04-17-1995CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
April 17, 1995
HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Russ Susag, Vem
Luettinger and Mike Sandahl.
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/Susag to ~,gnrove the minutes of the Regular HRA meeting of
March 27. 1995.
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the HRA.
Item numbers 2 and 3 were reversed in order.
ITEM #3 CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON COMMUNITY
APARTMENT PROGRAM, HRA LETTER N0.23
Bill Schatrlein, Affordable Suburban Housing (ASH), presented a status report
on the progress of key issues pursued by the Community Apartment Program (CAP):
Mr. Schatrlein distributed an information packet assembled by the Richfield Apartment
Owners' and Managers' Association (RAMA).
Richfield Police Sergeant Mike Hanson addressed the HRA describing his staff
liaison role. Sgt. Hanson summarized the Public Safety Department's efforts in
conjunction with RAMA, including the multiple housing crime prevention program.
HRA Meeting Minutes 2 April 17, 1995
Laura Klein, Project for Pride in Living, reported on the projects and key
programs that she has been involved with through RAMA. She spoke of a program
wherein local churches partner with a neighboring apartment complex. While these
programs are targeting certain apartment complexes in the community, Ms. Klein
indicated that the programs are open to others in the community.
Dennis Johnson, Human Services Planner/Coordinator for the City of Richfield,
reported on activities provided for youth who reside in Richfield apartment complexes.
Mr. Johnson described a program known as YouthNet.
Commissioner Sandahl asked if youth who didn't have financial means to pay for
participation in the programs are able to still participate.
Mr. Johnson responded that funds for such a situation are available so youth
would be able to participate irrespective of their ability to pay.
Chair Harms suggested that the HRA begin to look for ways to attain alternative
fund'ong from IQAMA and other sources in addition to continued supp®rt fr®m the HRA.
Mr. Harms stated that he feels the program has achieved a great deal since its
inception.
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ITEM #2 CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT REGARDING TAX
INCREMENT DISTRICTS, HRA LETTER N0.22
Sid Inman, Publicorp, Inc., reported on the status of the City's tax increment
districts. Mr. Inman stated that the districts remain in a solid position. He further stated
that a bill currently under consideration in the legislature would require a statement of
how funds in the T.I.F. are budgeted for future expenditures. Mr. Inman recommended
that the HRA not prepay debt service.
Commissioner Sandahl asked Mr. Inman what, in general, will happen to
Richfield's T.I.F. districts.
Mr. Inman stated that with the elimination of grants and alternative financing
tools, T.I.F. will be the only tool left. In legal terms the LHN expires in 2001 and the ILN
in 2011.
Commissioner Susag asked Mr. Inman to review the data presented in his tables
and Mr. Inman did so.
Chair Harms asked that staff calculate the total increment gained over the years
and how the HRA has reinvested the funds back into the City, and the benefits to the
taxpayer. The report could be entitled a "Report to the Community."
HRA Meeting Minutes 3 April 17, 1995
ITEM #4 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SALE OF RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTY AT
7429 DUPONT AVENUE TO MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC. AND 2819
WEST 701/2 STREET TO ROCK PORT HOMES, INC. HRA LETTER
N0.24
No one wished to speak at the hearing.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted; that it be s read in .
the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 545
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 7429 DUPONT AVENUE TO MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC.
AND 2819 WEST 70 1/2 STREET TO ROCK PORT HOMES INC.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 545 in Resolution
Book No. 4.
ITEM # 5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Prosser reported on the status of CSM Phase II. Mr. Prosser
reported on the types of restaurants that have an interest in locating in the project.
HRA Commissioners felt that it was important that the HRA seek asit-down
family type of restaurant and that the restaurants not be of a fast food nature.
Mr. Prosser reported that it has been recommended that a sign be placed on
Emerson Avenue and not on Colfax. He also stated that it was suggested that a
second tum lane on east bound 77th Street onto Lyndale be added. The dual turn
lanes would require taking the Conoco station. While the state may pay for a portion,
the City would need to fund the rest of the purchase. The cost of the Conoco station
may be around the $750,000 range. There may be enough land left over after the dual
tum lanes to allow astand-alone facility.
HRA Meeting Minutes 4 Apri117, 1995
Commissioner Susag asked if 77th Street west of Lyndale was completed.
Executive Director Prosser stated that it has not been completed.
Chair Harms suggested that the HRA and City begin to look at what changes
may be desirable for Lyndale Avenue north of 77th Street.
The HRA directed the staff to contact the Planning Commission concerning the
review of the'Lyndale Avenue area.
ITEM #6 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Susag S/Helmberger that the following claims and payroll b~aR roved:
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: HRA: 7767-7878; 13075-13089; 13443-13481 $357,348.91
Section 8: 1089 $ 97,000.00
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adja~med by unanimous conse 8:20 p.m.
Date Approved: 5/22/95 f
Thomas E. Harms
Chair
Steven L. Devich J m D. Prosser
Acting City Clerk Ex cutive Director
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