GRAND FORKS

RENAISSANCE ZONE PLAN

2016 PLAN UPDATE

2011: PLAN UPDATE 2009: ADDITION OF BLOCK 23A 2001: CREATION OF ZONE

Planning & Community Development Department City of Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Contents

Introduction ...... 4 Description ...... 6 Ren Zone Map: 2016 ...... 8 Natural Features and Historic Assets ...... 9 Vision, Goals & Objectives ...... 16 Zone-wide Selection Criteria ...... 17 Heart of the Downtown District ...... 18 University Avenue District ...... 19 Central Park District ...... 20 South Forks District...... 21 Incentives ...... 23 Management ...... 26 Renaissance Fund Organization ...... 29

Appendixes Block Inventory……………………………………………………………...….. A Completed Ren Zone Projects To-Date………………………..…….……… B Historic Property List………………………..….……………………………… C Primary Residency Certificate………………….……..……………………… D State Program Information…………….……..………………….……..……. E Letters of Support.……..……………………………………...……..………… F Results of Public Hearing & Council Action………………………………..G

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Introduction

The Renaissance Zone Program was created by the fifty-sixth North Dakota State Legislative Assembly to spur redevelopment and investment within defined areas of North Dakota cities. The Grand Forks Renaissance Zone, or “Ren Zone,” was established in 2001 in the City’s downtown.

As in many U.S. cities, development on the outskirts of town in the 1960s and 1970s heralded an exodus of downtown business. In Grand Forks, this “downtown crisis” generated various responses, including razing buildings to construct parking facilities and creation of the City Center Mall, which closed off and roofed over a downtown street. Subsequent decades brought succeeding downtown planning efforts: the Original Marketplace Plan for the Future in 1982, the River Forks Plan in 1994. These plans brought incremental improvements but no significant financial resources, and downtown Grand Forks continued to struggle. Then the Flood of 1997 came and everything changed.

It devastated the entire community, but downtown was hit especially hard, losing 11 buildings to fire at the height of the flood. Substantial disaster recovery resources were directed downtown and spurred widespread redevelopment in the “heart of the city.” A variety of funds provided capital for infrastructure improvements, construction of new public and private buildings, restoration of existing buildings, and development of a permanent flood protection system.

It was during this post-flood reconstruction period that Grand Forks’ Ren Zone was first established. Despite the downtown re-investment that was taking place, the need for additional private capital was recognized. The Renaissance Zone provided another means to attract it.

Evolution of the Ren Zone

Downtown Grand Forks has changed significantly in the years since the Renaissance Zone was established, and the Zone has changed with it. The 2001 Zone consisted of 22 contiguous blocks, located primarily in the down- town core. A block was added in 2009, but otherwise it remained unchanged until 2011. In that year, a comprehensive update included the removal 5 of blocks from the original core, designation of a three-block non-contiguous island, and the addition of 11 blocks to the downtown periphery. The 2011 update also designated four distinct but interrelated “districts” within the Ren

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Zone: the Heart of Downtown; the University Avenue corridor; the Central Park Neighborhood transition area; and the South Forks district.

Summary and Purpose of 2016 Plan Update

This document is meant to update and build on the Renaissance Zone Development Plan adopted by the City of Grand Forks on May 16, 2011, and approved by the North Dakota Division of Community Services on October 5, 2011. Per State Ren Zone guidelines, the initial 15-year eligibility of the original 22 blocks will expire if an extension is not granted. A five-year extension to the original blocks (with the exception of Blocks 2, 5, & 18) is being requested to continue to build on momentum in downtown revitalization and overall community vibrancy. This is being done concurrently and in conjunction with the Mayor’s Vibrancy Initiative.

As well as seeking a five-year extension for some blocks, this Update also expands the local benefits available to approved projects and incorporates ongoing community efforts to create a more vibrant downtown. The following have been updated or established through this update process:

 Renewal and Extension of original Renaissance Zone Blocks  Ren Zone Boundary/Expansion  Local Ren Zone Incentives  Vision, Goals and Objectives, Selection Criteria by District

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Description

The evolution of Grand Forks’ Ren Zone is depicted graphically on the following maps.

Original Ren Zone Map: 2001-2010 The original blocks displayed on the map above, with the exception of block 23A which was added in 2009, have completed their original 15-year eligibility term for Renaissance Zone benefits.

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Ren Zone Map: 2011-2015 The plan update of 2011 and new legislation at that time allowed Grand Forks’ Ren Zone to expand to 32 blocks, including a 3-block non-contiguous “island.”

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Ren Zone Map: 2016

State legislation again allowed Grand Forks to expand its Zone to a maximum of 43 blocks. The 2016 update adds 5 blocks, shown above outlined in red, for a total of 35.5 blocks, leaving 7.5 blocks available to be added to the Zone through future plan updates. ( indicates a half block due to government buildings).

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Zone Selection Process

The Downtown Development Commission (DDC), which was established to direct post-flood disaster recovery in downtown Grand Forks, took the lead in advocating for the original downtown Renaissance Zone. At the direction of City Council, ten potential Zone locations throughout the community were studied. Selection criteria used to evaluate the ten options included availability of commercial space, current land use, and overall development potential. After reviewing the study, City Council concurred with the DDC’s recommendation and a downtown Ren Zone was created.

For the 2011 plan update and Zone expansion, Planning and Community Development staff, using the above selection criteria, developed a variety of options for expanded zone boundaries and a non-contiguous island, as well as recommendations for deeming blocks “completed.”

The current plan update followed the selection process established previously, with a focus on the Heart of Downtown core area and expanding the possibilities for the University Avenue corridor to help connect the University of North Dakota to downtown Grand Forks. The update process and initial recommendations were presented to the Finance and Development Committee on December 14, 2015; based on their feedback, the final update document was drafted and presented to City Council on February 1, 2016. City Council held a public hearing on the final update and recommended its approval on March 7, 2016. Meeting minutes and public comments are included as Appendix G.

Natural Features and Historic Assets

The key natural feature associated with the Ren Zone is the and the subsequent Greenway. Created in conjunction with the permanent flood protection project, the Greenway runs along both sides of the Red River and through the heart of downtown Grand Forks/East Grand Forks. It contains 17+ miles of pedestrian trails overall, and amenities such as overlooks, benches and kiosks are located in the downtown segment. In addition, there are several “pocket parks” in downtown Grand Forks, including three located within Block 7. Town Square occupies a large portion of the former Block 2 (now completed), a Flood Memorial is in the former Block 5 (completed), and Centennial Park is located in Block 10 (completed).

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Two National Register Historic Districts fall within the Ren Zone: the Downtown Historic District and the Near Southside Historic District. All historic properties located within the Ren Zone are listed by District as Appendix C.

The natural and historic assets within the Ren Zone contribute a great deal to the ambiance and attractiveness of downtown Grand Forks. The Ren Zone is seen as a catalyst for historic preservation and adaptive reuse, and applications for projects that have the potential to negatively impact either the historic nature of downtown Grand Forks or the natural amenities in place will be carefully scrutinized.

Property Inventory

A block-by-block inventory of all properties within the Ren Zone is shown in Appendix A. The following subsections address the blocks that were removed and added by the expansion process.

Completed Blocks

When the Renaissance Zone Act was initially adopted by the State legislature, it did not provide for changes to the boundaries of a Ren Zone. Subsequently, it was recognized that administering a 15-year Ren Zone may require more flexibility, and legislation was enacted to provide a city with the ability to request certain changes to their zone as needed. Cities are now able to request deletion of “non-progressing” or completed blocks and substitute an equal number of other contiguous blocks. To so designate a block, the city must explain why it believes that no Zone projects will occur in that block during the remaining life of the Zone. Following is information on the five original Ren Zone blocks that were designated as completed as part of the 2011 update.

Block 2:

215 DeMers Avenue Town Square Town Square 33 S. 3rd Street Office/Retail & 3rd Street Market Apartments

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This block abuts the dike/flood wall. It contains Town Square, which is a popular City-owned public space with virtually no potential for private redevelopment, and The 3rd Street Market. The 3rd Street Market is a block of mixed-use buildings that were fully redeveloped after the 1997 flood; they are in good condition with no vacancies.

Town Square Photo provided by Downtown Development Association, downtowngrandforks.org, 2014.

Block 5:

111 N. 3rd Street Residential Condos Elite Brownstones 102 N. 4th Street Federal Building Davies Courthouse 375 2nd Avenue N. Offices

Half of this block contains a completed Ren Zone project(s), the Elite Brownstones. When the Ren Zone was established, this half-block was vacant – the 1997 fire destroyed the original buildings. The other half contains the Davies Federal Courthouse, which is ineligible, and the Grand Forks Herald. The Herald’s building was reconstructed after the flood, and it is unlikely the Herald will either move from this site or undertake significant improvements. 11

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Elite Brownstones Photo provided by Grand Forks Herald, grandforksherald.com, Photographer Kile Brewer

Block 10:

124 S. 4th Street County Buildings Grand Forks County Courthouse 115 S. 5th Street Offices Thelen Law Firm 425 Kittson Avenue Vacant Lot Beloff Enterprises (Owners)

Approximately 80% of this block is publicly owned and ineligible.

Block 15:

501 1st Avenue N. Parking Lot Grand Forks Public School Dist. 516 DeMers Avenue Bank Alerus Express Bank

The entire block was previously owned by Alerus Financial, who maintains a primarily drive-thru’ facility on a portion of the block. The balance was purchased by the School District for parking, making future redevelopment unlikely.

Block 18:

615 1st Avenue N. Mixed use Northern Heights 600 DeMers Avenue Office Building w/ parking US Bank and other offices

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Northern Heights, a mixed-use 53-unit residential rental/commercial redevelopment, was formerly the Grand Forks Civic Auditorium. Northern Heights developers elected to pursue a TIF exemption instead of seeking Ren Zone incentives. The US Bank building is not expected to undergo significant redevelopment in the near future.

Northern Heights Photo provided by Grand Forks Herald, grandforksherald.com, Photographer Kile Brewer

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Added Blocks

As part of the 2016 Plan Update, 3 blocks were added in the Heart of Downtown district and 2 in the University Avenue district, for a total of 35.5 blocks. Based on population and legislative changes, Grand Forks’ Ren Zone can contain up to 43 blocks, so 7.5 blocks are reserved/available for future expansion. Another Plan update is anticipated in a few years in conjunction with redevelopment of the water treatment plant. The current plant is located adjacent to the Ren Zone and will be taken offline after the new plant near the Industrial Park is operational.

University Avenue District: University Avenue is a gateway to downtown and this area has potential for becoming an important “town and gown” transitional area. It is anticipated that future studies will examine several redevelopment options for this area in conjunction with an examination of the entire University Avenue Corridor. Blocks 4C and 5C allow for the prominent commercial intersection of University Avenue and North Washington Street to fully capture Ren Zone benefits. Vacancies and for sale signs currently dot this corner, indicating its potential for redevelopment or higher uses.

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Heart of Downtown District: The core downtown area has seen increased interest in recent years and the momentum generated indicates the value of extending eligibility of this part of the Ren Zone. The addition of Blocks 1C, 2C and 3C bolsters the Heart of Downtown district’s representation as Grand Forks’ core downtown. Thanks to this increased interest, there has been discussion in the community as to how to expand the perceived boundaries of the downtown. The inclusion of these blocks helps we grow downtown Grand Forks.

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Vision, Goals & Objectives

The goals of the statewide Renaissance Zone Program focus on renewal, investment, and redevelopment. When Grand Forks’ original plan was developed, its Ren Zone was already undergoing an extensive period of demolition, reconstruction and redevelopment, funded to a large extent by disaster recovery assistance. The City’s overall goals for the Ren Zone continue to comply with the current overall planning environment; however, the plan update process provides the opportunity to fine tune goals, objectives and criteria to better reflect today’s development climate. Notable changes made during this update process are shown in red.

The Vision 2001 The Grand Forks Renaissance Zone is a multi-use, economically vital area which respects its historic past, appreciates its linkage to the Red River of the North, and provides recreational, commercial, and housing opportunities for investors, business owners, employees, residents and visitors.

The Vision Today The Grand Forks Renaissance Zone will promote appropriate investment in un- and under-developed properties and encourage thoughtful re-investment in and expansion of developed properties to enhance Grand Forks as a place to live, learn, work, play and stay.

Goals and Objectives

The addition of new blocks over the years has made a “one size fits all” approach too simplistic for the entire Zone. While certain goals, objectives and selection criteria are valid across the Ren Zone, each unique district warrants a unique approach. The program’s progress toward meeting those goals will be gauged by the absence of long-term vacancies, the level of investment in Zone properties and by the expansion of the tax base on a block-by-block basis.

ZONE-WIDE GOALS & OBJECTIVES . Promote the goals, objectives and strategies outlined in the 2040 and 2045 Land Use Plans, River Forks Downtown Plan (updated in 2009), and the Greenway Plan. . Strengthen the long-term viability of the Ren Zone in general and its subzones in particular as economic engines of the community . Focus attention on Ren Zone properties as prime investment opportunities . Enhance property values and build the City’s tax base

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Zone-wide Selection Criteria

All Ren Zone applications must be consistent with the Plan’s vision, goals and objectives – both overall and subzone specific.

The following projects will not be approved:

. Projects for the purchase only of property . Projects that involve a non-conforming use . Projects that negatively impact a recognized historic district or property

Further, to foster projects that will have a significant impact on Zone properties, applications involving existing buildings must also meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Exterior rehabilitation sufficient to eliminate all deteriorated conditions visible on the exterior of the building

2. Minimum level of investment Commercial: Investment in rehabilitation projects must total at least 50% of the current true and full value of the building.

