HomeMy WebLinkAboutRedevelopment Commission Minutes 4.14.22
South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2022 – 9:00 am
https://tinyurl.com/RDC41422 or BPW Conference Room 13th Floor
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President – In Person
Troy Warner, Secretary – In Person
Vivian Sallie, Commissioner – In
Person
Members Absent: Don Inks, Vice-President
Eli Wax, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Danielle Campbell-Weiss, Esq.
Jenna Throw
Redevelopment Staff: Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present:
Santiago Garces
Caleb Bauer
Joseph Molnar
Laura Althoff
Chris Dressel
Michael Davita
Leslie Biek
Charlotte Brach
Gregg Claey
DCI - IP
DCI - IP
DCI - V
DCI - V
DCI - V
DCI - V
Engineering – V
Engineering – V
Claey’s Candy
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2. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 24, 2022
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, March 24, 2022.
3. Approval of Claims
Claims Allowance Request 03.22.22
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Claims Allowance
Request 03.22.22 on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River East Development Area
1. Resolution No. 3548 (Expansion Declatory)
Mr. Dressel presented Resolution No. 3548 (Expansion Declatory). This
Declaratory Resolution begins the process of amending the Development Plan for
River East Development Area. Mr. Dressel gave a PowerPoint Presentation to the
Commission. By amending this plan to realign the boundary, the Commission will
be able to strategically focus its resources on current priorities. Key aspects of the
expansion area include – current/future student housing areas east of University of
Notre Dame campus and additional segments of the Edison Road and Ironwood
Drive commercial corridors. Proposed Schedule dates on this project are: 4/14/22:
Redevelopment Commission Declaratory Resolution: 4/18/22: South Bend Plan
Commission Resolution to review for alignment with the City’s development plan
and adopt an approving order: 4/25/22: Common Council – Resolution approving
Area Plan’s Order and the Commission’s Declaratory Resolution: 5/2/22: Upon
approval by Area Plan Commission and Common Council, notices will be mailed
and published for a public hearing at the Commission’s 5/26/22 meeting: 5/17 and
5/19/22: Community meetings inviting property owners to learn about the process
and upcoming hearing: 5/26/22: Redevelopment Commission – Confirming
Resolution presented for consideration. We are taking a longer view of this area
for businesses expanding. We will be adding eighty-eight parcels to this area. For
the public hearing portion of RDC, we will have the meeting in Council Chambers
in anticipation of a larger crowd.
Mr. Garces states that the main driver of this Resolution is to capture some of the
increase of revenue of an additional TIF area. We hope with the funding we can capture
more funding to help the future neighborhood plan.
Commissioner Sallie asked where the hearing will be held/open to the public to attend.
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Mr. Dressel states that the location has not been chosen yet.
Secretary Warner asked if we have done an analysis on how much revenue will be
captured.
Mr. Garces asked if we had the Umbaugh results of analysis of the fiscal impact.
Mr. Dressel states they are still working on it and will forward the results when they are
available.
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3548
(Expansion Declatory) submitted on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
B. River West Development Area
1. Development Agreement (Claey’s Candy)
Caleb Bauer Presented Development Agreement (Claey’s Candy). Today we are
presenting to you three agreements for Claey’s Candy including a development
agreement, memorandum of option and an option to purchase agreement. As you
know Claey’s has been a staple to the community for many years and has been
operating off Taylor Street for decades. They are close to completing their
expansion on Nimtz parkway. This new development involves an $8.1M expansion
for the company. To support their move in this development agreement, we are
requesting $93,824 from TIF to assist in the gas utility line. This also includes the
memorandum of option and option to purchase agreement and parking lot to the
east (attached). This would be less $550K less the $93k option price. The parking
lot is currently being utilized for SB Cubs games. This will help with future
expansion of the stadium. The Department of Community Investment does not
have a future use of the building in mind.
Gregg Claey appreciates the city’s help especially on Nimtz Parkway which is
almost complete. We do not have Nipsco gas yet. When the building is up and
running, we look forward to inviting all the Commission out for a tour.
Secretary Warner asked if the 12 month is the time of the agreement with an
option to purchase.
Mr. Bauer answered yes.
Mr. Garces states that construction time is a bit messed up, but we are invested to
helping the business grow and stay in South Bend.
Secretary Warner asked if anyone is looking at the building.
Mr. Garces states not currently. The parking lot is essential to the stadium. The
building is a beautiful historic spot, but we will keep that under RDC control until
future notice.
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Commissioner Sallie asked if the city would oversee maintaining the building.
Mr. Garces states that yes. It is a good building. Claey’s will be covering
remediation.
Mr. Bauer states that Claey’s will continue some operation there while transitioning
to their new location.
Mr. Claey’s states that their new equipment has been delayed a few months, but it
may take longer getting to South Bend. He does not see the building being
vacated until sometime next year.
Secretary Warner states that Claey’s is one of the over 100-year-old businesses in
South Bend.
Mr. Claey’s responded that it stated in 1941 but it all started in his grandfather’s
garage. They have moved many times to improved locations.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Sallie, seconded by Secretary Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Development
Agreement (Claey’s Candy) submitted on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
2. Memorandum of Option (Claey’s Candy).
Caleb Bauer presented Memorandum of Option (Claey’s Candy). This item was
captured in the above text.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Sallie, seconded by Secretary Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Memorandum of Option
(Claey’s Candy). submitted on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
3. Option to Purchase Agreement (Claey’s Candy)
Caleb Bauer Presented Option to Purchase Agreement (Claey’s Candy). This item
was captured in the above text.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Sallie, seconded by Secretary Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Option to Purchase
Agreement (Claey’s Candy) submitted on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
B. Common Council
C. Other
1. Caleb Bauer noted that he looks forward to working with the Commission
as Santi Garces moves on.
2. Santi Garces states it has been a difficult year, but he believes the future is
bright for the city.
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7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, April 28, 2022
8.Adjournment
Thursday, April 14, 2022, 9:58 a.m.
Troy Warner, Secretary Marcia I Jones, President