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Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

Regular Meeting

Zionsville, IN · August 23, 2021

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ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (“RDC”) REGULAR MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, August 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm In-person and Video Conference Meeting THIS REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING WAS CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO VARIOUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS OF THE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA UNDER INDIANA’S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER LAW, INDIANA CODE 10-14-3, et seq. Members Present: (in-person) Kent Esra, Jaclyn Spillane, Kate Swanson Mike Berg, and (via Zoom) Sanjay Patel, President; and Colleen Hittle. Also Present: (in-person) Wayne DeLong, AICP, CPM Director of Planning & Economic Development; (via Zoom) Roger Kilmer, Planner I - Economic Development and Brian Crist, Legal Counsel. 1. Call to Order: Sanjay Patel called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm. 2. General Public recognized as attending: Sally Zelonis, Brady Jacoba (attending via Zoom) 3. Reports A. TIF Report: Wayne DeLong reviewed current TIF activity and project updates. The status of the Black Acre permit was questioned and it was clarified that the permit has expired. 4. Old Business A. Approval and Adoption of Minutes: July 26, 2021, Regular Meeting Motion: Kent Esra made a motion (seconded by Colleen Hittle) to approve the minutes of the July 26, 2021, Regular Meeting. Roll Call Vote: Kent Esra – Y Sanjay Patel – Y Kate Swanson – Y Colleen Hittle – Y Jaclyn Spillane – Y The motion was unanimously approved by all members. B. Creekside Corporate Park - Lot #1: Letter of Intent from Bradley Companies Brittany Mann of the Bradley Companies introduced the Mills Brook Project. This project would be for the development of an office building to house the Allies Collective on Lot #1 in Creekside Corporate Park. This Collective would provide services to non-profit entities throughout 48 states. These services would include legal services, consulting, marketing, accounting, and fundraising. Current locations being considered for this office building is Zionsville and Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Collective would add 150 new employees in the next 5 years with an average wage of over $41.00 per hour. The Collective would invest over $7,000,000 in a new build to suit headquarters of an initial phase of 5,000 to 15,000 square feet – possibly as much as 30,000 square feet at full build-out. Zachary Caster, CEO of Charitable Allies, presented a history of the Allies Collective and their recent growth. They represent 880 non-profit clients which tend to be below $10 million in annual revenue. Mike Nelson, Board President of the Charitable Allies and a Zionsville resident, added he is excited to bring a new business to Zionsville. Mr. Nelson highlighted the diversity their client base and their board members. Mr. Esra asked the Bradley Team is Lot #1 is a deal-breaker. Mr. Caster said that Lot #1 is their preferred site, but other lots may be considered. Ms. Swanson asked for information on their current workforce. Mr. Castor said they currently have 15 employees but plan to grow to 150 in six years. Many are working remotely, but they anticipate most employees being in the office 2 -3 days per week. Mr. Delong stated the next step would be negotiations regarding a Letter of Intent between the RDC with Charitable Allies. Mr. Patel and Mr. Esra were identified last month to serve a negotiating voices for the RDC. A Letter of Intent or Term Sheet will need to come back to the full RDC for approval. 