07-19-1982CITY OF RICHFIELD
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMEMT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
July 19, 1982
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield met in
regular session in the council chambers of the Richfield City Ha1I on Monday,
July 19, 1982 at 7:30 p.m.
Chairman Harms called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms
Absent: Freeman (Arrived at 7:43 p.m.)
1. Approval of Minutes of June 28, 1982 Concurrent HRA/Cit Council Meeting
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Helmberger that the minutes of the June 28,
1982 concurrent HRA/City Council Meeting be approved as presented.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Freeman.
Comission member Joan Helmberger asked about the minutes of the May 17,
1982 HRA meeting which she said had not been reviewed by the HRA. The staff
stated that they will present them for approval at the next meeting.
2. Opportunity for Citizens to Address the HRA
Bob Burns, of Burns Brothers Tax Consultants, 404 W. 65th Street, stated that
he is interested in acquiring the Red Owl property at 66th Street and Nicollet.
Chairman Harms stated that this was scheduled for discussion in Item 6 of the
agenda.
Commissioner Freeman arrived at 7:43 p.m.
Don Lynch, 6617 Lake Shore Drive, asked various questions regarding the HRA's
1981 financial statements and the source of funding for various HRA operations.
3. Acquisition of Property, 6b33 Lake Shore Drive
Director Dennis Kraft presented a proposal for acquisition of 6633 Lake Shore
Drive. He described the history of efforts to acquire this property and the
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agreement that had been reached for this acquisition, as outlined in HRA Letter
No. 27. He stated that the Knutson Corporation would be sharing in this
acquisition, and that the corporation would subsequently be buying this property
from the HRA, for use as open space for the Lake Shore Drive Condominium project.
Joe Davis, 6639 Lake Shore Drive, asked regarding the purpose of buying this
land and asked that the HRA require buffering of the space from his property.
Don Lynch, 66I7 Lake Shore Drive, stated that the HRA had required buffering
between the Lake Shore Drive Condominium itself, and his property, and that it
should, therefore, not be inconsistent for the HRA to require buffering between
his property and the vacant property at 6633 Lake Shore Drive, when that becomes
part of the condominium project.
Motion by Freeman, 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 with the understanding that the staff will take action to seek
reduction of moving expenses and to request the Planning Commission to make a
determination regarding conformance of this acquisition with the Comprehensive
Plan:
RESOLUTION N0. 202
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6633 LAKE
SHORE DRIVE
Poll of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 202 in Resolution Book
No. 2.
4. Redevelopment Plan for Lyndale Avenue from 74th Street to I 494
Director Kraft presented the recommendation that the HRA authorize undertaking
a study of redevelopment needs and preparation of plans for the 76th Street and
Lyndale Avenue area.
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Tom Price, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Committee for the 76th Street
Lyndale Business Community, presented the committee's recommendation that a
comprehensive study of this area be undertaken.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to approve the appropriation o~f
$1~0,000from the L/H/N Capital Project Fund and authorize preparation of a
comprehensive redevelopment plan for the 76th Street and Lyndale Avenue study
area; with the suggestion that the Chamber of Commerce Committee be expanded
to include two area resident members.
All ayes - Carried.
5. Relocation of Harriet Avenue Utilities
Director Kraft described the bids that had been received for relocation
of Harriet Avenue utilities. He recommended that the HRA reject the bids and
authorize readvertisement for bids, on the basis that the bids received were
too much over the engineer's estimate.
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 N0. 203
RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS,
REJECTION OF BIDS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REBID FOR
HARRIET AVENUE UTILITIES RELOCATION
Poll fo votes: Ayes - Freeman, Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 203 in Resolution Book
No. 2.
6. Water Main Improvement
Director Kraft presented bids for water main improvement in the vicinity
of Graham Avenue and 66th Street. He recommended that the bids be rejected and
that city forces be used to complete this which (which can be accomplished at a
lesser cost).
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Motion by Ludeman, 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. 204
RESOLUTION RATIFYING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS,
REJECTING ALL BIDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WATER MAIN
AND APPURTENANT WORK AT 66TH STREET & GRAHAM
Poll of votes: Ayes - Freeman, Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 204 in Resolution
Book No. 2.
7. L/H/N Project, 6545 Nicollet Avenue and Environs
Director Kraft described the opportunity that exists for the HRA to
potentially acquire property at 6545 Nicollet and the former Red Owl property
across the street, as described in HRA Letter No. 28.
Motion by Helmberger, seconded by Ludeman to pursue acquisition of the
property at 6545 Nicollet.
All ayes - Carried.
Bob Burns, of Burns Brothers Tax Consultants, again stated his interest
in the Red Owl property.
The HRA indicated their support of general involvement of the Authority in
facilitating development of the Red Owl site.
8. Not on A enda
Commissioner Helmberger observed that the FasGas Station on the northwest
corner of 70th Street and Nicollet is now for sale. She suggested that the HRA
should monitor development of that site. The staff was asked to advise the
HRA of the zoning on that property.
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9. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman that the following claims. and
payrolls be approved;
S UMNIIT STATE BANK
Checks 4187/4441
All ayes - Carried.
$245,159.85
10. Adjournment
Motion by Hassenstab,. seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 9:00 p.m.
Date Approved: Au ust 16, 1982
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Michael 0. Freeman Secretary
Thomas Harms Chairman
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