HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-04-27-10 CRC Meeting April 27, 2010
CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Tuesday,
April 27, 2010
President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m. Commission members Bill
Hammer and Jeff Worrell were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Les
Olds, Don Cleveland and Matt Worthley.
Others present:
Brandon Weddle
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Award Contract for Parcel 9 -31— Main Street Patio Seating Project
Bids for Parcel 9 -31 Main Street Patio Seating Project were received and reviewed by
the Construction Manager, REI Construction. It was recommended that contract for work
be awarded to Gibraltar Construction in the amount of $129,262.39.
Mr. Olds referenced a map that reflected the three outdoor dining areas included in the
contract in front of Mudbugs Cajun Cafe, La Mie Emile and Old Town Tavern. Project
plans have been communicated with the business owners. The estimated time for
completion is 60 days with a major component of the project being traffic control on
Main Street. Mr. Olds stated traffic safety was the primary concern in the design plans
and the City Engineer has reviewed and approved the plans.
Discussion ensued regarding the process and timeline for construction. Mr. Carter stated
he would like the project to be completed in time for the July 4` and 5 CarmelFest
activities.
Mr. Carter questioned if the outside seating patio seating from Old Town Tavern would
impede the space in front of the old Chaos storefront located at 37 W. Main Street. Mr.
Olds stated it would overlap the space in front of Chaos by approximately 10 feet.
Discussion ensued with the conclusion to make a modification of agreement with Old
Town Tavern to allow sharing of the space should a restaurant occupy the old Chaos
space.
Discussion ensued with regards to maintenance, operation and furnishing of the patio
seating areas. Mr. Worrell requested businesses and building owners be made aware of
details and the understanding that the City maintains overall control of spaces. Mr.
Carter suggested plans should be submitted by the businesses for layout, design and
outdoor furnishing and that they be approved by the CRC Plan Review and Interior
Design Committee.
It was also requested an operating agreement be put in place to outline the expectations
for maintenance of the areas, including cleaning. Mr. Carter stated he does not believe the
City Street Department should maintain the spaces and that it should be the responsibility
of the business owner. Mr. Worrell questioned the availability of water to the businesses
owners and requested research into adding an outdoor water spigot. Mr. Olds stated the
current construction package does not include new water or electrical services.
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Mr. Worrell expressed concern with regards to the trees currently in the proposed patio
seating areas and the possibility of birds over the dining areas. Mr. Olds stated the tree
will be moved farther to the east and should not be located directly over the seating areas.
Mr. Worrell questioned if the bid accepted was the lowest bid or the only bid, as there
was another bid submitted that did not meet the criteria. Mr. Weddle stated that the
Gibraltar Bid that was accepted was roughly $4,000 higher than the bid that was non-
compliant.
Mr. Worrell requested confirmation on the timeline of completion. Mr. Weddle stated he
is confident the July 2 deadline can be met.
Mr. Hammer moved approval of awarding of Main Street Patio Seating to Gibraltar
Construction in the amount of $129,262.39 for the Main Street Patio Seating project
subject to available funding and also subject to operating agreements being obtained for
the spaces from the appropriate building owners and /or operators and that this would
include in the agreement involved with Old Town Tavern that there be a note in that
agreement involved with whether or not the Chaos space becomes a restaurant that they
acknowledge the space would be split and both entities would utilize that space and also
that every attempt is made to have water available for the outside for cleaning and
maintenance of these areas. Seconded by Mr. Worrell. Mr. Hammer requested updates
on this project at the May and June CRC meetings. Discussion ensued with regards to
the trees involved in this project and along Main Street. Passed unanimously.
Old Business
No old business at this time.
New Business
No new business at this time.
Adjournment
Mr. Worrell moved the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Mr. Hammer. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:44 a.m.
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