Common Council approves major development items
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Appleton Common Council approved the Tax Incremental District No. 14 package, the Thrivent/North Meadows development agreement, a related cost reimbursement agreement amendment, and an option to buy land for a future northside fire station. It also approved several licenses, a veterans memorial concept plan, and a pavement marking contract, while rejecting the truancy ordinance resolution.
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What this means
The Council moved forward with a set of land-use and redevelopment decisions tied to Tax Incremental District No. 14 and a mixed-use project near Interstate 41, N. Meade Street, N. Ballard Road, and Edgewood Drive. It also approved an option to purchase vacant property near future Evergreen Drive and Meade Street for a proposed northside fire station at a purchase price of $1.00. Separately, the Council approved a number of routine licenses and permits, including alcohol-related temporary premises requests for Mile of Music, and rejected the truancy ordinance resolution after a tied 6-6 vote.
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- Approved the Tax Incremental District No. 14 consolidated action items
- Approved the development agreement with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and North Meadows Investment Ltd. for the proposed mixed-use project
- Approved the second amendment to the North Meadows Investment Ltd. cost reimbursement agreement, increasing the escrow deposit fee ceiling to $630,668.75
- Approved the option agreement with North Meadows Investment Ltd. for land for a proposed future northside fire station at a purchase price of $1.00
- Approved the Veterans Memorial Concept Plan
- Approved the Flock Termination Final Recommendation
- Rejected Resolution #7-R-26 reviewing options for the truancy ordinance after a 6-6 vote
- Approved the 2026-2027 late late cigarette, tobacco, and electronic vaping device license renewal applications
- Approved multiple temporary premises amendments and license applications for Mile of Music-related events
- Approved the request to award the Unit Q-26 Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract to Crowley Construction Corp. in an amount not to exceed $43,026.73
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