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City of Black River Falls
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA (REVISED)
Thursday – July 9, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Hall – 101 S. Second Street, Black River Falls, WI
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Façade Improvement Grant Application for 34 South First Street – Action
4. Downtown Historic District signage update
5. Adjourn
Posted: July 6, 2026
TR' VI FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
City of
Black River Falls
Date Received: ,. "7, nk if) Amount Requested: ..:. 144, 2..cg . 0 c,
Date Reviewed:
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Tax ID Number: 2-01c, - 05?,0 ,C)OO 0
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Check if Applicant
Name: Ed and Pat Davis Family Trust
Address: 34 South First Street
Year Purchased: 2024
Telephone: 715-896-3442 Email Address: edavis@centurytel.net
BUSINESS INFORMATION >_< Check if Applicant
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Business Name: Phoenix Properties LUC__ EE O e)c67%2G9
Primary Contact: Ed daviS
Address: N4873 Morken Road, Melrose, WI 5464272
Telephone: 715-896-3442
Type of Business: Commercial Property Investment & Improvement
Check the appropriate type of ownership:
X The business owns the property The business leases the property
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Describe the Storefront Façade Improvements:
See attached facade improvement renderings and list of proposed remedial
repairs.
Describe any other improvements, if applicable:
Estimated Cost of Improvements:
Amount of funding from other grants:
Grant amount requested:
$ $288,510.00
$ 0
$ $144,255.00
Have you engaged the services of a Contractor, Designer or Architect:
Would you be able to complete the improvements this year;
Yes
iX•c. Yes
No
No
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. The following documents must accompany a completed application:
a. Proof of property ownership or lease.
b. Written consent from the property owner giving permission to conduct the facade improvements.
c. Color photographs of existing storefront facade conditions.
d. Two or more competitive proposals from contractors.
e. Other supporting documentation deemed necessary by the Historic Preservation Committee
or the Applicant.
2. Process after application submission
a. A meeting will take place to go over the submitted improvement proposal to discuss grant
expectations and to address grant concerns.
b. After facade improvements are complete, the grant funds will be disbursed for reimbursement
to the applicant after all of the following pieces of information have been submitted:
Proof of Final Inspection by the Building Inspector (if applicable), A copy of the Final Invoice Received
from Contractor, Photos of improvements, Proof of Payment to Contractor (i.e. receipt, invoice, etc.)
c. The HPC reserves the right to refuse reimbursement in whole or part for work that does not conform
to the program guidelines, the proposal suubmitted, and/or is not completed within 1 year of award.
APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1. The Applicant shall hold the City of Black River Falls, its officers, consultants, attorneys and agents
harmless from any and all claims arising from or in connection with the Grant Program or its Application,
including but not limited to, any legal or actual violations of any State or Federal laws.
2. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that the City of Black River Falls arid the Historic Preservation Committee
retain absolut authority and discretion to decide whether or not to accept or deny any particular Grant
Applicant, and that all expenditures, obligations, costs, fees, or liabilities incurred by the Applicant in connection
with the Grant Application are incurred by the Applicant at its sole risk and expense.
3. The Applicant acknowledges that they have read the TIP VI Façade Improvement Grant Program and understand
that if the proposal is approved, they will make the above referenced improvements to the property within the
specific time allowed.
The undersigned, a duly authorized representative of the Applicant, hereby certifies that the foregoing
information is true, correct and complete as of the date hereof and agrees that the Applicant shall be
bound by the terms and provisions herein.
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
PROPERTY OWNER'S SIGNATURE
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STATE OF WISCONSIN
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR 2025
CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS
JACKSON COUNTY
ED & PAT DAVIS FAMILY TRUST
N4873 MORKEN RD
MELROSE WI 54642-8111
Property Address: 34 S 1ST ST
DAVIS FAMILY TRUST, ED & PAT
BILL NUMBER: 380688
IMPORTANT: • Correspondence should refer to parcel number.
• See reverse side for important information.
• Be sure this description covers your property. This description is
for property tax bill only and may not be a full legal description.
418890 403871 403637 388516 ACRES: 0.124
SEC 15, T 21 N, R 04 W, SW,' of SE's,
LOT 6 BLK 15 KNAPP & WILLIAMSON'S PLAT
Parcel #:
Alt. Parcel #:
206-0580.0000
Assessed Value Land
17,600
Ass'd. Value improvements
83,900
Total Assessed Value
101,500
Eat. Fair Mkt. Land
18,900
Est. Fair Mkt. Improvements
89,900
Total Est. Fair Mkt.
108,800
Ave. Assmt. Ratio
0.9328
A Star in this box
means Unpaid Prior
Year Taxes
Net Assessed Value Rate
(Does NOT reflect credits) 0.018639665
School taxes reduced by
school levy tax credit $ 121.24
Taxing Jurisdiction
JACKSON COUNTY
CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS
BLK RIVER FALLS SD 0476
VOC DIST-LA CROSSE
Total
2024
Est. State Aids
Allocated Tax Dist.
332,828
1,225,513
4,147,921
262,666
2025
Est. State Aids
Allocated Tax Dist.
