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HRA 05/13/1982 HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1982 7:30 P.M. City of Fridley AGENDA HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1982 7:30 P.M. Location: Community Room II (lower level ) CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVE HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES: MARCH 11 , 1982 APPROVE HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES: APRIL 8, 1982 I. CENTER CITY PROJECT A. Update on property acquisition - Columbia Park Properties (Memo #82-33 - Executive Director) 1. Art & Dorothy Smith - negotiated purchase price approval . 2. Approval of letter of understanding dated April 16, 1982. B. 73rd Avenue Partnership - C. NSP proposal for action on 64th Avenue Project. (Memo #82-34 - Executive Director) D. Request by Mayor to remove existing Hardware sign. (Memo #82-35 - Executive Director) E. Submission of proposal by Barthel Construction & Update of activity. 1 . Extension of right of development for 6 months. F. Correspondence - Phillips Petroleum Company on sale of property at 6500 University Avenue N.E. G. Competition Proposal . (Memo #82-36 - Executive Director) I.I. MOORE LAKE PROJECT A. Fehling, Fehling & Nybo. (Memo #82-37 - Executive Director) B. St Phillips Church Proposal - Right of Development for submission of 202 project application to HUD. (Memo #82-38 - Executive Director) C. Moore Lake Restoration - Information Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting May 13, 1982 Page 2 III. NORTH AREA PROJECT A. Guidelines for proposals. (Memo #82-39 - Executive Director) IV. FINANCIAL A. Memo on Demolition Question. (at meeting) B. Check Register V. OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT CITY OF FRIDLEY HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING APRIL 8, 1982 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Commers called the April 8, 1982, Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Larry Commers, Russel Houck, Carolyn Svendsen, Duane Prairie Members Absent: Elmars Prieditis Others Present: Jerrold Boardman, City Planner Virgil Herrick, City Attorney Sid Inman, City Finance Director Mark Haggerty, 6441 University Ave. N.E. Cheryl Nybo, 1612 Berne Circle Ted Burandt, 6211 Riverview Terrace A. E. Singer, 378 - 64th Ave. N.E. Eric Andersen, 4744 IDS Center Gene Hoff, 100 N.E. Alden Circle Nancy Koepcke, 3013 Crestview Dr. N.E. Kurt Larson, Columbia Heights Len Schollen, 6381 University Ave. N.E. W. G. Doty, 6379 University Ave. N.E. APPROVAL OF MARCH 11 , 1982, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. HOUCK, TO APPROVE THE MARCH 11, 1982, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES AS WRITTEN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF MARCH 24, 1982, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES: MOTION BY MS. SVENDSEN, SECONDED BY MR. HOUCK, TO APPROVE THE MARCH 24, 1982, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES AS WRITTEN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 2 I. CENTER CITY PROJECT = _ A. Columbia Park Clinic 1 . Review of Contract Documents and Financial Commitment from Juran & Moody (Memo #82-24 from Executive Director) The HRA reviewed the contract documents and financial commitment with Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, prior to the meeting. Mr. Herrick stated he had discussed with the HRA the same thing he and Mr. Boardman had discussed with Mr. Eric Andersen, attorney for Columbia Park Properties, about the fact that the financial commitment does have certain enumerated items that, if they occurred, would relieve Juran & Moody from the obligation to finance. The concern he had, as he understood the commitment, was it would be necessary to have the HRA and the City in a position where they could deliver a valid title in order to give a first mortgage at the time of closing. This would require the HRA or the City to commence acquisition of the real estate when there still exists the possibility that something could happen that would make the commitment not valid. Mr. Herrick stated he would like Mr. Andersen's comments on his understanding of the commitment, and perhaps Mr. Andersen could relate to the HRA what negotiations he has had with Juran & Moody in terms of tightening up the commitment. Mr. Eric Andersen stated the commitment is different from a standard commitment in that the interest rate is not specified. He thought that was probably the only difference between this commitment and a regular financing commitment. He stated there are some outs the underwriter has based on the industrial revenue bond market falling apart, but he thought it was treated in the industry as a firm under- writing commitment. He stated Juran & Moody is agreeing to buy the bonds at the rate set by the market. There are conditions, but there are conditions to any financing commitment they have to meet. The conditions are really very similar to any other financing commitments, except for the conditions of the bond market. That is something that is inherent in revenue bond financing and is something they cannot do anything about. Mr. Andersen stated the idea is that Juran & Moody has agreed to buy the bonds, they have approved the credit of the company, the terms of the deal , security, guarantees, etc. That is basically the nature of this underwriting commitment as compared to any other commitment they would require in a redevelopment project. Mr. Commers stated the HRA's concern was on page 4, paragraph 1 , of the commitment document with the requirement that the title be trans- ferred prior to the closing of the commitment with the bonding company and the requirement that the HRA has to immediately commence HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 3 acquisition or commence condemnation in order to acquire title of the property. The HRA is looking at whether the possibility exists that a title insurance company would give a title commitment on the property if the HRA gave them assurance of indemnification if the HRA was unable to get the title commitment. He stated that allows the HRA to make sure the Clinic's closing takes place, and it allows Columbia Park Properties to have the security and have the mortgage company secured on the basis of the commitment from the title insurance company. Mr. Andersen stated that was a possibility. He stated they could close their financing if they had a commitment from Title Insurance Company of Minnesota or another reputable title company saying they would insure the fee title in Columbia Park Properties, and they would insure the mortgage. At that point; however, if there was any question about whether or not there is the ability to come up with that title, he believed his client would have some concern in guaranteeing a public offering of bonds and committing to build a project with the possibility of going into default because it could not perform, because it actually did not get the title. Mr. Commers stated it is not a question of producing title; they can produce title, it is just a question of when they are going to do it. Mr. Herrick stated he thought that fact, coupled with indemnification on behalf of the City and the HRA, should make Columbia Park Properties relatively secure. However, it did raise a question in his mind as to whether that process would delay a time when construction could start. He thought it probably would and that was another factor to be considered. Maybe they should discuss what has been suggested about getting a title commitment subject to their guarantee of title and indemnification. What amount of time would that set back the construction process and how important would that be? Mr.Andersen stated they feel they can close the revenue bond financing in June. That would delay construction for the time it would take for the City to acquire the land. Columbia Park Properties would like to start construction as quickly as possible. Mr. Commers stated he thought the most feasible and practical way to go was to see if a title insurance company would give a commit- ment