Ed040802
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes April 8, 2002
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
President Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority to order
at 9:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: W. Peter Enck, President
Don Collier, Commissioner
Mary Gwin-Lenth, Commissioner
Sharon Cassen, Commissioner
Pat LaVine Norby, Commissioner
APPROVE MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner Gwin-
to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002
Lenth, . All
present voted in favor. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION/ President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Discussion Regarding and
PLANBOOK PROJECT Authorization to Participate in the Second Suburban Remodeling Planbook Project,
IMP. PROJECT 623 Split-Level and Split-Entry Styles at a cost of $6,250.
Item 4
Mr. Ken Doresky, Community Development Specialist, stated in 1997 the EDA
authorized city participation in the initial suburban remodeling planbook project for
Cape Cods & Ramblers. The planbook was produced through a collaborative effort
of fifteen metropolitan area jurisdictions, including New Hope and architect Robert
Gerloff. The planbook initiative was undertaken as an additional tool for the
encouragement of residents to remodel and expand their homes. The planbook is
available at City Hall and several residents have utilized it in their remodeling
projects.
Due to the success of the previous planbook, staff from twelve jurisdictions,
including Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, Maplewood,
Minnetonka, Mounds View, Plymouth, Roseville, Dakota County CDA,
Washington County HRA and New Hope have started to work together on a second
planbook focusing on split-level and split-entry houses. New Hope has an
abundance of this type of housing. Although several residents took advantage of the
previous planbook to remodel and expand cape cods and ramblers, staff feels that
this second planbook focusing on splits will be even more successful.
On behalf of the participating jurisdictions, the City of Brooklyn Park is
coordinating the project. The City of Brooklyn Park sent out a request for
qualifications for the project to several architecture firms and only Robert Gerloff
Residential Architects submitted a proposal. Robert Gerloff Residential Architects
is the same firm that completed the original planbook. The firm has submitted a bid
of $75,000 to complete the planbook.
Each jurisdiction participating in the project is requested to make a maximum
financial commitment of $6,250 (the total project cost divided evenly among the
twelve municipalities). The participating jurisdictions are still actively seeking
additional participation. If the number of jurisdictions increases, the contribution
will be reduced accordingly. Twelve jurisdictions contributed directly to the past
project at a cost of $5,000 each. As in the last planbook project, additional
contributions will be sought from outside organizations to facilitate the printing.
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contributions will be sought from outside organizations to facilitate the printing.
If the Council authorizes staff to continue coordinating with the other jurisdictions
on this project and authorizes the requested funding, staff will return to the Council
with a Letter of Understanding between the City of Brooklyn Park and the City of
New Hope outlining the responsibilities of each jurisdiction.
Each jurisdiction is requested to contribute a maximum of $6,250. Currently,
members of the Planbook Committee are discussing participation with additional
jurisdictions. If additional jurisdictions become involved in the project, the City’s
contribution will be adjusted accordingly.
The EDA discussed the success and popularity of the first planbook and expressed
support for the a second remodeling planbook. Mr. Doresky stated the multi-city
goal is to have the planbook published prior to next April's remodeling fair.
MOTION Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner Gwin-
authorizing staff to participate in the second suburban remodeling
Item 4 Lenth,
planbook project for split-level and split-entry style homes at a cost of $6,250.
All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
to
Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner Cassen,
adjourn the meeting
. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope
EDA adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
New Hope EDA
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