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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
ATTENDANCE:
President Bill Hammer Present
Vice President Dave Bowers Present
Secretary Henry Mestetsky Present
Treasurer Christine Pauley Present
Member Bill Brooks Present
Member Jeff Worrell Present
Member Michael Kerschner Present
Executive Director Corrie Meyer Present
Deputy Director Michael Frischkorn Present
Office Manager Michael Lee Not Present
City Attorney Ashley Ulbricht Not Present
Legal Consultant Karl Haas Present
Bond Consultant Bruce Donaldson Present
President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Public Hearing – Proscenium allocation area
Mr. Donaldson provided an overview of the project. Mr. Hammer opened the public hearing at
6:39 p.m. With no response, Mr. Hammer closed the hearing at 6:40 p.m.
Public Hearing – Monon and Main allocation area
Mr. Donaldson provided an overview of the project. Mr. Hammer opened the public hearing at
6:41 p.m. With no response, Mr. Hammer closed the hearing at 6:42 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
The September 19, 2017 minutes for the 5:30 p.m. meeting were presented. Mr. Worrell moved to
approve the minutes. Mr. Brooks seconded. Approved 5-0.
The September 19, 2017 minutes for the 6:30 p.m. meeting were presented. Mr. Brooks moved to
approve the minutes. Mr. Mestetsky seconded. Approved 5-0.
Financial Matters
Mr. Frischkorn stated the Commission’s end of the month September balance totaled
$3,729,568.00 and, including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $8,272,478.00.
Update on Outstanding Receivables
Mr. Frischkorn stated there are two outstanding receivables:
1) Project Blue invoices of $15,643.
2) Initial Energy Consumption Fee for The Mezz of $173,205.
Approval of Claims
Mr. Frischkorn stated that there are non-operating invoices in the amount of $538,960.31.
Mr. Frischkorn requested the Commission to approve the non-operation invoices in the amount of
$538,960.31.
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Mr. Frischkorn stated that there are disbursements from the City Center Phase II Bond fund in the
amount of $428,274.36.
Mr. Frischkorn stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the Midtown South Bond in
the amount of $1,819,527.65.
Mr. Frischkorn stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the 2016 TIF Bond in the
amount of $201,991.90.
Mr. Frischkorn stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the 2016 COIT Bond in the
amount of $194,708.87.
Mr. Worrell moved to approve the claims, seconded by Mr. Bowers. Approved 5-0.
Approval of Change Orders
Mr. Frischkorn presented the Brandt Change Order #2 for the Ice Rink Project. Mr. Mestetsky
moved to approve the change order as presented. Mr. Worrell seconded. Approved 5-0.
Executive Director Reports with Update on Properties
Mrs. Meyer stated that the Monon Boulevard/Trail project is proceeding. Also, Mrs. Meyer noted
that the Midtown East buildings are progressing with the Allied Building nearing completion
along with the North Garage. The Sun King building is moving along.
Committee Reports
The Finance Committee did meet in September. Mr. Bowers informed the Commission that the
committee reviewed the finances of the hotel project and the 2018 CRC budget.
The Architectural Review Committee did meet in September. Mr. Worrell informed the
Commission that the committee reviewed the hotel project and the Monon Plaza. Also, that the
Midtown West C2 zoning process is proceeding. Finally, the committee received construction
updates.
Old Business
There was no old business.
New Business
Action Item #2: Confirmatory Resolution 2017-15 re: Proscenium allocation area
Mr. Donaldson stated that this is the last step in amending the Proscenium allocation area to
include the former Arby’s site. Mr. Bowers moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Worrell. Approved 5-0.
Action Item #3: Confirmatory Resolution 2017-16 re: Monon and Main allocation area
Mr. Donaldson stated that this is the last step in creating the Monon and Main allocation area. Mr.
Brooks moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Worrell. Approved 5-0.
Action Item #4: Resolution 2017-17 re: TIF pledge for Spine Group II Economic Development
Revenue Bonds
Mr. Donaldson stated that this will pledge TIF from the Meridian and Main Spine Group II
allocation area towards the payment of debt associated with the bond mentioned above. After discussion,
the Commission wanted to include an agreement not to appeal the assessment. Mr. Brooks moved to
approve, seconded Mr. Worrell. Mr. Mestetsky abstained. Approved 4 -0.
Action Item #5: Declaratory Resolution 2017-18 re: KAR allocation area
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Mr. Donaldson stated that this is the first step in creating an allocation area for the future KAR
Auction Services site. Mr. Gigerich with Ginovus provided an overview of the project. Mr. Bowers moved
to approve, seconded by Mr. Mestetsky. Approved 5 -0.
Action Item #6: Approval of grant to Christkindlmarkt for cottage signage
Mrs. Meyer asked the Commission to remove the item from the agenda.
Action Item #7: Approval of GSB contract amendment to add sub-consultants for design of Hotel
Mrs. Meyer stated that this will amend the current contract between CRC and GSB to add sub -
consultants as part of their scope of services for the architectural design of the Hotel. Mr. Worrell asked to
meet with the primary consultants. Mrs. Meyer would make that happen at a future date. Mr. Bowers asked
about the costs. Mrs. Meyer stated that there would be a loan by the end of the year.
Action Item #8: Approval of Ice Rink operations contract
Mrs. Meyer stated that this will allow the CRC to enter into a contract with Arctic Zone, LLC as
operator of the Ice Rink. Mr. Brooks asked about the expenses. Mr. Mestetsky moved to approve, seconded
by Mr. Worrell. Approved 5-0.
Action Item #9: Approval of Hotel pre-construction contract
Mrs. Meyer stated that this will allow the CRC to enter into a contract with Shiel Sexton for Hotel pre-
construction services. She also asked that the Commission approve the amount of the contract but not the
form and that it be sent to legal for review. Mr. Mestetsky moved to approve, Mr. Brooks seconded.
Approved 5-0.
Action Item #10: Approval of subsurface properties database proposal
Mrs. Meyer stated that this would approve Midwest GeoSciences Group to create a database of subsurface
properties that may be utilized by City departments for future development projects. Mr. Worrell moved to
approve, Mr. Brooks seconded. Approved 5 -0.
Action Item #11: Approval of Monon and Main infrastructure work
Mrs. Meyer stated that this will allow the CRC to enter into a contract with Garmong Construction for
infrastructure improvements within the right of way for the Monon and Main project. Mr. Mestetsky moved
to approve, Mr. Worrell seconded. Approved 5 -0.
Other Business
None
Adjournment
Mr. Bowers moved the meeting be adjourned subject to the execution of documents, seconded by
Mr. Worrell. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
An executive session was held prior to the public meeting in which the purchase or lease of real
property was discussed. The Commission hereby certifies that no subject matter was discussed in
the executive session other than the subject matter specified in the public notice.