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1988 12 01HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTBORITY MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 1988 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Whitehill called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Members present: Commissioners Bohn, Swenson, Horn and Robbins. 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 October 20, 1988, minutes as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried. VISITOR PRESENTATION Ashworth introduced Mr. Gay, owner of Your Majesty's Valet Cleaners, who requested time on tonight's agenda so that he may discuss the issue of his loading ramp to his business. Mr. Gay gave an overview of the history of his company and the access that he had prior to upgrading of Great Plains Boulevard. Mr. Gay's request to the HRA was for the construction of a new loading ramp at the prior location. Staff's concerns regarding this location was availability of the puDlic using the sidewalk while trucks were loading and unloading, and also keeping the landscaping and meeting building codes. Commissioner Robbins asked the question of how he was loading and unloading at the present time? Mr. Gay responded through the front entryway. Be further stated that this was an inconvenience and additional time has been spent closing the doors on the vans for security because of the distance from the backroom to the van. The item was tabled until the HRA could have an opportunity to tour Mr. Gay's company. A tour was scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 1988, at 9:00 a.m. REVIEW PROPOSALS FOR WEST 79TB STREET Ashworth explained that the HRA should have received in their packet three proposals for the development of West 79th Street. Each of the proposals were presented to the BRA for their review and comments. Staff requested the HRA not make a formal decision regarding the proposals until their January meeting. The reason for this request is that staff would have additional time to research each of the developers and request.' time lines for developing and guarantees and sureties each would be providing or requesting. No further action was taken on this item. MEDICAL ARTS FACILITY REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Ashworth introduced Brad Johnson representing CBADDA to give a presentation regarding the site plan for the Medical Arts Facility. Mr. Johnson explained the location of the facility, HRA Minutes December 1, 1988 Page 2 the new turn lane to the facility and the floor plan of the complex. Commissioner Swenson asked if the parking requirements were suf- ficient for a building of this size. Mr. Johnson explained that they have met the city's zoning requirements and Mr. Hoisington is in the process of providing detailed information regarding the specific uses and their need. A motion by Whitehill, seconded by Horn to approve the site plan for the Medical Arts Facility as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried. ALTERNATIVES REGARDING THE NEON COLOR SELECTION FOR THE CLOCK TOWER Ashworth introduced Jim Lasher of BRW to present the different color choices of neon that could be used for the clock tower. Mr. Lasher also showed several different types of Plexiglas and its affect on the neon. Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Robbins, to remove the existing Plexiglas and replace it with the smoked Plexiglas as shown during the demonstration and that the HRA also reserves the right to change their mind within a six month period of time. All voted in favor with the exception of Horn who voted against the change. The motion carried. APROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR ROSEMOUNT Gerhardt explained that incl~d~ in the HRA's packet was draft of the proposed development c~dtract for Rosemount, Inc. and a sum- mary letter from John Dea~ highlighing the key elements within the contract. Staff also-'informed the HRA that the final draft would be completed as soon as staff receives the feasibility study and establishes a minimum market value. The final draft would then be sent out to each HRA members for their review and commetns before execution of the contract. Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Robbins, to approve the develop- ment contract with the following conditions: i · The site plan review process be completed and the approved site plan and stipulations therein be made a part of the con- cept plan (Exhibit B of the CPD). · The feasibility study for the public improvements to be completed and approved and the description of the public improvements as shown and described in the approved feasibi- lity study be made a part of the concept plan as Exhibit F of the CPD. HRA Minutes December 1, 1988 Page 3 3. Ail other preconditions and contingencies to closing be removed or waived by the developer. · · Any changes the City Council or HRA may have during their review of the final draft of the development contract. Review paragraph two on page 6 and verify that the city is protected from any risk. Ail voted in favor and the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE 1989 BUDGET Ashworth explained that this item was on the HRA's last agenda but because some of the information was not included, staff requested the item be tabled. Ashworth explained that one of the items included on the budget was an acquisition of a snowblower estimated at $55,000. Commissioner Robbins asked the question if staff looked to any leasing options regarding the equipment. Staff had not looked into that issue but would by the next meeting and bring both information regarding leasing options and the outright acquisition of the price of equipment. Motion by Swenson, seconded by Robbins, to approve the 1989 budget with the exception of staff review of leasing options for a snowblower. All voted in favor and the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Swenson moved, seconded by Robbins to approve the bills are pre- sented. All voted in favor and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Whitehill moved, seconded by Robbins, to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.