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Home My WebLink AboutRM 01-20-95SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMNUSSION REGULAR MEETING January 20, 1994 1308 County -City Building 10:00 a.m. 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Paula N. Auburn South Bend, Indiana Vice - President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Vice- President Mr. Michael Donoho Mr. William P. Hojnacki Members Absent: Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, President Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Secretary Legal Counsel: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. James Riggs, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. Tom Eddington, Economic Dev. Specialist IL Business Assistanct Staff: Mr. Michael Beitzinger, Economic Dev. Specialist Media: Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Mr. Donald Porter, South Bend Tribune Others: Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Mr. Theo Sharp Mr. Steve Ellison, Coldwell Banker Mr. John O'Brien, Coldwell Banker Mr. John Sullivan, J. G. Sullivan Advertising Mr. Jack Sullivan, J G. Sullivan Advertising Mr. Jed Edie, Architectural Design Group Mr. Cary Batteast, New Hope Baptist Church Mr. John Henderson, New Hope Baptist Church Ms. Auburn noted that the Executive Sesssion will continue immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. -1- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Cgular Meeting - January 20, 1995 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes of the Annual Organizational Meeting of Wednesday, January 4, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Annual Organization Meeting of Wednesday, January 4, 1995. b. Approval of Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Meeting of Wednesday, January 4, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Meeting of Wednesday, January 4, 1995. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL ORGANIZATION MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1995 COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1995 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted January 20, 1995, for approval. ADMIN 1994 (212 Coffee Time $40.25 Indiana Michigan Power Co. $6.65 Commercial Office Products $37.46 Center City Associates $193.00 Center for Urban Policy Research $25.95 Gene's Camera $23.03 Kim M. Daniels $27.00 Day Timers Inc. $43.85 Thomas Eddington $40.00 Ann Kolata $9.75 Ck6w, -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission dgular Meeting - January 20, 1995 F Aft 3. 5. 6. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont.) AIRPORT TIF REVENUE (324) Indiana Dept. of Transportation Toll Road Division $30,165.00 Reinharts Landscaping $1,694.00 SAMPLE- EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414J Nancie Stokes /Woodworth Storage & Transfer $4,013.75 S.B. C. D. A. T.I.F. GENERAL ACCOUNT (420 Hunziker's Landscaping $3,343.78 Trans lbch Electric Inc. $3,124.00 H. De Wulf Inc. $24,054.00 Reith Reiley Construction Co. $ 25,071.60 Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted January 20, 1995. COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Kolata noted that there is one Communication which she will read in connection with item 6.a. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1318 commending Theo F. Sharp for meritorious service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. -3- COMMISSION APPROVED CLAIMS SUBMITTED JANUARY 20, 1995 THERE WAS ONE COMMUNICATION WHICH WILL BE READ LATER THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend Redevelopment Commission gular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... Mrs. Kolata read Resolution No. 1318: A RESOL UTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COMMENDING THEO F. SHARP FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Whereas, many people express concern about urban problems and their impact upon the community; and Whereas, some people demonstrate their concern by personal involvement in the 4—' process of seeking solutions; and Whereas, a very few people are both willing and able to bring a degree of dedication that culminates in real, measurable progress, enriching the life of the community; and Whereas, Theo F. Sharp has demonstrated his commitment to South Bend and his dedication to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since 1993; and Whereas, Theo F. Sharp has made special contributions in the areas of urban planning, design review and community beautification; and Whereas, Theo F. Sharp has shown special interest in the St. Joseph River -4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission CNpgular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... and in the development of the East Bank of the river; and Whereas, during the tenure of his service the quality of life of the residents of South Bend has improved as a result of the contributions of time, knowledge, and good judgement; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby commends Theo F. Sharp for meritorious service and expresses its gratitude for a job well done. Adopted at a Regular Meeting of the IL South Bend Redevelopment Commission, held on January 20, 1995 in Room 1308 County -City Building, 227 Wst Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Commission received a letter from Mr. Sharp that was also addressed to the Mayor and the Common Council. The letter reads as follows: Dear Community Leaders: As 1 leave the Redevelopment Commission after two years of service to the community, 1 would like to say thank you for the opportunity for me to participate in the positive evolution of South Bend. I have lived here for thirty- two years and have witnessed vast -5- South Bend Redevelopment Commission gular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSEWSS (Cont.) a. continued... changes as South Bend has moved toward being a model city. I saw many changes at close range in fourteen years as vice president and president of the Area Plan Commission and three years as chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals and three years on the Notre Dame Spite Museum Mends Board where I served as chairman of the Corporate Committee. These participative activities were very rewarding and have given me great satisfaction. I have found the staff of the Economic