08-17-1992CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
AUGUST 17, 1992
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Ivan Ludeman; Vern
Luettinger; Joan Helmberger; and Lawrence
Wozniczka.
STAFF PRESENT: Steven Devich, Acting Executive Director;
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk; and Byron
Wallace, Community Development Director.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to approve the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting of July 20, 1992.
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Wozniczka requested that the letter he
submitted at the July 20, 1992 meeting be attached to the
minutes.
Commissioners Ludeman and Helmberger agreed to amend their
motion to accept Commissioner Wozniczka's request.
M/Ludeman, S/Helmberger to a~Drove the minutes of the
Regular HRA Meeting of July 20, 1992; and the attachment of a
copy of Commissioner Wozniczka's letter.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA ON ANY ITEM
NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item #2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF
COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED
PROPERTIES AT 7129 FIRST, 6401 BLOOMINGTON, 6612
SECOND, AND 6321 HUMBOLDT AVENUES, HRA LETTER N0. 21
Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed HRA Letter No. 21
recommending that the Chair and Executive Director be authorized
to issue completion certificates to builders for Richfield
Rediscovered properties at 7129 First Avenue, 6401 Bloomington
Avenue, 6612 Second Avenue, and 6321 Humboldt Avenue.
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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. 451
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATES
FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTIES AT
7129 FIRST, 6401 BLOOMINGTON, 6612 SECOND,
AND 6321 HUMBOLDT AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 451 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
Item #3 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6415 15TH
AVENUE TO MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. HRA LETTER NO. 22
Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed HRA Letter No. 22
recommending that the Chair and Executive Director be authorized
to execute agreements to sell the property at 6415 15th avenue to
Marlin Grant Homes, Inc. for development of a new single family ,
home.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger to close the public hearin
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Luettinger, 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. 452
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6415 15TH AVENUE TO
MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 452 in HRA Resolution Hook No. 4.
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Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
PROPERTIES FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED.
HRA LETTER N0. 23
Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed HRA Letter No. 23
recommending that the HRA authorize the negotiation of the
purchase of the following properties for Phase II of the
Richfield Rediscovered Program:
Address
7520 Bryant
7528 Bryant
7500 Bryant
6641 Oliver
6539 Oliver
6924 Newton
6926 Chicago
6608 Stevens
7124 Washburn
A~Draised Value
537,800
$45,000
$58,000
$42,000
540,000
545,000
$44,000
$44,000
$52,200
Commissioner Wozniczka raised questions about the
flexibility to negotiate the price down and about whether the
property at 7500 Bryant Avenue, appraised at $58,000, should be
in the program.
Community Development Director Wallace stated that the
listed appraised value was the maximum which would be paid to
acquire the properties. He stated it was the opinion of staff
and the appraiser that it was not reasonable to rehabilitate the
property at 7500 Bryant Avenue.
Commissioner Helmberger asked if the properties met the
deterioration standards for tax increment financing.
Community Development Director Wallace responded that all
the properties met the T.I.F. standards.
M/Helmberger, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the HRA Resolution Book and that it
be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 453
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT:
7520 Bryant 6924 Newton
7528 Bryant 6926 Chicago
7500 Bryant 6608 Stevens
6641 Oliver 7124 Washburn
6539 Oliver
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 453 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RELATING TO VO-TECH
AGREEMENT FOR 6538 BLOOMINGTON AVENUE.
HRA LETTER NO. 24
Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed HRA Letter No. 24
recommending execution of a contract with South Hennepin
Vocational Technical College to construct a new house at 6538
Bloomington Avenue.
Commissioner Wozniczka stated that he liked the idea of a 1
1/2 story style house in that neighborhood. He stated concerns
that this project appears to provide a lot price of 59,500 -
514,500 which would set a bad precedent. He also questioned the
inclusion of a fireplace.
Community Development Disz°ector Wallace indi~:ated the total
price of the home and lot would be appropriate for the project.
He indicated the project included amenities similar to Richfield
Rediscovered homes.
Commissioner Ludeman stated the house and lot are sold as a
package, therefore, this is not a lot sale. He suggested staff
could discuss the desirability of a fireplace with a real estate
person and contractor.
M/Ludeman, S/Luettinger that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the HRA Resolution Book and that it
be made part of these minutest
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 454
RESOLUTION RELATING TO VO-TECH AGREEMENT FOR
6538 BLOOMINGTON AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA
Resolution No. 454 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A SPECIAL HRA MEETING ON
AUGUST 31, 1992 TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT PRELIMINARY TAX
LEVY FOR 1993. HRA LETTER NO. 25
Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed HRA Letter No. 25
regarding setting a Special HRA Meeting to consider and adopt a
preliminary tax levy for 1993.
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Commissioners Luettinger and Helmberger indicated they would
be out of town on August 31.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility of scheduling
the meeting for August 24.
It was the consensus of the HRA that a Special Meeting to
consider the Preliminary Tax Levy for 1993 be scheduled for 5:30
p.m. on August 24 contingent on staff preparing the necessary
materials in time. If that is not possible, the HRA would
schedule the meeting for 7:00 p.m. on August 31 with the consent
of Commissioners Luettinger and Helmberger who would not be able
to attend on August 31.
Item #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed HRA Memorandum No.
17 regarding the project status of the following:
• 77th Street Property Acquisition
• Lampert Lumber Property Acquisition
• Hub West
• New Home Program
• Richfield Rediscovered Program
• Section 8 Program
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Commissioner Ludeman asked questions regarding the ending
date of HRA salary payments and a payment to Deloitte and Touche.
Acting Executive Director Devich stated he would review
these payments and respond to the HRA.
M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: 4041-4175; 10056-10063;
11136-11179 5461,066.92
Section 8: 1056 S 90,000.00
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOZJRNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned by
Date Approved : 11 / 16 / 92
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
August 17, 1992
consent at, 7:40 p.m.
~~ewen L. Devich
Acting Executive Director
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