1977 07 26
Minutes
Housing Redevelopment Authority
July 26, 1977
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The regular meeting of the Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) was
called to order by Chairman Herb Bloomberg at 7:30 p.m. on July 26,
1977. The following members were present: Bill Gullickson, Tom
Klingelhutz and Herb Bloomberg. Also present was City Manager, Don
Ashworth.
Chairman Bloomberg noted that the contract with BRW had been discussed
over the last two meetings, but as a quorum was not present, action
was delayed to this meeting. The Commission discussed the contract and
noted that commitments had been received to fund the first phase of the
agreement. Manager Ashworth noted that the City Attorney had given an
opinion that the HRA had the ability to enter into contracts assuming
that monies were available. Additionally, that the HRA had the power,
under State Law, to seek donations for carrying out activities of the
HRA.
The Manager stated that he had contacted BRW to see if any of the
members could be faced with a conflict of interest situation in
approving the BRW contract. BRW stated "no" as the purpose of the
study was to determine the feasibility of the district and the limits
of such meeting state statute. At this point, neither the HRA nor
BRW had established the limits of the district, the feasibility of
such, or which specific parcels mayor may not be included. As such
members could vote on the determination to employ BRW whether they
owned property in the Central Business District or Chanhassen.
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Bill Gullickson moved, Tom Klingelhutz seconded a motion to approve the
first phase of the Professional Service Agreement with BRW for preparation
of a preliminary feasibility study and downtown redevelopment plan
pursuant to their agreement of July 14, 1977. Motion carried. Ayes - All.
Chairman Bloomberg noted that the Downtown Redevelopment District would
be meeting on August 9, 1977, to discuss committing funds from that
body for the study. Additional solicitations will also be requested
including a presentation to the City Council to finance a portion of
the project.
Tom Klingelhutz moved to adjourn.
Adjournment:
8:30 p.m.
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