HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-29 HRA Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES
OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MARCH 29, 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 Brindle, Fischer, Chair Hovland, Stewart, and Staunton.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Brindle seconded by Commissioner Fischer amending the agenda
by removing Consent Agenda Items V.B. Permanent Easement for 4416 Valley View Road; V.C.
North Ramp Expansion Progress Update; and V.D. Legislative Update; and approving the Meeting
Agenda.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Hovland, Staunton, Stewart
Motion carried.
IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No community comment was received.
V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Motion made by Commissioner Stewart seconded by Commissioner Brindle approving the
consent agenda as revised to remove Items V.B. Permanent Easement for 4416 Valley View Road,
V.C. North Ramp Expansion Progress Update, and V.D. Legislative Update, as follows:
V. A. Approve minutes of March 15, 2018, Regular HRA Meeting.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Hovland, Staunton, Stewart
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
V.B. Permanent Easement: 4416 Valley View Road
City attorney advised staff that this item did not require commissioners' approval.
V.C. North Ramp Expansion: Progress Update
Director Olson updated the commissioners on construction progress at the North Ramp:
• Ramp opened 14 days ahead of schedule.
• The contractor was eight days behind and this has decreased to four days.
• Potential to open more stalls in June/July on the upper level.
• Considering changing valet parking locations to increase usage.
• Making continuous improvements to ease burden for businesses.
• Staff to review claims to CenterPoint Energy related to gas line break.
V.D. Legislative Update
The following questions were asked:
• How they avoid getting locked into a timeline? Mr. Anhut said timelines are usually included but it is not
for the use of funds; it is for establishment of the district. Ms. Katy Sen, Messerli and Kramer, added it
is not uncommon to tweak timelines when financing options are known.
• Was it typical that only 40% of funds are allowed for affordable housing? Mr. Anhut explained that the
Southdale TIF district was originally approved to spur jobs and economic growth with a loan to Simon
Properties. Affordable housing was added later with an amendment and the legislators capped it at 40%
because this was the amount they were comfortable with.
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VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS — (Favorable vote of majority of HRA Board Members present to
approve except where noted).
VI.A. Proposal to Amend the Bylaws of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City
of Edina, Minnesota
Commissioner Brindle made a motion seconded by Commissioner Fischer approving
Amendment to the Bylaws of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Edina,
Minnesota.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Hovland, Staunton, Stewart
Motion carried.
VI.B. MOTION TO CLOSE MEETING OF THE EDINA HRA AS PERMITTED BY MS. 13D.05
SUBDIVISION 3 TO DICUSS THE POTENTIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
5146 EDEN AVENUE
Motion made by Commissioner Fischer seconded by Commissioner Stewart to close the meeting
of the Edina HRA as permitted by MS. 13D.05 Subdivision 3, to discuss the potential sale of real
property located at 5146 Eden Avenue.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Hovland, Staunton, Stewart
Motion carried.
VI.D. CLOSED DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE — 5146 EDEN AVENUE
Economic Development Director Neuendorf along with consultants, Nick Anhut, Ehlers & Associates, and Katie
Clark Sieben, The Eden Company, presented an update of the proposed sale of 5146 Eden Avenue. The HRA
discussed the proposed redevelopment and gave staff direction.
VI.E. MOTION TO MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Stewart made a motion seconded by Commissioner Brindle to move back into
open session.
Ayes: Brindle, Fischer, Hovland, Staunton, Stewart
Motion carried.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the HRA Agenda, Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 9:18
a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Neal, Executive Director
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