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Key outcomes:

- The RDA voted to support a memorandum of understanding with Sea Rice Terminals LLC related to relocation of coal piles and potential rezoning of the Mason Street parcel; the MOU will be included in Sea Rice’s submission to a county RFI and is contingent on subsequent Common Council action.

- The RDA approved Development Agreement 25-02 with Investment Creations LLC for rehabilitation of properties at 101–109 North Adams Street and 227 Walnut Street, with the Everson law firm as a confirmed tenant for 109 North Adams; approval is contingent on SHPO and landmarks commission reviews and possible grant funding.

- The RDA approved a two-month extension to a planning option previously awarded to Mike Buzey (NMRE Properties LLC) for industrial sites at 1209 South Maple Avenue and 1200 South Broadway to allow the developer more time to finalize designs and pricing; staff recommended the extension.

- The RDA approved the sale of 158 North Maple Avenue to NeighborWorks for $8,200 and entered into a one-year development agreement for construction of a single-family home. Members authorized city payment for needed sewer-line connection or repair and asked staff to coordinate that work with an upcoming street reconstruction so new pavement is not torn up after repair.

- The RDA approved a 30-day planning-option extension for Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity on multiple South Broadway lots to allow additional design work and coordination on conditional use and design requirements for that corridor.

- The RDA awarded Community Development Block Grant public-service funds, recommending awards of $20,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin (youth mentoring); $50,000 to Encompass (early childcare/education for low- and moderate-income families); $48,700 to Legal Action of Wisconsin (senior/elder rights); and $45,000 to a refugee-focused ESL and senior services program listed in the transcript as “query service agencies.” Staff noted the city received many more applications than funding available.

Procedure and votes: Several motions were made and approved by voice vote. The transcript records motion-makers and seconders for some items (for example, the MOU motion was made by Matt and seconded by Kathy; the development agreement motion was made by Steve and seconded by Matt). Formal roll-call tallies were not recorded in the meeting transcript for most items; the chair called for ayes and declared motions carried.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Redevelopment Authority 2-11-2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the RDA advanced a memorandum with Sea Rice Terminals LLC, approved a development agreement for downtown property rehabilitation, approved multiple short planning-option extensions and awarded CDBG public-service grants to four nonprofits.","taxTitle","Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin","taxId",2853,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328871,"RDA approves development agreement to rehab downtown Schauer/Schumacher buildings; tenant to occupy entire office space",593,1020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316776-33250cf509d6eb8dd82ea28a6bd3e42f&start=1020&end=1613","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316776-33250cf509d6eb8dd82ea28a6bd3e42f/thumbnail_1020000.jpg","/articles/6328871/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/RDA-approves-development-agreement-to-rehab-downtown-SchauerSchumacher-buildings-tenant-to-occupy-entire-office-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328871-9529eadaf263c059fc72343306b442c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1773626877&Signature=Ce0CzN4wnE93YdMUijRM9AJtMq4NmwVU-Tr5DgPjrrhsiY5NNopoK9kRx-fZpnxPhtonnr3p6vqznEdfkTHICq2QhfvGQR99m8Fi4Ht4mn6ZGNTh8ya961y6hXbWvdn-jXytudGL1Qz8CrSam88JYJpWLjcxHV6b66QUV~nB7Y2m99T23bvtJ4uijpVLn7~vTLSoepO7PRBHUMCTNVh6xXhM1rjVin29U8icc6F8wVtBI6E42jHWKyrcmgAaXpE~K01KF7WdUmQk1ajrwvfFH-~7914X~wzVdo1IapfxKSyLc1NsvfTqMUlq27vB1zj7heSihnBn7iOTINGvNdM7YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Redevelopment Authority voted to approve a development agreement with Investment Creations LLC to rehabilitate downtown properties including 101–109 North Adams Street and 227 Walnut Street.

Staff said the developer, Umair Sheikh of Investment Creations, will rehabilitate 109 North Adams into office space and has secured a tenant — the Everson law firm — to lease the entire building. The plan also calls for renovating the Walnut Street building to create a retail space facing Walnut, interior parking for roughly four vehicles and at least one market-rate residential unit on the second floor. The city assessor estimated the project would create a minimum property value of about $1.5 million.

City staff described the proposed financial assistance as a pay-go TIF schedule that starts with 95% pay-go until 2035, drops to 90% from 2036 to 2045 and to 80% from 2046 to 2051. Staff recommended a TIF incentive cap not to exceed $750,000. The agreement as presented is contingent on the developer securing approvals from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the city’s landmarks commission.

Staff also reported the developer had received initial approval to apply for a Community Development Investment (CDI) grant with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), which would be part of the project capital stack if awarded.

