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Home My WebLink About1973/07/09 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularMINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST, LOUIS PARK, MI ESOTA July 9, 1973 meeting was called to order the In the absence of the Mayor, Tem Leonard Thiel at 8.40 p.m. The following Councilmen were Frank Fleetham Lyle Hanks Rose -Mary Griak Richard Graves Leonard Thiel Also present were the City Attorney, Planning Director, Mrs. Pepper Nypan Administrative Assistant. by Mayor Pro• present: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, (member of Charter Commission) and the The following members of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority were also present: Joel Glotter, Jane Tschida and Dudley 14oylan. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Report: Joel Glotter, Chairman, reported that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority received HUD approval of the Neighborhood Development Program, the Leased Housing Program, and the Rehabilitation Program. Under the Leased Housing Program, 210 units for low-income family and elderly persons will be made available. The H.R.A. will lease units in both new and existing structures as long as the units meet the rental standards and other federal requirements. To date, the H.R.A. has received 137 applications for housing; of these 90 senior citizens, and 30 families have qualified for the Leased Housing Program. Fourteen leases have been signed by H.R.A. with apartment owners; twelve for senior citizens, two for families. The H.R.A. also received a grant to rehabilitate twenty existing structures. Currently, one single family residence has been purchased and rehabilitated by the H.R.A., and a low income family has been placed in that structure. Under the Neighborhood Development Program grant, the H.R.A. has reviewed four proposals to construct 112 units of senior citizen housing and fifteen single family dwellings, which conform to HUD guidelines. Of these four proposals, three are under consideration. One of the proposals provides for the units to be privately owned; whereas the other two proposals provide for ownership by a non-profit corporation. The three proposals are for three separate sites: Cedar Lake Road and Nevada; the Freidheim property; Oak Park Village. Mr. Glotter mentioned that Section 10-C of the Federal Housing Act allows the City Council to sell bonds to purchase and develop land, which it would in turn lease to the Housing Authority. He also stated that at this time it was not the intent of the H.R.A. to ask the City to become involved or to gain any commitment from them on this issue. The H.R.A. merely wanted to inform the Council of its activities and the various options available. 194 Spacial City Council Minutes, July 9, 1973 Councilman Heltzer asked what t over the H.R.A. projects, type of control the City Council would have P J It was stated that all high-density housing projects require a special permit; therefore, the Planning Co the City Council can regulate these t b Commission and other projects. types of structures as they do on all Mr. Glotter also made the point that all of the proposals for ho elderly require variations in currently existin P using the regulations, Unless the elderlyare 8 parking and density zoning requirements may not meet the existingo lvenispecial considerations, these ng regulations, Mr. Th he has reservations about changing the zoning regulations fors ecilal el stated pur considering the fact that the use of the structures may ultimately changeposes, and cause future usage problems. The Chairman stated that licensing structures specifically for elderly residents may be a solution to the problem Councilman Heltzer stated that he would be in favor of an ordinance adopting "licensin " for elderly housing in order to meet special zoning requirements. g Councilman Thiel asked whether or not any of the developments would involve the Freidheim property. Mr, Glotter stated that one of the developers proposed to build on this property; however, the H.R.A. has requested the propoasl to be modified in order to better link the housing project with the Recreation Center. It was mentioned that a $2,850,000 bond sale to fund the Neighborhood Development Program would be scheduled. On July 17th the City will participate in a combined note sale to provide $200,000 for the rehabilitation project, At 9:10 p.m. Richard Graves left the meeting, Councilman Hanks asked who backs the bonds that are being sold. Joel Glotter stated that these bonds are both backed and sold by the full faith and credit of the Federal Government, Councilman Heltzer asked whether or not any thought had been given to what Will happen if the rehabilitation or other properties are not maintained properly, Mr. Glotter stated that the staff has been very careful to discuss this aspect with the people applying for the program, H•R•A. Le islation: Councilman Grialc stated that she wished to clear up any misunderstandings regarding the recently passed resolution providing for appointment of a Council member to the H.R.A. This was done in order to provide the Council with the option of placing a member on the H,R,A, to achieve better communication with the H.R.A. and keep the Council abreast of the many activities that involve Council policy and support. Dudley Moylan suggested that the City Council may wish to consider appointing an ex -officio member, rather than a regular member, to the H.R.A. He stressed the need for regular attendance of all H.R.A, members at meetings and suggested that this obligation may be too burdensome for Councilmen. 195 Special City Council Minutes, July 9, 1973 _• - boyhood Su ort: Councilman Heltzer strHsR A.thasnero ects Citizen Neigh per'---- here the P 3 of neighborhood order to involve creation in organizations in the areas w its residents with the planning program, the neighborhood and total low� Councilman Hanks asked whether or not the H.R.A. feltthat fficient0 number for income and elderly and family housing units were a su St. Louis Park. Mr. Glotter stated that he felt this was a or a easonable period vofltime number, and after the program ve is insesseffethect ffurt:her housing needs of the the H.R.A, will no doubt want to as community. Jane Tschida asked whether in the future revenue sharing monies will be available for H.R.A. projects? Mr. Thiel commented that the Council will look into revenue sharing at budget time, and H.R.A. members may want to discuss this matter with the Council at that time. The City Manager stated that special revenue sharing monies (under the proposed "Better Communities Act") may be made available to replace the categorical grants. Councilman Heltzer stated that those projects formerly funded under federal programs, such as housing, should have priority with revenue sharing, rather than programs usually funded in other manners. Councilman Thiel praised the H.R.A. for its accomplishments and thanked each of the members for attending the joint meeting. Cable TV - Sub -Hubs: The City Manager showed the Council various maps depicting the wards, natural boundaries, planning areas, school districts, and several suggested sub -hub areas. It was decided that the sub -hubs should relate most to what the areas have in common. After some discussion, the Council requested that the CATV sub -hub plan provide between four to five sub -hubs to serve the City, MTC: The City Council consented to approve $300 for mailing of publicity on the new bus routes. The City Manager stated that in addition, billboards, posters, news articles, etc, will publicize the new bus route. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Susan workman, Actg. Secretary 1 Frank J. Pucci, Mayor 196