 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 adjustments
to budgets based on actual property tax increment received to satisfy obligations under
state law, interlocal agreements with other taxing entities, and reimbursement
agreements with private property owners, and several holding accounts for capital
improvements and strategic intervention funds for future opportunities in project areas
among other items.
Director Puy joined the RDA meeting during this agenda item.
Ben Luedtke provided an introduction to the Budget Amendment and information
regarding:
•Table – Comparing actual property tax increment to annual budget and County’s
estimates (Page 1 – Staff Report)
•Table – Summary of discretionary items adjusted for actual property tax increment
(Page 2 – Staff Report)
•New Item – $4M Seed Funds (from General Fund) for the Westside Community
Initiative changing source, transfer, and use for property acquisition in the 9-Line
project area
Motion:
Moved by Director Mano, seconded by Director Petro to adopt Resolution 10
of 2023, RDA Budget Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
ABSENT: Amy Fowler
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
3.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.
Item not held.
4.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.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Danny Walz provided information regarding:
•Aster Project recently completed/opened
•144 South 500 East affordable housing project recently completed/opened
•Bicycle Collective $1.4M loan recently closed
•230 West 1700 South $1M loan recently closed
•The Nest $2M loan recently closed
•Marmalade Park progress update
•RDA Staff having submitted first of Housing and Transit Redevelopment Zone
(HTRZ) applications to Governors' Office of Economic Opportunity – centered on
the rail stop at 200 West and 900 South
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 May 2023 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.
Written briefing only. No discussion was held.
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:
NONE.
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
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(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.
Closed Session Started at 3:05 pm
Held via Zoom and in the Work Session Room (location)
Board Members in Attendance: Board Members Dugan, Petro, Valdemoros, Mano, Wharton
and Puy (online).
City Staff in Attendance: Katherine Lewis, Allison Parks, Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto,
Lisa Shaffer, Lindsey Nikola, Mary Beth Thompson, Aaron Price, Danny Walz, Jim Sirrine, Erin
Cunningham, Tracy Tran, Austin, Corinne, Eric Holmes, Felina Lazalde, Amanda Greenland,
Cara Lindsley, Ashley Ogden, Marcus Lee, Lauren Parisi, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Jennifer Bruno,
Allison Rowland, Ben Luedtke, Cindy Lou Trishman, Taylor Hill and Scott Corpany.
Closed Session ended at 3:45 pm
Motion:
Moved by Director Mano, seconded by Director Dugan to enter into Closed
Session for the purposes of purchase, exchange or lease of real property
and attorney-client matters
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano
ABSENT: Amy Fowler, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Director Dugan, seconded by Director Valdemoros to exit Closed
Session.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin
Mano
ABSENT: Amy Fowler
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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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.
Closed Session Started at 3:05 pm
Held via Zoom and in the Work Session Room (location)
Board Members in Attendance: Board Members Dugan, Petro, Valdemoros, Mano, Wharton
and Puy (online).
City Staff in Attendance: Katherine Lewis, Allison Parks, Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto,
Lisa Shaffer, Lindsey Nikola, Mary Beth Thompson, Aaron Price, Danny Walz, Jim Sirrine, Erin
Cunningham, Tracy Tran, Austin, Corinne, Eric Holmes, Felina Lazalde, Amanda Greenland,
Cara Lindsley, Ashley Ogden, Marcus Lee, Lauren Parisi, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Jennifer Bruno,
Allison Rowland, Ben Luedtke, Cindy Lou Trishman, Taylor Hill and Scott Corpany.
Closed Session ended at 3:45 pm
Motion:
Moved by Director Mano, seconded by Director Dugan to enter into Closed
Session for the purposes of purchase, exchange or lease of real property
and attorney-client matters
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano
ABSENT: Amy Fowler, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
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Adjournment
Motion:
Moved by Director Dugan, seconded by Director Valdemoros to exit Closed
Session.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin
Mano
ABSENT: Amy Fowler
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
G.
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Meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm.
Minutes Approved: November 14, 2023.
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Redevelopment Agency Chair – Alejandro Puy
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City Recorder – Cindy Trishman
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This document along with the digital recording constitutes the official minutes of the Salt Lake
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a full transcript. Please refer to the electronic recording for entire content pursuant to Utah
Code §52-4-203.
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Alejandro Puy (Nov 14, 2023 17:31 MST)
May 9, 2023 RDA Minutes - Approved
November 14, 2023
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