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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 01-04-94r 1 �r Y I SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING January 4, 1994 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Paula N. Auburn President I. ROLL CALL 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Members Present: Ms. Paula N. Auburn, President Mr. Roman J. Piasecki, Vice - President Mr. Theo F. Sharp, Secretary Mr. Michael Donoho Mr. Philip Faccenda Legal Counsel: Mr. Richard A. Nussbaum II Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Jon R. Hunt, Executive Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Ms. Cleo Hickey, Economic Development Specialist Media: Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Mr. Don Porter, South Bend Tribune Others: Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Ms. Julie Ludwig, The Colfax Group Mr. Michael Elbode, The Colfax Group 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday. December 17, 1993. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, the Commission approved the Minutes of the DECEMBER 17, 1993 Regular Meeting of Friday, December 17, 1993. c , South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted January 4, 1994, for Approval. ADMIN 1994 VISA - NBD Skokie Bank $ 180.69 Baker & Daniels 472.00 South Bend Tribune 45.25 Tri County News 46.21 TOTAL $ 744.15 S B C D. A. T.I.F. GENERAL . ACCOUNT (420) Ampco System Parking Rick Walls TOTAL RETURN OF PERFORMANCE BOND (212) McClurg Leasing Real Services, Inc. Gainey Realty & Investment Corp. TOTAL GRAND TOTAL 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. SWI -2- $ 6,005.97 2,476.64 $ 8,482.61 �, 111 11 :1 11 $ 4,880.00 $ 14,106.76 THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS r South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 6. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Hunt asked permission to add item 6.k. to the agenda. There was no objection and the item was added. a. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1205 amending the Development Plan for the South Bend Central Development Area. Mr. Hunt noted that Resolution No. 1205 amends the plan for the SBCDA by adding one parcel to the acquisition list for the South Bend Central Development Area. That parcel is the property owned by Design Packaging on Niles Avenue. The staff recommends acquiring this property for two reasons: 1) The owner is interested in expanding, but does not have the room at his present location. Although he owns property in Peru, Indiana, our purchase of his property will allow him to purchase land on Western Avenue and remain in the community. 2) The present land use is incompatible with the long term redevelopment of the area. The area is moving from light industrial to mixed use with residential, office, small retail and commercial uses. Mr. Hunt asked to enter the following items into the record: 1) An original of the "Notice of Hearing of the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan; 2) An affidavit of -3- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... Carol Smith, Advertising Manager of the South Bend Tribune, that the Notice of Hearing was published in that daily newspaper on December 24, 1993; 3) An affidavit of Lisa J. Andrysiak, Classified Manager of the Tri- County News, that the Notice of Hearing was published in that weekly newspaper on December 24, 1993; 4) A memo from Ann Kolata that on December 21, 1993, she sent a copy of the Notice of Hearing to the affected property owners and registered neighborhood associations; 5) A copy of Resolution No. 1205 which is the subject of the public hearing; 6) As of 10:00 a.m. on January 4, 1994, 0 written remonstrances were received. Ms. Auburn opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1205 for anywone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Auburn closed the Public Hearing. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1205. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1205 amending the Development Plan for the South Bend Central Development Area. -4- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1205 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1205 AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1210. a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission (South Bend Central Development Areal. Mr. Hunt explained that periodically the Commission appropriates funds from the tax increment financing district for direct expenditure in the development area in which those funds were raised. Resolution No. 1210 appropriates $450,000 for use in the South Bend Central Development Area. Approximately $300,000 will be used for public works in connection with the rehab and reuse of Central High School. The public improvements will include such things as curb and sidewalks and landscaping in the public right -of -way. The remaining $150,000 will be used for public works projects in the downtown and East Bank, such as small curb and sidewalk repair and, possibly, the extension of the river walk. Mr. Hunt stated that the notice of public hearing was published in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News on December 24, 1993. Ms. Auburn asked if there was any objection to the proofs of publication being entered into the record. There was no objection and the proofs of publication were so entered. -5- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. continued... Ms. Auburn opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1210 for whoever wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Auburn closed the Public Hearing. d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1210. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1210, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (South Bend Central Development Area) e. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1211 a S=Iemental Appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission (Sample - Ewing_ Development Area). Mr. Hunt explained that Resolution No. 1211 appropriates $1,800,000 from the Sample -Ewing Tax Increment Finance Area to be used for direct expenditures primarily associated with the acquisition of property and public works for the Ivy Tech and Parkview projects. This continues the acquisition that was begun last year. A portion of the money will be used for curbs and sidewalks, street trees and lighting to continue the PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1210 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1210, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) e. continued... Commission's efforts in the Studebaker Corridor. Mr. Hunt stated that the notice of public hearing was published in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News on December 24, 1993. Ms. Auburn asked if there was any objection to the proofs of publication being entered into the record. There was no objection and the proofs of publication were so entered. Ms. Auburn opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1211 for whoever wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Auburn closed the Public Hearing. f. