HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-12 Redevelopment Commission Minutes SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
June 14, 2012
9:30 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard
Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Ms. Marcia Jones, President
Dr. David Varner, Vice President
Mr. Donald Alford, Secretary
Mr. Henry Davis (part of meeting)
Mr. John Stancati
Members Absent: Mr. Greg Downes
Legal Counsel: Mr. Lawrence Meteiver, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff Mr. Don Inks, Director
Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary
Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. David Relos, Economic Development Specialist
Ms. Debrah Jennings, Property Manager
Others Present: Ms. GlendaRae Hernandez
Ms. Mo Miller
Ms. Jackie Hilderbrandt
Ms. Marilyn Guchwa
Mr. Mark Seaman, Prism Science
Ms. Claudia Welch
Mr. Ken Allen, South Bend Tribune
Ms. Tamara Nicholl-Smith, Downtown South Bend Inc.
Ms. Patti Lesniewicz
Ms. Jones noted that Mr. John Stancati is the newly appointed Commission member, representing the
South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Thursday, May 31, 2012.
Upon a motion by Mr. Alford, seconded by Mr. COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE
Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY,MAY 31,
approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 2012.
Thursday, May 31, 2012.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
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3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted June 14, 2012 for approval.
324 AIRPORT AEDA
Grinsfelder Associates architects 2,267.40 South Bend Animal Control Facility
South Bend Tribune 98.42 Notice To Bidders
Smalley Construction Inc & David J Clark 80,000.00 Ignition Park So Demolitions, PH II
South Bend Parks & Recreation 5,363.00 Mowing
DLZ 16,807.61 Olive Rd/Pine Rd
Meridian Title 400.00 726-730 Sample St./24505 Cleveland Rd
Blue Waters Group 7,500.00 Consulting Agreement
R.E. Pitts &Associates, Inc. 3,150.00 Appraisal Services
ARC 193.56 Facade Improvement Lot 4 Ignition Park
Tri County News 99.20 Lot 4 Ignition Park/CRAH Equipment
CB Richard Ellis 1,125.00 Real Estate Broker/Property Lease
Selge Construction Co. Inc. 511,590.00 Ignition Park Ph 1A
Cost Recovery/Studebaker/Oliver Plow
Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP 10,891.85 Works
Ignition Park/Monitoring Wells &
Hull &Associates, Inc. 32,919.92 Remediation Work Plan
Hull &Associates, Inc. 2,335.00 PH II Environmental Assessment
Ziolkowski Construction, Inc. 153,505.75 South Bend Animal Control Facility
Hull &Associates, Inc. 360.00 Olive Plow Works
Grinsfelder Associates &Architects 102.50 New Facility for the Animal Shelter
420 FUND TIF DISTRICT-SBCDA GENERAL
Ampco System Parking 1,959.71 St Joseph St & 225 Main St. Surface
DTSB Beautification Program, Streetscape
21,875.00 Enhancements & Business Recruitment
DJ Construction 156,700.00 VA Clinic - Building Alterations
Buxton Identifying Customers 1,750.00 Retail Matching & Basic Access
Dept. Public Parks 2,673.00 Tree removal
CB Richard Ellis 1,125.00 Real Estate Broker/Property Lease
South Bend Parks & Recreation 1,135.00 Mowing
R.E. Pitts &Associates, Inc. 2,205.00 Appraisal Services
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3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.)
422 TIF DISTRICT WEST WASHINGTON
South Bend Parks & Recreation 180.00 Mowing
426 FUND SOUTH BEND CENTRAL MEDICAL DISTRICT
ARC 103.32 Memorial Facades
430 FUND SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT TIF AREA#1
South Bend Parks & Recreation 495.00 748 Hawbaker
Ralph E. Mink & Sharon S Mink 171.00 Relocation Expense s
Purchase of Right of Way for the Main
Morris Group, LLC 1,485.00 St./Lafayette
$ 1,020,566.24
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Alford COMMISSION APPROVED THE REVISED CLAIMS
and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the SUBMITTED JUNE 14,2012,AND ORDERED
revised Claims submitted June 14, 2012, and ordered CHECKS TO BE RELEASED.
checks to be released.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS
5. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) Staff report on repairs needed to retail
space at 117 S. Michigan Street.
Ms. Jennings noted that flooding is occurring
at the retail shops at 117 South Michigan
Street. Imagine That leases the storefront
from the Commission. That shop is at the
lowest point of the grade. Because that
threshold is lower than street level, when it
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) continued...
rains the water flows back into the store.
