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10-20-1986CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING October 20, 1986 MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms, Chairman; Joan Helmberger; Vern Luettinger; Donald Hassenstab; and, Ivan Ludeman STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, Executive Director; Steve Devich, Administrative Services Director; Bruce Palmborg, Acting Community Development Director; and, Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:30 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 29, 1986. Motion carried 3-0. Donald Hassenstab arrived at 7:31 P.M. Ivan Ludeman arrived at 7:33 P.M. Item ~~1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Betty Carr, 6633 Lynwood Avenue South, Richfield representative to the Metropolitan Council on Aging, and a volunteer for the Richfield Meals on Wheels program, spoke concerning any future construction of apartment buildings in the Graham Avenue Development area. Ms. Carr suggested that the HRA should require dining room and kitchen facilities for any new elderly apartment which is constructed in that area, because the population concentration in the 66th and Lyndale area has put a significant strain on the Meals on Wheels program, and is expected to be even more of a problem in the future. Barbara Green, representing the Metro Council of Churches, spoke concerning the stress on the Meals on Wheels program in certain areas in the City. She stated there was a potential for 27-30 meals per day in the 66th and Lyndale area, which would require its own Meals on Wheels program. She voiced similar concerns to those of Ms. Carr. Perry Gilfillan,. of Lake Shore Drive Condominium Board, stated that the dining room at Lake Shore Drive Condominiums is currently being used, though not on a daily basis. HRA Meeting Minutes -2- October 20, 1986 Commissioner Helmberger stated that there are currently 55- 60 Meals on Wheels being delivered daily in Richfield. Robert Engman, Lake Shore Drive Condominiums, spoke to the HRA, stating that Lake Shore Drive residents are homeowners, and should be viewed in that light. Dorothy Lindberg, Lake Shore Drive Condominiums, stated that she was involved in the Meals on Wheels program, and that-last Wednesday one meal was served at Lake Shore Drive. There was general discussion regarding the potential stress on volunteer programs, such as Meals on Wheels, and of the need for a kitchen facility in the 66th and Lyndale Avenue area, such as the one at Lake Shore Drive. Item ~~2 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION FOR TOWNHOUSE UNITS AT 66TH STREET AND RAE DRIVE. HRA LETTER N0. 32. Chairman Harms briefly described the 66th Street and Rae Drive development, and indicated that HRA members were very much aware of this project nearing completion. M/Hassenstab, S/Ludeman to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Completion for 66th Street and Rae Drive housing; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 293 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION FOR 66TH STREET/RAE DRIVE HOUSING Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 293 in Resolution Book No. 3. I ~~~ 1 Item ~~3 REPORT ON THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS FOR THE GRAHAM AVENUE DEVELOPMENT SITE IN THE L/H/N. HRA LETTER N0. 33. Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 33, concerning the Graham Avenue Development site in the L/H/N. Mr. Prosser indicated that two main points should be emphasized. First, that the HRA review all the initial review criteria established by staff for evaluation of the projects proposed for this development area, to ascertain if they were on target; and secondly, whether or not any other items need to be added to that list of criteria. HRA Meeting Minutes -3- October 20, 1986 Commissioner Ludeman stressed that all proposals should keep the two existing businesses within the GAD development area. Commissioner Harms stated that he felt the HRA vote cannot be driven by what makes the two existing businesses in the GAD the most money. He felt that all HRA Commissioners were concerned about keeping the two businesses in the area. Commissioner Luettinger stated that he felt the original Trestman Schaller project did not do enough development for that piece of property, and that any successful project will have to propose greater development than the original Trestman Schaller project. Executive Director Prosser indicated that density would be one of the criteria used to evaluate the project, and that in determining density land and building area ratios, traffic generation and parking would all be given consideration. Commissioner Ludeman felt that building height should also be included as a criteria in developing the proposals. Commissioner Helmberger stated that she felt the proposed projects should be further away from Lake Shore Drive Condominiums. Chairman Harms stated that he felt the staff criteria were very good, and felt that staff should also look at what type of service demand that would be generated by the various projects. Commissioner Ludeman added that an additional criteria should be what kind of City investment would be expected by each project, and how quick would the payoff be for the City. He also indicated that the staff should evaluate how much developer investment would be required for each of the profects. Chairman Harms stated that he was sorry to hear that the Lake Shore Drive residents had voted down all four projects already. He felt that at this stage of the evaluation, he would welcome input from Lake Shore Drive residents concerning the proposals for the area. Commissioner Hassenstab emphasized that the HRA is now dealing with three proposals, since the Archdiocese has withdrawn their proposal, and he felt that a limit should be established for any new proposals, such as January 1, 1987. Chairman Harms stated that the process here this evening was to give comment to staff on evaluating proposals. He also indicated that any individual who wishes to have notice of future meetings regarding the Graham Avenue Development site notify Bruce Palmborg or the City Manager. In addition, staff was given .._ a HRA Meeting Minutes -4- October 20, 1986 direction to send GAD development meeting notices to the Lake Shore Drive Condominium Board. Executive Director Prosser stated that the HRA will deal with the Graham Avenue Development subject matter at the November 17th meeting, and possibly schedule a public hearing for December 15, 1986. ~ The Commission members encouraged the Lake Shore Drive residents to look at the plans, and to give input to the selection process rather than to veto all proposals at this particular point in time. Item ~~4 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Hassenstab, S/Luettinger that the following claims and payrolls be approved: FIRST WESTERN BANK Checks 6747/6762, 7470/7501 $206,310.20 Motion was carried 5-0. COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION ITEMS Commissioner Helmberger stated that she picked up several interesting reports at the National NAHRO conference, and distributed them to HRA Commissioners for their information. Commissioner Luettinger complimented staff on the rehabilitation project at 7244 Humboldt. He stated that the hame was very well done. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Ch Date ~1,~p'roved: 11/17/86 an Harms at X8:22 P.M. as r~r Steven ~. uevich Acting City Cler am s v. Nrosser cutive Director rman Ir~ r 1