HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-12-18 HRA Regular Meeting MINUTES
EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DECEMBER 18, 1989
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Chairman
Richards.
MINUTES of the HRA Meeting of December 4, 1989 were approved as submitted by
motion of Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Smith.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF KUNZ OIL/LEWIS ENGINEERING EXTENDED TO
3/30/90 Executive Director Gordon Hughes recalled that on October 2, 1989, the
HRA adopted a resolution concerning the acquisition of the Kunz Oil/Lewis
Engineering properties for redevelopment purposes. The resolution contained two
conditions. First, an acquisition could not occur until the HRA had signed and
delivered a contract for redevelopment of the properties. Second, the resolution
was valid and effective only until December 31, 1989.
Director Hughes stated that, since adoption of the resolution, he had met with
representatives of Jerry's Enterprises and Opus Corporation on two occasions
concerning the properties. He has been advised that Jerry's and Opus have now
obtained options to both properties, subject to acquisition pursuant to the HRA
resolution. Also, he had met with William Beard, Professional Ventures, Inc. ,
concerning its potential interest in the development of the properties. Director
Hughes said that, in accordance with the direction of the HRA, he had invited Mr.
Beard to submit a written proposal. However, to date no proposal has been
received and no other inquiries have been made concerning the subject properties.
Director Hughes said that he believed Jerry's Enterprises and Opus Corporation are
actively pursuing the redevelopment of the properties. However, a redevelopment
agreement with these parties will not be signed and delivered by the end of the
year. Therefore, staff would recommend that the resolution be extended until
July 1, 1990 to provide a reasonable time for negotiating and executing a
redevelopment agreement.
Following a brief discussion concerning the time period, Commissioner Kelly moved
adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority that it hereby
extends the provisions of the resolution adopted on October 2, 1989 relating to
acquisition of certain property within the Grandview redevelopment area to
March 30, 1990.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Commissioner Smith.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
There being no further business on the HRA Agenda, the meeting was adjo ' ed by
motion of Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Pa us. Mo o rried.
Executive rector