Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION August 25, 2020 PUBLIC MEETING Davenport seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 5:00 p.m. 0 no. Via Zoom Conferencing BUSINESS MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Thomas J. Broderick, Jr. informed members of his Richard Symmes, President desire to bring three projects before the Commission. Danny McGhee, Vice President Mayor Broderick stated he met with Mr. Robert Aspen Clemons, Sec/Treas Glazebrooks, owner of Glazebrooks Funeral Home, about David Eicks improvements he has made to his facility. Mr. Kenneth Davenport Glazebrooks has invested in the community, both by his personal investment and company investment. Mayor STAFF PRESENT Broderick stated he spoke to him about a financial Greg Winkler, ED Director contribution from the City to help with needed parking Karen Soetenga, Specialist lot improvements in the form of a $300,000 bond. Mike Austin, Commission Attorney Mayor Broderick stated he has asked Ms. Kim Townsend, OHTERS PRESENT Director of the Housing Authority, to share about their Mayor Thomas J. Broderick Jr. need for good quality low-income housing particularly in Darren Grile, Anderson Light and Power the area of one bedroom. Mayor Broderick stated they Chuck Leser, City Engineer have been actively looking at a couple properties and he Doug Whitham, City Controller knows it is a need and thinks we should give Robert Glazebrooks, Glazebrooks Funeral Home consideration in assisting in their efforts. Jesse Wilkerson, Jesse J. Wilkerson and Assoc. Kim Townsend, Anderson Housing Authority Mayor Broderick informed members a new park project Justin Ferguson, Meticulus Design at Athletic Park. Mayor Broderick briefed members on Cory Whitesell, HWC the importance of bringing it back as part of an economic Keith Sattler, HWC development project bringing quality of life and quality of Lindsay Brown, Citizen place with something for everyone, young at heart to Stephanie Cochran, Citizen older. Mayor Broderick stated consultants from HWC are Stephanie Mae Finney, Citizen present and they have initial information to share and Marilyn Goree, Citizen later there will be public comment periods to get input. The project would cost approximately 14-15M, financed ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM through a long-term low interest bond. Mr. Symmes, at 5:04 pm., established a quorum with five (5) members present. At the request of Mayor Thomas J. Broderick, Jr., a presentation by Robert Glazebrooks concerning MINUTES Glazebrooks Funeral Home Project, 2822 Nichol Avenue. Mr. Eicks moved to approve the June 9, 2020 minutes as Mr. Winkler, Economic Development Director, stated he presented. Ms. Clemons seconded. Motion passed met with Mr. Glazebrooks and was impressed with the unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. business he has built and the quality of his character. Mr. Winkler informed members the Glazebrooks Funeral FINANCIALS / INVOICES Home is located adjacent to the former Marsh building Commission members reviewed financials. Mr. Eicks that the Commission is trying to populate with a grocery moved to approve the financials as submitted. Mr. store. Mr. Winkler stated Mr. Glazebrooks had acquired Davenport seconded. the former car wash and tore it down and has acquired two acres west of his facility. Mr. Brown, citizen, asked if 16M for west side development was included in the financials. Mr. Eicks Mr. Glazebrooks showed a visual of the improvements to stated the financials are not the same as the budget. Mr. his facility including desired parking lot improvements. Symmes stated no, it was not. Question and answer time followed. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Resolution ARC05-20 A Resolution Pledging TIF Revenue for the Glazebrooks Funeral Home, 2822 Nichol Avenue. Commission members reviewed invoices. Mr. Eicks Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution ARC05-20 a moved to approve the invoices as submitted. Mr. resolution pledging TIF revenue for parking lot improvements at 2822 Nichol Avenue. Mr. Austin, housing which creates a more vibrant city. Mr. Morrison Commission attorney, stated the resolution is the initial stated Meticulus has 240M construction value in step in the process. affordable housing projects. Mr. Austin stated the project agreement still needs Mr. Justin Ferguson, Director of Urban Planning and finalized and the Commission will be asked to approve it Design for Meticulus briefed members on their holistic in concept. The agreement outlines what he is doing, the and comprehensive approach of phased development, dollars involved, his financial contribution and net bond layered funding sources, building local funding capacity proceeds. Mr. Austin stated the Commission should with local CDCs and integrated urban design and consider the resolution first then the project