05-19-1986CITY OF~RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
May 19, 1986
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Harms, Chairman; Don Hassenstab; Joan
Helmberger; Ivan Ludeman; and Vern
Luettinger.
STAFF PRESENT: Steven Devich, Acting Executive Director;
Dennis~Kraft, Community Development
Director; Bruce Palmborg, Housing and
Redevelopment Coordinator; John Dean,
Assistant City Attorney; and Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:40 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to approve t
regular meeting of April 21, 1986.
Motion carried 5-0.
nutes of the
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA ON ANY ITEM NOT
LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item #1 CONSIDERATION TO SELECT A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR THE
GRAHAM/LYNDALE AVENUE L!H/N REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
SITE: (1) A PROPOSAL BY MIALKER METHODIST TO ERECT A
200 UNIT RENTAL FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY OR, (2) A
PROPOSAL BY SCHALLER/TRESTMAN TO CONSTRUCT A COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT ON THE SITE. HRA LETTER N0. 12; COUNCIL
LETTER N0. 199.
Chairman Harms stated that Walker Methodist had withdrawn
their development proposal for the GrahamlLyndale Avenue L/H/N
Redevelopment Project site, therefore the HRA would only be
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considering a concept proposal by Schaller/Trestman to construct
a commercial development on the site.
Bruce Schmitt of Bruce W. Schmitt and Associates, architect
for the project, reviewed the site plans which would unify the
Trestman and Big Wheel buildings by adding commercial space
between the two buildings with a common facade.
C.E. Swanson, 6717 Harriet Avenue, asked if additional
stores would be located in the space.
Mr. Schmitt responded that one or two additional retail
tenants would probably lease space in the building.
Commissioner Helmberger asked if the parking in the front of
the building along Lyndale Avenue could be eliminated.
Mr. Schmitt stated that this parking was necessary to
provide visible quick turnover parking for customers.
Council Member Sandahl stated his concern with the tight
parking alignment in the front of the building.
Council Member Kirsch stated he favored eliminating the
parking lot and providing improved landscaping and pedestrian
access instead.
Bruce Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator,
reviewed the history of the sidewalk development on the west side
of the 6600 block of Lyndale Avenue.
Jerry Trestman, Trestman Music, stated that it is proposed
to make the driveway one-way in front of the building to improve
the existing parking conditions.
Commissioner Ludeman stated he was not pleased with the
current proposal because it did not mesh well with the sidewalk
and landscaping of the adjacent Lyndale Hardware Store and urged
the staff to work with the developer to resolve these issues.
Commissioner Luettinger inquired whether it was feasible to
have rear entrances for Big Wheel and Trestman's if the front
parking was eliminated.
Dick Schaller, Big Wheel Auto Store, stated that two
entrances would create problems for the businesses and he is
willing to work with city staff to explore other options.
C.E. Swanson, 6717 Harriet Avenue, stated his support of the
proposed commercial development.
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Marian Nelson, 6615 Lake Shore Drive, stated her support for
s.ma11 businesses and the Schaller/Trestman proposal.
Dick Schaller, Big Wheel Auto Store, reviewed the status of
the proposal and stated that the project would proceed as soon as
all HRA and city approvals have been obtained.
Commissioner Helmberger asked if a second story could be
added to the concept plan and that she favored such an expansion.
Jerry Trestman, Trestman Music, indicated that such an
expansion would require parking which was not available.
Chairman Harms stated that the sale of the HRA properties, a
developer's agreement, and solving the parking concerns will have
to be negotiated yet, but that it would be appropriate for the
HRA to vote regarding endorsement of the project concept at this
time so that staff can proceed with negotiations with the
developer.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to endorse the commercial
development concept proposal of Mr. Schaller and Mr. Trestman for
the Graham/Lyndale Avenue L/H/N Redevelopment Protect site and to
direct staff to negotiate with the developer regarding a
developer's agreement.
Motion carried 4-1. (Hassenstab opposed). .
Item ~2 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE L/H/N LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT N0.
5 TO AMEND THE LAND USE OF THE PROPERTY AT 64TH STREET
AND LYNDALE AVENUE FROM MULTIFAMILY TO COMMERCIAL; AND
TO AMEND THE_LANO USE FOR THE PROPERTY AT GRAHAM AND
LYNDALE AVENUES FROM COMMERCIAL TO COMMERCIAL AND/OR
MULTIFAMILY. HRA LETTER N0. 13
Community Development Director Kraft reviewed HRA Letter No.
13 regarding L/H/N Land Use Plan Amendment No. 5 to amend the
land use of the property at 64th Street_and Lyndale Avenue from
multifamily to commercial. He stated that the second paragraph
of Exhibit A on page 2-6 of the agenda packet can be deleted
because it is no longer necessary to change the land use for
Graham/Lyndale Avenue property because of the withdrawal of the
Walker housing proposal for the site.
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to close the. public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to delete the Lyndale/Graham Avenue
site from L/H/N Land Use Plan Amendment No. 5.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 280 -
RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
APPROVING MODIFICATION N0. 5
IN THE LYNDALE HUB NICOLLET COMMERCIAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 280 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item ~3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SOUTH
HENNEPIN VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL (VO-TECH) FOR THE
1986-87 PROJECT. HRA LETTER N0. 14~.
Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed HRA Letter No. 14
recommending that the HRA authorize the execution of a contract
with the South Hennepin Vocational Technical School for the 6820
12th Avenue project.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that. the fol]
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH
SOUTH HENNEPIN VOCATIONAL -.TECHNICAL CENTER. (VO-TECH)
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 281 in Resolution Book No. 3.
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RESOLUTION N0. 281
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Item #4 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
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May 19, 1986
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRST WESTERN
Checks 6715/6720, 7296/7220 $16,344.32
Motion carried 5-0.
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REPORTS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
There were no reports.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that the meeting ad,3ourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p~i.,
Date Approved : 6/16/86 ~ ~~~
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a~r~man
T omas P. Ferber ven L. Dev
City Clerk Acting Executive Dir ctor