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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-07-16-08CRC Meeting, July 16, 2008 1 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday, July 16, 2008 President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Commission members Jeff Worrell, Bill Hammer and Rick Sharp were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Karl Haas, Les Olds, Sherry Mielke, Andrea Stumpf, Matt Worthley and Darrell Norris. Others present: Pat Robinson, Rick Osborne, Ryan Menard, Dan Moriarity, Brandon Bogan, John Suter, Melanie Hayes, Mike Anderson Presentations Keystone Construction Ryan Menard (Keystone Construction) introduced Dan Moriarity (CSO Architects) who presented the new schematic design for the Parcel 47 project. The “Arts District Lofts” is composed of a restaurant with outdoor seating on the southeast corner of the project, retail on three sides of the project, apartments above and a location reserved for the VFW on the northeast corner of the site. An interior courtyard will be included with three access walkways from the street, with a plaza design consisting of fountains and decorative pool. There is 47,000 sq. ft. of retail on the first level, public restrooms and space for electrical service areas. The upper three levels are reserved for residential with the exception of the southwest corner of the project that is reserved for a retail/restaurant space with outdoor patio area overlooking the Monon Trail. There are 148 residential units with dimensions ranging from 800-1,100 sq. ft. The roof will contain a green roof system to add to the LEED certification. There are two levels of parking below grade. The exterior materials will be predominantly brick. Mr. Worrell moved for approval of the schematic design for the Parcel 47 project. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved. Mr. Sharp explained an original motion providing exclusive negotiating rights to Keystone Construction was approved at the previous CRC meeting which stated a project agreement would be brought before the Commission at the current meeting. No project agreement is prepared at this time. Mr. Sharp moved that the Commission extend the exclusive negotiating period until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the CRC and that Keystone Construction pay the additional $41,000 in earnest money to be received by the Commission by July 25th. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved. Approval of Minutes April 30 – May 2, 2008: Mr. Sharp moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Worrell and passed with one abstention from Mr. Hammer. CRC Meeting, July 16, 2008 2 June 18, 2008: Mr. Hammer moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously approved. July 2, 2008: Mr. Worrell moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved. Financial Matters Ms. Mielke announced the June end of month operating balance for the CRC General Fund is $1,786.695.00. The TIF distribution is still forecasted for the month of September. Ms. Mielke requested the Commission’s approval to pay invoices for:  CRC General Fund in the amount of $1,031,380.70. o Mr. Sharp moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved.  Brookshire Golf Course claims in the amount of $175,024.60. o Mr. Sharp moved for approval. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved.  Disbursement of funds for the PAC construction fund in the amount of $3,015,868.85. o Mr. Sharp moved for approval. Seconded by Mr. Worrell and unanimously approved. Ms. Mielke reported that all costs pertaining to the Dog Day Afternoon event will be reimbursed by the Humane Society for Hamilton County. The event was a fundraiser for the Humane Society with $13,450.77 has been raised, with approximately $9,000 donated after expenses. Approximately $3,000 of CRC funds were spent on advertising for the event. Committee Reports Mr. Olds stated there were no committee reports at this time. Update on Properties Mr. Carter requested the weeds be cut on both sides of the Monon Trail between the trail and the fencing on Parcel 7A, Parcel 5 and the Pedcor site. Mr. Carter questioned what department was charged with setting up future operations in regards to the PAC Energy Center. Mr. Olds explained that John Duffy, Director of Utilities, will supply several individuals who will be in training on the equipment. Mr. Duffy is assuming full responsibility for the operating of the equipment. In the future, the operating management company for the PAC will provide staff to operate the equipment and maintain the Energy Center. Mr. Carter requested the staff meet with either the tenants or members of Pedcor to discuss parking and tow-away areas in the Old Town Shops I & II parking areas. He also requested the graffiti on the previous Street Department buildings be removed by the Street Department. CRC Meeting, July 16, 2008 3 Mr. Olds reported a meeting was scheduled between the Mayor and representatives of National City Bank to discuss the development of their property located on the northeast corner of Range Line and Main. Mr. Worrell asked the CRC staff to take care of a bent directional sign located at Old Town Shops I. He also questioned the status of outstanding Old Town Renovation Grants. Mr. Olds reported high interest from businesses in the area and that he has made verbal agreements to many businesses, with many businesses still needing to fill out the grant request application. There is currently one project completed but the owner has yet to fill out the application. Old Town Arts & Design District Ms. Mielke announced the upcoming Rock the District festival scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, from 11am-10pm. Crowe’s Eye Photography, a photography studio, and