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07/01/1965 - 00027262FRIDIM HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING - JULY 12 1965 0 The meeting was called to order at 8:30 P.M., by Chairman Herder. ROLL CALL: Presents Chairman Herder, Commissioners Paul Barrow, Reverend Robert Kendall and John Meyer, City Manager Earl uragner, and Attorney Wyman Smith. Mayor Nee was present for the latter portion of the meeting. Visitors: Attorney Virgil Herrick, Attorney James Gibbs, Phillips Oil Company representative, Mr. Petri, Eugene Bennett, Mr. Schmedeke, Wally Miskowic and Robert Chris- tenson, Absent: Commissioner Lois Mullin. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PHILLIPS 66 SERVICE STATION - S.E. CORI'F OF 57th AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE: Mr. Herrick explained that the 17niliips Oil Company has proposed to buy the property on the S.E. corner of 57th Avenue and University Avenue (present Shorty's Towing Service property and Schmedeks proper- ty) for the purpose of erecting a Phillips fib service station, simi- lar in design to the one now existing on the corner of University Ave- nue and Mississippi Street. In turn, the Shurr's wish to purchase property a few doors north of this 57th intersection (present Fridley Auto Body Shop property) in order to relocate their business. He further explained that previous to the tornado, these people had ap- peared before the City Council on this request and had been given much encouragement to said proposal. Also, that they had received approval from the Building Board and Safety Committee. The Planning Commission had stated that the zoning was proper for such a proposal. This matter went back to the City Council for re- consideration on April 19, 1965. They referred the matter to the Authority, so that it can be taken into consideration with the overall University Avenue renewal plan. Mr. Herrick introduced Mr. Petri, representative from the Phil- lips Oil Company, who presented a preliminary drawing of the proposed service station and explained that a restaurant business wao also desirous of building in this section later on. He stated that he felt three main businesses that would be desireable in building up this area would be the proposed service station, a restaurant and a motel. He further stated that his company would like to ges approval to begin construction on the proposed service station as soon as pos- sible. Chairman Herder explained that the Authority would work with the City Planner in considering this proposal and its feasibility in fit., ting it into the picture of the overall renewal plan for this section, and that the interests and problems of the property owners concerned would be taken into consideration. CONSIDERATION CF PROPUSFI) PHILLIPS bb SRdVSCi STATTfiiN (continued The Authority agreed to Eitake evory effort possible to have a report on this property and a proposal before the City Council for their meeting of August 2, 1965. This was agreeable to the interes- ted parties. Commissioner Meyer arrived at this point in the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MEETING OF JUNE, 21, 1965; Motion by Mr* harrow, seconded by Mr. Meyer to approve the minutes of the June 21st, 1965 meeting, as written. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, said motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - M ETTNG OF JUNE 23, 1965: The following corrections are to be made in the minutes of June 23, 1965: Page 1, PROPOSED SUPERMARKET Foii RED OWL,, paragraph 3, first sentence is to read, "Chairman Herder explained that this corner was not included in the rp oposed area designated for renewal....." Page 29 paragraph 1, first sentence is to read, "It was pointed out that a Building Permit has already been applied for, fora r�o- rsed supermarkets....." Page 21 REVIEWAL OF CITY CENTER PROJECT AREA, paragraph 4, is to read, "Mr. Barrow inquired if it was the Planneres thinking that the crossing at University and Mississippi will not be a grade level cross - ing." Page 2, last paragraph, is to read, ftAr. Hodne replied that the thinking now is that it will be a grade level crossing." Page 3, paragraph 5, is to read, "Mr. Barrow stated that he also preferred Plan #39 with the Red Owl proposal being evaluated in the northeast corner." Page 3, paragraph 7s is to read, "Mr. Kendall. preferred Plan #1, because he felt the traffic pattern would be to an advantage and the land area co ild be controlled far better." Motion by Mr. Kendal]., seconded by Mr. Barrow to approve the minutes of the June 23rd, 1965 meeting, as corrected. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, said motion carried unanimously. C0,24UNiCATIONS - LETTER. FROM MR. SWARTZEL OF HHFA RE: REVIEW OF RIVERVIDi HEIGHTS AREA. Mr. Herder read the letter received from MrU Swartzel In regard to the eligibility of the Riverview Heights area being designated as • a renewal area. -2- 0 COv]MUNICATIONS - LETTER FROM MR. S'rlrsRT'dE_G (conr:inued Mr. Wagner explained that he had received calls from this area and that three to five of the famflios concerned would like to go on vacations, and some would like to began cleaning up and painting up their properties; and they wondered whether or not said properties were going to be inspected in the near future„ Mr. Barrow pointed out that duritag the discussion with the River- view Heights residents at the City Council meeting of June lhp 1965, the Authority did not state they would be up to inspect their proper- ties. After much discussion' Mr. Barrow made a motion that Mro Herder be authorized to contact Mr. Hodne and request that he work with the City Building Inspection Department in inspecting the houses and talk- ing to the property owners concerned in this area, and preparing a survey report on their findings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ken- dall. