10-16-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
October 16, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms, Chairman; Joan Helmberger;
Ivan Ludeman; Edwina Garcia; and Vern
_Luettinger.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager;
Steven Devich, Administrative Services
Director; Hyron Wallace, Community
Development Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator;
and Jean Mitchell, Finance Manager.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:04
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Garcia, S/Luettinger to approve the minutes of the Regular
HRA Meeting of September 18, 1989.
Motion carried 5-0.
Items #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA ON ANY ITEM
NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item #2 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
COMPLETION GEORGE E. BRANTON CONSTRUCTION ~nMPANY.
HRA LETTER NO. 30
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 30
regarding the adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance
of completion, George E. Branton Construction Company.
Commissioner Luettinger asked if this was the contractor we
have had some problems with.
Executive Director Prosser answered yes, but the problems
are now corrected.
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Commissioner Ludeman asked if contractors check back with
projects to see if any problems need to be corrected or if the
corrections are effective.
Executive Director Prosser answered yes.
M/Garcia, 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:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 364
RESOLUTION RELATING TO AUTHORIZING A
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR
RAE DRIVE TOWNHOMES
Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 364 in HRA Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE 1989 (YEAR XV) URHAN HENNEPIN
COUNTY BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS.
HRA LETTER NO. 31
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 31
regarding authorization to execute 1989 (Year XV) Urban Hennepin
County Block Grant (CDBG) third party agreements.
M/Garcia, S/Luettinger that the HRA authorize execution of
1989 (Year XV) Urban Hennepin County Block Grant (CDBG) third
party agreements.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 PRESENTATION OF THE 1989 REVISED/1990 PROPOSED HRA
BUDGET. HRA LETTER NO. 32
Administrative Services Director Steven Devich summarized
the new target dates for tax levy certifications.
Executive Director Prosser stated that since the City will
not know exactly how much tax levy will be available for the HRA
until after October 23, 1989, it is recommended that the final
approval of the budget be postponed until after that date.
Executive Director Prosser summarized the HRA Budget fund-
by-fund.
There was general discussion by Commissioners regarding
various funds within the HRA.
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Within the Housing Assistance Program narrative,
explanations are to be added for the $1,000,000 voucher payments
under "Other Charges" and for a $12,000 transfer to the HRA
Capital Fund.
Commissioner Ludeman questions the balance and use of the
HRA Capital Fund.
Executive Director Prosser explained the Capital Fund budget
in detail.
Chairman Harms asked for the total Personal Services costs
of the entire budget for all funds.
Executive Director Prosser responded that the Personal
Services was increased by approximately 8.2$ for 1990.
Summaries for the Personal Services, Supplies, Others
Services and Charges, and Capital Outlay will be prepared for the
1990 HRA Budget and distributed to Commission Members. _
Executive Director Prosser stated that the final levy figure
was not available at this time to complete the hearing.
Chairman Harms stated that the hearing be continued to a
timely date after the information is available.
Administrative Services Director Devich stated that the levy
figure will be available for the next regular HRA Meeting in
November.
M/Harms, S/Luettinger to continue public hearing to the
November 20~ 1989 regular HRA meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Community Development Director Wallace summarized the
following projects:
PASSS - There has been considerable interest from developers,
especially interest from Lunds.
ILN - The streetscape on the area west of Lyndale is
proceeding. Letters to property owners were hand delivered.
Businesses on the 7640 block of Lyndale have some concerns and
will be meeting with HRA staff.
There was general discussion concerning the landscape
improvements on the boulevard and the parking which would be
lost.
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The Executive Director stated that the trees must be
planted or the TIF district could be knocked down
(disassembled).
Chairman Harms said the trees must be put in.
There was consensus among Commissioners.
The Larsen Partner Group negotiations continue. Executive
Director Prosser summarized the status of the agreement.
New Ford Town - The Met Council has submitted a plan for the
redesignation of the land use in New Ford Town. He stressed
that this is not a redevelopment plan.
Commissioner Garcia described the survey results mailed out to
residents in the New Ford Town area. Commissioner Garcia also
indicated a need for a newsletter in New Ford Town, as well as
the need for a New Ford Town resident on a City Board or -
Commission, especially the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Luettinger spoke in opposition to spot zoning any
portion of this New Ford Town area.
Executive Director Prosser responded that the Credit Union
project was not spot zoning.
HUB - The parking dispute between the Levine Properties, U.S.
Swim and Fitness, and the Hub was summarized.
Executive Director Prosser indicated that the dispute -
continues.
Item #6 COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no Commission discussion items.
Item #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Luettinger, S/Harms that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
FIRST WESTERN HANK
Checks 1007; 8787-8800; 8948-8989 $228,324.52
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
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October 16, 1989
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:03 p.m.
Date Approved : /(/®cl,
Thomas Harms Chairman
St ven L. Devich
Acting City Clerk
J e D. Prosser
E e tive Director