06-19-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
June 19, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms, Chairman; Ivan Ludeman;
Vern Luettinger; Edwina Garcia; and
Joan Helmberger.
STAFF PRESENT: Steven Devich, Administrative Services
Director; Byron Wallace, Community
Development Director; and Bruce Palmborg,
Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator.
James Prosser, City Manager, arrived at
7:10 p.m.
Council Member Martin Kirsch was present in the audience.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:05
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to approve the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting on May 15, 1989.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item #2 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION
AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 7633 EMERSON AVENUE.
HRA LETTER NO. 17.
Community Development Director Wallace reviewed HRA Letter
No. 17 concerning the adoption of a resolution establishing dust
compensation and authorizing the purchase of 7633 Emerson Avenue.
Commissioner Ludeman asked if the residents of 7633 Emerson
Avenue are in agreement with the price.
Mr. Palmborg responded that he feels they will be in
agreement with the offer. He felt they would be realistic.
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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 NO. 352
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
7633 EMERSON AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 352 in Resolution Hook No. 3.
Item #3 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Community Development Director Wallace introduced this item,
summarizing the status of property purchases in the ILN-77th
Street project area.
(Executive Director Prosser arrived at this time, 7:10 p.m.)
Mr. Prosser apologized for being late, stating that he had been
at the City Garage reviewing damage from a fire there this
evening.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed the following items:
-Landscaping in the ILN - Mr Prosser reviewed the status of plans
for the area landscaping and briefed Commissioners on the time
restraints involved in making these improvements.
Community Development Director Wallace informed Commissioners
about a meeting with the neighbors at Emerson Church on
Wednesday, June 21, concerning these landscape plans.
-ILN - Executive Director Prosser informed Commissioners that a
potential developer for the ILN area, the Larson Group, has
indicated that they would like to hold public meetings regarding
proposed development for the area.
Executive Director Prosser stressed the following three points
concerning the Larson proposal:
1) Na land use approval on the area has been requested to
date.
2) No agreement on the extent of public improvement to be
installed in the area or who should pay for them has
been resolved.
3) No agreement on the level or extent of any public
financing assistance has been determined.
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-Penn Avenue and 66th Street - Mr. Wallace summarized the results
of a survey of customers who use that area and a brainstorming
meeting of development experts.
Mr. Prosser said that the redevelopment plan would set general
parameters for development in the area.
Commissioner Ludeman asked if cross walk markings for the blind
were put in at 66th and Penn.
Executive Director Prosser responded that the issue was brought
to the attention of Hennepin County. The County said the
intersection was constructed according to standards.
-77th Street Improvements Public Meeting - A public informational
meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 20, 1989 at 7:00 p.m.
at City Hall. The meeting will be cable cast live, also.
-New Ford Town - Mr. Prosser discussed the impact of highway
improvements on the area. A recommendation made by the Planning
Commission for the area include improvements for both sides of
Cedar Avenue. A final recommendation will be forthcoming from
the Planning Commission.
Item #7 COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioner Helmberger asked about the recent well-sealing
requirements and their impact upon our rehab properties.
Mr. Wallace said that there has been no real impact thus
far.
Mr. Prosser said that he would look into this matter
further.
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 1004, 8412-8429, 8671-8713 $185,559.31
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Harms at 8:05 p.m.
Date Approved: ~~17~89 ~ .~~ ~~~
s Harms Chairman
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Steve L. ev Jam D. Prosser
Acting City Clerk Ex cutive Director
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