Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION August 7, 2018 Mr. Winkler stated the environmental cleanup is PUBLIC MEETING completed and monitoring wells are all believed to be 4:30pm installed. Mr. McKinney, Environmental Consultant, ED Conference Room #1 stated the state usually requires a full year of 120 East 8th Street monitoring. Mr. Sulc stated the consensus of the Anderson, IN 46016 commission was to begin working on site, infrastructure and financial plans with the possibility of MEMBERS PRESENT partnering with someone for design work. Mr. Winkler Kevin Sulc, President stated he received recommendations for infrastructure Richard Symmes, Vice President from Mr. Spyers, City Engineer. Mayor Broderick has Danny McGhee, Secretary/Treasurer reviewed and requested changes and Members Michael Collette should have something to review next month. Aspen Clemons Downtown Redevelopment STAFF PRESENT Ms. Bauer stated she had spoken with the attorney for Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney Marti Harris, owner of 1123 Meridian Street, regarding Greg Winkler, ED Director the completion and execution of the donation Karen Soetenga, ED Staff agreement. Completion is anticipated in the next few days. Next step will be acquiring the title and a OTHERS PRESENT release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for cleanup. Doug Whitham, City Controller Brief discussion followed. Mr. Winkler stated the RFP Mike Spyers, City Engineer has been prepared and reviewed. Mr. Sulc asked who Tim Stires, Municipal Development would oversee the cleanup work. Winkler stated most Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin likely someone in the City Engineer’s Office. Brief Gary McKinney, Environmental Consultant discussion followed. Josh Dutton, HydroTech Mr. Symmes stated Mayor Broderick went to see the ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM rehabilitation progress of the former Beverly Terrace Mr. Sulc called the public meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Apartments and windows have been replaced, two A quorum was established with three (3) members floors are done and work is progressing. present. Mr. Collette inquired about work being done at the MINUTES former Delaware Courts Apartments. Mr. Stires, Mr. Collette moved to approve the July 5, 2018, Municipal Development, stated owner has turned in minutes as presented. Mr. Symmes seconded. applications for subcontractors dealing with electrical, Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. water and sewer. Brief discussion followed. FINANCIALS / INVOICES Mr. Winkler invited members to the former Tower Mr. Sulc reviewed the financials. Brief discussion Apartments Sledgehammer event on Monday at followed. 10:00am, stating the event is open to the public. Mr. Winkler stated they are done with demolition and will After review of invoices, Mr. Symmes moved to begin reconstruction work. Brief discussion followed. approve the financials and invoices as submitted. Mr. Collette seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 Mr. Stires stated the developer of the former yes, 0 no. Lincolnshire apartment building is looking to rehab 40 units and will need to temporary move residents while Ms. Clemons and Mr. McGhee entered the meeting. construction takes place. Brief discussion followed. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS I-69/MLK Development Mr. Sulc stated appraisals have been received for Mr. Nichol/Raible Redevelopment Bagot’s property and his recommendation is to have Ms. Bauer prepare documents to amend the plan to include acquisition of property. Mr. Symmes asked why the Commission wants to acquire the property. Ms. Bauer stated past conversation regarding acquisition was to address the misuse of spur. Mr. Symmes stated someone should work with Nestle to have the boxcars moved. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Collette stated he believes it is in the Commission’s best interest to work with landowner now rather than down the road. Symmes stated he disagreed. Ms. Clemons stated she would like to see the appraisals. Brief discussion followed. Ann Marie stated she would place on hold the preparation of any documents. Mr. Sulc stated he would forward the appraisals to Commission Members. Mr. Collette stated he believed Joe Clark’s Ark Development ribbon cutting is taking place in the near future. Mr. Winkler stated the area is receiving a lot of activity and interest, mostly food and beverage operations. Scatterfield West/GM Properties Mr. McKinney stated he received a call from the onsite contractor and they are a couple months behind schedule. Any additional costs associated with delays will be at the expense of the contractor. Mr. McKinney stated decommissioning is expected by Thanksgiving with a monitoring period to follow. Mr. McKinney stated Paul McConnell, long time GM employee and member of the community, passed away. Appreciation was expressed for his assistance relating to the GM properties over many years. Mr. Winkler stated Italpollina should be clear to submit letter qualifying them for the purchase of property south of their existing building in the near future. The stated purpose is for Research and Development. Mr. De LaBastide stated Italpollina received a national award, the Agricultural Business Global Industry Impact Award. Mr. Winkler stated Sirmax also recently received an award. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Sulc stated Mr. Whitham has indicated there is a need to consider possible changes to several ARC bonds. Mr. Sulc called for Ms. Soetenga to set a Financial Subcommittee meeting to discuss. Meeting was adjourned at 5:08 pm. Page 2