Redevelopment Commission
Regular MeetingGilbert, AZ · October 16, 2024
Minutes
TOWN OF GILBERT
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Gilbert Municipal Center, Council Chambers
50 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, AZ
October 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Casey Kendel, Chair Jim Torgeson, Council Member
Cassandra Updike, Vice Chair John Baird, Deputy Town Attorney
Adam Baugh Amanda Elliott, Redevelopment Program Manager, Office of
Boe Bigelow Economic Development
TJ Claassen Sydney Bethel Price, Redevelopment Project Manager, Office of
Economic Development
OATHS OF OFFICE
Cassandra Updike was sworn in as an appointed Commissioner.
CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Chair Kendel called the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission to order at 6:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Amanda Elliott, Redevelopment Program Manager, conducted a roll call. All Commissioners were present, and
a quorum was confirmed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
At this time, members of the public may comment on matters not on the agenda. The Commission's response
is limited to responding to criticism, asking staff to review a matter commented upon, or asking that a matter
be put on a future agenda.
There were no communications from the public.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Meeting Minutes: Consider approval of the minutes of the Joint Planning Commission and Redevelopment
Commission held on June 11, 2024.
MOTION: Commissioner Baugh moved to approve the minutes of the joint Planning Commission and the
Redevelopment Commission held on June 11, 2024, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Updike. Motion
passed 5-0.
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Meeting Minutes: Consider approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 19, 2024.
MOTION: Commissioner Bigelow moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Redevelopment
Commission held on June 19, 2024, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Claassen. Motion passed 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR ON CURRENT OR FUTURE EVENTS
Chair Kendel advised that funds are still being raised for the relocation of the Clare House. Those interested can
donate at www.hdsouth.org.
REPORT FROM THE COUNCIL LIAISON ON CURRENT OR FUTURE EVENTS
Council member Torgeson congratulated Commissioner Updike on her reappointment as Commissioner and
Commissioner Bigelow on the birth of his child.
REPORT FROM THE STAFF LIAISON ON CURRENT OR FUTURE EVENTS
Amanda Elliott advised that the Harvest in the Heritage event is being held on Thursdays until November 3,
2024. More information can be found at www.discovergilbert.com/harvest.
ADJOURN REGULAR SESSION
Chair Kendel adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m.
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Casey Kendel, Chair
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Agenda
Gilbert Redevelopment Commission
Agenda
October 16, 2024
6:00 PM
Members may attend in person or by telephone.
Casey Kendel, Chair ● Cassandra Updike, Vice Chair
Adam Baugh ● Boe Bigelow ● TJ Claassen
Council Liaison: Jim Torgeson ● Staff Liaison: Amanda Elliott
Council Chambers
50 East Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, Arizona
AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED IN A DIFFERENT SEQUENCE.
ITEMS WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED PRIOR TO POSTED MEETING TIME.
The Redevelopment Commission is very appreciative of the honor to serve. In performing our roles and
functions, we use iPads and/or laptops at our meetings as well as monitors on the dais, which contain the
materials of the agenda items before us this evening. If you notice our eyes on these electronic devices, it is
not due to lack of attentiveness to speakers, as we are actively listening to all who are speaking and at the
same time following along in our packets that the staff has prepared for us this evening.
Remote Viewing
For those who want to view Redevelopment Commission meetings without attending in person, a
live stream of the meeting will be broadcast online at https://gilbertaz.gov/gilbertlive. Meetings
are also recorded and available for view anytime on YouTube.
Members of the public who want to address the Redevelopment Commission may either attend in
person or submit comments via an online comment card.
Online Comment Card
At least one hour before the Redevelopment Commission meeting, submit an online public
comment card and indicate whether you are for or against the public hearing item. Online
comment cards not submitted by the deadline will not be read at the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM
Oaths of Office – Swear in Cassandra Updike as an appointed Commissioner.
CALL TO ORDER OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
At this time, members of the public may comment on matters not on the agenda. The
Commission's response is limited to responding to criticism, asking staff to review a
matter commented upon, or asking that a matter be put on a future agenda.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
1 Meeting Minutes - Consider approval of minutes for the Joint Planning
Commission and Redevelopment Commission meeting held on June 11, 2024.
2 Meeting Minutes - Consider approval of minutes for the Regular meeting held
on June 19, 2024.
COMMUNICATIONS
Executive Session – The Public Body may convene into an executive session at one or
more times during the meeting as needed to confer with the Town Attorney for legal
advice regarding any of the items listed on the agenda as authorized by A.R.S. §38-
431.03.A.3.
Report from CHAIR on current or future events
Report from COUNCIL LIAISON on current or future events
Report from COMMISSIONERS on current or future events
Report from STAFF LIAISON on current or future events
ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Parents and legal guardians have the right to consent before the Town of Gilbert makes a video
or voice recording of a minor child. A.R.S. 1-602.A.9. Gilbert Commission Meetings are recorded and maybe viewed on
Channel 11 and the Gilbert website. If you permit your child to participate in the Commission Meeting, a recording will
be made. If your child is seated in the audience your child may be recorded, but you may request that your child be
seated in a designated area to avoid recording. Please submit your request to the Town Clerk.
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