Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, June 27, 2016 at 6:30pm Zionsville Town Hall-Community Room 1100 West Oak Street Members Present: Brad Johnson, President, Mark Plassman, Secretary, Wade Achenbach, Treasurer, and Kent Esra. Also Present: Wayne DeLong, AICP, Director of Planning & Economic Development and Bruce Donaldson, Counsel to the RDC. A. Opening a. Call meeting to order-President Brad Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. b. Review of Memorandums of the May 23, 2016 regular meeting, (Memorandum is available). 1. Action Taken: A motion was made by Mark Plassman (seconded by Wade Achenbach) to approve the May 23, 2016 Memorandum. The motion was unanimously approved. B. Old Business a. Redevelopment Area project update: Wayne DeLong offered an update on projects within and near the RDC’s four (4) TIF areas (and provided a written report). b. Creekside Committee Reports: Infrastructure: Wayne DeLong summarized the current status of the Project’s schedule (copy of current schedule and percent complete was available as a part of the discussion). Business Plan and Marketing: Mark Plassman summarized recent efforts related to a proposal received from Julee Zack regarding a Marketing and Consulting agreement related to Creekside Corporate Park. Ms. Zack, in response to interests expressed to her by the Marketing Committee, provided a list of possible services for consideration as well as identification of prices of potential mediums for advertisements / placement. In response to the proposal, the direction of the Commission was to compare and contrast the concept of utilizing the service of a larger provider (national presence, traditional services) versus the proposal received by the Commission (smaller firm). It was recognized that advantages existed in utilizing both formats; however, additional vetting of a larger service provider was warranted (and would be undertaken in the coming weeks). In summary, it was recognized that the creation of the Marketing piece (beyond what currently exists) was viewed as a critical work product and should be a result of the contemplated efforts. c. Community Development Corporation (CDC): Brad Johnson indicated that the five (5) appointments have been identified. Next steps would be to conclude the creation of the  Articles of Incorporation for formally establish the CDC. Bruce Donaldson summarized the remaining steps in order to finalize the documentation and indicated that the Commission appointments to the CDC included both Katie Culp and Cara Weber (two appointments from Commission, three appointments to be made by the Mayor). 1. Action Taken: Based on the above action, a motion was made by Mark Plassman (seconded by Kent Esra) to nominate both Katie Culp and Cara Weber as members of the CDC. The motion was unanimously approved. C. New Business (None) D. Boone EDC Update: (None) E. Other Business No other business F. Adjournment (the meeting adjourned at 7:05pm) Respectfully Submitted, Mark Plassman, Secretary The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for July 25, 2016 at 6:30pm.