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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
of the City of Oshkosh
c/o Community Development Department
215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54902-1130
(920) 236-5055
(920) 236-5053 FAX
http://www.oshkoshwi.gov
KELLY NIEFORTH
Executive Director
MATT MUGERAUER
Chairperson
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH
September 18, 2024 4:00pm
City Hall Room 404
I. Roll Call
II. Approve August 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes
III. 24-11 Public Hearing: Approve Spot Blight Designation for Property Located at 929
Winnebago Avenue
IV. 24-12 Approve Lease Agreement with Boat Works LLC
V. Executive Director Report – Next Meeting November 20, 2024
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Redevelopment Authority Minutes 1 August 5, 2024
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
August 5, 2024
PRESENT: Susan Panek, Matt Mugerauer, Meredith Scheuermann, Adam Bellcorelli,
Jason Lasky
EXCUSED: Todd Hutchison, Thomas Belter
STAFF: Kelly Nieforth, Community Development Director; Mark Lyons, Planning
Services Manager; John Zarate, Economic Development Specialist;
Mugerauer called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll call was taken and a quorum
declared present.
Approve May 15, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Motion by Lasky to approve the May 15, 2024 Meeting minutes.
Seconded by Bellcorelli.
Motion carried 5-0.
Presentation for West 8th Ave Redevelopment (Parcel 0300780100)
Jarrett English – Mellenium Construction
Ms. Nieforth said this is RDA property on the west side of South Main Street between
7th Street and 8th Street. These are multiple parcels that the RDA acquired as they
became available. They were combined into one parcel. This area was a benefactor of
the EPA grant, where there was a lot of investigation done on this site for contamination
and what would need to be removed, so there is a lot of information available on this
site.
There has been one proposal received. This a part of the Master Plan Redevelopment
Area. The vision is for multi-family and some recreation.
Mr. Lyons said that this was a developer that he and City Manager Rohloff had met at
the WHEDA event in Madison. This developer had been looking for a mixed use style
development opportunity. It is currently a rough concept, but they are looking at single
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Redevelopment Authority Minutes 2 August 5, 2024
family townhomes along the south side of the parcel, a larger element on the north side
of apartment units and retaining some commercial space and parking in the front and
middle. They are trying to hit several of the income thresholds in order to be approved
for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.
Ms. Panek asked for clarification on where the commercial aspect would be located.
Mr. Lyons said that the commercial would be facing Main Street.
Ms. Panek asked if this was the only developer interested in this property.
Mr. Lyons said there was another developer who was interested, but was not ready to
be on the agenda for this meeting.
Mr. Lasky asked what conditions they have to meet in order to make the purchase of
$1.00?
Mr. Lyons said that if this is a LIHTC project, this would qualify for the $1.00 purchase.
Mr. Lasky then asked what kind of hurdles would they have to pass in order to take
action or can they just pay $1.00 anytime within that year period?
Mr. Lyons said that it would not happen unless they were awarded the tax credits. That
would be the trigger mechanism for the city.
Ms. Nieforth said that in the Resolution, it will state the timeline and other benchmarks.
WHEDA is changing their process a little bit and is requesting that developers submit a
conceptual application before they submit a full one. That is included here too as a
requirement.
Mr. Lasky asked if this was received as an active RFP request.
Ms. Nieforth said an RFP was done about 6-9 months ago. At the time, there was quite a
few developers interested, but only one has made it to this point.
Jarrett English is from Mellenium Construction. They are Milwaukee based company.
He gave a presentation about the conceptual design, what he called the Meridian. The
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Redevelopment Authority Minutes 3 August 5, 2024
project would have 93 livable units, 98 parking spaces and 4 commercial units. There is
no estimated rent cost yet.
Presentation for 653 Mt. Vernon Street for Residential Home (Parcel 0402580000)
Applicant has Withdrawn
Motion to go into Closed Session
Motion by Panek to go into closed session at 4:30 p.m.
