HRA 1981 07 23AGENDA
Chanhassen Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Thursday, July J& 1981
Chanhassen City Hall, 69 Coulter Drive
City Council Chambers
7:30 p.m.
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9:00 P.M. 10.
Call to Order.
Approve minutes of June 18, 1981.
Status Report on Downtown Project Bond Sale.
Discuss Attorney's opinion regarding zoning district
plan for Redevelopment Project Area.
Authorize inflationary adjustment for Downtown
Project Property Acquisitions.
Status Report on Downtown Project Acquisition and
Relocation negotiations.
Discuss Proposal for locating Sculpture in Downtown
Courtyard.
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
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Chanhassen Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting
June 18, 1981
Minutes
Called to Order: Horn, Bohn and Whitehill were present;
Chairman Gullickson and Russell were absent. The
meeting was called to order at 8:30 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Horn, seconded by Bohn to approve
the HRA minutes of June 11, 1981 as presented. Motion carried.
Review of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revisions: Scott Martin
reviewed the background of the preparation of the Zoning Ordinance
revision report.
Paul Krause, BRW, explained the reasons why the overlay district
concept was discarded in favor of comprehensive zoning Ordinance
amendments for all Commercial and Industrial Uses in the Down-
town Project Area. The general philosophy behind the report
was to provide different levels of commercial development around
the Downtown Core Area, and an industrial zone that would ac-
commodate a variety of light industrial and office uses sup-
portive of the city's population and overall employment needs.
Bohn and Horn preferred to extend the B -1 district along the
west side of the B -3 district, up to the Burdick Office Park.
Whitehill thought the B -3 District should be extended into this
area, rather than the B -1 District. This change would eliminate
the proposed Frontier Home Center from the Bloomberg Co. Site
just west of the ring road. The Board also felt that the B-
2 District should be extended to encompass the southerly half
of the R -4 District lying north of West 78th Street, just east
of Powers Boulevard.
Whitehill moved that the comments of the HRA be forwarded to
the Planning Commission along with the Draft Ordinance, and
that the other members of the HRA (Gullickson, Russell) be
invited to submit their comments along with the HRA's. Horn
seconded. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Sorenson Property Appraisal: Bohn moved, seconded by Horn,
to acquire the Sorenson property at the appraised value of
$22,000. Motion carried.
Resolution #81 -4: Horn
solution #81 -4, revising
Cost budget, as provided
$300,000 from "Refinance
to "Option Cost for Land
and the motion carried.
noved, Bohn seconded, approval of Re-
the proposed Public Redevelopment
in Resolution #81 -3, by transferring
of Temporary Improvement Bonds of 1978"
Acquisitions ". All voted in favor
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June 18, 1981
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CHRA Negotiation Procedures: Martin expressed concern that
owners of property to be acquired for the Downtown Project would
attempt to circumvent the formal negotiation process by contacting
individual commissioners for specific concessions. He asked
that all negotiations be handled solely by the Attorney.
Review of Downtown Implementation Flow Chart: Martin reviewed
the flow chart for implementation of the Downtown Redevelopment
Project and advised the Commissioners of current activities
being done to carry out the,HRA's responsibilities under the
timetable.
Adjournment: Bohn moved, seconded by Horn, to adjourn the meeting
at 11:15 p.m. - motion carried.
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STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
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RE:
CITY OF IT3
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900
Chanhassen Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Scott A. Martin, Executive Director
July 9, 1981
Downtown Project Bond Sale
As you may already know�on July 6, 1981 the City Council rejected
the only bid received for the initial bond issue for implementation
of the Downtown Redevelopment Project. A group of local Twin
City bond investors submitted a bid bearing an interest rate of
11.42 %. The financial feasibility analysis prepared by Juran and
Moody, Inc., City Bond Consultant, determined that the maximum
interest rate for feasibility of the first bond issue is 10.88.
Consequently, upon Council rejection of the bid, our bond consultant
was instructed to negotiate with any interested parties during the
next thirty (30) day period for sale of the $4,715,000 in bonds at
a rate of 10.8% or less.
I will update you on any progress made in this area during the
next week at our regular meeting of July 16.
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE a P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900
STAFF REPORT
TO: Chanhassen Housing & Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Scott A. Martin, Executive Director
DATE: July 10, 1981 111111
RE: Zoning for property lying West of the Downtown Ring Road.
At the June 18, 1981 BRA meeting, we reviewed the proposed Zoning
Ordinance Revisions as prepared by BRW and myself. Emphasis
was placed on the proposed Zoning District plan and permitted
uses in each Zoning District, especially as it affects the over-
all Redevelopment Project Plan.
Of particular interest was the configuration of the proposed
r B -2 (General Business) District, which lies just west of the
Ring Road.
