HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 27,2016 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 27,2016
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on July 27, 2016, that was called
to order at 6:25 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville,
Indiana.
Board Members present:
Monty Snelling, Mayor Mike Moore,Jack Vissing and Callie Jahn
Board Members absent:
Kyle Williams and GCCS Board Representative Jerry White
Staff Members present:
Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley,City Controller and Redevelopment Treasurer Heather
Metcalf,Assistant City Controller Yvonne Dowd,Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Grant Administrator
DeLynn Rutherford, Redevelopment Administrative Assistant Janet Mayrose, City Events Coordinator
Sarah Simpson and CMMS Administrator/Secretary Cindy Seifert
Guests present:
Buddy Downs with Ice Miller and Brian Colton with Umbaugh, Jorge Lanz with Jacobi, Toombs& Lanz,
Bob Stein with United Consulting, Mike Hutt, Bobby Campbell, Richard Eklund, Pat Barrow and Case
Kuiper with Rosehill Neighborhood Association
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Snelling called the meeting to order at 6:25 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve the agenda, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing
unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
CONSENT REPORTS
Minutes:
Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve the minutes from June 29, 2016, with Mayor Moore seconding the
motion, passing on a vote of 3-0-1 with Mr. Vissing abstaining.
Claims:
Mr.Vissing made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of$ 1,657,314.11,with Mayor Moore
seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Claims in the amount of$30,374.40, with Mr.
Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Review of Financial Information:
Ms. Metcalf provided an Account Balance Report and Contract Summary spreadsheet.
JTL Oneoine Projects Update:
Jorge Lanz provided status on JTL projects:
Veterans Parkway Phase 2—Redesign underway
Riverfront — Awaiting tree planting. The Riverfront is receiving an Award of Excellence from
ABC (Association of Building Contractors). It is a statewide award.
Gateway Development—No Change
Gateway—Traffic Study—INDOT has agreed that Indiana Avenue will remain open as One-Way.
The permit application is to be submitted next month.
Allison Lane Sidewalks—Looking into possible benches and trash receptacles.
N. 10`h Street Streetscape&Development Coordination—Survey and Design Underway. Working
on resolution of location of traffic signal No. 3.
Iron Street Way at Bridgepointe Commons—Survey and Design Underway.
Mayor Moore asked for the significance of the street name, Iron Street Way. Mr. Lanz advised that
it was just the project name, as far as he knows. Mayor Moore asked for the road to be renamed,
Gottbrath Farm Way, in recognition of the long standing owners of the surrounding property.
BUSINESS
Steamboat Days Funding Request
Sarah Simpson made a request for the annual donation to the Steamboat Days Festival to be held September
2°d-4`h. The budget for the festival is$80,000. Donations from outside sources is estimated at$20,000,and
the Festival is requesting$20,000 from Redevelopment, UEZ and the City Council.
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve $20,000 contribution to the 2016 Steamboat Days Festival, with
Ms.Jahn seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Preliminary Approval of Lease for 10" Street Infrastructure Improvements Bond
Les Merkley presented a request for Lease Financing between Jeffersonville Redevelopment Authority and
Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Merkley advised that the timetable for the bond is most
likely December,2016.Buddy Downs with Ice Miller,presented a timetable and proposed lease agreement.
Brian Colton with Umbaugh provided an analysis of the Inner City Road TIF,which confirms the capacity
for use of the TIF for the projects. Mr.Colton advised that the first payment would be July 2019,with final
payment February 2027.
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the preliminary approval of the Lease for the 10`h Street
Infrastructure Improvements Bond with Jeffersonville Redevelopment Authority,with Ms.Jahn seconding
the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-R-8,Declaratory Resolution to Amend Economic
Development Plan Adding the 10`h Street Infrastructure Improvements Projects, with Ms. Jahn seconding
the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Protected Area of Colston Park
Monty Snelling presented a rendering of the Protected Area of Colston Park, which includes ideas from
many individuals. The rendering includes a walking path with benches and historical markers, period
lighting, and a Ring of Honor commemorating Jeffersonville's veterans. The playground and basketball
courts would remain, parking added, as well as a cul-de-sac at the end of the drive. The existing building
would house a museum. Mr. Snelling is also suggesting changing the name to Jeff City Park/Cemetery
Memorial.
Mayor Moore made a motion to move forward with obtaining final plans and cost estimates, with Mr.
Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Placemaking Grant
Delynn Rutherford presented a request for a matching donation in order to submit an application for an
Economic Development Grant,aimed at enhancing the cultural arts district. The matching donation for this
grant is $20,000.
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve$20,000 in matching funds for the Economic Development Grant,
with Ms.Jahn seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Mr. Waiz thanked the members for attending the Executive Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jorge Lanz thanked Delynn Rutherford for her work on the $1 M grant for 10th Street.
Mike Hutt questioned the split of the funds requested in the$22M bond amount. Mr. Merkley advised that
the North 10`h Street Improvements project funding amount is $8M, and the 10`h Street Widening from
Reeds to Penn is$14M.
Mike Hutt also asked about the status of the sewage pump at the Riverfront, he advised that it is not
presently there. Ms. Rutherford advised that the Parks Department is responsible for pulling the pump
when high river level is predicted. She knows of no repairs needed at this time, and believes it is out for
high water.
BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Mike Moore-No comments
Jack Vissing-No comments
Callie Jahn-No comments
Monty Snelling-Expressed condolences to the Moore family and the Noel family.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore made a motion to adjourn at 7:12 PM, with Ms. Jahn seconding the motion.
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Submitted By: Cindy Seifert