Residential: Investment in rehabilitation projects must total at least 20% of the current true and full value of the building.

Purchase with Major Improvement: Investment of improvements must be at least 20% of the current true and full value of the building.

Allowable work for improvements or Rehabilitation must include structural improvements; cosmetic work or deferred maintenance alone does not qualify.

3. Project scope that addresses both interior and exterior components in a comprehensive and complete manner

4. Single Family projects are required to complete notarized Primary Residency Certificate. Example form is included as Appendix D.

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HEART OF THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

This district encompasses the core downtown area and is noted for commercial and residential density, its historic character, and unique public amenities such as the Greenway and Town Square. This is a vibrant neighborhood that has rebounded strongly from the disaster recovery mentality of the early days of the Ren Zone. Still, vacant spaces dot this area and infill development is still needed 20 years after the flood. It offers many possibilities for new and re-development.

Goals & Objectives . Encourage residential density . Accelerate the conversion of non-conforming to conforming uses . Encourage retail development . Enhance the appearance of major downtown corridors . Encourage ground floor uses that promote a lively, vibrant atmosphere . Support a pedestrian-oriented environment . Promote downtown as a historic, cultural, entertainment and recreational center of the City

Selection Criteria . Single Room Occupancy projects will not be approved

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UNIVERSITY AVENUE DISTRICT

This area “fills the gap” between the downtown/central business district and Washington Street, a major north-south retail corridors. It mixes single family residences with commercial uses and contains multiple zoning classifications (B1, B3, B4, R4). It offers continued potential for redevelopment to better link the downtown core with the University of North Dakota campus and students. It

Goals & Objectives . Encourage mixed-use and/or commercial redevelopment projects, especially for properties that front directly on University Avenue . Enhance the appearance of the University Avenue Corridor and its role as a gateway to downtown . Strengthen connections with the University of North Dakota . Encourage pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly projects

Selection Criteria  Projects to convert single-family homes to multi-family residences will not be approved

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CENTRAL PARK DISTRICT

Added as part of the 2011 Plan update, this neighborhood is part of the Near Southside Historic District and contains some of Grand Forks’ oldest – and grandest – homes. Many of these large homes were converted from single- to multi-family over the years and it contained several vacant lots from post-flood demolition. Those lots have undergone architecturally compatible redevelopment in recent years and there are many owner-occupants in the area who would like to see continued reinvestment that supports it as a viable and desirable single- family neighborhood.

Goals & Objectives . Preserve and enhance the residential character of this historic district . Encourage projects that reduce density in residential properties . Encourage owner-occupancy . Support construction of single-family homes on vacant lots

Selection Criteria  Projects that convert single-family homes to multi-family or that increase density in existing multi-family residential properties will not be approved  Projects for the purchase only of an existing single-family home will not be approved.

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SOUTH FORKS DISTRICT

“South Forks Plaza” was the previous name of “The Grand Cities Mall,” the enclosed shopping center that dominates this subzone (Block 12B). A smaller strip mall, “The Town & Country Plaza,” makes up Block 13B. When these facilities were developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, they were at the leading edge of Grand Forks’ southward retail expansion; today they are located near Grand Forks’ geographic center. The retail growth area has left them behind and both have significant vacancies. This factors led to their inclusions in the 2011 Plan update. Block 14B contains the Grand Forks Public Library. Long- term community discussion indicates that the library will leave this 1970s-era building in the near future, thereby creating another redevelopment opportunity in this district. The library may choose relocate within this district, but in any case, construction of a new library will enhance redevelopment potential throughout the South Forks District.

Goals & Objectives . Improve and update the overall appearance of this district . Fill vacant commercial properties/storefronts . Revitalize this area to recreate the destination corridor it once was

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Targeted Properties and Projects

Infill Development

There are still a number of vacant lots in the Heart of Downtown and University Avenue Districts. Incenting new construction on these sites is a top priority.

323 DeMers Avenue Vacant Lot (infill) JLG Architects (Owners) 17 S. 4th Street Arbor Park (infill) City of Grand Forks 710 1st Avenue N. Green space adjacent IDA Hospitality, LLC to Red Roof Inn 207-211 N. 6th St. Vacant lots (infill) Graveline Family, LLLP

Redevelopment Opportunities

The properties listed below have significant potential for higher intensity use given their locations and proximity to commercial traffic. Either rehabilitation or new constructions project could be appropriate for these sites.

320 University Ave Garages/Warehouses Schneider, Earl (Owners) (Kitty-corner to City Hall) N. 5th St. & Vacant building with GF Public School District University Avenue on-site parking (Executive Corners) N. 5th St. & DeMers Parking lot and green GF Public School District Ave. space (Former Alerus) 816 University Ave. Laundromat &retail Donna Miller 1301 University Ave. Vacant Gas Station ValDak Corporation

Improved Corridor Connections – University Avenue

In addition to the above targeted properties, the University Avenue Corridor (and the Ren Zone properties that front along it) is targeted as a key linkage to improving the physical and social connections between downtown and UND.

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Incentives

The North Dakota Renaissance Zone Act provides for both local property tax and state income tax incentives, including historic tax credits, to encourage investment in Ren Zone cities. These are available for up to five years. The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner administers the state incentives and all applicants must receive a Certificate of Good Standing from that Office to submit with their application. Property tax incentives are administered locally and, within the confines of the Act, there is local flexibility as to their extent. In both cases, a property or space may receive incentives only once, but they may be transferred to new owners during the five-year eligibility period (see page 25).

Tax Exemptions and Credits

State Income Tax: State incentives are summarized below, and are detailed in The Renaissance Zone Act Tax Incentives Guideline, which is available online: http://www.nd.gov/tax/user/businesses/incentivesexemptions/renaissance- zone-incentives

 An individual taxpayer that purchases and/or rehabilitates a single-family residence that is used as their primary residence may be eligible for a credit of up to $10,000 on their personal income tax liability for up to 5 years, starting with the date of occupancy. The property must be a single- family detached home, townhouse, or single unit in a duplex or condo- minimum complex to be eligible.

 A business that purchases, leases, rehabilitates or makes leasehold improvements to commercial property may be eligible for an exemption on business income attributable to that location for up to 5 years, starting with the date of investment, lease, or purchase.

 An investor that participates in a residential or commercial new construction project of may be eligible for an exemption on income derived from that property for up to 5 years, starting with the date of the investment.

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 If a property owner not receiving incentives for a Ren Zone project is required to make changes in utility services or in a building structure because of changes made to property that is part of a Zone project, the owner of the non-participating property is entitled to state income tax credits equal to the total amount of the investment necessary to complete the changes. These credits are available for utility services of a regulated industry (e.g., electrical, gas, communication) but not for special assessments for City-operated utilities (e.g., sewer, water, pavement). The owners of the non-participating property must submit a Ren Zone application. It will follow the standard review and approval process. The income tax credit is available for up to five years, but must be claimed in the taxable year that the project was completed. The City of Grand Forks does not offer property tax exemptions for this type of utility infrastructure projects.

Property Tax: The City of Grand Forks provides for various property tax exemptions depending on project type. The matrix on the following page details by project type both the property tax and income tax incentives available.

Historic Tax Credit: Properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places may be eligible for a state income tax credit of 25% of the amount invested, up to a maximum of $250,000. The first year for which the credit is allowed is the year in which the project is completed. Unused credit may be carried forward for up to five years.

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Incentives Offered Project Type State Income Tax City Property Tax 1 New Construction Construction or purchase of new home: Primary 5-year personal income tax credit of up to $10,000 Residence Construction or purchase of new home: Investment 5-year exemption on income derived from investment 5 year, 100 % property tax exemption on the added value

Construction or purchase of new commercial structure 5-year exemption on income derived from investment Rehabilitation/Remodel (no purchase) Qualified rehab/remodel of primary residence 2 (Cost of improvments must be at least 20% of current building value) 5-year personal income tax credit of up to $10,000 5 year, 100 % property tax exemption on the added value Qualified rehab/remodel of commercial structure 2 (Cost of improvements must be at least 50% of current building value) 5-year exemption on income derived from investment Purchase with Major Improvement Purchase of vacant commercial building with major 2 improvements 5-year exemption on business income derived from that site 5 year, 100 % property tax exemption on the added value (Cost of improvements must be at least 20% of total taxable building value, projects above 50% of the building value will be classifies as a rehab project) Lease Lease of commercial property 5-year exemption on business income derived from that site N/A Leaseholder improvements 5-year exemption on business income derived from that site N/A Historical Presevation and Renovation Tax credit of 25% of investment, maximum credit of $250,000 Preservation and renovation of historic building - claimed in the year of project completion. Any excess credit may be N/A residential or commercial carried forward for 5 years. Utilities Tax credit equal to the total investment necessary to complete Public utility infrastructure N/A required changes in utility services

1 Exemptions apply to structure values only, not land.

2 Qualified rehabilitation and improvement costs include capital improvements only. Purchase price and/or cosmetic improvements do not qualify.

State tax incentive guidelines can be found online at http://www.nd.gov/tax/user/businesses/incentivesexemptions/renaissance-zone-incentives

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Management

Administration of Grand Forks’ Renaissance Zone Program is the responsibility of Planning & Community Development staff of the City of Grand Forks. Project approval at the local level is granted by the Grand Forks City Council. Final project approval is vested in the North Dakota Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Services.

Planning & Community Development (PCD) staff will assist applicants with the application process and will guide completed applications through the City Council approval process, coordinating with other City departments as needed. Following City Council approval of a project, PCD staff will submit it to the Division of Community Services (DCS) for preliminary approval. When a project is deemed complete, PCD staff will notify DCS and request final approval. At that point, the project may receive Ren Zone incentives.

Day-to-Day Management

From initial inquiry through application through project completion, PCD staff will work closely with applicants to ensure applications are reviewed promptly, and to coordinate project timelines and terms of approval. Projects that involve rehabilitation may require more detailed follow-up to verify that required thresholds are met (N.D.C.C 40-63). PCD staff will also continue to work with DCS staff on an ongoing basis with respect to both specific projects and programmatic issues.

Project Review/Approval Process 1. Applicant submits a request to the ND Tax Commissioner’s office for a Certificate of Good Standing. 2. Once the Certificate is received, applicant submits it along with the Grand Forks Ren Zone Application to the Planning & Community Development Department. 3. Application will be reviewed by PCD staff, forwarded to Grand Forks Finance & Development Committee and then City Council for action. Upon approval from City Council, the application is then sent to DCS for conditional approval. 4. PCD staff will contact applicant when project receives conditional approval from DCS; the project can then move proceed. 5. When the project is completed, applicant contacts PCD staff to establish a completion date. A business incentive agreement must be executed prior to

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final approval of the project. PCD will then request final approval from DCS.

6. Final approval from DCS will be provided to applicant; this will need to be submitted with the applicant’s tax return. Ren Zone incentives do not begin until AFTER the project has been completed and final approval is granted by DCS.

Transfer Requests Transfer requests -- whether of a project designation (pre-completion) or remaining benefits (post-completion) -- are managed by PCD staff. After a project receives final approval from DCS, Ren Zone incentives are available for five years. If ownership changes during that five-year window, the project and its remaining benefits may be transferred to the new owner. Simple transfers generally can be handled administratively; however, City Council concurrence may be required in some circumstances (e.g., change in scope, timeframe, etc.).

Ownership Restructuring Staff will analyze the ownership entities of all applications to ensure that restructuring and/or partial sales involve legitimate arm’s length transactions and are not done for the sole purpose of acquiring Ren Zone incentives.

Marketing and Promotion

The 2016 update of the Renaissance Zone Plan will be followed by the following marketing efforts:

 Press releases distributed through the City’s Public Information Center.  Briefs published on the City’s website.  Updates to the Ren Zone section of the City’s website, where down- loadable applications and information can be found.  Development of an updated brochure for distribution at City offices, real estate agencies, the Chamber of Commerce, the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation, and the Downtown Development Association.

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Recordkeeping and Monitoring

PCD staff will retain relevant documents for each project as well as summary reports as required by DCS. These are considered public record and are available for review upon request. Projects are organized using a chronological numbering system: the first approved project is GF-1, the second GF-2, and so on. Project-specific records will include the original application with Certificate of Good Standing; project staff report; meeting minutes showing Committee recommendation(s) and City Council action; DCS conditional and final project approval; any relevant correspondence. As appropriate, project records may also include executed purchase agreements and/or leases; construction inspection reports; invoices; and records of any transfer actions.

PCD staff will monitor projects individually on an as-needed basis for compliance and in the aggregate on an annual basis for reporting purposes. In addition, the overall Renaissance Zone Program will be subject to a comprehensive local review and/or update every five years. This review will ensure that local options are responsive to any changed conditions and any programmatic changes at the legislative level are incorporated.

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Renaissance Fund Organization

The basic purpose of a Renaissance Fund Organization (RFO) is to raise funds to finance projects in renaissance zone cities. The Legislature authorizes a total amount of tax credits to be available to RFOs statewide and distributes them to cities based on population categories: less than 5,000; between 5,001 and 30,000; greater than 30,000.

Review and Approval

Selection of an RFO management entity is based on City Council’s review of that entity’s proposed use of RFO funds and its ability to further the vision, goals and objectives of this Plan. Factors that are considered include:

. Capacity of entity to attract investors, raise funds and assemble projects. . Prioritization of funds to Zone verses non-Zone projects. . Prioritization of funds to specific project types. (State law allows an RFO to invest in any residential, commercial, or infrastructure projects; however, the City may consider preferences.)

