HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-07 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 7, 2014
9:16 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 9:16 p.m.
ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson and Chair Hovland.
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Sprague approving the Meeting
Agenda.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2013 APPROVED
Motion made by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Bennett approving the Minutes of the
Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for December 3, 2013.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO EDINA HOUSING FOUNDATION
Motion of Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Sprague re-appointing Douglas Mayor and
Mary Kay McNee to the Edina Housing Foundation for three-year terms ending February 1,2017.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
APPROVE FRANCE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AWARD OF BID
Interim City Engineering Director Millner presented the results of the rebid for the France Avenue Pedestrian
Enhancements which included upgrading the intersections of 66th Street, and 76th and France Avenue along
with providing sidewalk facilities along the easterly side of France Avenue. Mr. Millner noted the project has
been approved by MnDOT's Civil Rights Office as meeting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
requirements. He added that temporary easements acquired for 2013 have been amended to expiration
December 31, 2014. Mr. Millner concluded staff recommended awarding the contract for the proposed
improvements to the responsible low bidder, Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$3,033,892.33.
Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Sprague made a motion seconded by Commissioner Swenson to
award the contract for the France Avenue Pedestrian Enhancements to the responsible low bidder,Thomas
and Sons Construction, Inc. in the amount of$3,033,892.33.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Nea , Execu 've Director