11-21-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
November 21, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms, Chairman; Edwina Garcia; Joan
Helmberger; Ivan Ludeman; and Vern
Luettinger.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Byron
Wallace, Community Development Director;
Bruce Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment
Coordinator; Cathy Jones, Community
Development Aide; and Kathy Lovick, Leased
Housing Agent.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:00
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Helmberger, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting on October 17, 1988.
Motion carried 5-0.
OPPORTONITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
Betty Carr, 6633 Lynnwood Boulevard, spoke in opposition to
an ordinance or requirement that would make a homeowner bring a
home up to code before it could be sold.
Chairman Harms responded that this isn't something the HRA
would act upon. The conversation at a previous HRA meeting was
concerning the general upkeep and condition of properties in the
City, not a specific ordinance. _
Item ~1 OATH OF OFFICE FOR COMMISSIONER EDWINA GARCIA
Acting City Clerk, Steven Devich, administered the oath of
office to HRA Commissioner Edwina Garcia.
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Item #2 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLOTION REQUESTING THE HENNEPIN
COUNTY BOARD TO SELL TAX FORFEITED LAND AT 6941-45
PENN AVENUE TO THE HRA. HRA LETTER NO. 39.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 39
concerning consideration of a resolution requesting the Hennepin
the Hennepin County Board to sell tax forfeited land at 6941-45
Penn Avenue to the HRA.
M/Luettinger, S/Garcia 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. 338
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TO SELL CERTAIN TAX FORFEITED LAND TO THE HRA
MntiOn carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 338 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AGREEI~NTS TO INITIATE A 1989-90 VO-TECH
REHABILITATION PROJECT. HRA LETTER NO. 40
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 40
concerning consideration of a resolution authorizing the
execution of agreements to initiate a 1989-90 Vo-Tech
rehabilitation project.
Chairman Harms asked if the neighbors are aware of the
timeline for completion of this project.
Mr. Palmborg responded yes.
Commissioner Ludeman asked if it is possible to put a time
limit on the completion of the house.
Executive Director Prosser responded that there is a time
limit on when the home must be completed.
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RESOLUTION N0. 339
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH VO-TECH AND AN AGREEMENT TO
ACQUIRE STRUCTURE FROM CITY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 339 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HRA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE FINANCIAL AND BUDGETING
REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE SECTION 8 VOUCHER
PROGRAM. HRA LETTER NO. 41
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 41
concerning a resolution authorizing the HRA Executive Director to
execute financial and budgeting reports and documents for the
Section 8 Voucher Program.
Commissioner Ludeman asked what the unit mix stood for.
Community Development Director Wallace responded that a mix
of one, two and three bedroom units was projected. The mix is
designed to meet the needs of the Section 8 recipients.
M/Luettinger, S/Ludeman 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. 340
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SECTION 8 VOUCHER PROGRAM; DELEGATION
OF AUTHORITY, PAYMENT STANDARDS, FISCAL•AGENT AGREEMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 340 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLING REGULARLY SCHEDULED
DECEMBER MEETING AND HOLDING A SPECIAL HRA MEETING ON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1988. HRA LETTER NO. 42.
Chairman Harms reviewed HRA Letter No. 42.
Commissioner Garcia stated that she will be at the National
League of Cities Conference on Decembar 5 and unable to attend
the HRA meeting.
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M/Luettinger, S/Ludeman to approve the cancelling of the
regularly scheduled December 19 HRA meeting and the holding of a
Special HRA meeting on Monday, December 5, 1988.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~6 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 7049/7057; 8233/8272 $194,753.38
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~7 REPORTS OF EXECOTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Prosser reported on the following
projects:
-Penn and 6&th - Two meetings have taken place so far. It
has been a very participatory process. A meeting is
scheduled for December 6, 1988.
-Graham Avenue Site - The VFW will stay at that location.
Interest for another proposal has been indicated by the
Stuart Corporation and Trestman/Shaller.
There was general discussion concerning the HRA'S goal for
development in the Graham Avenue development site, and of
the potential developments that may be proposed by the
Stuart Corporation and Trestman/Shaller group. The
specific issues concerning such development which the HRA
Commission spoke of were the project size and potential for
public financial assistance for the project.
-ILN - Executive Director Prosser presented a status report
on a previously mentioned proposal from a Florida
developer.
-CDP - Mr. Prosser indicated that the project was proceeding
as scheduled.
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-Robert Hall Property - Mr. Prosser
owner looking for information on a
a liquor license for the site.
November 21, 1988
received a call from the
take-out restaurant with
Commissioner Luettinger asked the status of the Arby
Building on Penn.
Executive Director Prosser stated that a firm was
looking at putting in a drive-through Mid-Eastern restaurant.
There appears to be a legal problem with approving such a drive-
through.
Chairman Harms asked about the parking dispute at the
Hub/U.S. Swim and Fitness lot. Executive Director Prosser gave a
brief history of the problem and stated that the problem seems to
be subsiding at this point.
Item #8 COMMISSIONERS DISCDSSION ITEMS
None.
ADJOIIRNMENT
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Steven L. Devich am s D. Prosser
Acting City Clerk x cutive Director
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The meeting was adjourned by Chairma Harms at 8:05 p.m.
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