06-01-1981CONCURRENT MEETING
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
_ AND CITY COUNCIL OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
June 1, 1981_
The Housing & Redevelopmen-t Authority and the City Council of the City of
Richfield met in concurrent session on June 1, 1981 in the council chambers of the
city hall on Monday, June 1, 1981.
Mayor Donald Priebe and Chairman Tom Harms called the meeting to order at
7:09 p.m.
Present: Council members Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe
HRA members Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 18, 1981
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to approve the minutes of the May 18,
1981 HRA meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Selection of Developer for L/H/N Multifamily Site
Executive Director Nollenberger described the history of the proposal to
develop multifamily housing on the southeas~ corner of 66th Street and Lake Shore
Drive, and outlined the proposed developer's agreement.
Mr. Tony Vavoulis, of Knutson Companies, answered questions regarding the
condominium housing facility which his company is proposing to construct on the site.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, expressed concern regarding feasibility
of the tax increment flow for-this project.
Mr. Donald Lynch, 6617 Lake Shore Drive, asked about access to his property
and the future layout of the alley adjacent to his property.
Mr. Joseph Davis, 6639 Lake Shore Drive, asked for a copy of the proposed
developer's agreement.
Richard Blevins, 7539 Washburn Avenue, stated his support for providing larger
condominium units.
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Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to authorize the Chairman and Executive
Director to execute the developer's agreement with the Y.nutson Companies, as outlined
in HRA Letter No. 16.
All ayes - Carried.
3. Advertising for the Sale and Removal of Buildings from Multifamily Site
Community Development Director Dennis Kraft presented a set of proposed bid
specifications for sale and relocation of buildings now located on the multifamily
site.
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Ludeman 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. 166
RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE ADVERTISING FOR THE
SALE AND REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS
Poll of votes; Ayes - Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 166 in Resolution Book No. 46.
4. Establishing Just Compensation and Authorizing Negotiations for 6633 Lake
Shore Drive
Community Development Director Kraft presented a proposal for purchase of the
property at 6633 Lake Shore Drive. He indicated that acquisition of this property
would enable the city to make progress toward meeting its large low-income family
housing needs and goals.
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:
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RESOLUTION N0. 167
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS
(6633 Lake Shore Drive)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays -None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 167 in Resolution Book No. 2.
5. Donation of Easement Areas to the City, CP 705-3, 66th Street Improvement
Project
Community Development Director Kraft presented a recommendation that the HRA
execute easement agreements with the City of Richfield donating necessary easements
to complete the 66th Street improvement project.
Motion by Helmberger, 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:
RESOLUTION N0. 168
RESOLUTION DEDICATING PUBLIC PROPERTY
TO THE 66TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 168 in Resolution Book No. 2.
6. Petition to Vacate Aldrich Avenue
Community Development Director Kraft recommended that the HRA adopt a resolution
petitioning the Gity for the vacation of a portion of Aldrich Avenue. This property
and surrounding property will eventually be sold to Lyndale Fruit and Vegetable
Market, Inc.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Freeman 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. 169
RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE CITY COUNCIL
TO VACATE A PORTION OF ALDRICH AVENUE
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 169 in Resolution Book No. 2.
7. Cedar Avenue Development Potential
Housing & Redevelopment Specialist Bruce Palmborg presented an overview of the
study that had been completed on the redevelopment potential of the Cedar Avenue/66th
Street commercial area. He described four alternatives for this area:
a. Do nothing; let market forces prevail;
b. City participation in redevelopment of the Cedar Avenue liquor
site itself;
c. City participation in redevelopment of the Cedar Avenue liquor
store site and the area immediately to the south, including
vacation of the street and acquisition of the service station
and double bungalows;
d. City participation in redevelopment of the Cedar Avenue liquor
store site as leverage for redev~~ment of the entire commercial
area, going north up to the site of the former gas service station
now being used by Magnuson Sod Company.
Mr. Palmborg suggested that a combination of financing tools would be effective
in seeking to pursue Alternate d.
Mr. Walt Hartman, of the TARS staff (Technical Advisory Research Service of
the League of Minnesota Cities, the firm that conducted the development survey,
responded to questions asked by the HRA members.
8. Authorization to Purchase Clark Oil Station, 220 W. 66th Street
Executive Director Nollenberger presented a recommendation to acquire the Clark
Oil property located at 220 W. 66th Street.
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. 165
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
OF THE CLARK OIL STATION, 220 W. 66TH STREET
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE THEREOF
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution.No. 165 in Resolution Book No. 2.
9. Extra Item
Executive Director Nollenberger described the proposed development and expansion
at the Richfield State Bank site. He observed that this proposal entails HRA
acquisition of the Bjorn Hagen Furs property and relocation of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
He stated that Kentucky Fried Chicken has indicated an interest in relocating to
the Clark Oil site. He recommended that the HRA ask the Planning Commission to
consider an amendment to the L/H/N plan and a finding that HRA purchase of the
Bjorn Hagen property is in conformance with the comprehensive plan.
Motion by Collins, seconded by Freeman to request a finding to this effect
by the Planning Commission.
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All ayes - Carried.
10. Cancellation of Meeting
Motion by Collins, seconded by Ludeman to cancel the regularly scheduled
June 15, 1981 HRA meeting,
All ayes - Carried.
11. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Helmberger, seconded by Collins that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 3855/5624 $271,159.25
All ayes - Carried.
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12. Adjournment
Motion by Harms, seconded by Collins that the meeting be adjourned.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 10:04 p.m.
Date Approved: July 20, 1981
Michael Freeman Secretary
Thomas E. Harms Chairman