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Home My WebLink AboutRM 03-15-74March 10:30 Presid 1. 2. SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 15, 1974 A. M. ing Officer: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President L CALL 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 sent: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Mr. B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member egal Counsel: Mr. Kevin J. Butler ews Media: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter Mr. Frank Vellner, WSBT -TV Photographer Mr. Larry Ford, WSJV -TV Reporter & Photographer thers Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees Mr. Conrad Damian, Neighborhood /City Liaison Worker, Southeast Side PAC Mr. Gene Evans, South Bend Civic Planning Assn. Mr. Thomas Gibson, St. Joseph Bank & Trust Co., rep. Mr. Terry S. Miller, Common Council Member Mr. John A. Walsh, First Bank & Trust Company Mr. Louis N. Wilcox, Director, River Bend Plaza Authority PA Staff: Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Mr. John A. Kotzenmacher Ms. Helen S. King Mr. Harrison Miller Mr. Edwin R. Bauer Mr. Bill E. Slabaugh Mr. C. Wayne Brownell PPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams and MINUTES APPROVED unanim usly carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March , 1974, were approved. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS unanin appro\ motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and CLAIMS APPROVED sly carried, the claims -- totalling $48,616.38- -were for payment. - 1 - 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont`d P.E.A. CODE ENFORCEMENT E -3 Rehabilitation Grant anfaye, Inc., National Bank & Trust Co., and Gelormo Parisi, #36 -27 $ 3,454.00 Loan nd Grant anfaye, Inc., First National Bank of Southwestern Michigan, and Louella Nicholson, #17 -5 6,471.00 Total 9,925.00 N.D.K PROJECT A -10 Roeme , Sweeney, Butler & Simeri $ 318.50 Real state Purchase Worthy B. Fair, #66 -10, SE #1 2,500.00 Reloc tion Claims, SE #1 P.E.A INDIANA R -57 Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri Rehabilitation Grant $ 525.95 rdmore Home Improvement, Jimmie & Lenora Poindexter 1,995.91 uffalo Paint & Wallpaper, Inc., Jimmie & Lenora Poindexter 212.40 nternal Revenue Service, Jimmie & Lenora Poindexter 802.61 Total 3,536.87 City Water Works Credit Bureau of South Bend - Mishawaka Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri Shilt , Graves & Associates, Inca South Bend Tribune Tri -C unty News Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc. S'AM $ 77.28 3.85 1,148.00 94.00 18.05 20.37 388.25 haron Hughes, R.C. #27, Parcel #66 -35 195.00 Sharon Hughes, R.H.P. Tenant #7, #66 -35 2,000.00 Linda L. Moore, R.C. #26, Parcel #66 -11 160.00 Linda L. Moore, D.A. #27, Parcel 66 -11 200.00 Linda L. Moore, R.A.P. #2, Parcel 66 -11 1,056.00 Total $ 6,429.50 P.E.A INDIANA R -57 Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri Rehabilitation Grant $ 525.95 rdmore Home Improvement, Jimmie & Lenora Poindexter 1,995.91 uffalo Paint & Wallpaper, Inc., Jimmie & Lenora Poindexter 212.40 nternal Revenue Service, Jimmie & Lenora Poindexter 802.61 Total 3,536.87 City Water Works Credit Bureau of South Bend - Mishawaka Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri Shilt , Graves & Associates, Inca South Bend Tribune Tri -C unty News Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc. S'AM $ 77.28 3.85 1,148.00 94.00 18.05 20.37 388.25 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd Reloc4tion Claims Indiana & Michigan Electric Company, Juanita Peate, Meter Deposit 25.00 Northern Indiana Public Service Company 35.00 St. Vincent dePaul, Stella Redd 49.50 Juan Simpson and Sandra Simpson, R.H.P. Tenants 2,000.00 Juan Simpson and Sandra Simpson, R.C. #1 50.00 South end Housing Authority, Juanita Peate, Rent 78.50 South end Water Works, Juanita Peate 24.00 Total 8,630.08 URBAN IEDEVELOPMENT FUND Willard Baltimore, Moving Expense Willard Baltimore, Dislocation Allowance Al Bat ho (Silas West) Circle Lumber, Inc. (Silas West) Housin Authority, Willard Baltimore, Rent Willie B. Owens, Dislocation Allowance Total MM $ 265.00 200.00 240.00 30.80 41.00 C. Harry Mather, R.A.P. #11, Parcel #18 -5 $ 348.00 Total 2,097.80 MERRY AVENUE Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri $ 35.00 Rental Assistance Payment Marlene J. Hopkins, R.A.P. #1, Parcel #1-3 1,152.00 Total 1,187.00 REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND ayroll: March 1 to March 15, 1974 $ 10,913.99 Ault's Camera Shop 4.45 Business Systems, Inca 42.70 Commu ity Development (Salaries 2 -1 through 2- 15 -74) 1,766.66 Commu ity Development (Salaries 2 -16 through 2- 28 -74) 1,766.66 Commu ity Development (Benefit Trust Life Insurance - -Feb.) 30.72 Dorot y Z. Deane, Petty Cash 70.05 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 32.29 Indiana Club 7.76 Indiana & Michigan Electric Company 19.76 Jack's Conoco Station 90.55 Muszy ski Insurance Agency, Inc. 363.00 Postmaster 91.31 St. Joseph Bank Travel Agency (Charles F. Lennon, Jr., Washington, D.C.) 148.55 South Bend Parking Company, Inc. 125.00 Xerox Corporation 894.93 MODEL ITIES EXTENDED SERVICES Indiana & Michigan Electric Company, Juanita Peate, Meter Deposit 25.00 Northern Indiana Public Service Company 35.00 St. Vincent dePaul, Stella Redd 49.50 Juan Simpson and Sandra Simpson, R.H.P. Tenants 2,000.00 Juan Simpson and Sandra Simpson, R.C. #1 50.00 South end Housing Authority, Juanita Peate, Rent 78.50 South end Water Works, Juanita Peate 24.00 Total 8,630.08 URBAN IEDEVELOPMENT FUND Willard Baltimore, Moving Expense Willard Baltimore, Dislocation Allowance Al Bat ho (Silas West) Circle Lumber, Inc. (Silas West) Housin Authority, Willard Baltimore, Rent Willie B. Owens, Dislocation Allowance Total MM $ 265.00 200.00 240.00 30.80 41.00 3. kPPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND T 1972 Louis N. Wilcox (March 1 through March 31, 1974) Douglas Gruizenga Abner Hershberger Robert M. Kuntz, Jr. Harold Longland John Oavid Mooney Total GRAND TOTAL REIMBORSEMENT TO REVOLVING FUND Code Enforcement E -6 N.D.P. A -10 P.E.A. Indiana R -57 P.E.A Indiana R -66 Urban Redevelopment Fund Total 4. COMMUNICATIONS $ 833.33 1,500.00 250.00 1,500.00 250.00 1,500.00 5,833.33 $ 48,616.38 $ 1,783.32 12,646.14 1,021.23 18,115.45 1,337.57 34,903.71 HUD letter dated March 6, 1974: This letter, over CERTIFICATES OF the s gnature of Miss Fredi Beth Rolsky, Acting Program COMPLETION, PROJECTS Manag r, requests HUD Form 6174, Certificate of Completion, E -3 & E -5 for C de Enforcement Grant Programs E -3 and E -5, be submitted no la er than March 22, 1974. An au it of the projects has been ordered and HUD anticipates the a dit to be finished and cleared by March 31, 1974. b. HUD letter dated March 12, 1974: This letter, over CONTRACT NO. 2, the ignature of Mrs. Joyce C. Rayford, Equal Opportunity PROJECT NDP A -10 Speci list, requests a revised Notice of Non - Discrimination be su mitted prior to March 20, 1974, on Contract 2, Indiana Proje t A -10, before final approval will be given. It wash erroneously submitted to Mr. Frank Alford and the Re- devel Pment Commission. On mo ion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- mousl carried, the above letters were received and placed on file. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Department of Public Welfare, R -66: Mr. Lennon read DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC the letter from the Shannon Continental Corporation, dated WELFARE VACATION , March 13, 1974, who is the owner of the 300 North Michigan EXTENDED TO: APRIL Street building. 15, 1974, PER STIPU- LATIONS - 4 - 5. The Sh Depart tainin preven of Pub for co would around Pres i d reques We] far three ginall Wel far 1 to C the ti i n Corr from is for 1974. This publ i to al time condi On moi mousli author their LD BUSINESS (Cont'd nnon Continental Corporation has a contract with the ent of Public Welfare. Uncontrollable delays in ob- construction steel and porcelain toilet fixtures have ed their completing the remodeling for the Department is Welfare by March 15, 1974. Their current estimate ipletion of the project is March 31 to April 10, which ake it possible for the Welfare Department to move in April 12, 1974. nt Helmen raised the question as to how many previous s for delays have been granted the Department of Public for their move? Mr. Lennon advised that we have had revious requests. This is the fourth request. Ori- the plans were to relocate the Department of Public by July 1, 1973; then the time was extended from July tober 1, 1973; in Commission meeting of October 5, 1973, e was extended from October 1, 1973 to January 1,1974; ission meeting of January 2, 1974, the time was extended nuary 1, 1974 to March 16, 1974; and today's request an extension of this date from March 15 to April 15, tem was discussed in the previous session, with the present,and it was determined it would be agreeable ow the Department of Public Welfare an extension of .o move until April 15, 1974, based on the following ions: 1) Receive a statement from the demolition contractor, Julius O'Neal Trucking Company, that this delay will not cause an increase in the cost of the demolition, which is $13,000. 