Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION December 5, 2023 PUBLIC MEETING discussion followed. Motion passed unanimously; 5 5:00 p.m. yes, 0 no. ED Conference Room, Room #105 120 East 8th Street BUSINESS Anderson, IN 46016 Action on Addendum to KennMar Project Development Agreement and review and approval MEMBERS PRESENT of 1 st Draw Richard Symmes, President Mr. Winkler, Economic Development Director, briefed Danny McGhee, Vice President members on Addendum to KennMar Project Kenneth Davenport, Secretary Development Agreement. Mr. Winkler stated a Phase Perry Washington 1 was completed which indicated a Phase II was David Eicks needed. Phase II took 6-7 weeks to complete. Mr. Joanna Collette, Nonvoting member Winkler informed members during that time KennMar moved forward with interior demolition including the STAFF PRESENT removal of asbestos. Mr. Winkler stated the closing Greg Winkler, ED Director on the property is expected to take place in the next Karen Soetenga, ED Dept. two weeks. Mr. Winkler stated the addendum would Mike Austin, Commission Attorney enable KennMar to be reimbursed for work they’ve OHTERS PRESENT started. Mayor Thomas J. Broderick, Jr. Councilor Crumes, City Council Mr. Austin, Commission Attorney, stated the project Paul Podlejski, City Attorney development agreement passed in May and since Jack Keesling, Board of Works then several items have taken place including Doug Whitham, City Controller execution of contracts with both Needlers and Ace Julie Griswald, City of Anderson Hardware and environmental issues addressed. Mr. Ken de la Bastide, Herald Bulletin Austin stated during that time KennMar incurred Angie Strickler, Citizen expenses, some substantial. Mr. Austin stated this Kellie Kelley, Citizen addendum allows for the reimbursement of expenses prior to a closing which keeps continuity. Mr. Austin OPEN PUBLIC MEETING stated if for some reason the project gets off track, ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM KennMar is obligated to pay ARC back. Mr. Symmes, at 5:01 pm established a quorum with six (6) members present. Mr. McGhee asked if KRM and ACDC had reviewed the request. Mr. Winkler stated the draw had been MINUTES reviewed and approved by ACDC subject to Mr. Davenport moved to approve the November 14, addendum being passed. Mr. McGhee asked if there 2023 minutes as presented. Mr. McGhee seconded. is a new timeline for the project. Mr. Winkler stated the Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. addendum allows them to continue work so the project can stay on schedule. Brief discussion followed. FINANCIALS AND INVOICES Commission members reviewed financials and Kellie Kelley, citizen, inquired about the ratio invoices. commitment. Mr. Eicks stated the City pays 88%, KennMar 22%. Mr. McGhee inquired about the $975.00 bill for expenses related to the KennMar project. Mr. Winkler stated it was a bill from K.R. Montgomery for review Mr. Eicks made a motion to approve the Addendum services. with KennMar and ACDC concerning the KennMar Mr. Eicks made a motion to approve the bills totaling Project Development Agreement and the first draw in $2,650.65. Mr. Davenport seconded. Brief the amount of $217,072.51 and Mr. Washington seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no.  Parks Board and Planning Commission. Discussion ARC10-23 Pledging TIF Revenue for the Purchase followed. of a Downtown Property and Improvements to Adjacent Property Ms. Collette stated she would go to the School Board Mr. Winkler stated the pledge of TIF revenue is for two to request a meeting time change. items: the purchase of the former Dunkin Donuts property at 14th and Jackson for $375,000 and the ADJOURNMENT paving of parking lots located to the north and Meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm. adjacent to Dunkin Donuts in the amount not to exceed $200,000. Mr. Podlejski, City Attorney, stated two appraisals were conducted of which the average was $385,000. Mr. Winkler stated the bids for the paving came in at an average of $134,000. Since weather may not permit the paving until Spring, the resolution has a not to exceed amount of $200,000. Mr. Washington asked if there was a plan for the property. Mr. Winkler stated the building would be marketed for a food establishment, hopefully something that would complement McDonalds. Mayor Broderick stated the paving actually includes four parcels; two parking lot areas Discussion followed. Mr. McGhee asked if the parking lot paving bids went through Board of Works. Mr. Eicks stated no, the ARC will own the property. Councilor Crumes asked if the building might be torn down. Mr. Winkler stated it can’t be said for sure, but it’s a good building and there are no plans to demolish. Discussion followed. Ms. Hawes asked why the Dunkin Donuts building wasn’t considered for the Transit Station. Mr. Eicks stated owners wanted 1M at the time. Discussion followed. Mr. McGhee made a motion to approve ARC10-23 Pledging TIF Revenue for the purchase of former Dunkin Donuts and improvements to adjacent property and Mr. Eicks seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Winkler stated the School Board requested the ARC move their regular meetings from the second Tuesday of every month so their appointment, JoAnna Collette, could attend, as their meetings are also at that time. Mr. McGhee stated he liked having the meeting on the second Tuesday of the month. Mr. Whitman stated it would be difficult to move the meeting to the first Monday due to creation of financial reports. Mr. Symmes stated it would conflict with Page 2