03-17-1997
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~ Richfield, .Minnesota
Regular Meeting
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The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:45 p.m.
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HRA Members
Present: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Kristal Stokes; Michael Sandahl
and Russ Susag.
Sfaff Present : James Prosser, Executive Director; Steven Devich, Acting City
Clerk; Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director; and
Bruce Nordquist, Housing & Redevelopment Manager.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the HRA minutes of the February 18 1997
meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
No one wished to address the HRA.
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Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 14 regarding a public hearing
and consideration of the sale of 817 East 66th Street, formerly Fina Gas Station site.
Kay Ellickson & Mary Ann Namtvedt, Minnesota Valley School of Music addressed
the HRA regarding their school and their project. She stated they must be out of their
current facility by August 1, 1997.
Chuck Ellickson, Minnesota Valley School of Music, described the specific project.
There were general questions regarding the hours of operation and number of
students.
Pat Harris, Nancy Grieman, and Gary Griemann, Richfield Floral, reviewed and
summarized their proposal for the project area.
Scott Nelson, Architect for Richfield Floral, described the project layout and parking.
Chair Harms stated that a letter of support for Richfield Floral was submitted by the
Richfield Chamber of Commerce.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-fJ.
Dan Linnihan, Planning Commission Chair, stated the land use was appropriate
with the comprehensive plan.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that the following HRA resolution be adopted, that it be spread
in the HRA resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 624
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
AT 817 EAST 66TH STREET TO
RICHFIELD FLORAL & NURSERY, INC.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 624 in HRA
Resolution Book No. 5.
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Commissioner Sandahl asked staff to work with Richfield Floral on running
equipment so as to not annoy the neighbors and to work with Minnesota valley School of
Music to find a site for them if our City.
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The HRA all agreed to encourage staff to find a location in the City for Minnesota
Valley School of Music.
Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 15 regarding a resolution
approving request by CSM Corporation to reduce the amount of Letter of Credit for Shops
at Lyndale, Phase II.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if there were pending law
suits or if there was a need to maintain the letter of credit.
Chair Harms stated there are no pending law suits and no pressing need to
maintain the letter of credit.
Executive Director Prosser stated there is a punch list to be completed such as bike
racks, but that this Letter of Credit is not needed for that.
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American LegionNFW discussion running along fine.
Construction on the Meridian Crossing is proceeding. The developer wants
some additional consideration from the HRA. There was not enough time for
review for this meeting so there is a need to review in about one week. He
suggested this meeting be adjourned to Monday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Discussion took place regarding parking on the residential streets such as the
Minnesota School of Business and the car dealerships along 78th Street.
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M/Susag, S/Harms that the following claims and payrolls be a~ rp oved:
FIRSTAR BANK
Section 8 Checks: 10452-10559 $ 138,031.54
HRA Checks: 17834-17858; 18146-18187 $ 291,539.95
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M/Stokes, S/Harms that the meeting be temnorari~ a~'oumed to continue on
Monday. March 24. 1997 at 6:30 p.m.
The HRA meeting was temporarily adjourned at 8. 0 p.m.
Date Approved: 4/21197
homas E. Harms
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Acting City Clerk
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am D. Prosser
utive Director