09-17-1990CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
September 17, 1990
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Edwina Garcia; Ivan Ludeman;
and Joan Helmberger.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven
Devich, Administrative Services Director;
Bruce Palmborg, Housing and
Redevelopment Coordinator; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; Jean
Mitchell, Finance Manager; Cathy Jones,
Rehabilitation Specialist; Ron Hatty,
City Attorney; and Bruce Nordquist,
Housing Supervisor.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vern Luettinger.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 7:05
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Garcia, S/Harms to approve the minutes of the HRA Meeting
of August 20, 1990.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one appeared before the HRA.
Item #2 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY AT 7210 AND 7145 JAMES AVENUE, 6425 AND 6518
15TH AVENUE, 7320 FIFTH AVENUE AND 6315 DUPONT AVENUE.
HRA LETTER N0. 22
HRA Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 22
concerning the approval of a resolution authorizing the purchase
of property at 7210 and 7145 James Avenue, 6425 and 6518 15th
Avenue, 7320 Fifth Avenue and 6315 Dupont Avenue.
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M/Helmberger, 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. 387
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT
7210 JAMES AVENUE
7145 JAMES AVENUE
6425 15TH AVENUE
6518 15TH AVENUE
7320 FIFTH AVENUE
6315 DUPONT AVENUE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 387 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Ytem ~3 SELECIY6N 8F DEVELOPER AND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY AT 7210 AND 7145 JAMES AVENUE,
6425 AND 6518 15TH AVENUE, 7320 FIFTH AVENUE AND 6315
DUPONT AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 23
Community Development Director Wallace reviewed HRA Letter
No. 23 regarding the selection of developer and public hearing
regarding the disposition of property at 7210 and 7145 James
Avenue, 6425 and 6518 15th Avenue, 7320 Fifth Avenue and 6315
Dupont Avenue.
Marlin Grant, President of Marv Anderson Homes, made a brief
presentation regarding the history and background of the company.
Mr. Grant stated that the company has been in business for 38
years and sold their first home in Richfield.
Commissioner Ludeman asked if soil tests have been taken to
identify any environmental problems.
Marlin Grant stated that tests will be made.
Mr. Wallace reviewed the properties and none had a
suspicious history of environmental problems.
Executive Director Prosser stated that such soil problems
would be assessed by the HRA and evaluated on a case by case
basis if the problem should arise.
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Commissioner Ludeman asked if this project was put out on
bids.
City Attorney Ron Batty told the HRA that the law allows the
City to proceed without bidding for such real estate
transactions.
Commissioner Ludeman asked what Pulte Homes Corp. has to do
with this transaction:
Marvin Grant responded that Pulte Homes was the parent
company of Marv Anderson Homes, Inc.
Mr. Wallace said the homes to be built will triple the value
of the properties now on site.
Commissioner Harms asked where the developer's agreement was
in that it was not in the packet.
City Attorney Batty distributed a copy of the developer's
agreement and gave a brief synopsis of it.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked why seven homes were
to be built when six sites are being purchased.
Mr. Wallace responded that one property will be used for the
construction of two homes.
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
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. 388
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
7210 JAMES AVENUE
7145 JAMES AVENUE
6425 15TH AVENUE
6518 15TH AVENUE
7320 FIFTH AVENUE
6315 DUPONT AVENUE
TO MARV ANDERSON HOMES, INC., IN ACCORDANCE
WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
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Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 388 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTIES ACQUIRED UNDER THE
EXPANDED NEW HOME PROGRAM. HRA LETTER N0. 24
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 24
regarding approval of a resolution authorizing award of contract
for demolition of properties acquired under the expanded new home
program.
Commissioner Helmberger asked if the property at 6501. 15th
Avenue. is in the program.
Housing Supervisor Bruce Nordquist responded that the owner
of the property may not be interested in participating.
Larry Wozniczka asked if the demolition contract provided
for the demolition of all phases before the developer contract
for all phases are in place.
Executive Director Prosser said the City does not own all
the properties at this time, only the properties in Phase I.
This process simply authorizes bids for all phases. However,
demolition will not take place until developers agreements are in
place.
