10-17-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
October 17, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms, Chairman; Joan Helmberger;
Ivan Ludeman; Vern Luettinger; and Donald
Hassenstab (arrived at 7:05 p.m).
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STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; Bruce
Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment
Coordinator; and Thomas Ferber, City Clerk.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms as 7:02
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINIITES
M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger to a
Regular HRA Meeting on September 27,
Meeting on October 3, 1988.
ve
of
the Special HRA
Motion carried 4-0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item #1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLIITION APPROVING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 70TH STREET AND PENN AVEN[JE, AND
REQUESTING THE CITY COIINCIL TO SCHEDIILE A PIIBLIC
HEARING ON SAME. HRA LETTER NO. 36.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 36
regarding the consideration of a resolution approving the
redevelopment plan for 70th Street and Penn Avenue and requesting
the City Council to schedule a public hearing on same.
Commissioner Luettinger asked if a zoning hearing was
necessary.
Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator Palmborg replied that
the hearing was completed.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to close the ublic hearing.
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Motion carried 4-0.
M/Luettinger, 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:
RESOLUTION N0. 335
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UNDERTAKING OF THE 70TH STREET
AND PENN AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ~~'SPECTTVE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; REQUESTING THE RICHFIELL~~w'~TY COUNCIL
TO CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON; AND RECOMME~IL~ING APPROVAL
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 335 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #2 PUBLIC"HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF
~~41-45 PLF~ AVL1~E `P8 DR. D®Ii7ALD 308NSON. BYtA LETTER
NO. 37.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 37
regarding a public hearing and resolution approving the sale of
6941-45 Penn Avenue to Dr. Donald Johnson.
Commissioner Hassenstab arrived at this time (7:05 p.m.).
Commissioner Ludeman requested an explanation concerning the
administrative portion of the Penn and 70th budget.
Executive Director Prosser explained that t~~6~ fees were not
just for City staff but more for legal costs. 'rhe ~-~~aual cost
was under estimated.
Commissioner Helmberger asked if the X24,000 sale price of
the land was a firm amount.
Executive Director Prosser replied that it was a fixed
price.
Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator Palmborg added that
the County had the land appraised at that price.
M/Hassenstab, S/Ludeman to_close the__public hearin
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that the following resolution be
.ed; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
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RESOLUTION NO. 336
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN LAND
LOCATED WITHIN THE 70TH STREET AND PENN AVENUE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
Book No. 336 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #3 RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR
ERASER PROJECT. HRA LETTER NO. 38.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 38
regarding a resolution approving the Certificate of Completion
for the Fraser Project.
M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 337
RESOLUTION RELATING TO AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE ERASER ASSISTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 337 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #4 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Commissioner Ludeman asked about the rehabilitation expenses
listed on the claims and payrolls.
Executive Director Prosser stated that that these payments
were for the CDBG low income rehabilitation program.
M/Hassenstab, S/Ludeman that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 7040/7048, 8196/8229 $66,739.91
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #;i REPORTS OF EXECOTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Prosser reported on the following items:
-The proposed developer for the I/L/N is preparing a more
complete financial analysis.
-Gary Tushie, the proposed developer for the Graham Avenue
Project, requested an opportunity to present a proposal for
redevelopment that would not include the VFW. The proposal
should be received within 30 days.
-The Penn Avenue/66th Street Project committee held its
first meeting and has scheduled additional meetings over
the next six months.
-Community Development and Community Services staff are
working with a consultant from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation regarding Cedar Avenue and its impact on
redevelopment. A traffic study is being conducted by the
Traffic Committee.
-Mr. Prosser reviewed the highlights of the Metropolitan
Council Task Force meeting of October 13, which was
studying airport adequacy. There are two planning efforts
underway. One is a ten year plan under the direction of
the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The other is a 20+
year outline being prepared by the Metropolitan Council.
Community Development Director Wallace presented and
reviewed the architectural plans for the renovation of the HUB.
Item #6 COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioner Luettinger expressed concern regarding the
impact of rental housing on the school district.
Chairman Harms asked if a program could be devised to target
problem property maintenance areas. He stated that City staff
could strictly enforce code compliance and, from a legal
standpoint, the sale of bonds could be allowed for moderately
deteriorating buildings to provide an incentive for buyers to
purchase the property and make repairs.
Executive Director Prosser replied that, this past year, the
Public Safety Department has begun to identify property where
there has been deferred maintenance and/or increased crime.
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"Housekeeping checks" have been initiated and a meeting with the
property owner regarding the results of this "Check" have been
conducted. Mr. Prosser also added that the redeveloped apartment
complexes have maintained a high value.
There was discussion on the possibility of the City adopting
a Truth in Housing Ordinance. This was previously considered by
the Council approximately one year ago. However, the ordinance
was not adopted.
M/Hassenstab, S/Luettinger that City staff report back to
the HRA within 90 days regarding the feasibility of the Truth in
Housing Ordinance which would reflect a Certificate of Occupancy
and appropriate sanctions for rental property and point of sale.
Motion carried 4-l. Ludeman opposed.
ADJOQRNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Harms at 8:21 p.m.
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Date Approved:
11/21/88
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// omas Harms Chairman
am s D. Prosser
cutive Director
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk