09-25-06 Special
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special Meeting
September 25, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Chair Sandahl at 7:05 p.m.
HRA Members
Present:
Sue Sandahl; Martin Kirsch; Joan Heimberger; and Donna Drummond.
HRA Members
Not Present:
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.
Item #1
Community Development Manager Smith presented Staff Report No. 72.
HRA Attorney Dean explained changes to the Escrow Agreement.
Molly Carson, Ryan Companies US, Inc., stated that Ryan Companies have concluded 23
closings with three more closings to happen this week.
The HRA approved the second amendment to the Escrow Agreement with the changes
presented at the meeting and with the further modification to paragraph C.(F.) that the HRAlCity
shall have at least 7 days to respond to Ryans request for 90cuments in addition to those required
under the Redevelopment Contract.
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M/Kirsch, S/Helmberger 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. 998
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT
TO ESCROW AGREEMENT
Motion carried 4-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 998.
Item #2
Community Development Manager Smith presented Staff Report No. 73.
M/Helmberger, S/Drummond to approve the Riaht-of-Entrv Agreement for use of all HRA
properties in the Cedar Point Commons area development by Ryan Companies US. Inc. prior to
conveyance dates of properties to same.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #3
Community Development Manager Smith presented Staff Report No. 74.
Commissioner Drummond asked if staff is aware of any environmental issues.
Molly Carson, Ryan Companies US, Inc., stated the estimate for the environmental
abatement are based on the knowledge of the abatement of the homes in this area. She said she
didn't for see any environmental concerns.
M/Drummond, S/Kirsch toenter into a contract for demolition and hazardous materials
abatement services. including environmental audit work. for 6500 Cedar Avenue and authorize the
Chair and Executive Director to execute same.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4
Community Development Manager SmJth presented Staff Report No. 75.
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M/Kirsch, S/Helmberger to enter into a contract for demolition and hazardous materials
abatement services. includinQ environmental audit work. for 6300 Cedar Avenue and authorize the
Chair and Executive Director to execute same.
Motion carried 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:30 p.m. '
Date Approved: October 16, 2006
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Nancy Gibbs .
City Clerk