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Topeka Redevelopment Commission approves claims, farm rental and $200,101.71 TIF pay request
Summary
At its March 24 meeting, the Topeka Redevelopment Commission approved minutes and routine claims, authorized a $3,240 farm land rental payment to Matt Helman and approved a $200,101.71 TIF payment for East Lake Street work; all motions passed with "All Ayes."
Vice President Marlynn Mast called the Topeka Redevelopment Commission to order at 5:09 p.m. on March 24, 2025, at 124 E. Lake St.
The commission approved the minutes of its Feb. 10, 2025, meeting after a motion by Ray Folk and a second from Vice President Marlynn Mast; the vote was recorded as "All Ayes." Clerk-Treasurer Lea Parks presented the claims list, which the commission approved on a motion from Mark Webster and a second from Ray Folk; that vote was also recorded as "All Ayes."
The commission approved a farm land rental payment of $3,240 to Matt Helman. The item was moved by Adam Lambright and seconded by Mark Webster; the motion carried with "All Ayes."
Members also approved Pay Application 1 from API for 2024 CCMG work on East Lake Street, authorizing the TIF-funded portion of $200,101.71 as recommended by the Town Council. Ray Folk moved approval and Adam Lambright seconded; the vote was recorded as "All Ayes."
Town Attorney Bill Eberhard was listed among attendees under "Town Attorney Other," but no substantive legal items or separate actions were recorded in the transcript. Vice President Mast adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m.; the motion to adjourn was moved by Adam Lambright, seconded by Ray Folk and carried with "All Ayes." The commission noted its next general meeting will be April 14, 2025, following the Town Council meeting.
Votes at a glance: Minutes (Feb. 10, 2025) — Motion: approve minutes; Moved: Ray Folk; Seconded: Marlynn Mast; Outcome: approved (All Ayes). Claims — Motion: approve claims as presented; Moved: Mark Webster; Seconded: Ray Folk; Outcome: approved (All Ayes). Farm land rental to Matt Helman — Motion: approve $3,240 payment; Moved: Adam Lambright; Seconded: Mark Webster; Outcome: approved (All Ayes). API Pay App 1 (2024 CCMG East Lake St — TIF portion $200,101.71) — Motion: approve TIF payment per Town Council recommendation; Moved: Ray Folk; Seconded: Adam Lambright; Outcome: approved (All Ayes). Adjournment — Motion: adjourn; Moved: Adam Lambright; Seconded: Ray Folk; Outcome: approved (All Ayes).
The transcript records motions and unanimous recorded votes but does not list individual yea/nay votes by member; individual vote records are not specified in the meeting record.
