11-20-1995CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
. November 20, 1995
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HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Michael Sandahl and
Russ Susag.
HRA MEMBERS EXCUSED: Vern Luettinger.
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 Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Harms noted
that Commissioner Luettinger was unable to attend due to illness.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Susag, S/Helmberger to approve the minutes o f the Special H RA Meetina of
October 16 1995 Regular HRA Meeting of October 16 1995 Soecial HRA Citv
Council and Planning Commission Study Session of Oct ober 24 1995 Special HRA
City Council and Planning Com mission Meeting of Nove mber 9 1995 a nd the Special
HRA City Council and Planning Commission Meeting of November 14. 1995.
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the HRA.
Chair Harms presented a resolution of appreciation to Community Development
Director Byron Wallace for his years of service and dedication to Richfield.
Approved unanimously.
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ITEM #2 DISCUSSION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF HOUSING SERVICES
INCORPORATED OF HOUSING CONCEPT FOR AMERICAN LEGION
SITE AND STATUS OF SELECTION OF FACILITY PLANNER FOR
JOINTLY USED AMERICAN LEGION AND VFW POST. HRA LETTER
N0.69
Lou Stocco, Housing Services Inc., addressed the HRA regarding their
continuing interest in a proposed senior coop housing project for the American Legion
site on Lyndale Avenue. Mr. Stocco presented a status update of the project and
described similar projects in other metropolitan communities. He stated that the
proposed project would be five stories.
Commissioner Sandahl asked what type of public subsidy they would be
seeking.
Mr. Stocco responded none. He stated that if the soil borings indicated
problems, they may ask for some help in that regard.
He concluded by stating that as of this time his firm was willing to continue to
wait through the delays in this project, but that they could not wait indefinitely.
ITEM #3 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED HRA "TOGETHER WE CAN"
ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR APARTMENT
RESIDENTS. HRA LETTER N0.70
Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator Bruce Palmborg reviewed HRA Letter
No. 70 regarding consideration of proposed HRA "Together We Can" economic self-
sufficiency program for apartment residents.
Commissioner Sandahl said that he was concerned about entering into the area
of providing human services, a role that has not been provided by the City or HRA.
Commissioner Susag asked if the pilot program would be limited to the Sage
property for the first year.
Mr. Palmborg responded that it would.
Commissioner Susag asked what the program status would be after the first year
and if the program could it be discontinued easily if needed.
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Mr. Palmborg stated that they hoped it would be assisted by foundation support
after the first year. Mr. Palmborg stated that this is a pilot program so that it could be
discontinued if need be.
Commissioner Susag said he could not support the program if general funds
were used to pay for it. He would support the program if funding came from the Section
8 program and proceeds from the Sage apartments.
Chair Harms stated while this seems to be a good idea, he questioned that the
program can really achieve the goals identified. He asked if the HRA would not be
better off talking to the County and its agencies to achieve the outreach needed.
Dennis Johnson, Human Services Planner/Coordinator, addressed the HRA to
provide information regarding how the State and County deal with human service
resources and outreach.
There was general discussion regarding the model program concept, whether it
would be an appropriate use of scarce community resources, and if it is the role of the
HRA to fund this type of program.
Commissioner Helmberger stated she could support the program if it was funded
through Sage.
Commissioner Sandahl stated that if the program is funded, it will not be easy to
discontinue and that, in fact, it should be viewed as being an ongoing program instead
of a pilot.
Chair Harms stated that he can not support the program as it is now proposed.
Mary Hartman, Executive Director of New Foundations, summarized a similar
program currently in place in Brooklyn Park, MN. She indicated that St. Louis Park
funded a similar program in the amount of $32,000 about two years ago. That program
has now been funded by outside funding and has been successful.
Camillo DeSantis, Chair of Richfield Community Human Services Planning
Council, stated that this program is one of the pieces needed to unite all elements in the
community.
Chair Harms proposed that after the Sage transfer is complete, a survey be
distributed to the Sage properties and Century Courts to determine the need. He
further suggested a closer review of interaction with other governmental and private
agencies. He suggested that the discussion be tabled until the above is complete.
