03-15-99 Regular
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
March 15, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Pro Tem Helmberger at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
HRA Members
Present:Joan Helmberger, Kristal Stokes, and Michael Sandahl.
HRA Members
Not Present:Thomas Harmsand Russ Susag.
Staff Present :James Prosser, Executive Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; and
Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of the Regular HRA Meeting of
February 16, 1999.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #1OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA.
HRA Meeting Minutes-2-March 15, 1999
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, presented and discussed a concept,
which he had also presented to Richfield Visions, Inc., to overcome difficulties associated
with redevelopment including the following:
Need for public policy guidelines
Protect investments
Insure quality in new development
Improve property tax capacity
Uniform multiplier based on Assessor's Market Value (AMV)
Item #2PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SALE OF 7432 ALDRICH AVENUE TO STEVEN MARLIN
GRANT HOMES, INC. AND CANCEL PUBLIC HEARING TO SELL 7520
COLFAX AVENUE AND 7315 THOMAS AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 15
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 15 regarding authorization to
sell 7432 Aldrich Avenue to Steven Marlin Grant Homes, Inc. and to cancel the public
hearing to sell 7520 Colfax Avenue and 7315 Thomas Avenue.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 3-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the following HRA resolution be adopted, that it be spread
in the HRA resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 704
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7432 ALDRICH AVENUE
TO STEVEN MARLIN GRANT HOMES
And to cancel the public hearing to sell 7520 Colfax Avenue and 7315 Thomas
Avenue.
Motion carried 3-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 704 in
HRA Resolution Book No. 6.
Item #3UPDATE ON STATUS OF CSM'S NEGOTIATIONS WITH PROPERTY
OWNERS IN INTERCHANGE WEST AREA. HRA LETTER NO. 16
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 16 regarding the status of
CSM's negotiations with property owners in the Interchange West area.
HRA Meeting Minutes-3-March 15, 1999
Murray Kornberg, Vice President of CSM Properties, Inc., presented a status report
on the Interchange West Site Assembly activities including:
Weekly status reports
Dealt with three hardship cases and set up mediation process
Have not extended offers to all commercial property owners yet
Contacted all homeowners, but some by phone due to schedule conflict
29 homeowners signed purchase contracts
5 more homeowners reached agreement
3 verbal agreement
37 of 67 have agreement
Flexibility in closing and contingency dates
One car dealer price agreement
3 other commercial properties provided letter of intent
2 are still negotiating
2 waiting for relocation information
Apartment tenants will be given 90 days notice to relocate
Tenant relocation assistance and some financial assistance
90% of property owners contacted, balance completed end of week
Closing date September 1
`Mr. Kornberg stated it was innappropriate for CSM to deal directly with apartment
tenants until after a purchase agreement.
Jean Anderson, 7646 Logan Avenue duplex owner, felt that the non-owner
occupied property owners were treated differently and that there was a lack of information.
Kevin Anderson, 7646 Logan Avenue duplex owner, discussed concerns regarding
no relocation assistance on non-homestead property. He stated the HUD Uniform
Relocation Act should have been explained to everyone up front.
Executive Director Prosser stated staff will look at Mr. Anderson's issues to improve
the process.
Mr. Anderson asked about the mediation rules, mediator's names, and their
background.
Executive Director Prosser responded that mediation is an impartial third party
process and that we cannot set rules. He stated the Mediation Center can provide
protocol and further information.
Mr. Anderson stated it was a hardship to close in 60 days.
Robert Gallo, caretaker/tenant 2121 West 77th Street, stated concern that owners
get more than 90 days and the tenant's need to have a timetable.
Executive Director Prosser stated a meeting will be set up with Mr. Kornberg and
the apartment tenants regarding their rights and relocation.
HRA Meeting Minutes-4-March 15, 1999
Chuck Holems, 7701 Logan Avenue, Outdoors Again business, stated he had not
been contacted by CSM.
Item #4CONSIDERATION OF FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AND
UNDERSTANDING OF REDEVELOPMENT PROCESS: USE OF OMBUDS.
HRA LETTER NO. 17
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 17 regarding consideration of
facilitating communication and understanding of the redevelopment process by use of an
ombuds.
Commissioner Sandahl discussed issues regarding the process of communication
and the need for a neutral third party ombuds to respond to telephone, mail and contacts.
Aimee Gourlay, CEO Mediation Center, discussed the importance of listening and
understanding in the communication process. She answered questions on her ideas and
views regarding the ombuds process.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve Aimee Gourlay as the HRA redevelopment
ombuds and authorize the expenditure, which is not to exceed $1,500.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #5CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO
RICHFIELD HOME REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM
GUIDELINES. HRA LETTER NO. 18
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 18 regarding a proposed
resolution to authorize modifications to the Richfield Home Rehabilitation Deferred Loan
Program Guidelines.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the following HRA resolution be adopted, that it be spread
in the HRA resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 705
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE HOME
REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM
Motion carried 3-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 705 in
HRA Resolution Book No. 6
HRA Meeting Minutes-5-March 15, 1999
Item #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
None.
Item #7CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Helmberger that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
FIRSTAR BANK
Section 8 Checks 13405 - 13535$129,692.17
HRA Checks: 20376 - 20395; 20575 - 20621$389,680.80
Motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:15 p.m.
Date Approved:
Joan Helmberger
Vice Chair Pro Tem
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkExecutive Director