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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Office of Executive Director
HRA Letter No. 58
Agenda October 21, 1985
Housing and Redevelopment
Authority Commissioners
City of Richfield
Subject: Approval of Final Plans for the 66th Street and
'Rae Drive HRA Housing Development Project
Dear Commissioners:
This letter requests HRA review and approval of final
plans for development of the housing project at 66th Street and
Rae Drive.
On September 16, 1985, the HRA reviewed preliminary plans
for the construction of eight housing units on this site and
authorized and requested that the plans be reviewed by the
Planning Commission and City Council. The HRA also requested
the rezoning of the site to a "Planned Two Family Residential
District -PUD". On September 24, 1985, the Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the PUD and rezoning
provided that a common element residential subdivision plan be
developed and submitted for city approval. (This would probably
occur in the Spring, 1986, as completed units are prepared for
sale).
The City Council met October 14, 1985, to consider the
Preliminary FUD Plan, the request for rezoning and a special
use permit. The Council gave first reading to an ordinance
for the zoning change and scheduled the second reading
and the public hearing on the rezoning for October 28, 1985•
The City Council is required to review the final plans
before a building permit may be issued. With HRA review of
the final plans on October 21, 1985, the City Council could
review these plans during the public hearing October 28th.
Thus, all City Council actions-would be completed in October,
HRA actions would be completed in November (when a developers
agreement and public hearing on the sale of land could occur),
and construction could start December 2, 1985 (which is 30 days
after the rezoning ordinance is published).
The attached summary information sheet discusses the changes
made in the plans since the HRA reviewed and approved the
preliminary plans on September 16, 1985• .The minor changes are
primarily the addition of more detail, were made to the site
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dimension plan, grading plan, planting plan, and building
plans. Building plans were modified at the request. of Sievert
Hendrickson, City Building -0fficial. Plumbing and heating plans
and detailed material specification have been added. An erosion
control plan was added at the request of the Minnehaha
Watershed District.
If the final plans are approved by the HRA, they will become
part of the developers agreement that is presently being
prepared. The HRA would review this agreement at their November
18, 1985, meeting.
It is recommended that the HRA adopt a motion approving the
final glans and authorize their submission to the City Council
for review and approval.
p)ectfu~ly,/ ~yYbmitted ,
,~ohn G. Cart~i_ght
Executive Directofr
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES MADE TO PRELIMINARY PL
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Dimension Plan
-deck dimension (10' x 12') has been added
-sidewalks on easterly units will be made of concrete
material (material not previously specified)
Grading, ,Plan
-drainage Swale added to the back of 82.0/924 W. 66th
(existing townhouses) and through middle of eastern
side of property to allow for proper drainage.
-elevation increased slightly along some portions of
the rear property line of 1016 W. 66th to ensure
proper drainage away from the .northern neighbors.
Planting Plan
-changes made to remove some trees in the way of
construction or with unhealthy growth and to
increase sunlight in the. more densely covered
areas.. Some others not originally included
on planting plan will be retained.
-tot lot detail has been added (bench and play
structure).
Building Flans
-addition of windows to side elevations of westerly
units.(although not as many as requested by the
neighbors during planning meetings)
-identify location of roof vents, plumbing stacks, etc.
on roof elevation.
-elimination of skylights on two bedroom westerly
units.
-relocation or addition of some light fixtures,
smoke detectors, ventilation fans, windows.
-expanded detail of sidewalks, decks, foundation,
and basement wall construction.
-modifications which address code related concerns
identified by the Building Official; i.e., plumbing
access door, attic access doors, crawlspace access,.
party wall firestops, ventilation, fire doors,
combustion air for furnace.
Erosion Control Plan
-Erosion Control Plan added utilizing hay bales
or siltation fence to restrict erosion materials
from entering street and storm sewer. (prepared
at request of Watershed District)
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Office of Executive Director
HRA Letter No. 57
Agenda October 21, 1885
Housing and Redevelopment
Authority Commissioners.
City of Richfield
Subject: Public Hearing, Sale of 7508 Colfax Avenue
and Authorization to Enter Into a Developers
Agreement with George E. Branton Construction
Company
Dear Commissioners:
A public hearing has been scheduled for the October 21,
1985, HRA meeting to consider the sale of 7508 Colfax Avenue..
