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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Hinutes
February 1, 1979
City Hall
A regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called
to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Gullickson. The following members
were present: Bill Gullickson, Mike Niemeyer, John Przymus. Also
present was city manager, Don Ashwort&. Absent was Commissioner Clifford
Whi tehill.
Commissioner Przymus discussed his meeting with Bill Moline, Kenny's
Super Harket, concerning their potential relocation in the downtown
redevelopment plan. Mr. Moline was positive towards the project,
but felt that their operation may be better suited located adjacent
to Highway 5. Mr. Moline noted that Mr. Riley, owner of the Kenny's
building, had spoken favorably of the project and may be interested
in retail space within the center itself. Mr. Holine will consider the
project further.
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Commissioner Gullickson has had several discussions with representatives
of Super Value. A representative of Super Value, John Boyle, had been
at City Hall to review the plan in detail with the City Manager,
Don Ashworth. The Manager noted that Mr. Boyle's comments were positive
towards the entire project and that, if Super Value were to become a
participant in the project, they would definitely be interested in
being located within the core area rather than having a Highway location.
Hr. Boyle obtained various maps and statistical information from the
city hall and it is anticipated that Super Value will conduct a market
study to determine the feasibility of their participation.
Commissioner Przymus noted that he had attended the council meeting
wherein the city council acted to extend the moratorium for the downtown
area through July 31, 1979. The council haS, asked for a monthly review
of progress by the BRA. The manager noted that it was his belief that
the city council's action was intended to provide the HRA with an
opportunity to complete two basic functions: 1) to officially present
the redevelopment plan to the business community, interested outside
investors, organized groups such as the Chamber of Commerce, the
residential community, etc. - all in an effort to gain their comments
and input; and, 2) to provide a period of time during which specific
commitments could be obtained from the business community to carry out
the plan, as revised, through the various input meetings.
Commissioner Niemeyer - Does this not mean that the city council is
expecting that a redevelopment plan De completed by July 31, 1979?
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Don Ashworth - I do not believe this is feasible. From a legal standpoint
adoption of a specific plan means that the BRA has determined specific
properties which are to be purchased, specific uses that will be built
and the valuations of such, that detailed cost analysis of public
improvements are completed, that land uses which are to be acquired or
relocated are specifically shown together with the relocation plan for
such businesses and the cost of such; that the public hearings presenting
these findings have been completed, etc. Legally, completion of a
redevelopment plan and acceptance of such, gives the BRA the authority
to sell bonds and to proceed with the acquisition and construction
necessary to carry out such plan. We are not at that point today, nor
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will we be at that point on July 31st. However, the HRA should be in
a position to state that they have gained the comments of the community
and are presenting a. plan which considers such input and, additionally,
that the HRA has developed specific commitments to carry out the
construction. Initially, commitments received from the business
community may be no more than verbal statements or general letters of
intent. However, by July 31, 1979, these commitments should be in
a form similar to the present commitments being carried out for the
Roos professional building. If such have been received and financial
guarantees obtained assuring that the city will be reimbursed for
any initial costs in developing specific feasibility studies, legal
work, - the HRA will then be in a position to call for the official
public hearings to carry out specific studies necessary for completion
of the redevelopment plan and ordering of necessary feasibility studies.
After general discussion the following general time tables were estab+._)
lished:
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Tuesday, February 27th, Chamber
HRA will officially present the
to the Chamber of Commerce
of the Chamber).
of Commerce - The
redevelopment plan
(regular meeting
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2) . Thursday, February 22, Business Communi ty ~1eeting:
A presentation will be made to business owners and
renters within the project area to determine
general support, outline future HRA activity and to
gain input. It is anticipated that a general letter
of intent from the Bloomberg companies will be avail-
able for such meeting, such to generally describe
a commitment by the Bloomberg companies to carry
out various construction on properties presently
owned by Bloomberg Companies should the HRA commit
to redevelopment of the downtown area.
3). Thursday, March 8th, - Adjacent Business Properties
and other affected owners: A presentation to the
residential community abutting the proposed project
area as well as other affected owners such as the
Bank, Church, West 79th Street owners and business
people, etc. is proposed. The purpose of such meeting
and tentative schedule paralleling that of the Feb.
15th meeting.
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The manager noted that he had met:with representatives of the League
of Hinnesota Municipalites which have established a new division -
Tax Increment District~. It is anticipated that general support
can be obtained from this group prior to the time at which specific
feasibility studies may be required to be developed by a firm such
as BRW, etc.
John Przymus moved that the H.R.A. amend the by-laws to include a general
policy statement that commission members missing three consecutive
meetings or missing four meetings per year would be requested to resign.
Motion seconded by Mike Niemeyer, ayes all.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 p.m.
Don Ashworth, City Manager