Community Development Authority (CDA)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES VILLAGE OF EAST TROY April 24, 2019 Page 1 of 2 Call Meeting to Order Roll Call Tony LaShay called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Present: Alan Boyes, Jim Holm, Tony LaShay, Mary Nicoson, Erin Seaverson, Benny Stichmann, Scott Seager Excused: Erin Seaverson Others: Eileen Suhm, Tanya Fonseca (Graef) Public Comment None. Approval of Minutes Minutes dated March 20, 2019 A correction to attendance was noted. Motion by Jim Holm, second by Benny Stichmann to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried. Old Business 1. Review survey responses from property owners, residents and tenants on Main Street corridor between the east side of the square and Highway 20 Survey results were discussed and reviewed. Ray Godden and Craig Friemoth from Anderson Commercial Group were present and contributed to discussion regarding the properties. Topics discussed included: • Overall aesthetics of Main Street including the timing of county road reconstruction, addition of sidewalks, and the desire to add curb and gutter • The car wash that is for sale and what other uses would be suitable for a property that size • Kwik Trip will soon be open and the impact that could have on traffic counts • Marathon gas station vacancy, sale, tanks, and what would be a good reuse of the property. • Mobile home park and the potential for a buffer including fencing or plantings in the road right-of-way or along the railroad tracks. The maintenance and ownership of the park was also discussed. • What the US Packaging building is being utilized for and whether that property should remain zoned as industrial. • The potential for mixed use development in the area closer to the square. • One of the survey respondents indicated they would be interested in selling. Representatives from Anderson Commercial will reach out to the property owner and potentially speak with others. • Discussed the response regarding Church Street sidewalks from the railroad to the square and the desire to pursue this as well as enhance the aesthetics.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES VILLAGE OF EAST TROY April 24, 2019 Page 2 of 2 o Eileen will follow up with Director of Public Works Equitz to see if this can be added into capital projects o Members expressed a desire to see the sidewalk edges stamped like the square and potentially extending the same lights so there are other enhancements that would make this area feel connected to and draw visitors to visit the square o The potential for businesses to partner with the railroad to handout coupons was also discussed. Tony LaShay will discuss this with the Chamber and their Executive Director along with the signage for tourism discussed at a previous meeting. • Eileen Suhm will discuss the lift station aesthetics on Main Street with Director of Public Works Equitz as well to see if an enclosure is possible. It was suggested he inquire with the High School to see if they still do class building projects. 2. Continue Discussion of Goals and Priorities a. Identify properties for development/redevelopment b. Identify potential improvements Covered with item 1 discussion. New Business 1. Discussion with real estate agent regarding Main Street Corridor properties Covered with item 1 discussion. 2. Discussion and possible direction regarding methods to inform public about CDA Motion by Scott Seager, second by Alan Boyes to table items 2 and 3. Motion carried. 3. Discussion regarding available funding resources Tabled – see motion under item 2. 4. Recommendations for future agendas a. Signage (Truck stop signage) for Road Ranger b. Request Chamber Executive Director Vanessa Lenz attend a future meeting regarding the railroad/tourism discussions c. Request Director of Public Works Equitz attend a future meeting to discuss the Main Street road reconstruction, sidewalks, and other capital improvements. Discussed options for dates Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation representatives can attend. The next meeting was scheduled for May 22 at 4:00 p.m. Adjourn Motion by Tony LaShay, second by Scott Seager to adjourn at 6:06 pm. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted: Eileen Suhm, Village Administrator, CDA Executive Director