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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 07-07-95SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMI USSION REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1995 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Philip J. Faccenda President 1. ROLL CALL 1308 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Members Present: Mr. Philip J Faccenda, President Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Vice- President Mr. Michael Donoho Mr. William P. Hojnacki Members Absent: Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Secretary Legal Counsel: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. Gabriel Okafor, Economic Dev. Specialist Ms. Pam Matchett, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. James Riggs, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. Tom Eddington, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. Bill Schalliol, Intern Ms. Joelle Webb, Secretary Planning Staff Ms. Pamela Meyer, Director Mr. Marco Marian Mr. Todd Sporleder Mr. Jon Dobosiewicz Mr. Mathew Fortunak Media: Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Mr. Donald Porter, South Bend Tribune Others: Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Ms. Patty Huettl, Rum Village Partnership Center Ms. Angie Farkas, Rum Village Neighborhood Assn. Ms. Vicki Kaser, Rum Village Neighborhood Assn. Mr. George Baker, Rum Village Neighborhood Assn. Mr. Steve Grunwald, Rum Village Neighborhood Assn. -1- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 I. ROLL CALL (Cont.) Mr. Roger Baele, Rum Village Neighborhood Assn. Mr. Roman Piasecki, Commissioner Emeritus Mr. Faccenda announced that the Executive Session will be continued immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 1995. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, June 16, 1995. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1995 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted July 7, 1995, for approval. ADMIN 1995 (212 Gene's Camera Store $88.65 Federal Express $51.50 Day Tuner Inc. $45.90 National Trust for Historic Preservation $16.00 NBD Skokie Bank/Visa/Jon Hunt $60.13 NBD Skokie Bank/Visa/Ann Kolata $16.60 Commercial Office Products $205.76 Tri- County News, Inc. $27.06 Inc. Magazine $14.00 John Stark $79.12 United Parcel Service $9.50 Tri- County News $53.82 Petty Cash $130.39 National Main Street Center $65.00 I & M Power $6.65 Repairs Inc. $90.00 Waterud Inc. $690.00 -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission ' Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont.) SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414 Minnie Henderson $60.00 Anna Harris $850.00 Tma Paulus Dukes $266.60 Jack Ford Wholesale Surplus & James A. Masters $2,090.00 St. Joseph Circuit Court Clerk $3,440.00 Jack Ford Wholesale Surplus $7,500.00 Indiana Michigan Power Company $26.09 George J. Nate Jr. $4,650.00 St. Joseph County Treasurer $288.65 Timothy E & Jennifer K. Stevens $2,255.63 Timothy E. & Jennifer K. Stevens & TCU Mortgage Dept. $11,155.72 Tri- County News $56.00 St. Joseph Circuit Court Clerk $22,300.00 Warner & Sons, Inc. $29,950.00 Grauvogel & Associates $3,865.00 York Title & Escrow, Inc. $3,620.00 Thomas General Construction $300.00 Ralph D. Lauver $5,250.00 The Troyer Group, Inc. $4,905.50 Huma Appraisals $1,125.00 N.I. P. S. C. O. $115.07 South Bend Water Works $20.00 Isaiah Cathey $2,970.00 Petty Cash / Recording fees $361.54 St. Joseph County Clerk $73,500.00 S.B.C.D.A. T.I.F. GENERAL ACCOUNT (420 Real Estate Management Corp. $841.38 The Glidden Company $86.05 Superior Waste Systems $62.05 N.I. P. S. C. O. $15.43 Gates Chevy World $900.00 fir' -3- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont.) Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hcjnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted July 7, 1995. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINFSS Mrs. Kolata asked permission to add items 6.s. and 6.t. to the agenda. There were no objections and the items were added. a. Presentation of Rum Village Neighborhood Strategic Plan by Rum Village Neighborhood Association. Mr. Marian, the City Planner working with the Rum Village Neighborhood Association, noted that the strategic plan for Rum Village Neighborhood has been developed over a period of two years, overcoming many obstacles. But the final product is well worth the wait. The neighborhood is pleased with the work of their consultant, Camiros. Mr. Marian introduced the members of the neighborhood association who explained the various aspects of the plan. Angie Farkas noted that the Rum Village Strategic Action Plan has several -4- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED JULY 7, 1995 THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... objectives: 1) to articulate a future physical development action plan for the neighborhood which is consistent with the Development Plan for the Sample -Ewing Development Area; 2) to adopt a set of revitalization goals which can direct future neighborhood improvement initiatives; 3) to outline targeted opportunities, projects and programs for the neighborhood improvement which can be initiated by neighborhood leaders and the neighborhood association; 4) to improve overall neighborhood environment, including physical, social, economic, community, and public safety conditions; 5) to strengthen the residential areas by improving the housing stock and increase the housing opportunities for all residents; and 6) to include neighborhood businesses, city government, and institutions. Ms. Farkas noted that the plan outlines five issues which must be resolved if the neighborhood is to improve: eroding residential values and property reinvestment; increasing number of rental properties and resulting decline of home ownership; change in the ethnic, income, and demographic composition of residents; neighborhood crime; and loss of market appeal. Ms. Vicki Kaser, chair person of the Public Safety Committee of the Rum Village Neighborhood Association .