agreement. architectural services. Mr. Ferguson briefed members on projects Meticulus has completed. The premise is to work Mr. Eicks moved to approve ARC05-20 a resolution towards missing middle housing that fit into pledging TIF revenue for the Glazebrooks Funeral Home neighborhoods including duplexes, triplexes, courtyard and Ms. Clemons seconded. Motion passed unanimously; apartments and townhouses. Social culture and economic 5 yes, 0 no. aspects are also taken into consideration. Mr. Ferguson stated it really is about housing, neighborhoods and Glazebrooks Funeral Home Project Agreement people. Currently they are working on Anderson Mr. Symmes called for a motion to accept the Glazebrooks Transformational Housing Strategy phase 3 looking at Funeral Home Project Agreement. Mr. McGhee asked if the housing ecosystem and what exists in the way of this coincided with the resolution that just passed. Mr. housing authority inventory and City affiliated land that Glazebrooks thanked Commission members. Mr. could be used for combining with other affordable Symmes thanked Mr. Glazebrooks for having his housing. As contiguous parcels come together, we can business in Anderson. start thinking about those missing middle housing types that could be built. Mr. Ferguson stated they are looking Ms. Clemons stated she did not see a proposed project at low hanging fruit and are very interested in developing completion date in the agreement and asked Mr. one-bedroom opportunities. Mr. Ferguson briefed Glazebrooks when the parking lot would be completed. members of an existing property, Lincolnshire Mr. Glazebrooks stated it depends on weather, but by the apartments 330 W. 12th Street stating it is in great need end of the year. Ms. Clemons suggested adding a of renovation and the proposal would be to develop 28 proposed completion date of December 31, 2020. Mr. units with 7 being studio 21 being one bedroom. Austin agreed it would be a reasonable target date to place in page two of the agreement. Ms. Townsend stated two offers have been submitted to the seller and both times they have countered. Ms. Mr. Eicks moved to amend the Project Development Townsend informed members best effort was given to Agreement with Glazebrooks Funeral Home adding a solidify deal but the Housing Authority is not willing to completion date of December 31, 2020 to Subsection B of go higher due to its blighted, uninhabitable condition. page two and Ms. Clemons seconded. Motion passed Ms. Townsend stated they kept the spot on the agenda to unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. show the Commission what they are doing, who they are working with and to express the need for one-bedroom Mr. Eicks moved to approve the Project Development units; there are 300 people on a waiting list. Ms. Agreement with Glazebrooks Funeral Home as amended Townsend stated if Lincolnshire Apartments does not and Mr. Davenport seconded. Motion passed work out, they would be looking for another opportunity. unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mayor Broderick expressed gratitude for the work that At the request of Mayor Thomas J. Broderick, Jr., a Ms. Townsend and her team is doing. Ms. Clemons presentation by Kim Townsend, Director of Anderson thanked Ms. Townsend and stated discussions within the Housing Authority, concerning an affordable housing Commission began 18 months ago about housing project in the Linconshire Apartment Complex or other strategies and statute governing Redevelopment complex to be named and potential ARC participation. Commissions have recently changed allowing assistance Mr. Winkler introduced Ms. Townsend from the Housing for such projects. Ms. Clemons stated she was happy to Authority. see it happening and would like to see a subcommittee for housing put together to explore ways the Commission can Ms. Townsend thanked Mayor Broderick for allowing her collaborate with organizations such as the Housing to be on the agenda. Ms. Townsend introduced Mr. Authority for future projects. A question and answer Ramone Morrison, principal at Meticulus Design and time followed. Architecture. Mr. Morrison stated they have been working with the Anderson Housing Authority in looking Ms. Cochran, citizen, stated rainwater run-off from the at strategic approaches to housing with initial focus being Lincolnshire Apartment roof is directly piped out the side on existing inventory. Mr. Morrison informed members and is causing flooding down Lincoln Street and on down of an extensive study completed across the City looking 11th street. Mayor Broderick stated the City Engineer for existing opportunities with the Anderson Community could look into it. Development Corporation, looking at missing middle Page 2 Mr. Eicks stated a question had been raised by an attendee concerning Ms. Sharon Montgomery’s request to Mr. Whitesell, stated the key is asking why are be placed on the agenda