10-10-88 Human Resources & Economic Development

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Human Resources and Economic Development Committee 10-10-88 Page 2 the definition of manufacturing and noted that the standard industrial classification group number was number 33 "primary metal industries" and that the standard industrial code is number 5093 . Councilman Zakrzewski questioned whether the south side of the existing building would meet all of the footage restrictions established by the former Council. Mr. Richmond stated that the existing building as well as the new structure would meet all existing limitations set forth by the Common Council. Councilman Luecke thanked Mr. Richmond for his explanation and assurred him that the Council was merely doing its duties under State and Local laws with regard to assurring that each petitioner meets all of the qualifications under the tax abatement laws. Councilman Luecke also noted that the resolution would require an amendment in the title as well as in section 6 to incorporate the three year designation. A letter dated September 23, 1988 was also given to the Council (copy attached) as well as the report from the Department of Redevelopment (copy attached) . Following further discussion Councilman Slavinskas made a motion seconded by Councilman Duda that amended Resolution No. 88-73 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 88-74 which is a tax abatement request for a three year real property for the property located at 2750 Foundation Drive. The committee also reviewed simultaneously Resolution No. 88-75 which is a five year personal property request for the property located at 2750 Foundation Drive. Mr. John Hansen, an attorney, represented the petitioner. He noted that the petitioner proposes to construct a 20,400 square foot building on 2.47 acres of land. It would be used as an office space as well as a production line to manufacture custom stained glass plaques. The project will created six new permanent full time jobs. Mr. Mike Boehm noted that the petitioner represents a "home town success story." He stated that the owners of the business struggled from 1980 through 1985. They currently have 17 employees and hope to hire six additional employees. They will be moving from Monroe Park to the Industrial Park. Mr. Pete Adams then showed examples of the quality of work done by "Creative Glass". He noted that the company has received the exclusive rights to manufacture such glass plaques for all of the 28 NFL teams. They also have rights with regard to various colleges and universities throughout the country. He noted that they are involved with job