05-15 Regular HRA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
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Regular Meeting
May 15, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Supple at 7:03 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
HRA Members Present: Mary Supple, Chair; Pat Elliott; Michael Howard; Doris Rubenstein; Sue
Sandahl
HRA Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Steve Devich, Executive Director
John Stark, Director of Community Development
Karen Barton, Assistant Director of Community Development
Julie Eddington, Attorney to HRA, Kennedy and Graven
Kate Aitchison, Housing Specialist/Acting City Clerk
Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HRA MEETING OF APRIL 17,
2017
M/Elliott, S/Howard to approve the minutes of the regular HRA meeting of April 17, 2017.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #2 HRA APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Howard, S/Sandahl, to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 HRA APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Devich presented the consent calendar.
A. Consideration of the approval of a resolution approving a Subordination Agreement
related to Richfield Urban Village (Staff Report No. 20).
B. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the HRA to affirm the monetary
limits on statutory municipality tort liability (Staff Report No. 21).
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C. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the purchase of 6839 Cedar
Avenue (Staff Report No. 22).
M/Elliott, S/Howard, to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
It #4 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH INLAND DEVELOPMENT LLC.
Assistant Community Development Director Karen Barton presented Staff Report No. 23.
Commissioner Elliott asked for clarification on the need for entry to the property. Assistant
Community Development Director Barton responded that the developer was simply doing their due
diligence.
Commissioner Rubenstein asked about payment for the testing and the disclosure of
results. Assistant Community Development Director Barton responded.
Commissioner Sandahl asked about the existing 11-unit buildings that are part of the
project. Assistant Community Development Director Barton responded that they will go through
extensive rehabilitation and be included in the entire development. .
Chair Supple stated she was happy to see that no residents will be displaced as part of this
project.
M/Sandahl, S/Elliott, to approve the resolution authorizing the Right of entry Agreement with
Inland Development LLC.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A
Item #5 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY TO INTERSTATE LLC AND APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT HERETO.
Assistant Community Development Director Karen Barton presented Staff Report No. 24.
Commissioner Rubenstein stated that the community had been discussing this topic, and
that neighbors were concerned about noise. She related her experience living near a restaurant
with drive-thru window service.
Community Development Director Stark stated that staff has been working with the
developer to position the speakers away from residential uses, as well as using advanced
technology to minimize the noise disturbance.
Chair Supple asked for clarification on the time of day the businesses will be open and the
impact on parking.
M%Sandahl, S/Elliott to open the Public Hearing
Motion carried 5-0.
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Rosalee Hinrich, 6638 16th Avenue, stated that she has not seen any concrete evidence of
the advanced technology or changes made to improve the project. She stated she is worried about
the noise impacts of cars and crowds, as well as the increased traffic that will be on 16th Avenue
throughout the day. She requested that the policy makers drive on 16th Avenue and imagine the
impacts.
Chair Supple asked about the status of a liquor license for the restaurant-tenant.
Community Development Director Stark responded that he assumed they will probably have one.
He stated that there will be two entrances into the development and that a `porkchop' island will
help divert traffic away from 16th Avenue. He also stated that the property has been zoned for
commercial use since 1968.
Christine Wiehle, speaking on behalf of 6638 17th Ave. Ms. Wiehle offered her thoughts
about the traffic impacts on the neighborhood, as well as how the noise from the new development
will be detrimental when added to the noise from the airport. She stated that it seems like a lot of
development for the corner when added to the nearby business.
M/Sandahl, S/Elliott to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Howard thanked the residents for coming and sharing their thoughts, and
stated that staff will work on continuing the conversation that has begun.
Commissioner Sandahl asked to see a map. Community Development Director Stark
provided a map and explained the layout of the development.
Executive Director Devich talked about the buffer that will be created via landscaping and
berming between the parking lot and residential uses. Community Development Director Stark
added that the developer will work with the adjacent neighbors to meet their needs.
Commissioner Howard commended the cooperation between staff, the developer and the
neighborhood.
Commissioner Rubenstein stated her concerns about traffic and parking, based on her
personal experience.
Executive Director Devich stated that there is adequate parking on the site. Community
Development Director Stark stated that if there are problems, things can be adjusted in the future.
M/Sandahl, S/Elliott to approve a resolution approving the conveyance of certain real
property to Interstate LLC and approving a purchase agreement with respect thereto.
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A PETITION REQUESTING
Item #6 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
17TH AVE. THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IS ADJACENT TO THE PROPOSED
PLAZA 66 DEVELOPMENT (APPROX 6600, 6608, AND 6614 17TH AVE).
John Stark presented Staff Report No. 25.
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Commissioner Sandahl asked if residents can currently exit their neighborhood easily.
Community Development Director Stark responded that they could.
M/Elliott, S/Howard to approve a petition requesting that the city council consider the
vacation of a portion of 17th Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Chair Supple asked for an update on the grant applications that had been submitted.
Assistant Community Development Director Barton stated that three grants were applied for. One
grant, for$50,000, was awarded for Penn Avenue Façade Improvement grants. The other two
grants were not awarded, likely due to the early stages of the projects. Staff will have the
opportunity to re-apply in the winter of 2018.
Chair Supple asked about the status of the Purchase Agreement for Seasons Park.
Executive Director Devich responded that Aeon is going through their due diligence process. Chair
Supple thanked everyone involved in the deal for helping keep residents from being displaced.
Chair Supple mentioned that the Comprehensive Plan Task Force is looking for input, and
encouraged residents to give their feedback about the community.
Item #8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Community Development Director Stark provided an update on the Cedar Point II and
Cedar Point South projects.
He also provided an update to the April 24th work session on affordable housing. Staff has
a plan to continue the dialog with the affordable housing partners about how cities can create
policy around affordable housing. They plan to meet with various stakeholders to gather input and
advice. A follow-up work session will be scheduled for June 19th
Item #9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Elliott, S/Sandahl, that the following claims and payroll be approved:
U.S. BANK 5/17/17
Section 8 Checks: 128711 - 128797 $ 157,933.26
HRA Checks: 33073 - 33109 $ 152,805.05
TOTAL $ 310,738.31
Commissioner Rubenstein asked a question about expenses related to the Lyndale
Gardens project.
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:59 p.m.
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Date Approved: July 17, 2017
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