011110 EDA
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
EDA Minutes January 11, 2010
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDER President Hemken called the meeting of the Economic Development
Authority to order at 8:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Kathi Hemken, President
John Elder, Commissioner
Andy Hoffe, Commissioner
Eric Lammle, Commissioner
Daniel Stauner, Commissioner
Staff Present: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Curtis Jacobsen, Director of Community Development
Guy Johnson, Director of Public Works
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Jason Quisberg, City Engineer
Steve Sondrall, City Attorney
APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Elder, seconded by Commissioner
Stauner, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2009. All
present voted in favor. Motion carried.
7231 42 AVENUE President Hemken introduced for discussion Item 4, Discussion regarding
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Item 4
loan request to assist with gas tank removal at 7231 42 Avenue North.
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Mr. Curtis Jacobsen, director of community development, stated the city was
contacted by the contract manager for MDW Equity LLC regarding 7231 42
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Avenue North. He stated the request was for a city-issued loan of $16,445 to
assist with removal of buried gas tanks on the property.
Mr. Jacobsen explained the request does not meet the minimum requirements
of the city’s Business Subsidy policy, but staff always presents such requests
to the EDA for a decision. Commissioner Stauner noted the request could fall
under #21 “Business loans and loan guarantees of $75,000 or less”.
The EDA discussed the Pollution Control Agency’s involvement and the need
for a formal plan regarding the loan request for the removal of tanks. It was
noted there is no confirmed evidence of soil contamination. Mr. Jacobsen
noted West Metro Fire-Rescue District is assisting the city with the MPCA’s
Enforcement Authority.
Commissioner Lammle recommended a soil remediation plan be submitted in
addition to the tank removal plan.
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Staff was directed to contact the property owner to solicit additional
information.
IMP. PROJECT 842 President Hemken introduced for discussion Item 5, Resolution approving an
Item 5
amended and restated interim agreement between Ryan Companies, Inc., and
the New Hope Economic Development Authority for the potential
redevelopment of City Center (improvement project no. 842).
Mr. Curtis Jacobsen, director of community development, stated adoption of
the resolution would extend the agreement until August, 2010.
Mr. Mark Schoening of Ryan Companies was recognized. He noted the
complexity of the proposed project and the need for the extension. He stated
he continues to believe in the project and Ryan Companies continues to have
resources to pursue the development.
Discussion ensued and the EDA expressed its strong desire for construction of
a Super Target which would include a grocery component. Mr. Schoening
acknowledged that he understands the EDA’s position. He spoke of the need
for a staged plan for a successful redevelopment.
Commissioner Lammle thanked Mr. Schoening for his efforts. He agreed with
the incremental approach of the development.
EDA RESOLUTION Commissioner Lammle introduced the following resolution and moved its
10-01 adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED
Item 5 INTERIM AGREEMENT BETWEEN RYAN COMPANIES, INC., AND THE
NEW HOPE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE
POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF CITY CENTER (IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 842).” 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, Hoffe, Lammle, Stauner;
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 Lammle, seconded by Commissioner
Elder, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The
New Hope EDA adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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