On September 6, 2011, City Council approved an agreement with Innovation Ventures, LLC, to operate an RFO under this Plan. This RFO was created to raise capital and make investments within the City’s Renaissance Zone and the UND Center for Innovation Foundation’s Innovation Park; it will operate only within the City of Grand Forks. While the City does not anticipate designating other RFOs, any such requests will be subject to the above review criteria.

Management

Broad-based oversight of the RFO is set out in the aforementioned agreement, which will expire ten years after the last of the state-allocated credits is used. Key elements of the agreement are:

1. Through December 31, 2011, the RFO may use up to 50% of its investments in projects in the Innovation Park that are approved solely by the RFO but must use at least 50% of its investments for projects within the City’s Zone boundaries that are approved by the City. After this date, all investments must be used for projects approved Zone projects.

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2. The RFO must comply with requirements of this Plan and with all applicable city, state, and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

3. The RFO must provide the City annual reports, including an audit of financial records, that (a) fully describe each activity undertaken, distinguishing between activities in the Zone and in the Innovation Park; and (b) demonstrates that each activity undertaken complies with state and local Renaissance Zone requirements. These reports will be made available to DCS.

The RFO will be marketed as a private security offered only to institutional and accredited investors. Initial targeting will be to area banks, utility companies and other institutional investors with a strong interest in supporting community-beneficial projects. Thereafter, targeting will expand to include accredited investors who support community and economic development.

Actual management of the RFO will be done by the Trustee Board of the Center for Innovation Foundation which, for the past quarter century, has managed several million dollars in assets, has operated tech incubators, and has coordinated with angel funds in North Dakota and Minnesota. The Board’s business will be governed by a member control agreement and bylaws.

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Ren Zone Land Unit Mixed/Resi Vacan Building Year Renta Miscellaneous Address Current Tenant Owner Occupant Use Land Value FTValue Use s dential/Co cy Value Built l Comments Block mmercial 202 N 3RD ST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GRAND FORKS & EAST GRAND FFORKS OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 33,200 $ 61,800 $ 95,000 1928 Also: PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD LAW OFFICE WIRELESS CONCEPTS CORPORATE OFFICE 124 N 3RD ST TOASTED FROG & OFFICE SPACESIMONSON COMPANIES, LLC C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 62,200 $ 697,100 $ 759,300 1893 Office space upstairs Also: JLG ARCHITECTS 118 N 3RD ST #C JOE BLACK'S BAR & GRILL PEERLESS APARTMENTS LLC C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 MIXED $ 26,200 $ 447,100 $ 473,300 1898 112 N 3RD ST MOUNTAINBROOKE & APTS MIDWEST INVESTMENT COMPANYC RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED $ 32,500 $ 307,400 $ 339,900 1898 Y 100 N 3RD ST DACOTAH BUILDING/HAMMENDACOTAH CPA BUILDING, INC C APARTMENTS 41 MIXED YES $ 94,400 $ 1,429,900 $ 1,524,300 1946 Y 250 1ST AVE N DACOTAH BUILDING, INC C WAREHOUSES 0 MIXED $ 61,200 $ 45,800 $ 107,000 114 N 3RD ST DACOTAH ARMS APTS MIXED 110 N 3RD ST HELIX WINE & BITES MIXED 1 108 N 3RD ST SHING YA SUSHI MIXED 200 1ST AVE N UNITED VALLEY BANK MIXED 215 1ST AVE N CURRENT APARTMENTS MDI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP #110C APARTMENTS 40 RESIDENTIAL $ 195,400 $ 2,354,900 $ 2,550,300 2007 10 N 3RD ST LEVEL 10 & O'REALLY'S & APARTMENTSL.T.D. PROPERTIES, INC. C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 MIXED $ 24,600 $ 439,100 $ 463,700 1906 Y 8 N 3RD ST EMBER COFFEEHOUSE AND CREATIVESCOTT'S VENUE MUSIC, LLC E CHURCHES 0 COMMERCIAL $ - $ - $ - 1883 6 N 3RD ST EMBER COFFEEHOUSE AND CREATIVESCOTT'S VENUE MUSIC, LLC E CHURCHES 0 COMMERCIAL $ - $ - $ - 1883 2 N 3RD ST ST JOHN'S BLOCK APTS TRIUMPH HOLDINGS, LLC C APARTMENTS 22 MIXED YES $ 35,100 $ 1,038,600 $ 1,073,700 1890 Y Also: NORTHERN VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 214 DEMERS AVE AMAZING GRAINS & 4 APARTMENTSTRIUMPH HOLDINGS, LLC C RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED $ 34,800 $ 325,800 $ 360,600 1888 Y 212 DEMERS AVE PUMP STATION CITY OF GRAND FORKS E LIFT STATIONS 0 CITY PROP $ - $ - $ - 202 DEMERS AVE PARKING LOT

215 DEMERS AVE TOWN SQUARE GRAND FORKS CITY E PARKS OR OPEN SPACE 0 CITY PROP $ - $ - $ - 2000 33 S 3RD ST 3RD STREET MARKET & APARTMENTSARCHITECTURAL PROPERTIES,C LLP RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED $ 272,700 $ 2,216,200 $ 2,488,900 Y 2 Includes: WELLS FARGO removed SIMMONSFLINT block PRAXIS 2011 update US SENATOR HEIDI HEITKAMP OFFICE AVANT SALON OLD TOWN APTS

397 4TH AVE N PARKING LOT CITY OF GRAND FORKS E PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 63 CITY PROP $ - $ - $ - 2011 306 N 4TH ST APTS BRANVOLD, E KATHLEEN C APARTMENTS 7 RESIDENTIAL $ 21,500 $ 99,900 $ 121,400 1883 Y 320 UNIVERSITY AVEGARAGE SCHNEIDER, EARL L-AS TRUSTEEC & GREGORYGARAGE, AUTO STORAGE 0 GARAGE/PARKING $ 24,400 $ 13,100 $ 37,500 1985 301 N 3RD ST MILL SQUARE CONDOMINIUMROSENQUIST & ARNASON REALC ESTATE**RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED YES $ 17,100 $ 93,800 $ 110,900 1885 3 309 N 3RD ST KELLY'S BAR NOREEN, JOANNE H C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 46,200 $ 70,700 $ 116,900 1912 319 N 3RD ST RESIDENTIAL R SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 323 & 321 N 3RD STRESIDENTIAL R DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL 311 4TH AVE N RESIDENTIAL R SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

224 N 4TH ST BABY STORE & APTS SCHNEIDER, EARL L-AS TRUSTEEC RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED $ 24,500 $ 167,100 $ 191,600 1907 Y 220 N 4TH ST Vintage Mill Photography DOWNTOWN FIVE, LLP C WAREHOUSES 0 MIXED YES $ 12,200 $ 58,700 $ 70,900 1910 Y 214 N 4TH ST LYONS GARAGE LYONS, JAMES M, C GARAGES, SERVICE 0 COMMERCIAL $ 36,600 $ 79,800 $ 116,400 1929 210 N 4TH ST LYONS AUTO LYONS, JAMES M, C RETAIL STORES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 24,400 $ 77,400 $ 101,800 1912 202 N 4TH ST GRAND FORKS HERALD PARKINGGRAND LOT FORKS HERALD INC C PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 44 GARAGE/PARKING $ 40,100 $ 23,500 $ 63,600 312 2ND AVE N BORDER STATES TROPHY AND PHOENIXAWARDS PROPERTIES C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 $ 6,900 $ 91,100 $ 98,000 1890 Y 208 N 3RD ST APTS 205 N 3RD ST THE HUB BAR & 2 APARTMENTSMOE AND MOE, INC C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 MIXED $ 12,200 $ 121,200 $ 133,400 1878 Y 209 N 3RD ST #C RIVERVIEW CENTER CONDO - UNITWARD 1A K AND DIANA L JOHNSON,C INC OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 13,200 $ 73,700 $ 86,900 1917 Includes: JOHNSON & AUTREY LAW FIRM 4 SHAWNA NOEL PHOTOGRAPHY GENERATIONS SALON AND SPA HARRISON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE JDM JEWELERS TOSHIBA JOHNSON ENTERPRISES 4

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308 2ND AVE N AAKERS BUILDING OFFICE BUILDINGS COMMERCIAL Includes: APPRAISALS REAL ESTATE & REASEARCH CPS CIVIL ENG., PLANNING, AND SURVEYING BBI INT'L COMMUNICATIONS ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE

5 375 2ND AVE N GRAND FORKS HERALD, INC. GRAND FORKS HERALD INC C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 97,400 $ 2,712,500 $ 2,809,900 1931 removed 120 N 4TH ST GRAND FORKS EDC GRAND FORKS HERALD INC C OFFICE BUILDINGS 1 COMMERCIAL block 102 N 4TH ST FEDERAL BLDG & COURTHOUSEUNITED STATES OF AMERICA COURTHOUSEE PUBLIC BUILDINGS 0 $ - $ - $ - 2011 111 N 3RD ST #1001ELITE BROWNSTONES MOHN, JOHN E & KATHLEEN MR CONDO 1 RESIDENTIAL 2006

315 1ST AVE N OLSON, JUNTENEN, & SANDBERGMCCONN, LTD LAW ROBERT FIRM L & C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 11,900 $ 108,600 $ 120,500 1955 24 N 4TH ST HERITAGE CORNERS 24 NORTH 4TH INVESTMENTS, CL.L.C. OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 20,700 $ 242,700 $ 263,400 1906 18 N 4TH ST PARKING FOR NEARBY BUILDINGSFISHER, OLSON & JUNTUNEN, LTDC PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 GARAGE/PARKING $ 32,500 $ 28,900 $ 61,400 2012 322 DEMERS AVE OLD TOWN SQUARE EDGEWOOD PROPERTIES, LLLPC OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 162,500 $ 2,606,600 $ 2,769,100 1915 Includes: NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL COUNTRY FINANCIAL KPI CONNECT JOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT MODERN PLAINS DESIGN SBG ENERGY SERVICES 6 EDGEWOOD GROUP LLC 308 DEMERS AVE MEADOWBROOK & CROSSTOWNGRIFFITH'S LOUNGE PLAZA, LLC C RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED $ 60,800 $ 662,200 $ 723,000 1905 Y Includes: THE LOFT FREEDOM CHURCH 7 N 3RD ST KITTSONA LIFESTYLES THIRD STREET PROPERTIES, LLCC RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED $ 16,200 $ 95,200 $ 111,400 1888 9 N 3RD ST BRICK AND BARLEY L.T.D. PROPERTIES, INC. C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 MIXED $ 32,500 $ 464,600 $ 497,100 1890 Y 13 N 3RD ST CAULFIELD STUDIO BLK PROPERTIES C RETAIL STORES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 32,500 $ 173,000 $ 205,500 1936 17 N 3RD ST DAKOTA HARVEST BAKERY BAKERY DOGS, LLC C MARKETS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 32,500 $ 257,800 $ 290,300 1963 23 N 3RD ST RYAN HOUSE MDI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP #34C APARTMENTS 40 MIXED $ 37,400 $ 1,145,000 $ 1,182,400 1927 Y Includes: METROPLAINS DEVELOPMENT VELKOMMEN HERITAGE AND HOLIDAY

311 DEMERS AVE DAKTYL TATTOO NEDBERG, TODD C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 MIXED $ 43,400 $ 485,000 $ 528,400 1913 Y 319 DEMERS AVE PARK JOHNSON LAFFEN GALLOWAY C VACANT COM LAND 0 VACANT LOTYES $ 15,300 $ - $ 15,300 323 DEMERS AVE PARK JOHNSON LAFFEN GALLOWAY C VACANT COM LAND 0 VACANT LOTYES $ 30,500 $ - $ 30,500 11 S 4TH ST NORBY'S OFFICE SUPPLY WORKNORBY'S PERKS OFFICE SERVICES, INC.C RETAIL STORES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 44,200 $ 370,200 $ 414,400 1955 15 S 4TH ST PARK CITY OF GRAND FORKS E PARKS OR OPEN SPACE 0 CITY PROP $ - $ - $ - 19 S 4TH ST PARK CITY OF GRAND FORKS E PARKS OR OPEN SPACE 0 CITY PROP $ - $ - $ - 21 S 4TH ST SLEDSTERS & APARTMENTS HARPOL INVESTMENTS, LLC &C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 MIXED $ 16,200 $ 204,500 $ 220,700 1916 Y 23 S 4TH ST URBAN STAMPEDE & APARTMENTSMONSON, KENNETH L & JULIE CK BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 MIXED $ 19,200 $ 151,000 $ 170,200 1888 Y 316 KITTSON AVE PARK CITY OF GRAND FORKS E PARKS OR OPEN SPACE 0 CITY PROP $ - $ - $ - 314 KITTSON AVE INK, INC. & OXFORD REALTY INK, INCORPORATED C RETAIL STORES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 11,900 $ 83,000 $ 94,900 1890 Y 312 KITTSON AVE RHOMBUS HOUSE OF PIZZA RHOMBUS HOUSE OF PIZZA, LLCC RETAIL STORES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 4,400 $ 226,200 $ 230,600 1907 28 S 3RD ST KITTSONA LIFESTYLES L.T.D. PROPERTIES, INC. C RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED $ 46,100 $ 485,200 $ 531,300 1940 Y Also: REEVES MEDIA AND PHOTOGRAPHY 7 24 S 3RD ST PARK GRAND FORKS CITY E PARKS OR OPEN SPACE 0 CITY PROP $ - $ - $ - 22 S 3RD ST SANDERS 1907 RESTUARANT HOLMES, PAUL KIMBALL C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 0 MIXED $ 32,500 $ 461,700 $ 494,200 1910 16 S 3RD ST BADMAN DESIGN & BACK PORCHD'S ANTIQUES DEVELOPMENT, LLC C RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED $ 32,500 $ 428,800 $ 461,300 1893 Y Includes: RIVER CITY JEWELERS 12 S 3RD ST WIDLUND BLDG. GEM PROPERTIES, LLP C RETAIL STORES 0 MIXED $ 32,500 $ 437,700 $ 470,200 1905 Y Includes: CYRIUS (CURIOUS) CLOTHING GOOD INSURANCE 10 S 3RD ST TROJAN PROMOTIONS MIXED 6 & 8 S 3RD ST TRUE COLORS RESALE BOUTIQUE MIXED 310 KITTSON AVE 3RD ST GALLERY ON KITTSON MIXED 315 DEMERS AVE SUBWAY MIXED 307 DEMERS AVE STUDIO 307 MIXED 235 4TH ST BROWNING ARTS MIXED 2 S 3RD ST WATERFRONT KITCHEN AND BATH MIXED Grand Forks Renaissance Zone - Block Inventory Appendix A

