06-08-10 WorksessionJ
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special City Council/HRA/Planning
Commission Worksession
June 8, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Members
Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Pat Elliott; Fred Wroge; and Tom
Fitzhenry.
HRA Members
Present: Sue Sandahl, Chair; Doris Rubenstein; David Gepner, and Steven Quam.
HRA Members
Absent: Joan Helmberger.
Planning Commission
Members Present: Rick Jabs, Chair; Tom Rublein; Gordon Vizecky; Joshua Root; and Robert
Hall.
Planning Commission
Members Absent: Dennis Schuller; Catherine Peloquin; Maureen Scaglia; and Dan
Kitzberger.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Christine Costello, Community Development Coordinator; and
Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
Item #1 DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY SHERMAN &
ASSOCIATES FOR VACANT CANDLEWOOD PARCEL AND SOUTH PARCEL OF
FORMER GARAGE SITE (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 80)
Sherman Associates, developer, presented a proposed development plan for the former
City Garage (the south portion only) and the vacant Candlewood parcel. A two phase affordable
housing project is proposed. The proposed first phase would begin on the vacant Candlewood
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parcel and include afour-story 43 unit affordable apartment building. The proposed second phase
would be developed on the former south half of the City Garage site and would include athree-
story 47 unit affordable apartment building.
Sherman Associates representatives provided a project summary, including discussion of
the site plan, architectural design, funding options with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency,
proposed affordable housing units; and parking provisions.
Simpson Housing Services discussed the long term homelessness housing units included
in the proposed project and the requirements.
Sherman Associates explained initial funding discussions have included their request to
receive the same funding options from the City as were considered for the previous developer who
is no longer involved.
Community Development Director Stark explained the Comprehensive Plan and zoning
designation for the site. He also discussed the valuation of the property, including the tax exempt
status. He reported that the previous development (ASi) withdrew their agreement in late 2009
due to funding issues.
The City Council/HRA/Planning Commission expressed concerns regarding funding,
parking and the developer's commitment to Phase II. Their consensus was proceed through the
process for the proposed development and be provided with a Sources and Uses financial report.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous con
Date Approved
June 8, °:.2010
Cheryl rumho z
Recording Secretary