09-10-13 Special CC/HRA Worksession HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MINUTES
#4644'66°1' Richfield, Minnesota
Special Concurrent HRA and
City Council and Worksession
September 10, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by HRA Chair Sandahl and Mayor Goettel at 6:00 p.m. in the
Bartholomew Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
HRA Members Sue Sandahl, Chair; Doris Rubenstein; Debbie Goettel; and David Gepner
Present:
HRA Members Steven J. Quam.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott; Tom Fitzhenry; and Sue Sandahl.
Present:
Council Members Edwina Garcia.
Absent:
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager/Executive Director; Mike Eastling, Public
Works Director; John Stark, Community Development Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; and Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk.
Item #1 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF THE 77TH
STREET TUNNEL AREA (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 81 AND HRA MEMO NO. 45)
Community Development Director Stark presented information regarding the development of
the 77th Street tunnel area.
The City Council consensus was to not limit development and preferred mixed-use.
The future of the park was discussed. The City Council consensus was that there aren't any
other parks in the area for residents to use so possibly reducing the size of the park or replacing it at
another location.
Council Member/Chair Sandahl stated she would like to see 77th Street renamed.
Mayor Goettel and Commissioner Rubenstein agreed with Council Member/Chair Sandahl.
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Item #2 DISCUSSION REGARDING SOLICITING PROPOSALS FOR THE CEDAR POINT II
AREA (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 83 AND HRA MEMO NO. 46)
Community Development Director Stark asked for direction on what the City Council and HRA
have in mind for the future of the Cedar Point II area.
The City Council consensus was for upscale or market rate housing.
Council Member/Chair Sandahl and Commissioner Rubenstein stated that they are not
opposed to senior housing but do not want all senior housing.
Council Member Fitzhenry stated he would like to see two and three bedroom apartments with
a mix of upscale and affordable housing.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:57 p.m.
Date Approved: November 18, 2013.
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