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Dinner Bell site sold; OJ Juice redevelopment seeks workforce tax credits
Summary
Staff told the EDA that the Dinner Bell property has a new owner (same group as the OJ Juice site), that the OJ Juice project reapplied for state workforce housing tax credits, and that the city has two other sites seeking credits; outcomes will be known early 2026.
Staff reported the Dinner Bell property has been sold to the same owner who holds the OJ Juice parcel. The OJ Juice redevelopment team has reapplied for state workforce housing tax credits; staff said award decisions are expected in early 2026 and that points were added to strengthen the application.
"The multi family went back in for state tax credits and the workforce housing on that site is dependent on the state tax [credits]," staff said, noting the city also has two other applications for workforce housing credits on a city‑owned site currently used as a community garden. Members encouraged staff to continue outreach to developers and investors that expressed interest during a recent bus tour of regional sites.
EDA members also heard that the Minute Variety/antique mall location generated significant developer interest during the tour and that a 6,700‑square‑foot anchor space is listed on LoopNet for lease. Staff said there are continued, informal inquiries on several parcels but no formal proposals to announce at this time.
