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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19890515_joint210 BClNUTES OF TEE JOINT MEETING OF THE ED= HOUSING AND REDEVELOllIwT AUTHORI!CY/CITY COUNCIL HELD AT ED= CITY HUT.. HAY 15, 1989 A joint meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the City Council was convened to consider concurrently: Development, and 50th & France District - Amendment to Redevelopment Plan and Renovation Improvement No. 89-9. required and as recorded. ROILCALL Answering rollcall were Commissioners/Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Richards. PUBLIC HEARING ON HAWEIORN HOTEL DEVELOPFENT CONTINUED TO 6/5/89 Richards announced that the proponent of the Hawthorn Hotel development has requested that the public hearing on the proposed development be continued to the meeting of June 5, 1989. Edinborough - Hawthorn Hotel Action was taken by the HRA and the Council as Chairman/Mayor Commissioner/Member Paulus made a motion to continue the public hearing on the proposed Hadhorn Hotel development to the meeting of June 5, 1989. seconded by Commissioner/Member Smith. Motion was 1 Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED: AMENDMENT TO 50TB & FRAMCE REDEVETiOPMENT PUN APPROVED; Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. With a slide presentation, Engineer Fran Hoffman showed the various areas at the 50th & France Business District that were in need of repair or replacement and that would be included in the project. following: 50TH &FRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT RENOVATION IMPROVEMENT NO. 89-9 AUTHORIZED The proposed project would involve renovation of the 1) 2) 3) Replacement of trash containers 4) 5) 6) 7) Portions of sidewalk and tile pavers Replacement of some of the bollards Removal and replacement of a portion of landscaping Refurbishing of kiosks and bell tower Removal and replacement of the alley canopy east of Belleson's Consideration of construction of a canopy over the alley on the west side of the theater. Engineer Hoffman recalled that at its meeting of April 3, 1989 the Housing and Redevelopment Authority had considered the proposed 50th & France Business District renovation improvement project and had agreed to finance 80% of the renovation costs. the 50th & France Business District. The costs for the 50th & France Business District Renovation were presented as follows: Estimated Renovation Cost: The balance of the funds would be proposed to be assessed to $660 , 800 HRA Funded $528 , 800 Assessment 132 , 000 The estimated rate of assessment would be $.45 per square foot of building area, with the total amount to be assessed estimated at $132,000.00. Staff has received some phone calls concerning with all the different construction activities in the 50th & France Business Area; in 1988 (south ramp and theater), proposed for 1989 (renovation) and potential in 1990 (new ramp on north side of 49 1/2 Street). activity during construction. The concerns revolved around the issue of disrupting business 5/15/89 211 Additionally, staff has reviewed the impact of this renovation on the annual maintenance assessment. assessment over a ten year period would result in a $.045 per year renovation assessment plus interest on the unpaid balance. The effect of the renovation should reduce the annual maintenance assessment by approximately three to four cents per square foot. However, staff will be presenting a change in the public works budget for 1990 which will result in the 50th & France Business District paying for a portion of routine ramp maintenance costs. The proposed $.45 cent per square foot renovation Engineer Hoffman concluded his presentation by stating that staff would recommend the renovation project, subject to comments of the 50th & France Business Association as to scheduling and business disruption. Staff would also recommend adoption of resolutions by the HRA and Council approving the 1989 Amendment to the 50th & France Redevelopment Plan to allow the use of tax increment to fund 80% of the project. Chairman/Mayor Richards called for public comment on the proposed renovation. Druskin, Len Druskin Inc. of 3925 W. 50th Street, reiterated his concerns expressed in a letter dated May 15, 1989 addressed to the Council and HRA. particular concerns were that replacement of portions of sidewalk and tile pavers and replacement of bollards would be extremely detrimental to area retail businesses. implications of such renovations and other options available that would focus on customer convenience, not customer inconvenience. Mr. Druskin also said that some . of their customers use wheelchairs and asked how they could be accommodated during the construction. Len He He suggested that a task force be created to look at the possible Gail Korst, President of the 50th & France Business Association, stated that they did put together a steering committee to look at the business area and to consider needed renovation. A concern has been the cost that has been put into maintaining the sidewalk pavers over the years. with which to renovate the pavers so that this work would not have to be done each year. exposed aggregate with a border of thicker brick pavers would be attractive and very stable. it was felt that earlier in the summer would be less disruptive. The committee also felt that the canopies (beside Belleson's and next to the theatre) would be important. They had also concluded that there was a great need for construction of a parking ramp north of W. 49 1/2 Street and hoped that it could be a 1990 pro j ect . Earl Cohen, co-owner of Children's General Store at 3933 W. 50th Street, stated that they have faced construction that has intemupted business every year since 1986. for them to incur delay and access problems for customers another summer is more than they are prepared to bear. Mr. Cohen said that, in talking with other clothing retailers in the area, their seasonality is much the same. He said he applauded the changes that are proposed but that the problem is timing. many of their customers are women with small children in strollers and for them access becomes a real problem. owner to minimize disruption for their customers. She said they would like to find something The committee did look at various sidewalk materials and they felt that They also looked at the best time for the renovation to be done and He said that 40% of their profit is produced during the month of August and Further, He asked that consideration be given to each store Chairman/Mayor Richards asked about timing of the renovation if the project is approved. requests as to timing. renovation now and spreading it out with conclusion next June. working with the Association, the steering committee and also with the stores to try to accommodate them. asked if staff could come back with a:schedule for the project by the next meeting. Engineer Hoffman responded that it would not be easy to accommodate all He said that it may be wise to look at starting the Staff would be If the project is approved, Chairman/Mayor Richards Engineer Hoffman said the meeting of June 19 would be more realistic. 