080426_RDA_Minutes

VILLAGE OF BONDUEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Russ Gehm called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Gehm read the statement regarding the posting of the meeting. PRESENT: Sean Falk, Russ Gehm, Lisa Hughes, Lissy Kastning, Brad Luepke and Caitlin Richter. AGENDA: Motion by Falk, second by Hughes, to approve the agenda as presented and to deviate from the order as necessary. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES: Motion by Falk, second by Richter, to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026, RDA Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITIZENS AND OPEN FORUM: Jesse Rankin, Director of Municipal Operations. MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR REPORT: The full narrative appraisal has been arranged and scheduled for 101 E. Green Bay Street. The RDA also received additional correspondence from Lynn Lorenson, Town Counsel, regarding the condemnation process. NEW BUSINESS H1. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program reimbursement request #1 for 109 N Cecil St., Good Vibes Bar & Grill. Good Vibes Bar & Grill has completed a portion of the work scheduled for its façade improvements, including the installation of the overhead doors. Good Vibes also plans to paint the exterior of the building, which is expected to use the remaining matching grant funds. This is the first reimbursement request in the amount of $5,800.85. Motion by Hughes, second by Luepke, to approve Reimbursement Request #1 for 109 N Cecil Street in the amount of $5,800.85. Motion carried unanimously. H2. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Application for 206 S Cecil St., Archer & Bliss Floral. Archer & Bliss Floral submitted another request for a façade grant from the RDA. The first submission was for signage on the building, and the amount requested was minimal. Archer & Bliss is now proposing to remove the existing flat roof at their location and replace it with trusses and a metal roof. The estimated cost of the project is $21,800.00. The requested grant amount is $10,000. The Committee discussed the request and the remaining balance in the Small Business Development Grant Fund. Motion by Hughes, second by Luepke, to approve the grant application for Archer & Bliss Floral for half of the estimated project costs, in the amount of $10,900. Motion carried unanimously. Village of Bonduel – RDA Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Page 2 H4. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Application for 126 E Green Bay St. Nicole VanNieuwenhoven, owner of 126 E. Green Bay Street, submitted an application to renovate the building. The proposed renovations include siding, windows, doors, an awning, and interior flooring. The estimated cost of the project is approximately $30,000. VanNieuwenhoven is requesting $10,000 from the Small Business Development Grant. The Committee reviewed the renderings and proposed scope of work. Motion by Luepke, second by Richter, to approve the grant application for 126 E. Green Bay Street in the amount of $10,000. Motion carried unanimously. H3. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Application deadlines. The deadline to allocate and expend the Small Business Development Grant funds is approaching this fall. Most businesses have already begun their projects and submitted receipts for reimbursement. However, three businesses have not yet submitted any receipts and are approaching their six-month project deadlines. Letters have been sent to the three businesses reminding them to submit receipts and/or complete their projects by the established deadlines. The Committee emphasized the importance of fully utilizing the State- provided funds. If these businesses no longer intend to complete their projects, the funds could potentially be made available to other businesses interested in applying for grant assistance. The Committee agreed to follow up with the three businesses regarding the status of their projects. No further action was taken on this agenda item. UNFINISHED BUSINESS I1. Discussion and possible action on wayfinding signs project. By consensus the RDA agreed to remove this agenda item until more information is received. I2. Discussion on potential RDA members. By consensus the RDA agreed to move the agenda item to the next meeting. Motion by Luepke, second by Richter to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Maroszek, Village Clerk