Both walls and floor need to be repaired and
a drain needs to be installed to remedy the
problem. The estimated cost is $1,500. Staff
asks approval from the Commission.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION AUTHORIZED REPAIRS AND
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the INSTALLATION OF A DRAINAGE SYSTEM NEEDED
Commission authorized repairs and IN FRONT OF RETAIL SPACE AT 117 S.MICHIGAN
STREET.
installation of a drainage system in front of
retail space at 117 S. Michigan Street.
Ms. Jones asked if the drainage system will
be flush. Mr. Inks responded yes that a slit
trench drain that will be installed.
(2) Proposal for survey services to write legal
descriptions related to Niles Avenue sewer
separation project right of way.
Mr. Relos noted that Abonmarche has
submitted a proposal to prepare legal
descriptions for two pieces of right-of-way
that are needed for completion of the Niles
Avenue sewer separation project. These
legal descriptions effect small slivers of the
Troeger site, which the Commission sold for
development of ten townhomes with river
views.
The two pieces of right of way are located:
• At the bend of Niles Ave near
Jefferson; an easement is needed to
allow an electrical line that connects
to the hydropower generator near the
head of the East Race.
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A. South Bend Central Development Area
(2) continued...
• South of that point, there is excess
right-of-way that could be
incorporated into the larger
development site.
• The scope of services for the proposal
includes: preparation of the two legal
descriptions and preparation of the
right-of-way vacation application.
The fee for these services is $3,150. Staff
requests approval.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the ABONMARCHE FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND
Commission accepted the proposal from FEE PROPOSED
Abonmarche for the scope of services and fee
proposed.
Ms. Jones inquired whether this would
seriously impact the development site. Mr.
Relos noted that it is all being coordinated
with Mr. David Matthews.
B. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) Engagement letter from Plews Shadley
Racher & Braun for legal services related
to the Union Station Technology Center.
Mr. Inks noted that as a part of the agreement
with Union Station Properties for
development of the Renaissance District, the
city agreed to take care of environmental
issues related to the Ivy Tower Building.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) continued...
Ms. Kolata is the brownfield environmental
specialist and thought it appropriate to have
legal council guide staff through the
remediation process. The city legal
department has signed off on the use of
Plews Shadley Racher& Braun. Staff asks
that the Commission approve the engagement
letter.
Mr. Varner asked what the total amount of
the contract is expected to be. Mr. Inks
responded that the firm would be used only
as needed, so we don't have a real sense of
how much that might be. Mr. Varner thought
the Commission should put a cap on the cost.
If it is going to require more, then come back
to the Commission for approval of more.
Mr. Varner suggested a not-to-exceed
amount of$25,000. Mr. Inks thought that
should be sufficient.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE ENGAGEMENT
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the LETTER FROM FLEWS SHADLEY RACHER&
Commission approved the Engagement letter BRAUN FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE
UNION STATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN AN
from Plews Shadley Racher& Braun for AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$25,000
legal services related to the Union Station
Technology Center in an amount not to
exceed $25,000.
(2) Proposal for retail study for LaSalle
Square grocery store.
Mr. Relos noted as part of the ongoing efforts
to improve the retail environment of the
LaSalle Square area, the neighborhood has
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B. Airport Economic Development Area
(2) continued...
targeted a grocery store as an important need.
To facilitate attracting a grocer, members of
the LaSalle Square Steering Committee have
had discussions with professionals in the
grocery store industry.
Dakota Worldwide was identified as a
resource to help understand the profitability
of a proposed grocery store at any location,
but specifically for LaSalle Square. Dakota
will study the area, define a trade area, and,
most importantly, generate sales forecasts for
a three year period. Those sales forecasts
would provide important data for an
interested party's pro forma.
We have also asked Dakota to do this same
analysis for a downtown location.
Dakota's report will include a competition
map, a summary of that competition, a trade
area delineation, an analysis of the proposed
site, and a three year sales forecast for both
LaSalle Square and downtown. Their fee for
these two reports is $6,500 plus expenses in
the not-to-exceed amount of$1,600, for a
total of$8,100. Staff requests approval of
the Dakota Worldwide proposal.
Mr. Varner and Ms. Jones questioned how
long ago the Buxton retail study was done in
the area. Mr. Relos responded that Buxton
did its study in 2008 and a 5, 10 and 25 year
plan was generated from that focus group. It
studied housing, various streets through the
site and mixed use within the area.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Airport Economic Development Area
(2) continued...
