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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-06 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD AT CITY HALL FEBRUARY 6, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Commissioners Housh, Hovland, Masica and Chair Maetzold. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Motion made by Commissioner Masica and seconded by Commissioner Housh approving the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority Agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2001, APPROVED Motion made by Commissioner Masica and seconded by Commissioner Housh approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority for January 16, 2001. Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR EDINA SCHOOL BUS GARAGE PRESENTED Director Hughes explained on January 16, 2001, the HRA approved a draft of a Request for Proposal (RFP) with respect to the bus garage property. Staff advised that the Board of Education was scheduled to consider the same RFP later in the week. On Friday, January 19, 2001, the Board approved the Request for Proposal with the condition that it embody a Resolution adopted by the Board on October 11, 1999. The requirements contained in the Resolution would deem it necessary to acquire HRA approval. Director Hughes said he believes it to be more prudent to limit the dissemination of the RFP to adjoining property owners rather than have a wide-spread dissemination of the RFP. The City is fortunate in having two qualified developers, 1) Opus Construction the developers of Grandview and 2) Jerry's Enterprises owner of Jerry's. He voiced concern with a wide-spread dissemination, developer's would find it difficult to comply with the conditions as outlined by the Board for redevelopment of the site. Director Hughes commented that he has spoken with Dr. Dragseth and they agreed that a more productive course would be with a limited dissemination. The property is owned by the school district and they would be the ultimate decider. Commissioner Masica inquired what would preclude a wider dissemination. Director Hughes paraphrased the submitted School District resolution with two items being of the most concern: . 1. Relocation and demolition of existing facility...construction of new facility...at no cost to the school district; and 2. Relocation would occur within same geographical area of Edina. 1 e i He stated he believes the project would need capital infusion of some type and either ` one of the two developers, i.e. Opus or Jerry's would be in the best to position to make an economic deal. Either developer would best be suited because, 1) they adjoin the property and could make efficient use of the area and 2) developers in the immediate area have a stake in keeping the area compatible. Commissioner Masica asked what the rationale would be in excluding other developers and suggested leaving it open. Commissioner Hovland voiced concern with the conditions on the RFP and believes they are very limiting. He said he believes after much deliberation and a lengthy process, Opus and Jerry's would end up the two interested developers anyway. Chair Maetzold concurred that Opus and Jerry's would end up as the two developers because they have the most vested interest in the area. Commissioner Housh asked if staff time is of concern with opening up the dissemination. Director Hughes responded yes. Chair Maetzold said Grandview Square took an enormous amount of staff time. Commissioner Housh commented this is one of the last developable pieces of land in Edina and he would like there to be an open playing field. Chair Maetzold commented this piece of property is not without strings attached. The School District has established stringent rules via the October 11, 1999, Resolution. He • said while he was on the School Board in the '80's no answer to the bus garage site was found. Commissioner Hovland said if a detailed RFP was set, there will always be developers who will follow the RFP and others that have their own idea of how the site should be developed. Hundreds of hours of staff time would be required to examine the proposals that would be submitted. It all comes down that Opus and Jerry's own the contiguous properties and are perhaps the only two who can figure out what will work on the site. Commissioner Masica said that even though Opus and Jerry's would end up being the two finalists, she voiced concern with this being an exclusive club. Commissioner Housh asked if the RFP allows some flexibility. He said he still feels strongly that the process be open. Commissioner Masica asked if other locations exist in Edina where the bus garage could be located. Director Hughes said there are sites that are feasible in Edina perhaps in the industrial section. Commissioner Housh asked if this could be discussed further when the HRA meets at their Saturday Work Session. Director Hughes said he is not so worried about staff time but involves HRA time as well. 2 Motion made by Chair Maetzold approving the draft of a Request for Proposal with respect to the bus garage property and its dissemination to all interested parties. Commissioner Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh. Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO THE EAST EDINA HOUSING FOUNDATION APPROVED Chair Maetzold explained he received an application from Lorelei Bergman indicating interest in serving on the East Edina Housing Foundation for a term to February 1, 2004. Commissioner Hovland made a motion approving appointment of Lorelei Bergman to the East Edina Housing Foundation for a term to February 1, 2004. Commissioner Housh seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. *CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Commissioner Masica and seconded by Commissioner Housh approving the payment of claims dated January 26, 2001, and consisting of one page totaling $13,281.58. Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. There being no further business on the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority Agenda, Chair Maetzold declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P. . V L QExecutive Director 3