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, said motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barrow agreed to meet with Mr. Elmer Binford of the HHFA, along with any Commissioners who are able to attend, on Friday after- noon, July 9, 1965, to discuss this mutter. Mr. Herder agreed to contact Mr. Binford about the possibility of a supper meeting with the Commissioners on the same date. COMMUNICATIONS - BUIIDING PERMIT REQUESTS REFERRED BY CITY COUNCIL- Mr. Herder explained that there had been two Building Permit re- quests referred to the Authority by the City Council, because of their locations in the proposed renewal area. The first is a request to reconstruct a home at 5849 University Avenue, and the second is a re- quest by the National Tea Company to Reconstruct their store at Univer- sity Avenue and Mississippi Street. The National Tea Company has also stated that a Burger Ring restaurant mould like to locate on the .3outh side of their store. Chairman Herder stated that he had talked with Mr. Paul Nymark, representative for National, and explained that a redevelopment plan for this section is now under consideration. The Authority discussed the methods of procedure on such Building Permit requests, the responsibilities of the Authority and the effects upon the overall redevelopment program. RESOLUTION 140. FHRA 1965 -4 - THEISEW­RCD OWL INC. PROJECT: Mr. Barrow made a motion to accept Resolution No. 1965-44 as pre- pared and present it to the City Council. Motion seconded by Mr. Mayor and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, said motion carried ariani- mously. -3- PROPOSrIi RESOLUTION - PIIILUEPSi 66 Motion by 14r. Darrow that the Au t.ority pnipare a resolution similar to Resolution No. FHRA 1965 -11 'oi 2he 110illips bb proposal, with an additional paragraph that tho Authority would hope to have a report on this property on or before the City Council meeting of August 2, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meyer. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, said motion carried unanimously, PROPOSED RES0L11TION - NATIONAL TEA AND P LVArE HUMu H' ILDIhTTG PFR42T REQUESTS: notion by Mr. Barrow and seconded by Ltir, Kendall that the Authori- ty prepare a resolution similar to Resolution No. FHRA 1965 -4 for the properties within this area, with no specific time perlod set. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, said motion carried unanimously, RESOLUTION N0. FHRA 1965 -3 - BY -LAWS: Motion by Mr. Kendall, seconded by Mr. [ Meyer to ratify Resolution No, FHRA 1965 -3. Upon a voice vote, :.hero being no nays, said motion carried unanimously. E4PL0YI4ENT COAKITT;sE REPORT: Mr. Barrow explained that nine lxaople have been interviewed for position of &wcutive Director, and that the Committee has written to four others; and suggested that a date be set as suon as possible to interview three prospects who have been selected as the most promising. It was agreed that Mr. Wagner wolild maize duplicate copies of tho applications for these three people to be interviewed and deliver them to the Authority Members. The Authority will meet at the iNadsen Building; on Tuesday, July 6, 1965, from 7:00 P.M. to 10 %00 P.M., for an interview session with the three selected aaplicants. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY VICE GRAIRl4hii FOR FHRA: Motion by Mr. Meyer and seconded by i4r. Kendall that Mr. Paul, Barrow be named as temporary Vice Che.Lrman, until the time of a regu- lar election. Upon a voice vote, the-,,e being no nays, said motion carried unanimously. PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT: Mr. Herder explained that Mr. Hodne could not be present for this meeting. He agreed to inform Mr. Hodne that the Authority would. llke to see and discuss the proposed alpter,aative plan for the City Center area on Friday, July 9, 1965, at U:GIi ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A motion was made by Mr. Kendall tnat election of officers bun held at the first future meeting at rb ch all Commissioners aria praaent, and that temporary officers continua until then The motion way sa- conded by Mr. Meyer and upon a voice votes there being no .iAyr3. said motion carried unanimously, DESIGNATION OF BANK FOR FHRA: A motion was made by I3r. Barrow that the Fridley State Bank be designated as the official bank for the Fridley Housing and Re- development Authority, and any funds be deposited in a checking so. count in said bank. Notion seconded by .+,r. Kendall and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, said notion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING DATE: The Authority will hold an interview session for applicants for the position of Executive Director at the Madsen Building on Tuesdayj. July 6, 1965, from 700 P.M. to lO:OO P.M. The next regular meeting will be held at the Madsen Building on Tuesday,, July 6, 1965 at 10:00 P.M. FOLUVING MEETING DATE: The next following meeting will be held at the Madsen Building on Friday, July 9, 1965 at Soo p.M. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Kendall, seconded by Mr. Neyer, to adjourn the meeting at 11 %15 P.M. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, said motion carried unanimously, 0 Respectfully submitted, Inez Kapala Recording Secretary Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority 0