HRA 04/19/1984 - 29364CITY OF FRIDLEY
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
APRIL 19, 1984
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Commers called the April 19, 1984, Housing & Redevelopment Authority
meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Larry Commers, Elmars Prieditis, Duane Prairie
Members Absent: Carolyn Svendsen, Walter Rasmussen
Others Present: Sid Inman, City Finance Director
Nasim Qureshi,
Dave Newman, City Attorney
Michael Warren, Ritter, Suppes, Plautz Architects
Michael Moormann, Project Architect, Target Stores
40 APPROVAL OF MARCH 8, 1984, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES:
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. PRIEDITIS, TO APPROVE THE MARCH 8, 1984,
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY:
MOTION BY MR. PRIEDITIS, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:14 P.M.
Mr. Inman stated this is a public hearing on the sale, lease, and disposition
of the property located north of City Hall, bounded on the west by
University, on the north by Mississippi St., on the east by 5th Street,
and on the south by City Hall (legal description included in agenda packet).
He stated that at the current time, the property is in the ownership of the
HRA with the exception of the piece on which the Brunkow Music building
sits which they have a contract for deed on. He stated they have negotiated
with the contract holder, and they are ready to complete purchase at the
time of execution of the contract documents.
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Mr, Inman stated that in the past, it has been the practice of the HRA to
hold a public hearing; then approve the sale, disposition, and lease of
the property in conjunction with executing or authorizing the contract
with the developer,which is shown as Item 3 -3A in the agenda.
Mr. Inman stated specific purpose of the property was for the development
by Dayton Hudson Corp., D /B /A Target Stores. He stated that Mr. Qureshi
was at the meeting to make a presentation. Members of the Target Corp.
were also in the audience.
Mr. Qureshi stated he came before the HRA at their last meeting and gave
some of the background on the proposal made to the HRA by Target Stores to
develop an office facility north of City Hall. The City was in negotiations
with Target for over six months, plus three months when they did not know
what company they were dealing with. as they were dealing through a real estate
agent. He stated Target hart been searcUng all over the northern suburbs
for a site for their administrative offices. When they became serious about
the site north of City Hall, he met with them in January 1984.
Mr. Qureshi stated originally Target had some strict internal company require-
ments for space and actually wanted a two -story building on the site, which
would have almost covered the entire site with blacktop and building. That
was not acceptable to the City, and they encouraged Target to look at the
10 existing terrain of the property and go to a two story building and provide
some landscaping and green area around the building. Fortunately, Target
found it feasible for a three -story building, so they came back with the
current proposal.
Mr. Qureshi stated that, since then, the City has been working almost daily
with Target trying to define the plan to make the impact of this construction
more compatible with the existing facility. One of the things they did work
out together was some green space and separation between City Hall and the
proposed building. The original plan submitted for the parking lot did meet
the parking and size requirements, but they compromised a little bit to
provide some green area within the parking lot. They were able to save some
of the existing mature trees along Mississippi St. and within the parking lot.
Mr. Qureshi stated the City's agreement with Target is to make the property
available to them so they can go in and start construction. That necessitates
the removing of all the structures, compacting the soil, and reshaping the
land and leveling it west of the proposed building so they can provide the
parking.
Mr. Qureshi stated Mr. Michael Moormann, representative from,Target, and an
architect, Mr. Michael Warren, were at the meeting to make statements or
answer any questions the HRA might have.
Mr. Commers asked about the number of parking spaces that will be provided.
is Mr. Qureshi stated there will be about 300 parking spaces. That meets the
parking requirements for an office building.
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Mr. Prairie asked if the cars traveling on Mississippi St. would be able to
see the cars in the parking lot.
Mr. Qureshi stated they did compromise a little bit on the size and aisle
space in order to provide some berming and landscaping to minimize the visual
impact of the parking lot.
Mr. Qureshi stated the City also commissioned a traffic study that especially
addressed how they could minimize the traffic impact for a section of this
property. Some suggestions were made, and those suggestions have been dis-
cussed with Target. Target is willing to incorporate those suggestions.
Essentially, there will a right in and right out on Mississippi St.