On August 19, 1985, the HRA selected George E. Branton
Construction Company as the developer of this site as well as
the Rae Drive site. Staff was also authorized to negotiate a
developerrs agreement with Mr. Branton. In this letter,. the HRA
is asked to review and approve final development plans and
authorize the execution of a development and land sale
agreement. The final plans are attached. The agreement is
summarized in this letter.
Both the Planning Commission and City Council have
previously acte-d on this development. The Planning Commission
has previously made a finding that disposition of the property
for construction of a-.new single home would be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan. On October 14th, 1985, the City Council
approved a lot size variance that would allow new construction
to proceed. The HRA approved submitting the request for a
variance to the City Council a~t their September 16, 1985,
meeting. -
In the past, staff has presented the Colfax development
together with the 66th Street and Rae Drive development. dealing
with the two sites as two separate projects at this time is
beneficial to both the HRA and the developer because:
-A construction start on Colfax is possible by the end of
October because rezoning is not necessary. (The anticipated
66th Street/Rae Drive construction start is early December)
-More days of favorable weather are anticipated, which helps
to keep costs down (these costs will be difficult to avoid
at 66th Street/Rae Drive)
-An early start helps to ensure an earlier completion of
the construction of the single family home and the timely
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use of the first time homebuyer mortgage commitment.
(Individual units of the 66th Street/Rae-Drive duplexes
would not take as long to build and sell as this single
unit).
To proneed with this development, it is necessary for the
HRA and George E. Branton Construction to enter into a sale and
development agreement. A discussion of the development and
sales agreement follows.
Developer Responsibilities:
-to complete construction according. to the final approved
plans and specifications and applicable federal, state, -
and local laws and regulations so that a closing on
the sale•of the dwelling to a purchaser shall occur no
later than July 16, 1986.
-demonstrate availability of equity capital and.
construction financing sufficient to complete the
improvements. A construution ].ender, Builders Development
and Finance, Ina. of Wayzata, MN has agreed to provide
financing once the final plans have been approved by
the HRA and City Council. Sub-contractors have agreed to
accept payment for their work from the sale proceeds of a
buyer. This is a common practice for a single family
construction project.
-to pay a loan origination fee of 3 1/2 percent on behalf
of a buyer when the completed house is sold (approximately
$2,250) .
-to provide additional financial assistance in the form of
a "mortgage buydown" to ensure that a moderate income
family within the following annual incomes may qualify
to purchase the home:
Family Size Maximum Income
3 $23 ,600
~ $26,250
5 $27,900
6 $29,550
(This assistance would approximate $700 to $1200 each of the
first two years of ownership depending on the income of the
family. The developer would be allowed to finish the
fourth bedroom if it meant a ls-rger family with a hig-her
income could purchase.
-to market the unit to a qualified family.
-ensure that the structure, excluding land, does not
exceed $69,900 in cost. (cost includes construction,
related development costs, buydown assistance, profit).
-to pay to the HRA approximately $2,000 as a mortgage
commitment fee if the sale does not occur before July 16,
1.986. (This would help assure that the HRA funds paid
to MHFA for the mortgage commitment would be returned).
-to pay liquidated damages sufficient to cover the costs
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as outlined here, i.e., loan originate fee, mortgage
buydown to return ownership of the land to the HRA, and,
permit the HRA to complete construction of the dwelling
unit should the developer fail to do so.
-to enter into a development and sales agreement with the
HRA no later than November 30, 19$5.
-to pay real estate taxes payable in 1986.
HRA Responsibilities:
-provide clear title to the site.
-clear existing structures, driveway, and household
debris from the site. (Site clearance was authorized
by the HRA September 16, 1985)
-pay the mortgage commitment fee (approximately $2,000),
to be reimbursed to the HRA from MHFA if the unit is
sold by the developer to a qualified purchaser within
the identified deadlines.
-sell the land to the developer for $1.00 and file a lien
on the property for a value of approximately $18,000.
(value to be more exactly determined by an appraisal after
ronstructon is completed in 198.6). Also, the agreement
provides that the initial purchaser would repay the
$18,000 (for the land) when the property is sold in the
future.
-ensure that the developer performs according to the
development and sales agreement and provide a certificate
of completion when work is satifactorily completed.
Attachments to the agreement will include a quit claim deed
in the form to be used at closing, final plans (see
attachments), a certificate of completion, a development guide
(as previously approved by the HRA), energy requirements of the.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and a release of HRA
responsibility for discovery and removal of hazardous wastes on
the site, should this occur.
