Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority City Hall Minutes Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor Grand Rapids, MI 49503 October 26, 2022 @ 8:30 AM City Commission Chambers I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:34 AM by Chair Guillermo Cisneros PRESENT: Guillermo Cisneros, Lynn Rabaut, Troy Butler, Daniel Barcheski, Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, Kim McLaughlin, Micah Perkins, John VanFossen ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Commissioner Nathaniel Moody OTHER: Jonathan Klooster, Jessica Solis, Chad Buczkowski, Jordan Turner, Jessica Wood, John Weiss, Carla Moore (UMCH), Eric Williams (UMCH), Marcus Ringnalda, Jon Ippel (Amplify GR), Jeff Edwards (Rockford Construction) II. Excused Absences The members who alerted the Executive Director that they would be unable to attend ahead of time were listed. Motion to approve the excused absences of Commissioner Nathaniel Moody and Kristine Bersche. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Lynn Rabaut, Vice Chair YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins, VanFossen ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from September 28, 2022 No corrections were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from September 28, 2022 Generated 10/27/2022 01:54 PM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 2 October 26, 2022 RESULT: ACCEPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Micah Perkins, Member SECONDER: John VanFossen, Member YEAS: Cisneros, Butler, Ysasi, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins, VanFossen ABSTAIN: Lynn Rabaut ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody IV. Action Items 1. Resolution approving and recommending a Brownfield Plan Amendment and approving and authorizing the execution of a Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Grant Agreement for the United Methodist Community House Redevelopment Project at 900 Division Ave S. Jessica Solis presented the item and introduced Eric Williams, Carla Moore, and Marcus Ringnalda to talk about the project. Motion to approve and recommend a Brownfield Plan Amendment and approve and authorize the execution of a Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Grant Agreement for the United Methodist Community House Redevelopment Project located at 900 Division Ave S. RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Daniel Barcheski, Member SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, Barcheski, Perkins, VanFossen ABSTAIN: Kim McLaughlin ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody 2. Resolution approving and recommending a Brownfield Plan Amendment and approving and authorizing the execution of a Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Grant Agreement for the Boston Square Community Hub Redevelopment Project at 1534 Kalamazoo Ave SE. Ms. Solis presented the item and introduced Jon Ippel and Jeff Edwards to talk about the project. Motion to approve and recommend a Brownfield Plan Amendment and approve and authorize the execution of a Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Grant Agreement for the Boston Square Community Hub Redevelopment Project located at 1534 Kalamazoo Ave SE. Generated 10/27/2022 01:54 PM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 3 October 26, 2022 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Troy Butler, Treasurer SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins, VanFossen ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody 3. Resolution approving an Act 381 Work Plan and approving and authorizing execution of a Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the 900 Cesar E. Chavez Property, LLC Redevelopment Project at 900 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW. Jonathan Klooster presented an overview, noting no significant changes from prior approvals. Motion to approve an Act 381 Work Plan and approve and authorize execution of a Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the 900 Cesar E. Chavez Property, LLC Redevelopment Project located at 900 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: John VanFossen, Member YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins, VanFossen ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody 4. Resolution approving an Act 381 Work Plan and approving and authorizing execution of a Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the Lofts on Grove Redevelopment Project. Mr. Klooster presented an overview of the project noting that there have been no significant changes from previous approvals. Motion to approve an Act 381 Work Plan and approve and authorize execution of a Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the Lofts on Grove Redevelopment Project. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Troy Butler, Treasurer SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins, VanFossen ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody 5. FY2023 Budget Amendment Request. Generated 10/27/2022 01:54 PM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 4 October 26, 2022 Mr. Klooster presented the amendment. Motion to approve the FY2023 Budget Amendment. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Troy Butler, Treasurer SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins, VanFossen ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody V. Reports 1. Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Grant and Loan Activity Report. Mr. Klooster present the report and answered questions. RESULT: DISCUSSED VI. Other Business None. VII. Public Comment None. VIII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 AM by Chair Guillermo Cisneros. Generated 10/27/2022 01:54 PM