HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-12 Community & Economic Development COMMUNITY& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 24,2012
3:30 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Henry Davis, Jr. (3:35), Karen White, Gavin Ferlic,
Dr. Fred Ferlic, (3:50 p.m.)
Other Council Members Present: Tim Scott,Valerie Schey, Dr. Varner, Derek Dieter,
Oliver Davis
Others Present: Scott Ford, Jitin Cain,Rich Deahl, Jack Welter, Pam Meyer,
John Stratigos, Ryan Rans, David Relos, Ann Mannix,
Kathryn Roos, Chris Dressel
Agenda: Bill No. 12-71 —Tax Abatement—3300 N. Kenmore
Bill No. 12-72—Tax Abatement—Waiving Non-Compliance
Update Lincoln Park Neighborhood Plan—Chris Dressel
Vice-Chair Gavin Ferlic opened the hearing with two bills scheduled for consideration.
The first Bill No. 12-71was a petition for real property tax abatement for Indiana Roto-
Molding at 3300 N. Kenmore. David Relos from the Economic Development
Department made the presentation and Jack Welter, President of the company, was
present to answer any questions. David Relos said the applicant qualified for a 3 year
abatement. The company which makes traffic control barrels for road construction plans
to hire 2 new employees with the proposed expansion of the manufacturing facility.
After brief discussion, Henry Davis, Jr., who had arrived just after the hearing began,
moved the bill go to Council favorably. Karen White seconded and all affirmed.
The second bill, Bill No. 12072 was a request for a five year abatement that required a
non-compliance waiver. As explained by Rich Deahl,representing the petitioner, this
was no more than an oversight by the petitioner Olive Cleveland Partners. The Economic
Development Department joined in the waiver request. Mr. Ryan Rans, the petitioner
apologized for the petition error.
Discussion followed. Due to concerns regarding consistency and setting of precedents
the Council while generally expressing support for the request, decided to forward the bill
without recommendation.
The final item on the agenda was an update on the progress of the Lincoln Park
Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Chris Dressel of Economic Development presented
the plan. (A copy is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Council discussion followed.
Council President Dieter suggested that data collected by police patrols in the area be
incorporated into the planning process.
There being no further business to come before the Community&Economic Committee
at this time, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted.
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Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson
Community&Economic Development Committee