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Staff updated the authority on the former Washington School site, saying the building is being demolished and the site will be divided into 18 lots. Habitat for Humanity will construct homes on nine of those lots in a multiyear phase of roughly two to three homes per year, staff said; the city plans to construct the other nine homes through a master builder process. The RDA presentation said the city will install utilities and stormwater management on the site this spring.

City staff said the council wants the city‑built homes’ income eligibility to reflect the local median household income (the presentation cited a local median of about $62,000) and to consider household size when determining eligibility. Staff estimated construction costs after outreach to builders and the Winnebago Home Builders Association and said they are using $200 per square foot as a planning figure, which in staff’s estimate equates to roughly $260,000 for a newly built home under the program. The city will require certain features, such as detached garages and basement egress windows to support future expansion, while allowing some personalized interior finishes for buyers.

Staff also reported that a developer, Vianola Properties, completed a house on Jefferson Street and is scheduled to start construction on a West Ninth Avenue site, and that Gallery Homes completed 1014 Wisconsin Street (including an accessory dwelling unit) and plans to start construction on 1122 High Street. The RDA will return an option on 413 Scott Ave to the lot database for future availability.

On Jackson Street (south of Snell Road and north of Logan Drive), staff said the authority has acquired additional property and subdivided parcels to create 31 buildable lots; the city will use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to install mains and stormwater management to prepare the site for infill homes and will issue a master builder RFP for construction.

Other updates included the Boatworks site, which staff said was sold to local purchasers Chet Wiesenberg and Tim Heckt for $1; foundations are in place and above‑ground work is underway on the east parcel. Staff described a planned street and pedestrian safety project at the Sawyer/Oshkosh Avenue intersection (not a roundabout), acquisition work tied to that design and improvements intended to enhance Rainbow Park and trail crossings. Staff also noted activity at 913–920 South Main Street (tax credit rehab and new apartment construction) and earlier‑mentioned projects in the central city.

Why it matters: The RDA’s work to ready infill lots, partner with Habitat for Humanity, and use CDBG funding to install infrastructure are intended to increase for‑sale and rental housing supply and lower barriers for local builders to deliver new homes.

Process details and next steps

• Washington School lots: Demolition is underway; utilities and stormwater work are scheduled for spring. Habitat will build 2–3 houses per year on nine lots; the city will proceed with its nine homes via a master builder agreement and will manage buyer eligibility and affordability checks.

• Cost assumptions and buyer eligibility: Staff used local permit data and builder outreach to estimate about $200 per square foot and a target sales price near $260,000 for the city‑built homes. City staff said it will perform eligibility screening similar to existing housing loan programs and will require specific design elements (detached garage, egress window) while allowing limited finish selections.

• Jackson Street infill: The city purchased additional parcels, created 31 lots, preserved parkland and stormwater capacity, and will deploy CDBG funds to install mains and stormwater management ahead of a master builder RFP.

• Downtown projects and other activity: Boatworks foundations are in place with above‑ground work starting on the east parcel. Staff reported ongoing acquisition work and design for the Sawyer/Oshkosh Ave intersection to improve pedestrian safety and trail connections; the bait shop near the launch will not be disturbed per staff. Staff also noted ongoing private rehabilitation and development activity at several downtown addresses.

What RDA members asked and staff response

Members asked whether Habitat would use the city’s design book; staff said Habitat has model home plans but staff will work with Habitat on design features to blend new homes into the neighborhood and that ADUs (accessory dwelling units) are included in the design book as an option. Members asked about pricing and buildability details; staff said those cost and lot‑design decisions will be specified in the master builder RFP and that the city will manage buyer selection and affordability checks.

