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03-15-1982 I I~~ CITY OF RICHFIELD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING March 15, 1982 The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the Richfield City Hall on Monday, March 15, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Thomas Harms at 7:35 p.m. Present: Hassenstab, Aelmberger, Harms Absent: Freeman (arrived at 7:40 p.m.) Ludeman (out of town) 1. Meet of Motion by Helmberger, seconded by Hassenstab to approve the minutes of the February 16, 1982 concurrent and regular meetings. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Freeman, Ludeman 2. Public Hearing Concerning the Sale of Prouerty at 6413 22nd Avenue Executive Director Nollenberger presented information regarding sale of property at 6413 22nd Avenue, as provided in HRA Letter No. 11. This is the house that was rehabilitated by South Hennepin Vocational Technical Center. He recommended that the commission adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing dispostion of this property to a qualified purchaser. (Commissioner Freeman arrived at 7:40 p.m.) Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Freemaa to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Helmberger, 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: RESOLUTION N0. 191 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF PROPERTY AT 6413 22ND. AVENUE SOUTH HRA Meeting Minutes -2- March 15, 1982 Poll of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Hassenstab, Helmberger, Harms. Nays - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 191 in Resolution Book No. 2. 3. Establishment of in the L/H/N Area and Authorization to Executive Director Nollenberger recommended that the HRA establish just compensation and authorize the staff to purchase the properties at 735 West 65th Street, Larry's Auto Body, and 732 West 66th .Street, Craswell Studio. ` Motion by Hassenstab, 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: RESOLUTION NO. 192 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 735 WEST 65TH STREET Po11 of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Hassenstab, Helmberger, Harms. Nays - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 192 in Resolution Book No. 2. Motion by Helmberger, seconded by Hassenstab 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. 193 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 732 WEST 66TH STREET Poll of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Hassenstab, Helmberger, Harms. Nays - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 193 in Resolution Book No. 2. 1 HRA Meeting Minutes -3- March 15, 1982 4. Status Report on the L/H/N Tax Increment Project Executive Director Nollenberger presented a status report on the tax increment project which shows that the bonds that have been issued to help finance the re- development activity are self-supporting and should remain that way for the life of the bonds. He also described the tax burden impact that the project has an the owner of an average Richfield home. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked questions. 5. Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Tax Increment Bonds Executive Director Nollenberger presented a resolution authorizing the sale of $4.1 million in tax increment bonds, to finance the HRA's costs related to the Lake Shore Drive housing pro3ect, Lyndale Garden Center, Graham Avenue houses, Richfield State Agency and the western portion of the Godfather Block. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked questions and suggested that monies in the L/H/N Capital Fund should be used to reduce the amount of the bond issue. 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. 190 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NEED FOR FINANCING REQUIRING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEVELOPMENT BONDS TO FINANCE PUBLIC REDEVELOPMENT COSTS IN THE LYNDALE-HUB-NICOLLET REDEVELOPMENT AREA Poll of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Hassenstab, Helmberger, Harms. Nays - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 190 in Resolution Book No. 2. HRA Meeting Minutes -4- March 15, 1982 6. Discussion of Potential for Housing Pro3ects Executive Director Nollenberger described the staff's present efforts to analyze the feasibility of a housing development at Lincoln Hills School and the Cedar Avenue liquor store site. 7. Assistance to.Sma11 Business Executive Director Nollenberger described the need for a program which would grovide for small business/commercial rehabilitation assistance. He suggested that the HRA request the Richfield. Chamber of Co~nerce to form a committee of representatives of small businesses to explore the needs of Richfield's small businesses. He also described the SBA 503 Program and the state Smail Business Finance Agency Program, and the fact that cities are authorized, under new legis- lation, to sell revenue bonds to provide funding for rehabilitation.. Motion by Freeman, seconded by Hassenstab to allocate $8,000 of the general fund of the HRA toward use of staff for this effort. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 8. Discussion of Metropolitan Council Policy 39 Executive Director Nollenberger described the Metropolitan Council Policy 39, regarding funding priorities for grant applications. The HRA agreed to defer this matter to the next meeting since Mr. Ludeman was unable to attend this meeting. 9. Resolution Appointing a Responsible Authority Defining Duties for Purposes of Implementing the Minnesota Data Practices Act Executive Director Nollenber presented a resolution appointing a "Responsible Authority" and defining duties for implementation of the Minnesota Data Practices Act. Motion by Freeman, seconded by Hassenstab that the following resolution be adapted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: i HRA Meeting Minutes -5- March 15, 1982 RESOLUTION N0. 194 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY AND ASSIGNING DUTIES REGARDING HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DATA Po11 of votes; Ayes - Freeman, Hassenstab, Helmberger, Harms. Nays - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 194 in Resolution Book No. 2. 10. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Helmberger that the following claims and payrolls be approved: SUMMIT STATE BANK 1 4136/4332 $162,845.05 All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. ll. Not on Agenda Executive Director Nollenberger described the redevelopment plans of United National Corporation for the Hub Shopping Center, to accommodate a Marshall's Department Store in the former Sibley store location. 12. Ad3ournment Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Freeman that the meeting ad3ourn. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Time: 9:43 p.m. Date Approved: April 19, 1982 i Michael 0. Freeman Secretary ~ Gt Thomas E. Harms- Chairman