Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION February 6, 2018 PUBLIC MEETING account – 3280 GM Beautification which will be used 4:30 p.m. for grant money associated with the GM related ED Conference Room #1 environmental cleanup. Account will be drawn into the 120 East 8th Street negative at times as it waits for reimbursement from Anderson, IN 46016 EPA. Discussion followed. After further review, there was a consensus to not approve the financials this MEMBERS PRESENT month in light of balances being off due to end of year Kevin Sulc, President reporting. L. Richard Symmes, Vice President Michael Collette After review of invoices, Mr. Collette moved to Aspen Clemons approve the invoices as submitted. Mr. Symmes seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. MEMBER ABSENT Danny McGhee, Secretary/Treasurer BUSINESS STAFF PRESENT Approval of Former Farm Property Lease Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney Ms. Bauer reviewed Resolution ARC01-18 approving Greg Winkler, ED Director the execution of lease with Bruce Land Farms for Karen Soetenga, ED Staff acreage known as the former FARM project. The lease will terminate January 15th, 2019 unless OTHERS PRESENT extension has been agreed upon. Brief discussion Thomas J. Broderick, Mayor followed. Jack Keesling, Board of Works Doug Whitham, City Controller Mr. Symmes made a motion to approve Resolution April Phillips, City Controller’s Office ARC01-18 for the execution of a lease with Bruce Rebecca Crumes, City Councilwoman Land Farms. Mr. Collette seconded. Brief discussion Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin followed. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Tim Stires, Municipal Development Bruce Land, Bruce Land Farms, Inc. Sirmax Rail Spur Maintenance Discussion Chad Pigg, Groundbreaking Development Mr. Winkler informed Commission Members of the Mike Spyers, City Engineer request of Mr. Ferro to pay an invoice from All Track in Levi Rinker, ED Staff the amount of $1,250.00. On January 25, 2018 Mr. Ben Orcutt, Buckskin Bikes Ferro experienced a lack of functionality with the ARC Tony Pochard, MLP Superintendent owned spur, contacted All Track who then conducted Matt Tate, Buxton an assessment which concluded it needed oil and Justin Schlegel, Buxton maintenance. Mr. Ferro had the work done and Mike Austin, Hulse, Lacey Law Firm contacted Mr. Winkler informing him of the maintenance. Mr. Winkler stated he told Mr. Ferro in ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM the future he needed to contact the ARC before work Mr. Sulc called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm and is completed. Mr. Collette asked if an annual welcomed Ms. Clemons to the Commission. A quorum maintenance agreement could be established and Mr. was established with four (4) members present. Spyers, City Engineer, stated he would contact All Track to secure an annual maintenance agreement. MINUTES Brief discussion followed. Mr. Symmes moved to approve the January 2, 2018, minutes. Mr. Collette seconded. Motion passed Mr. Collette made a motion to pay the All Track unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. invoice for maintenance on the Sirmax spur. Mr. Symmes seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 FINANCIALS / INVOICES yes, 0 no. Mr. Sulc reviewed financials. Mr. Whitham, City Controller, briefed Commission Members on a new Nestle Rail Spur Discussion Mr. Austin, attorney for Mr. Walt Bagot, was community needs a grocery store. Mr. Winkler stated introduced. Mr. Austin stated Mr. Bagot owns property he has told Buxton to bring the city a grocery deal or adjacent to the Nestle Spur. Mr. Bagot’s ability to the contract will not be continued. Discussion access and market his property has been affected by followed. Mr. DeLaBastide asked if Marsh could be multiple Nestle rail cars being backed up and parked remodeled and where the leakage was going. Mr. on the spur, sometimes days at a time. Mr. Austin Schlegel stated leakage is going to surrounding areas stated Mr. Bagot wanted to bring the issue to the front and the reuse of Marsh would be dependent on the again. Mr. Winkler stated conversations with Nestle retailer. Ms. Clemons stated what is needed is a have not produced results as there is limited grocery store and asked if Federal Government food infrastructure options. Mr. Sulc stated a soon to be dessert funds have been looked into. Mr. Winkler formed subcommittee will be tasked to come up with stated he was aware and opportunities were being solutions. Mayor Tom Broderick stated future looked into. Mr. Schlegel stated the focus is entirely development could open up the need to use the Bagot on a grocery store this year as last year the analysis property in such a way that would eliminate the was done prior to Marsh closing. Discussion followed. concerns Mr. Bagot