12-08-1980CITY OF RICHFIELD
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
December 8, 1980
The Richfield City Council and the Housing & Redevelopment Authority met in
joint session in the council chambers of the city hall on December 8, 1980 at
7:00 p.m.
Rev. David Wilder of Bethany Covenant Church gave the invocation.
Councilmember Bunce led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Present: Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger,-Priebe
HRA Present: Freeman, Helmberger, Harms, Ludeman, Luettinger
1. Minutes
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to amend the minutes of November 24,
on Page 3, Para. 3 to state, "Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger--''.
. A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins to approve the November 17 minutes
and the November 24, 1980 minutes, as amended.
All ayes - Carried.
The joint meeting of the city council and the Housing & Redevelopment Authority
was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor Donald Priebe.
2. Authorization for Sale of City Owned Property to Lake Shore Drive Cooperative
Project, Disposition of Property, Rezoning, Street and Alley Vacatio_n_s__a_n_d
Transitory Ordinance Second Reading
City Manager Karl Nollenberger opened the hearing and reviewed the background
of plans of the Knutson Companies and the Richfield Methodist Church for construction
of a 167 unit cooperative apartment building on Lake Shore Drive.
Community Development Director Dennis Kraft presented maps of the proposed
development which will be located on the site south of 66th Street in the vicinity
of.Graham Avenue. He said that parcels located within this development presently
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owned by the city will be conveyed to the HRA and the HRA will eventually sell-the
site to the developer. Mr. Kraft indicated that after-this hearing and through the:
adoption of the appropriate resolution,•the HRA will. establish its intent to sell
the property to the Lake Shore Drive Cooperative.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked for the total cost of the acquisition
and other questions regarding the tax increment financing: He said he wished to go
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on record as being opposed to this sale before a cash flow analysis for tax increment
financing was formulated.
Mr. Nollenberger responded to Mr. Wozniczka.
The City Manager advised that after the November 24, city council meeting,
adjacent property owners an Lake Shore Drive had requested that the council
stipulate that an "L shaped" alley be provided for access to Lake Shore Drive,
prior to giving final approval to the transitory ordinance which would authorize
vacation of the alley. He indicated that the .city attorney had advised that
vacation of the alley and street at this time would be inappropriate, therefore,
it was the recommendation of the staff to vacate the alley sometime next spring.
so that existing access to the properties served on Graham Avenue would not be
eliminated. The redevelopment plan indicates that three homes on Graham Avenue
will be removed, at which time it may be desirable to vacate a portion of Graham
Avenue.
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to close the council portion of the
public hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to close the HRA portion of the.
public hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
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Motion by Collins, seconded by Bunce to defer
of Ordinance No. 1980-27, Transitory Ordinance No.
vacation of a portion of Graham Avenue; and Ordina~
Ordinance No. 16.71, providing for the vacation of
Fairwood Shores, to February 23, 1981.
All ayes - Carried.
December 8, 1980
second reading consideration
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16.70, providing for the
zce No. 1980-28, Transitory
a portion of the alley in
Bill 1980-29, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.72, "A Transitory Ordinance Providing
for the Disposition of Certain Real Property of the City", was read and reviewed
by Assistant City Attorney John Dean, the same being on file in the office of the
city clerk. (C-9932)
Motion by Collins, seconded by Bunce that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1980-29; that it be published in the official newspaper-and that it be
made a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Carried.
Bill 1980-30, "An Amendment to Appendix C of the Ordinance Code of the City
of Richfield, Minnesota", defining the boundaries of various zoning districts of
the city, was read and reviewed by Assistant City .Attorney John Dean, the same
being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9930)
Motion by Collins, seconded by Bunce that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1980-30; that it be published in the official newspaper and .that it be
made a part of these minutes.
Po1T of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried.
Tony Vavoulis,of the Knutson Companies, responded to questions of Councilman
Luettinger regarding alternative access to the development.
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Helmberger that the following resolution be
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adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and. that it he made a-.part of
these minutes:. - --~
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 152
` A RESOLUTION. RELATING TO THE-.SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY FOTt REDEVEI,OPMEIVT PURPOSES.
Po11 of votes: Ayes- - Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms. Nays -
'None. Carried. This resolution appears. as Resolution No. 152 in Resolution Book
No. 2.
3. H~tA Claims and Payrolls.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that- the following claims and
payrolls be approved: .
SUMMIT STATE BANK. -
Checks 3564/5558 $207,7.77.83
All ayes - Carried..
4. Adjournment
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the HRA: adjourn
A11 ayes - Carried. .Time: 8:00 p.m.
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.Date Approved• January 19, 1981
omas E. harms Chairman
V. L. Luettinger Secretary