Renaissance Zone Review Board

Renaissance Zone Review Board Minutes of Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Public Works Building Members of the committee present: Terri Aldrich, Kelsey Holt, Barry Clute, Denise Lindbo, Chad Vogel Members absent: Kerry Candrian, Betty Fedorchak, Brandyn Hendrickson, Pete Hugret Others present: Donna Bye, Steve Borjeson, Erin and Cory Hash, Damon Druse, Tom Probst Prior to the meeting, the Board had a walkthrough of the properties of Erin and Cory Hash in the basement of #23 South Main Street and the Alumni Suites apartment complex at 501 University Avenue West at 10:45 am. The meeting was called to order at 11:15 am by Denise Lindbo in absence of Chairman Hugret. Erin Hash explained the idea of the Tap Room (#23 South Main) to the Committee following the tour. She stated they would be serving beers not currently available in the area. They will be offering both on and off sale products that can be mixed and matched in a six pack. They are also hoping to add food items also. She indicated that they will be serving wine and begin with 12 taps of beer but eventually have 50-75 varieties of bottled beer available. They are hoping to have a soft opening in late May or early June. They would initially start with 2 employees, her husband and herself and work up to about 6 in shifts with 49 seating capacity. She indicated that she is still waiting for the Certificate of Good Standing to arrive. Motion to “grant approval for the state income tax exemption for a lease in the building located at #23 South Main, Suite B” was made by Mr. Vogel, seconded by Mr. Clute. Roll Call vote: Terri Aldrich (“aye”); Barry Clute (“aye”); Chad Vogel (“aye”); Kelsey Holt (“aye”). Denise Lindbo abstained from voting because of interest. Ms. Lindbo is the owner/landlord of the building. Tom Probst attended the meeting to offer any additional information that the Board may have about the Alumni Suites. The Board toured the site and was informed that an open house would occur on May 17-18 with rentals starting on the 10th of May. The Board agreed to close out the project as it had met all Renaissance requirements. A motion was made by Mr. Clute to approve the minutes from the February 18th, 2014 meeting, seconded by Ms. Aldrich. Roll Call vote: Terri Aldrich (“aye”); Barry Clute (“aye”); Chad Vogel (“aye”); Kelsey Holt (“aye”) Denise Lindbo (“aye”). Meeting adjourned at 11:50 am.