There was unanimous consent that this i#em be tabled.
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ITEM #4 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO CSM PHASE II,
SHOPS AT LYNDALE. HRA LETTER N0.71
Murray Kornberg, CSM, addressed the HRA to describe a proposed change to
the concept of ILN Phase II. The major change involves modifications to enlarge the
facility to accommodate a Galyan's Sports Store.
Architect Gary Tushie presented architectural drawings and artist's renderings of
phase II featuring the new Galyan's.
There was general discussion concerning the proposed modification and its
impacts.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the g_roposed Phase II modification.
Motion passed 4-0.
ITEM #5 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SALE OF 7021 NICOLLET AVENUE AND 7537 GIRARD
AVENUE (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 16, 1995). HRA LETTER NO.
72
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 72 regarding public hearing
and consideration of resolution authorizing sale of 7021 Nicollet Avenue and 7537
Girard Avenue (continued from October 16, 1995).
M/Sandahl, S/Helmberger to close the public hearing.
Motion passed 4-0.
M/Helmberger, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted: that it be
~aread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 566
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
7021 NICOLLET AVENUE AND 7537 GIRARD AVENUE
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Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 566 in
Resolution Book No. 4.
ITEM #6 (1) PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SALE OF RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTY AT
6715-14TH AVENUE TO BUILDER D.L. RUSSELL CO. AND BUYER
RICHARD AND NANCY KROSSIN; (2) CANCELLATION OF
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING FOR SALE OF 7200 THIRD AVENUE
WHICH WAS CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 16,1995; AND (3)
CANCELLATION OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING FOR SALE OF
7344 BRYANT AVENUE. HRA LETTER N0.73
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 73 regarding (1) public
hearing and consideration of resolution authorizing sale of Richfield Rediscovered
property at 6715-14th Avenue to builder D.L. Russell Co. and buyer Richard and Nancy
Krossin; (2) cancellation of scheduled public hearing for sale of 7200 Third Avenue
which was continued from October 16, 1995; and (3) cancellation of scheduled public
hearing for sale of 7344 Bryant Avenue.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing on 6715-14th Avenue
Motion passed 4-0.
M/Susag, S/Helmberger that the followina resolution be adored; that it be
spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 567
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6715-14TH AVENUE TO D.L. RUSSELL CO. AND RICHARD AND NANCY KROSSIN
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 567 in
Resolution Book No. 4.
Public hearings for the sale of 7200 Third and 7344 Bryant Avenues canceled by
unanimous consent.
ITEM #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF 1996 HRA PROPOSED
PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND BUDGET. HRA LETTER N0.74
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Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 74 regarding public hearing
and adoption of 1996 HRA proposed property tax levy and budget.
Commissioner Susag asked why on page 19 of the proposed budget there is an
approximately 12% administrative charge for the Together We Can program which was
over and above the amount stated as the cost of the program.
Mr. Palmborg responded that this cost represents the staff cost of running the
program.
Mr. Susag says that this should be presented as a program cost.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked about airport costs in the
revised 1995 budget, relocation fund of $14,000 and tax increment projects.
Mr. Prosser, Mr. Palmborg and Ms. Walstrom responded to these concerns.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearino.
Motion passed 4-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolutions be adopted• that they bP
spread in the resolution book and that the~be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 568
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF THE 1995 BUDGET OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 569
RESOLUTION APPROVING 1996 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE 1996 TAX LEVY
Motion carried 4-0. These resolutions appear as Resolutions No. 568 and 569
in Resolution Book No. 4.
ITEM #8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
No report.
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ITEM #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
MJHelmberger, S/Sandahl that the followiQ,a claims and payroll be a ran oved:
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: HRA: 8592-8709; 13799-13833; 14496-14550 $646,793.05
Section 8: 1096 $ 97,900.00
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous con
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Date Approved: 12/ 18/ 95
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Steven L. Devi
Acting City Clerk
Chair
:45 p.m.
E. Harms
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D. Prosser
ve Director