05-15-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
May 15, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms, Chairman; Ivan Ludeman;
Vern Luettinger; and Edwina Garcia.
Joan Helmberger, excused absence due to
illness.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven
Devich, Administrative Services Director;
Byron Wallace, Community Development
Director.
Council Member Martin Kirsch was present in the audience.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:00
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to approve the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting on April 17. 1989.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the BRA.
Item #2 CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF HRA ATTORNEY. HRA
LETTER NO. 13.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 13
concerning the confirmation of appointment of HRA attorney.
M/Luettinger, S/Garcia that the HRA retain the firm of
Holmes and Graven. with John H. Dean as principal attorney. for
the BRA.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #3 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION
AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING OF 7600, 7616, 7625 AND
7645 EMERSON AVENUE, 7644 DUPONT AVENUE, 7644 COLFAX
.AVENUE AND 7645 HRYANT AVENUE. HRA LETTER N0. 14.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 14
concerning the adoption of a resolution establishing dust
compensation and authorizing the purchasing of 7600, 7616, 7625
and 7645 Emerson Avenue, 7644 Dupont Avenue, 7644 Colfax Avenue
and 7645 Bryant Avenue.
Commissioner Ludeman asked how far along the HRA was in the
process of negotiating for these purchases and how are residents
informed of the process.
Executive Director Prosser responded that, roughly, within
thirty days most of the negotiations should be concluded. He
~a~nt on to explai~a the "dust camp~a~catic~" p,-ocPss to he used i~,
acquiring these properties.
Commissioner Ludeman asked what the time limit was on the
Municipal State Aid (MSA) funds.
Executive Director Prosser explained the MSA funding
process.
M/Luettinger, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made,~art of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 350
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
7600 EMERSON AVENUE SOUTH
7616 EMERSON AVENUE SOUTH
7625 EMERSON AVENUE SOUTH
7645 EMERSON AVENUE SOUTH
7644 DUPONT AVENUE SOUTH
7644 COLFAX AVENUE SOUTH
7645 BRYANT AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 350 in Resolution Book No. 3.
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Item #4 AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE (DPS) FOR A
COMMUNITY ENERGY COUNCIL (CEC) RESIDENTIAL ENERGY
PROGRAM GRANT. HRA LETTER NO. 15
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 15
concerning the authorization to submit an application to the
Minnesota Department of Public Service (DPS) for a Community
Energy Council (CEC) residential energy program grant.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be apread in the resolution book and that it be
made Dart of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 351
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 351 in Resolution Hook No. 3.
Item #5 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH iLN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS. HRA LETTER N0. 16.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 16
concerning authorization to proceed with ILN streetscape
improvements.
Commissioner Ludeman asked if the improvements would include
the Larson property.
Executive Director Prosser responded that it would not.
Commissioner Ludeman asked for the knockdown guidelines for
a T.I.F. district.
Executive Director Prosser responded with the information.
M/Garcia, S/Luettinger to authorize the initiation of the
ILN streetscape improvement program by staff and HRW including
the provision of 512,000 to the current HRW contract.
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Item #6 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Prosser gave a brief update on
redevelopment projects in Richfield.
-ILN - Some developers continue to express interest in this
project area, especially the Coverleaf site. However, the
under-developed condition of some commercial and retail sites
between Lyndale and the Cloverleaf property continue to cause
concern for some potential developers.
-Graham Avenue Development - Steward Company has submitted a
proposal for some residential construction in the area.
However, no other new construction plans for this site have been
received by the City.
-Penn and 66th s Community Development Director tJallcce described
a meeting held on May 15, 1989 with a number of selected
developers concerning the redevelopment of the Penn-66th area.
While these developers were not specifically interested in
developing the site themselves, their 'expertise and advice on
redevelopment of the area was called upon by Community
Development staff for valuable input in addressing future
development in the area.
-Cedar and 66th - Community Development Director Wallace stated
that the Planning Commission had reviewed a re-designation of
the zoning of the New Ford Town area. This matter has been
forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for their input.
Additionally, Executive Director Prosser indicated that the City
had approached the Metropolitan Airports Commission in a request
for funding assistance in some potential future redevelopment of
the New Ford Town/Cedar./66th area.
Item #7 COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no Commission discussion items.
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
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M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 1001/1002, 8405/8411, 8634/8668 $134,609.39
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by
Date Approved: 6 j19 j89
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eve L. Dev c
Acting City Clerk
Chairma arms at 7:40 p.m.
Thomas Harms Chairman
J s Prosser
E cutive Director