031026_RDA_Minutes

VILLAGE OF BONDUEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 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, Brad Luepke, Lissy Kastning, Caitlin Richter, and Jesse Rankin 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 Hughes, to approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 RDA Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITIZENS AND OPEN FORUM: None 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 #2 for 113 N Cecil St, The Glenn Rankin presented the Downtown Business Grant Program reimbursement request for 113 N. Cecil Street, submitted by Nikki Bougie of The Glenn. This is the second reimbursement request and totals approximately $4,430 for flooring installed in the bathrooms and kitchen. Bougie submitted the required invoices and copies of checks verifying that the work was completed. With this request, the total reimbursement would be $9,294.23 of the $10,000 approved grant. Motion by Hughes, second by Luepke to approve the Downtown Business Grant Program Reimbursement Request for 113 N Cecil St, The Glenn in the amount of $4,430. Motion carried unanimously. H2. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Reimbursement Adjustment for 206 S Cecil St, Archer & Bliss Floral Rankin reported that Katie from Archer & Bliss Floral submitted a reimbursement request in a letter dated December 28, 2025. After installing the approved sign, she also added vinyl signage to the door and window. The total project cost was $1,710.19, rather than the $1,250 originally quoted for the sign in the grant request approved on October 14, 2025, for $625. Based on the updated project total, the eligible reimbursement at 50% would be $855.40, which is $230.40 more than the originally approved grant amount. Village of Bonduel – RDA Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Page 2 Motion by Hughes, second by Richter to approve the Downtown Business Grant Program Reimbursement Request for 206 S Cecil St, Archer & Bliss Floral in the amount of $855.40. Motion carried unanimously. H3. Discussion and possible action on Village of Bonduel Farmers Market Rankin reported that the Village is seeking an individual to organize and manage the Village of Bonduel Farmers Market. Responsibilities would include coordinating vendors, establishing the market schedule, promoting the market, and overseeing operations on market days. Kastning indicated she may be interested in the position. Rankin and Kastning will attempt to meet to further discuss the Farmer’s Market Coordinator role. H4. Discussion and possible action on Village of Bonduel 4th of July Rankin reported that he is seeking recommendations to enhance the 4th of July celebration in the Village of Bonduel. He stated that he is working with Celebrate Bonduel to add activities at the park, including painting the outfield, and plans to hang flower baskets, flags, and other decorations throughout the downtown area and along the parade route. Rankin also noted that he is looking for ideas to encourage business owners and residents along the parade route to decorate their buildings and homes, potentially as part of a decorating contest. The RDA discussed a possible promotion encouraging residents and visitors to patronize local businesses on the Friday prior to the 4th of July festivities on Saturday. By consensus, the item was tabled until the next meeting. H5. Discussion and possible action on Semi-Annual Business Meeting Rankin presented the RDA with a draft of a letter inviting local business owners to the semi- annual business meeting which he would like to hold in late April or early May. The letter invites business owners to host the meeting at their location and states that the primary goal of the meeting would be to review the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and gather feedback from the business community. Rankin asked the RDA for feedback on the letter and shared that Village Hall would be sending the letter out shortly after the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS I1. Discussion and possible action on a project committee for wayfinding signs Luepke shared that after not being able to connect with Trent Nolan of Nolan Signs he is working with a rep from Creative Signs. So far the signs and pictures/graphics have been approved by the graphics department for use. Luepke asked for clarification on sign verbiage, logo use, and what the RDA wanted to see on a sign. After some discussion, the RDA decided to go with a design that would match the look of the current industrial park sign on the way into town. Rankin stated that he would come up with a list of sign locations and send that and a design out via email. Luepke shared that he would Village of Bonduel – RDA Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Page 3 work with vendors to get proofs and quotes ready for the next meeting. By consensus, the item was tabled until the next meeting. I2. Discussion and possible action on potential RDA Members Rankin reported that he could not drop off an application to Village resident John Springborn but still appeared interested and he would drop the application off soon. By consensus, the item was tabled until the next meeting. I3. Discussion and possible action on next steps for downtown district and properties. With no updates, by consensus, the item was tabled until the next meeting. Committee Member Comments and Agenda Items to be considered for future meeting: Motion by Luepke, second by Richter to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Falk, Deputy Clerk