Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION December 2, 2014 Mrs. Phillips stated that no written remonstrance PUBLIC HEARING was received. 4:00 p.m. Mr. Frischkorn received a phone call from a land Conference Room #1 owner. He explained the redevelopment plan and 120 East 8th Street process to her. She has no objections. Anderson, IN 46016 There were no questions or comments from the PUBLIC HEARING audience. Immediately Following Public Hearing Conference Room #1 CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 120 East 8th Street The public hearing was closed at 4:31 p.m. Anderson, IN 46016 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT The minutes were submitted for review via email. Justin Puckett, President Carolyn Scott, Vice President (arrived at 4:35 p.m.) Mr. Royer moved to approve the November 6, Kevin Sulc, Secretary 2014, minutes as received. Mr. Sulc seconded. Ben Orcutt, Member Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Joe Royer, Member Roger Clark, Non-Voting Member INVOICES The invoices were submitted for review via email. STAFF PRESENT Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney Mr. Sulc moved to approve the invoices as Greg Winkler, Director presented. Mr. Orcutt seconded. Motion passed Michael Frischkorn, Deputy Director unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. April Phillips, Financial Specialist Gary McKinney, Environmental/Brownfield Specialist BUSINESS Karen Pettigrew, Small Business Specialist Resolution #ARC21-14 Confirmatory OTHERS PRESENT Resolution of the Anderson Redevelopment Kevin S. Smith, Mayor Commission Approving Various Amendments Pete Heuer, Chairman, Board of Public Works to the Redevelopment Plan for the Ken de la Bastide, Herald-Bulletin Consolidated Southwest/East- Dennis Cooper, Cooper Sports Bowl Central/South/Downtown Redevelopment Tracy Cooper, Cooper Sports Bowl Area Tom Seal, F.C Tucker/O.C. Clark Realtors The resolution was submitted for review via email. Tom Nipp, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Bauer explained there were two declaratory ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF resolutions in this single confirmatory resolution. The changes are all as presented with one QUORUM exception. Mr. Puckett called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum with four (4) members Mrs. Scott arrived at the meeting. present. Mrs. Bauer stated it was within the Commission’s OPEN PUBLIC HEARING authority to amend the declaratory resolution. The previously stated costs for the Madison Park Senior Living project was mistakenly listed at $2,400,000. Mrs. Bauer asked if this was to create two parcels It is actually $1,800,000. This is listed correctly that are environmentally clean and get IDEM to within the resolution. It is within the Commission’s sign off on it. authority to amend the declaratory at the confirmatory stage. All other items are as Mr. Winkler answered yes, and one “dirty” parcel. presented. Mr. Frischkorn explained they believe the contamination is on the south side of the property. No additional correspondence was received. This will allow RACER to continue the remediation on the southern portion while the northern and Mr. Royer moved to approve Resolution #ARC21- western property is redeveloped. 14. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Orcutt asked if one of the goals is to subdivide the large property into smaller tracts that could be Mr. Winkler mentioned that a portion of the sold individually and to find out ahead of time confirmatory resolution deals with the RACER Trust where the contaminants are as to not end up with property. A developer has made an offer to three “dirty” parcels. purchase the property from RACER Trust. There are some environmental issues yet to be defined. Mr. Winkler answered that was correct. Negotiations have been going on as to what RACER will pay, the developer will pay, and what the Mrs. Bauer stated this appears to be similar in Commission will pay. His recommendation was to principle to seeking a comfort letter from IDEM. use $100,000 of the $1,400,000 committed for the The people need to understand, RACER is obligated spec building to cover the environmental and legal to clean the property. It does not matter whether services required between the developer, RACER, RACER owns the property or not. The terms were and RCRA. Without doing this, he would anticipate very clear in all of the conferences in regard to the this developer and any others will walk away bankruptcy. She does, however, understand because they will want some way of mitigating the people still are not comfortable. risk. The environmental work would include the 30 acres to the north and 30 acres to the west on the A discussion was held regarding the environmental RACER property. RACER has agreed to replat the issues and obligations. property into separate parcels. After the environmental inspections are completed, it is Mr. Royer moved to approve spending $100,000 of hoped the new plat would include two clean parcels the $1,400,000 approved for the spec building to for development and one parcel that RACER will be used for the environmental and legal work. Mr. continue to own for cleanup. Orcutt seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. A discussion was held concerning RCRA, CIRCLA, RACER, and the bankruptcy proceedings. Contract: State of Indiana Agreement with Ultimately, RACER will be the responsible party no URS for Construction Inspection for ITS matter who holds title as per the federal bankruptcy Project court. Mr. Spyers stated there is an agreement between INDOT, URS, and the City for the construction Mr. Frischkorn stated the environmental work is for inspections for the ITS project which is the railroad the comfort of the potential new owners and to diversion project at MLK. The contract is for $9,682 work out the issues with IDEM in advance. which the ARC is responsible for 20 percent. Mrs. Bauer prepared an acknowledgement for signature. Mr. Sulc asked if RACER agreed to divide the property into three separate parcels. Mrs. Bauer explained the Commission is not the Mr. Winkler answered yes and to pay the survey signatory to the contract, but the Commission is the costs. Before the survey lines are placed, it would funding source. This contract and the following are be best to know where the contamination is. more for your information. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: December 2, 2014 Page 2  City will have to pay for this upfront. He is working CSX Agreement: ITS Project with Beam, Longest, and Neff. It appears to be Mr. Spyers stated this is an agreement with CSX about two to four acres of trees and brush to be Railroad, INDOT, and the City. The estimated cost cleared. is $35,034 with the ARC being responsible for 20 percent. UPDATES Mr. Sulc asked if the Board of Public Works (BOW) 60th Street has signed off on all of these contracts. Mr. Spyers informed members that the storm and sanitary sewers were completed. The road project Mr. Spyers answered yes. INDOT requires the BOW will be bid in either in December or January with to sign, not the Commission. completion in August 2015. Mrs. Bauer stated there is a simple EPA: GM Properties acknowledgement to be signed that states the Mr. McKinney stated the Request for Proposals Commission has received the documents and has (RFP) packet has been completed. It was sent to all an opportunity to review them. It only requires the the Commissioners. The first legal ad ran on president’s signature and attested by Mrs. Phillips. November 26, 2014, and it will run again on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. There is a Mr. Spyers mentioned the project was set for a mandatory bid meeting scheduled for December 16, March 2015 letting. 2014. He has received five requests for the RFP. Contract: State of Indiana Agreement with EDA Project Butler Fairman & Seufert Inc. for Mr. Spyers stated he is still waiting on the final Construction Inspection for Boland Ditch to numbers. The work has been completed. There will Ridgeview Drive for Enterprise Drive/67th St be a final bill along with the settlement for liquated Project damages. Mr. Spyers explained this is the 67th Street project which runs from the Boland Ditch to Ridgeview Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment Road. This is the construction inspection agreement Mr. McKinney stated the sidewalk project has been for an amount not to exceed $251,300 of which the completed and trees have been planted. In 2015, ARC is responsible for 20 percent. The project was the Gateway project will move forward with lighting set for a March 2015 letting. and two decorative intersections. Contract: State of Indiana Project Mr. Winkler mentioned the next goal is to get some Coordination Agreements (3) for Enterprise traction with the ongoing conversations with Drive/67th Street Project Speedway and Baxter Pest Control. Mr. Spyers stated there are three contracts with INDOT for two bridges and the road project. This Mr. Puckett asked if the former Kmart property was is for the actual construction. The project is still on the market. currently estimated at $2,500,000 of which the ARC is responsible for 20 percent or approximately Mr. Winkler stated it had been purchased, but he is $500,000. sure it could be purchased by an interested party. The final amount will be determined once the project is bid. The project was set for a March Hy-Tech Machining 2015 letting. Mr. Winkler stated they are getting close to the end of the first 30 day period. Legal counsel is moving 67th Street/Enterprise Drive: Tree Clearing forward cautiously. Mr. Spyers mentioned that he will be bringing a contract to the BOW and the ARC for tree clearing. 67th Street/Enterprise Drive The City is required to have the trees off the site by This item was previously discussed under Business. March 31, 2015, due to the Indiana bat. This will be done prior to the contracts through INDOT. The Parking Garage Anderson Redevelopment Commission: December 2, 2014 Page 3 Mr. Spyers stated the south stairwell was finished. They are basically complete for this year. Phase II will begin next year. 59th-60th St. Round-a-Bout Mr. Spyers stated they are paving this week and should meet their substantial completion date as per the contract. Fountain at 14th & Main Streets Mr. Spyers informed the Commission members that he received a schedule from Pridemark. They anticipate layout and mobilization starting on Thursday. The anticipated completion date is December 31, 2014. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: December 2, 2014 Page 4 Jackson Street Beautification Project Mr. Spyers stated MK Betts has started on the east side of Jackson Street. MLP will install the light poles once they are received. Completion is expected by the end of January depending on the weather. MISCELLANEOUS 2015 Meeting Dates The meeting dates for 2015 were sent via email. The next meeting will be Friday, January 2, 2015. Commission Appointments Mr. Winkler recommended all members be reappointed. Mayor Smith requested the Commission members give serious consideration to being reappointed. The Commission has been a part of several very important projects. He anticipated that they all would continue their support. The City is turning a corner and going in a proper direction. This is due in large part because of the Commission’s participation. Mr. Puckett appreciated the hard work of all the staff. Anderson Community Development Corporation Mr. Sulc mentioned he was appointed to the newly formed Anderson Community Development Corporation (ACDC). Mayor Smith asked him to be the Commission’s representative on the ACDC. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Sulc moved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: December 2, 2014 Page 5