08-13-1979HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting of August 13, 1979
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield met in regular
session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on August 13, 1979, at 10:16 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 July 23, 1979,
HRA meeting be approved as presented.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Request for Authorization to Purchase Property and Enter Into Dev_elo~per_'_s
Agreement with David Ames Corporation
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, presented a request for HRA
authorization to purchase four properties for which the Authority had established
just compensation on March 12, 1979. The properties are located at -
11 East 68th Street
6916 Queen Avenue
7504 Colfax Avenue
6530 Bloomington
Mr. Krier stated the properties will be financed with a Bonus Community Develop-
ment Block Grant of $162,500 from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Under this grant the occupants of the houses acquired will be relocated, the houses
demolished, and the lots sold to a developer. He recommended that the HRA authorize
the purchases of these four properties.
Karl Nollenberger, Executive Director, presented Mr. David Ames, of the Ames
Corporation, the proposed developer of these properties. Mr. Ames gave a film
presentation of the types of homes he proposed to build on these lots.
The following individuals appeared and spoke in interest regarding the proposed
redevelopment;
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Charles Sheive, 7108-.2nd Avenue
Bernard Olson, 7044-1st Avenue
Bob Elliott, 7100-2nd Avenue
The Executive Director recommended that the HRA authorize the execution of a
developer's agreement with David Ames and the Ames Corporation.
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 a part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 125
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING ITS RESALE PURSUANT TO SUCH
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 125 in Resolution Book No. 2.
3. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Demolition and Site
Clearance for New Home/Scatter Site Pro ram
Karl Nollenberger, Executive Director, reviewed the bid received for demolition
of the four homes to be purchased for the New Home Program/Scattered Site Program.
He indicated the cost of demolition will be paid from the Bonus Community Development
B'.ock Grant and recommended the HRA authorize the award of this contract to Minnesota
Lumber & Wrecking Corporation.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to award the New Home/Scatter Site Program
demolition to Minnesota Lumber & Wrecking Corporation in the amount of $11,250.
All ayes - Carried.
4.___ Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Rehabilitation Program. Year IV. Execution of
Contract Agreement with Hennepin County
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, advised the HRA that Richfield
will again receive $31,734 in grant funds for 1979-80, plus $1,024 in administrative
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7. Ad'ournment
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins that the meeting adjourn.
A11 ayes - Carried. Time: 11:00 p.m.
Date Approved: August 27, 1979