07-20-1992CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
JULY 20, 1992
HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Ivan
Ludeman; Vern Luettinger; and Larry
Wozniczka.
STAFF PRESENT: James D. Prosser, Executive Director;
Steven Devich, Administrative Services
Director/Acting City Clerk; Hruce
Palmborg, Housing & Redevelopment
Coordinator; Byron Wallace, Community
Development Director.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Luettinger, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting of May 18, 1992.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item #2 CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION IN COMPENSATION TO THE
HRA COMMISSIONERS FOR MEETING ATTENDANCE, HRA LETTER
NO. 18
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 18
regarding consideration of modification in compensation to the
HRA Commissioners for meeting attendance.
Commissioner Ludeman stated that he opposed state
legislative intrusion into local government discretion such as
the law addressing HRA per diem fees. He asked that such a
statement be included in a future City legislative position
statement.
HRA Minutes -2- ~ July 20, 1992
M/Wozniczka, S/Luettinger that Commissioners forfeit per
diem fees and that the HRA reduce the tax levy by the total
amount of per diem fees saved.
Chair Harms was opposed, stating that he doesn't want the
levy reduced. Commissioners Luettinger and Helmberger agreed
with Mr. Harms.
Commissioner Luettinger rescinded his second to the motion.
Commissioner Wozniczka's motion fails for lack of a second.
M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger that per diem fees be
discontinued for all HRA Commissioners as of August 1 1992, but
that the levy not be reduced.
Motion carried 3-2 (Ludeman and Wozniczka opposed).
Its #3 PUHLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OP RESOLUTIOW
AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6407-15TH
AVENUE TO MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, HRA LETTER NO. 19.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 19
regarding public hearing and consideration of a resolution
authorizing sale of real property located at 6407-15th Avenue to
Marlin Grant Homes, Inc., in accordance with development
agreement.
Commissioner Wozniczka asked that dates be added to the bar
chart, which describes the status of the projects.
Chair Harms directed staff to look into modifying the charts
for the future.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 449
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6407-15TH AVENUE
TO MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH
A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
HRA Minutes -3- July 20, 1992
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 449 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
ITEM #4 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION TO
REDEVELOPMENT PLANS AND ADOPTION OF TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLANS FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM;
REQUESTING RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT PUBLIC
HEARINGS THEREON; RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PLANS, HRA
LETTER NO. 20.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 20
regarding consideration of resolution approving modification to
redevelopment plans and adoption of tax increment financing plans
for Richfield Rediscovered Program requesting Richfield City
Council to conduct public hearings thereon; recommending approval
of plans.
Commissioner Wozniczka asked a series of questions
concerning the funds to be loaned for the project, the repayment
schedule, the risk of letting intentionally run-down properties
participate in the program, and other related issues.
Mr. Prosser and Community Development Director Wallace
responded to the questions.
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. 450
RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION TO THE .REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
AND ADOPTION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS
FOR THE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM; REQUESTING THE
RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS THEREON;
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PLANS
Motion carried 4-0 (Wozniczka abstained). This resolution
appears as Resolution No. 450 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
ITEM #5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Prosser reported on the status of the
following issues as outlined in HRA Memorandum No. 16: 77th
Street, PASSS, LHN, ILN, Hest site, and the individual properties
in the New Home Program.
HRA Minutes -4- July 20, 1992
ITEM #5A OTHER
The HRA reviewed a letter from Commissioner Wozniczka to the
Executive Director requesting information on a series of
questions.
Executive Director Prosser addressed the issue of loss of
property tax base in the New Ford Town and Rich Acres area, along
77th Street, and in the I35W and I494 reconstruction areas.
Mr. Prosser distributed a financial summary of the HUB West
Project and answered questions of Commissioner Wozniczka on the
data. The Executive Director presented a financial summary of
the airport budget.
Chair Harms asked staff for a more detailed airport project
report for the next meeting.
ITEM #6 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger that the following claims and
payroll be approved.
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: HRA (6/15):
Section 8 (6/15):
HRA (7/20):
Section 8 (7/20):
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
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3924-4040; 10044-10055;
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The meeting was adjourned by
Date Ap roved : 8/ 17/ 92
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Steven L. Dev
Acting City Clerk
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