based on the HRA's guarantee, because even if they started now, there would be no guarantee they would have title to all those properties by June 1 . Mr. Andersen stated he would check with Minnesota Title and Juran & Moody to see if this was acceptable to them. He was not sure what the land acquisition cost was on this project, but one aspect of the HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 4 deal he believed should give the HRA some comfort was that once the redevelopment contract is signed and the commitment is in place, the partnership has the obligation to go forward, too, if the HRA does not, to the extent that if the HRA commits its resources and the partnership defaults, there is a credit worthy buyer that is probably good for its promises. Mr. Andersen referred to Section 9.2, "Remedies on Default", page 25 of the contract documents. He stated, as he understood that section, the HRA would have the right to sue for damages or for specific performance. Mr. Herrick stated he believed the City could maintain an action against Columbia Park Properties for non-compliance with the contract. Mr. Andersen stated neither he nor his client would be adverse to the arrangement that has been suggested. He did not think his client was interested in any more delays, particularly in light of the delays that have been incurred to date, through no fault of the HRA. Mr. Herrick asked Mr. Andersen which of the following two choices he felt Columbia Park Properties would prefer: 1 . getting a title insurance company to agree to issue a commitment prior to obtaining title on the assurance that the City or the HRA would acquire title and would indemnify in case they did not; 2. getting a letter from Columbia Park Properties to the HRA requesting the HRA to proceed to acquire title pursuant to the terms of this contract and, if for any unforeseen reason, the commitment is not honored, Columbia Park Properties would be responsible for any out-of-pocket costs the HRA had. Mr. Andersen stated he thought they would prefer the letter of indemnification in order to start things moving now. Mr. Herrick stated he felt the HRA should approve the contract, ask Columbia Park Properties for an indemnification letter, and indicate that the HRA will proceed to start acquiring property as soon as the letter is received from Columbia Park Properties. He stated one factor that is positive is the HRA is dealing with a substantial entity that has good assets and is very credit worthy. Mr. Prairie stated he felt it was certainly in the best interests of the HRA to move ahead. Mr. Commers stated it was his understanding that the approval of this contract did not obligate the HRA in relation to the assessments or making any decision on the assessments at this time. Mr. Herrick stated that was correct. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 5 MOTION BY MR. HOUCK, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO APPROVE TEE CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE HRA AND COLUMBIA PARK PROPERTIES AND THE FINANCING COMMITMENT LETTER FROM JURAN & MOODY, SUBJECT TO THE NEGOTIATION OF A SATISFACTORY LETTER OF INDEMNIFICATION BY THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE ATTORNEY FOR COLUMBIA PARK PROPERTIES. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. B. 73rd Ave. Partnership 1 . Review of Contract Documents and Financial Commitment (Memo #82-25 from Executive Director) Mr. Haggerty stated the contract documents had been discussed that afternoon, but there were a couple of areas in the document that have to be explored further; (1) who is responsible for any potential drainage problems; (2) they have decided on a new layout for the office building and there were some concerns regarding that. Mr. Herrick stated the area that seemed to cause Mr. Haggerty the most concern was the timing in the development of the plaza area. Mr. Haggerty stated they are concerned in putting the office building together about the fact that the clinic, the office building, the parking lot, and the plaza are to be completed at approximately the same time. He stated Mr. Boardman has said he cannot make any commit- ment as to when the plaza is going to be completed. It may not be started until next spring. He stated he told Mr. Boardman that they still want to sell bonds about the same time as the Clinic and place those funds into a high interest-bearing account and then start groundbreaking at a point where they feel the completion of their project would coincide with the Clinic and the plaza. He stated he has asked Mr. Boardman to do more investigation as to a reasonable time frame on the plaza, as it will make a difference in their costs. Mr. Haggerty stated right now he has to make a decision on whether it would be better to delay commencement of construction and only pay 21/100 of 1% of that delay on an annual basis or to just commence construction and leave the building at only 20-50% occupied until the rest of it is completed. Before he can make that decision, he needs a better idea about when the plaza will be completed. Mr. Boardman stated that right now the City is in the process of interviewing about twelve design architects. They are trying to set up a design contest between three design firms so they can get the best design project for Fridley. They are looking at a 30-day HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 6 design competition with a selection after that period of -time to go to working drawings. They could possibly go out for bids in September and start the plaza, but he doubted if they would get everything done, as far as landscaping in the plaza, until next spring. Mr. Boardman stated they are looking at parking as part of the public improvement so when the road goes in, the parking will go in. They are looking at the possibility of doing the road at the end of August to September. Mr. Haggerty stated they have worked out a site design profile of the building they think will work out better from the perspective of rental and the design factor. He stated it was his suggestion that they check into these problems, firm up these problems, and make the appropriate changes in the contract. Since the construction of the office building is three months shorter than construction of the Clinic and since they missed the April market date, it might be best to defer the actual approval of the contract documents until more information is received regarding the potential drainage problems and the development of the plaza. He stated he was sure he could have the contract documents and financial commitment ready for the HRA's May 13th meeting. MOTION BY MR. HOUCK, SECONDED BY MS. SVENDSEN, TO CONTINUE THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE 73RD AVE. PARTNERSHIP DOCUMENTATION UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. City Council Discussion on City Property Purchase (Memo #82-26 from Executive Director) Mr. Boardman stated that at the City Council 's March 29th meeting, they discussed the Phase II office project and the options they have in regard to the use of City property for this development. The City Council gave their preference on the way they would like the HRA to handle the purchase of City property. Their preference is a direct purchase of the property at $2/sq. ft. The portion of the building that is on City property is 9,310 sq. ft. , and the portion that is on the parking lot is 30,100 sq. ft. The City Council is requesting that, when the district no longer exists, the HRA sell the parking lot property back to the City for $1 to continue the lease arrangements on parking. Mr. Commers asked if this was the most advantageous thing for the HRA. As he understood it, the City Council wants the HRA to spend a sub- stantial amount of money on the plaza, and maybe they should negotiate with the City for some medium ground. He was not sure the HRA should be responsible for everything. