02-20-1996CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
February 20, 1996
HRA MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Vem Luettinger;
Michael Sandahl and Russ Susag.
STAFF PRESENT: James D. Prosser, Executive Director; Steven Devich,
Acting City Clerk; and Bruce Palmborg, Community
Development Director.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Susag, S/Helmberger to annrove the minutes of the regular HRA meetina of
January 16. 1996.
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR.CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA
No one wished to address the HRA.
The HRA Commissioners congratulated Bruce Palmborg on his recent promotion
to Community Development Director.
ITEM #2 DISCUSSION OF STATUS OF PRECONDITIONS. TO CLOSING;
MERIDIAN CROSSINGS, HRA LETTER N0.8
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 8 regarding discussions of
status of preconditions to closing; Meridian Crossings.
Commissioner Helmberger asked about the northwest lot going to Told.
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Community Development Director Palmborg responded that it was the
northeast lot instead.
Commissioner Luettinger asked about the status of underground utilities.
Ralph Robinson, Told Development, addressed the HRA regarding the status
of the Meridian Crossings projects and distributed a promotional brochure for the
project. Mr. Robinson described the general status of the tenant leasing structure. He
stated that proposals have been made to five prospective tenants.
Chair Harms asked if Told would proceed with pre-leasing of the second
building if the conditions were right.
Mr. Robinson responded that they would do so.
Commissioner Luettinger asked if meetings had been held with the neighbors.
Mr. Robinson responded that they had held meetings with the neighbors and
wA~ald h®Id another meeting within the next two weeks.
Chair Harms asked what the reaction of the real estate brokers to the building
would be.
Mr. Robinson responded that it was very positive.
Commissioner Susag asked if the location of Emerson Avenue in the artist
rendering is different than the plat drawing.
Executive Director Prosser responded that this item will be finalized through the
Planning Commission- process and is currently depicted differently.
Mr. Robinson further responded that Told and CSM had hired a traffic engineer
to find a solution agreeable to both parties concerning the access configuration at
Emerson Avenue.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if the out-parcels added
were the ones with the oak trees and if they would be preserved.
Mr. Robinson said that it was Told's intention to maintain the trees.
Commissioners asked staff to monitor this issue during the negotiations.
Mr. Wozniczka asked what the base for the TIF was to be since it was City
property.
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Mr. Prosser responded that the value would be determined through
negotiations with the developer.
ITEM #3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CLOVERLEAF ADDITION PLAT; MERIDIAN CROSSINGS, HRA
LETTER N0.9
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 9 regarding a resolution
authorizing execution of Cloverleaf Addition Plat; Meridian Crossings.
M/Sandahl, S/Luettinger that the following resolution be adopted: that it be
spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 577
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CLOVERLEAF ADDITION PLAT
This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 577 in Resolution Book No. 4.
Motion passed 5-0.
ITEM #4 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED
PROPERTY TO MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC. FOR 6828 ELLIOT
AVENUE, HRA LETTER NO. 10
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 10 regarding consideration
of resolution authorizing issuance of completion certificate for Richfield Rediscovered
property to Marlin Grant Homes, Inc. for 6828 Elliot Avenue.
M/Sandahl, S/Helmberger that the following resolution be adopted: that it be
~nrPac~ in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 578
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED
PROPERTY AT 6828 ELLIOT AVENUE
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This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 578 in Resolution Book No. 4.
Motion passed 5-0.
ITEM #5 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR HUB WEST PROJECT, HRA
LETTER NO. 11
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 11 regarding consideration
of a resolution for HUB West Project.
Larry Wozniczka asked if the failure to file cross-easements several years ago
for parking was now resolved.
Chair Harms responded that the issue was resolved several years ago.
Mr. Wozniczka asked about a series of amenities that he felt should be
included in the HUB West Project.
Executive Director Prosser addressed these issues, including items such as
pedestrian access, handicapped accessibility and placement of a pop machine. Mr.
Prosser stated that some of these issues were addressed through compromises
regarding the project and others can be requested of the developer. However, there
is no obligation on the part of the developer to comply unless there are specific
violations of law or codes.
Commissioner Susag spoke to the issue of Rainbow stacking grocery carts in a
fire lane.
Mr. Prosser said he would look into this matter.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted: that it be sRread
in the resolution book and that it be made Bart of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 579
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR
HUB WEST PROJECT
This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 579 in Resolution Book No. 4.
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Motion Rassed 5-0.
ITEM #6 CONSIDERATION OF REMODELING ADVISOR SERVICES AND
RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE COMPENSATION, HRA LETTER
NO.12
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 12 regarding consideration
of remodeling advisor services and recommendation to increase compensation.
Chair Harms asked if staff has done follow-up evaluations of the program's
services.
Mr. Prosser responded that staff has done so and have used the feedback to
change the program to better serve the clientele. He stated that while staff can't say
whether remodeling would have taken place without the service or not, we do know
this service has been helpful to a number of people who used these services in
conjunction with their remodel project.
There was general discussion concerning the contractual arrangement and rate
structure between the HRA and the remodeling advisor service.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that the current rate of $30
per hour was set in 1993 and that the contractor has asked for an increase. He added
that the proposed increase to $35 per hour is well within the normal range for such
services.
M/Luettinger, S/Sandahl to continue the remodeling advisor services and to
increase compensation for advisor services to $35 ep r hour.
ITEM #7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director Prosser referred Commissioners to HRA Memo No. 4. He
also reported on the Community Protection Plan legislation proposal for properties near
the airport.
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Mr. Prosser responded to a question regarding the status of the 77th Street
Project at Cedar Avenue. He stated that Phase III of the project is at a standstill
because of a lack of Federal and State funding for the project.
Community Development Director Palmborg suggested looking at a unique
approach to development of the lot at 68th Street and Logan Avenue which would
target the development of a house with a value of $200,000 or more.
Commissioners concurred with the concept for the lot.
ITEM #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Luettinger, S/Helmberger that the following claims and payroll be aR rp Quad:
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: HRA: 6989-9957; 18698-18914; 14641-14692 $456,712.43
Section 8: 1099 $ 98,200.00
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
Date Approved: 3/18/96
10 p.m.
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