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11-16-1998 J HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Richfield, Minnesota Regular Meeting November 16,1998 The meeting was called to order by Chair Pro Tempore Helmberger at 7:33 p.m. 1 HRA Members Present: Joan Helmberger; Kristal Stokes; Michael Sandahl and Russ Susag. HRA Members Not Present: Thomas Harms Sfaff Present : James Prosser, Executive Director; Steven Devich, Acting City Clerk; Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director, and Bruce Nordquist, Housing & Redevelopment Manager. M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of the HRA Meeting of October 19. 1998. 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The homeowners on the east side of Garfield Avenue should be given the choice of either remaining or having their property acquired by the developer. 2. Explore the necessity of improvements to Garfield Avenue to accommodate traffic growth. 3. The development shall not include access onto Aldrich Avenue. 4. The project shall not include development on the west side of Aldrich Avenue. 5. The developer should work with staff to eliminate or improve some of the design characteristics, which are inconsistent with the Lvndale Gateway Plan. 6. Staff shall work with the developer to identify sources for the necessary gap financin . Community Development Director Palmborg stated that #1 of the conditions of the motion be modified to say "homeowners on the east side of Garfield Avenue". Motion carried 4-0 with the modified condition #1. Commissioner Sandahl stated that while he might desire some better pieces of the overall CSM Development for the area, he feels that we need to either proceed now or tell the neighbors we're not going to develop the area. He stated he feels CSM is the best total project available for the area. Chair Pro Tempore Helmberger asked that the building facades be attractively designed. The HRA stated that the neighbors on the east side of Garfield Avenue would be given the option to be bought out if they find the new development not to their liking. There was a question about the timing of the project and the developer's agreement. Executive Director Prosser stated that the developer's agreement should be ready within 60 days. He also asked the neighbors to inform staff or tf•~4 HRA about the timing concerns they may have for purchasing their homes so that those issues can be considered. Item #3 CONSIDERATION;OF~RESOLlyT1~N A~?P'ROVING CQN~'E~,~T' O .i -+-i z •. ~ It --' .rvefib'a- btq ~ x~~ ,rt PRIVATE'REDEYELOPMENTIMTH~ iC~~.~IE~Q~$T `I'E ~#GENG URBAN VILL4G ~HRALETfER NU r~,„~ ~~ ..,~ HRA Meeting Minutes -4- November 16, 1998 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 73 regarding consideration of a resolution approving contract for private redevelopment with Richfield State Agency (RSA) tnc., Urban Village. Jan Susee, Richfield State Agency, presented a brief summary and update of the Urban Village proposal. Commissioner Sandahl stated that he has received many positive comments about the project. Commissioner Susag stated that he got two calls regarding the project, one regarding traffic which appears to be resolved, and the other regarding McDonalds. Mr. Susag addressed the modifications to McDonalds. He asked that artist renderings be done for the whole block from both the Lyndale Avenue and 66th Street perspectives. Grace Lund, 6721 Harriet Avenue, stated a concern with the McDonalds and traffic down her alley. She also stated that she was opposed to tax increment financing for this project. She questioned who would pay to move the brick house and for the improvements to the bank. Jan Susee stated that the bank would pay for moving of a brick house and improvements to the bank building. Commissioner Susag briefly explained the tax increment financing program. M/Sandahl, S/Susag 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 N0.689 APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PRNATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY, INC. (RSA) Motion carried 4-0.' This- resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 689 in HRA Resolution Book No. 5. 1 _ s~ ~..~-.-~-- r2`7¢+ ~','k .~ »,,},s a r, ~`.~ .<+' t ~: ,:st ~r t k~ -~- `~ x s.d.g ~ ~ ° _~ -~~~-~-~--_.-~'~ r ~~ °~~~ ~~ ~ ~ is "~*~i°J ~ a_c~_~ A ~,.g}.~' .`'i;°,~; t ~ P ~~4,. ~.~' t ~. e ~~ Q ~ ~ a.. ~.; ti ..,5 z ; ,. , ,• ,• _, ~ ~ ~. .. HRA Meeting Minutes -5- November 16, 1998 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 74 regarding consideration of a resolution regarding approval of a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area; establishing of the Urban ~Ilage Tax Increment Financing District; and adoption of the Urban ~Ilage Tax Increment Financing Plan related thereto. Commissioner Sandahl asked Mark Ruff, Ehlers/Public Corporation, to explain the line item °Housing Trust Fund" from the plan. Mark Ruff, Ehlers/Public Corporation, responded that funds from that line item could be used for other housing projects in the City. He stated that use of those funds would not affect the financial viability of the project. Lany Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if the tax increment financing approved for the project tonight would decertify the Richfield Bank & Trust and Medical Clinic portions of the plan and if the HRA understood that. HRA Commissioners stated that they fully understood this tax increment financing plan. Commissioner Susag responded that if this portion is decertified the City would realize the tax benefit of this portion of the original tax increment financing in 1999 instead of 2001, before the expiration of the district. Lany Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated that while he liked the project he feels that the developer should bear a portion of the additional cost of the City services the project will require. MlSandahl, SlSusag that the following HRA resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the HRA resolution book and that it be made Dart of these minutes: HRA RESOLUTION N0.690 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MODIFIED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND ADOPTING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE URBAN VILLAGE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT; REQUESTING THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON; AND a~~":ECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PL';NS Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 690 in HRA Resolution Book No. 5. ~ J t zys~~rb., . G 'y,f#•2,;+t3"yL~, y~r~?