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HOIIBINa & REDEVELOPMENT AIIT80RITY MEETIIJ(s�, MAY 11, 1995
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice-Chairperson Schnabel called the May li, 1995, Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present;
Members Absent:
Virginia Schnabel, John Meyer, Jim McFarland
Larry Commers, Duane Prairie
Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Jim Casserly, Financial Consultant
Grant Fernelius, Housing Coordinator
Craig Ellestad, Accountant
Andy Jang, Jang Wan Restaurant
David Landes, 5928 Woody Lane
APPROVAL OF APRIL 13� 1995. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES•
MOTION by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to approve the
April 13, 1995, Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes as
written.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CBAIRPER80N 8CffiJABEL
DECLARED THS MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
WITH WHITNEY HOMES. INC. (FORMERLY TOLLEFSON HOMES) FOR 677
HUGO STREET, 539 GLENCOE STREET AND 547 GLENCOE STREET
Mr. Meyer stated the bid was awarded to Tollefson Homes who was
the low bidder. Tollefson Homes has now changed their name.
Does this change of company name create any legal problems?
Mr. Fernelius stated he had discussed this with Mr. Hoeft who saw
no problem. Mr. Hoeft called the state and determined this is a
company in good standing. There is no problem with this company
or with the name change.
Mr. Meyer asked if there was any problem with the fact that the
price changed. Is there any problem for the HRA?
^ Mr. Casserly stated the HRA did not have to publicly bid.
HRA did an ad hoc procedure and he felt the HRA had all the
1 latitude they wanted to accept, change and/or modify. This
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not like bidding for a public improvement project.
Ms. Dacy stated, at the last meeting, Tollefson had the
successful proposal for the first three lots. The HRA held the
remaining lots and asked staff to negotiate with Tollefson.
These lots are a product of that direction. She thought this was
fine because staff was operating under the direction of the HRA.
Ms. Schnabel stated there is probably a paper trail that exists
for the company and the change of name.
Ms. Schnabel asked, if the HRA approves the consent agenda, would
this automatically approve the home designs as well.
Ms. Dacy stated yes.
Mr. Meyer asked if the home designs give the specifications for
construction. It would be good to remind them or the City
building inspector that the Minnesota state building code does
require vertical reinforcing steel in basement block walls for
homes. Some inspectors do not know this yet.
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APPROVE HOME DESIGNS FOR SCATTERED SITE PROPERTIES
MONTHLY HOUSING REPORT
SOUTHWEST 4UADRANT BUDGET EXPENSE
REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Mr. Ellestad provided copies of additional expenses needing
approval. The two significant items on this list related to the
condemnation of the Suh property.
MOTION by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to approve the
Resolution Authorizing Execution of Development Contract with
Whitney Homes, Inc. (formerly Tollefson Homes) for 677 Hugo
Street, 539 Glencoe Street, and 547 Glencoe Street; to approve
the home designs for the scattered-site properties; to approve
the Monthly Housing Report, to approve the Southwest Quadrant
budget expense; and to approve check register #25516 through
#25535 with the additions contained in the memo of May 11, 1995,
from Mr. Ellestad for a total of $752,998.76.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTINt�i AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERBON BCHNABEL
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
ACTION ITTsMB:
� 6. CONSIDER TIF REQUEST FOR 6279 UNIVERSITY AVENLTE N.E.; GARY
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Ms. Dacy stated staff is recommending to table this item. This
afternoon, Mr. Wruck contacted her office to table this item for
action at the June meeting. She had spoken to Mr. Wruck and told
him of the conversation she had with Chairperson Commers and the
recommendation of the Executive Director. Both were concerned
about this request and were concerned about establishing a new
priority for discretionary funds when the HRA is already
identifying housing and redevelopment sites for priority. She
advised Mr. Wruck that he should be aware that staff's
recommendation would be to recommend denial of the request. Mr.
Wruck then contacted Mr. Harris and came back requesting to table
this item. They will be contacting the Executive Director to
meet with him.
