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Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - May 7, 2025

Metropolitan Development Commission — Wednesday, May 7, 2025
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionMetropolitan Development Commission
DateWednesday, May 7, 2025
StatusFILED
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Of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation indivisible Liberty and Justice for All.

0:18

First on today's agenda is the adoption of the minutes for the April 16th, 2025 Commission meeting.

0:25

Do any of the commissioners have any questions, comments, or changes to the minutes?

0:31

Hearing none.

0:32

I'll just recuse myself, please, since I wasn't here for that.

0:35

Great.

0:36

Thank you, Greg.

0:37

Uh hearing none.

0:39

Is there a motion to adopt the April 16th, 2025 meeting minutes?

0:44

So moved.

0:46

And is there a second?

0:47

Second.

0:48

Okay, I'll call the roll.

0:50

Her get.

0:51

Hurricate, yes.

0:52

Lyle.

0:53

Lyle, yes.

0:54

Morriarty.

0:56

Murphy.

0:57

Murphy, yes.

0:58

Robinson.

0:59

Robinson, yes.

1:00

And Garvers, yes.

1:02

The minutes have been approved.

1:04

We will now move to special requests.

1:10

Or they requests for continuances, withdrawals, or any other special requests.

1:16

Yes, hello.

1:17

My name is Jennifer Milliken.

1:18

I'm with Ice Miller LLP.

1:20

Um, address one American Swear, suite 2900, Indianapolis 46202.

1:25

With regard to item number 15 on your agenda, we represent the petitioner, and the petitioner is requesting a withdrawal.

1:34

Okay, thank you.

1:34

Do we so acknowledged?

1:37

Thank you.

1:37

Thank you.

1:41

Are there any other requests for continuances, withdrawals or special requests?

1:46

Yes, Commissioner Garver.

1:47

Staff would draw your attention to item number 14 on the agenda.

1:53

Petition 2025 CAP 804 amended address at 324 Westmore Street and 325 Wilkins Street.

2:01

Staff is requesting a continuance to the May 21st, 2025 hearing date to allow additional time for the filing of the commitments.

2:12

Okay, commissioners.

2:13

We have a request to continue petition number 2025 CAP 804 to the May 21st meeting without additional notice.

2:25

Is that correct?

2:26

That is correct.

2:27

Okay.

2:27

Uh is there a motion?

2:29

Can I get a motion from Commissioner Hergett?

2:32

So moved.

2:33

And a second from Commissioner Lyle.

2:36

Second.

2:37

And now we'll call the roll.

2:38

Hergett.

2:39

Hergitty, yes.

2:40

Lyle.

2:41

Lyle, yes.

2:42

Moriarty.

2:43

Moriarty, yes.

2:44

Robinson.

2:45

Robinson, yes.

2:46

Murphy.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use██████████████████████████26%
Economic Development██████████████████████22%
Affordable Housing████████████████16%
Procedural█████████████13%
Commitment Modification█████████████13%
Public Works██████████10%
Summary of Proceedings

Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - May 7, 2025

The Metropolitan Development Commission met on May 7, 2025, to consider routine approvals, special requests, policy resolutions, and zoning petitions. All votes were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

  • Adoption of Minutes: The minutes from the April 16, 2025, meeting were adopted unanimously after Commissioner Garver recused himself due to absence at that meeting.
  • Policy Resolutions (No Public Hearing): The following five resolutions were approved unanimously:
    • 2025 R016: Authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) to sell property at 2620 North Harding Street to Roots International for proposed redevelopment.
    • 2025 R018: Authorizes DMD to convey title or an option to purchase certain city-owned vacant properties to Habitat for Humanity and West Side Community Development Corporation for affordable housing.
    • 2025 R019: Authorizes DMD to convey title to property at 2860 North Euclid Avenue for development of a neighborhood park.
    • 2025 R020: Authorizes DMD to accept title to property near the Monon Trail from the Parks Department for redevelopment.
    • 2025 R021: Authorizes DMD to enter into a contract with Local Initiative Support Corporation for grants administration services through August 31, 2026, with a contract amount not to exceed $300,000.
  • Zoning Petitions (No Appeal): Seven petitions recommended for approval by the hearing examiner were approved as a group: 2025 MOD 001, 2025 ZON 013, 2025 ZON 018, 2025 ZON 023, 2025 ZON 026, 2025 ZON 028, and 2025 CAP 800 (amended). All were approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Withdrawal Request: Jennifer Milliken, representing the petitioner for item number 15, requested a withdrawal of that petition. The request was acknowledged.
  • Public Hearing on Tax Abatement Amendment: No members of the public spoke during the public hearing for resolution 2025 A017 (RAISE Bio LLC).

Discussion Items

  • Special Requests:
    • Continuance: Staff requested and the commission approved a continuance for petition 2025 CAP 804 (324 Westmore Street and 325 Wilkins Street) to the May 21, 2025, hearing date without additional notice to allow additional time for filing commitments.
  • Policy Resolution for Public Hearing: 2025 A017 authorizes an amendment to the 2022 personal property tax abatement for RAISE Bio LLC at 5850 West 80th Street, Pike Township. Staff reported that RAISE Bio is in full compliance with jobs, wages, and real investment commitments. The amendment extends the ERA closing date from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2027, to allow installation of new equipment.

Key Outcomes

  • All votes were unanimous with all seven commissioners (Hergett, Lyle, Moriarty, Murphy, Robinson, West, and Garver) voting in favor on each motion.
  • The withdrawal of item number 15 was acknowledged.
  • Petition 2025 CAP 804 was continued to May 21, 2025.
  • The five policy resolutions not requiring public hearing were adopted.
  • The public hearing resolution 2025 A017 was approved.
  • The seven no-appeal zoning petitions were approved as a group.
  • The meeting adjourned without further business.

Meeting Transcript

Of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation indivisible Liberty and Justice for All. First on today's agenda is the adoption of the minutes for the April 16th, 2025 Commission meeting. Do any of the commissioners have any questions, comments, or changes to the minutes? Hearing none. I'll just recuse myself, please, since I wasn't here for that. Great. Thank you, Greg. Uh hearing none. Is there a motion to adopt the April 16th, 2025 meeting minutes? So moved. And is there a second? Second. Okay, I'll call the roll. Her get. Hurricate, yes. Lyle. Lyle, yes. Morriarty. Murphy. Murphy, yes. Robinson. Robinson, yes. And Garvers, yes. The minutes have been approved. We will now move to special requests. Or they requests for continuances, withdrawals, or any other special requests. Yes, hello. My name is Jennifer Milliken. I'm with Ice Miller LLP. Um, address one American Swear, suite 2900, Indianapolis 46202. With regard to item number 15 on your agenda, we represent the petitioner, and the petitioner is requesting a withdrawal. Okay, thank you. Do we so acknowledged? Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other requests for continuances, withdrawals or special requests? Yes, Commissioner Garver. Staff would draw your attention to item number 14 on the agenda. Petition 2025 CAP 804 amended address at 324 Westmore Street and 325 Wilkins Street. Staff is requesting a continuance to the May 21st, 2025 hearing date to allow additional time for the filing of the commitments. Okay, commissioners. We have a request to continue petition number 2025 CAP 804 to the May 21st meeting without additional notice. Is that correct? That is correct. Okay. Uh is there a motion? Can I get a motion from Commissioner Hergett? So moved. And a second from Commissioner Lyle. Second.

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