Red Wing City Council June 8, 2026
Observer Notes (missing parts – it was too fast!)
https://redwingmn.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3946/media

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance – LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
3. Excusal of Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Proclamations and Recognitions
   5.A. Dr. Marsha Danielson Proclamation. – Mayor Iocco
   President Danielson of Minnesota State College Southeast will be retiring June 30,
6. To honor Dr. Danielson for her accomplishments in her five years of service,
   Mayor Iocco will read the attached proclamation.
7. Presentations (Wasn’t there a policy established NOT to have presentations?)
   6.A. Red Wing Amateur Baseball Association’s Fundraising Efforts to Support Improvements at the Red Wing Athletic Field. Representatives from Red Wing Amateur Baseball Association will be present to provide an update on fundraising efforts and potential future projects.
   Power Point – Red Wing Athletic Field – goal – raise $1 million
   2028 – Cannon Falls, __ Miesville, Red Wing awarded tournament. Met with Shawn Blaney, shovels in ground this fall?
   Now at $485,000 so far
   Ask – partnering on this project
   6.B. Cannon Valley Trail Presentation.
   Trail Manager Scott Roepke will share recent Cannon Valley Trail news with the Council.
   Report on capital improvement – Trail Investment Summary (tiny font, can’t see it)
    Bridge Replacement Phase 1
    Prairie Restoration
    Vault Toilets – had been renting 32 years
    Comprehensive Signage
    Electronic Pay Stations
    Articulating Flail Mower
    Trail Use Counters – having counters and numbers assists with grants
    Biological Resources Plan Update
    Bridge Replacement Phase 2
    ADA Accessible Drinking Fountain & Bottle Filler
   Current & Future Projects
    Mile 14 & 16 Slope Failure Repair – along river – powerpoint – cannot read numbers
    Bridge & Trail Surface Replacement
    History of the Cannon Valley Trail – this year 40 th Anniversary
   6.7 Million in Total Investment
8. Public Comment
   Amber Dawn Plank – School District removing public comments from live stream and recording. (was mentally elsewhere, related to my complaint about City – apologies!)(my aside: Council and Schoolboard have NOT done adequate job 1)
   explaining difference between speaking about employees/staff and individuals with issues of legal privacy requirements and then there’s defamation, both civil and criminal v. Gov’t body, the Council and School Board – they’re there to take the
   heat and be held accountable, it’s their job. WRONG “solution” for both, limiting speech is not OK. 2) It is the CHAIR’S job to moderate the meeting, and in both cases, the Chair has not been willing to do that and instead there’s attempt to limit speech. NO, hold Chair accountable to do the job, not limit speech. Recap: Explain
   legal limits and whose job it is to take the heat, and Chair must do the job.).
   Moi –Comment period statement limiting speech (I’d reported it first to Janie, no response, so then to Council. Beth replied that she’d referred it to City Clerk and City Attorney, and that afternoon, they were ON IT). GOOD, thank you, I appreciate removing that phrase (and read it). They are sworn on oath and not one
   of them, or City Atty, objected. Iocco lobbying in North Dakota. NOT OK. Dissed PIIC. Misrepresented those of us who spoke at PUC meeting. I was. Blah blah (as above, it’s the Chair’s job to moderate, don’t be quashing speech.)
   American Flag, this past Memorial Day, program at Bay Point Park, 4 ceremonies at different locations. It was noted when I returned to home, city’s flag was at half mast. Folk might have noticed. On Memorial Day ½ staff from sunrise to noon only, then raised briskly to top of staff at 12 noon in honor of our
   nation’s battle heroes. Quote from Flag Code. All flags on City owned property be conforming. (Heinman later said he didn’t know of that policy, and is now on it for future reference)
   Pete Haverlandt – Asking to pass around, a little bag of… demolition refuse from Hwy 19 project. I had the most enlightened discussion with DOT (?) who said fish hatchery would have been ideal. Better due diligence, asked for show of hands how
   many council members had set foot, and how can you make sound decisions when you don’t know what you’re talking about. 3 contractors RW Construction, Chandler Roofing, could have proceeded with a project there had it been authorized. Too many wasted opportunities in this town. See budget cuts, economic
   development has been a total failure. Have watched, tried to provide opportunities, that’s about it, thank you.
