HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-26 HRA Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES
OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
APRIL 26, 2018
7:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 7:32 A.M.
II. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Fischer, and Chair Hovland and Stewart. Absent: Commissioners
Brindle, and Staunton.
111. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Stewart seconded by Commissioner Fischer approving the
Meeting Agenda.
Ayes: Fischer, Hovland, Stewart
Absent: Brindle, Staunton
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Motion made by Commissioner Fischer seconded by Commissioner Stewart approving the
consent agenda as revised to remove Item B. Request for Purchase for Vernon Avenue and
Interlachen Blvd Intersection Design and Bidding Services, Improvement No. A-273, and Item C.
Request for Purchase for Employee Shuttle for North Ramp Construction, as follows:
V. A. Approve minutes of April 12, 2018 Regular HRA Meeting.
Ayes: Fischer, Hovland, Stewart
Absent: Brindle, Staunton
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
V.B. Request for Purchase for Vernon Avenue and Interlachen Blvd Intersection Design and
Bidding Services, Improvement No. A-273
Commissioner Fischer stated the City initiating this work, was starting improvements in the Grandview District,
that may take 20 years.
Motion made by Commissioner Fischer seconded by Commissioner Steward approving the
contract for design and bid services for Vernon Avenue and Interlachen Blvd Intersection Design
and Bidding Services, Improvement No. A-273 to Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. in the amount of
$62,543.00.
Ayes: Fischer, Hovland, Stewart
Absent: Brindle, Staunton
Motion carried.
V.C. Request for Purchase for Employee Shuttle for North Ramp Construction
Commissioner Fischer said he felt like the City was making all the compromises. Economic Development
Director Neuendorf explained he was getting push back the City was not doing enough to assist business during
construction. Mr. Neuendorf said if the shuttle service was not used, it would be cancelled.
Motion made by Commissioner Fischer seconded by Commissioner Stewart approving the
contract for shuttle service during construction of the North Ramp to Total Transportation
Corporation at an all-inclusive hourly rate of $11 7.00.
Ayes: Fischer, Hovland, Stewart
Absent: Brindle, Staunton
Motion carried.
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V. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS — (Favorable vote of majority of HRA Board Members
present to approve except where noted).
V.A. Grandview Green: Updated Concept for Freeway Lid over Highway 100
Mr. Neuendorf said the initial lid concept received approval from the Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MnDOT) which allowed staff to move forward and work with others on concept planning. The presentation
was an update on this work. The team of presenters included: Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager;
Katie Clark Sieben, Project Consultant; Jake Coryell, ASLA/Landscape Architect, Confluence; Chad Millner,
Engineering Director; Tara Brown, Sustainability Coordinator; Katy Sen, Lobbyist, Messerli & Kramer; and Nick
Anhut, Ehlers & Associates. The team presented the history of the Grandview District, concept update, technical
studies, policy, and financial overview. Staff asked the HRA for direction. Commissioners feedback included:
• Mission Statement should make clear the importance of costs and benefits to taxpayers
• Include lower density and more green space
• Concern expressed that the Grandview District could compete with 50th & France
The HRA was in favor of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) with MnDOT and beginning to
negotiate lease. The HRA directed staff to continue refining the Concept Plan allowing a decision whether to
include the District into the Comprehensive Plan to be made when there was more detailed data available to
aid in guiding the decision.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence.
IX. HRA COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
No comments.
X EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
No comments.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the HRA Agenda, Chair Hovland adjourned the meeting at 9:07 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Neal, Executive Director
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