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HRA 06/21/1990 - 29610CITY OF FRIDLEY � HOIISING & REDEVELOPI�N'r ADTHORITY l�LETING, JUNE 21, 1990 rrrwwrrrrrrrwr�rr..,.rrw.w.wrwrrrrrrwrrrrrwrwrwrr�.wrw.ww.wr..rr��rrrw.w.rwwwr.v�. CALL TO ORDER• Chairperson Commers called the June 21, 1990, Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Larry Commers, Virginia Schnabel, Duane Prairie Members Absent: � John Meyer, Walter Rasmussen Others Present: Jock Robertson, Executive Director of HRA Rick Pribyl, Finance Director Paul Hansen, Accountant Dave Newman, HI2A Attorney Rosemarie Crampton, 5849 - 3rd Street N.E. Dawn Sader, 2421 - 95th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park �►,PPROVAL OF MAY 10. 1990. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES: �— OTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the May 10, 1990, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMEERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 1. CRAMPTON REOUEST FOR SECOND MORTGAGE LOSS MAKE-UP: Mr. Robertson stated Ms. Crampton is requesting that the HRA forgive the remaining $2,400 of the ten year second mortgage that the HRA has on her property at 5849 - 3rd Street N.E. Mrs. Crampton wishes to move to another school district in order that a special education teacher and aide can be provided for her disabled child. Mr. Robertson stated that when the house was completed in 1983, the market value of the property was appraised by the City at $64,200. .Ms. Crampton has a purchase agreement for $74,000. Staff is recommending that there be no forqiveness unless it can be demonstrated that Ms. Crampton received a loss upon the sale of the property. Mr. Commers stated that staff has informed him that the Crampton's had made significant improvements on the property. � '"� r"� � HOIISING AND REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTG., JUNE 21. 1990 PAGE 2 Ms. Crampton stated they have added a garage, front entry way, and a family room in the basement at a total cost of $12,000. Mr. Robertson stated staff can check the assessing records and see what the market value is right now and what the difference is. If it turns out that there would be a loss on the sale, staff can negotiate the agreement to the extent of what is outstanding. The HRA might want to consider forgiving that part that would make up any loss. Mr. Robertson stated that with the HRA's permission, staff can negotiate a final settlement and report back to the HRA at their next meeting. Mr. Prairie stated he was comfortable with staff proceeding. Ms. Schnabel asked if there is any way of verifying that the improvements have been made to the property. Mr. Robertson stated staff can verify with the Assessing Department that the improvements have been made. Ms. Schnabel stated she would feel more comfortable with that type of information. MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to authorize staff to negotiate a second mortgage loss makeup with Ms. Crampton after verification of improvements to the property, to be resolved before the July HRA meeting. Mr. Newman asked if it was the HRA's understanding that staff would have the authority to negotiate forgiveness of part or all of the outstanding balance of the mortgage. Mr. Commers stated, yes, that is the HRA's intent. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON CONIl[ERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 2. EXTENSION OF HOLD H}1I�tMT�FSS AGREEMENT WITH WOODBRIDGE: Mr. Robertson stated Woodbridge has requested that the hold harmless agreement that was agreed upon in December 1989 be extended for another six months until December 31, 1990. This allows the redeveloper or a potential purchaser to enter onto the Lake Pointe property for the purpose of conducting normal surveys, tests, and investigations for the potential benefit of purchasers of that land. He stated there is no change in the wording of the agreement. � HOIISING AND REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTG.. JUNE 21, 1990 PAGE 3 MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to extend the Hold Harmless Agreement with Woodbridge Investment Company for an additional six month until December 31, 1990. II�N A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COrIl�'RS DECLARED TSE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 3. ELECTRICITY BILLINGS FOR LAKE POINTE: Mr. Robertson stated this is in answer to the concern expressed by the HRA at the May meeting about the HRA paying for electricity at Lake Pointe. After a review with the City Manager, staff agreed to recommend that the HRA pay the $7.06 bill for the sprinkler control box because it is part of the temporary maintenance system for which the HRA has already assumed responsibility. Staff also agreed that since the City pays for street lighting elsewhere in the City, they would recommend to the City Council that the City pay the $107.91 street lighting bill. Mr. Commers asked if it is the same situation for the lighting at Moore Lake Commons. Mr. Pribyl stated he believed the City is paying for the street � lighting at Moore Lake Commons also. 4. AGREEMENT TO REFUND TIF SCHOOL REFERENDUM LEVIES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Mr. Pribyl stated that in following what he perceived to be the HRA's direction previously, Jim O'Meara of Briggs and Morgan Law Office was contacted to once again develop a two year agreement. They are already half way into the year 1990 so the second half of this is the 1991 portion. He has been in contact with Jerry Seeman of School District #14 a number of times, and they have been pressing very hard to come up with a number for the 1991 funding process. This will commit the City to return increment for 1990 and 1991. There were some changes made in the tax increment legislation that now puts School District #16 into the return also, and the dollar amount is beginning to climb. The total return for 1990 for all school districts is calculated at $261,798.81. They estimate the total return for 1991 to be the same, if not more, than $261,798.81; and this amount will continue to increase each year. Mr. Pribyl stated the HRA should be receiving their first half settlement sometime towards the middle of next month. Staff will probably split this amount in half for each school district. Then, on the second half, staff will do a complete analysis of ,.