09-12-1977HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA. '
Regular Meeting of September 12, 1977
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the. City of Richfield met in
regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on September 12, 1977
at .9:45 p.m.
The meeting was called. to order by Chairman Law.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen,. Ludeman, Luettinger, Law
1. Minutes
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that. the minutes of the August 22,
1977 meeting be approved as presented.
A11 ayes.- Carried.
2. Area Flood .Problems (Not on Agenda)
The Executive. Director advised the HRA that the city had participated-with
Hennepin County in•making application for Federal Disaster Aid for victims of the
August 30, flash flood. He reported that: the Federal Government would-make a
decision before-the end of the week as to.whether that aid will be available.
He also explained the HRA's rehabilitation loan and grant program funded through
Community Development. Block Grants administered by the county and stated that these
could be made available to income eligible storm damaged home owners.
Several residents from areas that were badly flooded told of their losses.
Mrs. Janet Dreke, 6921 Penn, reported her home was flooded in the basement.
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Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Pederson, 6917 Xerxes, reported this was the fourth time
their home had been flooded.
Joan Perry, 6921 Xerxes, reported five homes with walkout basements were
flooded and indicated that some water comes from Edina when there is a heavy storm.
Bueford Sjolseth, 6924 Washburn, reported on damages in his area.
Others that reported flood damage-were James Jedlicki, 6928 Washburn, Robert
Ennenga, 6920 Washburn, Maynard Anderson, 6925 Xerxes, and Larry Stein, Bloomington,
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_ owner of rental property at 6601 Stevens.
Lawrence Wozniczka of 6744 Wentworth, said his residence did-not sustain. as mu
.damage as others had reported.. He then told of flooding in. his neighborhood.
3. Acquisition-of 612 West 66th Street, in R--Mart Proiect.Area
The E'xcecutive Director reported that the owner of the property located. at
-612 West 66th Street had requested the HRA to purchase his property. It houses.
the M S~ S Small Engine .Repair Shop. and -the Control Rust Corporation. The property.
was appraised by Janski & Associates and Patchin Appraisals at $48,121. The fi~ao
tenants will be relocated and will be eligible to receive a relocation payment at
a later date.- '
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:
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 58
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OE
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 612 WEST 66TH STREET
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Noyes -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 58 in Resolution Book No. 1.
4. Acquisition of 6507 Grand Avenue, in K-Mart-Protect Area
The Executive~Director advised the commission that the owners of 6507 Grand
Avenue have found replacement housing and have .requested the HRA So purchase their
property. Just compensation for this property has been established at $47,000 and
the. present owners will be entitled to a replacement housing .relocation payment of
$6,528, plus moving expenses which will be determined at a later date.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that the following resolution be
_ adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made apart of
these minutes:
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HRA RESOLUTION N0. 59
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT b507 GRAND AVENUE SOUTH
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None.
Carried. This-resolution appears as Resolution No. 59 in Resolution Book No. 1.
5. Settings Date of Public Hearing for 1978 HRA Proposed Budget
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to set the date of September 26,
1977 for the public hearing on the 1978 proposed HRA budget and request the city
clerk to publish the required notice in the official newspaper.
A11 ayes - Carried.
6. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson that the following claims and
payrolls be approved: .
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 1278/1433
A11 ayes - Carried.
$4,179,208.39
7. Adjournment
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes Carried. Time: 11:35 p.m.
Date Approved: Qctober 1~1, 1977
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Ivan Ludema Secretary
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