   Tom Wilder – Plenty of money has been raised for the Habitat for Humanity project. Why is the main backbone street, Minnesota to Washington, being delayed, just develop half of it. Entire street, alley, spine, backbone of this project. Will take 8-10 years to develop, have the money, why not.
   No one online
   On agenda items now:
   Deb Schultz – if it’s changed, then they can do whatever, little or no oversight. Even if the Port Authority says they don’t want the property, not for sure, a developer can come in, put 100 units there. Can do that between Bayview and Jefferson, potentially 300 units.
   Allison Gettings – CEO of Red Wing Shoe Co. – brought together a group of other employers, to see if there’s common ground, attract high quality. Xcel, Mayo, RW Credit Union, availability of housing. Spent the last year learning what we can about housing in RW, brought in non-profits, community leaders, We have 38 jobs
   posted, 10 candidates accept jobs and walked away, couldn’t find housing. Young people, want to find their own place and couldn’t find a place. Vacancy rate, 5%, open opportunity for others, downsize. Other have felt this challenge as well. We owe it to the next generation, we have benefited by decisions of past generations…cost has increased 300% in my lifetime.
   Brad Wronski – Ward 4 – Member of Sustainabilty Commission, I could have sworn on 3 hours of testimony, many pages of comments, should have been enough. What we’ve been hearing is “fear,” of rather implausibily grand development. We’re talking about creating possibilities, if the current invitation doesn’t give us what we want, we need to change the invitation. We’ve heard a lot
   of fear about what could happen. We haven’t heard about what could happen if we do nothing. I do not believe the status quo is sustainable. Nursing home very significant deterioration; if something doesn’t happen soon, will get worse. Seems
   may be a chance of preserving building but it’s got to happens soon. Jefferson, different story, long period of time where better ideas should, could, might have been implemented. Maybe we need to make the invitation a little bit broader.
   Lynn Dulak, 420 Jefferson, signed opposition decision. Will be affected by both Bayview and Jefferson proposals, spoken with you. City does not own Bayview, it has been sold. Luxury condos, site allows 4 stories. My dream of making it available for affordable housing doesn’t seem possible, breaks my house.
   Jefferson costs school district $70,000/yr to maintain. 2 sales fell through. Needs elevator. Trying to get it onto historical register. If not, likely to be demolished. Once it changes, port authority decides. My dream is to make it a smaller development of
   smaller senior housing and green space. (presented Petition)
   Kyle Ploen (?) 1316 W , zoning, the public is not being heard. No devo plan, no plan, asked to approve zoning. Jefferson site makes siting more critical, only green space (talking too fast). Once it’s mowed over, it’s … went to HUD foreclosure, real estate bought it for speculative, perfect opening for development, quick profit. People that live around there, families, don’t want to be .. every time they mow their lawn, play with their kids. Rubber stamp, community has been clear, signs all over. They’re not noise, they’re a signal. R3 without a plan, public involvement is secondary, changes made without … protect transparency, make a decision grounded in facts, not speculation. Patel. Want to give perspective on what it takes to develop property. Providing this putting more site control, I’m a recipient of the “guardrails” along the way, there are instances where I disagree, or I didn’t do things that I should do, i.e., a small handrail, I had to change it out. This gives me confidence that you’re doing
   your jobs appropriately. Rezoning is needed, right now RW is too “young” for any developers to come in. I have my projects, but these projects in these zoning areas, there is fear, that we’re going to see a 10-story tower, that’s not feasible, and no way that Jefferson would sustain just because of the cost. I’m sorry about not having it affordable, that is the nature of our business. It is complicated, it is tough But I’m more passionate than many Wingers here. I have trust in you guys, it should move forward, need to have the perception that we’re a welcome town for
   developers.
