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Project updates

Board members said work on a downtown renovation (called the Blue Building in the meeting record) is largely complete but financing remains pending until environmental reports satisfy lenders. The Union Square renovation under review would add about 17–19 apartments plus commercial space; staff said the project requires a two‑budget approach — one for the unoccupied renovation phase and another for the building in total — because income from existing occupied units affects overall viability.

Crew Coffee’s closing depends on small‑business administration (SBA) sign‑offs; staff said an earliest close date might be the week of July 3 or as late as the week of July 7 (weeks referenced in the meeting record). The board said previous IDA and LDC approvals for the project remain in place.

The farmers market opened for the season and vendors reported high sales and satisfaction with logistics and parking. Board members said market organizers sold out some booths and praised improved storage and staging arrangements.

36 Inc / Market Center

The boards reported that AJ Architecture was selected to design the Market Center’s commercial kitchen schematic; the design team is focusing on a flexible kitchen and storage layout and expects to share drafts with market leadership. Staff said they are evaluating commercial kitchen equipment and wayfinding kiosks and aim to support rentable teaching and production kitchen uses. Board members described an aspirational completion timeline by the end of 2025, but called that target “aggressive.”

Events and leasing

Staff said interest has arisen to lease the Market Center for a fall gala and a one‑night music event that would be scheduled to avoid conflicts with the farmers market. The city reported it is centralizing event applications in the Mayor’s Office so applicants provide insurance and other documentation earlier in the process.

Votes at a glance

The boards carried routine motions unanimously or with no recorded opposition. Key votes included:
- Approval of IDA minutes for May 15, 2025 (passed).
- Acceptance of financial reports for five months ending May 31, 2025, for the IDA, Glen’s Falls Civic Development Corporation and the Urban Renewal Agency (each accepted as presented).
- Payment approvals: attorney bill for the IDA ($414) approved; two audit bills for the Glen’s Falls Civic Development Corporation totaling $5,300 approved; IDA farm bills (~$14,750) approved contingent on city funds being moved into IDA farm checking; other routine checks approved as presented.

Board members said they would withhold final execution of some checks (farm bills) until funds were available in the designated accounts. Several items — including Union Square’s redevelopment budget and the farm’s bill of sale — require additional documentation or public hearings before final approvals.

No contested votes or abstentions were recorded in the meeting record. Staff agreed to circulate outstanding documentation and to return to the boards when required approvals or additional information are ready.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Glens Falls - IDA-LDC 6 12 2025 - 8:00am","oneSentenceSummary","City boards reported progress on multiple projects — Union Square renovations, the Blue Building, Crew Coffee closing delays, and work on the 36 Inc Market Center — and approved routine minutes, financial reports and specified bill payments unanimously or contingent on funding transfers.","taxTitle","Glens Falls City, Warren County, New York","taxId",5050,"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},6645165,"Glens Falls IDA moves to transfer smart‑farm assets, seeks business plan and partners",100,516000,616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805239-f6a64afc8cb3fdaccd15a1b20f7230f5&start=516&end=616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805239-f6a64afc8cb3fdaccd15a1b20f7230f5/thumbnail_516000.jpg","/articles/6645165/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Glens-Falls-IDA-moves-to-transfer-smartfarm-assets-seeks-business-plan-and-partners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645165-9181755cb9d497340d3c338d4ce24958/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201934&Signature=SbxC2F9oGXlh90jT8VEeOyCrrekW8K0UI5fMgZnxTohI0YVJRKbPVESKBilfNFWN1NHbP~SVVd5hWCvb5Ib0EfRVCTM8tcXURwQMONLJJXpZoOAEtOseIURLq4miRWdzdk-4OXNzJxvnRuMK-zaQPTUdbn~3vRuhNyKn13FpMoj97-sg8sPIOW3OfS0jOuAQmY~XHctZeAVSSNbsxWofJ3rUifhyIUTaDwxy5ekqNAMvzDZUK~dlAmo6xe1XZbOjuKxGmDVtYVZ6A4qOf7XghV8Hfv9marA5ULcwHoIQ--vVMtuxOdCrTs~av4hQv48fse88fJWXY77He9qWW3I7LQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glens Falls City Industrial Development Agency on June 12 discussed plans to transfer operational responsibility for a city‑owned “smart farm” and to develop a business plan for the site ahead of an anticipated fall pilot.

Staff reported they have met with the farm’s consultant and with Jim Cipron, who this summer has two interns working on a plan to position the farm to participate in a SUNY fall semester program. “We’re trying to position this farm to … get involved in this startup ABK program, reverse ABK program in the fall semester at SUNY,” a board advisor said.

Board members said the immediate tasks are to confirm how the site operates at scale, produce revenue projections, and determine whether a local operator or consortium could take over operations. Staff estimated the farm’s physical assets are worth about $80,000 and proposed drafting a bill of sale to transfer those assets from the city; the Common Council has already approved the transfer in principle, the board said.