Presently, there are two lanes going out onto 5th St., and they are going
to expand that to three lanes to accommodate more traffic.
In answer to Mr. Prieditis' question concerning surface water drainage,
Mr. Qureshi explained the surface drainage plan for the property.
The Commission members viewed the model of the new Target building.
Mr. Qureshi showed the overall concept of the clinic, future expansion of
the clinic, office building, bank, City Hall, and 5th St. He stated that
on 5th St., they put in a divider with trees. They hope to eventually work
with the County to carry the same divider theme on Mississippi St. That
would block the entrance on Mississippi St. for a right in and right out
only.
Mr. Qureshi stated they plan to carry the same theme for the walkway system
with the same cement, brick, trees all the way through the Target develop-
ment to the intersection.
Mr. Moorman stated they have their distribution center and one of their
regional offices in Fridley. They have quite an investment in Fridley, and
it has been a very pleasant relationship with the City. He stated they are
looking forward to locating their Northern Operations Center here.
Mr. Moormann stated he felt they were going to create a facility that was
very comparable in character and quality to the facility they have in the
City Center in downtown Minneapolis. Right now they plan to move into the
building in May 1985. They have scheduled for the present size with certain
built -in expansions projected for 5 -10 years.
Mr. Comers stated that as long as there was no one else at the meeting to
make any comments, he would entertain a motion to close the public hearing.
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. PRIEDITIS, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY.
. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMER' DECLARED THE PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED AT 7:40 P.M.
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2. RECEIVE LETTER FROM JERRY PASCHKE:
Mr. Commers stated this item would be continued at the end of the agenda.
3. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. HRA 5 -1984 APPROVING AND.AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT'WITH'TARG T:
Mr. Commers asked Mr. Qureshi to give the Commissioners a brief summary
of the general terms of the contract.
Mr. Qureshi stated the members
lined the parcels that will be
meeting). The basic agreement
prepare the property just like
ment so Target can move in and
the HRA moving all the structui
retaining walls.
of the HRA had a copy of the sheet that out -
designated on this property (handed out at
they have with Target is that the HRA will
any other property that is ready for develop -
start development. This will necessitate
,es, doing the grading, and providing some
Mr. Qureshi stated the proposal is to sell Target the building footprint
(parcel A) at $2 /sq. ft. The rest of the property will be leased by Target
for 30 years and then sold at an amount of $300,000. During the lease period,
Target will pay $15,000 per year. They will provide the maintenance on the
property and will pay taxes on all of the property.
• Mr. Qureshi stated there are two other properties that Target has the option
to buy. If they wish to buy those two parcels before the lease is over, they
can buy them at $2/ sq. ft. Target's potential expansion, if needed, is to
90,000 sq. ft. One proposed expansion (parcel B -1) is in the northwest
corner of the building and is about 3,000 sq. ft. per floor. The other pro-
posed expansion is on the east side of the building (parcel B -2) and is hbout
2,700 sq. ft. per floor.
Mr. Qureshi stated that parcel B -4 was the property where Target will provide
parking over it, but the City has retained the right of that property so they
can provide cold storage under it and the walkway system could go over it.
Parcel B -4 is 2,400 sq. ft.
Mr. Qureshi stated that in the southeastern corner of the parking lot (Parcel
B -3), there is a parcel that the City wanted to retain the option on in order
to be able to provide a parking ramp in the future to be used by HRA and the
City and Target. They have provided for a joint kind of relationship for
this space. The City has the right on that property for 30 years.
Mr. Commers asked if Staff had made an analysis of the parking that may be
needed in this area, taking into consideration the expansion of the clinic,
and if the Target building is expanded to 90,000 sq. ft.
Mr. Qureshi stated they have. If Target expands to 90,000 sq. ft., they
• would need additional space. As far as the expansion of the clinic, it has
enough parking expansion on site.
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Mr. Commers stated that with respect to the sale price, he would like some
background information from previous appraisals and previous sales of
property, and something from Leon Madsen with respect to.-the square footage
price of the land. He felt they should have some information in the record
with respect to what they have done in the past to support the HRH's action.
