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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 08-07-98,► SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING August 7, 1998 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President 1. ROLL CALL 1308 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Members Present: Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Mr. Michael Donoho, Vice - President Ms. Eugenia S. Schwartz, Secretary Mr. Hardie Blake Member Absent: Mr. Philip J. Faccenda Legal Counsel: Ms. Anne E. Bruneel Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann E. Kolata, Director Mrs. Vangelean Urbanski, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Intern Mr. Ramsey Chamber, Intern Others: Mr. William R. Shaver, Jr., Welsh Oil Mr. John Howard, Welsh Oil Mr. Pete Odinsoff, Welsh Oil Mr. Carl H. Baxmeyer Mr. R. Boocher, A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. Mr. Peter Deputy, Interplan Mr. Steve Ellison, Stone Real Estate Group 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 17, 1998. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 17, 1998. HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -I- COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 1998 .t South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted August 7, 1998, for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Engineering Department R.E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. American Electric Power South Bend Water Works Federal Express Liability Insurance Insty -Prints Baker & Daniels Northern Indiana Public Service Company Cincinnati Bell Long Distance Tri- County News, Inc. Gene's Camera Store, Inc. Insty- Prints Center City District Ameritech 360 Communication Marty Scharff s Deli Marty Scharff s Deli Baer Barkley & Company American Electric Power Petty Cash 324 FUND Peirce & Associates Makielski Art Shop Metropolitan Title- Indiana LLC Traffic Engineering Consultants, P.C. The Abonmarche Group Landscapes Unlimited Inc. Young's Excavating, Inc. Doris J. Park Revocable Trust Underground Services Williams Aerial & Mapping, Inc. Pepper Construction Co. Makielski, Inc. H:\WPDATA\C0MMSN\080798.M1N -2- $126.90 $850.00 $12.54 $15.56 $28.50 $437.00 $37.50 $344.25 $12.01 $15.30 $20.00 $68.88 $225.00 $12.00 $85.00 $72.56 $112.60 $118.23 $875.00 $21.41 $171.82 $2,712.50 $140.00 $64.00 $14,770.00 $3,400.00 $1,400.00 $20,588.39 $464,330.00 $31,813.01 $1,883.36 $8,000.00 $50.00 i I I South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) 324 FUND J.F. New & Associates, Inc. Lafree Earth 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND Warner & Sons, Inc. American Electric Power Northern Indiana Public Service Company Thomas General Construction Cole Associates, Inc. Cole Associates, Inc. Huma Appraisals D.L. Carpenter & Associates Inc. Thomas General Construction American Electric Power Petty Cash 420 SBCDA GENERAL ACCOUNT Design Packaging Inc. Northern Indiana Public Service Company South Bend Water Works American Electric Power American Electric Power CB/Robert Bradley Associates CB/Robert Bradley Associates CB/Robert Bradley Associates CB/Robert Bradley Associates Rose Exterminator Co. EIS Environmental Engineering, Inc. Superior Waste Systems Commercial Services CB/Robert Bradley Associates Holladay Property Services, Inc. The South Bend Supply Co., Inc. CB/Robert Bradley Associates Herman & Goetz, Inc. 619 BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -3- $1,700.00 $1,618.00 $6,065.86 $13.40 $6.31 $1,225.00 $1,800.00 $270.00 $2,475.00 $1,950.00 $675.00 $286.68 $108.00 45,000.00 $6.98 $241.22 $829.70 $13.12 $456.54 $34.88 $95.04 $100.00 $42.00 $2,308.79 $67.75 $92.01 $3,678.00 $18.60 $183.50 $1,000.00 $6,450.00 t � South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted August 7, 1998, and ordered the checks to be released. Ms. Schwartz abstained. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Kolata asked permission to add item 6.q. to the agenda. There was no objection and item 6.q. was added to the agenda. a. Staff report on disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. A site plan of the project was presented to the Commission for its consideration. Mr. Owen Rock, an Economic Development Specialist, stated that Welsh Oil proposes to purchase 3.08 acres in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park for a purchase price of $345,000 or approximately $112,000 per acre. Welsh Oil proposes to construct a facility which would include a gas station with six gas pumps and four diesel pumps, a convenience store, a fast -food restaurant, drive -up pay phones, a car wash and a drive -up ATM machine. H:\WPDATA\C0MMSN\080798.M1N -4- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED AUGUST 7, 1998, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6.Q. WAS ADDED TO THE AGENDA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... The building would have a masonry finish. Mr. Rock stated that Welsh Oil's building meets Design Review guidelines. The Engineering Department was concerned with the curb cut on Brick Road, but that curb cut has been revised so that it will only allow right turns into and out of that curb cut. Welsh Oil has addressed that concern. There were two other issues that need to be addressed: (1) Welsh Oil must provide a performance guarantee. (2) More landscaping needs to be included in the site plan and fulfilled in the construction of the project. Mr. William Shaver, Jr. of Welsh Oil presented pictures to the Commission of a comparable building which Welsh Oil owns and is an example of what Welsh Oil is proposing to construct in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Mr. Shaver stated that Welsh Oil is a privately -owned family business. He also stated that Welsh Oil owns several Amoco gas stations in South Bend and is looking to expand its business in South Bend with the new facility in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Mr. Shaver stated that Welsh Oil is Mobil Oil Company's largest distributer in the United States. Most of Welsh Oil's distribution locations are to Mobil Oil gas stations. Welsh Oil operates in Northwest Indiana, South Central and Southwest Michigan, and Virginia. Welsh Oil purchases its gasoline and diesel fuel from Mobil Oil and Amoco HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -5- R South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... Oil and sells its gasoline and diesel fuel to the motoring public. Welsh Oil is a petroleum franchise, which is a truck -stop industry. Welsh Oil currently owns four truck stops and has another truck stop currently under construction. Welsh Oil is also a Wendy's, Subway and Blimpie franchise and has a landlord/tenant relationship at some of its properties, including White Castle, McDonald's and Burger King. Mr. Shaver stated that Welsh Oil is a 76- year -old company. Mr. Shaver presented pictures of landscaping around a similar building which Welsh Oil owns. He stated that Welsh Oil will comply with the landscaping issue and construct more landscaping around the facility Welsh Oil proposes to construct in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Mr. Hunt asked Mr. Shaver if there would be semi -truck parking at the U.S. 31 Industrial Park facility. Mr. Shaver stated that there would be semi -truck fueling but not semi - truck parking at the proposed site. He also stated that semi -truck fueling would be at the rear of the proposed facility. Mr. Shaver stated that because there is traffic traveling north and south on U.S. 31, going into and out of Michigan, Welsh Oil felt by offering diesel fuel it would offset the cost of its proposed facility. HAWPDATATOMMSM080798.MIN -6- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... Mr. Shaver stated that the proposed facility would have parking for 56 vehicles and would employ approximately ten people in the gas station. Mr. Hunt asked what hours of the day would the facility be open for business. Mr. Shaver stated that the facility would be open 24 hours a day. Ms. Schwartz asked Mr. Shaver if Welsh Oil has a facility already in South Bend similar to the facility Welsh Oil proposes to construct in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Mr. Shaver stated that the facility Welsh Oil proposes to construct would be the first of its kind constructed in South Bend by Welsh Oil. He also stated that Welsh Oil has a similar facility in Michigan City, Indiana, at the corner of U.S. 421 and U.S. 20. Mrs. Kolata asked Mr. Shaver if it would be a problem for Welsh Oil to submit the performance guarantee. Mr. Shaver stated that it would not be a problem for Welsh Oil to submit the performance guarantee. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Commission would like to see a more detailed landscaping site plan for the Commission's consideration before the project is complete. Mr. Shaver stated that once Welsh Oil has a final idea of how the site looks, Welsh Oil would present a final landscaping site plan. HAWPDATATOMMSM080798.MIN -7- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... Mr. Hunt stated that the Commission wants Welsh Oil to work with the staff regarding the final landscaping site plan. Mrs. Kolata stated that the staff wants to coordinate with Welsh Oil regarding an entry sign to the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Mrs. Kolata stated that the staff recommends accepting Welsh Oil's proposal. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Welsh Oil for disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area, subject to: (1) Welsh Oil working with the staff regarding a more detailed landscaping site plan. (2) Bringing the final landscaping site plan before the Commission for its consideration. (3) Working with the staff regarding the U.S. 31 Industrial Park entry sign. (4) Welsh Oil is to provide the performance guarantee. b. Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. The following staff report was presented to the Commission for its consideration. The proposal received was from A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. to purchase Parcel 9A at the northeast corner of Garst and Lafayette Streets in the Studebaker Corridor. The purchase offer was in the amount of $18,000, and a performance guarantee of $1,800 (10 HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -8- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM WELSH OIL FOR DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, SUBJECT TO: (1) WELSH OIL WORKING WITH THE STAFF REGARDING A MORE DETAILED LANDSCAPING SITE PLAN. (2) BRINGING THE FINAL LANDSCAPING SITE PLAN BEFORE THE COMMISSION FOR ITS CONSIDERATION. (3) WORKING WITH THE STAFF REGARDING THE U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK ENTRY SIGN. (4) WELSH OIL IS TO PROVIDE THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued.... percent of $18,000) was submitted with the bid. The proposed used of the property is industrial. A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. proposes to construct a 20,000 sf, manufacturing, storage, office and showroom facility. The building would be a steel frame building. The structure will feature a split - face block up to a height of eight feet around the perimeter of the building. The office /showroom area will use an exterior insulating finish system, such as dryvit on the walls above the split -face block. The colors would be subtle and in keeping with the guidelines for the area. The roof would feature a steel, standing -seam roofing system. The new building would be connected to the building presently owned by A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. The present offices, which front on S. Main Street, would be renovated, partitioned from the remainder of the building and offered for commercial lease. The landscaping will be in accordance with Design Review guidelines for the area. The access to the site will have two driveways on Lafayette Street. The paved parking lot will provide space for 17 vehicles with two handicapped accessible spaces. The loading area of the building will be on the north end through an overhead door. A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. plans to create four to six new positions as its hollow -metal door and frame business expands. A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. specializes in interior finishes of commercial and retail spaces. HAWPDATA \COMMSN\080798.MIN -9- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued.... Mrs. Kolata stated that the staff proposes a couple of contingencies regarding the proposal, and they are as follows: (1) A timetable for start and completion of the project was not stated in the proposal. (2) The financial commitment was not provided with the proposal. She also stated that A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. proposed a couple of contingencies: (1) A.C. Rich & Company needs to reach an acceptable conclusion with Air Products Company for the purchase of a contiguous property. (2) A.C. Rich and Company, Inc. needs to secure acceptable financing for the project. (3) A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. needs to receive a favorable environmental report. (4) A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. requests a general Warranty Deed and Title Insurance from the City of South Bend showing no exceptions. (5) A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. requests an Alta minimum standard detailed Survey from the City of South Bend including topography. (6) A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. requests a written, recordable Waiver from American Electric Power for construction and improvement under existing utility lines. The staff has concerns regarding A.C. Rich & Company's proposal, and they are as follows: (1) The timetable for start and completion of construction needs to be determined. (2) The timetable for receiving the Waiver from American Electric HAWPDATA \COMMSN\080798.MW -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued.... Power needs to be determined. (3) A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. needs to secure and provide proof of financing for the project. (4) The City of South Bend has not in its history given a Warranty Deed but would give a Quit -Claim Deed and provide Title Insurance showing a clean Title. Mrs. Kolata stated that if the issues referenced to above are met, the staff recommends accepting the proposal from A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. Mr. Boocher stated that his company lost use of the parking lot to the north of his building, because the parking lot was included with the building which was purchased by the new owner of the parking lot. Mr. Boocher stated that if a conclusion cannot be reached with Air Products Company, he would still purchase Parcel 9A and construct a warehouse on the parcel, but it may take six months to do so. Ms. Schwartz stated that the Commission wants a definite timetable on start and completion of construction of the warehouse. She also stated that the Commission appreciates that A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. needs land to park its company vehicles on, but the Commission is not in the business of selling land for parking. The Commission is in the business of making sure the development of the warehouse in the Studebaker Corridor actually starts and completes in a reasonable timeframe. HAWPDATATOMMSM080798.MIN _11- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued.... Mr. Baxmeyer stated that if A.C. Rich & Company, Inc.'s proposal is acceptable, A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. would work with the staff to prepare a more detailed plan. He also stated that A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. would, prior to the end of the year, develop a more detailed plan and start