Industrial Park Commission Meeting Minutes – May 23, 2018

A meeting of the Industrial Park Commission was called to order at 8:30 a.m. on May 23, 2018, by Chairman Feldt.

Members Present: Feldt, Grissman, Jerome, Knaus, Schilling.

Also Present: Planning Director Jakel, Mayor Penterman, Finance Director Van Rossum, Principal Planner Watson, Assistant Fire Chief Grindheim, Dennis Van Eperen, Dennis Steinman and Paul Bowers representing Kaukauna Cold Storage, Brian Roebke representing the Time Villager.

Absent and Excused: Acord, Knutson, Nytes, Schmidt.

• Introduction of Principal Planner. Mr. Jakel introduced Allyson Watson as our new Principal Planner. Ms. Watson has previously held a community development role with the State of Wisconsin and worked with the City of De Pere on their downtown redevelopment program.
• Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2018, meeting was made by Schilling, seconded by Knaus. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
• Kaukauna Cold Storage Expansion Update. Mr. Jakel explained that the applicants are currently using municipally owned property for private parking on the west side of the pond. A planned expansion of the facility will increase the need for parking and the Commission previously suggested having the applicants acquire property for their parking needs. Mr. Steinman explained that they are looking for space for 30+ vehicles and are planning on blacktopping the space. The parking upgrade is critical and the expansion project will not occur until the situation is resolved. Mr. Knaus asked about maintaining access for public parking. Mr. Jakel explained that additional space could be paved farther down for public parking. Mr. Knaus asked about access for emergency vehicles. Mr. Jakel explained that has been a concern; there is plenty of space off the fire lane however blacktop would improve the delineation of the space. Mr. Grindheim suggested prohibiting parking in the fire lane at all times to maintain access in and out. Mr. Schilling explained that Public Works Director Sundelius previously stated to the Commission that Keller established the parking area without approval. Chairman Feldt asked why sale of the property to the applicant for parking expansion has not been discussed. Mr. Steinman was agreeable to the acquisition of the property and suggested moving the facility in the other direction and adjusting the parking area as proposed. Mr. Grindheim explained that the option would work for emergency access if it was paved with a hard surface, a sufficient length and width maintained, and signage posted. Mr. Knaus asked about the asking price for the property. Mr. Jakel explained that it is $38,000 per acre – the entire parcel is two acres and the parking area is approximately ½ acre. Mr. Schilling asked about the possibility of splitting the lot between the two property owners as discussed at the previous meeting. Mr. Jakel explained that he had not been in contact with Poly Flex regarding the lot split as they had previously asked for the property for free.
• Executive Session – Disposition of Property. A motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) to discuss the disposition of property was made by Schilling, seconded by Knaus. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
• Open Session – Disposition of Property. A motion to return to Open Session at 9:15 a.m. was made by Grissman, seconded by Jerome. All members voted aye. Motion carried. A motion to direct staff to negotiate an offer to purchase property of a to-be-determined size for the expansion of parking at Kaukauna Cold Storage including the following contingencies – that the parking area (Kaukauna Cold Storage) and the fire lane and public parking stalls (City of Kaukauna) be paved in a hard surface by one contractor, that the City maintain ownership of two stalls for public parking pending an opinion by the City Attorney, and that the City retains an easement for access to the property for maintenance of the pond was made by Schilling, seconded by Knaus. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 a.m. was made by Grissman, seconded by Jerome. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Julianne Schroeder

Executive Secretary