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06-21-1993CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING June 21, 1993 HRA MEMBERS PRESENT:~Thoinas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Vern Luettinger; and Larry Wozniczka. HRA MEMBERS EXCUSED: Russ Susag. STAFF PRESENT: James D. Prosser, Executive Director; Steven Devich, Administrative Services Director/Acting City Clerk; Byron Wallace, Community Development Director; and Bruce Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator. The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES HRA Commissioner Wozniczka requested that the minutes of the HRA meeting held concurrently with the Special City Council meeting of April 19, 1993 be amended on page 4, Item #2 by correcting the last two sentences in the second paragraph to read: "The house at 6318 Nicollet was mentioned as one that would be suitable for a single-person, and this led to his receiving pre-application information in February. I have not seen his pre-application submittal..." Commissioner Wozniczka .also requested that the minutes of the May 17, 1993 HRA meeting be amended to move paragraph two of Item 3 to paragraph two of Item 5. M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger to a~orove the minutes of the HRA meeting held concurrently with the Special City Council meeting of April 19, 1993 and the HRA meeting of May 17 1993 as amended. Motion carried 4-0. YTEM #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 HRA OWNED PROPERTY AT 6803 NICOLLET AVENUE, HRA LETTER NO. 25 HRA Minutes -2- June 21, 1993 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 25 regarding public hearing hnd consideration of resolution authorizing sale of HRA owned property at 6803 Nicollet Avenue. Commissioner Wozniczka asked for information regarding the buyer. Mr. Prosser responded that additional information could be provided but that there was a need to balance the rights of the buyer and the HRA concerning data privacy. Commissioner Wozniczka asked the name of the buyer. •Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator. Bruce Palmborg responded that it was Lam, Phu. Dinh and Thanh. Commissioner Wozniczka stated that he was concerned that the criteria for this property was more rigorous than was applied to a previous applicant who was denied. used. Commissioner Wozniczka asked why a second mortgage is being Community Development Director Hyron Wallace explained that ' it was used because the appraised value came in higher than anticipated. Commissioner Wozniczka asked for a report indicating total funds spent on the property to date. Mr. Palmborg stated that this information will be provided. M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. 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: RESOLUTION NO. 477 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED. AT 6803 NICOLLET AVENUE Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 47.7 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. . HRA Minutes -3- June 21, 1993 ITEM #3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF 7112 FIRST AVENUE AND REQUEST CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF SITE TO HRA, HRA LETTER NO. 26 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 26 regarding consideration of resolution authorizing acquisition of 7112 First Avenue and request City Council to consider acquisition and disposition of site to HRA. Commissioner Wozniczka asked if the motion also included VoTech. He stated that he wanted to see a garage included in the project. Mr. Prosser stated that a potential VoTech project would be brought to the HRA in August. M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made Hart of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 478 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF 7112 FIRST AVENUE Motion carried 4-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 478 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. ITEM #4 UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING PROJECT DIRECTION AT 6636 SHERIDAN AVENUE, HRA LETTER N0. 27 ~~ Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 27 regarding update and discussion of project direction at 6636 Sheridan Avenue. Mayor Kirsch, 6725 Penn Avenue, spoke regarding the issue. He stated that after touring the house and talking with neighbors, it is the consensus of the neighbors that the house be demolished. Mayor Kirsch asked the HRA to consider the demolition of the house. Commissioner Wozniczka asked why the house should be demolished. HRA Minutes ~ -4- June 21, 1993 Mayor Kirsch stated that the condition of the house, the odor of the house and the history of the house and its relationship to the neighborhood all indicate that it should not _ be rehabilitated. Commissioner Wozniczka said he was not in favor of restoration or rebuilding the property. He said he wanted to explore housing transformation as proposed by QSA at the last meeting. Mr. Prosser stated that Steve Quam, QSA, said that the odor would be difficult to remove and that the architectural limitations of the house and the market would make it a difficult transformation project. Chair Harms stated that the problem with a transformation concept for this house is the difficulty of selecting a concept with this "as is" home, especially with the odor. Where was general discussion regarding the feasibility of rehabilitation versus new construction. Chair Harms said that the HRA moved to demolish the house and pursue new construction at a past meeting, and that was the course of action he favored. M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger to pursue new construction. Motion gassed 4-0. ITEM #5 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM, HRA LETTER N0. 