Seconded by Bellcorelli.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion to end Closed Session
Motion by Belter to end closed session.
Seconded by Panek.
Motion carried 5-0.
RDA entered back into open session at 4:56 p.m.
24-09 Approve Offer to Purchase for West 8th Ave Redevelopment (Parcel 0300780100)
Jarrett English, Mellenium Construction
Motion by Hutchinson to approve 24-09.
Seconded by Belter.
Ms. Nieforth said that WHEDA does require at least a conceptual land use approval so
they know that the applicant can build what they want on the parcel before receiving
any tax credits. Staff talked about adding a third condition to the resolution where they
do get that conceptual land use approval whether it be zoning approval, or if they need
to get a planned development overlay. It won’t be the full civil plans, but it will give the
developer the assurance that they can go to WHEDA and tell them they are able to
build what they want on that parcel.
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Redevelopment Authority Minutes 4 August 5, 2024
Motion by Mugerauer to amend the third condition to add “conceptual” between “obtain” and
“land”; and to amend the fifth condition to remove “conceptual”.
Seconded by Lasky.
Amendment carried 5-0.
Motion carried 5-0.
Presentation of Downtown Visualization
Back in 2000, community partners like the City, the Community Foundation, and the
Chamber of Commerce came together and put together a visualization of what they
think the downtown should look like. This is 25 years later and RDA had quite a bit of
involvement in the last one so staff wanted to talk about what is being looked at now.
Ms. Nieforth shared the Downtown Visualization plan and what could be good
opportunities to enhance the downtown area. These include redevelopment sites,
landscape improvements and catalyst sites.
Executive Director Report
Froedtert ThedaCare Health has submitted an SIP Amendment and will be adding a third-floor
to their office portion.
Boatworks has not moved forward with the land purchase. Staff is most likely going to have a
closed session with Council next week to discuss their TIF request. RDA will be kept in the loop
on that process.
Mill on Main was able to get the financing they were hoping for and are planning on starting
construction by November 1st of this year.
Staff has been talking with Merge Urban Development to see if they are going to start working
on their parcel that’s just south of the water tower, parcel I, or if they are going to continue
working on parcel J. Part of it is that they want to have a good grasp on the Jackson St bridge,
which is owned by the WI DOT, and the plans that they have are the finalized plans.
Staff has a meeting in the following weeks to look at some different options for the intersection
for Sawyer St/Oshkosh Ave.
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Redevelopment Authority Minutes 5 August 5, 2024
Former Washington School Redevelopment will come back to the RDA board in September so
that property can be blighted. The city will be demolishing the property, but Community
Development Block Grant Funds will be used.
The Corridor project on Jefferson Street is moving along well. There was one neighborhood
meeting, and there will be another coming up. The developer has submitted a full plan set. That
will be on a Plan Commission and Common Council Meetings hopefully in September.
Next Meeting is September 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Reminder it will be in room 203.
Adjournment
There was no further discussion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:25 p.m.
(Panek, Scheuermann)
Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Nieforth
Executive Director
*Items marked with an asterisk also require Common Council approval.
