111825_RDA_Minutes

VILLAGE OF BONDUEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 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, Caitlin Richter, and Jesse Rankin Absent: Brad Luepke 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 October 14, 2025 RDA Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITIZENS AND OPEN FORUM: Kristen Fish-Peterson, Redevelopment Resources, via Microsoft Teams NEW BUSINESS G1. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Application for 300 S Cecil St, 4Z Pet Spa Rankin presented the RDA with the Downtown Business Grant Program Application for 300 S Cecil St., submitted by Mike and Sierra Dootson for 4Z Pet Spa. The application requests $10,000 to paint the exterior of the building, install windows, add new electrical, and adding a driveway to the empty lot for parking at 300 S Cecil St. They have included a quote for electrical in the amount $8,167.00 with their submission. Motion by Hughes, second by Richter to approve the Downtown Business Grant in the amount of $10,000 for 300 S Cecil St, 4Z Pet Spa. Motion carried unanimously. G2. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Reimbursement Request for 113 N Cecil St, The Glenn Rankin presented the RDA with several receipts turned in for reimbursement by Nikki Bougie of The Glenn. Receipts included $4,010.32 at Home Depot for windows and building materials, $325.17 at Menards for building materials, and $5,392.96 at Dearco for doors and windows. The total for all of the receipts turned in was $9,728.45, half can be reimbursed to The Glenn in the amount of $4,864.23. Rankin explained that The Glenn was approved for a $10,000 grant so The Glenn still has $5,135.78 left of reimbursable grant funds. Motion by Hughes, second by Richter to approve the Downtown Business Grant Program Reimbursement Request for 113 N Cecil St, The Glenn in the amount of $4,864.23. Motion carried unanimously. Village of Bonduel – RDA Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Page 2 G3. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Revitalization Plan Kristen Fish-Peterson presented the Redevelopment Authority with a draft of the Redevelopment District #1 Project Plan, also referred to as the Downtown Revitalization Plan. The plan, created under Wisconsin Statute §66.1333, addresses a total of 89 parcels, many of which are vacant, deteriorating, or underutilized, and aims to eliminate blight and stimulate downtown revitalization. Key goals include increasing downtown activity, promoting adaptive reuse of existing buildings, supporting catalytic redevelopment projects, and strengthening branding and marketing efforts. The draft outlines proposed commercial and mixed-use land uses, identifies priority redevelopment sites, and recommends a phased implementation strategy involving small-scale placemaking improvements, impact-level programs such as façade grants and business support, and transformative efforts including strategic acquisitions and infrastructure enhancements. Funding tools may include TIF, grants, private investment, and bonding. Fish-Peterson noted that several updates and edits are still needed, she will work with Rankin to revise the draft as needed with the intent to bring a final draft for approval at the December RDA meeting. By consensus, the item was tabled until the next meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H1. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Application for 109 N Cecil St, Good Vibes Bar & Grill. Rankin presented the RDA with the completed Downtown Business Grant Program Application for 109 N Cecil St., resubmitted by Dakota Knueppel of Good Vibes Bar & Grill. Since the last meeting, Knueppel has completed Section 3 of the application and submitted a W9. The application included a quote for two garage doors in the amount of $9,000 and demolition, framing and finishing in the amount of $11,000. Motion by Hughes, second by Kastning, to approve the Downtown Business Grant in the amount of $10,000 for Good Vibes Bar and Grill, 109 N Cecil St. Motion carried unanimously. H2. Discussion and possible action on a project committee for wayfinding signs With no updates on this agenda item by consensus, the item was tabled until the next meeting. H3. Discussion and possible action on potential RDA Members With no updates on this agenda item by consensus, the item was tabled until the next meeting. H4. Discussion and possible action on park greenspace naming. The Village posted a naming contest on its Facebook page and received a strong number of responses. The RDA noted that “Fireman’s Park” appeared frequently and discussed the possibility of naming the greenspace in recognition of the current Village Hall’s history as a former fire station. Rankin offered to speak with Chief Lynch to determine whether or not the Village of Bonduel – RDA Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Page 3 Bonduel Area Fire Department might be interested in sponsoring a memorial or contributing to the greenspace. By consensus, the RDA tabled the item until the next meeting. H5. Discussion and possible action on next steps for downtown district and properties. Rankin reported that he continues to work with Keith Block on the Block Building project. Block has invited several architectural teams to evaluate the building and is awaiting final quotes. Rankin is preparing a CDI Grant application, which could provide up to $250,000 in funding if awarded. He anticipates submitting the application to WEDC before the end of the year. Committee Member Comments and Agenda Items to be considered for future meeting: Motion by Falk, second by Hughes to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Falk, Deputy Clerk