02-21-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
February 21, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms, Chairman; Joan Helmberger;
Ivan Ludeman; and Vern Luettinger. Edwina
Garcia, excused absence.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven
Devich, Administrative Services Director;
and Byron Wallace, Community Development
Director.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:00
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to approve the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting on January 17. 1989.
Motion carried 4-0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERESTED PERSONS TO EXPRESS THEIR
REACTIONS TO THE PROPOSED PASSS INTERIM ORDINANCE. HRA
LETTER N0. 7.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 7
regarding a proposed Penn Avenue - Sixty Sixth Street (PASSS)
interim ordinance which would restrict the issuance of permits in
that area.
' Chairman Harms opened the public hearing on the ordinance
under consideration.
Dan Hunter, 63rd Street and Oliver Avenue, expressed concern
about traffic coming off the freeway onto Penn near Lunds.
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Elizabeth Burkholter, 6725 Penn Avenue, wondered if the
apartment building would be effected.
Executive Director Prosser said the building was in the
planning area but that there was no specific plan for the
building.
David Hall, 6745 Penn Avenue, asked if they would be taking
his property.
Executive Director Prosser said that it was too early to
tell at this time.
Chairman Harms stated that in looking at the redevelopment
plan, the first look would be at the vacant and under-maintained
properties for improvement.
Debra Olson, owner - 6901 Penn Avenue, asked why the plan
was stopped at the 6800 block instead of extended to 70th.
Executive Director Prosser responded that the existing uses
and size of lots, and the market reflect some natural boundaries.
Chairman Harms is to report to the City Council on February
27, 1989, concerning the HRA's position on this matter and to
summarize the views expressed by the public. There was general
consensus among HRA members to support the PASSS moratorium
ordinance.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to close the public hearing and have
Chairman Harms reDOrt to the City Council on February 27 1989.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
AN APPLICATION TO HUD WHICH REQUESTS AN ALLOCATION OF
SECTION 8 HOUSING PAYMENT ASSISTANCE. HRA LETTER NO 8.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA letter No. 8
regarding consideration of a resolution authorizing submission of
an application to HUD which requests an allocation of Section 8
housing payment assistance.
Commissioner Helmberger asked if this was progressing as
expected.
Executive Director Prosser responded yes, even better than
expected.
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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. 346
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HOUSING PAYMENT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 346 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #4 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Prosser reported on the following items:
-LHN-VFW - VFW and Lakeshore Drive met to discuss some
shared parking.
-ILN - No specific plan presented to date. Staff is
reviewing financing options for public improvements.
However, no satisfactory financial program has been
adopted. The Clover Leaf property continues to be the key
property in the development area.
-Airport-Richfield Residential Area - The City is looking at
possible FAA funding in cooperation with MAC for potential
commercial redevelopment of the residential area adjacent
to the airport.
Item #6 COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no Commission discussion items.
Item #6 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Harms that the following claims and payrolls be
approved:
FIRST WESTERN HANK
Checks .7089/7092, 8387/8393, 8505/8528 $149,333.31
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Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman H rms at 7:40 p.m.
Date Approved: X4/17/89 2
omas Harms Chairman
even L. Devich a s D. Prosser
Acting City Clerk cutive Director
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