Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, July 28, 2014 at 6:30pm Zionsville Town Hall-Community Meeting Room 1100 West Oak Street Members Present: Luke Phenicie, President, Mark Plassman, Vice-President, Craig Anderson, Secretary, Katie Culp, Treasurer, Brad Johnson, and Joe Stein Also Present: Wayne DeLong, AICP, Director of Planning & Economic Development, and Bruce Donaldson, Town Attorney. A. Opening a. Call meeting to order-Luke Phenicie called the meeting to order at 6:35pm b. Review of Memorandum of the June 23, 2014 meeting (Memorandum is available). 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Mark Plassman to approve the June 23, 2014 Memorandum upon correction to the date of the April Memorandum. The motion was seconded by Katie Culp. The motion passed unanimously. B. Old Business a. Redevelopment Area project update: Wayne DeLong offered an update on projects within and near the TIF area (and provided a written report). b. Update on the DLGF Reporting status: Bruce Donaldson summarized the status of the reporting and indicated that August 1, 2014 was the next upcoming deadline related to data transmission. C. New Business a. Resolution authorizing acquisition and disposition of ZCS portion of Creekside Corporate Park: Wayne DeLong indicated that the proposed resolution was a follow-up action item to amendments made to the Lids / Hat World Purchase Agreement. 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the Resolution (Resolution Number 2014-01) as presented. The motion was seconded by Craig Anderson. b. CBBEL /HWC Scope of Services –wetland mitigation in Creekside Corporate Park: Wayne DeLong indicated that CBBEL/HWC had provided a budget number of  $6,000.00; however, staff has not received a Scope of Services to review. A group discussion followed, noting that the RDC had previously identified $35,000.00 in funds to provide for professional services associated with Creekside. Upon confirmation that funds are available, and review and approval of the Scope of Services, the contract can be executed. c. Marketing Efforts: (as Paul Kite was in attendance, this agenda item was moved up on the agenda). Paul Kite summarized several concepts and goals related to next steps pertaining to marketing of Creekside. Group discussion followed, and focused on the hosting of a Broker’s Open House (focused for attendance by different types of brokers as well as site selectors). Based on the discussion, the RDC looked to establish a sub- committee comprised on Katie Culp, Mark Plassman, and Brad Johnson, to facilitate the creation of the business plan for Creekside. As part of the sub-committee’s meeting, the group should work on focusing the message associated with Creekside to 4 to 5 key points. Additionally, it was noted that the existing PUD identified a list of permissible land uses). Action item: 1) Planning & Economic Development Department staff would work with sub-committee members to identify a suitable date and coordinate the meeting 2) staff would distribute a copy of the DOW PUD at the August 25, 2014 RDC meeting. d. Economic Development Commission 2014 Downtown Market Study & Parking Analysis: Wayne DeLong reviewed the recently adopted plan prepared by the Town’s Economic Development Commission utilizing the consultant team of TADI/BDI. Luke Phenicie focused on the goals of the plan and how the RDC has the potential to focus its incentive awards related to the objectives identified in the plan. For purposes of the discussion Wayne summarized the Plan’s executive summary, the action steps, and a TADI/BDI memo which spoke to wayfinding signage. Further, four areas were identified where the RDC could potentially focus its efforts (both incentive awards, and resources): Marketing work product, incentives related to public use of private parking lots, typology areas identified in the Plan (potential for redevelopment), and wayfinding signage. e. 2015 Budget Discussion: Luke Phenicie offered an update as to the finalization of the current draft of the 2015 RDC budget. The budget has been shared with Clerk Treasurer John Yeo with the next step being approval of the Town Council (budget sessions set for August 5, 2014 and August 12, 2014). D. Boone County EDC update: Craig Anderson indicated that the Boone County EDC is continuing with its search for a new director and believed news would be available soon related to its efforts. E. Other Business: No other business F. Adjournment Respectfully Submitted, Craig Anderson, Secretary The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for August 25, 2014 at 6:30pm.