Ed012599.doc
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes January 25, 1999
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDERPresident Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority to order
at 8:03 p.m.
ROLL CALLPresent: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Norby, Thompson
Staff Present: Sondrall, Hanson, Donahue, Leone, McDonald, Kern
APPROVE MINUTESMotion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner Cassen, to
approve the EDA minutes of January 11, 1999. All present voted in favor. Motion
carried.
IMP. PROJECT 493 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Public Hearing - Resolution
Item 4 Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Real Property to Senior Outreach Services,
Inc. (Improvement Project No. 493).
Mr. Dan Donahue, City Manager, explained that this is the public hearing to
consider the conveyance of a portion of the city-owned property located at 5501
Boone Avenue North to Senior Outreach Services, Inc. for the construction of an
adult day care facility called CareBreak.
Councilmember Norby excused herself from the meeting at 8:05 p.m. and returned
at 8:14 p.m. following the vote on Item 4.
Mr. Donahue stated that due to recent findings that the site will require significant
soil corrections, Senior Outreach Services has requested that the City continue the
public hearing until it can present the new information to their Board to determine
whether they want to proceed with the project. He noted the recent sale of
NorthRidge to Minnesota Masonic Homes is another factor as Masonic Homes has
expressed an interest in becoming a partner with CareBreak.
Mr. Donahue requested continuing the public hearing until March 8, 1999. Ms.
Deb Rose, CareBreak, interjected that they would be prepared discuss it on
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February 22.
MOTION to
Motion was made by Commissioner Cassen, seconded by Commissioner Collier,
Item 4
continue the public hearing regarding the conveyance of property to Senior
Outreach Services to February 22, 1999.
All present voted in favor. Motion
carried.
IMP. PROJECT 597 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 5, Discussion regarding Revised
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Item 5 Plan for Ponding Improvements/Soil Corrections at 9200 49 Avenue and
Authorize Staff to Negotiate for Easement (Improvement Project No. 597).
Mr. Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development, advised the EDA that
Contract Hardware is pursuing an alternate site. He stated based on previous EDA
direction, staff was directed to pursue soil corrections and ponding improvements
regardless of whether Contract Hardware purchased the property. The intent is to
prepare a buildable site that could be marketed to a new business. Mr. McDonald
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stated plans and specifications have been prepared for the project. The estimated
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cost is $125,000. Mr. McDonald stated that an easement would be necessary over a
portion of the property directly north of the city site and requested authorization to
seek an easement.
regardless of whether Contract Hardware purchased the property. The intent is to
prepare a buildable site that could be marketed to a new business. Mr. McDonald
stated plans and specifications have been prepared for the project. The estimated
cost is $125,000. Mr. McDonald stated that an easement would be necessary over a
portion of the property directly north of the city site and requested authorization to
seek an easement.
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Mr. McDonald noted Collisys, the business located farther north of 9200 49, is
also considering improvements on the eastern portion of their lot and water quality
improvements will be required as part of the improvements. It may be cost effective
for the City and Collisys to construct the required ponding improvements in
conjunction with the 9200 49th Avenue improvements.
Commissioner Collier expressed concern regarding the substantial investment and
whether the City will be able to recoup its costs.
Mr. McDonald emphasized that the major reason the property was purchased was
because it was identified in the Surface Water Management Plan as a future water
quality ponding area.
Commissioner Cassen pointed out that the City’s tax base will be expanded by
construction of one or two buildings on the property.
MOTION directing
Motion was made by President Enck, seconded by Commissioner Cassen,
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staff to proceed with easement negotiations, discussions with Collisys, and
preparation of the necessary documentation
. Voting in favor: Enck, Cassen,
Norby, Thompson; Against: Collier. Motion carried.
IMP. PROJECT 614 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 6, Resolution Approving Second
Item 6 Addendum to Redevelopment Contract Between New Hope and EDA, Project for
Pride in Living, Inc. and PPL/Bass Lake Court Limited Partnership and
Authorizing President and Executive Director to Sign Said Addendum.
Mr. Steve Sondrall, City Attorney, briefly explained that the original agreement
was in the form of a loan/grant for $1,400,000 then it was amended to a grant and
now in order to qualify for tax credit PPL’s advisors have indicated it must be
documented in the form of a loan.
EDA Commissioner Collier introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-01 “RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND ADDENDUM TO REDEVELOP-
Item 6 MENT CONTRACT BETWEEN NEW HOPE EDA, PROJECT FOR PRIDE
IN LIVING, INC. AND PPL - BASS LAKE COURT LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP (PROJECT 614)”.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing
resolution was seconded by Commissioner Norby, and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Norby,
Thompson; and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained: None;
Absent: None; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
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signed by the president which was attested to by the executive director
CLOSED MEETING President Enck introduced for discussion Item 7, Resolution Authorizing and
Item 7 Calling for a Closed Meeting of the New Hope Economic Development Authority
(Improvement Project No. 614).
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City Attorney Sondrall stated a resolution must be passed to allow the EDA to
conduct a closed meeting. He stated the closed meeting will allow him to discuss
legal strategies regarding the Spur Gas Station condemnation. He stated the gas
station at 7300 Bass Lake Road was needed to complete the Project for Pride in
Living project (Improvement Project No. 614).
EDA Commissioner Cassen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-02 “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND CALLING FOR A CLOSED
Item 7 MEETING OF THE NEW HOPE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY”.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
seconded by Commissioner Collier, and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Norby, Thompson; and the
following voted against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None;
whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the
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president which was attested to by the executive director
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Norby, seconded by Commissioner Cassen, to
adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope
EDA adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
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