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Brewery, Star, developer 5'G~~E ~ck~ MEMORANDUM January 4, 2006 . i TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Developer Selection/Dubuque Star Brewery Project In September 2005, the City Council authorized staff to issue a new RFP to solicit qualified developers or development teams for the continued redevelopment of the Dubuque Star Brewery building and site in the Port of Dubuque. Two developers responded to the request by the November 18, 2005 deadline: 1) The Alexander Company, asking to continue their relationship with the City on this project; and 2) the Port of Dubuque Development, LLC, a subsidiary of Epic Construction. A Selection Committee comprised of the following persons reviewed the RFP submittals and interviewed the two prospective developers: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Dawn Lang, Budget Manager Rich Russell, Building Services Manager Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director Pam Myhre, Economic Development Planner Amy Wickham, Greater Dubuque Development Retail Expansion Specialist Economic Development Director David Heiar is recommending the selection of the Port of Dubuque Development, LLC, as developer for the Dubuque Star Brewery Project, and that a development agreement be negotiated. The Port of Dubuque Development, LLC proposal is an estimated $6.5 million proposal involving a winery operation on the first floor. A microbrewery/brewpub restaurant has also expressed interest in the project. Retail space would also be located on the first floor. Additional restaurant seating would be located on the second floor, along with office space. The developer has proposed starting construction in the spring of 2006, with occupancy by summer 2007. The developer has also committed to completing the entire renovation project regardless of having tenants signed for the entire building. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. f21J( C::h/ff?vfL Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager David Heiar. Economic Development Director CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM January 4, 2006 TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: David Heiar, Economic Development Director L... \~~ \ . - SUBJECT: Developer Selection/Dubuque Star Brewery Project INTRODUCTION This memorandum provides a recommendation to the City Council regarding the selection of a developer for the continued redevelopment of the former Dubuque Star Brewery building and site. A Resolution is attached approving a developer for the project. BACKGROUND In 2002, the City initiated a request for qualifications process to select a developer for the Dubuque Star Brewery project. The Alexander Company of Madison, Wisconsin was selected as the preferred developer at the end of that process with anticipation of a $5+ million redevelopment project to include a microbrewery operation, restaurant and bar. However, the local partners involved in the brewery production portion of the planned redevelopment were unable to finance their planned project. The City moved ahead with a 1-year lease with Alexander during which time both parties were to finalize a development agreement and long-term lease. Since then, Alexander has supervised over $1 million in renovation costs using City funds, including gutting the building, sandblasting paint from interior walls, necessary brick replacement, complete tuckpointing of the exterior masonry, reroofing 2/3 of the building and demolition of a metal addition. The Alexander Company marketed the building regionally, hired Prudential Realty to market the property locally and had multiple showings of the property without successfully signing an anchor tenant for the building. An amendment to the 1-year lease in March 2005 provided for a 5-month extension to continue their marketing efforts. A further amendment extended the lease until December 31, 2005. Without an anchor tenant and a certain percentage of the building leased, Alexander could not secure conventional financing for the overall project. In the last lease amendment with Alexander, it was agreed that the City would issue a new Request for Proposals (RFP), with Alexander encouraged to submit