323,296
1,249,196
4,012,215
254,389
5,968,928
First Dollar Credit
Lottery & Gaming Credit
Net Property Tax
5,839,096
2024
Net Tax
512.63
727.98
471.93
96.54
1,809.08
54.56
1,754.52
2025
Net Tax
544.61
751.52
498.49
97.31
1,891.93
51.25
% Tax
Chimp
6.2%
3.2%
5.6%
0.8%
4.6%
-6.1%
1,840.68 4.9%
Make Check Payable to:
BRF CLERK/TREASURER
CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS
101 SOUTH 2ND ST
BLACK RIVER FALLS WI 54615
715-284-5514
And Second Installment Payment Payable To
JACKSON COUNTY TREASURER
TABITHA CHONKA-MICHAUD
307 MAIN ST
BLACK RIVER FALLS WI 54615
TO RECEIVE RECEIPT, ENCLOSE A
SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE WITH
PAYMENT
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
- Voter Approved Temporary Tax Increases
Taxing Jurisdiction
BLK RIVER FALLS SD 0476
Full Payment Due On or Before January 31, 2026
$2,069.06
Or First Installment Due On or Before January 31, 2026
$1, 148 . 72
And Second Installment Due On or Before July 31, 2026
$920.34
PAYMENT
BALANCE
DATE
FOR TREASURERS USE ONLY
Total Total Additional Taxes Year
Additional Taxes Applied to Property Increase Ends
114,834.42 32.81 2041
BRF CLERK/TREASURER
CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS
101 SOUTH 2ND ST
BLACK RIVER FALLS WI 54615
❑ Check For Billing Address Change.
ED & PAT DAVIS FAMILY TRUST
N4873 MORKEN RD
MELROSE WI 54642-8111
Net Property Tax
OTHER SPECIAL ASSESSMEI
1,840.68
228.38
TOTAL DUE FOR FULL PAYMENT
Pay By January 31, 2026
$ 2,069.06
Warning: if not paid by due dates, installment option is lost
and total tax is delinquent subject to interest and, if applicable,
penalty. Failure to pay on time. See reverse.
PLEASE RETURN LOWER
V PORTION WITH REMITTANCE
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR 2025
Bill #: 380688
Parcel #: 206-0580.0000
Alt. Parcel #:
Total Due For Full Payment
Pay to Local Treasurer By Jan 31, 2026
$2,069.06
OR PAY INSTALLMENTS OF:
1ST INSTALLMENT
Pay to Local Treasurer
$1,148.72
BY January 31, 2026
2ND INSTALLMENT
Pay to County Treasurer
$920 . 34
BY July 31, 2026
PAYMENT
BALANCE
DATE
FOR TREASURERS USE ONLY
6/17/26, 3:24 PM BLACK RIVER PHOENIX PROPERTIES, LLC (B090037)
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Vital Statistics
Entity ID B090037
Registered
Effective Date
03/26/2018
Period of Existence PER
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Status Date 01/12/2026
Entity Type Domestic Limited Liability Company
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Registered Agent
Office
EDWARD H DAVIS
N4873 MORKEN RD
MELROSE , WI 54642
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Principal Office N4873 MORKEN RD
MELROSE , WI 54642-8111
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02/02/2023 Change of Registered Agent 02/02/2023 OnlineForm 5
01/01/2026 I Delinquent 01/01/2026
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BUDGET
Phase I — Exterior:
Item:
General Conditions @ 8%:
Selective Demolition:
Masonry Tuckpointing:
Concrete Repair/Frost Stoop:
New Doors:
New Windows @ $4k each:
New Storefront @ $90/sf:
Exterior Painting:
Electrical Allowance — Exterior:
Lift Rental:
Phase I Total Budget:
Cost:
$21,370
$28,600
$9,900
S115,000
$33,000
$24,000
$39,960
$5,000
10,000
$1,680
$288,510*
*It is highly recommended for the owner to carry a 20%
contingency when working on existing buildings.
Phase I — Exterior:
Item: Cost:
General Conditions @ 8%: $68,110
Selective Demolition: $13,500
Concrete Repair/Frost Stoop: $40,530
Structural Steel Allowance: $35,000
Carpentry and Drywall: $65,220
Interior Doors and Trim: $48,000
Finishes: $91,190
LULA Elevator: $75,000
HVAC (Heating & Cooling): $202,640
Electrical: $253,300
Plumbing: $27,000
Phase II Total Budget: $919,490*
City of Black River Falls
Facade Improvement Grant Program
Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District VI — Downtown
Approved by Common Council 6/4/2024
Fagade Improvement Grant Program — TIF District VI (6)
The City of Black River Falls Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is responsible for administering a "TIF
VI Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program," intended to stimulate improvements to the exterior of
downtown commercial or mixed-use buildings.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to commercial property owners within Tax
Increment Financing District VI in order to upgrade and improve the facades and appearance of
commercial/retail buildings. The goal of this program is to strengthen the vitality of Main Street by improving
the pedestrian experience, increasing building transparency, preserving historically significant architecture, and
beautifying buildings through façade revitalization efforts which will have a lasting impact on downtown Black
River Falls. The Façade Improvement Grant Program is funded to stimulate building improvements while
being mindful of the historical significance and uniqueness of the downtown structures.
