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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-05-03-06 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday, May 3, 2006 President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission members Rick Sharp and William Hammer were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Karl Haas, Les Glds, Sherry Mielke, Dave Arrensen, Jim Higgins and Judy Hagan. Phyllis Morrissey as support staff. Jerry Heniser arrived at 6:03 p.m. Mr. Carter asked for an explanation and discussion from counsel of the purpose of the public hearing. Mr. Arrensen explained that the financing was being done through the Redevelopment Authority as lease financing and we have to have findings that these projects are either in or are serving the economic development area and include the projects as part of that plan. The public hearing is to receive input from the public. Puhlic Hearing The public hearing was opened at 6:04 p.m. It was for (14-2006) a proposed amendment to the integrated economic development plan for the Integrated 1261h Street Corridor Economic Development Area. Judy Hagan, 10946 Spring Mill L1ne, Cannel, spoke in support of the Cool Creek Trail, the Monon Bridge over Cannel Drive. Ms. Hagan asked where is the l26th Street economic development area curreniIy, what does that encompass and if this was expanding it. Mr. Arrensen stated there is no expansion of the TIF district. There have been previous findings that numerous economic development areas in Cannel help each other. As the integrated corridor was created that incorporated a number of other economic development areas, this seemed to be the most central one that covers all of the projects. These projects are not only serving that particular TIF area. Some of these projects really serve more than one economic development area, but we are not, as part of this financing, expanding those areas for purposes of capturing tax increment financing. In fact, tax increment isn't even going to be used as a source on these bonds. Mr. Arrensen confirmed that the proposed amendment is to add these projects to the development areas. No one else was present to speak for or againslthe proposed amendment. The public hearing was closed at 6:07 p.m. Mr. Sharp moved for approval of Resolution 14-2006. Following a second by Mr. Hammer, the motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Arrensen asked about the otherresolution, 13-2006, authorizing the execution of a lease (of certain land and public improvements in the City of Cannel, Indiana, and regarding other related matters.) Question arose whether the public hearing for this had been properly noticed. This will be researched. Mr. Haas suggested a hearing be conducted on Resolution 13-2006. If the notice was faulty, the hearing can be repeated at the next CRC meeting. Mr. Sharp moved to amend the agend.a to include a public hearing on the Resolution 13- 2006, authorizing the execution of a lease of certain land and public improvements in the City of Carmel, Indiana, and regarding other related matters. Following a second by Mr. Hammer. the motion was unanimously approved. The Public Hearing was opened at 6: 12 p.m. No one was present to speak in favor or in opposition of Resolution 13-2006. The Public Hearing was closed at 6: 12:30 p.m. Mr. Sharp stated for the record that this public hearing was being conducted in reliance that the proper public notices were filed and if it is. found subsequently that they were not filed, then we will refile the notices and conduct the public hearing'again. Mr. Sharp asked if this would have any effect on the Council's deliberation on the bond ordinance. Mr. Arrensen said this lease should be approved prior to the Council approving the lease. Mr. Carter noted a special CRC meeting might need to be held. Mr. Arrensen recommended the CRC postpone final action on Resolution 13-2006. It can be adopted at the May 16 CRC meeting. Mr. Sharp moved Resolution 13-2006 be tabled to the CRC May 16 meeting. Following a second by Mr. Hammer, the motion was unanimously approved. If it was not properly noticed, another public hearing will be held. [It was later determined that both notices were published properly.] Ae:reement for Professional Services - Evan Lurie Consultine: Mr. Sharp moved the CRC accept the agreement with Evan Lurie as negotiated by Mr. Carter. Following'a second by Mr. Hammer, the motion was unanimously approved. Financial Matters Ms. Mielke asked for, approval of an invoice from Wallack, Somer & Haas for $48,860.00. So moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mr. Hammer. The motion was unanimously approved. Ms. Mielke distributed a letter from the Clerk Treasurer detailing how the CRC funds were invested. Mr. Carter'asked Mr. Heniser to review the information and see if it covers all the questions the CRC had. Ms. Mielke asked for a sponsor for the vacation of right-of-way of the alley on Parcel 12. It was passed by the Board of Works. Mr. Sharp agreed to spon'sor the vacation. Next Meetine: is Tuesday, May 16,2006. Adiournment Mr. Sharp moved for adjourrtment,;Mr.HamlJier second<;d, Approved and,.the meeting wa;;'acljournedar6: 20p, m.,