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1211. Upon a motion by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1211, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (Sample -Ewing Development Area) g. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1214 related to acquisition of property in the Sample - Ewing Development Area by Eminent Domain. Item 6.g. was tabled. -7- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1211 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1211, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA) ITEM 6.G. WAS TABLED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) h. Staff report on acquisition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mr. Hunt noted that we have received several counter offers which we wish the Commission to consider. The first counter offer is from Clara Kopinski for a 1,600 sft vacant lot at 110 E. Ohio. The original purchase offer was for $950. The counter offer is $1,250. The staff recommends accepting the offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer from Clara Kopinski in the amount of $1, 250 for a vacant lot at 110 E. Ohio Street. The second counter offer is from Clara Kopinski for a 1,600 sft vacant lot at 112 E. Ohio. The original purchase offer was for $950. The counter offer is $1,250. The staff recommends accepting the offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer from Clara Kopinski in the amount of $1,250 for a vacant lot at 112 E. Ohio Street. In COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER FROM CLARA KOPINSKI IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250 FOR A VACANT LOT AT 110 E. OHIO STREET COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER FROM CLARA KOPINSKI IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250 FOR A VACANT LOT AT 112 E. OHIO STREET South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) h. continued... The third counter offer is from Juanita Donaldson for a renter occupied residence at 209 E. Keasey. The original purchase offer was for $13,500. The counter offer is $15,000. The staff recommends accepting the offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer from Juanita Donaldson in the amount of $15,000 for property located at 209 E. Keasey. The fourth counter offer is from Eugene Kyle for a single family residence at 217 E. Keasey. The original purchase offer was for $14,000. The counter offer is $15,500. The staff recommends accepting the offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer from Eugene Kyle in the amount of $15,500 for property located at 217 E. Keasey. i. Staff report on bid received for Palais Royale retail space. Mr. Hunt noted that the Michiana Arts & Sciences Council (MASC) submitted a bid for approximately 1730 square feet of office space in the Palais Royale building. MASC proposes a seven year In COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER FROM JUANITA DONALDSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 209 E. KEASEY COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER FROM EUGENE KYLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,500 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 217 E. KEASEY South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) continued... rental term at $4.16 per square foot. They will also pay $20,000 toward tenant improvements which will total approximately $47,000. While this rentis below the rent set by the appraisal process, the staff recommends accepting the offer because this is a not - for -profit organization, which supports the visual and performing arts. The entertainment district is a key part of the redevelopment of the downtown. The staff feels there is a nice synergism to having MASC in the Morris Performing Arts complex. Mr. Hunt noted for the record that Mrs. Kolata, Redevelopment Director, serves on the board of MASC. Upon a motion by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Michiana Arts and Sciences Council for the 1730 sft of retail space in the Palais Royale Building. Commission approval requested for Agency Agreement with the Board of Public Works for design and construction of local Public improvements related to the Stephenson Mill Apartments project. Mr. Hunt noted that this Agency Agreement authorizes the Board of Public Works to handle the public -10- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM MICHIANA ARTS AND SCIENCES COUNCIL FOR THE RETAIL SPACE IN THE PALAIS ROYALE BUILDING South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) continued... improvements related to this project through its engineering staff. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Agency Agreement with the Board of Public Works for design and construction of local public improvements related to the Stephenson Mill Apartments project. k. Staff report on acquisition of property in the West Washington-Chapin Development Area. Mr. Hunt noted that we have received a counter offer for 214 S. Chapin Street. It is a 6,608 square foot vacant lot. The original purchase offer was for $2,600. The counter offer is for $3,750. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer in the amount of $3,750 for property located at 214 S. Chapin Street in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Hunt noted that Mrs. Kolata would make a detailed progress report concerning 1993 -11- COMMISSION APPROVED THE AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE STEPHENSON MILL APARTMENTS PROJECT COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,750 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 S. CHAPIN STREET IN THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA THERE WERE NO PROGRESS REPORTS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 4, 1994 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont.) accomplishments when she returns at the next meeting. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment NEXT COMMISSION MEETING Commission is scheduled for January 21, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before ADJOURNMENT the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Faccenda made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Sharp seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m. Paula N. Auburn, President Ann E. Kolata, Director -12-