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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
EDA Minutes March 11, 2019
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDER President Hemken called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority to
order at 7:29 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present:
Kathi Hemken, President
John Elder, Commissioner
Cedrick Frazier, Commissioner
Andy Hoffe, Commissioner
Jonathan London, Commissioner
Staff Present:
Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Aaron Chirpich, Community Development Specialist
Tim Fournier, Police Chief
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Chris Long, City Engineer
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Item 3
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffe, seconded by Commissioner London,
to approve the minutes of December 10, 2018. All present voted in favor. Motion
carried.
IMP. PROJECT 1024
Item 4
President Hemken introduced for discussion EDA Item 4, Resolution approving
the sale of the scattered site lot located at 3856 Maryland Avenue North
(Improvement Project No. 1024).
Mr. Aaron Chirpich, community development specialist, explained on July 23,
2018, the EDA approved the purchase agreement for the acquisition of 3856
Maryland Avenue North. He stated a public hearing has been scheduled to
consider the sale of the scattered site lot. He stated Request for Proposals were
sent to more than 20 builders, and proposals received from two builders (Novak-
Fleck and Donnay Homes). He stated the anticipated sales prices of the new homes
to be constructed are very similar. He reviewed the proposals of both builders
including the proposed home’s primary attributes, land offer, and home sales
price. Mr. Chirpich reported the EDA has sold lots in the past to Novak-Fleck, and
although the EDA does not have experience with Donnay Homes the builder has
a good reputation. Mr. Chirpich stated a purchase and redevelopment agreement
for the sale of the lot will executed after the EDA selects the preferred
buyer/builder.
President Hemken opened the public hearing for public comments.
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Mr. Stan Schneider, 3862 Maryland Avenue North, pointed out there are
easements on three sides of the lot. He also expressed concern about possible
water problems.
Mr. Aaron Chirpich stated the builders were provided sit e plans that identified
the easements. He stated the city of New Hope has agreed to install drain tile and
a new catch basin in the corner of the lot.
Mr. Chirpich explained that Crystal owned the property for many years and has
decided to liquidate excess parkland.
Ms. Sandra Knilan, 3848 Maryland Avenue North, was recognized. She noted she
enjoyed the vacant lot. She recommended the house with the smaller footprint.
There was no one else present to address the EDA for the public hearing.
Commissioner London asked who will be responsible for maintaining the trail to
Lions Park. Mr. Chirpich stated the city of New Hope will maintain the part
located in New Hope up to the Crystal border, and the city of Crystal will maintain
the remainder of the trail into Lions Park.
Mr. Paul Donnay of Donnay Homes and Mr. Dane Anderson of Novak-Fleck were
present to answer questions.
The EDA thanked both builders for taking time to submit RFPs. The EDA
expressed preference for Donnay Homes as it would be a new builder for the city
and offered a slightly larger home than the one proposed by Novak-Fleck.
CLOSE HEARING
Item 4
Motion was made by Commissioner Elder, seconded by Commissioner London,
to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2019-01
Item 4
Commissioner London introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption “RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF THE SCATTERED
SITE LOT LOCATED AT 3856 MARYLAND AVENUE NORTH
(IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1024) TO DONNAY HOMES”. The motion for
the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner Elder,
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Hemken,
Elder, Frazier, Hoffe, London; 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
executive director.
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Frazier, seconded by Commissioner Elder, to
adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope
EDA adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk