Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING October 24, 2013 Board of Works Room, City Hall 11:00 am ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS: Mary Lundstrom; Jim Terry; Donald J. Teder; Jos Holman; John Thieme, Jr.; and Greg Eller CITY OFFICIALS: Mayor Tony Roswarski; 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: Doug Pederson, Mainstreet, LLC Carmel, IN; Tim Cook, KSM; Jeremy Ullom, Hall Render; Mike Loizzo, WBAA; and Chris Morisse Vizza, Journal & Courier. 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 September 26, 2013 meeting After a grammatical error was corrected, Jim Terry moved to approve the amended minutes of the September 26, 2013 Redevelopment Commission meeting. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Resolution LRC #2013-17: A Resolution Approving Grant Agreement to Greater Lafayette Commerce Dennis Carson stated that after the demolition of Home Hospital, the redevelopment opportunity for that site became more feasible. Mr. Carson then introduced Doug Pederson director of Mainstreet, LLC. This property group develops high-end, hotel-like designs specifically to meet the growing demand of the evolving senior population. Working with Greater Lafayette Commerce (GLC), Mainstreet LLC will receive $800,000 in a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grant (to be paid in 4 year increments) for the redevelopment of the old hospital site and the creation of over 100 new jobs. Mayor Tony Roswarski noted that this development meets the neighborhood expectations and that the design fits well with the Columbian Park traffic flow in the area. Jos Holman moved to approve Resolution LRC #2013-17. John Thieme, Jr. seconded. The motion passed. Public Offering of Property and Requests for Proposal on the 103 S 4th Street project Dennis Carson announced that the property at 103 S 4th Street (formerly known as “Queen Anne site”) is ready for development and asked approval for a public offering of the property and requests for proposals. After correction of an inaccurate date on the documents, Jos Holman moved to approve the request for public offering and publication of requests for proposals. John Thieme, Jr. seconded. The motion passed. Requests for proposals will be accepted at the November 21, 2013 Redevelopment Commission meeting. Depot Lease for Wabash River Enhancement Corporation John Thieme, Jr. moved to renew the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation’s lease at the Big Four Depot. Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed. Director’s Report Dennis Carson presented an update on current projects.  Parking enforcement for the City Garage and downtown onstreet parking is moving from contracted service to management by the City of Lafayette. Second reading on the ordinance to establish this change will be held at the next City Council meeting at the beginning of November.  Except for tree planting, the Alabama & 3rd Streetscape project is completed. Jim Terry moved to accept the director’s report. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Approve October claims Donald J. Teder moved to approve $1,452,910.13 in claims for payment. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Public Comment/ Adjournment President 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