Ms. Jones asked if Dakota specializes in
grocery stores, or if that is one of many
specialties. Mr. Relos responded that it is
one of many things they do, but they do a lot
of analyses for grocery stores. The sales
forecasts is an important part of what they
will supply here that is different from the
Buxton study.
Mr. Davis joined the meeting at this time.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the DAKOTA WORLDWIDE FOR THE SCOPE OF
Commission accepted the proposal from SERVICES PROPOSED AND AN AMOUNT NOT TO
Dakota Worldwide for the scope of services EXCEED$8,100
proposed and an amount not to exceed
$8,100.
Mr. Davis expressed his gratitude for the
Commission's funding of this study and for
working with the steering committee in
general.
(3) Resolution No. 3034 related to acquisition
of property at 1502 S. Kendall.
Mr. Relos noted that 1502 S. Kendall was
added to the Airport Economic Development
Area's Acquisition List by Resolution
No. 2668 on May 21, 2010. The property is
a two story, three bedroom 1,122 square foot
single family rental unit. It is currently
vacant, so no relocation costs will be
necessary. Resolution No. 3034 sets the
acquisition offering price at $22,050, the
average of two independent appraisals.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Airport Economic Development Area
(3) continued...
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.3034
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT 1502
Commission approved Resolution No. 3034 S.KENDALL.
related to acquisition of property at 1502 S.
Kendall.
Mr. Alford asked how the City was coming
along with the acquisitions. Mr. Relos noted
that he would hope to have updated maps at
the next meeting. There is another
acquisition on the agenda for the next
Commission meeting. There are only a
handful of properties left.
(4) Resolution No. 3043 approving and
accepting a counter offer for the
acquisition of property in the Airport
Economic Development Area (1502 S.
Kendall).
Mr. Relos noted that the owner of 1502 S.
Kendall has submitted a counter offer in the
amount of$23,000. Since there will be no
relocation costs associated with this
acquisition Mr. Relos feels the counter is
reasonable and asked the staff to approve
Resolution No. 3043.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.3043
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COUNTER OFFER
Commission approved Resolution No. 3043 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE
AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA
approving and accepting a counter offer for (1502 S.KENDALL).
the acquisition of property in the Airport
Economic Development Area (15 02 S.
Kendall).
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Airport Economic Development Area
(5) Resolution No. 3042 approving and
authorizing the execution of an
amendment to the Addendum to the
Master Agency Agreement with the Board
of Public Works (Ignition Park South
Demolitions Phase 3).
Mr. Relos noted that, to date, we have
cleaned and cleared 53 properties with
structures on them from the Ignition Park
Phase 3 demolition area. This Addendum
covers the six remaining properties with
structures on them, in addition to the many
vacant lots and tree lawns that have not yet
been cleared of miscellaneous trees and
concrete pads, drives, sidewalks, etc.
It is estimated that the total cost of this
project will be $100,000, which includes
asbestos abatement prior to demolition, the
demolition and property clearance. Staff
requests approval of Resolution No. 3042.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.3042
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
Commission approved Resolution No. 3042 OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADDENDUM TO THE
MASTER AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE
approving and authorizing the execution of BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS(IGNITION PARK
an amendment to the Addendum to the SOUTH DEMOLITIONS PHASE 3).
Master Agency Agreement with the Board of
Public Works (Ignition Park South
Demolitions Phase 3).
Ms. Jones asked for an updated list of all
properties the Commission owns and what
condition they are in. Ms. Jennings will
supply the report.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Airport Economic Development Area
(6) Resolution No. 3046 approving and
authorizing the execution of an
amendment to the Addendum to the
Master Agency Agreement with the Board
of Public Works (Energy Resource
Corridor Study in the Ignition Park and
Renaissance District areas).
Mr. Schalliol noted that the Revised Agenda
modifies the title of this item recognizing that
the item is actually an Addendum to the
Master Agency Agreement. Resolution
No. 3046 authorizes the Board of Public
Works to act as the Commission's agent to
contract for an Energy Resource Corridor
Study. A new staff report was passed out to
the Commissioners.
Mr. Schalliol noted that at the last meeting
there was discussion about the need to
address the energy needs of Ignition Park and
the Renaissance District together. Today we
are proposing to hire AS+GG/PositivEnergy
for the Energy Resource Corridor Study.
