1988 09 22HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22, 1988
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Whitehill called the meeting to order at
7:33 p.m. Members present: Commissioners Whitehill, Horn, Bohn,
and Robbins. Commissioner Swenson was absent. Also present were
Don Ashworth, Executive Director and Todd Gerhardt, Assistant
Executive Director.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Bohn, seconded by Horn to approve
the minutes of August 18, 1988 as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion carried.
REDEVELOPMENT/TIF PLAN: Gerhardt explained that included in the
HRA's packet was a draft of Modification No. 8 to the Amended
Redeveloment and Tax Increment Financing Plan. The information
in the plan has not changed with the exception of the section
that allows the HRA to acquire lands for the Rosemount
Development. Staff is recommending that the HRA adopt the
Amended Redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing Plan as pre-
sented.
Whitehill asked if this is the appropriate time to approve this
document. Staff stated that to meet the deadlines as outlined in
the time schedule, the HRA would have to take action on this item
or see a delay in the development process.
Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Bohn to approve Modification No.
8 to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Chanhassen Downtown
Redevelopment Project.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REDUCTION AGREEMENT~ DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES:
Ashworth explained the existing special assessment reduction
policy and asked the HRA to authorize staff to process the reduc-
tions for those property owners accordingly.
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Motion by Horn, seconded by Bohn to approve the special
assessment assistance for those businesses that qualify under the
existing HRA policy. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
MEDICAL ARTS FACILITY~ UPDATE: Fred Hoisington gave an overview
of the location of the proposed Medical Arts Building. Other
items discussed were the widening of turn lanes and alternatives
for an expanded street. The HRA requested that the medical group
determine their preference regarding the location of the building.
The second issue regarding the Medical facility was a request
from Brad Johnson in committing a certain date for ownership of
the property. Ashworth explained that the City Attorney has
advised him that we could pass on ownership sometime in spring.
Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Horn to direct staff to prepare
a development contract that would look to spring ownership
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of the proposed Medical Arts site. Ail voted in favor and the
motion carried.
ROSEMOUNT~ AWARD OF BONDS~ UPDATE: Ashworth explained that this
item was placed on the agenda as an informational item only and
if the HRA has questions regarding the sale. No further action
was taken on this item.
HERITAGE SQUARE~ UPDATE: Ashworth discussed the alternative
plans for the Pony/Pauly/Przymus area. The HRA then discussed
whether or not a plan should be established. The HRA concluded
by directing staff to bring back several different alternatives
for the HRA's review and comment.
DEBT ANALYSIS: Ashworth discussed the City's current Debt
Analysis and the financial projection for Tax. Increment District
No. 1. Ashworth commented that the 1989 budget was included in the
packet for HRA members review. This was included for the HRA's
information only and it would not have to be adopted until
January 1, 1989. No further action was taken.
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM: Gerhardt
explained that a resolution authorizing the Carver County HRA to
sell mortgage revenue bonds for first time home buyers was
included in member's packets. Staff recommends that the HRA
approve this resolution to participate in this program.
Motion by Horn, seconded by Robbins approve a resolution
authorizing Carver County HRA to undertake a first time home
buyers mortgage revenue bond program for the City of Chanhassen.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
DAY CARE FACILITY UPDATE: Roger Knutson updated the HRA on the
progress to date with the daycare facility proposed north of the
Union 76 Station. Knutson added that until the MPCA receives
additional soil test information, the project is on hold. Mr.
Dahl, the individual responsible for the soil test, is to submit
that information within the next couple of weeks.
The HRA expressed some interest in providing additional
assistance with expenses if the project can be moved along.
NEW BUSINESS: No new business was discussed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion by Horn, seconded by Robbins to
approve the Bills as submitted. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Bohn, seconded by Robbins to adjourn the
meeting at 9:20 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt, Assistant Executive Director