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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
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APRIL 14, 1992
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CALL TO ORDER
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Chairperson Ranallo called the meeting of the St. Anthony
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority to order at 8:35 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
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Present: Chairperson Ranallo, Vice Chairperson Enrooth,
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Secretary/Treasurer Marks, and Commissioners
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Fleming and Wagner
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Staff Present:
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Executive Director Burt and H.R.A. Attorney Soth
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APPROVAL OF APRIL 14, 1992 H.R.A. AGENDA
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Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the agenda for
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the April 14, 1992 H.R.A. Meeting.
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Motion carried unanimously
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APPROVAL OF MARCH 24, 1992 H.R.A. MEETING MINUTES
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Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
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the March 24, 1992 H.R.A. Meeting as presented and there were
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no corrections.
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Motion carried unanimously
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PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS'
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A. Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
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Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve payment in
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the amount of $980.00 to the Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
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for legal services rendered through February 29, 1992
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relative to Apache Tax Increment Financing.
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Motion carried unanimously
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B. Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
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Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve payment in
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the amount of $249.45 to the Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
for legal services rendered through February 29, 1992
relative to the Lang -Nelson Project.
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Motion carried unanimously
6. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE KENZIE TERRACE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
Chairperson Ranallo stated that three years ago the City
worked with Lang -Nelson to develop their Kenzie Terrace
project.
At that time all projections for the project were based on
setting the taxes at $1,200 per unit. Because of legislative
changes to the formula for determining property taxes for
apartment buildings, the taxes have increased to $1,50.0 per
unit.
The Tax Increment Financing package for this development was
originally proposed to be paid off in ten years. Presently, it
is set for seven years.
The developer, Lang -Nelson, is requesting the City Council to
approve amendments to the Redevelopment Plan to provide for an
interest reduction program by the H.R.A. with respect to their
housing units located in Kenzie Terrace. The amendments to the
Financing Plan would authorize the use of tax increments
derived from the Kenzie Terrace Tax Increment Financing
District of the H.R.A. established by the Financing Plan to
provide for the payment by the H.R.A. or the City of the costs
of the Interest Reduction Program.
The Chairperson noted that there are pros and cons to
approving this request. If it is not approved the development
could result in having less than quality management.
Members of the H.R.A. felt that the present management is
running a very fine operation and one of which they can be
very proud.
Chairperson Ranallo felt that if the St. Anthony H.R.A. had
forced Apache Plaza Shopping Center to participate in an
operation similar to this that the present problems being
experienced at the Shopping Center would have been avoided.
The Executive Director noted that the original life of the Tax
Increment District was for twenty years, but the plan is to
have it all paid in ten years.
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He also advised that considerations are being given to
extending the TIF District to include the south end of the
City where redevelopment is anticipated. He will follow up on
this matter with the City's bond counsel.
It is still the hope of the Executive Director to keep the
timelines to ten years.
Secretary/Treasurer Marks noted that he did have some personal
reservations regarding this matter but thinks it is necessary
to approve for the public good.
Approval of Resolution No. 92-002
Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution No.
92-002, being a resolution approving 1992 amendments to the
Kenzie Terrace Redevelopment Plan and Kenzie Terrace Tax
Increment Financing Plan and requesting the approval of the
City Council and approving execution of Amendment of
Redevelopment Plan.
Motion carried unanimously
Commissioner Fleming felt adding the south end project to the
Tax Increment District would make its development very viable.
Executive Director Burt noted that much of the development in
south end area hinges on the future of the trailer court. He
recalled that previously merchants in the St. Anthony Shopping
Center were critical of extending the Tax Increment District,
but now appear to be supportive.
Mr. Brewer, representative
passing the resolution. He
drawn out process but his
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7. ADVANCED DESIGN
of La-Nel, thanked the H.R.A. for
mentioned this was rather a long
partners were not critical of the
A letter was received from Janice Khan, President of Advanced
Design, 2500 Highway #88, which addressed a collaboration
between the City and her firm for developing a program which
would improve the housing stock in the City.
The Executive Director felt a program for removing or
demolishing blighted homes and buildings holds some very
positive possibilities for St. Anthony. The City would
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sell the cleared parcels and be in a position to control the
value of what would be built on them.
He noted that Advanced Design has done some quality and
impressive building. The Executive Director requested that
each of the Commissioners share their thoughts on this
proposal with him individually.
8. OLD CLARK STATION
Mr. Fisher is the owner of the property where the old Clark
Station is located on 33rd Avenue and Stinson Boulevard.
It had been understood that the property was contamination
free. Braun Engineering did a study of soil samples from the
property and found it is still contaminated.
The Executive Director advised that Mr. Fisher is responsible
for cleaning up the property. He noted there is Superfund
money still available for the costs of such an undertaking.
He is requesting direction from the H.R.A. He suggested that
the property could be purchased from Mr. Fisher and developed.
He also suggested the H.R.A. consider purchasing the house
directly north of this property to be included in any
development of the site.
The Chairperson questioned if it would not be wise to also
include the ten foot strip of land which is not owned by Mr.
Fisher. The Executive Director felt a "friendly" condemnation
could be done to gain ownership of this strip.
The multiple zoning also extends to the property directly
north of the old Clark Station parcel. This house is presently
rental property and is owned by Mr. Ammermann.
Executive Director Burt will work with legal counsel before
possession is taken from Mr. Fisher. He noted that an owner is
responsible for cleaning up contaminated soil. He does not
want the City to become liable for this clean up.
Three developers have contacted the Executive Director
indicating an interest in developing this parcel.
The Executive Director was directed by members of the H.R.A.
to pursue development of this parcel.
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6 9. ADJOURNMENT
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8 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adjourn the H.R.A.
9 Meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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12 Motion carried unanimously
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15 Respectfully submitted,
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18 Jo -Anne Student, H.R.A. Recording Secretary
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