Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission

METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FEBRUARY 4, 2026, 9:00 AM FOGELSON LIBRARY, SOUTHWEST ANNEX 1600 ST. MICHAEL’S DRIVE, SANTA FE, NM 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission was called to order by Commissioner Dion Silva, Chair, at 9:00 AM, on February 4, 2026, at the Fogelson Library, Southwest Annex, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe, NM. 2. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Commissioner Richard Czoski Commissioner Jenny Parks, Vice Chair Commissioner Dion Silva, Chair (one vacancy) MEMBERS ABSENT Commissioner Robert Alexander Gonzales, excused OTHERS PRESENT Carly Venditti, Deputy Director Johanna Gilligan, Homewise Westin Glass, Homewise Jamie Blosser, Director/CEO, Midtown Arts and Design Alliance Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer, virtually 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Czoski, to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY, 2026 METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MRC February 4, 2026 Page 1  Chair Silva noted that the would like to see the following additions to the minutes: on page 3 add the word monthly, add to Commissioner Czoski’s question about the study that it was the study on the rehab of the building and add to Chair Silva’s comments that re-contacting the prior director of the MRC regarding a job opening - that Commissioners should not advocate for a process in the hiring of a new Director. It was noted by the Stenographer that only what was actually said in the meeting can be included in the minutes. Chair Silva asked that the minutes be amended with whatever changes were possible. MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Czoski, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve the minutes as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. PRESENTATIONS None. 7. ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA None. 8. ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION AGENDA A. HOMEWISE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL PRESENTATION Ms. Gilligan and Mr. Glass gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Homewise housing proposal for the Midtown site. There was discussion around financing, parking, the maintenance of common areas, affordable units, general cost to build, and time frames. B. MIDTOWN ARTS AND DESIGN ALLIANCE GROUND LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Ms. Venditti gave a PowerPoint presentation and both Ms. Venditti and Ms. Blosser answered questions from the Commission regarding the lease and development agreement. The presentation included the history of the process, the MRC February 4, 2026 Page 2 mission, time lines, proposed space uses - including office space occupancy, ownership of the buildings by the City, site work and infrastructure, funding and costs for phase one, fundraising plans, stakeholders, partnerships, economic benefits, environmental benefits, environmental benefits and next steps. There was discussion around qualification and approval, financing, Governing Body approvals, language and terminology, commitments to the projects, contingencies involved, plans going forward, the delays in the process, City support, debt service and suggestions for the presentation to the Governing Body. Ms. Venditti said if the Commission has any additional feedback, please send it to her and she will forward it to Ms. Blosser. 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF A. GENERAL MIDTOWN UPDATE Ms. Venditti gave an update on the status of the capital funding request, staffing and the search for a manager. Ms. Venditti informed the Commission of a workshop that has been scheduled to address the Hopewell Mann Neighborhood Plan. She will send an invite to the Commissioners. Ms. Venditti said we are hosting the Governor’s Film Council for their meeting and a tour on February 26th. We have received the feasibility study for the Greer Garson Theater and will be sharing that with the Commission soon. 10. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE None. 11. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR Matters from the Chair and the public were heard. 12. NEXT MEETING: MARCH 4, 2026 13. ADJOURN There bring no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 am. MRC February 4, 2026 Page 3  A. Dion Silva ___________________________________ A. Dion Silva (Mar 4, 2026 13:38:58 MST) Dion Silva, Chair Elizabeth Martin ___________________________________ Elizabeth Martin (Mar 6, 2026 13:47:17 MST) Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer MRC February 4, 2026 Page 4