LA PORTE COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  April 24, 2024  AMENDED NOTICETO INCLUDE NOTIFICATION OF ELECTRONICI PARTICIPATION. ANDTO ALLOW/THE If any member of the public wishes to attend the meeting electronically, the meeting will be available on Zoom, which can be accessed for free on the internet at https:llzoom.us! and then click the' "Join a Meeting" tabi followed by the meeting ID 891 8375 4836 Passcode 556619. You can also download the free Zoom app to your smartphone and join the meeting via the app. The La Porte County Redevelopment Commission in-person and Zoom meeting was held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 4 P.M. (CDT), in Room #3, County Complex.  PUBLICTO. ATTEND ELECTRONICALLY PURSUANTTOSTATE EXEÇUTIVE ORDER.  CALLTOORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL Adam Koronka - Present Michael Rosenbaum - Present Scott Cooley = Present Tom Fath - Present Randy Novak- - Present Mark Parkman - Present Rich Mrozinski - Present  Meeting called to order by President Novak at 4:00P.M.  Jennifer Farlie, La Porte Community Schools - Ex-Oficio-Present County Planner, and Mary. Jane Thomas, MjThomas & Associates.  Others Present: Attorney Guy DiMartino, RDC Attorney; Matt Reardon, MCR Partners; Mitch Bishop, Scott Cooley motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Mark Parkman seconded the motion.  APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS  Michael Rosenbaum motioned to approve the March 26, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Scott  Cooley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  Auditor request for Treasurer report Auditor's office to prepare March '24 automated PO's Mail-Auditor's office picked up mail sorted/filed Auditor's office delivered February signed PO's H-D re: March '24 claims legal ad publication Distributed March '24 agenda to media Nipsco invoice from Building Maintenance  1    LA PORTE COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  April 24, 2024  Alex B. 421 Utilities easement docs report in Gateway  Cender Dalton Annual report documents transmitted/Auditors Office upload LPCRDC '23  Cender Dalton/BT Great Lake Capitol docs Transmitted docs for posting on web D&M as-builts, final waivers ofl lien  US Bank contact Scott Fessler new duties require him to hand off his account load to other  members of his team-aka Griffin Moore is LPCRDC new US Bank contact  TREASURER'S REPORT 421/-94#1-5272,234 421/1-94#2-$0 KIDC-$86,785 39 North $96,678  Michael Rosenbaum motioned to approve the Treasurer's Report. Scott Cooley: seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  CLAIMS TIF  VENDOR NAME MCR Partners KIDC Herald- - Dispatch Cender Dalton MCR Partners US421#1 Guy S. DiMartino Cender Dalton 39N MCRI Partners Cender Dalton  DESCRIPTION  AMOUNT TOTALS $3,000.00 $17.73 $1,322.10 $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,322.10 $1,000.00 $1,322.10 Subtotal  April '24 Professional Services Legal Claim Publication Financial Advisory Services Inv#10786 April '24 Professional Services March' '24 Legal Services Financial Advisory Services Inv#10786 April 24 Professional Services Financial Advisory Services Inv#10786  Subtotal  $4,339.83  Subtotal  $4,822.10  $2,322.10  TOTAL OF REGULAR CLAIMS $11,484.03  President Novak read the claims as presented for payment fori the Kingsbury Industrial Park (KIDC) TIF area from the Claim Docket. Michael Rosenbaum motioned to approve the Kingsbury Industrial Park (KIDC) TIF area claims in the amount of $4,339.83. Scott Cooley seconded the motion. The motion President Novak read the claims as presented for payment for the US 421 #1 TIF area from the Claim Docket. Michael Rosenbaum motioned to approve the US 421 #1 TIF area claims in the amount of  carried unanimously.  $4,822.10. Tom Fath seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  2    LA PORTE COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  April 24, 2024  President Novak read the claims as presented for payment for the 39 North TIF area from the Claim Docket. Michael Rosenbaum motioned to approve the 39 North TIF area claims in the amount of  $2,322.10. Scott Cooley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  OLD BUSINESS  1. 421/194TIF Project Update - Matt Reardon; MCR Partners  Mr. Reardon reported that a new hotel is being constructed at US Hwy 421 and he connected with some local building trades to urge them to reach out to the La Porte County Building Commissioners office everys sO oftentoleamwhen new projects are coming tot the area. He added that unless the developers ask for economic assistance or tax exemptions, none will be considered. In addition, the Office of Community and Economic Development can be contacted Mr. Reardon requested permission to solicit two additional quotes fori the roadi identification and easements survey. He confirmed the Indiana procurement requirements require two more quotes with the Northwest Indiana Forum. Michael Rosenbaum motioned to give permission to seek two more quotes for the road identification and easement survey. Scott Cooley seconded the motion. Matt Reardon asked if he could work with Attorney Guy DiMartino, La Porte County Redevelopment Commission Attorney, to draft an agreement fori the work to be performed. Mr. Reardon thanked the La Porte County Commissioners for authorizing, and the La Porte County Highway Department for regrading the roads ini the industrial park for the businesses.  