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1986 07 31HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT 'AUTHORITY MINUTES JULY 31, 1986 Chairman Whitehill called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present were Commissioners. Horn, Bohn, Swenson. Commissioner Robbins was absent. Also present were: Don Ashworth, City Manager; Barbara Dacy, City Planner; Fred Hoisington and Jim Benshoof. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Bohn, seconded by Horn to approve the minutes of May 22, 1986. All voted in favor and the motion carried. ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS Motion by Swenson, seconded by Bohn to elect Whitehill as Chairman, Commissioner Horn as Vice-Chairman and Commissioner Bohn as Secretary. All voted in favor and the motion carried. BROADENED STUDY AREA-DRAFT REPORT PRESENTATION Ashworth stated that the purpose of the Broadened Study Area was to: 1) provide a basis for decisions regarding downtown traffic movements/intersections; 2) to establish credibility/ standards with the State reflecting the necessity to realign TH 101, connect a new street to TH 5, and improve all TH 5 intersec- tions; and 3) to study the impact of TH 212 on the downtown area. Hoisington stated that the draft report addresses a number of issues regarding the downtown redevelopment. One major objective was to establish coordinated visual and vehicular access into the downtown area. Therefore, the consultants worked closely with MnDOT in regards to the new connection to TH 5. He also stated that the jurisdictional status of TH 101 was reviewed with MnDOT. He stated that the state would either turn TH 101 back to either the county or provide payments to the local jurisdiction to pro- vide for improvements. Hoisington stated that the study looked at the projected traffic on TH 101. He stated that because there is a considerable amount of traffic projected along TH 101 and because it poses a conflict with the ability of downtown to func- tion, he stated that an additional intersection east of TH 101 and west of Dakota was investigated. He stated that the Dakota Avenue intersection would become a right-in/right-out only. He stated that the socio-economic projections in the report are higher than predicted by MnDOT. Further,' that the study assumes that although the projections may not be reached by the year 2000, the system should be designed and planned for the projec- tion. As a result, Chanhassen will experience the projected population eventually, probably in the 2010-2015 time period. He also noted that the socio-economic projections were not the saturation projections. Hoisington stated that the Land Use Plan used as a basis for the Transportation Study was the Land Use Plan recommended by the Planning Commission and HRA. The Land Use Plan reflects the current Comprehensive Plan with proposed HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES JULY 31, 1986 PAGE 2 changes included in the Planning Commission recommendation to the Council for the proposed Zoning Ordinance. Benshoof reviewed the major points of the draft report. He stated that both MnDOT and Carver County agree that an additional intersection is necessary onto TH 5. Benshoof stated that these agencies also agree that the new TH 101 intersection is a reason- able access. He stated that MnDOT is developing layouts of the proposed intersection. Benshoof also discussed the need to detach West 78th Street from its present alignment approximately 600 feet north of the TH 5 intersection along Powers Blvd. He stated that the present TH 5/West 78th Street intersection would fail if West 78th Street is not realigned to the north to allow adequate stacking distance. Benshoof referred to Figure 14 of the study. He stated that the new connection to TH 5 was supported by MnDOT; however, until traffic flows warrant a full intersection for connection to the south, it would not be permitted. In the meantime, he stated, MnDOT would allow a right-in/right-out at the new intersection. He also noted that the new street connection onto West 78th Street would include a free right to promote movement into the downtown area. Benshoof referred to Figure 17 of the report. He stated that in order for the new intersection on TH 5 and east of TH 101 to occur, the Dakota Avenue intersection would become a right-in/ right-out. TH 101 to the north of West 78th Street would also have to be adjusted in alignment to provide an adequate intersec- tion with the realignment of West 78th Street. He noted that the intersection would occur over the railroad tracks. He stated that this situation occurs throughout the state and is an accepted practice. He noted that there was approximately 350 feet between the new intersection on the railroad and the inter- section on TH 5. He stated that this new layout avoids cir- cuitous routings and avoids use of TH 5 for local trips to and from the industrial area to the east. Benshoof noted that this realignment of TH 101 also improves the north/south continuity of the roadway and preserves an adequate level of service. Swenson asked if the distance between the intersection on the railroad and the intersection on TH 5 was adequate. Benshoof stated that in this particular situation, there did not exist the opportunity to achieve the distance for the highest level of efficiency; but the design would allow the intersection to func- tion. Whitehill asked why West 78th Street is shifted to the south. Benshoof replied that the intersection must maintain continuity and provide easy access through the area. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES JULY 31, 1986 PAGE 3 Benshoof also reviewed the functional classification of the other roadways in the system. He stated that the projected traffic counts on TH 101 warrant a functional classification of minor arterial. Horn noted that the intended plans for TH 101 are not reflected in Eden Prairie's and Chanhassen's Comprehensive Plans. He stated that while the Chanhassen Plan treats TH 101 as a collec- tor, it is acting as an arterial and vice versa in Eden Prairie. Whitehill stated that he was pleased to see the attention paid to TH 101 and also stated that he felt the draft report was well thought-out and comprehensive. The HRA accepted the draft report and directed the consultant to work with staff in preparing the final report. CHADDAr APPROVAL OF MASTER REDEVELOPER AGREEMENT: Ashworth stated that the attached agreement reflects several revisions between the City Attorney and CHADDA's legal counsel. He stated that he is in receipt of a letter from the LeFevere firm (City Bond Counsel) regarding recommended changes in the agreement. He stated that staff recommends approval of the agreement with the modifications identified in their letter dated July 24, 1986. Horn stated that in Section 5 that the word "reasonably" should be removed. Swenson asked for clarification regarding Section 6(IV). She asked if the HRA is locked into carrying out the specific develop- ment phases. Ashworth stated no, the HRA does not have to carry out phases of the development project that the HRA does not feel are appropriate or consistent with the plan. Swenson asked for clarification regarding Section 7 dealing with the ability of the HRA to work with other developers other than CHADDA. Whitehill stated that it is the intent of the agreement to work solely with CHADDA before consideration of other develo- pers. Motion by Horn, seconded by Bohn to approve the Master Redevelopers Agreement with the changes identified in the July 24, 1986, letter by the LeFevere firm. All voted in favor and the motion carried. CHADDA UPDATE: Brad Johnson, Rich Thomasgaard and a represen- tative from Miller-Schroeder presented the financial analysis of the public funding participation in the downtown area. Swenson stated that she would like more information regarding the plans before authorizing any type of pubiic financing. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES JULY 31, 1986 PAGE 4 REVIEW APPRAISAL FOR ROOS PROPERTY: Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Swenson to authorize the following: 1. Mr. Roos must submit a financing plan evidencing his ability to consummate the purchase (Optionally: including proposed construction plans.); and 2. Upon receipt of the above, the City Attorney's office be instructed to prepare a $1.00 purchase agreement and $90,500 resale agreement including verification of clear title; and · The Chairman and Manager be authorized to consummate the purchase/resale agreements - such to occur on the s-me date whereat a check would be tendered to the HRA in the amount of $90,500; and · That this office be authorized to file these documents with the Carver County 'Auditor including payment of back taxes, penalties, interest; and · That Mr. Roos would be eligible to file for a special assessment reduction incentive to the maximum of 33¢ per square foot (from appraisal report) upon approval of that form by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in a manner similar to that consummated for all other businesses within the business park. Ail voted in favor and the motion carried. CONSIDER PURCHASE AGREEMENTr LAKE SUSAN WELLHOUSEr OUTLOT B: Motion by Swenson, seconded by Horn to acquire Outlot B and authorizing the following actions: i · The City Attorney's office should be authorized to prepare a purchase agreement in an amount not to exceed $145,000 and to verify that clear title is available for such prop- erty; and · That the LeFevere Law firm agree that the proposed purchase complies with the current redevelopment plan and such acquisition is authorized by Minnesota Statutes; and 3. The City Attorney's office condition the proposed purchase upon: Sunnybrook/Opus filing financial guarantees for the construction of Lake Drive East; "Sunnybrook/Opus completing plat requirements; Sunnybrook/Opus entering into a development contract and Sunnybrook submitting financial documents guaran- teeing the construction of their facility. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES JULY 31, 1986 PAGE 5 4. Upon receipt and verification of the above documents that the Manager and Chairman be authorized to sign said purchase agreement including tendering of a check for said purchase. Ail voted in favor and the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Swenson to approve the bills dated July 21, 1986, June 16, 1986 and May 19, 1986. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Motion by Swenson, seconded by Whitehill to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Motion unanimously approved. Prepared by: Barbara Dacy August 5, 1986