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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
March 19, 2007
CALL TO ORDER I
The meeting was called to order by Chair Sandahl at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
HRA Members
Present:
Sue Sandahl; David Gepner; Donna Drummond (arrived at 7:04 p.m.); and
Joan Heimberger.
HRA Members
Not Present:
Martin Kirsch.
Staff Present:
Steve Devich, Executive Director; Bruce Palmborg, Community
Development Director; Pat Smith, Community Development Manager;
Christine Costello, Community Development Coordinator; Cheryl
Krumholz, Recording Secretary; and John Dean, HRA Attorney.
Item #2 HRA APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Helmberger, S/Gepner to approve the aaenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
litem #3 I CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Drummond arrived at 7:04 p.m.
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A. Approved resolution authorizing issuance of Certificate of Completion to Greater
Metropolitan Housing Corporation for construction of single family home at 6329-14th
Avenue S.R. NO.9
HRA RESOLUTION NO.1 011
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
NEWLY CONSTRUCTED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT 6329 14TH AVENUE
This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 1011.
M/Gepner, S/Helmberger to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4
CONSIDERATION OF DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT OF $15,800 FOR "TRADE
FIXTURES" FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6500 CEDAR AVENUE S.R. NO.10
Community Development Manager Smith presented Staff Report No. 10.
Community Development Manager Smith stated that the HRA's initial quick-take deposit
was for $230,855, which included the appraised value of the fixtures. The stipulation that Mr. Haag
and his attorney signed assigned all right, title and interest to the quick-take deposit to the HRA.
The HRA paid for the fixtures by depositing money with the court and under the final settlement,
Mr. Haag assigned those funds back to the HRA.
Executive Director Devich said that despite incurring costs, legal counsel is recommending
denial of the reimbursement.
Community Development Manager Smith said Mr. Haag was notified when the property
was going to be demolished but a number of items were left inside.
M/Gepner, S/Drummond to deny the request for reimbursement of $15.800 for "trade
fixtures" for the property located at 6500 Cedar Avenue.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Gepner, S/Drummond to approve the minutes of ReQular HRA MeetinQ of February 20.
2007.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH PEER ENGINEERING INC. FOR
WRITING OF DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS FOR 7214 CEDAR AVENUE S.R.
NO.11
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Community Development Coordinator Costello presented Staff Report No. 11.
Commissioner Gepner asked about needing an engineer.
Community Development Director Palmborg explained demolition specifications are needed
even for a house because of potential hazardous materials.
M/Drummond, S/Helmberger to approve the agreement with PEER Engineering Inc.. for the
writing of the demolition specifications for 7214 Cedar Avenue.
Motion carried 4-0.
It m#6
CONSIDERATION OF REDEMPTION OF 6225-14TH AVENUE WITH FUNDS
FROM FORECLOSURE REDEMPTION REVOLVING FUND NOT TO EXCEED
$117,142 S.R. NO. 12
Community Development Director Palmborg presented Staff Report No. 12.
ExecutiveDirector Devich said the estimated market value of the property is $187,000.
This is a good opportunity to get the property back in the community.
M/Gepner, S/Drummond to authorize the redemption of 6225 14th Avenue with funds from
the Foreclosure Redemption Revolving Fund not to exceed $117.142.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #7
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Devich discussed the recent legislative hearing regarding potential State
funding for the Richfield Parkway for the west side of Cedar Point.
litem #8 I CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Drummond, S/Helmberger that the following claims and pavroll be approved.
U.S. Bank
Section 8 Checks: 111510 - 111659
HRA Checks: 29825 - 29846
$ 167,605.98
$ 71,520.43
TOTAL
$ 239,126.41
Motion carried 4-0.
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I ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:29 p.m.
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Cheryl rumh Iz .
Recording Secretary
Date Approved: April 16" 2007