06-19-00 Regular
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 19, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
HRA Members
Present:Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; and Dan Linnihan.
HRA Members
Not Present:Kristal Stokes; and Michael Sandahl.
Staff Present:Samantha Orduno, Executive Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk;
Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director; and Bruce
Nordquist, Housing and Redevelopment Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Helmberger, S/Linnihan to approve the minutes of the Regular HRA Meeting of
May 15, 2000.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #1OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA.
None.
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HRA APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item #2
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
Item #3CONSENT CALENDAR
A.Approved resolution authorizing issuance of Certificate of Completion to Gerold Bros.’
Construction, Inc. for 7025 Nicollet Avenue S.R. No. 35
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 765
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION FOR
NEWLY CONSTRUCTED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT
7025 NICOLLET AVENUE
This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 765 in HRA Resolution Book
No. 6.
B.Approved consent to conditional assignment of note and release and indemnity for The
Limited, Inc. S.R. No. 36
C.Approved resolutions authorizing acquisition of 6856 Park Avenue and 6800 Logan
Avenue under Richfield Rediscovered Program S.R. No. 37
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 766
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 6856 PARK AVENUE FOR THE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 767
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 6800 LOGAN AVENUE FOR THE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM
These HRA Resolutions appear as HRA Resolution No.’s 766 and 767 in HRA
Resolution Book No. 6.
Commissioner Helmberger commented on Consent Calendar Item #3C requesting
that when the property at 6856 Park Avenue is developed consideration be given to placing
one home on the lot rather than dividing it into two buildable lots.
M/Linnihan, S/Helmberger to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 3-0.
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Item #4CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION BY LAKE SHORE DRIVE
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION CONCERNING GOALS, OBJECTIVES
AND CONCERNS ABOUT PROPOSED CITY BELLA REDEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT. S. R. NO. 38
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Nordquist reviewed Staff Report No. 38
regarding the status of the proposed “City Bella” Redevelopment Concept and the
concerns of the Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association regarding this proposal from
the Gramercy Corporation.
David Wandberg, Sanders, Wacker, Bergly, Inc., planning consultant for Lake
Shore Drive Condominium Association (LSDCA), reviewed the LSDCA Task Force
planning process in response to the Gramercy Corporation’s City Bella proposal. He
stated that the goal of the task force was to ensure that any development is sensitive to the
concerns and needs of the residents of LSDCA and to work cooperatively with the City and
the developer to be involved in the design process so that any development meets the
needs and concerns of LSDCA residents. He presented and discussed the following
primary concerns:
1)Existing Conditions and Property Ownership
a.Detailed site inventory and analysis
b.Clear definition of property lines
c.Roads and alleys vacation
d.Open space covenant on lot 17
e.Protection of LSDCA trees
2)Privacy
a.Controlled access between sites
3)Open Space and Views
a.View of proposed coop building
b.Co-op building design
4)Circulation and Parking
a.Control pedestrian traffic between the sites
b.Parking
c.Traffic
d.Access to Wood Lake Nature Center
5)Other Issues
a.Noise
b.Construction adjacent to the parking ramp
c.Drainage, lighting, commercial uses, glare and wind turbulence
Carl Cornell, 6615 Lake Shore Drive #807, stated he felt that the majority of Lake
Shore Drive condominium owners want nothing built on the property. He stated the
Gramercy Corporation proposal had no merit at all and should be denied. He stated he felt
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the LSDCA Board of Directors did not represent the membership. He stated concerns
about crowding, loss of open space and parking. He stated that the act by City officials on
this public policy matter will determine future policy and that they should deny development
on the Lake Shore Drive location for the long-term betterment of Richfield.
Commissioner Linnihan stated that the list of concerns presented by LSDCA
seemed reasonable. He asked if the Task Force concerns or Mr. Cornell’s no build idea
were representative because it would appear to be possible for the developer to come to
understanding with LSDCA about their concerns but there would be no room for the
developer to negotiate on the other idea.
Mary George, 6615 Lake Shore Drive #304, Chair, Lake Shore Drive Condominium
Task Force, stated that they have concerns but are reasonable and willing to negotiate.
She stated all of the owners were notified of what was presented this evening. She also
stated concern about the location of the possible pedestrian bridge to the Wood Lake
Nature Center and the elevation difference between the two properties.
Chair Harms thanked and acknowledged the work of the LSDCA on this issue and
directed staff to make sure the developer responds to these concerns.
Item #5CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE FOR
PURCHASE OF WALSER PROPERTIES AT AND ADJACENT TO 2100
WEST 78TH STREET, INTERCHANGE WEST REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. S. R. NO. 39
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 39 regarding
consideration of authorizing staff to negotiate for the purchase of Walser Properties at and
adjacent to 2100 West 78th Street for the Interchange West Redevelopment Project.
Commissioner Linnihan asked why the HRA would want to be involved since Opus
Northwest and Walser Inc. were negotiating.
Community Development Director Palmborg indicated it was an effort to keep the
process moving.
Chair Harms indicated it would also help determine reasonable value through the
appraisals.
Tim Murnane, 9913 Lee Drive, Eden Prairie, representing Opus Northwest, stated
that they are attempting to continue to negotiate with Walser Inc. to reach a settlement.
Barbara Jerich, 6604 Indian Hills Road, Edina, general counsel for Walser Inc.,
stated that they have been trying to coordinate a meeting between the two principal parties
and was hopeful this would occur.
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Chair Harms encouraged Opus Northwest and Walser Inc. to continue efforts to
negotiate a settlement.
M/Linnihan, S/Helmberger to authorize staff to negotiate for the purchase of the
Walser properties located at and adjacent to 2100 West 78th Street, Interchange West
Redevelopment Project.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #6CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE PENN AVENUE AND 66TH STREET
AREA FUTURES. S. R. NO. 40
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 40
discussing possible Penn Avenue and 66th Street area future redevelopment strategies.
Chair Harms discussed the economic difficulties in redeveloping this area and that it
may be some time before anything is feasible. He indicated that redevelopment of some
of the deteriorated properties on the east side of Penn Avenue would be desirable in
helping the area.
Item #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
None.
Item #8CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Helmberger, S/Linnihan that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
FIRSTAR BANK
Section 8 Checks: 100472 - 100594$129,920.02
HRA Checks: 24245 – 24492; 24641 – 24680$289,426.87
Motion carried 3-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:50 p.m.
Date Approved:
Thomas E. Harms
Chair
Thomas P. FerberSamantha Orduno
City ClerkExecutive Director