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11-15-1993CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING November 15, 1993 HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Vern Luettinger; Michael Sandahl; and Russ Susag. STAFF PRESENT: James D. Prosser, Executive Director; Steven Devich, Administrative Services Director/Acting City Clerk; Hyron Wallace, Community Development Director; Bruce Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator; and Bridget Walstrom, Finance Manager. The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Susag, S/Luettinger to approve the minutes of the HRA meeting held October 18, 1993. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM #1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO LAWRENCE WOZNICZKA Chair Harms presented a certificate of appreciation to Lawrence Wozniczka. Mr. Wozniczka read a letter of appreciation to the HRA Commissioners (Clerk's File #C-345.) M/Harms, S/Helmberger to present the Certificate of Appreciation to Lawrence Wozniczka. Motion carried 4-0. HRA Minutes -2- November 15, 1993 ITEM #2 OATH OF OFFICE TO HRA COMMISSIONER MICHAEL SANDAHL Acting City Clerk Devich administered the Oath of Office to HRA Commissioner Michael Sandahl. ITEM #3 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA No one wished to address the HRA. ITEM #4 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF HRA SECRETARY TO FILL VACANCY, HRA LETTER NO. 45. Commissioner Vern Luettinger was appointed the Secretary of the HRA. M/Susag, S/Helmberger to approve the appointment of Commissioner Vern Luettinger as Secretary of the HRA. Motion carried 5-0. ITEM #5 CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE STATUS OF BLIGHTED HOUSING, HRA LETTER N0. 46. Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 46 regarding consideration of a report on the status of blighted housing in the community. Commissioner Luettinger asked how a more systematic survey would be conducted. Mr. Prosser responded that there are a number of ways including direct mail, meetings and other methods. Chair Harms asked what the average cost per home for NFT/RA buyout including appraisal and relocation benefits is. Community Development Director Wallace responded that the average person should be able to upgrade their next home by $20,000 to $30,000. HRA Minutes -3- November 15, 1993 Chair Harms stated that this represents an excellent opportunity for the City and HRA. He suggested that the~HRA: • Locate three developers. • Look at a group of sites to put together a set of floor plans to propose to the people in NFT/RA who choose to relocate in Richfield. • • Give these developers first chance to work with these people. • Have staff obtain pictures and addresses of 100 houses to be redeveloped in Richfield. Commissioner Susag asked how many of the substandard homes are in NFT/RA. Bruce Palmborg, Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator, said • that none of the houses were in NFT/RA. Commissioner Luettinger stated that he concurred with Chair Harms on the concegt he described. Commissioner Sandahl asked how many homes were turned over in a year. • Mr. Wallace stated that 30 homes were turned over in~the past two years under all the housing programs. the HRA has available. M/Harms, S/Susag to continue to monitor the status of blighted housing in Richfield, encourage its reduction and take action on marketing methods suggested by Chair Harms. Motion carried 5-0. ITEM #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BETWEEN HRA AND RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY, INC.; LHN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, HRA LETTER N0. 47 Executive Director Prosser introduced Jan Susee and Steve Kirchner of Richfield State Agency. Mr. Susee reviewed a proposed contract for private • development between HRA and Richfield State Agency, Inc. in the LHN Redevelopment Project. The project is for an urgent care facility in a two story medical office facility. HRA Minutes -4- November 15, 1993 Commissioner Luettinger asked for a clarification of the meaning of the language on Exhibit A, page H-4. HRA. Mr. Prosser described the meaning of the paragraph to the Chair Harms asked if there were cross-easements between the bank and the proposed medical building for perpetual parking rights. Mr. Kirchner stated that there were no such cross-easements. Mr. Prosser stated that the applicant should be aware that the cross-easements will be a condition of approval for this prod ect . Chair Harms stated that the cross-easements would not require the current parking configuration. F9r. Susee said that the Funk would not be responsive to creating a cross-easement which would further tie up their property. Commissioner Luettinger stated that he is concerned that he became aware of this item as late as Friday evening. He also asked about the property owners' concerns along Grand Avenue. Chair Harms stated that the agreement is a pay as you go deal. Commissioner Susag stated that some of the concerns voiced by certain residents along Grand Avenue should not be included in the memorandum. Commissioner Luettinger asked a series of questions pertaining to specific provisions of the agreement and Mr. Prosser and Chair Harms responded to the questions. Mr. Susee indicated that construction is anticipated in early December, thus approval of this project by the HRA is necessary for closing on a timely basis. Commissioner Helmberger asked why payments listed on Exhibit A, page 4 increase annually. Mr. Prosser responded that it is structured to anticipate some increase annually. M/Susag, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted as amended; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: HRA Minutes -5- November 15, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 487 RESOLUTION OF THE. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT _ AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY, INC. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 487 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. ITEM #7 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATE TO QUAM, SUI~iICHT, AND ASSOCIATES FOR TRANSFORMATION HOUSING PROGRAM PROPERTY AT 6500 JAMES AVENUE, HRA LETTER NO. 48 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 48 regarding consideration of resolution relating to issuance of completion certificate to Quam, Sumnicht, and Associates for transformation housing program property at 6500 James Avenue. Commissioner Luettinger asked if this .resolution could be~ held over to the December HRA meeting after the open house. Mr. Prosser stated that they were seeking approval before the December HRA meeting but that it was the Commissioners' option. He said this approval is not an automatic issuance, but is instead predicated on a Certificate of Occupancy being issued. 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. 488 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR THE TRANSFORMATION HOUSING PROGRAM PROPERTY AT 6500 JAMES AVENUE Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 488 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. ITEM #8 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING 1994 HRA PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND BUDGET, HRA LETTER N0. 49 HRA Minutes -6- November 15, 1993 Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke to plead that the HRA reduce the property tax levy. Commissioner Helmberger asked about the fund balance in the Section 8 program. Mr. Prosser responded that the fund has been very conservatively reported with charges for administrative costs being minimal. In addition, a computer system for the program is necessary and will utilize a portion of the fund balance. M/Luettinger, S/Susag to close the public hearin Motion carried 5-0. M/Helmberger, S/Susag that the following resolutions be adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book and that then be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 489 RESOLUTION APPROVING 1994 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE TAX LEVY RESOLUTION N0. 490 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1993 .BUDGET OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD Motions carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No. 489 and Resolution No. 490 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. ITEM #9 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Executive Director Prosser reported on the items detailed in HRA Memorandum No. 20, including the 77th Street Project, Community Apartment Program, Residential Realtor Tour, Richfield Rediscovered, the New Home Program and the Transformation Housing Program. There was general discussion regarding a televised news piece which indicated that Richfield had a high burglary rate. There was also discussion regarding certain negative perceptions about first ring suburbs such as Richfield.. There was general consensus among HRA Commissioners that the City and HRA could do a better fob of marketing the good, positive things that get done in Richfield. HRA Minutes -7- November 15, 1993 Executive Director Prosser described the most recent interest in the ILN development area by prospective developers. ITEM #~ CLAIMS AND PAYROLL M/Luettinger, S/Susag that the following claims and payroll be aQproved. FIRSTAR HANK Checks: HRA: 5808-5927; 1410-11420; 12126-12158 $586,299.50 Section 8: 1073 89,000.00 Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT teven L. Devich Acting City Clerk The meeting was adjourned by unanimous sent at 9:16 p.m. Date Approved : 12/ 20/ 93 omas HarmR Chair !'Z~~ tive Director