Community Development Authority advances property acquisition plans and issues RFPs for redevelopment

The Neenah Community Development Authority reported progress on several redevelopment initiatives and said staff will bring acquisition and redevelopment proposals to finance and personnel committees and the full council in coming weeks. Director Nyforth said the CDA is pursuing acquisition of 1225 South Commercial Street and 135 Mill View Drive to create developable parcels in the South Commercial Street corridor.
Nyforth also described ongoing work related to 110 West Cecil Street (the former Donaldson site), including coordination with state agencies and the Donaldson property owner on cleanup and remediation. A neighboring business has expressed interest in expanding its parking, and the CDA said the acquisition could support remediation and local business expansion.
The CDA reported it has released requests for proposals for the Mill View Drive warehouse site and a former Harnes Furniture parcel on South Commercial Street; staff said several developers have already expressed interest and proposals are due in September. The authority also noted work on DNR approvals for the Gladfilter sites and continued support for Gunderson Cleaners’ planned headquarters construction on Dixie Road.
No binding purchase or sale was approved at the Sept. 3 council meeting; the CDA said specific acquisitions and redevelopment agreements will return to committees and the council for consideration.