MOTION by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to table
consideration of the TIF request for 6279 University Avenue N.E.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTINa AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCBNAHEL
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
7. CONSIDER AWARD OF BIDS FOR DEMOLITION PROJECT #281 FOR THE
SOUTHWEST OUADRANT
� Ms. Dacy stated, because of the potential lawsuit regarding the
apartment buildings as part of the Southwest Quadrant, staff is
recommending the HRA table awarding the bids until the June
meeting. The bids were put out to include the apartment
buildings as well as the other buildings as one contract. Until
we know what is going to happen with the apartment buildings,
staff has contacted the potential bidders, postponed the bidding
date, and rewritten the bids to separate out the apartments. In
this way, the HRA could award separate contracts. Staff did not
want to have the HRA award a contract and later have to say they
could not do that and have a breach of contract. Staff has
rewritten the bids and resubmitted the bids to the contractors.
The HRA can award the bids at the June meeting.
Ms. Dacy stated the second item is that, after the last meeting
regarding the request from Burger King, the Burger King owner and
Mr. Burns met. Staff gave them until the end of the business day
on May 29th to occupy the building. Since that time, staff has
had three other requests from tenants in the strip mall
requesting a similar extension. Ms. Dacy contacted the City
Attorney's office. Staff's recommendation is that it is okay to
have those tenants remain until May 29. Staff is recommending
that the HRA also authorize the tenants to stay until May 29.
That is the last possible day. We then have to have the
abatement contractor come in to begin asbestos removal.
Demolition is to begin on June 12.
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Mr. Meyer asked where this would put the Burger King employees.
Ms. Dacy stated she was not a part of that meeting but she
understands that this date was acceptable. She did not know what
action they would take.
Mr. Meyer asked if May 29 was satisfactory for the other three
tenants.
Ms. Dacy stated she believed Andy Jang was trying to find another
restaurant location. She believed the seafood business found a
place. She has not talked to the Oriental Grocery. She cannot
see going beyond the date of May 29 for the work that needs to be
done.
Mr. Meyer stated he respected the timing, but he was puzzled.
Because of their convenience, they have changed the bid date for
demolition and the world did not come to an end for demolition.
This shows we can be flexible on this deadline, but he was
puzzled as to why they could not be flexible with the tenants.
Ms. Dacy stated this is a multi-phase project. We still have to
deal with the apartments, the liquor store, and the pavement. We
have been able to adjust the schedule but, as we go later, we
will have some serious problems.
MOTION by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to table the bid
award to the June meeting.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED QNANIMOIISLY.
MOTION by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to approve an
extension of time to May 29, 1995, for the tenants of the Suh
property.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CSAIRPERSON BCBNABEL
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
8. JOINT_ACQUISITION OF A SCATTERED-SITE PROPERTY
Mr. Fernelius stated this particular property was brought to the
City's attention by Mr. Landes who lives at 5928 Woody Lane,
which is to the rear of the subject property. The property at
1207 Gardena Avenue is a single family home. The property is in
a deteriorated condition and has a long history of problems.
There are a number of code issues in the last few years. It has
been a concern of the neighbors for some time. Mr. Landes
notified staff about his concerns with the property. Mr. Landes
stated the property would probably be marketed in the near future
and expressed concern that it may continue in its current
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condition if sold. Mr. Landes approached us about a possible
acquisition of this property under the scattered-site program.
Mr. Fernelius stated he would like to e�lore several issues or
options. One option could be to purchase the property directly
under the scattered site program. The problem is that the
appraised value is more than what has typically been paid for
other scattered site properties in the-past. If, however, they
did this, the buildable lot could be resold for construction of a
new home. Another option is to sell the land to the adjoining
property owners for a predetermined price which Mr. Landea quoted
as approximately $30,000 for the land. Staff is asking for
feedback and to see if this is the type of project the HRA may be
interested in. If so, staff can come back with additional
details.
Ms. Schnabel asked if the property was owner occupied and if it
was currently for sale.
Mr. Fernelius stated the property was owner occupied and is
expected to be for sale in the near future. The property has
been appraised.