has currently. Brief discussion Councilwoman Crumes asked if there were any followed. Mr. Collette stated Mr. Bagot has been community meetings taking place to hear what they nothing but gracious and resolution is needed. would like to see in the way of retailers. Mr. Tate stated the research includes the whole spectrum of Strong Towns Presentation retailers and all consumers within a 20-minute drive. Mr. Orcutt, Buckskin Bikes, introduced Commission Discussion followed. Discussion followed. Members to Strong Towns, a model of development that promotes growth from within a town or city, UPDATES incrementally over time. Charles Marohn, founder and President of Strong Towns, argues the trend of Establishment of Sub-Committees “suburban sprawl” is dependent on the automobile Mr. Sulc provided and reviewed a list of proposed and the expense for infrastructure will, over time, subcommittees and asked Ms. Bauer to be invited to outweigh the amount of tax revenue. When towns each. invest in the center, filling in gaps in denser populations with residential and business, the property Finance – Kevin Sulc, Mike Collette, Doug Whitham values increase over time. In addition, future use of Strategic Plan – Danny McGhee, Mike Collette structures is more flexible than that of a building such Nichol/Raible – Mike Collette, Aspen Clemons as Meijer that only has one use. Mr. Orcutt stated the Downtown – Kevin Sulc, Richard Symmes suburban sprawl does not contribute socially and I69/MLK – Richard Symmes and Aspen Clemons culturally in ways that benefit a community. Mr. Orcutt Scatterfield West/GM Properties – Richard Symmes stated he would like to see the City engage Cultivate and Danny McGhee Collective out of Dallas who help cities plan and find solutions under the Strong Town model. Discussion Ms. Clemons.asked if items would be brought back to followed. the Commission for final action. Mr. Sulc stated yes, the committees would provide brainstorming, but no Buxton Presentation decisions could be made without the Commission’s Mr. Tate, Buxton, gave an overview of Buxton, a retail approval. customer analytic service. Buxton provides, with 10- 15% accuracy, how a particular store would do in a Mr. Sulc asked Ms. Soetenga, ED Staff, to pattern given area. Buxton’s public sector side uses a data future agenda updates after the subcommittees. driven approach, focusing on spending habits, to provide the names of stores that would be a good fit EPA: GM Properties for the area. Mr. Schlegel, Buxton, briefed members Ms. Phillips stated $184,000+ has been received in on the current retail trends including providing reimbursement. Mr. Winkler stated the ground has experiential retail experiences, mixed use been at operating temperature for 30 days. Ms. Bauer developments and Pop up stores featuring new or stated she is waiting on final approval from EPA to use seasonal products, and fewer corporate locations. Mr. McKinney for Project Management. Mr. Schlegel stated the Edgewood Plaza is showing a Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment grocery and specialty food leakage of 83M within a 20- Mr. Winkler stated two bids were received for the minute drive time. Buxton is in the process of remediation of the former Dry Cleaners on the completing a comprehensive grocery study that Edgewood Plaza property. Mr. Chad Pigg, should be completed by week’s end. Discussion Groundbreaking Development opened the sealed bids followed. Mr. Symmes stated he wants results; the which included: Page 2 IWM Consulting - $286,415.10 ATC Group Services - $363,863.40 Mr. Symmes made a motion to give the bids to staff for review and recommendation and Mr. Collette seconded. This motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Mr. DeLaBastide asked if TIF Funds will be used. Mr. Winkler stated yes, or perhaps Nestle funds; a decision will be made at a later date. Ms. Crumes asked if the city had done the clean up before and Mr. Winkler stated no. Discussion followed. Italpollina Mr. Winkler stated Italpollina is in negotiation with Fredricks for their next phase. Brief discussion followed. NTK Mr. Winkler stated NTK continues to install equipment and the process of hiring. Discussion followed. GM Viaduct Project Update Mr. Spyers reviewed the three options received from American Structurepoint for the repair of the GM Viaduct: 1. If no repairs are completed the life of viaduct is 5-10 years 2. If rehabilitation of existing structure is completed the estimate is $250-300,000.00 and the life of the structure is 15-20 yrs. 3. If the structure is rebuilt the estimate is 1.5- 2.5M. Discussion followed. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Collette asked for an update on the restaurant that was to open on lot west of Italpollina. Mr. Symmes stated the owner’s intention is to still do it. Meeting was adjourned at 6:25pm. Page 3