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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 09-23 HRAP HRA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER SEPTEMBER 23, 1985 (following adjournment of the City Council meeting) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes a. July 8, 1985 b. July 22, 1985., c. August 12, 1985 4.- Resolution: a. Approving Two (2) Rehabilitation Grants b. Approving the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority Budget for the Year 1986 Pursuant to MSA , Chapter 462.545 Subdivision 6. P c. Establishing the Tax Levy for the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the Year 1986 5. Adjournment MINUTES 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 8, 1985 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 10:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were HRA Director Gerald Splinter, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Housing Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Geralyn Barone. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 24, 1985 There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Theis to approve the minutes of the June 24, 1985 Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners. Lhotka, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Commissioner Scott abstained from voting as she was not present at the June 24, 1985 meeting. RESOLUTION The Housing Coordinator reviewed the proposed resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the contract for private development with Brutger Companies, Inc. Chairman Nyquist noted no problems would be associated with passage of this resolution if the two residents currently in the condominiums maintain ownership of their units. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -05 Member Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH BRUTGER COMPANIES, INC. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Theis and seconded by Commissioner Hawes to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 10:18 p.m. 0 Chairman 7 -8 -85 -1- MINUTES 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 22 1985 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 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Housing Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Geralyn Barone. INVOCATION The invocation was- offered by Pastor Edward Blomberg of Berea.n Free Church. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -06 ember Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptions RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO (2) BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded b member g g Y Y Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -07 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptions RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes: Commissioner Lhotka asked if the Purchase Agreement included everything the City desired, and the City Attorney stated that Attorney John Dean had been working with the Housing Coordinator on the agreement. The Housing Coordinator stated the agreement was drafted by the City Attorney and meets the needs of the City. Mayor Nyquist remarked he was unclear on the actual purchase price, and asked if the final price to the City includes unpaid taxes. The Housing Coordinator stated the total price of the purchase including taxes is $2.1 million and $90,000_of that total is in unpaid taxes and assessments. The HRA Director noted the assessments have been levied on the property but are not overdue. Chairman Nyquist asked if the taxes for the first half of 1985 have been paid, and the Housing Coordinator said taxes for that period have only been paid on one parcel and not the other. 7 -22 -85 -1- t r • Chairman Nyquist referred to Section 8 of the Purchase Agreement and asked if the seller would enter into a lease or if the possession of the houses and the barn would be gratis. The Housing Coordinator responded saying the seller would have gratis access to the houses and barn for 36 months, and the lease will reflect such an agreement. Chairman Nyquist asked if the seller will pay property taxes during the time of the seller's possession of the buildings, and the. Housing Coordinator stated the seller would not pay taxes, Commissioner Hawes referred to the letter dated July 18, 1985 addressed to the Housing Coordinator from Von Feldt and Salmen, and asked if Item One in the letter is referencing real estate taxes. The Housing Coordinator stated it is. Commissioner Hawes referenced item two in the same letter and asked for further clarification of the relocation. The Housing Commissioner stated relocation benefits are available to the seller according to state and federal government requirements. Commissioner Hawes asked what the relocation specifically applies to, and the HRA Director said it applies to the seller. Commissioner Hawes asked what type of insurance the seller would have to retain, and the Housing Coordinator stated the seller has to maintain liability insurance while the City will have liability for the buildings. Commissioner Hawes referred to Item Five in the same letter and asked if a time limit has been set. The Housing Commissioner stated limits are on the length of time for the lease of the property, and there is no life estate to the seller or his heirs. Chairman Nyquist questioned Item B on page three of the Purchase Agreement, and the Housing Coordinator emphasized that the buyer has the option to cancel the Purchase Agreement. Chairman Nyquist questioned the possibility of the seller not settling a lawsuit, and the City Attorney stated the City could settle the lawsuit and deduct the costs from the purchase price. Chairman Nyquist noted the agreement does not specifically state this, and the City Attorney stated if the lawsuit is not settled by the day of closing, then there would be no closing. Commissioner Hawes referred to Item Six on pages three and four of the Purchase Agreement and asked how the listed exceptions fit into the agreement. The Housing Coordinator noted these are items the City can control but the seller has no control over them. Commissioner Hawes referred to Item Eight on page four of the Purchase Agreement, asking for clarification on which three houses the agreement refers to, and the Housing Coordinator and HRA Director explained the locations of these buildings. Upon vote being taken on Resolution No. 85 -07, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The HRA Director introduced a Resolution Approving the Redevelopment Program and Tax Increment Plan. He noted changes to the plan, and stated the school district has two options regarding fiscal disparities. The HRA Director recommended the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to pass the plan with the option of capturing fiscal disparities for the school district. The Housing Coordinator noted the Housing and Redevelopment Authority must approve the plan and the City Council will take a final action on it. Commissioner Lhotka asked what the life of the plan is, and the Housing Coordinator 7 -22 -85 -2- stated the worst case is 15 to 17 years. Commissioner Lhotka noted the school board indicates ten years as the life of the plan, and the Housing Coordinator responded that this is an optimistic estimate. Commissioner Lhotka said that when ten years was originally stated, he thought this was an accurate estimate and not an optimistic one. The Housing Coordinator stated different assumptions were made for each case and the worst case is a more conservative approach. Commissioner Lhotka asked what date the numbers were last calculated, and the Housing' Commissioner stated they had been