   Jim Patterson, 1509 W 4 th , opposition to rezoning. Semes desperate, talks about numbers and fear. If you have someone that comes in with an offer like that, take it up at the time. If there’s no proposal, unless that happens, that’s what you’re looking for. This is an open door to things you might have a hard time slowing or
   stopping. Who are any of us to say no. Wait and see if you get an offer and then come forward. I believe the highest use is probably for condos. It’ll probably cost 3-400k, there are no for sale signs there (NOT TRUE). There shouldn’t be 100s of units, there should be 16 condos. Bayiew, slow it down, not do this preemptively.
   Why is cart before the horse. Not out of fear, it’s about logic, respect. Business community, that’s a fact, may change with AI, many other places in town that isn’t this particular location, not suited.
   Daryl Duden – 1200 block of W 4 th . Lifetime resident, born St. Johns, and 4 y.o. at Jefferson, many changes, including annexation of Burnside. May 26 meeting, with search, Legalclarity.org – spot zoning is applying zoning in … Jefferson and Bayview are spot zoning. Why is RM-3 the only zoning with “staff only” review.
   RM-3 is highest density residential zoning, wouldn’t it be in public interest to have city council involved in implantation.
   Deborah , I do not live in Jefferson neighborhood. Thank you to council members, mayor and police, we can’t exist without you. It’s zoned for family homes for a reason. Move to rezone jeff property makes you ask what’s going on. It’s not fear. What’s going on. If you hand over this property to RM-3 in agreement with the Port Authority, you shall use some control. City Council’s objective is to represent the residents. It appears that at times you would like to silence residents. Looks like bait & switch to those who purchased over so many years, Need a park, “Go to the highrise to play,” you wouldn’t do that. This is not the place. These older neighborhoods are not … these are neighborhoods where the garages are single stalls, where children walk to school.
   Tom Wilder – Ward 2 – The idea to rezone Jefferson and Bayview is wrong, square peg in round hole. Neighbors don’t support this. Listen to neighbors who voted you into your chair. Not non-profits and developers who don’t vote. Start listening to the current residents. RW Police ept. 3 multi-family Jorden I 2 and , 300 units, 900 calls in 150, of non-medical nature. Follows that if Jefferson & Bayview couple neighborhood, calls will go to 4/day. Do we want to be known as a magnet for high density? Don’t ever forget what (listen to tape)
   Jim Snow. Here to oppose. Building for care center, we need a trache center in our area. We had one here and now it’s gone. Habitat for Humanity needs to have street and sewer installed immediately. Unless there’s some agenda, use it maybe for
   parking, if they’re going to have 80-100 cars, where are they going to put it. You can’t put these cars on the street. Cannot build, cannot go underneath, it’s unstable. 16 accidents on 4 th since I’ve been there, 12 cars totalled, because of speed. People
   going 40-50 mph. I think there’s a confict of interest. 12 homeless people, 16 vouchers, people come here from outstate. Money should be spent on street, sewers, and gutter. Put cross-walk at 4 th and Minnesota, I’ve almost been run over 4 times.
   Alan Muller – Endorse comments of Amber and Overland. (Pipes and lead issue) “Requests for service replacements will not be _.” Code words in my mind. Would like to know how bidders arrived at fairly significant figures when description is vague and unhelpful. Would be becoming of the council before proceeding.
   Ron Kirk__ – info I just found out from RW port Authority from Housing Study. 2025, 16, 783, by 2030 17019,growh of 0.028%. Housing says 2,400 housing sites.
   House people for Treasure Island. Bayview 2,400 units, Jefferson 36 units. 1120 spaces, Small people next to it, park, 30 cars, come out onto 4, nightmare in winter.
   Not feasible, high rent, not affordable housing. Look at Lake City, Condo, even those 62 and over, rent them out. Jefferson, 120 cars, close Buchanan? Pave around the trees? Playground, condos are find, not mass housing. 80 units, 120 parking spaces, very expensive.
9. Consent Agenda 8P, 8H, 8B
   8.A. Motion to Approve Bills (Warrant #127159 – 128338, totaling $806,291.47).
