03-21-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING ANO REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
March 21, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vern Luettinger, Vice Chairman; Joan
Helmberger; Ivan Ludeman; and Donald
Hassenstab (left at 8:09 p.m. due to another
commitment).
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Byron
Wallace, Community Development Director;
Bruce Nordquist, Housing Specialist; and Lil
Hipp, Community Center Manager.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Luettinger
at 7:05 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Hassenstab to approve the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting of February 16, 1988 and the Special HRA
Meeting of March 7, 1988.
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 #4 REVIEM OF DEVELOPER'S PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR LANDMARK
CENTRE. HRA LETTER N0. 17.
This item was taken out of order as Item ~~2.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 17
concerning a review of the developer's proposed timetable for the
Landmark Centre project. Mr. Prosser stated that the schedule
seems reasonable.
Commissioner Helmberger expressed concern about keeping the
building footprint away from Lakeshore Drive Condominium. She .is
not as concerned about the height of the building near Lyndale
Avenue.
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Mr. Prosser stated that the VFW is looking for another
location and is no longer part of this project.
Commissioner Ludeman stated that he is also concerned about
the Lakeshore Orive building and would be amenable to a smaller
footprint to the Landmark project now that the VFW is no longer a
part of the project.
Executive Director Prosser responded that the project will
basically stay the same as the initial proposal. There may. be a
small reduction in height or footprint near Lakeshore Drive.
Fred Moore, Lakeshore Drive Condominiums, stated that he was
interested in seeing a final picture of the proposed Landmark
building.
Mr. Prosser asked if residents in attendance would be
opposed to more height of the Landmark project instead of
building bulk near the Lakeshore Drive building.
Barbara Gilfillen, Lakeshore Drive, felt that the vacant lot
near Lakeshore Drive should not be built upon.
Commissioner Hassenstab said he is detecting drift among
Commissioners and he's not comfortable with it. He added that
the HRA has given direction to staff on this project.
Commissioner Hassenstab would not be supportive of substantial
change in the Landmark project.
Commissioner Ludeman expressed concern about building on the
vacant lots.
Executive Director Prosser said that this report is part of
an ongoing monthly status report. He added that representatives
from the Stuart Anderson Company will be present at the next
meeting.
There was no action taken.
Item #2 DISCUSSION OF LOCAL STRATEGY ON AGING TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDATIONS. HRA LETTER N0. 15.
Housing Specialist Bruce Nordquist made a summary
presentation of a report prepared by the Local Strategy on Aging
Task Force.
Community Center Manager Lil Hipp summarized the
recommendations presented by the Task Force.
There was general discussion of current rent subsidy
programs available to seniors.
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There was no action taken.
Item #3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND VO-TECH CONTRACT COMPLETION
AND PAYMENT DATES FOR PROPERTY AT 6514 IRVING AVENUE.
HRA LETTER N0. 16.
There was no discussion.
M/Helmberger, S/Ludeman to approve the authorization to
extend Vo-Tech contract completion and payment dates for pro
at 6514 Irving Avenue.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #5 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 6980/6986, 8012/8041 $134,953.09
Motion carried 3-0.
Ite® #6 REPORTS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Prosser reported the following:
- A couple of developers are interested in the ILN site. They
will meet with the public and get reactions before presentation
to public bodies.
- The Penn. Avenue and 66th Street area has also generated some
developer interest.
- The COP project is proceeding under construction.
- The City is seeking a repayment agreement with the state for
77th Street improvements.
- Director Prosser made a summary presentation of the recent LRT
meeting. There was general discussion of LRT route options.
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Item #7 COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT
March 21, 1988
The meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairman Luettinger at
8:30 p.m.
Date pproved: 4/18/88
Vern Luettinge Vice-Chairman
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Stev n L. Devich Ja es D. rosser
Acting City Clerk Ex cutive Director
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