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The potential redevelopment of this area has been discussed many times over the past several
years. Changing economic and environmental factors over the past 12 months now present
serious redevelopment opportunities in the area. These factors include the corporate
restructuring of Kmart and uncertain future of the New Hope store, the consolidation of Wells
Fargo and Marquette Banks and the associated closure of the Marquette Bank office in
Winnetka Shopping Center, and the probable vacation of the Robbinsdale School District
administration building because of environmental issues. The City Council believes broad input
and support is essential as the city begins to explore redevelopment of the City Center area in
earnest. A primary goal of any redevelopment in the area will be to retain as many existing
businesses as possible. A 15-member task force of residents and business people from
throughout the community will study the area and formulate broad concepts for redevelopment.
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Holy Nativity, located at 3900 Winnetka Avenue North, has begun construction on three
separate additions to the existing facility, which will total approximately 5,000 square feet. The
construction will include additions to the fellowship hall, narthex/entry foyer, and education wing.
The church was constructed in 1990 with a parking lot addition in 1999.
In conjunction with this project, the city developed a policy to accept fees in lieu of storm water
ponding that will be applied to future developments.
City of New Hope Citizens Advisory Commission
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totaling 36,500 square feet on to its corporate headquarters at 3940 Quebec Avenue North. This
two-phase project includes construction of 26,500 square feet of warehouse space for raw
materials, as well as an additional 10,000 square foot warehouse for finished goods, and will
complete the building expansion possible on the 7.5-acre site. A parking variance was approved
to reduce the parking required after Paddock demonstrated that fewer parking stalls would
adequately serve both current and future staffing levels. The raw materials warehouse
construction will be completed this year, and the finished goods warehouse space will be
constructed in the future.
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On March 13, 2000, the City Council passed a resolution granting a concept stage PUD
approval for the Mosaic Youth Center on the southern portion of the YMCA property at 7601
42nd+pAvenue.
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service organizations and a youth activity center. Since the concept stage approval was
granted, the collaboration has been working to complete a site survey, soil studies, feasibility
study, and an integrated services plan in the past two years. The Mosaic Youth Center Project 1
Team is currently in the financial planning stage. The groundbreaking is expected to take place
in spring 2003.
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In the fall of 1983, it was determined that the Electronic Industries property located at 7516 42nd
Avenue North was contaminated with tricholoethene (TCE). In 1992, the city condemned the
property as a health hazard and subsequently purchased and cleared the site. In order to
facilitate cleanup and prepare for redevelopment of the contaminated site, the city purchased
the property in 1995 and demolished the adjacent property to the west, 7528 42nd Avenue
North. In 1999, the City acquired and demolished the adjacent property to the east, 7500 42nd
Avenue North.
After the parcels were assembled, the city identified the MN Department of Trade and Economic
Development (DTED) Contamination Cleanup grant program to expedite the site cleanup and
prepare the site for future commercial redevelopment. In the spring of 2000, the city applied for
and received a DIED Contamination Investigation Grant. Those funds were used to determine
the extent of contamination, develop a Response Action Plan (RAP) and prepare for the
submission of the follow-up DTED cleanup grant. The investigation and RAP were completed
during the fall of 2001. The estimated cost for site cleanup was determined to be $332,000.
In the spring of 2002, the city applied for and received $218,000 in cleanup funding from DTED,
the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County. During this past winter, the city solicited
development proposals from experienced brownfield developers. One of the development
proposals was used as an attachment to the cleanup funding applications. Remediation
activities could begin this fall.
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The City recently purchased new American flag banners for the light poles on 42nd Avenue. The
new banners have replaced the summer athletic banners, and half of the winter tree banners.
In the coming months, staff will be looking to purchase new banners that will replace the 'New
Hope for the Future" design.
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Construction is complete on a new 5,400 square foot AutoZone retail auto parts store at 3601
Winnetka Avenue. The new store is replacing a long-vacant gas station on the site. The
development includes a reduction in the number of driveway entrances from four to two at the
busy intersection and provides for environmental improvements including new landscaping and
a storm water pond to protect the adjacent wetland. The new business opened in early 2002.
The final site improvements are yet to be completed.