construction of the warehouse. Mrs. Kolata asked if A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. started construction by the end of the year, when would the project be complete? Mr. Boocher stated that the project could be complete within 90 days from the start of construction. Mr. Blake stated that the Commission needs a definite site plan of the project. He also stated that the Commission would be willing to grant temporary use of some of Parcel 9A in order for Mr. Boocher to have a place to park his company vehicles until a definite site plan is received from A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. Mr. Hunt stated that a proposal of start and completion of construction of the building and the design of the building would need to be received, reviewed, discussed and approved by the Commission, because the Commission does not want the land to be used only for parking. Mr. Baxmeyer stated that the initial plan was to construct a building on the site, but within the last couple of weeks, A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. was informed by the purchaser of the parking lot, which Mr. Boocher had been leasing to park his company vehicles, that he needs to move H: \WPDATA \COMMSN\080798.MIN -12- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued.... his vehicles off the property by the end of August. Mrs. Kolata asked Mr. Boocher if he knows what the timetable would be for start and completion of the building he is proposing to construct. Mr. Boocher stated that the timetable for completion of construction of the building could be a year from today. Mrs. Kolata stated that completion of construction of the building within a year from today was a reasonable timetable. Mr. Baxmeyer asked if Mr. Boocher would be allowed to temporarily fence a portion of the property on the north end of the building for security purposes, because Mr. Boocher has had some security problems. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Design Review guidelines have some specific measures which relate to fencing. She also stated that the design guidelines do not allow razor wire fence or barbed wire fence. Mrs. Kolata stated that any fencing would have to be screened. Mr. Baxmeyer stated that the fence could be constructed to the north of the building on Lafayette Street where the two driveways would eventually be constructed. He also stated that A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. would like to park the company vehicles inside the temporary fence at night to resolve the security problems. HAWPDATMCOMMSM080798.MIN -13- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued.... Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. in the amount of $18,000 for purchase of Parcel 9A in the Studebaker Corridor, subject to the following: (1) A resolution with Air Products Company of any necessary purchase related to the project before closing of the sale of land. (2) A. C. Rich & Company needs to provide an acceptable timeframe for financing. (3) The Deed and Title conveyance must be consist with the Commission's standard practice. (3) A resolution between A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. and American Electric Power regarding the Waiver. (4) The Commission will allow A.C. Rich & Company to use the site temporarily until the terms of the final Contract are approved by the Commission (5) A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. would be allowed to temporarily fence a portion of the property. (6) A. C. Rich & Company needs to provide the timetable for start and completion of construction and any interim agreements. (8) The staff will return to the Commission for final approval of the contract. c. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1627 of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission Amending Resolution No. 1258 entitled "Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission Establishing Certain Funds and Accounts in Connection with the HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -14- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM A.C. RICH & COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 FOR PURCHASE OF PARCEL 9A IN THE STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: (1) A RESOLUTION WITH AIR PRODUCTS COMPANY OF ANY NECESSARY PURCHASE RELATED TO THE PROJECT BEFORE CLOSING OF THE SALE OF LAND. (2) A. C. RICH & COMPANY NEEDS TO PROVIDE AN ACCEPTABLE TIMEFRAME FOR FINANCING. (3) THE DEED AND TITLE CONVEYANCE MUST BE CONSIST WITH THE COMMISSION'S STANDARD PRACTICE. (3) A RESOLUTION BETWEEN A.C. RICH & COMPANY, INC. AND AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER REGARDING THE WAIVER. (4) THE COMMISSION WILL ALLOW A.C. RICH & COMPANY TO USE THE SITE TEMPORARILY UNTIL THE TERMS OF THE FINAL CONTRACT ARE APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION (5) A.C. RICH & COMPANY, INC. WOULD BE ALLOWED TO TEMPORARILY FENCE A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY. (6) A. C. RICH & COMPANY NEEDS TO PROVIDE THE TIMETABLE FOR START AND COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION AND ANY INTERIM AGREEMENTS. (8) THE STAFF WILL RETURN TO THE COMMISSION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued.... Lease Dated as of November 1, 