Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority City Hall Minutes Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor Grand Rapids, MI 49503 October 25, 2023 @ 8:30 AM City Commission Chambers I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:32 AM by Chair Guillermo Cisneros PRESENT: Guillermo Cisneros, Lynn Rabaut, Troy Butler, Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, John VanFossen, Martin Uchendu, Brooke Oosterman ABSENT: Jeff Edwards, Kristine Bersche, Commissioner Nathaniel Moody, Kim McLaughlin OTHERS: Jonathan Klooster, Christian Borg, Jordan Turner, Jessica Solis, Chad Buczkowski, Jessica Wood, Sam Cummings (CWD), Jan van der Woerd (ICCF) 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 Jeff Edwards, Kristine Bersche, Commissioner Nathaniel Moody and Kim McLaughlin. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Lynn Rabaut, Vice Chair YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu, Oosterman ABSENT: Jeff Edwards, Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody, Kim McLaughlin III. Conflicts of Interest None. IV. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. V. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from September 27, 2023 No corrections were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from September 27, 2023 Generated 10/26/2023 02:41 PM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 2 October 25, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Lynn Rabaut, Vice Chair YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu, Oosterman ABSENT: Jeff Edwards, Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody, Kim McLaughlin VI. Action Items 1. Approval of Invoices Documenting Eligible Expenses for CWD 111 Lyon, LLC Redevelopment Project at 111 Lyon Street NW / 200 Monroe Avenue NW Jonathan Klooster explained the process of this project that was previously approved by this body now returns upon project completion with invoices documenting eligible activities for reimbursement. Sam Cummings presented the results of Phase 1 and answered questions. Motion to approve Invoices Documenting Eligible Expenses for CWD 111 Lyon, LLC Redevelopment Project at 111 Lyon Street NW / 200 Monroe Avenue NW. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Martin Uchendu, Member YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu, Oosterman ABSENT: Jeff Edwards, Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody, Kim McLaughlin 2. Activity Report for the Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority's Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Grant/Loan Program as of October 2023 Mr. Klooster presented the report. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED 3. Approval of Administration and Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Policy Amendments, and accepting applications under the Housing Tax Increment Finance Program Mr. Klooster presented the recommendation of the staff and the subcommittee’s work in the agenda packet. There is still more policy, processes, and administration to be further developed for the housing aspect of the new legislation. Motion to approve of Administration and Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Policy Amendments, and accepting applications under the Housing Tax Increment Finance Program. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu, Oosterman ABSENT: Jeff Edwards, Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody, Kim McLaughlin Generated 10/26/2023 02:41 PM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 3 October 25, 2023 VII. Other Business Mr. Klooster noted there is no November meeting. Kent County is forming their own Brownfield Authority, it does not affect/replace this board. Kim McLaughlin’s term ends after this calendar year. Factory Yards was approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund. VIII. Public Comment Jan van der Woerd acknowledges the impact of this new legislation and says ICCF is here to collaboratively help with affordable housing. Mr. Cummings explained the difficulties of converting commercial buildings to residential. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM. Generated 10/26/2023 02:41 PM