another proposal if they so desired. DISCUSSION In September 2005, the City Council authorized staff to issue a new RFP to solicit qualified developers or development teams for the continued redevelopment of the Dubuque Star Brewery building and site in the Port of Dubuque. Two developers responded to the request by the November 18, 2005 deadline: 1) The Alexander Company, asking to continue their relationship with the City on this project; and 2) the Port of Dubuque Development, LLC, a subsidiary of Epic Construction. A Selection Committee comprised of the following persons reviewed the RFP submittals and interviewed the two prospective developers: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Dawn Lang, Budget Manager Rich Russell, Building Services Manager Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director Pam Myhre, Economic Development Planner Amy Wickham, Greater Dubuque Development Retail Expansion Specialist The RFP asked potential developers to provide information regarding, among other things, the planned reuse of the building, the proposed cost and extent of renovation and the proposed project schedule. The Alexander Company's proposal continues the Brewery development project that they have been working on for the past several years. They have guided the Phase 1 renovation of the building and have been seeking tenants to fill a portion of the space before moving ahead with additional rehabilitation work. For the past six months, they have been working with an out-of-town dinner theatre company as possible tenants of the first floor space. Their RFP submittal involves both the 400-seat dinner theatre tenant and a local winery as first floor tenants, with restaurant and office opportunities on the upper floors (though uncommitted at this time). Their overall estimated project cost is $6.3 million. They would move ahead with renovation of the first floor space (completion within 5-6 months) but would not likely commit funds to renovation of the upper floors until additional tenants are secured. Since meeting with the committee, the City has learned that The Alexander Company has severed its relationship with the dinner theatre company and would propose to demolish the rear cement block addition that would have served as the primary theatre space. They would continue the project with the winery tenant on the first floor. The Port of Dubuque Development, LLC proposal also involves the winery operator as a first floor tenant and indicates that a microbrewery/brewpub restaurant has also expressed interest in the project. Retail space would also be located on the first floor. Additional restaurant seating would be located on the 2nd floor, along with office space. The developer estimates total costs at $6.5 million, including retaining the cement block addition (to be refaced). The developer has proposed starting construction in Spring 2006 with occupancy by Summer 2007. The developer has also committed to completing the entire renovation project (excluding final tenant improvements) regardless of having tenants signed for the whole building. After interviewing the developers and considering additional information requested of them, both developers were found to have the expertise and financial ability to complete the projects proposed. Both plan to use historic tax credits in financing the project and both will require City tax increment financing assistance. The committee also considered both developers' local development track record in making their assessment. RECOMMENDATION After reviewing the proposals, the committee recommends the selection of the Port of Dubuque Development, LLC as developer for the Dubuque Star Brewery project. Once approved, staff will begin negotiating a formal Development Agreement and Lease with the developer. The Development Agreement will identify the redevelopment terms, conditions and obligations of both City and the LLC. We anticipate the documents should be ready for City Council approval in 60-90 days. ACTION STEP The action step for the City Council is to adopt the attached Resolution approving the Port of Dubuque Development, LLC as developer of the Dubuque Star Brewery project and direct staff to negotiate a formal Development Agreement and Lease with the company for City Council approval at an upcoming meeting. attachment Prepared by: Pamela Myhre Economic Development Planner F:\USERS\Pmyhre\WPDOCS\LOANDOC\Briggs-BreweryLLC\selection .mem.doc v , RESOLUTION NO. 28-06 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF A DEVELOPER FOR THE DUBUQUE STAR BREWERY BUILDING AND SITE. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa issued a Request for Proposals in September 2005 to solicit qualified developers for the continued redevelopment of the Dubuque Star Brewery building and site; and Whereas, The Alexander Company of Madison, Wisconsin and the Port of Dubuque Development, LLC (a subsidiary of Epic Construction) of Dubuque, Iowa submitted proposals for the redevelopment project; and Whereas, a selection committee has recommended the Port of Dubuque Development, LLC as developer for the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa approves the selection of the Port of Dubuque Development, LLC as the developer for the Dubuque Star Brewery building and site. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate a Development Agreement and Lease with the Port of Dubuque Development, LLC as related to the redevelopment of the Dubuque Star Brewery and site for City Council approval. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of January 2005 Roy .D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk F:IUSERSIPmyhreIWPDOCSILOANDOCIBriggs-BreweryLLClseieclion. res.doc i Pam Myhre - Star Proposal.pdf I 145 Eas/Badgerflo6d, Sui/e200 Madison. WI 53713 (608)258-5580 Fax:(6tJB)258-5599 Web:ltIfW.a~.com ~II'" .;1l1,r.IIPI~fE CIJDlP'01 REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL DUBUQUE STAR BREWERY DUBUQUE, IOWA NOVEMBER 18, 200S I.STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS D. DEVELOPMENT TEAM Developer. The Alexander Company David G. Vas - Development Project Manager. David's role is to oversee all redevelopment activities for the project, including, comrnercialleasing, design, construction and asset management. David's resume is attached as Exhibit 1a. Chris Gosch - Architectural Project Manager Chris's Role will be to directly oversee the preparation of construction Documents and the Contract administration of the project. Commercial Brokerage - Alexander Urban Resources and Prudential Friedman Really Sean O'Rourke - Commercial Leasing Specialist for the Urban Resources has made numerous contacts to Regional and National interests and works as the inside contact for the Alexander Company in negotiating lease requirements. David Frommelt is the Local Commerial Leasing Specialist with strong ties and Knowledge of the greater Dubuque market. David will continue to market and show the property and assist Sean with the obtaining lease requirements. b. LEGAL NAME OF DEVELOPMEN ENTITY The Legal name of the development entity is Historical Star Redevelopment L.L.C., an Iowa limited liability Company. The Alexander Company, loe, a Wisconsin Corporation, is the managing member of the LLC. The LLC was fonned in April of 2004. The Alexander Company was formed in 1984 1 RealPropertyRescu1cesNalianwide " 11 21 I Pam Myhre - Sl,!r Proposal.pdf c. RELEVANT PROJECTS In addition to the projects listed in the original proposal, The Alexander Company has since completed the Cayuga Court Project in Middleton. This project included the redevelopment of three city blocks. The development now houses condominiums (both new and historic adaptive reuse), Retail uses including restaurants, wine boutique, jeweler and health and fitness center, an extended stay hotel. a dentist underground and surface parking and numerous second floor office uses. The Verona Main Street Project has also been oompleted. This project included condominiums and retail spaces with underground parking. Currently we have five developments under construction. These include: Capitol West (phase 1 scheduled for oompletion in 2006) Madison, Wisconsin 3-phase master development 400 condominium units and conunercial space National Park Seminary (Phase 1 scheduled for completion in late 2006) Silver Spring, Maryland 2-pbase master development 117 Mixed condominium and rental residential units planned for phase 1 The Historic Professional Buiiding (Scheduled for completion in summer of 2006) Kansas City. Missouri 132 residential units and commercial space Novation Campus (Ongoing 65-acre master development) Madison, Wisconsin Mixed office and commercial space Three building completed, and two currently under construction Historic Crescent District (Phase 1 complete, phase 2 scheduled for completion in 2006) Davenport, lowa 4-phase master development 73 residential units complete, 53 units under construction, 150+ planned. Further descriptions and photos of the developments may be found on the Company's website @ www.alexandercompany.com d. REFERENCES Karyn Knaak - US Bank (608) 252-4202 (lender) I Pam Myhre - Star Proposal-pdt 3\ Michael Jacobs - National Equity Fund (312) 697-6443 (investor) Ryan Kraemer - Kraemer Brothers (608) 251-5027 (contractor) e. FINANCIAL INFORMATlON Financial Statements for The Alexander Company, managing member and Randall P Alexander, its president, have been included as Exhibit Ie. This information is confidential and shall only be shared with City staff directly involved in the evaluation of this proposal unless express written consent is give by Randall P. Alexander. f. LITlGATlON SUMMARY The Alexander Company is not currently I involved in any litigation that would have any impact on our ability to execute this project. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Our goal is to anchor the project with strong ground floor retail/entertaimnent uses. This is the most critical part of the project because the viability of the amphitheater and riverwalk rest heavily on 'good sound sustainable uses that will promote tourism and the port of Dubuque experience. Much of our focus has been on attempting to develop interest from these types of end-users. Our experience in placing Iowa's Enterprise Zone and Historic credits as well as Federal Historic and New Market Credits give us the tools necessary to provide the best financial value to prospective tenants and the City. Our lenders and equity providers are quite comfortable with our ability to complete the project and are eager to jump in as soon as we have a viable tenant. We now have a letter of intent from an operator who wishes to lease slightly over 18,000 square feet of the first floor, including the concrete block structure for use as a 400 seat dinner theater. We will be receiving their business plan for evaluation on Monday, November 28 and will forward a copy to the City's Economic Development Department at that time. The Financing for the project is identified in the financial model dated October 18, 2005. (Exhibit 2). The Site Plan (with the inclusion of the concrele block structure) provides for 189 vehicle spaces plus an additional 7 parking spaces for buses (See exhibit 8.). Should the business plan and financial information meet our satisfaction and that of our lender, we would anticipate entering into a leas by early Hjanuary and complete conslruction by fall of 2006. We have meet with representatives from who wishes to explore the poissibility of leasing the balanCe of the first floor for a Winery and a Wine tasting room. The combination of the winery and the dinner theater would provide great synergy for those wishing to make day or weekend trips to the port Pam Myhre - Star Proposal.pdf ".. ., ...............,......"^. ........................ .. 41 of Dubuque as well as an area draw as a cultural and entertainment venue. The winery would conduct tours of its wine making facility and provide a lounge and gift shop for displaying and selling its wares. Should the Dinner Theater nol come to fruition, the concrete block building would be torn down and the western half of the structure would be outfitted with storefronts for other retail and service uses. The site plan would be modified as shown in Exhibit 2B "Alternate Site Plan". We have begun pricing the propose layout provided to us from h and will present the financing package to the City Economic Development Staff during the first full week of December. Occupancy could happen as early as summer of 2006. The upper floors of the building will continue to be marketed towards prospective restaurants (second floor) and offices (second through fifth floors). David Frommelt has compiled a list of interested parties that have toured the facility over the past year. This list is attached as "Exhibit 2C". This list is to remain confidential and shall only be shared with City staff directly involved in the evaluation of this proposal unless express written consent is give by David Frommelt. 