Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION May 8, 2014 INVOICES Mr. Sulc moved to approve the invoices as PUBLIC MEETING presented. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed 4:30 p.m. unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Conference Room #1 120 East 8th Street BUSINESS Anderson, IN 46016 Jackson Street Streetscape and 14th and Main MEMBERS PRESENT Streets Historic Beautification Project Carolyn Scott, Secretary / Treasurer Mr. Winkler stated a study was prepared for the Joe Royer, Member project. The fountain will be located at 14th & Main Kevin Sulc, Member Streets. A Redevelopment Plan for downtown was approved for two projects in 2004 for the historic MEMBERS ABSENT district for streetscapes, sidewalks, signage, curbs, Mike Farmer, President and gutter repair and in addition there was the Justin Puckett, Vice President straightening of the one-way / two-way street Roger Clark, Non-Voting Member issues. Between the two projects there is $1,750,000 in the plan. The Jackson Street project will cost approximately $1,750,000. The fountain STAFF PRESENT will cost $20,000. Jackson Street is the main Greg Winkler, Director corridor off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and it is Michael Frischkorn, Deputy Director the dividing line between the historic districts. All Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney of the area that is being considered for April Phillips, Financial Specialist improvements from 8th to 14th Streets is in the Gary McKinney, Environmental Specialist historic districts with the exception of two and half Karen Pettigrew, Small Business Specialist blocks. The fountain would anchor the end near the Train Depot. At this point, very little has been OTHERS PRESENT done with Downtown in regards to redevelopment Mike Spyers, City Engineer projects. The recommendation of the Economic Pete Heuer, Board of Works Chairman Development staff would be to go ahead and Jason Fenwick, City Controller initiate the projects. There will need to be some Ken de la Bastide, Herald-Bulletin modification, but not much. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF Mr. Spyers explained the fountain will actually cost QUORUM approximately $88,000 and $20,000 of utility work Mrs. Scott called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. will be donated by the City. and declared a quorum with three (3) members present. Mr. Winkler stated the total cost will be $1,840,000. The plan estimated the cost at $1,750,000; MINUTES however, to do the project another $90,000 is Mr. Royer moved to approve the April 7, 2014, estimated to be needed. minutes as submitted. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Mr. Heuer mentioned that all the ADA features will be updated along the Jackson Street corridor as part of the project. Mr. Royer asked how this would be paid. Mr. Royer moved to proceed with the 14th & Main Mr. Winkler answered TIF funds. Streets historic beautification project. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 Mr. Sulc asked if the total cost for both projects no. was $1,800,000. Mr. Winkler stated the streetscape is estimated at Sesco Agreement: Environmental $1,750,000 and the fountain is estimated to be Investigation Edgewood Plaza (Dry Cleaners) $88,000. Mr. McKinney sent the Commission members the proposal via email. He explained that this is what is Mr. Sulc asked about the $20,000 donation for the required to get closure on the site and receive a fountain? “No Further Action” letter from IDEM. His recommendation is to move forward with this. Mr. Spyers explained that the City will be donating in-kind utility work. Mr. Royer moved to approve the Sesco Agreement. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 Mr. Sulc asked if the City would be donating in-kind yes, 0 no. work for Jackson Street. Patriot Engineering Contract (Parking Mr. Spyers stated the design and construction Garage) inspection will be done in house. The fountain will Mr. Spyers explained this is a contract to do the be constructed where the former Antique Mall was testing of the concrete work being completed by located. MK Betts for the parking garage. The estimate from the consultants is approximately $8,000- Mr. Sulc thought the project was overdue. The City $10,000 worth of testing over a two to three year addressed Meridian Street several years ago, but period. then activity went dormant. It is time to address Jackson Street. The Train Depot /Ballet Theater is Mr. Sulc stated he saw the hourly rate in the a historical site. When the old buildings were torn contract, but not a total. Is this the typical way of down, it changed the whole visual for the area. doing estimates for this type of work. Highlighting this will add to the