Redevelopment Commission
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · April 27, 2023
Minutes
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LAFAYETTE
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MINUTES OF THE
lAFAYETTE REDEVElOPMENT COMMISSION
April 27, 2023
11:00 am
Works, City Hall Council Chambers
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Board of
Attendance
Commissioners: Frank Donaldson, Shelly Henriott, Jos Holman, Jim Terry
Absent: James Foster
Ex-Officio Members: Josh Loggins, Dave Moulton
Absent:
Staff: Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director; Tony Roswarski, Mayor; Cindy Murray, City Clerk; Jeremy Diehl,
Controller; Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney; Jeromy Grenard, City Engineer; Dave Griffee, Asst. Director of Public Works;
David Huhnke, Communications and Marketing; Michelle Conwell; Economic Development Administrative
Coordinator; John Collier, Economic Development Assistant Director
Guests: Brian Pohlar, HWC Engineering; Seth Crussel and Abri Burkhardt, LAMMCD; Alex Gonzalez, Kettelhut
Construction, Inc.; Deb Kunce, J.S. Held; Dave Bangert, Independent
Welcome and Call to Order
Frank Donaldson welcomed everyone to the Redevelopment Commission meeting, noted that a quorum was present
and opened the meeting ofthe Lafayette Redevelopment Commission at 11:00am.
Minutes
Shelly Henriott moved to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2023. Jos Holman seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
New Business
Milestone Construction: Main Street Streetscape Phase IV-Change Order #4 - Brian Pohlar of HWC presented this final
change order for the completed Main Street Streetscape Phase IV project. The change order reflects reconciliation of
final values and quantities and is a decrease in the amount of $4,923.73. The original contract price prior to this
change order was $1,364,815.82 and with the change order the final amount is $1,359,892.09. Jos Holman moved to
approve and Jim Terry seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Milestone Certificate of Completion: Main Street Streetscape Phase IV - Presented by Brian Pohlar of HWC, the Main
Street Streetscape Phase IV project is substantially complete on December 16, 2022. This includes the Certificate of
Completion, Final Waiver of Lien and a one-year guarantee. Jim Terry moved to approve and Shelly Henriott seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
Kettelhut Inc.: Public Safety Building & Parking Garage 7th Street resurfacing and subsurface drainage praject CO# 4-
This change order to the Public Safety Center Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the reconstruction of 7th Street
between Columbia and South Streets was presented by Alex Gonzalez of Kettelhut Construction, Inc. Reconstruction
of 7th Street was originally contemplated as part of Renew's Pearl River relocation project but was delayed due to the
construction of the Public Safety Center and Parking Garage. The change order in the amount of $711,875.00 which
increases the contract sum (GMP) from $39,952,366.00 to $40,664,241.00. The reconstruction of 7th St. project cost
will be paid for from Renew under their original project scope. Jim Terry moved to approve and Jos Holman seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
Letter of Recommendation for Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc): City Hall and Tempest Homes Building
Renovation - Bids were solicited for Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) services for the renovation of City
Hall and potentially the former Tempest Homes Building. One bid proposal was received from Kettelhut Construction,
Inc. Upon review, Kettelhut Construction meets all requirements. Jim Terry moved to approve and Shelly Henriott
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Kettelhut Inc.: City Hall and Former Tempest Homes Building Renovation - Dennis Carson presented the contract for
CMc services. Compensation will be 2.8% of construction costs (estimated currently at $3M), preconstruction lump
sum fee of $5,000 and monthly general conditions in the range of $20,000 - $30,000. Alex Gonzalez of Kettelhut
Construction gave an overview of the project scope. With Keystone Architecture as architect, Kettelhut Construction
expects to start the project in early summer. Shelly Henriott moved to approve and Jim Terry seconded. The motion
passed unanimously.
Lafayette Materials Management Co., Inc. (LAMMCO): Provide Fixture and Equipment Services for City Hall
Renovation - This agreement was presented by Abri Burkhardt of local company LAMMCO for furniture, fixture and
equipment evaluation, design and procurement. It is based on hourly rates as noted in the Service Fees and Terms.
The City has worked with LAMMCO on the Public Safety Center project and was pleased with their work and
reasonable costs. The Mayor stated that existing office furniture was reviewed to determine what was salvageable and
reusable but most of the furniture will be new. Jos Holman moved to approve and Shelly Henriott seconded. The
motion passed unanimously.
Director's Report
Deb Kunce of J.5. Held provided an update on the progress of the Public Safety Building. 90% of the move from City Hall
to the Public Safety Center is complete with the exception of dispatch and patrol. Any punch-list items will be
identified and addressed.
Dennis Carson shared that Milestone will divide time between the work on 7th Street and Streetscape Phase VII. Work on
7th Street is to be completed by June 1st .
Departments moving into the current Police side of City Hall:
Basement: Wellness
1st floor: LFD administration
2nd floor: Engineering, HR, Legal and IT
Claims
Jim Terry moved to approve the April 2023 claims in the amount of One Million, Five Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand,
Sixty-Seven Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($1,549,067.33). Shelly Henriott seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
Public Comment-no comment
Adjournment
Jos Holman moved to adjourn the meeting. Shelly Henriott seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting
of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission was adjourned at 11:24am.
Respectfully submitted
Michelle Conwell, Recording Secretary
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