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1986 04 17MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 17, 1986 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Whitehill called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Present were Commissioners ~orn, Bohn, Swenson and Robbins. Also present were Don Ashworth, City Manager, Barbara Dacy, City Planner, Fred Hoisington, Jim Benshoof, Brad Johnson, Larry Smith and Bob Siegel. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Bohn, seconded by Born to approve the minutes of the March 20, 1986 meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Swenson abstained. BROADENED STUDY AREA UPDATE: Hoisington stated that he and Benshoof are continuing to work with the MnDOT staff regarding the Broadened Study Area project. ~e said that MnDOT remains concerned about the extent o2 traffic issues in the Chanhassen area and is willing to cooperate and participate in the study process. Hoisington stated that they will come back with a draft report which would be considered by the HRA at the June meeting. Benshoof reviewed the results of the second computer run that was based on Plan B. He stated that they still want to test addi- tional alternatives and discuss those further in the draft report and with the HRA. He stated that the results of the second run clearly show a need for a 101 intersection along 212 as well as a north/south road on the west side of downtown to relieve the West 79th problem and provide better access for the west end of the downtown area. Commissioner Swenson asked if the 101 connection to 212 my cause more of a problem at 101 and 5. Hoisington stated that the traffic from the east will use the Dell Road interchange. Benshoof stated that congestion at the intersection would be relieved because of the proposed 101 rerouting through the cement plant. Commissioner Swenson asked how large of land area is needed for a full interchange at 1017 Benshoof stated that they are now reviewing design requirements to be included in the draft report. Commissioner Swenson stated her concern about water quality from the 101 interchange area. Commissioner Horn asked what the level of traffic would be on Highway 5 in the future? Benshoof stated that traffic projections indicate a very heavy volume of "flow through" traffic. HRA Minutes April 17, 1986 Page 2 Commissioner Bohn asked what the benefits would be of having three intersections along Highway 5 near the downtown area? Hoisington stated that the intersections would help traffic flow along 5 but not necessarily for TH 101. Benshoof also noted that the jurisdictional status of TH 101 would also play a role in its future function. CHADDA UPDATE: Larry Smith distributed a memorandum outlining the activities conducted by CHADDA in the recent month. Smith stated that a meeting was held with staff and Fred Hoisington to review the proposed zoning plan. for the downtown area. He also stated that CHADDA met with the City Manager and staff to discuss the possible conditions of a redevelopment agreement. It was suggested that a letter of understanding should be signed between the City and CHADDA. Smith stated that a draft of the redevelop- ment agreement would be presented to the HRA. Smith stated that CHADDA may also be requesting additional assistance in the amount of $6,000 for appraisal fees for initial proposed projects. Brad Johnson stated that the letter to Chanhassen residents from the HRA Chairman and the Mayor will be distributed soon along with the promotion newsletter. He stated that an article will also appear in the Excelsior Sailor regarding the downtown effort. He stated that he has been negotiating with several gro- cery stores, Gary Kirt and the Hanus property owners. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE - VICTORY ENVELOPE AND ROME DEVELOPMENT CORP.: Ashworth stated that no action was necessary on these items and they were included in the packet to provide the HRA with background information. Motion by Whitehill, seconded by ~orn, to table the request for assistance to the next regular meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried. DOWNTOWN FEASIBILITY STUDY PROPOSAL: Ashworth stated that he has met with various consultants to seek proposals to carry out the utility and public improvements within the downtown area. He stated that their proposals would be available at the next regu- lar meeting. Motion by Bohn, seconded by ~orn, to table consideration on the downtown feasibility study proposals until the next regular meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Motion by Bohn, seconded by Robbins, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.