Evansville Redevelopment Commission
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 – 8:30 am
Civic Center Complex – Room 307
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of October 18, 2011
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers
4. DESIGN REVIEW
Downtown Redevelopment Area
Kunkel Group/Hilliard Lyons – rear parking area w/ wrought iron fencing & landscaping
Walnut /6th / MLK Jr (old Hotel tower site) – temporary paving
Strouse Building – 203-205 Main – façade renovation
Main Gate – 518-520 Main St –Sidewalk Sandwich sign
5. Downtown Redevelopment Area
11-ERC-76 – Approval of License Agreement For Usage of the Ford Center by the University of Evansville Basketball Program TABLED FROM 10-04-2011
11-ERC-86 – Change Order No. 3 for Downtown Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1
6. Evansville Arts District
11-ERC-87 – Approving a Development Agreement with Michael S. Martin Realty IX, LLC for the Euclid Apartment Restoration Project in Arts District
11-ERC-88 – Approving a Development Agreement with Soap Solutions for 213-215 Blackford Ave Mixed Use Development in Arts District
Whereas, Connie Robinson has served as a City Council representative for the Fourth Ward of the City of Evansville, Vanderburgh County; and
Whereas, she has served in said position for the past 16 years and shall serve for next 4 years as Fourth Ward Council representative since she has no opposition; and
Whereas, in addition to serving on the City Council, Connie has served as Vice-Chairwoman of the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Central Committee for the past 6 years; and
Whereas, Connie has donated thousands of dollars and significant hours of volunteer work to help local and state Democrats get elected to public office; and
Whereas, she has been a loyal party supporter for more than 30 years.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the following Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Central Committee Officers, Ward Leaders, Elected Officials of Vanderburgh County and candidates for public office that Connie Robinson remain as Vice-Chairwoman of the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Central Committee due to dedication and loyalty to our local, state and national Democratic Party. Furthermore, that any and all issues involving Connie Robinson be resolved by the Vanderburgh Democratic Central Committee.
Mark R. Owen, Chairman
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Conor O’Daniel, Treasurer
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Rob Faulkner, Secretary
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Chris Cooke, 2nd Ward Leader
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Stephanie Brinkerhoff Riley, 3rdWard Leader
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Louise Williams, 4th Ward Leader
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Tom Shoulders, 5th Ward Leader
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
David Mosby, 6th Ward Leader
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Jonathan Weinzapfel, Mayor
City of Evansville
Alberta Matlock, City Clerk
City of Evansville
B.J. Watts, Councilman
City of Evansville
Curt John, Councilman
City of Evansville
John Friend, Councilman
City of Evansville
Missy Mosby, Councilwoman
City of Evansville
Eric Williams, Sheriff
Vanderburgh County
Annie Groves, Coroner
Vanderburgh County
Z Tuley, Recorder
Vanderburgh County
Bill Jeffers, Surveyor
Vanderburgh County
Stephanie Terry, Councilwoman
Vanderburgh County
Mike Goebel, Councilman
Vanderburgh County
Kathryn Martin, Trustee
Knight Township
Fred Happe, Trustee
German Township
Jonathan Weaver, candidate
City Council at Large Candidate
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Signatures on file at the offices of the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
I have been reading with interest the willingness of local government officials in Evansville, Indiana to invest $20 Million in 8 ballfields and to donate public land and contribute public money to building tennis courts in order to stimulate the tourism industry. I think that I have a better idea for Evansville to consider.
My family has been enthusiasts for the sport of polo for many years. My father Thurston Howell III lost his edge in playing the sport while stranded on a tropical island with that foolish Gilligan and his boorish Skipper. Ginger and Mary Ann always made for good eye candy and the Professor was ingenious in helping the castaway crew survive. I have such fond memories of my childhood watching my dear fathers hired hands wash and groom our polo ponies prior to our participation in the grand sport of polo. Afterwards we would enjoy lobsters and quaff champagne while our servants tended to our ponies and replaced the divots in the polo fields.
It is my privilege and pleasure to propose to the government of the City of Evansville that your good public money should be appropriated to construct a polo grounds in Wesselman Park.
The beauty of the tourism dollars attracted by polo players is that it takes so few of us to make such a big economic impact. With just one polo tournament per year your local economy can expect at least two dozen private jet landings complete with an entourage’ that includes our polo ponies. Furthermore we will require the services of your local workforce to carry our bags, tend to our monstrous children, and prepare our clothing so that we are always prepped to our finest. Of course we will rent all of the finest suites in every 4-Star or above hotel that you may have in your village. We absolutely adore items of luxury like good Midwestern beef, lobster, Cuban cigars, beluga caviar, and Napoleon Cognac and will frequent your finest dining facilities for our entire stay. Money is no object to us so you can tell your constituents whatever large number that you like for what we have available to spend on our little soirees.
We are simply thrilled at the prospect of introducing Evansville to the sport of polo and equally delighted that no Evansville natives will participate giving us and our exclusive club of friends free reign over your public lands and facilities.
All we ask in terms of land is the 10 acres that the polo grounds will require, an air-conditioned barn that holds 50 polo ponies, a luxury paddock in which our entourage’ can watch us play, 20 cases of Opus One per match, and of course the obligatory fountain of Dom Perignon to celebrate our victories over each other.
Please consider our proposal. We are willing to ascend on your village aboard our fleet of Lear Jets to hijack one of your Parks Board meetings soon. Remember do not step on the steaming divot.
