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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 06-06-97SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 6, 1997 1308 County -City Building 10:00 a.m. 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Robert W. Hunt South Bend, IN 46601 President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Mr. Michael Donoho, Vice - President Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Secretary Ms. Eugenia S. Schwartz Members Absent: Mr. Philip J. Faccenda Legal Counsel: Ms. Anne E. Bruneel Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann E. Kolata, Director Ms. Vangelean Binion, Recording Secretary Mr. James Riggs, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Intern Mr. John Stark, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Joanna Smith, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Amy Tweeten, Economic Development Specialist Others: Ms. M. Cathy Roemer, City Controller Mr. Wellington D. Jones, South Bend Entertainment Dist. Mr. Brian Hedman, Century Center Mr. Greg Gizci, Broadway Theatre League Mr. Mack Richardson, South Bend Symphony Mr. Hunt noted that the Executive Session will continue immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval requested for Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16,1997. H:\HOME\CPHEPPS\WPDATA\COMMSN\060697.MFN -1- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 1997. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16, 1997 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted June 6, 1997, for approval. ADMIN 1997 (212 Plastimatic Arts Corp $20.00 Insty- Prints $6.00 Business Systems $136.12 South Bend Tribune $121.80 Michiana Board Up Service $100.00 Print Shop $12.02 PBS Home Video $78.23 Liability Insurance $428.58 Petty Cash $26.82 American Electric Power $37.01 Cole Associates Inc $270.40 East Race Printing & Graphic $29.80 South Bend Drafting Supply Co. $23.82 Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana $25.00 360 Communication $87.80 AIRPORT TIF REVENUE (324 CA Studios $5,789.32 Williams Aerial & Mapping $2,455.00 Commissioner of Patents & Trademarks $735.00 LaFree Excavating Inc. $1,395.00 SAMPLE- EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414 Troyer Group $804.65 Tom Underly Tree Service $420.00 American Electric Power $317.28 Douglas Carpenter $1,200.00 H:\ HOME \CPHWPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -2- f South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) SAMPLE- EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414 York Title & Escrow $100.00 K & R Electric & Pool Table Doctor $5,440.00 Henry & Trauistene Taylor $12,710.82 Doris Wigfall $10,528.68 Habitat for Humanity $597.78 Timothy D. Hancz $11,290.45 Thomas M. Bujeker $549.91 Department of Code Enforcement $3,198.75 Olivet African Methodist Episcopal Church $497.78 St. Joseph County Treasurer $2,725.83 Joshua Greene a.k.a. Joshua Graf and Title Express $5,250.00 Redevelopment General Fund $18,500.00 R.E. Pitts & Associates Inc. $1,745.00 Petty Cash $188.00 Guadalupe & Leticia Morin & York Title & Escrow $16,500.00 Guadalupe & Leticia Morin $1,050.00 Grauvogel & Associates $300.00 Troyer Group $120.64 Thomas General Construction $40.00 Lucy Harris & York Title & Escrow $22,708.00 S.B.C.D.A. T.I.F. GENERAL ACCOUNT(420 Repairs Inc. $407.02 Crowe Chizek $6,967.00 South Bend Water Works $126.75 American Electric Power $185.57 NIPSCO $376.81 Real Estate Management $1,169.69 Rose Exterminator Co. $40.00 Superior Waste Systems $65.80 Femco Inc. $64.22 Howard Park Hardware $21.07 BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE (619) Meadowbrook Golf Management Inc. $6,450.00 Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted June 6, 1997 H:\ HOME\CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -3- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) and ordered the checks to be released. Ms. Schwartz abstained on the Real Estate Management Claim. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Commission approval requested for proposal for environmental services in the Sample Ewing Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that three proposals were received for the review of environmental work for the former Oliver Plow Works site on Chapin Street. The proposals were from ATC in the amount of $1,650, Envirocorp in the amount of $6,500 and EIS in the amount of $24,000. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Envirocorp in the amount of $6,500 plus expenses. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Envirocorp for environmental services in the Sample Ewing Development Area subject to striking the interest clause, limitation incidental, consequential, indirect damages and limitation liability in the proposal. Ark H:\ HOME \CPHTPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -4- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED JUNE 6, 1997 AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM ENVIROCORP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.) b. Commission approval requested for proposal from Heptagon, Inc. for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that this proposal is for $675.00 to design and produce an ad for "The Yardage Book ". She stated that the golf carts at Blackthorn Golf Course will have a book installed on each of them. The book will show each hole in color and it will include tips on how to play them. Also, it will indicate where the traps for each hole are located. The Yardage Book will also have a Blackthorn Corporate Park Directory Page. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Heptagon, Inc. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Ms. Schwartz and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Heptagon, Inc. for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Kolata asked permission to add item 6.1. and 6.m. to the agenda. There were no objections and items 6.1. and 6.m. were added. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1507. Ms. Kolata noted that this public hearing is on the bond issue for the renovation of the Morris Performing Arts Center. She ANN H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -5- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM HEPTAGON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ITEMS 6.L. AND 6.M. WERE ADDED TO THE AGENDA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... stated that at the May 16, 1997 meeting, the Commission took certain actions that allowed the lease purchase bond to move forward along with the lease agreement between the Redevelopment Commission and the Redevelopment Authority. The bond issue required that a public hearing be held today. If the Commission acts on the Resolution today, the Common Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 1997 to consider approval of the lease agreement between the Redevelopment Commission and the Redevelopment Authority. If the bond issue and the lease agreement are approved by the Common Council, a petition will be filed with the State Tax Board for review of the lease and other documents on June 25, 1997. She stated that the lease sets a maximum payment of $1,390,000, per year in semi- annual installments. Ms. Kolata stated that she received a letter from Cleo Hickey, Director of the Morris Civic Auditorium, stating her support of the project. She asked that the letter be entered into the record. Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: Affidavits from the Tri- County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on May 9, 1997. H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSM060697.MIN -6- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1507. Brian Hedman, Executive Director for the Century Center Board of Managers, stated that he is responsible for the operation of Century Center, the College Football Hall of Fame, the Morris Auditorium and hopefully the Palais Royale. He stated that the renovated Palais Royale would enhance South Bend's ability to attract corporate businesses, weddings, social business, holiday parties, etc. He stated that in some areas the Palais Royale will be in competition with Century Center. Also, it was stated that Century Center has a six -month contracting policy that won't allow booking of local social events that are more than six months out. To his knowledge, the Palais Royale will not be under that kind of restriction. The Palais Royale will be a handsome, attractive facility with a traditional elegance that will attract a lot of business. He believes that the Palais Royale and Century Center will be able to operate as usual and he supports the renovations. Greg Gizci, President of the Broadway Theatre League, stated that his not-for- profit organization brings broadway -style ANN H:\IiOME\CPHEPPS\WPDATA\CONMSN\060697.MIN -7- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... shows to South Bend. The Broadway Theatre League was first organized in 1959 and has been in business for almost 40 years, bringing top - quality entertainers to the community, such as: Music of the Night by Andrew Lloyd Weber; Hello Dolly starring Carol Chaning; Kiss of the SpiderWoman; Carousel; and Damm Yankees, starring Jerry Lewis. He also noted that they currently have about 3,500 season subscribers and the balance of the tickets are sold on an individual show basis. Greg Gizci stated that although they are a not - for - profit organization, they must operate as a business. To bring broadway shows to a community is a very big business. It's common to have to guarantee a producer financial security to put on a broadway show and other expenses that go along with putting on a production. He stated that the Morris Civic Auditorium is a broadway- theatre house and the Broadway Theatre League feels the House is in need of renovation. The Broadway Theatre League supports the renovation of the Morris. They have been faced with problems that resulted from the stagehouse being too small and the poor condition of the dressing rooms. Greg Gizci stated that South Bend needs to remain the regional entertainment center of the area. To accomplish this, ANK H:\ HOME\CPHWPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -8- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... the Morris Performing Arts Center must be brought into the 21st century, while maintaining its grace and beauty of the 1920's. He noted that the Broadway Theatre League has a great impact on other businesses. The sooner renovations can begin the better — because the Morris Performing Arts Center is a centerpiece for businesses surrounding South Bend. He felt that this project has been on the drawing board for too long. Duke Jones, President of the Board of the South Bend Entertainment District, stated that the fundraising efforts have continued in full force with more than $120,000 in additional pledges derived from leadership contributions and the major gift campaigns have been made since mid -May. He stated that Peggy King has agreed to be the chairperson for the community -wide campaign. He also stated that there will be three different types of fundraising campaigns. The first is a fundraising campaign for contributions of $25,000 or more. Second, there will be a local business' fundraising campaign. Lastly, a community at -large fundraising campaign will be held. He noted that as of today, South Bend Entertainment District has close to $5.1 million in pledges. Also, $1.7 million in pledges have already been received from local institutions. The pledges are held in CDs and other investments. He stated that a billing will H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -9- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... take place in the next month or so for people who have already made pledges. There will also be a year -end billing. Duke Jones stated that he is confident in saying that they will have more than $2 million in the bank by the time construction starts at the end of 1997. Mack Richardson, Executive Director of South Bend Symphony stated that the Morris has incredible potential and he looks forward to the renovations. Mr. Hunt asked if there was anyone else PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1507 who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1507. No one else wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1507. Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. Ms. Auburn asked Greg Gizci if he will be able to bring larger shows to the Morris Performing Arts Center once the renovations are completed. Greg Gizci stated that the renovations and the stage enlargement will allow larger shows to perform at the Morris. Ms. Schwartz asked Brian Hedman if he believes that the Century Center management can maintain and staff the Morris Performing Arts Center with its operating budget after its completion. Brian Hedman stated that he felt they could, it would mean that management H:\ HOME\ CPHWPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... would be required to stay on top of operations and manage them responsibly. Ms. Kolata stated that the operation of the Morris Performing Arts Center will have the same goal with a permanent staff available to show the facility on a year - round basis. Ms. Schwartz requested that it be stated, for the record, how the Commission anticipates making the semi - annual lease payments. Ms. Kolata stated that the bond issue will be paid from two sources: private pledges as they are received and the County Economic Development Income Tax There are no intentions of using property taxes or tax increment financing for this bond issue. There is, however, tax increment financing going into the bond issue that paid for the purchase of the Palais Royale Building and it will continue. The new bond issue will be paid for solely with the pledges received and the Economic Development Incremental Taxes. She stated that at the time the bond is actually issued, which will probably be in early 1998, the bond will be reduced by the amount of cash on hand. Ms. Schwartz stated that there is no anticipation that operating revenue will H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDA'IA \COMMSN\060697.MIN _11- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... be sufficient to pay the entire operating expenses of the Morris Performing Arts Center. Ms. Kolata stated that Ms. Schwartz was correct. Ms. Kolata noted that the operations of the Morris are currently being subsidized by the City of South Bend and this is expected to continue. She noted that when the Morris Performing Arts Center renovation process was put on the table, there were discussions of fundraising for the renovation and also for an endowment that would be used to help offset the operating subsidies. She noted the operating expenses are totally separate from the capital expenditures. She also stated that operations on an ongoing basis include maintaining and upgrading of the Morris building. Some planning will need to be done for maintaining and upgrading the building over the years following the renovation. Ms. Auburn stated that to her knowledge most performing arts centers have about 30% to 40% of their income come directly from ticket subscriptions and everything else is underwritten. She also stated that it is unrealistic to expect not to have to contribute some support for the arts. Mr. Hunt asked Greg Gizci if there was any type of public relation program that AVIN H:\HOME\CPHEPPS\WPDATA\COMMSN\060697.MfN -12- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... could be implemented within the trade to inform their clients that the Morris Performing Arts Center renovation project is moving forward. Greg Gizci stated that it's a possibility. Randy Rompola of Baker & Daniels stated that the maximum rental payment is subject to reduction following the bond sale. He also stated that there's enough Economic Development Income Tax available to pay for the bond issue, even if there were no pledges, but pledges have been made and will be used to make the payments. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1507 authorizing the execution of a lease for certain land and public improvements on behalf of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and regarding other related matters. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1507 seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1507. c. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Completion for Storion Group, LLC for property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Kolata stated that this property was developed by Jack Young of the Stone H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -13- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued.... Group. He has completed his building and the landscaping is finished. The staff recommends approving the Certificate of Completion. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Completion for Storion Group, LLC for property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. d. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Completion for Western Avenue Properties, LLC for property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that this is the Bankruptcy Court property and the building has been completed and the landscaping is finished. Ms. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Completion only applies to Phase I of the project. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Completion for Western Avenue Properties, LLC for property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. Affiftk H:\ HOME\ CPHWPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -14- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR STORION GROUP, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR WESTERN AVENUE PROPERTIES, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. Commission approval requested for proposal from Ideal Consolidated for repair work in the St. Joseph/Wayne garage retail space. Ms. Kolata noted that vibrations from the furnace cut some tubing connected to the air - conditioning unit behind the heater plate, damaging the cooling coil. She noted that the coil is damaged, unrepairable and needs to be replaced. The cost of the coil is in the amount of $728.00. The cost of the other equipment totals $225.00 and labor is estimated at 32 hours of labor at $43.50 an hour. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Ideal Consolidated for repair work in the St. Joseph/Wayne Garage Retail Space. f. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 829 E. Miner (Paul Quinn) Ms. Kolata asked permission to table item 61 There were no objections and item 6.f. was tabled. g. Commission approval requested for Subordination Agreement for property located at 829 E. Miner. (Paul Quinn) H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -15- COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM IDEAL CONSOLIDATED FOR REPAIR WORK IN THE ST. JOSEPH /WAYNE GARAGE RETAIL SPACE ITEM 6.F. WAS TABLED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. continued.... Ms. Kolata noted that this property is owned by Paul Quinn. He would like to obtain a loan from Norwest Bank that would total approximately $19,000. She stated that the Rental Rehab Loan Program has a loan agreement with Paul Quinn and the balance of the loan is less than $2,500. Paul Quinn requested that the Commission subordinate their interest to that of Norwest Bank. Ms. Kolata stated that the Commission has done this in the past and the staff recommends approving the Subordination Agreement. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Subordination Agreement for property located at 829 E. Miner. (Paul Quinn) h. Staff report on acquisition of property in the Sample Ewing Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that a counter offer was received for property located at 1221 S. High Street. The counter offer is from Jerome C. Smith in the amount of $16,000. The original purchase offer was $13,500. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer for property located at 1221 S. High H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSM060697.MIN -16- COMMISSION APPROVED THE SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 829 E. MINER. (PAUL QUINN) COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1221 S. HIGH STREET IN THE SAMPLE EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA _ r South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued.... Street in the Sample Ewing Development Area. i. Commission approval requested for extension of lease with Design Packaging, Inc. on a month to month basis. Ms. Kolata noted that when the Commission took title to the Design Packaging building on Niles Avenue, Design Packaging was still in the building. They were continuing to use the building and were storing things in it. The lease expires later this month and Design Packaging has asked to extend the lease on a month -to -month basis To continue the arrangement, they will do all the maintenance and lawnmowing and will take care of the property. The staff recommends approving the extension of lease. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and carried, the Commission approved the extension of lease with Design Packaging, Inc. on a month to month basis. Ms. Schwartz abstained. j. Commission approval requested for use of Commission owned property at Walnut and Washington by New Horizon Ministry. H:\ HOME \CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -17- COMMISSION APPROVED THE EXTENSION OF LEASE WITH DESIGN PACKAGING, INC. ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS i Or South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. continued.... Ms. Kolata noted that New Horizon Ministry would like to use a lot owned by the Redevelopment Commission on June 21, 1997 for a Christian block party. The staff recommends approving the use of Commission owned property subject to New Horizon Ministry providing the required liability insurance. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the use of Commission owned property at Walnut and Washington by New Horizon Ministry subject to providing the required liability insurance and approval by the Legal Department. k. Letter from Kathy Baumgartner regarding the Rental Rehab Program. Ms. Kolata noted that at an earlier meeting, the Commission requested information about the rental rehab properties that have completed the ten - year program. She stated that she received the following letter from Kathy Baumgartner. COMMISSION APPROVED THE USE OF COMMISSION OWNED PROPERTY AT WALNUT AND WASHINGTON BY NEW HORIZON MINISTRY To: Ann Kolata From: Kathy Baumgartner Subject: Monitoring of Rental Rehab Properties after the ten year program participation ends Date: June 4, 1997 I am writing to address the Redevelopment Commission's concerns regarding monitoring the rental properties after the ten-year contract has expired. H:U iOME \CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -18- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) k. continued.... The rental rehab program is a ponderous administrative task. All performed at no return to the City of South Bend, for the cost incurred. However, the points the Commission made are quite correct, so we endeavored to come up with a monitoring plan. After the ten years of the original contract and mortgage elapse, the Bureau of Housing lacks the jurisdiction to require enforcement of standards through the Rental Rehab Program. However, the Department of Code Enforcement has the upkeep of property as their primary task. Our proposal is to perform a drive by of each unit once the ten years have lapsed. (Those houses under mortgage%ontract with us will continue to receive a whole house inspection). If on the drive by, it is noted that maintenance or rehab work needs to be completed, Code Enforcement will be notified of the deficiencies and will begin the process of dealing with the issue as a Code problem. Further, our proposal is to continue this process for three years. At that point some sort of pattern should be formed. If the landlord is found to be a consistent violator during the three-year period, the Bureau of Housing will continue to monitor the property on an annual basis for an additional three year period. I hope the Commissioners find this plan acceptable. cc: Jon Hunt Mary Beth Thompson Ernestine Ligon Ms. Auburn stated that even though the mortgage is paid off and the Commission doesn't have as much direct control at that point, she would like to see something put into the agreement, that when the client pays off their loan that a waiver is done. Ms. Kolata stated that the clients are waived year -by -year. Ms. Auburn stated that she would like to see a provision put in the agreement that would be a part of the client's pledge to continue to keep the property in compliance with Code Enforcement regulations and requirements. H:\HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -19- Y' South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) k. continued.... Ms. Auburn stated that she would like to see a summary report on the upkeep of the Rental Rehab Properties. 1. Commission approval requested for use of the Morris Civic Plaza. Ms. Kolata noted that La Casa de Amistad has requested the use of the Morris Civic Plaza on September 13, 1997, for Fiesta Michiana. She stated that they have provided their Certificate of Insurance. Ms. Kolata noted that the purpose for Fiesta Michiana is to unite both the Hispanic and Non - Hispanic Communities in celebration of the richness and beauty of Hispanic cultures. It will also raise funds to support the ongoing programs and services of LaCasa de Amistad. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the use of the Morris Civic Plaza. m. Commission approval requested to use the Sshoppers' Lot located in the South Bend Central Development Area. Ms. Bruneel noted that Riley Aviation and Phoenix Co. have requested to land a helicopter on June 7, 1997 in the Shoppers' Lot located in the South Bend Central Development Area. Ask H:\ HOME\ CPHWPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -20- COMMISSION APPROVED THE USE OF THE MORRIS CIVIC PLAZA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) m. continued.... Ms. Schwartz asked if arrangements would be made to clear a sufficient space for the helicopter to land. Amy Tweeten stated that she talked with a City of South Bend Police Officer and the officer informed her that someone would set up a barricade but didn't say who that person would be. Ms. Auburn stated that the "World's Largest Garage Sale" and the "Sunburst" will also take place on June 7 and she was concerned for the public's safety with the helicopter coming down to ground level. Ms. Schwartz recommended that the staff work with Riley Aviation and Phoenix Co. to find an appropriate place, preferably a place high up, to land the helicopter. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission denied Riley Aviation and Phoenix Co. permission to land a helicopter in the Shoppers' Lot located in the South Bend Central Development Area, on June 7, 1997 due to concern for the public's safety. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS There were no Progress Reports. H:\HOME\CPHEPPS\WPDATA\COMMSN\060697.MfN -21- COMMISSION DENIED RILEY AVIATION AND PHOENIX CO. PERMISSION TO LAND A HELICOPTER IN THE SHOPPERS' LOT LOCATED IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA THERE WERE NO PROGRESS REPORTS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 6, 1997 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for June 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Schwartz made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Auburn seconded the motion and the meeting wa jo ed :05 a.m. Ann E. Kolata, Director NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Robert W. Hunt, President H:\ HOME\CPHWPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\060697.MIN -22-