� properties within those districts to determine which ones have actually been delinquent and then subtract those delinquent applicable portions from the last half. HOIISING AND REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTG., JUNE 21. 1990 PAGE 4 Mr. Prairie stated that in their previous discussions, it was his understanding that it was a one year agreement that covered two years, but the HRA had to renew it every year. Mr. Commers stated staff should check into the past documentation. If the HRA is committed to the school districts for 1990, they should address that, but as far as another for another two years, he is not sure that is right. By voting on this, they should not be committed for 1992. Mr. Pribyl stated they would just be committed to 1991. He stated the original agreement provided for a payment in 1988 and 1989. Mr. Prairie stated that in order to figure this into the school district's budgeting process, the HRA should have been discussing this in December or January. Mr. Pribyl stated that in the original discussions, School District #14 wanted to be able to have some idea of their next budget year. Mr. Commers stated that at that time, there was not the idea that n this would be going on indefinitely. He could understand that the school districts should know so they can figure how to budget, but the HRA should do this before the school districts adopt their annual budgets. Mr. Pribyl stated that ideally, they should have done the 1988 and 1989 payments and then, shortly after that, gone to the 1990 extension. However, staff did not have the manpower to do that at that time. They can cut the agreement period down to just 1990. Mr. Commers stated that realistically they can't do much about it now as the school district is relying on this payment now. But, they should get ahead of it next year. Mr. Pribyl stated it is his understanding School District #14 is working on its 1991 budget right now. Mr. Newman stated that to address the school district budget for the fiscal year beginning in July, the HRA should be ready to address this in January of that year. Mr. Commers stated that since the school district is almost done with its budget for the 1990 fiscal year, in all fairness the HRA should approve the payment for 1990. The school districts should ^ be cautioned that from now on, the HRA wants to address this process prior to the budgetary process. They should then review �., HOIISING AND REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTG., JUNE 21, 1990 PAGE 5 the past discussion and documentation and put this on the agenda for discussion at the end of 1990. Mr. Pribyl stated there apparently has been some misunderstanding about how this process was supposed to take place, and they never got keyed into the budgetary process for the school districts. MOTION by Mr. Commers, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to approve the school district referendwn levy returns for 1989, payable 1990, and that this matter be put on the December 1990 HI2A agenda for consideration of the 1991 referendum levy returns. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, COMMERS AND SCHNABEL VOTING AYE, �ATRTF; ABSTAIIJING, CHAIRPERSON COrIIrlERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. 5. ESTIMATES• MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the following estimates: Natural Green, Inc. -$923.48 for labor and miscellaneous parts to repair the temporary irrigation system at Lake Pointe. � Talberg Lawn & Landscape Service -_�_,_458.22 for maintenance services on the lands�aping at Lake Pointe May 15 - June 15, 1990. W. B. Miller, Inc. -$1,850.00 for the relocation of driveway for the Flaten property on 5755 Central Avenue N.E. Access Control Technologies -$10,973.00 for the completion of ramp security installation. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER.SON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 6. CLAIMS (2018-2026�: MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to approve the check register dated June 21, 1990. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COr�lERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED iTNANIMOIISLY. 7. UPDATE ON MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR RICE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER: Mr. Robertson stated that at the last meeting when the HRA ^ approved the purchase agreement, they also directed staff to get an environmental assessment audit. Staff solicited bids from four companies and awarded the bid to Institute for Environmental � HOIISING AND REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTG.. JIINE 21. 1990 PAGE 6 Assessment based on the most complete description of services and because they seemed to be the most responsive to the HI2A's request. He stated the Institute for Environmental Assessment plans to have the work completed by Friday, June 14, and a report prepared for staff by Thursday, June 20, 1990. Mr. Robertson stated there seemed to be no unusual environmental problems, only the ones which staff was aware of before--asbestos material in the facia of the building. Staff is trying to locate records for one other soil test that Mr. Lundgren had done. Mr. Robertson stated that staff is soliciting proposals for the management and leasing agents for the property. They plan to review at least three proposals and references and bring a recommendation to the HRA at their July meeting. 