Mr. Landes stated the tax value is $74,500. There is no logic to
that based on the surrounding properties.
Mr. Fernelius stated the property is appraised at $64,000 as is.
Mr. Meyer asked how staff have gone about selecting the
properties for the scattered site program.
Mr. Fernelius stated they have used a number of different means.
Originally, staff did a windshield survey which was the basis for
the initial acquisition of properties. Since that time, staff
has discovered properties through the rental inspection program.
Staff has also had property owners contact them directly about
properties.
Mr. Meyer asked if it was correct that staff had not just relied
on comments from public officials but also on comments from
private citizens.
Mr. Fernelius stated this was correct. Staff conducts an
inspection and evaluates each property. For this home, staff has
done only a drive-by inspection. He did not know the condition
of the interior.
Ms. Schnabel asked what the code violations were.
Mr. Fernelius stated there had been problems with exterior
storage and there have been complaints from neighbors with the
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way the property has been maintained. There has not been a
thorough inspection for building code violations.
Mr. Meyer stated he thought they should be very careful in the
criteria used to select a site and then go in and inspect. The
proposal to take the property and then have the neighbors
purchase the lot to attach to their land, no matter how well
intentioned that may be, would have a very poor connotation to
the whole operation. In other words, to make land available for
the gain of a very immediate group could be misinterpreted. They
should be very cautious in using that particular approach. He is
bothered with acquiring property to resell to surrounding
property owners. His first reaction is that this does not sound
like a good operation.
Mr. McFarland asked if there had been a history of lack of
maintenance because of the present owners.
Mr. Fernelius stated that is what he understood.
Mr. Landes stated the home has been owned by the current people
for about ten years. Before that, it was as bad or worse with
many vehicles not operating and trash in the yard. The property
/� has never been taken care of, not even as much as the grass
mowed. There has never been anything done to it. The garage
roof sags noticeably. He probably has a negative view of it but
it does not seem like it has any rehab value. He can appreciate
what is being said, but the neighbors are not stuck on any
certain way of making something happen. It is a possibility that
he would be interested in owning and developing it. We are
willing to try to do anything to help the current issue. Some of
the violations are vehicles and general trash that has been
laying for two to three years without being moved. He has
initiated some of the complaints. The neighbor on the other side
feels strongly about it because the property is only two to three
feet from their property line. That could probably not be
changed because of the grandfather clause.
Ms. Schnabel stated, depending on what is on that site, there is
a three foot setback. That may not be a violation of the
existing code.
Mr. Landes stated that could be but he was not sure. This
property has been an eyesore for years. He would like to take an
opportunity that is there to resolve the problem and is willing
to put some money into it to resolve. None of the neighbors
really want to own the property for the sake of adding on to
their properties. That is not the goal. If something else could
,--� fit the criteria, that would be great.
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Mr. McFarland asked how much frontage this property has on Woody
Lane.
Mr. Landes stated it is almost a point there. It may be about
ten feet.
Ms. Dacy stated the intent of the scattered-site program is to
take abandoned, blighted or dilapidated properties. If the lot
is buildable, the HRA would convey the lot to a builder to put in
a new house and improve the tax base. If the property were to be
conveyed to the neighbors, the HRA would also have to evaluate
that.
Mr. Landes stated he was only bringing it to the City's attention
to try to make something happen there.
Ms. Schnabel stated she shared the concerns�that the HRA would be
setting a precedent that would be a little difficult to sustain.
She can appreciate the fact that as neighbors you have had to
deal with a property that is not of the same standard as your own
but she though it beyond the scope of the HRA's responsibility to
go into a property and purchase it on the basis of the neighbors
not being happy with the situation. We have to have more
� substantial proof that this is something that would require our
attention. That proof would be code violations or abandonment.
She is not comfortable with the neighbors purchasing the
property. She would hate to have people coming in and saying
they think a property is bad and the HRA should buy it.
Mr. Meyer stated, if these people were going to sell, they must
have an inspection to outline the various defects.
Ms. Dacy stated this is not a City requirement, unless a mortgage
company or private institution requires it.