As discussed with the HRA in August, 1985, the developer
profit will be approximately 10 to 12 percent. This is an
acceptable range. With potential costs of mortgage buydown
assistance, the construction of a fourth bedroom, and some
structural changes recommended by staff, the profit margin may
be even less. However, Mr. Branton has a strong commitment to
proceeding with the project. The msximum price of the --
structure, $69,900, closely approximates the $60,000 cost for
the present Vo-Tech project on Humboldt Avenue if the potential
costs and risk cited in this letter are considered. Also, the
7508 Colfax Avenue structure will have the additional cost of a
double car type garage whereas no garage is being provided with
the Vo-Tech project.
It is recommended, following the public hearing, that the
HRA adopt the attached resolution which:
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-authorizes the sale of 7508 Colfax Avenue to George
E. Branton Construction Company for $1.00 subject to a
lien;
-acknowledges that the HRA has reviewed and approved
the final development plan and. specifications subject to
approval of plans and specifications by the City Building
Official and the issuance of a building permit; and,
-authorizes the Chairman and Executive Director to execute a
Development and Sales Agreement and, the necessary.
documents for conveyance of the property at the closing on
the sale of the property to the contractor.
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John G.~Ca twrigh
Executive ecto
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HRA RESOLUTION NO.~
Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of 7508 Colfax
Avenue South and Entering Into A Development and Sales Agreement
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in
and for the City of Richfield owns the real property located at
7508 Colfax Avenue South, legally described as:
Lot 3: Block 22 _.
Irwin Shores Addn., and
WHEREAS, the existing structure on the property is
substandard and deteriorated, and
WHEREAS, a developer, George E. Branton Construction Company
(Developer) has submitted. construction plans and specifications
for a single family home to be built on the cleared property to
be sold to a moderate income family, and
WHEREAS, a Development and Sales Agreement has been
prepared which prescribes the conditions for the sale of the
property to the developer and development of the house.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of .Richfield,
Minnesota;
That the HRA authorizes the sale of 7508 Colfax Avenue
to the Developer for $1.00 subject to a lien for
the value of the land.
That the HRA has reviewed and approves the final development
plans and specifications submitted by the Developer
contingent on acceptance by the City Building Official
and the issuance of a building permit.
That the HRA authorizes the Chairman and Executive Director
to execute a Development and Sales Agreement with the
Developer once a written letter of commitment to finance
the construction has been provided from the construction
lender..
That the HRA authorizes the Chairman and Executive Director
to execute the necessary documents providing for the
conveyance of the property to the Developer.
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Passed by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for
the City of Richfield this 21st day of October, 1985.
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T omas E. Harms, Chairman
ATTEST:
Joan Helmberger, Secretary -',
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Office of Executive Director
HRA Letter No. 56
Agenda October 21, 1985
Housing and Redevelopment
Authority Commissioners
City of Richfield
Subject: Resolution Approving A Redevelopment Plan and Tax
Increment Financing Plan For The Interstate-
•Lyndale-Nicollet Redevelopment Project, Requesting
The City Council To Conduct Public Hearings and
Recommending Approval Of The Plans By The City
Council
Dear Commissioners:
At the October 7, 1985, HRA meeting, the Commissioners
received the Interstate-Lyndale-Nicollet Redevelopment and Tax
Increment Financing Plans. The HRA authorized the Executive
Director to transmit the plans to the Planning Commission for
their opinion as to the conformance of the plans to the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission met on October• 8, 1985. Planning
Commission Resolution No. 52 was adopted at that meeting by a
vote of 7-0-1 (Robert Jensen abstained because of owning
property in the area). The Planning Commission found the plans
to be in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan,
including the traffic circulation plan. However, the Planning
Commission. needs to initiate an amendment to the roadway
functional classification plan to reflect the proposed street
improvements..
With two exceptions, the Plans which accompany this letter
are identical in every respect~to the Plans presented and
discussed at the October 7, 1985, HRA meeting. One exception
is related to a customer parking lot facility which had been
proposed to occupy the property at ~b28-30-32 Lyndale Avenue.
At this time, staff is of the opinion that the exact location of
this facility in this block should be determined as part of the
detailed comprehensive planning work proposed to be undertaken
early in Phase I for this area which has been designated as the
Core Commercial District. The appropriate modifications to the
text and graphic: materials have been made to reflect this
change.
