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10-18-1993CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING October 18, 1993 HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Helmberger; Vern Luettinger; Russ Susag and Larry Wozniczka. HRA MEMBERS EXCUSED: Thomas Harms. 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 Acting Chair Helmberger at 7:03 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Susag, S/Luettinger to approve the minutes of the HRA meeting held September 20, 1993. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA No one wished to address the HRA. ITEM #2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATES TO MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC. FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTIES AT 7520 BRYANT AND 7528 BRYANT AVENUE, HRA LETTER NO. 41 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 41 regarding consideration of resolution authorizing issuance of completion certificates to Marlin Grant Homes, Inc. for Richfield Rediscovered properties at 7520 Bryant and 7528 Bryant Avenue. M/Susag, 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 Minutes -2- October 18, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 485 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTIES AT 7520 BRYANT AND 7528 BRYANT AVENUE Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 485 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. ITEM #3 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTY AT 6926 CHICAGO AVENUE TO NEUMAN O..BERGER IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, HRA LETTER NO. 42 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 42 regarding public hearing and consideration of resolution authorizing sale of Richfield Rediscovered property at 6926 Chicago Avenue to Neuman 0. Berger in accordance with a development agreement. Commissioner Wozniczka asked how many bedrooms the home will have. Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator Palmborg responded that the home will have three bedrooms and one additional unfinished space. Commissioner Wozniczka asked about the term of the assessment agreement. Mr. Palmborg responded that the term of the agreement would be the length of the tax increment district for the property. M/Luettinger, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. M/Luettinger, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 486 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6926 CHICAGO AVENUE TO NEUMAN 0. BERGER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 486 in HRA Resolution Hook No. 4. HRA Minutes -3- October 18, 1993 ITEM #4 CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH DAVID SCHAFFER FOR REMODELING SERVICES; RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED REMODELING PROGRAM, HRA LETTER N0. 43 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 43 regarding consideration of a contract with David Schaffer for remodeling services; Richfield Rediscovered Remodeling Program. Commissioner Susag asked how staff found Mr. Schaffer. Mr. Palmborg responded that Mr. Schaffer's name was given to him by a number of personal contacts and was very highly recommended . Mr. Prosser stated that Mr. Schaffer has excellent technical skills as well as strong communication skills. Commissioner Helmberger asked how information regarding this person will be made available to the public. Mr. Prosser responded by outlining a number of methods of marketing this information to the public. Commissioner Wozniczka asked what the budget for the _ remodeling program was. Mr. Prosser responded that it was $95,000 with $35,000 budgeted for contractors such as Schaffer. He said the $35,000 would cover Schaffer and additional help if it became necessary. Commissioner Wozniczka asked if Schaffer was a friend of a current employee or if there was a relationship between Schaffer and a current employee. Mr. Palmborg responded that there was not to his knowledge. Commissioner Wozniczka asked if office space would be provided. Mr. Palmborg said no, he expected Schaffer to be out in the community meeting with people. There was general discussion regarding how Mr. Schaffer would be used in this program. Commissioner Wozniczka stated that he doesn't agree with this program and feels it should be done by banks and private enterprise. HRA Minutes -4- October 18, 1993 M/Luettinger, S/Susag to approve a contract with David Schaffer for remodeling services: Richfield Rediscovered Remodelincr Procrram and authorize the Chair and Executive Director. to execute it. Motion carried 3-1. (Wozniczka opposed.) ITEM #5 CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING AND AFFORDABLE SUBURBAN HOUSING; COMMUNITY APARTMENT PROGRAM, HRA LETTER N0. 44 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 44 regarding consideration of contract with Pro,~ect for Pride in Living and Affordable Suburban Housing; Community Apartment Program. Mr. Prosser stated that at the August 16, 1993 meeting, the HRA indicated that it wished to proceed with work on the Community Apartment Program (CAP) in conjunction with the PPL/ASH group in conjunction with assembling a contract. The Executive Director stated that one of the objectives of this program is to maintain and encourage reinvestment in properties in the community including decent, low-cost housing. There was general discussion regarding the program and the approach of this program in contacting apartment owners and managers. Mayor Kirsch stated that during his walks though the community, he has heard considerable concern about the apartment issue. However, in considering the willingness of apartment owners to work with us, Richfield has the opportunity to get ahead of the problem and be able to successfully address it. Mayor Kirsch urged the HRA to move ahead with the program now. Commissioner Wozniczka feels strongly that if we don't admit that we've got problems we won't be successful in addressing them. He feels the goals are too vague. Commissioner Luettinger stated that he was concerned that this program not duplicate existing efforts. Executive Director Prosser reviewed the expected program outputs and how they would fit into the existing service and data structure. Commissioner Susag asked that in Exhibit A, page 7, in Year One, language be added to indicate that "where possible existing data be used." HRA Minutes -5- October 18, 1993 Mr. Prosser stated that such language was a good idea and would be added to the agreement. Commissioner Luettinger asked if there would be any tenant screening in this first year. Mr. Prosser responded that there would be. Community Development Director Wallace cautioned Commissioners that specific information regarding Section 8 vouchers is confidential data. Mr. Prosser stated that in about two or three months the consultant will report to the HRA on progress. Commissioner Susag suggested that they report at the February 1994 HRA meeting. M/Susag, S/Luettinger to approve the contract with Protect for Pride in Living and Affordable Suburban Housing, Community Apartment Program, and authorize the Chairperson and Executive Director to execute the contract.and have the contractor report to the HRA at their February meeting. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Executive Director Prosser reported to the HRA on the status of the following issues: ILN, 77th Street, Richfield State Agency, New Ford Town and Rich Acres, Residential Realtor Tour, Richfield Rediscovered, New Home, and HRA Memorandum No. 19 concerning housing construction on arterial streets. ITEM #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Commissioner Wozniczka asked about a payment for Pride for Living without a previous contract. M/Luettinger, S/Susag that the following claims and payroll be approved. FIRSTAR BANK Checks: HRA: 5693-5807; 11406-11409; 12050-120485 $565,678.87 Section 8: 1072 83,000.00 Motion carried 3-0. (Helmberger abstained.) HRA Minutes ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Date Approved: 11/15/93 -6- October 18, 1993 unanimous, .,~' sent at 9 : p . m . /~ ,f , Thomas Ha s Chair _~ C~ Steve L. Dev Acting City Clerk am s D. Prosser xe utive Director 1 e