08-11-1980_ CITY OF RICHFIELD
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
August 11, 1980
The Richfield City Council .and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority met
in joint session in the Council Chambers of. the City Ha11 on August 11, 1980 at
7_:00 p.m.
Rev. Dan W alter of the Richfield. Evangelical Free Church gave the invocation.
City Manager Karl Nollenberger led i:n the pledge of allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Priebe.
Present: Council members Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe;
HRA members Freeman, Harms, Helmberger
1. Minutes
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to approve the minutes of the
July 28, 1980 city council meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Freeman to approve the minutes of the
July 21, 1980 HRA meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Discussion of Concept for Development of the Multifamily Site,.L/H/N
Redevelopment Project
• City Manager Karl Nollenberger provided background plans for the development
of the multifamily site in the vicinity of Graham Avenue South of 66th Street in
the L/H/N redevelopment project area. He indicated that the Knutson Companies
are proposing to construct a multiunit housing project on this site of one and
two bedroom units which would be owned on a cooperative basis by people of 60
years of age and up. Mr. Nollenberger introduced the Development Director of
The Cooperative Living Centers of the Knutson Companies, Tom Vavoulis, to present
the plans of the development.
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Mr. Vavoulis talked about the marketing of the project. He said the developmen
would be designed for elderly, that the unit would not be subsidized and the resident,
of the co-op would be shareholders. Mr. Vavoulis distributed brochutes describing
the proposed development.
Representatives of the Knutson Companies were also present and responded to
questions from the council.
The following residents were present and expressed their interests and
concerns to the city council:
John. Hamilton, 7220 Harriet
Steve Kuklinski, 7220~Girard, representing Assumption
Church
John Chell, representing House of Prayer Lutheran
Church
Don Wegmiller, 7029 Bloomington
Dave Wilder, 7321 12th Avenue
Eloise Brandle, 7105 Portland
Helen Yates, 6737 1st Avenue
Gordon McKinnon, 7308 Upton, asked if tax abatements would be granted. The
city manager said the units would be. taxed the same as a single family home.
John Kenealey, 6400 Blaisell, asked what fee increases are foreseen and
what would happen if an owner defaults.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, praised the city for providing this
meeting and asked for detailed financial information regarding the tax yield and
assessed valuations when available.
Don Lynch, 6617 Lakeshore Drive, thanked the staff for a preview of the
project. He expressed the concern that the project will contribute to a decline
in real estate values of the abutting residential properties and stated he was
against the development.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Bunce to approve- the projectconcept
and authorize proceeding with the marketing study.
All ayes - Carried.
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~ 3. Discussion of Board and Commission Meeting Schedule
City Manager Karl Nollenberger, in~response to council request, suggested
meetings with the various boards and commissions be set on the third Monday of
the month prior to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting. For convenience,
he.asked if the Housing and Redevelopment Authority would be willing to move their
meeting time back to 7:30 p.m. to allow the-city council to.meet.~,rith boards and
commissions at 6:00 p.m. for a dinner session, or at 6:30 p.m. for a nondinner
session.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce to set the time of these special meetings
with the commissions for 6:30 on the third Monday each month preceding the HRA
meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Helmberger, seconded by Luettinger to amend the HRA bylaws by
setting the time of the monthly HRA meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Aii ayes - Carried.
4. Establishment of Just Compensation and Authorization to Purchase Property in
the L/H/N Area
City Manager Karl Nollenberger advised the city council that the area
designated as the "Godfather Block" is being considered for redevelopment by the
HRA. The Phillips Petroleum property at 744 West 66th Street, now vacant, has
approached the HRA indicating their interest in selling the property. Just com-
pensation for this property has been appraised at $217,000 and to finance this
purchase, the HRA would borrow funds from the HRA's Tax Increment Fund for a
period of five years at five percent annual interest.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked which properties the HRA is
interested in. Bruce Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment Specialist, responded
to his questions.
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Motion by Freeman, 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. 144 -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
TO BORROW MONEY FROM THE L/H/N TAX INCREMENT SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
(744 West 66th Street-Phillips) ~ .
Poll of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Harms, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 144 in Resolution Book No. 2.
5. Claims and Payroll (HRA)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that .the following HRA claims
and payrolls be approved:
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 3299/5504
$94,210.64
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All ayes - Carried.
6, Adjournment of the Joint Meeting
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Harms that the joint city council/HRA
meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 9:00 p.m.
Thomas E. Harms Chairman
Date Approved: September 15, 1980