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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
JULY 31, 1990
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ranallo at 8:35 P.m••
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Ranallo, Vice Chair Enrooth, Secretary/Treasurer Marks, and
Commissioners Makowske and Wagner
Staff Present: Executive Director Burt, Assistant to the City Manager
VanderHeyden and City/H.R.A. Attorney Soth
3. APPROVAL OF JUNE 26, 1990 H.R.A. MINUTES
Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve the minutes of the June
26, 1990 H.R.A. Meeting as presented and there were no corrections.
Motion carried unanimously
4. CLAIMS
A. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates
Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount
of $755.71 to Rieke Carroll Muller Associates for professional services
rendered for the drainage survey in the Kenzie area from May 27, 1990
to June 30, 1990.
Motion carried unanimously
B. Dorsey E Whitney
Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve payment in the amount
of $778.05 to Dorsey s Whitney for legal services rendered from May
1, 1990 through May 31, 1990.
Motion carried unanimously
C. Springsted Public Finance Advisors
Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve payment in the amount
of $1,465.70 to Springsted Public Finance Advisors for financial
advisory services rendered for the Housing TIF Study from November 16,
1989 through March 15, 1990.
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Motion carried unanimously
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D. Ramsey County, Property Taxation
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Motion by Marks, second by 1lakowske to approve payment in the amount
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of $281.32 to Ramsey County for TIF expenses incurred in 1989.
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Commissioner Makowske questioned the reason for this bill and if it
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were an allowable charge. The Executive Director referred her to a letter
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received from the Manager of the Revenue Division of the Department
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of Taxation and Records Administration for Ramsey County which
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addressed her concerns.
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It stated that county auditors were authorized by the Legislature to
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obtain payment for administrative costs Incurred for services rendered
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during the calendar years 1988 and 1989 related to tax increment districts.
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The Executive Director advised this particular expense was related to the
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TIF District where the Nedegaard Construction project is located.
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Motion carried unanimously
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5. 1989 H.R.A. AUDIT
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Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to accept the 1989 H.R.A. Audit.
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Discussion was held regarding the length of time that the same firm
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had been conducting the H.R.A. Audit. Commissioner Enrooth suggested
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the Executive Director ask the city's Finance Director for his input re -
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garding the changing of auditing firms. Commissioner Enrooth, noting
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that the Finance Director was new to the City, felt it may be wise to
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check on other firms' prices and results as the Commission has come
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to rely on the present firm, Stu Bonniwell and Company.
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Commissioner Enrooth also suggested that this firm could be placed on
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a retainer.
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The Executive Director noted that the Finance Director will be up to soeed
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some time during this year and it may be advisable to go out for
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Requests for Proposals for 1991.
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Chairperson Ranallo observed that the City was without a Finance Director
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for many months and staff relied on Stu Bonnlwell a great deal.
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Commissioner Enrooth stated that even if the H.R.A. were to go out
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for bids they might come in higher than the Bonmiwell firm.
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Motion carried unanimously
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6. DISCUSSION OF REDEVELOPMENT OF CLARK GAS STATION SITE
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I An associate of the City Attorney, Jerome Gilligan of Dorsey E
2 Whitney, prepared a letter responding to interest expressed in
4 the possible redevelopment of the Clark Gas Station site at Stinson
Boulevard and 33rd Avenue.
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The City Attorney, Bill Soth, reviewed portions of the letter he felt
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9 During the 1990 Legislative Session additional restrictions were placed
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11 districts. Tax increment financing districts established after April
12 30, 1990 would reduce the City's state aid funds relative to the amount
13 by which State paid school aids would be reduced if the tax capacity
i4 captured by the tax increment district were available to: the school
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1s Soth noted that the Clark Station site could possibly qualify as a
redevelopment tax increment district if it could be determined that
19 the building is "structurally substandard." The City Attorney felt
20 it was questionable [ha`[ this conclusion could be reached.
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22 Mr. Gilligan's letter stated it could be possible to use H.R.A. funds
23 which were not in the HRA General Fund nor were funds generated by
24 other tax increment districts of the H.R.A. to develop this site with -
25 out creating a another tax increment district.
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27 Soth stated the H.R.A. could prepare the parcel for development and
78 demolish the building thereby qualifying the parcel for tax Increment
29 financing. He noted that since considerable time has elapsed since
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(33City Attorney Soth felt using the general funds of the H.R.A. would
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(37J The City Attorney recommended the City and the H.R.A. not acquire the
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39 perty. This recommendation was based on the potential liability for
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41 perty formerly housed a gas station.
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43 Problems presently being experienced by the City of Roseville regarding
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46 It.was noted that the underground tanks were removed from this site
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(50) Bill Soth suggested the property owner be contacted regarding any infor-
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mation he may have on the condition of the soil at this location.
The Executive Director will .contact the owner about soil conditions as
well as any plans he may have for this property.
Members of theiH.R.A..lfelt the present state of the property
constituted a blighted area and was an eyesore.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Makowske, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 8:50
p.m..
Motion carried unanimously
The City Council went into an Executive Session and adjourned the
regular Council meeting following the Executive Session.
Respectfully submitted,
JoAnne Student, H.R.A. Secretary