Movement on Main, a dance and yoga studio, recently opened in the Arts & Design District at 16 W. Main Street. The Simply Sweet Shop and Second Story Playhouse will also open in July. Mr. Carter announced that he and other Commission members attended an Old Town Arts & Design Merchant Association meeting to listen to ideas and discuss issues with businesses in the area. Old Business Approval of Hirons & Co. Contract Mr. Carter and members of the CRC Staff have met with Hirons and Company to review and discuss the Hirons contract with Mr. Haas reviewing it as well. Mr. Worrell moved to approve the Hirons and Company contract as it has been presented to the Commission. Seconded by Mr. Hammer. Mr. Hammer noted on page #5, paragraph #17, there was an absence in the sentence, “Scope of work for a period of __ days,” and requested a modification stating the required number of days. Mr. Carter suggested approving the contract and giving Ms. Mielke the authority to fill in the set number of days. The motion was passed unanimously. Approval of Streaming Video for City Center Complex Mr. Worrell questioned who would be responsible for paying additional costs each year after the initial $4,000 “annual streaming server and bandwidth cost associated with these streams.” Ms. Mielke explained the staff recommendation is to evaluate the project after one year due to the potential for the need for cost adjustments. At that time, the costs will be brought before the Commission for their review. Mr. Sharp also noted the benefit of testing mesh network equipment in regards to possible future equipment used in the city’s public safety departments. CRC Meeting, July 16, 2008 4 Mr. Carter announced the excitement of the current construction phase for the PAC with the cranes beginning to construct the frame of the building, and the need to record this progress. Mr. Worrell thanked the responsible party, Winston Long of OMNI Productions, for obtaining the sponsorship for the project and in return reducing the cost. Mr. Carter also thanked Motorola and ERS. Mr. Sharp moved for approval of the streaming video charge of $4,000 for the City Center camera project for one year. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved. New Business Approval of Resolution 2008-5 Transfer of Brookshire Golf Course Mr. Sharp moved to amend item 2B to read, “the purchase price for the golf course shall be mutually agreed upon by the City and the CRC provided, however, that such price shall not be less than the total of the amount of the original bond indebtedness resulting from the purchase of the golf course and the sum of all cash expenditures (all costs incurred by the CRC minus income stream) made by the CRC during it’s period of ownership.” Seconded by Mr. Hammer. Mr. Hammer questioned if the liquor license was included under the provisions in 2A. Mr. Haas stated that it would include the liquor license. The amendment was passed unanimously. Resolution 2008-5 as amended was also passed unanimously. Evan Lurie, LLC Lease Mr. Haas requested the Commission propose a motion to add an item for consideration of space lease with E. Lurie LLC. Mr. Sharp moved to add the motion for approval to the agenda, seconded by Mr. Worrell and unanimously approved. Mr. Sharp explained the CRC offices are in need of expanding. Currently there is little over 900 sq. ft. which is insufficient to house the bodies and activities taking place in the office. The Commission has been looking for space in the Arts & Design District in the amount of 2,400-2,500 sq. ft. The conclusion is to lease that amount of space on the second floor of the Lurie building. The rent is well within the market value presented, and the staff recommends a lease period of five years. Mr. Worrell commented that $17.50/sq. ft. was a very good rate and questioned if the CRC was receiving a special rate or if this was a market rate value. Mr. Haas stated it was a “well-negotiated” rate. CRC Meeting, July 16, 2008 5 Mr. Sharp moved to approve a five year lease with Evan Lurie, LLC for a 2nd floor office space, located at 30 W. Main Street, at a price of $17.50 per sq. ft. with an owner supplied tenant allowance of $40,000. The CRC President is approved to sign the lease on behalf of the Commission subject to satisfaction of the following requirements: A) A confirmation from Evan Lurie, LLC mortgage lender that the lease meets it’s requirements; and B) Confirmation of the gallery operating covenant will be honored for its full term; and C) E. Lurie LLC will list the remainder of the second floor space with a suitable commercial real estate broker. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved. Other Business There is no other business to come before the Commission at this time. Announcements Mr. Sharp stated he feared he may have inadvertently offended/insulted colleagues of the CRC due to the fact he has been critical of the CRC’s recommendation of regarding the declaration of an EDA for the Legacy Fund with will result a TIF allocation. His critical comments were merely comments. His concern is the CRC is allocating TIF for some residential improvements that would come as part of the normal developmental process. It was never his intention to disparage the actions of this body or the actions it took. Mike Anderson from Shiel Sexton invited all Commissioners to the PAC construction site to see the tower crane that will be delivered Friday. The presence of the tower crane is an absolute milestone in the construction phase. The building will begin to be erected and the public will be able to see a building begin to take shape over the next six months. Adjournment Mr. Sharp moved the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Mr. Hammer. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.