Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION June 6, 2018 were no major issues found, and asbestos testing is PUBLIC HEARING currently being done. A brief discussion followed. Mr. 4:30 p.m. Byanski, Hydro Tech asked how the cleanup would be ED Conference Room #1 done. Mr. Winkler stated the work will be put out for 120 East 8th Street bid and a pre-bid meeting may take place on site. Mr. Anderson, IN 46016 Orcutt, Buckskin Bikes, asked if there were any intended users seeking to collaborate with the City in PUBLIC MEETING regards to the future use of the building. Mr. Winkler Immediately Following Public Hearing stated there had been some interest shown and the ED Conference Room #1 preferred use may be a restaurant. A RFP will be 120 East 8th Street issued to generate interest. Mr. Collette stated he had Anderson, IN 46016 abstained on the donation of the building as he knew the owner and asked if any conflict remained at this MEMBERS PRESENT point. Ms. Bauer stated no, she saw no conflict. L. Richard Symmes, Vice President Danny McGhee, Secretary/Treasurer PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Michael Collette Aspen Clemons REGULAR MEETING MEMBERS ABSENT MINUTES Kevin Sulc, President Mr. Collette moved to approve the May 1, 2018, minutes as presented. Ms. Clemons seconded. STAFF PRESENT Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney Greg Winkler, ED Director FINANCIALS / INVOICES Karen Soetenga, ED Staff Mr. Symmes reviewed the financials. Brief discussion followed. OTHERS PRESENT Doug Whitham, City Controller After review of invoices, Ms. Clemons moved to Tim Stires, Municipal Development approve the financials and invoices as submitted. Mr. Gary McKinney, Environmental Consultant Collette seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin yes, 0 no. David Eicks, BOW Chairman Josh Stafford, Jack Rabbit Coffee Mr. Collette requested Barnes and Thornburg be Ben Orcutt, Buckskin Bikes/Jack Rabbit Coffee asked to report on the TIF funding outlook in the near Kurt Byanski, Hydro Tech future. PUBLIC HEARING BUSINESS ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM ARC04-18 Confirmatory Resolution Adding a Mr. Symmes called the public meeting to order at Project – 1123 Meridian 4:30 pm. A quorum was established with three (3) Ms. Bauer stated Resolution ARC04-18 is a members present. confirmatory resolution adding 1123 Meridian Street to the Redevelopment Plan. Brief discussion followed. ARC04-18 Confirmatory Resolution Adding a Project – 1123 Meridian Mr. Collette made a motion to adopt ARC04-18 – Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution ARC04- Confirmatory Resolution Adding 1123 Meridian to the 18, a resolution adding 1123 Meridian project to the Redevelopment Plan. Ms. Clemons seconded. Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Winkler stated an Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. anticipated $150,000 would be needed to clean up the building. Environmental testing is complete, there ARC 05-18 Resolution Concerning TIF Capture Ms. Bauer briefed members on Resolution ARC 05-18 a resolution determining the need to capture Mr. McGhee made a motion to allow Italpollina to incremental assessed valuation. Ms. Bauer stated the plant wildflowers to the north of their building under TIF coming from the assessed value is sufficient to the condition they maintain the area and Mr. Collette cover known obligations and amount does not exceed seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. 200% of those obligations. This is an annual requirement and letters will be sent to the taxing Mr. McKinney, Environmental Consultant, informed districts and the DLGF. A brief discussion followed. members Plant 7 remediation is proceeding as planned with no issues. The trust fund balance is Mr. McGhee joined the meeting. approximately 1.3M and looks to be sufficient for the remaining need. All unused funds will go back to the Ms. Aspen made a motion to approve ARC05-18 EPA for other projects. Brief discussion followed. Resolution Concerning TIF Capture and Mr. Collette seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. MISCELLANEOUS SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Collette made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Clemons seconded. Meeting was adjourned at Nichol/Raible Redevelopment 5:00 pm. Mr. Winkler informed members brownfield cleanup is progressing at the former Edgewood Plaza site. Mr. Winkler stated a potential project involving the former site will be open for public discussion soon. Brief discussion followed. Ms. Clemons stated the Nichol/Raible Sub Committee discussed conducting a strategic meeting involving members of the Commission, the Mayor, members of the City Council and Economic Development staff prior to the public release of any project for the purpose of establishing an overall vision for the area as well as standards for any future projects. Downtown Redevelopment Mr. Winkler stated there are a host of projects that continue to move forward in the downtown area including Oakley Brothers Distillery, Creatures of Habit and Aerial Fit2Fly, a new fitness offering located in the former Frischs building, and the remodel of the former Tower Apartments and Beverly Terrace Apartments. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Winkler informed members of recent events including Anderson on Tap and First Friday which drew over 400 people. Mr. Collette stated he was pleased to see Storage of America, new owner of the former Warner Press facility, offering co-working space. Brief discussion followed. I-69/MLK Development Mr. Winkler stated the City is currently pursuing three projects of considerable size in both investment and job projections. Brief discussion followed. Scatterfield West/GM Properties Mr. Winkler briefed members on Italpollina’s desire to move forward with research and development across Purdue Parkway. Italpollina has requested to plant wildflowers north of their facility to the railroad tracks. Brief discussion followed Page 2