tol learn of potential projects.  2. Kingsbury Industrial Park (KIP) Update - Matt Reardon; MCR Partners  3. 39NU Update - Matt Reardon; MCR Partners  Mr. Reardon reported the City of La Porte annexation has been completed and once he receives the annexation documentation, he will follow the state statute to decommission the 39 North TIF area. He will meet with Attorney Guy DiMartino to research the possibility of moving the TIF Matt Reardon explained he will meet with Mr. Patrick related to plans to extend the utilities and develop the corridor. He stated design elements for engineering were being prepared. If Mr. Patrick decides to move in a different direction, funding could potentially be available for other Mr. Reardon reported the La Porte County Planning Commission approved amendments to the Declaratory Resolution and the Economic Development Plan for the I-94/US Route 421 Economic Development Area for the purpose of establishing a new allocation area. This resolution is on the Lal Porte County Commissioners upcoming meeting'sa agenda. Afteri final approval, thei timeline for  further north in accordance with Indiana law. 4. 35/1941 TIF Update - Matt Reardon; MCR Partners  projects.  5. Great Lakes Capital Bond Update-Matt Reardon; MCR Partners  bond issuance will be updated for the $29 million development.  NEW BUSINESS None  3    LA PORTE COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  April 24, 2024  OTHER BUSINESS  La Porte County Planner Mitch Bishop gave an update on the US 421/300 N utility project. He stated a lien waiver is outstanding for Continental Engineering for $35,000. A part has been ordered for the transfer switches and will not be available until the middle of May. The Michigan City Sanitary and Water District revisions to the as-built plans have been completed. Mr. Bishop stated he contacted Michigan City Sanitary and Water District to confirm the revisions were acceptable and has not received a response. He added three (3) manholes in front of the Love's Travel Center needs risers installed. Reith-Riley contacted D&M Excavating prior to paving and suggested risers be installed since there was an inch lift on the manholes and D&M Excavating responded no, just pave the road. Randy Novak askedi if Mr. Bishop has contacted D&M Excavating about the issue. Mr. Bishop responded yes but D&M Excavating has not responded to his inquiry. He stated ini the past, asphalt has been added over the manhole cover. Adam Koronka asked if cutting around the manhole and installing a riser, then pouring concrete around the riser would resolve the issue. Mr. Bishop stated yes, it could be done but it would have been easier to install the riser before paving. Randy Novak explained Reith-Riley should not have contacted D&M Excavating about the manhole risers. Attorney Guy DiMartino stated he should have been notified before today about the issue and asked Mr. Bishop to send him the Reith-Riley contract SO he could review the contract terms. It was noted that Reith-Riley's contract was with Love's Travel Center and the responsible party should be contacted to correct the problem. Additionally, Attorney DiMartino explained that Continental Engineering could assign the $35,000 owed to them to La Porte County and D&M's retainage could be used to pay off the debt. He also stressed Mr. Reardon reported that at the request of County Councilman Kiel, a donation to the US30 Coalition was made and Mike Seitz, La Porte County Office of Community and Economic Development Business Retention Manager, will be representing La Porte County. Michael Rosenbaum askedi fora an update relatedi tol housing development. Mr. Reardon statedi the targeted area is property at US 421 and I-90 near Purdue and the READI grant awards should be announced next month. If awarded funding, national, and regional builders will be contacted to evaluate the interest in a housing development. Mr. Rosenbaum noted his recent visit to New Carlisle and St.. Joe County highlighted the similar need for housing, schools, and utilities. Michael Rosenbaum motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:29pm. Tom Fath seconded the motion.  the importance of notifying his office immediately when these issues arise.  ADJOURNMENT  The motion carried unanimously. The next meeting will beleld May 22, 2024.   Randy Novak President  Attest: ohppd Mark Parkman Secretary  4