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The second exception or change is found in the text on page
66. It simply clarifies that the bonds to be issued may be
general obligation tax increment bonds, and, temporary short-
term tax increment bonds, but the total amount of those bonds
would not exceed $18,675,000. Evensen-Dodge, financial
consultants to the city, are evaluating the advantages and
disadvantages of a possible three to five year bond issue and
then a refinancing at that time to obtain better interest rates.
The Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing District
Plan meet the statutory requirements for the establishment of a
redevelopment project and- a tax increment financing district.
These Plans are the means by which the Interstate-Lyndale-
Nicoliet Planning study formulated by the consulting firm of BRW
may be implemented. --
The ILN Land Use-Plan and Phase I Development Plan, which
are the focal point of the BRW study, were presented to the HRA,
City Council and Planning Commission on September 16, 1985.
The Land Use Plan and Development Plan were the result of the
study initiated by BRW in March of this year. Back in March of
1985, it was anticipated that the ILN Plan prepared by BRW would
be completed first. Then, the redevelopment project process
would be initiated. However, because of the significant
development proposed by CDR Investments and the Hampton Inn
proposal and the discussions in Congress regarding placing
limits on bond financing, staff and our financial consultant
recommended proceeding with the redevelopment project and bond
issue during 1985• Also presented at the September 16, 1985,
HRA meeting in Letter No. 49, was the revised time schedule for
considering the establishment of a redevelopment project "and tax
increment financing district. With the support of the HRA,. City
Council, and Planning Commission, it may be possible to adhere
to that schedule and close on a tax increment bond sale prior to
December 31, 1985•
During the initial period of the BRW study, it became
apparent that resolving circulation issues was the key to
improving the ILN area. Thus, a ciruclation plan was
formulated. -That plan was presented to the HRA and City Council
on July 1, 1985, and subsequently to the ILN Advisory
Committee. That plan is presented on page 38 in the
Redevelopment Plan section entitled Physical Inventory and
Analysis/Land. Use and Related Issues in the form of a map
entitled Land Use/Circulation Plan (several sections of th-e-
Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment District Financing Plan
discuss the. same information. In this letter only the Plan
which first discusses the relevant proposal or concept will be
referenced). The Land Use/Circulation Plan map also contains a
recommendation that the land use in the planning area be
designated commercial thus limiting new development to
commercial uses. Goals and objectives for achieving the
redevelopment of the area according to the Land Use/Circulation
Plan are discussed on pages 10 through 15. Capital projects
which would initiate the implementation of the Land
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Use/Circulation Plan are identified as the Phase I Development
Program. If the Redevelopment Project and Tax Increment
Financing District are established, additional capital projects
would be developed over a period of several years in successive
phases.
The Phase I Development Program is graphically represented
in a map on page 17. A description of the private and public
activities proposed for Phase I appears on pages 16 through 24.
These activities include the construction of the CDR
office/ramp/hotel. proposal and the Hampton Inn proposal. The
HRA and City would work cooperatively to upgrade and realign _
77th Street east and west. of Lyndale Avenue, to upgrade Lyndale
Avenue for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, widen the
Lyndale Avenue bridge, and provide improved off-street parking -
in three areas along Lyndale Avenue north of 77th Street in an
area which is -also proposed for renovation as a community
oriented commercial area (Core Commercial District). The area
east. and west of Lyndale Avenue. and south of 77th Street would
be redeveloped. In addition to the construction proposed for
Phase I, detailed comprehensive plans would be formulated for
the renovation and redevelopment areas to guide these activities .
and provide a basis for successive Phases of .development.
To implement the public development activities, property
would be acquired by the HRA. The Redevelopment Plan section
titled Acquisition, Relocation, and Clearance Activities, pages
24 through 28, contains a map identifying the property proposed
for purchase as well as a list. identifying by address the
property proposed for acquisition.. The proposed Tax Increment
Financing District Plan on pages 53 through 55 discusses the
relocation process to be followed.
As its name implies, the proposed Tax Increment Financing
District Plan discusses the use of tax increment and other
reve-Hues to fund the public improvements. At the September 16,
1985, HRA meeting, Letter No. 48, entitled Report on Financing
Alternatives Study for' Proposed Project Improvements and
Development was presented. It concluded that there were
probably five viable sources of funding for the proposed Phase I
Development Program. Tax Increment was the-only revenue source
which had the potential of providing funds in the amounts needed
to proceed. It may be possible to utilize funds such as
Municipal State Aid and FAUS to help finance a part of the
public improvements. -- - -- -
In the Tax Increment District Financing Plan, page 66,
Exhibit IX, entitled. Anticipated Source of Funds, indicates the
likely sources and amounts of revenue available to fund the
public improvements. It estimates that $21,820,000 may be
available. The budget estimates $21,189,490 may be needed.