LA may have Lindsay Lohan but Evansville has Lindsey LawsuitGate IS IT TRUE? October 28, 2011
IS IT TRUE the Cardinals came through last night with a hometown boy (St. Louis) driving in both of the runs to force extra innings and then knocking that ball out of the park for the winning home run to force a 7th game in the 2011 World Series?…that the CCO is pleased as we are sure that nearly everyone in Evansville is who does not happen to be a native Texan?…that this sounds like a great night to go out and stimulate the economy at one of our enjoyable restaurants that will be showing the game?
IS IT TRUE that the lawsuit that David Mosby and Randall Whitehouse recently lost and appealed against Al Lindsey and the Vanderburgh County Election Board has allegedly been dropped?…that this whole legal battle about where Lindsey lives and has lived is just another one of those weird little things that keeps being a Democrat in Evansville confusing yet interesting?…that there have been more sideshows within the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party in the last year than any carnival has offered for many years?…that this sideshow now includes BoothGate, FloatGate, EndorseGate, and now the perpetual Mosby vs. Lindsey LawsuitGate may have finally ended?…that Los Angeles may have Lindsey Lohan to keep the curiosities piqued buy she can’t even touch Lindsey-LawsuitGate for keeping Evansville’s interests at an all time high?…that we can’t wait to see what kind of a GATE opens up this weekend?
Charlie SheenIS IT TRUE that Los Angeles may have Charlie Sheen but Evansville has the Sheenius of the Vanderburgh Democratic Party to keep the tiger blood pressure up?…that we just can’t wait for another Manic Monday in Evansville
IS IT TRUE that 6th Ward Democratic candidate for Evansville City Council Al Lindsey has been forced to spend a substantial amount of money to defend where he lives so he can run for office?…that the Vanderburgh County Election Board found in his favor?…that a court found in his favor?…that still the appeal was filed?…that Mr. Lindsey has had to deal with people stalking him and keeping notes with respect to his comings and goings?…that most sane people put through this would most likely file a countersuit to recover all of the cost associated with this litigation plus loss of sleep, damage to reputation, disruption of a campaign, and who know what else?…that we are quite suspicious that the last entertaining moments from the never ending merry-go-round ride that we now christen Lindsey-LawsuitGate have not yet been heard?
IS IT TRUE that the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party has drafted a document of support and gratitude to Connie Robinson for her years of service to the City of Evansville and to the Democratic Party?…that they have expressed support for her to retain her Vice Chair position in the Vanderburgh Democratic Party and that Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel put his own John Hancock onto the letter of support along with 22 others?…that Mayor Weinzapfel has signed a vow of silence with respect to making comments on the upcoming election?…that at-large City-Council candidate Jonathan Weaver hinted strongly that he will not be able to work with Democratic Mayoral candidate Rick Davis?…that we look forward to seeing the letter of support with all of the signatures on it as soon as possible?
Lloyd Winnecke
Republican Mayoral candidate Lloyd Winnecke disclosed today that he has raised an additional $4,500 to supplement his campaign to become Mayor of Evansville. The complete disclosure in on the following link.
Sheriff Eric Williams
Vanderburgh County Sheriff Eric Williams urges everyone to be safe this Halloween and offers the following advice to all you ghost, goblins, and parents out there.
IS IT TRUE that Evansville’s favorite Major League Baseball team the St. Louis Cardinals have a chance to force a series deciding 7th game if they can tune their bats up tonight and take this home game from the clutches of the warm weather loving Texas Rangers?…that we are all hoping that the Rangers have the balls to throw strikes to Albert Pujols instead of punking out and walking the big fellow every time he steps up to the plate?
IS IT TRUE that next Tuesday November 1, 2011 is not only the one week countdown to the elections it is the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Evansville Redevelopment Commission?…that we are eagerly anticipating the agenda so that we can learn if there are line items scheduled with respect to the McCurdy Hotel Project and a progress report on the vetting being done by Hunden Strategic Partners on the two bidders to build a downtown Convention Hotel?…that City Centre Properties assured everyone at the last ERC meeting that they spoke at that by October 31, 2011 (next Monday) that they will have their financing closed and will be ready to start construction in November?…that the whole town is watching?…that the CCO suspects that the answer to that financing dilemma is already known?…that in being consistent with past announcements that we expect a smiling picture of a triumphant Mayor Weinzapfel and his friend Mr. Scott upon any closing of the financing deal?
IS IT TRUE that it has now been 1,642 days since the announcement was made on May 14, 2007 that the McCurdy Hotel was to be refurbished into luxury apartments?…that it has now been 1,495 days since the Evansville Redevelopment Commission at the request of Mayor Weinzapfel approved the spending of $603,000 to purchase the parking lot?…that City Centre Properties and Scott Kosene the developers of the McCurdy project are both listed as contributors to the Weinzapfel for Mayor committee for 2010?
IS IT TRUE that in a short 12 days we will all know whether it will be Lloyd Winnecke or Rick Davis who will become the Mayor that will assume responsibility for executing the decisions that are playing out right now?…that that there are 65 days remaining in the Weinzapfel Administration?
IS IT TRUE that there are now 367 days remaining in the two years that the EPA had given the City of Evansville to present an acceptable solution to the Combined Sewer Overflow problem?…..that this plan is an expensive and complex endeavor that needs immediate attention to avoid the embarrassment and expense of another round of fines?
IS IT TRUE that the Smokefree Communities are having a comedy show to raise money for cancer featuring comedian Rene Hicks?…that Ms. Hicks does comedy shows all over the country and since Evansville no longer has a comedy club that this is a great opportunity to enjoy a different form of entertainment and help out a great cause?…that tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and that this will be happening on Saturday night October 5th at 9 PM at the Events Center?… that you can contact Martha at (812-303-7378) or Casey at (812-686-9373) to get your tickets?
