Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · February 23, 2022
Minutes
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority City Hall
Minutes Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
February 23, 2022 @ 8:30 AM City Commission Chambers
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:33 AM by Chair Guillermo Cisneros.
PRESENT: Guillermo Cisneros, Kristine Bersche, Lynn Rabaut, Kimberly McLaughlin,
Daniel Barcheski, Milinda Ysasi, Micah Perkins, Nathaniel Moody
ABSENT: John Van Fossen, Troy Butler
OTHERS Jonathan Klooster, Jeremiah Gracia, Jordan Turner, Jess Solis, Regina
PRESENT: Pell, Kurt Reppuhn, Jessica Wood (legal counsel), JD Loeks (Jackson
Entertainment, LLC), Jared Belka (Warner Norcross & Judd), Jeff
Edwards (Rockford Construction)
1. Excused Absences
There were no excused absences.
II. Minutes Approval
1. Approval of Minutes from January 26, 2022
No comments or corrections were noted.
Motion to approve the January 26, 2022 Minutes.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Nathaniel Moody, Commissioner
SECONDER: Kristine Bersche, Secretary
YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Bersche, Ysasi, McLaughlin, Perkins, Moody
ABSENT: Troy Butler, Daniel Barcheski
EXCUSED: John Van Fossen
III. Action Items
1. Resolution Approving a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Jackson
Entertainment, LLC Redevelopment Project at 120 Ottawa Avenue NW
Jess Solis presented the item and introduced JD Loeks with Jackson Entertainment,
LLC and Jared Belka with Warner Norcross & Judd. The development team provided
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additional details on the residential tower project, which is the second phase of the
Studio Park project.
Motion to approve a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for Jackson Entertainment,
LLC Redevelopment Project located at 120 Ottawa Avenue NW.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kristine Bersche, Secretary
SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner
YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Bersche, Ysasi, McLaughlin, Perkins, Moody
ABSENT: Troy Butler, Daniel Barcheski
EXCUSED: John Van Fossen
2. Approval of Invoices Documenting Eligible Expenses for the GRIP Medical
Properties I, LLC Redevelopment Project at 400 Monroe Avenue NW
Jonathan Klooster presented the item and introduced Jeff Edwards with Rockford
Construction. Mr. Edwards discussed the completed project, which developeed an
approximately 200,000 square foot medical office and innovation building, and an
approximately 600 space parking structure at 400 Monroe Avenue NW.
Motion to approve Eligible Activity Invoices in the amount of $18,205,685 and a
current payment of $739,314 for GRIP Medical Properties I, LLC.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Nathaniel Moody, Commissioner
SECONDER: Kim McLaughlin, Member
YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Bersche, Ysasi, McLaughlin, Perkins, Moody
ABSENT: Troy Butler, Daniel Barcheski
EXCUSED: John Van Fossen
IV. Reports
1. Brownfield Plan Project Summary
Mr. Klooster presented this report, which is included in the agenda packet.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
V. Other Business
None.
VI. Public Comment
None.
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VII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 AM by Chair Cisneros.
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Agenda
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority City Hall
Agenda Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
February 23, 2022 @ 8:30 AM City Commission Chambers
Members: Guillermo Cisneros, Chair Lynn Rabaut, Vice Chair Kristine Bersche, Secretary
Troy Butler, Treasurer Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner Daniel Barcheski, Member
Kim McLaughlin, Member Micah Perkins, Member John Van Fossen, Member
Staff Members: Jeremiah Gracia Jonathan Klooster Christian Borg
Jordan Turner Jessica Solis Regina Pell
Tricia Chapman
Legal Counsel: Jessica Wood
Copies To: Eric DeLong Tim Mroz
I. Call to Order
1. Excused Absences*
II. Minutes Approval
1. Approval of Minutes from January 26, 2022*
III. Action Items
1. Resolution Approving a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Jackson
Entertainment, LLC Redevelopment Project at 120 Ottawa Avenue NW* (Jessica
Solis)
2. Approval of Invoices Documenting Eligible Expenses for the GRIP Medical
Properties I, LLC Redevelopment Project at 400 Monroe Avenue NW* (Jonathan
Klooster)
IV. Reports
1. Brownfield Plan Project Summary (Jonathan Klooster)
V. Other Business
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjournment
*MOTION REQUIRED TO APPROVE
Please RSVP to Regina Pell at rpell@grcity.us or (616) 456-3431
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 8:30 AM
City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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