Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING August 22, 2013 Board of Works Room, City Hall 11:00 am ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS: Mary Lundstrom; Jim Terry; Donald J. Teder, John Thieme, Jr., and Greg Eller CITY OFFICIALS: Jacque Chosnek, Deputy City Attorney; Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director; and Mike Jones, Controller STAFF: Margy Deverall, City Planner; Dan Walker, City Planner; Jennie Peterson, City Planner; and Nancy Hendricks, Administrative Assistant. GUESTS: Holly Campbell, WLFI; and Mike Liozzo, WBAA; and Tim Balensiefer, TBird Design Services. Welcome and Call to Order President Mary Lundstrom welcomed everyone to the meeting, noted that a quorum was present, and opened the meeting of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission. Approval of the minutes for the July 25, 2013 meeting Jim Terry moved to approve the minutes of the Redevelopment Commission meeting on July 25, 2013. John Thieme, Jr. seconded. The motion passed. Contract Supplement #3 for Queen Anne Court Demolition Project – Soil Borings Tim Balensiefer of TBird Design Services presented the information regarding the contract supplement to the Queen Anne Court demolition project. Before the ground can be developed, the soil requires testing for structural stability and routine percolation. A total of six borings will be drilled: two soil borings to a depth of 50 feet; four boring samples at 30 feet deep; and one boring in the detention system area with percolation tests. Estimate cost is set at $6,500 not to exceed a total of $7,000 to accommodate unexpected conditions. Phase I tests have already been done on the property. John Thieme, Jr. moved to approve the contract supplement (not to exceed $7,000). Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Tax Abatement Compliance: Federated Publications, Inc. Dennis Carson presented the compliance form for Journal & Courier. This was originally filed on time with the County and found in compliance by the County. During the filing process, it was discovered that this property resides within city limits due to the recent annexation. The Department of Local Government Finance (DGLF) approved the now late file date because the compliance form was reviewed by the County on time. However, review by the city is still necessary. Donald J. Teder moved to find the tax abatement in compliance with Federated Publication’s statement of benefits. John Thieme, Jr. seconded. The motion passed. Director’s Report Dennis Carson reported the following updates on projects:  The Alabama & 3rd Street project is on track for completion in a couple of weeks.  Bids for the Poland Hill project will be going to the Board of Works next Tuesday.  The widening of Veteran’s Memorial Parkway from Concord Road to US 52 is complete.  The Parking Commission announced that the City of Lafayette will take over management of the parking garage and downtown parking enforcement after December when Denison Parking’s contract expires.  Construction on the MatchBOX will start very soon. An announcement should be coming in about a week. The Economic Development Bond for the funding on the project went through closing procedure this week with 2.675% interest rate. John Thieme, Jr. moved to accept the director’s report. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Approve August claims Jim Terry moved to approve $1,080,651.60 in claims for payment. John Thieme, Jr. seconded. The motion passed. Public Comment/ Adjournment Mary Lundstrom asked for additional comments from the public. Hearing none, Jim Terry moved to adjourn. John Thieme, Jr. seconded. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Hendricks, Recording Secretary Approved, _____________________________________________________ Secretary, Lafayette Redevelopment Commission