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Home My WebLink AboutJUNE 28, 2017 RD JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28,2017 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on June 28, 2017,that was called to order at 6:07 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Board Members present: Monty Snelling,Mayor Mike Moore,Jack Vissing and Matt Owen Board Members absent: Scott Hawkins and GCCS Board Representative Milton Clayton Staff Members present: Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley,City Controller and Redevelopment Treasurer Heather Metcalf,Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz,Grant Administrator DeLynn Rutherford,City Engineer Andy Crouch, Redevelopment Administrative Assistant Janet Mayrose, Planning and Zoning/UEZ Director Nathan Pruitt,City Councilman and UEZ President Dustin White, Public Arts Administrator Dawn Spyker and CMMS Administrator/Secretary Cindy Seifert Guests present: Justin Phelps, Mike Leonard and Hunter Jacobs with Hogan Real Estate, Sonya Broady & Leslie Smith with Smith Broady&Associates,Jorge Lanz with Jacobi,Toombs&Lanz, Bob Stein&Mark Berry with United Consulting, Mike Hutt, Richard Eklund and Elizabeth Beilman with The Evening News CALL TO ORDER Mr. Snelling called the meeting to order at 6:07 PM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve the agenda, moving the Gateway Development to the beginning of new business and the addition of the Police/Fire Headquarters Bridge, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. CONSENT REPORTS Minutes: Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the minutes from June 7, 2017, with Mr. Owen seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Claims: Mr. Owen made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of$1,865,499.67, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Mr.Owen made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Claims in the amount of$21,297.30,with Mayor Moore seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Review of Financial Information: Ms. Metcalf provided a TIF and Redevelopment Operating Account Balance Report. JTL Onizoin Proiects Update: Jorge Lanz provided status on JTL projects: Veterans Parkway Phase 2 — Seventy-seven of the eighty parcels are approved for purchase at a total cost of$729,313, or 97% of the $750,000 budget. Twenty-six of the parcels are secured. Plans have been submitted to the Utility Companies. Gateway Development—No Change Allison Lane Sidewalks—Project Complete N. 10' Street Streetscape & Development Coordination—Construction Underway. Contractor is preparing to shift to Phase 2 maintenance of traffic plan. Gottbrath Way at Bridg_epointe Commons—Construction Underway Gottbrath WU at Bridgepointe Commons — Survey Underway, Design is next. Construction planned for 2018. Utica Pike Sidewalk Extension—No Change Mr. Owen questioned the two different heights of the curbs of the N. 10' Street Project, specifically the sections nearest the Allison Lane intersection. Mr.Lanz advised that due to the differences in road heights the curbs were designed that way,also it will help deter pedestrian crossings in this area,encouraging them to use the crosswalks. BUSINESS Gateway Development Mr. Waiz advised that Hogan Development has requested the approval of a Resolution and Development Agreement, for purchasing the Gateway property for$1,200,000. Mr. Merkley advised that at the signing of the Resolution and Development Agreement,earnest money in the amount of$12,000.00 would be paid, a Due Diligence Period of 180 days will begin, closing will occur within 18 months, project commencing within 60 days of closing. The project completion will be 12-18 months from the closing. Hogan Development's plans for the property is a mixed-use commercial area, which may include a hotel, office, restaurant and other commercial use. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve Resolution 2017-R-1, A Resolution Designating Hogan Development Co.as developer for Gateway Commercial Development Project and approval and ratification of the Development Agreement, with Mr. Owen seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Public Parking Lot Improvement(100 block of Chestnut) Nathan Pruitt requested this issue be tabled. Mr. Owen made a motion to table,with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. 10"Street Fagade Grant Application—Smith Broady& Associates Sonya Broady, with Smith Broady & Associates (SB&A), presented a request for a Fagade Grant, in the amount of$10,000. SB&A is relocating from Blackiston Mill Road in New Albany to 1114 E. 10`x'Street. The fagade improvement project includes building out a new main entrance due to zoning issues, paving and striping the parking area,exterior lighting and fixtures,landscaping,new walkways,signage and paint. Estimated total project cost is$22,487.80. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the fagade grant for Smith Broady&Associates, in an amount not to exceed$10,000,with Mr. Owen seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Conceptual Site Plan—723 Spring Street Dawn Spyker presented a plan for the lot owned by Redevelopment which is occupied by the Fire Museum. The project plans include milling and repaving the lot, leaving some area for grass, shade sails, painted games using special paint which reduces heat,tables,swinging benches and irrigation. The total projected cost of the project is $353,845. Mr. Vissing asked about plans for maintenance of the area. Ms. Spyker advised that they plan to request maintenance from the fire museum and/or the tenant of the neighboring business. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve$253,845 towards the project,with funds from the Inner City Road TIF,with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Property Transfer from Redevelopment to JUEZ(Market& Spring) Mr. Merkley advised that the Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Zone (JUEZ) is planning a development project for their property at Market&Spring Street. JUEZ is requesting to include the property owned by Redevelopment in the project area. In order to include the property,it needs to be transferred to JUEZ. Mr. Pruitt advised that JUEZ has approved a letter of intent from Wayland Development. Mr.Merkley advised that statute allows for transfer of property from Redevelopment to a UEZ as long as the property is within the UEZ and for development use. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve Resolution 2017-R-2,Transferring Property from Redevelopment to Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Zone, with Mr. Owen seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3-1 with Mr. Vissing voting against. Police/Fire Headquarter Bridge Andy Crouch advised that his estimate for the bridge between Fire Headquarters and the Police Headquarters was short. He is requesting an increase to the budget from$90,000 to$120,000. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the Bridge budget increase from $90,000 to an amount not to exceed$120,000, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3-1 with Mr. Owen voting against. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT No comments PUBLIC COMMENTS None BOARD COMMENTS Mayor Mike Moore advised that the Downtown Merchants were reporting a$500,000 spike in sales during the recent River Stage event. Jack Vissing—No Comments Matt Owen—No Comments Monty Snelling stated that the Riverfront looks very nice. Also,he suggests thanking Jeanne Burke for her continuing efforts with the Clark County Museum. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Owen made a motion to adjourn at 6:46 PM, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion. R. Monty Sne ng, sid t REDEVELOP NT 6/7/2017 CINDY SEIFERT