HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-16 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
• HELD AT CITY HALL
APRIL 16,2013
11:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 11:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson and Chair Hovland.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 5,2013 APPROVED
Motion made by Commissioner Sprague and seconded by Commissioner Bennett approving the Minutes of
the Special Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for April 5, 2013.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-06 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ACQUISITION OF 3930 WEST 49 X STREET
APPROVED
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf explained The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
previously entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the property at 3930 West 49-1/2 Street for a price
not to exceed $2,650,000. The purchase terms provided the HRA with a due diligence period to fully evaluate
the property conditions. He stated that at the HRA's request, Barr Engineering conducted a Phase I
• Environmental Assessment and limited Phase 2 environmental testing. Evidence of contaminants related to
dry cleaning operations was discovered on the site and the Seller has agreed to additional time to more fully
evaluate the conditions.
Mr. Neuendorf stated soil contamination was not an unusual finding when redeveloping properties in an aging
business district such as 501h and France. The purpose of the additional testing would be to fully understand
the costs and time required to clean up the site. He added the costs of the environmental testing were the
responsibility of the HRA and that based on the extent and nature of the contamination; the purchase price or
acquisition terms could potentially be renegotiated.
Continuing, Mr. Neuendorf stated Barr Engineering proposed to conduct further testing to determine the
extent of contamination. Once the full extent was known, a remediation plan could be developed in
cooperation with the property owner and MPCA. He reported that to date, Barr has provided services valued
at$15,200.This additional scope would likely raise the full contract amount to$30,600.The additional$15,400
was requested to be authorized to allow for the development of a remediation plan. This final work, if needed,
would be proposed to be authorized by the HRA Executive Director and would bring the total value of the
contract to$45,600.
The Commission asked questions relating to the testing and potential outcomes to which staff replied.
Following a brief discussion, Commission Brindle made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2013-06 authorizing
the Professional Services Agreement with Barr Engineering, authorizing the Chair and Executive Director to
execute necessary documents, and authorizing the Executive Director to amend said agreement to a
maximum amount of $45,600 should that be deemed necessary. Commissioner Sprague seconded the
• motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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Minutes/Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority/April 16, 2013
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HAZELTON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Engineering Director Houle explained the Hazelton Road improvement project was initiated with the
redevelopment of the adjacent Byerly's site. He noted staff worked with the adjoining property owners to
develop a solution for the access points to their properties. Mr. Houle recommended that WSB & Associates,
Inc. be hired as project engineers to prepare the feasibility study and preliminary design for the Hazelton Road
improvements. Following a brief discussion, Motion of Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner
Sprague to authorize the Executive Director to engage WSB, Inc. for engineering services for the feasibility
study and preliminary design for Hazelton Road improvements.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 11:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
` c tt Neal xecutive Director