03-29-1976 SpecialHOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting of March 29, 1976
T'he Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Richfield met in special session
on March 29, 1976 at 7:00 PM in the council chambers of the city hall.
Z'he meeting was called to order by Commissioner Law, Chairman.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law
The executive director, Trlayne S. Burggraaff, announced that the special meeting
had been called to discuss progress on the Lyndale/Hub/Nicoliet redevelopment
project and to review a proposed planned unit development. ordinance.
• Richard Krier, planning director, reviewed the history of the Lyndale/Hub/
Nicollet project, the goals, alternative plans evaluation, the final plan and
revised cost estimates. He reported the process to date has encompassed 160
separate meetings and that the staff is presently pursuing developers, working
with Hennepin County and consulting with MTC for transportation improvements.
Mr. Krier outlined the project area and major acquisition areas.
Numerous residents were present and asked questions of the commission and
Mr. Krier.
Lawrence>,,Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked about the position of housing
and redevelopment specialist; whether any tax increment bonds .have been issued
and expressed concern about traffic on 68th Street.
Leonard Hedahl, 6627 Grand, asked about relocation of businesses not
located in the HRA acquisition areas.
Donald Ringrose, of BRW, discussed county involvement on proposed street
improvements.
The following business establishments were represented and spoke in interest:
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Big Mike's Submarine Shoppe, 6500 Lyndale
First Federal Savings-and Loan, 6445 Nicollet, Bob Cornell
William MacDonald, representing apartment units on Rae Drive
Auto Clinic-Supply Store, 6509 Lyndale, Chuck Haglund
Woodlake Veterinary Hospital, 600 West 66th Street
Cliff's Apco Service, 6501 Lyndale
Kenny's 6520 Lyndale
Trestman Music Centers, 6630 Lyndale, 3erry Trestman
Don Nelson, owner of a laund~comat and barber shop
Oscar Lindberg, 6515 Grand, asked about relocation benefits for a home owner.
John Kenealey, 6400 Blaisdell, asked whether a K-Mart store is the key
anchor for this project.
The city attorney, Clayton LeFevere, reviewed-the proposed planned unit
development ordinance. No action was taken, but the executive director reported
that the ordinance would be put in final form and submitted to the city council
in about one month.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting adjourn.
A11 ayes - Carried. Time: 9:45 PM.
Date Approved: April 12, 1976
A. P. Anderson Secretary
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Lo en L. Law Ch rman