Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, February 23, 2015 at 6:30pm Zionsville Town Hall-Community Meeting Room 1100 West Oak Street Members Present: Luke Phenicie, President, Brad Johnson, Vice-President, Mark Plassman, Secretary, Wade Achenbach, Treasurer, Katie Culp, and Joe Stein. Also Present: Ed Mitro, Town Manager, Wayne DeLong, AICP, Director of Planning & Economic Development, Tina Staley, Boone EDC, and Bruce Donaldson, Counsel to the RDC A. Opening a. Call meeting to order-Luke Phenicie called the meeting to order at 6:31pm b. Review of Memorandum of the January 26, 2015 regular meeting (Memorandum is available) and Review of Memorandum of the January 29, 2015 special meeting (Memorandum is available). 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Mark Plassman (seconded by Katie Culp) to approve both the January 26, 2015 and January 29, 2015 memorandums as drafted. 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. Creekside Committee (overall report) – Brad Johnson provided a brief update on discussions occurring with the Creekside Committee. Current discussions revolve around percentage of median usage within the roadway system, Duke Energy’s utilization of a portion of the Creekside property, and the timing of the design efforts of the HWC team. It was noted that the Town’s Plan Commission on February 17, 2015 would be introduced to the current draft of the PUD. It was also noted that members of the Creekside Committee would soon be meeting with interested parties regarding the draft document. It was also noted that efforts were underway to set up a meeting with area developers and brokers regarding Creekside and the current draft PUD (seeking that groups input on the draft document). c. Public Hearing regarding Oak Street EDA (Economic Development Area) / approval of the Economic Development Plan (EDP): Luke Phenicie introduced the matter and Ed Mitro summarized the materials being considered. Upon conclusion of the summary the hearing was opened. Clarification was requested as to what input the Zionsville  Community School System (ZCS) had offered. It was indicated that the ZCS was aware of the Town’s interest of creating the EDA and EDP for the area. With no further questions the hearing was closed. 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Brad Johnson (seconded by Mark Plassman) to adopt the Confirmatory Resolution. The motion was unanimously approved. C. New Business a. Ground Cover / Tree Clearing within Creekside: Wayne DeLong introduced the matter and indicated the next related to Creekside infrastructure was to move forward with clearing trees and undergrowth within the planned roadway alignments within Creekside. As contemplated, staff would advertise to seek quotes and open any quotes at a March 9, 2015 meeting (meeting date was then authorized by Luke Phenicie). By action of the Commission the staff was authorized to draft a scope of services associated with the project and take necessary steps to seek quotes related to the effort. D. Boone EDC Update: Tina Staley spoke to the Commission regarding its support of the Commission’s Microloan program and shared that Ben Worrell, Business Development Manager, was currently working with interested parties regarding the program. E. Adjournment (the meeting adjourned at 7:28pm) Respectfully Submitted, Mark Plassman, Secretary The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for March 9, 2015 at 4:00pm.