Renaissance Zone Authority Minutes - May 26, 2021

The Regular Meeting of the Renaissance Zone Authority of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

The Renaissance Zone Authority members present or absent were as follows:

Present: Commissioner Dave Piepkorn, Commissioner Arlette Preston, Chad Peterson, Prakash Mathew (via conference call), Dr. Dean Bresciani (via conference call)

Absent: Deb Mathern, Steve Swiontek

Acting Chair Commissioner Piepkorn called the meeting to order.

Item 1: Approve Order of Agenda
Member Preston moved the Order of Agenda be approved as presented. Second by Member Peterson. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.

Item 2: Minutes: Regular Meeting of March 24, 2021
Member Preston moved the minutes of the March 24, 2021 Renaissance Zone Authority meeting be approved. Second by Member Peterson. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.

Item 3: Review application from Epic Gateway East Real Estate Holdings, LLC (New Construction) located at 300 Main Avenue: APPROVED
Planner Kylie Bagley presented the staff report for a proposal to construct a mixed-use residential and commercial building, and removal of the existing building. She noted that construction would begin this summer, and staff is recommending approval as the proposal meets the guidelines and all required approval criteria.

Discussion was held regarding parking requirements and availability, and possible impacts for area residents. Ms. Bagley noted applicant Brian Kounovsky was not in attendance, and staff will provide this information when the proposal is heard before the City Commission for final approval.

Member Peterson moved to recommend to the City Commission approval of the application submitted by Epic Gateway East Real Estate Holdings, LLC and to grant the property tax exemptions and the State income tax exemptions as allowed by the North Dakota Renaissance Zone law, contingent upon completion of the project and verification of costs. Second by Member Mathew. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.

Item 4: Other Business and Public Comments
No other business or public comments were discussed.

Item 5: Next Meeting – June 23, 2021

The time at adjournment was 8:08 a.m.