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CALL TO ORDER
Regular Meeting
August 21, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Chair Harms at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL GALL
HRA Members
Present: Thomas Harms; Joan Helmberger; Kristal Stokes; Dan Linnihan; and
Michael Sandahl.
Staff Preseni". Samantha Orduno, Executive Director; Steven Devich, Acting City
Clerk; Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director; Chris
Regis, Finance Manager; and John Stark, Community Development
Manager.
APPROVAL Of MINUTES
M/Helmberger, S/Linnihan to approve the minutes of the Regular HRA Meeting of
July 17, 2000.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CiTiZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
None.
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Item #2 HRA APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR.
August 21, 2000
A. Consideration of approval of adjustment of payment standard for Section 8 Program S.R.
No. 47
B. Consideration of approval of issuance of certificate of completion for Oaks on Pleasant at
Urban Village (Woodlake Centre) S.R. No. 48
M/Linnihan, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CITY BELLA SITE PLAN UPDATE. S. R, NO. 49
Community Development Director Palmborg introduced the subject matter and the
developers of the City Bella project Mike Conlan and Lou Stocco, Gramercy, Inc.
Mike Conlan reviewed the revised site plan for the project. He described a
proposed change in the roofline of the Gramercy Villa building, increased passive area and
a resizing of the six-story office building with better access to the parking ramp. He
described three different financing components for the entire project. Mr. Conlan stated
that they wished to have a 21 story housing component instead of the previously proposed
18 stories.
Chair Harms stated a concern for the 21 story building and wants to see elevations
of this project, especially the 21 story building.
Mr. Conlan stated the elevation drawings would be provided.
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The report was received and no action taken.
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Item #5 BEST BUY PROJECT UPDATE AhID S[TE PLAN REVIEVN. S. R. No. 50
Tim Murnane, Opus, presented a brief overview and introduced the presentation
team. He stated that agreements have been reached with all 68 homeowners. Mr.
Murnane reported that 7 of the 13 small business owners have reached an agreement with
Opus.
Dan Dixon, Opus, reviewed the site plan for the proposed Best Buy project. The
plan includes two six-story and two eight-story buildings with two large holding ponds, a
five level parking ramp (about 30' elevation) and roughly 900~trees. .
Laura Giertsen, Opus, reported on the traffic demand management plan. She
stated that Best Buy's goal is to reduce the number of employee trips generated.
Chair Harms stated that the project looked very encouraging.
Mike Eastling, Public Works Director, addressed the HRA regarding various aspects
of the Penn Avenue bridge project.
Chair Harms and Commissioner Sandahl felt that the Penn Avenue bridge should
be totally closed during construction in order to complete the project quicker.
Item #6 CONS1DERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTRY TO 7626...-7644
KNOX AVENUE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING PRIOR TO
CQMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. S. R. NO. 51
Executive Director Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 51 regarding consideration of
a resolution authorizing entry to 7626-7644 Knox Avenue for environmental. testing prior to
commencement of eminent domain proceedings.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl that the follovvinq HRA resolution be adopted, that it be spread
in the HRA resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION N0.773
AUTHORIZING ENTRY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS
Motion carried 5-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 773 in
HRA Resolution Book No. 6.
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Item #7 CONSIQERATIQN OF RESOLUTIflN AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
G'LEASON MORTUARY, 7601- PLEASANT AVENUE, S. R'. NO 52
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 52 regarding
consideration of a resolution authorizing acquisition of Gleason Mortuary, 7601 Pleasant
Avenue.
Commissioner Linnihan asked if the City would use the site in the interim period.
Community Development Director Palmborg responded that nothing has been
discussed.
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 N0.774
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7601
PLEASANT AVENUE FOR REDEVELOPMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 774 in
HRA Resolution Book No. 6.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPAYMENT OF
LIMITED REVENUE TAX INCREMENT NOTE WITH RICHFIELD)"STATE
AGENCY, INC. S. R. NO.53`
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 53 regarding
consideration of a resolution authorizing prepayment of the Limited Revenue Tax
Increment Note with Richfield State Agency, Inc. He further stated there was no fiscal
impact on the City.
