10-17-1983CITY OF RICHFIELD
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
October 17, 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, October 17,
1983 at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Harms at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Helmberger, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Luettinger,
Chairman Harms
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Scheduled Meeting of September 19, 1983
Motion by Hassenstab, second by Luettinger to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of September 19, 1983.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Designation of HRA Executive Director
Chairman Harms welcomed John Cartwright, the city manager, on behalf of
the HRA.
Motion by Ludeman, second by Hassenstab to designate John G. Cartwright
as Executive Director of the HRA.
A11 ayes - Carried.
3. Authorization to Execute Certificate of Completion, Knutson Construction
Company, Lake Shore Drive Condominium
Executive Director Cartwright reported on the recommendation to issue the
certificate of completion to Knutson Construction Company as the staff has
inspected the Lake Shore Drive Condominium and found it to be in conformance
with the plans approved by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
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:
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RESOLUTION N0. 232
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION FOR KNUTSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 232 in Resolution Book
No. 2.
4. Consideration Relating to Preparing an Application for Authorit to
Issue,Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds
Executive Director Cartwright introduced this item and explained the basis
for the proposal to seek authority to issue housing mortgage revenue bonds for
the Portland Avenue Redevelopment Area.
Discussion followed concerning the bonding program and the advantages
and disadvantages of the HRA utilitizing this method of financing.
Chairman Harms commented on the difficulty the HRA has had in providing
housing for low and moderate income families.
Motion by Hassenstab, second by Ludeman 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. 233
A RESOLUTION
RELATING TO HOUSING: REQUESTING THE
THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE
THE HRA TO EXERCISE CERTAIN POWERS IN
ITS BEHALF
Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms.
Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 233 in Resolution
Book No. 2.
5. Authorization to Execute Contract with South Hennepin Vo-Technical
School (Vo-Tech) for 1983/84
The Executive Director introduced the requesti of South Hennepin Vocational
Center for the HRA to again participate with them in a housing project for the
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school year 1983/84. He recommended the Authority adopt the resolution authorizing
the chairman and executive director execute a contract with Vo-Tech.
Motion by Ludeman, second 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. 234
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT WITH VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL CENTER
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms.
Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 234 in Resolution
Book No. 2.
5A. Resolution Sup,portin~ the Extension of Authority to Issue Housing
Mortgage Revenue Bonds
At this time, the HRA asked if it would be beneficial to go on record
supporting the extension of bonding authority presently before Congress. Staff
replied that this would be an appropriate action.
Motion by Helmberger, second by Luettinger that- the following resolution
ba adapted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 235
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO HOUSING:
SUPPORTING THE EXTENSION BY CONGRESS
OF STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITY TO ISSUE
HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS
Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Helmberger, Ludeman, Luettinger, Harms.
Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 235 in Resolution
Book No. Z.
6. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Hassenstab, second by Ludeman to approve the claims and payrolls
as presented:
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SUNlNIIT STATE BANK
Checks 4961/5110
All ayes - Carried,
October 17, 1983
$381,432.03
7. Adjournment
Motion by Hassenstab, second by Ludeman to adjourn the meeting.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 8:10 p.m.
Date Approved: November 21, 1983
Jo Helmberger Secreta y
Thomas E, Harms Chairman
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