3. SPACE PROGRAM Dinner Theater Winery Restaurant Office 18,000 SF (First Floor) 7,800 SF (First Floor) 3,400 SF (Second Floor) 10,000 SF (Second through Fifth Floors) 4. TIMELlNE The timeline is based upon receiving executed leases form the tenants. (See section 2 above) 5,6,7. DEVELOPMEN COSTS, FINANCING, AND PROFORMA Development Costs, Financing and Proforma for the proposed Dinner Theater are identified in the allached Proforma. (Exhibit 5). Development costs for the winery and other prospective tenants will be provided to the Dubuque Department of Economic Development for review on a case by case basis. 8. SITE PLAN \!;, The Site Plan and Alternate Sile Plan are induded as exhibits 8 and 8a. f. Pam Myhre - Star Proposal.pdf 51 I Look forward to our continued relationship with the City of Dubuque with the sincere interest of bring this project to completion, I look forward to meeting with the City to explain our proposal and exploring means to accomplish our goal. Sincerely. 2dl;~ Development Project Manager I Pam Myhre - Exhibits 2a & 2b.pdf ~.4_ - - ~tlO..",a.ol1"~ ~ -.-~ ~ e<....Io.-J.>:,. 2'1 SITE PLAN STAR BREWERY DUBUQUE, lOW ^ - II - ST.....laEWO.y 1\ L ~ ~ Pam Myhre- Exhibits 2a & 2bpdf 21 ---- ~1"~~ $lAAI_V 1;\{TI!l!Ir:\i - ::..."'===~ ==- e........t.~ 2.b Al TERNA TE SITE PLAN STAR BREWERY DUBUQUE, lOW ^ ~ ;...;..:.....; i Pam Myhre - Exhibit 1 a. pdf 11 EXHIBIT lA David G. Vos Senior Development Project Manager The Alexander Company, Inc. Dave has worked for the Alexander Company for fifteen years. He is currently a Senior Development Project Manager and was formerly the Director of Alexander Urban Resources. He continues to provide consulting services on historic adaptive reuse projects. His unique ability to identify owner's interests and risks, his understanding of building systems, historic building codes, New Markets Tax Credits, L1HTC and Historic Tax Credit programs make him highly sought after for project oversight services. His clients have included municipalities, state government, private developers, property owners, lenders, investors and the Nationai Trust for Historic Preservation. Dave attended the University of Wisconsin, School of Civil Engineering and Madison Area Technical Coliege Associate Architectural Program. He is a Registered Architect in the State of Wisconsin. He Is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Construction Specifier's Institute, the Urban Land Institute and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He represents building owners and developers on the Wisconsin Code Council for both the Historic Building Code and the Alteration/Change of Occupancy Code. He is a consultant to the Waunakee Plan Commission where he served as an appointed commission member for two years. He is also the former Chairman of the Waunakee/Westport Joint Plan Commission. He frequently serves as the deveioper member on Advisory Services Panels for the Urban Land Institute. Dave worked as an Architectural Job Captain for Marshali Erdman and Associates for five years and as Director of Development for Western Center Properties for two years. He joined the Alexander Company in 1989 and has been involved In the feasibility analysis, design, historic tax credit application process and construction of nearly 100 historic structures in twelve states since that time. [Pam Myhre- Exhibit 1b.pdf 11 EXHIBIT 1 B Christopher Gosch, AIAA Architectural Project Manager The Alexander Company, Inc. Chris joined the Alexander Company In 2005 and is Involved in new construction and historic renovation projects throughout the Midwest. Chris attended Iowa State University and received a Bacheior of Architecture degree with a secondary emphasis in painting and printmaking. Prior to becoming part of the Aiexander Company team, he was involved in a wide range of building and construction types, from residential to hotel resort properties, as well as experience with renovation of