5. New Business A. RDC Claims for approval: there are three claims for retainers related to Ice Miller LLP. Mr. Esra reiterated a request from last month that additional information needs to be provided regarding the funding of the RDC accounts. The RDC should be able to look monthly at a budget detailing what is being spent and where the account balances stand. Mr. Esra requests a look at the full 2021 budget allowing the RDC to better understand where accounts stand. Motion: Kent Esra made a motion (seconded by Kate Swanson) to approve the payment of $18,000.00 of claims. Roll Call Vote: Sanjay Patel - Y Kent Esra - Y Kate Swanson - Y Colleen Hittle – Y Jaclyn Spillane - Y The motion was unanimously approved by all members. B. Creekside Corporate Park – Tree Removal (Lot #7, specific trees as identified by Arborist on August 16th, 2021) Trees-R-Us has presented a quote to remove identified trees from Creekside Corporate Park which are diseased or dying. Motion: Kent Esra made a motion (seconded by Colleen Hittle) to accept the quote of $790.00 for the removal of trees. Roll Call Vote: Sanjay Patel - Y Kent Esra - Y Kate Swanson - Y Colleen Hittle - Y The motion was unanimously approved by all members. 6. Other Business: None The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 27, 2021, at 6:30 pm. Meeting Adjourned (7:17 pm) Respectfully Submitted, Kate Swanson, Secretary

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Zionsville Town Hall and Via Zoom Monday, August 23, 2021 6:30 p.m. (Local Time) THIS PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED ONSITE AND ELECTRONICALLY AS ALLOWED BY VARIOUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS OF THE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA AND GOVERNOR HOLCOMB’S EXERCISE OF HIS POWERS UNDER INDIANA’S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER LAW, IND. CODE 10-14-3, et seq. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE MEETING IS PROVIDED IN THE ANNEX PUBLISHED WITH THIS NOTICE. Members of the public shall have the right to attend the Redevelopment Commission Meeting via the following forms of electronic communication: Please click the following link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326901905 Webinar ID: 893 2690 1905 Or by Telephone at the following numbers: +1-312-626-6799 or +1-646-558-8656 or +1-301-715-8592 or +1- 346-248-7799 or +1-669-900-9128 or +1-253-215-8782 Masks are optional for employees and visitors to Zionsville Town Hall and Town of Zionsville facilities. Those attending meetings in Town Hall conference rooms are not required to wear mask EXCEPT when an attendee requests others to wear a mask. If you feel unwell or are experience COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Recognition of Attendees who request to be noted. 3. Reports 4. Old Business A. Approval and Adoption of Minutes: July 26, 2021, Regular Meeting B. Creekside Corporate Park - Lot #1: Letter of Intent from Bradley Companies 5. New Business A. RDC Claims for approval B. Creekside Corporate Park – Tree Removal (Lot #7, specific trees as identified by Arborist on August 16th, 2021) 6. Other Business A. None 7. Adjourn NEXT REGULAR MEETING: RDC – Monday, August 23, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. ANNEX TO THE AGENDA FOR THE AUGUST 23, 2021 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION In his various Executive Orders, Governor Eric J. Holcomb has ordered all political subdivisions of the State of Indiana to limit public gatherings and to implement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s and the Indiana State Department of Health’s recommended virus mitigation strategies. The Executive Orders suspend certain requirements for Essential Governmental Functions that facilitate Essential Infrastructure with respect to public meetings and open door laws, including suspending physical participation requirements by members of public agency governing bodies and permitting public attendance through electronic means of communications. As a political subdivision of the State of Indiana, the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (the “RDC”) must comply with the Executive Orders throughout the duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. According, all public meetings of the RDC shall be conducted in the following manner until the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: 1. Members of the public shall have the right to attend RDC Public Meetings via the following forms of electronic communication: When: Monday, August 23, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Zionsville RDC Meeting Please click the following link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326901905 Webinar ID: 893 2690 1905 Or by Telephone at the following numbers: +1-312-626-6799 or +1-646-558-8656 or +1-301-715-8592 or +1- 346-248-7799 or +1-669-900-9128 or +1-253-215-8782 2. Members of the public shall have the option of recording their attendance at the RDC Public Meetings via electronic roll call at the start of the meeting or via e-mail at wdelong@zionsville- in.gov. 3. If a member of the public would like to attend a RDC Public Meeting, but cannot utilize any of the access methods described above, please contact Joe Rust at 317-873-5410 or at jrust@zionsville.gov for assistance. 