09-19-1983CITY OF RICHFIELD
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
September 19, 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, September 19,
1983 at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Harms.
Present: Harms, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger
Absent: Hassenstab (arrived at 7:50 p.m.)
1. Aunroval of Minutes of Concurrent HRA/City Council
Motion by Luettinger, second by Ludeman to approve the minutes of the
concurrent HRA/City Council meeting and the regular HRA meeting-of August 15,
1983.
All ayes - Carried. '
2. Opportunity for Citizens to Address the HRA
No one wished to speak.
3. Authorization to Execute a Contract for Administering Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency Loan Program Funds
Acting Executive Director Morgan introduced this item and explained this
was a renewal of an existing contract for an ongoing program.
Motion by Ludeman, second by Helmberger to authorize a subgrantee relationship
with Hennepin County in the administration of the Year IT MHFA Rehabilitation Loan
Program, and 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. 228
RESOLUTION AUTfiORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
RICHFIELD HRA AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE
AGENCY (MHFA) REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
HRA Regular Meeting -2- September 19, 1983
Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 228 in Resolution Book
No. 2.
4. Commissioners Attendance at NAHRO Meeting
Motion by Luettinger, second by Ludeman to approve Commissioner Helmberger's
attendance at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
(NAHRO) National Convention in San Diego, California, October 9 - 12, 1983.
All ayes - Carried.
Commissioner Helmberger stated that her reason for wanting to attend is that
she has been elected to the NAHRO Board and is specifically responsible for
commissioners' interests.
5. Establishment of a Tax Increment Improvement Protect Cedar Avenue North
Acting Executive Director Morgan introduced this item .to the Commissioners
indicating that the city council has directed staff to pursue the formulation of
documents for an improvement project for this area.
Community Development Director Kraft further explained the need for the
HRA's support to establish a tax increment district in this area.
Housing and Redevelopment Specialist Bruce Palmborg explained the docu-
mentation to be prepared for tax increment feasibility and the timing of the
freezing of the assessed values in this area.
Motion by Luettinger, second by Helmberger to recommend staff to formulate
the documentation for an improvement project for this area.
All ayes _ Carried.
6. Acquisition of 920 West 66th Street and Update of Vo-Tech 66th Street Protect
Acting Executive Director Morgan and Community Development Director Kraft
explained that Vo-Tech is now ready to formulate plans and cost estimates for
the project in this area.
HRA Regular Meeting -3- September 19, 1983
Motion by Ludeman, second 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. 229
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION Of'
REAL PROPERTY AT 920 WEST 66TH STREET
r Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 228 in Resolution Book
No. 2.
7. Hearing on 1983 Revised and 1984 Proposed HRA Budget
Acting Executive Director Morgan introduced this item.
Jean Mitchell, Finance Coordinator, answered questions of the commissioners.
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The commission discussed various aspects of the budget, including project status.
The board directed staff to remove the Lincoln Hills project from the New Home
budget and to reprogram the funds.
Motion by Ludeman, second by Hassenstab to close the hearing.
dill ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, second by Helmberger to eliminate the Lincoln Hi11s
project from the New Home budget and to reprogram the funds.
All ayes - Carried.
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. 230
RESOLUTION APPROVING 1984 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE TAX LEVY
Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms. Nays -
HRA Regular Meeting -4- September 19, 1983
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 230 in Resolution
Book No. 2.
Motion by Ludeman, second 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. 231
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1983 .BUDGET OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD
Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms.
Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 231 in
Resolution Book No. 2.
Staff then gave the board a status report on the various redevelopment
projects within the city.
The commissioners directed staff to provide them with a list of leased
versus owned property in the 76th and Lyndale Avenue area. Staff indicated
they would provide a memo and a map with the information.
8. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Ludeman, second by Hassenstab to approve the following
claims and payrolls:
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 4923/5096 65466/65508 $381,093.42
All ayes - Carried.
9. Adjournment
Motion by Ludeman, second by Luettinger that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 8;40 p.m.
Date Approved; October 17, 1983
J n Helmberger Secretary
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Thomas Harms Chairman