Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION April 7, 2014 PUBLIC MEETING INVOICES 4:30 p.m. Mr. Royer moved to approve the invoices as Conference Room #1 presented. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed 120 East 8th Street unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Anderson, IN 46016 BUSINESS MEMBERS PRESENT Justin Puckett, Vice President Resolution #ARC05-14 Resolution Joe Royer, Member Transferring Funds for the Purpose of Kevin Sulc, Member Funding an Economic Development Facility (Assurance Health) MEMBERS ABSENT Ms. Bauer explained this is a pledge of funds under Mike Farmer, President the statute that is authorized for the Commission or Carolyn Scott, Secretary / Treasurer any other entity associated with the City to pledge Roger Clark, Non-Voting Member monies raised from taxation towards economic development purposes. The Commission is STAFF PRESENT authorizing the transfer of $200,000 to the Greg Winkler, Director Economic Development Commission (EDC). All Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney transactions between the City entity and Assurance April Phillips, Financial Specialist Health will be through the EDC. This is the same Gary McKinney, Environmental Specialist type of transaction the Commission authorized for Hy-Pro. OTHERS PRESENT Mr. Winkler stated the Commission received the Kevin S. Smith, Mayor project development agreement electronically. The Kyle Small, Assurance Health agreement stipulates the amount of employment, Morris D. Long, Assurance Health payroll and investment. There is a liquidated David Umpleby, Krieg DeVault damage schedule included. Mike Spyers, City Engineer Floyd Edwards, Community Development Mr. Small explained they were opening a 20 bed in- Tonya Turnley, Community Development patient psych facility that specializes in the care of Shaun Jenkins, Mayor’s Intern seniors in the former Modern Skin building. There is Ken de la Bastide, Herald-Bulletin a 45-mile service area. Most of the patients will come from nursing homes and the elderly ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF population. Anderson has a large number of these QUORUM individuals. Mr. Puckett called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum with three (3) Mr. Winkler stated this is a niche in the market members present. place. This type of service is typically provided through a hospital psych ward. MINUTES Mr. Sulc moved to approve the March 4, 2014, Mr. Long stated the facility will see patients who minutes as submitted. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion have either not been treated, over overmedicated passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. or placed in a general psychiatric unit. The facility will treat people 65 and older in a common location lowest bidder in the amount of $630,782.35. and provide therapy when needed and medication management. The goal is to create a higher quality Mr. Royer moved to approve the contract with M.K. of life for the patients. The stay will be about 14-16 Betts. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed days. unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Mr. de la Bastide asked how many jobs would be created. Agreement to Farm Vacant Property Ms. Bauer stated the Commission had been notified Mr. Long stated 52 jobs. that an individual who had previously farmed the property was interested in farming the ground Mr. de la Bastide asked about the total investment. (property known as The Farm which is east of 64th Street and south of I-69). They will be farming the Mr. Long explained with the property, real estate, adjacent property. The individual provided a and operating capital the investment will be lengthy list of what he would and would not be able approximately $3,200,000. The planned opening is to do. She asked that the agreement be approved late 3rd quarter or early 4th quarter. The company as a draft. She does not expect any changes. The name is Assurance Health. contract was presented electronically. It is a one year contract renewable every year at $125 per Mr. Winkler asked about food preparation. tillable acre. It does give the Commission the option to sale the property and determine based on the Mr. Long stated the facility at this time will not have timing whether he can harvest the crops or be co a kitchen. They plan to contract with either the mpensated at an average price per crop yield. Impact Center, St. Vincent’s, or Anderson University. If the need and demands cannot be Mr. Royer moved to approve the agreement to farm met, then a kitchen facility will be constructed. the property. Mr. Small stated the facility will be designed with Mr. Sulc asked if this was a lease agreement. the intent of a kitchen. If it is not needed, the space will be used for storage. They would prefer Ms. Bauer explained that it was more of a to outsource the food preparation as a way to put reclamation agreement. Based on her money back into the local community. conversations, there has been a lot of moving of dirt. So in terms of leaving the property to farm, Mr. Royer moved to approve Resolution #ARC05- she does not have a good idea. This could be a two 14. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed or forty acre deal. unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 Mowing Contract: Select Lawn Care yes, 0 no. Mr. McKinney stated the members received the contract electronically. Select Lawn Care has OTHER BUSINESS provided services for the GM properties for the last few years. The contract is $131 higher than last Gateway Project: Greater Edgewood Plaza year due to the cost of weed spray. Last year they Redevelopment invoiced the Commission for less than $18,000. Mr. Winkler explained the staff has discovered that in order to accomplish the needed infrastructure Mr. Sulc moved to approve the contract with Select this year, it would be better to install the sidewalk Lawn Care. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed using local monies and using the Gateway funds for unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. lighting and landscaping next year. This would enable the improvements to be started this year Parking Garage Contract: M.K. Betts and the entire project would be finished next year. Mr. Spyers explained the quotes received by the Of the $100,000 set aside for this project, Board of Public Works (BOW) were presented at approximately $30,000 has been used for design of the last Commission meeting. M.K. Betts was the the signage, lighting, landscaping, etc. In order to Anderson Redevelopment Commission: April 7, 2014 Page 2 install the sidewalk, right of way will need be Mr. Spyers answered no. They want a different acquired. The project would cost approximately alignment. They need to know who much area will $100,000. This means another $30,000-$50,000 be left after the realignment of the curve. will be needed to finish the sidewalk. He would ask the Commission to entertain the request. The EPA: GM Properties sidewalk can be completed this year and show a Mr. McKinney explained the sampling has been tangible improvement. The sidewalk would tie the completed and sent to USEPA. proposed Family Dollar facility to the CVS facility to the east. This would establish some pedestrian EDA Project access and continuity. The asphalt is being Mr. Spyers stated a buried retaining wall and removed at the former Edgewood Plaza. Three underground pipes were discovered. These items former businesses are also slated for demolition. had not been disclosed by General Motors. The This will demonstrate significant progress for the road in front of former Plant 18 is currently being neighborhood. demolished. He is working with Second Harvest Food Bank for another location for food distribution. Mr. Royer asked how this was originally funded. Work will begin on 29th Street on April 14. Mr. Winkler stated it will come from the Nestle tax Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment abatement impact fee of about $500,000. This item was discussed under Other Business. Mrs. Phillips explained that currently the funds were Hy-Tech Machining being paid through TIF and when the impact fee is Mr. Winkler mentioned that progress is being made. received, TIF will be reimbursed. Legal counsel had a fruitful conversation last week with the owners. Mr. Sulc asked if this would have to go back to City Council. Scatterfield Park Improvements Mr. Spyers stated Municipal Light and Power bored Mr. Winkler answered no. The Council left it the under State Road 32 to connect their lines and will Commission’s discretion as long as it is used for be pulling the balance of their lines within the next Edgewood Plaza. two weeks. Once completed, they will remove the poles. Mr. Spyers stated the additional $50,000 should be enough funds for the sidewalk; however, more 67TH Street funds would be needed for the 20% match for the Mr. Spyers explained that Federal Highway Gateway project. requested the City have another public hearing since the design has changed. Mr. Royer moved to approve a total of $150,000 for the project. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed Parking Garage unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. This item was discussed earlier. UPDATES MISCELLANEOUS 60th Street Hardest Hit Fund Mr. Spyers stated he and Pete Heuer meet with Mr. Winkler stated the City is applying for Hardest Stoops on the right of way issue. Two appraisals Hit funds for the acquisition and demolition of were completed and presented to Stoops. Stoops dilapidated properties. This is pertinent because wanted to know how much property would still be the Commission may be asked to be involved. A available. Rayl Surveying is doing calculations on partner is required to hold title to the properties. the property and the alignment. Ms. Turnley presented a map of the target areas. Mr. Puckett asked if Stoops was receptive. Seventy-Five million dollars of the Hardest Hit funds have been designated for the Blight Elimination Program (BEP) for Indiana. It is for the demolition Anderson Redevelopment Commission: April 7, 2014 Page 3 of the worst of the worst residential structures and then using the properties for green space or redevelopment activities. The main corridors are being targeted. One requirement is that there must be a program partner who owns the properties. A lien will be placed on the property for three years. She requested the Commission consider being a program partner. The staff is currently identifying the properties. A discussion was held on the Blight Elimination Program and potential partners. Bond Refunding Mr. Winkler stated the bond holders have inquired about refunding the bonds that are callable to get a better interest rate. This is something the Commission may want to consider. The Commission may be requested to issue a taxable and non-taxable bond for economic development and infrastructure projects this summer. Ms. Bauer explained that the legislature passed some new laws and regulations as it relates to TIF. She will review this with staff and the Commission at a later date. Pre-Payment Request: Ann Marie Bauer Invoices for pre-payment were received electronically. Mr. Royer moved to approve the pre-payment request for Ann Marie Bauer. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Sulc moved to adjourn. Mr. Royer seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: April 7, 2014 Page 4