calculated on July 16, 1985. The HRA Director noted the estimate of 15 to 17 years is conservative, and chances are the actual life could shrink to ten years. Commissioner Lhotka asked if the City is committing to a ten year plan, and the HRA Director responded that the City is committing to the dollar amount stated in the plan. Commissioner Theis asked at what point the school district will be made whole. The Housing Coordinator stated it depends on the numbers used, but with a .575 mill rate the pay back period is ten years. Commissioner Theis noted that after the development district is complete it will not take long to pay back the school district what they have lost in revenues. The HRA Director stated the school district chose the option of capturing the fiscal disparities because the money is returned back to the school sooner. Commissioner Lhotka asked the Director of Finance if he agreed with the estimates. The Director of Finance stated he does not disagree with the figures presented by the company preparing the report. Commissioner Lhotka asked the Director of Finance if he has an opinion on this issue, and the Director of Finance stated he did not. He added he is not a believer in this type of financing but does not disagree with the numbers presented. Commissioner Lhotka asked the Director of Finance how he would finance this project in another way, and the Director of Finance stated he would not get involved in this type of project at all. The HRA Director noted the Director of Finance has made -his point of view clear from the beginning of this project. Commissioner Hawes asked if the State of Minnesota contributes to the school district's levy. The HRA Director said there is a per pupil unit support level, and the State contributes any difference between the mill levy and the per pupil requirement. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -08 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE EARLE BROWN FARM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: REQUESTING THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS THEREON: AND RECO14 ENDING APPROVAL OF THE PLANS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Theis to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Chairman 7 -22 -85 -3- MINUTES 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 AUGUST 12, 1985 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 10:25 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, City Engineer Bo Spurrier, Housing Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Geralyn Barone. The City Manager introduced a Resolution Accepting Quotations and Authorizing Contract for Structural Analysis of Earle Brown Farm. The Housing Coordinator clarified the resolution, stating the third lowest bid is recommended.. Commissioner Lhotka asked what the original low bid was, and the Housing Coordinator said it was approximately $7,500. He pointed out that in that bid, the City would be ` required to do the excavation. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -09 Commissioner Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; the motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Theis. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF EARLE BROWN FARM Commissioner Lhotka asked how soon it would be before this project must be started, and the HRA Director stated it must be done before the snow flies. Upon vote being taken on Resolution No. 85 -09, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the'same: Gene Lhotka, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Theis to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 10:35 p.m Chairman 8 -12 -85 -1- Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: HRA RESOLUTION N0. RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO (2) BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority has established a Home Rehabilitation Grant Program to assist low and moderate income individuals in the maintenance repair of their homes; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority has received two (2) applications from an eligible individual to receive grant assistance; and WHEREAS, an inspection by the City of Brooklyn Center has determined that the work is necessary and appropriate under the Brooklyn Center Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the proposed grant application is estimated at $16,500. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority that 1. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Rehabilitation Authority does approve the two (2) housing rehabilitation grant applications as recommended by the staff. 2. That the work be performed as recommended in. the confidential memorandum dated September 18, 1985 and that the applicant be directed j to obtain the necessary bids for staff review and approval. 3. The project shall not exceed the grant limits of $8,250 per house. Date Chairman The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager er g FROM: Brad Hoffman, Administrative Assistant DATE: September 18, 1985 SUBJECT: HRA Rehab Grants OL The following rehab grant applications are recommended for HRA approval. The information contained in this memo is private and not available to the general public. A. John J. Wood, 1424 55th Avenue North. The following work is recommended: 1. Replace existing furnace with one having a minimum AFUE rating of 80 %. New furnace shall be complete with new vent connector, combustion air intake, and new gas valve. See HUC /783 section XI-A. 1. 2. Correct all illegal wiring in basement workshop area, near electric panel and near chimney. See HUC /783 section XII -6. 3• Provide a light switch and wall outlet in bedroom. See HUC /783 section XII -G. 4. Provide a wall outlet in the kitchen and dining room. m. See HUC /783 section XII -G. 5. Provide light switch in upper floor north bedroom. See HUC /783 section XII -G. 6. Provide electrically operated smoke detector with light due to hard of hearing in area of sleeping rooms. See HUC /783 section V -I. 7• Replace worn kitchen sink with new procelain or stainless type (check with owner). 8. Provide ceiling insulation having a minimum R value of R -38. 9. Provide sufficient soffit and roof ventilation to meet 1 square foot of ventilation for each 300 square feet of space. 50% of ventilators to be at roof - remainder in soffit. B. Elvira Kimpling, 5351 James Avenue North. The following work is recommended: 1. Replace existing furnace with one having a minimum AFUE rating of 80 %. New furnace shall be complete with new connector, combustion air intake, and new gas valve. New furnace shall be orset tested and a copy of such test sent to the City. See HUC /783 basic spec section XI -A.1. 2. Repair or replace water closet shut off valve to prevent leaking. 3. Repair loose water damaged finish in bath room ceiling and wall. 4. Repair or replace east entrance concrete steps. See HUC /783 section II-c. 5. Replace existing 4' x 12' living room window with new 4' x 8' unit frame in existing opening, reside exterior, sheet rock interior and refinish all surfaces to match existing. See HUC /783 section V -D. 6. Check all windows for loose glazing compound, reglaze and weather seal as required. See HUC /783 section V -D.2 through V- D-5 7. Insulate attic to meet minimum R -38 rating. Provide air shutes, roof vents, soffit vents as required per HUC /783 section V -H.1 & V -H.b 8. Check rim joist and insulate where possible to meet minimum R -19 rating. See HUC /783 section V -H.2. 9. Provide smoke detectors as required per HUC /783 V -I. 10. Provide storm windows on basement windows per HUC /783 V -D.2. 11. Re- fasten bracket on handrail for basement stairway.