317 KITTSON AVE SCHNEIDER LAW THOMPSON, DAVID C C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 MIXED $ 4,700 $ 71,300 $ 76,000 1936 321 KITTSON AVEDAVID THOMPSON LAW OFFICETHOMPSON, DAVID C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 4,500 $ 63,200 $ 67,700 1927 323 KITTSON AVE VACANT THOMPSON, DAVID C C NON BUILDABLE LOT 0 VACANT YES $ 900 $ - $ 900 1906 151 S 4TH ST COUNTY OFFICE BLDG COUNTY OF GRAND FORKS E PUBLIC BUILDINGS COUNTY PROP $ - $ - $ - 1999 151 S 4TH ST ADJ COUNTY PARKING RAMP COUNTY OF GRAND FORKS E PARKING STRUCTURES 360 GARAGE/PARKING $ - $ - $ - 1999 141 S 3RD ST PARKING RAMP PARKING STRUCTURES 0 GARAGE/PARKING 116 S 3RD ST OPERA HOUSE LOFTS RHOMBUS HOUSE OF PIZZA, LLCC RETAIL STORES 0 RESIDENTIAL $ 61,600 $ 1,247,300 $ 1,308,900 1890 Y 106 S 3RD ST WIDMAN'S CANDY STORE WIDMAN, GEORGE W C RETAIL STORES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 9,500 $ 69,300 $ 78,800 1925 Y 102 S 3RD ST ROMANTIX BEVERLY REALTY, INC C RETAIL STORES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 23,200 $ 151,100 $ 174,300 1939 311 KITTSON AVEANDERSON APPRAISAL SERVICEANDERSON, TERRY D C OFFICE BUILDINGS COMMERCIAL $ 11,000 $ 199,700 $ 210,700 1888 315 KITTSON AVE R APARTMENTS RESIDENTIAL Commercial space converted into apartments 8 201 S 4TH ST CENTRE INC GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND/JDAE OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL/COUNTY$ PROP - $ - $ - 1961 211 S 4TH ST COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTIONCOMMUNITY CENTER VIOLENCE INTERVENTION**C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 29,300 $ 1,014,900 $ 1,044,200 1918 215 S 4TH ST WIDDEL LAW FIRM WIDDEL, YVONNE J & JOHN E JR**C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 24,400 $ 150,500 $ 174,900 1907 Y 217 S 4TH ST BULIE LAW OFFICE JOHNSTON LAND COMPANY C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 24,400 $ 224,700 $ 249,100 1941 Also: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 219 S 4TH ST CALDUS, TINGUM & TINGUM LAW OFFICE COMMERCIAL 221 S 4TH ST JOHNSTON LAW OFFICE JOHNSTON LAND COMPANY C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 24,400 $ 392,900 $ 417,300 1948 360 DIVISION AVEVALLEY HEALTH & WIC OFFICE BUILDINGS COMMERCIAL 220 S 3RD ST GREAT PLAINS CLAIMS INC. ROLSHOVEN, ROSS W C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 12,500 $ 82,300 $ 94,800 1889 Y 218 S 3RD ST SWANSON LAW OFFICE MAX PROPERTIES, LLC** C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 12,000 $ 130,500 $ 142,500 1949 216 S 3RD ST ALSOCREATIVE INC DUNAVAN, JAMES L & NAOMI RC RETAIL STORES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 12,700 $ 56,600 $ 69,300 1888 Y

322 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL KRESEL, CAROLINE E R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 17,400 $ 103,900 $ 121,300 1890 320 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL GREEN, JEFFREY A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 16,000 $ 75,700 $ 91,700 1900 318 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL KLAVE, ROBERT J & JANELLE MR SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 15,100 $ 111,200 $ 126,300 1900 Y 316 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL CARSEN, SHAWN & BRANDI R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 16,500 $ 104,000 $ 120,500 1888 314 N 5TH ST GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLE TRIPLEX 3 RESIDENTIAL/YESVACANT$ - $ - $ - 1900 Y 312 N 5TH ST GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLE DUPLEX 2 RESIDENTIAL/YESVACANT$ - $ - $ - 1915 300 N 5TH ST EXECUTIVE CORNER OFFICE BLDG.GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLC OFFICE BUILDINGS 4 COMMERCIAL/YESVACANT$ - $ - $ - 1936 414 UNIVERSITY AVETHE SALVATION ARMY PEAK DEVELOPMENT, LLP C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL/YESVACANT$ 12,200 $ 132,000 $ 144,200 1963 9 402 UNIVERSITY AVEKIDWELL'S ETC. KIDWELL'S SIGNATURE CLEANING,C INCRETAIL STORES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 31,200 $ 150,900 $ 182,100 1935 Also: BEACON BAPTIST CHURCH 311 N 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL RPI, LLC C APARTMENTS 4 RESIDENTIAL $ 20,100 $ 124,800 $ 144,900 1893 Y 313 N 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL RPI, LLC R DUPLEX 2 RESIDENTIAL $ 13,600 $ 67,600 $ 81,200 1898 Y 315 N 4TH ST FRENCH-LEE PRODUCTIONS FRENCH, JOHN L C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIALYES $ 10,000 $ 59,300 $ 69,300 1956 319 N 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL FRENCH, JOHN L R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 24,200 $ 41,000 $ 65,200 1898 Y 321 N 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL MCGREGOR, KENTON M & C APARTMENTS 18 RESIDENTIAL $ 13,100 $ 142,400 $ 155,500 1941 Y 405 4TH AVE N RESIDENTIAL HOMES PERIOD LLC R SINGLE FAMILY 2 RESIDENTIAL $ 14,300 $ 113,400 $ 127,700 1900 Y

425 KITTSON AVE VACANT BELOFF ENTERPRISES C VACANT COM LAND 0 VACANT LOTYES $ 36,600 $ - $ 36,600 10 115 S 5TH ST SPAETH THELEN & RICHARDS LAWTHELEN, FIRM JOHN R SINGLE FAMILY 1 COMMERCIAL $ 25,600 $ 344,800 $ 370,400 1903 (Deleted) 125 S 5TH ST GRAND FORKS COUNTY JUVENILEGRAND FORKS COUNTY E PUBLIC BUILDINGS -1 COUNTY PROP 2011 124 S 4TH ST COUNTY COURTHOUSE BLDG GRAND FORKS COUNTY E PUBLIC BUILDINGS 0 COUNTY PROP $ - $ - $ - 1913

423 BRUCE AVE MASONIC TEMPLE MASONIC BUILDING CORPORATIONF FRATERNAL BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 3,700 $ 49,900 $ 53,600 1913 420 DIVISION AVEMISSION DINING AREA NORTHLANDS RESCUE MISSION,C INC VACANT COM LAND 0 COMMERCIAL $ 35,500 $ 484,300 $ 519,800 2003 414 DIVISION AVEGRAND FORKS MISSION GF MISSION & SERVICE CENTERC DORMITORIES 0 COMMERCIAL $ 19,700 $ 380,600 $ 400,300 1920 212 S 4TH ST PARKING LOT DEACOA PROPERTIES LLC C PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 GARAGE/PARKING $ 73,200 $ - $ 73,200 0 212 S 4TH ST DEACONESS OFFICE BUILDINGDEACOA PROPERTIES LLC C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIALYES $ 24,400 $ 587,500 $ 611,900 1949 Includes: VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS 11 PATH ND INC A.D.A.P.T. INC 405 BRUCE AVE NICOA BUILDING DEACOA PROPERTIES LLC C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIALYES $ 48,700 $ 273,100 $ 321,800 1954 Includes: HANKEY LAW GF PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE KBM INC ENGINEERING Grand Forks Renaissance Zone - Block Inventory Appendix A

513 4TH AVE N RESIDENTIAL GREEN, JACOB R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 7,900 $ 63,000 $ 70,900 1906 515 4TH AVE N RESIDENTIAL JOHNSTON LAND COMPANY R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 8,600 $ 64,800 $ 73,400 1906 322 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL TOMLINSON, MICHAEL JOSHUAR SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 18,000 $ 79,900 $ 97,900 1906 318 N 6TH ST PARKING LOT AUGUSTANA EVANGELICAL LUTHERANE PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 GARAGE/PARKING $ - $ - $ - 316 N 6TH ST PARKING LOT AUGUSTANA EVANGELICAL LUTHERANE PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 GARAGE/PARKING $ - $ - $ - 314 N 6TH ST PARKING LOT AUGUSTANA EVANGELICAL LUTHERANE PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 GARAGE/PARKING $ - $ - $ - 520 UNIVERSITY AVEAUGUSTANA EVANGELICAL CHURCHAUGUSTANA EVANGELICAL LUTHERANE CHURCHES 0 CHURCH $ - $ - $ - 514 UNIVERSITY AVEAPTS PIPILES, NANCY M C APARTMENTS 4 RESIDENTIAL $ 8,600 $ 139,500 $ 148,100 1907 Y 12 303 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL KUHL, KENNETH & JANET R DUPLEX 2 RESIDENTIAL $ 18,500 $ 66,000 $ 84,500 1907 Y 305 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL EIDER, RICHARD D & PATTI J R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 12,100 $ 95,600 $ 107,700 1908 Y 307 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL OLSON, SCOTT B & DEBRA A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 12,100 $ 96,900 $ 109,000 1913 309 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL PEAK DEVELOPMENT, LLP C APARTMENTS 8 RESIDENTIAL $ 21,500 $ 132,100 $ 153,600 1900 Y 315 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL LARSON, MICHELLE & DALE R DUPLEX 2 RESIDENTIAL $ 24,200 $ 69,400 $ 93,600 1896 Y 319 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL DURRENBERGER, CHARLES L R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 24,200 $ 95,500 $ 119,700 1906 323 N 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL NEWTON, JESSICA M R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 19,100 $ 115,600 $ 134,700 1892 511 4TH AVE N MILLER, MICHAEL D & BRENDAC S OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 MIXED $ 7,800 $ 38,600 $ 46,400 1913 Y

519 UNIVERSITY AVESTERN PLACE APTS PRAIRIE HARVEST MENTAL HEALTH APARTMENTS 0 RESIDENTIAL $ - $ - $ - 523 UNIVERSITY AVEAPTS (POLKA DOT HOUSE) DEITZ, JAMES H C APARTMENTS 5 RESIDENTIAL $ 11,300 $ 68,100 $ 79,400 1900 Y 216 N 6TH ST GARAGES/APT PARKING MHR PROPERTIES, L.L.C. C GARAGE, AUTO STORAGE 0 GARAGE/PARKING $ 21,500 $ 29,900 $ 51,400 1986 210 N 6TH ST PRESIDENT APARTMENTS MHR PROPERTIES, L.L.C. C APARTMENTS 23 RESIDENTIAL $ 32,200 $ 403,200 $ 435,400 1929 Y 13 204 N 6TH ST AMBASSADOR APARTMENTS HAJICEK INVESTMENTS, LLP C APARTMENTS 22 RESIDENTIAL $ 32,200 $ 363,800 $ 396,000 1928 Y 201 N 5TH ST CITY HALL PARKING GRAND FORKS CITY E PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 36 GARAGE/PARKING $ - $ - $ - 1990 211 N 5TH ST GRAND CITIES GAMES (GONE)GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLE OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 GARAGE/PARKINGYES $ - $ - $ - 1954 505 UNIVERSITY AVECLEAR CHANNEL RADIO JACOR BROADCASTING OF LOUISVILLE,C OFFICE INC. BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 73,200 $ 335,800 $ 409,000 1974

124 N 6TH ST SOCIAL SECURITY ADMIN. BLDG.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 $ - $ - $ - 1969 14 113 N 5TH ST CENTURYLINK NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONEU COMPANYOFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ - $ - $ - 121 N 5TH ST GFC PARKING LOT GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLE PARKING 0 GARAGE/PARKINGYES $ - $ - $ - 1951

15 516 DEMERS AVE ALERUS EXPRESS BANK ALERUS FINANCIAL, N.A. C BANKS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 218,600 $ 566,400 $ 785,000 1981 (deleted 2011) Also: GFC PARKING LOT

