07-13-10 HRA MinutesHOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
July 13, 2010
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was
held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on July 13, 2010 at 6:30 pm, in the City
Council Chambers.
The following members were present: Chair Paula Pentel and Commissioners Mike
Freiberg, Linda Loomis, DeDe Scanlon and Robert Shaffer. Also present were HRA
Director Thomas Burt, HRA Attorney Allen Barnard, Assistant HRA Director Jeanne Andre,
Finance Director Sue Virnig and Administrative Assistant Christine Columbus.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 13, 2010.
Approval of Minutes -April 13, 2010
MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes of April 13, 2010.
Reimbursement of City Expenditures
MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
reimbursing the City of Golden Valley $156,559.10 for expenditures incurred.
Receipt of June 2010 Financial Reports
MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the June 2010 HRA Financial Reports.
I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Area Plan
Chair Pentel announced the consideration of the I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Area Plan
will be continued to the October 12 meeting.
GVEC Properties LLC Default
MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to carry the
GVEC Properties LLC Default to the October 12 meeting with staff directed to break out
which parcels are delinquent, ask for further information about the SBA loan application,
and to outline how the HRA can move forward given this default and the current financial
climate.
Adjourned to Special Workshop on Golden Hills East Area Mater Planning
The Chair adjourned to the special workshop meeting at 6:51 pm. The Chair called the
Special Workshop session to order at 6:56 pm and members recorded their presence.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Special Meeting
July 13, 2010
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Tom Burt provided background on the staff recommendation to consider a master plan
addressing access to serve the commercial properties east of Turners Crossroad at I-394
and Highway 100. He noted that Global One Commercial has been designated the
developer of the MnDOT parcel in this area, but the access needs relate to all four
properties with multifamily, office and commercial uses. He indicated that staff supports the
concept of separating the access for single family and multifamily/commercial uses and
seeking neighborhood input regarding a master plan for the area. Staff distributed a memo
and concept maps showing alternative ways to access properties in the area. Alternative 1
demonstrated how residential traffic from Circle Down can be rerouted north to Turners
Crossroad. Alternatives 2 a and b demonstrate two ways to address access to the
multifamily/commercial parcels. Because MnDOT did not create a frontage road or
adequate access to its excess property, the access problems now fall on the City. Tom
Burt noted that Global One Commercial sent an email indicating strong interest by the
Hilton Garden Inn in collaborating on the development as well as interest by joint venture
partners in developing the multifamily residential building.
The Council indicated that an access to the west, not impacting Circle Down, is the only
acceptable option, but also indicated that the City should not get involved in eminent
domain action to construct a road in the area, even if the developer would pay all costs,
including attorney's costs. The HRA only wants to move forward if the developer can find
an acceptable westerly access without City involvement. If this access cannot be secured,
the HRA would support the City Council changing the zoning to a use more in keeping with
the available access. The HRA might support master planning for the area in the future,
but only if more parcels are involved.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 pm.
Paula Pentel, Chair
ATTEST:
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Christine Columbus, Administrative Assistant
ne Andre, Assistant Director