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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-04 Redevelopment Commission MinutesSOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING March 19, 2004 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, Vice President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Legal Counsel: 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Matt Kahn Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. John Livingston Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Donald Inks, Director Mr. Owen Rock, Assistant Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Planner Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Jennifer Hughes, Economic Development Planner Mr. Mike Beitzinger, Assistant Director, Econ Development Others Present: Mr. Jeff Kelsey, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Ms. Jenny Joiner, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Mr. Colin Hindman, Cequent Towing Products Mr. Michael Hardy, Barnes & Thornburg Mr. Dick Nussbaum, Sopko Nussbaum & Inabnit Kerry Wallace, Charles S. Hayes, Inc. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes available for approval. THERE WERE NO MINUTES AVAILABLE FOR APPROVAL. 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted March 19, 2004 for approval. FUND 305 SBCDA 2003 BOND Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC $ 262.50 Walker Parking Consultants 106,908.55 Kone, Inc. 50,427.00 Grauvogel & Associates 1,070.00 Kaser - Spraker Construction, Inc. 126,363.60 324 FUND - AIRPORT Wells Fargo Bank 950.00 414 SAMPLE -EWING GENERAL Baker General Maintenance 100.00 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT -SBCDA GENERAL Tri County News 50.62 Lehman & Lehman, Inc. 21,889.24 CFH Landscape Services 1,640.00 Business Districts, Inc. 11,915.38 CB Richard Ellis 6,297.95 424 FUND TIF SBCDA - BUILDING OPERATIONS Mikolajewski & Associates, Inc. 2,328.90 CB Richard Ellis 150.00 B & B Lawn Service 25.00 FUND 428 AIRPORT 2003 BOND Baker & Daniels 323.27 DLZ 30,221.00 The Troyer Group 22,343.00 $ 383,266.01 G A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) Ms. Jones inquired about the claims for Walker Parking Consultants and Kaser - Spraker Construction, Inc. in the amounts of $106,908.55 and $126,363.60, respectively. Mr. Mathia advised that both claims, totaling $233,272.15, are related to the Main and Colfax garage renovation project. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the MARCH 19, 2004, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO Commission approved the Claims submitted BE RELEASED. March 19, 2004, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. F61 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2046 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 3310 William Richardson Court in the Airport Economic Development Area. (TriNet Essential Facilities X, Inc. for the benefit of Cequent Towing Products, Inc.) Mr. Beitzinger advised that a substitute report was prepared for presentation to the Commission related to Resolution No. 2046. G South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 r� L 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... TriNet Essential Facilities X, the owner of the building, along with Cequent Towing Products, Inc., propose to rehabilitate the building located at 3310 William Richardson Court. The facility will be leased to Cequent Towing Products. Cequent Towing Products is part of Cequent Transportation Accessories Group which is a leading designer and manufacturer of a broad range of accessories for light trucks, SUVs, recreation vehicles, passenger cars and trailers. Its manufacturing operations are located in Goshen and Elkhart. The new South Bend distribution center is part of the company's business strategy to consolidate manufacturing functions and distribution functions into separate facilities. Cequent proposes to renovate the facility and the total renovation project cost is estimated to be $860,366. The company will be transferring some employees from Goshen. In addition, it is estimated that this project will create eighty -three (83) new permanent jobs within the first year, representing a new annual payroll of $1,959,198. A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that neither TriNet Essential Facilities nor Cequent Towing Products have previously been granted any tax abatements; however the building, which was originally constructed by Toll Road Industrial Partners II, L.P., was approved for a ten (10) year real property tax abatement in October 1994. That tax abatement G A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... subsequently transferred to TriNet Essential Facilities. TriNet Essential Facilities has consistently complied with all annual reporting requirements. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed project. The building department also noted that a building permit was issued to Cequent Towing on March 11, 2004, approximately six (6) days prior to the submission date of the tax abatement request. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Increment Allocation Area; therefore, the petition for real property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Due to the issuance of the building permit prior to approval of the tax abatement, the petitioner does not meet the qualifications for the requested abatement; however, the petitioner has submitted a waiver resolution which, if approved by the Council, would allow the petitioner to be considered for the abatement on the merits of the project. The petitioner has indicated that they made a good faith effort to comply with the requirements, but unbeknownst to them a building permit was pulled by one of the contractors. If the Council approves the G 5 G AN South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... waiver resolution, the petitioner meets the qualifications for a six (6) year real property tax abatement. Mr. Beitzinger noted that the scheduled amount to be abated will remain the same. Based on a total estimated project cost of $860,366 the cost of the tax abatement is as follows: Mr. Colin Hindman, Cequent Human Resource Director, addressed the Commission. Cequent is extremely excited about bringing jobs to the community. The goal is to create a world class South Bend distribution center of excellence. Cequent feels this objective is well on its way to being met. Any efforts and support from the City of South Bend related to this partnership are truly appreciated. Mr. Livingston advised that the building permit pulled by the contractor was through no fault of the company itself. There is 6 Estimated taxes over six (6) years Without Abatement $92,190 With 6 -yr Abatement $38,105 Estimated cost of 6 -year abatement $54,085 Mr. Colin Hindman, Cequent Human Resource Director, addressed the Commission. Cequent is extremely excited about bringing jobs to the community. The goal is to create a world class South Bend distribution center of excellence. Cequent feels this objective is well on its way to being met. Any efforts and support from the City of South Bend related to this partnership are truly appreciated. Mr. Livingston advised that the building permit pulled by the contractor was through no fault of the company itself. There is 6 A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... precedent for this type of situation, and legal counsel sees no reason why the tax abatement cannot move forward. Mr. Beitzinger reminded the Commission of a similar past situation in which a building permit was pulled prior to the abatement application being reviewed by Council. SBL Building Company came before the Commission in the same position. The Commission decided, in that instance, that it is actually the decision of the City Council as to whether or not requirements will be waived. The Redevelopment Commission allowed for the tax abatement to move forward to the Council, and let the Council make the final decision. Mr. Beitzinger noted that the building permit pulled was only six (6) days prior to the submission of the abatement application. The permit was for minor renovations related to the employee entrance and break room. The total dollar amount of the building permit was $12,800. The total dollar amount of the overall renovations proposed are approximately $1.3 million. The building permit pulled, is a very small portion (about 1 percent) of the total project. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2046 approving an application for real property ILtax deduction for property located at 7 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2046 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3310 WILLIAM RICHARDSON COURT IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (TRINET ESSENTIAL FACILITIES X, INC. FOR THE BENEFIT OF CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... 3310 William Richardson Court in the Airport Economic Development Area. (TriNet Essential Facilities X, Inc. for the benefit of Cequent Towing Products, Inc.) B. Housing (1) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 1224 N. Kaley Street. (Juanita Winston) Mr. Rock advised that the loan is in the L� amount of $2,500 and the grant is in the amount of $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in accordance with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 1224 N. Kaley Street. (Juanita Winston) C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Parking Management Agreement between the City of South Bend and AMPCO System Parking. (Main & Jefferson) Mr. Rock requested that item 6.C.(1) be tabled. There were no objections and the Commission tabled item 6.C.(1). 14 N. COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1224 N. KALEY STREET. (JUANITA W INSTON) COMMISSION TABLED ITEM 6.C.(1). South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (2) Staff report on transfer of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Hotel LaSalle) Mr. Mathia reported that on December 20, 2002 the Commission approved Resolution No. 1933 which ratified a Letter Agreement signed by Jon Hunt and representatives of Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) relating to the purchase of the Hotel LaSalle. The agreement supported DTSB's decision to acquire the Hotel. The agreement also included a provision that committed the City of South Bend to take out DTSB from its ownership position at the end of a twelve month "hold and market" period if requested by DTSB. The twelve month "hold and market" period has expired and DTSB has requested that the City take ownership of the building. Because City funds were used through a grant to DTSB to acquire the Hotel, it was agreed that the City would only reimburse DTSB for the holding costs. The holding costs are estimated at $78,000. Funds have been included in the City's budget to reimburse DTSB for the holding costs. Staff recommends the Commission approve the transfer of title to the Hotel LaSalle from DTSB to the Redevelopment Commission in accordance with the Letter Agreement and authorize its Legal Counsel to complete and execute the required transfer documents. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE TRANSFER OF TITLE Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the TO THE HOTEL LASALLE FROM DTSB TO THE Commission approved the transfer of title REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LETTER AGREEMENT DATED 9 G South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (2) continued... for the Hotel LaSalle from DTSB to the Redevelopment Commission in accordance with the Letter Agreement dated December 20, 2002 and authorized its Legal Counsel to complete and execute the required transfer documents. D. Sample -Ewing Development Area There was no business in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Staff report on disposition of property in %W1 the Airport Economic Development Area. (Parcels 9B &13B, U.S. 31 Industrial Park) Ms. Hughes reported that Mr. Dennis Bamber, of Woodwinds and Brasswinds, has submitted an offer to the Commission to purchase two (2) adjacent parcels on Ameritech Drive in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park, along with a $56,000 performance guarantee. Mr. Bamber intends to construct a 210,000 sq. ft. warehouse and office facility with truck dock and staging area. The builder has submitted a preliminary site plan and elevations for staff review. Staff requests Commission approval to move forward in preparing a Contract For Sale of Land. The offer is for 16+ acres at $35,000 per acre. The parcels are 9B and IL13B, north and south adjacent. 10 DECEMBER 20, 2002 AND AUTHORIZED ITS LEGAL COUNSEL TO COMPLETE AND EXECUTE THE REQUIRED TRANSFER DOCUMENTS. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. G South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the sale of property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Parcels 9B & 13B, U.S. 31 Industrial Park) (2) Commission approval requested to appoint Owen Rock to the US 31 Industrial Park Design Review Committee and Blackthorn Corporate Office Park Design Review Committee. Mr. Rock advised that Mr. Robert Case was appointed to the US 31 Industrial Park Design Review Committee and the Blackthorn Corporate Office Park Design Review Committee to represent staff. Mr. Case has terminated employment with the City and it is requested that Mr. Owen Rock be appointed to both committees as a staff representative. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the appointment of Owen Rock to the US 31 Industrial Park Design Review Committee and Blackthorn Corporate Office Park Design Review Committee. (3) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Title work, 23931 Brick Road) 11 COMMISSION APPROVED THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (PARCELS 913 & 1313, U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK) COMMISSION APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF OWEN ROCK TO THE US 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AND BLACKTHORN CORPORATE OFFICE PARK DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... Mr. Williams reported that the title search is in preparation for possible acquisition of property located at 23931 Brick Road in the Airport Economic Development Area. Staff received one (1) bid in the amount of $100 from Meridian Title Corporation. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Meridian Title Corporation. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area and authorized staff to retain Meridian Title Corporation based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Title work, 23931 Brick Road) (4) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Appraisal services, 23931 Brick Road) Mr. Williams reported that the property is being considered for possible acquisition. Bids were requested from three (3) MAI certified appraisers. The two proposals submitted are as follows: R. E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. $2,250 Jerome E. Michaels, MAI $1,500 Two appraisals are required to establish fair market value and staff recommends accepting the proposals from R. E. Pitts & Associates and Jerome E. Michaels, MAI. 12 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. (TITLE WORK, 23931 BRICK ROAD) A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (4) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT Commission approved the request for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND professional services in the Airport AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN R. E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND JEROME E. MICHAELS, Economic Development Area and MAI BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE authorized staff to retain R. E. Pitts & PROPOSED. (APPRAISAL SERVICES, 23931 BRICK Associates, Inc. and Jerome E. Michaels, ROAD) MAI based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Appraisal services, 23931 Brick Road) (5) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Survey services, 23931 Brick Road) Mr. Williams reported that the property is being considered for possible acquisition. Bids were solicited from two (2) surveying firms. The two proposals submitted are as follows: Lang, Feeney & Associates $500 Wightman Petrie, Inc. $800 Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Lang, Feeney & Associates in the amount of $500. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED A REQUEST FOR Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT Commission approved a request for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN LANG, FEENEY & professional services in the Airport ASSOCIATES BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES Economic Development Area and AND FEE PROPOSED. (SURVEY SERVICES, authorized staff to retain Lang, Feeney & 23931 BRICK ROAD) Associates based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Survey services, 23931 Brick Road) 13 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) F. South Bend Medical Services District There was no business in the South Bend THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND Medical Services District. MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT. G. West Washington- Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington- THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE WEST Chapin Development Area. WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. H. South Side Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2047 ratifying, confirming and approving certain actions related to the Erskine Commons Retail Project (South Side Development Area). Mr. Schalliol reported that Resolution No. 2047 ratifies, confirms and approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Erskine Development site which essentially sets forth the basic terms and conditions for the project. A development agreement is estimated to be forthcoming on the project approximately the first week of April 2004. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 2047 Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING Commission approved Resolution No. 2047 CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED TO THE ERSKINE COMMONS RETAIL PROJECT (SOUTH SIDE ratifying, confirming and approving certain DEVELOPMENT AREA). actions related to the Erskine Commons Retail Project (South Side Development Area). A I I. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area There was no business In the Northeast THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE NORTHEAST Neighborhood Development Area. NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) J. Other (1) Commission approval requested for proposal for demolition services in the Airport Economic Development Area and the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (various Commission owned properties) Mr. Williams reported that demolition services are required on four (4) Commission owned properties located within different development areas. The locations are: (1) 23953 Brick Road; (2) 715 E. Ohio; (3) 1115 S. Michigan and (4) 1123 S. Michigan. Three proposals were solicited for the total demolition contract. The quotes are as follows: Bradberry Brothers, Inc. $27,145 Ritschard Bros., Inc. $24,747 Warner & Sons $30,460 Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Ritschard Bros., Inc. in the amount of $24,747 for all four (4) properties. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a request for demolition services in the Airport Economic Development Area and the Sample -Ewing Development Area and authorized staff to retain Ritschard Bros., Inc. based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (various Commission owned properties) (2) Commission approval requested for amendment to Agreement for ILprofessional services between the City of 15 COMMISSION APPROVED A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN RITSCHARD BROS., INC. BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. (VARIOUS COMMISSION OWNED PROPERTIES) G L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) J. Other (2) continued... South Bend and Business Districts, Inc. in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Market and Site analysis, Osco block and Hotel LaSalle) and (Proposed retail development, Ireland Rd & Michigan) Mr. Mathia reported that Business Districts, Inc. /CB Richard Ellis has submitted two proposals to amend its current agreement with the Redevelopment Commission. The agreement is for professional services to conduct a market and site analysis for the Osco block and the Hotel LaSalle. The first proposal would expand the market analysis to examine the downtown South Bend commercial office climate. The analysis will look at the current status of the downtown commercial office sector and examine the reasons for its current condition. The purpose is to develop a program to address any issues and strengthen the office sector. The second proposal is related to the proposed retail development at the corner of Ireland Road and Michigan Street. Under the proposal, the contractor would review potential incentives for the developer of the site and current City policies and procedures related to such incentives. The purpose is to develop a document that will guide the City in its development review process and negotiations with the developer. 16 G South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) J. Other (2) continued... The estimated costs for the office proposal and the Ireland and Michigan proposal are $6,750 and $1,150 respectively. The Commission is requested to: (a) approve the concepts and scope of services contained in the two (2) proposals; (b) approve funding up to $7,500 for the office proposal and $1,600 for the Ireland and Michigan proposal to cover costs plus any contingencies; (c) direct staff to negotiate the amendment to the agreement; and (d) authorize signature upon completion of an amendment acceptable to its Legal Counsel. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the scope of services, the funding levels and execution subject to legal review of the Amendment to the Agreement for professional services between the City of South Bend and Business Districts, Inc. in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Market and Site analysis, Osco block and Hotel LaSalle) and (Proposed retail development, Ireland Rd & Michigan) 7. PROGRESS REPORTS COMMISSION APPROVED THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, THE FUNDING LEVELS AND EXECUTION SUBJECT TO LEGAL REVIEW OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND BUSINESS DISTRICTS, INC. IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (MARKET AND SITE ANALYSIS, OSCO BLOCK AND HOTEL LASALLE) AND (PROPOSED RETAIL DEVELOPMENT, IRELAND RD & MICHIGAN Mr. Rock reported that today's approval of the sale PROGRESS REPORTS of property to Woodwinds and Brasswinds is notable. The City is pleased to have local companies expanding and staying within the community. 17 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 19, 2004 7. PROGRESS (CONT.) Mr. Rock also noted that the South Side Development Project is moving forward and is considered very positive for the City as a whole. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for April 2, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Kahn made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Blake seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President S. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT f Do ald E. Inks, Director