Bull Street Commission

Regular Meeting

Columbia, SC · January 27, 2025

Minutes

BULL STREET COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The Columbia Bull Street Commission conducted a meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Segra Park / MUSC Health Conference Room, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. Attendee Name Title Status Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present Lyle Darnall Board Member Present Ashley Cady Elsey Board Member Absent Rebecca Haynes Board Member Present Kristen Jerome Board Member Present Sabrina Odom Board Member Absent Matt Varner Board Member Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the November 18, 2024 Bull Street Commission Meeting Minutes Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Ms. Haynes, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the November 18, 2024 Bull Street Commission Meeting Minutes. PRESENTATIONS 2. BullStreet Development Update - Ms. Chandler Cox, Hughes Development Corporation Ms. Janie Quinn, District Manager of the BullStreet District provided an update on recent and upcoming events. The Laundry Building recently hosted its first event and Tupelo Honey will have its grand opening on February 13, 2025. OTHER MATTERS 3. Tour of the Scout Connection Center Ms. Punam Patel, SC Community Affairs Manager for Scout Motors provided a brief tour of the Scout Connection Center, which featured a model of the Scout Motors campus being developed in Blythewood, South Carolina. 1 BULL STREET COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 Mr. Oliver Wollisky, Chief Production Officer for Scout Motors outlined key details about the new Scout Motors facility. With robust, flexible, and sustainable manufacturing processes, Scout Motors will produce 200,000 fully electric cars annually. The greenfield approach will leverage best practices from the Volkswagen Group and create 4,000 jobs across all career levels. Mr. Craig Phillips, Sr., Director of Workplace Operations for Scout Motors shared insights about the BullStreet District experience. The team consists of 260 employees. He emphasized the need for approximately 100 additional parking spaces. The company currently offers a benefits package that is 30-40% better than competitors and provides clear career path opportunities. Ms. Rebecca Haynes inquired about workforce housing in the Blythewood community, as well as provisions for childcare and public transit. 4. Tour of Bennet at BullStreet Ms. Gabby Tefft, Leasing Manager of the Bennet at BullStreet provided a tour of the apartment complex, showcasing the available open-air spaces, apartment floor plans, and the community amenities. Ms. Rebecca Haynes left the meeting at 3:00 p.m. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 5. Confirm Next Meeting Date - March 17, 2025 There was consensus of the Commission to meet on March 17, 2025. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk 2

Agenda

Packet

BULL STREET COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 The Bull Street Commission will conduct a meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Segra Park / MUSC Health Conference Room, Concourse Level, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Please contact the City Clerk at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov for additional information. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair Lyle Darnall  Ashley Elsey  Rebecca Haynes  Kristen Jerome  Sabrina Edwards  Matt Varner CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the November 18, 2024 Bull Street Commission Meeting Minutes PRESENTATIONS 2. BullStreet Development Updates - Ms. Chandler Cox, Hughes Development Corporation OTHER MATTERS 3. Tour of the Scout Connection Center 4. Tour of the Bennet at BullStreet COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 5. Confirm Next Meeting Date - March 17, 2025 ADJOURNMENT 1 1 MEETING DATE: January 27, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Approval of the November 18, 2024 Bull Street Commission Meeting Minutes FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS:  BSC_MN_11182024 (DOCX) Updated: 1/24/2025 3:37 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 2 1.a BULL STREET COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Columbia Bull Street Commission conducted a meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Segra Park / MUSC Health Conference Room, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. Attendee Name Title Status Attachment: BSC_MN_11182024 (9880 : Approval of Minutes) Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present Lyle Darnall Board Member Present Ashley Cady Elsey Board Member Present Rebecca Haynes Board Member Absent Kristen Jerome Board Member Absent Sabrina Odom Board Member Present Matt Varner Board Member Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 16, 2024 Bull Street Commission Meeting Minutes – Approved Upon a motion made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Ms. Odom, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the September 16, 2024 Bull Street Commission Meeting Minutes. PRESENTATIONS 2. Fireflies 2024 Season Recap and Event Highlights - Mr. Brad Shank, President, Columbia Fireflies – Received as information Mr. Brad Shank, President of Columbia Fireflies provided an update on the team's activities and plans. He highlighted significant community engagement initiatives, including hosting over 800 soldiers from Fort Jackson for a special baseball game; record breaking 8,134 attendees for Bluey Night; a successful Harry Potter-themed night; and a first responders night. While the season's attendance was slightly lower than the previous year due to weather-related challenges, special events like the Taco and Margarita Festival and fireworks shows with the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra boosted overall numbers. The Fireflies also expanded their event offerings, including the popular Holiday Lights show, which saw a substantial increase in attendance. The team is focused on continuing to grow community engagement and improve ticket sales for the 2024 season. 1 Packet Pg. 3 1.a BULL STREET COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024 There was discussion about distinguishing between special events and other types of events; ticket pricing; additional event suggestions; and coordinating Banana Ball games. 3. Midtown at Bull Attainable Housing Project - Mr. Kevin Connelly, President, Connelly Builders Inc. – Received as information Mr. Kevin Connnely, President, Connelly Builders Inc. provided an update on the Attachment: BSC_MN_11182024 (9880 : Approval of Minutes) Midtown at BullStreet development, the first affordable workforce housing project in the BullStreet District. The development will include 80 units, with 16 townhomes and 72 apartments, comprised of 42 one-bedroom, 6 two-bedroom, and 24 three- bedroom units. Rent will range from $210 to $1,550 per month, based on the area median income (AMI) scale. Amenities will include a community room, exercise room, library, computer center, playground, and gazebo. The estimated completion dates are late December 2024 for the townhomes and late April 2025 for the apartments. The total development cost is $27.3 million, with $23.5 million funded by federal tax credits. Other funding sources include the City of Columbia, CENTR Bank Consortium, Truist Bank, Rand James Syndicator, and the Department of Mental Health, which will reserve four units for their clients. The project has also involved collaboration with the Bull Street development for infrastructure improvements. He emphasized that the project aims to be a long-term, sustainable development, as affordable housing developments typically follow a "build and hold" strategy rather than being sold after construction. He highlighted the project's focus on energy efficiency and high-quality construction, ensuring it fits well within the community. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 4. Confirm Next Meeting Date There was consensus of the Committee to schedule the next meeting on January 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk 2 Packet Pg. 4 2 MEETING DATE: January 27, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: BullStreet Development Update - Ms. Chandler Cox, Hughes Development Corporation FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 1/24/2025 3:37 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 5 3 MEETING DATE: January 27, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Tour of the Scout Connection Center FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 1/23/2025 2:38 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 6 4 MEETING DATE: January 27, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Tour of the Bennett at Bull Street FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 1/24/2025 3:36 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 7 5 MEETING DATE: January 27, 2025 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Confirm Next Meeting Date - March 17, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: Updated: 1/23/2025 3:27 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 8