4. The RDC will continually revisit and refine the procedures in this Annex to address public accessibility to RDC Public Meetings during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. 5. If a member of the public requires assistance connecting to the RDC Public meeting, please contact Owen Young at 317-495-8396 or at oyoung@zionsville-in.gov. MEMORANDUM TO: Zionsville Redevelopment Commission FROM: Wayne DeLong, AICP, CPM Director of Planning & Economic Development RE: August 23, 2021 Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Below is an update on Redevelopment / TIF District Properties and Projects: Zionsville 106th Street TIF COhatch Project, 75 N. Main Street: A Commercial Remodel Permit was issued on July 21, 2021. AES Restaurants, 10440 Bennett Parkway: A Commercial New Construction Permit was issued on June 23, 2021. A Development Plan Amendment Petition was approved by the Plan Commission on August 16, 2021 for the addition of another row of parking. Our Place Coffee, 65 S. First Street: A Construction Design Release was issued for this remodel on June 14, 2021. Fanimation, Inc., 10983 Bennett Parkway: A Commercial Remodel Permit was issued on May 25, 2021. Hotel Tango; 10615 Zionsville Road: A Commercial Remodel Permit for a storage area was issued on April 2, 2021. Wildwood Designs; 180 S. Main St.: A Commercial Remodel Permit was issued on March 24, 2021. Black Acre Brewing Company, 98 S. Main St.: A Commercial Remodel Permit was issued on April 24, 2020. CR 300 S & US 421 TIF Appaloosa Crossing - Residential Component: Petitions for approvals of a Primary Plat, Development Plan, and Commitment Amendment have been filed for a 125 lot (121 townhomes and 4 common areas). These Petitions were continued to the September 20, 2021 Plan Commission Meeting. Appaloosa Crossing - Outlot “Shops”: A Pre-Construction Meeting for this multi-tenant retail building was held on July 1, 2021, with a grading permit and Improvement Location Permits being issued at that time. Appaloosa Crossing - Outlot “H”: A Pre-Construction Meeting for the convenience store/gas station will be scheduled as soon as the developer provides Performance Bonds, with construction beginning immediately. Appaloosa Crossing - Outlot “J”: A Pre-Construction Meeting for the multi-tenant office building is anticipated in September, with construction beginning immediately. Appaloosa Crossing - Outlot “K”: A Pre-Construction Meeting for the multi-tenant office building is anticipated in September, with construction beginning immediately. Creekside Corporate Park TIF Group 1001 Headquarters, 10555 Group 1001 Way: A Commercial Remodel Permit was issued on June 7, 2021 and another on July 12, 2021 for a lower level cafe. RLL Racing Headquarters, 10771 Creek Way: A Grading and a Commercial New Construction Permit were issued on April 8, 2021. Construction is ongoing. Projects Creekside Corporate Park (RDC): The following tasks are underway: • Marketing of property & Review of Purchase Agreements and Letters of Intent • Stormwater mitigation project (CBBEL) Creekside Corporate Park (CDC): The following tasks are underway: • Seasonal maintenance, selective tree removal due to disease and damage CC: Emily Styron, Mayor Julie Johns-Cole, Deputy Mayor ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (“RDC”) REGULAR MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, July 26, 2021 at 6:30 pm In-person and Video Conference Meeting THIS REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING WAS CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO VARIOUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS OF THE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA UNDER INDIANA’S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER LAW, INDIANA CODE 10-14-3, et seq. Members Present: (in-person) Sanjay Patel, President; Kent Esra, Colleen Hittle, Mike Berg, and (via Zoom) Kate Swanson. Also Present: (in-person) Wayne DeLong, AICP, CPM Director of Planning & Economic Development, Brian Crist, Legal Counsel, (via Zoom) Roger Kilmer, Planner I - Economic Development and Tammy Havard, RDC Treasurer and Town’s Chief Financial Officer. 