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01-17-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY January 17, 1989 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; John Erskine, Public Safety Director; and Pat Coughlin, Fire Chief. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Luettinger, S/Ludeman to approve-the minutes of the Regular HRA Meeting on December 5, 1988. Motion carried 5-0. Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA No one wished to address the BRA. Item #2 ELECTION OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR OF 1989. HRA LETTER NO. 1 M/Ludeman, S/Harms to approve and appoint the same officers as the Bast year, Thomas Harms as Chairman; Vern Luettinger as Vice Chairman; and Joan Helmberger as Secretary. Motion carried 5-0. HRA Meeting Minutes -2- January 17, 1989 Item #3 CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SALE OF 6632 FIFTH AVENUE. HRA LETTER N0. 2 M/Luettinger, S/Ludeman to cancel the public hearing regarding the disposition of 6632 Fifth Avenue South. Motion carried 5-O. Item #4 RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR THE HRA OF RICHFIELD FOR 1989, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL OF COLLATERAL. HRA LETTER NO. 3. M/Ludeman, 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 NO. 343 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST WESTERN BANK A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR 1989 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 343 in Resolution Book No. 3. M/Ludeman, 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 NO. 344 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS AND BANKS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FUNDS IN 1989 Motion carried 4-0. Chairman Harms abstained from voting on this resolution. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 344 in Resolution Hook No. 3. M/Ludeman, 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: HRA Meeting Minutes -3- January 17, 1989 RESOLUTION NO. 345 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD FUNDS IN 1989. Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 345 in Resolution Book No. 3. Item #5 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1989. HRA LETTER NO. 4 M/Luettinger, S/Garcia to designate the Richfield Sun- Current as the official newspaper for the HRA for the year 1989. Motion carried 5-0. Item #6 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH WEATHERIZATION RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION FOR INFRARED FILMING OF DWELLINGS. HRA LETTER NO. 5 Community Development Director Wallace reviewed HRA Letter No. 5 regarding authorization to enter into an agreement with Weatherization Research and Production for infrared filming of residences. Mr. Wallace described the process used to create the infrared film. There was general discussion concerning the weatherization filming. M/Luettinger, S/Ludeman to authorize an agreement with Weatherization Research And Production to perform infrared filming services. Motion carried 5-0. HRA Meeting Minutes -4- January 17, 1989 Item #7 REVIEW OF FEASIBILITY OF A TRUTH IN HOUSING ORDINANCE. HRA LETTER NO. 6 Community Development Director Wallace reviewed HRA Letter No. 6 regarding a review of the feasibility of a Truth in Housing Ordinance. Public Safety Director Erskine introduced the proposed Truth in Housing Ordinance which was prepared and submitted to the City Council in 1987. Fire Chief Coughlin presented a brief explanation of the proposed inspection program which would accompany a Truth in Housing Ordinance. Chairman Harms asked what the fee would be for the { *?~pActi©~? ©f aaz averages apartment building. Mr. Coughlin responded that City Council Study Session Letter No. 18 dated May 4, 1987, established all fee structures for apartment buildings and single family dwelling units. He indicated that the fees were based on the exact cost of providing the service. There was lengthy general discussion regarding the mechanisms of conducting an inspection program, including sample inspections, program costs, and the results of the City's current inspection program. Commissioner Ludeman stated that if Staff identified the problem properties currently in the City, the City could proceed to correct those problems with existing ordinances. He was opposed to any additional inspection ordinances such as the Truth in Housing Ordinance. Chairman Harms disagreed. He stated that an inspection ordinance would allow the City to identify rental units that are now acceptable but are going down hill, before the problem becomes severe. Commissioner Garcia stated that her constituents often complain about the rental units and the rental unit standards in the community. She said the City must adopt such an ordinance. Executive Director Prosser reviewed the recent Richfield Community Survey which clearly identified support for exterior and interior inspection of rental units. Commissioner Ludeman stated that he was concerned about evaluating the results of such a program and asked how such an evaluation could be put into place. . HRA Meeting Minutes -5- January 17, 1989 Executive Director Prosser responded that .it would be his suggestion that we use the Community Survey to measure results. He also cautioned that results would not be evident until perhaps two or three years into the program. M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger to recommend the Truth in Housing Ordinance to the City Council for adoption and that a letter indicating supoort for such an ordinance from the HRA be forwarded to the City Council. Motion carried 4-1. Motion was opposed by Commissioner Ludeman. Item #8 REPORTS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Community Development Director Wallace made a brief summary of development areas in the City. -Penn/66th Street - Interim moratorium item continued until the second meeting in February. Mr. Wallace summarized the informational meeting processes that were used. The HRA~will hold an informational meeting. -Lvndale/Hub/Nicollet - Landmark Center project has been revised, which would include a handicapped access elevator to the parking lot; $15 million project with a more palatable request for tax increment assistance. -Interstate/Lyndale/Nicollet - Development in the area is being reviewed. There seems to be a problem with making the dollars work on the projects, including land write-down and making the public improvements. Commissioner Ludeman stated that he would like 76th Street improved instead of 77th Street. -Mr. Wallace concluded by saying that the Robert Hall property is on the market and for sale. Item #9 COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION ITEMS None. HRA Meeting Minutes -6- January 17, 1989 Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following claims and payrolls be approved: FIRST WESTERN HANK Checks 7085/7088, 8362/8386 $25,598.48 Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Harms at 9:15 p.m. (~~~~ ~ Date Approved: 2/21/89 ~~l~~~i%%i ,~ ~ ; l~ ~ %'G Z`homas Harms Chairman ,~(/l C eve L. Devich Ja es D. Prosser Acting City Clerk ecutive Director