   8.B. Pulled. Motion to Approve Minutes.
10. May 26, 2026, Workshop Minutes.
    Dog Park, proposed the 2 best sites for community to look into, revise
    language. Ron – There was not mention of his objection to dog park. Ron’s point about preferred capita spending, council has control over spending and need to have restraint on spending. Norton – wants to know what comment was, Ron doesn’t know. Amended workshop minutes, add dog park objection. Motion, passed.
11. May 26, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
    Ron will let it go. Ron Motion re capital spending and Council ability to control spending. Passed.
    8.C. Motion to Appoint Marcus Schmidt to the Advisory Planning Commission for a First Term Expiring December 31, 2028.
    8.D. Actions Related to the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project.
    The purpose of this action is to accept bids and award a construction contract for the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project, as well as approve a Construction Management Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk. The project will replace the private portion of galvanized water service lines associated with
    lead service lines at no cost to participating property owners. This project is part of the City;s ongoing multi-year initiative to identify and replace privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines throughout the water distribution system, helping to improve water quality, protect public health, and meet state and federal
    regulatory requirements.
12. Motion to Accept Bids Received for the 2026 Lead Service Line
    Replacement Project and Award Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder, BCM Construction for $888,887.
13. Motion to Approve the Construction Management Services Agreement
    with Bolton & Menk for Oversight and Administration of the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project.
    8.E. Motion to Approve a Lease with Runnings Supply Inc. for Space in the 321 Potter Street Building. The current lease with Runnings Supply Inc. is due to expire in October 2026. City staff worked with Runnings to negotiate a new ten-year lease agreement for 11,089 square feet of dedicated space and 668 square feet of common space located in the basement of the 321 Potter Street building. The proposed lease establishes a base rental rate of two dollars per square foot per year, with annual increases of three percent throughout the term of the agreement.
    8.F. Motion to Approve a Master Services Agreement and Work Order with AE2S for the Hydraulic Water Model and Expansion and Capacity Analysis. (Attachment forthcoming) The Expansion and Capacity Analysis project is currently identified in the 2027 CIP. However, staff has identified an immediate need for this tool to
    support ongoing and upcoming planning efforts, including infrastructure prioritization, system reliability assessments, and coordination with capital projects and community development. The City Council approved a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency climate resiliency grant application on December 8, 2025, to
    request funding for this project in 2026. The City was not selected to receive this grant. Fortunately, a previously awarded grant from DEEDs Office of Energy Transition can be utilized to fund this project.
    8.G. Motion to Approve Annual Food Wagon License for The Brick Oven Bus.
    8.H. Pulled. Motion to Approve Use of Green Fund for the Approved CIP Item —
    Chief 3 Emergency Response Vehicle. Staff recommends utilizing funds from the City’s established Green Fund to offset the additional expenses, which will reduce the total operating costs over the life span of the vehicle.
    Don – balance in Green Fund $90,300.70. Don – are there other vehicles? It doesn’t seem to make sense, all the problems with electric vehicles in the winter.
    A: We did look into the vehicles, and how climate affects vehicles, tech has changed, improving every day. Albert Lea and Roseau has no problems. Hasn’t happened, but could. Can also pass it on to Asst. Chief Nelson who is online. Don – it does make sense to see other options with other manufacturers. Wants to see the Green Fund disappear. Norton – As EV driver for 5 years, no issues, and in
    fact, battery makes it more stable. purpose of Green Fund to get us into other things where initial jump can be prohibitive. Getting more vehicle… Ron – my concerns have to do with the company. They’ve lost quite a bit of money in the last couple years, their future, don’t know if we need to be on the leading edge of this,
    charging somewhere else. I can’t support. Iocco – Norton, are you suggesting using the entire Green Fund for this vehicle? No. Janie – I talked with Community member, very confident. I’d like this to come back in a year and share those
    projections and see if what happened. If there is some unforeseen cost, that could come out of green fund. Beth – how are we paying for it. Don – range? A: 250. D: Looks like we’re putting a lot of miles on. Janie – this was in budget? Is in approved – up to $85,000. Requesting to change to add to get the EV that is more expensive. Beth – Move Green Fund, 2nd Becky. Motion passes 5-2.
