07-21-06 Regular
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Continued Regular Meeting
(continued from July 17, 2006)
July 21, 2006
The continued HRA meeting was called to order by Chair Sandahl at 8:05 a.m. in the
Council Chambers.
HRA Members
Present:
Sue Sandahl; Joan Heimberger; Martin Kirsch; Donna Drummond; and
David Gepner.
Staff Present:
Steve Devich, Executive Director; Bruce Palmborg, Community
Development Director; Pat Smith, Community Development Manager;
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk; and John Dean, HRA Attorney.
Executive Director Devich began the meeting with information that a MAC meeting was
held on July 20, 2006, which included representatives from the City, Ryan Companies US, and
MAC. Discussion included restricted covenants and an agreement had been reached.
Chair Sandahl asked what the main points were at this meeting.
Executive Director Devich explained some of the points included were height restrictions,
lighting issues and radio interference.
HRA Attorney Dean stated that Ryan Companies, Target and Home Depot wanted
assurance that no restrictions would be added later.
Item #1
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Community Development Manager Smith presented Staff Report No. 49. Due to the
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) meeting on July 20, 2006, no action was required on this
item.
Item #2
HRA Attorney Dean explained amendments to the escrow agreement. He also stated that
a proposed change would be coming to this agreement at the July 25 meeting.
Matt Schneider, on behalf of Ryan Companies, asked to speak with HRA Attorney Dean
regarding the last change Mr. Dean just spoke of.
HRA Attorney Dean suggested the HRA proceed with item 28 while he discussed proposed
changes with Mr. Schneider.
Chair Sandahl stated the HRA would hold off on 2A and proceed with 28 regarding the first
amendment to the escrow agreement.
Community Development Manager Smith presented Staff Report No. 50.
M/Drummond, S/Gepner that the followinQ 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. 991
RESOLUTION APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ESCROW AGREEMENT
Commissioner Heimberger asked if Community Development Manager Smith was clear
that this would be settled by September 30 with no problem.
Community Development Manager Smith explained the HRA reached an agreement with
property owner and this is acceptable with Ryan's timetable.
Motion carried 5-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 991.
At 8:15 a.m. Chair Sandahl asked for a five-minute recess until HRA Attorney Dean
returned from consultation with Mr. Schneider of Ryan Companies.
At 8:20 a.m. the HRA came back from recess to consider Item 2A.
HRA Attorney Dean explained the amendments to the escrow agreement.
Chair Sandahl asked if the HRA has incurred any of the $500,000 at this point.
HRA Attorney Dean stated no we have not because we are not spending any money at this
point.
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M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that the followinQ 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. 990
RESOLUTION APPROVING
SECOND AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 990.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:28 a.m.
Date Approved: August 21" 2006
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N ncy Gibbs
City Clerk