08-17-1981CITY OF RICHFIELD
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting ,
August 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 August 17, 1981 at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Collins, Freeman; Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms
1. Minutes
Approval of the minutes of the July 20, 1981 meeting was deferred to the next
meeting as page 4 was missing.
2. Opportunity for Members of the Audience to Address the HRA
Maggi McDermott-Linstrand, 7524 Bryant Avenue, introduced herself as a liaison
to the HRA from the Planning Commission. Chairman Harms welcomed her.
3. Public Hearing on Sale of Property at 6500 Standish Avenue
Executive Director Nollenberger introduced the public hearing regarding sale
of HRA owned property located at 6500 Standish Avenue. This. is a house that has
been rehabilitated through a cooperative effort with Hennepin County Technical
Center. He described the criteria which must be met by potential purchasers of
the property and also described the protection which the HRA and the Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have to prevent speculative resale of the
property.
Motion by Collins, seconded by Freeman to close the public hearing.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Freeman, 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. 173
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF PROPERTY AT
6500 STANDISH AVENUE SOUTH
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Po11 of votes; Ayes - Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 173 in Resolution Book No. 2.
The Larsons, the family selected to occupy the house, thanked the HRA for their
consideration in this matter.
4. Development of FHA Section 235 Homes
- Exeuctive Director Nollenberger described a proposal to solicit bids for
development of two FHA Section 235 homes. .
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 NO. 174
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR
BIDS FOR MODERATE INCOME HOUSING AND
RELEASING AUTHORITY GRANTED TO ENTER INTO
A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT I~
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 174 in Resolution Book No. 2.
5. ~proval of Utility Easement for Adams Property
Executive Dire~otor Nollenberger .described the need for a utility easement across
the Adams' property, recently acquired by the HRA. This easement will permit under-
grounding of the N. W. Bell Telephone lines.
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:
RESOLUTION N0. 172
RESOLUTION DEDICATING AN EASEMENT
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Freeman, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 172 in Resolution Book No. 2.
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6. Claims and Payrolls
August 17, 1981
Motion by Collins, seconded by Helmberger that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 3920/5646 $282,312,47
A11 ayes - Carried.
7. Not on Agenda
Commissioner Freeman expressed his concern that the HRA convey to other
decision-makers the accomplishments of the HRA; to support continued funding for
some of these activities.
Executive Director Nollenberger suggested that the HRA set the date for the
September meeting for September 15, 16, or 17.
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Helmberger that when this meeting adjourns,-it
be adjourned to 12:00 Noon, September 4, for purposes of awarding the bid for
construction of the Section 235 houses; and then to 5:30 p.m.; September 15, for
the purposes of reviewing the 1982 proposed and 1981 revised budget and other normal
monthly business.
All ayes - Carried.
Executive Director Nollenberger presented a status report on the following:
1. The Lake Shore Development Condominium Project - A11 homes on the site will
be vacated by the end of the month and will be moved to meet the scheduling re-
quirements of the project. The tenants have retained Legal counsel to compel the
HRA to pay them relocation benefits, but no formal action has been taken.
2. Richfield State Agent - Plans for project moving on schedule. Richfield
State Agency has presented plans to the neighbors, R.I.N.G. and C.I.C, committees.
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Planning Commission and Council review of the project are scheduled for the
next few weeks with additional review by the HRA tentatively scheduled for the
September HRA meeting.
3. CP 7052/3 - Asphalt overlay is to be done by September 15, with other associated
amenities to be installed before the~end of this construction season. Hennepin
- County has legal possession of the two properties on the south side of 66th Street,
which are necessary to realign Lake Shore Drive and Rae Drive, although they don't
have physical possession of the property.
4. Lyndale Garden Center - The remainder of the property the HRA owns is now
being transferred to the garden center. This property transfer will enable the
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garden center to complete their parking lot improvements this fall.
Executive Director Nollenberger distributed some informational materials on
housing which have been prepared by the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan
HRA.
8. Adjournment
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Helmberger to adjourn this meeting to 12:00
Noon, September 4, 1981.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Date Approved: September 15 1981
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Michael Freeman Secretary
Thomas E. Harms Chairman