Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, April 28, 2014 at 6:30pm Zionsville Town Hall-Community Meeting Room 1100 West Oak Street Members Present: Mark Plassman, Vice-President, Craig Anderson, Secretary, Brad Johnson, and Jim Longest. Also Present: Kim Blanchet, Town Attorney, Ed Mitro, Town Manager, and Wayne DeLong, AICP, Director of Planning & Economic Development. A. Opening a. Call meeting to order-Vice-President Mark Plassman called the meeting to order at 6:30pm b. Review of Memorandum of the March 24, 2014 meeting (Memorandum is available). 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the March, 2014 Memorandum. The motion was seconded by Craig Anderson. Motion unanimously approved. B. Old Business a. Micro-loan Committee update: Mark Plassman indicated that a discussion will occur in the near future regarding the potential to have a loan applicant who desires to have more than one loan active with the Micro-loan Committee (but at separate locations). b. Redevelopment Area project update: Wayne DeLong offered an update on projects within and near the TIF area (and provided a written report). At the conclusion of the report discussions occurred regarding parking at Harris FLP East and West as well as comment regarding Harris FLP’s interest in clearing undergrowth from the “sliver” along 106th Street. C. New Business a. Wetlands Delineations for Creekside (northside of 106th Street, and the six acres south of the power line easement). Brad Johnson summarized the content of the report related to the concept land plans. It was indicated that a mitigation plan would be the next step as an action step related to the study and the plan offers a variety of wetland mitigation options. 1. Action Taken: No formal was taken (though it was recognized that work related to Creekside is ongoing).  b. Discussion related to Creekside Stormwater Study: Brad Johnson summarized the recent efforts related to the study of the stormwater storage requirements specific the Lids/Hatworld site. It was indicated that Lids/Hatworld is open to the concept of discussing the potential of integrating low impact development concepts into its future site. 1. Action Taken: No formal was taken (though it was noted that discussions are ongoing). c. Discussion regarding Creekside Corporate Master Plan implementation: Brad Johnson indicated that the next steps are to move forward with the wetlands mitigation as previously discussed as well as an engineering / design effort related to the internal roadway/infrastructure design. The RDC noted that clearing of the northside related to undergrowth is still a potential though it was expressed that it may not occur until next year. 1. Action Taken: No formal action was taken d. Lids/Hatworld purchase agreement closing timeline: George Somers spoke to the RDC and indicated that it was not unlikely that an extension would be requested of the RDC, being a short extension. 1. Action Taken: No formal was taken (though it was noted that an extension request would serve both the buyer and the seller). e. Attorney Fee Cap: Mark Plassman introduced this item and Wayne DeLong spoke to the need as it is relates to the Lids purchase agreement / closing. It was noted that the cap would be increased to $35,000.00, from $30,000.00 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the $5,000.00 increase in the fee cap. The motion was seconded by Craig Anderson. Motion unanimously approved. f. Incentive request assessments: Mark Plassman introduced the topic and Wayne DeLong spoke to the draft documents created as a result of discussions at prior RDC meetings. It was noted that the RDC is as much looking to structure is review process as to inform potential applicants of the interests of the RDC. 1. Action Taken: No formal action was taken (though it was noted that RDC members were encouraged to return any suggestions as to the draft documents to Wayne DeLong for inclusion in the May RDC meeting with the forms). g. Re-Appropriation Resolution: Mark Plassman introduced the topic and Ed Mitro spoke as to the details of the resolution. It was noted that the resolution is set for the May 5, 2014 meeting of the Town Council. 1. Action Taken: No formal action was taken (though it was noted that the RDC supports the Town Council’s consideration of the resolution.) D. Boone County EDC update: Bryan Brackemyre indicated to the RDC that the Boone County EDC recently met with an international delegation from China and made reference to international interests with Boone County, and noted that the EDC is reviewing the concept of an international trip in the fourth quarter of 2014. E. Other Business  a. 106th Street / Zionsville Road improvements: Ed Mitro noted that today (April 28, 2014) Town Staff received fee justification information related to 106th Street / Zionsville Road improvements. Therefore the RDC will plan on discussing the improvements at its May meeting. b. Lids/Hatworld Purchase Agreement Amendments /Changes: Brad Johnson indicated that as George Somers mentioned earlier in the meeting, a potential exists that Lids/Hatworld may request amendments/changes to the purchase agreement. Therefore, Brad Johnson suggested that the RDC consider conveying authority to one more members to execute documents necessary related to facilitating documents related to the Purchase Agreement and act on behalf of the RDC. 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Brad Johnson that the RDC authorize Luke Phenicie, Craig Anderson, and Brad Johnson be authorized to act on behalf of the RDC for matters regarding the closing on the Lids/Hatworld Property and related to Purchase Agreement Amendments. Mark Plassman requested a second to the Motion. George Somers offered a suggestion and Brad Johnson offered a clarification to the motion, stating that any of the identified members would individually have the authority to execute the required documents. Craig Anderson seconded the clarified motion. F. (no other business was presented to the Commission) G. Adjournment (Motion to adjourn was unanimously approved): the meeting concluded at 7:21pm The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Tuesday May 27, 2014 at 6:30pm. Respectfully Submitted, Craig Anderson, Secretary