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MINUTES
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA
February 27 , 1979
1 . Call to Order The meeting was called to order by
Councilman Backes at 7 p . m .
2 . Roll Call The following Councilmen were present at roll call :
Martha Elstrom Jerrold Martin
John Ralles Ronald Backes
The following Housing Authority Commissioners
were present at roll call :
James Heltzer Jane Tschida
Thomas Williams
Also present were the City Manager , Executive Director and City Attorney . .
3 . Amendments to Cherne The Executive Director explained each of the proposed
Contract for Private amendments to the Contract , the reason for the amendments
Development and their significance . Commissioner Williams moved
to approve the amendments . Councilman Martin seconded •
the motion and the motion carried 7 - 0 .
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4 . Ryan Contract The Executive Director explained that the amendment
for Private had in effect been previously approved by the Authority .ry
Development and the City Council and their own individual delibera-
tions on the subject had been held , however , they were
not previously discussed at a joint meeting because
the previous joint meeting was cancelled . He then explained the significance .
o f the amendment and informed the Council that the reason for the item being
o n the agenda was to ensure that the amendment was understood and to allow
for any discussion that might be necessary at the joint meeting .
Since the Council and the Authority had no specific concerns with
thtthe agreement ,
it was understood that the contract would be executed
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discussion or action by the Council or the Authority .
5 . Schedule for Review The Executive
Dleeforrreviewpresented
proposalsreport
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o f Proposal , 3 - Acre proposed sc.hed
Parcel property .
Councilman Backes questioned whether or not the
schedule would provide sufficient time , as did also Commissioner Tschida .
The Executive Director responded that perspective developers were informed
over two months ago about the withdrawal of the Lanvesco proposal and the
availability of the site for development , and that most owftthe
h ehddevelopers
that are interested in dohave
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contact staff
regarding possible schedules andaregenerallyaware that the Authority and
Council may review proposals in March .
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Commissioner Williams expressed concern about maintaining the schedule
to ensure construction during 1979 if plans can be received and reviewed
in sufficient time . Councilman Martin felt that prospective developers
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be acceptable .
Councilman Elstrom moved to approve the schedule . Councilman Martin
= seconded the motion , and the motion carried 7 - 0 .
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6 . 38th Street The Executive Director informed the Authority and
Neighborhood Council that the neighborhood meeting which the
Meeting joint body had requested was held and that those
present at the meeting , as well as those that
submitted a letter were not in favor of multiple- family development
within the single - family area , and the reasons for opposition were that
they liked their . neighborhood and felt the City should retain housing of
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this type which is in short supply . No action was taken .
7 . Blue Ribbon The Executive Director explained that this matter
Committee Status was placed on the agenda at the request of the
Authority because at its past meetings , the
Authority expressed concern about the progress
of this Committee and the uncertainty with respect to the Committee and
its relationship to the Panel , which was recently formed . It was also V
explained that the Executive Director had discussions with the Mayor
regarding the subject and the Mayor is expected to report back on the
subject after he completes conferences in Washington , D . C .
Commissioner Tschida expressed support for the formation of the Committee
and the need to include in the membership people who can accomplish the
solution to the problem by providing expert direction to accomplish the
solution . Commissioner Williams added that the membership must also
include people who can provide or seek out funding to undertake any
abatement work that might be necessary .
The City Manager pointed out that there was some concern as to whether
or not the State agencies would participate in such a committee because
of jurisdictional issues .
The City Manager also reported on the City ' s current studies and consider -
ation of abatement solution at Well No . 15 , which might include carbon
filters or carbon slurry on a pilot basis . He also talked about other
possible solutions that might be considered in connection with increasing
the pumping capacity of the well system for the City .
8 . Adjournment There being n further busin ss , the meeting adjourned
at 8 : 00 p . m .
Ronald Backes
Acting President Pro Tem
Attest :
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William Thibault
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