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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-05-13-970 MINUTES Carmel Redevelopment Commission May 13, 1997 President Rick Roesch called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Members present were Amy Boldt, Megan Boschini, Ron Carter, and Susan Westermeier. Mayor Brainard was present for much of the meeting, as was Doug Haney from the City Legal Dept. Jennifer Payne, a local resident, was in attendance for some of the proceedings. Michael Shaver of Wabash Scientific and Bruce Donaldson of Bames & Thornburg were available to present the resolutions. Mr. Roesch entertained a motion from Ms. Boldt to change the order of business so that new business could be considered first. After a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was approved unanimously. Mayor Brainard explained the resolutions are being presented, as we are trying to get ahead of our growth curve, and want to build to avoid gridlock. Mr. Donaldson explained this evening's activities mark the first legal step toward creating an economic development area for the projects under consideration. After setting up the areas, the Plan Commission needs to confirm that the plans are in compliance with the development plan for ® the city. The City Council then must approve the Plan Commission action. Following that, there ( will be a public hearing (with a 10-day notice requirement) before the Redevelopment Commission. The Redevelopment Commission may then confirm the initial resolution, as the final step to set up the economic development areas. Then it is time to decide how to implement the plans. Mr. Shaver explained that Carmel has set its planning process on very solid terms. Their process is recognized as being dynamic, and is carefully tracked to adhere with legal requirements. The Hazeldell Parkway Economic Development areas were briefly explained. The parkway was projected in both the 1985 and 1991 Comprehensive Plans to provide better north/south access. The 2020 Vision discussions also identified this as a way of serving a newly developing area. With Carmel evolving as its own economic center, we need to service our own population, along with presently undeveloped areas. This is not intended to be a high density corridor, and should benefit all of 96th St., especially the undeveloped area on the north. The Mayor stated two specifications for this particular economic development area; one, that it be within Carmel city limits; and two, that it be currently zoned commercial. There was some discussion of the Plum Creek commercial"area, which went through the approval process prior to any development in that area. The Mayor explained that we need to go through certain steps required by the State of Indiana prior to issuing bonds, and that the Redevelopment Authority will actually own the roads and lease them to the city. Our purpose is to get ahead of 1, the growth. About 35% of our tax base is commercial, and we want to maintain that. Creating Page 2 Redevelopment Commission 5/13/97 the vehicle is the purpose here. Some discussion about buffering near the proposed Hazeldell Parkway followed. Mr. Shaver explained that this road project has more amenities than usual, showing sensitivity to residents' concerns, and that the Comprehensive Plans have made it clear this is intended as a parkway, not a super highway. Ms. Boldt emphasized that area residents are encouraged by the plans, and the concern of planners, and want to see commitments as much as possible. Mr. Carter indicated there is concern on the part of City Council that the corridor has the potential of being a compromise for the residents (like 116th St.) and not really serve the community. Mr. Shaver said that Carmel has planned for its residents much better than other communities. ® Mr. Roesch emphasized that we are only starting on a path to make a vehicle for the funding at this point. Mr. Carter made a motion to dispense with the reading of Resolution 3-1997 pertaining to the Hazeldell Parkway Economic Development areas. Following a second by Ms. Boldt, the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Carter made a motion to approve Resolution 3-1997. Ms. Westermeier seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. Discussion began on Resolution 4-1997 pertaining to the Pennsylvania Street Corridor Economic Development Area. Mr. Shaver explained the US 31 Corridor has had problems in function. Northbound traffic has tripled, and there is a need to separate local traffic from the through traffic on US 31. The proposal before us is commensurate with the 1985 Comprehensive Plan, and the 1991 Comprehensive Plan emphasized it even more. The Mayor stated that there are 20,000 people working in the Meridian Corridor, and at build-out the figure may increase to about 80,000. Once again, we want to get ahead. Mr. Shaver felt this is a well-planned project. ® There was some discussion about the connection with 131 st St, and the possibility of re-doing that intersection. Page 3 Redevelopment Commission 5/13/97 Mr. Carter made a motion to waive the reading of Resolution 4-1997. Ms. Boldt seconded the motion. There was unanimous approval. Ms. Boschini moved for approval of Resolution 4-1997. Following a second by Ms. Boldt, there was unanimous approval. Resolution 5-1997 was introduced. The "Old" in Old Town will be spelled without an "e." This discussion is only to designate the area. 126th Street will be extended from Range Line Rd. to Adams Street. Mr. Shaver indicated the connection of 126th Street from Range Line Rd. to Third Ave. S.W. has been discussed for a long time. The Mayor would like to make Adams four lanes: Mr. Carter made a motion to waive the reading of Resolution 5-1997. Following a second by Ms. Westermeier, there was unanimous approval. Ms. Boldt moved for adoption of Resolution 5-1997. Unanimous approval followed a second by Mr. Carter. ® Ms. Boldt made a motion to waive the reading of Resolution 6-1997. Ms. Westermeier seconded l the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Westermeier moved for adoption of Resolution 6-1997. Unanimous approval followed Mr. Carter's second of the motion. The Mayor noted the pending public announcement of the City Center project on Thursday, at which time the model of this project will be unveiled. He also will announce the partnership committees at this time. Mayor Brainard thanked the Redevelopment Commission for their support of these projects. Mr. Donaldson agreed to distribute a timetable for committee use: He is hopeful of attending the next available Council meeting following Plan Commission approval. Under Old Business, Mr. Roesch indicated that due to an omission and technicality in wording of the Confirmatory Resolution on Merchants Square, remedial steps will be taken when we take the project back for the bond resolution. We have met our criteria of the time schedule. Ms. Boldt made a motion to approve the April meeting minutes. Following a second by Ms. Westermeier, the minutes were unanimously approved. ® The next scheduled meeting will be June 17. Ms. Boldt will plan to take minutes, in Ms. Kelsey's absence. L_ 10 Page 4 Redevelopment Commission 5/13/97 Ms. Boldt asked about the Monon Trail, and our possible involvement. Mr. Carter indicated that the Judge will issue a ruling within about 2 1/2 weeks regarding whether disputed parcels will belong to residents or to the railroad. If the ruling is in favor of residents, the city will purchase property from them at $22,300 an acre. Rock Around the Clock will take place in Old Town on Saturday, May 31st. Mr. Carter suggested members drive up N.W. First Ave. to see the changes. Regarding a budget, Ms. Grisham is making inquiries, and it was noted that there should be provisions for meeting compensation, mailings, notifications, etc. We probably should be preparing a budget. When issuing bonds, we aught consider capturing some monies for an operating budget. We could go through the regular budget process or derive income from private applications, or have a combination of both. Ms. Boldt will call IACT to make inquiry about filing fees charged by other redevelopment commissions, and also to obtain information on compensation for members of other redevelopment commissions. Ms. Westermeier made a motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Following a second by Ms. Boldt, the meeting was adjourned. d:11997redv.513