28 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 28 regarding consideration of authorization to continue Richfield Rediscovered Program. Mr. Prosser indicated that it was not essential that the HRA make a decision concerning this matter at this meeting. Chair Harms and Commissioner Helmberger stated that they felt it was very important to keep the program going. Commissioner Wozniczka asked that owners of substandard homes and builders be encouraged to pursue this redevelopment without HRA assistance. HRA Minutes -5- June 21, 1993 Mr. Prosser said that owners and contractors are encouraged to speak to each other, but the fact remains that owners are looking to the HRA to match them with a contractor and a workable prod ect . M/Harms, S/Helmberger to continue the Richfield~Rediscovered Program. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Executive Director Prosser reported on the items summarized in HRA Memorandum No. 11. These issues included status reports on 77th Street, CABA, New Ford Town and Rich Acres buy out, LHN, Richfield Rediscovered, 7520 Bryant Avenue, 7528 Bryant, Avenue, 6608 Stevens Avenue, 6225-14th Avenue, 7124 Washburn Avenue and 7245 Humboldt Avenue. Commissioner Luettinger indicated that a soft drink machine on the walk in front of Rainbow blocks the walkway when someone is operating. the machine. Commissioner Wozniczka stated that pedestrian right of way issues were also a concern of his and asked how they were reviewed by staff at the time of original design. Mr. Wallace explained the process. Mr. Prosser stated that staff will review the matter and report to the HRA.~ ITEM #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL f Commissioner Wozniczka asked about attorney's bills and fees paid to Sun Newspapers, Publicorp and Bill Schatzlein. M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger that the following claims and payroll be approved. FIRSTAR HANK Checks: HRA: 5242-5353; 11357-11366; 11865-11910 $305,962.62 Section 8: 1066 90,000.00 Motion carried 4-0. Ja D. Prosser Exec tive Director 1 HRA Minutes -6- June 21, 1993 ADJQURNMENT~ . The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:15 p.m. Date A roved: 7/19/93 ~ ~, PP Thomas Harms Chair Acting City C1erK CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT~AUTHORITY MEETING June 21, 1993 HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Vern Luettinger; and Larry Wozniczka. HRA MEMBERS EXCUSED: Russ Susag. STAFF PRESENT: James D. Prosser, Executive Director; Steven Devich, Administrative Services Director/Acting City Clerk; Byron Wallace, Community Development Director; and Bruce . Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator. The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES HRA Commissioner Wozniczka requested that the minutes of the HRA meeting held concurrently with the Special City Council meeting of April 19, 1993 be amended on page 4, Item #2 by correcting the last two sentences in the second paragraph to read: "The house at 6318 Nicollet was mentioned as one that would be suitable for a single-person, and this led to his receiving pre-application information in February. I have not seen his pre-application submittal..." Commissioner Wozniczka also requested that the minutes of the May 17, 1993 HRA meeting be amended to move paragraph two of Item 3 to paragraph two of Item 5. M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger to aoArove the minutes of the HRA meeting held concurrently with the Special City Council meeting of April 19, 1993 and the HRA meeting of Mav 17 1993 as amended. 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 HRA OWNED PROPERTY AT 6803 NICOLLET AVENUE, HRA LETTER N0. 25 HRA Minutes -2- June 21, 1993 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 25 regarding public hearing and consideration of resolution authorizing sale of HRA owned property at 6803 Nicollet Avenue. Commissioner Wozniczka asked for information regarding the buyer. Mr. Prosser responded that additional information could be provided but that there was a need to balance the rights of the buyer and the HRA concerning data privacy. Commissioner Wozniczka asked the name of the buyer. Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator Bruce Palmborg responded that it was Lam, Phu Dinh and Thanh. Commissioner Wozniczka stated that he was concerned that the criteria for this property was more rigorous than was applied to a previous applicant who was denied. Commissioner Wozniczka asked why a second mortgage is being used. Community Development Director Byron Wallace explained that it was used because the appraised value came in higher than anticipated. Commissioner Wozniczka asked for a report indicating total funds spent on the property to date. Mr. Palmborg stated that this information will be provided. M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger to close the public hearinct. Motion carried 4-0. 