04-04-1983 SpecialHOUSING AND REDE VE•LOPMENT AUTHORITY
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting
April 4, 1983
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Richfield met in
special session in the council chambers of the city hall on April 4, 1983 at
7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Thomas Harms at 7:35 p.m.
Present; Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms
Executive Director Nollenberger gave a report on the current status of the
L/H/N development prior to opening the public hearing.
1. Public Hearing. Sale of Property, 66
Chairman Harms opened the public hearing and suggested that each property
be considered for discussion separately.
220 West 66th Street
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, raised questions regarding the possible
installation of a traffic signal on 66th Street and Pillsbury, at the site of
the former Clark Oil Company. He also voiced concern that Kentucky Fried Chicken
would create a potential traffic problem in the area.
Chairman Harms and the. Executive Director both indicated that. it would be
more appropriate for the city council to address this issue.
6645 Lyndale Avenue
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, questioned the total cost of this purchase
and asked if Richfield Bank would be responsible for any additional costs. City
Attorney LeFevere responded that a contractual agreement exists to cover any
excess costs.
Mr. Wozniczka also informed the HRA that certain temporary fixtures are in
existence in the L/H/N area which are not in conformance.
Special HRA Meeting -2- April 4, 1983
6601 Lyndale Avenue
Hyman Edelman, attorney representing Bjorn Hagen, spoke in opposition to
adoption of the resolution finalizing purchase of this property and asked that
approval of this resolution be deferred, inasmuch as negotiations for the sale
of this property were still in progress.
Bjorn Hagen, owner of Hagen Furs, 6601 Lyndale, spoke in opposition to
adoption of the resolution at this time and requested deferral.
La~~rrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, questioned any costs in excess of the
$90,000 sale price and asked that the adoption of this resolution be deferred.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger 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. 219
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SALE OF
HRA PROPERTY IN THE L/H/N REDEVELOPMENT AREA
(220 WEST 66TH STREET)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms.
Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 219 in
Resolution Book No. 2.
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 N0. 220
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SALE OF
HRA PROPERTY IPT THE L/H/N REDEVELOPMENT AREA
(6645 LYNDALE AVENUE)
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms.
Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 220 in
Resolution Book No. 2.
Motion by Harms that the resolution relating to the sale of 6601 Lyndale
Avenue be adopted. Motion died for Lack of a second.
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman that the adoption of the resolution
relating to the sale of property at 6601 Lyndale Avenue be tabled until the
April 18, 1983 regular meeting of the HRA.
A11 ayes - Carried.
William Kirschner, president of Richfield State Bank, addressed the Authority
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stating that if this matter were deferred past April 18, 1983, it could have some
adverse effects upon an upcoming bond sale the bank expects to offer to cover
their construction costs.
Mr. Harms suggested the motion be rephrased, adding "or at an earlier special
meeting at the call of the Executive Director", as a friendly amendment to the
original motion. Messrs Hassenstab and Ludeman concurred.
The Executive Director reported that the staff will be developing a feasibility
report on the Lincoln Hills school project and that the report would be distributed
to both HRA and city council members. The HRA indicated a desire to receive such
a report.
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Luettinger that the meeting adjourn.
A'll ayes - Carried.. Time: 8:31 p.m.
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J an Helmberger Secretary
Thomas E. Harms Chairman