HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
OCTOBER 67 1993
The Common Council
General Jackson Room~
Jeffersonville, Indiana,
Jr.~ with
of the City of Jeffersonville met in the
Ramada Inn, ?00 W. Riverside Drive,
at ?:30 P.M. on the 6th day of October, 1993.
to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker
Hollis at the desk. Mayor Parker
The meeting was called
Deputy Clerk Barbara C.
welcomed ali in attendance~ asking all those present to stand as
Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He then asked all
those present to Loin him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons
Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder~ Barbara
Wilson~ Robert L. Potter, and Steven R. Stemler.
Absent: Councilperson Bill Wo!pert.
Mayor Parker explained the order of the meeting. Each
proposer that has presented an R.F.P. will receive twenty minutes to
present the proposal. Each presentation will be followed by ten
minutes of questions and answers 'from city officials only. Only one
representative from each gaming operation will be allowed to speak
during the presentation period~ and all presenters will be sequestered
until their turn to present.
presentation media may be used.
be the official timekeeper. The
random.
Only previously submitted~ necessary
City Attorney Mike Gillenwater will
presentation order has been drawn at
Mr. Brian Zander, President of Ogden Riverboat Associates,
gave a presentation which included a video. The following are answers
to the questions from the Council. The proposed hotel capacity would
probably be 150 rooms and would not be constructed until the local
hotels reached 80% to 90% capacity. The amphitheatre location has not
been decided. It is possible the "Par A Dice" may be used as a
start-up vessel. It is hoped to begin development right away,
November if possible, and to be open and going by October~ 1994.
Options have been obtained on all property in the plan. Preliminary
studies have been done on the old library building~ however these need
to be looked at more closely. There will be no requirements or cost
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to the City for infrastructure. Mr. Zander plans to work very close
with the National Historic Landmark Association and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. The plans are to purchase from local vendors and
to use a local architect.
Mr. Phil Satre, President and C.E.O., Harrah's and
President and C.E.O., The Promous Companies Incorporated, gave the
second presentation, giving the following answers to questions from
the Council. Concerning the question of the realationship with
Churchill Downs, Mr. Satre explained that good competition would mean
more value for the guests. When operating two casinos near each other
the advertising ie geared to different segments. Options on ail
property involved have been procured except for' the City and Hardee's.
No property will have to be condemed. Mr. Satre explained the Project
21 Program, saying there are programs directed at controlling
compulsive and underage gambling. No financial requirements for the
City are anticipated, and no
Satre feels the R.F.P. is fair.
State Line will be settled as
Louisville from Riverboat Gambling
Ms. Ann Schmitt Walker~
Development Corporation presented
tax abatements will be requested. Mr.
Mr. Satre feels the dispute over the
there is a lot to be gained by
in Jeffersonville.
Vice President of Ohio Riverside
the third proposal. Ms. Walker
answered questions. Ohio Riverside Development is in the process of
selecting a gamer. Ohio Riverside Development would like to work with
local companies and if Jeffboat is fair and can meet the time
schedule, they will be selected. Ms. Walker has attended meetings for
a join venture for working toward the passage of the referendum,
however this has not been totally orgainzed. No future tax abatements
will be asked for by Ohio Riverside Development if the proposal is
endorsed. When questioned on the economic development advantage for
Spring Street commerce, Ms. Walker explained the sheer impact of 4,000
to 5,000 visitors per day will be a heIp~ There is a committment to
the existing businesses. More than 20 gamers have been talked to and
some do have boats. The one they have 'talked to most seriously has a
boat but it im not big enough. Ms. Walker believes the proposed
trolley should be a public venture and they are open to discussion
with TARC. Ohio Riverside has always worked with the City and they
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will continue. The Osborne House will be torn down. It has no
historic value and the fiber of the building has been destroyed.
Mayor Parker thanked the three presentors. He recommends
that all three be invited back for the October 11, 1993 meeting.
Council President Potter made the motion to include all three groups
in the October 11~ 1993 meeting~
passing on the following roll call
Ayes: Councilpersons
Wilder~ and Frantz.
Nays: None.
Mayor Parker again
to return to the October
seconded by Counciiperson Frantz,
vote:
Potter, Williams, Stemler, Wilson,
thanked all three groups, inviting them
1993 meeting.
Council
seconded
There being no further bueiness to come before the Council,
President Rotter moved to adjourn at 9:20 o'clock P.M.
by Councilperson Stemler and unanimously carried.
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURER C. R I~4ARD SPENCER JR.