1989 03 16HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
MARCH 16, 1989
CALL TO ORDER: Comissioner Swenson called the meeting to order at
7:34 p.m. Members present: Commissioners Bohn and Robbins.
Chairman Whitehill and Commissioner Horn were absent. Also pre-
sent were Don Ashworth, Executive Director and Todd Gerhardt,
Asst. Executive Director.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Robbins, seconded by Bohn to
approve February 16, 1989, with correction as addressed by
Commissioner Swenson. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
STATUS REPORT - BERNIE HANSON PURCHASE AGREEMENT: This item was
tabled until the HRA April 20, 1989, meeting.
VISITORS PRESENTATION: Brad Johnson from Lotus Realty addressed
the HRA in regards to the Hanus Truck facility site and Apple
Valley Red-E-Mix site. Mr. Johnson was looking for feedback as to
HRA reaction towards relocating these businesses to Chanhassen
Lakes Business Park. The HRA had concerns regarding the amount of
assistance the project would need and if the road is to be under
private ownership to service the site, it would then be the
responsibility of the owner to maintain the roadway system.
Commissioner Swenson requested staff to obtain a legal opinion
regarding the Apple Valley Red-E-Mix conditional use permit term.
NEW BUSINESS
1989 TAX MODIFICATION/IMPLICATIONS TO THE TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT:
Ashworth gave an overview of the HRA's debt projections,
beginning balance and outstanding debt. Two runs were given, one
without any additional debt and another with a $10 million com-
munity center to show the affects if additional debt is incurred.
Ashworth then explained the process that the City of Chaska used
to fund their community center project.
The HRA requested staff to look at the option of the Pony/Pauly/
Pryzmus site as a possible location for a community center or
library. No further action was taken on this item.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REDUCTION AGREEMENT - WAYZATA GENERAL
INVESTMENTr INC.: Gerhardt explained the attached request is from
Wayzata General Investment, Inc. for special assessment assistance
for development of a 6,900 square foot daycare facility. The
outstanding special assessment against Lot 2, Block 1, Rome Park
totals $14,374.89.
Staff's recommendation to the HRA was to adopt Resolution No.
89-3 approving the assessment agreement and authorizing its exe-
cution.
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Motion by Robbins, seconded by Bohn, to approve Resolution No.
89-3 and the execution of the Special Assessment Agreement for
Wayzata General Investment, Inc. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion by Robbins, seconded by Bohn to
approve the bills as presented. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Bohn moved, seconded by Swenson to adjourn the
meeting at 9:22 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.