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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. New Hope EDA Page 1 April 8, 2002 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 Page 1 April 8, 2002