01-19-10 WorksessionHOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
~ AUTHORITY SPECIAL WORKSESSION
MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
January 19, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Sandahl at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Sue Sandahl Chair, David Gepner, Steven Quam and Joan Helmberger.
Staff Present: Steven Devich, Executive Director; John Stark, Community Development
Director; and Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Item # I DISCUSSION WITH MINNESOTA LIFE COLLEGE REGARDING FUTURE
EXPANSION PLANS IN RICHFIELD
Kathryn Thomas, Executive Director of Minnesota Life College, explained future expansion
plans for Minnesota Life College. Ms. Thomas introduced Eric Engh, Vice President of Ryan
Companies.
Commissioner Quam asked if the college is a tax exempt organization.
Ms. Thomas responded, yes, the main office building would be tax exempt.
Commissioner Quam asked what the source of funding would be.
Ms. Thomas responded that they had been saving for six years, they will also have
fundraisers, parents will be contributing, they will be partnering with others, and City money if
available.
Item #2 DISCUSSION WITH RON CLARK CONSTRUCTION REGARDING POTENTIAL
USES OF FORMER CITY GARAGE/HRA-OWNED MORTUARY SITE
Ron Clark, owner of Ron Clark Construction, presented construction proposal for the former
City garage site and HRA mortuary site.
Tim Whitten of Whitten Associates presented two plans for development of townhomes at the
site.
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After much discussion, Commissioner Quam stated that he would like more time and more
information to make a decision between the plans presented by Minnesota Life College and Ron
Clark Construction.
Commissioner Helmberger agreed with Commissioner Quam.
Chair Sandahl directed staff to get together with both groups, gather additional financial
information on how they intend to pay for their projects and report to the HRA next month.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:50 p.m.
Date Approved: January 19, 2010
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City Clerk .~ cutive Director