06/15/1965 - 000272530
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•IeI,10 �,�, tioiI „at, eND REEDEVELOPtiM 1"11"0 :0 - L",-
Present: Chairman Richard Herder, k.embes.s Lois Yullin, Paul Barrow
and John Meyer, Planning Commission Kembers Kenneth Kravik
and Charles Johanson, Tom Hodne of Ilodne Associates and
Jules Lavine of Gladstone Associates
Xayor 1�illiam Nee and City hanger Earl iagner were present
for the latter portion of the meeting,
Absent: Xember Robert Kendall
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 f.Mo, by Chairman Herder.
PREJENTATION Jr ECONOD'IC REPORT (CITY CkIM R AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE
PROJECT):
Chairman Herder introcuced Nr. Hodne, who distributed copies
of this economic report in the form of two volume3, to the Yemberso
Yr. Hodne stressed the fact that this report should not be made
public until it has been carefully studied by the Housing and Rede-
velopment Authority and other official City organizations, who will
make possible revisions and act on its acceptance. He pointed out
some revisions that would be made on the first two pages of the re-
port.
Yx. Hodne then introduced Mr. Lavine, Economist representing
Gladstone Associates, who explained that his organization has been
working very closely with Hodne and Associates in order to present
a plan that would be physically and economically feasible, and also,
that would meet the requirements expected for Federal. Aid, Mr. La-
vine went through the pages of both volumes of this report and ex-
plained the different phases of economic potential for the City of
Fridley in all the different categories, for these proposed renewal
projects. After a lengthy discussion and study, these volumes were
returned to 1`:r. Hodne for revisions. No action was taken on accep-
tance at this time.
PRESENTAT1019 OF PRELII<SINARY PARCELIZATION PLAN AND PRELIMNARY DE-
SIGN PLAN (CITY CENTER):
Kr. Hodne presented these proposed plans showing sections for
retail, service, recreation, office, public facilities, civic, de-
veloped open space and residential areas. He explained the pro-
posed service roads, approav�bes, and safety valve areas, for the
purpose of keeping the plan flexible. There was some discussion on
a proposed crosswalk over the intersection of University Avenue and
lassissippi Street, and the several proposed possibilities oF same.
Mr. Hodne felt that this pa ticular intersection needed more plan-
ning and thought. He explained the types of buildings proposed for
the many different areas, as shown on the proposed design plan.
There was some discussion about the location of a proposed recrea-
tion center, Yr. Hodne also stated that he had talked to several
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owners of properties in the renewal ask -',ism to get their viewpoints.
He suggested that they might be called in;, individually, at some
later date when these plans hare 'been studied and any revisions have
been made, to get their reactions and suggestions, No action was
taken.
FiiESENTAT m OP I RELII•:INI,RY PARCELIZATION F x AND FRELIFINARY DESIGN
PLAN (UNIVERSITY AVENUE PROJECT):
Yr. Hodne presented the proposed plans for this section showing
areas for service, public facilities, institutional, parks and open
space, industrial, light industry, residential, single family - de-
tached and single family - attached. There were questions raised on
a proposed possible townhouse section. Air. Lavine defined a town-
house as a possible one and one -half story structure, with each unit
having private entrances (front and rear), with a section of yard in
the front and rear, and sometimes a garage.
The zoning sections and proposed types of buildings for same
were explained in detail, and there was some discussion on tax struc-
ture for these different types of zoning. A`,r. Hodne suggested that
the Authority consider and think about these proposals, and he agreed
to meet with them at 7:30 F.M., on June 23, 1965, for further discus-
sion.
LETTER - ACKNOI- LEDGaENT OF CITY CENTER AREA FEASIBILITY SURVEY
APPLICATION:
A letter dated June 3.4. 1965 has been received from the House
and Home Finance Agency, Office of Regional Administrator, 360 North
Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601, in acknowledgement of the
City Center area feasibility application. Project No. Minn. R -35 (FS)
has been assigned to this application. This number is to be used for
all future correspondence and documentation pertaining thereto„ The
letter was signed by A. Dean Swartzel, Regional Director of Urban Re-
newal.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The Authority will meet at 7:30 P,N., on 6,ednesday, June 23,9
1965.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business, Yr. Meyer made a motion to ad-
journ at 11:40 P.A. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mullin., Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, said motion carried unanimously,
Respectfully submitted,
Lois Mullin
Secretary
Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority