Tyler City Council hears Schuneman project proposal
By Robert Wolfington
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The Tyler City Council scheduled a public hearing for a tax abatement for a proposed expansion to the Schuneman Equipment building inTylerduring its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 9.
Vince Robinson of the Lincoln County Enterprise Development Corporation presented the council with the project and said Schuneman Equipment is requesting a tax abatement that will help in the $900,000 construction project.
Robinson said the expansion will also likely include the addition of three full-time jobs at Schuneman Equipment in addition to the current jobs.
Robinson presented the council with three options, including a tax abatement, utilizing an existing tax incriminate finance district or creating a new TIF district.
Robinson said the abatement option was his recommended option because it gave the city more input and control over how it is administered.
The council scheduled the public hearing for Monday, Feb. 6 during its regular meeting.
Robinson said the Lincoln County Board also scheduled a hearing for its portion of the tax abatement, which will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7 during its regular meeting.
City Councilman Erick Harper said he was impressed with the scope of the project and the economic impact it will have inTyler.
Mayor Kurt Thomsen said he was happy to see an existing business inTylernot only maintaining its current staff, but also looking at expanding.
Robinson said Schunamen Equipment is also working with the Tyler Regional Economic Development board on a grant to help cover additional expenses for the project.
The tax abatement would be for a period of 10 years with a net total incentive to the business of $73,210.
The council approved the hiring of anew citypolice officer from the recommendation of the Tyler Fire/Police Committee.
Eric Bloch, formerly of the Balaton Police Department, was selected for the position.
Harper, a member of the committee, said there were four strong candidates for the position and complimented Police Chief John Spindler for finding strong part-time officers to work with the city.
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