Ed120803.docCITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
EDA Minutes
Regular Meeting
December 8, 2003
City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVE MINUTES
IMP. PROJECT 724
Item 4
EDA RESOLUTION
03-14
Item 4
President Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority to order
at 7:25 p.m.
Present:
W. Peter Enck, President
Don Collier, Commissioner
Mary Gwin-Lenth, Commissioner
Steve Sommer, Commissioner
Absent: Sharon Cassen, Commissioner
Motion was made by Commissioner Sommer, seconded by Commissioner Gwin-
Lenth, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2003. Voted in
favor: Enck, Gwin-Lenth, Sommer; Absent: Cassen; Abstained: Collier. Motion
carried.
President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Resolution modifying the restated
redevelopment plan and tax increment financing plans for redevelopment project
no. 1 and tax increment financing districts nos. 80-2, 81-1, 82-1, 85-1, 85-2, 86-1
and 02-1; creating tax increment financing district no. 03-1 (special law) and
adopting a tax increment financing plan relating thereto (improvement project no.
724).
Mr. Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development, explained that staff and
the financial consultant are recommending that the EDA adopt this resolution. He
reported that Jim Casserly of Krass Monroe is available if needed to answer
questions. Mr. McDonald emphasized that adoption of the resolution should not be
construed as adoption of a development plan as it creates the East Winnetka Tax
Increment Financing District only. He noted a final development agreement and
plan is anticipated to be presented to the EDA on January 12, 2004.
Mr. Jim Casserly, redevelopment financial consultant with Krass Monroe, was
recognized. He stated the action is a culmination of a great deal of work over
several years. He stated notices have been sent to all taxing jurisdictions and the TIF
plan has been well reviewed.
President Enck opened the floor for comments. No one from the audience addressed
the EDA on the matter.
Commissioner Gwin-Lenth introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption "RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE RESTATED
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS
FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICTS NOS. 80-2, 81-1, 82-1, 85-1, 85-2, 86-1 AND 02-1;
CREATING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 03-1
(SPECIAL LAW) AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
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IMP. PROJECT 707
Item 5
EDA RESOLUTION
03-15
Item 5
1MP. PROJECT 665
Item 6
PLAN RELATING THERETO (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 724)". The
motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner
Sommer, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Enck, Collier, Gwin-Lenth, Sommer; and the following voted against the same:
None; Abstained: None; Absent: Cassen; whereupon the resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted~ signed by the president which was attested to by the
executive director.
President Enck introduced for discussion Item 5, Resolution approving the
metropolitan council's memorandum of understanding to establish and administer a
waiting list and grievance procedure for MHOP units in the Bass Lake Apartments
project (7610 Bass Lake Road) (improvement project no. 707).
Mr. Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development, indicated the agreement
is part of the redevelopment package. The resolution approves the Met. Council
Memorandum of Understanding required to establish and administer a waiting list
and grievance procedure for the Minneapolis Housing Opportunity Program
(MHOP) units within the recently renovated Bass Lake Apartments project located
at 7610 Bass Lake Road owned by Project for Pride in Living (PPL). There are four
MHOP units in the building. Significant funding was allocated to the project from
the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) in exchange for the creation of
these units. The Met. Council has agreed to assume the responsibility and cost of
administering the waiting list and grievance procedure process for these units at no
cost to the City. Per the City Attorney, "The only obligation the EDA will have in
connection with this matter is an agreement to share costs with the Metropolitan
Council in the event a claim is made against the Metropolitan Council related to its
administration of the waiting list or grievance procedure for one (1) New Hope
incentive unit." No claims have been initiated in connection with a similar
agreement in place since 1998 for the PPL owned Bass Lake Court Townhome
project located at 7300-7394 Bass Lake Road.
Commissioner Sommer expressed concern with potential liability.
Mr. Steve Sondrall, City Attorney, explained how the program originated and
pointed out that the city can terminate the agreement with 90 days' notice.
Commissioner Collier introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
"RESOLUTION APPROVING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ESTABLISH AND
ADMINISTER A WAITING LIST AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR
MHOP UNITS IN THE BASS LAKE APARTMENTS PROJECT (7610 BASS
LAKE ROAD) (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 707)." The motion for the
adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner Gwin-Lenth,
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Enck,
Collier, Gwin-Lenth, Sommer; and the following voted against the same: None;
Abstained: None; Absent: Cassen; whereupon the resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted~ signed by the president which was attested to by the executive
director.
President Enck introduced for discussion Item 6, Resolution authorizing and calling
for a closed meeting of the New Hope Economic Development Authority.
Mr. Steve Sondrall, City Attorney, stated adoption of the resolution will permit the
EDA to hold a closed meeting upon adjournment of the regular meeting to discuss
potential appeal of the commissioner's award in the Ahrens Trucking condemnation
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EDA RESOLUTION
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Item 6
ADJOURNMENT
matter.
Commissioner Collier noted he owns Navarre stock, and, therefore will abstain
from the vote and from participation in the closed meeting.
Commissioner Sommer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
"RESOLUTION AUTItORIZING AND CALLING FOR A CLOSED
MEETING OF TIIE NEW IIOPE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTItORITY." The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
seconded by Commissioner Gwin-Lenth, and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Enck, Gwin-Lenth, Sommer; and the following
voted against the same: None; Abstained: Collier; Absent: Cassen; whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted~ signed by the president which was
attested to by the executive director.
Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner Sommer,
to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope
EDA adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
New Hope EDA
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