Fw: We are going on a year and half on this deal

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From: Rhiannon M. Friedman <rmfriedman@topeka.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:38 PM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Subject: Automatic reply: We are going on a year and half on this deal

 

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Thank you!

We are going on a year and half on this deal

Subject: Reflections and Requests for Progress in Topeka

Dear Tony,

Reflecting upon the journey we have undertaken in the past year and a half; I can't help but think about the approval of the Craig McCullah deal. It was a victory hard-fought, facing opposition even from the City Council person representing that district. Despite the challenges and hurdles, we managed to secure the green light for a much-needed development, shining a spotlight on Topeka's housing needs and the growth potential in district two.

Now, as the hands of time continue to move, we find ourselves embroiled in another endeavor – one that might seem less monumental on the surface yet is still integral to our city's progress. Over a year and a half into the struggle, and we are still striving to relocate to Pizza Hut location by a mere 675 feet. It is as if there is an uncanny knack for everything in Topeka taking exactly a year and a half. These experiences have given rise to a feeling of disillusionment, particularly considering how those involved have been treated. The Flynn Group, with its vast network of 2400 restaurants and a staggering 75,000 employees, seems to have fallen short of ease when it comes to navigating Topeka's processes. This brings me to the question: where do we rank on the scale of "cities' easy to deal with?"

In the medical field, there is a principle that guides decision-making: procedures or tests should only be pursued if they are likely to alter the outcome. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the outcome remains unchanged. Our situation bears a resemblance – it is time to cut through the noise and simplify. Will the City of Topeka approve this deal, yes, or no? If the answer is an affirmative yes, then let us rally behind it, putting aside the endless reports and studies that often hinder progress. Let us focus on action, on building and moving forward.

Regarding the "plat," it is as it stands. However, I am curious – when does the Flynn Group find its place on the fast track? It is as if the word "expedite" has been lost in translation. True economic development starts at the grassroots, in the neighborhoods that shape the city's character. The east side deserves the same level of attention as any grand project. These are the deals that have the power to transform the city's fabric, adding to the revenue stream that sustains us. A new building worth $1.8 million and sales tax revenue of $1.9 million might not make headlines, but they certainly contribute to a stronger tax base.

Tony, I would like to propose an idea to you – could you consider reaching out to Matt Pivarnik, CEO of the Greater Topeka Partnership? A portion of our economic development funds could be allocated to assist the Flynn Group in finally connecting to the sewer system. It is a small gesture, yet one that speaks volumes about our commitment to Topeka's progress. It is a way of saying "thank you for not giving up on Topeka."

Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication, Tony. Let us keep pressing forward, with our sights set on a Topeka that thrives on both grand achievements and the everyday victories that define a resilient city.

Respectfully

H

Henry McClure "live"

3625 SW 29^th Street 

#100 @ mcre

Topeka KS 66614

Time Kills Deals 

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From: Thaila Striebing <tstriebing@flynnrg.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 5:03 PM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>; David St. John <dstjohn@ltkansas.com>; Linquist Ed <tjoperations@yahoo.com>; Ed Eller <ed@kscommercial.com>
Cc: Mark Rezac <mark@kscommercial.com>
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] closing

 

We do not have city approval on the plat or traffic study. Once received we should be able to look at a close date.

Thank you,

 

Thaila Striebing | Flynn Restaurant Group

Sr. Director of Real Estate

M: 216.235.8558    E: tstriebing@flynnrg.com

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From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 4:03:00 PM
To: Thaila Striebing <tstriebing@flynnrg.com>; David St. John <dstjohn@ltkansas.com>; Linquist Ed <tjoperations@yahoo.com>; Ed Eller <ed@kscommercial.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] closing

 

When are we closing 29^th and California 

Henry McClure "live"

3625 SW 29^th Street 

#100 @ mcre

Topeka KS 66614

Time Kills Deals 

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Fwd: Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 5:25 PM

I just do not want to lose this email -   Topeka should know what kind of guy Bill really was!  Hey Steve Wade, thanks for giving Bill the boot. 

