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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-14 HRA Special Meeting AGENDA Special Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota Monday, July 14, 1975, at the Edina City Hall Edina City Hall 1. Roll Call. 2. Recommendations and Reports. A. Review of Bids (Pre-bids) B. Authorize Bids for North Side Improvements C. Lund Checks D. Lund Easement E. Minnegasco Relocation 3. Adjournment. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA HELD THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1975 EDINA CITY HALL 1. Roll Call: Charles W. Freeburg, Chairman Frederick S. Richards James W. Nelson (arrived at 7:40 P.M.) Lawrence W. Rixe William F. Greer (arrived at 8:40 P.M.) Staff Present: Greg Luce, Executive Director Robert C. Dunn, City Engineer David Schnobrich, Project Planner Lynnae C. Nye, Secretary 2. Approval of the Minutes of the June 3, 1975, and June 19, 1975, H.R.A. Meetings. Following Mr. Nelson's arrival and conclusion of the discussion regarding the Twin City Federal property acquisition, Mr. Rixe moved the H.R.A. minutes of June 3 and June 19, 1975, be approved as written and submitted. Mr. Freeburg seconded the motion and upon roll call the following voted: Ayes: Mr. Richards, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Freeburg, and Mr. Rixe. Nays: None. Motion carried. (Mr. Richards abstained on the part of the motion calling for approval of the June 3rd minutes because he was not yet a member of the H.R.A. and did not attend that meeting. ) 3. Recommendations and Reports. A. Property Acquisition - Twin City Federal. Mr. Luce indicated that Twin City Federal has agreed to grant the H.R.A. a permit to enter on their property so the ramp construction can begin as scheduled, and has also agreed to grant the necessary easements for installation of under- ground utilities. In return, the H.R.A. has agreed to pay the real estate taxes due and payable in 1976 if the Authority still does not own the land but maintains the permit to enter. Mr. Luce stated that in terms of the actual acquisition of the land, TCF has not decided whether they will agree to sell or whether the H.R.A. will have to condemn the property in order to acquire it. Mr. Dick Wiltz, chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, indicated he has received many calls from people concerned that "the ramp is showing growing pains and that a larger ramp will take more cars, cause more traffic, and mean more shops, causing more density and resulting in an area with a more regional draw and greater heights and so forth. " He stated the Citizens Advisory Committee could be forced back into the "watchdog" position because there is growing concern again that the plans will be enlarged to a degree where the neighborhood concept would be changed. Discussion followed comparing the ramp height and capacity as originally proposed and as proposed at the present time. 7-1-75 H.R.A. Minutes, page 2 B. Urban Design Presentation - BRW. Mr. Arijs Pakalns of Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld presented the design development plans for the project area north of 50th Street. He described the main features, noting the locations of several present and future structures and the plazas and pedestrian ways. He explained the proposed reconstruction and ultimate circulation system for W. 49� Street, the new north side ramp, and the two new parking lots. Mr. Pakalns outlined the urban design objectives; namely, that the small-shop, village-type character of the area is worth preserving and continuing, and that a softening, warm approach should be taken, utilizing extensive wood and landscaping. He presented and described the proposed lighting, signage, landscaping, and special elements (such as bike racks, kiosk structures, etc. ) . He presented a detailed design plan of the pedestrian area between the ramp and the rear of the shops along the north side of 50th Street to illustrate how the various design elements will be used. He presented cross-sections through the ramp to Twin City Federal, by Lunds, and by the Peterson appliance store. Mr. Richards suggested the staff work with Mr. Morten Arneson and the Park Department in regard to trees for the proposed landscaped strip along the north perimeter of the project area so that screening can be provided in that area as soon as possible. Considerable discussion followed regarding whether the delivery and garbage service areas will be sufficient, maintenance of the service