Eligible Properties
Owners of existing commercial/retail buildings within the downtown Tax Increment Finance District VI, see map
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Ineligible Properties
• Any property owned by a unit of government (federal, state, county, local, tribal, etc.);
• Property owned by religious groups or by a non-profit organization on which real estate taxes are not
being paid;
• Properties that have any delinquent payments due to the City, such as bills, charges, or taxes.
• Properties exclusively used as residences.
Eligible Activities
• Restoration and rehabilitation of the building's exterior wall(s) that are viewable from a public street
(alleys are not included). Examples include (list is not all inclusive):
• Storefronts
• Signage *
• Doors and windows *
• Wall treatments (painting, acid washes, etc.)
• Details (light fixtures, awnings, etc.) *
• Building additions that meet local building codes and zoning requirements and the principles and
guidelines of the Program.
* Costs associated with these improvements may only be considered for matching grant funds if they are part
of an overall building improvement project or restoration project. For example, replacing awnings, signage, or
windows that are not historically relevant does not meet the intent of the program and will not qualify for
matching grant funds. The HPC reserves the right to approve these improvements for projects that restore the
historical integrity of the building.
Ineligible Activities
• Interior improvements, fixtures and furnishings, or roof repair, not visible from the street.
• Removal of architecturally significant features.
• Purchase of property.
• Inventory or operating capital.
• Any activity completed prior to receiving final approval of grant funds.
Historic Buildings
All structural and decorative elements should be repaired or replaced to match or be compatible with the
original materials and design of the building to the greatest extent possible. Buildings that are an integral
element of a historic streetscape should reflect and complement the character of the surrounding area to the
greatest extent possible.
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"Buy Local"
Whenever possible, applicants are strongly encouraged to use local contractors to complete all tasks
associated with their renovation. This will not only help garner support to continue this program, but more
importantly help boost our local economy.
Award Reimbursement
Reimbursement shall be limited to no more than 40% of the total cost of eligible improvements not covered by
other grants or donations. No single City reimbursement shall exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) unless it
is approved by the Common Council.
All necessary government approvals, building permits, and taxes are not eligible for reimbursement. Projects
approved for grant assistance will be required to submit a written request to release the funds upon completion
of the entire project. Copies of all invoices and receipts related to the facade improvements must accompany
the request for release of funding. Invoices and receipts shall clearly explain the related work (i.e. cost for
square feet of brick cleaning, etc.).
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) reserves the right to refuse reimbursement in whole or part for
work that:
• Does not conform to the program design guidelines.
• Does not conform to the proposal submitted with your application and authorized by the HP/DRC.
• Is not completed within 1 year from the date the project was approved for funding.
How to Apply
To be considered for matching grant assistance, the property owner will complete the attached "TIF VI Façade
Improvement Grant Program" application and deliver it to the City Administrator at 101 South Second Street,
Black River Falls, WI 54615. Only applications that contain all required information will be considered
for funding.
All complete applications for fagade improvement matching grant assistance will be reviewed by the HPC to
determine the project's compliance with the specific standards contained within this Program Description.
The HPC will review a complete application within approximately 30 days of receipt. The HPC will review the
applications to ensure eligibility and compliance with the TIF VI Fagade Improvement Grant Program
requirements. Applicants will be invited to attend the public HPC meeting where review will occur. Following
their review, the City Administrator will notify the applicant(s) of the HPC's decision to approve or deny the
request.
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If the request for financial assistance is approved, the applicant will receive a written notice of the HPC's
decision detailing the amount of funding approved, any terms and/or conditions of the approval, as well as how
the funds will be released. City staff will draft a façade improvement grant agreement, outlining the grant
details that shall be executed between both parties before the project can begin.
Ranking Order of Applicants
Generally, projects having the greatest aesthetic impact will be given first priority. Priority will also be given to
the following:
• Projects that will encourage other restoration or redevelopment within the downtown TIF District area.
• Buildings where an immediate renovation will stop serious deterioration of the building's façade.
• Projects that improve the architectural integrity of the building and restore the historic architecture.
• Buildings where historic or architecturally significant features contributing to the building's character are
in danger of being lost due to disrepair.
• Vacant properties where façade improvements would help to improve the overall appearance.
• Projects that demonstrate collaboration and will help attract people.
• Projects that will result in significant new investment and creation of jobs.
• Projects that incorporate mixed uses or multiple tenants.
Application Deadline
The application period is open until funds are extinguished. Thereafter, review and ranking of applications will
occur by the City's Historic Preservation Commission. See the program description for a list of ranking criteria.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the City Administrator to ensure eligibility and funding availability before
they apply. Only complete applications that contain all required information will be considered.
Contact
A. Brad Chown
City Administrator
City of Black River Falls
101 S. Second Street
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Ph: (715) 284-2315
Fax: (715) 284-1777
Email: ,:-:ity.admin(@,blackriverfallswi.cov
Website: www.blackriverfalls.gov
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Source: City of Black River Falls website. First collected Oct 11, 2026.