    8.I. Motion to Adopt * Resolution No. 8176, Cooperative Agreement for the Minnesota Statewide All-Hazards Incident Management Organization. Staff recommends City Council approve the resolution and authorize the Fire Chief to execute the agreement.
    8.J. Motion to Adopt * Resolution No. 8177, Intra-State Mutual Aid Plan, Dispatch, and Use of Fire Department Equipment and Services. Staff recommends City Council approval of the resolution and authorizes the Fire Chief to execute the agreement.
    8.K. Motion to Approve Private Use of Public Property (PUPP) Application for An Artful Summer Supper.
    Red Wing Arts is presenting An Artful Summer Supper, an arts-centered community experience designed to bring the community together through creativity, shared artmaking, and a communal meal in downtown Red Wing. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a handcrafted ceramic bowl created by community members, enjoy a simple meal, and participate in a vibrant street
    experience featuring live music, creativity, and community connection. The event will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    8.L. Motion to Approve Private Use of Public Property (PUPP) Application for the Indigenous Artist Market and Concert.
    Red Wing Arts and the Honoring Dakota Project are hosting the 4th Annual Indigenous Artist Market + Concert on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Central Park and the Bandshell.
    This vibrant community event celebrates Indigenous artistry and culture, featuring local and regional Indigenous artists showcasing handmade crafts and artwork, community challenge games, tipi teachings, food trucks, live music by Austin Owen, and an evening concert with Tiana Spotted Thunder. The Indigenous Artist
    Market and Challenge Games will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by the evening concert at the Central Park Bandshell beginning at 7 p.m.
    8.M. Actions Related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant.
    Staff is requesting City Council authorization to pursue funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant program. The request includes reallocating 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds from the Trickling Filter
    Roof Replacement project to support the preparation of 30% design plans for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Main Lift Improvements, as well as funding for grant application assistance. The action also includes approval of a work order with
    Bolton & Menk and authorization for staff to apply for approximately $5.39 million in BRIC grant funding.
14. Motion to Authorize Staff to Apply for the FEMA BRIC Grant for
    $5,392,500.
15. Motion to Approve Reallocation of $32,500 in the 2026 CIP from
    Trickling Filter Roof Replacement to Preparation of 30% Plans for
    Wastewater Treatment Facility Main Lift Improvements and Funding
    Assistance for FEMA BRIC Grant
    Application.
16. Motion to Approve Work Order with Bolton & Menk.
    8.N. Motion to Adopt * Ordinance No. 235, Fourth Series, Aggressive Panhandling.
    The introduction of Ordinance No. 235 was unanimously approved during the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting. The Council is now asked to approve the second reading of this ordinance.
    8.O. Motion to Adopt * Resolution No. 8178, Accepting the Donation of Artwork from Red Wing Arts, Designed and Created by Artists Darrell Campbell and Jesse Childs, to be Installed at the Levee Park Circle.
    8.P. Motion to Approve Private Use of Public Property (PUPP) Application for a Red Wing Shoe Corporate Event.
    Red Wing Shoe Company submitted a Private Use of Public Property (PUPP) application on June 4, 2026, for a corporate event taking place June 5–12, 2026.
    Organizers are requesting the temporary reservation of 2–3 parking stalls in front of both 314 Main Street (Corporate Offices) and 315 Main Street (Flagship Store) to accommodate shuttle loading and unloading between the two locations. Because the application was submitted one day before the start of the event, staff did not
    have sufficient time to complete the standard interdepartmental review process required under the Citys PUPP policy. Becky – Motion to approve, 2nd Vicki.
    Motion passes unanimously.
17. Motions and General Business (Roll Call Required *)
    9.A. Actions Related to Cannon Valley Trail Joint Powers Agreement. Resolution 8179
18. Consider Motion to Approve Revised Bylaws.
    Chris – Introduce it. Impetus, get him in here to discuss Cannon Valley Trail. In progress for most of year. Updating, clarifying language. 2 year plan to update, has been done.
