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07/14/1965 - 00027271FRIDLEY HOUSING AND 12N.DEVELOPi$ M ABTizORi i" fifT,i'IM - JUL7 lap 1.965 0 The meeting was called to order at 8s15 P-,M5 ,v by Chaizvaan Her'dero ROLT�CALL% Presents Chairman Herder, Commissioners John Meyers Lois Mullin and Paul Barrows Executive Director Allen Andersons Planner Tom Hodne and Attorney Wyman Smith, Commissioner Robert Kendall arrived later in the meatingo Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Weigel and their Attorneys Robert Guzy and Robert C. Hynes Attorney Virgil Herriek, Vern Handel and Robert J. Hughes of the Planning Comia- sions Pat Herder and T. Nagle of the Fridley News. Mayor Nee arrived later in the rooting. Absents Nonso APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MEETING (F JULY & 1965: As these minutes were not prepared, approval of earns was postponad until the next meeting of the Authority. BUILDING PERMIT REQUESTS - MR. CAMP AND MR. MILLER- Chairman Herder explained that Mr. Wagner her, referred the matter of Building Permits for a nursing home (Mr. Camp) and a residential home (Mr. Miller) to the Authority. Neither of these f;entlemen was present. It was agreed that this matter be postponed to a future meetings and that Mr. Wagner would be tasked to notify them of the date set„ BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST - LEONARD WEIGEL: Attorney Robert Gusy, representing Mr. f;eigels explainers that hiat client owned a double bungalow at 349 -353 - 57th i laces and an 9,,piex. at 359 - 57th Place; and that both of these buildings had been daaagad about 40% by the tornado* The estimated cost to rebuild both structures is $42s0OO. He further explained that the Weigels hod applieelfor Building Permits to reconstruct these properties on the next Wedne;tdpv after the tornado had struck. Because bese propertiea are in the rs, newel areas the City Council has withhold approval of these Permits avl referred the matter to the Authority. kir. Guzy stated that Mr. "eT cannot afford the loss of rental income on these properties ($1,125 por months and that a mortgage payment is due before August 10th, plus tax payments due in the near future. Ho wanted an opinion from the Authority as to whether or not the Weigel properties would bo taken for the redevelopment project. The Authority explained the possibility of condemnation, the ti.� element involved and the advantages that could possibly bene ?!.t Mr. �7ai • gel if his properties are in the renewal project. The intercatctard par, ties were invited to remain for tae presontawion os, ti:e prop,=d Uni, ar- city Avenue Redevalopment Plano ;'il�S_CS,t 04 7rOp5Oi',1" ?jr 017 S,P't)., 1'f7' 1 U, irrbtrlVfo pY;r.',r"T Chairman, Herder explained that Mr, 1,A1, had been granted a Build- ing Permit to put his tornado damaged, property on the north aide of the bank, into operable (original) condition. A ^tap - ,order had been placed on the Building Permit because now siding had been put on the book of the building and structural ohungsa had appeared on the Front Kra Eck, in verbal conversation with Wo f ?order, had slated that the work left to be done is all inside the buildingo Mr. Herrick, representing Hre Eck, explained that the work re- maining to be done is the plumbing, heatingp wiring and interior panel. ing; and that if this work could be done, it would allow Fria to gat back into operation. fie stated that the only structural changea made were new windows and a briok front, Mro Barrow stated that he felt the Authority should get all the facts and information on this matter before considering it. Mr. Mayer inquired about the cost of the interior work laft to be donee Kra Herrick did not have this information- lira Meyer .felt that the cost would become a great factor in considering this matter,. Mr. Hodne stated that the question of temporary permits„ in hie opinion, has boon abused„ and that they could hamper all these prow jacts by possible loss of eligibilitya He felt caution should be uricd in recommending the granting of reasonable requestag, only„ Attorney Smith explained that the Authority is in a different position than the City., lie stated that the City has to grant tempo• rary proteotion, and that it is up to the City to interpret what is involved in that. He felt that the Authority, after careful study and discussion with the Planner of the areas involved and referred to them, should then give a recommendation to the City Council, to serve as a basis for making their decisions. The Authority agreed that all factors must be looked into befort making a recommendation on this matter, RESOLUTION No. FHRA 296$°5: Mr. Barrow read Resolution No. BHk.A 1965..5., rag f roposei -hi? li pre oil Company Building Projecta The tolloering corrections were madsc The date in the last paragraph is to be changed to August 2, 3965 - The last paragraph is to be changed to react, 'that, the Authority will -sake every effort to arrive at a definite recommendation... Motion by Mr. Vayars, seconded by Mrs. Mullin to adopt Rosoitttir -4i No. F'ffRA 1965..5, as amandeda Upon a voice vota, the. re being no naysp said motion carried unanimouslyo RESOZUTIoN No. Fm 1965 -6: Mro Meyer read Resolution Noe Mat 1965.6., re: The Cift Housa Stamp Company and Schiro Building Fermitc, -2 � Motion by Mr. Barrow, seconded by Ws. Mullin to adopt he:aolution No. PHRA 1965-63 as read« Upon a voice vote, there, being no a yp, said motion was carried unanimously. PROPOSED RULES ON PROCL'D=S: Chairman Harder distributed copies of proposed rules to the Rembers of the Authority, to be studied for consideration at the next meeting. At this point, the meeting was recessed for ten minutes" R.EVIEWI