HRA 02/03/1994 - 29569CITY OF FRIDLEY
-� HOIIBING & REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETINa, FEBRIIARY 3, 1994
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CALL TO ORDER•
Chairperson Commers called the February 3, 1994, Housing &
Redevelopment Authority minutes to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL•
Members Present: Larry Commers, Virginia Schnabel, Duane Prairie,
Jim McFarland
Members Absent: John Meyer
Others Present: William Burns, Executive Director of HRA
Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Craig Ellestad, Accountant
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 6. 1994, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES:
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the
January 6, 1994, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes as
written.
�` IIPON A VOICE VOTE � ALL VOTING AYE � CHAIRPERSON CONII+�ERB DECLARTsD
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
1. AWARD BID FOR DEMOLITION OF RICE PLAZA:
MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to award the bid
for the demolition of Rice Plaza to Herbst & Sons, Inc., for
$22,000 and authorize the Chairperson and Executive Director to
execute the contracts.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N COMMERB DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
2. CLAIMS AND EXPENSES:
Mr. Ellestad stated they are now using computerized checks so the
check numbers have changed. He added the following check: #25001
for David Fisher, part-time inspector, in the amount of $69.26.
He stated the break in numbers was due to a computer error.
MOTION by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the
check register (checks 25001-25013 and 25029-25041).
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPER80N COMMERB DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
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�"\ 3. LAKE POINTE MARKETING UPDATE:
Ms. Dacy stated that Merrill Busch is preparing a draft of the
direct mail brochure and is designing two 50 square foot signs.
She will keep the HRA members apprised of the progress on the
marketing effort.
4. UPDATE ON MEETINGS WITH HOUSING DEVELOPERS:_
Ms. Dacy stated staff is beginning its research on the
redevelopment of the southwest quadrant by talking to professionals
in the housing industry about the site and the current shape of the
housing market. So far, staff has met with two interested parties
and will be meeting with Larry Laukka of Laukka Development on
February 22 to determine his interest in the property. Concurrent
with these meetings, Mr. Burns has asked her and Jim Casserly to
prepare an analysis of some of the economic and subsidy
implications of the different types of development patterns. They
will also look at the HRA's costs and possible tax increment.
Ms. Dacy stated she may have more information for the HRA at its
next meeting.
Mr. Burns stated he has put together a very preliminary RFP for the
southwest quadrant. He has asked Ms. Dacy and Mr. Casserly to
� evaluate it. It is a starting point.
5. POTENTIAL TIF REOUEST BY SCOTT LUND:
Ms. Dacy stated that Scott Lund has submitted a rezoning and plat
application for construction of a building on the property owned
by Royal Electric and a portion of A1 Schrader's property (Highway
65 and 73 1/2 Avenue behind Rapid Oil). Mr. Lund has stated that
he may also apply for soil correction assistance, but staff has not
received an application at this time.
Mr. Commers asked staff to research and provide to the HRA
information on what other developments have been proposed for this
piece of property, and what problems, if any, there are on the
property.
6. STATUS OF DAIRY OUEEN ACQUISITION:
Ms. Dacy stated that staff has been advised by Darrell Jensen that
the scheduling order previously approved by the court to resolve
the Fitch condemnation is to expire. She believed the Notice of
Motion and action by the Court at the end of February 1994 is to
confirm the HRA's position in terms of the original amount awarded
to Fitch. Mr. Jensen is saying there is no claim for additional
compensation for a"going concern". Neither Mr. Jensen or City
staff has heard from Mr. Fitch or his attorney. No action is
;_� needed by the HRA at this time.
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/-1 7. UPDATE ON iJORWOOD SOUARE :
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Ms. Dacy stated this is for the i�2A's information regarding the
KARE TV, Channel 11, news segment about one of Westminster's
projects in St. Paul. St. William's Church has reviewed all the
information and still plans to proceed with Westminster's project.
She stated she spoke to Mr. Thomas Feeney from HUD. Mr. Feeney
said they are not investigating or doing a special audit, but are
going through their procedures if a tenant requests additional
information. Mr. Feeney assured her that Westminster is a
reputable company and that the issues concerning the pro j ect in St .
Paul should not affect the Fridley project.
Ms. Dacy stated Mr. Casserly is preparing the development contract
which will be on the i�2A's March agenda.
8. OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Establish Guidelines for Property Acquisition under
Scattered Site Acquisition Program
Ms. Dacy reviewed five potential properties for
acquisition under the program. The HRA concurred that
staff is to approach these owners to determine their
willingness in a volunteer sale. Staff will report back
to the HRA about the progress of this program.
b. Onan
Mr. Burns stated that Onan has been in contact with City
staff regarding a$13 million investment in their current
plant. A meeting is scheduled to discuss this with Onan
in the coming week.
ADJOURNMENT•
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Commers
declared the motion carried and the February 3, 1994, Housing &
Redevelopment Authority meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully bmitted,
Ly Saba
Rec ding Secretary