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1987 11 12Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes November 12, 1987 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Horn called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present were Commissioners Swenson and Bohn. Also present were Don Ashworth, City Manager and Todd Gerhardt, Administrative Assistant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Swenson, seconded by Bohn to approve the minutes of October 5, 1987, as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried. THANK YOU NOTES FROM SENATOR SCHMITZ AND REPRESENTATIVE KELSO Ashworth explain that his office received thank you notes from both Senator Schmitz and Represenative Kelso in regard to their meeting. Ashworth further explained it is always nice to bring in the area representatives to simply say "Thank you". AUTHORIZE INSTITUTING APPRAISAL/RELOCATION/CONDEMNATION PROCESSES -BERNIE HANSON AND MODEEN-HENDRICKSON Ashworth explained that there is the possiblity that we will not be able to reach an agreement with Modeen-Hendrickson on the value of their property. This property and Bernie Hanson's pro- perty are two important pieces in regards to the construction of the Medical Arts building the spring of 1988. To keep within the time frame for construction this spring, condemnation procedures would have to start right away. The procedure would consist of new appraisals of the land and buildings for both properties (Hanson and Modeen-Hendrickson) and relocation appraisals. Ashworth also discussed the possibility of Bernie Hanson relocating his business on Lot 5, Block 1, Frontier Development Park along West 79th Street. The HRA directed staff to pursue a purchase agreement on this parcel. Motion by Bohn, seconded by Swenson that HRA authorize staff to initiate a land and relocation appraisal and condemnation pro- ceedings for the property of Bernie Hanson and Modeen- Hendrickson. All voted in favor. NORTHERN STATES POWER CONTRACT Ashworth explained as a part of the downtown redevelopment, pre- sent overhead lines are scheduled to be placed underground. Ashworth further explained when NSP sent out their estimate for this work, it was way over our engineer estimate. Staff then met with NSP several times to negotiate some type of new policy that brings their cost back in line with our costs. The results of these meetings was a policy change by NSP. ERA Minutes November 12, 1987 Page 2 Ashworth futher stated that this item was placed on the HRA agenda to inform the members that, as a part of the 1988 budget, the repayment of the promissory note will be payed through ~RA. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Ashworth explained the progress to date on the downtown redeve- lopment. Utility construction has been completed and paving should also be completed by the end of the week. Ashworth stated that condemnation procedure on Martin Ward and Jim Burdick will be heard by the end of the month. UPDATE REPORTS - CHADDA Retail farwest Ashworth gave overview of the desirability of having a grocery store in Chanhassen and that it has been the interest of ~RA to try and locate a store here. Unfortunately, the market here still can not support a full store. Mr. Cooper is willing to locate a store in Chanhassen, but would need assistance. Mr. Johnson explained the type of assistance which C~ADDA is requesting. Their request would consist of a land write down, soil correction and redevlopment loans or grants. ~orn expressed his concern about setting a precedence with providing this type of assistance. Commissioner Swenson explained that she would have no problem with the concept but would like to see numbers layed out. MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING Mr. Johnson explained that we are still looking for a spring of 1988 construction time frame. Mr. Johnson requested to HRA to have the staff sit down with Windfield to work out the final num- bers on the special assessment reduction program. HOUSING PROJECT Mr. Johnson explained how the ~ousing Project would be financed and the impact of ~RA's assistance. With the HRA's additional assistance, the project could provide below market rate rental units to elderly individuals, thus making the project eligible for tax exempt revenue bonds. Ashworth explained that he would like to also look at the oppor- tunity of research the use of Community Development Block grant fund for this subsidy for those qualifying seniors. Staff will work with CHADDA to work out the number and the opportunity of using Community Development Block Grant money. HRA Minutes November 12, 1987 Page 3 APPROVAL OF BILLS Motion by Bohn, seconded by Swenson, to approve the bills dated 10-19-87. All voted in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Swenson, seconded by Horn, to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 P.M. All voted in favor and the motion carried.