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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-09-16-03 , eRe Meeling,'Septcmber .16,2003 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, September 16, 2003 President Ed BlIrke called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Commission members present were John Koven, Rick Sharp, Bob Battreall, Ron Cal1er, constituting 'a quorum. Also present were Sherry Mielke, Laurence Lillig, Kate Weese, Steve Engelking, Les aIds,. Karl Haas, Loren Matthes, Bob Olson, and Steve Sturtz. Mike Hollibaugh arrived at 7: 18 and Mary Ann Burke at 7:22. Phyllis Morrissey as sUPPOtt staff. Approval of Minutes Mr. Battreall moved the CRC approve the minutes of August 13,2003, meeting. Following a second by Mr. Sharp, the motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Baltreall moved the CRC approve the minutes of August 29, 2003, meeting, Following a second by Mr. Sharp, the motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Battreall moved the eRC approve the minutes of September 15,2003, meeting. Following a second by Mr. Cal1er, the motion was approved with three in favor. Mr. Koven and Mr. Sharp abstained. Pedcor Presentation . Steve Sturtz displayed site and elevation plans of redcor Phase Il (building #3) and answered questions from CRC membcrs. Mr. Haas nOledthe project agreement will have to be amended to reflect the change in location of the phases and also to, reflect'that Pedcor has exercised their option to have us build a modified sidewalk in front of the buildings. In response to a question from Mr. Sharp, Mr. Haas explained what would happen if Pedcor failed to "take the fourth building dmvn": The penalty is that they lose their rights to it, so there's no guarantee. CRC will have aright to use the other surface parking. Mr. aids and City staff members will review the plans. Report from Mayor None Report.from Director Appraisals have been ordered from two appraisers, Burrell and Scheidt, for the O'Malia's, Payless Liquors, and Amoco properties. Report from City Engineer None t CRC Meeting. September t6. 2003 Report from DOCS Mr. LiIlig reported that on August 29, the DP/ADLS for Shapiro's Phase II was approved with two conditions: the sign package and the screen wall beiween Phases I and ,II would come back as ADLS amendments. Ffnancial Report Ms. Mielke reported the August 31 balance was $965,106. In addition, both the $550,000 for the Kosene closing and $2,995,000 tax increment bond funds were recei ved last week. Account numbers have been added to the expenditures to enhance tracking procedures. Mr. Olds distributed the project report from CSO, noting his numbers and Ms. Mielke's are included in her report. They plan to have their separate reports combined for future meetings. Mr. Burke distributed a revised "sketch" of financial projections. Invoices Invoices submitted total cd $135,113.72. Mr. Battreall moved the CRC approve the invoices as submitted. Following 11 s~eond by Mr. Sharp, the motion was unanimously approved. Report from Attornev None Report from Architect Trees at AMLI Mr. Olds discussed issues he had raised ih his written report. Discussion followed about the dead trees by AMLI. Estimates for replacing trees range from $50.0 to $1,000. Mr. Battreall suggested the trees be looked at to determine how many are actually dead and how many repla~ements would need tt) be planted from an aesthetic point of view and then perhaps split the cost 50/50 with AMLI. General consensus. Mr. Olds will meet with Mr. Thomas., It was noted there are still some outstanding issues with AMLT, thc delay by the cable company and the tardiness of the.reflecting pond construction.' Mr. Olds pointed out the ongoing maintenance issues. all around City Center which will nccd to be addressed. Mayor Brainard asked him to give,a written 'list to the Street Department because they will be taking over the maintenance items. Mr. Olds noted there is an agreement for developers in City Center to contribute toward a maintenance fund. . . ' ------- Screen Wall at Lift Station A revised plan for this has been approved by John Duffy, Carmcl Utilitics. 2 , CRC Meeting, September 16. 2003 Kosene All permits are ready but have not been released yet because of a lack of consensus on some landscaping issues with the Urban Forester. Because this pertains to interior' landscaping, Mr. Olds recommended the Commission allow Mr. aids to arbitrate between the developer and the Urban Forester to "come with a successful resolution that may be more favorable to the developer than the Urban Forester." Mr. aIds asked if Mr. Engelking could call the depanment and ask them to release the building pemlits. General consensus. Reflecting Pool Pool was being cleaned during the last two weeks so both areas could be painted this week. $115,000 is still being held back. Electrical work has been repaired. Mr. Haas noted there is a possibility of a claim for delay from AMLI which needs to be decided. He recommended this be part of the discussion when he and Mr. aIds meet with them about the trees. First Indiana They are.reviewing revised plans. Amphitheater Carmel Rotary, after meeting, decided they wanted to support a simpler amphitheater design. Mr. aIds suggested the grass seating area be constructed, but none of the rest until an operator/user is identified. Then all the infrastructure could be built at that time to make it a revenue-producing facility. Mr. aids will come back to the CRC with a revised plan. Mayor Brainard suggested Artec be contacted again for a professional marketing study. They could work closely with Rotary so as not to duplicate any of Rotary's study.. General consensus. Old Towne Several streetlights in Old Towne are not working due to construction in the area and need to be repaired. Mr. Engelking reponed some contract paperwork from Cripe for these repairs did not get to the CRC. The paperwork is being redone and will be forwarded as soon as possible. Mr. Carter noted there are also several non-working streetlights along Range Line on east side, from Shapiro's to 1261h street. Mr. Engelking will follow up with Gilliatte, the . contractor. Veterans'Memorial Once design is decided they will bring it to CRC for approval. 3 , CRC Meeting. September 16,2003 Shapiro's, Phase II Mr. Olds reported that even though the site is ready, no on'e is' on it. This delay was noted because CRC paid Muldoon's $30,000 to vacate early and also so Shapiro's contractor cannot complain about winter conditions. Mr. Olds will write a letter to them about this. Reports from CRC Members, Correspondence. Old Business NOlie New Business Ms. Matthes distributed two reports and explained details. The first was an Estimated Tax Increment for.2003 Taxes Payable 2004; the second-was a Comparison of Net Tax Rates (related to tlie impact of the TlF replacemenUevy). Mayor Brainard asked Ms. Matthcs to table approval of Umbaugh's contract because "we really don't know where we're headed yet". Ms. Matthes reported there is new legislation for CRED (Community Revitalization Enhancement Districts), but it docs not apply to Carmel at this time because it is only-for second class cities. "Keep'this in mind if you do become a secona class city because it , would work well for funding sOlnething like a performing arts center." Next Meetin2 Tuesday, October 2], 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. Adjournment Mr. Sharp moved the meeting be adjourned. Following a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was unanimously approved and the meeting adjourned at 8:] 3 p.m. 4