12-15-1980CITY OF RICHFIELD
HOUSING ~ REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting
December 15, 1980
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield met in regular
session in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, December 15, 1980, at
7:30 p.m.
Chairman Harms called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Present: Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms
1. Minutes
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Freeman to approve the minutes of the November 17,
1980 regular meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Discussion of Possible Property Acquisition, Northeast Corner-of 66th and
Nicollet Avenue
Executive Director Nollenberger presented background information regarding
the possible acquisition of the Naegele property at the northeast corner of 66th
Street and Nicollet Avenue intersection. He suggested that the HRA. make a
determination regarding this property since it is now available for sale and the
HRA could share a substantial part of the cost with the city. The HRA discussed
alternative possible uses for this site and off-street parking requirements which
could be applied to this site. He observed that the acquisition is not feasible
strictly from an economic standpoint, but could serve to help beautify the area.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Helmberger to authorize the staff to
develop a specific financing analysis of this acquisition, to include an appraisal
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of the property, and report back at the January meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
Commissioner Freeman indicated that he was voting in favor of the motion
reluctantly.
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3. Discussion of Possible Property Acquisition, Clark Station 220 West 66th Street
Executive Director Nollenberger described factors that the HRA may wish to
consider in analyzing the possibility of purchasing the Clark Oil property at 220
West 66th Street. He indicated that this property is also now for sale and that
if the HRA wishes to acquire the property, it is important to indicate such an
interest very quickly.
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the staff to pursue
purchase alternatives for this property, including developing a financing plan,
identifying possible uses for the site, etc., and working with Penny's Supermarkets
_ and the Hub to determine their interest in using the property toward implementation
of their improvement plans.
All ayes - Carried. "
4. Rental Policies, L/H/N - Graham Avenue. Area
Executive Director Nollenberger recommended an amendment to HRA rental policies
for the Graham Avenue houses being acquired by the HRA, as described in HRA Letter
No. 44.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, commented on this policy.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the staff to use this
change in rental policy as a negotiating alternative in negotiating for acquisition
of these properties.
All ayes - Carried.
5. Opportunity for Members of the Audience to Address the HRA
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth,~described the need for a north-south
pedestrian path through the L/H/N area from 66th Street to 65th Street. Executive
Director Nollenberger described the existing pedestrian system through the area.
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6. Establishment of Just Compensation and Authorization to Purchase Property
in the L/H/N Area
Executive Director Nollenberger presented resolutions providing for the
HRA to set just compensation and initiation of negotiations to purchase properties
at 6608 Graham and 6611 Graham Avenue. He also presented resolutions providing
for HRA execution of loan agreements with the City of Richfield to finance purchase
of the properties at 6611 and 6608 Graham. Finally, he presented a resolution
authorizing a loan from the L/H/N Special Revenue Capital Project Fund and setting
just compensation and authorizing commencement of negotiations to acquire property
at 727 Graham.
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Helmberger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be`made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 153
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OR A CONTRACT TO BORROW MONEY FROM THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY (6608 GRAHAM)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 153 in Resolution Book No. 2.
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Helmberger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 154
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A CONTRACT TO BORROW MONEY FROM THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY (6611 GRAHAM)
b~11 of votes: Ayes - Freeman, lielmnerger, Ludeman, Lueciia.ger, Harms. ~vays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 154 in Resolution Book No. 2.
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Motion by Freeman, seconded by Helmberger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part. of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. I55
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A CONTRACT TO BORROW MONEY FROM THE L/H/N
SPECIAL REVENUE CAPITAL FUND FOR THE
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY (727 GRAHAM}
Poll of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 155 in Resolution Book No. 2.
7. Authorization to Purchase 709 Graham Avenue
Executive Director Nollenberger presented a resolution authorizing purchase
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of property at 709 Graham Avenue.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Harms that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 156
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING
OF MONEY FROM THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
AND THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT
709 GRAHAM AVENUE
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms. Nays - None..
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 156 in Resolution Book No. 2..
8. Claims and Fayrolls
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 3596/3611 $27,949.53
A11 ayes - Carried.
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9. Adiournment '
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes.- Garried. Time: 8:45 p.m.
Date Approved:- January 19, 1981
V. L. Luettinger ecretary Thomas E. Harms- Chairman
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