2007-10-23MOUND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 23, 2007
The Mound Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Mound,
Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the
council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Chair Mark Hanus, Commissioners David Osmek, Mike Specht, John
Beise and Greg Skinner
Others present: City Attorney John Dean, Executive Director Kandis Hanson, City Clerk
Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public Works Director
Carlton Moore, Finance Director Gino Businaro, Terry Foster, Ken Perbix, Paula Larson,
Ronda Hague, Cara Otto, Brian Benson, Amanda Schwarze, Dave Newman, Chuck
Alcon, Chris Kenelly.
1. Open meeting
Chair Hanus called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Approve agenda
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Osmek to approve the agenda. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
3. Approve minutes
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to approve the minutes of the September 25,
2007 meeting. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
4. Manager's report for Indian Knoll Manor
Gino Businaro presented the managers report as follows:
A. September bank statement
B. Review of bills paid: MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to approve
payment of the bills from September 1, 2007 through October 18, 2007. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
C. Manager's report -waiting for HUD approval on bid for fence for back area.
Commissioner Beise arrived at 6:38 p.m.
5. Redevelopment Financing and Projects
A. Transit District -Deck 1
Carlton Moore stated that the city encountered unexpected clean-up costs in the
amount of $150,000. This was not identified during the preliminary investigation
stage and was found during excavationJconstruction. "After the fact" funding is
now being explored. No action is required from the Board at this time.
B. Auditor's Road -Deck 2
1. Met Council Livable Communities Grant extension -Sarah Smith informed
the HRA that according to the grant the project must be physically completed by
June of 2008 unless an additional extension is granted. The extension request
will include formal review by the Met Council.
2. Estimated Financing Gap -John Dean explained that the disparity between
the cost of the ramp and the grant award is $350,000.
HRA Minutes -October 23, 2007
3. Mound Harbor Renaissance Update -Dave Newman gave an overview of
events since their last update. In August, Welsh Properties hired a new person
to focus on entering into an agreement with a restaurant for Auditor's Road.
Chris Kenelly of Welsh Properties informed the HRA that a letter of intent is
forthcoming with a restaurant that would required 6,000-7,000 square feet, and
the second parking deck is a big selling point to these restaurant prospects.
C. Early Land Acquisitions
Sarah Smith indicated that following the June 19~h HRA meeting, the City has
received proposals from two parties in Auditor's Road who are interested in early
acquisition of their property. In addition staff has been in contact with two other
owners along Auditor's Road regarding possible proposals.
Terry Foster, representing the owners of the House of Moy, stated that they
submitted a proposal and requested that staff sit down and figure out
combinations that can work for land acquisitions. He requested a written
response to their proposal. Hanus informed him that staff will work with property
owners on the options in an attempt to get to an action point.
D. Next Steps
Osmek stated that according to the timeline on the project, they should be
entering into Phase 3, and Phase 2 is not even started. He asked if there was
any talk about looking at releasing the Langdon District. Dave Newman
commented that it is safe to conclude that they won't be starting on time with
Phase 3, and they do have to do a lot of analysis before they can respond to that.
They will be meeting with city staff for these discussions.
Staff considers the Deck 1 soil clean-up payment and grant extension for Deck 2
as the next priorities.
6. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adjourn at 7
Motion carried.
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
16 p.m. All voted in favor.
Chair Mark Hanus
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