H 

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From: <mcre13@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 9:34 AM
Subject: Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 5:25 PM
To: Kevin Holland <kholland@cfse.com>

For today

 

From: Bill Fiander bfiander@Topeka.org
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 5:25 PM
To: Henry McClure mcre@cox.net
Cc: 'Aaron Mays' amaystopeka@gmail.com; 'Anderson, Dana' Dana.Anderson@macerich.com; Dan Warner DWarner@topeka.org; Michael Hall mghall@topeka.org; Douglas Gerber dgerber@topeka.org; Brent Trout btrout@topeka.org
Subject: RE: 37th and Gage

 

Henry,

 

Here is our understanding of your zoning options at this point…

 

·       Our big goal is to complete a master plan for the surrounding 500-acre urban growth area with a market study component to look at what the future land use, absorption, and phasing could look like and how to finance the infrastructure prior to programming any City capital investments or approving development. My hope is to start this plan in 2019 if not sooner.

·       We can support a limited C-2 re-zoning up to 6-8 acres without an overall master plan. This roughly equates to 80-100k square feet of retail development. I don't know if that will require an extension of SW 37^th/Southwest Parkway or other streets to the west. Traffic study would guide us there.

·       We can support a larger Mixed Use conceptual PUD on entire 18 acres without an overall master plan for the 500 acres. Mixed use would include C-2 commercial, office, multi-family, or attached dwelling units connected within same building and/or project area. This probably will trigger extension of streets prior to or commensurate with development.

• Both options assume…

• Full 18 acres included in platting, dedication of ROW, annexation, stormwater management study, traffic impact study, etc.
• Collaboration between City team and applicant team on preferred street/block layout absent an overall master plan
• Timing of road extensions will be dependent upon development phasing, traffic study, and further discussion with Public Works
• All pre-development costs and public infrastructure improvements are expected to be born by developer although street/sewer work could be explored for City participation or financing tools (e.g., CID, benefit district)
• Any re-zoning/platting west of 18-acre tract can be supported after overall master plan is completed for the larger area and is consistent with its recommendations for land use, phasing, infrastructure financing, etc.  

 

Since you're sharing videos, I think it would be good to share our LUGMP video which sums up the City's smart growth management policies https://youtu.be/kMK8alutJHo. This is what our Governing Body has adopted and what guides us. In short, our priorities are to grow first where our services are already in place…a more vertical footprint and not so much of a horizontal footprint. We have over 10 years of planned residential unit inventory on recently platted lots and increasingly more vacant retail space to repurpose. Improving the roads/utilities we have and redeveloping from within is fiscally responsible growth for all of us.

 

However, we do see the need to plan for the next natural urban growth area which I believe you are at the doorstep of. To that end we want to get a plan in place so the rest can follow when it makes the most fiscal sense for the City. I think you're the first domino and it's important to get that right absent an overall master plan.     

 

Does that help? Did I miss anything?

 

Bill Fiander, AICP

Planning Director

City of Topeka Planning Department

620 SE Madison, 3^rd Floor

Topeka, KS 66607

(785) 368-3728

bfiander@topeka.org

www.topeka.org

 

 

From: Kevin Holland <kholland@cfse.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 9:30 AM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: future

 

However we can help, we'll jump in.  

 

Thanks,

Celebrating 60 Years of Service 1961-2021

 

 

On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 9:18 AM <mcre13@gmail.com> wrote:

https://3245blvd.blogspot.com/2021/05/pad-sites-topeka-kansas.html

 

This is another deal at the forefront for mcre

 

H

 

 

Henry McClure

785-235-3353

Time Kills Deals

https://henrymcclure.com/

 

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Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

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Henry McClure "live"

3625 SW 29^th Street 

#100 @ mcre

Topeka KS 66614

Time Kills Deals 

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FW: We need a GC

 

 

Henry McClure

Time Kills Deals

785.235.3353

 

 

 

From: Matthew McGivern
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2023 2:42 PM
To: Henry McClure
Cc: Sterling Scott
Subject: RE: We need a GC

 

Henry,

 

To get this done quickly, fairly, and cost effectively, I am proposing this:

 

1. Senne works for your team on a cost-plus basis. 
1. Without site / civil, Senne and other GC's are going to have a hard time getting apples-to-apples proposals for you.
2. Your just never going to know if your low number is your real low number.
3. With mutual commitment, you'll engage us to then dig in for you and get you best value.  Always our focus – best value.
2. The upside of this is that we are both committed to each other.  It gives you speed to get pricing and work started.
3. Other upsides to this are that we do this routinely for customers and have built internal checks to ensure everything is fair for you.  Some include:
1. Procurement of competitive quotes on all major scopes.
2. Open books for you.
3. We will bid out major scopes we would estimate in-house to self-perform.
4. We can budget with you and adjust scopes as needed in real time, preconstruction.
5. We will prepare a detailed summary of the final work with pricing breakouts, and review proposals with you.  Once locked in, the risk shifts to us on max pricing.
4. We are a long term contractor and value our reputation.  We have no interest in "one-hit-wonders" and will be open and fair with you.