areas, pedestrian areas, and pedestrian ways, the ramp design elements, the possibility of traffic and parking congestion near Lunds grocery store and the future liquor store site, a possible conflict with service vehicles and temporary storage of MTC busses on 4931 Street, the possibility that deliveries will occur from the pull-off lanes on the north side of 50th Street, and the parking ramp height. (Mr. Greer arrived at 8:40 P.M. ) Additional lengthy discussion was held regarding the adequacy of the proposed truck parking and loading and unloading facilities. (Mr. Nelson left the meeting at 8:50 P.M.) C. Cooperative Agreement - Unpaid Special Assessments. Mr. Luce recalled that a question was raised at the 6-19-75 H.R.A. meeting regarding the obligation of the H.R.A. to absorb any outstanding special assess- ments in arrears on the existing south side parking ramp. He noted the appropriate language has been added to the cooperative agreement between the H.R.A. and the City of Edina for the 50th and France redevelopment project improvements to clarify that the H.R.A. will not subsidize landowners who are in arrears. D. Second Quarter Fiscal Report. The second quarter fiscal report, prepared by Jerry Dalen, the Finance Director, was presented and briefly discussed. E. Report on Construction Management AND ► 7-1-75 H.R.A. Minutes, page 3 F. Bids for General Contractor. Mr. Luce recalled he was instructed at the 6-3-75 H.R.A. meeting to investigate the suggestion that the H.R.A. serve as the general contractor for the ramp and hire a construction manager. He indicated he and Bob Dunn, the City Engineer, met with two construction management firms, Knutson Corporation and Construction Management Services, Inc. regarding the value of construction management for the ramp; representatives from both firms indicated that by pre-bidding the prestressed concrete and sealant, the H.R.A. has in fact taken on the function of a construction manager, and the project is too far along for a construction management company to be of any significant value. Mr. Luce recommended that a general contractor be engaged for the north side parking ramp job and that the contracts for prestressed concrete and sealant be assigned to that general contractor. He further recommended that bids be let for a general contractor on July 8th, with bids to be received by and opened on August 5th. After brief discussion, Mr. Rixe made a motion authorizing the advertisement for bids for the general contractor of the north side parking ramp (Project P-3) . Mr. Greer seconded the motion, and upon roll call the following voted: Ayes: Mr. Richards, Mr. Freeburg, Mr. Rixe, Mr. Greer. Nays: None. Motion carried. G. Status of Lunds Mr. Luce informed the Authority that plans for the remodeling of the former Lunds grocery store have been received by the Building Department and a building permit is requested; construction should begin shortly. H. Authority to Request Funds to Exercise Options. In reply to Mr. Rixe, Mr. Luce stated that Tom Erickson, the H.R.A. Attorney, has advised that the options obtained from Lunds for three properties needed for the north side ramp not be exercised until the requisite permit to enter has been received from Twin City Federal; TCF has indicated that that permit will be granted prior to the date set for closing. Mr. Luce requested authorization to ask the City Council for the amount of money needed ($160,450) to exercise the options with Lunds because the bonds have not yet been sold. Mr. Rixe moved the City Council be requested to authorize the amount of money needed ($160,450) to exercise the three options for property for the north side ramp. Mr. Freeburg seconded the motion, and upon roll call the following voted: Ayes: Mr. Richards, Mr. Freeburg, Mr. Rixe, Mr. Greer. Nays: None. Motion carried. f � 7-1-75 H.R.A. Minutes, page 4 4. Adjournment. Mr. Greer moved the 7-1-75 H.R.A. meeting be adjourned to July 14th, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. in the conference room at the Edina City Hall, to consider the relocation of Minnegasco lines and the bids received for the prestressed concrete and sealant for the north side parking ramp (Project P-3) . Mr. Freeburg seconded the motion, and upon roll call the following voted: Ayes: Mr. Richards, Mr. Freeburg, Mr. Rixe, Mr. Greer. Nays: None. Motion carried to adjourn the 7-1-75 H.R.A. meeting to July 14, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. at the Edina City Hall. Respectfully s Ibmitted, Greg Luce, Executive Director