OF PRELIHIYARY UNIVERSITY AVENUE PEDEVELOR,9W PROJECT PW, Kr. Tom Hodne, planner, presented the Prelimine y Parcelizat -Lose Plan for the University Avenue Redevelopment Project showing Commercial areas (retail, service, public facilities), Public Facilities (institu- tional, park, open space), Industrial (light Industrial) and Residential (single family- detached, single family- attachod)i also, the Prelimi.nery Design Plan for the same project area, showing aceesses, aggresses, building forms and shapes. He explained, in detail, t1he oronosals far each section of this project. The following questions were asked and comments made% Mr. Barrow inquired about the parking of dews in the proposed town-, house areas Mr. Hodne explained that certain townhouse standards co-Ad be sec up for parking, height of buildings, aet- backs, etc.., and that theae charaoteristics could be worked out, if it is agreed that the use ie+ right. Mr. Barrow asked if this same area would notland itself to uniform spartm nts. Mr. Hodne replied that it would probably lend itself to anedium density apartments, but he felt the scale of townhouses does break up monototw. Mr. Mayer inquired about the feasibility of the townhouse area be, coming a commarcial area. Mr. Hodne pointed out that this area does not have too muck, digp�v,t and that in his opinion it would be second choicer, ass too rauWz can=oes, - eial would hurt the neighborhood image along Uuiveraity Avenue. No also pointed out that the proposed townhouse area aright not be eli gtble as one of the criteria of the redevelopment area. Mr. Barrow inquired about the amount of acreage required for a service station. Mr. Hodne replied that a half acre is the minius +.ng„ Chairman Herder inquired about the :aia* of acts a proposed for � area set aside for this use. -3- Piro Hodne stated that the proposal vas for a 5o to 100 i)nit motel, with restaurant, with possible treatftint of a hoteil- hotel. aspact„ Mayor Flee stated that, since the vodevelop nL ;;rant of approval was am-souneed, he has received many ca113 and inquiries from interested investors. Mr* Herrick questioned the desireability of a corner service road at 57th Avenue, in regard to a proposed service stations Ile felt that the Phillips 66 Company might prefer a service road as originally plan. ned by the Highway Department. Mr. Kendall arrived at this point in the meetingo Mr. Barrow pointed out that if this service road in question wears left as originally planned, anyone coming north on University Avenue would have to turn right on 57th anywayy The Authority discussed the possibilities of purchasing properties of distressed owners, possible compensations and apnraisalu4 Mayor Nee pointed out that the Highway Department has designs under contract, and that if the service roads are to be changed, they should be contacted as soon as possible. Mr. Hodne suggested that one of three things be dons: 1) to %uF-, Best a new plan concept approach if Authority thinks this is not the only plan to take on; 2) suggest revision of this concept; 3) to ap- prove, in principle, this proposed plan and advise him to move on with other borders - Highway Department, City Engineer, etc., if plan is valid in principle, to pursue other steps. Mr. Hodue agreed to check with the Phillips 66 Company to get tneir opinion on the service road at 57th Avenue and University; and to cog » -, tact the Highway Department about possible service road changes,. After much discussion and study, .2. notion was made by Yw. Meyer to ask Mr. Smith to draw up a resolution giving acceptance, in principle, to the Preliminary University Avenue Design Plan, with reservations of townhouse section from 57th Avenue to 60th Avenue N.:,, to be discussed by the Authority and reported on at the next regular meeting., The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mullin and upon a voice vote, tLeraa beir., no nays, said motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. MA .:465 -7s The Authority requasted that Attorney Smith gat ern opixatoa on ad,- praisals and compensations from the Minneapolis and .%6 Pau?. aathor5ti�s, and then communicate with 14r. Gury in regard to this, in relationmlalK with the Weigel property* Pore Smith ringed to this. Motion by Mr. Barrow, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to straw up ResotuV pan No. Fin 19654, res Weigel property„ following the game fc�rzat w rased In Resolution Pao. FHRA 1965461, with appropriate n *acs and areas bole, used. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, sald motion married a „,uai- mouslyo -<, 11 0 OTH ;A BUSINE33i It was agreed that the Authority would matt -alth the 'Phillips 66 Oil Company at their meeting of Monday, Nay Up 3.965-, at N00 The Authority agreed to set a data, au soon as possiblaa, to the et with the City Council and Planning C=46alon to di,ecuss the approved preliminary university Avenue Redevelopment Project Plane Mrse Mullin explained that Connie Metcalf had phoned to infom her that a Lmoup in Fridley is interested in having a community theatre built, and would like to present plans of smmea ire Hodw asked that Mrs. Metcalf be informed to contact him about proposed plans,, FUTURE MEETING DATESs The next meeting of the Authority will be hold on Monday, July 19„ 1965 at 800 Porto-, in the Madsen Building. The next scheduled after that will be held on Wednesday, July 21,9 1965 at 8 %00 P.M., in the Madsen Building,, ADJ �: Motion by Mrs. Ifullin, seconded by Mr. Kendall,, to adjourn the meeting at l2s45 P.M. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,, said motion carried unanimously,. Respectfully submitted, Loin Mull1a Secretary Fridley Housing; & Redevelopment Autwority m5r.