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 7 Mr. Boardman stated he thought it would be advantageous=for the City Council and HRA to have a joint meeting so this issue can be discussed. Mr. Commers stated he thought Staff should put together some projec- tions about the kind of proposal numbers they are talking about in terms of assessments, acquisition costs, and plaza costs. He asked Staff to communicate the HRA's concerns to the City Council and that the HRA would like to meet jointly with the City Council within the next 60 days to discuss these issues. C. Center City Financial Analysis 1 . Report from Ehlers & Associates and Report on Cash Flow Analysis (Memo #82-27 from Executive Director) Mr. Sid Inman and Mr. Boardman reviewed the computer runs from Ehlers & Associates and the cash flow analysis. 2. Assessment Analysis (Memo #82-28 from Executive Director) Mr. Boardman stated that regarding the road, the parking lot, and sewer and water, they are looking at trying to at least combine the project, if possible, with the other street and sewer projects in the City. At this point in time, they do have preliminary engineering estimates on water, sanitary improvement, and street improvements. They have gone to the City Council for ordering the plans and specs on the project. What they need now is some commitment from the HRA in order to petition for street improvements so they can get it put into a bid proposal in order to get the best price. That is the reason for Resolution No. HRA - 1 - 1982. Mr. Commers asked if the HRA could approve Resolution No. HRA-1-1982 omitting paragraph 3, "that the Authority agrees to enter into necessary contracts with the City of Fridley to incur 100% of the cost for said improvements", and have it subject to what the HRA negotiates with the City Council on assessments and the plaza? Mr. Commers stated he thought the HRA should have a meeting with the City Council before the HRA commits to pay everything on the assess- ments and on the plaza and see if there isn't some type of contribution or responsibility the City would like to assume on this project. Mr. Herrick amended paragraph #3 to read: "That the Authority agrees to furnish funds for the initial payment of the costs of those items enumerated in #1 above; but reserves the right to negotiate with the City over the final distribution of costs." The HRA agreed with this amendment to Resolution No. HRA-1-1982. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 8 MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. HOUCK, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. HRA-1-1982, "A RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE CITY OF FRIDLEY FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, SANITARY SEWER LATERAL AND SERVICES, WATER LATERAL AND SERVICES, AND STORM SEWER FACILITIES", WITH THE STIPULATION THAT ITEM #3 BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: "THAT THE AUTHORITY AGREES TO FURNISH FUNDS FOR THE INITIAL PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF THOSE.'ITEMS ENUMERATED IN #1 ABOVE; BUT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE CITY OVER THE FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS." UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. D. Discussion on Project Design Consultant (Memo #82-29 from Executive Director) Mr. Boardman stated he would like to have some concurrence from the HRA that the direction they are going in hiring a project design consultant is the right direction. One direction they have looked at and feel may get them a better project is some remuneration to the three firms they select for competition. Mr. Commers asked Mr. Boardman to put together a proposal on this that the HRA can review and approve at their next meeting. Mr. Prairie asked about the time span. Mr. Boardman stated they are looking at a 30-day competition. They will be narrowing the selection down to 3-4 firms; and, hopefully, by the end of April they will be ready to put together a scope and direction, and bring the three firms back to the HRA. Once the HRA selects the three firms and goes with the scope Staff has set up, they are looking at another 30 days. Hopefully, that will be between the May HRA meeting and the June HRA meeting, and by June they will have three concept proposal that will be submitted to the HRA to select an architect. Then it is feasible they will have working drawings within 30-40 days and will be able to accept, make modifications, and go out for the plaza. Mr. Commers stated it was the concensus of the HRA for Staff to move forward in that direction with the selection of an architect. E. Approval of Final Estimate and Authorization of Payment of Contract on Demolition of Christensen Building (Letter from John Flora, Public Works Director) Mr. Commers stated that what is needed is approval and authorization to pay the contractor the balance of the contract price. Ms. Svendsen stated that in the "Report on Final Inspection for Demolition of Building at 6471 University Ave. N.E." dated April 8, 1982, the second paragraph stated: "All deficiencies have been corrected by the contractor. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 9 Also, the work for which the City feels the contractor shouldreceive a reduced price has been agreed upon by the contractor." She wondered what that meant. Mr. Confiners stated maybe they could approve the payment, conditioned upon Mr. Boardman's checking into this and reporting back to the HRA as to whether or not there was any change in the contract price. MOTION BY MR. HOUCK, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO APPROVE THE FINAL ESTIMATE OF $10,840 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT, CON- DITIONED UPON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FINDING OUT WHETHER OR NOT THERE WAS ANY CHANGE IN THE CONTRACT PRICE. Mr. Commers asked Mr. Boardman to report back at the next meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. F. Letter to Earl Wyatt on Purchase of Telephone Building Mr. Boardman declared the letter dated April 2, 1982, from Mr. Boardman to Mr. Wyatt received into the record. At the last meeting, the HRA authorized Mr. Boardman to proceed with the acquisition of the North- western Bell Telephone building property. II. MOORE LAKE PROJECT: A. Cheryl Nybo Proposal (Memo #82-30 from Executive Director) Mr. Boardman stated as he noted in his memo, Mr. Burandt is asking $60,000 for his property if he can retain the existing structure to be moved off the site. The appraised value as documented by Curtis Larson is $46,300. Mr. Boardman stated he has tried to compromise on a value of $55,000 which is midway between Mr. Burandt's asking price and the appraised value. Mr. Leon Madsen of the City Assessor's Dept., felt that was a good compromise as far as the differences in values. Mr. Boardman stated that without an agreed-upon purchase price, they cannot make the necessary agreement for options on the property. He stated he has talked to Ms. Nybo and she has indicated she is in the position at this point in time to sign financing commitments. Now they need to work out contract documents, and they hope to have the contract documents worked out within a week or two. Mr. Burandt stated he has negotiated from $65,000 down to $60,000. In lieu of the fact that he has carried the property for this long, he doesn't want to go down any lower in price. He stated another thing he wanted to point out is that the building Ms. Nybo is in now was purchased 22-3 years ago for $150,000. The lot she is on now is smaller than his lot. He stated his attorney feels if they have to go to court, they will not have a problem, and his attorney feels $60,000 is too low. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 10 Mr. Boardman stated it is up to the HRA whether they feel they should go with a $60,000 value and Mr. Burandt would retain the existing structure and move it off the site, or whether the HRA wanted to make a purchase offer and, if necessary, go to condemnation. Mr. Commers stated the HRA was not in the position to go to another number because of their position as a public corporation. They have some obliga- tion with regard to the appraisal . Mr. Burandt stated he has an appraisal for the property Ms. Nybo is on now, and it shows a higher land cost for that property than the HRA is offering him. That was appraised for Central Northwestern Bank. Mr. Commers asked Mr. Boardman to meet with Mr. Burandt and get those appraisal numbers for the HRA, if Mr. Burandt was willing to release those figures. Mr. Burandt stated he had no problem with that. The problem he had was the fact that he still did not have a commitment. This is all secondary, because Ms. Nybo doesn't have the commitment in yet. He stated they have been going through this for a year now. He stated he has empathy with Ms. Nybo's position in wanting to wait for the bond market to go down, but if Ms. Nybo wants to buy more time, she should pay for it. He stated that at the March 11th HRA meeting, Ms. Nybo was granted an extension of 30 days until this meeting, so this was all supposed to have been worked out by now. He stated he is at the point right now where he would just as soon see Ms. Nybo's developmental rights terminated so he can move on with that property and do something different. Ms. Nybo stated she was going to buy the property from Mr. Burandt a year ago for $49,000. Then the HRA got involved and the price escalated. She felt this project is something that takes time; it is a step-by-step process. If Mr. Burandt was to try to pursue something and go out to get financing, he would see the road blocks that are out there. She stated that in talking to First Corporate Services, they feel this project has moved along and to have this continual pressure is not a normal thing. She stated she is very close at this time. Ms. Nybo stated that Mr. Burandt made the statement at the last HRA meeting that he has had financial losses and she has not. She stated she also has invested thousands of dollars in the project to get to this point. Mr. Boardman stated he felt it would take until the next HRA meeting to get the contract documents ready so the HRA can make some decisions at that meeting. He stated it is his understanding that Ms. Nybo is in the position to sign financial documents and, therefore, they should move ahead with the project. In the meantime, he will attempt to resolve some price HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 11 issues with Mr. Burandt, because the HRA will get involved trTacquisition of the property if the project goes through. He stated he would like to be in the position to say this is an agreed-to price with Mr. Burandt so that as soon as the HRA approves the contract documents and the financial commitment, he can go to Mr. Burandt with the agreed-to dollar amount and there will not be any condemnation. He stated he needed some direction from the HRA on how far they feel they should extend this project. Mr. Prairie suggested they grant one more extension of 30 days, and then make it clear that is the final extension. Mr. Burandt stated it was his understanding that the previous 30-day extension was the last one. He stated he did not want this dragged out any more. He would agree to 30 days, but then that is the end. MOTION BY MR. HOUCK, SECONDED BY MS. SVENDSEN, TO EXTEND A FINAL 30-DAY RIGHT OF DEVELOPMENT TO CHERYL NYBO WITH THE CONDITION THAT, IF AT THE END OF 30 DAYS, THE EXECUTED FINANCING COMMITMENT IS NOT PRESENTED TO THE HRA, THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS WILL TERMINATE AT THAT POINT. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. III. NORTH PARK PROJECT A. Letter from G. W. Paschke (Memo #82-31 from Executive Director) Mr. Commers stated that in Mr. Paschke's letter to Mr. Boardman, he is requesting information on assistance from the City with respect to bad soil . Mr. Boardman stated they are going to have a lot of projects in this area, and because of the bad soil conditions and the limitation on the tax increment district through loss of fiscal disparities funds, they should start analyzing some of the things they need like drainage so they do not give everything up into ground costs. They need to set some standards by which they can analyze each and every project. He stated he hoped to have some guidelines drawn up by the May 13th meeting. IV. FINANCIAL A. Check Register MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MS. SVENDSEN, TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER DATED APRIL 7, 1982, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,616.15. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 12 ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Commers declared the April 8, 1982, Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, e Saba Recording Secretary CENTER CITY PROJECT TME CITY OF -� HOUSINGS and I • . Arawsimm. REDEVELOPMENTy MEMORANDUM AUTHORITY MOO ' � E 1 kSOO FRIDLEY FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEMO NO. 82-33 DATE May 6, 1982 TO ACTION INFO. SUBJECT Housing & Redevelopment Authority X Update on Property Acquistion for Columbia Park Clinic We presently have signed purchase agreements on the Mensinger, Singer and Smith properties to be closed on June 1 , 1982. We are still waiting for appraisals on the rest of the properties. Virgil Herrick and I met with Gus Doty on May 3, 1982 to discuss the possiblity of his deeding the necessary property and construction easements to the HRA so as to not delay the construction of the Clinic. He said he would be agreeable to that arrangement if we cannot agree on a price prior to May 31 , 1982 and have to go to condemnation. He says he is not interested in delaying the construction of the Clinic. As soon as the appraisals are in, we will begin the acquisition process. JLB/de - THE CITY OF 6- ^� HOUSING ::� ` !€ and �.' ... :: REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYEii . : E II� � tJ: FRIDLEY ���� April 28, 1982 Art & Dorothy Smith 362 64th Avenue N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Re: Purchase of Property Described as Lots 8-14, Block 5, Ree's Addition. to Fridley Park Dear Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Thank you for meeting with Mary and I on April 26, 1982 in order to discuss the purchase price on your property. At that meeting you stated that you would settle with us on a purchase price of $85,000.00 but would not compromise lower than that value because of the costs of replacement housing. I've discussed that value with Mr. Virgil Herrick, Housing & Redevelopment Authority attorney, and t have concluded that we can legally make you an offer of $85,000.00 instead of the appraised value of $79,900.00 due to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority costs on a condemnation action which we would be forced to take if you do not accept the $79,900.00 appraised value. Based on this consideration and agreed upon value that you would accept for your property, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority hereby makes you a firm offer in the amount of $85,000.00. I am enclosing a purchase agreement for your signature on the agreed to price. You will be eligible for moving costs and relocation costs as allowed under State Law. Relocation costs have been determined by Competitive Market Analysis and is set at $15,000.00. •You will receive both relocation and moving costs at the actual time of the relocation. Mary will be assisting you through this process so that all paper work as required is filled out. I will need to get the property abstract from you as soon as possible so that we can do an abstract update. We will also need to sit down with you and Good Value Realtors (Clover Leaf Farms) so that we can get an indication of the timing on the construction of your new home. We want to be able to allow you to stay in your present home until you can move to your new home if it is possible. However, this will require you to start construction as soon as possible. If you have any questions of us, please contact either Mary or myself at 571- 3450. Thank you again for your cooperation in this matter. S'i ely, allr Xu1 _ / JLB/de ....1 C-82-28 I / / RROLD L. BOARDMAN, Executive Director I 1 !