Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING March 26, 2020 11:00 am City Council Chambers, City Hall via live-streaming Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Holcomb, ordered shelter-in-place orders beginning Tuesday, March 24. All government offices were closed to in-person public activity until at least April 7, 2020. All non- essential City employees are working remotely whenever possible and are continuing to provide core functions online and by phone. All necessary meetings are being conducted observing safe practices, including conference calls and online streaming. Attendance via conference call: Commissioners: Shelly Henriott, Jos Holman, Don Teder, Jim Terry, T.J. Thieme Ex-Officio Members: Absent but excused: Randy Bond and Dave Moulton Staff: Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director; Jacque Chosnek, Deputy City Attorney; Cindy Murray, City Clerk; Andy Milam, IT Director; Tony Roswarski, Mayor Guests: None Welcome and Call to Order Jos Holman welcomed everyone to the Redevelopment Commission meeting, noted that a quorum was present and opened the meeting of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission at 11:00 a.m. Given the unique circumstances of this meeting, all motions will be passed by roll call vote. Approval of the Minutes Don Teder moved to approve the minutes of the Redevelopment Commission meetings from February 27, 2020. Jim Terry seconded and the motion passed by roll call vote. (Shelly Henriott, yes; Jos Holman, yes; Don Teder, yes; Jim Terry, yes; T.J. Thieme, yes) New Business Receive proposals from Construction Managers as Constructors (CMcs) for the redevelopment of the City-owned 6th Street surface parking lot site for a new police station and parking garage. Dennis Carson received four proposals for the redevelopment of the 6th street parking lot for a new police station and parking garage. Those proposals were from: Kettelhut Construction and Wilhelm Construction as a joint venture Core Construction Skillman Corporation Pepper Construction Mayor Roswarski gave an overview of the proposed $40 million project. Jos Holman presented a motion to take the proposals under advisement. Jim Terry moved to approve the motion. T.J. Thieme seconded, the motion passed by roll call vote. (Shelly Henriott, yes; Jos Holman, yes; Don Teder, yes; Jim Terry, yes; T.J. Thieme, yes) Director’s Report The Economic Development office is closed due to Governor Holcomb’s shelter-in-place order. Staff members are working remotely. All projects are moving forward. A Town Hall meeting will be held remotely April 8, 2020 at 7:00pm with MKSK to discuss the change in direction of 3rd &4th Streets from one-way to two-way. Claims Jim Terry moved to approve the March 2020 claims in the amount of One hundred six thousand, seven hundred twelve dollars and eighty-two cents ($106,712.82). Shelly Henriott seconded and the motion passed by roll call. (Shelly Henriott, yes; Jos Holman, yes; Don Teder, yes; Jim Terry, yes; T.J. Thieme, yes) Public Comment Jos Holman asked for any comments from the public; no comments were made. Adjournment T.J. Thieme moved to adjourn the meeting. Shelly Henriott seconded and the meeting of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission was adjourned at 11:18 a.m. Respectfully submitted Michelle Conwell, Recording Secretary Approved, ________________________________ T.J. Thieme, Secretary Lafayette Redevelopment Commission