1987 09 10HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1987
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Horn called the meeting to order at
7:34 p.m. Members present: Commissioners Bohn, Horn, Swenson
and Robbins. Chairman Whitehill was absent. Also present were
Don Ashworth, City Manager and Todd Gerhardt, Administrative
Assistant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Swenson, seconded by Bohn to
approve the August 13, 1987, minutes as presented. All voted in
favor and the motion carried.
MODIFIED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND MODIFIED TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2: Ashworth explained that by expanding
Development District No. 1 and modifying Tax Increment District
No. 2, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority can carry out the
acquisitions needed to meet the overall efforts as described
within the plan. Ashworth further explained that the HRA does
not need to take action on this item. Staff felt it was important
to update the HRA on the progress of this item and that the City
Council approved the plan on August 3, 1987.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REDUCTION PROGRAM - QUAD STAR PROPERTIES:
Gerhardt explained that Quad Star Properties is under construc-
tion and requested to participate in the HRA's Special Assessment
Reduction Program.
The HRA's contribution towards the special assessments on Lot 2,
Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park totaled $35,476.
Motion by Swenson, seconded by Bohn to approve the assessment
agreement and authorize its execution by the Chairman and
Executive Director. Motion unanimously approved.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REDUCTION PROGRAM - WEST VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE
PARTNERS: Gerhardt explained that West Village Townhouse
Partners are requesting the HRA's approval to join the Special
Assessment Reduction Program. The applicant is proposing to
construct two phases of 32 units each. Staff is recommending
approval of the assessment agreement.
Swenson stated that this would be the first project out of the
industrial park requesting special assessment assistance.
Ashworth agreed and further stated that the Council did approve
the development and it does qualify for special assessment
assistance.
Motion by Swenson, seconded by Horn to approve the assessment
agreement and authorize its execution by the Chairman and
Executive Director.
GROUNDBREAKING UPDATE: Ashworth explained the HRA requested staff
to look into the amount of money budgeted for the groundbreaking.
The minutes from that meeting show an amount of $2,000 was approved.
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Ashworth explained that approximately $1,000 of the $2,000 was
spent on the July 4th groundbreaking. He stated that citizens,
staff, and staff's family volunteered their time in organizing
the event. Ashworth stated that if it is the HRA's 'intent to
sponsor an appreciation night jointly with CHADDA, staff will
work with them on organizing the event.
Motion by Swenson, seconded by Bohn to send a letter of appre-
ciation to everyone involved with the 4th of July groundbreaking.
Motion unanimously approved.
Motion by Swenson, seconded by Robbins to work with CF. ADDA in
organizing an appreciation night. Motion unanimously approved.
CHADDA VERBAL PRESENTATIONS: Ashworth introduced Brad Johnson
from CHADDA to give the HRA an update on the progress of their
efforts. Mr. Johnson explained that C~ADDA has met with Fred
Hoisington to discuss the parking demand for both the Medical
Arts Building and the proposed hotel and community center site.
They also discussed alternative costs of each of the projects.
Johnson then explained that he would have more information on the
grocery store site, Hanus Truck facility, and Retail Central at
the next HRA meeting.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST BILLS: Motion by Swenson, seconded by Bohn to
approve the bills with the deletion of a $23,745.12 payment to
McClees Investments. Motion unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Robbins, seconded by Swenson to adjourn
the meeting at 9:25 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion
carried.
Prepared by: Todd Gerhardt
October 9, 1987