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Committee members said the program was used previously (noted example from 2022) to produce designs such as a Riverwalk boardwalk concept and that winning SPARK assistance could help the city develop more formed ideas for downtown placemaking, parking and connectivity. Ginger and other staff discussed using SPARK to advance concepts from the UW capstone and to focus work around the parcel area between Pearl Street and Shawano Street.

Ginger said the program's July 3 application deadline and encouraged community members to complete surveys that support the city's comprehensive outdoor plan. Committee members discussed the one-day event format, which assembles community input in the morning and produces conceptual designs by the afternoon, and asked staff to apply and coordinate community participation if awarded.

The committee views SPARK as a no-cost next step before pursuing paid architectural services; staff will prepare and submit the application and, if selected, plan a day-long charrette with community stakeholders and technical professionals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 27, 2025 Economic Development Committee","oneSentenceSummary","The committee agreed to pursue a Strategic Planning and Revitalization for Communities (SPARK) award from the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to bring a free one-day design charrette to New London; application deadline referenced as July 3.","taxTitle","New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin","taxId",72731,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_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":56,"_73":56},6220096,"Committee reviews UW student placemaking plan for downtown New London",1996,498000,2494000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3619009-890b3901a4fc9019ee0583b430c86d61&start=498&end=2494","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3619009-890b3901a4fc9019ee0583b430c86d61/thumbnail_498000.jpg","/articles/6220096/New-London/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Committee-reviews-UW-student-placemaking-plan-for-downtown-New-London","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220096-6314300e7359ecb30b15fe4f657a970c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775358477&Signature=HMUZhJQ0~avi9G1bm-O1GyHTYoa0gP9Hw4qE5QhgSKNM0MiurYhHA4iqR9pUYFVuZq52u~4T9nZ09wT5Ev~~oiA0O-dULuSNGKeEafZyyJWb2vzdUQeUoFjwjdC~0N17dwbfC4D9uE-jurzC7Fn2LPf0JsTnajT3v0G4pLXlTvMAXPLXviWD~JQ8hRA2qrcNwlihCxHCn8c1KGVhWP5ZlWx7ouzl4z8Q2XlPQ6Px1O51Woe7PaWhsuxSXj~UtGYY9bxFLybgjdok8FtGEV7v-zC~QlqyqIjuMaoDE7~ikVWbQ6G4YZRCjFy3kzWoaSUhQKPae-vFxhhjHah-V7mEyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New London Economic Development Committee reviewed a University of Wisconsin capstone project that proposes a downtown placemaking plan connecting Pearl Street, Shawano Street and North Water Street and expanding pedestrian access to the Riverwalk.

The student, Milo, developed a design that emphasizes historical preservation, pocket parks, a green-infused corridor and improved connections between North Water Street and the Berninger Riverwalk. Committee members and staff said the plan is a useful, no-cost resource they can draw ideas from while the city pursues additional planning and grant opportunities.

Ginger, who presented the project materials to the committee, noted the plan was a student capstone and that some site assumptions are conceptual. She specifically cautioned that the city does not own all land shown in the concept and said the project should be treated as a source of ideas rather than a final design. Ginger told the committee, \"To have this in our pocket for free is really worth its weight in gold,\" and encouraged members to review the full document via the link in her memo.

The student's analysis included community demographics (median age ~40; 18.4% of residents 65 and older; median disposable income around $50,000), regional soil and floodplain constraints, and plantings recommendations focused on low-maintenance perennials. The design also explored a pedestrian bridge across a small river inlet, a feature presenters called attractive but likely expensive.

Committee members raised practical concerns including parking and property control. Kim (the Deerwolf Garden representative) said her team is examining ways to use vendor layouts and nearby street stalls to meet parking needs and will map options. The committee discussed integrating the capstone's ideas into upcoming planning steps and using grant resources and staff time to refine feasible elements like pocket parks, seating, and native plantings.

The committee asked staff to keep the concept in mind as the city's parks and planning work continues and to share the document with the new grant writer when she begins work.","Committee members reviewed a University of Wisconsin student capstone that proposes pocket parks, a green corridor and improved Riverwalk connections for downtown New London; members encouraged staff to consider elements for future planning and grants.",{"_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":56,"_73":56},6220100,"Committee approves timeline extension for Deerwolf Garden development",382,209000,591000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3619009-890b3901a4fc9019ee0583b430c86d61&start=209&end=591","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3619009-890b3901a4fc9019ee0583b430c86d61/thumbnail_209000.jpg","/articles/6220100/New-London/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Committee-approves-timeline-extension-for-Deerwolf-Garden-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220100-c99c34dc38b689b11f2a60302ce1f01c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775358477&Signature=gcyWH4GEIf2Giiovx38KtTh41EWapT4DX8e3FD4rQ~AIGoy~8Mb8z6SkTbS4u9WYvUqPsDjCHDfh6vSnQuYoT~0Llg5u98P9yj7fD-q0QGn6RAg312Pemc9UVrqk3Um7PvMLEtLcP0E4wjPHoYWyD~g8rTKdKvGGpqWiOi2r6a-tw-iFyZyzfI6SyxOWGo1V6Y5T25guJ7W4ONnkcp9tUvhYuogsMGOWGLkmSRpxvbvK24-Ul~Ceumdp7QthKrkFl2~T9OPu38-oserbbQrQdDBYNpguAdKuV1-laUUmIGIRlYlPxtr2u9Ptf0y2eb863~wIMdZ6bjEqq9q6KWe2Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New London Economic Development Committee voted to approve an amendment to the development agreement with Deerwolf Garden LLC that moves the project's substantial-completion date to July 1, 2026, and requires substantial construction to begin no later than Dec. 31, 2025.

The amendment was presented after Deerwolf Garden representative Kim explained the project timeline had been pushed back because the firm's project manager, identified as Dave, is undergoing cancer treatment. Kim said the team has the contractor and financial details nearly set and sought more time so exterior work could be finished before frost and interior work could proceed over winter months.

Committee members and city staff reviewed a draft amendment that adjusts earlier completion dates in the existing development agreement. The draft changes substantial completion (previously discussed for early 2025) to July 1, 2026, and sets a construction-start deadline of Dec. 31, 2025. Steg Bauer, who reviewed the draft, indicated he had signed off on the language before the meeting.

A motion to accept the amendment was made by Bill and seconded by April. With no further discussion, the committee voted in favor and approved the amendment; committee members indicated the item will be forwarded to the full council for consideration.

The committee also expressed personal support for the project manager and conveyed well wishes after Kim described his medical situation. The committee did not change any other terms of the development agreement at the meeting and did not set additional conditions tied to the extension.","The New London Economic Development Committee voted to amend the development agreement with Deerwolf Garden LLC, moving construction start and substantial-completion deadlines to late 2025 and mid-2026 to accommodate a project delay.","actionData","errors"]

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