1. Call to Order: Sanjay Patel called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. 2. General Public recognized as attending: John Tousley (attending via Zoom) 3. Wayne DeLong announced that Jaclyn Spillane will be joining the RDC, beginning at the August meeting. 4. Reports A. TIF Report: Wayne DeLong reviewed current TIF activity and project updates. 5. Old Business A. Approval and Adoption of Minutes: June 28, 2021, Regular Meeting Motion: Colleen Hittle made a motion (seconded by Kent Esra) to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2021, Regular Meeting. Roll Call Vote: Kent Esra - Y Sanjay Patel - Y Colleen Hittle - Y Kate Swanson - Y The motion was unanimously approved by all members. 6. New Business A. RDC Claims for approval: Mr. Esra requested the claims be discussed as this is the first time the RDC has reviewed and approved claims. Mr. DeLong reviewed through the list payments of obligations. Ms. Havard responded to questions about specific entries into the listing of claims. Mr. Esra asked that additional information be provided regarding the funding of the accounts. Ms. Swanson asked for clarifications on the payments to the School Corporation. Mr. DeLong and Ms. Havard responded. Mr. Crist provided additional comments. Mr. Esra requested additional information to provide a history or better context of the information. Ms. Havard confirmed that these expenses were previously approved by the Town Council, but through the adoption of a Resolution last month, the approval process is now done through the RDC. Motion: Kent Esra made a motion (seconded by Colleen Hittle) to approve the payment of $726,147.84 of claims. Roll Call Vote: Sanjay Patel - Y Kent Esra - Y Kate Swanson - Y Colleen Hittle - Y The motion was unanimously approved by all members. B. Creekside Corporate Park – Lot 1: Letter of Intent: Bradley Company / Resource Mr. DeLong outlined the Letter of Intent. Brittany Mann of the Bradley Company, representing their client, Millbrook, stated their interest in Lot #1 in Creekside. This employer could create over 150 jobs at $44.00 per hour. Bradley looks forward to presenting the project at next month’s RDC meeting. 7. Other Business: None The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Monday, August 23, 2021, at 6:30 pm. Meeting Adjourned (6:52 pm) Respectfully Submitted, Kate Swanson, Secretary signature_block.FRX 08/20/2021 12:53:01 I hereby certify that each of the above listed vouchers and the invoices, or bills attached there to, are true and correct and I have audited same in accordance with IC 5-11-10-1.6. August 20 2021 _____________, ______ Fiscal Officer ALLOWANCE OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHERS TOWN OF ZIONSVILLE We have examined the Accounts Payable Vouchers listed on the foregoing Register of Accounts 1 Payable Vouchers consisting of ___________ pages and except for accounts payables not allowed as shown on the Register such accounts payables are hereby allowed in the total amount 18,000.00 of $_______________. 20th day of ____________________. Dated this __________ August 2021 Sanjay Patel Kate Swanson Colleen Hittle Kent Esra Jaclyn Spillane Signatures of Governing Board Installed by the Town of Zionsville ‐ 2021 Accounts Payable Register RDC Claims 8/23/2021 Fund Dept Date Filed Name of Payee Approp # Appropriation Description Amount Check # Check Date 490 180 8/20/2021 ICE MILLER LLP 490‐43110‐180 Legal RDC Retainer May 6,000.00 490 180 8/20/2021 ICE MILLER LLP 490‐43110‐180 Legal RDC Retainer June 6,000.00 490 180 8/20/2021 ICE MILLER LLP 490‐43110‐180 Legal RDC Retainer July 6,000.00 180 Economic Development Total 18,000.00 490 TIF Dist Fund Total 18,000.00 Grand Total 18,000.00 Page 1 of 1 P. O. BOX 71 BROWNSBURG, IN. 46112 (317) 716-0138 brandon@treesrusindy.com www.treesrusindy.com Estimate TREES R US INC For: Wayne DeLong / Town of Zionsville Estimate No: 1207 wdelong@zionsville-in.gov Date: 08/16/2021 Re: 10771 Creek Way Zionsville, In Description Amount DKI parking lot (lot 7 woods line) - remove and haul three dead ash trees along edge of woods line hanging over parking lot $790.00 Subtotal $790.00 TAX 0% $0.00 Total $790.00 Total $790.00 1/1

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