Mr. Qureshi stated Staff would provide that information for the next meeting.
He stated this proposal was in line with what the HRA did for the office
building and was a better proposal than what the HRA did for the clinic.
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. PRIEDITIS, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 5 -1984, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AND .4UTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT P7ITH TARGET".
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. HRA 6 -1984 APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS
OF THE TARGET'BUILDING AS SUBMITTED BY THE'TARGET'CORPORATION:
Mr. Qureshi stated they have fairly detailed plans available from Target.
Target is required per the development agreement to submit plans for the
• HRA's approval.
Mr. Comers stated this was mainly for control with respect to the compatibility
with the other structures, and this building obviously seems to be in,con-
formance. He stated this has been discussed in past meetings, and everything
seemed to be all right. He stated that if the Staff has looked at the plans
and are in agreement that the plans are in conformance and compatible with
City Hall, he did not think the HRA had any problem with approving the con-
struction plans.
Mr. Qureshi stated City Staff has made a great attempt to see that everything
in the building is in conformance; and, as the HRA members can see from the
model, it certainly fits the scheme.
MOTION BY MR. PRIEDITIS, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 6- 1984, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS OF THE TARGET
BUILDING AS SUBMITTED BY THE TARGET CORPORATION ".
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. HRA 7 -1984 APPROVING THE PLANNED LAYOUT OF
TARGET PROJECT WITHIN' CITY*REDEVELOPMENT
Mr. Qureshi stated this is essentially saying that the HRA has reviewed the
plan, has entered into a contract, and is now approving for implementation
• the final plan layout, and authorizing the staff to proceed with the reloca-
tion of the tenants in the project area.
Mr. Comers stated that as he understood it with regard to relocation, they
do have an obligation to a couple of the tenants. It was his original
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understanding that when the HRA acquired the property, they were going to
lease the property on the basis that the tenants would be able to remain
on the property without any problem with relocation when the property was
needed by the HRA.
Mr. Inman stated that was correct; however, they have since found out that
particular property owners can waive their rights to relocation, but regular
tenants cannot waive their rights because they are not subsequent to the
sale of the property. He stated Lifestyle Music and Northwestern Bell did
waive their rights to relooation,because they were the property owners.
He stated they have reviewed this with their relocation consultant and with
Dave Newman, and it is very clear that the tenants cannot waive those rights
when they had no rights in the first place. He stated that as far as
relocation, the HRA has an obligation to the following tenants:
Gary's Automotive........ $10,000 (estimate)
Ms. Douthitt ............ 5,500 (estimate)
Royal Electric .......... 15,000 (estimate)
Mr.-Inman stated Gary's Automotive intends to move at the end of May. Royal
Electric has found a place and intends to.move in May. Northwestern Bell
will be out the end of April. They have qualified Ms. Douthitt for Section 8
. housing and are currently looking for an apartment for her.
MOTION BY MR. PRIEDITIS, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 7 -1984, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED LAYOUT OF TARGET PROJECT
WITHIN THE CENTER CITY REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ".
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. HRA 8 -1984 REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY APPR VE D'AWARD'BIDS FORS DEMOLITION- 'AND'REMOVAL
F CERTAIN STRUCTURES:
Mr. Qureshi stated that page 6E of the agenda documented the buildings on
site that needed to be removed. The proposals are such that there is a bid
on each separate building. They reason they did that was because there are
certain people who deal more with salvaging and moving, and other people who
deal just with demolition. So, in some cases the City will be getting money
back'for salvage. He stated the list on agenda page 6B showed the buildings
and the bids. The low bid was chosen for each of the buildings, except
for the high bid on Building #1, Madsen Building. The project, if awarded as
indicated on the list, will be $18,805.
MOTION BY MR. PRIEDITIS, SECONDED BY MR. COMMERS, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 8 -1984, "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
APPROVE AND AWARD BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF CERTAIN STRUCTURES ".
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
Carried UNANIMOUSLY.
