Topeka redevelopment commission votes to invoice Club 720 for $12,589.32 in Nipsco gas costs

The Topeka Redevelopment Commission voted Feb. 10 to direct the clerk-treasurer to send an invoice to Club 720 to recoup $12,589.32 in Nipsco gas costs tied to the Club 720 housing development.

President Harold Gingerich called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. The commission then approved the Jan. 13, 2025 minutes (motion: Adam Lambright; second: Marlynn Mast) and approved clerk-treasurer claims (motion: Mark Webster; second: Adam Lambright); both votes were recorded as "All Ayes."

On the Club 720 matter, the commission recorded the Nipsco cost figure from a Sept. 9, 2024 meeting and approved a motion (mover: Ray Folk; second: Marlynn Mast) directing Clerk-Treasurer Lea Parks to invoice Club 720 and seek recovery of the amount from proceeds of lot sales as provided in the parties' agreements. The motion passed with all votes in favor.

The town manager reported a conference call with Club 720 and said the town will coordinate a press release and an in-person meeting at the Fire Department; commissioners agreed to set a date in the spring, though no specific date was provided at the meeting.

President Gingerich asked about the role of the LCEDC in the Club 720 housing development and stated that the LCEDC has not taken a role; the commission recorded that clarification as part of the discussion.

The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m. on a motion by Adam Lambright, seconded by Ray Folk, with all votes recorded as "All Ayes." The commission's next general meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2025, to follow the Town Council meeting.