01-16-1990CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
January 16, 1990
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Helmberger, Edwina Garcia, and
Ivan Ludeman.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Harms, Chairman; and Vern
Luettinger.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, Executive Director; Bruce
Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment
Coordinator; Byron Wallace, Community
Development Director; and Thomas Ferber,
City Clerk.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pro Tempore
Helmberger at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the Regular
HRA Meeting of December 18, 1989.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA ON ANY ITEM
NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the BRA.
Item #2 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1990.
HRA LETTER NO. 1
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to designate the Richfield Sun-Current.
published by the Minnesota Suburban Newspapers as the official
newspaper of the Richfield HRA for the year 1990.
Motion carried 3-0.
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Item #3 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 1990.
HRA LETTER N0. 2
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following resolution be
adopted• that it be spread in the resolution book and that it bc3
made dart of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 374
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD FUNDS IN 1990
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 374 in HRA Resolution Book No. 58.
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made dart of these minute:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 375
RESOLUTION DESIGI~t"~YII~G tiYE rir~St NESIERI~ BA1~iK A DEPOSITORY
OF FUNDS OF-THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR RICHFIELD
FOR THE YEAR 1990 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 375 in HRA Resolution Book No. 58.
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:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 376
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS AND BANKS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE
INVESTMENT OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FUNDS IN 1990
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 376 in HRA Resolution Book No. 58.
Item #4 ELECTION OF OFFICERS. HRA LETTER NO. 3
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to approve the following as officers
of~the Richfield Housing anti Redevelopment Authority for the year
1990:
Chairperson: Thomas Harms
Vice Chairperson: Vern Luettinger
Secretary: Joan Helmberger
Motion carried 3-0.
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Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF EXPANSION OF THE SCATTERED SITE NEW
HOME PROGRAM. HRA LETTER NO. 4
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 4
regarding consideration of a concept to expand the scattered site
New Home Program.
Commissioner Helmberger questioned whether the proposed
value of $110,000-$130,000 was reasonable for this market area.
Executive Director Prosser indicated that private developers
have been able to attain these values at several locations.
Commissioner Ludeman stated his support for the concept. He
suggested that criteria for the new homes include a square
footage minimum.
HRA Coordinator Palmborg indicated the program would be
aimed a meeting family housing needs and this would be part of
criteria for the development.
Executive Director Prosser stated that minimum assessed
value agreements would be required by the program. He indicated
that a review of the lot coverage ratio requirements for possible
increase is being done. _
Commissioner Helmberger asked if there would be relocation
costs.
HRA Coordinator Palmborg stated all acquisitions would be
voluntary.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed the potential program
financing mechanisms.
M/Garcia, S/Ludeman that the HRA approves the concept of
expansion of the scattered site New Home Program as outlined in
HRA Letter No. 4 and authorizes staff to proceed with its
development: and staff is directed to present the concept to the
City Council for their consideration and approval.
Motion carried 3-0.
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Item #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed the status of the
following.:
1. PASSS - Marketing and contact with potential developers
for the area is occurring. Community Development
Director Wallace indicated he had met with two mayor
property owners in the area regarding possible
redevelopment projects.
2. ILN Redevelopment - Larsen Partners has been
negotiating with property owners in the area. They
have offered to pay for outside appraisals obtained by
property owner. The Developer has met~with Emerson
Church regarding relocation.
3. ILN Landscaping - Executive Director Prosser indicated
that some positive comments have been received
regarding the new trees.
4. Clover Leaf Site - Executive Prosser indicated Larsen
is still negotiating with the owner of the property.
5. 77th Street - Executive Director Prosser stated the
77th Street Official Map has been adopted and contacts
have begun regarding the availability of RALF hardship
funds. He stated that the City is working with the
State to establish financing for the 77th Street
project.
6. Hub Parking Issue - Executive Director Prosser reviewed
the status of litigation and stated a parking study
funded by Levine, Bradley, and the City is underway.
7. New Fordtown - Executive Director Prosser reviewed
current airport issues and the MAC Report regarding
potential sites for the proposed Northwest Airlines
Maintenance Facility.
Executive Director Prosser stated that the February HRA
Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 1990 because
Monday, February 19 is a holiday.
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Item #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls
be aporoved•
FIRST WESTERN HANK
Checks 8845-8871; 9086-9126 $310,211.89
Checks 1012 Section 8 $125,000.00
Motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:55 p.m.
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Date Approved: 2/20/90 ~;~ // s , I ~ ~~~OOOddd
~-Tho as Harms Chairman
T omas P. Ferber J s D. Prosser
City Clerk Ex cutive Director
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