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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-03-16-98( CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT-COMMISSION March 16, 1998 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:50 p.m by President Rick Roesch. Members present were Amy Boldt, Lisanne Tevyaw, and Susan Westermeier. Also in attendance were Bob Battreall, Councilor, Craig Hessee from the Linder Cc; Karl Haas representing Baker & Daniels. The minutes from the March 10 meeting were approved unanimously, following a motion to do so by Ms. Westermeier and a second by Ms. Tevyaw. Mr. Hessee gave an account of roadways in Merchants Square, and indicated several portions will be dedicated to the city. They plan to convey the land now and take care of paving, lighting, and other weather-related factors later. The city can grant a construction license. There are ongoing negotiations with adjacent landowners at this time, and there is an appraisal in progress to assess what the land is worth. A response from City Attorney Doug Haney is expected regarding what form of documentation is needed. The appraisal should be complete by March 27, and it must be at least $2.6 million. ( In response to what form the work certification should be, Mr. Roesch suggested an AIA report. Attention has thus far been directed to City Engineer Kate Boyle for determining what format is needed. Mr. Joe Staehler is resolving the appraisal issue, and the City is determining the legal form of dedicating land to,the city. Mr. Hessee acknowledged a Cookie Cutter hair styling business and an Italian restaurant are among new tenants we might expect in Merchants Square. Mr. Battreall said their (Common Council counsel) is coming Saturday to address the questions some members have regarding a possible agreement between the Redevelopment Commission and Common Council re: the City Center Bond Issue. The main concerns are Council supervision an a bi-lateral agreement between Council, the Redevelopment Commission, and the Board of Public Works. The other concern is the issue of having a developer prior to the bond issue. Mr. Battreall said the Clerk Treasurer wants input on what bank is to be used, as she wants the designated bank able to fulfill the same requirements as those of other banks dealing with the city . Mr. Roesch thought the Clerk had that choice. Mr. Battreail said this was not the case with Hazeldell. He believes the Board of Public Works made the selection for that bond issue. Mr. Roesch plans to contact Ms. Cordray re: this. Ms. Boldr suggested we check minutes from previous Redevelopment Commission meetings to see if we appointed the BPW to be our agent on the Hazeldell issue. Mr. Roesch will call Neal Steinbart to check on this. Redevelopment Commission Minutes 3/16/98 Page 2 Loren Rooney of H.J. Umbaugh has been in touch regarding the selection of a bank on the pending issue. Under Old Business. Mr. Roesch said Umbaugh is submitting their bill (on Merchants Square) to the City Attorney for review, and Mr. Haney is also seeking invoice details with the legal invoices. The Commission will be revisiting these invoices at a later date. Under New. Business. Mr. Haasreviewed the Redevelopment Commission acquisition of the old Kroger Center from AUL last December. The Center is still subject to some existing leases. Hooks (later Revco, now CVS) has contacted the City and offered to pay nine months rent to terminate their lease. It is fortuitous that CVS wants to terminate their lease, which expires in 2000. By announcing the City Center plans they felt no obligation to pay to get out of the lease. Mr. Haas indicated the city likely will settle with Kroger for $50,000. The tenants are entitled to atonement. We are trying to strike a balance. CVS could teminate their lease when Kroger terminates. It is difficult to be sure of being able to accomplish this when we are ready, and if condemnation action. were involved, there could be further delay. Question was asked about other tenants in the old Kroger Center. Mr. Haas said Sherwin Willism is there, and Mannons (which is in default for non-payment of rent). F.C. Tucker is the Manager of the center. CVS termination would take effect immediately Ms. Westermeier asked where the settlement of $56,000 would go. Mr. Haas stated it would go to the Redevelopment Commission, current owner of the property. It would go into the City Center Fund for the benefit of that project. Mr. Haas said he will correct the change in membership names in future resolutions. Ms. Westetmeier made a motion to approve Resolution 11-1998 to terminate the lease with CVS upon payment of $56,025.00. Following a second by Ms. Tevyaw, the motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Battreall indicated 9:30 am. Saturday would be the approximate time for discussion of the City Center agreement. Following a motion by Ms. Boldt, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m The next meeting time was not established.