19. Consider Motion to Approve Revised Joint Powers Agreement.
    Discussion has involved many jurisdictions, has been approved by Joint Powers Board, CF City Council, updates, nothing major.
    9.B. Actions Related to Rezoning.
    Motion to bring back to table. Passed.
    Discussion – Separated, 3 different ordinances.
    Kyle presentation. All are R-2 to RM-3.
    Bob Gossick here to address Council
    Motions (see powerpoint) – Ordinance 237, 237, 238, all 2 nd reading.
    Hold off on comprehensive plan amendments, in Order, push Ordinances to future meeting.
    Two different activities. 1 – look at ways to ID sites to rezone to encourage and spur development
    2 – Land use changes, Jefferson and Bayview,Bayview in foreclosure redemption and there’s a buyer waiting.
    There usually is a range of zoning activity, doesn’t mean you’re going to be seeing max per acre. Briarwood, because of size, PUD allows for redistribution of units for siting, some more single family, some higher density. Other requirements, parking, driveway, etc., will drive numbers per acres. Parking will be a big driver.
    (SEE POWERPOINT)
    Zoning Considerations – different uses have different land needs. Where there are larger buildings by Tyler Rd So, Need a lot more land to Council directed PC to – ID sites for multi-family residential.
    Zoning amendments to increase opportunities for all types
    Consider Briarwod and Hope Heights collaboration
    RM-3 district for options and flexibility – brought forward by PC
    Steps – determine need for land uses and guide/zone land to accommodate. RW has 6.5 acres zoned for multi-family housing available. Very little zone R-1 or R-2 outside of existing subdivisions.
    What does this mean – most has been built outside of residential zones, built in industrial zones. Hasn’t been rezoning in residential communities. There is a need to think about future growth. Limited number of lots, takes a long time to create lots for development – 6 months to a year.
    Park Discussion – Parkland is required with new subdivisions. Not required for Jefferson or Bayview. Already dedicated with briarwood Subdivision. For multi-family, 15-21% parkland – depending on number of uses..
    Council must acquire new park land for public use.
    Park sizes
    Bluff view 0.57 acres
    Roosevelt 0.7 acres
    South Park 1.01acres
    Central HS 0.23
    Process for Jefferson – Port Authority – City & Port – Port issue RFP before
    closing – Control developer selection, guidelines for devo, preference to preserve bldg, and public park/open space. RW School District controls timing of future actions, deadline for action June 30th . If Port not done, could be sold and City loses
    direct control and public access.
    Purchase agreement$1 in December 2025
    Main point – preserving the building for housing is unlikely without some amount of density – 40-70 units.
    Purchase agreement – not allowed to sell for school. Council will need to be involved if park is part of this.
    There will be public cost. Environmental remediation $200-600k). If reused, lower.
    Cost for inaction (MUST BE CONSIDERED!)
    Next steps – Decision to move forward with zoning, request extension to purchase agreement, RFPs, selection of developer
    Meghan Elliot – New History
    Comments from Bob Jaszczak
    Meghan Elliot – New History:
    What’s been done and … tech – sharing
    Has worked on many projects, on Bookmatch (great project!), can also answer questions from developer perspective
    Environmental concerns, National Register, schools are great sites, classrooms are natural fit for housing, and/but they are really hard. Cloquet, Sandstone, took a lot of cooperation, collaboration. Created housing, jobs, community.