322 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL LUNSKI, DONALD F & SHIRLEY RA SINGLE FAMILY 3 RESIDENTIAL 318 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL VANATTA, RHONDA R SINGLE FAMILY 2 RESIDENTIAL 316 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL MUELLER, TANYA M R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 314 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL JENSEN, JOHN P & MARVEL T R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 312 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL SEIDL, SALLY A DAVIS R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 310 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL KHAN, SHAFIQUL & MANNA R VACANT LOT 0 VACANT YES 622 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL PRATHER, GLEN A. & MERRY R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 616 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL OPM REALTY LLC R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 16 614 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OFR CALIFORNIA,SINGLE NA FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 612 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL GRZADZIELESKI, MICHAEL H & RRUTH MSINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 301 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL FREDRICKSON, ISIDRA M R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 305 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL MILLER, EVAN W & NICOLE M &R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 309 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL SENA, JOSE S R & ERMELINDAR SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 311 N 6TH ST HORN, SHAWN D & JULIE K C APARTMENTS 5 RESIDENTIAL 315 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL JOHNSON, TODD L & DEBORAHR A SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 319 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL SKJOLD, MARK E & DENICE R R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 323 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL SNUSTAD, LUKE & JOHN R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL

615 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL MCGURRAN, JAY & MARY BETHR SINGLE FAMILY 1 224 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL GRAVELINE FAMILY, LLLP R SINGLE FAMILY 1 215 N 7TH ST YMCA FAMILY CENTER YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONC HEALTH CLUBS 0 220 N 7TH ST YMCA PARKING LOT YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONC PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 69 216 N 7TH ST YMCA PARKING LOT YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONC PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 210 N 7TH ST YMCA PARKING LOT YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONC PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 208 N 7TH ST YMCA PARKING LOT YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONC PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 622 2ND AVE N YMCA PARKING LOT YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONC PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 17 Grand Forks Renaissance Zone - Block Inventory Appendix A

17 618 2ND AVE N PEAK DEVELOPMENT, LLP C APARTMENTS 5 614 2ND AVE N KOWALCTIK APARTMENTS PEAK DEVELOPMENT, LLP C APARTMENTS 6 203 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL BRISKE PROPERTIES LLC 3 C APARTMENTS 4 205 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL DEITZ, JAMES H C APARTMENTS 4 209 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL GRAVELINE FAMILY, LLLP C VACANT COM LAND 0 YES 211 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL GRAVELINE FAMILY, LLLP C VACANT COM LAND 0 YES 217 N 6TH ST RESIDENTIAL GOOD, BRYAN A & TRACY L R SINGLE FAMILY 1 601 UNIVERSITY AVEKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLDGF ASS'N FRATERNALINC BUILDINGS 0

615 1ST AVE N NORTHERN HEIGHTS AT GRIGGSEVI SQUARE CIVIC PLACE, LLC C APARTMENTS 53 Includes: DAKOTA COMMERCIAL 18 RH STANDARD CLOTHING (deleted 600 DEMERS AVE PARKING LOT (PART) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONC PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 9 2011) 600 DEMERS AVE U.S. BANK & OFFICES U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONC OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 600 DEMERS AVE ADJPARKING LOT (PART) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONC PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 4

723 4TH AVE N PEAK DEVELOPMENT, LLP C APARTMENTS 6 318 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL PEARSON, ARLYN R SINGLE FAMILY 1 316 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL LAMB, THOMAS A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 314 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL MCHUGH, MATTHEW W R SINGLE FAMILY 2 310 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL NELSON, TALIA E R SINGLE FAMILY 1 722 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL HANSON, LAURI A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 720 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL DEITZ, WILLIAM J & CAROLYN CR SINGLE FAMILY 1 718 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL PROUT, PAUL R SINGLE FAMILY 1 19 708 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL PEARSON, ARLYN R & AUDREY LR SINGLE FAMILY 1 706 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL HORN, SHAWN D & JULIE K R DUPLEX 3 307 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL GUSTAFSON, COURTNEY P R SINGLE FAMILY 1 309 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL VACANT LOT YES 313 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL GUNDERSON, CRYSTAL R SINGLE FAMILY 2 317 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL REILLY, EMILY J R DUPLEX 3 319 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL SENFT, TIMOTHY A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 323 N 7TH ST RESIDENTIAL ELL, THOMAS ALLAN & BARBARAR JOANSINGLE FAMILY 1

824 UNIVERSITY AVE MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,C JOSEPHAPARTMENTS M TRUSTEES 4 Residential 820 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,R JOSEPHSINGLE M TRUSTEES FAMILY 1 Residential 818 UNIVERSITY AVEVAPOR STARS E-CIGS 816 & 814 UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY AVE LAUNDROMAT MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,C JOSEPHLAUNDROMATS M TRUSTEES 0 Commercial 812 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL PEARSON, ARLYN R & AUDREY LR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 810 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL PEARSON, ARLYN R & AUDREY LR DUPLEX 2 Residential 20 307 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL PEARSON, ARLYN R & AUDREY LR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 311 N 8TH ST APARTMENTS PEAK DEVELOPMENT, LLP C APARTMENTS 0 Residential 315 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL EKREN, DEBRA K & JENNIFER JOR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 317 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL BACH, TIMOTHY L & RUTH R R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 325 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL RYLANDER, BRUCE A R DUPLEX 2 Residential 825 4TH AVE N HEY D CEMENT AND FENCE CONSTRUCTION;WALSH, RICHARD Dick D Walsh ConstructionC INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS 0 Commercial 30600 18200 48800 1915

815 UNIVERSITY AVERESIDENTIAL MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN, JOSEPH M 222 N 9TH ST APARTMENTS MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,R JOSEPHTRIPLEX M 3 218 N 9TH ST RESIDENTIAL MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,C JOSEPHAPARTMENTS M 6 214 N 9TH ST RESIDENTIAL MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,R JOSEPHSINGLE M FAMILY 1 212 N 9TH ST RESIDENTIAL MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,R JOSEPHSINGLE M FAMILY 1 210 N 9TH ST RESIDENTIAL MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,R JOSEPHDUPLEX M 2 21 824 2ND AVE N RESIDENTIAL MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,C JOSEPHAPARTMENTS M 20 201 N 8TH ST COLE PAPERS COMPANY RPCO COMPANY C INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS 0 N 8TH ST RPCO COMPANY C VACANT COM LAND 0 N 8TH ST RPCO COMPANY C VACANT COM LAND 0 215 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,R JOSEPHDUPLEX M 2 219 N 8TH ST YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONR VACANT LOT 0 223 N 8TH ST RESIDENTIAL MILLER, J DONNA & BERNSTEIN,R JOSEPHSINGLE M FAMILY 1 Grand Forks Renaissance Zone - Block Inventory Appendix A

899 2ND AVE N FREIGHTHOUSE APARTMENTSKOBETSKY PROPERTIES II LLC C APARTMENTS 29 101 N 8TH ST HB SOUND & LIGHT HB SOUND & LIGHT, INC C WAREHOUSES 0 931 2ND AVE N FLATEN, STEVE & DEB C VACANT COM LAND 0 951 1ST AVE N WHALEN'S MOVING & STORAGEWHALEN'S, (LOT 6 WHSE) INC C WAREHOUSES 0 22 925 1ST AVE N HANSON-MAVES CO. (BEKINS OFFWHALEN'S, & WHSE) INC C WAREHOUSES 0 900 1ST AVE N WHALEN'S MOVING & STORAGEWHALEN'S, INC. C WAREHOUSES 0 901 1ST AVE N WHALENS MOVING & STORAGEWHALEN'S, (LOT 9 WHSE) INC C WAREHOUSES 0 817 1ST AVE N ADJMODERN INFORMAITON SYSTEMSPEAK DEVELOPMENT, LLP C WAREHOUSES 0 802 DEMERS AVE BEHL'S PHOTOGRAPHY LYSNE, BRUCE L & CECILIA A C RETAIL STORES 0

710 1ST AVE N GUESTHOUSE MOTEL IDA HOSPITALITY, LLC C MOTELS 104 Includes: MUDDY RIVERS BAR AND GRILL 23A VACANT LOT YES 600 1ST AVE N THE AURORA AT GRIGGS SQUARECIVIC AUDITORIUM LIMITED C APARTMENTS 40

1002 UNIVERSITY AVE YUAN, ZHENBANG R DUPLEX 2 Residential 21700 57300 79000 1904 Y 1004 UNIVERSITY VACANTAVE LOT CITY OF GRAND FORKS E VACANT LOT 0 0 0 0 0 1006 UNIVERSITY AVE AUGUSTIN, MARGARET & STEVENR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 18400 52500 70900 1910 1008 UNIVERSITY AVE MORMANN, JOSHUA C & CHRISTALR MSINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 18400 120400 138800 1889 1010 UNIVERSITY AVE KITTELSON, GUY R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 12400 60700 73100 1894 Y 1012 UNIVERSITY AVE STROH, HEIDI M R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 12400 79600 92000 1894 Y 1B 1016 UNIVERSITY AVE ULYATT, JONATHAN T R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25200 127900 153100 1902 Y 1020 UNIVERSITY AVE DAVIS, WANDA R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 34100 101400 135500 1917 1024 UNIVERSITY AVE RIEMERS, ROLAND C R DUPLEX 2 Residential 34100 137700 171800 1900 Y 1013 4TH AVE N Dick Walsh Construction WALSH, RICHARD D C WAREHOUSES 0 24500 45200 69700 1947 4TH AVE N Dick Walsh Construction WALSH, RICHARD D C VACANT COM LAND 0 9100 0 9100 0 1021 4TH AVE N WALSH, SHANE & TAMMY J R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 23300 55100 78400 1900 Y 1023 4TH AVE N FEHR, JAKE R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 11900 83300 95200 1900

1100 UNIVERSITY AVE JR PROPERTIES, LLC R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25200 131200 156400 1890 Y 1106 UNIVERSITY AVE SIMMERS, THOMAS H & VANVUGT,R BETTYSINGLE L FAMILY 1 Residential 25200 134000 159200 1911 Y 1112 UNIVERSITY AVE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGER SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25200 142600 167800 1912 Y 1116 UNIVERSITY AVE EVENSTAD, JAY A & SUSAN M R TRIPLEX 3 Residential 24800 93700 118500 1904 Y 1120 UNIVERSITY AVE OXFORD INVESTMENTS, LLP R DUPLEX 2 Residential 25200 118400 143600 1905 Y 1124 UNIVERSITY AVE GRAVELINE FAMILY, LLLP R DUPLEX 2 Residential 24800 63500 88300 1902 Y 311 N 11TH ST DEITZ, WILLIAM J & CAROLYN CR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 19800 63100 82900 1904 Y 2B 316 N 12TH ST THINGELSTAD, GREGORY J & KARENR DUPLEX 2 Residential 23100 86900 110000 1912 Y 1101 4TH AVE N BAKER, HANNA J & CALEB H R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 18400 97800 116200 1904 1109 4TH AVE N SCHNEIBEL, RUTH R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 18400 64000 82400 1904 1113 4TH AVE N NOSS, JAMES M & KAREN L R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 23300 93700 117000 1902 1115 4TH AVE N VANNESTE, STEPHEN P R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 17500 89400 106900 1914 1117 4TH AVE N JOHNSON, SCOTT A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 17500 89800 107300 1902 320 N 12TH ST THINGELSTAD, GREGORY J & KARENR ASINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25400 111100 136500 1894

1220 UNIVERSITY VALLEYAVE DAIRY VALDAK CORPORATION C MARKETS 0 Commercial 116900 415800 532700 1964 324 N WASHINGTONVALLEY ST DAIRY AUTOMATIC CARVALDAK WASH CORPORATION C CARWASH BUILDINGS 0 Commercial 30800 218700 249500 1995 1204 UNIVERSITY AVE RAND, JEFF A R DUPLEX 3 Residential 25200 87100 112300 1907 Y 1208 UNIVERSITY AVE ANDERSON, TRICIA L R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25200 95900 121100 1898 3B 1212 UNIVERSITY AVE CARIVEAU, KERMIT J & MELODYR J SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25200 97700 122900 1935 319 N 12TH ST JOHNSON RENTALS, LLP R DUPLEX 2 Residential 23900 41100 65000 1904 Y 321 N 12TH ST JOHNSON RENTALS, LLP R DUPLEX 2 Residential 23900 116200 140100 1918 Y 1207 4TH AVE N KELLEY, BERT L & BONITA E R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 28600 51500 80100 1894 1215 4TH AVE N REUTHER, DAVID A & VALERIE LR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 28600 64300 92900 1902

1002 2ND AVE N GRAND FORKS CITY E VACANT LOT 0 0 0 0 0 1024 2ND AVE N ZIRNHELT, THOMAS R R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 17500 67800 85300 1896 209 N 10TH ST RUSTAD, ANTHONY L R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 16000 79300 95300 1948 Y 1006 2ND AVE N BUCHNER, BRADLEY P R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 23300 61200 84500 1904 1008 2ND AVE N VATNSDAL, JAMES A & JULIE AR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 11900 65300 77200 1902 1010 2ND AVE N VATNSDAL, JAMES A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 11900 74400 86300 1902 Y

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1016 2ND AVE N GREENZWEIG, RICHARD C & CARROLR ASINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 28600 24500 53100 1941 1020 2ND AVE N OLSON, BENNETT M R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 11900 54800 66700 1905 212 N 11TH ST BENSON, ROBERT R R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 14700 110000 124700 1928 4B 215 N 10TH ST TELLMAN, AMY R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 17100 56400 73500 1914 Y 1007 UNIVERSITY AVE DRISCOLL, PATRICK & JOANN MR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 12400 52900 65300 1914 1009 UNIVERSITY AVE BEAUCHAMP, AMY R VACANT LOT 0 12400 demolished summer 2015 1011 UNIVERSITY REDAVE PEPPER TELLMANN, JEFFERSON J C BARS OR RESTAURANTS 28 Mixed 13700 83800 97500 1904 Y 1013 UNIVERSITY AVE COLLETTE, MYRA M R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25200 75700 100900 1898 Y 1015 UNIVERSITY AVE DELGADO, MARK A & ELIZABETHR A M SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 12400 67100 79500 1898 1017 UNIVERSITY AVE SINK, MIKE R DUPLEX 2 Residential 12400 45300 57700 1893 Y 1021 UNIVERSITY AVE FISHER, GRANT ALLEN & PAMELAR E SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25200 93200 118400 1898 1023 UNIVERSITY AVE HEIDMANN, ROLAND S & JOYCER SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25200 129100 154300 1893

