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, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes
Thursday, February 21, 1980
Chanhassen City Hall, 7610 Laredo Drive
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A regular meeting of the Chanhassen H&using and Redevelopment Authority
was called t<:b order February 21, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. The following
members were present: Bill Gullickson, Chairman; Commissioners Jim
Bohn, Mike Niemeyer. Absent: Commissioner Cliff Whitehill. Also
in attendance: Don Ashworth, City Manager; Craig Mertz, Asst. City
Attorney; Arjis Pakalns, BRW - Architectural Consultant; John Havlik
and John Przymus, property owners; Dennis Spalla, Kraus Anderson; Bill
McRostie, Bloomberg Companies.
OATH OF OFFICE - TIM RUSSELL: The Assistant City Attorney, Craig
Mertz gave the oath of office to Tim Russell. Commissioner Russell
officially took his seat on the Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Niemeyer moved that the following
minutes be accepted as presented: Septembe~ 20, 1979, September 27,
1979, October 25, 1979, November 29, 1979 and December 17, 1979 and
January 24, 1980 and February 7, 1980. Commissioner Bohn seconded.
Ayes - All. Commissioner Russell abstained.
CONSIDER BUILDING PLAN - KRAUS ANDERSON/BLOOMBERG COMPANIES: A
copy of "Revised Scheme A" were distributed by Bill McRostie and
Dennis Spalla. Changes made in the revised plan were as recommended
by BRW and were accepted as the new building plans of the developers.
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Commission members generally discussed the revised building plans in
relation to recommendations previously made by BRW. Again, Arjis
pakalns noted that the changes shown by the developers are in accordance
with the recommendations from their office.
John Havlik questioned the necessity of providing direct access from
the road to Laredo Drive. He suggested that the City consider the
feasibility of re-routing the Laredo traffic through potential
streets to be constructed by Hansen and Klingelhutz and/or via the
westward extension of Chan View through the property proposed to be
developed for the new City Hall/Library.
Mr. Havlik also noted problems that he foresaw with relocation of
his business, i.e. gas allocation for a new site, the ring road as
it would impact his home site, and the ring road construction as it
would effect the loss of his business.
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Don Ashworth noted that the City was proceeding with negotiations to
acquire the north ~ of the property owneQ by the Chanhassen State
Bank. This construction would be in accordance with the redevelopment
plan, i.e. governmental institution area of the plan. However, a road
study should be completed to determine how immediate access could be
gained to this site as well as to determine how road alignments should
occur in the future in conjunction with the ring road construction.
In light of the necessity to carry out a traffic study in this area,
such study could additionally include the feasibility of suggestions
posed by Mr. Havlik. After discussion, Commissioner Niemeyer moved,
2nd by Commissio~Russell, that BRW prepare a traffic report on Mr.
Havlik's proposal as well as present potential road alignments in
regards to the City Hall complex. If possible, such report should be
completed by March 6th. Motion approved. Ayes - All.
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Arjis Pakalns distributed copies of the proposed plan document and
made a presentation of such. After discussion, Commissioner Niemeyer
moved that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority officially transmit
a copy of the "plan document" to the planning commission requesting
that they carry out the review prior to March 20, 1980. Commissioner
Bohn seconded. Motion carried. Ayes - All.
The City Manager noted that no additional action should be taken by
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in officially acting upon the
plan document until such time as the planning commission recommendation
has been received and considered. Further, it was recommended that
a special meeting date of March 6th be established to review the plan
document with business owners and tenants and potential effected
residential property owners. Comments received at this meeting
should be additionally considered as a part of any final action
proposed to be taken by the commission on March 20, 1980. Commissioner
Niemeyer moved that his previous motion be amended to include the
additional recommendations of the Manager. Agreeing to the change
was Commissioner Bohn. Motion carried. Ayes - All.
BUILDING MORATORIUM REQUEST:
a. Michael Sorenson, 7901 Great Plains Blvd: Mr. Herb Baldwin
was present to discuss the proposed building plans of Mr. Sorenson
to construct a liquor store at the northeast corner of West 79th
Street and Great Plains Blvd. Signicant discussion occurred in regards
to the green space to be provided on the site in comparison to
proposed street widening plans of the lIRA. Representatives of BRW
had not reviewed the proposed plan and were unable to comment as to
the effects of ::the proposal on future street alignments and/or access
to other properties and/or potential road widening considerations.
After further consideration, Commissioner Niemeyer moved that action
on this item be tabled until such time as BRW presen~ a report to
the HRA on potential effects of the proposed building in regards to the
redevelopment plan. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bohn. Motion
approved, Ayes - All.
b. Jim Burdick, West 78th Street and Burdick Park: No representative
was present to ~iscuss this request and, as such, no action was taken."
POLICY STATEMENTS, HRA: Peter Jarvis presented a policy statement
in regards to acquisition, relocation, and incentive policies for the
Instant Web facility. Following comments made by John
Przymus, speaking in behalf of other property owners in the district,
Commissioner Russell moved that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
accept the acquisition/relocation/incentive policies as presented in
the BRW memorandum of February , 1980. Further, that such policy
statement should be amended so as to reflect that these policy
statements would apply to all property owners potentially being
displaced as a part of the redevelopment project. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Niemeyer. Motion approved, Ayes - All.
The City Manager noted that it was imperative that the Commission move
rapidly with appraisals for the Mobil property and Riviera properties
if the time ~chedule proposed in the "agreement of intent" were to be
a reality. tOJ't. of appraisals can be significant, i.e. $3,.000 to
$5,000 per parcel~ However, again, if agreement with these owners is
hoped to be achieved and potential relocation occur as a part of any
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first phase construction, the Commission should proceed with such
appraisals. Commissioner Russell moved that the Commission approve the
two appraisals as recommended by the Manager. Seconded by Commissioner
~ Bohn. Motion approved - Ayes - All.
Adjournment: 11:15 p.m.
Don Ashworth, Excecutive Director
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