HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-31-27 ED ReportEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Update on Buckstaff property:Construction continues on site and is reported to be on
schedule.The City recently opened and awarded bids for the infrastructure work
around the arena. Construction on the streets, utilities and signals is planned to start by
the end of July, 2017.
Update on Healthy Neighborhood Initiative:
1017 Bowen Street house –The project is budgeted to be about $100,000, with an asking
price of $122,500.Multiple interested parties have toured the property, but none have
made an offer. The RDA may want to consider retaining a real estate agent at this
point.
Update in South Shore Redevelopment Area:
Morgan District –Final design and bidding is being prepared for the next riverwalk
section, west of the Oregon Street Bridge.The City obtained almost $800,000 in grant
funds for the next phase of the riverwalk, west towards Boatworks. The new grant will
install the trail, and all riverwalk improvements on top of the sheet pile, and continue
with the trail west to the “lagoon”.City staff also submitted another riverwalk grant
application to WisDNR for the section from the Boatworks to the “lagoon”. We hope to
hear on this grant award in late 2017 for construction to start in 2018.
Pioneer Area –Mr. Art Dumke continues to work with City staff to explore multiple
development options and funding scenarios.
The Granary –The RDA parcel on the southwest corner of 6th and Nebraska has been
submitted as part of the Granary Site Plan and TIF application. The Plan Commission
and City Council approved the site plans, TIF Plan and Development Agreement for the
site.
Update on Marion & Pearl Redevelopment Area:
Jackson/Marion Parcel:Mr. Andy Dumke continues to develop more specific building
and site plans. He is also working on tenant occupancy and a financing plan.His option
expires on September 20, 2018.