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MINUTES OF MEETING
JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 5, 2002
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Wednesday June 5, 2002 in
the Mayor's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville,
Indiana. The following were present:
Robert Campbell, President
Barry Cahill, Vice President
Nathan Samuel, Secretary
Kyle Williams, Commission Member
STAFF:
David C. Duggins, Jr., Redevelopment Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to Director
Kathy Haller, Consultant
ABSENT: Ed Zastawny, Member
CALL TO ORDER:
President Robert Campbell called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A public hearing was held on the adoption of a resolution, which will expand the
Gateway District area to the area behind the Dairy Queen and the parking lot to Twelth
Street. The resolution declared that said area is blighted.
Mrs. Sue Bartle, 203 Weems Avenue questioned why Walgreens was not included in
the blighted area. Mrs. Bartle feels the area should be continuous. Mrs. Bartle also stated
that this neighborhood is like a family and that the neighbors feel very safe there.
Mrs. Denise Pelkey, 207 Weems Avenue, is worried her house will be taken and that
she will not be given enough money. Mr. Duggins explained that there are no plans to
take any houses. This resolution would make it possible to condemn other non-
residential properties in the area.
Mr. Shawn Pelkey, 207 Weems Avenue, asked the Board what help this would be to
his property. Mr. Campbell said there is at present no grant money available. This
resolution would clean up some of the run down property in the neighborhood.
Ms. Daisy Jenkins, 1021 Locust Street, stated that there is no room for sidewalks even
if there was grant money. The area is too small for sidewalks.
Ms. Florence Conner, owns the property at 207 Weems Avenue, asked what the Hotel
would be like if one was built. She also asked what a hotel would do to their property
value. Mr. Duggins said that some people were interested in building a hotel on the old
Pet Paradise Property but that no plans have been accepted. Mr. Duggins and Mr.
Campbell assured the neighbors that only a first class hotel would be allowed to be built
on the property. The city would not allow anything bad to be built. The city wants the
quality of life to be good in that area. The property value would increase not decrease.
The consensus was the neighborhood'would not want to be in the blighted area. Mr.
Duggins informed the neighbors that if they did not want to be included in the blighted
area that they could call him before June 14, 2002 and he would exclude their
neighborhood from the resolution.
OLD BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF HAL KOVERT CONTRACT FOR CITY HALL BLDG (TABLED)
Mr. Duggins presented the revised contract for the Municipal Office Building from
Kovert Hawkins Architects. Mr. Cahill made a motion to approve the contract. Mr.
Williams seconded. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF NIIIVUTES:
President Campbell asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the April
24, 2002 meeting. Mr. Cahill then made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 24,
2002 meeting. Mr. Samuel seconded. Motion carried.
TREASURER' S REPORT:
Mr. Duggins reported that he received the overage check from Buckhead's for
$33,285.18. This check represents 80% of their overage until all the issues are resolved
with the City.
Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report. Mr. Samuel seconded.
Motion carved.
CLAIMS-OPERATING ACCOUNT:
Mr. Duggins presented claims totaling $12,066.21. Claim #22 for Boggs Pest Control
was for the problem with rodents at the Kingfish Restaurant. Mr. Williams made a
motion to approve the claims. Mr. Samuel seconded. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION OF RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AREA ISSUES:
Mr. Duggins presented a letter he received from Mr. Jim Cowgill, Chief Executive
Officer of Kingfish Restaurant. Mr. Cowgill thanked Mr. Duggins for his quick response
to the problems on the riverfront. The problem of parking still exists and Mr. Cowgill
recommended making Riverside Drive one-way to eliminating parking on the north side
of Riverside Drive from Southern Indiana Avenue to the Kennedy Bridge.
Mr. Duggins said he would keep in touch with Mr. Cowgill in hopes of resolving the
parking problems.
GATEWAY UPDATE:
Mr. Duggins reported that the 10~' Street electric poles could be removed for
$150,000.00. This estimate seems to be a good price.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: (SEE ATTACHED SHEET)
Ms. Haller passed out copies of the Project Update Report. Ms. Haller has submitted
a grant request for $450,000.00 to the Department of Justice for six additional officers
over three years.
The City Council approved the resolution to purchase a barge for the Terrace Lawn.
The Resolution now goes to the Tourism Bureau.
ADJOi:JRN1VIENT:
Mr. Campbell asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Williams
made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM
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APPROVED:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
BETH NOVA TUBE L.L.C.:
February: No report at this time.
March: No report at this time.
April: The report for the fast quarter of 2002 showed 7 new jobs, compared to a goal of 74. Capital investment
was $12,915,283.64 compared to a goal of $19,565,000.
May: No report at this time.
INAAP:
February: Nothing new to report at this time.
March: Nothing new to report at this time.