Exhibit VIII, entitled Project Costs by Line Item, pape 65, is
the proposed budget. Note that there is an appendix which
discusses. the basis for the budget numbers. The source and use
tables are a part of a section entitled Tax Increment Financing
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Plan which begins on page 6~. It indicates that the tax
increment cash flow for funding Phase I is based on the
construction of development valued at approximately $7#.b
million. The Hampton Inn proposal is valued at approximately
$3.8 million and the CDR proposal is valued at approximately
$70.8 million. These values appear on page 70 in Table 4. The
tax increment cash flow section beginning on page 71 discusses
the assumptions made for the cash flow and contains a cash flow
print-out prepared by Evensen-Dodge.
At their August 29th meeting, the ILN Advisory Committee
adopted a motion which supported the BRW Land Use/Circulation _
Plan and Phase I Development Program and Public Improvements
Plan. The committee also endorsed the TIF as the means for
financing the public costs. Fifteen of the twenty-five members
were present and the vote was unanimous.
Minnesota statutes provide Richfield with a way to implement
the Land Use/Circulation Plan and Phase I Development Program
formulated by BRW and recommended by the Advisory Committee.
That is through the establishment of a Redevelopment Project and
Tax Increment Financing District. .
This proposed Redevelopment Project Plan and proposed Tax
Increment Finance District Plan respond to the requirements of
the law. Ample time has been available to those interested to
review the proposed Plans. The Planning Commission has made
their findings. Thus., it would now be appropriate for the HRA
to approve the Plans by adopting the attached resolution. In
addition to approving the Plans, the resolution requests the
City Council to conduct a public hearing and recommends the
approval of the Plans as well.
Following the adoption of the resolution, the HRA should
also consider a motion establishing Tuesday, November 12th at
7:30 p.m., as a time for a special HRA meeting. The City
Council will also be meeting that same evening. After the City
Council holds the public hearing and considers the adoption of
the ILN Plans, the HRA would meet to consider adopting a
resolution requesting the sale of bonds and approving a tax
increment agreement. In the agreement, the HRA would pledge to
transfer to the City all the tax increment revenue it receives
from the ILN to pay for the bonds. The City Council would then
be requested to act on the HRA request that same evening.
It is recommended that the HRA adopt the resolution
approving the ILN Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing
District Plan and schedule November 12th at 7:30 p.m. as a
special meeting for the HRA.
Respectfully submitted,
ohn G. Ca wr' t
Executive Director
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HRA RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN FOR THE INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT: REQUESTING THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT
PUBLIC HEARINGS THEREON: AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PLANS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of
the City of Richfield (Authority) as follows:
Section 1. Background,. The Authority finds as follows:
1.01. The Authority on its own initiative has prepared a
redevelopment plan and program (Redevelopment Plan) for the area
in the City of Richfield generally known as the Interstate
Lyndale Nicollet Area (Study Area) in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes Sections 4b2.411 to 462.71b (Redevelopment Act) and has
prepared a tax increment financing plan (TIF Plan) in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 273.71 to 273.78 (TIF Act).
1.02. The Redevelopment Plan and TIF Plan are contained in
a document entitled "Interstate Lyndale Nicollet Redevelopment
Plan and Tax Increment District Plan" dated October 21, 1985,
now on file with the Authority.
1.03. The Redevelopment Plan and TIF
accordance with the Acts, referred to the
Planning Commission which by action taken
Resolution Number 52, has commented on the
and TIF Plan and found them to conform to
with the general plan for the development
whole.
Section 2. Referrals.
Plan have been, in
City of Richfield
on October 8, 1985,
Redevelopment Plan
and not be in conflict
of the City as a
2.01. The Authority finds and determines that the
objectives of the Redevelopment Act and TIF Act and the City's
and_Authority's objectives for the redevelopment of the Study
Area will be accomplished by the adoption and implementation
of the Redevelopment Plan and TIF' Plan.
2.02. The Redevelopment Plan and the TIF Plan are approved
and adapted by the Authority.
