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12-21-1992CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING . December 21., 1992 HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Helmberger; Ivan Ludeman; Vern Luettinger;•and Larry Wozniczka. HRA MEMBER ABSENT: Thomas Harms. STAFF PRESENT: James D. Prosser, Executive Director; Steven Devich, Administrative Services ' Director/Acting City Clerk; and Bruce Palmborg, Housing & Redevelopment ' Coordinator. The meeting was called to order by Chair Pro Tem Ludeman at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger to agprove the minutes of the HRA Meeting of•November 16, 1992. Motion carried 4-0. Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA No one wished to address the HRA. Item #2 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTY AT 7124 WASHBURN AVENUE TO KESLER CONSTRUCTION AND DRYWALL SERVICE OF MAPLE GROVE HRA LETTER NO. 34 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 34 regarding public hearing and consideration of resolution authorizing sale of Richfield Rediscovered property at 7124 Washburn Avenue to Kesler Construction and Drywall Service of Maple Grove. ' Commissioner Helmberger asked if it was a deeper lot than usual. Executive Director Prosser responded that the lot is deeper and that it appears we're using the extra depth for a space for a garage. HRA Minutes -2- December 21, 1992 M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger that the following resolution be adooted; that. it be_spread_in_the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: HRA RESOLUTION N0. 463 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7124 WASHHURN AVENUE TO KESLER CONSTRUCTION AND DRYWALL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 463 in HRA Resolution Hook No. 4. Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SALE OF PORTION OF CLOVERLEAF SITE TO THE CITY TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 77TH STREET; RIGHT OF ENTRY HRA LETTER NO 35 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 35 regarding consideration of continuation of public hearing on sale of portion of Cloverleaf site to the City to provide for construction of 77th Street; right of entry. Mr. Prosser explained that approval from MnDOT/FHWA has not been received, thus the action must be delayed. Commissioner Wozniczka asked what land would be sold. Mr. Palmborg distributed a map showing the proposed land to be sold and said the total land sale for 77th will be slightly over two acres and was planned since 1985. Commissioner Wozniczka asked what we will sell it for. Mr. Palmborg said that the offer from the City would be for vacant land and a price subsequently negotiated. Commissioner Wozniczka asked how the process of selling the property from the HRA to the City would work. Executive Director Prosser explained the process and told the HRA that the federal reimbursement for this purchase does not cover the replacement of lost property taxes. Mr. Prosser said that the HRA would look at selling the land at approximately the price we paid for it. He said the process would begin with an independent property appraisal. HRA Minutes -3- December 21, 1992 Commissioner Wozniczka asked what trees will be removed. Mr.,Palmborg responded that those trees that fall within the roadway will be removed. ~~ Commissioner Wozniczka asked about the right of entry. Mr. Palmborg explained the right of entry issue. M/Helmberger, S/Wozniczka to continue the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM #4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Executive Director Prosser reported on the following issues as summarized in HRA Memorandum No. 25: January meeting date: The January HRA meeting will be on. Tuesday, January 19 due to observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. PASSS: Mr. Prosser noted facade improvements made to the shopping center at the corner of 66th St. and Penn Ave. 77th Street: Mr. Prosser stated that the project is proceeding pretty well, and summarized a residential acquisition problem which was resolved. Richfield Rediscovered: Mr. Prosser updated the program status. New Home: Mr. Prosser stated that after five years or so, garages are added to these sites by the homeowners. Commissioner Wozniczka asked about the cost per square foot, comparisons with and without garages and vo-tech versus contractor. There was general discussion regarding the philosophical approach to living space amenities versus a garage. Commissioner Wozniczka also said he would favor more of a rambler design to address handicapped accessibility. There was general discussion regarding how house design is determined and the house doorways and hallways being handicapped accessible. Discussion of Construction Costs: Mr. Prosser reserved this item. HRA Minutes -4- December 21, 1992 ITEM #5 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Commissioner Wozniczka had questions regarding a number of payments on the claims and payroll listing. Mr. Palmborg responded to the questions and Mr. Prosser indicated that-one of the items would be reported on in greater detail in a future S&I. M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger that the following claims and payroll be approved. FIRSTAR BANK Checks: HRA: 4529-4651; 10250-10262; 11502-11543 $379,010.46 Section 8: 1060 $ 90,000.00 Motion carried 4-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS Commissioner Luettinger asked about the letter from Hennepin County regarding use of T.I.F. districts and the County review of such districts. Mr. Prosser explained the process and said that it .was his understanding that Hennepin County had no problem with Richfield's use of T.I.F. Mr. Prosser discussed a letter from a developer which was forwarded to HRA Commissioners which proposed the construction of townhomes on the north portion of the Cloverleaf site. There was general discussion regarding other sites in the City where townhomes could be constructed. Commissioner Luettinger reviewed a discussion he had with County Commissioner Randy Johnson regarding the County Board vote on funding a group supporting LRT. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:06 p.m. ~. HRA Minutes Date 1/19/93 -5- Acting City Clerk December 1, 1992 Thomas Harms Chair J mes D. Prosser E ec tive Director '