02-02-1981CITY OF RICHFIELD
JOINT HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 2, 1981
-The Richfield City Council met jointly with the Housing & Redevelopment
Authority on February 2, 1981 in the council chambers of the city hall at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.
- Present: Councilmembers Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Mayor Priebe
Present: Commissioners Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Chairman Harms
1. Lyndale Garden Fruit and Vegetable Market, Inc. Developer's Agreement
Executive Director Nollenberger presented background information regarding
_ the proposed Lyndale Garden Center project. He summarized provisions of the
proposed developer's agreement. The council and HRA members asked questions.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked questions regarding protection to
the city in the developer's agreement. Assistant City Attorney John Dean responded.
Dr. Peterson, owner of property directly north, 6330 Lyndale, of this development
site, expressed concern with the ingress and egress to the new development.
Motion by Collins, seconded by Ludeman to approve the developer's agreement
for the redevelopment of this property subject to the following stipulations as
listed in HRA Letter No. 8 and to give approval to the agreement concerning issuance
of footing and foundation permits which will allow the developer to go foward with
construction of the proposed phases of the buildings:
A. An agreement to purchase the property from the HRA once the
HRA has purchased the property from the present owner.
B. Provide a cash deposit to be used by the HRA in the Adams -
property purchase.
C. Agree to redevelop all of the property in accordance with
the proposed plan and development schedule which is attached
to this HRA letter, city ordinances and state laws.
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D. Agree to sell landscape easements along Lyndale Avenue to
the City of Richfield for an amount of $55,000 and to re-
construct Aldrich Avenue by moving the cul-de-sac to the
north through a special assessment project to be formulated
by the city.
E. Agree to execute an assessment agreement providing a minimum
market value on December 15, 1981 which_.shall be. assessed for
the property and improvements which would guarantee the incre-
ment needed by the city for this project.
F. Agreement by the developer to purchase from the city a triangle..
of property necessary for the development in the amount of
$10,000.
G. Agree to give firm financial commitment to the HRA of the ability
to finance the project no later than March 20, 1981 with the proviso
that if this is not done the developer will forfeit the right to
be paid for the Lyndale Avenue right-of-way easement area being
sold to the city. ~'
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Helmberger that it might be appropriate for
the city council to review its outdoor display ordinance for aesthetic purposes.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Freeman that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
SUrIIriIT STATE BANK
Checks 3693/5588
$125,298.10
All ayes - Carried.
4. Adjournment
The HRA adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Date proved: February 17, 1981
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Michael 0. Freeman Secretary
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omas E. Harms Chairman
February 2, 1981