ED020998
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes February 9, 1998
Meeting #1
CALL TO ORDERPresident Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority
to order at 9:06 p.m.
ROLL CALLPresent: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Otten
Absent: Norby
Staff Present: Sondrall, Hanson, Donahue, Leone, McDonald, Cavanagh,
Clancy, French, Watts
APPROVE MINUTESMotion was made by Commissioner Otten, seconded by Commissioner
Cassen, to approve the EDA minutes of December 8, 1997. Voting in favor:
Enck, Otten, Cassen, Collier; Abstained: None; Absent: Norby. Motion
carried.
IMP. PROJECT 623 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Resolution Approving
Item 4 Letter of Understanding Between the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment
Authority and the New Hope Economic Development Authority for the
Suburban Remodeling Plan Book Project (Improvement Project No. 623).
Ms. Jacquie Cavanagh, Administrative Analyst, updated the EDA on the
status of the planbook project. She stated the City of Fridley will administer
the contract and has prepared a Letter of Understanding outlining the use of
the $5,000 per city contribution for the project.
Discussion ensued regarding the indemnification language contained in
paragraph 3 of the Letter of Understanding. Mr. Steve Sondrall, City
Attorney, indicated that he spoke with a representative of the City of Fridley
and learned that the Letter of Understanding was modeled from a standard
contract. He recommended that the agreement be approved subject to
deletion of paragraph 3.
Ms. Cavanagh noted the $5,000 fee covers cost of developing the planbook
but not reproduction.
Commissioner Cassen recommended that all cities charge the same fee for
the planbook. Ms. Cavanagh agreed to discuss this recommendation with
the planbook committee.
EDA RESOLUTION Commissioner Otten introduced the following resolution and moved its
98-01 adoption with the condition that paragraph 3 be striken from the document:
Item 4 “RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
THE NEW HOPE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE
SUBURBAN REMODELING PLAN BOOK PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing
PROJECT NO. 623).”
resolution was seconded by Commissioner Cassen, and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Enck, Cassen, Collier,
Otten; and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained: None;
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Absent: Norby; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the president which was attested to by the executive
director.
IMP. PROJECT 614 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 5, Resolution Authorizing
Item 5 President and Executive Director to Enter into a Redevelopment Contract
with Project for Pride in Living, Inc. for Funding of Bass Lake Road
Redevelopment (Improvement Project No. 614).
Mr. Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development, explained that the
project involves redevelopment of existing four-plexes located at 7302-7316
Bass Lake Road and the construction of new units for a total of 34 units. He
reported that a variety of financing sources would be utilized including tax
increment financing funds from the City. Since last fall when the EDA
authorized the project, several meetings have taken place including a well
attended neighborhood meeting.
Mr. McDonald stated the Redevelopment Contract outlines the
responsibilities of the City and PPL.
Mr. Steve Cramer and Lisa Kugler of PPL were recognized. Mr. Cramer,
Executive Director, commented on the productive meetings held regarding
the project. Ms. Kugler, Development Consultant, explained the key
provisions of the contract. She provided information on the floorplans and
indicated that more details will be available in April. Ms. Kugler stated PPL
needs to demonstrate to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency that they
have complete site control.
Commissioner Cassen initiated discussion regarding set-back requirements.
Ms. Kugler noted that several variances may be needed due to the height of
the buildings and lack of separation between buildings.
Mr. Steve Sondrall, City Attorney, clarified that a blank in the
Redevelopment Contract under Article 5 (page 8) shall be $500,000.
EDA RESOLUTION Commissioner Collier introduced the following resolution and moved its
98-02 adoption:
“RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE
Item 5
DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WITH
PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING, INC. FOR FUNDING OF BASS LAKE
The
ROAD REDEVELOPMENT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 614).”
motion for 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, Otten; and the following voted
against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: Norby; 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 Collier, seconded by Commissioner
Otten, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. The New Hope
EDA adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Valerie Leone
City Clerk
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