207 N 11TH ST PETERSON, PAUL & LORI ANN R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25400 131100 156500 1914 213 N 11TH ST DECAMP, CURTIS A & REBEKAHR J SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 25400 68300 93700 1915 1112 2ND AVE N THE ART PLACE KELLEY, CAROL A C** C RETAIL STORES 0 Commercial 16000 47300 63300 1929 1114 2ND AVE N JASPER, LORENE R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 17500 77300 94800 1928 1116 2ND AVE N MPG PROPERTIES, LLC R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 17500 51300 68800 1919 Y 1120 2ND AVE N SCHNEIDER, GREG A & KATHY R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 29300 160700 190000 1959 Y 5B 217 N 11TH ST NOWACKI, NATHAN R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 12700 88600 101300 1900 214 N 12TH ST RYSAVY, SCOTT J R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 11900 60500 72400 1927 1103 UNIVERSITY AVE LEE, JOHN L & NAOMI LYNN R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 28500 103200 131700 1889 1107 UNIVERSITY AVE SIERRA, JOSEPH M JR; R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 20900 102700 123600 1898 Y 1111 UNIVERSITY AVE VONASEK, TERRANCE J & SHIRLEYR A DUPLEX 2 Residential 16200 53900 70100 1898 Y 1115 UNIVERSITY AVE FAUL, TIMOTHY C APARTMENTS 4 Residential 25700 103000 128700 1893 Y 1117 UNIVERSITY AVE ROLSHOVEN, ROSS W R DUPLEX 3 Residential 30700 115500 146200 1898 Y

210 N WASHINGTONAuto ST World Complex C.A. PROPERTIES, LLC C GARAGES, SERVICE 0 204800 760300 965100 2001 Includes: TintMasters Braatens Auto Service 1201 UNIVERSITY AVE LOVEJOY, GARY RONALD SR & R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 12400 74200 86600 1906 6B 1203 UNIVERSITY AVE HINSCHBERGER, KATHLEEN M R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 12400 60000 72400 1906 1205 UNIVERSITY AVE SCHILL, BRIDGET MARIE R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 12400 74900 87300 1906 1207 UNIVERSITY AVE GRASSEL, SCOTT L R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 12400 64300 76700 1907 1223 UNIVERSITY TwinAVE City Motors COSS PROPERTIES, LLC C GARAGES, SERVICE 0 139800 114200 254000 1970

309 S 5TH ST ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL PARKINGST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCHE OF PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 GARAGE/PARKING $ - $ - $ - 315 S 5TH ST ST. PAUL'S PROTESTANT EPISCOPALST PAUL'S PROTESTANT EPISCOPALE CHURCHES 0 CHURCH $ - $ - $ - 7B 319 S 5TH ST ST. PAUL'S PROTESTANT EPISCOPALBOUSHEE, DAVID L E CHURCHES 0 CHURCH $ - $ - $ - 410 GERTRUDE AVERESIDENTIAL OLSON, MELVIN J & GERALDINER K SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 10,200 $ 64,600 $ 74,800 1905 Y 324 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL STATTELMAN, WILLIS N R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 22,900 $ 77,200 $ 100,100 1890 Y

401 & 403 S 5TH STRESIDENTIAL GUNDERSON, ALAN R R DUPLEX 2 RESIDENTIAL $ 27,300 $ 69,800 $ 97,100 1883 Y 405 S 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL BURRIS, DAVID T R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 27,300 $ 113,100 $ 140,400 1895 409 S 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL MONSON, KENNETH L & JULIE RK TRIPLEX 3 RESIDENTIAL $ 25,000 $ 106,000 $ 131,000 1893 Y 413 S 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL LOOBY, ALISON RENEE & R SINGLE FAMILY 2 RESIDENTIAL $ 27,300 $ 176,500 $ 203,800 1880 417 S 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL PRATHER, LORETTA LEE R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 21,600 $ 60,700 $ 82,300 1949 420 FRANKLIN AVERESIDENTIAL SWISHER, WAYNE E & JUDITH AR SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 30,100 $ 196,100 $ 226,200 1885 8B 410 FRANKLIN AVERESIDENTIAL THOMPSON, LISA L R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 12,000 $ 93,700 $ 105,700 1888 420 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL MITHRIL PROPERTIES, INC R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 21,100 $ 60,500 $ 81,600 1888 Y 416 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL JENSEN, PAULA M R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 27,300 $ 200,200 $ 227,500 1898 408 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL WATSON, DIETTA K R DUPLEX 2 RESIDENTIAL $ 27,300 $ 116,500 $ 143,800 1880 Y 404 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL LAMOINE, MICHAEL J & JILL RR DUPLEX 3 RESIDENTIAL $ 27,300 $ 77,000 $ 104,300 1888 Y 402 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL NIVASA,

503 S 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL HUTTON, PHILLIP & KATHERINER DUPLEX 2 RESIDENTIAL $ 30,100 $ 185,400 $ 215,500 1896 507 S 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL SCHUMACHER, LARRY J & CAROLR A SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 21,600 $ 95,500 $ 117,100 1903 511 S 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL GOETZ, CHRISTOPHER & EMILYR SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 27,300 $ 161,800 $ 189,100 1900 515 S 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL CORDELL, RANDALL & LINDA RC APARTMENTS 4 RESIDENTIAL $ 40,900 $ 72,000 $ 112,900 1898 Y 521 S 5TH ST RESIDENTIAL BYRON, EUGENE B & MERIDITHR G SINGLE FAMILY 3 RESIDENTIAL $ 41,000 $ 268,200 $ 309,200 1890 9B Grand Forks Renaissance Zone - Block Inventory Appendix A

530 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL WAGES, DUANE III & HEATHER R ATTACHED SINGLE FAM 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 22,100 $ 152,700 $ 174,800 2015 9B 528 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL DWARAKANATH, KIRAN & R ATTACHED SINGLE FAM 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 18,600 $ 220,000 $ 238,600 2015 526 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL HALCROW, CHERYL L R ATTACHED SINGLE FAM 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 19,000 $ 215,400 $ 234,400 2013 524 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL MUNOZ, JONATHAN VIDAL R ATTACHED SINGLE FAM 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 19,000 $ 207,100 $ 226,100 2013 518 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL SEUBERT, BRANDON & JESSICAR ATTACHED SINGLE FAM 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 19,000 $ 203,900 $ 222,900 2013 508 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL DWARAKANATH, KIRAN & R ATTACHED SINGLE FAM 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 24,000 $ 202,700 $ 226,700 2013 Y 504 S 4TH ST RESIDENTIAL SEE, JAY KWAN R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL $ 34,300 $ 172,300 $ 206,600 1903

621 S 5TH ST NEFS SKINNER, MARY T & R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 29900 213100 243000 1904 617 S 5TH ST FRISCH, DAVID L & LAURA NASHR SINGLE FAMILY 2 RESIDENTIAL 30500 134000 164500 1908 611 S 5TH ST Vacant Lot OPSTAD, LINDA R VACANT LOT 0 35300 0 35300 0 622 S 4TH ST SHEPPARD, ROBERT W & SUSANR FLECK-SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 27300 107500 134800 1893 601 S 5TH ST PAWLAK, BRIAN J & LUCINDA LR SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 21800 157000 178800 1878 607 S 5TH ST THEEDE, CRAIG J & KATHERINER SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 30500 188900 219400 1913 10B 614 S 4TH ST VEITH, PAMELA A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 27300 115900 143200 1925 415 MINNESOTA AVE PRATHER, BETTY K R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 9900 67800 77700 1920 612 S 4TH ST VANYO, PHILLIP J R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 27300 76200 103500 1883 Y 610 S 4TH ST BROSSART, VERNON J & R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 27300 163200 190500 1888 606 S 4TH ST MOCK, COREY R & R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 27300 165600 192900 1938 602 S 4TH ST TINKLER, ROXANA E R SINGLE FAMILY 1 RESIDENTIAL 27300 129000 156300 1886

507 GERTRUDE AVE CHRISTIANSON, BLAKE E R DUPLEX 2 Residential 27300 152700 180000 1916 Y 525 S 6TH ST KUCHERA, JOAN A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 43500 194500 238000 1884 521 S 6TH ST EISENBREY, DAVID B & KATHLEENR A SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 29000 196800 225800 1929 Y 517 S 6TH ST BECKLUND, ROBERT & DOLLIE R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 29000 167000 196000 1888 522 S 5TH ST ROLPH, WAYNE & THERESA C APARTMENTS 7 Residential 29900 132400 162300 1888 Y 513 S 6TH ST LARSON, VAN BRIAN & DIANE YC APARTMENTS 4 Residential 27200 98000 125200 1890 Y 520 S 5TH ST ROST, GLENN A & MARCIA L R DUPLEX 2 Residential 27300 73800 101100 1888 Y 514 S 5TH ST MCCAULEY, KENT & SHELLY R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 34800 245900 280700 2013 505 S 6TH ST NELSON, SUSAN L R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 52200 396000 448200 1900 421 S 6TH ST MARTI, WILLIAM J & KERRY A R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 29000 120400 149400 1893 510 S 5TH ST CHAPMAN, PATSY C APARTMENTS 5 Residential 48200 102300 150500 1903 Y 417 S 6TH ST OTTENBACHER, RON G & CHERYLC R APARTMENTS 4 Residential 27200 61200 88400 1888 Y 11B 504 S 5TH ST BRENMOE, LLC R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 27300 123100 150400 1894 Y 430 S 5TH ST VACURA, KIMBERLY B R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 21800 146400 168200 1893 413 S 6TH ST WENTZ, GARY R & R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 29000 151300 180300 1885 426 S 5TH ST Parking for 422 Apartments GALSTAD INVESTMENT PROPERTIES,C PARKING/YARDLLC IMPVTS 0 Residential 16200 7600 23800 1977 409 S 6TH ST CARLSON, BRIAN J R DUPLEX 2 Residential 29000 119300 148300 1893 Y 422 S 5TH ST GALSTAD INVESTMENT PROPERTIES,C LLCAPARTMENTS 10 Residential 29900 249200 279100 1910 Y 405 S 6TH ST SCHROEDER, DONALD E R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 29000 113000 142000 1883 416 S 5TH ST WRIGHT, SUNNIE K A R DUPLEX 2 Residential 27300 99500 126800 1888 401 S 6TH ST PEAK DEVELOPMENT, LLP C APARTMENTS 4 Residential 27200 60000 87200 1883 Y 412 S 5TH ST IMBERI, SCOTT J R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 27300 239700 267000 1893 408 S 5TH ST CARLSON, BRIAN J R DUPLEX 2 Residential 27400 90800 118200 1893 Y 404 S 5TH ST RPI, LLC R DUPLEX 3 Residential 27300 103600 130900 1888 Y

305 S 4TH ST RIVER FORK PROFESSIONAL CENTERMCKECHNIE & RENDAHL PROPERTIES,C OFFICE INC. BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 43,200 $ 164,200 $ 207,400 1968 - Rendahl CPA -Lamb Law -Assurity Finance -Wintrust Mortgage 311 S 4TH ST RIVERS EDGE OFFICE COMPLEXPOSTAL INVESTORS, L.L.P. C OFFICE BUILDINGS COMMERCIAL $ 186,600 $ 1,347,000 $ 1,533,600 1963 -ND Probation and Parole -Thompson Schaefer Insurance -Community Service Office -Obermuller Nelson Engineering 0 -Northern Bag andBox Co. 0 -Catholic Charities of ND 0 -Berron Law Firm 0 -Otis Elevator 0

1C Grand Forks Renaissance Zone - Block Inventory Appendix A

-3rd Street Clinic -Drake Counseling Services -Childcare Aware 1C -NE Division of Juvenile Services -Alzheimer's Association -Kalash & Pettit Law -Shanti Ma'a -Sustainable Solutions -Remar Accounting PC -Alcohol & Drug Services Inc. -Katie Brock Photography -The Lovely Dozen Studios -Anchor Counseling Services -Lisa Aamold Photography 308 S 3RD ST BEAUTY SHOP/PET GROOMINGPHILLIPS, ARNOLD D & ARLET C BARBER SHOPS COMMERCIAL $ 10,700 $ 22,400 $ 33,100 1947 -Fringe Salon 306 S 3RD ST PHILLIPS, ARNOLD D & ARLET C VACANT COM LAND VACANT YES $ 10,700 $ - $ 10,700 303 DIVISION AVEPAUL DAVIS RESTORATION & REMODELINGPHILLIPS, ARNOLD D & ARLET FC GARAGES, SERVICE COMMERCIAL $ 13,900 $ 100,900 $ 114,800 1955 - Signs by Design 307 DIVISION AVE PHILLIPS, ARNOLD D & ARLET FC VACANT COM LAND VACANT YES $ 8,100 $ - $ 8,100