2.03. The Executive Director is authorized and directed to
transmit copies of the Plans to the governing body of
Independent School District No. 280 and the Board of
Commissioners of Hennepin County for their review and comment as
provided by the TIF Act.
Section 3. Establishment of TIF District.
3.01. The Authority respectfully requests the City Council
to conduct the public hearings required by Section 462.521 of
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the Redevelopment Act and Section 273.74 of the TIF Act as soon
as convenient, and further recommends to the City Council that
it approve the Redevelopment Plan and TIF Pian.
3.02. The Executive Director is authorized and directed to
transmit a certified copy of the resolution and the Plans to-.the
City Council.
Section 4. Further Action: Financing..
4.01., The Authority intends to request the City Council
from time to time to assist in the financing of the public
redevelopment costs identified in the TIF Plan by the issuance _
of general obligation. bonds of the City payable from tax
increments from the 'T IF District.
4.02. The Authority also intends to request the City
Council from time to time to consider various other actions
necessary to the implementation of the Plans including but not
limited to, rezoning of property., the use of eminent domain
authority, the execution of joint and cooperative agreements,
and the use of other powers which the City is authorized to
exercise on behalf of and in conjunction with the Authority
pursuant to the Redevelopment-Act and the TIF Act.
4.03. The Authority pledges its cooperation tc the City
Council in carrying out the Redevelopment Plan.
Passed by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of
Richfield this 21st day of October, 1985.
.Thomas E. Harms, Chairman
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION N0: -52-
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE.
CITY OF RICHFIELD; MINNESOTA, PRESENTING THE OPINION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET
REDEVELOPMENT. AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS OF
THE HOUSING AND-REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA '_
WHEREAS, it has been the intent of the City of Richfield to
improve conditions in the section of the City of Richfield
referred to as the Interstate-Lyndale-Nicollet area; and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of
Richfield, Minnesota ,(the "Authority"), has now prepared a
redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project for the
Interstate-Lyndale-Nicollet area of Richfield, Minnesota (the
"Project Area"), dated 1985 '(the "Plan"); and
..WHEREAS,. the Plan has been prepared for the Authority with
the :cooperation and assistance of the appropriate city
departments and a planning consultant; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has now transmitted the Plan to the
Planning Commission of the City of Richfield for its review, and
has requested the written opinion of the Planning Commission on
the Plan, all. pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.515; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has now studied and
considered said Plan,. which consists of the:
Interstate-Lyndale-Nicollet Redevelopment and Tax Increment
Financing Plans
NOW,. .THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY PLANNING
COMMLSSION OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, that, having studied and
considered the Plan, the Planning Commission, by this
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• resolution; advises the City Council; the Authority; and all
interested persons, that it is the opinion of the Planning
Commission that:
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1. The Plan provides an outline for the development and
redevelopment of the Project Area and is sufficiently complete -
to .indicate the relationship of the-Plan to the objectives of
the City of Richfield as to appropriate land uses within the
.Project Area ,.,and to_ indicate the general land uses and general
standards of development or redevelopment within the Project
Area;
2. The Project Area is a deteriorated and deteriorating
area within the meaning. of Minnesota Statutes 462.421, Subd. 11;
3. T.he redevelopment project proposed by the Plan is
necessary to eliminate, and prevent the spread of, such
deterioration;
4. The Project Area is subject to conditions preventing
• private development and would. not. be made available for
redevelopment without the governmental assistance and financial
aid proposed by the Plan;
5. The Plan affords maximum opportunity for redevelopment
of the Project Area by private enterprise, consistent. with the
sound needs of the locality as a whole;
6. The objectives and purposes of the Plan conform to -and
are consistent with the general land use proposals and planning.
objectives of the City of Richfield's Comprehensive Plan..
?. The acquisition plan is consistent with the City of
Richfield's Comprehensive Plan.
8. The traffic circulation plan and improvements proposed
are consistent with the goals and policies of the City of
Richfield's Comprehensive Pian. The Planning Commission will
initiate the process to amend the roadway functional
classification plan contained in the Richfield Comprehensive
Plan to reflect the. improvements contained in the Interstate-
, Lyndale-Nicollet Redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing Plans.
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Passed this 8th day of October ;.. 1985 by the Planning Commission
of .the City of Richfield, Minnesota
ATTEST:
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Steven Quam, Secretary
Connie Hoverson, Chairperson -
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