ED111097
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes November 10, 1997
Meeting #12
CALL TO ORDERPresident Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority
to order at 7:36 p.m.
ROLL CALLPresent: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Norby Otten
Staff Present: Sondrall, Donahue, Leone, McDonald, Olson
APPROVE MINUTESMotion was made by Commissioner Otten, seconded by Commissioner
Collier, . Voting in favor:
to approve the EDA minutes of October 27, 1997
All. Motion carried.
PROJECT 493 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Resolution Approving Third
Item 4 Party Agreement for the Urban Hennepin County Community Development
Block Grant Program for the Adult Daycare and/or Senior Center Public
Facility at 5501 and 5425 Boone Avenue North (Improvement Project No.
493).
Mr. Dan Donahue, City Manager, explained that this item was on the City
Council agenda as well as the EDA agenda because the Third Party
Agreement from Hennepin County is actually between the City of New Hope
and the New Hope EDA. He stated the agreement establishes authority for
the EDA’s use of the City’s CDBG funds. Mr. Donahue emphasized that no
commitments have been made regarding the project.
EDA Commissioner Otten introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION 97-09 approval:
“RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD PARTY AGREEMENT
Item 4
FOR THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE ADULT DAYCARE AND/OR
SENIOR CENTER PUBLIC FACILITY AT 5501 AND 5425 BOONE
The motion for
AVENUE NORTH (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 493).”
the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner
Cassen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Norby, Otten; 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.
PROJECT NO. 493 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 5, Resolution Approving Land
Item 5 Disposition Agreement (Contract No. A20867) Between Hennepin County
and the New Hope Economic Development Authority in Conjunction with the
Adult Daycare and/or Senior Center Public Facility at 5501 and 5425 Boone
Avenue North (Improvement Project No. 493).
EDA Commissioner Norby introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION 97-10 approval:
“RESOLUTIONAPPROVING LAND DISPOSITION
Item 5
AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. A20867) BETWEEN HENNEPIN
COUNTY AND THE NEW HOPE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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AUTHORITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ADULT DAYCARE AND/OR
SENIOR CENTER PUBLIC FACILITY AT 5501 AND 5425 BOONE
The motion for
AVENUE NORTH (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 493).”
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, Otten; 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.
SUBURBAN President Enck introduced for discussion Item 6, Discussion Regarding and
REMODELING Authorization to Participate in Suburban Remodeling Planbook Project.
PLANBOOK
IMP. PROJECT 623 Mr. Kirk McDonald, Management Assistant/Community Development
Item 6 Coordinator, explained that during the past several months a number of
inner-ring suburban communities have been discussing the development of
a remodeling planbook. He stated a planbook would be available at each
City to give remodeling ideas of different styles of homes. Each City is
being asked to share in the cost up to a maximum of $5,000 per City. He
stated staff is supportive of the project and funding is available in the EDA
budget.
Ms. Stephanie Olson, Community Development Specialist, provided
background of the planbook concept. She stated the planbook is one tool to
address aging housing stock and would encourage residents to remodel or
expand their homes. She stated the core contract includes two house types:
ramble with a detached garage and a cape cod (1-1/2 story). One proposal
was $47,500. She indicated there is a possibility of adding a third house
style which could increase the cost to approximately $63,000. Ms. Olson
stated the printing costs will be borne by each individual city. The City of
Bloomington has offered to be the lead agency, and to date, twelve cities
have expressed an interest in participating in the project.
Ms. Olson noted the City may recoup printing costs if the City charges for
the planbook.
Councilmember Cassen was supportive of the project and suggested that
the planbook include data on the value of improvements (cost of
improvements versus payback at time of resale of property); resale
advantages (remodeled homes sell more quickly), and that the property
owner will receive greater equity. She commented that realtors may find the
planbook beneficial, and this effort will be a way to retain residents.
Councilmember Cassen expressed support in charging a fee for the
planbook. She noted that although fees could vary from city to city, she
believes it would be best for the participating cities to make a uniform
decision on whether to charge some type of a fee or none at all for the
planbook.
Commissioner Collier agreed with Commissioner Cassen, but cautioned
against charging anything other than a nominal fee.
Councilmember Otten suggested business advertisements as a means to
offset the printing costs.
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It was noted that remodeling efforts will increase property values within the
City.
MOTION Motion was made by Commissioner Cassen, seconded by Commissioner
Item 6 Norby,
authorizing participation in the Suburban Remodeling Planbook
Voting in favor: All. Motion
Project for a cost not to exceed $5,000.
carried.
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Otten, seconded by Commissioner
Collier, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. The New Hope
EDA adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
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