12. STATUS OF PROPOSED LEASE SECURITY FOR PAPPY'S FOODS: Mr. Robertson stated Keith Warner of Pappy's Foods is still working on the financial plan for the lease of equipment and the proposed project in the old Service America building at Central Avenue and Fireside Drive. In the meantime, Steiner Development has forwarded an acceptable letter of intent to purchase the Service America building and has apparently reached a tentative �, agreement to lease the building back to Pappy's Foods. Mr. Robertson stated Steiner Development is also negotiating with Service America to build a smaller 10,000 sq. ft. building in the rear portion of the lot and lease it back to the Service America. The agreement has not been reached on this component of the proposal. The HRA may wish to consider setting up a TIF district to capture the increment from this additional building in the near future; however, for such a small building, it may not be cost effective. Mr. Robertson stated he had included a schedule received from Jim Casserly for enlarging the redevelopment project area so that the HRA can consider providing equipment lease security for Pappy's Foods at the July or August HRA meeting. Mr. Prairie asked if there was any history of any other HRA's doing a similar thing--providing assistance for the lease of equipment. Mr. Robertson stated he did not believe so, but he could do some research and see if there are any. Staff has researched the legality of it, and there is no question but that it is legal. Mr. Prairie stated other HRA's have done some things that were � legal, but they received a lot of flack for doing them, whether right or wrong. � HOIISING AND REDEVEIAPMENT AIITHORITY MTG.. JIINE 21. 1990 PAGE 7 !"� Mr. Commers stated there seemed no harm in having staff make some inquiries regarding what other HRA's have done. 13. OTHER BUSINESS: a. Proposed Fridley Auto Mall Mr. Robertson stated the Auto Mall is proposed to be located in the northern part of the Onan tax increment district created last year. It is the vacant mobile home sales lot northeast of the Rapid Oil Station. It includes a 26,000 sq. ft. auto service mall and a 4,000 sq. ft. restaurant. Mr. Robertson stated it is staff's intention, while revising the Comprehensive Plan this year, to recommend that Highway 65 be the preferred location for more extensive type retail commercial activities that require an auto trip from establishment to establishment like auto sales, lumber yards, etc. The City has already made a commitment for University Avenue to be more intensive type of commercial, offices and retail strip centers which are characterized by a pedestrian being able to make a trip from establishment to establishment without the need for a car. To that extent, this auto mall would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan recommendations still in process. Mr. Robertson stated that, on the other hand, are they getting into the situation where every time there is a new development, the developer comes in and asks for tax increment assistance. In this situation, if this land has been owned by the same owners for many years, what is the assistance for? It is not land assembly and it can certainly not be for a land writedown. It is conceivable that one of the stipulations could be that part of the overall deal would be to extend the frontage road where it stops on the south end of the mobile home park through the front tier of mobile, connecting with the Fireside Drive. The developers, Mr. Noyes and Mr. Schroeder, have informed staff that the extension of the road would be very important to the success of their operation; and they have been directed to approach the owners of the mobile home park about purchasing land for that frontage road extension. It is conceivable that could be the justification for tax increment financing assistance. Mr. Robertson stated the City Manager will also be discussing this with City Council. Staff thought it was important to inform the HRA of this proposal and to ask for any policy direction the HRA might have at this time or during the following month. Mr. Prairie stated he has had about ten people ask him if the HRA is ever going to stop building strip malls. ^ Ms. Schnabel stated it does seem like every time there is a new development, someone comes to the HRA asking for assistance. She �. � �"� HOIISING AND REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTG.. JIINE 21. 1990 PAGE 8 is sometimes bothered by the fact that not everything the HRA does is redevelopment in the purest sense. There is a lot that is assistance that is not redevelopment. Yet, she did feel quite justified with the assistance they have provided. Mr. Commers stated that in terms of development, there are two different districts: (i) economic development district and (2) redevelopment district. The bigger problems come when they get to the funding side of it, and they have been funding most of these through tax increment financing. But, everything doesn't have to be redevelopment. The HRA has discussed doing some of the neighborhood-type things they used to do such as the large family home ownership program. There might be some very identifiable projects of that nature that might be worth looking at. Ms. Schnabel stated she has been interested in Habitat for Humanity, and that concept is excellent where they provide assistance, but the people pay back that assistance. It would be nice for the HRA to set up a system like that where they could rehabilitate or create something, using HRA monies, yet getting it paid back. b. Resignation of Dave Newman, HRA Attorney Mr. Commers stated that the HRA certainly appreciated all Mr. Newman's efforts on behalf of the HRA, particularly the extra time Mr. Newman has spent with them. The HRA wished him the best of luck in his new endeavors. Mr. Newman stated Mr. Herrick will be taking his place as HRA attorney. Mr. Ne`aman will be available in Mr. Herrick's absence or for projects he has had experience with. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Ms. meeting. IIpon a voice vote, all voting declared the June 21, 1990, Housing an meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Res ectfully subm'tted, L n aba Recording Secretary Schnabel, to adjourn the aye, Chairperson Commers d Redevelopment Authority