HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-06 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
• HELD AT CITY HALL
AUGUST 6,2013
12:30 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 12:30 A.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 JULY 17,2013 APPROVED
Motion made by Commissioner Sprague, seconded by Commissioner Bennett approving the Minutes
of the Special Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for July 17,2013.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
CHANGE ORDER—PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL
• Engineer Houle explained the proposed change order was for the additional removal and disposal of
petroleum contaminated soils from the old public works site. These soils were found near the south end
of the building where an overflow fluid containment structure was located. The contaminated soils have
been removed and transferred to a landfill. The extent of the contaminated soils at this location was
determined during inspection by Braun Intertec staff. Braun Intertec was hired by the City to complete
the environmental monitoring for the project.
Mr. Houle advised that State regulations required additional soil borings to ensure the limits were
indeed found. Results of those tests are forthcoming. The change order would increase the original bid
over 10%, which requires HRA approval. He said the total construction would increase to $127,700.00.
The project was funded from TIF funds associated with the Grandview TIF District.
Motion made by Commissioner Swenson seconded by Commissioner Brindle approving the change
order increasing the contract for the demolition and disposal of the former public works building.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
CHANGE ORDER—ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR 3930 WEST 49-112 STREET
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf noted the HRA previously engaged Barr Engineering
(Resolution 2013-06) to conduct an environmental assessment of the 3930 West 49 % Street site and
limited soil and groundwater testing prior to acquisition. This work identified a limited degree of
contamination from a previous dry cleaning operation as well as undocumented fill materials in the
parking area. He said the proposed change order reflected the additional testing and documentation
• required to remediate the site and to secure a No Further Action letter from the MPCA.
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Minutes/Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority/August 6, 2013
Mr. Neuendorf explained that after the MPCA approved the Response Action Plan, a contractor would
be hired to remediate the site. The costs of the additional testing, studies and future excavation would
be borne by the former property owner.
Motion made by Commissioner Bennett seconded by Commissioner Brindle approving the
change order increasing the contract with Barr Engineering to complete the
environmental testing of 3930 West 49 V2 Street
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-12 AUTHORIZING USE OF TIF FUNDS — LB 71 FRANCE ADDTION (BYERLYS)
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf noted June 4, 2013, the City Council approved the
redevelopment plans for the Byerly's site at 7171 France Avenue to allow for a new grocery store and
three housing/retail buildings. The privately funded redevelopment will occur concurrently with three
major public works projects:
• France Avenue sidewalk improvements, project number BA-404
• Hazelton Road improvements, project number BA-417 authorized 6-4-13
• Promenade Phase IV improvements, as conceived in the July 2007 Promenade Plan and
designed per the 5-7-13 HRA authorization.
Mr. Neuendorf explained that to allow for efficient and coordinated construction, the developer would
complete some improvements to the public infrastructure and be reimbursed by the City for that work.
Conversely, the City would complete a few items that would traditionally be the developer's
responsibility and be reimbursed by the developer. City staff has worked in partnership with the
developer's staff and general contractor to determine a fair distribution of costs. The developer has
agreed to share cost responsibility for several items that benefit their project as well as the general
public.
He said TIF funds originating from the Centennial Lakes Tax Increment Financing District, located within
the Southeast Edina redevelopment Project Area have been the anticipated funding source for these
projects. Mr. Neuendorf stated the requested authorization would be limited to financing the finite
portions of work performed as part of the Byerly's site redevelopment. He added separate authority
would be sought when each of the other projects were put out to bid for construction in 2014.
Motion made by Commissioner Sprague, seconded by Commissioner Bennett adopting Resolution No.
2013-12 authorizing use of TIF funds — LB 71 France Addition improvements as delineated by the
development contract.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 12:35 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Nea , Executive Director
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