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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 PAGE ~ OCTOBER 6~ 1993 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 PAGE 3 OCTOBER 67 1993 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.