AS+GG/PositivEnergy is a Chicago-based
firm. The contract is still in draft form. Staff
is working to finalize the scope of the larger
contract. Therefore, we are requesting
approval only of Phase 1 of the contract
which is 20% of the engagement amount.
Phase 1 will create the initial findings report
and prepare the base data for the larger study
project.
The fee for Phase 1 will be a not-to-exceed
amount of$84,500. Staff will bring an
amendment for the remainder of the scope of
work once the details of the contract are
finalized.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Airport Economic Development Area
(6) continued...
Mr. Varner asked if there were any
contributing partners or is it strictly to be
funded by the city. Mr. Schalliol noted that
Union Station Technology Center will pay
for the portions that relate to their needs.
Some other funds are coming from the Board
of Public Works.
Mr. Inks asked if the responsibilities for
funding would be spelled out in the
Memorandum of Understanding. Mr.
Schalliol responded that they would.
Mr. Varner asked if the study is mainly
trying to recognize the assets being brought
to the table for both projects and how the
visions for both can be complimentary. Mr.
Schalliol responded yes. The first phase will
not only determine our assets but also figure
out what additional assets could be provided.
Mr. Varner asked when the study would be
completed. Mr. Schalliol said it is expected
by the end of June.
Mr. Davis wondered whether with all the
energy production at this location, might it
negatively affect quality of life? Mr.
Schalliol replied that there is a Renaissance
District partner that is interested in bringing
to the City of South Bend a bio-processing
plant. They take solid waste and turn it into
energy. One of the questions we face is
where to put those kinds of users. A look at
the whole picture will enable us to make wise
decisions.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Airport Economic Development Area
(6) continued...
Ms. Jones commented that when negotiating
with a company like AEP it will give the city
more leverage to have had a formal study of
the needs.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.3046
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
Commission approved Resolution No. 3046 OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADDENDUM TO THE
MASTER AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE
approving and authorizing the execution of BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS(ENERGY RESOURCE
an Amendment to the Addendum to the CORRIDOR STUDY IN THE IGNITION PARK AND
Master Agency Agreement with the Board of RENAISSANCE DISTRICT AREAS).
Public Works (Energy Resource Corridor
Study in the Ignition Park and Renaissance
District areas).
Mr. Davis asked Mr. Schalliol how many
phases there were and the timeline. Mr.
Schalliol said Phase 1 will be completed by
July, Phase 2 by late fall, and Phase 3 by
early 2013.
(7) Resolution No. 3047 approving and
authorizing the execution of an
Amendment to the Addendum to the
Master Agency Agreement (Olive Road
Right of Way Acquisition— Supplement
#4)
Mr. Schalliol noted that Supplement#1 deals
with the design and bidding of site
improvements on the Olive Road Basin
which is part of the future construction of
Olive Road improvements. The
improvements to the pond and related site
work are part of the acquisition agreement
reached between the city's Board of Public
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Airport Economic Development Area
(7) continued...
Works and the Michiana Lutheran Education
Association (MLEA) for the acquisition of
right-of-way at the southeast corner of Nimtz
and Olive. The improvements contemplated
by the work need to be done during the
summer so as not to disrupt educational
activities during the school year.
Mr. Schalliol noted that Supplement#2
approved a budget for the construction work.
Based on a December 2011 engineer's
estimate, the scope of work was projected to
cost $109,975. Based on the engineer's
estimate, staff requested a budget amount of
$125,000 in Exhibit C.
The purpose of Supplement#4 is to adjust
the budget based on a revised engineer's
estimate and on bids received for the project
at the June 12 Board of Public Works
meeting. The estimate was $127,500. On
June 12, the Board of Public Works received
and opened 7 bids ranging from $128,890.28
to $212,432.80. The Lowest Responsive/
Responsible Bidder was John Boettcher
Sewer& Excavating in the amount of
$128,890. Staff requests approval of a
revised budget of$142,000, the project
amount plus 10% contingency for change
orders.
Mr. Varner asked if this pertained only to the
right-of-way, not additional land being
purchased. Mr. Schalliol responded that
approval of Resolution No. 3047 will allow
the city to meet all its requirements in the
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B. Airport Economic Development Area
(7) continued...
agreement to buy the necessary land.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.3047
Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
Commission approved Resolution No. 3047 OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADDENDUM TO THE
MASTER AGENCY AGREEMENT(OLIVE ROAD
approving and authorizing the execution of RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION-SUPPLEMENT
an Amendment to the Addendum to the #4).
