Renaissance Zone Review Board

Renaissance Zone Review Board Minutes of Meeting on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 Public Works Building Members of the committee present: Terri Aldrich, Kerry Candrian, Barry Clute, Brandyn Hendrickson, Pete Hugret, Denise Lindbo, Chad Vogel, Bruce Walker Members absent: Betty Fedorchak Others present: Damon Druse, Steve Borjeson, Donna Bye, Pam Karpenko, and Nate Ziegler Prior to the meeting, the Board had a walkthrough of the properties of Hight Construction, #21 2nd ST NE at 9:15 am, and Pam Karpenko’s Mainstream Boutique, #2 Main St S at 9:30 am. The meeting began at 10:00 am. Chairman Walker notified the Renaissance Zone Review Board that he will be stepping down from the Board and as Chairman. Nate Ziegler, representing Hight Construction, explained the proposed renovation of Hight Construction’s operations. The building is approximately 17,000SF with a south facing façade and overhead doors facing east. The existing overhead doors will remain for equipment access. The renovations will include a new updated building façade and new office space. The motion was made by Denise Lindbo to approve the request, including improvements, excluding land, and a 5-year business investment income tax exemption for the building at #21 2nd ST NE. The motion was seconded by Brandyn Hendrickson, motion carried unanimously. Pam Karpenko explained her buying into the MainStream Boutique franchise which is based out of Apple Valley, MN with 32 stores nationwide with complete control ordering inventory. The store opening is tentatively the last part of January, 2014, pending approval at next week’s City Council meeting. Kerry made a motion to grant approval for the state income tax exemption for a lease in the building located at #2 Main St S. The motion was seconded by Pete, motion carried with Lindbo abstaining. Denise Lindbo nominated Pete Hugret to be appointed new Chairman; Chad Vogel seconded the nomination, nomination carried unanimously. It was suggested to the City Planner to check with Vicky @ Builders Association to see if anyone might be interested in serving on the Renaissance Zone Review Board. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am.