Mr. Meyer stated let us say, for example, that this is a blighted
house. Good judgement says the garage roof is sagging. Would
there be a way to make an inspection, to see where this property
is in respect to our priorities, and to see where it is on the
total scale? If the garage roof is sagging, there is evidence of
a problem.
Ms. Dacy stated she is not hearing an objection to exploring or
to doing some research, but she is hearing reservations about
buying the property and selling it to the neighbors. Staff could
determine if the property is eligible under the program.
Ms. Schnabel stated the HRA would continue this matter until
�� receiving a report indicating this should be considered for the
scattered-site acquisition.
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9. ACOUISITION OF FRANK'S USED CARS PROPERTY
Ms. Dacy stated this site is a nonconforming use in an S-1 Hyde
Park neighborhood. The site was identified as a top priority in
the recent development priority analysis because of the age,
condition, and impact on the neighborhood. The owners recently
passed away. Concurrently, the Custom Mechanical property was
purchased by the City Council and demolished. Staff will be
going to the City Council with a recommendation to convey those
lots to the HRA to include in their program to sell for future
construction. The Hyde Park area in the 1995 budget was
identified as a focus area.
Ms. Dacy stated, if this property is purchased, four single
family lots could be created for resale. Each lot would be 75-
foot lots with a tag parcel along University Avenue. This would
be a neighborhood win. There is no question about the visual
impact of this use on the neighborhood and the impression from
the neighbors. Mr. Casserly stated the HRA could possibly create
a TIF district and recoup some of the acquisition costs.
Ms. Dacy stated Mr. Burns has been negotiating with a
representative for the property since about January. On May 9,
� Mr. Burns sent a letter offering to purchase the property for
$140,000 subject to the estate waiving any relocation benefits,
no separate payment would be made for fixtures, and the family
would take responsibility for environmental cleanup. Those
cleanup costs are 90� reimbursable from the petrol fund. So far,
she believed the estate was willing to accept those terms. The
issue is now the dollar amount. The acquisition funds proposed
are subject to the approval of the HRA. Mr. Burns is requesting
the HRA authorize him to execute a purchase agreement for
acquisition subject to the above mentioned terms and not to
exceed $145,000. If the HRA would authorize staff to do this, it
would be subject to Chairperson Commer's approval.
NIr. McFarland asked the location of the property.
Ms. Dacy stated the property is located on 3rd Street north of
57th.
Ms. Schnabel asked if there was vacant land to the north of the
two houses on 57th.
Ms. Dacy stated there is a vacant right-of-way.
Mr. McFarland asked if the 300 feet faced University Avenue.
�--� Ms. Dacy stated yes as does the remaining tag parcel to the
south.
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Mr. McFarland asked what the cost would be to tear down the
building and for how much the lots would sell.
Ms. Dacy stated demolition of the building would cost
approximately $10,000 to $15,000. She thought each lot would
sell for at least $15,000.
Ms. Schnabel asked if there was the possibility of making this a
TIF district.
Mr. Casserly stated they had examined this site several times
before when they were trying to do the Gateway project. There
are all kinds of variations of things they could put together,
and he felt this was a good candidate for the original concept
behind tax increment. The real issue is not going to be the
acquisition price but he is guessing there will be environmental
concerns that will continue. He felt it would be a while before
that is resolved.
Mr. McFarland stated if the risk is that the clean up is in
excess of value of the property and that the family will walk
away from it.
� Mr. Casserly stated the problem is that the petrol fund does in
fact cover anything to do with tank storage. It is the non-tank
storage costs that one could run into. If the purchase agreement
is put together right, it is the family's expense and
responsibility to bring the property up to grade. One problem
could be that the family would not do that and continue to use
the property as it has been used.
