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CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes May 8, 2000
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDER President Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority to
order at 8:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: W. Peter Enck, President
Sharon Cassen, Commissioner
Don Collier, Commissioner
Pat LaVine Norby, Commissioner
Mark Thompson, Commissioner
APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner
to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2000
Collier, . Voting in
favor: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Thompson; Abstained: Norby. Motion carried.
IMP. PROJECT 669 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Motion Authorizing Staff to
Item 4 Proceed with Activities to Prepare for Demolition of City-owned Commercial
Building at 5550 Winnetka Avenue North (Improvement Project No. 669).
Mr. Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development, indicated the closing
on the property took place on April 28. Staff is seeking permission to demolish the
structure. The EDA authorized staff to obtain demolition quotes and expedite the
process by not requiring the quotes to be brought back to the EDA. Commissioner
Collier suggested contacting West Metro Fire-Rescue regarding possible training
opportunities at the site prior to demolition. President Enck recommended staff
contact the owner of 7809 Bass Lake Road regarding potential purchase.
MOTION Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner
Item 4 , authorizing staff to proceed with demolition of City-owned
Thompson
commercial building at 5550 Winnetka Avenue North (Improvement Project
No. 669); allowing West Metro to use the structure as a training opportunity
if desired; and to directing staff to inquire of potential purchase of property at
7809 Bass Lake Road.
All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
3601 WINNETKA President Enck introduced for discussion Item 5, Discussion Regarding Potential
Item 5 Redevelopment at 3601 Winnetka Avenue and Request for Financial Assistance for
Demolition Activities.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development, inquired whether the
EDA would be interested in becoming involved with redevelopment of 3601
Winnetka Avenue North.
He stated the City has recently been contacted by a developer from the Acacia Real
Estate Group, LLC who has indicated they have purchased the property. They are
interested in constructing a new 8,000 square foot commercial building that would
accommodate several tenants, potentially including a Star Bucks Coffee with
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sidewalk café and a Pilgrim Cleaners. They have inquired regarding the City’s
interest in assisting with the project and have requested $25,000 from the City for
building demolition/site clearance costs. The developer has indicated that if a new
building is not possible, they may re-use the existing building.
Issues discussed by the EDA included: demolition estimate appears high,
inadequate plan for development or tenants, lack of City funding since property is
not located in a TIF area, and whether subsidy would be appropriate for the project.
CONSENSUS The consensus of the Commission was not to become involved with the potential
Item 5 redevelopment at 3601 Winnetka Avenue at this time.
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner
Thompson, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The
New Hope EDA adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
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