Development Department very competent and a pleasure with whom to work. I greatly admire and support Joe Kernan for his enlightening and strong leadership of our city. Again, thank you and, if I can again serve the City of South Bend in some capacity, please call on me. Sincerely yours, Theo F. Sharp Ms. Auburn stated that the Commission enjoyed working with Mr. Sharp. She noted that he spent hours each week reading through the design documents. He took personal interest in the aesthetics of the Commission's activities, including signage and the East Race Walkway. She expressed the hope that Mr. Sharp would continue to pass his design ideas along to Mr. Riggs and Mr. Eddington. -6- South Bend Redevelopment Commission err° 'regular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... Mr. Sharp expressed his thanks for the fine resolution made on his behalf. He stated that it has been a heartwarming experience to work with the Commission. He was amazed at the recall of the Commission members and staff for its activities of the past. Mr. Sharp reiterated the Mayor and the Commission's resolve to make South Bend a model city and noted that South Bend is getting better and better. He offered his support. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1318 commending Theo R Sharp for meritorious service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. b. Staff report on disposition of property in the Blackthorn Development Area. Mr. Riggs made the staff report on the proposal. The Redevelopment staff received a proposal from J. G. Sullivan Advertising to purchase part of Lot 4 in Blackthorn Corporate Park. They propose to purchase a two -acre site immediately north of the entrance to Blackthorn Golf Course for $50,000. They propose to construct a 6,OOOsquare foot building to house their corporate offices and headquarters of their -7- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1318 COMMENDING THEO R SHARP FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION South Bend Redevelopment Commission VW regular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSEWSS (Cont.) b. continued... business. The offering price of $50,000 is lower than the minimum offering price of $40,000 per acre set by the Commission in March 1993. John Sullivan noted that J G. Sullivan Advertising was started by his father in South Bend 40 years ago. They have grown and outgrown several locations since that time. They now employ 14 people. Blackthorn Corporate Park is an excellent location for the company. Most of their clients are national advertisers, who are headquartered in the region, not just in the South Bend /Mishawaka area. Access to the U.S. 31 Bypass, the Toll Road, and the j Airport make the location ideal. J. G. Sullivan proposes to take advantage of the natural topography and view from the site. They intend to construct a building that is two stories from the front with a walkout basement at the back. The building will be masonry on the front and siding on the back. Counting the walkout basement, the building will be approximately 8,000 square feet. The expected start of construction is this spring with completion scheduled for October 1995. Mrs. Kolata asked if she was correct that J. G. Sullivan will not be asking for tax abatement for this project. Mr. Sullivan confirmed that they would not. -8- South Bend Redevelopment Commission } err+ gular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) b. continued... Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff recommendation is to accept the proposal. She noted that, while the purchase price is not the minimum bid price, the staff did not expect that the first developers in the area would pay the full price. A price break is usually given to the first developments in an area. Since J G. Sullivan will not be seeking tax abatement or any other form of public assistance in this project, the staff feels that $25,000 per acre is a fair price at this time. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from J. G. Sullivan Advertising for part (two acres) of Lot 4 in Blackthorn Corporate Center. C. Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that New Hope Missionary Baptist Church has made an offer to trade properties it owns which the Commission wishes to purchase, for properties the Commission owns and has offered for sale. The size of the properties offered for trade are almost identical in size to parcel 31A and 31B which they wish to acquire. The value of the properties the Commission owns is -9- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM J G. SULLIVAN ADVERTISING FOR PART (TWO ACRES) OF LOT 4 IN BLACKTHORN CORPORATE CENTER South Bend Redevelopment Commission %vo, "regular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. continued... slightly more than the purchase offers sent to the church. The church presently owns property on Ohio Street where the church is located, a parcel on Ohio Street and some parcels on Carroll Street. The Commission has sent purchase offers for the parcels on Ohio and Carroll Streets. The Commission owns Parcels 31A and 31B on Sample Street and Ohio Street adjacent to the church. The church intends to expand at its present location and would like to acquire Parcels 31A and 31B for parking and landscaping. In the future, they may build a multipurpose building on one of the sites. Mr. Henderson, president of the Board of Deacons of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, explained the church's plans. The church is a growing church with over 500 members, presently. In response to its growth, it plans to construct a $250,000 sanctuary and basement attached to their present building. They expect to spend January and February 1995 securing financing for the project and begin construction in March 1995. Construction is expected to be complete by January 1996. Mr. Henderson noted that the church hopes to increase the quality of life in k -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission �"egular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. continued... the Southeast Neighborhood through its ministries. Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff has met with representatives from the church over a period of a year and a half. The staff has been very impressed with the spiritual and social programs that the church operated or plans to undertake. The staff is supportive of their activities in the area. The staff also recommends accepting the offer to trade land. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the offer from New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to trade the land they own on Ohio and Carroll Streets for which the Commission has previously sent purchase offers for Parcels 31A and 31B in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff in December received a proposal from Sweet Realty to purchase property on the corner of Lafayette and Stull Streets (Disposition Parcel No. 17) for $1,700. The property is 3,811 square feet. The Commission's minimum bid price for the property was $3,400. Sweet Realty owns a commercial building on the east side of Lafayette adjacent to this parcel. The commercial building is a two -story Cr -11- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE OFFER FROM NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH TO TRADE THE LAND THEY OWN ON OHIO AND CARROLL STREETS FOR WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS PREVIOUSLY SENT PURCHASE OFFERS FOR PARCELS 31A AND 31B IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission gular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. continued... brick building. They have no immediate plans for Disposition Parcel No. 17. They will maintain the property and pay taxes on it. In the long term, they expect to use it for parking if expanded use of their building requires it. The staff recommends accepting the offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the offer of $1,700 from Sweet Realty for Disposition Parcel No. 17 in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. d. Staff report on disposition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. There was no report. e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1317 related to acquisition of property in the Sample - Ewing Development Area by Eminent Domain. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1317 sets the offering prices for 38 properties in the area bounded by Fellows, Sample, the railroad tracks, Marietta and Keasey. cr i -12- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE OFFER OF $1,700 FROM SWEET REALTY FOR DISPOSITION PARCEL NO. 17 IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA THERE WAS NO REPORT South Bend Redevelopment Commission gular Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) e. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1317 related to acquisition of property in the Sample - Ewing Development Area by Eminent Domain. f. Commission approval requested for Commercial Lease between Center City Associates, Inc. and Holladay Corporation for Commission owned property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Redevelopment Commission owns this property at Michigan Street and Western Avenue and leases it to Center City Associates for parking purposes. It contains approximately 109 parking spaces. Under the terms of the lease with Center City Associates, any sublease of the property must be approved by the Commission to make sure it is consistent with the terms of its lease to Center City Associates. The staff recommends approving the sublease. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Commercial Lease between Center City Associates and Holladay -13- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1317 RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA BY EMINENT DOMAIN COMMISSION APPROVED THE COMMERCIAL LEASE BETWEEN CENTER CITY ASSOCIATES AND HOLLADAY CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission C.,�g lar Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) f. continued... Corporation for property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. g. Commission approval requested for Commercial Lease between Center City Associates, Inc. and St. Joseph County Public Library for Commission -owned property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that this is another sublease of Commission -owned property. It is the parking lot known as the Baer's lot. The St. Joseph County Public Library uses the lot for parking. The ,+ staff recommends approving the sublease. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Commercial Lease between Center City Associates and the St. Joseph County Public Library for property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. h. Commission approval requested for extension of Contract for Sale of Land in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Trammell Crow) Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff received a letter from Sam Gillespie of the Trammel Crow Company asking for -14- COMMISSION APPROVED THE COMMERCIAL LEASE BETWEEN CENTER CITY ASSOCIATES AND Sr. JOSEPH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA f�' South Bend Redevelopment Commission lar Meeting - January 20, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) g. continued... three additional months on their Contract for Sale of Land which is set to expire January 31, 1995. The additional three months should allow them to determine if they will be able to proceed with the project. The staff recommends approving the additional months on the contract. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a three month extension to the Contract for Sale of Land with Trammell Crow Company. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata reported that the staff is excited to bring these several proposals to the Commission for approval. She expects to have others to act on in the Blackthom Development Area and others outside the Blackthorn area. It is a busy time. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for February 3, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. -15- COMMISSION APPROVED A THREE MONTH EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND WITH TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING C�i; h Bend Redevelopment Commission lar Meeting - January 20, 1995 9. ADJOURNN SENT There being no further business to come before ADJOURNMENT the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Donoho made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Hojnacki seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m. Philip J. ;, nda, President Ann-E. Kolata, Director -16-