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 24-11 RESOLUTION
(APPROVED_______LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______)
PURPOSE: APPROVE SPOT BLIGHT DESIGNATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 929 WINNEBAGO AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh was created to
assist in the elimination and prevention of blight and blighting influences and to promote
urban renewal; and
WHEREAS, the building at 929 Winnebago Avenue exhibit conditions cited
under Section 66.1333 (2m)3.(bm) of the Wisconsin Statutes that consider said property
to be blighted; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority has conducted a public hearing to
obtain comments and determine if said property is blighted; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Authority of the
City of Oshkosh that:
1. Findings and Determinations. It has been found and determined and is
hereby declared that:
(a) the property has become obsolescence; and
(b) the property is not within a designated redevelopment area but can
be acquired if spot blighted by the Redevelopment Authority to
eliminate slum and blight conditions in the neighborhood; and
2. Spot Blight Designation. The Authority hereby finds that the property is
blighted in need of rehabilitation and blight elimination under the meaning
in Section 66.1333 (2m)3.(bm) of Wisconsin Statutes.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Kelly Nieforth
Community Development Director
DATE: September 11, 2024
RE: 24-11 Public Hearing: Approve Spot Blight Designation for Property Located at
929 Winnebago Avenue
BACKGROUND
In 2022, the Oshkosh Common Council approved the Oshkosh Housing Needs Assessment
housing study, which identified gaps in a continuum of housing types within the City of
Oshkosh. City staff is implementing the study’s recommendations using a multi-faceted
approach to remove barriers to affordable housing in the City. A key strategy is to increase
owner-occupied units for low to workforce-income families, due to the limited availability of
suitable infill and greenfield property in the City.
The Oshkosh Area School District Board approved a long-term plan to consolidate multiple
elementary schools into one new school, which voters approved as part of the 2020
referendum. After confirming that Washington Elementary School, located at 929 Winnebago
Avenue, would be decommissioned at the end of the 2024 school year, the Oshkosh Area
School District (OASD) released a Request for Proposals with the intention of selling the
property to a private developer who would reuse the site. OASD confirmed that no proposals
for site redevelopment were received. The City had been involved with multiple meetings
with the surrounding neighborhood associations while proposals were being solicited, and
heard feedback from the neighbors that they would prefer if single family homes were
constructed on the site. Factoring in the existing residential zoning district around the school,
the City and trusted housing partner, Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh, met to discuss
collaborative redevelopment of the site. The City would own the property and, working with
Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh, create a plan to build affordable and work-force one and
two-story single-family homes. Unfortunately, due to the condition of the building and
necessary improvements, it would be difficult to utilize the existing building for rehabilitation
into multifamily units. The City Council approved acquiring the former Washington School
building and site on April 9, 2024.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
ANALYSIS
The City will purchase the property in late September, 2024 and will start the process of
preparing the site for single family residential home development. Due to the condition of the
building and anticipated asbestos inside the building, the building will need to be demolished
and staff is recommending that the property be blighted in order to utilize Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist in funding the demolition. Demolishing the
building will allow the city to prep the site for single family home development and enhance
the surrounding neighborhoods.
RECOMMENDATION
The Redevelopment Authority approves the spot blight designation for 929 Winnebago
Avenue.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Nieforth
Community Development Director
Washington Elementary School provides a comprehensive program for Kindergarten through 5th grade students.
building area: 32,290 sq. ft.
student population: 236 students
grades served: Kindergarten - 5tH
site size: 2.66 acres (66% impervious surface)
parKing: 26 stalls (1 Handicap, 25 regular)
bus quantity: 2 special needs buses
Washington
ElEmEntary
school
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Oshkosh Area School District 309
Washington ElEmEntary school: building evolution
Washington Elementary School was originally constructed in 1957 and underwent a Gymnasium addition in 1989.
The following building evolution diagram outlines the additions made to the original building over time due primarily to student enrollment growth.
Washington Elementary School CorridorWashington Elementary School Classroom
Washington Elementary School Main Entrance
Washington Elementary School August 1, 2017314
Washington ElEmEntary school: building systems summary
Plumbing:
• Water is supplied by a 4” water service connected to the Municipal
water system; new additions or major renovation would require a new
larger water service.
• Majority of water distribution piping in the building is copper and in fair
condition.
• There is no fire protection system.
• Sanitary waste flows by gravity out the building and connects to
the Municipal sanitary sewer system. Sanitary sewer system in the
building is nearing the end of its life expectancy, and inspection with a
camera of the existing sewer located below the floor is recommended;
replacement pending outcome of scope.
• No drains have solids traps installed.
• Small warming kitchen has a double compartment china sink, but no
disposal.