aesthetics of the area and could potentially be a prop for future Mr. Spyers answered yes. development. The only thing the Commission and City can do are projects like this. Development Mr. Sulc stated the $8,000-10,000 estimate is based cannot be forced, but the infrastructure and area on the amount of time necessary for the testing. Is can be upgraded. There is a definite need in this testing for the entire garage or just the upgrading and replacing the sidewalks and lighting. foundation? Will an analysis of the condition of the This has been a part of the plan since 2004. concrete be given? Mrs. Bauer explained the projects have already Mr. Royer asked if cost was part of the overall been added to the plan so just a motion to proceed estimate. would be needed. Mr. Sulc asked if Mr. Spyers Mrs. Scott asked Mr. Spyers if the curb from 8th Mr. Spyers answered that the cost was part of the Street turning south onto Meridian Street could be overall estimate. The testing is for the new concrete addressed. This has nothing to do with this project, to ensure it is up to standards. Testing is needed but it is a hazard. for these types of projects. MK Betts is planning on starting work on Monday. They are interested in A minor discussion was held on this issue. completing the project over a two year period as opposed to a three year period if this is agreeable Mr. Sulc moved to proceed with the Jackson Street to the Commission. Streetscape project. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: May 8, 2014 Page 2 Mr. Winkler asked if it would reduce contractor Avenue. They are still working on access costs and provide a bit of a savings. agreements and easements. There may be a couple of properties that they are unable to get Mr. Spyers answered yes. agreements on, but if that happens, they will work around it. Mr. Sulc moved to approve the contract with Patriot Engineering. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Hy-Tech Machining UPDATES Mr. Winkler mentioned he is continuing conversations with the property owner. 60th Street Mr. Spyers stated he met with Stoops. They Scatterfield Park Improvements seemed agreeable to the design of the roadway Mr. Spyers stated Municipal Light and Power should through their property. There are three other begin putting their lines through and then remove properties that will need to be acquired. The the existing poles within the next couple of weeks. appraisals are being completed. Rayl Engineering The concern is getting the traffic signalize should have everything ready to go to bid by mid- energized. June for the storm and sanitary sewer portion of the project. Also, in June there will be a contract 67TH Street for the redesign of the road through the Stoops Mr. Spyers explained the City offered the property for Rayl Engineering. He is currently opportunity for a Public Hearing. The consultants talking with Ivy Tech for them to run the storm stated there were no comments or requests for sewer up to their property and ways to “de-water” future public hearings. The environmental packet their property. If it is cost efficient then we would will be submitted to INDOT and to the Federal like to have them run the storm sewer to the Highway Administration (FTA) for their approval property. within the next 30 days. After approval, they will begin the purchase of right of way. EPA: GM Properties Mr. McKinney explained the sampling has been Parking Garage completed and sent to USEPA. USEPA has all the Mr. Spyers stated that MK Betts requested that the information they need to make a decision as to project be completed within two years as opposed what they will propose as a final clean-up measure to three years as originally planned. This may save for the property. approximately $20,000-$30,000. This would bring the total project cost to about $800,000. EDA Project Mr. Spyers stated the contractors are burying the Mr. Winkler asked for an estimate. lime to stabilize the roadway. They are still waiting on AT&T to move lines on 29th Street. The traffic MISCELLANEOUS light has been temporarily reset. He is working with the contractors to get electricity over to it because Municipal Light and Power is getting ready to pull ADJOURNMENT their lines. Mr. Sulc moved to adjourn. Mr. Royer seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment Mr. McKinney stated all the asphalt has been removed from the parking lot. There is a meeting Monday to discuss how to proceed with the fill dirt and such items as grass, wild flowers, etc. The former Taco Bell, which was one of the three buildings slated for demolition, has been has been razed. The sidewalk project is continuing. The goal is install a sidewalk from Brentwood Drive to Raible Anderson Redevelopment Commission: May 8, 2014 Page 3