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1989 09 21HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 1989 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Whitehill called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. Members present: Commissioners Bohn, Horn Robbins and Workman. Also present was Todd Gerhardt, Asst. Executive Director. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Bohn, seconded by Robbins to approve the August 31, 1989, minutes as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried. VISITOR PRESENTATION: None NEW BUSINESS: UPDATE BY BRW REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPING AND ROADWAY PLANS: Gerhardt introduced Gary Ehret to update the HRA regarding the following issues: 1. Status of the Klingelhutz curb cut on Great Plains Boulevard. Action to be taken: The HRA directed Gary Ehret to look closely at the Klingelhutz left turn lane and that the curve be pulled as far south as possible. 2. Temporary signals at TH 5 and Market Boulevard for Rosemount. Action to be taken: The HRA agreed for need.of the temporary signals at Market Boulevard and Hwy. 5. The HRA slso expressed concern with the intersection of Dakota and Hwy. 101 and the adding additional stop lights. Gary Ehret assured the HRA that adequate stacking would be available in this area. · A. Market Boulevard construction schedule. B. Status of curb cut on Market Boulevard for Crossroads National Bank. Action to be taken: The HRA directed Gary Ehret to add a left turn lane into the Crossroads National Bank site and that staff contact Southwest Metro Transit regarding the pla- cement of their bus shelter and the need for a cut-in for loading and unloading of the bus. 4. Status of Downtown Landscaping. Action to be taken: The HRA appointed Clark Horn and Charles Robbins to sit down with Todd Wichmann of BRW to address the HRA's concern regarding the downtown landscaping'and the changes that BRW are proposing to make. 5. Status of North Side Parking Lot. Action to be taken: Gary Ehret updated the HRA on the awarding of the contract for the North Side Parking Lot. The HRA Minutes September 21, 1989 Page 2 work completed this year would consist of utilities and sub- base grading. No further action was discussed. The HRA also directed staff to come up with an overall traffic plan for downtown for the current development and future development. COLONIAL CENTER SIGNAGE PROPOSAL REQUEST - COLONIAL CENTER PARTNERS: This item was tabled due to the absence of Peggy Riley and Don Hagar, who represent the Colonial Center Group. Motion by Horn and seconded by Robbins to table action. All voted in favor and the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL FOR MARKET SQUARE: Gerhardt introduced Brad Johnson to give an update on the archi- tectural review of the Market Square project. Mr. Johnson pre- sented to the HRA the most recent redesign of the site and proposed changes to the site were as follows: 1. Internal driveway (north side) and parking arrangement. · Redesigning the northerly part of the building, as not to give the feeling as if the downtown project stops right at this site. The HRA and Mr. Johnson were both in agreement with these changes. No further action was taken on this item. Mr. Johnson explained that he would address these issues and get final appro- val for architectural review at a future meeting once the final design is agreed upon. UPDATED REGARDING THE RIVIERA REMODELING: Gerhardt explained that staff had met with Mr. Krueger regarding his remodeling. Mr. Krueger explained to staff the reason why he has not started the project was due to the timing of the north side parking lot. Mr. Krueger did say that he would start construction yet this fall, if paved parking on the east side would be available. Staff assured Mr. Krueger that he would have a paved surface along the east side of his building. No further action was taken on this item. BERNIE HANSON STORAGE NEEDS: Gerhardt explained the history regarding Mr. Hanson's request of saving the Modeen-Hendrickson building for his storage/security needs around his site. Staff introduced Mr. Hanson to explain why the building should stay. Mr. Hanson expressed his interest in the building as a con- venience and security of his operations. Mr. Hanson also felt that if the Medical Arts building does not get started this year, the removal of the building would not have to take place until next spring. The HRA directed staff to look at the option of dividing up the demolition contract with Diamond 5 Wrecking, Inc., one for the Modeen Hendrickson and other for the Union 76 gas station. HRA Minutes September 21, 1989 Page 3 REVIEW AUGUST 31~ 1989 BILLS: Staff was directed at the August 31, 1989, meeting to give a detailed account of bills regarding Chamber/City Picnic. Commissioner Horn was not in favor of the HRA assisting with the Chamber/City Picnic and the City should have paid for the entire cost. Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Bohn to approve the accounts payable dated August 31, 1989. All voted in favor with the exception of Horn who was opposed. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Bohn, seconded by Robbins, to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.