Master Agency Agreement (Olive Road
Right of Way Acquisition— Supplement#4).
C. 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.
D. South Side Development Area
(1) Resolution No. 3045 approving and
authorizing the execution of an
Amendment to the Addendum to the
Master Agency Agreement with the Board
of Public Works (Fellows Street Corridor
Improvement Project— Supplement #3)
Mr. Schalliol noted that in April 2011 the
Commission approved the original addendum
for this project which hired Christopher B.
Burke Engineering Ltd. to help coordinate
study of the traffic circulation of Fellows and
Ireland and Fellows Street north to
Chippewa. The need for this infrastructure
study was because INDOT planned to
construct a bridge over the US 20 Bypass and
build a new connector roadway on the
Fellows Street alignment from Gilmer Park
south of the bypass to the intersection of
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. South Side Development Area
(1) continued...
Ireland and Fellows. The state anticipates
that roadway to be completed in late
summer/fall 2013.
In December 2011 the Commission approved
the design services contract for the project as
Supplement#1 to the Addendum. In May
2012 the Commission approved Supplement
#2 approving additional funding for the final
design of the project as well as additional
work related to storm water master planning
elements for the project.
Supplement#3 proposed by Resolution
No. 2045 will set the list of properties to be
acquired for this project. The table attached
as Exhibit D of the amendment details the list
of properties to be acquired. The project
contains total and partial acquisitions as well
as temporary right-of-way to facilitate the
construction. Based on the present design,
there are 30 total acquisitions, 6 partial
acquisitions, and 57 temporary rights-of-way
required for this project. Of the total takes, 3
properties are rentals, 3 are vacant and the
rest are owner-occupied units. Staff met with
all of the owners of the "total acquisitions"
except one between June 5 and June 7 in a
series of small group meetings to discuss this
project and the acquisition process. The total
cost for acquisition of all of the properties is
projected to be $3,022,500. Staff requests
approval of the budget of$3,022,500
(Exhibit D) for the acquisitions.
Supplement#4 will be presented to the
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D. South Side Development Area
(1) continued...
Commission at its June 28 meeting. It will
contain a funding request for title, appraisal
and relocation services.
Staff requests approval of Resolution No.
3045.
Upon a motion by Mr. Alford, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.3045
Mr. Davis and unanimously carried, the APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
Commission approved Resolution No. 3045 OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADDENDUM TO THE
MASTER AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE
approving and authorizing the execution of BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS(FELLOWS STREET
an Amendment to the Addendum to the CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT-
Master Agency Agreement with the Board of SUPPLEMENT#3).
Public Works (Fellows Street Corridor
Improvement Project— Supplement#3).
Mr. Varner inquired about the two bridges
the state intended to construct over the
bypass. Mr. Schalliol replied that the state
had originally planned two but then made the
decision to make only one, the one that will
align with Fellows Street.
Mr. Varner asked if the residents to be
affected were contacted. Mr. Schalliol
responded that the city has met with them
and has facilitated a first meeting with an
appraiser. Following today's meeting there
is scheduled a meeting between the residents
and a relocation specialist. The residents
were told that by mid-July all the
professional service teams will be out to start
the relocation/acquisition process.
Mr. Varner asked if this area is in a
redevelopment area. Mr. Schalliol said it is
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. South Side Development Area
(1) continued...
in the South Side Redevelopment Area.
Ms. Jones asked if there is money in the
South Side Development Area TIF for the
project. Mr. Schalliol responded that there
was not enough to do both the Fellows Street
realignment and to complete the Main-
Lafayette connector this year. It was
determined that the Fellows Street project
had this year's priority.
Mr. Davis asked what the traffic count is.
Mr. Schalliol responded that 6,800 additional
cars per day are expected to be go through
the stoplight at Ireland and Fellows, most of
which would be expected to continue north
on Fellows toward their destinations.
Mr. Davis asked how much tax base will be
lost as a result of the acquisitions. Mr.
Schalliol will have a number at the next
meeting.
Mr. Davis stated his concern that the city's
General Fund would lose tax dollars to the
TIF district for about 10 to 20 years. Mr.
Inks responded that staff expects the South
Side TIF district will be dissolved by about
2018.
Mr. Varner asked if that 2018 dissolution
was precluding any development in the area.
