04-25-1977' HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting of April 25, 1977
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield met in
regular .session in the Council Chambers of .the City Ha11 on April 25, 1977, at
9:32 PM.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Law.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.
1. Minutes
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the minutes of the regulax
meeting of April ll, 1977 be approved as submitted.
A11 ayes - Carried.
2. Change in L/HIN Acquisition Area for Department Store Parcel
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, inquired if a public hearing was required
on the vacation of a street. The city attorney replied that a hearing was required
for a street vacation.
The executive director explained the need for minor change in acquisition
area for the department store parcel. He stated that it was in conformance with
the overall plan for the area and did not change any tax increment project area
boundaries.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 30
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHADTGE IN
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET COMMERCIAL AREA STUDY
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Lud.eman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes -
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None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution 30 in Resolution Book No. 1.
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3, Setting of Public Hearing Date of Sale of Department Store Parcel
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to set the date of May 9, 1977, at
7:30 PM for a public hearing to consider a proposed development contract between
the HRA and Financial Properties, Inc. for the department store site.
All ayes - Carried.
4.___Ordering Appraisals for L/H~N Department Store Parcel
The executive director reported that the tentative timetable with Financial
Properties Developers, Inc. for the redevelopment of the L/H/N promotional de-
partment store parcel, allows eleven months fox acquisition, relocation and
clearance, making it necessary to proceed now with appraisals of real estate and
immovable fixtures.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the executive director
to order real estate and immovable fixture appraisals for properties within the
L/H/N department store parcel.
All ayes - Carried.
5. Resale of Parcels for New Home Program
The executive director reported on bids received for two pieces of property
that the HRA has acquired; 6429 15th Avenue and 6809 Queen Avenue. He recommended
that the authority accept the bid submitted by Steve Rosen in the amount of $8,600
for 6809 Queen Avenue. Mr. Rosen proposes to build a three bedroom home with an
estim~.ted value on completion of $38,000. The executive director also recommended
the bid submitted by Dan Rognrud and Kenneth Applebaum in the amount of $10,000
for 6429. 15th Avenue be accepted. These bidders propose to build a three bedroom
rambler with a purchase price not to exceed $42,500.
Myron Gunderson, one of the bidders for the properties, spoke in behalf of
his bid.
Judy K1unk, Housing and Development Specialist on city staff, answered questions
from the commissioners.
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman.to accept the executive director's
recommendation and proceed with negotiations for the sale of these properties.
All ayes - Carried.
6. Claims and Payroll
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
SU!"Il~IIT STATE BANK Amount
Checks 1221/1225 $125.00
A11 ayes - Carried.
7. Adjournment
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 10:33 PM.
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Loren L. Law Ch irman