 

If your interested in this type of procurement, there are many other advantages, including saving so much of your time and resources. 

 

You guys call or email if you would want to discuss further.  Good to hear from you again.

 

Thanks, Matt

 

Matt McGivern

President

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Senne Company

2001 NW Highway 24

Topeka, KS 66618-1445

O: 785.235.1015 | C: 785.969.1661

matt@sennecompany.com

 

 

 

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 8:06 AM
To: Matthew McGivern <matthew.mcgivern@sennecompany.com>
Cc: Sterling Scott <sterling.scott@svn.com>
Subject: We need a GC

 

WE will need a GC to do the Sellers - work 

 

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Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

 

Introduce my self.

Thanks for the email.

 

I'm not running for city council

 

Give me a call anytime

 

H

 

Henry McClure – MCRE,LLC

3625 SW 29^th Street

#100 @ MCRE

Topeka KS 66614

 

Time kills deals

 

785.383.9994

 

From: Eric O'neill
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:33 PM
To: mcre13@gmail.com
Subject: Introduce my self.

 

Mr. McClure, I just stumbled across a video you have on Facebook regarding the old Travlers. 

 

I have seen your signs around town and notice you are involved with several prominent real-estate transaction. Congratulations on building such a name for your self, and best of luck in the running for city council. 

 

I wanted to reach out and introduce my self and our company. I am Eric O'Neill president of O'Neill Excavating inc. We specialize in wet utility repairs, rehabs, replacement and installation. We are a smaller excavation company licensed in the City of Topeka both for excavation and plumbing. We also carry a Shawnee County waste water installers license.

 

I started into business in 2005 incorporating as O'Neill Excavating in 2015. With over 25 years combined experience in the construction and utility fields our staff can bring projects in on time or ahead of schedule and within budget numbers. We are a very small company with lower overhead than others and we pride ourselves in being able to be very competitive in the market and delivering above expectations. 

 

Please take a minute to look us up on the web and face book. Links below, and if you have time some evening I would love to take you out to dinner and talk about how we could possibly be a great fit for your developers.

 

www.oneillexcavatinginc.com

 

 

www.facebook.com/wrcinc

 

 

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FW: Listing?

 

The land bank that steals all the local commercial real estate deals. When are we going to stand up (not just me)

 

H   

 

 

From: Henry McClure
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:10 PM
To: Governing Body; City Clerk; Henry McClure
Subject: Fwd: Listing?

 

Items for public comment 

 

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From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Subject: Listing?
To: Matt Pivarnik <matt.pivarnik@topekapartnership.com>
Cc: Bill Riphahn <bill.riphahn@snco.us>, <hnaeger@topeka.org>

 

I had a client inquire about this land. 

 

Does the Company with the sign on the land have a listing? 

 

If there is NO signed listing, I'm not obligated to go through that company (Kansas real estate law). 

 

Please explain the relationship. 

 

Thanks 

 

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Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

 

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Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

 

FW: Fit Excavation sign

 

 

Henry McClure – MCRE,LLC

3625 SW 29^th Street

#100 @ MCRE

Topeka KS 66614

 

Time kills deals

 

785.383.9994

 

From: Henry McClure
Sent: Sunday, July 2, 2023 9:55 PM
To: Vanessa Ehrhardt
Cc: mitul patel
Subject: Fwd: Fit Excavation sign

 

this is the last email

 

I want to get the signs going on the boulevard - 

 

maybe I lost it

 

 

please help 

 

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From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, May 8, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Subject: Fwd: Fit Excavation sign
To: Office FIT Excavating <Office@fitexc.com>

 

thoughts 

 

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From: Vanessa Ehrhardt <vehrhardt@mainlinesigns.com>
Date: Mon, May 8, 2023 at 8:18 AM
Subject: Fit Excavation sign
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>

 

Good morning!

 

I've attached a sign proof for Fit Excavating, let me know if this is the route you want to go and we can go from there.

Thanks! Hope you had a great weekend 😊

Regards,

 

 

 

VANESSA EHRHARDT PROJECT COORDINATOR

785.274.3706 Office

3500 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66614

MAINLINE SIGNS.COM

 

 

**I will be out of the office 5/11 and 5/12**

 

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Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

 

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Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994