1. Head Start building recommendation

Head Start April 3, 2008 2 committee. Mr. Strand stated they are calling this Project Pro-Forma and plans are to use the building as a public non-profit facility and to form a non-profit organization under the name of Artist Collective Co-op and Gallery. The Artist Collective Co-op and Gallery will consist of a board which will choose an executive director. The executive director will oversee the entire operation from goal setting to objectives and management of human resources. The basement and first floor would be home to working artists, show/gallery space, performance and rehearsal space, and commercial or non-profit entities partnering as tenants with the third floor used for affordable living apartments for working artists. The parking lot area would be used for weekend art fairs and mini-festivals. Mr. Strand is concerned with keeping the public involved and benefiting the neighborhood as well as the county. The projected cost for renovation is $588,000 with the primary funding source the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Funding would consist of a Perservation Fund Grant and Nation Trust Loan and local financing. Preservation North Dakota will act as interim non-profit fiscal agent while the Artist Collective Co-op and Gallery obtains non-profit status. Mr. Wolberg, a local working artist with Robert Street Studio stated this facility would provide a permanent working studio for local artists. Mr. Allmendinger, Kilbourne Group said their organization will assist Project Pro-Forma with the scope of construction work, hiring a design team, and create a financial package. Twenty percent of total project costs can be offered as federal historic tax credit. Dr. Strom asked if the North Dakota State Historic Office had been contacted as there are many limits and regulations in the use of tax credits. Mr. Allmendinger replied they have worked on many historic projects and have found favorable response in the transfer of tax credits. Mr. Wagner asked if the group has a firm dollar commitment for this project. Mr. Allmendinger stated they have secured a $5,000 matching grant through the Preservation Fund Grant and with additional funding through the Historic Preservation Financing as well as local financing the project would be funded. Mr. Strand stated the Kilbourne Group has achieved the $5,000 match for the grant and the loan amount can be as much as $350,000. Mr. Strand would be agreeable to having the commission set a timeline for obtaining adequate funding if his bid were chosen. Mr. Burdick asked who would own the business. Mr. Strand said a non-profit organization would be formed for this project. Mr. Burdick asked if the non-profit would hold the deed to the property. Mr. Strand replied they would. Mr. Burdick asked if Mr. Strand and his group had adequate time to visit the property and determine that the project they are proposing would work. Mr. Allmendinger stated they feel the project would work. Mr. Burdick asked if the non-profit organization would be willing to sign an agreement with Cass County stating the project will be completed as stated. Mr. Strand stated they would. 2) Kent Wild, Wild & Associates, bid-$81 ,900; no contingencies; proposed use- demolish and re-build for residential use. Kent Wild and Mike Wild met with committee members with their proposal to demolish the existing structure and redevelop the site with residential units. Kent Wild stated they are reacting to the need and interest of people wishing to remain in north Fargo. He stated that constructing a building with ten town home units would result in couples