05-21-1990
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
May 21, 1990
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;
Bruce Palmborg, Housing and
Redevelopment Coordinator; and Byron
Wallace, Community Development Director.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:05
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger to approve the minutes of the
HRA Meeting of Aril 16. 1990 and the Joint City Council/HRA
Meeting of May 2. 1990.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item #2 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AUTIiORIZATION TO TRANSFER
CDBG YEAR XV SECTION 312 LOAN PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE
REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM. HRA LETTER
NO. 11
HRA Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 11
regarding consideration of approval of authorization to transfer
CDBG Year XV Section 312 loan program funds to the Rehabilitation
Deferred Loan Program.
Commissioner Luettinger asked why we are not getting
applications.
Executive Director Prosser answered that the guidelines are
so restrictive, it is difficult to be eligible.
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M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be sgread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 378
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF
YR XV SECTION 312 FUNDS TO REHABILITATION
DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 378 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY
VO-TECH CONTRACTS FOR 7000 OAKLAND AND 7101 FIRST
AVENiJE SOUTH BY EXTENDING THE PROJECT COMPLETION AND
PAYMENT DATES AND CONTRACT PRICE. HRA LETTER NO. 39
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 12
regarding consideration of approval of authorization to modify
Vo-Tech contracts for 7000 Oakland and 7101 First Avenue South by
extending the project completion and payment dates and contract
price.
Commissioner Helmberger asked if 7000 Oakland will remain as
it is standing all summer and if there will be a problem with
vandalism. She also asked if the neighbors will be notified.
Executive Director Prosser responded that the neighbors will
be notified and the City will look at a neighborhood watch
program in the area.
Commissioner Ludeman commented on the long delay in
completion.
Bruce Palmborg stated it was necessary to work within Vo-
Tech's schedule.
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 NO. 379
RESOLUTION RELATING TO AMENDING VO-TECH
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS
7000 OAKLAND AND 7101 FIRST AVENUES
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 379 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT WITH SOUTH HENNEPIN VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL
SCHOOL (VO-TECH) TO INITIATE A 1990-91 NEW HOME
PROJECT. HRA LETTER NO. 13
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 13
regarding consideration of approval of authorization to execute
contract with South Hennepin Vocational Technical School (Vo-
Tech) to initiate a 1990-91 new home project.
M/Luettinger, S/Harms 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. 380
RESOLUTION RELATING TO VO-TECH AGREEMENT
FOR 6321 MORGAN AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 380 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SERVICE (DPS) FOR A COMMUNITY ENERGY COUNCIL (CEC)
FY'90 CYCLE I GRANT. HRA LETTER NO. 14
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 14
regarding consideration of approval of authorization to submit an
application to the Minnesota Department of Public Service (DPS)
for a Community Energy Council (CEC) FY'90 Cycle I Grant.
M/Helmberger, 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. 381
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPROVING THE
SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 381 in HRA Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #6 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Prosser reported on the fallowing items:
HUB
The Executive Director summarized two proposals that were
received far the redevelopment of the west end of the HUB
shopping area, which includes the area now occupied by
Hauser/Snyders and the U.S. Swim and Fitness facilities.
Penn Ave./66th Street
Mr. Prosser reported that there is continued interest from
Lunds but it still has not reached a point of presenting a
financially feasible project. The City is also near completing a
marketing piece for that area.
Larsen - ILN
No significant updates. The City has continued to meet with
the Larsen Group.
New Ford Town/Rich Acres
The MAC seems supportive of the collaborative planning
process. Mr. Prosser also reviewed the progress of planning for
the Rich Acres area.
Westminster Development
Mr. Wallace described the proposed Robert Will House for the
corner of 64th Street and Pleasant Avenue. The developers are
seeking a HUD 202 loan for the project.
Item #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Commissioner Ludeman asked what Westwood Engineering is
doing for $6,000.
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Executive Director Prosser said they are looking at some
environment assessment issues.
M/Garcia, S/Luettinger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved•
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 1335-1413; 9261-9274; 9468-9501 $267,360.30
Checks 1018 Section 8 $ 19,000.00
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimo consent at 8:08 p.m.
Date Approved: 6/18/90 - ~ ~~~
Thomas Harms Chairman
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utive Director