5/15/89 212 Discussion was held concerning the timing of the renovation, length of disruption for a business, accessibility to retail stores, and the possibility of obtaining alternative bids to spread out the renovation project. Commissioner Kelly introduced the folloving resolution and moved its adoption: I RESOUTTION APPROVING THE 1989 AMENDMENT TO THE 50TH & FRANCE REDFXELOPMENT PIAN BE IT RESOLVED, by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Ed-., Minnesota (the "ERA"), as follows: The ERA and the Edina City Council have previously approved a redevelopment plan, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.421, subdivision 15, designated as.the 50th & France Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan"). The Redevelopment Plan established a tax increment financing district (the "District"), the boundaries of whit% are cotermirms with the boundaries of the area subject to the Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan Area"). It has been proposed that the HRA approve additional amendments to the Redevelopment Plan, designating as the 1989 Amendment to the 50th & France Redevelopment Plan (the "1989 Amendment"), which amends the Finance Plan contained in the Redevelopment Plan, to authorize the expenditure of tax increment revenues from the District to finance all or a portion of the costs ' of public improvements to be constructed by the HBA or the City in the Redevelopment Plan Area. "1989 Amendment to 50th & France Redevelopment Plan" which has been presented to this Board, and the 1989 Amendment as so described is hereby approved. 1. 1989 Amendment to 50th & F'rance Redevelopment Plan. 2. APDrOvalS. The 1989 Amendment is described in the document entitled 1. Dated the 15th day of May, 1989. I I' e I kM5. Chairman h"B The motion for the adoption of the foregoing was duly seconded by Commissioner Rice, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted and was signed by the Chairman and his signature attested by the Executive Director. Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 1 RESOUTTION APPROVING 1989 AMENDMEN'I! OF THE 50TH & PBhPJCE REDE3ELOPMENT PIAN BE IT RESOLVED by the CitJr Council of the City of Ed-, Minnesota as follows: 1. 1989 Amendment to 50th & France Redevelowlent Plan. This Council and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota (the "JIRA") have previously approved a redevelopment plan and redevelopment project under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.001to 469.047, designated as the 50th & France Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan"). The Redevelopment Plan established a tax increment financing district (the "District"), the boundaries of which are cotermiws with the boundaries of the area subject to the Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan Area"). hearing on an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan in accordance vZth Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, subdivision 4. The amendment is described in the document entitled "1989 Amendment to the 50th & France Redevelopment Plan" <the 1989 Amendment") which has been presented to this Council. been approved by the Board of Commissioners of the ERA. the Finance Plan contained in the Redevelopment Plan, to authorize expenditure of tax increment revenues from the District to finance all or a portion of the costs At the request of the ERA, this Council held a public The 1989 Amendment has The 1989 Amendment amends 5/15/89 213 of public improvements to be constructed by the ERA or the City in the Redevelopment Plan Area (the "Improvements"). 2. Amrovals. The 1989 Amendment is hereby approved. 3. FindinPs Under Tax Increment Financinv Act. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, subdivision 3, it is hereby found that: (A) The Improvements in the opinion of this Council would not occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future and therefor the use of tax increment financing is deemed necessary. (B) The Finance Plan contained in the Redevelopment Plan, as amended by the 1989 Amendment, conforms to the general plan for the development of the City as a whole. amended by the 1989 Amendment, will afford maximum opportunity consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole for the development of the Redevelopment Plan Area by private enterprise. (C) The Finance Plan contained in the Redevelopment Plan, as Passed by the Council this 15th day of Hay, 1989. Attest: '%4 -2% U! City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by . Member Rice, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, and was signed by the Mayor, whose signature was attested by the City Clerk. Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, subject to the City Engineer presenting a proposed schedule for the renovation project on or before June 16, 1989, and advertising for alternate bids to accommodate the scheduling: RESOLUTION ORDERING 50TH & FRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT RENOVATION IMPROVEKEJXC NO. 89-9 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published and mailed to owners of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following proposed improvement : and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvement; that said improvement is hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as: and the area to be specially assessed for a portion of the cost of the proposed improvement shall include the properties within the 50th & France Business District which are located in Edina. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Rice. 50TH & FRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT RENOVATION,IMPROVEKENT NO. 89-9 50TH & FRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT RENOVATION IKPROVEKENT NO. 89-9 Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. 214 5/15/89 There being no further business on the joint HRA/Council Agenda, motion was made by Commissioner Kelly for adjournment of the HBh. Commissioner Smith. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Motion was seconded by 3% ad- City Clerk