09-16-1985CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 1985
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Vern Luettinger, Vice-Chairman;
Don Hassenstab; and, Ivan Ludeman.
STAFF PRESENT: John Cartwright, City Manager;
Steve Devich, Administrative
Services Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Housing and Redevelopment
Coordinator; and, Clayton LeFevere,
City Attorney.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; and, Don
Prei.ebe.
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERS PRESENT: Leon Lunas; Bob Jensen; Barbara
Kritzman; Steve Quam; and, Charles
Kauth.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Luettinger at
7 :04 p.m.
APPROV L 0 NU
M/Hassenstab, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the
re ular meeting of August 19, 1985, and the s ecial meeting of
August 2 19 5.
Motion carried 3-0.
P L D R
None
ITEM ~~1 HRA 0 R TIO T E LN REDEVELOP NT PROJ C
PLANNING STUDY
A. PRESENTATION OF THE ILN CONCEPT PLAN AND
REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND ILN TASK FORCE
RECEOMMENDATION. HRA LETTER N0. 47.
B. REPORT ON FINANCING ALTERNATIVES STUDY FOR
PROPOSED ILN PROJECT IMPROVEMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT. HRA LETTER N0. 48.
C. ILN TIME AND EVENTS SCHEDULE.
HRA LETTER N0. 49.
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Executive Director Cartwright previewed the format of a
presentation of the ILN Concept Plan, redevelopment strategy and
recommendations of the ILN Advisory Committee. He indicated
that members of the City Council and Planning Commission had
also been invited to attend the presentation.
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1A). Aris Pakalns, BRW-Consulting Engineer, presented an
overview of the ILN Redevelopment Project Concept Plan. Mr.
Pakalns also presented two traffic circulation concept plans
utilizing an upgraded 77th-Street as the main business arterial
in the ILN project area.
The Plan, as developed by BRW, was submitted to the ILN
Advisory Committee. The Committee supported the Concept Plan
and the implementation of a Tax Increment Financing District.
There was dicussion regarding the Concept Plan and the
financing of the project.
Larry Woznitska, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if the
improvements to 77th Street were necessary for the improvements
to the Cloverleaf property and, if so, if the developer could be
responsible for 77th Street improvements. Mr. Pakalns indicated
that the size of the project would require improvements to 77th
Street which the developer could not be expected to bear.
1B). Executive Director Cartwright reviewed HRA Letter No.
48 identifying five potential financing sources for public
improvements and land acquisition activities in the ILN
project areao The £ive sources identified wereo Tax Increment
Financing; MNDOT appropriations for frontage roads; Municipal
State Aids; Federal Aid to Urban Systems; and, Special
Assessments. Mr. Cartwright added that the major portion of the
$14-$15 million financing package suggested necessary for the
ILN project areas could only be generated by Tax Increment
Financing.
The Executive Director reviewed the special assessment and
Tax Increment Financing options utilized in the LHN project
area.
Commissioner Hassenstab requested that the Executive
Director pay close attention to special assessments and Tax
Increment Financing, especially with respect to the developers
contributions to the area.
Bob Jensen, ILN Advisory Committee member, felt that if
special assessments are to be levied, they should only be levied
against the new developers and not to .existing property owners.
1C). Executive Director Cartwright reviewed highlights of
the ILN Time and Events Schedule contained in HRA Letter No. 49.
Commissioner Hassenstab said that
should make sure that all agenda items
are presented to HRA Commissioners so
is provided to consider the documents
appropriate HRA action. It was noted
developers is important to the timely
items.
the Executive Director
involving the ILN project
that sufficient time
prior to a request for
that cooperation from
presentation of agenda
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ITEM ~i~2 RA 0 D R 0 A D 0 ORA DUM 0
AGREEMENT WITH THE RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY.
HRA LETTER N0. 51.
Executive Director Cartwright reviewed HRA Letter No. 51 _
concerning Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding
which provides for extending the date for removal of the
structure at bb01 Lyndale Avenue from September 1, 1985, to
November 1, 1985, or within 90 days following the vacation of
the property by its present tenants. The Executive Director
recommended HRA approval of this extension with the Richfield
State Agency.
M/Ludeman, S/Hassenstab to approve the extension of the
Memorandum of•Understanding.
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM ~~3 D R I N D REV PRELI INAR PLAN , TH
STREET AND RAE DRIVE AND AUTHORIZATION TO CLEAR
STRUCTURES. HRA LETTER N0. 52.
Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator Palmborg reviewed HRA
Letter No. 52 regarding consideration and review of preliminary
plans for the housing project at 66th Street and Rae Drive and
requested authorization to clear vacant structure at 901/903 Rae
Drive, 910 W. 66th Street, and, 750$ Colfax Avenue.
At the August meeting of the HRA, a housing design concept
plan was reviewed. Since that meeting some minor modifications
to the plan have been proposed, including slightly narrower
drives, a smaller tot lot, separate decks for the easterly
units, and, the addition of a fire hydrant and fire personnel
access lane.
Housing Specialist Bruce Nordquist presented the site plan,
indicating that neighbors had some concerns with water
drainage and wanted additional windows to be added to the gable-
end walls of the two most westerly units.
Ann Burkhard, g21 Rae Drive, spoke to the HRA regarding her
concerns about water runoff from the project to their property.
Mr. Sjoquist, 1001 Rae Drive, requested that the roof line
on the structures be lowered.
HRA Commissioners concurred with HRA staff that the water
runoff problem was addressed by the construction of a berm on
the project site and that the proposed elevation of the roofs in
question were satisfactory as designed. The Commissioners
stated that the request for a change in the roof line could not
be accomodated without unfavorably affecting the appearance of
the buildings.
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M/Ludeman, S/Hassenstab that the follows
adopted; that it be spread in .e reso ut on
ma3e oars off`-' these minutes ; `
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 264
REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLANS, AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS A
REZONING AND VARIANCE REQUEST AND CLEAR STRUCTURES
AT 66TH STREET AND RAE DRIVE
Motion oarried_3-0_. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 2~ in `Resolution Book No. 3.
ITEM ~~~ O S RA 0 D D O 0 0 RO
NATIONAL SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT. HRA LETTER N0. 53•
The Vice-Chairman said the consensus of the Commissioners
was that Executive Director Cartwright should confer with
Commissioner Helmberger regarding the candidates for office and
cast the HRA ballots based on Commissioner Helmberger~s
recommendations.
M/Helmberger, S/Ludeman that Executive Director Cartwright
confer with Commissioner Helmber er regar ing can i ates for
o ide o NA RO ationa enior Vice-Press ent.
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ITEM ~5 A 0 D 0 G D 0 19
HRA BUDGET DOCUMENT. HRA LETTER N0. 54.
M/Ludeman, S/Hassenstab to set the date of budget hearin
for the 1886 HRA budget document or October 7, 1985.
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM ~~6 LA D PAYROLL
M/Hassenstab, S/Ludeman that the following claims and
payrolls_by approved:
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 6217/6223, 6532/6559 $565,086.34
Motion carried 3-0.
AD J-` OU NI~NT
M/Hassenstab, S/Ludeman that the meeting ad 'ourn~.
resolution be
ook an that it be
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Motion carried 3-0.
Motion carried 3-0.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
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roved : 10/21/'85
Acting City Clerk