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1987 05 14HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES MAY 14, 1987 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Whitehill called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Members present: Whitehill, Swenson, and Bohn. Horn and Robbins were absent. Also present was Todd Gerhardt, Administrative Assistant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Bohn, seconded by Whitehill, to approve the April 16, 1987, minutes as written. All voted in favor and the motion carried. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REDUCTION PROGRAM - CLARIFICATION: Gerhardt explained that in transferring the special assessment reduction program from the Business Park to the downtown area, a con- sistency in the level of relief would be the same. A paragraph was added to the program to provide relief to those properties that have carried out construction within the downtown area after the creation of the district and before commencement of the down- town public improvement project was to begin. Chairman Whitehill expressed concern about the consistency of the program and if the James property would qualify for the same program as the downtown area. Gerhardt explained that due to the magnitude of the project in the downtown area, with demolition of buildings, removal and placement of storm, sewer and water lines in a concentrated area, the assessments per acre would qualify the downtown parcels for 12%. The James property would qualify for the same special assessment reduction program as the downtown properties would apply for. However, due to the difference in assessments per acre, the James property would likely fall under the 7% category. Whitehill moved, seconded by Swenson, to amend the Special Assessment Reduction Program as highlighted in the City Manager's memorandum. All voted in favor and the motion carried. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REDUCTION PROGRAM - VICTORY ENVELOPE Gerhardt explained that Victory Envelope has expressed concern with the upgrading of County Road 17 and the assessment which they would receive. The HRA has approved as part of the program that current credits received on a parcel may be used to payoff future assessments placed on that parcel. With this change, a redraft of the program is needed. The City Attorney has reviewed the attached agreement and did not suggest any changes. Chairman Whitehill moved, seconded by Bohn, to approve the amend- ment to the Special Assessment Reduction Program and that a copy be presented to the HRA so they may see the changes. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes May 14, 1987 Page 2 OUTLOT Br CHANHASSEN LAKES BUSINESS PARK: Gerhardt explained that the HRA, over the past two years, has budgeted to purchase Outlot B. The purchas~ would ensure that development in this area follows the overal plan of the HRA. Thus, staff is requesting the HRA move forward with the acquisition of Outlot B (approximately 8.2 acres) at a cost of $140,000. Swenson moved, seconded by Bohn, to approve the purchase of Outlot B for $140,000 as budgeted. All voted in favor and the motion carried. REVIEW PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN PROJECT: Gerhardt introduced Gary Ehret and Jim Lasher from BRW, to review the plans and specifications of the downtown project. Mr. Ehret gave an overview of the project and the different phases which were to occur. The HRA members expressed some concern on the pond location and the overall aesthetics of the site. Mr. Ehret assured the HRA that the site would be a real attribute to the community after the project is completed. There was some discussion on the grading and filling in this area and that BRW would review alternative plans for this area. Swenson moved, seconded by Bohn, to approve the plans and speci- fications with the condition that the City Council take action on the entrance monuments and clock tower before the HRA would make their final decision. All voted in favor and the motion carried. OLD BUSINESS DOWNTOWN PROPERTY ACQUISITION UPDATE: Gerhardt gave a verbal update on the acquisition progress. He explained that the city has commitments from the Chanhassen Bank and John Pryzmus. He stated that Bloomberg Companies are concerned about the parking on their site but are ready sign. He noted that the city is still in litigation with parcels owned by Mr. Kallestad and Mr. Burdick. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF MARCH AND APRIL BILLS: Motion by Whitehill, seconded by Swenson, to approve the March and April bills. All voted in favor and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Swenson moved, seconded by Bohn, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Minutes prepared by: Todd Gerhardt, June 5, 1987