• Small staff kitchen has a stainless steel double compartment sink with
sprayer, but no disposal; the electric water heater is under this sink.
• Roof water is collected by gutter and downspout and internal roof
drains and conductors, which connect to the Municipal storm sewer
system.
• Storm sewer system in the building is nearing the end of its life
expectancy, and inspection with a camera of the existing sewer located
below the floor is recommended; replacement pending outcome of
scope.
• The building has a gas fired domestic water heater with a hot water
circulating system and a small electric water heater.
• Domestic water is not softened.
• Clearwater sump pump is located in the basement and is reported to
be in good condition.
• Substantial drainage problems at the classroom sinks were reported,
and the problem has been identified as aged milk collecting in the traps.
The following is summary of Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical needs. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list, but a summary of existing building system needs and possible recommendations as identified by the engineering team.
• Plumbing fixtures are a combination of various styles and ages, with most of the fixtures original to the building age they were installed and some of the fixtures having been replaced with newer water efficient and ADA compliant fixtures. Water closets, urinals, and lavatories should be replaced with new water conserving and ADA compliant fixtures, and electric water coolers should be replaced with new ADA compliant fixtures with a bottle filler. Faucets on classroom sinks should
be replaced with new ADA compliant faucets.
HVAC:
• (1) boiler plant, installed in 2013, serves the building. The plant consists of (2) hot water boilers, each fired with natural gas. Each boiler has an inline boiler pump. The piping and pumping system for the boilers consists of a single circuit system with a stand-by pump to provide hot water circulation in the event that a primary pump should fail. The system pumps were installed in 2013 and are in good condition. Boilers are in good condition, and with recommended maintenance, should continue to serve the facility. Insulation is of adequate thickness and in good condition, and piping is adequately and correctly labeled throughout the facility. Future additions/renovations may require additional boiler capacity; continue preventative maintenance on the system.
• The building is ventilated by (3) systems: unit ventilators, variable air volume systems, and constant volume air handling systems.
• Classrooms are served by unit ventilators consisting of a supply fan, hot water heating coil, chilled water cooling coil, outside air damper and return air damper. Hot water piping is run to each unit ventilator. A room thermostat is used to control the temperature of the air supplied to the space. These units were installed in 2013 and are in good condition.
• The gym and IMC are served by individual constant volume indoor air handling units consisting of a central supply fan, hot water heating coil, outside air damper and return air damper. A room thermostat is used to control the temperature of the air supplied to the space. These units are original to the building, but were refurbished in 2013 with new hot water coils, belts, drives, and controls. Continue preventative maintenance.
• The office area is served by a variable air volume indoor air handling unit consisting of a central supply fan, hot water heating coil, DX cooling coil, remote air cooled condensing unit, outside air damper, and return air damper. Hot water variable air volume boxes are added to the ductwork to provide individual room temperature control. A room thermostat is used to control the temperature of the air supplied to the space. These units were installed in 2013 and are in good condition. Continue preventative maintenance.
Oshkosh Area School District 315
Washington ElEmEntary school: building systems summary
• Door transfer grills are used in some areas to transfer relief air from classrooms to the corridor. If any remodel or renovation is to take place, plans should be made to replace the door transfer grille relief system with a code approved system.
• A digital control system serves the building and is in good condition; continue to maintain and operate the control system.
Electrical:
• Electric service consists of a utility transformer, and the service entrance equipment consists of a main disconnect that is located in the boiler room along with (2) utility meters, (1) of which is for the main service and (1), tapped ahead of the main disconnect, is for the emergency service. Staff reported water entering the boiler room through the service conduits and main disconnect switch. Replace the single phase electric service with a three phase electric service, and provide new distribution equipment in the boiler room. The service entrance should be corrected to mitigate the water entry problems.
• The main disconnect switch feeds a fusible distribution panel installed as part of the original building construction, which feeds various panels throughout the facility; panelboards located throughout the facility are of varying age. Panels installed as part of the original building construction are nearing the end of their life expectancy and should be replaced.
