09-29-1986 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
September 29, 1986
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms, Chairman; Donald Hassenstab; Ivan
Ludeman; and, Vern Luettinger
STAFF PRESENT: Steven Devich, Acting Executive Director; Bruce
Palmborg, Acting Community Development
Director; and, Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:38
P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Luettinger, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting of August 18, 1986; the Special Meeting of
August 25, 1986, and the Special Joint Study Session with the
City Council, HRA and Planning Commission on September 8, 1986.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA ON ANY ITEM
' NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item #2 INFORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND/OR DISCUSSIONS OF VARIOUS
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS FOR THE GRAHAM AVENUE DEVELOPMENT
SITE AT 67TH STREET AND LYNDALE AVENUE IN THE L/H/N.
HRA LETTER N0. 29.
Bruce Palmborg, Acting Community Development Director,
reviewed HRA Letter No. 29 describing the presentation process
which was scheduled for this meeting, and informed the--HRA o-f the
developers who would be participating in this process.
John Rocheford, Community Development Corporation (CDC) of
the Archdiocese of St. Paul, made a presentation to the HRA
concerning the Graham Avenue Trestman/Shaller site. He indicated
that while he had no specific plan for the area, CDC had
submitted an application for 50 housing units of Federally
Subsidized 202 Housing with a Section 8 contract. If the 202
Housing was approved, CDC would develop a specific plan for the
total project. Mr. Rocheford stated that he had some- preliminary
discussions with one of the two business people currently located
on the site, and that CDC would try to provide for those
businesses in the new project.
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Commissioner Hassenstab asked Mr. Rocheford what previous
experience CDC has had in this type of project, and to restate
the Federal 202 income guidelines.
Mr. Rocheford responded by naming 15 similar projects CDC
has completed, and described the 202 income guidelines. He also
described the services that would be available to residents of
the proposed Richfield site.
Dick Shaller, Trestman/Shaller, indicated that while he was
also involved in the larger project envisioned by the Lyndale
Partners group, he felt that the original Trestman/Shaller
proposal, developed several months ago, was still the best use of
the Graham Avenue site.
Larry Johnson, Walker Methodist, made a presentation
regarding a preliminary concept plan for the Graham Avenue site.
Mr. Johnson indicated that the Walker project would utilize the
entire area, which included the single family homes, the VFW
site, Trestman/Shaller site, and the HRA properties.
Orlin Miller, the Architect for the Walker Methodist
development team, gave a detailed summary of the concept plan,
and indicated that it would contain 45 units of 202 Section 8
Housing, up to 205 units of moderately priced rental properties,
a VFW expansion site, and that the Trestman/Shaller properties- - -
would.remain as currently situated. He also indicated that their
concept would contain a 2-level parking structure.
Roger Derrick, Lyndale Partners, described a proposed
Landmark Center project for the Graham Avenue development site.
Mr. Derrick indicated that the Lyndale Partners included Mr.
Trestman and Mr. Shaller, the architectural firm of Tushie-
Montgomery, and that the VFW would be incorporated into the
larger Landmark Center building. Mr. Derrick also submitted
letters from the Davis and Lynch families, indicating that they
had agreed to the purchase of their respective single family
homes if the Lyndale Partners proposal was approved.
Gary Tushie,-Tushie-Montgomery Associates, presented a-floo r--~-----
plan and drawings of the proposed Landmark Center project. He
indicated that the project would contain approximately 211,000
square feet, and provide total parking of 778 spaces. The total
cost of the project would be approximately $20 million.
Chairman Harms gave a brief history of the development
process for the Graham Avenue site, and went on to add that no
formal action would be taken by the HRA regarding the development
this evening. Mr. Harms further stated that a series of future
public meetings would be held regarding this project, and that at
this evenings meeting, citizens in attendance could make comment
to the HRA regarding the proposed projects.
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Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, indicated that he
had two concerns with the Graham Avenue development site. One
concern .was a potential increase of traffic on 68th Street, and
second was a cost to the City for subsidies to any of the
projects. He indicated he was opposed to tax increment financing
or any other public subsidy for the project.
Betty Bruce, Lake Shore Drive Condominiums, stated that the
Lake Shore Drive residents have totally been ignored in all four
proposals, and that all four projects and Lake Shore Drive
Condominium building just don't mesh. She also questioned
whether a study had been undertaken to assess the housing needs
for the elderly in the area.
Roger Derrick responded that the proposed project had been
presented to the Lake Shore Drive Board.
Russ Halverson, Chairman of the Lake Shore Drive Condominium
Board, stated that Lyndale Partners had made a presentation to
the Board regarding the proposed project, but that no commitments
on behalf of Lake Shore Drive Board have been made.
Dick Shaller, Trestman/Shaller, indicated that the
Trestman/Shaller proposal would not cost the City any public
subsidy money, and would immediately increase the tax base of the
area.
