HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 20, 2013 JEF'FERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on February 20, 2013,
that was called to order at 6:13 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, Rob Stevens, Jack Vissing,
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:
Brian Colton with Umbaugh and Associates, Nicole Ruddell with CoCo's Cafe & Confectionz,
Greg Sekula with Indiana Landmarks, Mike Hutt, Richard Eklund, and Brayden Lammers with
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CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Snelling called the meeting to order at 6:13 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the agenda, with the additions of 2013 election of officers
and removal of the item regarding Mike & Matt's, with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion,
passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
CONSENT REPORTS
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Minutes:
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes from regular meeting January 23, 2013, and the
workshop January 29, 2013, with changes requested by Mr. Lake, with Mr. Stevens seconding
the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
Claims:
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Claims in the amount of $14,163.03,
with the claim for Wash 0 Rama in the amount of $7,237.50 being paid out of Inner City Road
TIF, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0, with Mr.
Snelling abstaining.
Mr. LaGrange made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of $477,486.50, with Mr.
Stevens seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0, with Mr. Snelling
abstaining.
Acquisition Claims:
None
Review of Financial Information:
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Ms. Harmon provided a copy of the Revolving Load Fund Report, the balance as of December
31, 2012, was $256,369.00.
Mr. Vissing questioned what steps were being taken to recoup the late payments due. Ms.
Harmon stated that monthly statements are sent out, and added thatmore strongly worded letters
could be drafted by City Attorneys.
OLD BUSINESS
Lease for 214 West Court Avenue (Cozza Building)
Mr. Merkley presented a Lease Agreement between the City of Jeffersonville Redevelopment
Commission and Nicole and Brian Ruddell for property located at 214 West Court Avenue.
Under the terms of the Lease, the rental payment would be $2,100.00 per month commencing six
months after the execution of the lease. At any time during the 5 -year lease, the Ruddell's may
exercise the right to purchase the property for $515,000, minus any payments made. The
purchase price of $515,000, is equal to the appraised value as of January 17, 2013. The 5 year
lease was proposed due to the Restaurant Forgivable Loan Program stipulations.
Ms. Ruddell countered with an offer of $440,000 due to issues with the property's foundation.
Mr. Stevens made a motion to table the request for the lease pending a review of the agreement
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of 5 -0.
NEW BUSINESS
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Bond Resolution for the Construction of Police Station (Falls Landing)
Bond Resolution for Construction of Police Station (Inner City Road)
Mr. Merkley advised the Commission of the steps necessary to move forward with the Police
Station. If everything occurs as planned, ground - breaking should occur in June 2013.
The Commission will issue a Bond not to exceed $11,000,000. The payments will be made from
LOIT funds, however since LOIT funds may not be pledged to make bond payments, TIF dollars
will be used to pledge.
Brian Colton with Umbaugh and Associates, provided a Schedule of Estimated Project Costs and
Funding for the Police Station project.
Mr. Merkey clarified information regarding the bond amount of $11 Mil. He stated that there are
6 alternates within the plans. And while the City is prepared to authorize the entire project, there
are alternates available to reduce costs if necessary. Also, there are $200,000 in funds budgeted
to remodel the portion of city hall after the police department vacates.
Mr. Vissing questioned why there were land acquisition costs in the Schedule from Umbaugh.
Mr. Merkley advised that those properties were purchased with LOIT funds and the Bond
proceeds will reimburse LOIT.
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve Bond Resolution 2013 -RC -4 amending the resolution for
(Itor the Falls Landing TIF to include the Construction of a new Police Station in an amount not to
exceed $5,500,000, with Mr. LaGrange seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of
5 -0.
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve Bond Resolution 2013 -RC -5 amending the resolution for
the Inner City Road TIF to include the Construction of a new Police Station in an amount not
to exceed $5,500,000, with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of
5 -0.
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Resolution Amending the Resolution of the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission
(110, entitled "Declaratory Resolution of the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission" (Falls
Landing)
Resolution Amending the Resolution of the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission
entitled "Declaratory Resolution of the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission" (Inner
City Road)
Mr. Merkley presented a Resolution to amend the list of projects involved in the Resolution of
the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission. The Commission reviewed the list, and after
additions /subtractions, confirmed a list of 24 projects to include. The projects, commonly known
as, are as follows:
1. 10` Street Widening
2. Falls Landing Park w/ Retention Pond
3. Marina
4. Holman's Lane Widening
5. Veteran's Parkway Widening
6. Big Four Station
7. Flood Wall opening
8. Bike & Hike
9. Allison Brook Park
10. Chestnut Street Reconstruction
11. North Port Technology Incubator
c ipr 12. Downtown Artist Incubator
13. Downtown Arts and Cultural District
14. Relocation of historical structures (under settlement agreement)
15. Thompson Lane Intersection
16. Gateway Improvements
17. Development of property purchased for Stormwater Conveyance
18. Colston Park — Acquisition and Development
19. 300, 301 & 310 Maple Street — Acquisition and Development
20. City Hall Renovations — converting existing Police Department after new station is
completed.
