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September 2,
1:30 p.m.
Presiding:
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
1998
Ms. Carolyn Pfotenhauer
1308 County-City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, IN 46601
The September 2, 1998 Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Authority was
called to order at 1:35 p.m. by its President, Carolyn Pfotenhauer. There was a quorum present.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Ms. Carolyn Pfotenhauer, President
Mr. Matthew Kahn, Vice-President
Mr. Jose Alvarez, Secretary
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Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata
Mrs. Jenny Hullinger, Recording Secretary
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Matthew Kahn, seconded by Carolyn Pfotenhauer, and unanimously
carried, the Authority approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1998.
3. New Business
a. Approval of Plat for Blackthorn Corporate Park, Minor # 8.
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This Plat replaces the Plat that was submitted on August 3, 1998. Mrs. Kolata stated
that Shamrock's lot location changed slightly from the Plat that the Authority signed
at the August 3, 1998 meeting. The boundaries changed to improve the other lot
that has not been sold yet.
Mr. Alvarez asked if Shamrock is going to use the building. that is being built on the
lot. Mrs. Kolata stated that Shamrock is building a 10,000 sq. ft. building, and they
will occupy half of it. A portion of it will be occupied by Mike Boehm, a financial
consultant, and 2,500, sq. feet will be available for rent.
Upon a motion by Mr. Alvarez, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Authority approved the Plat for Blackthorn Corporate Park, Minor # 8.
b. Approval of Purchase of U.S. Treasury Securities related to the City of South Bend
Redevelopment Authority Taxable Lease Rental Revenue Bonds of 1993.
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• The South Bend Redevelopment Authority
Regular Meeting, September 2, 1998
Mrs. Kolata stated that as the Authority sells land in the Airport Economic
Development Area, money is set aside to defease a portion of the bonds that were
used to purchase the land, and this money is put into the Sales Proceeds Escrow
Account. Previously, approximately $150,000 was used to purchase and extinguish
some of the bonds. The rate for purchasing bonds at this time is not favorable,
therefore our Bond Trustee is recommending purchasing U.S. Treasury Securities
that would mature in the year 2003. This motion authorizes our Bond Trustee to
purchase U. S. Securities in order to reduce the semiannual lease rental payment for
the bonds, which would be the equivalent of defeasing the bonds without actually
defeasing them.
Upon a motion by Matt Kahn, seconded Mr. Alvarez, and unanimously carried, the
Authority authorized the Bond Trustee to purchase U.S. Treasury Securities
provided that the reduction in payment is substantial enough to make the cost and
efforts reasonable at the time of the purchase. ---
Authority approval requested for use of property in the Airport Economic
Development Area (Jr. Irish Soccer League).
• Mrs. Kolata stated the Jr. Irish Soccer League is requesting an extension of the
Authority's permission to use the temporary parking lot across from the Holy
Cross property through June 30, 1999 as a parking area during its games.The
Contract for Sale of Land with Holy Cross stipulates that there is to be no parking
on Mayflower Road. Mrs. Pfotenhauer asked that the minutes reflect that she
works for Holy Cross Health System and would not vote on this issue.
Mr. Alvarez asked what liability the Redevelopment Commission would have if it
allowed parking on the property. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Commission requires
that anyone using its property sign an indemnification and hold harmless
undertaking and requires anyone using its property to name the City, the
Authority, and the Commission as an additional insured. Mrs. Pfotenhauer
expressed her concern for traffic exiting the parking area conflicting with traffic in
the area or traffic from the Holy Cross Facility, since there is no traffic light. Mrs.
Kolata stated that there are several ways to approach the soccer parking area, such
as Old Cleveland Road.
Upon a motion by Mr. Alvarez, seconded by Mr. Kahn and carried, the Authority
approved the request for the Jr. Irish Soccer League to continue to use the
property for parking through June 30, 1999. Mrs. Pfotenhauer abstained from
voting on this item.
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• The South Bend Redevelopment Authority
Regular Meeting, September 2, 1998.
4. CLAIMS
Claims submitted for approval September 2, 1998
PALMS ROYALE BOND ISSUE
Norwest Bank Indiana, N.A., Annual Administration Fee
Account # 70122800 $1,055.00
ST. JOSEPH/WAYNE PARKING GARAGE BOND ISSUE
Norwest Bank Indiana, N.A., Annual Administration Fee'
Account # 70122600 $2,624.50
COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME OPERATION AND RESERVE
FUND
• Moody's Investors Service Annual Fee $5,000
Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen
Letter of Credit for 10/30/98 -1/29/99 $19,845.69
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Alvarez and unanimously carried, the
Authority approved the claims submitted September 2, 1998.
6. NEXT MEETING DATE: September 21, 1998.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Authority, Mrs.
Pfotenhauer adjourned the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
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Ann Kolata, Director