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At this time, Mr. Commers thanked Mr. Moormann and Mr. Warren for coming
to the meeting. He stated the HRA was looking forward to working with
them. He stated the HRA felt it was going to be a terrific project and
will certainly contribute to the City of Fridley in a nice way.
Mr. Moormann thanked the Staff and the HRA for their time. He stated the
people he is working with in the corporation are very excited about this
project.
Chairperson Commers declared a ten - minute recess at 8:30 p.m.
7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. HRA 9 -1984 AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO
OBTAIN A PLAT OF'THE CENTER -CITY'AREA:SOUTH'OF'MISSISS P I STREET'AND'EA
F UNIVERSITY-AVENUE:
Mr. Commers asked how the numbers, as far as costs, were arrived at in the
next resolutions.
Mr. Qureshi stated they were strictly engineers' estimates in order to get
an idea of what numbers they are talking about.
Mr. Qureshi stated it is the City's proposal to plat all the property from
• 63rd to Mississippi St. and University to 5th St. This will then complete
all the property in this quadrant in order to describe who owns what and
have it all legally tied down.
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. PRIEDITIS, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 9 -1984, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO OBTAIN A PLAT OF THE
CENTER CITY AREA SOUTH OF MISSISSIPPI STREET AND EAST OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE".
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION.NO.HRA 10- 1984'AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO
OBTAIN A TRAFFIC S R
Mr. Qureshi stated this study has been completed. It was requested because
they wanted to know the impact the Target building would have with over
300 employees and because of its location.
MOTION BY MR. PRIEDITIS, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 10 -1984, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO OBTAIN A TRAFFIC
STUDY FOR THE 5TH STREET AREA OF CENTER CITY ".
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. HRA 11 -1984 AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO
CONTRACT FOR'SITE PREPARATION F E.. D NORTH ' I Y HALL:
Mr. Qureshi stated it is the HRA's responsibility to provide a clear site
for construction and remove all the existing structures. After the
structures are removed, they have to fill in where the structures were,
compact the soil, clear and grub, remove any bad material, grade the property
and do the storm water control so it is prepared for Target to begin
construction.
Mr. Commers asked why the HRA had 4o give authorization to the City for all
this right now. Why can't they put the bids out when the time comes and
then give approval?
Mr. Qureshi stated the HRA would be giving the City the authorization to do
all this work. An estimated figure of $144,000 was given. He stated the
City Council meets frequently and the HRA does not. This is just a vehicle
to get the process going. He stated the HRA will have actual bids and
numbers on this like they did for the demolition and removal of the structures.
Mr. Commers stated that-' in terms of what the [IRA's responsibility is and
when it comes - down -to the ultimate decision, he felt it was a problem always
appointing the City to be its agent.
• Mr. Qureshi stated there are some time restraints. Normally, the process
they are trying to squeeze into two months probably should take ten months.
Target plans to start building June 1, and he did not think all the legal
things will be done by then. That is the reason the City felt that, since
the work is necessary, the HRA should make the City Council its agent.
The HRA has the estimated numbers, and if the numbers are different, they
will come back to the HRA. The HRA will also have the documentation available
when the actual bids are taken.
Mr. Commers stated he really had a problem with this and asked if there
was some way to resolve the time restraints.
Mr. Qureshi stated maybe the HRA could hold special meetings.
Mr. Prieditis stated he agreed with Mr. Commers.
Mr. Commers stated the next few resolutions involve a substantial amount
of money.
Mr. Qureshi stated these were all estimated outside numbers and all of
them, other than the NSP work, will be public bids.
Mr. Commers stated that was fine, but maybe there should be some input from
the HRA as to what is being done and some input back as to exactly how the
project is going to go and what is going to be involved. He stated maybe
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Staff could give the HRA a schedule with a timetable of when these things
are contemplated to be done and when they need to be done.
Mr. Commers stated he basically had the following two questions: (1) Is
this a proper procedure for the HRA to follow? It may be legally permissible,
but is it proper? (2) What about input into the project itself? The HRA
does not want to get involved in the day -to -day things, but he felt the
HRA should know more about the project when these things are talked about
in a general way. The HRA should get a little more background information
and see some information that tells what is being proposed.