Board members who spoke praised the project as a longstanding opportunity; several members noted the presence of a committed tenant as important to making the rehabilitation feasible. The RDA moved to approve the development agreement; a member identified as Steve made the motion and Matt seconded. The chair called for the ayes and declared the motion carried.

Staff said the final development agreement execution and any property transfer would be completed only after required approvals from SHPO and the landmarks commission and after the developer secures any outside grant or funding approvals required for the capital stack.","The Redevelopment Authority approved a development agreement with Investment Creations LLC to rehabilitate properties on North Adams and Walnut streets, with an Everson law firm tenant, a TIF pay-go schedule and conditions tied to historic-preservation review.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328872,"RDA backs MOU with Sea Rice Terminals to support coal-pile relocation and zoning changes",938,57000,995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316776-33250cf509d6eb8dd82ea28a6bd3e42f&start=57&end=995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316776-33250cf509d6eb8dd82ea28a6bd3e42f/thumbnail_57000.jpg","/articles/6328872/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/RDA-backs-MOU-with-Sea-Rice-Terminals-to-support-coal-pile-relocation-and-zoning-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328872-bb656aaf407375873a152305bba9ae20/orig.mp4?Expires=1773626877&Signature=hv4phG0dJGc5WhnTC87aQLmeCDnm3br5gfcbhvUeNvEOJY6QWHuQIHdgLumQM6ognGU3JAaWFXnBHhvnqIEUK~ONp9JDkC704fvZWxlQGGfhauF5xZvwPikeBEz6EeaQooNLZiKz5Kha-uqP~va8dVEvYGvxJJuBeEG5LEKDiT6E-49FnR6xkZqzOHFLdARWfYdx-gTvnWSMjw2ij1KFQ7D5Diq2G8rIX5TQNhifZ4HVXJyOb~xPeVHYGg4WgjqtanGFSPZvn-RhSS61tRtQe~1f5HQ01ES4A16qRcnzqniaJf3p2ZgRMw2rrExyG4of89~FKHhfHYMFjTmn9jGylw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Redevelopment Authority voted to support a memorandum of understanding with Sea Rice Terminals LLC that the city said would be included in Sea Rice’s response to a county request for information on coal-pile relocation.

Joanne, a city staff member who presented the item, said the MOU highlights Sea Rice’s commitment to pursue access to the Pulliam site and begin relocation of the coal piles, and it outlines the city’s intent to support redevelopment — including rezoning parts of Mason Street to downtown uses and designating the southern portion for cleaned industrial uses.

The MOU, as described in the meeting, anticipates rezoning the northern 10 acres of the Mason Street parcel for downtown-style uses and keeping the southern portion for light/general industrial uses, with explicit provisions limiting open storage of bulk commodities in the rezoned area. Joanne said the RDA would likely be involved in future redevelopment of the site and that the MOU is intended to give Sea Rice “comfort and incentive to move forward” with voluntary planning and marketing efforts.

Alderman Johnson said he supports the MOU but raised concerns that the company has previously indicated an intent to retain ownership of the rezoned 10 acres and that the agreement as written does not require a timeline or minimum development standard for that acreage. Johnson said he would consider tweaks before the item goes to Common Council to ensure the city receives a reciprocal commitment on development timing or standards.

Members also discussed a clause in the MOU under which the city agreed not to pursue eminent domain for the property. Steve, an RDA member who asked about the clause, was told the provision is intended to assure a prospective developer that efforts to market and rezone the site would not be undercut by an eminent-domain process and thus would encourage private redevelopment.

Joanne and other speakers said the MOU would be provided to Sea Rice to include in the county submission; Sea Rice is pursuing the county’s RFI, which the presenters said closes the day of the meeting. The presenters and members also referenced a previously discussed county funding amount of $15,000,000 tied to relocation efforts; staff said Sea Rice would account for that sum in its proposal to the county and that the funding remained “in play” so long as the relocation work is part of the county measure.

The RDA moved the MOU forward with a voice vote. The chair called for the motion; a member identified as Matt made the motion and Kathy seconded. The chair asked for ayes and declared the motion carried.

The MOU will be contingent on subsequent approvals, including Common Council consideration; staff said any PUD, rezoning, or development agreement would require review by the city’s review bodies and, where applicable, the State Historic Preservation Office and other agencies before formal actions such as transfers or entitlements are finalized.

Members repeatedly framed the vote as an effort to keep the city “in the game” while Sea Rice pursues the county process; speakers said relocating coal piles would open redevelopment opportunities both along Mason Street and across the river.","The Green Bay Redevelopment Authority voted to support a memorandum of understanding with Sea Rice Terminals LLC that commits the company to pursue relocation of coal piles and anticipates rezoning part of the Mason Street site to downtown uses; full approval by the Common Council is required before the MOU is final.","actionData","errors"]

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