03-12-1979HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting of March 12, 1979
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield
met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on
March 12, 1979, at 8:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loren L. Law.
Present: Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.
1. Minutes
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 26, 1979, be approved as presented.
All ayes - Carried. '
~~ Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment Plan Boundar and Land Use
Amendments
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reviewed the
previous actions of the planning commission, the HRA and the city
council regarding the proposed amendments to the L/H/N redevelopment
plan as outlined in HRA Letter No. 13.
Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, read the four resolutions approv-
ing the proposed amendments in land use in three areas and a change of
project area boundary which were to be discussed at this meeting.
The discussion of Area 1 was then opened to the audience and
numerous persons expressed their concerns and questions.
Robert and Marilyn Nienkerk, 7227 Park Avenue, spoke about their
concerns regarding acquisition through purchase or condemnation.
Gordon Strom, of G.E. Construction, 653 Lyndale Avenue questioned
the feasibility of the report, but indicated his interest in developing
his property on the area north of 66th Street.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, discussed an alternative
plan that had been introduced by the RING Committee and another plan
presented by the residents along Lake Shore Drive.
Also appearing were Don Lynch, 6617 Lake Shore Drive, Joe Davis,
6639 Lake Shore Drive, Leon Lunas, 7508 Bryant, representing the
VFW, Burt Rutman, representing Lyndale Gardens, John 5eif, of Lyndale
Hardware, Kathy Shevcheck, 6633 Lake Shore Drive, R. A. Gilbertson,
5801 Lyndale Avenue, and Chuck Adams, 7733 Emerson Avenue.
HRA Minutes -2- March 12, 1979
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing
on Area 1 .
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, 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. 117
RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET
COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - AREA 1
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.
Hayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 117 in Resolution .
Book No. 1.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing
on Area 2.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen 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 NO. 118
RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET
COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - AREA 2
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.
Hayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 118 in Resolution
Book No. 1.
John Kenealey, 6400 Blaisdell Avenue, spoke as Chairman of the
RING Committee, in favor of Area 1 and 2 and reported that Area 3
.needed further study on alternatives.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing
on Area 3.
All ayes - Carried.
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 Minutes -3- March 12, 1979
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 119
RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET
COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - AREA 3
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.
Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 119 in Resolution
Book No. 1.
The boundary change was reviewed by the commission.
Larry Koenig, 6809 Wentworth Avenue, spoke against further en-
croachment on the residential area.
Jean Davis, 6639 Lake Shore Drive, spoke against forcing people
out of their homes.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, and Joe Davis 6639 Lake
Shore Drive, spoke in opposition to including these four lots in the
boundaries.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing
on the boundary change.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to recommend to the
city council that the boundaries remain the same at this time.
All ayes - Carried.
3. Resolutions Establishing Just Compensation, New Home Program
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reviewed the
staff report as outlined in HRA Letter No. 12.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that the following
resolutions be adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book
and that they be made a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 109
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGO-
TIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
6916 4UEEN AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 110
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGO-
TIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
7200 THIRD AVENUE
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HRA RESOLUTION NO. 111
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGO-
TIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
7504 COLFAX AVENUE
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 112
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET V~'sLUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGO-
TIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
6310 FIFTEENTH AVENUE
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 113
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET Vt~LUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGO-
TIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
11 EAST 68TH STREET
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 114
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGO-
TIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
6744 BLAISDELL AVENUE
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 115
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGO-
TIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
6530 BLOOMINGTON AVENUE
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 116
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGO-
TIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
7520 PORTLAND AVENUE
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.
Nayes - None. .
Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Numbers 109 through
116 in Resolution Book No. 1.
4. Annual Housina Report and Rehabilitation Guideline Amendments
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reviewed the
annual housing report prepared by the HRA staff which is required by
resolution when the Richf field Housing Fund was originally established.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to receive the report
and 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 Minutes -5- .March 12, 1979
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 120 •
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CHANGES TO THE RICHFIELD
,HOUSING FUND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES AND REALLOCATING
GRANT FUNDS TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.
Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 120 in Resolution
Book No. 1. .
5. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following
claims and payrolls be approved:
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 2344/2462 $637,880.81
All ayes - Carried.
6. Request to .Call for Bids (Not on Agenda)
Joyce Wilde, Acting Executive Director, requested HRA authorization
to call for bids to move the storm sewer located on the K-Mart site.
She indicated that the HRA is required to complete this work by July.
1, 1979 in accordance with provisions of the developer's agreement
between the HRA and Financial Properties Developers, Inc.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the call
for bids for the moving of a storm sewer in the K-Mart site which is .
in accordance with the developer's contract.
All ayes.- Carried.
7. Adjournment
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 12:30 a.m., March 13, 1979
Date Approved : March 26 ,. 1979
V. L. Luettinge , Secretary