11-18-1991CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms, Chairperson; Vern
Luettinger; Joan Helmberger; Yvan Ludeman;
and Lawrence Wozniczka.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, Executive Director; Steven
Devich, Administrative Services Director;
Bruce Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment
Coordinator; Bridget Walstrom, Finance
Manager; Byron Wallace, Community
Development Director; and Jean Mitchell,
Finance Manager.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Harms at 7:00
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
An amendment was requested for claims and payroll motion for
October 21, 1991 HRA Meeting minutes. Motion was made by
Helmberger instead of Sandahl.
M/Luettinger, S/Ludeman to a~yrove the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting of October 21. 1991 as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
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 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6401
BLOOMINGTON, 6612 SECOND AVENUE, AND 6321 HUMBOLDT
AVENUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
HRA LETTER NO. 37
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 37
regarding authorization of the sale real property located at 6401
Bloomington Avenue, 6612 Second Avenue, and 6321 Humboldt Avenue
in accordance with a development agreement.
Commissioner Helmberger asked why 6401 Bloomington Avenue
was the most expensive.
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Community Development Director Wallace responded that the
difference was the lot size of 50 feet versus 40 feet.
Commissioner Wozniczka asked if 6321 Humboldt will be taken
by future freeway development.
Executive Director Prosser stated that it is not likely.
There was general discussion concerning the financing
package.
M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger to close the public hearincr.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 432
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6401 BLOOMINGTON, 6612 SECOND, AND
6321 gi~iBeLyS~[ t`~VEI~ES iN ACC®RySt~TCE YnYITi~Y t~
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 432 in HRA Resolution Hook No. 4.
Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF 6501 15TH AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 38
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 38
concerning consideration of a resolution authorizing acquisition
of 6501 15th Avenue. He stated there were no relocation costs in
the project.
M/Helmberger, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be
adoptedt that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 433
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
6501 15TH AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 433 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
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Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF
COMPLETION CERTIFICATES TO MARV ANDERSON HOMES, INC.,
FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTIES AT 6809 LOGAN
AVENUE AND 6424 JAMES AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 39
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 39
concerning consideration of a resolution relating to issuance of
completion certificates to Marv Anderson Homes, Inc., for
Richfield Rediscovered properties at 6809 Logan Avenue and 6424
James Avenue.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that the followincr resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutesa
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 434
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF
COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTIES AT
6809 LOGAN AVENUE AND 6424 JAMES AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 434 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
ANN[JAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT TO RECEIVE SECTION 8 _
VOUCHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, HRA LETTER NO..:-40 -r
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 40
regarding consideration of a resolution authorizing execution of
annual contribution contract to receive Section 8 voucher housing
assistance payments from department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Commissioner Wozniczka asked of program participation in
Section 8 has led to clients moving toward home ownership.
Mr. Prosser responded that the program was not meant to lead
to home ownership. He stated approximately 40~ of participants
are elderly and disabled.
Commissioner Wozniczka asked if there was any reason to
believe that this program would bring undesirable elements into
our community.
Community Development Director Wallace responded that the
City took a close look at this issue two years ago and found no
greater problem with Section 8 units.
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Commissioner Ludeman explained the difference between
Section 8 and public housing. He stated that Section 8 Housing
requires accountability and is a very good program overall.
M/Ludeman, S/Wozniczka 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. 435
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT (ACC) AND THE PREPARATION OF SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL REGULATION TO RECEIVE
SECTION 8 VOUCHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 435 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
Item #6 DISCUSSION REGARDING APPEARANCE OF COMMERCIAL AREA NEAR
GRAHAM AND LYNDALE AVENUES WHICH INCLUDE BIG WHEEL AND
`~RF.STi~I~ P1USY~C: PROPERTY. Y~ u.F.Y~c'ER PpO. 41
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 41
regarding the appearance of the commercial area near Graham and
Lyndale Avenues which include Big Wheel and Trestman Music
property.
There was general discussion concerning the potential
facelift of the Trestman and Shaller properties along with the
paving of Graham Avenue and Circle Drive improvements. The issue
of who would be responsible for paying for the paving of the
existing streets in that area was discussed in particular.
Staff is directed to attempt to negotiate some cost sharing
from the business in the area for the paving needed and to report
back at the next HRA meeting.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 1991 REVISED/1992 PROPOSED
BUDGET.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed the purpose of the
public hearing, described the levy reduction and presented a
brief overview of the budget document.
No one from the public was present to speak to the HRA.
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There was general discussion regarding the airport division
expenditures in the budget. Commissioner Wozniczka felt that
there was no specific control for those expenditures and
questioned why they were included in the HRA budget.
Mr. Prosser indicated that the HRA budget contained a
detailed division section for the airport expenditures identical
to the level of detail presented in any other division of the HRA
budget.
Commissioner Wozniczka asked a series of questions regarding
the resolutions authorizing revision of the 1991 budget and
approving the 1992 Budget and Levy.
Executive Director responded to the questions stating that
the airport division added to the HRA budget was funded by a
transfer from the City General fund and that the purchase of 6318
Nicollet was added to the 1991 budget at the direction of the
HRA.
M/Helmberger, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-O.
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be svread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 436
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1991 BUDGET OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD
Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 436 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
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. 437
RESOLUTION APPROVING 1992 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE TAX LEVY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No.-437 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
Item #~8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Prosser reported on the ILN Cloverleaf
property. He stated discussion on the Cloverleaf property
purchase from the RTC is progressing. He described the
negotiations for a downpayment amount which would be paid to the
RTC if the HRA purchased the property.
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Item #9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
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November 18, 1991
M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: 1249; 2206-2210; 2986-3096;
9934-9946; 10788-10820 $ 482,357.17
Section 8: 1046 $ 100,000.00
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
The HRA meeting was adjourned at 3 p.m.
Date Approved: 1/21/92
ev n L. ch
Acting City Clerk
omas Harms Chairman
Jam s D. Prosser
x cutive Director
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