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07-18-1983HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR MEETING July 18, 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, July 18, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Harms at 7:30 p.m. Present: Hassenstab, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms Absent: Helmberger 1. Approval of Minutes of Regularly Scheduled Meeting of June 20, 1983 Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 1983. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Helmberger. 2. Opportunity for Citizens to Address the HRA No one wished to speak. 3. Resolution. Authorizing the Use of Facsimile Signatures by the Chairman and Acting Executive Director for Signing HRA Checks Mr. Luettinger asked about the necessity of taking this action prior to the time that the new city manager is appointed. 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. 225 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY THE CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE SIGNING OF HRA CHECKS Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms. Nays - None. Absent - Helmberger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 225 in Resolution Book No. 2. HRA Meeting Minutes -2- July 18, 1983 4. Proposed Vo-Tech Rehabilitation Protect Within the Area Bounded by Rae Drive, 66th Street and Coach Homes Acting Executive Director Tom Morgan explained the background of this proposal to acquire properties at 1016 and 920 West 66th Street, and adding a third structure, over a three year period to produce three energy effecient duplexes in cooperation with the South Hennepin Vo-Tech School. Community Development Director Dennis Kraft gave additional specific information regarding the project, the surrounding land use and funding for the project. Discussion followed concerning action required by the HRA this evening; the need for an easement from Dr. Elasky, the property owner to the east, and various alternatives for development of the area . Commissioner Hassenstab commented that buildings would be made available for purchase, most likely by first time home buyers through the city's shared-equity program. Discussion followed concerning the income level and family size of those most likely to be eligible and benefit from the program. It was noted that while there is likely to be some small subsidy for the home buyers, it is not a direct subsidy as was the case with the city's Section 8 Program. This time the HRA asked for comments from members of the audience. Mrs. Ann Burkhardt, 921 Rae Drive, stated that she doesn't understand why redevelopment of this area is necessary, and believes that it could stay as a single-family area. Burkhardt suggested rehabiliting the existing homes rather than remodeling them into duplexes. The commissioners asked that staff again review the possibility of remodeling the structures for single-family use. Betty Carr, 6633 Lynwood Boulevard, stated that she believed that people in her neighborhood would like to see the area treated as a unit, but not for commercial development. She thinks this project is a good idea, and provides a transition to HRA Meeting Minutes -3- July 18, 1983 other residential uses. Further, she stated that duplexes do fit into the neighbor- hood and asked if it would be possible for the project to proceed even if special CDBG funds were not available. Discussion followed concerning contacting Hennepin County about assistance in promoting the project, since the County was responsible for the widening of 66th Street in this area. Commissioners commented on the history of land use in the area, and it was noted that this block of homes was likely left out because it was expected that residential use would continue, the residents did not want to be included in the L/H/N area. Mr. Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, noted that the Woodlake School was added to the district after its original establishment. He asked about details of the proposed project, and stated that he believed single-family use, with rear access to the homes, would be the ideal situation. Chairman Harms indicated that initial review had suggested this was not a feasible alternative. Mr. Wozniczka said he didn't think this was a bad project, but that the buildings should be individually owned and not used as rental property. Mr. Jim Howard, 915 Rae Drive, asked the commissioners about the project plan, and stated that he was concerned about potential for having rental units here instead of owner-occupied housing. Attorney LeFevere noted it may not be possible to divide all of the units such that they would have a zero lot line (common wall) division, but that is clearly the intention of the proposal. Mrs. Burkhardt again commented on her preference for the rehabilitation of the units as single-family use. Mr. Howard asked whether this proposal had been prompted by the sale of the property on the corner, and Chairman Harms indicated that the matter had been raised by Betty Carr because of a concern about the transition of this area from the commercial area to the east. Mr. HRA Meeting Minutes -4- July 18, 1983 Howard suggested that the HRA should consider doing a similar type of project involving the corner property, and asked if the city would be willing to consider this, if the rezoning of the dentist office is not approved. Chairman Harms clarified the action presently before the HRA; that is approval of the concept for the project and authorization for negotiations to be initiated so that a more detailed proposal can be prepared. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to authorize the commencement of negotiations for the acquisition of 1016 and 920 West 66th Street, and to direct the preparation of a development plan for this property. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Helmberger. Commissioner Luettinger asked about site planning for the buildings, their refurbishing, and who would do this planning work. He stated that he would like to make certain that this development is somthing uniague with respect to its landscape and design. Staff indicated that additional work would be done with regard to the project in various alternatives, and a report prepared for a future meeting of the HRA, most likely in September. 5. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Luettinger to approve the following claims and payrolls: SUNIl~'iIT STATE BANK Checks 4870/5070 $291,667.33 All ayes - Carried. 6. Adjournment Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Luettinger to adjourn the meeting. AlI ayes - Carried. Time: 8:40 P.M. Date Approved: August 15, 1983 ~~ ~ ~y2~ Joan Helmberger ecretary Thomas E. Harms Chairman