12-18-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
December 18, 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;
and Bruce Palmborg, Housing and
Redevelopment Coordinator.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:05
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to approve the. minutes of the Concurrent
City Council/BRA Meeting of November 20 198 and the Regular HRA
Meeting of November 20, 1989.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the BRA.
Item #2 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SALE OF 6840 HUMBOLDT AVENUE.
HRA LETTER N0. 38.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Luettinger, S/Garcia that the following resolution be
adouted; that it be sr~read in the resolut that it e
made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 371
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF PROPERTY AT
6840 HUMHOLDT AVENUE SOUTH
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Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
. No. 371 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #3 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE
RICHFIELD VOLUNTARY ACQUISITION PROGRAM. HRA LETTER
N0. 39
M/Ludeman, 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:
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 368
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO THE RICHFIELD
VOLUNTARY ACQUISITION PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
Nr~. 3C8 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE A SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY AT 7021
FIRST AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 40
Commissioner Helmberger asked if the HRA could fund this
purchase.
Executive Director Prosser said yes and that the HRA needed
to acquire this property for the next vo-tech project.
M/Ludeman, 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:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 372
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
7021 1ST AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 372 in Resolution Book No. 3.
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Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PENN AVENUE
SIXTY-SIXTH STREET (PASSS) REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) PLANS AND AUTHORIZING THEIR
TRANSMITTAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
AND REQUESTING THEM TO APPROVE THE PLANS.
HRA LETTER N0. 41
Commissioner Luettinger asked what the third part of the
plan was.
Bruce Palmborg responded that it referred to the appendixes.
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There was general discussion concerning the development
interest in the project area and specifically of Lunds' interest
in the PASSS redevelopment.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger 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 N0. 369
RESOLUTION APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE PENN AVENUE
AND SIXTY-SIXTH STREET AREA REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT; REQUESTING THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PLANS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 369 in HRA Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION QF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, COPY DUPLICATING PRODUCTS,
INC. HRA LETTER N0. 42
M/Garcia, S/Luettinger 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. 370
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION FOR CEDAR AVENUE BUSINESS AREA
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 370 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE RICHFIELD SCHOOLS
CREDIT UNION FOR THE CITY TO PURCHASE THREE LOTS OWNED
BY THE CREDIT UNION IN NEW FORD TOWN.
HRA LETTER NO. 43
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 43
concerning consideration of a request from the Richfield Schools
Credit Union for the City to purchase three lots owned by the
Credit Union in New Ford Town.
Mr. Prosser indicated that the vacant lots may fit into some
future plan for the New Ford Town area.
Commissioner Ludeman asked if s®me®ne could buy the lots and
either move a building onto or build on the lot.
Mr. Prosser responded yes.
Commissioner Garcia stated that she and Mr. Prosser have
been to numerous public hearings and meetings concerning New Ford
Town. From the information she has gathered, it would make sense
to buy these properties if the City and HRA had specific plans
for the area, but they do not. Also, there must be better uses
of the City's funds.. The Credit Union made a decision to
purchase the lots and it would not be good public policy to buy
these properties. It will be seen as a buy out.
Mr. Prosser responded that the perception stated by
Commissioner Garcia is a real potential risk.
Commissioner Ludeman asked what the timeline is for a plan
for the area.
Bruce Palmborg responded that in about sixty days we will
get a Mixed Use Marketing Concept Plan.
Commissioner Ludeman asked what if consideration be given to
wait rather than denying the purchase.
Commissioner Luettinger responded that it may send them the
wrong message.
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Chairman Harms responded that he agreed with Commissioner
Garcia but, we are faced with a dilemma. The plan may drive up
prices, but he is concerned about buying the property. He
suggested that first the HRA see what the Credit Union wants for
the property. If the property can be purchased at a bargain
basement price, we could be saving future dollars.
Commissioner Garcia responded that if the price is right,
she is not totally opposed to purchasing the property.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to defer this item until staff gets
more information from the Credit Union on the Qrice and the
specific terms of purchasing the lots.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADJUST SECTION 8
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAY STANDARDS FOR THE RICHFIELD
HRA PROGRAM, AND TO AMEND THE METRO HRA
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE METRO
HRA PROGRAM. HRA LETTER NO. 44
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 44
considering authorization to adjust Section 8 Housing Assistance
pay standards for the Richfield HRA program, and to amend the
Metro HRA Administrative Services Agreement for the Metro HRA
Program.
M/Luettinger, 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 RESOLUTION NO. 373
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SECTION 8 VOUCHER PROGRAM;
ESTABLISHING PAYMENT STANDARDS, AND THE SECTION 8
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM MODIFYING AGREEMENTS
Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 373 in Resolution Book No. 3.
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Item #9 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Prosser summarized the following items:
ILN - The Developers, Larsen Partners, continue to negotiate
with property owners in the area. They no longer have the option
to purchase the Clover Leaf property. Until negotiations are
complete, we will not know if this is a viable project.
HUB Parking Dispute - Mr. Prosser presented a status update on
lawsuits and negotiations for the parking lease with U.S. West.
Market Plaza - Straight foreclosure of Market Plaza should not
cause us a problem. Midwest Federal paid the taxes on time. As
long as taxes are being paid, we are fine.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRST WESTERN HANK
Checks 8833-8844; 9044-9081 $ 581,048.93
Checks 1011 Section 8 $ 120,000.00
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous onsent at 8:0 p.m.
Date Approved: 1/16J90
omas Harms Chairman
Jam s D. Prosser
Ex cutive Director
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