Redevelopment Authority

CITY OF SHAWANO REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 7:30 AM SHAWANO CITY HALL, 127 S. SAWYER STREET, SHAWANO, WI https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89481867206?pwd=bbzF3ZMHq0YBtLyPdcvuunTf5nNzul.1 MEETING ID: 894 8186 7206 PASSCODE: 010506 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL 4) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 13, 2025 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES 5) CLOSED SESSION Go into Closed Session under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. 6) RETURN TO OPEN SESSION PER WISCONSIN STATUTES SECTION 19.85(2) 7) ACT ON ANY MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION, IF APPROPRIATE 8) COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS OR NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED AT A FUTURE MEETING 9) SET NEXT MEETING DATE 10) ADJOURN DISABLED ACCESSIBLE (Contact City Clerk prior to meeting if require additional services.) It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. Page 1 of 3  REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES March 13, 2025 7:30 AM Shawano City Hall, 127 S. Sawyer Street, Shawano, WI CALL TO ORDER • Chairperson Jeanne Cronce called the Redevelopment Authority meeting to order on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 7:30 AM at Shawano City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL • Roll Call showed members present: Jeanne Cronce, Dave Kerber, Tim Mead (zoom), Amanda Sheppard (zoom), Jerry Wendland, Tim Schmid (zoom), and Mayor Bruce Milavitz. • Also present: City Administrator Eddie Sheppard, Planning & Zoning Administrator Dave Moesch, City Clerk/Community Relations Manager Lesley Nemetz, Administrative Assistant Lisa Bruette, Tom Verboncouer, and Nick and Rachel Bleser. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 30, 2025 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES • Motion by Milavitz to approve the January 30, 2025 Redevelopment Authority minutes, seconded by Wendland. Motion carried by Voice Vote. PUBLIC COMMENT • None. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MAIN STREET VILLAGE PROJECT • E. Sheppard stated in the packet were updated quotes and figures for homes on S. Main Street. Tom Verboncouer gave the remodeling and rental status of each of his properties (331, 335 and 339 S. Main Street). He informed members that 331 S. Main Street is having a new boiler system put in and then plumbing and carpet. He hopes to have the inside done by May 2025. He is asking that his $25,000 loan on this property be forgiven and a $56,000 loan to assist with remodeling costs for 331 S. Main Street. Hearing no further discussion, item will be discussed further in closed session. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON 144 S. MAIN STREET (HALLMARK STORE) • E. Sheppard stated Bleser's acquired the former Hallmark property which has not been active in at least the past 11 years. They have plans to re-engage the commercial space and two apartments upstairs. Rachel Bleser gave background on who they are and about their rental business (Twin River Holdings). They plan to bring this property up to standards that they would like to live in. She stated they are pro-active landlords and want this property to be a legacy project for their family. They closed in February and with the renovations will add value to the downtown. Rachel stated they plan to bring the commercial (lower) back to life and already has a tenant for the space. It will be a woman's boutique for all sizes with two apartments upstairs. She reviewed the spreadsheet showing the three renovations scenarios along with the costs for each. The are hoping to have the commercial space ready by June as the tenant is eager to get in and start her business. Schmid asked if they were open to a grant with a loan. Rachel indicated they would be open to that discussion. Hearing no further discussion, item will be discussed further in closed session. CLOSED SESSION Go into Closed Session under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 3 properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. • Motion by Milavitz to go into Closed Session under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session and invite City staff into closed session, seconded by Kerber. Motion carried by Voice Vote. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION PER WISCONSIN STATUTES SECTION 19.85(2) • Motion by Milavitz to return to Open Session, seconded by Kerber. Motion carried by Voice Vote. ACT ON ANY MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION, IF APPROPRIATE • Motion by A. Sheppard to proceed as discussed and moved in closed session, seconded by Wendland. Roll Call Vote "Ayes" A. Sheppard, Wendland, Mead, Schmid, Cronce, Kerber, and Milavitz. "Nays" none. Motion carried. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS OR NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED AT A FUTURE MEETING • E. Sheppard stated he will have the spreadsheet ready by the next meeting. Cronce questioned status of former Village Garden. This is not a RDA project and no date is known at this time. Also discussed Jimmy Johns (starting project soon); carwash on Green Bay St (still moving ahead, waiting on State permit) and auto store (concepts to be submitted to City soon.). E. Sheppard informed members that he is continuing to look into options on various properties as he is made aware of them, including the Erickson property next to City Hall. SET NEXT MEETING DATE • Next meeting is March 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM at City Hall. ADJOURN • Motion by Kerber to adjourn, seconded by Milavitz. Motion carried by Voice Vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 AM. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Bruette, Administrative Assistant Page 2 of 2 Page 3 of 3