The Commissioners present at this meeting felt that either the
B -3 (Central Business) or B -1 (limited Business) District should
be extended to the area between the westerly part of the Ring
Road and the easterly boundary of Burdick Office Park. This
recommendation had the impact of eliminating the proposed Frontier
Home Center from Bloomberg Companies' site located adjacent to
the southwesterly corner of the ring road, since neither the
B -1 or B -3 districts would allow the construction of a "Home
Center ".
The action by the HRA concerns me, in that throughout the negoti-
ation process with Bloomberg Co., it was understood by both parties
that the existing lumber and hardware facilities would be relocated
into a new Home Center to be constructed on Bloomberg's property
(as described above). The construction of the Home Center was
included in the "mandatory minimum improvements" to be constructed
r by Bloomberg Co. as part of the Redevelopment Project.
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Therefore, it appears to me that the City and HRA not only has
a moral obligation, but also a legal obligation (according to
the City Attorney's opinion attached) to provide suitable zoning
for construction of Bloomberg's Home Center on the vacant site
lying adjacent to the ring road and railroad.
Report Attachment
1. City Attorney's legal opinion dated July 1, 1981.
RUSSELL H. LARSON
rCRAIG M.MERTZ
OF COUNSEL
HARVEY E. SKAAR
MARK C. MCCULLOUGH
LARsow & 31ERTZ
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
TELEPHONE
(612) 335 -9565
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July 1, 1981
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Scott A. Martin
Executive Director
Chanhassen H.R.A.
c/o Chanhassen City Hall
Chanhassen, Mil 55317
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Re: Bloomberg Development Contract
Dear Scott:
You have asked for a legal opinion as to whether the H.R.A. is
r obligated to allow construction of Bloomberg's "home center' on
Bloomberg's parcel of land which is located immediately outside
of the ring road on the southwest.
Because of various clauses in the development contract dated
May 27, 1981, we must answer this question in the affirmative.
The term "Minimum Improvements" is defined on pages 5 and 6 of the
contract as:
1. The "item 'a' improvements" consisting of 20,000
square feet of new commercial. . .space. . .to be
=;- constructed on lands now owned by the Redeveloper
(emphasis supplied), and
2. The "item 'b' improvements" consisting of conversion
of the Frontier Hardware and Lumber Building, and
(I 3. The "item 'c' improvements" consisting of the hotel.
TOn page 19a( 54.1) the contract states:
"The Redeveloper agrees that it will construct
T the Minimum Improvement on its property described in
Exhibit C. "
Exhibit C depicts the Bloomberg property located inside the zing
jj road and the Bloomberg property which lies south of Picha Drive
II and East of the Burdick property.
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Scott A. Martin
Executive Director
Chanhassen H.R.A.
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July 1, 1981
The intent to locate the home center on the Bloomberg owned property
is also indicated by the fact that Bloomberg's obligation to start
construction of the home center does not arise until the City commences
construction on the southerly and westerly portion of the ring road
(See §4.3 of contract), because it is the ring road itself which
will provide road access to the home center site.
In addition, it should be noted that the acquisition list in the H.R.A.
plan document does not include any alternative sites for the home
center, leading one to the conclusion that the home center is to be
constructed on property already owned by the Redeveloper. In redevelop-
ment work, the Redeveloper commits to construct certain improvements
on land that the Redeveloper either already owns or that the Redeveloper
will purchase from the H.R.A. The Redeveloper cannot commit itself
to construct improvements on property owned by a third party unless
that property is on the H.R.A.'s acquisition list.
Thus, we conclude that the H.R.A. must allow the construction of the
home center on the Bloomberg property located immediately southwest
of the ring road.
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Staff Report
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900
TO: Chanhassen Housing & Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Scott A. Martin, Executive Director �11NII�
DATE: July 8, 1981 W•\
SUBJ: Inflation Adjustment Policy for Downtown Project Property
Appraisals
During the course of recent Downtown Project acquisition and relocation
negotiations, we have been confronted with several requests for an
upward adjustment of property and relocation appraisals due to inflation
over the past 12 -15 months. HRA appraisals for acquisition and reloca-
tion were completed last year, and are based on last year's property
values. Property owners contend that appraisals should be adjusted
upwards by anywhere from 10 % -14% based on their perceived rate of infla-
tion. Most owners are relying on the Federal Government's popular
Consumer Price Index (CPI) as the basis for establishing an across -the-
board increase in acquisition and relocation appraisals.
However, I am very uncomfortable with accepting the CPI as the basis for
adjusting our appraisals in negotiations with property owners. The
CPI includes such things as food and energy prices, as well as the cost
of borrowing money. It does not necessarily represent the rate of
increase for commercial and industrial land during the last year.
