1985 05 30MINUTES
CHANHASSEN HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MAY 30, 1985
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Whitehill called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Present were Commissioners Horn, Swenson, Robbins, and Bohn.
Also present were City Manager Ashworth, City Planner Dacy and
Fred Hoisington.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Swenson, seconded by Robbins to approve the minutes of
the April 18, 1985 meeting. Ail voted in favor and the motion
carried.
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REDUCTION AGREEMENT - PARK COURT PLAZA
Dacy presented the request for a special assessment reduction
agreement for Park Court Plaza on Lot 3, Block 2, Chanhassen
Lakes Business Park. She stated that the proposed project con-
sists of a single story, 15,000 square foot office/warehouse
complex. The total HRA special assessment obligation for the
project is $23,177. The current outstanding special assessments
on the site is $47,135.17. Motion by Swenson, seconded by Bohn
to adopt Resolution No. 85-1 approving the assessment agreement
and authorizing its execution by the Chairman and Executive
Director. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
REVIEW FINDINGS OF THE DEVELOPER'S FORUM
Fred Hoisington presented the findings of Phase II of the Down-
town Chanhassen Redevelopment Program. He stated that the alter-
native Concept 2 was unanimously supported by the Forum 2
participants, as well as the participants in the developer's forum
on May 9, 1985. Hoisington reviewed some responses to the writ-
ten questionnaire distributed at the developer's forum, as well
as correspondence from some developers after the forum. One of
the refinements of the concept 2 plan was the location and traf-
fic circulation pattern in and around the Chanhassen State Bank.
Hoisington stated that he and the City Manager have been meeting
with Bank representatives to resolve their concerns. The Bank
has now made application for site plan review for the expansion
of their facility. Hoisington also reviewed the proposed imple-
mentation timeline, beginning with adoption of the concept plan
and initiation of feasibility studies, broadening of the study
area and preparation of various project agreements, grant appli-
cations and negotiations.
The HRA reiterated the need to address the problems on the north
side of West 78th Street and pursue alternative designs for the
connection into Highway 5. The HRA directed staff and Braur and
Associates to prepare a new contract and proposal for the
additional phases of the redevelopment process.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
MAY 30, 1985
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SALE OF THE OLD INSTANT WEB BUILDING:
a. Dorek and Baden Request: Ashworth explained that Dorek
and Baden want to expand the proposed banquet facilities
for additional seating area and realign entrances into
the bowling center. He stated that staff did not have
the detailed designs of the proposed rearrangement.
Motion by Bohn, seconded by Born to table the request
until additional information is received. Ail voted in
favor and the motion carried.
b. Agreements with Gary Kirt: Ashworth reviewed the adjust-
ments in the purchase agreement with Gary Kirt. He
stated that there is a necessity to vacate the right-of-
way adjacent to West 78th Street, and the purchase
agreement should be amended to reflect the ownership of
Lot 4 in case the north/south road-is not constructed.
The construction timing for the proposed north/south road
adjacent to Lot 4 was amended to 1987.
Motion by Robbins, seconded by Horn to authorize the
Chairman and Executive Director to execute the revised
purchase agreement.
BLOOMBERG LAND ACQUISITION
Ashworth stated that the initial appraisal has been completed.
The proposed fair market value is higher than the amount of com-
munity development block grant funds available. He stated that
the city will offer the lower amount to Mr. Bloomberg. He stated
that the City Council will be acting on the resolution to
establish just compensation at the June 3rd City Council meeting.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Motion by Swenson, seconded by Bohn to approve the bills as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bohn, seconded by Swenson to adjourn the meeting at
9:00 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Barbara Dacy, City Planner
Prepared 6-19-85
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