Redevelopment Commission

~ LAFAYETTE ~ MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION June 22, 2023 11:00 am Council Chambers, City Hall Attendance Commissioners: Frank Donaldson, James Foster, Shelly Henriott, Jim Terry Absent: Jos Holman Ex-Officio Members: Dave Moulton, Josh Loggins Absent: Staff: Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director; Cindy Murray, City Clerk; Jeremy Diehl, Controller; Jeromy Grenard, City Engineer; David Huhnke, Communications and Marketing; Michelle Conwell; Economic Development Administrative Coordinator; John Collier, Economic Development Assistant Director; Myles Holtsclaw, Economic Development Intern Guests: Greg Balsano and Julia Denkman, Baker Tilly; Brian Pohlar, HWC; Colin Sullivan, BFS; Dave Bangert, Independent; Collin Huffines, Greater Lafayette Commerce Welcome and Call to Order James Foster welcomed everyone to the Redevelopment Commission meeting, noted that a quorum was present and opened the meeting of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission at 11:00am. Minutes Frank Donaldson moved to approve the minutes ofthe May 25, 2023 meeting. Jim Terry seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Frank Donaldson moved to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2023 special meeting. Jim Terry seconded and the motion passed unanimously. New Business HWC Engineering: Main Street Streetscape Phase 5 & 6 Amendment #5 Survey and Drainage Improvements-During field observations for next phase of the Main Street Streetscape, the need was identified for some additional drainage improvement just north of the project line/Ferry Street. Significant ponding of water is a regular occurrence around the alley entrance between O'Rears Bakery and the Marathon Gas Station. This amendment with a lump sum not to exceed $16,500.00, is for survey and design engineering to address the problem for later construction during the proposed Main Street Streetscape Phase 5&6. Jim Terry made a motion to approve. Shelly Henriott seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Tax Abatement Compliance A handful of companies filed tax abatement compliance extensions. Staff reviewed the compliance documents submitted and recommends substantial compliance for the following companies: Arconic US, LLC-RE Arconic US, LLC-PP (2) Jim Terry moved for recommendation to approve. Shelly Henriott seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Caterpillar Logistics, Inc.-PP Jim Terry moved for recommendation to approve. Shelly Henriott seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Caterpillar,lnc.-PP Caterpillar,lnc.-RE Shelly Henriott moved for recommendation to approve. Jim Terry seconded and the motion passed unanimously. ETCL Pure (General Electric)-RE Jim Terry moved for recommendation to approve. Shelly Henriott seconded and the motion passed unanimously. General Electric Company and Affiliates-PP (2) Frank Donaldson moved for recommendation to approve. Jim Terry seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Lafayette Redevelopment Commission Annual Report - Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors: House Enrolled Act 1242, passed during the 2018 General Assembly Session, requires redevelopment commissions to hold an annual meeting and provide certain information for the benefit of the public and other taxing units that overlap allocation areas (for specific details see Section 321C 36-7-25-8 of the Indiana Code). Greg Balsano and Julia Denkman of Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors provided the annual report ofthe TIF districts and activities. All affected underlying taxing districts were invited to attend the meeting presentation and provide any comments. No comments were received. Director's Report Streetscape Phase VII is continuing. Renovation on the 5th Street parking garage is due to begin this week. MKSK is identifying possible opportunities for infill development and activation of public spaces in the downtown area. Claims June xxxx Jim Terry moved to approve the J 23 claims in the amount of Three Million One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Thirteen Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($3,125,013.28). Shelly Henriott seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Public Comment-no comment Adjournment Jim Terry moved to adjourn the meeting. Shelly Henriott seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission was adjourned at 11:27am. Respectfully submitted Michel Conwell, Recording Secretary