Consequently, I have contacted several professionals familiar with
recent trends in commercial /industrial land appreciation rates for
appraisals. This method of updating our appraisals seems much more
� logical and is much less expensive than ordering new appraisals at this
time. A summary of my findings follows:
The April, 1981 City Cost Index from Marshall Valuation Service
I provides a resource for determining the increase in construction
' costs for selected cities during certain periods. For example,
the cost of constructing a concrete block building in the Minne-
i apolis area increased by 4.95% between July, 1980 and April, 1981,
I a 9 -month period. If this rate of increase were extended over a
12 -month period, the increase would be 6.6 %.
According to the Spring, 1981 Industrial Real Estate Market
Survey of the Society of Industrial Realtors, sales prices
of industrial buildings have remained relatively stable during
T the period from Spring 1980- Spring, 1981, particularly for
buildings containing less than 20,000 sq. ft. Although this
report is concerned only with industrial, and not commercial
T properties, a parallel can be drawn between the two according
to my expert resource.
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Coldwell Banker's report of February, 1981 on the Twin Cities
Commercial Real Estate Market states that the average price for
commercial land in the Twin Cities is $1.50 /sq. ft., with a
typical range of $1.25 -$1.90 per sq. ft. All of our property
appraisals are well above the average.
Conclusion
Although the above information falls short of providing us with hard
facts on the rate of appreciation of local commercial real estate
values during the past year, it does provide us with the knowledge
that property values during a period of recession and high interest
rates do not necessarily increase at the same rate as indicated by
the overall Consumer Price Index. In fact, real estate professionals
agree that we currently are and have for quite some time been in a
"buyer's market ". They point to many instances of significant reductions
in asking prices for real estate during the past year, due primarily to
the high cost of financing.
Recognizing that the HRA is not necessarily dealing with willing and
anxious sellers, we nonetheless must guard against arbitrarily paying
more than Fair Market Value for properties necessary to implement the
Downtown Redevelopment Project. In the same sense, our relocation
assistance payments must be based on facts, in accordance with law.
We should be (and I believe we sincerely are) willing to negotiate
in good faith with all property owners and tenants affected by the
Downtown Project, but all such negotiations must be consistent and
must be carried out according to law. Our Relocation Specialist will
be working closely with our Attorney during the entire acquisition/
relocation process. We are prepared to make whatever adjustments are
legitimate and necessary to update our relocation benefits on a
case -by -case basis.
We should be equally prepared to make adjustments in appraised values
of real property to better reflect current real estate land values.'
Recommendation
Based upon the best information available, I recommend the establishment
of the following HRA Policy:
Staff shall utilize a 6% land appreciation rate as a general
guideline for adjusting property appraisals in conjunction with
all property acquistion negotiations. This rate shall be applied
at a rate of h% per month from the date of the most recent HRA
appraisal. If specific negotiations reach an impasse due to a
significant disagreement over the adjusted appraised value of
certain properties, staff will encourage the property owner to
arrange for a second certified appraisal of his property in order
to help resolve such differences. The property owner's appraiser
must be certified to conduct such an appraisal and said appraiser
must be approved by Staff prior to commencement of the appraisal.
The property owner will be reimbursed up to $300 (not to exceed
the actual cost of the appraisal) for the cost of such an appraisal,
upon satisfactory completion of the appraisal.
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If minor adjustments to the HRA appraisal buyunu
q+A4-ea� are necessary to reach a negotiated settlement,
Staff shall have the authority to use its discretion in making
such adjustments prior to presenting the negotiated settlement
to the HRA for final acceptance and approval.
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STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900
TO: Chanhassen Housing & Redevelopment Authority
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DATE: July 10, 1981
SUBJ: Status of Downtown
Project Acquisition & Relocation
Negotiations
Attached for your review
are copies of correspondence
from
Russ Larson concerning acquisition of the John Havlik
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Mr. Larson will be at the
meeting of July 16, 1981 to
further
discuss and update you on
these and other acquisition
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST -
RUSSELL H. LARSON MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE
CRAIG M. MERT2
(612) 335 -9565
OF COUNSEL May 29, 1981
HARVEY E. SKAAR
MARK C. McCULLOUGH
Mr. Scott Martin
Executive Director
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Box 147
h Chanhassen MN 55317
Re: Chanhassen Tire and Auto (John Havlik)
Acquisition Parcel 30
rDear Scott:
t! As the HRA appraisal file will indicate, the Chanhassen Tire & Auto land
and building were appraised on March 26, 1980, at a value of $165,000.00.
The immovable equipment was appraised at $25,605, and relocation benefits
were appraised at $10,000. The total values are set out as follows:
Land and building 165,000
Immovable equipment 25,605
Relocation 10,000
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John Havlik appeared before the HRA on December 18, 1980, and presented
7 his arguments that in order to relocate his business to a corner lot on
West 78th Street (Burdick Park) he would require considerable additional
financial assistance from the HRA.