    Sandstone school, acting as developer, larger site. Entire site, she owns as developer. Use of front lawn was important, hold events there, set up a licensing agreement, owner responsible for maintaining, and city can access the lawn, privately owned public space (POPS), Winona site, back site of the building is all , buildable area, in different category, not potential green space. Winona project 2023 total cost – Sandstone roof had collapsed in 2 points and extensive $3million to get to starting and $4 million to 32 units workforce unit, $430k Workforce housing, rental, set at market rate, set 55% AMI. Vicki Jo – Front lawn, means? Interested in preserving playground. Playground plus park, how do you see that happening at Jefferson site. A: Front lawn, primary facade, on Buchanan. Suggesting the back be as flexible as possible, which MAY include on site parking, ingress/egress, construction – housing, garage? As many options as possible to make it paletable. The building was offered, and no viable options, interviewed 15 developers, “this is a hard project, we don’t have the bandwidth, can’t won’t come forward, need certainty.” But for the zoning change, and we’d offered as is, I don’t think we should try again without the zoning change. Superintendent Bob ___ – Jefferson goes back 23 years ago last elementary
    school classes, variety – Goodhue Co Education District, Montessori School, 15-16 building not used. Then Community Ed and District Office, 2018 build sold, fell through. 2018-2020 empty, reopened during COVID, since Spring 2021, electricity, AC on, heated in winter, pay insurance, mow lawn, snow removal, $70-75k annually. RFP process, nada. Turn to Port Authority and City to see what
    resources can make it developable. School District doesn’t have resources. Can’t be returned to school, must be accessible, and currently have excess space in District. Port Authority, sold for $1, want to be responsible to community. Don’t want it to fall into hands, can’t follow through, responsible for clean up. Jefferson
    is NOT about to be demolished, doesn’t make sense to put resources into it at this stage. Community is passionate about school, preservation, and this is where we
    sit. Options are limited. Doesn’t make sense to put $70k year. Zoning piece is key piece of that for developers to be able to engage, pursue property.
    Vicki Jo – is SD willing to delay deadline? A: In best interest, short extension, it’s been a lot of years, another several months would not be a negative outcome.
    Beth to Meghan – a likely project that would be doable for developer would be about 40 units. A: Most likely this will have some sort o public unding. Once we get into that kind of funding, typical size, make use of tools, size of project in property management is 40 units. My projects are between 32-33. Very
    challenging. Too small to have on site manager, too big for property management. Need service, type of staffing caretaker. 40. Not a hard and fast rule, the number it takes to have a viable pathway for a site.
    Planning Commission May 19, recommended approval of rezoning the THREE. Up to 25% of Jefferson be retained for park.
    Alternative actions for Jefferson –
    1) Rezone to RM-3 per PC
    2) Rezone to RM-2 and refer back to PC
    3) Rezone to RM-3 with further direction to the Port Authority
    a. Max Density 24 units
    b. Max Height 3-4 stories
    c. Other Recommendations
    4) Reject Planning Commission Rec and keep R-2 zoning with max of 8/acre
    Staff is NOT recommending additional recommendations for Bayview or
    Briarwood
    Alternative Actions – see powerpoint
     Easement agreement 1/3 acre/15% of site
     New public space 5 way intersection (0.15 acres)
     Allocation some or all as public park
     Combination of the above
    Next steps
     3 ordinances
     Briarwood PUC
     Recommend to PA re school property (park/open space – other)
    June 22
     2 nd reading & Comp Plan – supermajority
     Port Authority Direction
    Vicki Jo – front façade, park space – 1/5 of acre. Not ask community, back space with playground. Community has said we need this much land, POPS, on back side, uninterrupted, not a little strip here and there, and uninterrupted play space.
    A: Has intellectually speaking from wanting to keep the building. Carving out a large space is theoretically possible, but in practicality would probably prevent redevelopment. Are there other ways to do it. Across the street, park. License to use front yard. As developer, developer needs to know how to work with city, in
    RFP use specifics, ways of stating goals without constraining the site, opportunity to have conversations with developer.
    RECESS
    Back to it
    …
    Discussion.
    Kliewer – what would happen if we did not rezone? A: Our options are limited, doesn’t make sense to keep putting money into it, haven’t looked at cost of tearing it down. Then would end up with 2 acre lot, would have to figure out how to divide up, plots/plats. Don’t think school district is able to handle it.
    Vicki Jo – Jefferson. What to do, while I appreciate perspective about preserving the building, dozens of people talking about the value of the green space. That’s not what I head from the community. I feel strongly about the back side of the
    build.