Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, October 27, 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, and Brad Johnson Also Present: Rick Hall, Counsel to the RDC, Ed Mitro, Town Manager, Wayne DeLong, AICP, Director of Planning & Economic Development, and Tina Staley, Boone EDC A. Opening a. Call meeting to order-Luke Phenicie called the meeting to order at 6:30pm b. Review of Memorandum of the September 22, 2014 regular meeting (Memorandum is available). 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Craig Anderson to approve the September 22, 2014 (noting the prior correction to the draft Memorandum, correcting the name of the recently resigned MicroLoan member’s name to reflect Chris Canniff). The motion was seconded by Mark Plassman. The motion was unanimously approved. 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. CBBEL /HWC Scope of Services –wetland mitigation in Creekside Corporate Park: Wayne DeLong indicated that the Creekside committee is scheduled to meet on October 30, 2014 regarding the study and next steps. It was indicated that DNR and IDEM were engaged in the review of the current study, and next steps would be determined at the forthcoming meeting. c. 106th Street road project and 106th Street signal project: an update was offered under Item A of this agenda. d. Creekside Business Plan Committee Report: Mark Plassman indicated the Business Plan Committee was scheduled to host its event on October 31, 2014. A number of brokers / real estate professionals (estimated at 10) are scheduled to attend and solicit feedback related to impressions on Creekside in the market place. As discussed, the next step would be to host a larger event (be it in 2014, or in 2015). The event would also be attended by Town officials, the Boone County Economic Development Commission, and the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce. It was also noted that other opportunities have been identified, related to sharing information regarding Creekside, and additional opportunities should be sought out. Additionally, the Commission’s Exclusive Development Agreement was also discussed, and it was noted that the agreement’s timeline should be reviewed, and efforts should be undertaken to  streamline the Commission’s efforts to offer the property to be developed by third parties, as Paul Kite serves as the Broker of Record for the property. e. Marketing Efforts: It was noted that points discussed in Item d encompassed any report to be offered in Item e; therefore no additional information was noted to be conveyed. f. Update on Common Area Discussion: Brad Johnson indicated that he has met with Matt Dickey, Town Parks Superintendent, and it was indicated that indeed the Town’s Parks Department is interested in discussing mutual opportunities in Creekside’s Common Areas. The conversation with Matt Dickey centered around 1) the concept of a full discuss with the Parks Board regarding the topic, 2) the methodology of the construction (being how much trail the Commission is responsible for constructing, and what type of trail), the timing of any future conveyance to the Parks Board, 3) what types of improvements the Parks Department could potentially construct in the Common Areas (in addition to trails, with the improvements potentially including basketball courts and picnic shelters, 4) the potential costs of the improvements, and 5) the cost /value of the Common Areas. It was indicated that future conversations and discussions will occur in the coming months related to this topic, and updates would be offered as new information becomes available. g. BLN Supplement Number 1 ($4,000.00): Wayne DeLong introduced the item, and reminded the Commission that the Supplement has been a point of discussion for a number of months related to design components associated with Creekside Corporate Park’s drainage. It was indicated that the Commission may recall that the original amount identified in the Supplement was $10,000.00 and that discussions between Staff and BLN had reduced the amount to $4,000.00 (based on changes to the Scope associated with the Supplement). 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Craig Anderson to approve the $4,000.00 Supplement. The motion was seconded by Brad Johnson. The motion was unanimously approved. C. New Business a. Southeast corner of 106th / Bennett Parkway: Wayne DeLong offered information to the Commission related to the potential of offering the southeast corner of 106th Street and Bennett Parkway as an opportune area for economic development, and reminded the Commission that it had asked Staff to revisit this idea (as originally discussed over a year ago). Based on that premise, Staff was requesting authorization to secure the professional services of two qualified appraisers in an effort to prepare for a future conversation related to potential disposal of the land. Based on this outline of information, discussions then occurred related to timing of potential next steps once the two forthcoming appraisals are received and accepted by the RDC. 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Brad Johnson to direct Staff to seek two appraisals of RDC owned land at the southeast corner of 106th Street an Bennett Parkway. The motion was seconded by Luke Phenicie. The motion was unanimously approved. D. Boone EDC Update: Tina Staley spoke to the Boone EDC’s offer to partially sponsor a future Redevelopment Commission event (related to the marketing of Creekside Corporate Park). E. Other Business: It was brought to the attention of the Commission that Craig Anderson is stepping down from the Commission at the end of 2014 (after five years of service). The Commission, in general terms, discussed the methodology associated with identification of a new Commission member.  Luke Phenicie asked for a status update as to the consideration of the RDC’s 2015 budget by the Town Council. It was indicated that the RDC’s budget is set for a November hearing with the Town Council. F. Adjournment (the meeting adjourned at 7:17pm) Respectfully Submitted, Craig Anderson, Secretary The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for November 24, 2014 at 6:30pm.