052305 EDA
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
EDA Minutes May 23, 2005
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
President Opem called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority
to order at 11:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Martin Opem Sr., President
Mary Gwin-Lenth, Commissioner
Andy Hoffe, Commissioner
Karen Nolte, Commissioner
Steve Sommer, Commissioner
Staff Present: Dan Donahue, City Manager
Shari French, Director of Park and Recreation
Guy Johnson, Director of Public Works
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development
Shawn Siders, Community Development Specialist
Steve Sondrall, City Attorney
Vince VanderTop, Assistant City Engineer
APPROVE MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Sommer, seconded by Commissioner
Gwin-Lenth, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2005.
All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
IMP. PROJECT 775
President Opem introduced for discussion Item 4, Discussion and direction
Item 4
regarding proposed developer selection and resolution calling for a public
hearing regarding a proposed transfer of real property, 5207 Pennsylvania
Avenue North (improvement project no. 775).
Mr. Shawn Siders, community development specialist, reviewed three
proposals received by Al Stobbe Homes, Avery Homes, and Accent Homes.
He stated staff recommends the proposal submitted by Avery Homes who
received 897 points out of a possible maximum of 960 points.
He illustrated a drawing of the proposal submitted by Avery Homes (a two
story home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an attached garage). Staff
recommends that the EDA consider two additional conditions: a rear patio
and a 24-foot wide curb cut. He noted staff has discussed these items with
the developer, and he has indicated that they can be addressed.
If the EDA is supportive of staff’s recommendation, a public hearing will be
scheduled for June 13, 2005, to consider the proposed sale of the city-owned
property at 5207 Pennsylvania Avenue North.
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Mr. Mike Avery, president of Avery Homes, was recognized. He stated he
has built over twelve homes in Crystal and four in Robbinsdale. He
expressed his enthusiasm to work in New Hope.
The EDA commended Mr. Avery on his proposal, and stated they are
looking forward to working with him.
Commissioner Sommer noted that the city should keep the other bidders in
mind for future projects.
EDA RESOLUTION
Commissioner Gwin-Lenth introduced the following resolution and moved
05-03 its adoption: “RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
Item 4 REGARDING A PROPOSED TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY, 5207
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
775).” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
seconded by Commissioner Nolte, and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Opem, Gwin-Lenth, Hoffe, Nolte, Sommer;
and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent:
None; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the president which was attested to by the city clerk.
IMP. PROJECT 784
President Opem introduced for discussion Item 5, Motion approving
Item 5
engineering estimate in the amount of $91,655 from Xcel Energy for burial of
overhead utilities on the east side of Winnetka Avenue from north side of
Bass Lake Road to 58 Avenue North, in conjunction with Winnetka
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Townhomes redevelopment project, and authorization to proceed with
project (improvement project no. 784).
Mr. Kirk McDonald, director of community development, stated the
preliminary estimate was $105,000 so the final cost estimate of $91,655 is
$13,345 less than the anticipated cost.
MOTION
Motion was made by Commissioner Nolte, seconded by Commissioner
Item 5 Gwin-Lenth, to approve the engineering estimate in the amount of $91,655
from Xcel Energy for burial of overhead utilities on the east side of
Winnetka Avenue from north side of Bass Lake Road to 58 Avenue
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North, in conjunction with Winnetka Townhomes redevelopment project,
and authorization to proceed with project (improvement project no. 784).
All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffe, seconded by Commissioner
Nolte, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
The New Hope EDA adjourned at 11:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
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