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Home My WebLink About2020-12-17 HRA special minutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DECEMBER 17, 2020 7:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. and noted the meeting was being held virtually to comply with the Governor's Stay at Home Order due to the COVID-19 pandemic then explained the processes created for public comment. 11. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Commissioners Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Chair Hovland. Absent: None. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED - AS PRESENTED Motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, approving the meeting agenda as presented. Roll call: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT No one appeared. VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the consent agenda as presented: VI.A. Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting of December I, 2020 Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII. REPORTSIRECOMMENDATIONS VII.A. APPROVE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANDVIEW 2 TIF DISTRICT AND REQUEST FOR PURCHASE FOR CONSULTING SERVICES - APPROVED Director of Engineering Millner said the HRA was asked to approve public improvements associated with the Grandview 2 TIF District and request for purchase for consulting contracts with SEH, Barr Engineering, and Kimley Horn. He summarized the decision for funding that must be committed by June 2021 then recommended a slate of improvements totaling $5.3 million that included public improvements on Eden Avenue/Brookside Avenue, Grandview parking ramp, Eden Avenue and Arcadia intersection. He outlined more details regarding the traffic study for Eden Avenue that included closure of southbound Highway 100 ramp, testing the closure in spring 2021, then reviewed options with and without the closure and pedestrian improvements. Mr. Millner reviewed options for the Grandview ramp in detail that included possible slip ramps and others not feasible then spoke about the pedestrian crossings and the northeast corner of the parking ramp. He reviewed the estimated costs for the recommended public improvements and said staff recommended the HRA approve the improvements and request for purchase with the consultants for final design, bidding, and construction with discussion regarding the Yancy dedication in roundabout if approved. Page 1 Minutes/HRA/December 17, 2020 The Commission asked questions regarding available TIF funding and if funds could be used for these improvements, requested greater detail on the Grandview Road improvements and pedestrian crossing at Eden Avenue, confirmed the repositioning of the ramp on southbound 100, then spoke about pedestrians on Eden Avenue and concerns about crossing and the need for a shared, multi- use trail. Mr. Neuendorf explained staff had engaged Ehlers & Associates to provide financial projections for this district and concluded the district would create a good amount of revenue for 10 years of increment for $5.3 million debt or could close the district early and place the property back on tax rolls. Mr. Millner responded a multi -use trail had been included in the Transportation Plan since 2016 to help reduce speed impacts for pedestrians. The Commission asked questions regarding movement from Gus Young Lane and its necessity then spoke about the need for traffic counts in this heavily -used area. They inquired about repositioning the slip lane around the sound wall and suggested this area be used to celebrate the Yancy family legacy. They stressed the need for more streets to create grids and create a new east/west street to build a street network with the long-term plan to elevate the frontage road and how the work done now would result in short term safety changes with long term improved traffic movements, then asked about the potential for a future rail line utility. Mr. Millner explained a right turn lane would be created in the grass area to go onto Vernon Avenue that would capture the natural area for landscaping enhancements. Executive Director Neal explained this approval would not compromise TIF funding regarding the former Public Works site nor compromise TIF flow from that development then explained how the Dan Patch Line had much discussion on how to redevelop into a commuter -type line and while there were no plans in place in the near future they wanted to preserve the area as an opportunity. Commissioner -Elect Pierce asked questions regarding Vernon Avenue and slip ramp removal where pedestrian traffic would flow and potential improvements at Eden and Vernon for pedestrian safety. Mr. Millner explained a controlled intersection would be part of the Avidor project and include painted crosswalks and flashers and ways to address potential sight line issues due to the hill. Motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commission Staunton, approve public improvements associated with the Grandview 2 TIF District as presented and approve Request for Purchase; awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, to SEH, Barr Engineering, and Kimley Horn in the total amount of $655,000. Roll call: Ayes: Anderson,Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. RE -USE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF 5146 EDEN AVENUE -RECEIVED Economic Development Manager Neuendorf stated previously this year staff updated the HRA Board on the status of this vacant site and recommended action be taken in 2021 to redevelop and reuse the property. He reviewed background details of the site that included several years of community input and the recommendation that a portion of the site be retained for future fire department use and establish a process to select a buyer for the remainder. He said a few developers had expressed interest in the site and while there was no binding commitment after selection as a potential partner, Frauenshuh Commercial Real Estate and United Properties had proposed to construct two new buildings on the property to develop a multi -phase, mixed used project. He shared about two pending studies in progress that identified this site as a site for future fire station #3 in 5-10 years then explained the proposed use for ownership and rental senior and family housing units for low to moderate incomes. Page 2 MiwutemHRA/Decemmber 17,2020 Dave Anderson and Dean Williamson, Fruuenehuh and Bill Katter and /Umv Hall, United Properties/Pope Architects introduced their team then presented their preliminary concept for the site. They provided the collaborative development process and proposed concept that included outgrowth of |earnings and discussions regarding the C|t/m objectives for the Grandview redevelopment. They discussed next steps that included timelines and HKAproject oNecdvem of both public and private use that the HRA concluded was coat prohibitive then explained the development concept that included owner -occupied senior cooperatives of market need and demand, medical office/health and we||neom, and civic elements that would create a project of moderate scale and density, |ovv traffic generator, enhanced =m|kaN||ty and connectivity, infrastructure enhancements and sumta\nabU|ty. The team explained the senior cooperatives in greater detail and shared data the demand for this housing type and medical office/health and wellness component to provide connection for the two umem. They reviewed civic elements that included plaza green and a vvoonerRpedegcr|un vvuy then reviewed the development plan components. The Commission asked questions if the proposal included full senior coop or a combination of mixed income/market rate and reasons for the proposed lower height, The team explained underlying HUD financing required age restriction but still m||ovved affordable units in the mix and said the height was selected as it allowed for lower construction costs to help achieve affordability and ensure the priority of possible passenger rm|| in the future. They explained more about the medical office use and where the public space was proposed and that all plans included the City'm seven guiding principles including multi -modal transportation. Comm issioner-Elect Jackson asked questions about the process for public transportation station and the proposed fire station and supported the senior coop idea. Comm |mm|mner-BectPierce supported the proposal in term of usage and stressed the need to add more ownership opportunities. The Commission spoke about the importance of including potential rail and that the uses made sense and how the partner had strong ties tothe community already. They discussed the T-|Fdeadline of June 2021 and the likelihood of not being able to use those funds atthis time then shared their support cfage-restricted ownership options as this was an underserved area of need and shared their consensus topartner with Frauenmhuh/Un|tedProperties onaproject cha¢|nc|udedapomm|b|e fire stat|on, rail accams, public use, and potential private development either in public/private partnership orthrough land sale, Vill. CORRESPONDENCE —Received IX. HPA COMMENTS—Keceived X EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS—Keceivo X1. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Brindle, to adjourn the meeting at 9:37a.mm. Roll call: Ayes: Anderon. Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Hovland, Motion carried, Respectfully submitted,