05-16-1994CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
May 16, 1994
HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Vern
Luettinger; Mike Sandahl (arrived at 7:50
p.m.); and Russ Susag.
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STAFF PRESENT: James~D. Prosser, Executive Director (arrived
at 7:45 p.m.); Steven Devich, Administrative
Services Director/ Acting City Clerk; and
• Byron Wallace, Community Development Director.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Helmberger, S/Susag-to agprove the minutes of the Special
HRA meeting held concurrently with the City Council meeting of
Aoril 11, 1994 and the minutes of the HRA meeting of April 18,
1994.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the HRA.
ITEM #2 CONSIDERATION OF STATpS REPORT ON COMMUNITY APARTMENT
PROGRAM, HRA LETTER NO. 40
Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed HRA Letter No. 40
regarding consideration of status report on Community Apartment
Program.
Bill Schatzlein, PPL/ASH, distributed a packet of information
regarding the program (Clerk File #353) and reviewed the Community
Apartment Program including the Mission Statement, Marketing Plan,
operating budget, flyers and other miscellaneous program
information. He reported that meetings are held every other month.
Mr. Harms asked Mr. Schatzlein to provide the HRA with a
membership roster and attendance records.
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Mr. Schatzlein responded that the roster will be provided. He
stated that there has been a good response from the larger
apartment complexes. The group is now concentrating efforts to
reach the smaller companies.
Mr. Schatzlein stated that the apartment owners/managers group
has also established a good working relationship with the~Public
Safety Department. Both feel the cooperative effort is a very
positive experience.
Laura Klein, PPL/ASH, reported to the HRA on additional
aspects of the program. She stated that they have dust become
aware that the program did not receive a $10,000 grant from
Community Action Agency of South Hennepin County (C.A.S.H.).
Mr. Schatzlein reported on the meetings with the local
churches that have been conducted. He also reported on a meeting
conducted regarding financing available to apartment owners to make
improvements.
Mr. Schatzlein stated that his group has not been able to
begin working with the residents of the buildings. He also stated
that a directory of services has not been put together. However,
Mr.~Schatzlein felt the service directory may not be necessary at
this time since other information is available to residents
regarding these issues.
Commissioner Luettinger asked if Mr. Schatzlein foresaw the
use of a standard-lease form in the future.
Mr. Schatzlein responded that it was quite possible.
Commissioner.Harms asked about the use of screening firms.
Ms. Klein stated that it did not seem as though screening
firms were now commonly used. -
There was general discussion regarding pooling the purchase of
screening services and how to get favorable publicity for the
program in the future. .
Chair Harms asked what the status of the budget was at this
point.
Ms. Klein reported that about 527,000-30,000 has been expended
out of a total 550,000 budget.
ITEM #3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF
COMPLETION CERTIFICATES TO TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY INC. FOR 6225-14TH AND 6310-15TH AVENUES, HRA
LETTER NO. 41
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Acting Executive Director Devich reviewed HRA Letter No. 41
regarding consideration of resolution authorizing issuance of
completion certificates to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc.
for 6225-14th and 6310-15th Avenues.
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. 512'
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE
OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR
PROPERTIES AT
6225-14TH AND 6310-15TH AVENUES
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Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No.
512 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4.
ITEM #4, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
'_ SALE OF RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTY AT 6926 CHICAGO
AVENUE TO QUAM, SUMNICHT AND ASSOCIATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 18, 1994), HRA °"
LETTER NO. 42
Acting Executive Director Devich recommended that this item be
removed from the agenda at the request of Quam, Sumnicht and
Associates. He stated the item may be considered again at a future
date with a new public hearing process.
The HRA removed the item from the agenda.
(Executive Director Prosser arrived at 7:45 p.m.)
ITEM #5 CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RICHFIELD
REDISCOVERED PROPERTY AT 6625 STEVENS AVENUE, HRA LETTER
NO. 43
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 43
regarding consideration of alternatives for development of
Richfield Rediscovered property at 6625 Stevens Avenue.
Ron Batty, Holmes and Graven, summarized the disputed matter
betwee~i Homes Associates and the City of Richfield. Mr. Batty
reviewed the legal aspects of this issue and why it is the HRA
staff's position that Homes Associates does not qualify for
participation in the Richfield Rediscovered Program with the
proposal for a group home.
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(Commissioner Sandahl arrived at 7:50 p.m.)
Chair Harms felt that the staff's position on this matter is
appropriate.
Chair Harms asked Mr. Batty to:
1) prepare a resolution which lays out findings in this matter
and to list Richfield Rediscovered Program guidelines as they fall
within the confines of the law; and
2) monitor this matter and if it looks as though there may be
a law suit, the HRA should establish a meeting with Department of
Human Services Commissioner Gomez.
Chair Harms stated that lie wanted the resolution prepared by
Mr. Batty circulated before the next HRA meeting.
Commissioner Sandahl stated that he felt strongly that the HRA
must very adamantly pursue the continuation of the Richfield
Rediscovered Program under the present guidelines.
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Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, questioned a reference
from the Attorney General's letter to Mr. Batty regarding the
assertion that the developer had a difficult time securing
information regarding the project from the HRA.
Mr. Wallace stated that staff cooperated fully with this
developer.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to have Ron Batty, Holmes and Graven, 1)
prepare a resolution which lays out findings in this matter and to
list Richfield Rediscovered Program guidelines as they fall within
the confines of the law; and 2) monitor this matter and if it looks
as though there may be a law suit, the HRA should establish a
meeting with Department of Human Services Commissioner Gomez.
Motion passed 5-0.
ITEM #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Prosser reported on the following item:
77th Street.Lots: After the completion of 77th, about four lots
from the 77th Street Project will likely be left for development of
residential properties. Mr. Prosser asked if the HRA would want
staff to seek more innovative competitive proposals for development
of those lots. He added that the properties are between the new
77th Street and existing Emerson Avenue (north and east of the
- curve on the new 77th Street).
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The Commissioners generally agreed that if private sector
wished to develop those lots, they would entertain such proposals.
Mr. Prosser referred Commissioners to HRA Memo No. 9 for
additional informational items.
Chair Harms reported on a program initiated by the Hennepin
County HRA. He suggested that the "jobs for poor people" program
be reviewed as a program criteria when considering providing public
assistance to development.
He also suggested a "central clearinghouse" of properties be
made available for redevelopment through. Hennepin County HRA.
ITEM #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Susag, S/Luettinger that the following claims and payroll be
aporoved•
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: HRA: 6509-6626; 11489-11496; $412,847.53
12505-12516; 12714-12743
Section 8: 1077 59,300.00
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by
Date Approved : 6/ 20/ 94
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ev n L. Devich
Acting City Clerk
at 8:17 ~.m.
Jame D. Prosser
Exec tive Director
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