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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-07-18-00CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Cannel City Hall, DOCS Conference Room July 18, 2000, 7:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from 5/10/2000, 6/14/2000, and 6/28/2000 meetings 3. Financial Report 4. Old Business A. Details of proposed Building #1 to replace Kestner tenants - Les Olds B. Agreement with Tim Hawkins, The Shoe Heeler C. Resolution 13-2000 for temrination of lease by Tim Hawkins, The Shoe Heeler D. Discussion about, appraisals 5. New Business A. Invoices 1. American Consulting, Inc., Inv. #2898 $ 646.00 Completion of Wetlands Work 2. August Mack Environmental, Inc:, Inv. #0012094 1,060.00 Phase I Assessment 3. Barnes & Thornburg, Inv. 9599563 3,037.00 - Work relating to 1999 Civic Center and Old Town TIF Project 4. Baker & Daniels, Inv. #181296 26,67355 - Legal services related to Wetlands Project 5. Wallack Somers & Haas, Inv. #5145 5,788.75 Total $37,205.30 B.. Resignation 6. Report from Director 7. Signing of Documents (if any) 8. Schedule Next Meeting (August 9, 6 p.m. in Caucus Rooms) 9. Adjournment Z:Nmdev comm2000July 18 Mtg agenda.doc CARMEL.REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Tuesday, July 18, 2000 President Rick Roesch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Amy Boldt, John R. Koven, Ron Carter, and Jack Smith. Also present-were Mayor Jim Brainard, Les Olds, CSO Architects, Joe Staehler, Director of the CRC, Councilor Luci Snyder, Tim Hawkins, owner of The Shoe Heeler. Phyllis Morrissey present as support staff. Karl Haas arrived at 7:20 p.m. Mr. Roesch asked fora motion to change the order of the agenda to allow the agreement with Mr. Hawkins, owner of The Shoe Heeler, to be addressed. first. So moved by Ms. Boldt. Following a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was unanimously approved. Mayor Brainard, explained the proposed agreement with Mr. Hawkins. The agreement. requires Mr. Hawkins vacate the premises sixty days after the agreement, provides notice of that, and within ten business days after notice is received the CRC will pay Mr. Hawkins $3500 and refund the security deposit of 5400. The lease will terminate without any further obligation which will include any arrears payments that haven't been made (about $1500). There is also a release provision with both sides are "releasing" each other. Mr. Hawkins expressed disappointment about how the process came about; stating he felt the move would negatively affect his business, but that he felt he didn't have a choice. "It's been a terrible mess and I think City Hall should know it." Mr. Roesch: It's unfortunate that government oftentimes has to do things which are of benefit to many but hurt a few. Mr. Koven moved for approval of Resolution 13-2000 authorizing the settlement agreement with Tim and Lauralee Hawkins. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed with four in favor, Mr. Carter opposed. Ms. Boldt moved the CRC sign the agreement with Mr. Hawkins: Mr. Koven seconded the motion. The motion passed with four in favor, Mr. Carter opposed. Signatures were obtained for the documents. Mr. Hawkins asked that the CRC provide a directional sign telling customers the new address for The Shoe Heeler. The sign will follow zoning rules for signage and remain up sixty days from the date he moves. Ms. Boldt moved the sign be provided.. Following a .second by Mr. Koven, the motion was approved with four in favor, Mr. Carter opposed. Mr. Hawkins will follow up with Mayor Brainard for the wording and size of the sign. Minutes There were no additions or corrections to the minutes which were distributed. Mr. Koven moved the CRC approve the minutes from the meetings of May 10, 2000, June 14, 2000, June 28, 2000 Executive Meeting, and the June 28,2000 regular meeting. Following a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was unanimously approved. 