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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-10-18-05CRC Minutes, October 18, 2005 1 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Tuesday, October 18, 2005 President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Commission members Bob Battreall, Bill Hammer and Jerry Heniser were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Mayor Brainard, Les Olds, Karl Haas, Dan Moriarity, Lesley Rogers Barrett, Jon Hutsler and Steve Brown. Phyllis Morrissey as support staff. Approval of Minutes Mr. Battreall moved for approval of the September 20, 2005, minutes. Following a second by Mr. Hammer, the motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Battreall moved for approval of the October 4, 2005, minutes. Following a second by Mr. Hammer, the motion was unanimously approved. Presentations None Reports from Architects/Engineers Mr. Moriarity reported that Parcel 35 stormwater detention is essentially complete. Parcel 5 and 7 prep work for Cinergy is nearly completed. They are moving quickly and are only about two weeks away from Mohawk Plaza. The easement will need to be resolved. Old Town shops construction is proceeding. Demolition is complete on Parcel 16 and the site has been mulched. Compaction report is due in a week or so. On Parcel 12 the demolition has begun on Amoco. SESCO is completing their review on the site. Work on both should be complete within thirty days. A meeting will be held with IDEM regarding the plan for cleaning up the site to make sure we follow the rules so we are eligible for the ELF funds. Mr. Haas stated there is $2,000,000 in ELF funds available for that site and the $35,000 deductible has already been paid by BP/Amoco. SESCO’s estimate of the cleanup costs is a fraction of the $2,000,000 so if we get IDEM’s approval the costs should be fully reimbursed. Mr. Olds noted since we are using the Pedcor development plan (with retail and office only) the approval will come more quickly than if there were living units on the site. The liquor store has thirty days to move from this site after they open their new store. The new store should open in a week or so. A certified letter was sent to Johnny Java notifying them they need to remove their building by December 1. CRC Minutes, October 18, 2005 2 Mr. Moriarity continued: The gateway construction is substantially complete and we’re going to recommend that certificates of substantial completion be issued. The architectural plans for Parcel 31 gateway are not complete. Parcel 14 demolition plans will be completed and the bids will be due at the November CRC meeting. Demolition plan on Parcel 33 (existing bank site) will be completed and bids will also be due for that at the November meeting. On Parcel 16 Pedcor’s work is going to start soon. Site engineering for that site and the parking lot to the south will soon be completed. Demolition bids will be taken for Payless Liquors building, too. Update on Properties Mr. Olds reported the veterans group wants to put a sound system on Veterans’ Plaza. He is assisting them in finding a designer for installing a sound system to cover the plaza. Since everything is underground it’s a very complicated project. They have allocated $10,000 for this but Mr. Olds thinks it will be more than that. They have reported their fundraising is going well. Mayor Brainard reminded Mr. Olds that the contractor, Gilliatte, had still not installed the panel doors on the restrooms. Mr. Olds said we will be releasing them from the project and hold back some money to complete it correctly. They will not be released from a legal standpoint only from fixing the items under dispute. Shapiro’s will be asked to remove their restrictive parking signs on Parcel 10 now that the other parking lot is open. Mayor Brainard reported the Golden K Kiwanis are making the replacement corbels for the Arts Council Building for $1000, a savings of $6,000. Mr. Carter asked if the Rotary Plaza fountain would be included as part of the design for the stairway. Affirmative. Mr. Olds reported the lower level of the bike shop has been leased to Segway, the scooter franchise. Mayor Brainard stated that Segways aren’t permitted on the Monon. Mr. Olds will let Mr. Kestner know. Financial Matters Mr. Olds distributed an updated Monthly Forecast and a report showing expenses through the third quarter as compared to the budget. Discussion followed. CRC Minutes, October 18, 2005 3 Mr. Olds asked for a transfer of $130,000 from construction with $40,000 going to legal fees and $90,000 to architectural/engineering. So moved by Mr. Hammer. Following a second by Mr. Battreall, the motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Olds noted approximately $1,600,000 has been spent from CRC funds for the Performing Arts Center project. Some of these expenses were from 2004. He anticipates another $500,000 by the end of 2005. Further discussion followed about budget versus expenses. In response to a question, Mr. Olds said Loren Matthes thought the bonds would be sold between November 15 and November 30. Approval of Invoices Mr. Battreall moved for approval of the invoices in the amount of $1,013,221.14 as submitted. Following a second by Mr. Hammer, the motion was unanimously approved. Old Business The new Arts District signs were delivered to the Street Department. Mayor Brainard has suggested some changes of location for their installation, focusing on Main Street. Old Town Renovation Grants Those business owners who were awarded grants are reluctant to sign the acceptance letter because of the parking requests included as part of the package. Mayor Brainard said he thought it was mostly a need to educate the owners about what we are really asking. None of the letters have been returned, so no grants have been given at this time. Mr. Olds will follow up with the business owners. Discussion followed. It was decided that no business owner will be excluded from the request, even if he only has two parking spaces behind his building. Further discussion followed. Mr. Carter stated “we do not have a parking problem in Old Town; we have a perception of a parking problem.” New Business Mayor Brainard said there have been a lot of inquiries but nothing to report yet. Mr. Carter had a meeting with the pottery artist who will be relocating in the Arts District, moving from the west side of Indianapolis. Mr. Battreall complimented Mr. Carter on his video presentation on the City Center. Next Meeting November 15, 2005, with executive session at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Adjournment Mr. Battreall moved the meeting be adjourned. Following a second from Mr. Hammer, the motion was unanimously approved and the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.