070825-RDA-minutes

VILLAGE OF BONDUEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 8, 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, Brad Luepke, Jesse Rankin, and Caitlin Richter Absent: Lissy Kastning AGENDA: Motion by Falk, second by Luepke, to approve the agenda as presented and to deviate from the order as necessary. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES: Motion by Richter, second by Falk, to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2025, RDA Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITIZENS AND OPEN FORUM: Kristen Fish-Peterson via Microsoft Teams, Tim Novitski, 150 S Cecil St Apt A. NEW BUSINESS G1. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Business Grant Program Application for 113 N Cecil St, The Glenn. Rankin presented the RDA with a Downtown Business Grant Program application for 113 N. Cecil St., submitted by The Glenn. The application requests $10,000 for assistance with ADA accessibility improvements. Specifically, The Glenn plans to install a lift at the rear of the building and has included a quote of $38,842.00 with their submission. Motion by Hughes and seconded by Luepke to approve the Downtown Business Grant in the amount of $10,000 for 113 N Cecil St, The Glenn. Motion carried unanimously. G2. Discussion on potential RDA Members Dave Schultz submitted his letter of resignation from the RDA, creating a vacancy on the board. The RDA discussed potential Village residents who may be a good fit for the position, particularly those with a background in business or finance. By consensus, the board agreed to revisit this agenda item at their next meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H1. Discussion and possible action on Vacant Building Registry. Rankin informed the board that the Vacant Building Ordinance would be presented to the Village Board on July 9, 2025. Property owners will receive mailed information regarding the ordinance along with the registration application. By consensus, the board agreed to remove this item from the agenda. Village of Bonduel – RDA Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Page 2 H2. Discussion and possible action on Gretzinger Landscaping & Evergreens LLC to landscape the green space at the intersection of Cecil and Green Bay Streets Gretzinger Landscaping & Evergreens LLC was not present at the meeting. The RDA agreed by consensus to remove this item from the agenda. H3. Discussion and possible action on park greenspace naming. Rankin updated the RDA on the status of the Village Hall Green Space. The RDA agreed by consensus to table this agenda item and move it to their next meeting. H4. Discussion and possible action on next steps for downtown district and properties. Fish-Peterson reported that she has begun contacting property owners and spoke with one who expressed interest in opening a business in the lower level of his building, as well as purchasing another property in the downtown district. She also shared suggestions for how Village staff can initiate conversations with property owners. By consensus, the RDA agreed to table this item and revisit it at their next meeting. Committee Member Comments and Agenda Items to be considered for future meeting: Motion by Luepke, second by Hughes to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Falk, Deputy Clerk