ED102797
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes October 27, 1997
Meeting #11
CALL TO ORDERPresident Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority
to order at 8:46 p.m.
ROLL CALLPresent: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Norby Otten
Staff Present: Sondrall, Hanson, Donahue, Leone, McDonald, Olson,
Clancy
APPROVE MINUTESMotion was made by Commissioner Cassen, seconded by Commissioner
Collier, to approve the EDA minutes of October 13, 1997. Voting in favor:
All. Motion carried.
7302-7316 Bass Lk Rd President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Presentation by Project for
IMPROVEMENT Pride in Living, Inc. Regarding Concept Proposal for Redevelopment of
PROJECT NO. 614 Multi-family Dwelling at 7302-7316 Bass Lake Road.
Item 4
Mr. Dan Donahue, City Manager, explained that staff has had discussions
with representatives from Project for Pride in Living (PPL) regarding the
eight four-plex buildings located behind the gas station at 73rd and Bass
Lake Road.
Mr. Donahue introduced Steve Cramer, President of Pride for Living, Inc.
Mr. Cramer provided background of PPL. He presented a preliminary
concept plan for a development which would create 34 family rental units on
Bass Lake Road between Nevada and Pennsylvania Avenue. He illustrated
the proposed housing units and range of rent.
At the conclusion of his presentation Mr. Cramer indicated that PPL would
require a commitment by the City of New Hope prior to spring of 1998. He
emphasized that they would conduct a neighborhood meeting for
community input.
The City Council unanimously expressed support for the proposed concept.
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Norby, seconded by Commissioner
Collier, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. The New Hope
EDA adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
New Hope EDA October 27, 1997
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