~Y i~+,~.~, .T,li~u 'Y~t , ~ ,,., { ~~.~f~ ~'~ "~3~~. ~4~-,1 qtr, y }~`~ ~^-"~~~}+'_' ,.»•.~..r~ ~11ti XrT~ - ~ ~~'}Xi.,i~ , t ' ~ ,~,( *` Item #5 PUBLIC. HEARING. AND~.CO~I~SIDEE2ATIONfO~~R~Sa U,TL ' ' AUTHORIZINGSALE OF 6620 . USSEL`l~~l.'ENUE~~. O HO Ai ~ E CONSTRUCTION~INCF©R RESIDI= JA ° p . `NRA;L F~~N[3 _ .r :r ~~'~ . HRA Meeting Minutes -6- November 16, 1998 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 75 regarding authorization to sell 6820 Russell Avenue to Thomas J. Mauer Construction, Inc. for residential development. M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing. Motion carved 4-0. M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following HRA resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the HRA resolution book and that it be made Dart of these minutes: HRA RESOLUTION N0.691 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6820 RUSSELL AVENUE TO THOMAS J. MAUER CONSTRUCTION, INC. Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 691 in HRA Resolution Book No. 5. ~._.,~_~_ r_~_..__~.__. ___~ ~~ ...__, __ . _ ~, y, ~pY-~^ -gyp ~ ~ ~ ! ~~~G _'rs ..~.r- ® 3 iµ6: ' fit' •,~?~~ ~,,t~ ^-~-~<i~x~s sC~.<. t ., } Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 76 regarding a resolution authorizing the purchase of 7529 Humboldt Avenue and an adjacent parcel under Richfield Rediscovered Program. Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked whom the land was being bought from and if it will be given to adjacent property owners at no cost. Community Development Director Palmborg responded that the land would be sold to the adjacent property owners. M/Susag, S/Stokes that the following HRA resolution be adopted. that it be sEr~ad in the HRA resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: HRA RESOLUTION N0.692 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7529 HUMBOLDT AVENUE FOR THE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 692 in HRA Resolution Book No. 5. HRA Meeting Minutes -7- November 16, 1998 ~~ Item #7 C~ONSIDER~TION. OF RESDLU'~ION r a ~IZ - 1~,. ° ~~7133~r " LYNDA,~E~AVENUE UNDER:RICHFIE,L" b : ~ 3 ~ ` ` ~Rq~`LETTER'NOS:T77 7r~"°r-~~ Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 77 regarding adopting a resolution authorizing the purchase of 7133 Lyndale Avenue under the Richfield Rediscovered Program. M/Sandahl, 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 N0.693 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7133 LYNDALE AVENUE FOR THE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 693 in HRA Resolution Book No. 5. .. r i-N .., -^ Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF.RESOLUTION~AUTF CANDLEWOOD' HOTEL ADDITIONPLAT. ~~ HRA RESOLUTION N0.694 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF - ~• ~- CANDLEWOOD HOTEL ADDITION PLAT Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 78 regarding authorization to execute the Candlewood Hotel Addition plat. M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the followina HRA resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the HRA resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 694 in HRA Resolution Book No. 5. Item #9 PUB,.° ~I~EARING AND CONSIDERATION OF REStaLUT,ION °A 1.999~H BUDGET AND CERTIFYING 1999~;TAX`LEVY x{~~ ~' -;HRA LET'ER N0: 79 - r`" iF-~`" - c~ -, r , .~ f .. • , HRA Meeting Minutes -8- November 16, 1998 Executive Director Prosser reviewed HRA Letter No. 79 regarding the 1999 HRA proposed property tax levy and 1999 HRA budget. Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated concerns regarding continuation of Tax Increment Financing projects, consultant costs, airport costs, and certain continuing projects. He stated that he wanted the HRA to improve the City's real tax base. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the aublic hearing. Motion carried 4-0. M/Susag, S/Stokes that the following HRA resolution be adooted, that it be spread in the HRA resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: HRA RESOLUTION N0.695 RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1999 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE 1999 TAX LEVY Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 695 in HRA Resolution Book No. 5. Commissioner Sandahl stated that he has an ongoing concern regarding the HRA allowing individuals to give testimony. Item #10 FJCECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT,: None. Item #11 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL- :~ - -~ ~ ~r ~,,,~€ ~, ,~> a i y !^ ~1 M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls be approved: FIRSTAR BANK Section 8 Checks 13003-13101 $ 121,907.77 HRA Checks: 19488-20215: 20251-20309 $ 398,379.17 Motion carried 4-0. HRA Meeting Minutes -9- The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:50 p.m. 1 Helmberger .Pro Ter~adi . Prosser Director November 16. 1998 Acting City Clerk