HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.09.23 Approved SEDA Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HELD MONDAY JANUARY 9, 2023
The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) met in person and via Zoom on Monday,
January 9th at 6:30 p.m., Mayor Sean VanGordon presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor VanGordon called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm with roll call. A quorum was present.
ATTENDANCE
Present in person were Board Members Sean VanGordon, Joe Pishioneri, Michelle Webber, Steve Moe,
Kori Rodley, Victoria Doyle, and Leonard Stoehr.
Absent: Board Member David Loveall
STAFF PRESENT
City Recorder AJ Nytes, City Manager Nancy Newton, Assistant City Manager Niel Laudati, Finance
Director Nathan Bell, City Attorney Kristina Kraaz, and Economic Development Manager and SEDA
Staff Liaison Allie Camp.
REPORT OF CHAIR
1. SEDA Board Officer Elections
The decision by consensus of the board was to table the item until the next meeting.
2. Confirm SEDA Staff Liaison [Niel Laudati]
MOTION: It was moved by Board Member Pishioneri to confirm Allie Camp as SEDA Staff Liaison
and seconded by Board Member Stoehr with a Vote of 7 for 0 Against 1 Absent (Loveall)
Ms. Camp noted that at the request of members of the public and for benefit of the SEDA Board record,
future meetings would employ a minutes recorder.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Business from the Audience — None
2. Correspondence — None
Business from the Staff
Blue McKenzie Project Overview
Ms. Camp presented the Project Goals and Key Project Details. She noted that there were 84 market
rate units. She explained mass timber construction. She presented a timeline as well as the next steps.
Board Member Pishioneri asked if environmental studies had been done. Kristina Kraaz answered that
environmental review was completed as a portion of the preliminary feasibility assessment in 2020.
Board Member Rodley wondered if there would be a groundbreaking ceremony. The answer was
affirmative.
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Board Member Doyle inquired about funding and protections. Mr. Bell responded that SEDA was
third in line in order of repayment and that the repayment was secured through provisions in the
agreement with the developer.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. FY23 Supplemental Budget 2
Finance Director Nathan Bell presented this item requesting adjustments to resources and requirements in
the SEDA Downtown General Fund Budget as outlined in the Resolution.
Board Member VanGordon opened and closed the public hearing. There were no requests to speak on this
item from the public.
MOTION: It was moved by Board Member Stoehr adopt resolution number 1 and seconded by Board
Member Pishioneri with a Vote of 7 for 0 Against I Absent (Loveall)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Downtown Lighting Installation
Ms. Camp presented this item and refreshed the Board on the Downtown Lighting Installation, Phases III-
A and III -B. She noted there had been an increase due to inflation of 10% per year of project cost.
The project was given direction to proceed decision by consensus.
Board member Pishioneri cautioned against replacing bulbs multiple times.
Board member Doyle asked if existing lights had been affected by vandalism. They had not.
NEW BUSINESS
1. SEDA Downtown Urban Renewal Borrowing
Mr. Bell presented this item in which staff requested authorization to borrow up to $13,100,000 to finance
projects described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Downtown Urban Renewal Area, including a loan
and other financial assistance for private development of a market -rate, mixed use development in
Downtown Springfield and Downtown street lighting upgrades.
MOTION: It was moved by Board Member Pishioneri to adopt Resolution 2 authorizing indebtedness
for Capital Projects described in the presentation and seconded by Board Member Stoehr with a Vote of 7
for 0 Against I Absent (Loveall)
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by Board Member VanGordon at 7:02 p.m.
(Minutes recorded by Angela Kern with LCOG)
Allie Camp, SEDA Staff Liaison
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