Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING August 23, 2012 Board of Works Room, City Hall 11:00 am ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS: John Thieme, Jr.; Mary Lundstrom.; Jim Terry; Jos Holman; and Donald J. Teder. CITY OFFICIALS: Tony Roswarski, Mayor; Cindy Murray, City Clerk; Jacque Chosnek, Deputy City Attorney; Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director; and Mike Jones, City Controller STAFF: Margy Deverall, City Planner; Dan Walker, City Planner; Jen Peterson, NSP Project Manager; and Nancy Hendricks, Administrative Assistant. GUESTS: Belinda Kiger, City Forester; Shawn Siroky, Parks Department; Mike Smith, BF&S; Chris Wheatley, BF&S; Mike Loizzo, WBAA; Michael O. Hunt, Centennial Neighborhood Investment Group; Ron Wilkins, Journal & Courier; and Keith O’Brien, TBird Design Services. Welcome and Call to Order President John Thieme, Jr 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 July 26, 2012 meeting. Mary Lundstrom seconded. The motion passed. Receive proposals for Centennial Townhomes Development Although public offerings were publicized and open inspection of the site took place, the request for proposals received no response by the August 22, 2012 submission deadline. No action by the commission was necessary. Resolution LRC #2012-18: A Resolution Designating Brownfield Assistance Area Dennis Carson summarized saying that the resolution simply states that if a brownfield is found in the Consolidated Creasy Tax Increment Funding (TIF) District, the area has already been declared available for redevelopment. This resolution also contributes to applications being submitted by the Ivy Tech intersection project and makes the project more competitive for state funding. No brownfield areas within the Consolidated Creasy TIF have been identified. However, due to the amount of industry and business in the TIF, brownfields are a potential reality. Donald J. Teder moved to approve Resolution LRC #2012-18 designating the Consolidated Creasy TIF as a brownfield assistance area. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. North 9th Street Trailhead Park  Milestone Contractors requires a change to the project scope from the contracted amount of $105,550.00 to a revised amount of $94,250.00. Since the Parks Department took on the responsibility for some of the construction work, the Trailhead Park project decreases in cost by $11.300.00. Keith O’Brien gave a brief report saying that the project was now 50% complete. Jos Holman moved to approve the change order. Mary Lundstrom seconded. The motion passed.  Dennis Carson opened the bid from JFNew which was the only bid submission for additional landscaping work. The seeding and sod work quote amounted to $46,075.00. Jos Holman moved to receive the bid and to take it on advisement. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. 1 Kiosk Contract Dennis Carson presented the contract from Kettelhut for the installation of three more kiosk centers in Lafayette’s Downtown area. Mayor Roswarski added that this project is a joint effort with West Lafayette to provide visitors information for dining, shopping, and entertainment. He added that this contributes to the overall way-finding project which will continue as funding becomes available. Jim Terry moved to approve the $16,300.00 contract with Kettelhut. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Alabama & 3rd Supplement Agreement No. 2 Due to private development near this proposed project, the original engineering design by Butler, Fairman & Seufert (BF&S) requires significant adjustments. In the course of discussion, it was determined that making adjustments before this project goes to bid would be financially favorable to making adjustments later. Some of the considerations include changes to grades, drainage, sidewalks, and determining traffic flow. The aesthetic impact to travelers coming off of the bridge from West Lafayette will make a significant difference to the area. Jos Holman moved to approve the second supplemental agreement with BF&S. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Director’s Report Dennis Carson reported that the sale of 2150 Ulen Lane energy efficient house will be closing this week. The last house left to sell from the Neighborhood Stabilization Project is the remodeled house at 3728 Navarre Court. Two houses at Chatham Square are complete and ready for sale; two more are under construction. Dennis also reported that the City of Lafayette is working on the improvement of the intersection of Old Romney road and Twyckenham Boulevard. Improvements will include storm sewer drains, curbs & gutters, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and street lighting. A stakeholders meeting is scheduled for September 5 in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 5:30 pm. Donald J. Teder moved to approve the director’s report. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Approval of August claims Jos Holman moved to approve payment of claims in the amount of $161,375.47. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Public Comment/ Adjournment President John Thieme, Jr. invited comment from the public. Hearing none, Jim Terry moved to adjourn. Mary Lundstrom seconded. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Hendricks, Recording Secretary Approved, _____________________________________________________ Secretary, Lafayette Redevelopment Commission 2