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CITY OF MUSKEGON
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD
MEETING
MINUTES
February 11, 1991
Meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m. by Vice Chair Seifert, and
roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: D. Seifert, D. Gauthier, R. Hovey, G. Martin,
. Milkins, P. Roy, M. Sepeshy
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MEMBERS ABSENT: Harris, L. Eklund, F. Farmer, H. Ginman,
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. Sarut, §. Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: J. Bartoszek, R. Chapla, D. Haas, D. Wendtland,
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OTHERS PRESENT: 7. Johnson, City Attorney; A. Sherwood, WQWQ
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by R. Hovey to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 29,
1991. Supported by D. Seifert and unanimously approved.
MEDENDORP INDUSTRIAL PARK
The proposed planning and engineering study of LDFA II was summarized
by J. Bartoszek; scope of the study would include maps, identifi-
cation of boundaries, current property ownership, wetlands, roadways,
utilities and environmental "hot spots," cost estimates, timetables,
etc., required for the area to be approved by the State as a a
certified industrial park. Completion of the study estimated at 20
weeks. Motion was made by P. Roy to approve the engineering study,
and was supported by R. Hovey. Motion unanimously approved.
OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (OEDP)
R. Chapla reported that projects included in the OEDP proposal for
1990 would be incorporated in an application for federal economic
development funds coordinated by the West Michigan Shoreline Regional
Development Commission, which includes projects submitted by Muskegon,
Oceana and Ottawa counties. Motion made by R. Hovey to recommend City
Commission approval of these projects for the 1991 OEDP. Supported by
D. Gauthier and unanimously approved.
COMBINATION OF LDFA I & II
City Attorney T. Johnson presented his legal opinion regarding the
possible combination of LDFA districts and development/TIF plans; he
enumerated problems that might be anticipated should the action be
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taken, but indicated he felt it could be done. Communication from the
State Tax Commission is pending. Staff was asked to report on the
pros and cons of combining the districts, as well as the effects on
possible funding sources and long range project plans.
STAFF REPORTS
R. Chapla reported the current status of the Postal Service re-
location from downtown to property located at Sherman and Roberts
Streets in the LDFA II district. He indicated plans are already
underway by the Post Office for survey and architectural studies, and
significant developments are anticipated in the next thirty days.
OTHER
Attendance Report - Staff was asked to include an attendance report
with the next LDFA agenda, and to identify whether the meetings were
regularly scheduled or special. A discussion ensued on what
constitutes an “excused” absence from a meeting, and members were
asked to contact staff in the future when they are unable to attend.
Next Meeting - Scheduled at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 1991.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.
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