415 DEMERS AVE EMPIRE ARTS CENTER EMPIRE ARTS CENTER E THEATERS 416 COMMERCIAL $ - $ - $ - 1919 419 DEMERS AVE 421 DEMERS AVE HOWE & SEAWORTH LAW OFFICEHOWE, HENRY H & SEAWORTH, CMARY EOFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIALYES $ 35,100 $ 146,300 $ 181,400 1978 55 S 5TH ST CORPORATE CENTER PARKINGCITY RAMP OF GRAND FORKS E PARKING STRUCTURES 424 CITY PROP $ - $ - $ - 1998 450 KITTSON AVE CITY BUS TERMINAL CITY OF GRAND FORKS E PASSENGER TERMINAL 0 CITY PROP $ - $ - $ - 0 2C 401 DEMERS AVE CORPORATE CENTER #1 CITY OF GRAND FORKS E BANKS 0 COMMERCIAL $ - $ - $ - 1998 Includes: ALERUS FINANCIAL ALERUS SECURITIES BRADY MARTZ CPA CAMRUD, MADDOCK, OLSON, & LARSON LAW OFFICE

525 DEMERS AVE.VACANT BLOCK 1 PROPERTIES, LLP C OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIALYES $ 65,000 $ 190,800 $ 255,800 1974 519 DEMERS AVE.FORX BUILDERS ASSOCIATIONFORX BUILDERS ASSOCIATIONC OFFICE BUILDINGS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 28,500 $ 131,600 $ 160,100 1964 3C Also: 1ST REALTY 501 DEMERS AVE GATE CITY BANK GATE CITY BANK C BANKS 0 COMMERCIAL $ 145,900 $ 762,800 $ 908,700 2004

1300 UNIVERSITY OjataAVE Records & comics KESSLER, BRIAN AS TRUSTEE C RETAIL STORES 0 Commercial 85200 196900 282100 1970 1310 UNIVERSITY ParkingAVE for Ojata Records KESSLER, BRIAN AS TRUSTEE C PARKING/YARD IMPVTS 0 Commercial 22900 11800 34700 1982 1314 UNIVERSITY AVE PURCELL, BRIAN S & TAMI J R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 26100 84300 110400 1910 1320 UNIVERSITY AVE MKD RENTALS, LLC R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 26100 58900 85000 1893 Y 1324 UNIVERSITY AVE NYBERG, NATHAN P R DUPLEX 3 Residential 26100 101300 127400 1912 Y 4C 1301 4TH AVE N KESSLER, BRIAN AS TRUSTEE C VACANT COM LAND 0 15800 0 15800 1907 1307 4TH AVE N LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTIES, LLCR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 26100 101400 127500 1923 Y 1311 4TH AVE N CARLSON, MATTHEW F & R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 26100 64800 90900 1894 1313 4TH AVE N PETERSON, CHAD R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 17600 88000 105600 1900 1315 4TH AVE N LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTIES, LLCR SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 30700 98600 129300 1910 Y 1323 4TH AVE N FOHR, MATTHEW R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 26100 90900 117000 1920

205 N WASHINGTONKASTLE ST BEAUTY SALON DERANEY, MARY G C BARBER SHOPS 0 Commercial 61600 155100 216700 1962 Includes: Little Sweet Shop FM International Market 1312 2ND AVE N STURMAN, ALLISON C & HOWARDR D SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 26100 155500 181600 2004 Y 1314 2ND AVE N VOLKER, SCOTT R DUPLEX 2 Residential 26100 215700 241800 2000 Y 5C 1320 2ND AVE N LESCHIED, CLARENCE & VALERIER SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 26100 92800 118900 1925 1324 2ND AVE N FOWLER, BEVERLY C R DUPLEX 2 Residential 26100 75300 101400 1912 Y 1301 UNIVERSITY VacantAVE VALDAK CORPORATION C Markets 0 Commercial Yes 107900 78500 186400 1988 1315 UNIVERSITY AVE HOLTER, JAMES K & SHARON KR DUPLEX 2 Residential 26100 69000 95100 1908 Y 1319 UNIVERSITY AVE DENAULT, DENNIS R SINGLE FAMILY 1 Residential 26100 53000 79100 1934 1323 UNIVERSITY KNUTSONAVE PRINTING COMPANYJPK ENTERPRISES, INC C RETAIL STORES 0 Commercial 24400 99600 124000 1918 Y Grand Forks Renaissance Zone Completed Projects Appendix B

Estimated Estimated Historic State Total State Income City Preservatio Bloc State Final City Approval Conditional Project Tax Property n state Project Title Address Owner / Developer Project Type Description Approval k # Approval Cost Exemption Tax income tax (for 5 year) Exemption credit (5 years) Purchase 2nd and 3rd floors of 118 North 3rd Peerless Apartments Purchase and GF - 01 1 Peerless Apartments existing building; rehab 8 16-Apr-01 7-May-01 15-Jan-01 $350,000 $2,000 $44,440 $175,000 Street LLC Rehab apartments Lease of approximately 6,534 sq ft Skin & Bodywork 12 South 3rd Street - of commercial space for massage GF - 02 2 M & S Partnership Lease 2-Jul-01 10-Aug-01 17-Aug-01 $40,000 $20,000 NA NA Institute Units A & B therapy and skin care school and retail sales Johnson Thompson Lease approximately 1,168 sq ft of 3-19-2003 GF - 03 Johnson Thompson 322 Demers Avenue $25,000 to 6 Wealth Management, Lease commercial space for 7-Oct-02 14-Oct-02 * $40,000 NA NA Wealth Management - Suite 200 $40,000 LLC financial/asset management Transferred planning services company to Johnson $75,000 - up to $10,000 $ unrecorded 316 North 5th Brandi Jo & Shawn Purchase Single - Purchase & Rehab of existing single GF - 05 9 Carsen Home 21-Apr-03 3-May-03 23-MWealthay-03 $78,000 state personal (5 year - NA Street Carsen Family home family home Managemen ($5,000- income tax 100%) t on same $8,000 in exemption per Anderson Appraisal Rehab of existing Rehab of existing commercial day rehab) year for 5 GF - 06 8 Anderson Appraisal 311 Kittson Avenue 5-May-03 20-May-03 28-Jan-04 $83,000 $3,420 $8,920 NA Service, Inc. building building for professional offices years

100 North 3rd lease approximately 600 sq ft of GF - 07 1 Denet Labs Denet Labs LLC Lease 19-May-03 23-May-03 23-Jun-03 $3,000 NA NA Street commercial space for electronic systems research and development Leasecompany approximately 2,200 sq ft of 106 North 3rd GF - 08 1 Wraps Wraps, LLC Lease commercial space for low-calorie 18-Aug-03 21-Aug-03 2-Oct-03 $12,000 $15,120 NA NA Street sandwich/deli shop

Ogier Properties, LLC SEI Information 322 Demers Avenue Lease of commercial space for call GF - 11 6 (Sheild Enterprises Lease 16-Aug-04 25-Aug-04 8-Nov-04 $200,584 $1,000,000 NA NA Technology - 4th Floor center International, LLC)

Elite Brownstones Construct 2 - story building with 27 Elite Brownstones - 111 North 3rd New GF - 13 5 LLC (Schoen & condo units and 54 spaces of 6-Sep-05 4-Oct-05 27-Feb-08 $3,500,000 $4,300 $1,500 NA Developer Street Construction Kobetsky) underground parking Grand Forks Renaissance Zone Completed Projects Appendix B

Each unit up to $10,000 ranged state personal From $2,500 GF - 14- from income tax to 1,034 at 5 Novemebr 11, 36, 38, Elite Brownstones - 111 North 3rd Purchase - all 27 Purchase of single family condo for approximat exemption per year partial 5 Home owners 2005 - March 4-Oct-05 27-Mar-08 NA 39, 43, Single-unit buyers Street Units applied primary residence or investment ely year for 5 declining for 19, 2007 44 $223,027 - years for each each $135,000 applicant or applicant per unit net income derivved from 7-12-2006 investment is * Remodel and lease approximately exempt for 5 Dakota Harvest Dakota Harvest, Inc Transferred GF - 37 7 6 South 3rd Street Lease 3,300 sq ft for artisan bakery and 21-Nov-05 2-Dec-05 years$8,500 NA NA Bakers (Sam Silverman) lease to 17 café N 3rd Street (GF-41)

2 North 3rd Street St. Johns Block Purchase of buildings for GF - 40 1 St. Johns Block & 214 Demers Partnership (Michael Purchase 3-Jan-06 12-Jan-06 13-Apr-06 $1,325,000 $25,000 $18,200 NA commercial space and apartments Avenue Lander) Purchase of approximately 10,000 Bakery Dogs. LLC Purchase with sq ft building and remodel approx. 8500* See GF GF - 41 6 Bakery Dogs 17 North 3rd Street 20-Mar-06 30-Mar-06 12-Jul-06 $11,500 NA (Caulfield) Rehab 5,420 sq ft for artisan bakery and - 37 café GF - 45 224 North 4th Gregory & Earl Lease space for Baby & Maternity 4 Adley Anne's Lease 2-Sep-08 10-Sep-08 18-Sep-08 $12,500 NA NA Street Schneider Boutique Retail Shop

28 South 3rd Street, Lease space for women's clothing $8,000 - GF - 46 7 Kittson & 3rd LTD Properties, Inc. Lease 3-Oct-11 17-Oct-11 6-Nov-11 NA NA Suite 1 boutique $10,000

1726 South Relocate to this larger space where Oh For Heavens GF - 47 12B Washinton Street - SF Plaza 77, Inc. Lease they can expand their bakery 19-Dec-11 27-Dec-11 1-Jan-12 $8,500 NA NA Cakes N More Units 68 & 69 business Grand Forks Renaissance Zone Completed Projects Appendix B

NA *elected to not pursue property tax Purchase building and renovated to exemptions General Tabacco & support office space, warehouse Approved GF - 49 22 HB Sound & Light 101 N 8th Street Purchase 6-Aug-12 7-Sep-12 $12,500 because of NA Candy Company storage, and showroom space for 2/12/2014 the small their mutlimedia company amount expected to receive

McCoy Single Family Purchase New Purchase a newly constructed home GF - 52 8B 412 S 4th Street Ernest & Kaia McCoy 18-Nov-13 6-Dec-13 7-Apr-14 $201,125 $3,345 $6,600 NA Home Construction for primary residency

Halcrow Single Family Purchase New Purchase a newly constructed home GF- 54 9B 526 S. 4th St Cheryl Halcrow 4-Aug-14 25-Aug-14 10-Nov-14 $219,000 $4,500 $5,500 NA Home Construction for primary residency Rudnick Single Family Purchase New Purchase a newly constructed home GF-53 9B 518 S 4th Street Eric Rudnick 7-Apr-14 14-Apr-14 30-Jul-14 $220,000 $5,000 $4,500 NA Home Construction for primary residency 0 (military GF-53 GF-53 Transfer of Brandon & Jessica Transfer of benefits for a new const family, ND is Transf 9B 518 S 4th Street Transfer NA NA 12-Nov-14 NA $4,500 NA Benefits Seubert primary residency not state of er residency) Wages Single Family Duane & Heather Purchase New Purchase a newly constructed home GF-55 9B 530 S 4th St 3-Nov-14 17-Nov-14 28-Oct-15 $219,000 $6,000 $6,150 NA Home Wages Construction for primary residency Rehab of existing Commercial Rhombus House of GF-56 8 Opera House Rehab 116 S 3rd St Rehab Building for full service restaurant 17-Nov-14 21-Nov-14 28-Oct-15 1.5 million $25,000 $100,000 NA Pizza, LLC and brewery Rehab of existing commerical Third Street Third Street GF-57 6 7 N 3rd Street Rehab building for office space on second 5-Jan-15 19-Feb-15 Pending $12,000 $10,000 NA Properties Rehab Properties LLC floor

50 Projects Total Renaissance Zone Historic Properties Appendix C

For a complete list of Nationally Registered Historic Properties in Grand Forks, visit the Grand Forks Historic Preservation Commission at www.gfpreservation.com

DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT

Block Address Historic Name Land Use 1 2 N. Third St. St. John’s Block Mixed Coml (Vacant)/Res 1 10 N. Third St. VFW Club Mixed Coml/Residential 1 21 N. Third St. Ryan House (Hotel) Apartments 1 106 N. Third St. Dacotah Hotel Apartments 1 118 N. Third St. Grand Forks Mercantile, 1898 Mixed Coml/Residential 1 124 N. Third St. Grand Forks Mercantile Annex Mixed Coml 1 214 DeMers Ave. St. John’s Annex Mixed Coml/Residential

3 301 N. Third St. Grand Forks Woolen Mills Mixed Coml/Residential

4 310 Second Ave. N/A Office 4 312 N. Second Ave. N/A Retail 4 201 N. N. Third St. Norman Furniture Office 4 209 N. Third St. Wilcox & Malm Auto Dealership Office 4 210 N. Fourth St. Lyons Auto Body Shop (aka 202 N. Retail 4 214 N. Fourth St. Fourth)Lyons Garage (aka 210 N. Fourth) Warehouse 4 220 N. Fourth St. Jack Building Warehouse/Apartments 4 224 N. Fourth St. Jack's Roller Rink Mixed Coml/Residential

6 315 First Ave. N. N/A Office 6 7 N. Third St. Ontario Store (Grocery Dept.)/Roller's Mixed Coml/Residential 6 9 N. Third St. Iddings Block/Iddings Book & Mixed Coml/Residential 6 24 N. Fourth St. StationeryTelephone Co. Office 6 308 DeMers Ave. Ontario/Griffith's Department Store Vacant/Mixed Coml 6 311 DeMers Ave. Scandinavian American Bank/1st Vacant/Office National 7 2 S. Third St. O. Young Building Mixed Coml/Residential 7 4 S. Third St. Trepanier Drug Building Mixed Coml/Residential 7 6 & 8 S. Third St. Wittelshofer Block Mixed Coml/Residential 7 12 S. Third St. Widlund Block Mixed Coml/Residential 7 16 S. Third St. Palmer Block/Tischart’s Mixed Coml/Residential 7 20 S. Third St. Geist Building/China Hall (aka 22 S. Third)Mixed Coml/Residential 7 28 S. Third St. Plunketts/JC Penney Bldg Mixed Coml/Residential 7 13 S. Fourth St. Kloster Block/Grand Forks Federal S & Mixed Coml/Residential 7 21 S. Fourth St. LDakota Block Mixed Coml/Residential 7 23-25 S. Fourth St. Odd Fellows Block Mixed Coml/Residential 7 324 Kittson Ave. Odd Fellows Block Mixed Coml/Residential 7 322 DeMers Ave. Stratford Building Mixed Coml/Residential 7 312 Kittson Ave. Johnson & Gillander Builders Bar/Restaurant 7 314 Kittson Ave. (Sander'sEdgar Building 1907) Mixed Coml/Residential