Thereupon, on December 18, 1980,
by a motion made by Cliff Whitehill,
seconded by Jim Bohn, the HRA adjusted
the total appraisal from $200,605
to $246,105. In the same motion
the land cost credit was fixed at 15%
of the new site and new building
cost. Those voting for the motion were
Bill Gullickson, Cliff Whitehill,
Jim Bohn and Mike Niemeyer. Tim Russell
was absent.
This action by the HRA was taken
under the authority of the "draft"
resolution of November 20, 1980,
which covered severe financial hardship
cases. You will recall that you
an a to discuss this entire approach
at a meeting the week of June 1.
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RECEIVED
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RUSSEL H. LARSON
Chanhassen City AttorneyjLIN 1 1981
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HARVEY E. SKAAR
MARK C. MCCULLOUGH
_ Scott A. Martin
Executive Director
Chanhassen HRA
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Dear Scott:
LARSON & MERTZ
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1900 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE
(612) 333 -ISII
July 8, 1981
Re: Acquisition Parcel #8
Michael Sorenson Property
Please be advised that I met with Mike Sorenson on Tuesday, July 7th,
to negotiate for the purchase of his vacant tract of land at West 79th
Street and #101.
After the customary discussion as to values, I offered $18,000 for the
tract. Mike's demand is $25,000 if the acquisition can be accomplished
within 30 days. Mike informs me that there are no assessments against
the property. You have indicated that this acquisition is funded for
1981 and that we need not wait for the first.bond sale.
Please submit the Mike Sorenson
RHL:ner
HRA for consideration.
Ve tru urs,
RUSSELL H. LARSON
Chanhassen City Attorney
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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June 16, 1981
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City Attorney
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Dear Russell,
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The following is a list of expenses which I incurred on the property
and project at 7901 Great Plains Boulevard from May 1, 1979 to
June 7, 1981.
I. Landscape fees paid to Herb Baldwin in the amount of $1,712.10.
2. Survey costs of $450.00 paid to Scholl Madson.
3. Increased building costs at the rate of 10% per year; approximately
$8,000.00 on a $40,000.00 building.
The above costs do not reflect approximately 100 hours of my time
and effort in the above named project, which includes preliminary
council meetings, meetings with city planners and managers, planning
r" commission meetings, HRA meetings, and all other meetings applicable
II to the project.
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STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900
TO: Chanhassen Housing & Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Scott A. Martin, Executive Director ��y1
DATE: July 9, 1981 YyV• 1
SUBJ: Sculpture for Downtown Courtyard
Although it may seem somewhat premature, I have met with Mr. Neal Dalen,
a sculptor who works in Chanhassen, about the possibility of creating a
unique sculpture for placement in the downtown courtyard. Mr. Dalen's
work was recently brought to my attention by Michael Vargo, Technical
Director for the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, who thought that the work
of a local artist would be a special addition to the courtyard.
Attached is Mr. Dalen's resume and a photograph of one of his metal
�- sculptures, which has been shown at several art shows. I should point
out that he works almost exclusively with metal in the creation of his
sculptures.
The cost of one of his works is obviously dependent on the size and design
of the particular piece, but he indicated that a price range of $10,000-
$25,000 would be likely for.a work to be displayed in the courtyard. Of
course, the HRA would be given the opportunity to provide input into the
general design of the sculpture (i.e. size, location, form).
If you are interested in pursuing this idea further, you should let me
know so a specific budget for courtyard improvements can include the cost
of an HRA commissioned sculpture, and so a sculpture can be included in the
final overall design of the courtyard.
Report Attachments
1. Resume of Neal F. Dalen
2. Photograph of Dalen sculpture
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Neal F. Dalen
Born: Nelson, MN 12/13/38
Education: Graduate of St. Louis Park, MN High School — 1958
Attended St. Cloud State Teachers College, St. Cloud, MN
1958 -1960
Attended University of Minnesota, Major in Theater Design —
1961 -1963
In 1963 I accepted a position with The Tyrone Guthrie Theater where I spent
fourteen (14) years creating artistic sets and props.
In 1977 I opened my own studio ( Dalen Designs), designing and sculpting
special projects for TV, Theater, Industry and Private Commissions.
Sculpture Commissions:
1. Dayton's Home Store, Edina, MN
2. Hennepin Federal Savings and Loan, Minneapolis, MN
3. Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Wurman, Wausau, WI
4. Mr. & Mrs. Steve King, St. Paul, MN
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Peavey Plaza Sculpture Show, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Wildlife Heritage Show, Minneapclis.,MN
Como Zoological Society Show, St. Paul, MN
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