HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-05-23-13 CRC Meeting,May 23, 2013
CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday,
May 23, 2013
President Bill Hammer called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. Commission members Dave
Bowers and Brad Meyer were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Les Olds, Karl
Haas and Matt Worthley.
Others present:
Jim Higgins,Michael Lee,Andrea Davis(IBJ) and Bryan Mitchell
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Approval of Minutes
April 17, 2013: Moved for approval by Mr.Bowers and seconded by Mr. Meyer. Passed
unanimously.
Financial Matters
Mr. Lee stated the April 2013 end of month balance is$2,219,984.
Mr. Hammer requested an update on the increment projections for the year. Mr.Lee stated that,
while final numbers were not yet available,the amount should be a little higher than what had
been projected for the year. Mr. Higgins stated the second week in June would be the target date
for receiving those funds.
Mr.Higgins requested the Commission approve non-operating expenditures in the amount of
$603,924.60. Mr.Meyer moved to approve non-operating invoices in the amount of
$603,924.60, seconded by Mr.Bowers. Passed unanimously.
Mr. Higgins requested approval of PAC construction fund claims in the amount of$216,702.37.
Discussion ensued. Mr.Bowers moved to approve disbursement of PAC fund claims in the
amount of$216,702.37, seconded by Mr. Meyer. Unanimously approved.
Mr. Higgins reminded Commissioners that the operating expenditures presented were for
information only,as they are paid out of the City's budget for the Department of Redevelopment.
Discussion ensued.
Approval of Change Orders
There are no change orders to come before the Commission at this time.
Committee Reports
There were no updates from the Finance Committee,Plan Review Committee or Administrative
Committee,as they have not recently met.
Update on Properties
Mr.Olds gave an update regarding the Anderson Birkla project and the reflecting pond.
Old Business
Amendment to Civic Agreement
Mr. Haas gave background on this item and summarized the proposed amendments to the
agreement.
Discussion ensued.
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Mr.Bowers moved approval of the amendment to the Theater Facilities Agreement between the
CRC and The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre,in the form approved by the President of the CRC.
Seconded by Mr. Meyer and passed unanimously.
New Business
Release of six feet of the Monon Trail Right-of-Way
Mr. Olds gave background on this item and requested approval for the release of six feet of the
Monon Trail right-of-way in conjunction with the Monon Trail improvements and Anderson
Birkla project.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Meyer moved to approve release of the right-of-way(Monon west six feet)in connection
with Monon Trail improvements. Seconded by Mr. Bowers and unanimously approved.
Other Business
Mr. Bowers updated Commissioners on a meeting and recent discussions with Arts&Design
District business owners regarding public parking in the area and signage both in the District and
on public highways. Mr.Worthley stated the business owners are putting together a plan of what
they would like to see that they will give to City Council and other City representatives that
attended the meeting. Discussion ensued.
Adjournment
Mr.Bowers moved the meeting be adjourned pending the execution of documents and seconded
by Mr.Meyer. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,June 19,2013 at 6:30 p.m.
An executive session was held directly prior to the public meeting in which pending litigation and
the purchase or lease of real property were discussed. The Commission hereby certifies that no
subject matter was discussed in the executive session other than the subject matter specified in the
public notice.
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