Next steps: Staff said it will issue a master builder RFP for the city‑built lots, continue utility and stormwater installation on Washington School and Jackson Street sites, and proceed with property acquisitions and intersection design work described in the presentation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority - 3/19/25","oneSentenceSummary","RDA staff reported progress on several infill housing projects: Washington School demolition to create 18 lots (9 for Habitat for Humanity, 9 city‑built), Vianola and Gallery Homes activity, a 31‑parcel Jackson Street infill plan using CDBG funds, Boatworks property activity, and other downtown projects and street/intersection work.","taxTitle","Oshkosh City, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",5129,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6115290,"Oshkosh RDA rejects extension for Meridian project option; developer outlines $30–32M plan",2465,63000,2528000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739342-8f4aee706d71d614e41ebb2415b183d7&start=63&end=2528","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739342-8f4aee706d71d614e41ebb2415b183d7/thumbnail_63000.jpg","/articles/6115290/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Oshkosh-RDA-rejects-extension-for-Meridian-project-option-developer-outlines-3032M-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115290-a38085b774371c71f2bb1e6a58981920/orig.mp4?Expires=1776585008&Signature=TNsU3vPwesFeAVaACgICiy5nx8so~MDznmAz~Kw62Gib1kpT8wZVeV7DEpbhASO~3~k9q8MZYqFOCRbMl6Id4djmTR2Di2~uL-bOjZFUm4O0GhX6YC4f2edp4SCa70IuYgexM3kEO-ZTSGQuxzXiSviR76dvfDhpslypp5evw~XT-ZSas9nS1ffPaRimi3QmH3VCTAuQHGPcV3JStLLH2iSK777-yMlRNTa1r9pZeuee~e5LAmwn5Ppgq80N135peM3VZqiyGAelmhPP8InywixidNDr3nytb2mBMhkimzUesaJkeJMa7b3-5a4IoanAvfo6LuqUxCEqhjxbuNUJ9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority voted down a request from Millennium LLC to extend an option to purchase an RDA lot west of South Main Street between West Seventh and West Eighth avenues, and will follow up with the developer, the authority said.

Developer Jared English of Millennium LLC presented an updated plan for the Meridian project and described ongoing financing work prior to the vote. English said the development has been reconfigured from the originally proposed 93 units to 101 units and that project costs are now “probably gonna end up somewhere between 30 and 32,000,000,” according to his presentation.

The Meridian presentation described a mixed‑use project with commercial space fronting Main Street, apartments above a parking podium and a cluster of townhomes. English said the project team is pursuing multiple financing paths, including discussions with Baker Tilly and NewPoint Capital, exploring HUD loan options described during the meeting as “HUD 224(d) options,” applying to the Federal Home Loan Bank, and considering tax‑exempt bond financing and HOME funds.

English said the team did not pursue competitive low‑income housing tax credits earlier because the site fell outside a qualified census tract and scoring was low; he said they are monitoring potential changes to credit allocations and may later seek non‑competitive tax credits. He also described ongoing contractor work and market assumptions for unit sizes and rent targets. English gave unit counts and indicative monthly rent levels in his presentation (studios, one‑bedrooms, two‑bedrooms and townhomes) and said the design aims to serve a broad spectrum of affordability in the Oshkosh market.

RDA members moved and seconded a motion to approve the extension on the option to purchase. During a roll call the motion failed. The meeting record includes recorded “no” votes for Bella Crowley, Lasky, Konick and Belter; the authority announced the motion did not carry and told the developer that staff would follow up the next day to discuss next steps.

Why it matters: The RDA lot in question is intended to support infill development along Main Street; approval would have allowed Millennium additional time to finalize financing and lease arrangements. Without the extension, English and his financing partners will need to coordinate further with staff to keep the project on the proposed schedule, he told the authority.

Details from the presentation and project timeline

• Cost and financing: English presented a preliminary budget range of approximately $30 million to $32 million and said the team was negotiating with equity investors and lenders. He identified Baker Tilly and NewPoint Capital (Chicago) as financial advisors/partners working on equity matchmaking and cited HUD loan options, the Federal Home Loan Bank and tax‑exempt bonding as possible sources. The transcript reference to HOME funds was described in general terms as potential local funding support; specific award amounts and commitments were not specified.

• Units and design: English said the plan had changed from an earlier 93‑unit scheme to 101 units without reducing the amount of commercial space. He described studios, one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments and 17 townhomes, and noted that unit square footage and exact layouts are still being finalized with contractors and designers.

• Schedule: English outlined target milestones in the presentation: finalize design in May–June (year implied in the presentation), secure equity and permanent financing by June, begin commercial tenant negotiations in August, commence construction in September and anticipate an approximately 18‑month construction period that could conclude around early 2027. He cautioned that timelines remain subject to change.

• Affordability aims: English said the project is intended to cover a range of affordability from workforce housing to lower‑middle income levels and that compliance requirements (if tax credits are used) would shape long‑term ownership and occupancy rules. He described the possibility of long‑term ownership options for residents after compliance periods, but provided no final plan.

What the RDA recorded

The authority made and seconded a motion to approve the extension for Millennium LLC. The motion failed on roll call; the meeting transcript records recorded “no” votes for Bella Crowley, Lasky, Konick and Belter and states staff will follow up with the developer. The motion’s failure means the RDA did not grant the requested extension at that meeting.

Next steps

Staff told the developer the RDA would follow up the next day to discuss issues raised during the meeting and potential steps to strengthen the proposal. The developer indicated continued interest in advancing the project and in further discussions with city staff and financing partners.

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