City of Washington Redevelopment Commission Meeting – November 12, 2026

The Washington Redevelopment Commission met on November 12, 2026, to approve minutes, claims, and the TIF spending plan for 2027, and to receive updates on the US 50 construction project and future highway work.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the minutes of the September 17, 2026 meeting (Dr. Dahl abstained as he was not present).
• Approved claims totaling $104,994.20 to Bank of New York for an SRF loan payment, and $17,885 to Baker Tilly for TIF estimates, a TIF report, bond balance review, attending an RDC meeting, assisting the auditor’s office with base mutualization worksheets, and budget review (the latter split among TIF districts).

Discussion Items

• TIF Spending Plan for 2027: Beth presented a spending plan prepared by Jason Semmler, required by the DLGF (due November 15, 2026). The plan outlines projected expenditures by category across all TIF areas; if actual spending exceeds the plan, a new plan must be submitted. Members asked about the capital expenditures category, which could fund projects like a building for the ROW. The plan was approved without opposition.
• US 50 Project Update: Staff reported that the project is at the punch list stage. Work scheduled for November 18–20 (three days) and two additional days the following week on corners at 6th Street, 7th Street, and Hillside Drive. EMB will grind and repave areas on December 3–4. Completion expected by December 15, 2026. Stop signs on the multi‑use trail will remain until project closeout, after which the city can remove them. A member noted that a pedestrian crossing on US 50 near ODNF lacked a flashing beacon, but the city cannot change signage during the project.
• US 57 Project Delay: Staff confirmed that US 57 (from the intersection near Evansville Church) is not scheduled until at least 2029, as funding for 2028 was rejected by the city to avoid overloading streets.
• Other Business: Signed bonds were distributed; one member needed to sign later. No further business.

Key Outcomes

• Approved the minutes of September 17, 2026 (motion by Pearson, second by Ash; all aye except Dr. Dahl abstaining).
• Approved the claims as presented (motion by Pearson, second by Ash; all aye).
• Approved the TIF spending plan for 2027 (motion by Pearson, second by Ash; all aye).
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Pearson, second by Ash; all aye).