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Citing concerns about the secondary impacts of second-hand stores and the city's desire to
reinvigorate retail areas, the New Hope City Council enacted a temporary moratorium, on March 11,
2002, on new retail businesses engaged in the second-hand sale of merchandise, and authorized
staff to begin a planning study to assess the issue. The moratorium will be in place until August 13,
or sooner if the study is completed. It can also be extended an additional 25 months beyond August
if necessary. During the moratorium, the city will study the potential impact a proliferation of second-
hand retail stores could have on city businesses and neighborhoods, and develop new land use,
zoning, or other controls to regulate these businesses, if necessary.
City of Here Kope Citizensdvisory Commission
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The original plans and specifications for the 36th Avenue improvements have changed from a
4-lane design with a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Boone Avenue and 36th Street to a 2-
lane design with a stoplight. The specifications for the new design as well as the improvements
at Hidden Valley Park have been approved and a bid has been awarded. Construction will begin
in late June.
In February, Good Pointe Technologies presented its final street infrastructure
recommendations to the New Hope City Council. Good Pointe's Street Infrastructure Plan lays
out a detailed, 30-year plan for street maintenance and reconstruction activities in New Hope.
The plan strives to maximize the return on investment for the city's street infrastructure dollars,
and schedule the right projects at the right time to maximize the useful life of each block of
street in the city. The recommendations are based on a block-by-block review of pavement
conditions in New Hope collected last summer. The first major maintenance activities are
scheduled in the central zone in 2002. The plan recommends structural maintenance activities
on selected streets in the southern zone (south of 36th Avenue) in 2004, and as needed in the
northern zone (north of 49th Avenue) in 2006.
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Hidden Valley Park was developed back in the late 1960s. In 1998, new play equipment was
installed in this park. In 2000, a Master Plan was developed with input from users — neighbors,
the church, school district staff, city staff, and CAC. As part of the 36th Avenue improvement
project approved by Council on May 28, most of this master plan work will be accomplished.
Much of the dirt removed from the street construction on 36th Avenue will be used to build up
the ballfields at Sonnesyn and to add a full size soccer field.
Project 710, awarded by Council on May 28, includes the following work as part of the Master
Plan enhancements: adding a full-size and a half-size size basketball court; upgrading existing
paths and adding new paths to make all features of the park and the school ballfields accessible
to all users; constructing several storm water pond improvements in accordance with the City's
Surface Water Management Plan; replacing the pedestrian bridge for safety and accessibility
reasons; replacing the hockey rink with an asphalt surface for year round usage; rebuilding the
30-year-old tennis courts; adding a water fountain near the playground, and replacing the water
fountain near the tennis courts. New landscaping and trees will also be included. Finally, a 32-
foot gazebo near the pond, identified in the Master Plan, will provide a new amenity to the park.
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In April, the City Council approved the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT)
plans to construct of a noise wall along the east side of Highway 169 from 30th to 36th avenues.
While construction of the wall is not scheduled until 2003, work will occur this summer on
related storm sewer improvements in the area.
MnDOT initially discussed the project with the City Council at a work session last fall. A survey
was mailed to residents near the proposed project last October. Of the 60 households that
responded, 90 percent favored the project. MnDOT also held an open house in February to give
residents an opportunity to ask questions about the project and to express their wall design
preference.
The City Council approved a noise wall design that is 20 feet high along its entire length. The
wall will be constructed of wood with concrete supports and have an alternating design along its
length to break up the mass of the structure.
City of New Hope esti ;ens Advisory Commission
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Northwood Park was developed in the late 1960s. In 1997, the east side of the park was
redeveloped as part of a large storm water project that incorporated work on both the east and
west sides. In 2000, the trails on the west side of Boone Avenue were rebuilt and underground
irrigation was added to the three ball fields on the east side of Boone.
The Lions Club began a trash container donation program in 2000, and Northwood was the first
park to receive the donation. They are a wonderful improvement over the old 55 gallon barrels.
The Lions also donated trash containers to Lions Park and Lighted Field in 2000, Civic Center
Park and the Outdoor Theatre in 2001, and money for Hidden Valley Park in June of 2002.
Their total donation to date for this program is $20,208.56.
