EDA 1997 03 20CHANHASSEN HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997
Chairman Boyle called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Murphy, Jim Bohn and Gary Boyle
MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Chmiel and Mike Mason
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt
APPROVAL OF MINTES: Bohn moved, Murphy seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting dated February 20, 1997 as presented. All voted
in favor and the motion carried.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: Mary Klingelhutz made a request to the HRA to keep the
Ponly, Pauly, Przymus site as a future open space/park. She felt very strongly that this area
should remain open and keep the area as a historical reminder of the city's past. No action was
taken on the item but that the HRA would take her comments into consideration when the HRA
considers redeveloping the site.
DISCUSSION REGARDING WEST 79TM STREET LAND: Mr. B. C. Burdick requested
time on the HRA agenda to discuss the potential sale of land owned by the HRA on West 79th
Street. Brian Burdick provided a hand out to all HRA members regarding this proposed
development and introduced their development team of the following people:
Attorney - Luke Melchert
Architect - Miko Milo
Soils Engineer - Henry Flow
Mr. Milo gave an overview of the proposed development and previous development. He stated
that the proposed development would have stucco and brick exterior to tie in with all the
buildings in the area.
HRA Commissioner Murphy asked what type of uses would be included in the development. Mr.
Burdick replied that they were working with a coffee shop, bagel user and a specialty retail user,
but no restaurants.
Mr. Flow gave an overview of the soil conditions where four feet of organic soil would have to be
removed from the proposed building pad areas and four feet on the west side of the lot and 10
feet on the east side. Mr. Flow also said the site needed $165,000 in site grading.
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Mr. Melchert talked about regional developers vs. local development and their capabilities of
being able to pay the $8 to $10 a square foot vs. Mr. Burdick's capabilities to make his
development work from a financial economic status.
Commissioner Murphy asked what he would be willing to pay per square foot.
Mr. Burdick's response was $8 and the HRA pay for soil corrections.
Mr. Burdick's requested to be on the next HRA meeting in April to give the HRA additional time
to think about his proposal.
The HRA agreed to have Mr. Burdick on the next agenda. No further action was taken.
CONSIDER TRANSFERRING PARCEL II TO DAN DAHLIN AND SATISFY LOAN
AGREEMENT: Staff explained that back in June of 1985, proper transfer of title did not occur,
however, a quit claim deed was signed by an HRA member at the time but was never recorded.
To clear up this issue, staff would recommend the HRA approve a resolution releasing any
interest in the property and grant ownership to Dan Dahlin, with the condition that Mr. Dahlin pay
all back taxes and bringing his loan current with the HRA. The HRA agreed and Commissioner
Bohn moved, seconded by Murphy, to approve the resolution to transfer property to Mr. Dahlin
with the conditions stated above.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: All bills were approved with the exception of Campbell, Knutson,
Scott & Fuchs for details regarding their service. Murphy moved, seconded by Boh, to approve
the remaining accounts payable as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
HRA PRESENTATIONS: None
Murphy moved, Bohn seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by Todd Gerhardt
Assistant Executive Director