Mr. Qureshi stated he thought they were providing this information.
Mr. Prieditis stated that what concerned him was the HRA would be authorizing
monies which amounted to $600 - 700,000. There are a lot of unknowns. Is
the HRA in the position to do this? He would like to look-at the budget
and see where they stand. Maybe the HRA could approve some of the more
urgent matters and wait on the others.
Mr. Commers stated it was his personal opinion that he was uncomfortable
with delegating this kind of authority to the City.
Mr. Qureshi stated that if the HRA was willing to meet every two weeks, he
would have no problem with that. Staff would fie wt11ing to be available
for those meetings.
Mr. Prairie stated that, if extra meetings would help, he would be willing
to meet every week or every other week.
Mr. Commers asked the Staff to put together a schedule which would include
a bid schedule, a bid opening schedule, and an awarding schedule. He asked
that this be provided to the HRA so they can decide, from their point of view,
what the best way is to handle these.
Mr. Qureshi stated Staff would provide the HRA with this information.
Mr. Inman stated the most critical resolutions as far as timing were
Resolution No. HRA 12 -1984 and Resolution No. HRA 13 -1984.
10. CONSIDERATION-OF RESOLUTION -NO -HRA--12 --1984 -AUTHORIZING : •THE -•CITY STAFF
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. PRIEDITIS, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 12 -1984 "RESOLUTION AUTHOPZZING THE CITY STAFF CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN
STATES POWER FOR THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN POWER LINES AND FOR THE PLACING OF
THOSE POWER LINES UNDERGROUND".
• UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. HRA 13 -1984 AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO
WORK WITH R.S.P. ARCHITECTS:
Mr. Commers stated that part of this design was for storage facilities and
garage facilities for the police and the city. He asked if there should
be some shared costs with the city on that?
Mr. Qureshi stated they are thinking of sharing 50/50 of the architect's
fees on these things. This resolution provides for the hiring of the
architect at a fee not to exceed $11,000. It should be a separate request
to the Staff to ask the City Council to participate in a 50/50 shared cost
with the architect.
MOTION BY MR. PRIEDITIS, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 13 -1984, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO WORK WITH R.S.P.
ARCHITECTS ".
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairperson Commers stated the HRA would direct Staff to request the City
Council to participate in the architect's fee on a 50/50 basis.
Mr. Inman stated he would like to deal with the rest of the items
(Resolutions HRA 11 -1984, HRA 14 -1984, HRA 15 -1984, and HRA 16 -1984) under
one single construction fund. If the HRA's concern was in just awarding
the bids, then he did not think it would be a problem for the City Council
to act as the HRA's agent.
Mr. Commers asked what the HRA had done in the past. for example, hovvt did
they handle the demolition, etc., of the Doty property?
Mr. Inman stated some of it was authorized by the HRA, and some of was
authorized by the City Council, depending upon the speed with which they
had to act. H� believed most of the demolition work was contracted through
the City and the HRA paid the City.
Mr. Qureshi stated that, again, providing the information to the HRA was
no problem; it was just the time restraint.
Mr. Inman stated he felt the HRA would have to authorize the City to call
for bids. Anything over $15,000, the HRA has to authorize the publication
calling for bids.
Mr. Commers stated that, if the HRA authorized the call for bids, would the
HRA be able to review the things being bid on at the May meeting?
Mr. Qureshi stated they could have some plans available at that meeting.
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MOTION BY MR. PRIEDITIS, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO AUTHORIZE THE
PUBLICATION CALLING FOR BIDS FOR RESOLUTION NO. HRA 11 -1984 ("RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO CONTRACT FOR SITE PREPARATION OF THE LAND
NORTH OF CITY HALL "); RESOLUTION NO. HRA 14 -1984 ( "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RETAINING WALL "); RESOLUTION NO. HRA 15 -1984
( "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS STORAGE
FACILITIES AND BRIDGE "); AND RESOLUTION NO. HRA 16 -l-g84 .["RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONSTRUCT A CONCRETE /BRICK WALKWAY, WALKWAY LIGHTS,
SERVICE DRIVE AND LANDSCAPING "); AND TO AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO SEPARATE
OR COMBINE THE VARIOUS ITEMS FOR BIDDING.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. f1RA -l7�1984 AUTEiORIZIn THE.'CITY ' STAFf TO
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. PRIEDITIS', TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 17 -1984, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO.COMPLETE THE MOVING
OF THE CITY'S LIQUID PETROLEUM AND THE BURYING OF THOSE TANKS%
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. RECEIVE LETTER FROM JERRY PASCHKE:
Mr. Qureshi stated that Mr. Paschke proposes to develop a 30,000 sq. ft.
