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06/23/1965 - 00027259FRIDLEf HOUSING AND REDk'VELOR4ENT AffIX)nTrRY HEf''T0101 JITNE 23, 1965 The meeting was called to order at 'j.-hO P44o, by Chairman Herder, ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Herder, Commissioners Lois Mullin, Reverend Robert Kendall, Paul Barrow and John Meyer Richard Larson and Leonard Dage, representing Red Owl, Art Swanson and Cliff Wel% Attorney, representing Them sen +s, City Manager Earl Wagner, tlayor William Nee, Planning Commission Chairman Kenneth Kravik, City AtT torney Wyman Smith and City Planner Tom Hodne Absents None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MEETING OF JUNE 21, 1955: This matter was deferred until the next meeting, PROPOSED SUPERMARKET FOR RED OWL o N.E. CORNER AT UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND MISSISSIPPI STREET: Mr. Herder explained that the matter of building a proposed Red Owl supermarket, 131 feet by 110 feet in size on the N.E. corner of University Avenue and Mississippi Street (Theisen property), had been referred to the Authority by the City Council. The present zoning of this property is C@1, Local Business Districts and it is approximate- ly 200 feet by 298.3 feet in sized Mr. Welm, Attorney for Theisen's, explained that his purpose in being present at this meeting was to acquiesce in this proposed Red Owl enterprise and try the ethicaey of extending the portion imme- diately north, which is now zoned residential, to provide a complex, which would iticlude a number of other businesses or shops. Chairman Herder explained that This corner was not included in the area designated for renewals but that the Authority is definitely concerned with the areas surrounding said renewal area (south of Mississippi and a portion west of University). M<o Barrow explained that in order to warrant a Federal grant, it was necessary to havo 51% damaged property, and he was not sure that this undeveloped sec- tion under question could be added to the area and still stay within the said percentage needed. Also, that the proposal might best be referred to the Planning Commission. K?. Swanson inquired whether or not their proposal would fit i1g, if the renewal plan were to go through. Mr. Hodne explained that, as yet, there had been no deci. sign made on a definite plan for this renewal area3 but that special efforts are being made to evolve then- plans as quickly as possible, by all concerned. Mr. Hodne explained a memorandum that he had pre. pared to the City of Fridley, the 7ridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Planning Commission, concerning this Red Owl pro- posal. He stated that he felt this proposal should be weighed by both the owner and developer for the beat possible plan. PROPOSED SUPEM4ARKET FOR RED OWL - N.E. CORNER AT UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND 14I3SISAPPI STREEP (continued); It was pointed out that a Building Permit has already been ap= plied for, for this proposed supermarket; and the prospective deve.W lopers questioned whether or not said permit could be legally re@ fused. Also, that they wanted to start construction of this proposed supermarket as soon as possible. Are Kravik explained that this corner had been under discussion, before the Planning Commission, for at least six years. His Commis@ sion has recommended that if there is sufficient demand for this type of use, the area eastward and northward should probably be considered for razoning. It is their feeling that a plan should be proposed so that present residential owners can anticipate a change in zoning, to be done in an orderly fashion, so that values will not fluctuate. Wyman Smith stated that the City Council has talked with the County about widening ;Sississippi Street and constructing sidewalks along same, and they have had some assurance that this will happen. Also, that 7th Street will become a north south access road from Highway No. 100 to Mississippi Street. It was pointed out that this proposal would have to be reviewed by the Building Board and probably the Safety Committee, before a Building Permit could be approved. After much discussion, the in- terested parties agreed to review and consider the Authority's pro- posed renewal plan, at a later date when it has been worked out to a greater satisfaction to everyone. Mr. Barrow made a motion that a resolution be drafted to the City Council suggesting that the Authority have an extension of time before giving Red owl a recommendation as to what to do, Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Mullin and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, carried unanimously. REVIEWAL OF CITY CENTER PROJECT AREAS The Authority agreed that Mr. Hodne should send copies of the economic report, with new pages, to Mr. Kravik, Chairman of the Plan•• ning Commission. Mr. Hodne explained the background of the preliminary plan, and the research that had been done. $e stated that every businessman concerned has been contacted, and that there are records as to what their thoughts have been. Also, that these preliminary -plans have not been presented to any of the public. lie pointed out the existing elements, and how the plan had best been worked out around these. Mr. Barrow inquired if it was the Planner's thinking that the crossing at University and Mississippi will not be greatly a level crossing. Mr. Hodne replied that the thinking now is that it will be greatly level. -2� &'7. Hodx`"_d,' C::yJ�r'u�Lr:.:YfA.. thy " Nt7 fL74_ T" -'11 „„jn':'r 1,'3'w tive plans. Plan #1 would propose a major comineecial center and possibly City Hall in the southeast renewal section of the University . Avenue - Mississippi Street intersection„ Plan #2 would propose a four quadrant approach, with commercial areas of various sizes on each corner of said intersection. Plan #3 would propose a two -quad- rant approach, with commercial areas on the northwest and southwest renewal sections of the intersection and the City Center in the southeast renewal section of same, The Authority discussed, in detail the different possibilities for each of these alternative plans, accesses, service roads, exist- ing elements, square footage requirements and the possibility of moving the Civic Center across to the west side of University Avenue. Chairman Herder asked for an opinion on which of these plans each Commissioner might favor. The following replies were made: Mr* Meyer stated that he liked Plan #3, but felt that the Authority should try to work with the Red Owl proposal as much as possible* Mr. Harrow stated that he also preferred Plan #3, with the Red Owl proposal being permitted in the northeast corner. Mrs. Mullin explained that she would prefer Plan #1, because all shopping could be concentrated in one area. Mr. Kendall preferred Plan #1, because he felt the traffic pat. 41 tern would be to an advantage and could be controlled far better* Mr. Herder favored Plan #3, and felt that the Red Owl store could possibly relocate in a different section of the plan. Some other reasons for favoring !Tans #1 and #3 were as follows: Plan #ls This plan might allow for more expansion, bringing in more development and new business, which Lught prevent degeneration of the present existing shopping areas* Plan #3s This plan might be favored because of possible control in the southwest quadrant. Mr. Hodne stated that he felt enough interest had been shown in Plan #1 to warrant drawing up a preliminary design plan for same. Then, both plans could be studied and discussed. The Authority agreed to this. ADJOURNMENTs As there was no further busi as, Chairman Herder declared the meeting adjourned at l2t4O A *M. The next meeting of this Authority will be held at 8soo P.M., on Wednesday, June 30, 1965, Respectfully submitted, Lois 91111in Secretary Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority 131 -