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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-01 HRA Regular Meeting AGENDA Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota Tuesday, October 1, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. Edina City Hall 1. Roll Call. 2. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting, Held September 3, 1974. 3. Recommendations and Reports. A. Introduction to 50th and France Study B. 1975 Budget 4. Adjournment. s' E MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA FIELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 EDINA CITY HALL 1. Roll Call: Mr. Charles W. Freeburg, Chairman Mr. Gary B. Lyall Mr. James W. Nelson Mr. Lawrence W. Rixe Mr. William F. Greer Staff Present: Greg Luce, Executive Director David Schnobrich, Intern Lynnae Nye, Secretary 2. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting, Held August 22, 1974. Mr. Robert Sykes, 3924 West 50th Street, referenced page 2, paragraph 1 of the 8-22-74 H.R.A. minutes and noted Mr. Sando of Mole Hole (not Mr. Sandova of Mobil) spoke in favor of a redevelopment project but felt a plan is needed before a financial commitment can be made. Mr. Freeburg moved the 8-22-74 H.R.A. minutes be approved with the correction noted by Mr. Sykes. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion, and upon roll call the following voted: Ayes: Mr. Lyall, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Freeburg, Mr. Rixe, Mr. Greer. Nays: None. Motion carried. 3. Recommendations and Reports. A. Loan Agreement. Mr. Luce presented the final draft of the loan agreement, which both the City of Edina and H.R.A. approved in concept in May, 1974, subject to some minor modifi- cations recommended by the City Attorney. The loan agreement essentially defines "allocated" and "non-allocated" funds, limits the amount of funds to be loaned through the end of 1974 to $40,200, and determines that the H.R.A. will repay at 5% interest all allocated funds loaned to it by the City of Edina. Discussion followed. In reply to Mr. Dick Wiltz, 4400 West 50th Street, Mr. Lyall clarified that, "as to the perpetuity of the organization and the Citv's commitment, the basic services agreement runs through the end of 1975." Mr. Rixe moved the loan agreement be approved and executed as presented. Mr. Lyall seconded the motion and upon roll call the following voted: Ayes: Mr. Lyall, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Freeburg, Mr. Rixe, Mr. Greer. Nays: None. Motion carried. B. Financial Status of H.R.A. Mr. Luce referenced the 1974 H.R.A. budget of $40,200, approved by the H.R.A. and City Council last May. Fie indicated the total amounts owed to the Citv_ to date are: for Personal Services, $4,333; for Contractual Services, an estimated $3,000 s' 9-3-74 H.R.A. Minutes Page 2 (although this includes attorney's fees and has not been broken down into allocated and non-allocated expenses); for Commodities, $50; and for Central Services, $1500 is owed. C. Report by Consultant Selection Committee. Mr. Nelson recalled that he, Mr. Greer, Greg Luce, and Dave Schnobrich interviewed three consulting firms (Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Inc. ; Nason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates, Inc. ; and Barton-Aschman. Associates) on 8-28-74 to recommend to the full Authority which firm would be most qualified to do the best possible job. The Selection Committee 'recommended that Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Inc. (BRW) be selected because their in-house capabilities in the area of traffic circulation and parking were superior to the other two firms interviewed, because the principals of the firm would be leading the consulting team, and because of their emphasis on consultation with the merchants and landowners, and involvement of the Citizens Advisory Committee. Mr. Luce presented a modified form professional services contract agreement between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Inc. which establishes a maximum compensation of $15,000, based on an hourly fee with cost of printing; BRW has agreed they can perform this contract for that amount provided the city staff aids in the inventory of existing facilities and land use in the 50th and France area. The contract requires that the consultant prepare three categorical alternative plans, outline the advantages and disadvantages • (cost/benefits) of each, review them with the affected businessmen, commissions, and staff, and, after joint selection of the preferred alternative, the consultants would develop that preferred alternative concept into a final plan to be acted on by the Planning Commission, H.R.A. , and City Council prior to January 1, 1975. Considerable discussion followed. Mr. Luce clarified the consultant will not provide "a blue print for redevelopment". Hr. Nelson recalled that none of the three firms interviewed had in-house market research facilities. Mr. Sykes, in reply to Mr. Luce, stated the information to be provided by the consultant should be sufficient to get a commitment from the businessmen to pay for part of the redevel- opment project. Mr. Greer made a motion to select and approve Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Inc. as the consultant for the 50th and France redevelopment project, and authorizing the H.R.A. chairman'to sign the professional services agreement between the Authority and BRW. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion, and upon roll call the following voted: Ayes: Mr. Lvall, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Freeburg, Mr. Rixe, Mr. Greer. Nays: None. Motion carried. D. Report on Past, Existing, and Future Plans for the Minneapolis Side. Mr. Luce presented a copy of the latest Minneapolis plan for their side of the 50th and France area; although that plan is not recent and previously met with • a great deal of opposition, "the Minneapolis H.R.A. will be doing a feasibility study for the area very soon to review the possibility of doing an acceptable plan". The businessmen on the Minneapolis side of France Avenue, as well as the Minneapolis Planning Department and Housing and Redevelopment Authority, are in favor of a redevelopment project; however, Mr. Neiman, Minneapolis alderman for that ward, must • 9-3-74 H.R.A. Minutes Page 3 • be contacted from as many directions as possible in order to demonstrate an interest in and desire for redevelopment so that a 50th and France project can become an increased priority in the City of Minneapolis. Mr. Luce explained that he will be an active liaison between the consultant, the Edina H.R.A., the Edina City Council and Planning Commission, the City of Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis H.R.A. No action taken. 4. Adjournment. No further discussion being heard, Mr. Rixe moved the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Lyall seconded the motion, and upon roll call the following voted: Ayes: Mr. Lyall, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Freeburg, Mr. Rixe, and Mr. Greer. Nays: None. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully s bmitted, I I . Greg Luce, Executive Director 1975 HOUSING AND REDEVELOP14ENT AUTHORITY BUDGET PERSONAL SERVICE - CITY CONTRACT Executive Director $ 113-000 Secretary 4,000 Project Planner (100% project time) 11,000 Engineering, Financial, and other 4,000 30,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICE Planning 10,000 Engineering 12,000 Market Research 3,000 Legal 5,000 30,000 COMMODITIES Publications and Materials 400 Auto Expense 1,500 1,900 CENTRAL SERVICES - CITY CONTRACT $300 per month at 12 months 3,600 3,600 $65,500 50th and France Direct Redevelopment Costs to be Developed by January 1, 1975. Estimated 1975 costs .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . ... . . . .$ 350,000 9/26/74