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1988 08 18HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1988 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Whitehill called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Members present: Commissioners Horn, Bohn and Robbins. Commissioner Swenson was absent. Also present were Don Ashworth, Executive Director and Todd Gerhardt, Assistant Executive Director. BERNIE HANSON ACQUISITION UPDATE: Ashworth explained that at the HRA's August 4, 1988, meeting several options were presented regarding Mr. Hanson's property. It was decided at that meeting that Mr. Hanson work with Brad Johnson on the availability of the Hanus truck facility site. Mr. Hanson explained that negotiation for that site are still being discussed. Ashworth explained that staff could bring this item back to the HRA for a special meeting for September 1, 1988, if Mr. Hanson and Mr. Johnson should come to some conclusion on the Hanus site. Motion by Horn, seconded by Robbins, to set September 1, 1988, as a special meeting date if Mr. Hanson and Mr. Johnson should come to an agreement on a site location. All voted in favor and the motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO START NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE KALLESTAD PROPERTY (PONY EXPRESS BAR) Ashworth explained the possibility of the acquisition of the Kallestad Property and felt Mr. Kallestad is interested in selling his business. The HRA discussed several options of what they would like to see done in this area: 1. Ail new construction 2. Development of a park 3. Remodel existing buildings Ashworth explained that Mr. Pauly has expressed interest in rede- veloping the area including his own building. Ashworth asked HRA that they direct staff to prepare alternative uses for the site, such as a park plan, commercial, office, housing, etc. The HRA directed staff to develop alternative uses for the Pony/ Pauly/Pryzmus area and to start negotiation for the acquisition of the Kallestad property. APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT - Housing Project Ashworth explained that changes within the housing contract are still consistent with the HRA's previous approval. No further action was taken by the HRA. HRA Minutes August 18, 1988 Page 2 LOREN ANDERSON - PURCHASE AGREEMENT Ashworth explained that the current status on Mr. Anderson's acquisition is the city has presented a purchase agreement to him. However, he has of yet to sign the agreement. The reason for Mr. Anderson's reluctance to sign the agreement is based on a contingency that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency sign off on the clean up plan and if that plan required a large amount of capital expenditures, the city could back out of the deal. Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Horn, to execute a purchase agreement with the condition that the MPCA endorse a clean up plan and that those costs associated with the clean up not exceed $112,000. Should the costs exceed this amount, the purchase agreement should not be signed. Whitehill, Horn and Bohn voted in favor. Commissioner Robbins abstained. ROSEMOUNT PROPOSAL Gerhardt explained that Rosemount Inc. has publically announced the location of the new manufacturing facility which will be located in Chanhassen. Gerhardt further explained that represen- tatives of Rosemount are in attendance to give the HRA some background on their company. Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Horn, to direct staff to develop a purchase agreement and development plan between the HRA and Rosemount, Inc. All voted in favor and the motion carried. REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - MEDICAL ARTS FACILITY Ashworth explained that the HRA should have received in their packet a summary of the proposed outline for the clinic redeve- lopment contract as proposed by CHADDDA. Also attached was a concept drawing for the medical arts building. He further explained that this item was placed on the agenda for the HRA to discus any changes they may want to see in either the development contract outline or site plan. Bohn stated he would prefer to see parking in the front of the proposed building and set the building back farther on the lot. Ashworth explained that staff will look into that again. No further action was taken on this item. NEW BUSINESS No new business was discussed. APPROVAL OF BILLS Motion by Horn, seconded by Robbins to approve the bills as pre- sented. All voted in favor and the motion carried. HRA Minutes August 18, 1988 Page 3 APPROVAL OF BILLS Motion by Horn, seconded by Robbins to approve the bills as pre- sented. All voted in favor and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bohn, seconded by Robbins, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Prepared by Todd Gerhardt Asst. Executive Director