Chairman Ken Jaeger called the regular meeting of the Community Development Authority to order at 6:30 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Mr. Bil Scherrer, Alderman Robert Miller, Mayor Claude Lois and Ken Jaeger. Mr. Jim Spiegelhoff, Mr. Jim Peterson and Ms. Lynn Gruenke were excused. Also attending were City Administrator David Torgler, RCEDC Representative Ms. Jenny Trick, Aldermen Tom Vos, Frank Cannella, John Ekes and Hydro Geologist, Linda Fellenz of Kapur and Associates, Inc.

Mayor Claude Lois motioned and Mr. Bil Scherrer seconded to approve the minutes of July 11^th and July 24^th, 2002. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

A. Motion to Approve Notice of Award – Hydro Geologist Linda Fellenz of Kapur and Associates, Inc. discussed with the Community Development Authority (CDA) members, the backgrounds on the low bidders for the "Asbestos Abatement and Building Demolition for 320 West Chestnut Street and 140 – 142 E. Jefferson Street" project. Ms. Fellenz noted that there were eight bids total and that the three lowest bidders were Tyler Company, Wisconsin Wrecking and Azarian Wrecking, Inc. She stated that upon completion of background and reference checks (on file at City Hall) that Kapur and Associates’ recommendation was to award the bid to the second lowest bidder, Azarian Wrecking, Inc. (The lowest bidder was Wisconsin Wrecking). She also presented an addendum to the original recommendation dated August 6, 2002, stating that the addendum did not change their original recommendation.

Mr. Tom Gerovac of Wisconsin Wrecking addressed the CDA members regarding Azar’s (aka Azarian Wrecking) trench accident that took place in a yard, noting that it was a fatality; and that there was also a second fatality where a man was crushed.

He further noted that Wisconsin Wrecking has a three-man crew, and that there would also be subcontractors. He also addressed Onyx Environmental, a subcontractor used by Wisconsin Wrecking, noting that they could use a different subcontractor that the City would be comfortable with. He also stated that they had a bid bond. He further stated that they did not feel the Bel-Mur project would be a problem at all.

Mr. Steve Cagel of the Wisconsin Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (WisCOSH) spoke to the CDA regarding Onyx Environmental’s violations. He noted that they had an extensive number of serious violations, and voiced concerns regarding proper disposal of asbestos for this project, especially since it is located in a neighborhood.

Mayor Claude Lois motioned and Alderman Robert Miller seconded to reject the low bid in the amount of $447,215.00. Roll Call: Ayes: Bil Scherrer, Robert Miller, Claude Lois, Ken Jaeger. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mayor Claude Lois motioned and Alderman Robert Miller seconded to award the bid to Azarian Wrecking, Inc. in the amount of $448,900.00 based on the engineer’s (Kapur and Associates, Inc.) recommendation to award the bid to Azarian Wrecking, Inc. Roll Call: Ayes: Robert Miller, Claude Lois, Ken Jaeger and Bil Scherrer. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

B. Draft Escrow Agreement – Mr. David Wagner of Ehler’s and Associates gave a presentation to the CDA members regarding an amended draft Escrow Agreement and supporting data relating to potential Escrow Agents. He stated that per the CDA’s direction, he obtained quotes from two local vendors as well as Associated Trust (who last handled this for the City – as well as being the CDA’s bond trustee). Mr. Wagner reviewed his findings with the CDA and gave a recommendation to forward the draft escrow documents, with the inclusion of First Banking Center as the escrow agent, to the City Council for a first reading at it’s next meeting. He further explained that this would allow time for adoption at the first September City Council meeting and funding the escrow prior to the September 29, 2002 Tax Incremental Fund (TIF) expenditure deadline.

He further noted that he expects to provide a more precise report the week of August 26, 2002.

C. Escrow Agent Recommendation – Mr. Wagner presented the CDA with an amended Escrow Agreement (amended to represent current need) per their direction at the July 24, 2002 CDA meeting.

Mayor Claude Lois motioned and Mr. Bil Scherrer seconded a motion to recommend to the Common Council, approval of the adoption of the resolution and draft of the Escrow Agreement naming First Banking Center of Burlington as Escrow Agent, as recommended by Ehler’s and Associates, Inc. Roll Call: Ayes: Mayor Claude Lois, Ken Jaeger, Bil Scherrer and Robert Miller. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

D. Hillside Auto – City Administrator David Torgler updated the CDA on the status of Hillside Auto located at 80 McHenry Street. Mr. Torgler stated that as part of the TIF project, there was a hazardous elimination project for the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue – McHenry Street – Amanda Street and Jefferson Street. After reviewing past efforts regarding this property, Mr. Torgler discussed the issue at hand, which was whether or not to purchase the Hillside Auto property. He also discussed the possible use of the property as a parking lot, as well as possible future use of the property as part of a solution for the hazardous intersection. After much discussion, it was decided to put this issue on the "wish list" for future consideration.

Chairman Jaeger noted that the Bel-Mur building in now vacated, and that the money has been paid.

Alderman Frank Cannella asked if the building would be secured soon. It was indicated that it would be.

Alderman Thomas Vos asked if the award of the bid to Azarian needed to be referred to the City Council for action. Mr. Torgler explained that it did not.

Alderman Vos also asked when Azarian Wrecking would start up. Mr. Torgler explained that they would be given a Notice to Proceed, however a start date has not been set up yet.

Alderman Thomas Vos inquired as to the status of the Harmony Homes project. Mayor Lois and City Administrator David Torgler briefly updated the CDA on the current status.

Alderman Robert Miller motioned and Mayor Claude Lois seconded to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Recording Secretary

Carmen Pedersen