MOTION by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to authorize
staff to execute a purchase agreement subject to the waiving of
relocation benefits, no separate payment for fixtures, and the
estate will take responsibility for environmental cleanup; not to
exceed $145,000; and subject to Chairperson Commer's approval.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTINa AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
10. AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES FOR LANDSCAPING/NOISE ALTERATION AT
5707 WEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE
Ms. Dacy stated this was in regard to the Gunderson home, the
second of the two homes related to the Lake Pointe property on
West Moore Lake Drive. The Gunderson home was purchased on
May 1, 1995. The next door neighbor at 5719 West Moore Lake
Drive has a serious buyer interested in that property. That
^ property has been on the market since last fall. These owners
had sent a letter to Ms. Dacy and the HRA. After the Hedman home
was removed, they felt they had experienced an increase in noise.
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A noise study was completed by a consultant, and they determined
that the sound from the highway will not significantly increase
above the existing amount. By removing the Gunderson home, the
human ear would not determine any increase in the noise.
Ms. Dacy stated, last fall with direction from Mr. Burns, staff
communicated to the owners that a vegetative buffer could be
considered by the HRA knowing that when the street is completed
it will require some type of buffer anyway. She and Ms.
McPherson went to the site and Ms. McPherson came up with a
recommendation for plantings. Staff is recommending.a row of
four 3-inch Crimson King Maples, a row of sixteen 8-foot Black
Hills Spruce, and a massing of 25-30 Red Osier pogwoods. They
went to the site and placement can be accomplished without
infringing on the proposed right-of-way of the proposed re-
alignment. Staff is aware that future owners may want to build a
two-car garage so we may want to hold off until we know. The
estimated cost for the landscaping is $10,750, which was the
lowest of six quotes. Staff could develop a phasing plan as to
when this should be installed. In terms of the budget, there is
$10,670 in the budget to replace the plaza trees. They could
shift those funds to this project. As they did with the Hedman
house, they can take bids to have the house moved from the
� property and recoup some of the costs.
Mr. Dacy stated staff would like the HRA to authorize staff to
phase installation of landscaping not to exceed $10,750 and to
authorize quotes on having the house moved from the property for
approval by the HRA at the June meeting.
Ms. Dacy stated she has communicated with the owner and the
perspective buyer and said the vegetation is not intended to
reduce the noise. The sound that you are going to hear from
Highway 65 is what you are going to hear. Planting the trees may
help but she will not guarantee that this will reduce the noise.
It will improve the appearance from Highway 65 and, also in the
future when they do realign the roadway, will provide a buffer.
Ms. Schnabel asked if the HRA had these kinds of monies in the
budget. Is it staff's intent to transfer the tree replacement
project funds for this?
Ms. Dacy stated yes. The tree replacement project has been
budgeted for two to three years and has not been completed.
Mr. Meyer stated it seems like a lot af public money for a
private enhancement for a dubious cost. No one is able to say
removing the Hedman home has increased the problem.
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Ms. Schnabel asked who would be responsible for maintenance.
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Ms. Dacy stated staff was contemplating adding these properties
to the Lake Pointe maintenance contract. There needs to be some
top soil placed and reseeding. Until the lot is conveyed to a
developer, it would be their responsibility.
Mr. Meyer asked how adamant the owner was about this problem.
Ms. Dacy stated the owner was very adamant. This is the first
potential buyer that they have had in the six to nine months that
the property has been on the market.
Ms. Schnabel asked if the sale of the house would fall through
without this.
Ms. Dacy stated she thought, if they did not do anything, it
would jeopardize the sale of the property. If the HRA proposes
to do some type of landscaping, that would not hurt the sale of
the property. If we did nothing, then it would.
Mr. Meyer stated this sounds very generous. He would like to
have staff skim that down.
Ms. Dacy stated the major cost is the Black Hills spruce trees.
/� Staff is proposing 16 of them so that is a lot of trees.
Mr. Meyer stated these trees are 8 feet high and have to be
planted with a good amount of space so they are not going to be
effective for a number of years anyway.
Ms. Dacy stated Ms. McPherson has recommended these trees be
spaced 15 feet on center.
Mr. Meyer stated they will not be sound buffering for years and
years. These trees would probably be six to seven feet in
diameter.