buildings in Wisconsin and Kansas City, MO. Chris also had the opportunity to travel nationwide to supervise construction for retail stores which were placed in constrained and/or underutilized urban environments. Chris is involved in design, feasibility studies, building and project assessments, programming and construction administration on projects throughout the Midwest for the Alexander Company. [PDrn November 18, 2005 Dave Heiar, Economic Development Coordinator City of Dubuque City Hall 50 West 13th Street Dubuque,IA 52001 Response To: Request for Proposal Redevelopment of the Former Dubuque Star Brewery Building & Site Dubuque, IA Item 1 - Statement of Qualifications a. Development Team Wayne Briggs, President/CEO Chad Walsh, Project ManagerlEstimator Brad Bierman, Project Manager/Estimator Please see attachments 1 a-I, 1 a-2, 1 a-3 for resumes b. Legal Name of Development Entitv Port of Dubuque Development, LLC (Subsidiary of Epic Construction) Established November, 2005 c. Listing of Relevant Proiects Please see attachment 1 c d. Professional References Wayne Briggs: John Schmidt, Heartland Financial 1398 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589-2100 Arnie Honkamp, Honkamp Krueger & Co., PC 2345 JFK Road Dubuque, IA 52002 (563) 556-0123 EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. / GENERAL CONTRACTORS 137 MAIN STREET / SUITE 500 / DUBUQUE, IA 52001/ PHONE: 563-5B3-2169/ FAX: 563-583-2412/ WEB: EPICGC.COM Tom Luksetich 2744 Linda Court Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 582-4766 Chad Walsh: Frank Fiorenza, Potosi Village President and Board Member of Potosi Brewery Foundation 105 N. Main Street Potosi, WI 53820 (608) 763-2261 Jim Harkness, Administrator for The Grandview Estates 540 Pleasant Street Elizabeth, IL 61028 (815) 858-2275 Ron Kirchhoff, Owner of Kirchhoff Distributing Company 5035 Chavenelle Drive Dubuque, IA 52002 (563) 556-8911 Brad Bierman: Jim Theisen, Owner of Theisen's Supply, Inc. 4949 Chavenelle Drive Dubuque, IA 52002 (563) 556-4738 Tim Hodge, Owner of Hodge Company 1111 Purina Drive Dubuque, IA 52002 (563) 583-9781 Mike Ruden, The Durrant Group 700 Locust Street Suite 942 Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 583-9131 e. Financial Information If selected for the project, Honkamp Krueger will be able to provide any required information for Port of Dubuque Development, LLC. f. Pending Litigation None EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. / GENERAL CONTRACTORS 137 MAIN STREET / SUITE 500 / DUBUQUE, IA 52001/ PHQNE: 563-583-2169/ FAX: 563-583-2412 / WEB: EPICGC.CQM Item 2 - Project Description Our vision of the Brewery project begins with the main level. A Winery and a Micro- brewery/Brewpub restaurant have expressed interest in this project. These businesses would fill the main level along with a portion ofthe second level. The remainder of the second level along with third would be designated as office space. The fourth level would be set aside for a conference room, which could be leased by the day or week by individuals or corporations for private functions. The fifth level will be a lookout tower for people to view the area surroundings. We see the Dubuque Star Brewery restoration as an important piece to a larger development in making the Port of Dubuque a destination point for tourists from around the world. Item 3 - Development Space Program First Floor: Winery Micro-brewery / Brewpub restaurant Retail and Common area Second Floor: Additional restaurant seating Office space Office space Conference room Lookout tower Third Floor: Fourth Floor: Fifth Floor: 8,426 SF 12,462 SF 3,340 SF 1,822 SF 6,812 SF 5,200 SF 3,408 SF 489 SF Total: 41,959 SF Item 4 - Development Timeline We are proposing to begin work in the Spring of2006 with space being available by the Summer of2007. Item 5 - Development Costs '0" C~I~ t;] !1 ~. We are estimating that renovation costs will be between $7 and $7.5 million. Development fees are included in this estimate. Item 6 - Development Financing We have many parties interested in becoming a part of the entire Port development that would come on board if we are selected as the Developer for this project. Please see attached letter from DB&T regarding our financial