1993, Between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the South Bend Redevelopment Authority Relating to the Century Center Project and Other Related Matters." Mrs. Kolata stated that the Commission is required by August 1 of each year to make sure there are sufficient funds on hand for the next three Century Center bond payments. After reviewing the funds related to the Century Center bond, there was approximately $18,000 in the Operation and Reserve Fund. Mrs. Kolata contacted the Bond Counsel to request use of the $18,000 towards the three- payment test. The Bond Counsel informed Mrs. Kolata that the $18,000 could be used towards the three - payment test if the funds in the Century Center Operation and Reserve Fund were included in the resolution establishing the funds for the bond issue. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1627 of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission Amending Resolution No. 1258 entitled "Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission Establishing Certain Funds and Accounts in Connection with the Lease Dated as of November 1, 1993, Between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the South Bend Redevelopment Authority Relating to HAWPDATATOMMSM080798.MIN -15- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1627 OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1258 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEASE DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1993, BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE CENTURY CENTER PROJECT AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS" South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 the Century Center Project and Other Related Matters." d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1628 setting the Fair Re- Use Value of Property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (101 W. Colfax) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Michiana Arts and Science Council previously occupied the space at 101 W. Colfax Street. Resolution No. 1628 sets the Re -Use Value of the 1,630 sf. retail space at $7.40 per square foot. She also stated that the Re -Use Value is based on two appraisals of the property. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1628 setting the Fair Re -Use Value of the Property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (101 W. Colfax) e. Commission approval requested for Bid Specifications and Design Guidelines for property at 101 W. Colfax Street in the South Bend Central Development Area. (101 W. Colfax) The retail space is located on the first floor of the Palais Royale building. The retail space is approximately thirty -seven feet wide by forty -one feet deep. The proposed lease price is $7.40 per square foot per annum on a net basis in "as-is" condition. The tenant would pay for interior maintenance, the utilities and taxes. The lease term is three to five years H: \WPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -16- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1628 SETTING THE FAIR RE -USE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (101 W. COLFAX) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. continued.... L with an option to negotiate renewal of the lease. The retail space would be available upon completion of a lease agreement with a successful bidder. Mrs. Kolata stated that the retail space has been improved by the Michiana Arts and Science Council. The facility's restrooms are common restrooms through a rear hall and are readily available through the retail space. There have been inquiries regarding the retail space. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Bid Specifications and Design Guidelines for property at 101 W. Colfax Street in the South Bend Central Development Area. (101 W. Colfax) Commission approval requested to publish the Notice of Intended Lease of Property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (101 W. Colfax) The deadline for receipt of bids is set for Friday, September 4, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., at which time all offers will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1308 in the County - City Building. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized publication of the Notice of Intended Lease of Property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (101 W. Colfax) H: \WPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -17- COMMISSION APPROVED THE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR PROPERTY AT 101 W. COLFAX STREET IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (101 W. COLFAX) COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1628 SETTING THE FAIR RE -USE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (101 W. COLFAX) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. Commission approval requested for proposals for appraisal of property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that three appraisals are needed and were received. The first proposal received was from R.E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. in an amount of $3,500. The second appraisal received was from Jerome E. Michaels, MAI in an amount of $3,500. These two appraisers will appraise the parking lot adjacent to the Teachers Credit Union building, which has an existing parking garage lease. The third appraisal received was from Douglas L. Carpenter in an amount of $150.00 to appraise a strip of land in the 100 Block of Western Avenue. The staff recommends accepting all three appraisals. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposals from R.E. Pitts & Associates in the amount of $3,500 and Jerome E. Michaels, MAI in the amount of $3,500 for appraisal of the Teachers Credit Union parking lot, and the proposal from Douglas L. Carpenter in the amount of $150.00 for appraisal of the strip of land in the 100 Block of Western Avenue in the South Bend Central Development Area. H: \WPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -18- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM R.E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500 AND JEROME E. MICHAELS, MAI IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500 FOR APPRAISAL OF THE TEACHERS CREDIT UNION PARKING LOT, AND THE PROPOSAL FROM DOUGLAS L. CARPENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00 FOR APPRAISAL OF THE STRIP OF LAND IN THE 100 BLOCK OF WESTERN AVENUE IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. Commission approval requested for a temporary construction sign to be installed in the Morris Performing Arts Center plaza facing St. Joseph Street. Mrs. Kolata stated that a letter -of- request was received from Denise Chambers at the Morris Performing Arts Center to install a temporary construction sign in the Morris Performing Arts Center plaza facing St. Joseph Street. A schematic drawing of the sign was presented to the Commission for its review and consideration. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized installation of the temporary construction sign in the Morris Performing Arts Center plaza facing St. Joseph Street. i. Commission approval requested for use of the Wayne /St. Joseph Street parking garage for the Rooftop Rendezvous on September 11, 1998, in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Commission previously approved the use of the Wayne /St. Joseph Street parking garage for the Rooftop Rendezvous on July 17, 1998. She also stated that the Rooftop Rendezvous on July 17, 1998, went very well. The AIDS Ministries is again requesting the use of the Wayne /St. Joseph Street parking garage to hold a Rooftop Rendezvous on September 11, 1998. H: \WPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -19- COMMISSION AUTHORIZED INSTALLATION OF THE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SIGN IN THE MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PLAZA FACING ST. JOSEPH STREET South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) i. continued.... Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the use of the Wayne /St. Joseph Street parking garage for the Rooftop Rendezvous on September 11, 1998, in the South Bend Central Development Area, subject to AIDS Ministries providing Proof of Insurance. j. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 236 E. Fox Street. (Northern Oak Homes, Inc.) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $750 as of May 30, 1998. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 236 E. Fox Street. (Northern Oak Homes, Inc.) k. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 803 W. Washington. (John Friedline) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $4,450 as of July 24, 1998. H: \WPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -20- COMMISSION APPROVED THE USE OF THE WAYNE /ST. JOSEPH STREET PARKING GARAGE FOR THE ROOFTOP RENDEZVOUS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1998, IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, PROVIDING PROOF OF INSURANCE COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 236 E. FOX STREET. (NORTHERN OAK HOMES, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) k. continued.... Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 803 W. Washington. (John Friedline) 1. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 1526 S. Webster. (Daniel Kois) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $850 as of February 21, 1998. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 1526 S. Webster. (Daniel Kois) m. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 619 N. Sherman. (Daniel Kois) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $1,763.47 as of January 5, 1998. HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\080798.MIN -21- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 803 W. WASHINGTON. (JOHN FRIEDUNE) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 1526 S. WEBSTER. (DANIEL KOIS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) m. continued.... Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 619 N. Sherman. (Daniel Kois) n. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 1330 N. Huey St. (Aaron & Eva Sconiers) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan to Aaron & Eva Sconiers is in the amount of $13,250 at 3% interest for 15 years with monthly payment of $91.50. The grant is in the amount of $8,650. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 1330 N. Huey St. (Aaron & Eva Sconiers) o. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 124 S. Sheridan. (Lucille F. Horvath) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan to Lucille F. Horvath is in the amount of $850 at 0% interest for four years with monthly payments of $17.71. The grant is in the amount of $745.25 H: \WPDATA \COMMSN\080798.MIN -22- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 619 N. SHERMAN. (DANIEL KOIS) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 1330 N. HUEY ST. (AARON & EVA SCONIERS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) o. continued.... Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 124 S. Sheridan. (Lucille F. Horvath) p. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 617 S. Columbia. (William W. Taylor) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan to William W. Taylor is in the amount of $22,800 at 8% interest for 20 years with monthly payments of $190.71 The grant is in the amount of $5,625.40 Mrs. Kolata stated that she called the Bureau of Housing because of the large amount of work which needs to be completed on the house, and the high cost to completely redo the roof. Mrs. Kolata stated that she asked the Bureau of Housing if the amount stated in the Loan and Grant application was a reasonable amount for the work which needs to be done on the house. She stated that the Bureau of Housing felt that it was a reasonable price for the amount of work which needs to be done. There is a flat roof on the house at 617 S. Columbia and, specialized roofing contractors need to do the work. HAW PDATATOMMSM080798 MN -23- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 124 S. SHERIDAN. (LUCILLE F. HORVATH) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) p. continued.... Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan exceeds the value of the house. She also stated that she asked the Bureau of Housing about the condition of the rest of the house. She reported that the Bureau of Housing stated that the rest of the house was in fairly decent condition. Ms. Schwartz stated that she was concerned with the active termites. Mrs. Kolata suggested that this item be tabled until the next meeting so that the Bureau of Housing can respond to these questions. Ms. Schwartz made a motion to table item ITEM 6.P. WAS TABLED 6.p. There was no objection and item 6.p. was tabled. q. Commission approval requested for proposal from The Abonmarche Group for replat of the U.S. 31 Industrial Park, Section One in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the proposal from The Abonmarche Group is in the amount of $1,100 to replat the U.S. 31 Industrial Park, Section One, plus $121.00 for filing fees. The Abonmarche Group will pay the filing fees and the City of South Bend will reimburse The Abonmarche Group. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $1,100, HAWPDATATOMMSM080798.MIN -24- y South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) q. continued.... plus filing fees to replat U.S. 31 Industrial Park, Section One in the Airport Economic Development Area. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata stated that Business Districts, Inc. will be doing some work in the downtown area relative to the Vision 2020 Plan. A kick -off meeting will be held on Friday, August 14, 1998. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Redevelopment staff worked with Business Districts, Inc. on the South Gateway area, and she plans to have John Stark give a presentation on the South Gateway area at a later meeting. She also stated that the Redevelopment staff was very impressed with all the work Business Districts, Inc. has done. Mrs. Kolata reported that Ms. Schwartz, Mr. Hunt and she attended the grand opening of the Bowne Printing Company on Tuesday, August 4, 1998, and she also reported that it is a very impressive facility. Mrs. Kolata also reported that Owen Rock, Jon Hunt and she conducted a tour of the Blackthorn Corporate Park and the industrial parks in the Blackthorn Area for the Common Council. Six members of the Council, plus Commissioners Robert Hunt and Mr. Blake went on a tour of the commercial and industrial areas in South Bend. HAW PDATA \COMMSN\080798.MIN -25- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE ABONMARCHE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100, PLUS FILING FEES TO REPLAT U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECTION ONE IN THE AIRPOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA v South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 1998 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.) Steve Ellison of the Stone Real Estate Group stated that 16 out -of -town commercial brokers were in town for a marketing program related to the Blackthorn Corporate Park. They met with Mayor Steve Luecke and Pat McMahon regarding general issues of South Bend as well as having presentations on locating businesses in Blacktorn. He also stated that the brokers were very impressed with South Bend's community and the Blackthorn Corporate Park. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for August 21, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Schwartz made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Blake seconded the motion and the meeting ,wed►#t 11:30 a.m� Robert W. Hunt, President HAWPDATAWOMMSM080798.MIN -26- ADJOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director