HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-04 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES
• OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT CITY HALL
JUNE 4,2013
10:51 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 10:41 P.M.
ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson and Chair Hovland.
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Sprague approving the Meeting
Agenda.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF May 21,2013 APPROVED
Motion made by Commissioner Sprague and seconded by Commissioner Swenson approving the Minutes
of the Special Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for May 21,2013.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-08 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN PROPERTY
• LOCATED AT 3944 WEST 49-112 STREET.
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf, explained that after many years in business, the owners have
retired and closed the Hooten Dry Cleaning business located at 3944 West 49-1/2 Street. He said the Cleaners
was located immediately adjacent to the North Parking Ramp that provides public parking for the employees
and customers located at the 50th and France Business District. Continuing, Mr. Neuendorf stated city staff
has been in contact with the property owners for several months as they contemplated closing the business.
Efforts to acquire the property through a negotiated sale have not been successful. Mr. Neuendorf noted the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) intended to use its condemnation authority to acquire the site
while the building was without active businesses. The acquisition would allow the City/HRA to expand public
parking options for the business district. The first floor of the expanded parking ramp may also include space
for future municipal liquor operations.
Following a brief discussion, Motion of Commissioner Swenson seconded by Commissioner Sprague
Authorizing The Acquisition Of A Fee Simple Interest In Property Located At 3944 West 49-1/2 Street.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-9 RECEIVING FEASIBILITY STUDY AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, HAZELTON
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-417,APPROVED
Chair Hovland stated the proposed action receiving the feasibility study and ordering the Hazelton Road
Reconstruction Improvement was required of the HRA. He noted the same issue had just been acted on by
the City Council at the May 21, 2013 City Council meeting.
Commissioner Sprague introduced and moved adoption of Resolution 2013-9 receiving feasibility
• study and ordering improvements for Hazelton Roadway Improvements, Improvement No. BA-417,
with the following added to the project scope: 4. The feasibility of enhanced east/west pedestrian
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crossing across France Avenue; and, 5. Enhanced landings on the west side of the France Avenue
intersection. Commissioner Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
cott Neal, E cut ve Director
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