Community Development Authority (CDA)
Regular MeetingWaupun, WI · April 15, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF WAUPUN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Waupun City Hall – 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Mayor Bishop at 7:45 am.
Roll call was taken. Members present include: Mayor Rohn Bishop; Cassandra Verhage; Derek Drews; Steve Daute
(online); Gary DeJager; Bobbi Jo Kunz, Sue Vandeberg. Also present, Administrator Schlieve, and Assistant
Administrator Langenfeld, Jason Whitford (online).
Motion Kunz, second Verhage to approve the consent agenda, including CDA meeting minutes from February 18,
2025, and February and March 2025 financials as presented. Carried unanimously.
Bobbi Jo Kunz is present to discuss her application for 432 E Main Street for Home Sweet Home Real Estate. The
request supports replacement of the front door of the building in the amount of $3,740. BID took action on a
grant request, leaving $1870 of unfunded expense for CDA to consider. Total grant request is $935. Motion
DeJager, second Verhage to approve a match grant in the amount of $935 as presented. Carried unanimously.
Administrator Schlieve provides an update on the following:
Janelle Kartechner and Lauren Tillema, owners of Stone & Suede, were recognized as Entrepreneur of the
Year in Fond du Lac County. Make sure to congratulate them if you see them.
WRNC Opportunity Fund announced. The WRNC Business Opportunity Fund is a regional financial
assistance program designed to empower small businesses in the Cities of Waupun and Ripon and the
Villages of North Fond du Lac and Campbellsport. This initiative—supported in part by a Small Business
Development Grant from WEDC focuses on enhancing local economies through two targeted capital seed
funds as follows:
o WRNC Starup Fund: $10,000 for new businesses with fewer than 25 employees (cannot relocate
from another community)
o WRNC Expansion Fund: $25,000 to help growing businesses (fewer than 25 employees) that are
ready to expand their footprint, add jobs, or invest in new equipment
o Both tracks include a revolving low-interest loan and forgivable grant component for businesses
that meet specific milestones like opening, job creation, or revenue growth
o Applicants are required to receive technical assistance from Envision Greater Fond du Lac to
ensure readiness of their business plans.
o Each of the representative communities and a representative from Envision sit on the review
board.
o Funds need to be disbursed by 12/31/26 and we are working with several entrepreneurs who
could benefit from this program now.
IGNITE Rural, a business accelerator, focused on the rural areas of Fond du Lac County, was announced
and will launch this fall with the opportunity for startups to pitch their idea and win significant prize
money to support their business plan. Target start is mid-September. Marketing material is being
finalized for this program now and I will share full details when that is available.
First Fridays of Summer Downtown – food, entertainment, activities planned June 4, July 11 and August 1.
North Alley Update: Acquiring 18A N Madison (block building in the center of parking lot; Engineering and
will be meeting with building owners to discuss private improvements from alley to building.
301 E Main St (former senior center) sale is progressing slowly.
City closed on Carver Flats land sale last week and anticipates ground breaking in June,
Placemaking / public art installation
o Catch the Wind Sculpture – Food Truck Alley / History linkage to Shaler and his invention with
kites.
Clarence A. Shaler, a notable industrialist and sculptor from Waupun, Wisconsin, is indeed
associated with kite inventions. In 1917, Shaler was granted a patent for a kite design.
This invention, detailed in patent US1222791A, describes a kite with specific structural
features aimed at enhancing its flight stability and performance.
o Reviewed placemaking – mural ideas to create a Welcome to Waupun mural. Schlieve noted that
we are seeking CDA’s input at this point before determining next steps.
Motion DeJager, second Verhage to adjourn meeting. Carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 am.
Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF WAUPUN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Waupun City Hall – 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The Waupun Community Development Authority will meet In-person, virtual, and teleconference. Instructions to
join the meeting are provided below:
VIRTUAL LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86945781751?pwd=WjJwcW9yV2hKT0FNdzRER0N1NGRvdz09
MEETING ID: 869 4578 1751
PASSCODE: 497340
Phone: 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
1. CDA Meeting Minutes from February 18, 2025
2. February 2025 CDA Financials
3. March 2025 CDA Financials
CONSIDERATION - ACTION
4. Application for 432 E Main Street (Home Sweet Home Real Estate)
5. Administrator Update
ADJOURNMENT
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate disabled individuals through appropriate aids and
services. For additional information, contact the City Clerk at 920-324-7915.
MINUTES
CITY OF WAUPUN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Waupun Community Center, FVSB Conference
Room, 520 McKinley Street, Waupun, WI
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Meeting called to order at 7:45 am by chairperson, Mayor Bishop.
Roll call was taken. Members present include: Mayor, Rohn Bishop; Cassandra Verhage (online); Derek Drews;
Steve Daute; Gary DeJager; Bobbi Jo Kunz. Absent and excused Sue Vandeberg. Also present, Administrator
Schlieve, and Assistant Administrator Langenfeld,
Motion DeJager, second Verhage to approve the agenda as presented. Carries unanimously.