The board discussed operational issues: current month‑to‑month lease terms for the facility, an owner charging roughly $500 per month for approximately 1,800 square feet, insurance and liability questions, and whether the IDA should assign the lease before an operational transfer. Members suggested keeping a month‑to‑month arrangement until a new operator is selected and noted a possible target timeframe for transfer in September or October.

As an interim funding matter, the board approved paying roughly $14,750 in farm‑related bills provided the city first moves the funds into the IDA’s farm checking account. The motion passed with unanimous assent; board members said checks would not be signed until the funds were received.

No sale or final transfer was executed at the meeting. Board members said the interns’ business plan will be used to solicit proposals and to support a request for proposals or other procurement steps. Staff also reported informal interest from local restaurants and farmers and said they had begun small production and outreach through the farmers market, with some produce already given to nearby restaurants.

Board members listed next steps: finalize a bill of sale to effect asset transfer, complete the interns’ business plan, confirm insurance and lease‑assignment terms, and seek a local business partner or consortium to assume operations.","The Glens Falls IDA discussed transitioning its ‘smart farm’ operations into a community or business model, provided interns will draft a business plan for a SUNY fall program; the board also approved payment of farm bills contingent on the city transferring funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645171,"Glens Falls IDA explores letting tax-exempt benefits apply to 100% residential projects",388,74000,462000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805239-f6a64afc8cb3fdaccd15a1b20f7230f5&start=74&end=462","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805239-f6a64afc8cb3fdaccd15a1b20f7230f5/thumbnail_74000.jpg","/articles/6645171/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Glens-Falls-IDA-explores-letting-tax-exempt-benefits-apply-to-100-residential-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645171-96bbb9dfa427ad78a9e3509d3b255333/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201934&Signature=FFDcdqtBKQRwJ2AmUK0QHxoWE-oPc-ZA7ub6fgFHK~Qqwa87NB1IhSqBpHV9zyGwiFeNr6rEw9aUZ~oyRy2yW45hXleYqMcWIHknQwGAI1xz79Oqit4mezdA8nyy3Ek6zSAvVEua7HY~efD30w6MuksADs4zylFr0imq2EDkzmpnBfnuwP3xPF-HIOEgZ-0-iAmWvNtekazUKAS6aOHr6R-mc7ue9-tf3VK4kFDIav2H~93lM-1ff6MHln6~yQkAyWGBll8mqCto8zlKjAJce5R~QPefpanI9bEve-4FTR-x4WwBdRUMqKr7~zz3TqNcLaXMo3m0s2uUvu8tPZT4hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glens Falls City Industrial Development Agency said Friday it is reviewing a change to its uniform tax exemption policy that could allow projects consisting entirely of residential or multifamily housing to qualify for IDA benefits.

The board member who introduced the item said the agency has received inquiries from developers and employers about whether tax exemptions could be used on 100% residential projects. “We are exploring changing a change to our uniform tax exemption policy, to possibly permit permits, on projects that have a 100% residential housing typically or, multifamily,” the member said.

Agency staff said no applicant has yet submitted a project under the proposed approach. The board discussed examples from nearby jurisdictions: staff reported that the Warren County IDA and local IDAs in Albany, Schenectady and Columbia County have already made similar changes. The board said it had also consulted briefly with the state about the issue and will continue to review those neighboring policies as a model.

The discussion tied the policy review to local labor-market concerns. Board members said employers — including Glens Falls Hospital, described in the meeting as the area’s largest employer — have reported difficulties filling positions because prospective workers cannot find local housing. The board asked the Glens Falls Housing Authority to supply occupancy and wait‑list data to help gauge local need.

Board members identified administrative questions to resolve before any policy change, including whether to impose income limits on some or all units, how to monitor developer compliance with occupancy or affordability commitments, and what additional administrative costs the agency would incur to enforce any conditions. “How do you monitor that? How does that add to our expense, if you will, our administrative expense to taking that on?” one board member asked.

No formal decision was taken. The board said staff will gather examples of neighboring IDA policies, return with recommended language and costs, and meet again to consider whether to adopt a change.

The agency also noted that the city’s comprehensive plan supports mixed-use development and that more total housing units — not only low‑income units — could help relieve tight local markets by opening previously occupied units.

Board members emphasized the preliminary nature of the review and said the agency would not apply a changed policy until it had drafted compliance guidelines and assessed administrative costs.

The agency scheduled further governance‑committee review and said it would report back to the full board once it has a recommended policy draft and supporting data from the housing authority.","The Glens Falls City Industrial Development Agency said on June 12 it is reviewing changes to its uniform tax exemption policy to allow projects that are entirely residential to receive IDA benefits, citing local housing shortages and similar policy updates by nearby IDAs.","actionData","errors"]

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