Fred Warn, Lake Shore Drive Condominiums, stated a concern
about another 150+ units of elderly housing in the same area.
Tom Miller, Lake Shore Drive Condominiums, stated his
concern that direct input from Lake Shore Drive residents had not
been solicited by any of the developers.
Allen Bruce, Lake Shore Drive Condominiums, asked if the
plans and designs would be available for review.
Chairman Harms indicated that plans would be available at
the City offices and that there would be additional public
meetings.
Brainard Clarkson, Lake Shore Drive Condominium Board,
stated that the middle residential lot between the Lynch and
Davis properties had numerous legal restrictions attached to it
and there may be legal problems in making it a part of any
development.
Dick Steinerd, Building Committee Chairman for the V.F.W.,
briefly described the V.F.W.'s process in an effort to pursue an
expansion of the facility. He indicated that while there was no
commitment from the general membership of the V.F.W. for any
project, that the Building Committee favored the Lyndale Partners
Project.
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Commissioner Ludeman stated that he supported the Trestman-
Shaller project and was concerned about the density of the area.
Commissioner Luettinger asked that the projects be referred
back to staff for evaluation and that it was the HRA's
responsibility to select the best proposal for the City.
Commissioner Hassenstab agreed with Commissioner
Luettinger's recommendation.
Chairman Harms stated that in the initial stages of this
development project, there was a concern about the lack of
housing for lower income seniors and for the preservation of the
business properties in the area. He went on to add that the
Walker and Lyndale Partners projects seem to both address those
two concerns, plus have incorporated the V.F.W. expansion into
the development. He concluded by stating that another concern
was that of the immediate neighbors.
M/Luttinger, S/Hassenstab to direct the Staff to evaluate
the four proposals in greater depth and to ask the developers to
meet with the neighbors and principal entities in this
development area before further refinements to the respective
proposal
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #3 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR
THE SINGLE FAMILY HOME DEVELOPED AT 7508 COLFAX AVENUE
BY GEORGE E. BRANTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. HRA LETTER
N0. 30.
Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed the amendment
authorizing the issuance of the Certificate of Completion for a
single family home developed at 7508 Colfax Avenue by George E:
Branton Construction.
M/Hassenstab, S/Ludeman to adopt the attached resolution
authorizing the Chairperson and Executive Director to execute a
Certificate of Completion, second mortga a document and other
documents required for the closing; that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 291
7508 COLFAX AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 291 in Resolution. Book No. 3.
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Item #4 TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR RAE DRIVE
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS. HRA
LETTER N0. 31.
Acting Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed HRA
Letter No. 31, describing technical amendments to the legal
description for Rae Drive Development Association Covenants and
descriptions.
M/Ludeman, S/Hassenstab that the HRA adopt the attached
resolution authorizing the Chairperson and Executive Director to
execute the plat, provided that the Planning Commission and City
Council also approve the document and that the corresponding Home
Owners Association and restrictive covenants be amended and
executed; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 292
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO DOCUMENTS
CONCERNING 66TH STREET/RAE DRIVE PROJECT: PLAT, ARTICLES
OF INCORPORATIONN, BYLAWS, RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 292 in Resolution Book No. 3.
ITEM #5 BUDGET HEARING FOR 1986 REVISED/1987 PROPOSED BUDGET.
Acting Executive Director Devich presented the revised 1986
and proposed 1987 Housing and Redevelopment Authority budget.
Mr. Devich summarized the revenues and expenditures of the major
funds of the HRA budget, indicating that the 1986 revised and
1987 proposed budgets were balanced budgets. The Acting
Executive Director then reviewed the various fund budgets
contained within the total HRA budget, describing significant
line item increases and decreases, and highlighted major goals
and objectives for the remainder of 1986 and the budget year
1987.
There was discussion regarding the projects scheduled for
1987, especially the ILN and 66th and Penn Avenue projects.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked about the status of
the 18.5 million dollar temporary bond sale for the ILN,
especially with respect to interest earnings. Acting Executive
Director Devich responded that to this point, the City had been
able to invest the temporary bond proceeds at a greater interest
rate than the City was paying for the bonds. However, he went on
to add that within the next several months, some of those funds
would have to be reinvested in short term instruments which may
not yield the average interest rates payable on the bonds.
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M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that the resolution adoptin the
revised 1986 HRA budget be approved; that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 290
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1986 BUDGET OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
• No. 290 in Resolution Book No. 3.
M/Luettinger, S/Hassenstab that the, resolution approving the
1987 proposed budget be adopted; that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 289
RESOLUTION APPROVING 1987 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE TAX LEVY
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 289 in Resolution Book No. 3.
ITEM #6 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Hassenstab that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 6743/6746, 7441/7461 $157,085.92
Motion was carried 4-0. _
REPORTS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
There were no reports.
ADJOURNMENT
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