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OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FEBRUARY 22-23, 2017
11:06 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 11:06 P.M.
II. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, and Chair Hovland.
111. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Staunton seconded by Commissioner Fischer approving
the Meeting Agenda.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Motion made by Commissioner Staunton, seconded by Commissioner Stewart approving
the consent agenda as follows:
IV. A. Approve minutes of February 7, 2017 Regular HRA Meeting
IV. B Approve the revised Purchasing Policy dated January 4, 2017
V. 4416 VALLEY VIEW ROAD —STATUS UPDATE
Executive Director Neal updated the HRA on the status of the property since the HRA received RFP's
from developers. After discussion consensus was to direct staff to negotiate with the two developers to
• attempt to achieve a redevelopment project would encompass the small area plan.
VI. REDEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHDALE LIBRARY SITE —PROJECT UPDATE
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf provided an update of the Southdale Library Site
Redevelopment. Mr. Neuendorf noted there was good attendance at the community engagement
meetings. He reviewed the reoccurring themes, most significantly that the library is a vital community
resource. Mr. Neuendorf asked the HRA to think about three questions: 1) should Tax Increment
Financing be considered to maximize community benefit from the site; 2) should the HRA investigate
the purchase of a portion of the site and seek to develop affordable housing; and 3) should the HRA
invest image the purchase or lease of a portion of the site to possibly construct a new Arts Facility or
similar public amenity. The HRA responses included: include City of Richfield in redevelopment
planning, not necessarily an art center but some public purpose, keep possible use of TIF if public benefit
is derived, attempt to hide parking, involve Edina Housing Foundation and investigate affordable housing,
ensure architecture on the site is spectacular, make sure that hiding parking is worth the cost,
contemplate use of urban design, and engage the street.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 12:03 p.m. February 23, 2017
Respectfully submitted,
Cott Neal, E ecutive Director
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