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11-21-1994•CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING November 21, 1994 HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Vern Luettinger; Mike Sandahl; and Russ Susag. STAFF PRESENT: James D. Prosser, Executive Director; 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/Sandahl, S/Helmberger to agprove the minutes of the special HRA/City Council meeting of October 17, 1994; the regular HRA meeting of October 17, 1994; the special HRA meeting of November 1, 1994;. and the special HRA meetinc~of November 14, 1994. Motion carried 5-0. ITEM #1 OATH OF OFFICE TO HRA COMMISSIONER RUSS SUSAG Acting City Clerk Steven L. Devich administered the oath of office~to Commissioner Russ Susag. ITEM #2 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA No one wished to address the HRA. ITEM #3 PRESENTATION OF APARTMENT RESIDENT SURVEY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS, HRA LETTER N0. 76 Bill Morris, Decision Resources, LTD, presented a review of the Community Apartment Program (CAP). random survey results. HRA Minutes -2- November 21, 1994 The survey data included demographic information regarding the respondents and their respective perceptions of a variety of services provided by the City. The survey also presented the respondents' perception of the City as a whole and their needs and desires regarding rental housing. Mr. Morris stated that in general, renters in this community . are pleased with renting in this community. Laundry facilities included within the rental complex and security systems were the ~~ most important amenities to the renter. ITEM #4 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION MODIFYING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PHASE I, SHOPS AT LYNDALE, HRA LETTER N0. 77 Murry Kornberg, CSM, introduced the Phase I project and stated that Mr. Touche will describe the project. Gars Touche, architect for CSM, reviewed the elevati ®~as £©?- the proposed Phase I development. Mr. Touche stated that the building materials would match those of Phase I. There was general discussion regarding a veterinarian within the Petsmart facility. Executive Director Prosser stated that existing licensing requirements would not allow a veterinary clinic at that location. M/Susag, S/Sandahl 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. 529 RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISION TO CONCEPT PLANS = CSM CORPORATION, PHASE I Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 529 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. ITEM #5 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION AND QUICK TAKE FOR PORTION OF COLFAX AVENUE AREA, SHOPS AT LYNDALE, ILN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, HRA LETTER N0. 78 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 78 regarding consideration of resolution authorizing condemnation HRA Minutes ~ -3- November 21, 1994 and quick take for portion of Colfax Avenue area, Shops at Lyndale, ILN Redevelopment Project. Murry Kornberg described the need for quick take of the properties listed. Space is necessary for access and parking for Phase I. Community Development Director Byron Wallace summarized a .~ meeting o~ a number of the residents involved in this quick take. . M/Susag, S/Luettinger that the following resolution be adopted• that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be s. made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 530 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY Motion carried 4-Q. (Joan Helmberger abstained.) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 530 in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. ITEM #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPOSAL TO REDEVELOP CAR WASH SITE AT 66TH STREET AND BLOOMINGTON AVENUE, HRA LETTER NO. 79 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 79 regarding consideration of resolution regarding proposal to redevelop car wash site at 66th Street and Bloomington Avenue. _ Jim Winkels, Bel~ir Builders, addressed the HRA regarding the proposed construction of a dental clinic at the car wash site at 66th and Bloomington. Mr. Winkels distributed a site plan for the proposed facility. He stated the dentists are seeking public assistance in relocating the current car wash and would result in a project that would have six times the value of the current car wash. Mark Ruff, Publicorp, presented the HRA with a "But/Far" analysis on the proposed project. The return on investment without tax increment is 80; with would be 10.1. He suggested that assistance be treated more as a loan instead of an outright grant. Commissioner Luettinger stated that he would not support tax increment financing (TIF) for this project. Commissioner Susag asked about the term of the TIF. HRA Minutes -4- November 21, 1994 Mark Ruff described a two track method to provide assistance. One method would be to loan the funds up front in a lump sum payment. A second option would be a pay a_s you go tax increment district. Commissioner Sandahl wanted to make this loan out of the development fund. .~ •• •-Mayor Martin Kirsch, 6725 Penn Avenue, stated that he felt that this is a good pro3ect and urged the HRA to support it. He also supported the use of a loan instead of TIF. Chair Harms proposed that a loan be granted and that staff work out a flexible interest schedule to bring the interest payment up to market in five years. Mr. .Harms suggested that the loan be interest free for a period of two years with a total term of ten years or sale or refinancing. M/Harms, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted: that it be spread 3n the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 531 RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION TO RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN, CONSISTING OF ADOPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE EAST 66TH STREET .REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA; REQUESTING THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A~PUBLIC HEARING THEREON; RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PLANS Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 531. in HRA Resolution Book No. 4. ITEM #7 PUBLIC HEAFfING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING 1995 HRA BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 1995, HRA LETTER N0. 80 No one appeared at the public hearing. Commissioner Susag asked about the HRA tax levy for the past few years. Mr. Devich presented a graphic which showed the tax levy history for the past few years. HRA Minutes -5- November 21, 1994 M/Luettinger, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing on the 1995 Budget and property tax levy for 1995. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Luettinger asked about the Market Towers (LHN) project . Byron Wallace described a mediation session held last week between building management and the tenants. The housing has been changed from a market rate rental facility to a senior congregate type of facility. The rental increases are fairly substantial. Mr. Wallace stated that the building management would provide assistance to those who may wish to move because of the change in rent structure. Chair Harms asked staff to report back to the HRA on the Market Towers matter at a future date. M/Helmberger, S/Luettinger that the following resolutions be adopted; that theme be spread in the resolution book and that they be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 532 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1994 BUDGET OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD RESOLUTION NO. 533 RESOLUTION APPROVING 1995 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE 1995 TAX LEVY Motion carried 5-Q. ITEM #8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Commissioner Helmberger asked that a program which would provide a goal of home ownership for Section 8 participants be included in a future budget. Executive Director Prosser stated that his report was included in HRA Memorandum No. 23. HRA Minutes -6- ~ November 21, 1994 ITEM #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL M/Susag S/Helmberger that the following claims and ,payroll be approved: _ FIRSTAR BANK Checks: HRA: 7184-7300; 12934-12986; $938,229.93 13137-13179 Section 8: 1084 $290,700.00 Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Date Approved: 12/19/94 i r Steven L. Devich Acting City Clerk ent at 9 : 00, p . m Thomas Harms` Chair J es Prosser E cut ve Director 1