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10-19-1992CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ivan Ludeman, Chair Pro Tempore; Vern Luettinger; Joan Helmberger; and Lawrence Wozniczka. MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Harms. STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, Executive Director; Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk; Byron Wallace, Community Development Director; and Bruce Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator. The meeting was called to order by Chair Pro Tempore Ludeman at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Wozniczka noted that his concerns expressed at the August 24, 1992 meeting about the railroad crossing were focused on pedestrian safety, not dust the surface. Executive Director Prosser stated that staff understood his questions about both issues and are reviewing them. M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger to approve the minutes of the ~ecial HRA Meeting of August 24, 1992. 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 HRA. Item #2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATE TO GLENN WISSER FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTY AT 6313 MORGAN AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 27 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 27 recommending that the HRA Chair and Executive Director be authorized to issue a Completion Certificate to Glenn Wisser for the Richfield Rediscovered property at 6313 Morgan Ave. HRA Meeting Minutes -Z- October 19, 1992 M/Helmberger, 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. 456 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTIES AT 6313 MORGAN AVENUE SOUTH Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 456 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED AT 6912 OLIVER AVENUE. HRA LETTER NO. 28 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 28 recommending that the HRA authorize the purchase of 6912 Oliver Avenue in the amount of $45,000 for the Richfield Rediscovered program. Commissioner Wozniczka asked if demolition costs would be higher for this house because of its size. Executive Director Prosser stated the demolition cost may be marginally higher because of more material disposal. 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. 457 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6912 OLIVER AVENUE SOUTH Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 457 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. Item #4 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTY AT 7500 BRYANT AVENUE AND 6641 OLIVER AVENUE TO MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. HRA LETTER NO. 29 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 29 recommending that the HRA Chair and Executive Director be authorized to execute agreements to sell 7500 Bryant Avenue and 6641 Oliver Avenue to Marlin Grant Homes, Inc. for the development of new single family homes. i I~_ HRA Meeting Minutes -3- October 19, 1992 Commissioner Ludeman asked for an explanation of the site clearance credits. HRA Coordinator Palmborg stated that the developer is now responsible for site clearance rather than the HRA. The developer is then given a credit on the purchase price of the site for the amount of the site clearance. Commissioner Wozniczka noted that the last phase was not included on the Richfield Rediscovered Activity Report. HRA Coordinator Palmborg stated the November report would reflect the latest phase. M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger to close the public hearing and 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. 458 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7500 BRYANT AVENUE AND 6641 OLIVER AVENUE TO MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 458 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. Item #5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Memorandum No. 23 providing a project status report on the following: • 77th Street property acquisition • Lampert Lumber property acquisition • "Fix Up Street" event • BEST site potential uses • ILN developer interest • PASSS Lund Redevelopment concept • Hub West Parcel Title legal issues • Hub Children's Palace temporary tenant • Richfield Rediscovered Marketing Event on October 29 • New Home Program Commissioner Luettinger stated concerns about the Nicollet Avenue pavement rehabilitation project. HRA Meeting Minutes -4- October 19, 1992 Executive Director Prosser reviewed the City's response to these concerns. This is a Hennepin County construction project and the City has expressed concerns to the County about the safety and the work of the contractor on the project. Item #6 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS Commissioner Wozniczka asked for an explanation of certain line items on the claims and payroll report to which Executive Director Prosser responded. M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger that the following claims and payrolls be approved: FIRSTAR BANK HRA 9/21: Checks 4176-4291; 10064-10072; 11183-11217 $464,454.74 Section 8 - 9/21: Check 1057 $ 89,000.00 HRA 10/19: Checks 4292-4409; 10073-10088; 11222-11262 $456,670.63 Section 8 - 10/21: Check 1058 $ 85,000.00 Motion carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Date Approved: 11/16/92 Ivan Lud an ^ ~~ 'r P em e e T omas P. Ferber Jam s D. Prosser City Clerk Ex utive Director