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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 07-28 HRAMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION JULY 28, 1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority met in special session and was called to order by Chairman Dean Nyquist at 9:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, HRA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone. Mayor Nyquist noted that Commissioner Gene Lhotka was ill and would not be in attendance at the meeting this evening. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 23. 1986 There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Theis to approve the minutes of the June 23, 1986 Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Hawes abstained from voting. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 86-11 Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING FOUR (4) BROOKLYN CENTER REHABILITATION GRANTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Rich Theis. Commissioner Hawes asked if a new form is being used, and the HRA Coordinator responded affirmatively. Commissioner Hawes requested the new items to be differentiated from the old items. Commissioner Theis asked why the format is being changed, and the HRA Coordinator responded that it is an easier format for the Inspection Department to work with. Commissioner Scott said she thought that when municipal water is available to a residence, a well cannot be drilled on the property. The HRA Coordinator responded that a house can be serviced by municipal water, and a new well can be drilled to be used for other purposes, such as watering of the lawn. Upon vote being taken on the foregoing resolution, the motion passed. 7-28-86 -1- The HRA Director presented a Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Home at 1500 55th Avenue North. He pointed out that there are some potential problem homes in Brooklyn Center that will be difficult to rehabilitate, and, in this case, the home is an old grocery store. The HRA Coordinator noted that this particular house became available approximately one week ago, and pointed out that it is of nonconforming use as related to setbacks. He stated that the staff would like some direction on how to deal with this and similar situations in the future, and asked the Commission whether they would prefer staff to bring these such items before them in the future. There was discussion on the value of the property in question, both including and excluding the house. There was some question as to the appraisal given the property, and the source of the appraisal. Commissioner Hawes stated that he would like to know more about this particular property and also the number of other similar properties like this in the City. Commissioner Theis said he likes the idea of cleaning up the area, and staff should be given some direction on this. There was a motion by Commissioner Theis and seconded by Commissioner Scott to authorize staff to proceed with further analysis of this and similar situations, and report back to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. In addition, the HRA grants staff the authority to make an offer for acquisition of the home at 1500 55th Avenue North, subject to the HRA's approval. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS EARLE BROWN FARM DEVELOPMENT TEAM The HRA Director stated he recommends creation of a development team. The HRA Coordinator said this proposal is similar to selecting the team that was used for the market analysis involving the Earle Brown Farm. He noted that the Earle Brown Farm Committee is getting more specific about what they want, and once recommendations are made by this committee, a development team could be used for considering implementation of the recommendations. The HRA Coordinator suggested that representatives from the Earle Brown Farm Committee, the City Council, staff, plus a selected architect, developer, and site planner could form the development team to devise a plan for the farm. He noted that the other alternative would be to issue requests for proposals, but the actual development would not be as controlled if going this route. Commissioner Scott said that she believes the development team is a great idea. There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Hawes to approve creation of an Earle Brown Farm Development Team. The motion passed. The HRA Director noted that Commissioner Gene Lhotka is already on the Earle Brown Farm Committee, as well as Chairman Nyquist. He asked if anyone else would be interested in serving on the Development Team. Commissioner Theis suggested that Commissioner Lhotka and Chairman Nyquist represent the HRA on the Development Team, and report back to the HRA on the issues. NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK Commissioner Scott stated that she has been receiving calls regarding the City Council's decision to not include the east side of Lyndale Avenue North as part 7-28-86 -2- of a regional park, noting that she has received criticism on the City Council's position. Chairman Nyquist said he has received positive feedback in regard to this. Commissioner Theis noted that if the park develops with use of local tax dollars, the rest of the regional park will be developed with a larger tax base, even though people using the park in Brooklyn Center would be from a regional area. He asked if local control is worth the tax dollars needed to develop the property. Commissioner Scott pointed out that a lot of regional people are already using Brooklyn Center parks. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Hawes to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Chairman Pro tem 1 7-28-86 -3-