regarding a project she has and communities increasing their tax base and it is because of why she wasn’t able to get on the agenda. Mr. Winkler the investments they make in their community such as stated conversations took place with Ms. Montgomery this one. Discussion followed. and it was determined she was not yet ready to come before the Commission; adjustments needed to be made. Ms. Clemons asked if she could receive an analysis of the last few years of how the Commission has expended Ms. Finney, citizen asked what the formal process is to funds including how much and where. Mr. Winkler request funds from the Commission and to get on the stated that could be provided. Mr. Winkler stated the Commission’s agenda. Mr. Winkler stated it begins with City is starting to see the tax base grow and now that it talking with Economic Development Department and has grown, we have an opportunity to invest in quality of members of the administration to see if it is a project that life. Mayor Broderick stated the City is seeing will benefit the City and be feasible. Discussion followed. substantial new housing starts and there is recent interest from 2-3 developers to place quality housing Ms. Finney asked why there was no School Board developments into the community. Mr. Broderick stated representation on the Board. Mayor Broderick stated the he talked with NTN and they are looking to hire 100 appointment is not actually a member but an advisory additional employees in the near future and pay has consultant. Mayor Broderick stated he had named two increased to 15.00 per hour for starting positions. different people but they chose not to serve. Discussion followed. Mr. McGhee asked if the park would be free to the public, if any feasibility studies had been done and what type of At the request of Mayor Thomas J. Broderick, Jr., a maintenance would be required. Mr. Whitesell stated the presentation for public input by HWC concerning an intent is for the park to be free to the public and is Athletic Park project. intended to serve the whole community; a regional park Mr. Winkler introduced Cory Whitesell from HWC. Mr. vs a neighborhood park. Mr. Whitesell stated there would Whitesell introduced the Commission to a new park be maintenance involved with dedicated staff needed project at Athletic Park and stated it was the first step in during the summer. Cost has not been calculated yet, but introducing the project to the public. The project consists will be done in next phase. Mr. McGhee stated he would of a destination park amenity for residents attracting like to see the project work with both the Chamber and visitors to the community. Amenities include splash pad the school system. A question and answer time followed. destination, playground with several pods, multiple walking loops, and amphitheater with lawn area, Mr. Leser, City Engineer stated 73rd and MLK restrooms, picnic shelters and central pavilion. Mr. repavement is on schedule and anticipate having it done Whitesell introduced Keith Sattler who presented a by the end of the season. Ms. Clemons asked if there was power point of visuals of the project. Mr. Whitesell a proactive way he could communicate with the public informed members of the factors that help to make the about the progress. Mr. Leser stated he would look into park successful and an incredible opportunity: adjacent to it. downtown, next to trail system and river, central location, proximity to Anderson University. Mr. Marilyn Goree, citizen, stated she is on Sharon Whitesell stated most communities are recognizing parks Montgomery’s committee and she thought they were as key to economic investment and attracting a going to be on the agenda. Mr. Winkler stated he talked workforce. Mr. Whitesell stated during the time of Covid with Ms. Montgomery and her partner in the last couple park use is going up and they anticipate it will continue, of days about the adjustments and timing of being placed as it is beneficial to both physical and mental health. Mr. on the agenda. McGhee asked what the approximate cost would be. Mr. Whitesell said between 14-15M and timeline is between Mr. McGhee requested Mr. Leser revisit issue of drainage 12 -18 months for completion. Mr. Whitesell stated bids in the Nichol Avenue area. Brief discussion followed. for projects such as this are coming in competitively at this time. Discussion followed. There was a motion to adjourn at 7:24pm. Ms. Clemons briefed members on her concerns that Anderson’s tax base is not increasing at the same rate as other communities doing similar projects and for the ease of access to the park. Mr. Whitesell stated the new sidewalks on the Eisenhower Bridge connects the downtown, there will be sidewalks from the adjacent neighborhoods coming in and they are looking into a bus stop placed on site. Access from 8th Street to Milton is being looked into to not impact neighborhood traffic. Page 3