Northwood is the city's only community park, so Duk Duk Daze Festival takes place in this park
every year. The Lions Club and the New Hope Women of Today sponsor the festival. The city
provides many hours of park maintenance, and it also sponsors the fireworks. Duk Duk Daze
runs July 19-21.
Two environmental projects that the city is involved in at Northwood Park are periodic controlled
burns to encourage the growth of native vegetation and an annual barley straw program to help
inhibit the growth of algae in Northwood Lake.
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The large building at the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and Highway 169, formerly used
for records storage by Prudential Insurance, is in the process of being transformed into a multi-
tenant office complex. The owners of Mid-America Financial, a mortgage and lending business,
purchased the building in 2001 and became the first new tenant earlier this year. When
completely redeveloped, the 109,000 square foot, two-story building will house five or six office
tenants. The owner is creating two atrium courtyards with large skylights in the central part of
the upper level. First floor office suites have interior windows overlooking the courtyards.
Windows will also be added to the north and west sides of the building. The owner will phase in
three additional off-street parking areas and some underground parking in the lower level of the
building to remedy the parking issue. Along with building improvements, significant
improvements will also be made to on-site storm water retention ponds, landscaping, and
signage. Significant reinvestment by the new owner is transforming this formerly underutilized
property into a beautiful new office complex.
City of New Hope Citizens Advisory Commission
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The city acquired the property by condemnation proceedings in 1992 for a development
proposed by North Ridge and Senior Outreach Services, which is now Minnesota Masonic
Homes. The plan for a senior daycare facility did not proceed in 2001. Storm sewer
improvements were completed in 2001 for both the Public Works Facility and 5501 Boone. City
staff is marketing this site for potential development opportunities.
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was one of the original developers in this area, which explains the namesake. Adult ball teams
use it heavily in the summer. Before Hosterman closed as a middle school, the park was used
every day by students and by the school's athletic teams for tennis and softball.
City of Gkew Hope Citizens Advisory Commission
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The City of New Hope received a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration
Grant to study the feasibility of the redevelopment of the Bass Lake Road corridor area,
approximately a one-half mile radius of Bass Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue, consisting of
480 acres of residential neighborhoods, commercial businesses and the Hosterman School site.
The purpose of the study is to thoroughly examine opportunities to integrate life cycle housing,
transit improvements, and neighborhood businesses with the existing industrial base and
residential neighborhoods in the area. The City Council approved a specific work plan for the
study prepared by the city's planning consultant, and authorized the creation of a volunteer
citizen task force. The task force received information regarding "smart growth" principles,
information on visioning opportunities, demographics, housing, transportation, tax structure,
parks, and principles of land use planning. A number of concept plans were created for each of
the target areas. City staff and consultants have been meeting with relocation and financial
consultants to determine if the concepts are economically feasible. A roundtable discussion of
developers took place in May to determine if the concepts are likely to generate interest in the
development community. The task force will reconvene in June to discuss the input provided
from these meetings and modify the concept plans, as needed. An open house will be held in
the fall to share the revised concept plans with the community. The plans will be presented to
the New Hope Planning Commission and City Council later this summer.
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The city has been coordinating with Project for Pride in Living (PPL) on the purchase and total
rehabilitation of this 11-unit apartment building located at 7610 Bass Lake Road. This property
was identified in the city's Comprehensive Plan as a top priority for rehabilitation. Consequently,
the City Council has been pursuing the rehabilitation of this property for the past few years.
Projects of this size normally require a variety of funding partners and the expertise of an
experienced development agency, such as PPL. In the past, the city has participated in similar
collaborations with PPL, most recently with the successful Bass Lake Court Townhomes
redevelopment project located at 7300-7394 Bass Lake Road.
The project at 7610 Bass Lake Road will include complete rehabilitation of the building's exterior
and interior, as well as, several site improvements.
O Exterior: The building exterior will be completely renovated, including painting, the repair or
replacement of the soffit, fascia, gutters and downspouts, brick and mortar repair, and the
repair or replacement of the windows and exterior doors.
® Interior: The interior work will include updating the existing units in their present
configuration. New cabinets, counters and appliances will be provided in the kitchens. The
plumbing and electrical will be updated. The existing boiler will be inspected and replaced, if
necessary. The walls will be repaired and painted and new carpet will be installed
throughout.
