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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-19 HRA Regular Meeting F y • MINUTES OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD AT CITY HALL DECEMBER 19, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. The December 5, 2000, Regular Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting was not held due to a lack of quorum. Business on the December 5, 2000, HRA agenda was transacted at the meeting of December 19, 2000. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Commissioners Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, and Chair Maetzold. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Motion made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Faust approving the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority Agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR NOVEMBER 21, APPROVED Motion made by • Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Faust approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for November 21, 2000. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM FOR WEST 491/2 STREET RAMP APPROVED Engineer Hoffman noted that during expansion of the north ramp on West 49 Y2 Street, mitigation was offered to the four adjacent property owners north of the ramp addition. The mitigation offered was sound insulation of the four structures, similar to the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Part 150 program and landscaping if desired. The four property owners worked with the City consultant, and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to develop work programs for each property to achieve noise reduction in each home. The program would be similar to the City's housing rehab program which is a grant to conduct the sound insulation program with the property owners being assisted by the consultant to achieve sound insulation standards. The agreement would be similar to the MAC program with some minor modifications. The property owner will be required to agree to a "hold harmless" clause as part of the agreement similar to our housing rehab and storm water flood potential reduction program done in the 1980's. • 1 • Engineer Hoffman noted that staff would recommend authorization by the Edina HRA and Council to execute the work program agreements with property owners under the guidance of Center for Energy and Environment and City staff. Following a brief HRA discussion, Commissioner Johnson made a motion authorizing execution of work agreement between City and property owners for 3925, 3935, 3941-43 and 3945 West 49th Street for sound insulation program to be assessed to the 50th and France properties in the fall of 2001 as part of the original ramp expansion project. Commissioner Faust seconded the motion. Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold Motion carried. I RESOLUTION APPROVING APPRAISAL AMOUNTS FOR GRANDVIEW SQUARE Director Hughes explained on December 21, 2000, the HRA will appear in Court for the purpose of initiating a "quick take" process relative to the acquisition of the Edina Pet Hospital, Classic Hair Design and the Noonan Construction building. Attorney's for the City advise us that it would be appropriate for the HRA to adopt a Resolution establishing an appraisal amount in order to initiate the process. This amount will be used to estimate the amount of deposit that the HRA will be required to make with the Court prior to commencing this process. Anticipated amounts of the appraisal will be based upon the current assessor's estimated market value of the parcels. • Council comment Commissioner Hovland asked if the assessed values are based on a single assessment or assessments by multiple assessors. Director Hughes answered the estimated market values are by the City Assessor's estimated market value. Public comment Rod Krass, Attorney for Ed Noonan, commented on the issue of the "quick take". Mr. Noonan has been working with the City on re-zoning a property at 4528 France but it has been a drawn-out process. Everything was moving along until the date of the "quick take" was divulged as March 15, 2001, and putting Mr. Noonan's business out on the street. Mr. Krass said the complicating factor is that Opus contacted Mr. Noonan and was told the March 15, 2001, date is negotiable if the parties could come to terms on the price. He is asking the Council as the ultimate authority on this if the sale price is less than what Mr. Noonan thinks is fair. He asked if the developer really does need the property on March 15, and if not, Mr. Noonan would be given time to complete the property on France. Commissioner Hovland asked if the "quick take" proceeds, if an extension could be granted for occupancy. Attorney Gilligan stated an extension could be negotiated. He explained there are some deadlines on the contract for the library and senior center that need to be met. Director Hughes said it might be possible to ask for an extension of a couple of months and still remain on track. If a traditionally scheduled condemnation • were to take place as opposed to the "quick take", the schedule could be much longer. 2 • Commissioner Kelly suggested the building could be leased back to Mr. Noonan on a month to month basis. He encouraged the City to be as flexible as necessary. Attorney Gilligan said the "quick take" is a protection because the City is faced with some deadlines. Commissioner Hovland concurred to proceed with the "quick take" at this time. Mr. Krass informed the HRA that they will get the authority for the "quick take" which will authorize the HRA to make the deposit on March 15, 2001, or after. The HRA does not take the property until the deposit is made and the Noonan Company can remain on the property until the deposit is made. Director Hughes noted that another party is involved in the agreement and we have contractual obligations to them with respect to the schedule of the project. Commissioner Faust inquired whether the Hair Salon and Veterinarian have found new locations. Director Hughes said the Veterinarian is relocating within the City of Edina. He stated he is not sure what the situation is with the Hair Salon. Commissioner Johnson asked if the possibility exists that the Veterinarian might have the same situation as Noonan Construction. Director Hughes answered yes. Commissioner Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its • adoption: HRA RESOLUTION NO. 2000-09 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF 5237 EDEN AVENUE 5241 EDEN AVENUE AND 5244 EDEN CIRCLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE GRANDVIEW AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE HRA WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota (the "HRA"), is proceeding with the condemnation of 5237 Eden Avenue, 5241 Eden Avenue and 5244 Eden Circle in connection with a redevelopment project being undertaken by the HRA pursuant to the Grandview Area Redevelopment Plan of the HRA; WHEREAS, in connection with the Petition and Motion for Transfer of Possession under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 117 of the HRA filed with the office of the Court Administrator of Hennepin County with respect to such property, the Executive Director of the HRA has filed an affidavit stating that the HRA's approved appraisal values of such properties are as follows: a. Eden Pet Hospital — 5237 Eden Avenue: Court File No. CD2600 $280,000 b. Classic Hair Salon — 5241 Eden Avenue: Court File No. CD2606 $300,000 C. Noonan Office Building — 5244 Eden Circle: Court File No. CD2601 $550,000; 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HRA, that the HRA hereby ratifies and approves the approved appraisal values of such properties set forth in the affidavit of the Executive Director of the HRA. Passed by the HRA this 19th day of December, 2000. Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold Resolution adopted. CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Commissioner Hovland approving the Check Register dated November 29, 2000, and consisting of one page totaling, $4,062.50; and approving the Check Register dated December 14, 2000, and consisting of one page totaling, $269,283.01. Commissioner Kelly seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold Motion carried. There being o further business on the Edina Housing ority 9 Agenda, Chair Maetzold declared the meeting adjourned Executive Director 4