Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION May 1, 2018 PUBLIC MEETING Discussion regarding Buxton Contract 4:30 p.m. Mr. Winkler briefed members on the 3 year Buxton ED Conference Room #1 contract executed in 2016 by the Board of Works. The 120 East 8th Street contract is automatically renewed each year on Anderson, IN 46016 November 1st unless prior notice is given. Mr. Winkler stated the City has been working with Buxton and they MEMBERS PRESENT have been supplying data and resources towards the Kevin Sulc, President recruitment of retail opportunities. Mr. Winkler stated L. Richard Symmes, Vice President the Board of Works has paid half of the $50,000 due Michael Collette for 2018 and ARC is being asked to pay the other half. Aspen Clemons Brief discussion followed. MEMBERS ABSENT Mr. Collette made a motion to pay the Buxton invoice Danny McGhee, Treasurer/Secretary in the amount of $25,000 for 2018 and called for a meeting of the ARC to take place before November 1, STAFF PRESENT 2018 to consider renewal for 2019. Discussion Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney followed. Mr. Sulc stated the Board of Works actually Greg Winkler, ED Director entered into the contract and the ARC is under no Karen Soetenga, ED Staff obligation to pay. Further discussion followed. Mr. Symmes seconded. Ms. Clemons asked that Buxton OTHERS PRESENT make a presentation on progress before a decision is Doug Whitham, City Controller made to renew for 2019. Motion passed unanimously; Mike Spyers, City Engineer 4 yes, 0 no. Tim Stires, Municipal Development Gary McKinney, Environmental Consultant Opening of Mowing Bids Scott Bcack, Charles C. Brandt Construction Co. Ms. Soetenga opened two bids received for the Perry Knox, SJCA mowing of GM Properties. The two bids were: GEO Maintenance, Steve Allen for $34,155.00 and Select ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Lawn Services, Erich Apple for $29,970.00. Ms. Mr. Sulc called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. A Soetenga stated it appeared that all things were in quorum was established with three (3) members order with each bid. Brief discussion followed. present. Mr. Winkler informed members that a Board of Works MINUTES Member for the City of Anderson has an individual Mr. Symmes moved to approve the April 3, 2018, interested in harvesting sections of the grass as prairie minutes as presented. Mr. Collette seconded. Motion grade hay. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Symmes passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. asked if a bid had been received by the interested individual. Mr. Winkler stated there had not but they FINANCIALS / INVOICES had stated they would do it for no charge. Mr. Mr. Sulc reviewed the financials. Brief discussion Symmes stated with no written commitment and no followed. assurance that they would follow through with the commitment for the entire season, his opinion would Aspen Clemons joined the meeting. be to take one of the written bids. Mr. Collette stated by holding landowners responsible for maintenance of After review of invoices, Mr. Collette moved to their properties and then having some ARC owned approve the financials and invoices as submitted. Mr. parcels with high grass sends mixed messages. Brief Symmes seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 discussion followed. yes, 0 no. Mr. Symmes made a motion to approve the bid BUSINESS submitted from Select Lawn services for $29,970.00. Ms. Clemons seconded. Motion passed unanimously; Mr. McKinney, Environmental Consultant, stated there 4 yes, 0 no. have been no changes or issues related to the Scatterfield West Clean up. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Winkler stated Italpollina has expressed desire, Nichol/Raible Redevelopment due in part to the Opportunity Zone legislation, to Mr. Winkler stated a request for remediation update move forward with the research and development was made of Speedway with no response received to component of their expansion. Brief discussion date. No further action status is expected within the followed. Mr. Winkler stated he would set up tours next year. Mr. Winkler stated the remediation taking with both Sirmax and Italpollina. place on the former Edgewood Plaza site is in the early phases of mitigation. Mr. Winkler stated NTK is working to hire 2nd shift positions. Mr. Winkler informed members two high quality candidates, a grocery store and pharmacy, have been MISCELLANEOUS identified and proposals for new development are being considered. The proposals will be brought to Meeting was adjourned at 5:14 pm. members for consideration and approval in the future. The process will require a developer and will take some time. Brief discussion followed. … Downtown Redevelopment Mr. Winkler stated a well-known grocer has entered into a contract for space in downtown and is currently involved in due diligence. Mr. Winkler informed members of a Classic Car Club that will be coming to Meridian Street this summer on Tuesday nights. Downtown continues to see an uptick in activity. Mr. Winkler stated demolition is finishing at the former Tower Apartments and construction has begun. Mr. Winkler briefed members of IWM walk through of the former Harris building stating recommendation as to how to proceed with clean up should be received within the next week or two. Brief discussion followed. Ms. Bauer updated members on Amendment to the Plan procedure, stating the Commission will consider a Final Confirmatory, adding the Harris Building to the Plan, at the June meeting. Mr. Collette asked if there would be a means by which the ARC could be reimbursed for costs. Mr. Winkler stated a negotiation of how the ARC might be reimbursed could take place. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Whitham stated a TIF Study is being conducted to give a better financial picture moving forward. I-69/MLK Development Mr. Sulc stated he and Ms. Bauer, Commission attorney, have been in communication with Mr. Bagot’s attorney concerning the Nestle Spur. Brief discussion followed. Scatterfield West/GM Properties Page 2