® Site Improvements: The landscaping will be improved, a playground added, the drive
expanded and resurfaced, the walkways repaired, and garages added for each unit.
PPL currently has an on-site management office at the Bass Lake Court Townhomes located
less than two blocks from the subject site. Management of this site will be administered from the
Bass Lake Court Townhome office. All prospective tenants will be carefully screened: each must
have a good rental history, adequate income to afford the rent, and no criminal background. The
City Council approved a development agreement with PPL in May. Rehabilitation activities are
scheduled to begin this summer.
The total city loan to the project is $223,000 (30 year 0% interest deferred loan with a balloon
payment due June 1, 2032). The sources of the loan are $78,000 from Federal CDBG and
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Construction is currently underway on a three-bedroom accessible rambler style home at 6003
West Broadway by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. The city purchased the property with a
dilapidated home on it, demolished the structure, and sold the property to Habitat for $1. The
project is especially significant because this will be the first time Habitat will be collaborating
with Courage Center to design and construct a home. Special features of the home will include
a roll-in shower, an oversized bedroom, wider hallways and doors, lower counters, and a wide
array of assistive technology. Construction should be finished in late summer of 2002.
In April, city staff volunteered to help construct the home. City staff installed drywall throughout
the house. Staff used a vacation day to complete the work.
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As part of the city's Scattered Site Housing Program, the New Hope City Council approved the
purchase of 7105 62nd Avenue North from a willing seller. The original intent of the purchase
was to rehabilitate and preserve the existing home. Upon further inspection, city staff found that
the foundation of the home was failing and consequently removed the home from the site and
prepared the site for redevelopment.
In the fall of 2001, the Council directed staff to seek design proposals from consultants to
develop plans and specifications for an accessible twinhome on the site in partnership with the
Northwest Community Revitalization Corporation, similar to the twinhome located directly to the
south of the lot. In January, the Council hired Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) to complete
the design. In May, the Council approved the preliminary design and directed staff to prepare
final plans and specifications. It is expected that bids will be solicited this summer, with a
contract being awarded shortly thereafter.
Federal CDBG funds were used to acquire the property, remove the foundation and prepare the
site. NCRC Federal HOME funds in the amount of $60,500 have been secured for this project.
Construction costs would be funded by the sale of the property.
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In January the City Council approved up to $250,000 in up-front financing to assist the
L'Esperance Owners Association with making significant repairs and improvements to the 12-
unit L'Esperance townhome complex at 7924-8020 51st Avenue North. The project will include
replacement of the roof, siding, windows, and many other site and building improvements.
L'Esperance property owners will repay the loan through special assessments over the next 20
years. The city will recoup all of its initial investment plus interest and an administrative fee. The
innovative financing for this project was made possible by a 1994 law which authorized cities to
create Housing Improvement Areas and bond and assess for certain housing projects. The law
resulted from a realization by the State Legislature that it was often difficult for town-home and
condominium associations to obtain conventional financing for major repair work. Construction
activities should be completed this summer.
The Owner's Association recently met with staff to discuss the possibility of adding garages to
the site in the same manner as the previous assessment project. Staff expects that a garage
plan will be submitted in the near future.
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In the fall of 2001, the city of New Hope purchased this property located at 7901 49th Avenue
North as part of the city's Scattered Site Housing Program. The intent of the purchase was to
rehabilitate the property, sell to a program qualified first-time homeowner and improve the
neighborhood. The property is located in a highly visible area and has been in extreme disrepair
for some time. In the past, the city has received numerous complaints about the lack of
maintenance at this site.
In February the City Council awarded a contract to complete extensive rehabilitation of the
distressed single-family home at 7901 49th Avenue North. The project includes replacement of
the roof, siding, driveway, garage door, landscaping, and the repair and/or replacement of a
number of interior items. Rehabilitation activities will be complete this summer.
Federal CDBG funds are allocated for all costs associated with the rehabilitation of this property.
Due to the fact that CDBG funds are being utilized for a rehab ownership project, proceeds from
the sale (% of CDBG funds in the project) can be reallocated to other eligible CDBG city
projects as program income. Federal HOME funding obtained through the NCRC in the amount
of$26,405 has been secured for this project.