credibility. Item 7 - Proforma Analysis To be developed. EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. I GENERAL CONTRACTORS 137 MAIN STREET / SUITE 500 / OUBUOUE. IA 52001 / PHONE: 563-583-2169/ fAX: 563-583-2412/ WEB: EPICGG.GOM Item 8 - Site Plans See attached floor plan for a First Floor conceptual layout. EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC, I GENERAL CONTRACTORS 137 MAIN STREET / SUITE 500 / DUBUQUE, IA 52001/ PHONE: 563-583-2169/ FAX: 563-583-2412/ WEB: EPiCGC.COM Attachment 1a-1 Wayne Briggs 137 Main Street, Suite 400 Dubuque,IA 52001 (563) 557-2504 Email: wbriggs(a)pltnm.com Work History: Platinum Services, Inc., Insurance Agency, Dubuque, IA From 1996 - Present Owner, President/CEO Epic Construction, General Contractor; Dubuque, IA May 2002 - Present Owner; President Developments: Tiffany Ridge Subdivision; Dubuque, IA - $2 Million subdivision consisting of24 lots and 30 acres of development ground. Platinum Plaza; Dubuque, IA - $4 Million office/retail complex. Dubuque Westend Development; Dubuque, IA - $4 Million office/retail complex. Briggs Brothers; Galena, IL - $4 Million property with 612 acres for future development consisting of residential homes, golf course/ resort and air strip. GTW Pennsylvania; Dubuque, IA - $2 Million office/retail complex. Dubuque Casino Hotel, LLC - Dubuque, IA - $13 Million Hilton Garden Inn and Houlihan's Restaurant. Lower Main Development, LLC - Dubuque, IA - $3.5 Million renovation of the former Weber Paper Building into an office/retail complex. Platteville 81, LLC - Platteville, WI - $1 Million retail/apartment building. Prairie Properties, LLC - Prairie du Chien, WI - $4 Million Country Inn & Suites and Buckhorn Grill & Pub. PR Platteville, LLC - Platteville, WI - $600,000 Pizza Ranch Restaurant. Radford Road Real Estate, LLC - Dubuque, IA - $2 Million property with 6.5 acres for future development consisting ofretail/office buildings. EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. / GENERAL CONTRACTORS 137 MAIN srREET / SUITE 500 / DUBUQUE. IA 52001/ PHONE: 563-583-2169/ FAX: 563-5B3-2412/ WEB: EPICGC.COM Attachment 1a-2 Chad Walsh 137 Main Street, Suite 500 Dubuque,IA 52001 (563) 583-2169 Email: cwalshla1eoic!!c.com Education: University of Wisconsin - Stout; Menomonie, WI Bachelor of Science Degree, Construction Management Graduation Date: May 1999, GPA 3.8 Work History: Epic Construction, General Contractor; Dubuque, IA May 2002 - Present Owner; Vice President; Project Manager Prism Corporation, General Contractor; Kieler, WI May 1999 - May 2002 Project Manager, Commercial Construction Proiects of Distinction: Commercial Kirchhoff Distributing; Dubuque, IA - $3.2 Million Potosi Fire Station; Potosi, WI - $650,000 Honkamp Krueger & Company; Dubuque, IA - $700,000 Westend Development; Dubuque, IA - $1 Million Herrig Condominiums; Dubuque, IA $475,000 Historical Renovation Potosi Brewery Restoration; Potosi, WI - $3.4 Million (In Progress) Weber Paper Renovation; Dubuque, IA - $3.5 Million HotellRestaurant Country Inn & Suites; Galena, IL - $4.2 Million Emmy Lou's; Galena, IL - $450,000 Pizza Ranch; Dubuque, IA - $600,000 Industrial Flynn Ready Mix; Dubuque, IA - $650,000 IMPRO Products; Waukon, 1A - $650,000 Lextron Animal Health; Manchester, IA - $500,000 Kowalski Kieler Batch Plant; Kieler, WI - $1.2 Million Custom Pak; DeWitt, IA - $1.2 Million (In Progress) Institutional YMCA; Dubuque, IA - $1 Million Grandview Estates; Elizabeth, IL - $1.5 Million (In Progress) Retail A1di's; Dubuque, IA - $1.5 Million Comelec Services; Dubuque, IA - $1 Million Steve's Ace Hardware; Dubuque, IA - $1 Million Platteville 81; Platteville, WI - $580,000 Demolition Dubuque Packing Company; Dubuque, IA - $3 Million (In Progress) EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. / GENERAL CONTRACTORS 137 MAIN STREET / SUITE 500 / DUBUDUE, IA 52001/ PHONE: 563-583-2169/ FAX: 563-583-2412 / WEB: EPICGC.COM Attachment la-3 Bradley A. Bierman 137 Main Street, Suite 500 Dubuque,lA 52001 (563) 583-2169 Email: bbierman(iil.epicl!c.com Education: University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Platteville, WI Bachelor of Science Degree, Engineering and Technology Graduation Date: May 1993, GPA 3.5 Work History: Epic