10-21-1991CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vern Luettinger, Vice Chairperson; Joan
Helmberger; Ivan Ludeman; and Lawrence
Wozniczka.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Harms
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, Executive Director; Thomas
Ferber, City Clerk; Bruce Palmborg,
Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator; and
Byron Wallace, Community Development
Director.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson
Luettinger at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES '
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to approve the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting of September 16, 1991.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 OATH OF OFFICE TO HRA COMMISSIONER, JOAN HELMBERGER
City Clerk Ferber administered the oath of office to HRA
Commissioner Helmberger for a 5 year•term to expire October 14,
1996.
Item #2 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA ON ANY ITEM
NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the BRA.
Item #3 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SALE OF RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTY AT
7129 FIRST AVENUE TO RSM HOMES, INC. HRA LETTER N0. 36
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 36
regarding authorization of the sale of the Richfield Rediscovered
property at 7129 First Avenue to RSM Homes, Inc.
Commissioner Wozniczka questioned the $95,000 figure in the
contract for Private Development.
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Executive Director Prosser
the minimum value required undo:
RSM, Inc. would be constructing
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to
Motion carried 4-0.
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$95,000 represents
He stated that
sell at $101,900.
Lic hearing.
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 431
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7129 FIRST AVENUE TO RSM HOMES, INC.,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 416 in Resolution Hook No. 4.
Item #4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Prosser reviewed, discussed, and answered
questions regarding the following projects and issues:
Hub West •
Construction is on schedule. Steel arrived this week and when in
place the roof will be fabricated. Asphalting of the parking lot
is set for October 21.
KFC is also on schedule. The interior rough-in is progressing.
The plumbing is completed.
77th Street
Negotiations with MNDOT continue. On October 14, the House of
Representatives approved the legislation which includes partial
funding for 77th Street. The ,Senate approved the same bill on
October 16.
The closing on 7644 Third Avenue was completed.
RSA
The discussions with RSA for the development of a medical office
building have ended. Abbott-Northwestern was no longer
interested in a new clinic. Apparently because Abbott-
Northwestern absorbed some of the doctors from the closing of
MMC/Mt. Sini their patient occupancy rate has substantially
increased. Developing a new feeder clinic at this time was no
longer a priority.
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NHP
6318 Nicollet - Work has begun on the interior. Staff is
working with Vo-Tech to improve the appearance of
the southwall as exterior work will not proceed
until spring.
6803 Nicollet - Construction continues.
752$ Colfax - Finishing work will be underway for several
months with sale anticipated about mid-1992.
6321 Morgan - Advertising for buyers continues.
Home Redesign and Remodeling Program
Discussions have been held with Norwest Bank, Firstar Bank, and
Richfield Bank regarding a program to assist homeowners in
financing remodeling or expanding existing homes. HRA
Coordinator Palmborg stated that Bill Schatzlein of Affordable
Suburban Apartment Partnership (ASAP) had indicated interest in
initiating a Home Redesign and Remodeling Program.
The Visions 2004 Marketing Committee is planning a Remodeling
Fair at the highschool for February 1, 1992.
Cloverleaf Site
The RTC has informally indicated outstanding issues regarding the
HRA purchase of this property include completion of site
inspection work by the HRA and discussion of a guarantee of
payment with the full faith and credit of the City. No formal
response has been received.
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New Ford Town/Rich Acres Buyout
The MAC has approved the Joint Buyout Study. The buyout
framework does not presuppose MAC taking over the property. Many
issues regarding interim use, redevelopment, and tax base will
need to be negotiated.
7300 1st Avenue
The City is reviewing the options to improve, rehabilitate,
demolish, or sell this flood prone property.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed the history of this property
and the level of protection provided by the City's storm water
sewer system.
KFC Building'
Commissioner Wozniczka questioned the wood frame construction of
this building. Executive Director Prosser indicated the State
Building Code permitted this type of construction.
Setback Requirements
Commissioner Wozniczka stated concerns about maintaining
established setbacks. Commissioner Ludeman stated concern about
the setback variance granted to Bakers Square.
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7101 1st Avenue
Commissioner Luettinger suggested that the staff review the
acceptability of the exterior painting on this property.
TrestmanfVFW/HRA Properties at 67th Street and Lyndale
Commissioner Ludeman stated that the HRA should reconsider it's
desire for high density development of this area. He stated that
the VFW no longer was interested in redevelopment and that the
Lake Shore Drive Condo residents opposed high density
development. He advocated development of a two story building.
Extensive discussion followed regarding the history and future of
this site.
Executive Director Prosser indicated that staff would prepare a
proposal for HRA review regarding facade renovation, parking lot
development/paving, and site improvement regarding the Trestman
building and HRA lots.
Item #5 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Commissioner Ludeman inquired about the $5,444.64 Sable
Advertising Systems payment.
Executive Director Prosser stated this was a payment for
marketing the New Home Program.
Commissioner Helmberger inquired about the $8,250 payment
related to 6339 16th Avenue. HRA Coordinator Palmborg stated it
was payment of a 2nd mortgage lien on a vo-tech house.
Commissioner Wozniczka inquired about the 51155 payment to
NOISE. Executive Director Prosser stated airport related
expenses are paid from the HRA. He stated that this does not
increase the HRA levy; money is transferred from the City general
fund.
Commissioner Ludeman suggested that perhaps the NOISE
delegate should be an HRA member if the HRA is paying for
membership. Executive Director Prosser indicated that the City
Council makes the appointment.
M/Helmberger, S/Ludeman that the Following claims and
payrolls be aDDrovedo
FIRSTAR BANK
Check 1044-1045; 1226-1248; 2883-2985;
9924-9933; 10730-10784 $ 311,670.65
Motion carried 4-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The HRA meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:37
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