+� -5- South Bend Redevelopment Commission le Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSEWSS (Cont.) a. continued... outlined the action strategy to address public safety. They have started to monitor the neighborhood crime statistics to identify the "hot spots" and what kinds of crimes are being committed. Identifying the types of crimes and the "hot spots" will allow them to address those patterns. Some of the actions that the neighborhood plans are: continuing to push for more Neighborhood Watch blocks, holding security home clinics to teach home safety; developing a telephone chain to keep people informed about what is happening in the neighborhood; regular police patrols through the neighborhood; and installing more lighting throughout the neighborhood to discourage illegal activity. Ms. Kaser outlined the actions that the neighborhood plans to take over the longer term: organize a program to care for latch -key children, organize a volunteer escort service and a neighborhood help line, secure a permanent security force for Rum Village Park, and developing a teen conflict mediation team. Steve Grunwald told about the neighborhood image enhancement strategy. This effort will attempt to improve the physical appearance of the neighborhood by using landscaping and other urban design elements and by using Aft -6- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... volunteers to monitor property conditions. The committee has six short term objectives: construction of the Kendall Street pocket park (already designed and funded); raise $40,000 to install new play equipment in Rum Village Park; hold two neighborhood clean-up / fix -up campaigns per year; organize volunteers to keep alleys cleaned of trash and debris; recruit and train 10 community monitors to spot code enforcement violations; and employ neighborhood youth in clean-up and landscaping projects in the neighborhood. Longer term objectives include: having a neighborhood "gateway" designed and constructed at four locations; developing a streetscape designed for Indiana Avenue; undertaking a neighborhood street tree planting campaign throughout the neighborhood; establishing a network of community gardens; and creating a neighborhood lending pool for yard tools. George Baker, member of the Housing Committee, outlined the action strategies for that committee. The short term list includes: coordinate volunteer groups to assist home owners with routine maintenance and minor rehab; aggressively report code violations and keep neighbors informed of action through a newsletter; organize a landlord committee and publish an evaluation of all rental properties in the neighborhood; sponsor business break Fasts for realtors Awk -7- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... and businessmen to get support for the plan; write and publish neighborhood promotional material. Most of these efforts have been started and have seen some progress. The long term action agenda for the Housing Committee includes: support a home ownership program aimed at tenants; target areas for intensive house rehabilitation (NHS and HDC are surveying the neighborhood to determine their interest in working in the neighborhood.); and write a manual of property maintenance guidelines for property owners. Patty Huettl, Director of the Rum Village Partnership Center, noted that the neighborhood association is in transition, developing new leadership and skills to carry out this plan. Their goals over the next 18 months include to finalize their 501(c)(3) status, revising their bylaws, developing a work plan for the remainder of 1995 and then for 1996, developing a three -year budget, and planning a fundraising campaign for new play equipment for Rum Village Park. Again, many of these initiatives have been started. Longer term, the neighborhood association wants to publish a neighborhood handbook, expand the Partnership Center service area, and apply c a South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... for Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits. Ms. Farkas summed up the presentation by saying that the Neighborhood Association needs several things from the community to help them carry out their plan. A crucial need is funding for operations: one full time, paid staff person. They urged the Commission to read the plan and lend their support. Mr. Faccenda congratulated the neighborhood representatives on an excellent job —both on their presentation and on the strategic plan itself. Ms. Auburn asked the staff to schedule a special meeting for the Commission to meet informally with representatives to discuss their goals. Mrs. Kolata acknowledged the hard work of the neighborhood residents and Planning staff to this point. She assured them that the Commission will do what they can to help them implement their plan. b. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1349 expanding the boundaries of the Airport Economic Development Area, expanding the allocation area for purposes of tax increment financing and amending the Airport Economic Development Area Development Plan. c 9 South Bend Redevelopment Commission to Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) b. continued... Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: 1) An original of the Notice of Public Hearing concerning the Airport Economic Development Area; 2) An Affidavit of Carol Smith, Advertising Manager of the South Bend Tribune, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that daily newspaper on June 16, 1995; 3) An Affidavit of Lisa J. Andrysiak, Classified Manager of the Tii- County News, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that weekly newspaper on June 16, 1995; 4) A statement from James M. Riggs that a Statement to Taxing Units located within the Airport Economic Development Area was sent to the taxing jurisdictions on June 23, 1995; 5) A statement from James M. Riggs that on June 23, 1995, copies of the Notice of Public Hearing was sent to the affected property owners and registered neighborhood associations; 6) A copy of Resolution No. 1349 which is the subject of the hearing; 7) As of 10:00 a. m. EST on July 7, 1995, 0 written remonstrances were received. There was no objection and the items were entered into the record. Mrs. Kolata explained that the purpose of Resolution No. 1349 is to expand the Airport Economic Development Area to include land recently annexed into the City of South Bend so that the boundaries of the Development Area will coincide y -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) b. continued... with the boundaries of the City of South Bend. Mr. Faccenda opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1349 for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak concerning Resolution No. 1349. Mr. Faccenda closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. C. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1349. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1349. d. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1355, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1355, Resolution No. 1356, Resolution No. 1357, and Resolution No. 1358 all relate to the appropriation of tax incremental finance funds for eligible uses in the specific development areas. Resolution No. 1355 appropriates $1,670,735.80 for future bond payments on the various bonds in the South Bend Central Development Area. -11- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1349 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1349 South Bend Redevelopment Commission i Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSEWSS (Cont.) d. continued... Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: 1) An original of the Notice of Public Hearing concerning the South Bend Central Development Area; 2) An Affidavit of Carol Smith, Advertising Manager of the South Bend Tribune, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that daily newspaper on June 23, 1995; 3) An Affidavit of Lisa J. Andrysiak, Classified Manager of the Tri- County News, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that weekly newspaper on June 23, 1995; and 4) A copy of Resolution No. 1355. There were no objections and the items were entered into the record. Mr. Faccenda opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1355 for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Mr. Faccenda closed the Public Hearing. e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1355. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1355, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (South Bend Central Development Area) -12- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO 1355 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO 1355, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) f. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1356, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Sample - Ewing Development Area) Resolution No. 1356 appropriates $835,275.68 for public improvements, primarily acquisition and relocation, as well as some street and sidewalk improvements, in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: 1) An original of the Notice of Public Hearing concerning the Sample -Ewing Development Area; 2) An Affidavit of Carol Smith, Advertising Manager of the South Bend Tribune, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that daily newspaper on June 23, 1995; 3) An Affidavit of Lisa J. Andrysiak, Classified Manager of the Tri- County News, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that weekly newspaper on June 23, 1995; and 4) A copy of Resolution No. 1356. There were no objections and the items were entered into the record. Mr. Faccenda opened the Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1356 on Resolution No. 1356 for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Mr. Faccenda closed the Public Hearing. -13- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) g. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1356. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1356, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (Sample -Ewing Development Area) h. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1357, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic Development Area) Resolution No. 1357 appropriates $1,086,709.60 for bond payments and direct expenditures for public improvements in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: 1) An original of the Notice of Public Hearing concerning the Airport Economic Development Area; 2) An Affidavit of Carol Smith, Advertising Manager of the South Bend Tribune, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that daily newspaper on June 23, 1995; 3) An Affidavit of Lisa J Andrysiak, Classified Manager of the Tri- County News, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that weekly newspaper on June 23, 1995; and 4) A copy of Resolution No. 1357. -14- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1356, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINFSS (Cont.) h. continued... There were no objections and the items were entered into the record. Mr. Faccenda opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1357 for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Mr. Faccenda closed the Public Hearing. i. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1357. Upon a motion by Mr. Hcjnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1357, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic Development Area) j. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1358, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (West Washington - Chapin Development Area) Resolution No. 1358 appropriates $14,985.35 for public improvements in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area. Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: 1) An original of the Notice of Public Hearing concerning the West Washington Chapin -15- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1357 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1357, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) j. continued... Development Area; 2) An Affidavit of Carol Smith, Advertising Manager of the South Bend Tribune, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that daily newspaper on June 23, 1995; 3) An Affidavit of Lisa J. Andrysiak, Classified Manager of the Th- County News, that Notice of Public Hearing was published in that weekly newspaper on June 23, 1995; and 4) A copy of Resolution No. 1358. There were no objections and the items were entered into the record. Mr. Faccenda opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1355 for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Mr. Faccenda closed the Public Hearing. k. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1358. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1358, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (West Washington- Chapin Development Area) 1. Commission approval requested for Satisfaction of Debt and Release of Mortgage in connection with the Roof Loan Program through the Bureau of Housing. (Edward L. Barry and Dennis Evans) -16- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1358 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1358, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (WEST WASHINGTON -CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission JAK Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) 1. continued... Mrs. Kolata explained that Edward L. Barry and Dennis Evans have paid off their loan. This releases them from the mortgage. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Satisfaction of Debt and Release of Mortgage in connection with the Roof Loan Program through the Bureau of Housing. (Edward L. Barry and Dennis Evans) m. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1363 related to acquisition of property in the Sample - Ewing Development Area by Eminent Domain. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1363 authorizes the staff to send purchase offers on six properties, five of which are vacant lots. One has a house on it. The properties are located in the 600 block of E. Pennsylvania. The vacant properties will be used to assemble land for infill. The house will probably be rehabilitated. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1363 related to acquisition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area by Eminent Domain. -17- COMMISSION APPROVED THE SATISFACTION OF DEBT AND RELEASE OF MOR11GAGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ROOF LOAN PROGRAM THROUGH THE BUREAU OF HOUSING. (EDWARD L. BARRY AND DENNIS EVANS) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1363 RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA BY EMINENT DOMAIN South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) n. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1364 accepting the transfer of real property from the City of South Bend, Indiana. Item 6.n. was deleted. o. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1365 approving the transfer of real property to St. Joseph County, Indiana. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1365 transfers to the County the site to be used for Parkview Juvenile Center and Court. The County is paying $336,950. We are reserving an easement upon a potion of the real estate east of Carroll for use as a retention basin until storm water sewers are installed to serve the real estate. Ms. Manier noted that there will be some delay before the deed is conveyed. Parkview would like to begin construction right away, so they have asked the Commission to grant permission for them to have access to the site prior to conveyance. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1365 approving the transfer of meal property to St. Joseph County, Indiana and granted permission for them to use the site prior to conveyance. go ITEM 6.N. WAS DELETED COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1365 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) p. Commission authorization requested for Director to sign First Replat of M.L. Wenger's 6th Addition to the City of South Bend. Mrs. Kolata explained that this First Replat for the south side of the 600 block of E. Pennsylvania replats existing properties into three lots where we intend to do our house moves. We need authorization to sign it as the owner. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the Director to sign the First Replat of M.L. Wenger's 6th Addition to the City of South Bend. q. Commission approval requested for reconveyance of 516 S. St. Joseph Street to Rebecca and Demand Pettit. Mrs. Kolata explained that the Commission previously conveyed the property at 516 S. St. Joseph to South Bend Heritage. They now wish to sell it to Rebecca and Demond Pettit. The reconveyance needs Commission approval. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the reconveyance of 516 S. St. Joseph Street to Rebecca and Demond Pettit. r. Commission approval requested for use AWA of Dreisbach lots for overflow parking on July 14, 1995 in connection with the International Collectibles Show. -19- COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE FIRST REPLAT OF M.L. WENGER'S 6TH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMISSION APPROVED THE RECONVEYANCE OF 516 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET TO REBECCA AND DEMOND PETTIT South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) r. continued... Mrs. Kolata noted that Community Affairs has asked to use the Dreisbach lots for overflow parking on July 14 for the International Collectibles Show. The staff recommends approving the request. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the use of the Dreisbach lots by Community Affairs on July 14, 1995 for overflow parking. S. Commission approval requested for Proposal from EIS Environmental Engineers for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata explained that in connection with our sale of the Transwestern site to Design Packaging, Design Packaging has asked us to do follow -up testing at the site of the former Transwestern Building. The fee for their services is estimated to be between $19,000 and $23,000, based on an hourly rate. Ms. Manier noted that, although the fee for services is reasonable, the services are more than we usually provide, so the staff intends to ask Design Packaging to bear half of the cost, not to exceed $10,000. The staff recommends accepting the proposal. If Design Packaging refuses to pay a portion, we will bring it back to the Commission for additional authorization. -20- COMMISSION APPROVED THE USE OF THE DREISBACH LOTS ON JULY 14, 1995 BY COMMUNITY AFFAIRS South Bend Redevelopment Commission ir+ Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 6. NEW BUSEWSS (Cont.) S. continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Proposal from EIS Environmental Engineers in an amount not to exceed $23,000, with the expectation that Design Packaging will pay a portion of the cost. t. Commission approval requested to remove Disposition Parcel s from the market and reject bid for Disposition Parcel 5 in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM EIS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,000, WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT DESIGN PACKAGING WILL PAY A PORTION OF THE COST Mrs. Kolata explained that Disposition Parcel 5 is located at the corner of Main and Sample Streets. The condemnation of that property is settled and we have received a bid for the site. The Commission has expressed interest in expanding the site by adding additional land to it and offering the larger site for bid. Therefore, we recommend returning the bid without consideration and that we cease listing the property until we have the additional land available to combine with it. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded COMMISSION REMOVED DISPOSITION by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, PARCEL 5 FROM THE MARKET AND RETURNED A BID FOR DISPOSITION the Commission removed Disposition PARCEL 5 IN THE SAMPLE -EWING Parcel 5 from the market and returned a DEVELOPMENT AREA bid for Disposition Parcel 5 in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata reported that Gabriel Okafor and PROGRESS REPORTS Tom Eddington from the Redevelopment staff -21- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 1995 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont.) received notice that they have passed their American Institute of Certified Planners exam which they recently took. This is a significant certification for them both and we congratulate them for this accomplishment. Mr. Wolf noted that this year's Ethnic Festival was a huge success. Community Affairs did a great job. Mr. Carter also noted that the fireworks shows at Coveleski Stadium generated three sell-out crowds. The downtown was also full of people each night watching the fireworks display from outside of the stadium. 8. NEXT CONMUSSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. July 21, 1995. 9. ADJOURNNIEW There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Auburn made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Donoho seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. W WE Nov x -22- NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT 4 Ann E. Kolata, Director