Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority City Hall Minutes Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor Grand Rapids, MI 49503 August 23, 2023 @ 8:30 AM City Commission Chambers I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:33 AM by Chair Guillermo Cisneros. PRESENT: Jeff Edwards, Guillermo Cisneros, Lynn Rabaut, Troy Butler, Commissioner Nathaniel Moody (8:30 AM - 10:11 AM), Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, Kim McLaughlin, Martin Uchendu (8:35 AM) ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, John VanFossen OTHERS: Jeremiah Gracia, Jonathan Klooster, Jessica Solis, Christian Borg, Jordan Turner, Chad Buczkowski, Jessica Wood, John Weiss, Tim Knudson (Avgeris), Ray Warner (Franklin Partners), Jared Belka (Warner Norcross), Kurtis Fritz (Wolverine Building Group), Drew Sorensen (Wolverine Building Group), Scott Magaluk, Ben Smith and Dennis Griffin with Factory Yards, Reggie Smith (Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association) II. Excused Absences 1. The members who alerted the Executive Director that they would be unable to attend ahead of time were listed. Motion to excuse the absences of Kristine Bersche and John VanFossen. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathaniel Moody, Commissioner SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Edwards, Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Moody, Ysasi, McLaughlin ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, John VanFossen, Martin Uchendu III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from August 2, 2023 No comments or corrections were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from August 2, 2023. Generated 8/24/2023 03:21 PM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 2 August 23, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim McLaughlin, Member SECONDER: Lynn Rabaut, Vice Chair YEAS: Edwards, Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Moody, Ysasi, McLaughlin ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, John VanFossen, Martin Uchendu (Martin Uchendu arrived at 8:35 AM) IV. Board Trainings Jessica Wood (Legal Counsel) gave an orientation on the Open Meetings Act, Freedom of Information Act, and a draft Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedure. V. Conflict of Interest Kim McLaughlin stated her conflict of interest for Action Items #2 and #3 and stepped away during them. VI. Action Items 1. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the second amendment to the Steelcase Campus Project located at 1151 44th Street SE. Jessica Solis presented the resolution and noted no changes from the previous amendment. Motion to approve and authorize execution of a Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the second amendment to the Steelcase Campus Project located at 1151 44th Street SE. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lynn Rabaut, Vice Chair SECONDER: Nathaniel Moody, Commissioner YEAS: Edwards, Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Moody, Ysasi, McLaughlin, Uchendu ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, John VanFossen 2. Resolution approving and recommending a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the RiverNorth Redevelopment Project located at 1340 Monroe Avenue NW. Ms. Solis presented the resolution and introduced Tim Knudson, Ray Warner, Jared Belka, Kurtis Fritz to talk about the project and answer questions. There are funding sources that require part of the project to be Union built, which affects the inclusion plan. Motion to approve and recommend a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the RiverNorth Redevelopment Project located at 1340 Monroe Avenue NW. Generated 8/24/2023 03:21 PM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 3 August 23, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Lynn Rabaut, Vice Chair YEAS: Edwards, Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Moody, Ysasi, Uchendu ABSTAIN: Kim McLaughlin ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, John VanFossen 3. Resolution approving and recommending a Transformational Brownfield Plan and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Factory Yards Redevelopment Project Jonathan Klooster gave a brief high-level overview of the project. Scott Magaluk, Ben Smith, Dennis Griffin, and Drew Sorenson spoke about the 4 components of the site. Mr. Magaluk gave more detail about the first component buildings. Reggie Smith (RPNA) commented how receptive the development team is to neighbor feedback. Mr Klooster spoke about the unique affordable housing aspect of Factory Yards. Motion to approve and recommend a Transformational Brownfield Plan and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Factory Yards Redevelopment Project. RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Nathaniel Moody, Commissioner SECONDER: Jeff Edwards YEAS: Edwards, Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Moody, Ysasi, Uchendu ABSTAIN: Kim McLaughlin ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, John VanFossen (Commissioner Nathaniel Moody left at 10:11 AM) 4. Activity Report for the Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority's Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program as of August 2023 Ms. Solis provided an update on pay outs for last fiscal year and new ones for FY2024. Motion to approve the ESA Grant Program activity report. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Troy Butler, Treasurer YEAS: Edwards, Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, McLaughlin, Uchendu ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, John VanFossen, Nathaniel Moody VII. Other Business Mr. Klooster stated City Commission approved a new board member: Brook Oosterman and urged board members to rsvp their attendance for meetings. The Brownfield Policy subcommittee is meeting tomorrow. VIII. Public Comment None. Generated 8/24/2023 03:21 PM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 4 August 23, 2023 IX. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:17 AM. Generated 8/24/2023 03:21 PM