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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-07-27-04CRC Meeting, July 27, 2004 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, July 27, 2004 President Ed Burke called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Commission members present were Ron Carter and Bob Battreall, constituting a quorum. Also present were Mayor Brainard, Les Olds, Karl-Haas, Councilors Fred Glaser and Mark Rattermann, citizens Joy and Jack Stafford, Sherry Mielke and Phyllis Morrissey as support staff. Approval of A4inutes Mr. Battreall moved the minutes of June 15, 2004, be'approved. Following asecond by Mr. Carter, the motion-was unanimously approved. Presentation Officials from First Indiana have asked to be deferred until the next meeting. Financial Matters Mr. Burke explained the financial sketch he prepared and distributed in the packets. . noting the increase in TIF revenue. Brief discussion followed. Ms. Mielke reported the fund operating balance for June 30 is $2,980,457. When combined with our 2003 BAN of $2,959,602 and 2004 draw down BAN of $2,900,000, we have a total operating and resources available of $8,440,059. The estimated TIF revenue due later this year is $1,781,163. The June TIF distribution will be $2,062,097 net. Invoices were submitted totaling $592,539.66 from operating funds. Professional fees will be $62,294.02 which are paid from BAN funds. Total for invoices is $654,833.68. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Olds noted there are still problems with the operation of the reflecting pond. Following further discussion, Mr. Battreall moved for approval of the invoices. Following a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was unanimously approved. Update on Properties Parcel #2, Pedcor, is basically complete. Third building underground garage is complete. Mr. Olds said he has talked to them about purchasing the liquor license. Kosene property Mr. Kosene told Mr. Olds they-had sold sixteen [out of 481 units before they even "got above tfic ground". Mr. Kosene is concerned about the property to the south of his project. Mr. Olds has encouraged him to contact the owners of that property. Mayor Brainard said he was told that AMLI is virtually 100% filled. Veterans Plaza construction is underway. The large fencing is necessary to protect the underground detention system. October 31 is the anticipated completion date. Parcel #4, First Indiana proposal will be brought to the Commission in August. Design concepts were sent out in packets. Laserfiehe UAN 1 01008 City of Carmel CRC Meeting, July 27,'2004 Parcel #5, Goodyear SESCO has drilled soil borings around the perimeter of the property because they would not let us enter the property. There is no evidence of contamination migrating from that site in any direction. SESCO believes the contamination is located under the building, adjacent to the hydraulic lifts in the oil storage area. They estimate maximum costs to clean it up would be $75,000. Mr. Olds is preparing a demolition package for Goodyear, O'Malia's and possibly will include Marshall Andich's property on Parcel #13. Parcel #7 Amphitheater on hold. Performing Arts Center in process. Parcel #8 AMLI Old Town. Streetwork.is completed. Certificate of,substantial completion will be issued at any moment. Some additional costs will be due from CRC for an underground drain. Street Department striped parallel parking on Main Street. Post office box needs to be relocated. Parcel #9 Chris Reid's office building brickwork will soon be started. Parcel #10 Shapiro's Phase 11 construction is complete, other than several streetlights which are on order. Punch list was prepared and being addressed. Sidewalk extension from Veterans Way to Monon Trail will be placed over a drainage pipe lying in the swale. Mr. Olds will be meeting with Mr. McComas on Thursday [July 29] and will insist on completion of the sidewalk between Shapiro's two buildings. They will also be told to clean and level the site. Parcel #11 Mark Boyce is still working under due diligence. It is important that all developers of these parcels [#11, #W, #5] are all aware of each other's proposals. Mr. Olds noted he is going to have a design charette inviting all designers to attend so they will all know what's going on. Parcel #12 We now own the O'Malia property. We gave a condemnation offer for Amoco. SESCO reports that 1DEM is in conflict with British Petroleum (BP) over their cleanup program. Apparently the program is not working to the level that was expected. SESCO has asked for a meeting with the two organizations. The site is covered by one of the "super funds" so there is money CRC Meeting, July 27, 2004 available. SESCO estimates it could be a $200,000 cleanup. Rights could be assigned to the'Redevelopment Commission if we buy the property so we are eligible for the funding. Parcel#13 Doug Pelton, one of the owners of a property in Parcel #13, does not want to sell. Hellas been notified that he has a building which is 4' over his property line. He said he would take care of it. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Haas requested authorization for the CRC to acquire the Carmel Clay Chamber of Commerce building at 41 East Main Street for a purchase price not to exceed $265,000. Mr. Battreall moved for approval, giving the President authority to execute the purchase agreement. Following a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was unanimously approved. Other Mr. Olds asked for an increase of $150,000 [to $850,000] in the CRC budget for professional fees because of the heightened activity level. So moved by Mr. Battreall. Following a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was unanimously approved. Old Business Old Town Arts & Design District The logo design for the Arts District was shown. Discussion followed. Mr. Battreall moved the CRC adopt.the logo as the official logo. Following a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was unanimously approved. Renovation Grants- Several applications have been picked up. There seems to be a lot of interest. Brief discussion followed. Arts District Archways After refining the design for the archways, Mr. Olds received a quote from Gilliatte for building the archways for $190,000 each plus the sign which is $10,000 each. Discussion followed at length. Mr. Battreall moved the CRC allocate necessary funds for two archways to be constructed, one on east Main and the other on south Range Line. Following a second by Mr. Carter, the motion was unanimously approved. New Council Appointment Mr. Marshall's replacement suggestion is at the committee level in the City Council at this time. New Business Mr. Carter said he has received comments about the lack of "family" housing in the City Center area. Developers in the area will be told of this interest. CRC Meeting, July 27, 2004 Next Meeting Wednesday, July 28, p.m., for a joint meeting with City Council. Tuesday, August 17, 6:30 Executive Session, 7 p.m. regular.meeting. Adiournment Moved for adjournment at 8:07 p.m. 4