Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING July 26, 2012 Board of Works Room, City Hall 11:00 am ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS: Mary Lundstrom.; Jim Terry; Jos Holman; Donald J. Teder; and Greg Eller. CITY OFFICIALS: Jacque Chosnek, Deputy City Attorney; Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director STAFF: Dan Walker, City Planner; Jen Peterson, NSP Project Manager; Belinda Kiger, City Forester; and Nancy Hendricks, Administrative Assistant. GUESTS: Ila Solomon, 414 South 4th Street; Keith O’Brien, TBird Design Services Corporation; Rick McKinniss, 440 S 3rd Street; Gail Brock, 9 South 7th Street #1; Gene Harris, 627 Oregon Street; Ron Wilkins, Journal & Courier; Persis Newman, 2741 N Salisbury West Lafayette; Tim Balensiefer, TBird Design Services Corporation Welcome and Call to Order Vice-President Mary Lundstrom welcomed everyone to the meeting, noted that a quorum was present, and opened the meeting of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission. Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting Jos Holman moved to approve the minutes of the June 29, 2012 meeting. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. North 9th Street Trailhead Park Recommendation for Award: Dennis Carson announced that Milestone Contractors submitted the lowest bid and therefore received the award for the project. Milestone’s alternate bids were not accepted since those work elements would be completed by the Parks Department or contracted separately. Jos Holman moved to approve the recommendation of Milestone Contractors for the North 9th Street Trailhead Park project. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Contract for North 9th Trailhead Park: Jim Terry moved to approve the contract with Milestone Contractors for the completion of the Trailhead Park in the amount of $105,550. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Notice to proceed: Jim Terry moved to give Milestone Contractors Notice-to-Proceed. Work will begin on August 6, 2012 and will be complete within thirty calendar days. Donald J. Teder seconded. The motion passed. Construction Management Agreement: Donald J. Teder moved to approve the agreement with TBird Design Services for Construction Management of the Trailhead Park project. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Public Hearing Jos Holman moved to adjourn the Redevelopment Commission meeting in order to convene the public hearing for Resolutions LRC #2012-14 and #2012-15. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Vice-President Mary Lundstrom asked if anyone from the public had come to comment on the Resolutions that would be amending the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Development Plans for the Consolidated Central TIF District and the Consolidated Creasy TIF District. Gail Brock, a member of the Ellsworth-Romig Neighborhood Association, stated that the demolition plans for the Queen Anne Courts seem inevitable and agreed that the structures need to be removed. She also asked that an engineering study be done at the 623 Oregon Street property and that the neighborhood should be included in making plans for that property. 1 Rick McKinniss, of the Ellsworth-Romig Neighborhood Association, agreed that the Queen Anne Courts were beyond salvaging. He asked that a standard be set for the development of that property that emphasizes urban architecture. Steve Harris, of 627 Oregon Street, wishes to be notified of all redevelopment activity on the neighboring 623 Oregon Street property. He believes those events will have a direct impact on his financial and daily living concerns. Ila Soloman, of S 4th Street, expressed concern that the demolition and construction noise level would have a negative impact on the neighborhood. Persis Newman, of the Lafayette area, asked if there was an existing Master Plan for Ellsworth-Romig development south of Alabama Street. Dennis Carson responded that there is a development plan created by the Area Plan Commission regarding the land use for the Ellsworth-Romig neighborhood. Jos Holman moved to close the public hearing and reconvene the Redevelopment Commission meeting. Donald J. Teder seconded. The motion passed. Resolution LRC #2012-14: Confirmatory Resolution Amending the Consolidated Central Development Plan Dennis Carson stated that this resolution is the last step in the process of amendment. The plan has been before the Redevelopment Commission for initial review, the Area Plan Commission for approval, and has been approved by the City Council. After approval of this Confirmatory Resolution, the documents will be recorded. Jos Holman moved to approve Resolution LRC #2012-14. Donald J. Teder seconded. Dennis Carson added that the development of the Queen Anne Courts will have to include rezoning. The last requested change to zoning asked for planned development (PD), but the development never occurred. Zoning status would therefore need to be re-established. Dennis also reminded the Commission and the public that the area is recorded as historic in the national registry. The motion passed. Resolution LRC #2012-15: Confirmatory Resolution Amending the Consolidated Creasy Development Plan Again, Dennis Carson stated that this resolution is the last step in the process of amendment to the Consolidated Creasy TIF Development Plan. Donald J. Teder moved to approve Resolution LRC #2012-15. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Resolution LRC #2012-16: Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Sale of NSP Real Estate Dennis Carson introduced this resolution by reminding the Commission that the properties referenced in the resolution have been part of recent sale offerings. The properties at 3744 Kimberly and 2150 Ulen Lane now have buyers and are ready to close. Jos Holman moved to approve these properties for sale. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Resolution LRC #2012-17: Resolution for Approval of Property Purchase of Queen Anne Courts Jacque Chosnek explained that the $500,000 purchase price offered by the Ameriana Bank for the Queen Anne Courts property was lower than the average of two appraisals. Ameriana Bank has accepted the purchase terms of a $50,000 down payment with annual payments of $150,000 (with 3% interest) for three years. The demolition cost will be in addition to the purchase price. Jim Terry moved to approve purchase of the Queen Anne Courts. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. 2 Director’s Report Dennis Carson reported that the Request for Proposals for the Centennial Townhomes project is advertised and available for response. On August 6, 2012 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, there will be a tour at the 506 Brown Street site. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dennis also reported that the Chatham Square project has won an award from the Indiana Association of Cities & Towns (IACT). Lafayette will be presented with the award at the IACT’s annual meeting in October. Donald J. Teder moved to approve the director’s report. Josh Holman seconded. The motion passed. Approval of July claims Jos Holman moved to approve payment of claims in the amount of $1,692,872.24. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Public Comment/ Adjournment Vice-President Mary Lundstrom invited comment from the public. Gail Brock asked that the Commission employ caution in the demolition of the Queen Anne Courts. She recommended safe procedures regarding removal of lead paint and debris falling into the street. She asked for salvation of the brick and the front door. Donald J. Teder moved to adjourn the meeting of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Hendricks, Recording Secretary Approved, _____________________________________________________ Secretary, Lafayette Redevelopment Commission 3