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DATE: November 17, 2010
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MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority
Administrator
Judy Weyrens
FROM: Cynthia Smith - Strack Municipal Development Group
Mayor
RE: BFA Grant Application: 29 East Minnesota Street
Al Rassier
Background:
Councilors
Cory Ehlert, owner of the property at 29 East Minnesota Street will be submitting an application
Steve Frank
to the Business Facade Architectural Grant Program related to facade improvements and
Bob Loso
landscaping at the subject property.
Renee Symanietz
Dale Wick
Mr. Ehlert's vision for the property includes a mixed commercial and residential rental
development which blends in favorably with the Millstream building. Mr. Ehlert will attend the
EDA
EDA meeting to further discuss plans. A copy of the Application will be provided to EDA
Carolyn Yaggie-
members at the meeting.
Heinen
Ken Jacobson
As you are aware, the BFA Program is a matching grant is for architectural services and actual
Al Rassier
construction costs relating to facade redevelopment or landscape visible from public rights of
Tom Skahen
way. The EDA's 2010 capital allocation included funding for BFA Grant applications and other
Dale Wick
revitalization efforts. The remaining balance is sufficient to cover additional BFA application.
BFA program oversight and authority for grant approval was delegated to the EDA.
Review of Request:
Review of the application is requested.
Action:
EDA consideration of the grant application is kindly requested.
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