10-18-1982CITY OF RICHFIELD
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
October 18, 1982
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield met in
regular session. in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, October 18,
1982 at 7:30 p.m.
Chairman Thomas Harms called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Present: Freeman, Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Harms
1. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman to approve the minutes of the
special meeting of September 13, and the regular meeting of September 20, 1982.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Discussion of the Future of the Properties Located at 744 and 732 West
66th Street
Executive Director Karl Nollenberger described the rental status of the
twa HRA owned properties at 744 and 732 West 66th Street. He recommended that,
because of difficulties in renting these properties, and the high cost of holding
them, the HRA authorize demolition and clearance of the site at 744 West 66th
Street, and authorize demolition and clearance of the property at 732 West
66th Street, if a tenant is not found for this property by November 8, 1982.
Mr. Nollenberger presented a status report on the proposed development
of the Godfather Block. He stated his intention to meet with Roger Derrick, the
proposed developer, within the coming two weeks, in an effort to gain a firmer
commitment regarding Derrick Land Company's intentions to develop the area.
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Freeman to authorize demolition of the
former service station facility at 744 West 66th Street, authorize the staff to
negotiate with potential tenants for 732 West 66th Street at a marketable rent
level, and to authorize demolition of 732 West 66th Street if a tenant is not
found for the property by November 8, 1982.
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All ayes - Carried.
3. Report on Market Study for Cedar Avenue Liquor Store Site
Executive Director Nollenberger reported on the proposed consultant study
of the Cedar Avenue liquor store site, as described in HRA Letter No. 39. He
stated that this was on the HRA agenda for discussion only, since the city council
must actually authorize the study of the city owned site. He also described how
new noise guidelines, related to airport noise, significantly limit other devel-
opment and uses of the Cedar liquor store site. The HRA indicated support for
the proposal.•
4. Executive Director's Status Report
Executive Director Nollenberger described the status of the following projects:
a. Hub Center improvements
b. Richfield State Agency
c. Potential development of Trestman and Star Auto properties
d. Corporate Travel
e. 76th/Lyndale study
He informed the HRA that Southdale Square Shopping Center is planning to
refacade their center, as is the shopping area on the northwest corner of Penn
Avenue and 66th Street. He stated that the staff is also preparing a final
study of options for housing development of Lincoln Hi11s School, and will
present a report to the HRA in November.
5. Claims and Payroll
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab that the following claims and
payroll be approved:
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 4233/4545 $316,666.76
All ayes - Carried.
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6. Adjournment
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 8:59 p.m.
Date Approved; November 15, 1982
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Michael 0. Freeman Secretary
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Thomas Harms- Chairman
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