April: Nothing new to report at this time.
May: Nothing new to report at this time.
RTVERFRONT OFFICE CONDOS (NORTH SHORE OFFICE PARK):
February: Have secured a lease for 8,000 sq. ft. out of the fast 16,000 sq.ft. Exterior is completed. Build-out
will be accomplished as new contracts are executed.
March: Project is 95% complete. Small items~need to be completed, as well as a gas line issue that is
close to resolution. Parking lot will go down in 2 weeks. Landscaping should be installed shortly.
Sidewalks are poured and curbs. Close on a couple deals for prospective clients.
April: Reported a closing on one of the units and being close on two other units out of the 16 units
completed to date.
A'iay: Closed on the first condo and the owners have moved in. Three other prospects are in the negotiation
stages. Ready to finish the landscaping. Any interest in touring the new condos will be gladly accommodated.
QUARTERMASTER DEPOT:
February: Working on the details of contract with Heritage Foundation.
March: Refer to meeting comments.
April: Environmental Review Process, including Section 106 Historic Review has commenced.
May: Will publish the Finding of No Significant Impact within the next two weeks. Continuing to
work with the project architect to develop a packet for historic review.
PEARL STREET REDEVELOPI~NT:
February: Houses on Pearl Street are under construction.
March: Houses on Pearl Street are under roof and have siding installed.
April: Project on schedule. No problems reported.
May: Two additional houses have gone up. Framing and foundation work have been completed. Three persons
are prequalified. One has selected a dwelling
TERRACE LAWN BARGE:
February: Preparing to submit a grant to the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau for
$325,000 to acquire two barges to modify as a floating stage with a protective shell.
March: Submitted grant proposal to the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau for $325,000 to
acquire two barges to modify as a floating stage with a protective shell. Anticipate favorable review. Should
receive notification at CTB April board meeting.
April: Received notification of approval. Preparing a Resolution for City Council approval.
May: City Council approved resolution. Resolution now goes to the Tourism Bureau to begin their
process in anticipation of a bond issue. Money will likely become available some time in the Fall of
2002.
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
COPS Gx~rrT:
May: Submitted a grant request for $450,000 to the Department of Justice for six additional officers over three
years.
Fire Truck:
May: Working with the Fire Department to prepare the $100,000 drawdown request from the Build Indiana
Fund for a new fire truck, now that the fire department has decided on the specifications for the fire truck. Grant
was submitted several months ago.
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
INTERCITY ROAD BR[DGE PROJECT:
February: Engineering plans are 99% complete. Ready to submit to lNDOT. July letting anticipated for
the road and bridge project. Property acquisition: proceeding with condemnation with trustees of church.
March: Plans submitted and a copy made available to Redevelopment. Awaiting review.
April: Received review. Submitting final tracings. Haven't received final comments on bridge. Late
Summer letting period.
May: Jeffersonville will be the lead agency on the Veterans Parkway . Jeffersonville is on the state's
August letting schedule.
June: Jeffersonville still on the state's August letting schedule.
July: Nothing new to report at this time.
NORTHSHORE DEVELOPMENT:
February: Ceridian did not work out. Oncology group is interested in second floor. NIlZI group in
interested in remaining square footage on first floor. Looking at Verizon group for rooftop towers and
renting some space in basement. Vision Plus has moved in. Union Planters has not yet moved in. A local
educational institution is still renting. Will still have 4,300 sq ft remaining on the second floor.
March: A local educational institution is still renting and has expressed interest in permanent space. Union
Planters signed their lease. A travel agency has undertaken negotiations for 1 %z floors of space.
April: Union Planters will start improvements on Monday. IUS has approval from Bloomington to
establish a fixed site and hope to complete negotiations in May for availability in Fall. A travel
agency is still in discussions for 1 '/z floors of space, as well as a dot com company and a medical group.
If all these sign, building should be at 90% capacity.
Ivlay: Union planters improvements are almost complete. NS is continuing to move along,
however, some discussion has occurred concerning possible undergraduates attending. Third floor
-three groups still interested and now talking specifics with prospects. The dot com company and
the medical group are still in negotiations.
June: Third floor -one medical group has indicated serious interest and taken measurements. Union
planters will move the weekend of July 20"' and open on July 22"d. IUS anticipate signing lease this week
for 3800 sq ft on third and 1500 on first floor, and have permits to begin construction this week. Anticipate
opening this Fall. Several other prospects have indicated interest in third floor -nothing specific.
July: IUS signed the lease for 3800 sq ft on third floor and 1500 on first floor. Ribbon cutting was held
July 15~'. Expect classes to begin Fall of 2002.
URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE:
February: Refer to David's report.
March: Refer to David's report.
April: Awaiting receipt of fully executed grant agreement for $22,095.