1 Financial Report Mr. Staehler distributed the Financial Report. Mayor Brainard explained the report. Mr. Staehler noted these figures are in agreement with those provided by the Clerk Treasurer, who worked with-him to provide this report using.the Pentamation software from that office. The balance as of this date would be 5269,778.10. This is after payment of the invoices as listed on today's agenda. Mr. Roesch asked Mayor Brainard if it was realistic to expect to close on the office pads by August. Mayor Brainard said it would more likely be September. Old Business Mr. Olds displayed the plans for the proposed building which would be located in the area in front of the present dry cleaner business on Rangeline. This package was put together to try to interest developers. The elevations "set the tone" for the style of the buildings to be located in the Center. Unfortunately, no developers expressed an interest. The CRC does own this property and could put out requests for proposals. Discussion followed. Mr. Haas noted the CRC can require bids which come in include lease incentives for tenants to move. Discussion followed. Discussion about Appraisals Following discussion, Mr. Carter moved the CRC proceed as rapidly as possible to get updated appraisals of parcels #2 and 6. Ms. Boldt seconded the motion. Further discussion followed: Mr. Carter noted appraisers should be made aware of what's going on in the City Center area. The motion was then approved unanimously. New Business The invoices, totaling $37,205.30, were reviewed by the CRC members. [Copies of the invoices will be provided in the agenda packets from now on.] Ms. Boldt moved the invoices totaling $37,205.30 as listed on the agenda be paid. Following a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was unanimously approved. Resienation Mr. Roesch received a letter from Clerk-Treasurer Cordray resigning as treasurer of the CRC which he read. Discussion followed. It was decided no official treasurer of the CRC was needed at this time. As the City Clerk Treasurer, Ms. Cordray will still be responsible for maintaining the bond funds. Mr. Carter moved the CRC give their thanks .to the Clerk Treasurer for her service to the CRC over the last two years and at this point the office be left vacant. If it needs to be refilled, that can be done at any time, with terms defined at that time. Following a second by Mr. Smith, the motion was unanimously approved. Vice Presidency Office Ms. Boldt noted the office of Vice President of the CRC is vacant since Ms. Westermeier's resignation from the Commission. Mr. Carter nominated Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith declined the nomination, noting his inexperience on the Commission. Mr. Koven nominated Mr. Carter. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Approved with four in favor, Mr. Carter opposed. Other New Business Mr. Koven asked if there were any other outstanding invoices. Ms. Boldt reminded the Commission that there is an outstanding invoice from American Consulting Engineers. Mr. Staehler will ask this question of the City Engineer and the City Attorney. Mr. Koven asked what the status of the dry cleaners was. Mr. Haas said he had not been able to find any reason that the dry cleaners would be in default. Mayor Brainard noted the longer the dry cleaners remains as a tenant, the less it would cost for a settlement when he does actually vacate the premises. Mr. Koven expressed a concern about the maintenance during the winter months. Mayor Brainard explained the issue with the dry cleaners is that the dry cleaners' equipment is "grand fathered" and if he.moves to a new location, he would have to buy new equipment and he could not sell the old equipment. Director's Report Mr. Staehler has gotten two appraisals for the Sherwin Williams property. Mr. Staehler noted the original estimate on the dumpsters and weight for the demolition of the properties in the Old Town area was too low. "We've paid $4,100 so far, which I thought was 50% or the first two buildings. There's another bill for $3,100 which we are reviewing and we disagree with it. The Street Commissioner and Rumpke Management are negotiating it. I'm asking for about $3,000 more to complete the job. The problem is weight. The materials that went in the dumpsters weighed more than we estimated. And there-really isn't a good way to estimate the weight of rubble beforehand." Discussion followed. Mr. Koven asked Mr. Staehler to check with Northside Landfill because he did not think they charge by weight. Mr. Staehler will follow up. Mr. Koven moved Mr. Staehler be authorized to spend an additional $4,000 for the dumpster costs for the demolition projects in Old Town in addition to the $8,000 originally requested. Following a second by Ms. Boldt, the motion was unanimously approved. Meeting Schedule The next meeting is Wednesday, August 9, 6 p.m. There will be a bid opening for Parcels #2 and 96. Members were polled.and it was determined there will be a quorum present. The meeting will be in the Caucus Rooms. It was decided that the meeting time will be changed to 7 p.m. but will remain on the second Wednesday monthly. Adiournment Mr. Carter moved the meeting by adjourned. Following a second by Mr. Koven, the motion was unanimously approved and the meeting was adjourned.