1990 08 16CHANHASSEN HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AUGUST 16, 1990
Chairman Horn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRE$~:NT:
Robbins
Chairman Horn, Commissioners Bohn,. Chmiel and
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Workman
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Assistant Executive Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chmiel moved, seconded by Bohn to approve the
minutes of the HRA meeting dated July 25, 1990 as presented. All
voted in favor except for Commissioner Robbins who abstained.
Motion carried.
No visitor presentations.
UPDATE REGARDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL/TRAFFIC STUDY FOR THR.
HANUS AREA: Gerhardt explained that theHRAhad directed staff to
further study the traffic impacts of proposed development of the
Hanus'site. Staff gave an overview of the traffic analysis as
prepared by'Stgar-Roscoe-Fausch. The report recommended approval
of development as long as the access is moved to the south where
the existing Brown's car wash exit is now.
Staff further explainedthatMr. Johnson had withdrawnhis proposal
and decided to look at a smaller user for the site. No action was
taken on this item.
UPDATE REGARDING PAULY'$ LITTLE BLUE BUILDING: Gerhardt explained
that the little blue building demolition has been completed and
staff was successful in keeping both businesses in Chanhassen. The
Frontier Belle Beauty Salon was relocated tot he Big A Auto Retail
Center and Southwest Music and Dance moved to the Total Convenience
Store Center.
Staff also informed the HRA that the estimated cost of the
demolition of the little blue building will be approximately $1,000
more due to the extra concrete foundation under the building.
No action was taken on this item.
REOUEST FOR ASSISTANCE TO WRITE DOWN LAND COSTS. DR. BARNETT.
VETERINARIAN, MARKET SQUARE: Gerhardt explained that Dr. Barnett
is requesting HRAassistance for special assessments and land write
down on his proposed site in the Market Square development. Staff
informed the HRA that the present development contract does not
allow the outlots to receive land write down, but does give the
individual the right for special assessment assistance. Staff
recommended denial based on the language that exists in this.
agreement.
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clayton Johnson of Bloomberg Companies- spoke out against the
procedure of how staff has spread the specials againstthe proposed
development. Staff explainedthat it was consistent with the other
assessment procedures used in the first phase of the downtown
improvements. Mr. Johnson then explained his frustra~ion with
staff in trying to finish the development contract for Market
Square.
Chairman Horn directed staff to provide an update on the Market
Square Development Contract. Chairman Horn further statedthat if
changes have been made the HRA should be provided with this
information. Staff agreed and will be placing this onto the
September agenda.
Motion by Chmiel, seconded by Bohn to deny Dr. Barnett's request
for land write down. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
UPDATE ON 1990 GOALS: Staff presented an update On the 1990 goals
and the action taken to date by the HRA. Staff asked the HRA if
they had any specific questions on the progress in accomplishing
these goals. The HRA expressed that they were pleased with
progress to date and felt they were on schedule.
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK PLAN: Gerhardt explained the overall sidewalk
plan for the downtown and requested HRA input on the construction
of a sidewalk along West 79th Street. Staff explained that
sidewalk could be constructed now or'the HRA could wait until the
site is developed. The HRA'expressedtheir interest to wait until
development occurs. Commissioner Bohnstatedthat he feltthatthe
HRAhad an obligation to the businesses in the area now and would
like to see the sidewalk constructed now.
Motion by Horn, seconded by Robbins to wait until the site is
developed before installingthe sidewalkandthat staff be directed
to plow and mow a path across the property for pedestrians to walk
across the site. The following voted in favor: chairman Horn,
Commissioners Robbins and Chmiel. Commissioner Bohnvoted against.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Chmiel moved, seconded by Bohn to approve the
HRA bills for July and August, 1990 as presented. All voted in
favor and the motion carried.
Robbins moved, seconded by Bohn to adjourn the meeting. Ail
in favor and the motion, carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30
Respectfully submitted,
Todd Gerhardt, Assistant Executive Director