• A tap ahead of the main is no longer an approved method for feeding emergency loads, and emergency system wiring does not appear to be adequately separated from normal system wiring according to code. It is not recommended to replace the emergency power system, as many of the newly installed lights are equipped with battery packs.
• A surge protective device is not installed at the main service location; provide surge suppression at the service entrance to prevent damage in the building during power surges.
• Ensure proper working clearances are maintained in front of all panel boards at all times by using safety tape to physically indicate clearances on floor/wall around panel boards.
• Prepare a documented overall one-line power distribution diagram for the facility to facilitate maintenance activities and planning for future additions/renovations.
• Majority of interior lighting throughout the facility consists of a variety of LED light fixtures. The media center and gymnasium use LED fixtures, and fixtures in non-office/classroom areas have generally been retrofitted with LED; fixtures were not replaced at the time of lamp upgrades. Replace remaining fixtures as they fail with LED equivalents, and provide occupancy sensors.
• General lighting controls in rooms consist of toggle switches with occupancy sensors, and staff reported failure of some of the motion sensors and discovery that some of the motion sensors were incorrectly wired at the time of installation. Corridors have local toggle switches with occupancy sensors. Correct or replace malfunctioning or incorrectly installed motion sensors.
Washington Elementary School August 1, 2017316
Washington ElEmEntary school: building systems summary
• Code required emergency egress lighting was implemented with batter powered fixtures in the corridors.
• New exit lights appear to provide adequate coverage.
• Exterior lighting consists of a variety of incandescent recessed fixtures and HID wall packs controlled with a combination of photocells and time clocks, pole mounted LED fixtures light the parking lot, and a pole mounted HID fixture lights the playground area. Replace exterior light fixtures with LED equivalents.
• Receptacle coverage is adequate with no identified areas being subject to overloads that cause circuit breaker tripping/outages; remove all unused wiring and equipment throughout the facility, extending to all systems and voltage levels.
• The facility is served by a Vodavi phone switch and Category 5 cabling to IP telephones, and each classroom has a phone.
• Data service is provided via fiber optic utility service, and appears to be in good working condition.
• Data cabling consists of Cat5e cabling in both plenum and riser rated varieties, data outlets are located in each classroom and office, and the (2) data racks have spare rack capacity for future needs. While it is unknown if the facility has ceiling plenums, if there are plenums in the ceiling spaces, any riser rated data cabling located in these ceiling spaces should be replaced with plenum rated cabling.
• Keyless entry system is in good working condition and controls the main access door, and access controlled doors are controlled remotely via electric strikes and two way communication from the main desk to the exterior; the system is consistent with other buildings in the District. Review the access control plan, and provide additional door switches for monitoring and card readers for access where necessary.
• Dukane intercom system has had no reported issues regarding coverage and functionality. Bell schedule system is controlled via time clock.
• Video surveillance systems are presently being upgraded throughout the District.
• All synchronized clocks have been replaced with atomic battery clocks.
• Fire alarm system is an old-technology 120V system, annunciation device coverage required for notification in all public spaces is lacking, pull stations are not mounted at an accessible height for ADA compliance, and corridors with open cubby storage are not protected with smoke detectors per today’s standards. Replace the existing system with addressable type, and provide new initiating and notification devices as required by code. Corridors with open cubby storage should be protected with smoke detectors per today’s standards.
Oshkosh Area School District 317
Washington ElEmEntary school: needs assessment
The following is a summary of potential improvements at Washington Elementary. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list. The following information was obtained through notations made by Bray Architects at extensive tours of the building and grounds, as well as needs identified by building custodial personnel.
