03-21-1983CITY OF RICHFIELD
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 1983
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield met in regular
session in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, March 21, 1983 at 7:30 p.m.
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Vice Chairman Luettinger called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Present: Hassenstab, Helmberger, Luettinger
Absent: Harms (on vacation)
Ludeman (arrived at 8:12 p.m.)
i. Approval of Minutes of Regularly Scheduled Meeting of February 22, 1983
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Helmberger to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 22, 1983.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Harms, Ludeman
2. Purchase of Kentucky Fried Chicken Facility, Sale of Clark Oil Property and
Scheduling o£ a Public Hearing to Consider the Sale
Executive Director Nollenberger presented a background report on the acquisition
of the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant property located at 6645 Lyndale Avenue
and the disposition of property located at 220 West 66th Street. The latter
mentioned property is to be conveyed to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Mr. Nollenberger
also mentioned that, although there have been previous discussions about the
installation of a traffic signal at 66th Street and the intersection of the former
Pillsbury Avenue, at this time a traffic signal is not warranted at this location.
Mr. Hyman Edelman, attorney representing Mr. Bjorn Hagen, owner of Hagen Furs,
raised several objections to the acquisition of his client's property at this time.
Mr. Edelman indicated that he had also raised several objections earlier, and that
these were on record. Mr. Edelman also indicated that the L/H/N plan was not
groperly modified and, therefore, the HRA would not be authorized to condemn the
property at this point. He also indicated that the Hagen business property would
be removed for the purpose of substituting parking for another business use. Mr.
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Edelman also commented on the "quick-take" procedure and raised legal questions
relative to the HRA utilizing this procedure. The city attorney said that he
had made no comment about the utilization of "quick-take" procedure at this point.
Mr. Edelman delivered copies of a letter from himself to Vice Chairman
Luettinger, and Executive Director Nollenberger.
The city attorney commented briefly on the success of the negotiation proceedings
and indicated that they had not been very fruitful up to-this point. Mr. LeFevere
also indicated that the hearing should go on as previously set and that negotiations
could continue during this period of time.
Mr. Bjorn Hagen commented on problems that he has experienced with Richfield
State Agency in an attempt to lease space from them in their proposed new building.
Mr. LeFevere indicated that contract negotiations between Mr. Hagen and the
Richfield State Agency were not a part of the action being considered by the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Mr. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked several questions relative
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to the cost of acquisition of the Kentucky Fried Chicken property and the disposition
of the property at 220 West 66th Street to Kentucky Fried Chicken. The Executive
Director indicated that the acquisition cost of the property was $18fl,000 and that
the selling price would also be $180,000. It was further mentioned that Kentucky
Fried Chicken will assume the resposibility of removing the gasoline storage tanks
on the site, as well as the building and other improvements. Mr. Wozniczka also
suggested that traffic signals not be installed at 66th Street and the site of the
former Pillsbury intersection because it would tend to increase the volume of
traffic on 68th Street where he lives. Mr. Wozniczka further commented that the
city should provide relocation assistance for Mr. Hagen.
Commissioner Ludeman arrived at 8:12 p.m.
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Mr. Bjorn Hagen then commented further about his inability to find a suitable
relocation site for his furrier business and indicated that if everyone would
cooperate the process could be completed in a relatively short time.
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. 218
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
AND INIlKOVABLE FIXTURES AT
6645 LYNDALE AVENUE SOLTI'H,
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS,
AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL MEETING
FOR PURPOSES OF A PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE SALE OF PROPERTY
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger. Nays - None.
Absent - Harms. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 218 in
Resolution Book No. 2.
Attorney Edelman was given a copy of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Letter
No. 8, dated March 21, 1983.
3. Presentation on the Affordable Housing Education Program
The Executive Director gave a brief comment relative to the presentation to
be given by Mr. Guy Peterson, a housing staff person working for the Metropolitan
Council. Mr. Peterson then gave a verbal and slide presentation relative to housing
problems in the Twin Cities Metro Area and several solutions that could be con-
sidered in an attempt to solve these problems. Then following the presentation,
several questions were asked by HRA members relative to housing needs and problems
in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
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Commissioner Ludeman left the meeting at ~:40 p.m.
The city attorney made several observations relative to housing and also
posed several questions to Mr. Peterson.
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4. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Helmberger to agprove the following claims
and payrolls:
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 4741/5039 $501,401.94
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Harms, Ludeman.
5. Adjournment
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Luettinger that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Harms, Ludeman.
Date Approved: ;~~' l~, ~y83
Joan Helmberger- Secretary
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Thomas Harms Chairman