Chairman Ken Jaeger called the meeting of the Community Development Authority to order with the following in attendance: Alderman Bob Miller, Mr. Jim Spiegelhoff, Ms. Carol Anderson, Mr. Jim Peterson, City Administrator David Torgler and Ms. Francesca Bumpers of Racine County Economic Development Corporation. Mayor Claude Lois was excused and Mr. Bil Scherrer was absent.

Alderman Miller made a motion to accept the minutes from the two meetings held on December 11, 2003. Ms. Carol Anderson seconded the motion and with all in favor the motion carried.

Old Business

None

New Business

An update was given by City Administrator David Torgler regarding the "expansion" site" on Bridge Street. Cleanup of the site is complete but Ms. Bumpers of RCEDC stated that we do not have a certificate from the DNR to reflect this but it is anticipated that this will be received. It was questioned when the fill will be added and City Administrator David Torgler stated that this would not happen until a use has been determined for the site.

There have been thirty "Requests for Proposal" sent out but at this time there has not been much interest shown on the "Expansion Site". A deadline of March 26, 2004 for the return of the RFP’s has been established. If there were to be any revisions to the plan it would have to be forwarded to Mr. Styza for his consideration as he has first right of refusal.

A motion was made by Mr. Jim Peterson and seconded by Alderman Robert Miller to adjourn into closed session per Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. With all in favor the motion carried and the closed session began at 6:35 p.m.

A motion was made by Alderman Robert Miller and seconded by Ms. Carol Anderson to return to open session. With all in favor the motion carried and open session commenced at 7:09 p.m.

City Administrator stated that over 350 letters had been sent out to area residents regarding the Focus Groups that will meet between March 10^th and March 18^th, 2004. These groups will meet to review the proposed transportation improvements and redevelopment of the land on Chestnut Street that is now owned by the CDA. The meetings will take place both in the morning and evening hours to try to accommodate work schedules.

Mr. Jim Peterson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Carol Anderson seconded the motion. With all in favor the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Beverly R. Gill
Recording Secretary