2. Building Envelope: WALLSa. Exterior brick has some instances where it is visibly worn, cracking/chipping and crumbling, especially near the base of the wallb. Some exterior brick walls are visibly stained in some instances, particularly below windows and at water spicketsc. Exterior metal paneling is visibly dentedd. Exterior wood paneling is visibly worn, scratched, and has paint/wood peeling off, particularly at the baseWINDOWSe. Some windows appear to be single-pane, dated, and some were visibly stained/fogging at the glazing; staff reported that windows are drafty, have difficulty opening/closing, and have had issues with frost/fogging building up on the glazing and water leaking into the buildingf. Some windows appear to be insulated and newerg. Window screens have instances where they are visibly worn, ripped or have holes in themh. Some exterior window lintels are visibly worn and rustingi. Some windows have panels above that are visibly worn, scratched, and dentedj. Windows throughout the building have exterior caulking that is visibly worn, stained, cracking, and peeling off/missing
DOORSk. Many exterior doors appear to be newer fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) doors; staff reported these were recently installedl. Some exterior doors are visibly worn, scratched, rusting, and have paint peeling off, especially at the frame and/or lintel
ROOFSm. Gutters have instances where they are visibly worn, dented, and bent, especially at roof canopiesn. Exterior wood soffit is visibly worn and stained/discolored
1. Interior Infrastructure/Maintenance:WALLSa. Concrete masonry block (CMU) walls have some visible instances of cracking, especially at the storage room behind the Media Center and at the Gymnasiumb. Wall separating custodial office from exterior storage room has visible staining, warping and paint/drywall peeling off, especially at the base of the wall; staff reported that water has been present at the floor and base of the wall and is believed to have seeped through from the storage area. Staff also reported that the smell of gasoline has been present in this area; there was no odor at the time of the tour, and further investigation is required to determine the cause of the odor and water seepagec. Tile walls have instances where tile is visibly cracking and chipping, especially at the base and corner conditions of bathrooms and stairsd. Masonry wall chase in the Art Room is visibly stained; staff reported that plumbing within the chase has leaked waterWINDOWSe. Window lintel in the Boys’ bathroom is visibly stained and rustingDOORSf. Interior wood doors are dated, visibly worn and have wood peeling/splitting, especially at the baseCEILINGg. Much of the ceiling tile throughout the building appears to be newer, with minimal visible damageFLOORINGh. Carpeting in the Media Center is visibly worn and fadedi. Wood flooring at the stage/storage area is visibly worn and scratchedj. Stair treads and risers are visibly worn and have finish coming offMISCELLANEOUSk. Built-in lunch tables in the Elementary School Gymnasium are visibly worn; staff indicated that these tables have difficulty opening/closing and are a safety concern due to tables sometimes falling down from the upright positionl. Casework throughout the building is dated and visibly worn, especially at the Kitchen and classroom sink areas
*Numbers on following diagram relate to numbers on this page
Oshkosh Area School District 321
Washington ElEmEntary school: site summary
The following is a summary of potential improvements at Washington Elementary School. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list, but a summary of possible upgrades as identified by the civil engineering team. The following information was obtained through notations made by engineers at extensive tours of the building and grounds, as well as needs identified by building custodial personnel.
