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H.R.A. MEETING <br /> JUNE 25, 1991 <br /> 3 PAGE 2 <br /> 4 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 5. MISCELLANEOUS <br /> 7 <br /> 8 A. Old Clark Station Property - 3301 Stinson Boulevard <br /> 9 The Executive Director advised he had requested the City — <br /> 10 Attorney to review the possibility of the City doing small <br /> it projects in blighted areas rather than doing larger <br /> 12 projects. He noted that the area at 33rd and Stinson <br /> 13 Boulevard is presently zoned for townhomes. There are two <br /> 14 developers -interested in this property. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 Chairperson Ranallo inquired if the island and the building <br /> 17 presently on the parcel . could be removed. The City Attorney <br /> 18 responded it would be very difficult without the cooperation <br /> 19 of the owner. He advised the property could be acquired by <br /> 20 the City through purchase or condemnation. He also advised <br /> 21 that H.R.A. tax increment financing could be used if a <br /> 22 redevelopment district were established but there would be a <br /> 23 loss of State Aid funds if this were to be done. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 The City Attorney cautioned against the City taking title to <br /> the property. He noted that soil testing has not been done <br /> on the property. Title to the property could be transferred <br /> 28 directly to the developer. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 The Chairman recalled that soil tests were done on the <br /> 31 property where the Evergreen pro3ect is located. <br /> 32 <br /> 33 The Executive Director has requested information from the <br /> 3.4 League of Minnesota Cities regarding soil contamination on <br /> 35 land which may be acquired by a municipality. He will copy <br /> 36 the Council on this information when it is received. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 The City Attorney advised that the State of Minnesota has <br /> 39 funds available for reimbursement of costs incurred for <br /> 40 cleaning up contaminated property. He felt the property in <br /> 41 question was a good candidate for redevelopment as it is <br /> 42 zoned residential. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 All the members of the H.R.A. felt staff should pursue <br /> 45 redevelopment of this area. Commiasioner - Enrooth noted that <br /> 46 it was already designated as residential in the City's <br /> 47 Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 48 <br /> 49 Councilmember Marks inquired if the City would be required <br /> 50 <br /> 54 <br />