May: Received fully executed grant agreement for $22,095. Have instructed the selected
engineering firm of Lineback Funkhouser to proceed with Phase I and Phase II environmental
assessment.
June: Preliminary report on the lab results to be completed mid-week. Engineering firm is
preparing a final invoice for the Phase I and II for the two sites at 10th & Spring Streets.
July: Engineering report recommended additional testing at the R&W site. Currently negotiating
with IDOC to allow the balance of funds not used on the grant (due to the unavailability of the
third site -fireworks warehouse) and re-allocate those unspent funds for the additional testing.
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
COURT AVENUE EXTENSION:
February: Have secured approval of plans by INDOT. Awaiting signature process at the state level.
Anticipate being able to bid the project around the first part of June 2002.
March: Awaiting the finalization ofhold-harmless agreement between IlvDOT and the City regarding
liability for possible safety issues.
April: Nothing new to report at this time.
May: Bob Miller sent papers in to 1NDOT for an inspection engineer on June 4~'. Should have a letting
before the end of June.
June: Final confirmation of the drop-dead date for bidding on Court Avenue extension is Sept. 1, 2002. It
may go to bid in August.
July: City Engineer still pushing ahead on this project.
BETH NOVA TUBE L.L.C.:
February: No report at this time.
March: No report at this time.
April: The report for the first quarter of 2002 showed 7 new jobs, compared to a goal of 74. Capital
investment was $12,915,283.64 compared to a goal of $19,565,000.
May: No report at this time.
June: No report at this time.
July: No report at this time.
INAAP:
February: Nothing new to report at this time.
March: Nothing new to report at this time.
April: Nothing new to report at this time.
May: Nothing new to report at this time.
June: Nothing new to report at this time.
July: Nothing new to report at this time.
IZIVERFRONT OFFICE CONDOS (NORTH SHORE OFFICE PARK)'
February: Have secured a lease for 8,000 sq. ft. out of the first 16,000 sq.ft. Exterior is completed. Build-
out will be accomplished as new contracts are executed.
March: Project is 95% complete. Small items need to be completed, as well as a gas line issue that
is close to resolution. Parking lot will go down in 2 weeks. Landscaping should be installed shortly.
Sidewalks are poured and curbs. Close on a couple deals for prospective clients.
April: Reported a closing on one of the units and being close on two other units out of the 16 units
completed to date.
May: Closed on the first condo and the owners have moved in. Three other prospects are in the negotiation
stages. Ready to finish the landscaping. Any interest in touring the new condos will be gladly
accommodated.
June: Nothing new to report at this time.
July: Landscaping for this phase is complete.
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
QUARTERMASTER DEPOT:
February: Working on the details of contract with Heritage Foundation.
March: Refer to meeting comments.
April: Environmental Review Process, including Section 106 Historic Review has commenced.
May: Will publish the Finding of No Significant Impact within the next two weeks. Continuing to
work with the project architect to develop a packet for historic review.
June: Met with Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc. and Historic Landmarks Foundation, who are
"consulting parties," as designated in the Section 106 historic review regs. Working with architect
to finalize the historic submission packet to IDNR.
July: Section 106 packet submitted to IDNR and the local consulting parties.
PEARL STREET REDEVELOPMENT:
February: Houses on Pearl Street are under construction.
March: Houses on Pearl Street are under roof and have siding installed.
April: Project on schedule. No problems reported.
May: Two additional houses have gone up. Framing and foundation work have been completed. Three
persons are prequalified. One has selected a dwelling
June: Project on schedule.
July: Project on schedule.
TERRACE LAWN BARGE:
February: Preparing to submit a grant to the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau for
$325,000 to acquire two barges to modify as a floating stage with a protective shell.
March: Submitted grant proposal to the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau for
$325,000 to acquire two barges to modify as a floating stage with a protective shell. Anticipate favorable
review. Should receive notification at CTB April board meeting.
April: Received notification of approval. Preparing a Resolution for City Council approval.
May: City Council approved resolution. Resolution now goes to the Tourism Bureau to begin
their process in anticipation of a bond issue. Money will likely become available some time in the
Fall of 2002.
June: The Tourism Bureau approved the City Council's Resolution and will begin the process for
bond issue.
July: Nothing new to report at this time.
COPS GRANT:
May: Submitted a grant request for $450,000 to the Department of Justice for six additional officers over
three years.
June: Nothing to report at this time.
July: Nothing to report at this time.
Fire Truck•
May: Working with the Fire Department to prepare the $100,000 drawdown request from the Build Indiana
Fund for a new fire truck, now that the fire department has decided on the specifications for the fire truck.
Grant was submitted several months ago.
June: Nothing to report at this time.
July: Bids were solicited and a tentative award was made, pending approval of the council. Anticipate
submitting request to State Budget Office this month.
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