HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 26, 2013 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Workshop on February 26, 2013, that was
called to order at 6:05 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster
Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana.
The following board members were present:
Monty Snelling, Kevin LaGrange, Jamie Lake and Jack Vissing
Absent: Rob Stevens and Greater Clark School Board Representative Jerry White
Staff Members present:
Mayor Mike Moore, Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley, City Controller and
Redevelopment Treasurer Monica Harmon, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, UEZ Director
Kelly Phillips, Grant Administrator DeLynn Rutherford and CMMS Clerk Cindy Seifert
Guests present:
Greg Sekula with Indiana Landmarks, Mike Hutt, Mike Czape, Richard Eklund and Brayden
Lammers with The Evening News
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Merkley called the workshop to order at 6:05 PM.
WORKSHOP
Mr. Merkley advised that the objective of the workshop was to determine the properties to
include in the National RFP. Mr. Merkley provided a draft of the RFP.
Ms. Rutherford advised that properties acquired with the flood grant would need to be left as
green space, therefore should be referenced in the RFP. She will look into any requirement to
the holding time on those properties. Mr. Lake suggested including all properties, disclosing any
special requirements for each property.
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Mr. Waiz provided a map with properties highlighted. Mr. Lake suggested including all
properties within the corridor. Mr. Waiz reminded the Commission that Colston Park was
highlighted, however, is not owned by Redevelopment. Mr. Lake suggested including a notation
that this property would need to be negotiated with the Parks Board. Mayor Moore was not in
favor of including property that would need to be approved by another Board. Mr. Vissing
suggested approaching the Parks Board about transferring Colston Park to Redevelopment. Mr.
Merkley added that disclosure of the cemetery must be included on the Park property.
Mr. Lake suggested including amenities (i.e. Preservation Station, RiverStage, The Overlook,
YUM Center) on the map
Mr. Snelling requested that the Clark County Museum proposed property not be included in the
RFP. Mr. Lake requested not to start carving out properties from the RFP.
Mr. Merkley reviewed the Draft RFP for the Falls Landing Mixed -Use Development Project.
Ms. Harmon advised that the Developers will need a lot of data (census, etc.) included in the
RFP. Mr. Waiz suggested using the "online map" link to send out with the RFP, the map can
contain all data necessary. No changes were requested in the draft, other than including an
earnest money deposit. Ms. Harmon will attempt to locate this information from the previous
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RFP.
Mr. Lake suggested seeking out assistance from Ben Wauford at Cooper Carey out of New York.
Ben worked on this area as part of the Canal Plan. Ben already prepared the Market Study
Analysis, so he has knowledge of this corridor. Mr. Vissing was in favor of contacting Ben to
get an idea of his cost and availability.
Mr. Lake suggested identifying a catalyst for development. He suggested the proximity to
Downtown Louisville.
Mr. Lake would like to reapply for New Market Tax credits, to offer as a tool.
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COMMENTS
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Richard Eklund commented on the settlement to relocate the houses. It is his understanding that
the funds are first come, first serve. This RFP is going to include the vacant properties
previously suggested to relocate three of the houses. Mr. Merkley advised that the
Redevelopment Commission is in support of relocating the houses, just not in the location on
Maple Street.
ADJOURNMENT
Workshop adjourned at 6:53 PM.
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