Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION April 2, 2019 PUBLIC MEETING DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA FOR A 5:00 PM PROPOSED REPAVING PROJECT ED Conference Room #1 Mr. Leser reviewed the administration’s request for 4M 120 East 8th Street for the resurfacing and reconstruction of concrete on Anderson, IN 46016 MLK and part of 73rd Street from MLK to Layton Road. Mr. Leser stated his office had looked at the estimated MEMBERS PRESENT cost and 4M will complete the work. Activity near the Ricard Symmes, President Racer Trust property on MLK Boulevard and Danny McGhee, Vice President significant activity on 73rd street warrant the repaving. Aspen Clemons, Secretary/Treasurer Brief discussion followed. Kevin Sulc David Eicks Mr. Eicks moved to approve Resolution ARC04-19, a Resolution Authorizing the Application of TIF from STAFF PRESENT Consolidated Anderson Economic Development Area Ann Marie Bauer, ARC Attorney Allocation Area for a Proposed Repaving Project and Greg Winkler, ED Director Mr. McGhee seconded. Karen Soetenga, Specialist Mr. Sulc stated he would support the resolution OTHERS PRESENT because it is a vital economic development area but in Chuck Leser, City Engineer general he is not in favor of using TIF funds for Doug Whitham, City Controller repaving, as he does not believe repaving is an Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin appropriate use of TIF funds. Ms. Clemons stated she Tim Stires, Municipal Development agrees with Mr. Sulc and will support the resolution Gary McKinney, Environmental Consultant due to the specific road being impacted and the Jeremy VanErman, Commonwealth Engineers repaving impacts significant economic development Michael Collette, Public projects. Brief discussion followed. Joe Carney, Public Jeffrey Chatman, Public Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Resolution ARC05-19 – – RESOLUTION President Symmes called the public meeting to order APPROVING A LEASE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY at 5:00 pm. A quorum was established with five (5) LOCATED AT 2601 NICHOL AVENUE. members present. Mr. Winkler stated a new option has presented itself and asked for the resolution to be taken off the table. MINUTES Mr. Winkler informed members of Mr. Matt Conrad’s Mr. Sulc moved to approve the March 12, 2019 offer to house the INDOT construction trailer on the minutes as presented. Ms. Clemons seconded. former K-Mart site off Nichol Avenue, which he owns. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Winkler stated there is an issue on the property of semi-trucks being parked without Mr. Conrad’s FINANCIALS / INVOICES permission and the trailer should help to curb the After review of financials and invoices, Mr. McGhee activity along with signs he intends to put up indicating moved to approve the financials and invoices as they will be towed. Brief discussion followed. submitted. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Authorization for Controller to Submit Annual Report to the DLGF BUSINESS Mr. Whitham stated IC 36-7-14-13 stipulates by April 1st the Commission is to receive a report concerning Resolution ARC04-19 – RESOLUTION the financial activity of ARC which the Commission AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION OF TAX has received a draft copy. In addition, by April 15th the INCREMENT REVENUES FROM THE report is to be filed with the Mayor, Common Council CONSOLIDATED ANDE RSON ECONOMIC and the DLGF by way of Gateway. Mr. Whitham stated a motion was needed stating the Commission In addition, conversations are taking place with a large acknowledges receipt of report and authorizes the site selection project on April 3rd. submission to the other parties as required. Discussion followed. Scatterfield West/GM Properties Italpollina is in the process of purchasing property Mr. Eicks moved to acknowledge receipt of report and across the street for a research and development authorize the controller to submit annual report to the facility. They are waiting to hear about a CRED DLGF and other required parties. Mr. Sulc seconded. application they submitted to the state. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. McKinney stated Plant 7 site confirmation has been moved back to the end of April or early May. Select Lawn mowing contract review The site is being dismantled except for two small Mr. Winkler stated the contract entered into in 2018 areas which are still active. with Select Lawn Services has a provision allowing the contract to be renewed at the same price for MISCELLANEIOUS calendar years 2019 and 2020. The contract is for Mr. Winkler briefed members on a request to agree to the mowing and spraying of weeds of ARC owned an amendment to the Wigwam deed. Ms. Bauer property. Brief discussion followed. informed members when they received the donation of the Wigwam as a pass through to Wigwam Holdings Mr. McGhee moved to renew the mowing contract with the deed from the school corporation spelled out Select Lawn Services for the 2019 season. Ms. requirements for restoration and provided for an Clemons seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 escrow. Wigwam Holdings has entered into an yes, 0 no. agreement with Anderson School Corporation calling for an amendment of the timeline for restoration, allowing it to be extended two years. Ms. Bauer SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS stated the Commission was being asked to agree to the amendment. Brief discussion followed. Nichol/Raible Redevelopment Mr. Winkler informed members there has been a flurry Ms. Clemons moved to authorize President Symmes of interest and activity creating potential opportunities to sign the amendment on behalf of the Commission in the former Edgewood Plaza area. Mr. Winkler to allow for the extension of the timeline. Mr. McGhee stated properties of interest in the area continue to be seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. pursued through the appraisal process. Mr. Sulc made a motion to adjourn and Mr. McGhee Mr. Winkler stated the City is moving forward with seconded. There were no objections. Meeting was acquiring the former Marsh property by exercising the adjourned at 5:24 pm. option agreement. Downtown Redevelopment Mr. Winkler stated Mr. Leser should have the architect’s report within a week or two on 1123 Meridian. Mr. Winkler stated a building and parking lot have been demolished in preparation for the Transit Center. Mr. Leser stated a Phase 1 Environmental Study has been completed and the City is waiting on FTA and SHIPO approvals. Mr. Winkler stated both the Tower Apartments and Beverly Terrace Apartments should be ready for a walk through in the near future. Both owners intend to have units ready for rent by early summer. Brief discussion followed. I-69/MLK Development Mr. Winkler stated a couple expansion projects are pending, both having significant investment and jobs. Page 2