Mr. Inks responded that the estimate is
based on what the existing increments are,
the list of projects we still want to complete
with TIF, and how long it takes to fund that
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. South Side Development Area
(1) continued...
project list.
Mr. Varner asked whether the acquisitions
were for the Main-Lafayette connector are
complete. Mr. Schalliol responded that total
acquisitions are complete, but those that are
only temporary rights-of-way are still in
process.
Mr. Davis requested a map big enough to see
the street names and to have the map marked
where redevelopment is being done and the
traffic patterns. Mr. Schalliol will ask the
Engineering Dept. for assistance and will try
to have such a map by the June 28 meeting.
E. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area
There was no business in the Northeast THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE NORTHEAST
Neighborhood Development Area. NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA.
F. Douglas Road Economic Development Area
There was no business in the Douglas Road THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE DOUGLAS
Economic Development Area. ROAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA.
G. Ratification of Services Contracts
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. COMMISSION RATIFIED THE SERVICES
Alford and unanimously carried, the Commission CONTRACTS FROM WASZAK APPRAISALS AND
ratified the Services Contracts of Waszak MICHAELS APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR APPRAISAL
OF 1505 S.KENDALL FOR$2,400 AND$3,500
Appraisals and Michaels Appraisal Services for RESPECTIVELY
appraisal of1505 S. Kendall for $2,400 and $3,500
respectively.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
H. Ratification of Temporary Use Agreements
Use/Agency Lot Event Dates of Use
The Football Hall Wayne and Hanging of Banners for the June 15 through July
of Fame Leighton City Hall of Fame Enshrinement 22, 2012
Parking Garages
The Urban Garden 1025 Bendix Dr. Open-Air Farmer's Market June 1 through
Market Vacant Lot October 31, 2012
every Saturday
Downtown South 121 St. Joseph 2012 Art Beat Culinary August 24—August
Bend Surface Parking Village 26, 2012
Lot
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. COMMISSION APPROVED RATIFICATION OF
Alford and unanimously carried, the Commission TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENTS.
approved Ratification of Temporary Use
Agreements.
7. PROGRESS REPORTS
Mr. Inks noted that Mr. Davis asked at the last meeting
whether the staff follows the Council's ordinance on
soliciting minority contractors. Staff has since
requested a copy of the certified contractors list from the
city's purchasing agent. Staff reviewed the list for
vendors who might be appropriate for the types of jobs
we have. It will be circulated in our office and used for
quoting purposes.
Mr. Davis thanked the staff for attending to that.
Ms. Inks noted that Ms. Nicholl-Smith was in
attendance to provide information on an
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upcoming Commission agenda item: the Riverfront
Development District. This will be a topic for the
Council on the June 25 and for the Commission on June
28. Ms. Nicholl-Smith distributed a draft copy of the
resolution that will be before the Council June 25. The
resolution contains a map of the area and a legal
description. A City Council can declare a Riverfront
Development District 1,500 ft. or three blocks from
river in a redevelopment area. In a riverfront
development district a restaurant would have access to a
three-way liquor license at the "Riverfront price," which
is $1,000. That's the base price for a liquor license in
Indiana, but currently there a limited number of licenses
available in the state. Standard liquor licenses are
transferable, so when one becomes available, it sells for
as much as $40,000. Under the Riverfront District
legislation, there would be an incentive for a restaurant
to locate downtown because they could get a liquor
license there and it would cost a reasonable amount of
money. There are 22 municipalities across the State of
Indiana and only 133 liquor licenses. Riverfront District
licenses are not transferable.
Ms. Nicholl-Smith also supplied a draft of the local
process to be established for securing a liquor license
under the Municipal Riverfront District. Once the
district is declared, if someone wants a license, they fill
out a liquor license application and check a particular
box that this is a Riverfront District area. Then they
provide a copy of the ordinance that's passed by
Council, a copy of the map with their noted location,
and a letter from the Mayor which indicates support for
the restaurant to have a liquor license. The "local
process" is the procedure for getting the support letter
from the mayor. That is not meant to be arbitrary.
Mr. Varner asked what the nature was of the Mayoral
letter. Ms. Nicholl-Smith noted that it validates yes this
location is within the district and yes the support of
application is there as well. If you don't have a letter
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from the Mayor, then you cannot get a license.
Mr. Davis thanked Ms. Nicholl-Smith for being helpful,
honest, and thorough on the project on readying this
ordinance for the Council.
8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT
Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Varner made a
motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Davis
seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at
10:45 a.m.
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