042826_RDA_Minutes

VILLAGE OF BONDUEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 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, and Caitlin Richter. Excused: Brad Luepke. AGENDA: Motion by Falk, second by Richter, to approve the agenda as presented and to deviate from the order as necessary. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES: Motion by Falk, second by Hughes, to approve the minutes from the March 10, 2026, RDA Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITIZENS AND OPEN FORUM: Jesse Rankin, Director of Municipal Operations and Tim Novitski, Village Resident. MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR REPORT: Rankin indicated he would share his updates under each agenda item. NEW BUSINESS H1. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Reimbursement Request #1 for 300 S Cecil St., 4Z Pet Spa. Rankin presented the first reimbursement request under the Downtown Business Grant Program for 300 N. Cecil Street, submitted by Michael Dootson of 4Z Pet Spa. The request totals $7,884.43 and covers electrical services, interior renovations, and exterior improvements. Dootson provided all required documentation, including invoices and proof of payment, confirming the completion of the work. Following this reimbursement, the Dootson’s will have a remaining balance of $2,115.57 available for future reimbursements. Motion by Hughes, second by Richter to approve the Downtown Business Grant Program Reimbursement Request #1 for 300 S Cecil St, 4Z Pet Spa in the amount of $7,884.43. Motion carried unanimously. H2. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Reimbursement Request #3 for 113 N Cecil St., The Glenn. Rankin reported that The Glenn has submitted its final reimbursement request under the grant award. The request is for the remaining balance of $705.77 for the purchase and installation of windows and doors, which will fully expend the $10,000 grant awarded to The Glenn. Village of Bonduel – RDA Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Page 2 Motion by Hughes, second by Kastning, to approve the final Downtown Business Grant Program reimbursement request for 113 N Cecil Street, The Glenn in the amount of $705.77. Motion carried unanimously. H3. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Reimbursement Request #1 for 154 N Cecil St., LK Reflections. Rankin presented the Downtown Business Grant Program reimbursement request for 154 N. Cecil Street, submitted by Lissy Kastning of LK Reflections. This was the first and final reimbursement request for the project. Project costs exceeded the amount originally presented. The final reimbursement amount for the project is $4,506.33, which will complete the grant. Motion by Hughes, second by Falk, to approve the final Downtown Business Grant Program reimbursement request for 154 N Cecil Street, LK Reflections in the amount of $4,506.33. Motion carried. Kastning abstained. H3. Discussion and possible action on concrete estimates for Fireman’s Park. Rankin has been coordinating with concrete contractors to obtain quotes for pouring the sidewalk and elevated platform at Fireman’s Park. Precision Construction submitted a bid totaling $6,200. While the RDA still has remaining funds in the project account, there is not enough to fully cover the expense. Additional funding is available through the TIDs originally allocated for the downtown flowers and flags project, which can be used to cover the remaining balance. Motion by Richter, second by Kastning to approve the installation of the concrete at Fireman’s Park using funds from the RDA and TID accounts. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS I1. Discussion and possible action on Village of Bonduel Farmer’s Market. The RDA was updated on this year’s Farmer’s Market to include the market dates and potential events planned throughout the season. The Village will begin promoting the market through a variety of advertising channels. By consensus, the RDA agreed to remove the agenda item. I2. Discussion and possible action on Village of Bonduel 4th of July. The possibility of businesses promoting the Fourth of July with support and incentives from the Village was discussed. The RDA felt that the flower baskets and flags being installed downtown would provide sufficient support for the holiday celebration. Additional ideas for encouraging visitors to stay in Bonduel after the parade and bike giveaway were also considered. However, the RDA agreed that most of these initiatives would require planning at least a year in advance. By consensus, the RDA agreed to remove the agenda item. I3. Discussion and possible action on Semi-Annual Business meeting. The next RDA meeting on Tuesday, May 12th, will be the Semi-Annual Business meeting. The meeting will be held at The Glenn. The RDA reviewed the flyer and agenda items for the upcoming meeting. The RDA agreed that the meeting should be limited to one hour. The flyer and agenda will be Village of Bonduel – RDA Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Page 3 distributed to all business owners later this week, and Hughes will serve as the meeting facilitator. By consensus the RDA agreed to remove the agenda item. I4. Discussion and possible action on wayfinding signs project. Rankin is meeting with WE Energies later this week to see about cleaning up the current electrical poles in the downtown area. The RDA would like to hear what solutions WE Energies may have for new poles or combining lines to reduce the number of poles. By consensus the RDA agreed to move the agenda item to the next meeting when more information is available from WE Energies. I5. Discussion on potential RDA members. No applications have been submitted for a new member. By consensus the RDA agreed to move the agenda item to the next meeting. J. Committee Member Comments and Agenda Items to be considered for future meeting: No items were brought forward for the next meeting. H5. Closed Session. Motion by Falk, second by Hughes, to move to closed session for approximately five minutes. Inviting Jesse Rankin and Michelle Maroszek to attend. [Pursuant to Wis. State Statutes, Chapter 19, General Duties of Public Officials, subchapter V, 19.85 exemptions (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.] Roll call vote was taken. Falk-Aye, Gehm-Aye, Hughes-Aye, Kastning-Aye, and Richter-Aye. Motion carried unanimously. The RDA moved to closed session at 6:24 p.m. Motion by Hughes, second by Richter, to return to open session. Roll call vote was taken. Falk- Aye, Gehm-Aye, Hughes-Aye, Kastning-Aye, and Richter-Aye. Motion carried unanimously. The RDA returned to open session at 6:45 p.m. No action was taken by the RDA during the closed session. Motion by Falk, second by Hughes to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Maroszek, Village Clerk