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: RESOLUTION NO. 477 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6803 NICOLLET AVENUE Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 477 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. 1 HRA Minutes -3- June 21, 1993 ITEM #3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF 7112 FIRST AVENUE AND REQUEST CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF SITE TO HRA, HRA LETTER NO. 26 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 26 regarding consideration of resolution authorizing acquisition of 7112 First Avenue and request City Council to consider acquisition and disposition of site to HRA. Commissioner Wozniczka asked if the motion also included VoTech. He stated that he wanted to see a garage included in the project. Mr. Prosser stated that a potential VoTech project would be brought to the HRA in August. 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: RESOLUTION NO. 478 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF 7112 FIRST AVENUE Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 478 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. ITEM #4 UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGAR~~ING PROJECT DIRECTION AT 6636 SHERIDAN AVENUE, HRA LETTER N0. 27 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 27 regarding update and discussion of project direction at 6636 Sheridan Avenue. Mayor Kirsch, 6725 Penn Avenue, spoke regarding the issue. He stated that after touring the house and talking with neighbors, it is the consensus of the neighbors that the house be demolished. Mayor Kirsch asked the HRA to consider the demolition of the house. Commissioner Wozniczka asked Mayor Kirsch why he felt the house must be demolished. HRA Minutes -4- June 21, 1993 Mayor Kirsch stated that the condition of the house, the odor of the house and the history of the house and its relationship to the neighborhood all indicate that it should not be rehabilitated. Commissioner Wozniczka said he was not in favor of restoration or rebuilding the property. He said he wanted to explore housing transformation as proposed by QSA at the last meeting. Mr. Prosser stated that Steve Quam, QSA, said that the odor would be difficult to remove and that the architectural limitations of the house and the market would make it a difficult transformation project. Chair Harms stated that the problem with a transformation concept for this house is the difficulty of selecting a concept with this "as is" home, especially with the odor. There was general discussion regarding the feasibility of rehabilitation versus new construction. Chair Harms said that the HRA moved to demolish the house and pursue new construction at a past meeting, and that was the course of action he favored. M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger to pursue new construction. Motion passed 4-0. ITEM #5 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM, HRA LETTER NO. 28 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 28 regarding consideration of authorization to continue Richfield Rediscovered Program. Mr. Prosser indicated that it was not essential that the HRA make a decision concerning this matter at this meeting. Chair Harms and Commissioner Helmberger stated that they felt it was very important to keep the program going. Commissioner Wozniczka asked that owners of homes and builders be encouraged to pursue this without HRA assistance. substandard redevelopment 1 HRA Minutes -5- June 21, 1993 Mr. Prosser said that owners and contractors are encouraged to speak to each other, but the fact remains that owners are looking to the HRA to match them with a contractor and a workable project. M/Harms, S/Helmberger to continue the Richfield Rediscovered Program. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Executive Director Prosser reported on the items summarized in HRA Memorandum No. 11. These issues included status reports on 77th Street, CABA, New Ford Town and Rich Acres buyout, LHN, Richfield Rediscovered, 7520 Bryant Avenue, 7528 Bryant Avenue, 6608 Stevens Avenue, 6225-14th Avenue, 7124 Washburn Avenue and 7245 Humboldt Avenue. Commissioner Luettinger indicated that a soft drink machine on the walk in front of Rainbow blocks the walkway when someone is operating the machine. Commissioner Wozniczka stated that a certificate of completion verifying the developers agreement remains to be approved and that Commissioner Luettinger's concern about soft drink machines and pedestrian access and safety are matters also needing review. Chairman Harms said .that he believed a certificate of completion had been approved by HRA Commissioners. Secretary Wozniczka agreed to review the minutes and report to the Chairman. Mr. Wallace explained the process. Mr. Prosser stated that staff will review the matter and report to the HRA. ITEM #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Commissioner Wozniczka asked about attorney's bills and fees paid to Sun Newspapers, Publicorp and Bill Schatzlein. M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger that the following claims and payroll be a~Aroved . FIRSTAR BANK Checks: HRA: 5242-5353; 11357-11366; 11865-11910 $305,962.62 Section 8: 1066 90,000.00 Motion carried 4-0. HRA Minutes -6- June 21, 1993 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous c sent at 8:15 p.m. Date Approved : 7119/ 93 - omas Harms air P L. Dev ame D. Prosser Acting City Clerk Exe utive Director 1