Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION November 12, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING BUSINESS 5:00 p.m. Room 105, Conference Room #1 Resolution ARC14-19 – Joint Resolution Renewing the 120 East 8th Street Lease of the Plaza Garage Retroactive to October 18, Anderson, IN 46016 2019 Mr. Winkler informed members of Resolution ARC14-19, PUBLIC MEETING a joint resolution renewing the lease of the Plaza Garage Immediately Following Public Hearing retroactive to October 18, 2019, the end of the prior ED Conference Room #1 lease, for a period of 5 years. The lease is identical in 120 East 8th Street form to last lease with the same rate. Anderson, IN 46016 Mr. Sulc requested to have Doug Whitham, City MEMBERS PRESENT Controller, provide a fund report including receipts and Danny McGhee, Vice President expenditures. Ms. Clemons requested an assessment of Aspen Clemons, Secretary/Treasurer the structure with any needed maintenance noted. Brief Kevin Sulc discussion followed. David Eicks Mr. Sulc, with requests noted, moved to approve ARC14- 19 Joint Resolution renewing the Lease of the Plaza STAFF PRESENT Garage Retroactive to October 15, 2019. Mr. Eicks Greg Winkler, ED Director seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Karen Soetenga, Specialist Resolution ARC15-19 – Resolution Approving an OTHERS PRESENT Upgrade to Water main near Rangeline and 67 th Street. Neal McKee, Water Superintendent Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution ARC15-19 Marc Slayton, Deputy Director concerning a request to consider paying for the Tamie Dixon-Tatum, Human Relations Director difference between a 12-inch water main currently Gary McKinney, Environmental Consultant running near 67th and Rangeline to a 24-inch pipe in Jesse Wilkerson, Jesse J. Wilkerson & Assoc. LLC order to enhance water pressure for future development. Lyndsay Brown, Citizen McKee, Water Superintendent, stated a residential Migual Patterson, CF Bank developer is adding an extension to 8 lots along Rangeline and is required to do a 12-inch pipe. Utility is ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM under the jurisdiction of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Ms. Clemons, at 5:03 pm., established a quorum with Commission which allows utilities to pay for upsizing in three (3) members present. order to prepare for future development and/or to rectify situations where undersized mains were put in years ago. MINUTES Mr. McKee stated this upsize covers both and allows for Mr. Eicks moved to approve the October 1, 2019 minutes a future savings of $90,000 in installation when 24-inch as presented. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed water main at 38th Street is brought under the interstate unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. to connect to the 12 inch main. Mr. McKee stated the developer has not chosen a contractor to date but an FINANCIALS / INVOICES estimate from a local contractor place the cost at $82,200 Commission members reviewed financials and invoices. for the difference between the 12 and 24-inch installation. Mr. Winkler stated the invoice from OW Krohn and Mr. Eicks stated the resolution states it is not to exceed Associates for $875.00 should be removed from the $85,000. invoices to be approved. The charge is for a tax abatement project unrelated to ARC business. Brief Mr. McGhee entered the meeting. discussion followed. Discussion followed Mr. McKee stated if the bid ends up Mr. Eicks moved to approve the financials and invoices more than 85,000 for upgrade it would come back to as submitted with the exception of the OW Krohn invoice Commission members for consideration. Mr. Winkler for $875.00. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed stated the upgrade would benefit any new residential unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. projects being considered in the area as well as any new I69/MLK Development development at Eagle Park. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Winkler stated there are currently five projects, in the works, three expansions and two new and the year 2020 Mr. Sulc moved to approve Resolution ARC15-19 looks like it will be a good year. approving an upgrade to water main near Rangeline and 67th Street. Mr. Eicks seconded. Motion passed Mr. Winkler stated the new Sirmax facility is under unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. construction. Ms. Clemons asked if the paving was complete and Mr. McGhee stated it is very close. Environmental Restrictive Covenant for the Former Baxter Pest Control, 2691 Nichol Avenue Scatterfield West/GM Properties Mr. Winkler stated the Environmental Restrictive Mr. Winkler informed members on Italpollina having Covenant for 2691 Nichol Avenue is a requirement from broken ground and construction is scheduled for early IDEM in order for property to be redeveloped. The March. covenants allow for no ground water usage and the requirement of a vapor mitigation system be put in place Mr. McKinney stated remediation at Plant 7 was unable for any new construction, depending on building being to be closed out this month as there tree wells are still built. Ms. Clemons asked Mr. McKinney, environmental above levels; however they anticipate closing before the consultant, what type of building would require the end of the year. Additional sampling will need to take mitigation system and Mr. McKinney stated he would place along the north property line in order to satisfy think any new construction. Brief discussion followed. EPA. Mr. Sulc authorized ARC President to sign ERC for the Mr. Winkler stated he failed to mention a quality, well- former Baxter Pest Control, 2691 Nichol Avenue. Ms. known business in the Edgewood Plaza area is seeking Clemons seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, assistance in the way of a TIF bond and is currently 0 no. going through financing including pursuing a City Revolving Loan Fund. More details to follow. UPDATES Mr. Eicks made a motion to adjourn, Mr. Sulc seconded. Nichol/Raible Redevelopment The meeting was adjourned at 5:33 pm. Mr. Winkler stated two properties targeted for acquisition are ready for purchase agreements including the former Clark gas station and former K-mart property. Four other properties remain in verbal negotiations. Mr. Winkler informed members of interest in Marsh store including a follow up conversation with an interested party involved in retail grocery scheduled this week. Mr. Winkler stated three other entities have interest in building in the area. Ms. Clemons asked if a proposed site plan for infrastructure was in process. Mr. Winkler stated a plan could be done at any time but we need to know for sure which properties will be able to be acquired and when as to not expend cost for a plan that would need to be moved. Mr. Sulc asked if Mr. Winkler thought any of the acquisitions have the potential of not happening. Mr. Winkler stated there are a couple that have been somewhat unreasonable. Discussion followed. Mr. Sulc stated once we have a project confirmed the Commission needs to see a site plan. Downtown Redevelopment Mr. Winkler stated the Beverly Terrace and Tower Apartment projects are complete and additional apartment projects may be forthcoming. Ms. Clemons asked how many Riverfront District liquor licenses were still available. Mr. Winkler stated five and Mr. Eicks confirmed. Page 2