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Home My WebLink About2016 LBRA minutesLansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, January 8, 2016 8:00 a.m. LEAP Office- Executive Boardroom 100 S Washington Avenue, Suite #201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Members Absent: Temp Members Present: Staff Present: Guests: Public Present: Recorded by: Call to Order Pierre LaVoie, Calvin Jones, Blake Johnson, Andrea Ragan, Baldomero Garcia, Mayor Bernero James Butler, Kimberly Coleman, Kevin O'Malley None Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith, Gabriela Allum Roger Thornburg, Investors Equity Group, Inc. David VanderKlok, Studio Intrigue Jessica DeBone, PM Environmental None Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP L; _ Chair LaVoie welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 8:24 a.m. Fri Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, December 11, 2015 Motion: Johnson moved to approve the meeting minutes from the Friday, December 11, 2015 LBRA Board of Director's meeting. Motion seconded by Garcia. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #64 - South Edge Lofts Dorshimer provided a brief overview of the Brownfield Redevelopment plan #64 - South Edge Lofts. He advised that a press release was sent out on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Dorshimer introduced Roger Thornburg, Investors Equity Group, Inc., who provided an overview and history of his company. Thornburg, DeBone, and VanderKlok provided a presentation on Brownfield Plan #64 - South Edge Lofts, noting the following: • Project location: NW corners of South Washington and East St. Joseph Street Addresses of the Brownfield: 616 South Washington, 118 West St. Joseph, 615 South Capitol Avenue and 617 South Capitol Avenue • Application to combine the four parcels was submitted on November 23, 2015 • 616 S Washington Properties LLC is the developer • Mixed use: 4 -story with Class A office space and 51 total residential units • $13 million dollar investment • 50 construction jobs • $1,813,466 funded by TIF capture • $77,134 non -capturable millages • $125,289, 10% capture collected by local tax units • There are Brownfield Eligible Activities • Expected to start this project within the next 30 -days 1 Allum provided an overview of the next -steps for Brownfield Plan #64, noting this should go through Lansing City Council by mid-March 2016 with State approval in mid-to-late April 2016. Mayor Bernero provided his appreciation to Thornburg and team for their commitment to this project and noted why developments likes these are critical to the growth of Lansing. Discussion occurred regarding the issue of affordable housing and how it might be might be incorporated into this project. Ragan requested the LBRA Board be made aware of when City Council Development Meetings take place. Allum to provide these as they become available. Motion: Jones moved to accept and approve Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #64 - South Edge Lofts, as presented. Motion seconded by Garcia. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None. Public Comment None. Adjournment Chair Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m. K rl Dorshimer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, February 5, 2016 8:00 a.m. LEAP Office- Executive Boardroom 100 S Washington Avenue, Suite #201 Lansing, MI 48910: Members Present: Members Absent: Temp Members Present: Staff Present: Guests: Public Present: Recorded by: Call to Order Pierre LaVoie, James Butler Calvin Jones, Kimberly Coleman, Blake Johnson, Andrea Ragan, Baldomero Garcia Mayor Bernero, Kevin O'Malley None Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith, Gabriela Allurn John Sears, South Street LLC Dave VanHarren, TriTerra None Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP Chair LaVoie welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, January 8, 2015 Motion: Jones moved to approve the meeting minutes from the Friday, January 8, 2016 LBRA Board of Director's meeting. Motion seconded by Garcia. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #65 - Potter Flats Redevelopment Project Dorshimer provided a brief overview of the Brownfield Redevelopment plan #65 - Potter Flats Redevelopment Project. He introduced John Sears, South Street LLC and Dave VanHarren, TriTerra, who provided a presentation on proposed Brownfield Plan #65 - Potter Flats Redevelopment Project, noting the following: • Subject Property: 701 E South Street, Lansing, MI • Eligibility Status: Facility (Part 201, NREPA) • History provided of the parcel of land the project will sit on (from 1889 - present) • Project will include the rehabilitation of the original 2 -story mill and manufacturing building (37,500 square feet of space to be remodeled) Total investment estimated at $2,550,000 • 14,500 square feet to be used for commercial space on first -floor • 19 commercial units, totaling 23,000 square feet • 20 TIF Plan starting in 2017 • Total anticipated Tax Increment Revenue (TIR): $1,044,265 New taxes to Lansing School Sink Fund, City Debt & School Debt: $80,700 Discussion ensued on actual costs of this Brownfield project and additional monies being used. Ragan inquired about the use of Revolving Fund Loans (RFL) and the approval process. 1 Johnson inquired if there is any benefit to receiving more information on companies/individuals who are requesting funding from the LBRA Board. Discussion ensued. Dorshimer noted the Local -Site Revolving Remediation Fund (LSRRF) loan made under a separate loan agreement. Dorshimer noted a press release will be sent out later today announcing this project. Motion: Ragan moved to accept and approve Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #65 - Potter Flats Redevelopment Plan, as presented. Motion seconded by Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None. Public Comment None. Adjournment Chair LaVoie declared the meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m. K/arl Dorshimer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, April 1, 2016 8:00 a.m. LEAP Office- Executive Boardroom 100 S Washington Avenue, Suite #201 Lansing, MT 48910: Members Present: Members Absent: Temp Members Present: Staff Present: Guests: Public Present: Recorded by: Call to Order Andrea Ragan, Blake Johnson, Calvin Jones, Kimberly Coleman, Mayor Virg Bernero Pierre LaVoie, James Butler, Kevin O'MQeyb Baldomero Garcia n• None c Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith, Gabriga 1�ur j Tony Willis �' �' M Angela Bennett, City of Lansing Harold Leeman, Public None Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP61 �1 Vice -Chair Butler welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 8:44 a.m. Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, February 5, 2016 Motion: Johnson moved to approve the meeting minutes from the Friday, February 5, 2016 LBRA Board of Director's meeting. Motion seconded by Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval of 2016 - 2017 LBRA Budget Dorshimer introduced the 2016-2017 LBRA Budget for approval. He provided the following points of discussion: • Currently have 16 active Brownfield projects underway. Overview of how the monies for Brownfield projects are allocated • LBRA Admin monies are down this fiscal year, this is a result of changes in the law and less received in tax captures • Total Income: $1,452,900 • Overview of Expenditures Motion: Coleman moved to approve and accept the LBRA 2016 - 2017 Budget as presented. Motion seconded by Johnson. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 1 Other Business None. Public Comment None. Adjournment Vice -Chair Butler declared the meeting adjourned at 8:49 a.m. Karl Dorshimer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, October 7, 2016 8:00 a.m. The Runway @ Knapp's Center 300 S Washington Avenue, Suite #100 Lansing, MI 48933 Members Present: Pierre LaVoie, Andrea Ragan, Calvin Jones, o Baldomero Garcia, Blake Johnson S, , _ Members Absent: Mayor Virg Bernero, Kimberly Coleman, C) James Butler III Temp Members Present: None Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Joe Carr, Tony Willis Guests: Steven Owen, Foster Swift PC S co Public Present: None " Recorded by: Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP Call to Order Chair LaVoie welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, August 5, 2016 Motion: Jones moved to approve the meeting minutes from the Friday, August 5, 2016 LBRA Board of Director's meeting. Motion seconded by Garcia. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution Brownfield Plan #2 - Former Motor Wheel Site Dorshimer provided history and an overview of the Resolution to approve the transfer of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) of the funds currently being held for Developer reimbursement in accounts payable #281.000000.202020.00000, into a new Local Site Remediation Revolving Fund account for the purpose of funding, brownfield activities for Brownfield #2 - Former Motor Wheel site. Motion: Johnson moved to accept the Resolution and approve the transfer of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) of the funds currently being held for Developer - reimbursement in accounts payable #281.000000.202020.00000 into a new Local Site Remediation Revolving Fund account for the purpose of funding brownfield activities for Brownfield #2 - Former Motor Wheel site, as presented and place on file. Motion seconded by Garcia. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Brownfield Loan Process Dorshimer provided an overview of the Brownfield loan process, noting the following: 1 ® Creating a new set of agreements to be used when providing future Brownfield loans. • Brownfield program is growing and has been very successful and there are new measures are being put in place to be more effective in processing and following- up on the loans. ® Will provide a detailed presentation on how the Brownfield loan process works at a future LBRA meeting. ®tiger Business Smith noted the LEDC and LBRA audits (period ending June 30, 2016) will be presented at the December 2016 Board of Directors meeting. Public Comment None. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair LaVoie declared the meeting adjourned at 1.0:15 a.m. L_/,//�1 :2-;,,z11_ - Karl Dorshimer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 2 Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Director's Meeting The View Cooley Law/Lugnuts Stadium The View 505 E Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48912 Friday, November 4, 2016 - 8:30 AM Members Present Members Absent: Temp Members Present: Staff Present: Guests: Public Present: Recorded by: Call to Order Pierre LaVoie, Andrea Ragan, Calvin Jones, Baldomero Garcia, Blake Johnson, James Butler III, Shelley Davis-Mielock Mayor Virg Bernero None Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith Janet Michaluk, MEDQ Jessica DeBone, PM Environmental Tim Ayers, Fluid Chillers Ian Hawley Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP Chair LaVoie welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 9:26 a.m Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, October 7, 2016 tr: Motion: Butler moved to approve the meeting minutes from the Friday, October 7, 2016 LBRA Board of Director's meeting. Motion seconded by Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Brownfields 101 - Presentation by Janet Michaluk, MDEQ Dorshimer introduced Janet Michaluk, MDEQ, noting she is proving a presentation to the LBRA Board on Brownfields and how they work and their importance to the Lansing region. During her presentation, Michaluk noted the following: • What is a Brownfield & history of the program • Available DEQ Incentives and funding sources • Abilities of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) • Other tools available for Brownfield projects • Examples of various Brownfield projects Discussion occurred over incentives and how the necessary steps needed before being approved by the LBRA. 1 Resolution Brownfield Plan #66 - Fluid Chillers Dorshimer provided an overview of a new Brownfield Plan #66 - Fluid Chillers and introduced Jessica DeBone, PM Environmental and Tim Ayers, Fluid Chillers, Jessica DeBone and Tim Ayers provided a presentation for the Fluid Chillers expansion project at 3005 Alpha Access Street, Lansing, MI. Motion: Ragan moved to accept the Resolution and approve Brownfield #66 - Fluid Chillers, as presented and place on file. Motion seconded by Garcia. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Ragan inquired over the types of jobs that will be created, Ayers .noted that these are high paying manufacturing positions. Ayers noted that he is working with CAMW! on this project and will reach -out to Garcia at Lansing Community College (LCC) as well. Discussion ensued. on the submission of the Resolutions and receiving information in a timely fashion, prior to fixture meetings. Update on Brownfield Projects None. Other Business None. Public Comment None. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair LaVoie declared the meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m. �&/ /� / Y" Z ' �_ -, Marl Dorshimer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 2