1987 08 13HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
August 13, 1987
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Horn call the meeting to order at
7:32 P.M. Members present: Bohn, Horn, Swenson, Robbins. Chairman
Whitehill was absent. Also present was Todd Gerhardt,
Administrative Assistant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Swenson, seconded by Robbins to
approve the July 30, 1987, minutes as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion carried.
VERBAL UPDATE BY CHADDA OF THE PROJECT NORTH OF WEST 78TH STREET:
Gerhardt explained that CHADDA has requested time on this agenda
to update Commissioners on their progress with the Downtown
Redevelopment. Rich Thomasgard from CHADDA gave an overview of
where the City and CHADDA are with negotiations on an option
agreement with Tom Krueger, owner of the Riveria Supper Club.
This option agreement would consist of Mr. Krueger granting
to the City the land directly east of his building. The City
would then make the needed improvements, turning the property
into a municipal parking lot. Thomasgard further explained that
Mr. Krueger needed additional time to review the proposal with his
attorney before making a decision.
Brad Johnson from CHADDA explained the relocation of tenants
north of West 78th Street (Chanhassen Bait and Tackle, Chanhassen
Lawn and Sports, and the Union 76 Gas Station). The site which
CHADDA is recommending for these businesses is the Hanus truck
facility. Commissioner Bohn asked when that facility could be
ready for tenants. Johnson explained that they are in the pro-
cess of updating the abstract on the property and accesses to the
property would also need to be addressed, so we are looking at
about three months. Johnson also explained that the Retail West
site is approximately 40% leased and would see construction some-
time in October. Vice Chairman Horn discussed the detour of West
78th Street and signage used announcing the road closing. The
sign presently out on West 78th has been changed at least twice
and that it is doing more harm than good. Horn directed staff to
have the sign removed until a definite date can be determined.
DISCUSSION REGARDING MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REDUCTION
PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE DOWNTOWN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
Gerhardt explained the wordage in the HRA's present Special
Assessment Reduction Document does not include the following
projects:
87-1 Trunk Sewer
86-14 Trunk Watermain
87-2 West 78th Street Detachment
87-9 Kerber Blvd. Upgrade
Staff is requesting that the HRA modify the Special Assessment
Reduction Program to include these projects as part of the
areas eligible for special assessment reductions.
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Motion by Robbins, seconded by Bohn to modify the Special
Assessment Reduction. Program to include Projects 87-1, 86-14, 87-2
and 87-9 as a part of Eligible Assessment Projects. All voted in
favor and the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Vice Chairman Horn asked the staff where we were with the
Downtown Groundbreaking Ceremony and also asked staff to look
into the amount which we budgeted for this item.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
Motions by Swenson, seconded by Bohn to approve the bills dated
July 20, 1987. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Robbins, seconded by Bohn, to adjourn the meeting at
8:37 P.M. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared by Todd Gerhardt
September 4, 1987