Construction, General Contractor; Dubuque, IA May 2002 - Present Owner; Vice President; Project Manager Prism Corporation, General Contractor; Kieler, WI November 1995 - May 2002 Project Manager, Commercial Construction Proiects of Distinction: Commercial Theisen's; Marshalltown, 1A - $2 Million Platinum Plaza Phase I; Dubuque, 1A - $1 Million Platinum Plaza Phase II; Dubuque, IA - $1 Million Darlington Municipal Building; Darlington, WI - $2 Million Theisen's Building Addition; Dubuque, IA - $1 Million Healthcare PDC Memorial Hospital- OB/Surgery Addition; Prairie du Chien, WI - $4 Million PDC Memorial Hospital- Administrative Addition; Prairie du Chien, WI - $2 Million Medical Associates Clinic Addition; Platteville, WI - $260,000 HotellRestaurant Country Inn & Suites; Prairie du Chien, WI - $3.7 Million Hilton Garden Inn/Houlihan's Restaurant; Dubuque, IA - $13 Million Industrial Eagle Window & Door; Dubuque, IA - $12 Million Hodge Material Handling Info-Safe Building; Dubuque, IA - $1 Million Miracle Car Wash; Dubuque, IA - $1 Million Institutional UW-Platteville Doudna Hall; Platteville, WI - $6 Million UW-Platteville Doudna Hall Childcare; Platteville, WI - $1 Million UW-Platteville Russell Hall; Platteville, WI - $8 Million UW-Platteville Fieldhouse Locker Room; Platteville, WI - $400,000 Scales Mound School; Scales Mound, IL - $3.5 Million Potosi School Addition; Potosi, WI - $1 Million Southwest WI Technical College Conference Center; Fennimore, WI - $500,000 Southwest WI Technical College Dining Room Remodel; Fennimore, WI - $520,000 Retail Menard's Inc.; Dubuque, IA - $6 Million Hawkeye Boat Sales; Dubuque, IA - $2 Million Yuan Retail Building; Dubuque, IA - $1.25 Million (In Progress) EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. / GENERAL CONTRACTORS 131 MAIN STREET 1 SUITE 500 1 DUBUQUE, IA 510011 PHONE: 563.583.11691 FAX: 563-583-14111 WEB: EPICGC,CDM Attachment t-c Platteville 8 I, LLC Type of Project: Major Tenants: Occupancy: Completed Value: Lender: Construction Date: BBW 151, LLC Type of Project: Major Tenants: Occupancy: Completed Value: Lender: Construction Date: Hwv 151/61 Development, LLC Type of Project: Major Tenants: Occupancy: Completed Value: Lender: Construction Date: Dubuque Casino HoteL LLC Type of Project: Major Tenants: Occupancy: Completed Value: Lender: Construction Date: Prairie Properties. LLC Type of Project: Major Tenants: Occupancy: Completed Value: Lender: Construction Date: Addition offour apartments and 9,200 sf of retail space to existing strip mall in Platteville, WI The Cash Store, Security Finance, Tan World, The Dollar Store All apartments and retail spaces have signed leases $ 1,25 Million Mike Gukeisen, American Trust & Savings Bank May 2004-0ctober 2004 New 5,600 sf building in Platteville, WI Fastenal Co. Signed lease through 2010 $500,000 Dan Raduns, Fidelity Bank April 2004-June 2004 40 acre commercial parcel Pending Site is currently undergoing demolition $40 Million Darin Fischer, Premier Bank Duane Frick, Dubuque Bank & Trust Site is currently undergoing demolition 75,000 sf Hilton Garden Inn hotel and Houlihan's restaurant in Dubuque, IA Hilton Garden Inn and Houlihan's $13 Million Duane Frick, Dubuque Bank & Trust October 2004-0ctober 2004 45,000 sf Country Inn & Suites hotel/waterpark and Buckhorn Grill & Pub in Prairie du Chien, WI Country Inn & Suites and Buckhorn Grill & Pub $5 Million Darin Fischer, Premier Bank May 2003-June 2004 EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. / GENERAL CONTRACTORS 137 MAIN STREET / SUITE 500 / DUBUQUE. IA 52001/ PHONE: 563-583-2169/ FAX: 563-583-2412/ WEB: EPiCGG.COM Potosi Brewerv Restoration Type of Project: Major Tenants: Occupancy: Completed Value: $3.6 Million Lender: Grants and Private Donations Construction Date: February 2003-July 2007 **Note: This building is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. in Wisconsin's top ten most endangered historic landmarks. * * 12,350 sf Historical Renovation in Potosi, WI National Brewery Museum (American Brewiana Association) It is also listed EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC. I GENERAL CONTRACTORS 137 MAIN STREET / SUITE 500 1 DUBUQUE, IA 510011 PHQNE: 563-583-11691 FAX: 563-583-14111 WEB: EPICGC.COM