Ed110899.doc
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes November 8, 1999
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDERPresident Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority to order
at 8:42 p.m.
ROLL CALLPresent: W. Peter Enck, President
Pat LaVine Norby, Commissioner
Sharon Cassen, Commissioner
Don Collier, Commissioner
Mark Thompson, Commissioner
APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner
to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 25, 1999
Collier,. All
present voted in favor. Motion carried.
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52/PENNSYLVANIA President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Discussion Regarding Proposal by
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CITY-OWNED Eagle Crest Northwest, Inc. to Develop City-Owned Property Near 52 Avenue
PROPERTY and Pennsylvania Avenues).
Item 4
Mr. Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development, explained that a
preliminary proposal has been submitted by Eagle Crest Northwest, Inc. regarding
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a 30-unit townhome development at the city-owned property near 52 and
Pennsylvania Avenues. He stated the vacant parcel is seven acres in size and is
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located south of 52 and Pennsylvania Avenues and north of the 49 Avenue
railroad tracks. The site is zoned single-family and is identified in the
Comprehensive Plan as a potential low density residential development site.
He noted the majority of the Council was not interested in developing the property
when a different proposal was presented in 1998.
Mr. Steve Sondrall, City Attorney, disclosed that Mr. Gleason of Eagle Crest
Northwest is a client of his lawfirm.
Mr. Bill Gleason, Eagle Crest Northwest, Inc., was recognized. He stated the
townhomes would be one level and designed for persons in the 55+ age group. The
units could easily be upgraded for handicapped residents. The units would sell in
the $125,000-$150,000 price range.
President Enck polled the EDA members regarding interest in selling the city-
owned property.
Commissioner Collier indicated the vacant land is the last open green space in the
City. He spoke in favor of retaining the property at this time. He suggested that
attention be given to other options such as a potential development at the
Hosterman school site.
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Commissioner Cassen expressed a willingness to explore development of the vacant
city-owned parcel.
President Enck commented that if the City sells the property, it would never be able
to recapture open recreational space. President Enck also pointed out that Mr.
Gleason’s proposal would require a zoning district change.
Commissioner Norby commented that due to the property’s close proximity to the
railroad tracks, noise from trains and train whistles might pose a problem.
Commissioner Thompson indicated he is not prepared to make a decision at
tonight’s meeting, and suggested further review at a future work session.
MOTION Motion was made by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner
Item 4 to postpone a decision regarding the sale of the property to a future
Cassen,
EDA Meeting but no later than January 24, 2000.
Voting in favor: Thompson,
Cassen; Against: Norby, Enck, Collier. Motion failed.
President Enck thanked Mr. Gleason for his interest in the city-owned property but
explained that at this time it appears the EDA does not desire to sell the property.
IMP. PROJECT 666 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 5, Resolution Approving City of
Item 5 New Hope 2000-2002 Official Resident Guide/Business Directory Contract
(Improvement Project No. 666).
Ms. Sue Henry, Community Development Specialist, explained that based on
advertising sales of $22,000, the base fee to the City is $9,000 for publication of
12,000 directories.
The EDA questioned whether a publication quantity of 12,000 copies is excessive.
Ms. Henry stated 20,000 copies were printed in 1998. She reported that 8,500
directories of the 12,000 inventory will be mailed directly to residents and
businesses. The remaining copies will be available for distribution upon request and
will be furnished to new residents.
EDA RESOLUTION Commissioner Cassen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
99-12 “RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY OF NEW HOPE 2000-2002 OFFICIAL
Item 5 RESIDENT GUIDE/BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONTRACT (IMPROVE-
MENT PROJECT NO. 666)”.
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,
signed by the president which was attested to by the executive director.
ADJOURNMENT to
Motion was made by Commissioner Norby, seconded by Commissioner Collier,
adjourn the meeting
. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope
EDA adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
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City Clerk
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