2) The wage determination established by the Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development has not changed, and, therefore, increased the cost of the project. 3) Get in writing a letter from the Department of Public Welfare and County Commissioners that if there are any additional costs involved, subsequent to April 15 because of the delay, this cost must be borne by the County Commissioners. 4) Written consent from the Civic Center Authority ap- proving this extension of time. :ion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- carried, the extension of time to April 15,-1974, was I zed for the Department of Public Welfare to move from current quarters, with the four (4) stipulations as noted. - 5 - 6. NSW BUSINESS a. Sculpture Locations: Mr. Ed Bauer submitted the re- SCULPTURE LOCATIONS, commendation from the culptural Committee on the placement R -66 of the three pieces of sculptures in the River Bend Plaza, R -66. This was discussed in length in the previous session. The following recommendations were made by Environmental Plan- ning aid Design (Joint Venture Consultants with Clyde E. Willia s & Associates) for the three sculptural awards, which are to be placed on record: b Disposition Parcel No. 7-IA: Commission Legal Counsel, RESOLUTION NO. 474 Mr. Ke in J. Butler, advised t e Redevelopment Commission, by RECONFIRMED, DISPOSI- Resolu ion No. 474, adopted on February 15, 1974, accepted the TION PARCEL NO. 7 -1A, bid of Earl Gagosian to purchase Disposition Parcel No. 7 -1A, R -66 and au horized the preparation and execution of a Redevelopment Agreement and a Quit -Claim Deed relative to said parcel. The No ice of the Redeveloper's Public Disclosure Statement has now been published. Proofs of Publication were shown as pub - lished in The South Bend Tribune on February 22 and March 1, and in the Tri- County News on February 22, 1974. 1) The Robert Kuntz piece: "RECTANGULAR SHAPES" be located within the formal garden area at the north end of Block 11, opposite the Morris Civic - Auditorium and the entrance to the interior drive. Gravel base and a matching color foundation to absorb the metal stain is also being considered. 2) The John Mooney piece: "CONTINUOUS YOU" be lo- cated within the free form planter in Block 5, adjacent to the J. C. Penney Company entrance and opposite Robertson's Department Store, south en- trance. This location would require little or no re- orientation of trees or plantings and the sculpture piece would rest on a black granite base. This piece was originally contemplated for the Western Avenue site. 3) The Doug Gruizenna piece: "ART -METAL FORM" is recommended to be located within the terrazzo piazza in Block 3, opposite Baer's Furniture and Appliance Center on the east side of the area. Because of the multiple use projected for this all- purpose area, it is further recommended that the piece be bolted down and be made re- movable. If and when the piece is moved, it can also be relocated in the triangular section in Block 2. This piece weighs 3,000 pounds. An alternate base foundation may not be within our budget. Motion was made by Mr. Chenney that we accept the recommendations of our consultant, Environmental Planning and Design. Motion was second d by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried. b Disposition Parcel No. 7-IA: Commission Legal Counsel, RESOLUTION NO. 474 Mr. Ke in J. Butler, advised t e Redevelopment Commission, by RECONFIRMED, DISPOSI- Resolu ion No. 474, adopted on February 15, 1974, accepted the TION PARCEL NO. 7 -1A, bid of Earl Gagosian to purchase Disposition Parcel No. 7 -1A, R -66 and au horized the preparation and execution of a Redevelopment Agreement and a Quit -Claim Deed relative to said parcel. The No ice of the Redeveloper's Public Disclosure Statement has now been published. Proofs of Publication were shown as pub - lished in The South Bend Tribune on February 22 and March 1, and in the Tri- County News on February 22, 1974. a Moti unan EW BUSINESS (Cont'd was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and usly carried, to reconfirm Resolution No. 474. d. Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. 3, ADVERTISING APPROVED, N.D.P. A -10: Commission approval was requeste to advertise DEMOLITION & SITE Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. 3, N.D.P. Project CLEARANCE CONTRACT NO. A -10, MN #1 and SE #1. This includes: 3, N.D.P. A -10 MN #1: Eight houses, three garages, and one shed. SE #1: Six houses and one garage. with On mot unanim contra ie following schedules: Request wage determination February 11, 1974 Advertisements March 29 & April 5 Bid Opening May 1 Begin Demolition, Approximately May 31 ion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chenney and )usly carried, advertising was approved for the above ;t. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS a. R -66: 1. River Bend Plaza Schedule Update: The Commis- RIVER BEND PLAZA sioner have received a copy of t e construction coordination SCHEDULE UPDATE, notice of meetings which have now reconvened. These are on R -66 the 1s and 3rd Tuesday's of each month, starting with March 5, until completion of the River Bend Plaza, including the Jefferson Street alternate, approximately August 20th. These meetings are held in the Clyde E. Williams River Bend Plaza site o fice, at 323 South Michigan Street, which begins at 1:00 p m. The subcontractor meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. President Helmen was present at the last meeting and said there will be some unfinished business on the target date, but not enough to affect the Grand Opening date. He is im- pressed with the necessity of going full speed ahead. Mr. Lennon advised the purlins are being received daily and installed. The three loads are on schedule and we are getting the Steel from the warehouses and it looks like the potential steel strike will not affect us. The ac ivities we have scheduled for the Grand Opening and the 4tf of July have been discussed with the Civic Center Authority and they have asked to go back to the Commission and ha )e them give it some thought as to whether there will be som confusion to have major events on the 4th of July, e.g., olk Festival, etc. Ms. Sandy Greenhut's concern is 7 7. REPORTS (Cont'd that there will be confusion when we have had three days prior activities. 2. River Bend Plaza Advisory Committee Meetings: RIVER BEND PLAZA Mr. L nnon advised that Mr. Louis N. Wilcox, Director, has ADVISORY COMMITTEE been ery active. The Commissioners have minutes of the MEETINGS, R -66 two m etings held: March 5 and March 12, 1974. Mr. Jack E. Ellis has been appointed Chairman of this Com- mitteE and he has accepted the Chairmanship. They are cur- rentl meeting every Tuesday, at the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, at 1:00 p.m. The Committee has been sub - divid d into Subcommittees: Budget, Security, Scheduling, Maint nance, and Government Coordination. Some cf the events for the River Bend Plaza have already been scheduled: a) Group called Wally Byam, who has a member- ship of 25,000 people. There will be 3,500 plus trailers. This will bring in approximately 10,000 to 12,000 people at Notre Dame, between June 1 and July 4. Wally Byam Day will be on June 27. b) A square dance is scheduled on one of the blocks. c) Mr. Wilcox is working with a merchandise group for specialized events in the stores. 3. Office at 112 South Michigan: Street: This is 112 SOUTH MICHIGAN the Plaza Authority Office, which will be open and operative STREET OFFICE, R -66 next week. Mr. Lou Wilcox extended an invitation to the Commissioners and all the people who may wish to visit his OffiCE or express their ideas. Mr. Wilcox advised Mrs. Sandy Greenhut and the Bicentennial peoplE will also have a desk in this River Bend Plaza Author- ity Office. There will be better coordination among the three groups. A dan a group, called Caranveers, will be talking to the retail- ers a d merchants. There will be all kinds of opportunities for o tstanding people while these people are with us. Mr. Terry Miller, Councilman, said on the report "office space" was Mentioned, and he asked: "What is the budget of the River Bend Plaza Authority ?" Mr. Lennon advised this is currently being worked on by the Subcommittee membership on Budget. In answer to Mr. Miller's other questions, Mr. Lennon advised that Mr. L uis N. Wilcox was hired on a six -month term (between now and S ptember 1), and the office is provided by the Department 7. OROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd of Re evelopment, which