10-13-03 Community & Economic Development

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' T _ 4 toittittttt a Atport ctaiuiuunttt an ( conaiutt elatioptuent tontuattor The October 13, 2003 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karl King at 4:20 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski,Kelly,Pfeifer, King, Varner, White, Kirsits, Coleman and Kuspa; Michael Danch, Beth Leonard, Don Inks, Anthony Zappia, Carl Littrell, Bill Schalliol, Pam Meyer, Terry O'Brien, Bernie Feeney, Tim Murray, and Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member King noted that the committee is composed of its Vice-Chairperson Roland Kelly and Council Members Kuspa and Varner. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 62-03 which is a Bill which would authorize the city to issue economic development revenue bonds for the Kite Capital, LLC/Erskine Village Project in an amount not to exceed six million dollars. Council Member King noted that a letter dated October 7, 2003 (copy attached) from Don Inks requesting that the Bill be continued to the meeting of October 27, 2003. Donald E. Inks, Director of Economic Development stated that this is the 4th request for a continuance made to the Council. Mr. Inks stated that there are various items which have yet to be worked out by the developer Kite Capital, LLC. Bill Schalliol of Community&Economic Development then presented a handout to the Committee which was a copy of the October 12, 2003 article which appeared in the Routh 'GVtbunt entitled "Final Christmas at Scottsdale" (copy attached). Mr. Schalliol stated that the out lot development is moving ahead of schedule. A neighborhood meeting will soon be scheduled and he will notify the Council as to the exact time and date. Mr. Schalliol stressed that the project is moving ahead and that since the developer is in charge of the project that they are also in charge of the time table. He noted that the City of South Bend does not have any money involved in the proposed development. He noted that Kite Capital,LLC is attempting to select the best 2nd anchor store for the development. Council Member King noted that a Council Member not on the Committee requested this update. Council President White stated that she has received inquiries on why the project was not moving and why it was stalled. She appreciated the information and would pass it on to the individuals who contacted her. Council Member Kelly suggested that periodic updates be given to the Council so that the community is kept updated on this important project. Council Member Kelly then made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 62-03 be continued to October 27, 2003,at the request of the petitioner. The motion passed. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 77-03 which would appropriate $132,204 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Shelter Plus Care Grant Program within Fund 212-Community Development Fund(copy attached).