/ i i '71'1 /jEridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority Received by Dated • April i6 , 1982 • Columbia Park Properties c/o Columbia Park Medical Center 3620 Central Avenue N.E. Minneapolis, MN. 55418 Re: Center City Redevelopment Project Gentlemen: In connection with the Contract for Private Redevelopment between The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Fridley and you dated as of today, and to induce you to enter into said Contract, the Authority hereby agrees as follows: 1. That on or before the first conveyance of property by the Authority to you pursuant to the Contract the Authority will acquire for your benefit the right to use the easterly 30 feet of Lots 4 through 7, Block 4, Rees' Addition to Fridley Park, for access, slopes, staging of equipment, excavations and other temporary construction purposes. 2. That neither the costs of relocating and improving 64th Avenue according to the current plans for redevelopment of the area, nor the cost of constructing and improving a plaza north of 64th Avenue as currently contemplated in the redevelop- ment plan for the area, will be assessed in whole or in part against the real estate to be acquired by you pursuant to the Contract, and the Authority agrees to hold you harmless from such assessments. THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - IN AND FOR THE CITY OF fRIDLEY :444(/) _ ,/z/r1.4,4.) Yrt Lirrr (116*;1-711/1:7r, , 2.77 41eyf 1. 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'... , — , exa-,---.0A,A--- _„-e ii,L,..--.-r---u-- •.'--.47-,..--..... .. --.., -- .. ,,,,f-,14E --- -,_ ..;741e sove,,, .0 ,:rk-1,..w. --, _...„-.4-4,..A-4,11K---- - -.,=,---'-• ' 4''41'. ''''"'.0 '•'-' ''' '-'!-M---(-`'. ...'IV-'Ws;1,,IM-Vt "' '' - ' 4V. ',•'-it -"'"at—*- r'Ve"47,0'4m11.7 ....i.4.4t,i,:i 'ttr'-'4;-r• ' --Ile .:,-_.".-•,‘ ------,--,-Lit, - • 4..„4.,%, - _ ,42ifeiv .-;-_ ,,..- ,-*,-.., ,,,,.._.,.:-.- ..* ,....4 ---,. 41.-f:0-611... -- -:Ki ..z.0-1tgl a4b- zr).-.5,---cz-z.--,-;-ta.. TME CITY OF --7;:;;? HOUSING 1 i t : -- IP and .• REDEVELOPMENT ,A. MEMORANDUM .. ,.. AUTHORITY • �=� FRIDLEY iii ••��' `•• FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEMO NO.82-34 DATE May 6, 1982 TO ACTION INFO. SUBJECT Housing & Redevelopment Authority X NSP Proposal for HRA Approval I met with Northern States Power Company and the City Public Works Department to determine power line modifications necessary with the removal of 64th Street and the construction of the Clinic Bui1idng. I't will be necessary to maintin overhead service to the Fridley Center and the Bank for the time being. It was recommended that a temporary line be placed on the West side of University so that the 64th Street line can be removed. In the meantime, we are working on an overall plan for under- ground service. The cost of the modification would be $4,810 which can be covered with the $15,000 credit that we have with NSP for the Center City Project. We feel that this modifi- cation is the most cost effective for the present project and recommend its approval . JLB/de STATEMENT OF WORK REQUESTED FORM 17-701213-7M 1141 SP NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY April 19 19 82 WORK REQUESTED BY City of Fridley - Housing Redevelopment Authority WORK TO BEAT 64th Ave NE & University Ave NE ADDRESS Fridley, MN CONSISTING OF: Remove 3 poles; 4 spans of overhead conductor; 4 overhead services to buildings along south side of 64th Ave NE. Install 3 overhead spans of 3 phase primary & neutral on the west side of the west service road along University Ave. , from Mississ- ippi St. to Satellite Ln and connect to the existing 3 phase line crossing University Avenue at that point. This work to be done to keep the shopping strip at 6349 - 6389 University Avenue N. E. , and the Fridley State Bank, in service during reconstruction of 64th Avenue N. E. from University Avenue to 5th Street N. E. The undersigned hereby requests and authorizes the NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY to do the work described above,and in consideration thereof,agrees to pay Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ten & 50/100 ($ 4, 810.00 ),in accordance with the following terms: Payable within 30 days following notice from NSP that construction is completECredit Approval K. Sand 4-19-82. Receipt of the above amount hereby acknowledged on behalf of NSP by City of Fridley NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY Customer Housing Redevelopment Authority By By NSP Representative L. M. Benson Division North NSP Proj. No. FRGM-FRI-BAN Const.$ Rem.$ Maint.$ Oper.$ Transf.$ Total$ ORIGINAL-DIVISION ACCOUNTING COPY-CUSTOMER COPY-DIVISION DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING K -a ' ?i,-,.-.- 3 ! h F. u �q 1 : I - • 1i.1 %$ 1 ' v4 4 'is W > •- p M 111 1• I mt it 7 t* fl M i .. . .--,-„!_,'.1". -' ; ,T, ••; "_--' ; - 11 4 iR *+i y Lw -.-- a- if C ryb �+ z0 V . r°A 1 i • ! p - V1V t • t 0 _ r h •• ij b 1 2' .:.V i w•i �»I 4i, e^.,.., an.es tY 1 ,14 • .4 © 4.Z+' _ d� r t p • y1S �w vi," •>y t' .4 Ott ��' ` of ��4aa N� � is-'14�`14 tCcca D 2 —q-- ar V ` I•`2 .. •w.w • nrb • - 1st* i4k�t-y ll cj Mow .ti' O �: -o' v 1i� h • - ti N cSv vi 1 *7 a4, 1 c o _ Z t ` V —_ ika `06V r sorn7iS Qto - 11 Ili % •`) •_ �l _kA - • 1 0� ti .V^ , g7: =i.11, „I.p. '' rC1tS7�7/1/Nn a _ ; a -62rwaia3 .- nsrys • -_�N1St --• - _• a .or asae?a -lts �� • lYvsrs ...r- em., - 1. gf - CD i ' - . e ! AjJI \ rgl•• • t w ••(,- A � t r �� ,q - e' yy 2M jfVi— --� • �N js oac �a \ . 1 if �., { - p • i---T 4Sl_- I .-_ • • . - o 1. � TME CITY OF --7: 1,..ir HOUSING "4 D and -es. ; .• llElmo 1 REDEVELOPMENT y MEMORANDUM AUTHORITY :: Barthel Construction Update AT MEETING • PHILIPS PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY 6s ST.LOUIS, MISSOURI 63141 755 NEW BALLAS ROAD SOUTH REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE April 6, 1982 Asking Price: $125,000 S.S. #14064 - 6500 University Ave. N.E. , Fridley, Minnesota Mr. Jerry Boardman Executive Director - Housing Authority City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Dear Mr. Boardman: In accordance with your request, I am enclosing a real estate report and three copies of our standard Offer to Purchase form. If you wish to make an offer on the captioned property, please fill in the amount of consideration, the amount of earnest money, date and sign the forms and have your signature witnessed. Return the original and one copy to this office along with your earnest money check in the amount of 10% of the offer. The gasoline waiver agreements must be signed and witnessed also. The asking price is shown above. We will also consider offers above this price. We look forward to receiving your offer. All offers are subject to Management's final approval. Very truly yours, c14--a°45-- Dale K. Blanco Representative OTP/DKB/ds/9 TME CITY OF -7:::;? HOUSING = SCOPE OF WORK CENTER CITY SITE DESIGN COMPETITION CITY OF FRIDLEY Background The Fridley Center City Project is a Tax Increment Development Project started in 1978. The purpose of the project is to reinvest in the deteriorating central service area of the City and create a viable central focal area for community services. As a part of this development process, the City intends to promote continuity in traffic patterns, building design and landscape design. We have determined that a design competition would provide the City with the best possible proposals for implementing those design elements. Four (4) firms have been selected in an interview process to compete in the design. Each will receive $1 ,000.00 for their part in the competition. The company selected will complete final design drawings for the project. Competition As a part of the Center City Project, the City will be developing the common open spaces of the area. These are primarily linear in nature and part of the overall transporation system. However, there are areas that we will focus on that are key elements to the project. Public Plaza The plaza is seen as being a dynamic space which will function on a variety of levels. Exploration of the use of the open space system as an extension of the plaza is essential . The expansion of the plaza to a linear plaza system will greatly increase our capabilities while adding design integrity to the overall scheme. Some of the proposed uses discussed thus far include, art fairs, concerts and rallies as well as more coloquial day to day uses of lunching, relaxing and informal gathering. Another major role of the plaza will be to add a sense of community to the proposed inter- facing structures. It is our hope the plaza will function as catalyst to human inter- action and become a source of continuing civic pride. Linear System/Intersection Design In the development of a smooth flow, integrated open space system, it is imperative that the solutions include a well thought out design vocabulary. Plantings, street furniture, paving, lighting, graphics/signage, etc. should all work with the plaza to create an attractive and cohesive downtown Fridley. Also indicate how you would handle the separation of vehicular traffic, bikeway, walkway and parking systems (see map). We are particularly interested in your ideas pertaining to the design of the four corners of University Avenue/Mississippi Street and how your solutions will create the impression of unified spaces, significant node, and pedestrian/ bi- cyclist/automobile consideration. In addition to the public spaces, plaza, and handling of intersection, you are asked to make design recommendations as to the location and footprint of two buildings on the property immediately north of City Hall (see maps). Of primary concern is how this yet to be determined development will create open space and work to make the overall scheme more cohesive. The parking requirement of 400 cars should also be addressed. Scope of the Competition All designs will be based on the following cost limitations for construction costs based on 1982-1983 construction estimates. A. Area A - $200,000.00 B. Remainder of the project as outlined-Area B - $300,000.00 Please note that these construction costs are total maximums, and can be shifted however you feel will most appropriately provide design quality. The final product will not exceed $500,000.00. Minimum Requirements As a minimum requirement, the City is requesting the following products: 1. Illustrative site plan - scale 1"= 30 ft. , including design of all the open spaces outline in Exhibit A. 2. Illustrative site plan - scale 1"= 30 ft. , of the intersection area with indication of linear system design. 3. Illustrative model - scale 1/8" = 1 ft. ; the plaza area is outlined in Exhibit B. 4. Any other graphics, which you feel necessary to convey your design. Please include depiction of how your solution of design vocabulary (i.e. , signing, lighting, street furniture, texture, etc. ) addresses the issues raised in the description of Intent. 5. Fee schedule based on anticipated cost for design detail and construction documents for this project. See Exhibit C. Awarding the Project: The selection of a design will be done by the Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority. The decision will be made within two weeks after the presentation scheduled for June 17, 1982. All materials for that presentation must be submitted to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority by 4 p.m. on June 10, 1982. The award of the project will be based on the inovativeness, creativity, appropriateness of your design solutions, costs and proposed fees for your services. There will be a general meeting on May 14, 1982 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss the project with the selected firms. This meeting is for the benefit of the firms to allow them a firm understanding of the project and to ask any questions they may have. . r • • • . . • .. . . • • 41 1 . ,,,,,, . .. . — . s • ,. . _ , •,, 4_. . • . .. , . ,, 4 . ‘. ' 0 • .q L,1 • l ..r I. :2, 11x•' `•`'Y i; • M I55155I PPI JtREE1 . • y „. i�rt:ih.• iKt O:ri:1 .�ir,`,'r'ts'ifRlt.k~.e W WsA' ;'•,4% .Gr44a i `......1 1:::,,,, :li : ' Llf3RAR: • ��� Q :it h 2 T \ \ \ • rT3”L.. .• i\ irk ''Vs!! T.... ` 'gt y OY ..., ........... ... .. tai, w Na \ \ `4 (J. .ci 1 j ______., _ . ..._...._ . -..• ;..,. . .......... . ,., . .. ' PIKE r. 1 .. ,, . �pn• .,, 1 • til . -�. } > DERE :HAL-I. - r nr--, r rel I I .a t t 1 ul = 1 . I 1 1 ; I I 1 I. I • t w " ! ,:., v ,. I I t• • 1 1 I ' PARK. ? a�Trig r `': �jktr"' OFFIGE '� � � t > FMODEL+ LIMITS •6g "`i PLDG i.'! 1 2 T4 f r: a nar»u :ti . Ir t vim' I I j•.1 _ • JJi I—� t + rt_ L :. • I I� I ' • PHhsE1I• MEDIGAL� ' r,. • • ! L.-11 i I( s►i.,"6 'GLINIG Hid' -2 144011.5. I_1 1 I f .13 7).kN. • �. - .' a3 RD AV g- • • OGALE f•5OI NORTH, .. • • t. . _ -.. . [ . . / . MOORE LAKE PROJECT • a- r THE CITY OF ... � ; HOUSING MO - f and es. •.. :: REDEVELOPMENT . MEMORANDUM(\. .::.:. C\ ^.. AUTHORITY , : 1 ;:: FRIDLEY `.. FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEMO NO. 82_37 DATE May 7, 1982 TO ACTION INFO. SUBJECT Housing & Redevelopment Authority X Nybo Project We have a meeting set for Monday at 10:00 with Cheryl Nybo, her attorney, Virgil Herrick and myself, to discuss the contract documents on her 30,000 sq. ft. office building. I have very little information at this time as to her financing position, but hope to have this wrapped up by the meeting on May 13, 1982. I had discussed with her, briefly, the question of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority proceeding with acquistion based on contract document approval with some guarantee for reimbursement if the project does not go. We will discuss this further at the Monday meeting with Virgil to see if it would be in the best interest of the HRA and what protection is available for this type of agreement. JLB/de THE CITY OF 77),..i, -- -- HOUSING .:.. t a I € :: 0. U. r, REDEVELOPMENT y MEMORANDUM ,.. AUTHORITY ::; ; I FRIDLEY ."../, "" "' FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEMO NO. 82-38 DATE May 7, 1982 TO ACTION INFO. SUBJECT Housing & Redevelopment Authority X Information Given to St. Phillip's Church for 202 Project I am attaching information that I have given to St. Phillip's Church for their discussions with HUD. If St. Phillip's Church proceeds with its application, the HRA will need to take formal action on its "Right of Development" letter. No action is necessary at this time, however, I do anticipate formal action will be needed at the June meeting. JLB/de CITY OF FRIDLEY UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 TELEPHONE ( 612)571-3450 May 4, 1982 76431 Mr. Jerrold L. Boardman, Executive Director Housing and Redevelopment Authority City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue Northeast Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Dear Jerry: Harold E. Finney Contracting Company will be placing clean fill on the property owned by Max Saliterman (Lot 17, Auditor's Subdivision No. 88) during the next couple of weeks. The fill material will come from a site in Columbia Heights and will consist of clean dirt, primarily clay and sand, and will have no concrete, rubble or build- ing debris. Finney Contracting Company has been granted permission to place this fill by Max Saliterman, the property owner, by Rice Creek Watershed District, who approved his grades and erosion control measures, and by the City of Fridley through our land alteration permit. We will be monitoring the placement of this fill to ensure it is placed according to the permits which have been issued and to ensure the site is kept neat and safe during this fill operation. If you need further information regarding this site or fill operation, I will be available to help you. Sincerely, MARK L. BURCH Assistant Public Works Director MLB:ijk St. Phillips Church 6180 Highway #65 N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 RE: Right to develop 202 project in Phase III of the Fridley Moore Lake Redevelopment Project Dear St. Phillips Church: The Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority at their May 13, 1982, Meeting approved your request for Right to Develop a portion of Phase III of the Moore Lake Redevelopment Project. This approval is based on your preliminary presentation to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority on May 13, 1982 for the minimum development of a 60 unit Elderly/Handicap Housing Project. This approval is also contingent upon the following factors and these contingencies shall only be removed by decision of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority. 1. That until final plans are accepted by the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority, (final plans include final architectural drawings, letter of committment for financing and a signed disposition agreement between the Fridley HRA and St. Phillips Church. St. Phillips Church is acting on its own risk and shall not assume that the Fridley HRA is morally or legally bond. 2. That St. Phillips Church proceed to work on the submission of a 202 application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Approval of site plan by the HRA will require St. Phillips Church to proceed on a schedule of work leading to financial committment for construction based on a .__._ day time period. This time period will be extended only by the approval of the HRA. The schedule of work shall be jointly established by the HRA and St. Phillips Church upon acceptance of this selection. Each party shall keep the other informed of potential problems and delays. If, in the opinion of the Housing Authority, St. Phillips Church is not proceeding in a timely and positive fashion, the HRA may withdraw this selection. 3. That any development on Phase III Site must be of substantialy similar size use and character as submitted in St. Phillips Church's proposal and that any development must, in the opinion of the Housing Authority, be financially feasible in terms of tax increment finance schedules for the Moore Lake Redevelop Plan. Any and all changes in development size, use and character shall require HRA approval. 4. That the selection herein given allows St. Phillips Church exclusive rights within the law to promote, study and plan for the redevelopment of that portion of land area in Phase III generally described as follows: 5. That the HRA shall guarantee St. Phillips Church that they will acquire the necessary property for the project and will assist with utilization of tax increment finance monies for land right down and other improvements and tax exempt revenue bonds based on sound judgment as determined by the HRA. Other reasonable and legal alternatives for the public assistance to the developer shall be explored in sufficient detail to permit the HRA to make a sound political and financial judgment. 6. That St. Phillips Church agrees to provide the HRA and its staff such plans and financial projections as necessary as determined by the HRA to allow for accurate land use analysis, site plan analysis, financial analysis and legal analysis. 7. It is understood and agreed by St. Phillips Church that this selection may be terminated for cause by the HRA at any time prior to the execution of the disposition agreements and that St. Phillips Church agrees to hold the HRA harmless for any damages or expenses incurred under this selection. Please contact me when it is convenient for you so that we may be able to set up the necessary work schedules so that the project can move ahead in a timely manner. Also, would sign a copy of the letter enclosed and return it to me so I know that you have received and understood the conditions laid out by the HRA and will proceed in a timely manner toward final action between yourself and the Fridley HRA. If you have any questions or if I can be of assistance to you, please feel free to call me at 571-3450. Sincerely, Jerrold L. Boardman Executive Director Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority JLB/bd 7/20/4 St. Phillips Church PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN 1.... /�» ___--- _ ~ ;UMW 379 2028 ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER, Inc. GENERAL OFFICES: DELMAC BUILDING 25 University Avenue S.E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55414 Mr. Jerry Boardman City of Fridley 6431 University Ave. NE Fridley, MN 55432 April 30, 1982 Dear Mr. Boardman, Pursuant to our telephone conversation, permission is granted for you or your staff to examine our land in Fridley within the boundaries of Rice Creek Road, Old Central Ave. , Moore Lake, and Highway 65, N.E. Sincerely, plliott Saliterman HERRICK & NEWMAN. P.A. VIRGIATTORNEYS AT LAW -6279 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. DAVID P. ICK DAVID NEWMAN FRIDLEY,MINNESOTA 55432 April 30, 1982 571-3850 Mr. Jerrold Boardman City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Dear Mr. Boardman: I am writing this letter in my capacity as attorney for the City of Fridley and the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority. You have asked me a question regarding the amount of time that it would take for the City of Fridley to acquire possession of real estate within the City by use of eminent domain authority. Eminent domain, or condemnation, is governed by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117. Section 117.042 of said statute provides as follows: "Whenever the petitioner shall require title and possession of . . .property. . . , the petitioner shall at least 90 days prior to the date on which possession is to be taken, notify the owner of the intent to possess. . . . Before taking title and possession (the City) shall pay to the owner or deposit with the Court an amount equal to the petitioner's approved appraisal of value." The above referenced statute is referred to as the "quick take provision". If the City or the Housing and Redevelopment Authority elects to use this provision, I would estimate that the City could have title and possession of the real estate within 135 days. I should add while the above quoted section would give the city or the Housing and Redevelopment Authority title and possession, the price to be paid for said property might still be subject to appeal. I hope that the above answers your question. Sincerely, 0..."A t‘ c§,AA..„ Virgi C. Herrick J4.12 VCH:kao ,//a ivy r ffi/ 4 /v Av THE CITY OF S DIRECTORATE ��, q9.0 MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS l. �, FRICIL Y DATE April 16, 1982 FROM D.P.W. John G. Flora, Public Works Dir. TO ACTION INFO. SUBJECT Nasim M. Qureshi , City Manager Moore Lake Restoration Phase I I have been coordinating with Hickok and Associates on the additional work to be accomplished in the east basin of Moore Lake within the existing project. The Major items remaining are the construction of the BASFU and culvert mouth dredging. ' The biological soil filtration unit (BASFU) is the detention pond and marsh filter originally planned for the area behind the homes along Lynde Drive. Two alternate sites were addressed, but have been eliminated from considera- tion. The proposal now is to construct the BASFU in the original location conforming to the amount of easement available, plus the purchase of those portions of the lots fronting Polk Street, within the amount of funds avail- able. When I receive the plans for this work, we will be able to delineate the land requirements and attempt to schedule a starting date. The dredging of the silt by the abandoned culverts is temporarily deferred until a decision has been made on Phase II of the East Moore Lake Restora- tion Project (removal of approximately one foot of material from the entire bottom and replacement with plastic screen and sand). I will keep you informed on the plans and time table as additional informa- tion is received. JGF:ijk • MW4C 545 Indian Mound <. Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 April 13 , 1982 (612)473-4224 Mr . John Flora Director of Public Works 6341 University Avenue NE Fridley , Minnesota 55432 Re: Moore Lake Restoration Project Biological Soil Filtration Unit Dear John : Reference is made to our recent visit concerning the Biological Soil Filtration Unit and our desire to finalize the plans and specifications for this portion of the Moore Lake Restoration Project . As backup information , you may recall that we developed several pond-filtration unit alternatives at the original Iwen Terrace Additions . The various alternatives were developed in conjunction with a proposed apartment complex located south of the Iwen Terrace Addition . All of the alternatives were "shelved" because the apartment complex died . The intent of the pond-soil filtration unit was to integrate the pond necessary for the biological soil filtration unit with the storage pond that would be required if the apartment complex were constructed . In view of the uncertainty of the apartment complex we turned our attention to alternative sites . Two sites were selected as potential sites . One site was located in the ditch south of the 76 Station between Polk Street and the service drive . This site was eliminated because it was of inadequate size and the fact that the existing 42 inch storm sewer on Lynde Drive would need to be rerouted north on Polk Street and westward to the ditch . In addition , piping would be needed from the ditch westward to the existing 36 inch storm sewer on the service drive . The other alternative site was located in the triangular area bounded by Highway 65 and Central Avenue , south of Moore Lake . This site was eliminated because of inadequate size and the fact that a soil filtration unit would not esthetically fit the surrounding area . It appears that the original site ( Iwen Terrace Addition) is the site of choice and we are recommending that work proceed on the biological soil filtration unit at this time . As indicated during Mr . John Flora Page Two April 13 , 1982 our recent visit our intent is to proceed on the basis of the original grant application . A small lift station is required in order to transfer water from the retention pond to the proposed grassland marsh . The retention pond will be designed on the basis of a five-year storm thereby reducing its size. Excess water, representing a storm of more than five year duration , will be diverted into the existing storm sewer on Polk Street. If in the future the apartment complex is initiated , the developer will need to blend the apartment complex pond into our pond . This should not present any problems. Unless we hear otherwise we will proced with preliminary plans and specifications for this project. We anticipate that said plans and specifications can be ready for your review around May 10th. If you have any questions or need any additional information please contact me at your convenience . Sincerely, EUGENE A. HICKOK AND ASSOCIATES derjete. George W. Boyer, P .E . Vice President 1 bt N THE CITY OF al DIRECTORATE kWIt 00 <4 00 o OF �- \ - o• o PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM FRICbL Y DATE April 15, 1982 FROM D.P.W. John G. Flora. Public Works Dir. TO ACTION INFO. SUBJECT ------ Moore Lake Nasim M. Qureshi . City Manager Phase II At the February 1, 1982 City Council meeting, George Boyer from E.A. Hickok and Associates presented an outline for the Phase II restoration activities for the east basin of Moore Lake. Phase II consists of an application for Federal funds from the Clear Lakes Grant Program to remove approximately one foot of bottom sediment from the east basin of Moore Lake; in order to eliminate the aquatic growth and-result ing phospherous input and then placing plastic screen and sand cover over the entire bottom to preclude future aquatic growth. The current estimates for Phospherous removal after completion of all of the Phase I work, is 21%. The Phase II project should result in a 75% to 84% reduction. This work is currently estimated at $556,800. The Federal funds would cover 50% of the costs. State matching funds are not considered available at this time. I have been informed that the project has been accepted for funding. According- ly, the City will have to determine if they want to complete this project and pay for the 50% portion remaining, or $278,400. Recommend the City Council de- termine which action to take on this project, so when the formal notice is pre- sented to the City, we can accept or deny it at that time. • JGF:ijk 4 545 Indian Mound •\. Wayzata,Minnesota 55391 (612)473-4224 April 13, 1982 Mr. John Flora Director of Public Works 6341 University Avenue NE Fridley , Minnesota 55432 Re: Moore Lake Restoration Project - Phase II Dear John: Confirming our telephone conversation of today, Mr. Tom Sinn informed me on April 12 , 1982 , that the USEPA has approved the grant application for Phase II restorative work . Approval of the Phase II work plan results in a fifty percent ( 50% ) grant from the USEPA which translates into $278,400. The remaining 50% ( $278 ,400 ) will need to be funded by the City of Fridley in as much as the legislature has not passed a matching fund bill . This may change , however, it appears very unlikely in view of the financial stability of the State of Minnesota . I would appreciate your bringing the Phase II work to the attention of the Council so that we may have some input to Mr. Tom Sinn during our- .Tuesday , April 27 , 1982 scheduled meeting . It may be well to point out to the council that the construction of Phase II work could begin as early as October 1 , 1982 , however, the work could be scheduled for October 1 , 1983. If you have any questions or need any additional information please contact me at your convenience . Sincerely, EUGENE A. HICKOK AND ASSOCIATES Aelfg- IC/ 1210iie George W. Boyer, P .E . Vice President bt NORTH AREA PROJECT TME CITY OF Pr HOUSING r � --- and '" f 1411 REDEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM .. Ili AUTHORITY RITY ::: 4::� .::. , "' . FRIDLEY ... FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEMO NO.82-39 DATE May 7, 1982 TO ACTION INFO. SUBJECT Housing & Redevelopment Authority X North Area Guidelines Please see attached guidelines that I have set up for your review. The primary impact of these guidelines is to set up sufficient reserves to ensure the imple- mentation of overall area drainage concerns as well as providing a means of reducing capitalized interest cost which can affect as much as 30% of the over- all bond issue. This will allow us to put more money into the actual development of projects, yet maintain an overall reserve. JLB/de NORTH AREA PROJECT GUIDELINES Because of the limitation of funds available to the North Area and the extent of the drainage and soil problems and the associated cost of correction, all projects shall be reviewed based on the following guidelines: 1 . It is the intent of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority to provide 'assistance to a developer so that it is economically feasible to build in the North Area Redevelopment District. (Not any more or less to make the property buildable). 2. Because of the extent of the soil correction and drainage problem in the area, the Housing & Redevelopment Authority finds that it is essential to establish a 20% reserve in funds. This reserve is to be accomplished through development which will not require Housing & Redevelopment Authority assist- ance, property value increase and a maximum funding assistance of 80% of the total bonding assistance available to the development. 3. Because of the overall drainage problems and the extensive soil correction costs in the district, it would be in the best interest of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority to use property assessment to maximize its Tax Increment dollars. These assessments shall be shared by the property owner/ developer and the Housing & Redevelopment Authority in a manner to ensure project development on a project by project basis. FINANCIAL TME CITY OF DIRECTORATE P 99.0%\d_ OF • V\ 83 MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS �,. .� FRIot Y , DATE May 7, 1982 FROM D.P.W. Mark Burch, Assistant Public Works TO ACTION INFO. SUBJECT Di rector Jerry Boardman, City Planner/ Demolition of Structures at Executive Director HRA 6471 University Ave. N.E. The demolition of the structuresand the required site gradings have been accomplished by Renollet Trucking, Inc. The contract was completed in its entirety and there were no reductions to the contract amount. MARK L. BURCH Assistant Public Works Director MLB:ijk OTHER BUSINESS