Ms. Dacy stated she had explained that the trees may not reduce
the sound. We are trying to improve the aesthetics and view from
the roadway and to provide a start of a fairly good screen for
when we do the road alignment which will be closer. If we get a
good amount of buffer established now, it will help what are
going to do in the future. It will also take away the lights
from the traffic. We could reduce the number of trees and reduce
the total cost.
Mr. Meyer stated residents living on East River Road have
problems with lights and noise from cars and people put up fences
of an attractive nature at their expense. That is an immediate
,.�-� aid to both noise and lights.
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Ms. Dacy suggested the HRA authorize staff to go to $6,000
including any potential costs in terms of maintenance. If there
are issues about providing water or any of those maintenance
issues, that would be include and be deducted from the $6,000.
MOTION by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to approve an
expenditure for landscaping/noise attenuation not to exceed
$6,000 which shall include the cost of maintenance for the
landscaping and to authorize staff to take quotes to move the
house.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTINa AYE, VICE-CBAIRPERSON 8CffiJABEL
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOII87�Y.
11. ESTABLISH SPECIAL HRA MEETING FOR MONDAY. MAY 15. 1995
Ms. Dacy stated the intent is for the HRA to meet with the City
Council regarding the Southwest Quadrant. A regular City Council
meeting will occur firs and those items should be completed by
9:00 p.m. She will call members regarding the time.
OTION by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to establish a
special HRA meeting for May 15, 1995.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL
DECLARLaD T8E MOTION CARRZED IINANIMOIIBLY.
INFORMATION ITEMB:
12. SOUTHWEST OUADRANT UPDATE
Ms. Dacy referred to her memo of May 5, 1995, regarding the
Southwest Quadrant and the information in that memo regarding the
necessity for drainage improvements. Staff has determined that
will be required despite what is going to be on the property. In
the public improvement part of the budget, Rottlund is proposing
to pay for the cost of 3rd Street. That was an anticipated cost
which will be a savings for the HRA. The proposed drainage
improvement is estimated at $20,000. Unless the HRA has any
objection, staff would like to include that as part of the HRA
costs.
Ms. Dacy showed the four computer-generated still photos of the
proposed Southwest Quadrant. Ms. Dacy also showed the computer
video of the site. The Planning Commission had a problem with
the 16-unit townhouse buildings. The developer did not agree but
came up with 8-unit townhouse buildings. The video and stills
provide examples of eaah type of building. The Planning
,� Commission has also requested the addition of more brick to be
� used in the design.
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13. UPDATE ON LAKE POINTE
Ms. Dacy stated staff would be meeting with Galbraith Companies
and MEPC to discuss the concept of potential terms of an
exclusive development agreement. There was an article in the
Focus this week. Staff will report further in June.
Ms. Dacy stated that Home Depot has made an offer on the Lake
Pointe property. They are currently looking at a site opposite
Holiday Plus on Main Street.
14. UPDATE ON 1995 ANNUAL REPORT
Ms. Dacy stated she would like to review some of the articles
staff will be doing for the upcoming annual report. Mr.
Fernelius will be writing about the Whitney Home construction on
the scattered sites. Staff was also thinking of writing an
article on how to select a contractor or focus on some part of
the rehab process, an article about the ACCAP lease hold
cooperative and that the HRA provided assistance, and the typical
information on housing programs. Councilmember Schneider is
doing an article on the progress made on some of the housing
programs and some of the issues that we have come up against. We
,''� also had reference in there to some of the recent issues about
_ the Southwest Quadrant but she did not know if they would be able
to publish that at this time. She asked if the HRA felt any of
these articles were inappropriate or if there was anything they
would like to add. Ms. Dacy also mentioned that the annual
report has not had pictures in the annual report for three years.
Mr. Meyer suggested they also write a story about the HRA's
rebate to the school district to show that the monies flow back
to the school district.
MOTION by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to adjourn the
meeting.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICL-CHAIRPERSON BCHNABEL
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE MAY 11, 1995, HOIIBING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETIN(3 ADJOIIRNED AT 8:58 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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�1 Lavonn Cooper
Recording Secretary
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