M/Helmberger, S/Sandahl 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 N0.775
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPAYMENT
OF LIMITED REVENUE TAX INCREMENT NOTE
(RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY, INC.)
Motion carried 5-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 775 in
HRA Resolution Book No. 6.
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Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION. APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH CSM INVESTORS II
'FOR DEVELOPMENT IN LYNDALE GATEWAY AREA. S. R. NO. 54
Executive Director Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 54 regarding consideration of
a resolution approving the first amendment to the contract for private redevelopment with
CSM Investors II for development in the Lyndale Gateway area.
Commissioner Linnihan asked if tenants have been made aware of this delay.
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Community Development Director Palmborg stated that the tenants are aware of
the delay.
Commissioner Sandahl asked about the construction delays on the Main Street
Project at 76th Street and 77th Street on Lyndale Avenue.
John Stark, Community Development Manager, responded that they are on
schedule.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl 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 N0.779
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT ~~~.
TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
(CSM /Gateway)
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Motion carried 5-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 779 in
HRA Resolution Book No. 6.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
7241 SECOND AVENUE AT MODIFIED'PURCHASE PRICE UNDER
RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM. S, R. NO. 55
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 55 regarding
consideration of a resolution authorizing acquisition of 7241 Second Avenue at a modified
purchase price under the Richfield Rediscovered Program.
M/Stokes, S/Helmberger that the followinc1HRA resolution be adopted, that it be
dread in the HRA resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
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HRA RESOLUTION N0.776
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 7241 SECOND AVENUE FOR THE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM
Motion carried 5-0. This HRA Resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 776 in
HRA Resolution Book No. 6.
Item #11 CONSI'DERATIC3N OF RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED 2001 HRA
BUDGET AND CERTIFYING 2001 TAX LEVY; RESOLUTION_
AUTHORIZING REVISIONS `Of 2000 BUDGET OF 'HRA; AND SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2000 REVISEDI2p09 PROPOSED BUDGET AND
TAX :LEVY ON NQVEMBER 2U, Z000. S. R. NtJ. 56
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the tax levy portion of the HRA
Budget/Levy process.
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed the key points and issues of
the HRA budget.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the following HRA resolutions be adopted, that they be
spread in the HRA resolution book and that they be made part of these minutes:
HRA RESOLUTION N0.777
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED 2001 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE 2001 TAX LEVY
HRA RESOLUTION N0.778
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF THE 2000 BUDGET OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD
Motion carried 5-0. These HRA Resolutions appear as HRA Resolution No. 777
and HRA Resolution No. 778 in HRA Resolution Book No. 6.
Item #12 DISCUSSION.OF CABLE CASTING OF HRA MEETINGS.
Executive Director Orduno reviewed the topic of cable casting the HRA Meetings
Martin Kirsch, 6725 Penn Avenue, spoke in favor of cable casting HRA meetings.
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Commissioner Sandahl is also in favor of cable casting the meetings.
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M/Linnihan, S/Sandahl to approve the cable casting of HRA Meetings beginning.
January 1.2000.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 REDEVELOPMENT STATUS UPDATE
Executive Director Orduno reviewed a letter from WSB & Associates, Inca regarding
the construction of a storm water storage at 69th Street and Penn Avenue. Ms. Orduno
stated that the City would proceed with this pond construction process unless the HRA had
a concern with it. She stated that the four homes would not be constructed.
Chair Harms stated that this storm water pond must be made to look attractive.
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Item #14 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPt1RT
None.
Item #15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL `~
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the followinq claims and payrolls be approved:
FIRSTAR BANK
Section 8 Checks: 100725 -100841 $ 127,753.90
HRA Checks: 24510 - 24525; 24723 - 24787 $ 1,221,650.33
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
September 18, 2000
Steven L. Devich
Acting City Clerk
August 21, 2000
9:00 p.m.
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Thomas E. Harms
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Sam tha Or no
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