HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-17 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT CITY HALL
MARCH 17, 2015
10:06 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 10:06 P.M.
ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Brindle, Staunton, Stewart and Chair Hovland. Commissioner
Swenson was absent.
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Brindle approving the
Meeting Agenda.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2014 APPROVED
Motion made by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Brindle approving the
Minutes of the Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for December 3,
2014.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Hovland
Motion carried.
BIDS FOR STAIR ELEVATOR TOWER AT SOTH FRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT—REJECTED
Executive Director Neal reminded the HRA that the Council approved a feasibility study for the 50th and
France Parking and Way Finding Improvement Project on January 21, 2014, that included $850,000.00 in
construction cost for a stair elevator tower at the northeast corner of the south ramp. To date, the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority had spent just over $1,550,000.00 on the first phases of the project.
Bids were opened on February 10, 2015, and came in 168% higher than the feasibility study costs.
Mr. Neal noted details of the proposed project had been presented during the Council meeting that
included Economic Development Manager Neuendorf reporting where the stair elevator tower would be
located and presenting a sketch of the design. Mr. Neuendorf had explained the challenges of both
alternative sites for the tower and other design options. Staff recommended rejecting all of the bids and
waiting for the "right time" to consider this project again.
Mr. Neal reminded that Public Works Director Olson had updated the Council on the five projects that
had been completed last summer. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Brindle made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Stewart, rejecting all bids for the Stair Elevator Tower Project at
the south ramp of 50th and France Avenue.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Neal, Ex utive irector
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