21. Riverstage Billboard/Screen Installation
22. Arbor Walk
23. Hamburg Pike Widening
24. Big Four Pedestrian Ramp
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve Bond Resolution 2013 -RC -6 amending the resolution for
the Falls Landing TIF to include the above 24 projects with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion,
passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve Bond Resolution 2013 -RC -7 amending the resolution for
the Inner City Road TIF to include the above 24 projects with Mr. Stevens seconding the
motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
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41110, Resolution Accepting Certain Parcels of Real Estate by Deed to Jeffersonville Department
of Redevelopment
Mr. Merkley advised the Commission that real estate that was purchased through redevelopment
projects were deeded in the name of the City of Jeffersonville. The Board of Public Works has
already passed a Resolution to transfer the real estate. State law states that transfer of title
between two governmental entities requires resolutions of both purchasing agents, in this case
The Board of Public Works for the City of Jeffersonville and The Redevelopment Commission
for the Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment.
The properties involved are as follows:
707 Ohio Avenue 200 -202 W. Market Street 707 Michigan Avenue
715 Ohio Avenue 219 Pearl Street 721 Michigan Avenue
719 Ohio Avenue 227 Pearl Street 725 Michigan Avenue
805 Ohio Avenue 216 W. Chestnut Street 724 Ohio Avenue
807 Ohio Avenue 221 W. Maple Street 727 Ohio Avenue
813 Ohio Avenue 223 W. Maple Street 728 Ohio Avenue
817 Ohio Avenue 225 W. Maple Street 712 Indiana Avenue
223 Meigs Avenue 222 W. Maple Street 714 Indiana Avenue
729 Ohio Avenue 224 W. Maple Street 723 Spring Street
809 Fulton Street 330 Mulberry Street 829 Indiana Avenue
839 Spring Street 332 Mulberry Street 211 W. Court Avenue
(1111, 400 Francis Court 217 W. Court Avenue 211 W. Maple Street
812 Fulton Street 214 W. Court Avenue 214 W. Chestnut Street
222 W. Market Street 200 W. 8 Street 231 Pearl Street
218 W. Market Street 620 Michigan Avenue
216 W. Market Street 628 Michigan Avenue
Mr. Vissing made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013 -RC -8 to accept certain parcels of Real
Estate by Deed to- Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment, with Mr. Lake seconding the
motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
Mayor's Conference Room TV
Mr. Merkley advised that pursuant to a request in a previous Redevelopment Meeting, a 70"
Vizio television with sound bar, mounting package including installation was purchased at Best
Buy for a total of $2,119.95. Mr. Merkley is requesting the Redevelopment Commission pay
one -third of the cost of the television to be used as a means of displaying maps, Power Point
presentations, etc. during meetings held in the Mayor's Conference Room.
Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve $706.65 for the Mayor's Conference Room Television,
with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
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Request for Proposals for Development of Downtown Properties
Mr. Merkley brought a request from Mayor Moore to extend a National RFP for the development
of the downtown properties acquired by this Commission. Mr. Waiz suggested scheduling a
workshop to determine which parcels to include in the RFP.
Mr. Vissing made a motion to move to issue a National RFP, with the parcels to be determined at
a workshop to be scheduled, with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a
vote of 5 -0.
Homes on the north side of Maple Street
Greg Sekula with Indiana Landmarks presented a suggestion to move three of the homes on the
settlement list to the north side of th3 200 block of Maple Street. These parcels are on the
Acquisition Property list to be decided on including in the Development of Downtown Properties
RFP.
Mr. Vissing made a motion to table the discussion regarding the proposed location to move the
homes, with Mr. Lake seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
Mike and Matt's Restaurant Forgivable Loan
Removed from Agenda
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Mr. Waiz advised that Hamburg Pike construction is set to resume in March, and is currently on
schedule. Construction on Avondale, Sportsman and Vissing Park Drive is scheduled to be
completed by the end of April. Thompson Lane is moving forward, Mr. Crouch and Mr.
Merkley plan to meet with GCCCS regarding the interlocal agreement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Sekula suggested that within the RFP, there is a need for a vision for the area before an RFP
for Developers.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
President:
Mr. Lake made a motion to nominate Mr. Stevens. Mr. Vissing made a motion to nominate Mr.
Snelling. Mr. Lake made a motion to close nomination.
Mr. Merkley lead the voting for President. All in favor of Rob Stevens, 1 (Lake). All in favor of
Monty Snelling, 2 (Vissing, LaGrange), Mr. Snelling wins with a vote of 2 -1.
Vice President:
Mr. Lake made a motion to nominate Mr. Stevens. Mr. Lake made a motion to close
nomination.
Mr. Merkley lead the voting for Vice - President. All in favor of Rob Stevens 4 -0, Mr. Stevens
wins with a vote of 4 -0.
Secretary:
Mr. Vissing made a motion to nominate Mr. LaGrange. Mr. Lake made a motion to close
nomination.
Mr. Merkley lead the voting for Secretary. All in favor of Kevin LaGrange 4 -0, Mr. LaGrange
wins with a vote of 4 -0.
BOARD COMMENTS
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Kevin LaGrange Appreciates the visual aid of the map.
Questioned the status of the real estate purchase next to Duffy's Landing.
Mayor Moore responded that the closing occurred on the property
Jamie Lake Appreciates getting the documents in advance
Rob Stevens No Comments
Jack Vissing No Comments
Jerry White Appreciates the visual aid.
Les Merkley Advised that at the next meeting David Lewis, counsel for the Clark
County Museum, will provide an alternate lease to replace the lease
previously approved by this Commission.
Monty Snelling No Comments
SCHEDULING
Mr. Merkley requested a special meeting on April 17, 2013, at 5:00 PM, to open the bids for the
Police Station Project.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. LaGrange made a motion to adjourn at 8:21 PM, with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion.
R. Monty Snel ' , Preside
Submitted By: Cindy Seifert
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