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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-20 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL HELD AT EDINA CITY HALL MARCH 20, 1989 A joint meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the City Council was convened to consider concurrently: 1) Award of Bids - Centennial Lakes Phase I - Utilities, and 2) Communication - 50th & France Business and Professional Association. Action was taken by the HRA and the Council as required. ROLLCALL. Answering rollcall were Commissioners/Members Paulus, Rice, Smith and Richards. Commissioner/Member Kelly arrived at 7:12 p.m. MINUTES of HRA Meeting of March 6, 1989 were approved as submitted by motion of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Paulus. Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR CENTENNIAL LAKES PHASE I UTILITIES. Manager Rosland presented tabulation of bids for Centennial Lakes Phase I Utilities advising that these projects are the installation of watermain and sanitary sewer. The projects will be assessed to Phase I land development and the HRA per the developer's agreements. Engineer's estimate for the project was $420,000.00 and staff would recommend award to the low bidder, Lake Area Utility Contracting, Inc. at $291,918.00. Motion was made by Commissioner/Member Paulus for award of bid for Centennial Lakes Phase I Utilities (Contract #89-5 Eng) to recommended low bidder, Lake Area Utility Contracting, Inc. , at $291,918.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner/Member Rice. Rollcall: Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN 1989 FOR 50TH AND FRANCE CONTINUED TO 4/3/89. Executive Director Hughes referred to a letter dated March 17, 1989 and addressed to the Council from the 50th & France Business and Professional Association proposing that some upgrading be applied to the corner's physical appearance and amenities. He advised that on February 24, 1989 staff had met with a committee of the 50th & France Association concerning a proposed public improvement project in 1989. The following project elements were identified: 1. Tile Paver Replacement. Many of the pavers are in poor repair. The City of Minneapolis will be replacing the the pavers on the east side of France Avenue with concrete material in the spring of 1989. The committee requested that Edina likewise consider replacement of these pavers. 2. Lighting. The committee suggested that the City investigate new pedestrian lighting for the corner. 3. Landscaping. Some minor upgrading of landscaping was suggested. In addition, the committee suggested that upgrades in street furnishing be considered as well as the refinishing of kiosks. 4. Signage. The committee suggested a general upgrading in public signage at 50th and France, especially signs directing the public to parking ramps. 5. Special Areas. The committee identified three areas deserving special consideration. These areas include the walkway on the east side of Bellesen's, the walkway on the west side of the Edina Theatre and the walkway from the 51st Street parking ramp to France Avenue. 6. Public Parking. The committee also suggested that the City investigate the need for additional public parking at 50th & France. It was noted that this may well be a separate project. H.R.A. Minutes March 20, 1989 Page 2 Director Hughes reminded the commissioners that the 50th and France commercial area is located in a tax increment financing district. In the committee's opinion, the feasibility of the 1989 project depends largely on the availability of tax increment financing. Staff would recommend that this be continued to the meeting of April 3, 1989, when representatives of the committee would appear to discuss the use of tax increment financing for this project. Staff would provide additional information as to the history of the corner in terms of how the City participated in the first project, and what the financial picture is presently with the tax increment district. The Commissioners/Members asked for information on estimated costs, when the bonds for the original project would be retired and increments being generated. Director Hughes said the project would be affordable in terms of tax increment financing; the question would become does the City want to extend the life of the district to do more projects. Chairman Richards suggested that the City also look at the issue of upgrading some other areas of the corner and to look at the bigger picture. Notion was made by Commissioner/Member Smith to continue consideration of the request from the 50th and France Association to the meeting of April 3, 1989 so that additional information could be presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner/Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. There being no further business on the joint HRA/Council agenda, motion of Commissioner/Member Rice was seconded by Commissioner/Member Smith for adjournment of the joint meeting. Motion carried. Execu ve Director