HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05/07/2018 COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 7, 2018
3:55 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Shimp, Klein, Amos, and Juon. Absent: Morrissey, and Schmitt. Mr. Jacobs
arrived at 4:04 p.m.
Moved by Juon seconded by Amos that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved.
Objective: Public Market Presentations
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the
RFP process and explained that the three entities who submitted an RFP will be presenting their
proposals for the Public Market.
Greg Young and Jessica Young with Waterloo Bicycle Works presented their proposal for a
"Bike Shop Plus", which would include a bicycle shop, Raygun store, and caf6.
Mrs. Juon questioned if Raygun has a geographic commitment from the company to not open
another shop in the Cedar Valley.
Jessica Young explained it would be worked out if they are selected for the building but at this
point in time they have commitment letter from Raygun.
Mr. Jacobs questioned the proposed wages for the full time and part time employees.
Greg Young explained the full time wages would be $15.00 per hour and part time would be
$10.00 per hour.
Mrs. Juon questioned if they plan to pay utilities.
Greg Young explained they would pay utilities and they have asked for a 70% rebate for three
years.
Mr. Shimp questioned what type of products Raygun sells.
Jessica Young explained the products they sell.
Shaun Christensen, Mike Youngblut, and Darrin Beek with Lark Brewery presented their
proposal for a brewery and restaurant in the Public Market.
Mrs. Juon questioned where Lark is currently located and why they are moving.
Darrin Beck explained that it is located in the now closed basement of Beck's on University
Avenue.
Mr. Jacobs questioned what they plan to pay their employees.
Darrin Beck explained kitchen staff would make $12-16 per hour, front of house staff would
make minimum wage for tipped employees, and managers and brewers would receive a salary.
Employees also receive benefits and paid time off.
Mr. Jacobs questioned how long it would take to convert the building.
Darrin Beck explained that it would take 90 days to convert the building.
Mr. Amos questioned why they referenced an issue with grease traps in the RFP.
Darrin Beck explained it was included because he is unaware of the condition of the current
grease traps and if in case there would be any need for upgrading.
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Andy Fuchtman, Dave Morgan, and Brent Dahlstrom presented their proposal for opening
Verve, a Kombucha tea brewery, cold brew coffee expansion of Sidecar Coffee, and bistro in the
public market. They would pay for renovation, utilities, and gradually increased rent payments.
Mr. Shimp questioned the proposed wage amount.
Andy Fuchtman explained that he would be managing the Kombucha in the beginning and that
wages would be very much in line with the other proposals.
Mrs. Juon questioned the type of food that will be sold at the site.
Andy Fuchtman explained that they would sell healthy food.
Mrs. Juon questioned if people would be able to watch production.
Andy Fuchtman confirmed.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Juon seconded by Jacobs that the
meeting be adjourned at 4:53 p.m. Voice-vote Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Kelley Felch
City Clerk