Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING September 24, 2020 11:00 am 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 further notice. 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 (https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofLafayetteIN/live). Attendance via online GoToMeeting Commissioners: Jos Holman, Don Teder, Jim Terry, T.J. Thieme Absent: Shelly Henriott Ex-Officio Members: Josh Loggins Absent: Dave Moulton Staff: Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director; John Collier, Assistant Economic Development Director; Jacque Chosnek, Deputy City Attorney; Cindy Murray, City Clerk; Jeromy Grenard, City Engineer; Dave Griffee, Assistant Director of Public Works; Tim Clary, City Controller; Jeremy Diehl, Deputy City Controller; Rob Blue, City IT Department; Tony Roswarski, Mayor Guests: Deb Kunce, Core Planning Strategies; Brad Gentry, IWM Consulting Group; Joe Dubyel, American Structurepoint; Dennis Otten, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP; Greg Balsano, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors; Jason Semler, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors; Luke Kahren, American Structurepoint; Brian Pohlar, HWC 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. In accordance with Governor Holcomb’s requirements for online public meetings during the COVID-19 situation, all motions will be passed by roll call vote. Approval of the Minutes Don Teder moved to approve the August 27, 2020 minutes. Jim Terry seconded and the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. New Business American Structurepoint - Construction Inspection Contract: Park East Blvd, South Extension This contract with American Structurepoint is for construction inspection services as project representative on behalf of the City of Lafayette related to the extension of Park East Blvd from SR 38 to Haggerty Lane. City Engineer Jeromy Grenard gave background to the project. There are two phases to this project, this particular phase will connect Haggerty Lane and State Rd 38. This project will tie into the existing 4 lane stub from Haggerty Lane. Joe Dubyel, Field Manager with American Structurepoint will be working with the City Inspector on this project. The contract is in the amount not to exceed $279,688.20 with a portion to be paid by federal funds. Jim Terry moved to approve. Don Teder seconded and the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.  IWM Consulting Group - Environmental Services Proposal: Police Station Property Redevelopment Project 625-639 Columbia Street & 10 N 7th Street This contract with IWM Consulting is continued due diligence related to the contract and work for geotechnical drilling for the sites related to the Police Station/Parking Garage Project. This is specifically for two 20-yard roll-off boxes to contain the soil from the geotechnical investigation and related soil borings, including disposal. It is a lump sum fee, not to exceed $6,100. Don Teder moved to approve. T.J. Thieme seconded and the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. HWC Engineering-Rieth Riley Change Order #2- Change Order #2 This change order is a net increase of $888.52 for the Lafayette Main Street Streetscape Phase III project. Brian Pohlar of HWC explained that the changes to the brick pavers and electrical conduit trenching were needed in the field during construction. The changes will increase the contracted job time by three days. T.J. Thieme moved to approve. Jim Terry seconded and the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Resolution No. LRC-2020-12: Amending Declaratory Resolution of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission Amending the Consolidated Plan for the Consolidated Creasy/Central Economic Development Area Bond Counsel Representative, Dennis Otten of Bose McKinney and Evans, explained that this resolution is the next step in the bond financing of the proposed Police Station/Parking Garage project. This resolution amends the Consolidated Creasy/Central Economic Development Area Plan to include the project. Mayor Roswarski appreciates the support of the Commission and is excited about the project. Jim Terry moved to approve. T.J. Thieme seconded and the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. FOR INTRODUCTION ONLY-Resolution No. LRC-2020-13: Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Lease with the City of Lafayette Redevelopment Authority and Approving a Lease between the City of Lafayette Redevelopment Authority and the City of Lafayette Bond Counsel Representative, Dennis Otten of Bose McKinney and Evans, presented this Resolution for introduction purposes only. Since this is a municipal project and bond, it will require the execution of a lease between the Redevelopment Commission and the Redevelopment Authority as prescribed by state statute. This resolution was introduced for information purposes only at this meeting, so no vote was taken. Consideration for approval by both the Redevelopment Commission and the Redevelopment Authority will occur in November. Director’s Report Both Streetscape projects continue moving forward, with substantial completion of 3rd Street to be expected next week. The Fresh Air Eats outdoor dining initiative for downtown restaurants continues to be a success. We are hoping to extend the date through the end of October. The sale of S. 8th Street was approved by the City Council; closing is expected in October. Deb Kunce of Core Planning Strategies gave an update of the Municipal Building project. This public safety facility is more than just a police station as it includes community space and public parking as well. The consulting team hopes to present the design to the Commission and the community before the end of the year. The project will accommodate current space needs and is striving to accommodate as many future space needs as possible. Claims T.J. Thieme moved to approve the September 2020 claims in the amount of Two million eight hundred thirty-five thousand four hundred eighty-one dollars and four cents ($2,835,481.04). Jim Terry seconded and the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Public Comment Jos Holman asked for any comments from the public. There were no comments received from the public on the web- ed@lafayette.in.gov email account prior to the meeting. Adjournment Jim Terry moved to adjourn the meeting. T.J. Thieme seconded and the meeting of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission was adjourned at 11:31am. Respectfully submitted Michelle Conwell, Recording Secretary Approved, ________________________________ T.J. Thieme, Secretary Lafayette Redevelopment Commission