02-17-1981' CITY OF RICHFIELD
HOUSING AND REDEUELOPMEN'~°AUTHORITY
February 17, 1981
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield met in
regular session in the council chambers of the city hall on Tuesday, February 17,
1981 at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:40 p.m.
• Present: Collins, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms.
Absent: Freeman,
1. Minutes
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that the minutes of the January 19,
1981 regular meeting be approved as submitted.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Freeman.
2. Purchase of Adams Property
Executive Director Nollenberger gave a brief report on the conditions
relating to the acquisition of the Adams property for subsequent redevelopment
as a part of the Lyndale Garden Center project. The Executive Director also
discussed both the fair market value of the property and the recommendation to
initiate a quick-take on the propert}~.
Charles Adams, representing the estate of C. D. Adams, commented on the
initiation of the eminent domain proceedings at this time. Mr. Adams indicated
some degree of surprise that these proceedings would be, initiated prior to the
time of the completion of all developer agreements and other contracts with the
Lyndale Garden Center. Both .the Executive Director and the Assistant City Attorney
John Dean commented on Mr. Adams' questions and statements. Mr. Dean further
indicated that the quick-take procedure required a minimum period of 90 days and
that within that period of time all of the negotiations would be most likely
completed with the Lyndale Garden Center developers.
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Chairman Harms indicated that the staff has been directed to vigorously
pursue the voluntary acquisition of the property but that in order to be fair
to all of the citizens of Richfield, the eminent domain option had to be initiated
at this time.
Mr. Adams then questioned whether this quick-take proceeding by the HRA also
applied to the lower property which was located below the normal high water mark
of Richfield Lake and which is currently subject to Torrens proceedings. Mr. .,
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Dean indicated that the HRA would only be authorizing the quick-take of the land
above the high water line.
" Executive Director Nollenberger indicated to the HRA that it was his intent
to initiate proceedings with the city council at the meeting of Monday, February 23,
for the acquisition of the lowland.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to close the hearing._
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Freeman.
Motion by Ludeman, 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. 161
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST
COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY (ADAMS PROPERTY)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays - None. Absent -
Freeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 161 in Resolution
Book No. 2.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and .that it be made a part of
these minutes:
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RESOLUTION N0. 162
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A JOINT ACQUISITION AGREEMENT (ADAMS PROPERTY)
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays - None. Absent -
Freeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 162 in Resolution
• Book No. 2.
3. Legislative Policies
Executive Director Nollenberger gave a brief explanation of the four policy
areas on which the HRA has been requested to take action. Mr. Nollenberger further
explained that if these positions were adopted by the HRA, Commissioner Collins
would then take them with her to Washington, D.C. next month and present them to
Senators Boschwitz and Durenberger and Representative Frenzel during the National
League of Cities meeting next month.
Commissioner Ludeman raised the question of the applicability of the
Industrial Development Revenue Bond Policy as it applies to redevelopment areas,
as well as to development areas. The Executive Director indicated that the policy
should also apply to redevelopment areas and that it would be amended to reflect
this.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that the policies as presented on
IDR Bonds, Relocation Assistance, the Community Development Block Grant Program
and Housing Revenue Bonds, be amended as mentioned by Commissioner Ludeman and
then endorsed by the HRA.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Freeman.
4. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Helmberger, seconded by Collins that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
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February 17, 1981
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 3716/5590 $75,988.78
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Freeman.
5. Adjournment
Motion by Collins, seconded by Zudeman that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 8:14 p.m.
Date Approved: __~ `~ ~ ~r
Ivan I,udeman Ac ng Secretary
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Thomas E. Harms Chairman