Next Regularly Scheduled CDA Meeting, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 7:45 am, Waupun City Hall
Motion Drews, second Kunz to approve the consent agenda, including minutes from December 17, 2024 CDA
meeting and December 2024 CDA financials. Carried unanimously.
Review of façade improvement completed at 319 E Main St that was completed without CDA review and
approval. The changes are in conflict with Waupun Municipal Code Chapter 25 Design Guidelines for the
downtown, which require earth tone colors. The building was painted an aqua color. Motion by Bishop, second
by Kunz to require the building owner to repaint and bring the building into compliance by June 30, 2025.
Administrator to send letter along with grant information to support required updates. Carried unanimously.
Administrator Schlieve provides general updates. There is a group examining Connect Communities Gold Tier vs.
Main Street Status for the downtown. The city is progressing on the sale of 301 E Main St. First meeting with
property owners on back alley design was held and there will be ongoing discussion with property owners as
design is worked on this year. Eagle Flexible Packaging has announced an expansion project in the Waupun
Industrial Park. Work to being proposed to qualify contractors for WHEDA low interest loan funding to develop
apartments in the upper level of Main Street. Finally discussed importance of CDA relooking at revolving loan
fund financing programs as an alternative to the current grant program as TID expenditures end in 2027.
Motion DeJager, second Drews to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 am. Carried unanimously.
CDA Financial Statement
For the Month Ending: 2/28/2025
BUDGET
Funds Disbursement
YTD Actual Balance GRANTS APPROVED Date $ 71,908
REVENUE $ 228,059 $ 228,059 $ 228,059
CARRYOVER 2024 RESTRICTED 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
CARRYOVER 2024 UNRESTRICTED 47,147 $ 47,147 $ 47,147
TOTAL REVENUE $ 375,206 $ 375,206
EXPENSE Budget Amt YTD Actual Balance
WAGES $ 14,300 $ (1,349) $ 12,951
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/AUDIT FEES $ 1,500 $ (25) $ 1,475
DEBT PAYMENTS $ 31,788 $ - $ 31,788 AVAILABLE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS $ 71,908
PAYOUT FOR 2024 PROJECTS $ 100,000 $ - $ 100,000
TARGETED REINVESTMENT $ 120,710 $ - $ 120,710 GRANTS - TARGETED INVESTMENTS $
Funds Disbursement Date 220,710
STREETSCAPING $ 35,000 $ - $ 35,000 BREWERY 2023 $ 100,000
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS $ 71,908 $ - $ 71,908 BACK ALLEY/DESIGN/ENGINEERING $ 120,710
TOTAL EXPENSE $ 375,206 $ (1,374) $ 373,832 AVAILABLE TARGETED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS $ -
GRANTS - CARRYOVER FUNDS Date $ 47,147
AVAILABLE PROJECT FUNDS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS $ 71,908 AVAILABLE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS $ 47,147
TARGETED INVESTMENTS $ -
CARRYOVER FUNDS PRIOR YEAR(S) $ 47,147
$ 119,055
CDA Financial Statement
For the Month Ending: 3/31/2025
BUDGET
Funds Disbursement
YTD Actual Balance GRANTS APPROVED Date $ 71,908
REVENUE $ 228,059 $ 228,059 $ 228,059
CARRYOVER 2024 RESTRICTED 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
CARRYOVER 2024 UNRESTRICTED 47,147 $ 47,147 $ 47,147
TOTAL REVENUE $ 375,206 $ 375,206
EXPENSE Budget Amt YTD Actual Balance
WAGES $ 14,300 $ (2,448) $ 11,852
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/AUDIT FEES $ 1,500 $ (5,274) $ (3,774)
DEBT PAYMENTS $ 31,788 $ - $ 31,788 AVAILABLE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS $ 71,908
PAYOUT FOR 2024 PROJECTS $ 100,000 $ (97,005) $ 2,995
TARGETED REINVESTMENT $ 120,710 $ - $ 120,710 GRANTS - TARGETED INVESTMENTS Funds Disbursement Date $ 220,710
STREETSCAPING $ 35,000 $ - $ 35,000 BREWERY 2023 $ 97,005
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS $ 71,908 $ - $ 71,908 BACK ALLEY/DESIGN/ENGINEERING $ 120,710
TOTAL EXPENSE $ 375,206 $ (104,727) $ 270,479 AVAILABLE TARGETED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS $ 2,995
GRANTS - CARRYOVER FUNDS Date $ 47,147
AVAILABLE PROJECT FUNDS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS $ 71,908 AVAILABLE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS $ 47,147
TARGETED INVESTMENTS $ 2,995
CARRYOVER FUNDS PRIOR YEAR(S) $ 47,147
$ 122,050
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