Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, January 22, 2018 at 6:30pm Zionsville Town Hall-Community Room 1100 West Oak Street Members Present: Wade Achenbach, President, Luke Phenicie, Vice President, Kent Esra, Secretary, and Cassie Lee. Also Present: Tim Haak, Mayor, Wayne DeLong, AICP, Director of Planning & Economic Development and Bruce Donaldson, Counsel to the RDC. A. Opening a. Call meeting to order-Vice-President Luke Phenicie called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. B. New Member Cassie Lee was sworn in by Mayor Tim Haak as a new Commission member (oath of office was administered) C. Election of Officers Election of Officers for 2018 – the following slate was discussed (nominated by Wade Achenbach, seconded by Kent Esra): The Commission discussed the position of President, and Wade Achenbach was nominated. The Commission discussed the position of Vice President, and Luke Phenicie was nominated The Commission discussed the position of Secretary, and Kent Esra was nominated. Action Taken: Sanjay Patel motioned to approve the proposed slate (Seconded by Wade Achenbach) was unanimously approved. Luke Phenicie recognized the efforts of past Commission President Brad Johnson, who resigned at the end of 2017. D. Memorandum Consideration a. Review of November 27, 2017 meeting memorandum (available for review) 1. Action Taken: Sanjay Patel made a motion (seconded by Wade Achenbach) to approve the November 27, 2017 memorandum. The Motion was approved by members present. E. Reports a. TIF Report (available for review). Wayne DeLong reviewed the January 2018 TIF Report. F. Old Business a. Creekside Corporate Park: Rockland Purchase Agreement. Wayne DeLong summarized that the purchaser has identified specific items to which it desires to have considered as potential amendments to the executed Purchase Agreement. Discussion ensued related to the need to schedule an executive session to consider the amendments, or, to schedule a meeting which is attended by no more than two (2) RDC members. It was identified that a meeting would be scheduled (or conference call), involving Wade Achenbach and Luke Phenicie on behalf of the RDC. G. New Business a. Appointment of membership to Community Development Corporation: Appointment/Reappointment membership to Community Development Corporation. Cara Weber is currently a Redevelopment Commission, and identify a new member to fill the current vacancy. 1. Action Taken: Luke Phenicie made a motion (seconded by Sanjay Patel) to reappoint Cara Weber to the Corporation. The motion was approved by members present. H. Boone Economic Development Commission Update a. Ben Worrell outlined several inquiries regarding Zionsville and Creekside specifically. It was also shared that Molly Whitehead would be addressing the Town Council at a future meeting in an effort to recap 2017 efforts. Commission membership inquired as to the status of Kroger (on new buildings) as well as MetroNet. Staff offered that it has no information as to Kroger and efforts related to pursuing additional Zionsville sites. Specific to MetroNet, Staff has meet with MetroNet’s new Safety Director and is aware that the company continues to plan for a spring 2018 project start. Additional information was sought by Commission membership related to the reuse of the Wolf Run Golf Course and media coverage. Staff outlined its knowledge of Wolf Run and its current public hearing schedule. 1. Adjournment (the meeting adjourned at 6:57pm) Respectfully Submitted, Kent Esra, Secretary The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for February 27, 2017 at 6:30pm.