Site Improvements: Area 1 – Staff/ Visitor Parking: • Distresses Present:- Thermal cracking- Fatigue cracking due to base failure (10% of the area)- Depressions due to base settling- Surface weatheringRecommended Repair:- Remove existing pavement and 12 inches of base and/or subgrade- Place 12 inches of base aggregate dense- Pave 4 inches of asphaltic pavement- Paint all pavement markings needed for a parking lotArea 2 – Asphalt Play Area: • Distresses Present:- Thermal cracking- Fatigue cracking due to base failure- Raveling - Surface weathering- Drainage concerns from downspouts• Recommended Repair:- Remove the existing pavement - Inspect the existing base, proof roll and patch where needed- Install 4” PVC pipe to drain downspouts into, tie into an existing inlet in street- Pave 4 inches of asphaltic pavement- Paint all pavement markings for a parking lotArea 3 – Pea Gravel Removal from Playground: • Distresses Present:- Pea gravel is spread onto adjacent city sidewalk and asphalt play area posing a slip hazard- No existing border to hold material in place• Recommended Repair:- Remove pea gravel- Place 18 inches of wood chips- Add 6-inch wide concrete border along fence and grass sides of the playgroundPea Gravel Removal from Landscaped Areas near Front Entrance: • Distresses Present:- Pea gravel is transported onto sidewalk during shoveling and creates a slip hazard• Recommended Repair:- Remove pea gravel- Place landscape stone
Site Concrete:
• Distresses Present:
- Grade issues (water retention and freezing over the sidewalk)
- Large cracks pose a tripping hazard
Recommended Repair:
- Remove and replace the areas of sidewalk that are cracked or
have grade issues
- Add ADA panels at the crosswalk area near the entrance to
the schoolCity Sidewalk:
• Distresses Present:
- A large segment of sidewalk retains water and freezes over
creating a slip hazard
• Recommended Repair:
- Remove and replace the areas of sidewalk that have this issueGreenspace/Baseball Diamond:
- No improvements neededPlayground Equipment:
- No improvements needed
*Areas on following diagram relate to areas on this page
City of Oshkosh
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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 24-12 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED_______ LOST _______ LAID OVER _______ WITHDRAWN _______)
PURPOSE: APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BOAT WORKS LLC
BE IT RESOLVED by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh that a
Lease Agreement with Boat Works LLC, or affiliated entities to lease property at the
vacant lot located at 362 Michigan Avenue (parcel 0907840102), also known as LOT 1
CSM 8021, is hereby approved and the proper officials are hereby authorized to execute
a Lease Agreement with substantially the same terms as attached hereto, any changes in
the execution copy being deemed approved by their respective signatures, and to carry
out all actions necessary to implement the Redevelopment Authority’s obligations to
implement the terms and conditions of the Lease Agreement, including the following
terms:
1. The term of the lease shall be fifty (50) years, commencing on the date that the
Ground Lease is signed, but terminable upon the conveyance of the Property by
the RDA to Developer.
2. Base rent shall be $1.00 per year.
3. Developer will be responsible for all general property taxes on the Property (or, if
such land is exempt from general property taxes, additional rent in an amount
equal to what such taxes would have been if the Property was not tax exempt),
which accrue during the term of the Ground Lease.
4. The City will retain a right of access to the Property, upon providing written notice
to Developer (which may be by electronic mail), to the extent necessary for the City
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement and any obligations that it
has with respect to the RDA Environmental Matter (defined as Hazardous
Substances on the Property as described in Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources activity BRRTS# 02-71-590636 (Boat Works (Former) – LGU)).
5. The Ground Lease shall terminate in the event that the Project is abandoned by
Developer.
6. Developer may purchase the Property at any time for $1.00 and shall be required
to purchase the Property upon receipt of a Case Closure.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Kelly Nieforth
Community Development Director
DATE: September 11, 2024
RE: 24-11 Approve Lease Agreement with Boat Works LLC for Northeast Corner of
Michigan Avenue and West 4th Avenue
BACKGROUND
Boat Works LLC is comprised of developers Chet Wesenberg and Tim Hess who have an
Option to Purchase the RDA property on the former Boatworks site. The property was
acquired by the RDA in 2005 for redevelopment. The developers are proposing to construct
approximately 57 multifamily units within two buildings. One building will be located on the
RDA property and one building will be located on the City’s property which held the former
sanitation garage which has been demolished. Construction on the first phase, on the RDA
parcel, is anticipated to commence in the fall of 2024.
ANALYSIS
The RDA parcel has minor contamination on the site therefore the developers have requested
that the RDA lease the property to Boat Works LLC during construction in order to obtain a
Case Closure approval from the WDNR. Historically, leasing property to the developer during
construction has been a common practice on many projects on contaminated RDA property.