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. 389
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION
AND SITE CLEARANCE OF PROPERTIES PURCHASED
UNDER THE EXPANDED NEW HOME PROGRAM
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 389 in Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #5 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF 6318
NICOLLET AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 25
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 25
regarding approval of a resolution authorizing acquisition of
6318 Nicollet Avenue.
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M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the followinc resolution be
adopted: that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 390
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
6318 NICOLLET AVENUE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 390 in HRA Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #6 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
7528 COLFAX AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 26
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 26
regarding approval of a resolution authorizing acquisition of
7528 Colfax Avenue.
M/Helmberger, 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. 391
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
7528 COLFAX AVENUE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 391 in HRA Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #7 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
7620 EMERSON AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 27
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 27
regarding approval of a resolution authorizing acquisition of
7620 Emerson Avenue.
Commissioner Ludeman asked if there is a timetable of how
long before the properties along 77th Street are removed.
Mr. Prosser stated that the City is currently in discussion
with the State regarding disposition of this area. The
properties are currently vacant.
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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 N0. 392
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION
AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7620 EMERSON AVENUE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 392 in HRA Resolution Book No. 3.
Item #8 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT TO LINO LAKES NURSERY
FOR THE ILN STREETSCAPE. HRA LETTER NO. 28
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 28
regarding authorization for payment to Lino Lakes Nursery for the
ILN streetscape.
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to authorize contract payment in the
amount of 59,487.79; payment in the amount of 51,020 for tree
replacements not covered by the contract• and payment of up to
$2.500 at the end of the extended warranty period in 1991 to Lino
Lakes Nursery for the ILN streetscape.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
ENERGY PROGRAM AGREEMENTS. HRA LETTER NO. 29
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 29
regarding approval of a resolution authorizing execution of
energy program agreements.
M/Ludeman, 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 N0. 393
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PROVIDING ENERGY
AUDITING AND WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 393 in HRA Resolution Hook No. 3.
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Item #10 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE 1990 (YEAR XVI) URBAN HENNEPIN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) THIRD
PARTY AGREEMENTS. HRA LETTER NO. 30
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 30
regarding authorization to execute 1990 (Year XVI) Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) third party
agreements.
M/Helmberger, S/Ludeman to execute 1990 (Year XVI) Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) third
party agreements.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #il DISCUSSION OF A REQUEST BY RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION
FOR THE HRA TO PURCHASE CLOVERLEAF SITE.
HRA LETTER NO. 31
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 31
regarding a discussion of a request by Resolution Trust Corpora-
tion for the HRA to purchase the Cloverleaf site.
Mr. Prosser stated that the only way the City or HRA should
consider purchasing the site is on an immediate pass through
basis where a developer is ready to purchase the property.
M/Garcia, S/Ludeman directing staff to explore the
feasibility of purchasing the Cloverleaf site and to report to
the HRA from time-to-time on the status of feasibility study.
Motion carried 3-0. Harms abstained.
Item #12 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Prosser reported on the following items:
Penn Ave./66th Street - The HRA has been expecting a response
from Lunds for several weeks on redevelopment on Penn Avenue.
Graham Avenue - Mr. Prosser reported that no dumping signs were
posted and utility lines were marked.
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Rich Acres - The Community Development Committee of the Met
Council is recommending to the full Met Council that a
redesignation of Rich Acres be approved. Commissioner Ulrich was
very instrumental in this committee action.
ILN - City staff continues to talk to four viable developers for
development in the area.
HUH Center - Mr. Prosser reviewed the HRA's request to Levine and
Bradley for proposal to incorporate the two sites to address the
parking issue. Levine sent back a letter stating no clear
intention. Bradley submitted a proposal incorporating Snyders,
Hausers, Kentucky Fried Chicken and U.S. Swim. City staff will
explore this proposal and attempt to secure a proposed
developer's agreement with all parties to concur on a proposal
for redevelopment of the problem area.
Item #13 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 1665-1752; 9298-9316; 9617-9637 $186,362.31
Checks 1023-1025 Section 8 $152,000.00
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous nsent at 8:29 p.m.
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xe utive Director
Date Approved: 10/15/90