HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-16 HRA Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES
OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AUGUST 16, 2018
7:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 7:31 a.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Fischer, Chair Hovland, Brindle, and Stewart.
Absent: Commissioner Staunton.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Brindle seconded by Commissioner Stewart approving the
Meeting Agenda.
Ayes: Fischer, Hovland, Brindle, Stewart
Motion carried.
IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Bruce Christensen, 4515 Browndale Avenue, addressed the HRA regarding the HRA's responsibility for the next
10-30 years as it relates to the Comprehensive Plan; housing and population growth; burden created by
population growth on the school district that is not reflected in City's data; and consideration to a robust public
engagement process for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan.
Amy Alvero, 5027 Wooddale Lane, asked the HRA what their plans were for the Trunk Highway 100 ramps and
where the City received its authority to spend such a large sum of money without a referendum.
Calvin Simmons, 5038 Bruce Place, addressed the HRA on traffic congestion on W. 50th Street, and France
Avenue. He said this will detract from Edina's attractiveness and suggested a comprehensive transportation plan.
Ron Anderson, 5728 Kemrich Drive, addressed the HRA regarding a sense of widespread frustration from
residents with redevelopment projects and suggested the City step back and evaluate the impact on the
community.
Stephen Gaertner, 5008 Arden Avenue, asked the HRA what was their view on redevelopment projects being
considered and what they thought the value of those projects were to residents. He said based on what he's
read, the Grandview Green project seems to be a foregone conclusion.
George Buchok, 4121 W. 44th Street, addressed the HRA about affordable housing and suggested the HRA select
nonprofit companies to purchase older apartments and commit them to permanent affordable housing to
prevent displacement of vulnerable people when the old apartments were sold.
Lisa Sporcich, 4905 Rich Place, asked the HRA what was due process for community input on the Grandview
Green project and the approval process to move forward or not move forward.
V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Motion made by Commissioner Brindle seconded by Commissioner Stewart approving the
consent agenda.
V.A. Minutes of December 5, 2017.
V.B. Minutes of July 26, 2018.
V.C. Request for Purchase for Contract Extension with Interstate Parking Company.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
V.D. North Ramp Expansion Proposed Increase to Artwork Allowance
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda because it was for information only and did not require an
action.
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VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS — (Favorable vote of majority of HRA Board Members present
to approve except where noted).
VI.A. Grandview Green Planning Strategy and Next Steps
Mr. Neuendorf presented background on the Grandview Green 'lid,' showed a rendering concept, gave examples
of lids in Minnesota, explained that an early analysis showed that taxes generated from new infrastructure could
pay for the lid 3 to I. However, Mr. Neuendorf stated that this was a vision that could not be built at this time
because greater detail would be needed.
Mr. Neuendorf asked the HRA to consider three actions to continue exploration of the 'lid' concept:
I. Approve Resolution that recommends that the Planning Commission and City Council include the
Grandview Green concept as part of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan update.
2. Prepare initial land lease terms with MnDOT by December 31, 2018 to identify a path for future
implementation. This would include lease terms with HRA and separate lease terms with future
developers.
3. Work in partnership with MnDOT, other agencies and other municipalities with similar projects to
identify best practices for creating public financing tools and real estate strategies to implement this type
of project in the future.
HRA Discussion
Addressing many concerns received from residents, Commissioner Fischer explained that the lid was not a
project, that it was a long-term vision. As the one who spear-headed the Grandview District planning where the
idea was proposed, Commissioner Fischer explained how the concept of the lid came to be from a group of
residents that came together in 2009, to discuss potential changes in the Grandview area because the area was
identified in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan as a potential area of change. The lid concept was proposed, but
Commissioner Fischer said they did not anticipate it going any further than an idea until MnDOT expressed
interest in it and, in 2015, MnDOT and the University of Minnesota conducted a lid study and it was found to
be a viable option in this location. Additional studies were done including a transportation study. Commissioner
Fischer said a short-term (0-5 years) to far-term (beyond 30 years) timeline was established and he considered
the lid to be in the far-term and, significant elements would have to occur, perhaps simultaneously, for a lid to
be realized.
There was consensus from the HRA that the lid was an idea worth pursuing in the future and directed staff to
include the concept in the Comprehensive Plan, prepare potential lease structure with MnDOT and to work in
partnership with MnDOT and other groups pursuing similar concepts.
VI.B. PROJECT UPDATE
Tabled.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE — None.
VIII. HRA COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS — None.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS — None.
X ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the HRA Agenda, Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10
a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Neal, Executive Director
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