Economic Development Commission

MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION February 11, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution EDC01- 4:30pm 21 a residential tax abatement for Timothy and Via Zoom Conferencing Angela Warrum. Mr. Winkler stated the address is 3220 E. 67th Street, Lot 27 in Apple Downs Addition. MEMBERS PRESENT The request is for a three-year tax abatement, as it is Lance Stephenson, President not considered in-fill housing. Construction will Mary Jamerson commence before December 31, 2020, for a single- Roger Reed family dwelling intended for human habitation. Ben Gale Improvements to the property will be at an estimated cost of $325,862.00. Mr. Warrum briefed members STAFF PRESENT on the new construction. Brief discussion followed. Greg Winkler, ED Director Karen Soetenga, ED Staff Mr. Podlejski, City Attorney, stated the applicant Paul Podlejski, City Attorney submitted their application after permits had been pulled and a resolution waiving noncompliance of OTHERS PRESENT timely submission will be considered by the City Mr. Warrum, Tax Abatement Applicant Council later in the day. The EDC resolution should Ms. Cox, Tax Abatement Applicant be a conditional approval based on the passing of Mr. Podlejski, City Attorney the waiver of noncompliance. Brief discussion followed. OPEN REGULAR MEETING Ms. Jamerson moved to approve Resolution EDC01- 21 for Timothy and Angela Warrum conditional to the ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM passing of the Resolution of Noncompliance and Mr. Gale seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, ELECTION OF OFFICERS 0 no. Mr. Stephenson opened nominations for President. Ms. Jamerson nominated Mr. Stephenson. Mr. EDC02-21 Resolution Recommending Residential Reed seconded. Mr. Stephenson called for Tax Abatement for Matthew and Annette Cox – nominations a second and third time. There were no 3121 Derby Way additional nominations. Mr. Stephenson accepted Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution EDC02- the nomination for President. 21 a residential tax abatement for Matthew and Annette Cox. Mr. Winkler stated the address is 3121 Mr. Stephenson opened nominations for Vice Derby Way, Lot 40 in Apple Downs Addition. The President. Mr. Stephenson nominated Mr. Gale. request is for a three-year tax abatement, as it is not Ms. Jamerson seconded. Mr. Stephenson called for considered in-fill housing. Construction will nominations a second and third time. There were no commence before December 31, 2020, for a single- additional nominations. Mr. Gale accepted the family dwelling intended for human habitation. nomination for Vice President. Improvements to the property will be at an estimated cost of $266,000.00. Ms. Cox briefed members on Mr. Stephenson opened nominations for the new construction. Brief discussion followed. Secretary/Treasurer. Ms. Jamerson nominated Mr. Reed. Mr. Gale seconded. Mr. Stephenson called for nominations a second and third time. There were Ms. Jamerson moved to approve Resolution EDC02- no additional nominations. Mr. Reed accepted the 21 for Matthew and Annette Cox and Mr. Reed nomination for Sec/Treas. seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. MINUTES Mr. Winkler briefed members on a special meeting of Mr. Reed made a motion to approve the December the EDC to take place on February 25th. The meeting 10, 2020 minutes as presented. Ms. Jamerson will be a public hearing to hear opinions on a project seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. involving the former Lincolnshire Apartments, 330 W. 12th Street. Mr. Winkler stated the Anderson NEW BUSINESS Redevelopment Commission recently made a EDC01-21 Resolution Recommending Residential pledge of $770,000 to assist Anderson Housing Tax Abatement for Timothy and Angela Warrum – Authority to purchase and rehab the apartments. 3220 E. 67 th Street The Housing Authority has a one bedroom housing shortage which this will help address. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Reed made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Gale seconded. Meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m. Page 2