Once the development is constructed and meets WDNR approval, the WNDR will issue a Case
Closure approval and the RDA will transfer the property to Boat Works LLC.
RECOMMENDATION
The Redevelopment Authority approves the lease agreement with Boat Works LLC.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Nieforth
Community Development Director
City of Oshkosh
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TO: Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Kelly Nieforth
Community Development Director
DATE: September 10, 2024
RE: Executive Director’s Report for September 18, 2024
SOUTH SHORE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
Boatworks Property
Chet Wesenberg and Tim Hess have requested to enter into a lease agreement with the City and
RDA while they construct their proposed multifamily development. They would like to lease
the properties until they receive a case closure approval from the WDNR. Common Council
will be considering their TIF Development and Lease Agreement at the September 24th Council
meeting.
Former Morgan Door/Jeld Wen
Froedtert ThedaCare Health are constructing their 85,000 sq ft hospital. The health care company
submitted plans to increase their office portion of the building from two to three stories. This
will add an additional 28,500 sq ft to the facility. The total investment in the site will be over $80
million dollars. There have been no plans submitted for the remainder of their property on the
west side of Oregon Street or on the east side of Oregon Street.
SAWDUST DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT AREA
Pioneer Marina/Island Area
The City continues to work with the owner on potential development projects and parties
interested in purchasing the property.
Mill on Main Redevelopment Project
Staff has kept in regular contact with the developers who have indicated that they plan to start
construction on the project by November 1, 2024. Staff is working with the developers on the
title report and permit applications/fees.
Riverwalk Development
City staff is working to determine the next segment of the riverwalk in the Pioneer area.
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MARION & PEARL REDEVELOPMENT AREA
Mercury Marine Parking Lot on RDA/City Land
Mercury Marine has approached the RDA about purchasing the property along Marion Road to
install a parking lot. RDA will consider this item at a future meeting.
Morgan Crossing – Phase 2
The property owner has not approached the city to create a TIF Development Agreement.
Merge Urban Development
Staff has been in communication with the developers to discuss their next project on their
parcels. It appears that the developers are planning on developing on Parcel I, which is just
south of the
ATC Easements
The City has been approached by the American Transmission Company (ATC) regarding
easements that they are requesting on City and RDA properties. The proposed easement
placements, widths, and language in the easement document are very restrictive and will
severely limit what the City and RDA could do with their properties in the future. Any
easements proposed on RDA property would need to be approved by RDA.
SAWYER STREET/OSHKOSH AVENUE
Sawyer Street/Oshkosh Avenue Intersection Reconstruction
City staff have started the design work for the Sawyer Street/Oshkosh Avenue reconstruction
project. The RDA continues to maintain the lots that are planned to be part of the Sawyer Street
and Oshkosh Avenue intersection reconstruction once there are enough funds in TID #35.
HOUSING
Washington School Redevelopment
The city will be acquiring the former Washington School in September, 2024 and will be starting
the process to demolish the building in order to prep the site for redevelopment. The city will
be releasing an RFP for a master builder on the city’s parcels to start construction in Spring of
2025.
Jefferson Street/North Main Street Commonwealth Project
The Corridor, a mixed-income WHEDA development by Commonwealth Development will be
reviewed by Plan Commission and the Common Council this fall for zoning approval. The
project is anticipated to start in 2025 and be completed in 2026. The developer is still on track to
purchase the RDA property by August 1, 2025.
Infill Design Book
The infill design book that the city created with a consultant is nearly completed. City staff has
been working with local builders and architects to ensure that the home plans in the design book
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are feasible to construct. The city is excited to share this tool with potential homeowners and
builders looking to construct on the city’s infill parcels.
Farmington Workforce Housing Development
The City has purchased an infill lot on the west side of Jackson Street to construct approximately
twenty (20) single family homes in the workforce housing income range. The city will be
releasing an RFP for a master builder in the spring of 2025.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Nieforth
Community Development Director