we own. Our architect is doing the work; the Visual Improvement people are doing the job or the site; and we do plan to charge rent which will be ap lied to Mr. Wilcox's account to get some of the in- come tack. This is temporary and that building will be demolished. There is a need for a Plaza office. Mr. M ller asked if there are any funding suggestions for flat Authority, and Mr. Wilcox advised that this is one ol the items delegated to the Advisory Committee. Mr. M ller said: "You are working fast with no funds." Mr. W lcox said that we are currently working on approach- ing p ivate sources for funding. He is a consultant from the D partment of Redevelopment at this point. All pro - motio al expenses will be privately funded. Mr. Lennon advised that we have hired, for approximately a six -m nth period, a secretary for the Plaza office who will be paid from the Community Development account, and the office supplies, etc., are out of the Department of Redevelopment account. Mr. Wilcox further advised that we are ninety (90) days away from he Grand Opening and that this deadline is right around the corner. 4. Wayne Street Consideration: Mr. Lennon requested Commission authority to explore the renderings, planning and archi ectural design for the possibility of having an island place somewhere between Main Street and St. Joseph Street. Also, if we may allow one car lane for pickups at the Plaza; e.g., drop off at Dainty Maid. On mo ion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mous) carried, the staff was authorized to explore the above. . A -10: Mr. Lennon advised that we have two major conce ns: Earlier in this meeting, we received permission from he Commission to go ahead and advertise the remaining build ngs for demolition. We will have the groundbreaking . on th Fire Station the second week in April. Mayor Jerry J. Miler had announced this at a Press Release this morning at 9: 0 a.m. The hi Sales to the Reveni PAC ti fusing ordinance will be presented allowing the Bulk Homesteading on the Southeast side will be presented Council. We are waiting for one legal concern for ie Sharing money. We.will be meeting with the Southeast might to discuss the ordinance for the Southeast side. ISLAND RESEARCH AUTHORIZED, R -66 A -10 N.D.P. PROJECT 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) c. E -6: Mr. Lennon advised, for the public record, MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD advertisement for the invitation for bids for the Model CODE ENFORCEMENT Neighborhood Code Enforcement Project E -6, was placed PROJECT E -6 with the South Bend Tribune, as follows: Contract 1 Advertisements appeared February 22 and March 1, 1974. Contract 2 Advertisements appeared February 27 and March 6, 1974. Contract 3 Advertisements appeared March 4 and March 11, 1974. Contract No. 1 was awarded to Sanfaye, Inc. There are six a proved grants: 1523 W. Linden Street $ 1,545.00 511 N. Johnson Street 3,052.00 1621 Longley Street 3,496.00 322 N. Huey Street 1,044.00 2217 Kenwood Street 620.00 1811 W. Sibley Street 1,605.00 Total Contract Price: $11,362.00 Staff Reports: 1. Business Relocation, R -66: Mr. John A. BUSINESS RELOCATION, Kotze macher, Director of the Commercial Relocation R -66 Division, in his written report advised that there were two r location claims paid during February. The grand total was: $1,463.45. 2. Property Management Report: Mr. John A. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Kotze macher, asthe Director of Property Management REPORT Division, submitted the following written report: R -66 rogram: The total rent receipts collected for he month of February was: $4,014.75. R -57 Program: The only tenant was relocated during he month of February. A -10 SE #1 Program: There is only one tenant for this project and her present rent is to be paid by the Portage Township Trustee. 8. APPRECIATION TO STANLEY HULL he Redevelopment Commission and staff extend our STANLEY HULL sympathies to the family of Stanley Hull, the Parking Garage Manager who died recently. His spirit and dedication to the people of South Bend ill long be remembered and appreciated. - 10 - 9. NEXT MEETING Tile next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be at 0:30 a.m., Friday, April 5, 1974, in the Office of the Department of Redevelopment. 10. meeti (SEAL URNMENT motion duly made and passed by Rev. Williams, the adjourned at 11:15 a.m. He men, President NEXT MEETING, APRIL 5, 1974 ADJOURNMENT - 11 -