8 106 S. Third St. Widman's Candy Shop Retail 8 116 S. Third St. Metropolitan Opera House Mixed Coml (Vacant)/Res 8 216 S. Third St. Boomtown Bldg/Econowash Retail (moved from 201 S. 3rd) 8 218 S. Third St. Juntunen Law Office Office 8 220 S. Third St. Speed Printing Mixed Coml/Residential 8 211 S. Fourth St. American Building Office Buildings Renaissance Zone Historic Properties Appendix C

8 215 S. Fourth St. Hook & Ladder No. 1 Mixed Coml/Residential 8 217 S. Fourth St. N/A Office 8 221 S. Fourth St. Grand Forks Clinic Office 8 311 Kittson Ave. Hoffman Clothing (aka 307 Kittson) Office 8 317 Kittson Ave. N/A Office 8 321 Kittson Ave. Grand Forks Floral Office

11 212 S. Fourth St. Deaconess Hospital Office 11 405 Bruce Ave. Lystad's Office 11 423 Bruce Ave. Masonic Temple 11 414 Division Ave. Deaconess Annex/Nurses' Residence Shelter for Homeless

204 Skarsbo Apartments (Ambassador, 13 N 6th St Residential and President and Caretaker Cottage) 210

14 121 N. Fifth St YWCA Vacant

22 899 2nd Ave. N Great Northern Freight Warehouse &Residential Depot

415 – 2C DeMers Ave Theater 419 Grand Theatre

NEAR SOUTHSIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT

Block Address Land Use

7B 324 S. Fourth St Residential

8B 408 S. Fourth St Residential 8B 416 S. Fourth St Residential 8B 420 S. Fourth St Residential 8B 401 S. Fifth St Residential 8B 409 S. Fifth St Residential 8B 413 S. Fifth St Residential 8B 420 Franklin Ave Residential

9B 504 S. Fourth St Residential 9B 503 S. Fifth St Residential 9B 507 S. Fifth St Residential 9B 511 S. Fifth St Residential 9B 515 S. Fifth St Residential 9B 521 S. Fifth St Residential

10B 602 S. Fourth St Residential 10B 606 S. Fourth St Residential 10B 614 S. Fourth St. Residential 10B 622 S. Fourth St. Residential Renaissance Zone Historic Properties Appendix C

10B 601 S. Fifth St Residential 10B 607 S. Fifth St Residential 10B 617 S. Fifth St Residential 10B 621 S. Fifth St Residential

11B 404 S. Fifth St Residential 11B 412 S. Fifth St Residential 11B 416 S. Fifth St Residential 11B 504 S. Fifth St Residential 11B 510 S. Fifth St Residential 11B 522 S. Fifth St Residential 11B 405 S. Sixth St Residential 11B 409 S. Sixth St Residential 11B 413 S. Sixth St Residential 11B 417 S. Sixth St Residential 11B 513 S. Sixth St Residential 11B 517 S. Sixth St Residential 11B 521 S. Sixth St. Residential 11B 525 S. Sixth St Residential APPENDIX ? Historic Properties

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Appendix Page 4 Appendix D

RENAISSANCE ZONE PROGRAM PRIMARY RESIDENCE CERTIFICATION

As purchaser of the property described as ______(legal description) to the City of Grand Forks, more commonly known as ______(property address), a single family residence, I/we the undersigned do hereby certify that this property will be our primary place of residence, as defined in N.D.C.C. 54-01-26. I understand that this is required in order for me/us to be eligible for certain property and income tax incentives under the State of North Dakota’s and City of Grand Forks’ Renaissance Zone Program.

______Date (Name)

______Date (Name)

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF GRAND FORKS )

On this ____ day of , 20__, before me, a Notary Public in and for the state of North Dakota, personally appeared ______, known to me to be the buyer, whether one or more individuals, and acknowledged to me that such buyer executed the foregoing.

______Notary Public

(S E A L) Residing at: ______

My commission expires: ______Appendix E

State Renaissance Zone Program Information

North Dakota Division of Community Services – Renaissance Program Information http://www.communityservices.nd.gov/communitydevelopment/Programs/RenaissanceZoneProg ram/

State Program Guidelines http://www.communityservices.nd.gov/uploads/27/NDRenaissanceZoneProgramGuidelines.pdf

State Tax Information http://www.nd.gov/tax/user/businesses/incentivesexemptions/renaissance-zone- incentives/renaissance-zone-forms--publications/ (Schedule RZ forms for State Income Tax filing can be found at the above address)

Certificate of Good Standing Form http://www.nd.gov/tax/data/upfiles/media/rzrequestingcertificategoodstanding.pdf?20160122154 230

State Business Incentive Form http://www.commerce.nd.gov/uploads/4/businessincentiveagreementrevsaveable.pdf

February 16, 2016

Mayor Michael Brown City of Grand Forks PO Box 5200 Grand Forks, ND 58206

RE: 2016 Renaissance Zone Plan Update

Dear Mayor Brown:

On behalf of the Chamber Grand Forks/East Grand Forks, I would like to express our organization’s support of the efforts described in Grand Forks’ 2016 Renaissance Zone Plan update, including the five-year extension of eligibility on original Renaissance Zone blocks.

The Chamber Co led the community visioning process in 2001 and both of these zones were included in the “developing Hot Spots” in our community section of the plan which included input from more than 4,000 local residents including over 400 who participated in an intense focus group process.

The Chamber feels that the City’s Renaissance Zone Program provides a valuable resource to incent targeted reinvestment in Grand Forks and supports the long-term growth of Grand Forks’ tax base. We therefore support the current Plan update and continuation of the Grand Forks Renaissance Zone program.

Sincerely,

Barry Wilfahrt, President & CEO The Chamber Grand Forks/East Grand Forks

February 15, 2016

Mayor Michael Brown City of Grand Forks PO Box 5200 Grand Forks, ND 58206

RE: 2016 Renaissance Zone Plan Update

Dear Mayor Brown:

On behalf of the Downtown Development Association (DDA), I would like to express our organization’s support of the efforts described in Grand Forks’ 2016 Renaissance Zone Plan update, including the five-year extension of eligibility on original Renaissance Zone blocks.

The DDA understands and acknowledges that the City of Grand Forks is seeking a five-year extension of its Renaissance Zone Program and that, as part of that request and plan update process, the City must provide letters of support from all other affected taxing entities. The DDA feels that the City’s Renaissance Zone Program provides a valuable resource to incent targeted reinvestment in Grand Forks and supports the long-term growth of Grand Forks’ tax base. We therefore support the current Plan update and continuation of the Grand Forks Renaissance Zone program.

Please include this letter of support as part of the subject update.

Sincerely,

Stacey Majkrzak Executive Director Downtown Development Association

Summary of Local Approval & Public Hearing for 2016 Renaissance Zone Plan Update

On February 1, 2016 City Council granted preliminarily approval of the draft plan of the 2016 Renaissance Zone Update and set a public hearing date for March 7, 2016.

Staff advertised a 30-day comment period for the plan in the local paper and on the city website until the public hearing.

No comments were submitted prior to the hearing, other than letters of support from taxing and community agencies. Council held the public hearing on March 7th and no comments were made.

Council granted final approval to the plan on March 7, 2016 and authorized staff to submit the plan to NDDCS. Approved staff report is attached. City of Grand Forks Staff Report City Council – March 7, 2016

Agenda Item: 2016 Renaissance Zone Plan Update

Prepared by: Andrea Edwardson, Planner Submitted by: Brad Gengler, Director of Planning & Community Development

Staff Recommended Action: 1) Approve 2016 Renaissance Zone Plan Update; 2) Hold the public hearing; 3) Authorize staff to submit Plan Update to North Dakota Department of Commerce for final approval following the public hearing.

Committee Recommended Action:

Council Action:

The Renaissance Zone Program was created by the fifty-sixth North Dakota State Legislative Assembly to spur redevelopment and investment within defined areas of North Dakota cities. The Grand Forks Renaissance Zone, or “Ren Zone,” was established in 2001 in the downtown. In 2011, Grand Forks’ plan was updated to reflect legislative changes that allowed for an increase in eligible blocks and to create selection criteria for different districts within the Zone.

The initial 15-year eligibility of the original blocks (1 – 22) is due to expire in February if an extension is not granted. In addition, state legislation has again allowed Grand Forks to add blocks. Staff is therefore seeking approval of the 2016 Plan update, which includes the following major changes:

 Renewal/extension of block eligibility  Addition of 5 blocks  Changes to eligible project types and local incentives offered

While recent legislation allows Grand Forks to expand its zone by 12.5 blocks, staff recommends adding 5 blocks in the current update and holding 7.5 in reserve. The added blocks are outlined in red on the attached map (labeled as 1C, 2C, etc.). Staff recommends these 5 blocks be added based on their current redevelopment potential. Another Plan update is anticipated in a few years in conjunction with redevelopment of the water treatment plant, at which time additional blocks cam be added and previously deleted blocks may be reinstated.

Eligible project types and incentives have also been updated. Every Ren Zone project is subject to both state requirements and local criteria established in Grand Forks’ development plan. Project types allowed by the state program include: Purchase Only, Lease Only, Leasehold Improvements, Purchase with Major Improvements, Rehabilitation Only, Historical Preservation and Renovation, and Utility Infrastructure. As part of this update, staff recommends that Purchase Only projects be eliminated from the locally adopted plan as there is little public benefit from just a transfer of ownership. Because a property can be Ren Zone eligible only once, staff feels it is better to incent only projects that result in building improvements. Further, given the local market, there is no need to incent the transfer of property.

Approved Ren Zone projects are eligible to receive both state income tax and local property tax incentives. Discussions at the Finance & Development Committee regarding level of local incentives and comparisons with other North Dakota cities resulted in the recommendation that Grand Forks offer a full five-year property tax exemption on the value added by the eligible project. This recommendation is based on the relatively high level of private investment that is required for projects to be eligible. A summary of incentives and eligible project types is attached.

ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS OF FACT:

 Original blocks (1-22) expire February 16, 2016.  Statewide, cities offer a range of property tax incentives: Fargo allows the maximum benefit to all project types; Bismarck ties the percent of property tax exemption to the level of re- investment in the property; Minot has a more complicated system and allows for 100% exemption on improvements with a percentage of the existing value having a lower amount depending on level of improvement.  In conjunction with current momentum and interest in downtown property, it is hoped that the added blocks and enhanced incentives will encourage both local and non-local developers to invest in downtown Grand Forks.  State guidelines require holding a public hearing and providing letters of support from the community and all taxing entities – County, Public Schools, and Park District – for Plan approval.  Per Discussion at F&D on Jan 25th – the purpose of a Renaissance Fund Organization (RFO) is to raise funds to finance projects in renaissance zones. Currently, Innovation Ventures, LLC operates the local RFO and no activity has been generated since its creation in 2011. More information about the RFO can be found on page 29 of the Draft Plan Update.

SUPPORT MATERIALS:  Final 2016 Ren Zone map  Final Incentive summary  Draft 2016 Renaissance Zone Plan Update (click here)  Current Renaissance Zone Plan (click here)

Renaissance Zone Incentives Summary 2016 Plan Update

Incentives Offered Project Type State Income Tax City Property Tax1 New Construction Construction or purchase of new home: Primary 5-year personal income tax credit of up to $10,000 Residence 5 year, 100 % property tax exemption on the added Construction or purchase of new home: Investment 5-year exemption on income derived from investment value Construction or purchase of new commercial 5-year exemption on income derived from investment structure Rehabilitation/Remodel (no purchase) Qualified rehab/remodel of primary residence 2 (Cost of improvments must be at least 20% of current building value) 5-year personal income tax credit of up to $10,000 5 year, 100 % property tax exemption on the added Qualified rehab/remodel of commercial structure 2 value (Cost of improvements must be at least 50% of current building value) 5-year exemption on income derived from investment Purchase with Major Improvement Purchase of vacant commercial building with major improvements 2 5-year exemption on business income derived from that 5 year, 100 % property tax exemption on the added (Cost of improvements must be at least 20% of total taxable building value, site value projects above 50% of the building value will be classifies as a rehab project) Lease Lease of commercial property 5-year exemption on business income derived from that N/A site Leaseholder improvements 5-year exemption on business income derived from that N/A Historical Presevation and Renovation site Tax credit of 25% of investment, maximum credit of $250,000 Preservation and renovation of historic building - claimed in the year of project completion. Any excess credit N/A residential or commercial may be carried forward for 5 years. Utilities Tax credit equal to the total investment necessary to complete Public utility infrastructure N/A required changes in utility services

1 Exemptions apply to structure values only, not land. 2 Qualified rehabilitation and improvement costs include capital improvements only. Purchase price and/or cosmetic improvements do not qualify.

State tax incentive guidelines can be found online at http://www.nd.gov/tax/user/businesses/incentivesexemptions/renaissance-zone-incentives