building on Lot 5 and a 15,000 sq. ft. building on Lot 3. Basically, there
are two problems with this area: soil problems and drainage problems.
He stated it would be Staff's recommendation to take the same basic approach
as the HRA did in the past that the HRA would be only.a party to the total
cost and not pay all the cost. It would involve calling for bids, correcting
the soil, and going through the process. He felt this was reasonable
assistance to provide and then go on to the approach of buying the land,
writing down the land, and selling it. If the HRA is agreeable to this,
he would propose they authorize a public hearing for the sale of land and
at that time, the City would bring in a developers agreement for the HRA
to approve.
Mr. Commers stated that when the HRA discussed this with Mr. Paschke in
the past, they told him they were willing to give some assistance. They
never made any commitment for total assistance on this project. At that
time, they had asked Mr. Boardman to meet with Mr. Paschke to negotiate
something and indicate that the HRA was willing to do something in terms
of participation. He stated the HRA cannot make a commitment until they
see some negotiations.
Mr. Qureshi stated that if the HRA was willing to give some assistance,
they should go ahead and set up a public hearing for the sale of land,
the City would submit a developers agreement, put in some numbers and give
the rationale for those numbers. He stated he has discussed this with
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Mr. Paschke. Mr. Paschke does have some documentation on what the costs
of soil correction and bidding are. The HRA's approach. would be basically
along the same guideline as was done with the two other projects in this
tax increment district. If the HRA was comfortable with that, he would
negotiate with Mr. Paschke and come back with the proposed agreements.
Mr. Coroners asked if they were talking about a public hearing on Lots 3,
5, and 6?
Mr. Qureshi stated there was also a proposal on Lots 4 and 7, and he would
suggest they include those two lots in the public hearing to start the
process.
Mr. Comers stated he had no problem calling for a public hearing on
Lots 3, 5, and 6, but they have not had any information on Lots 4 and 7.
The HRA has always taken the same position, that something should be
negotiated and,subject to staff negotiation, the HRA is willing to give
some assistance.
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. PRIEDITIS, TO AUTHORIZE THE CALLING
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON LOTS 3, 5, AND 6.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON_COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. HRA 18 -1984 OF THE HOUSING '& REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE'CITY OF FRIDLEY AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF C R AI CLAIMS
ITHOUT PRIOR'HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
Mr. Inman stated this is a standard resolution that the City has adopted.
Most cities have resolutions like this. This would authorize him as the
HRA's finance officer to authorize with his signature the release of checks
prior to the HRA's approval. This will essentially save late charges and
allows him to take any discounts when available. He stated these checks
will be on the check register and, if the HRA has a problem with a check,
even though the monies have gone out, the HRA can still bring an action
on it.
Mr. Inman stated this was discussed at the last HRA meeting.
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. PRIEDITIS, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 18-1984,-RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FO THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS WITHOUT PRIOR
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPROVAL ".
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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15. CHECK REGISTER APPROVAL:
MOTION BY MR. PRIEDITIS, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO APPROVE THE CHECK
REGISTER DATED APRIL 6, 1984, IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,742.09.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO HERRICK & NEWMAN:
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. PRIEDITIS, TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT
TO HERRICK & NEWMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $335.80 AS PRESENTED IN THEIR INVOICE
DATED APRIL 10, 1984.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION BY MR. PRIEDITIS, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIEP TO.ADJOURN.THE MEETING. UPON
A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE APRIL 19, 1984,
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyrffie Saba
Recording Secretary