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CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes January 10, 2000
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDERPresident Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority to order
at 8:48 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 Norby, seconded by Commissioner Thompson,
to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 13, 1999
. All present
voted in favor. Motion carried.
IMP. PROJECT 665 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Approval of the Request for
Item 4 Proposal; Motion Authorizing Staff to Proceed with Solicitation of Proposals for
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Development at 7500-7528 42 Avenue North (Improvement Project No. 665).
Mr. Phil Kern, Administrative Assistant, stated this item concerns development
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proposals for 42 and Quebec Avenues. He stated the building demolition at 7500
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42 Avenue was completed in December. The City has been working with the
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MPCA and Electronic Industries, former tenant of 7516 42, to expedite the
groundwater contamination clean up on the three properties.
Staff is preparing a Brownfield grant application to submit to the Department of
Trade and Economic Development. The grant could cover a significant portion of
the excavation and remediation costs if that is how the City and MPCA decide to
address the soil and ground water problems. The grant application process,
however, places a heavy emphasis on projects that include a development proposal.
Therefore, staff is requesting approval to seek proposals for development of this site
to increase the likelihood of receiving grant funds.
Mr. Kern stated the RFP identifies the City’s desire for a maximum use of the
property with a high market value, pedestrian-friendly development. The RFP sets
a bid deadline of February 25.
President Enck pointed out that the RFP process has been planned for the future,
but the timeline is now being advanced in order to apply for the grant.
Councilmember Cassen questioned how the City could receive grant funds when
Electronic Industries has responsibility for the contamination clean up.
Mr. Kern explained that Electronic Industries has obligations for the groundwater
clean up and has a response action plan filed with the MPCA which involves a
long-term remediation process lasting 20-30 years. The City is trying to secure the
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grant to accelerate the cleanup process so the site can be developed. The grant
would cover a maximum of 75% of the cleanup costs. He noted although Electronic
Industries has not committed to funding the remaining 25%, they may find the
short-term (6-9 months) clean-up method to be less costly than the present long-
term commitment for the contamination clean-up.
MOTION Motion was made by Commissioner Norby, seconded by Commissioner Cassen,
Item 4 authorizing staff to proceed with solicitation of proposals for development at
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7500-7528 42 Avenue North (Improvement Project No. 665).
All present voted
in favor. Motion carried.
IMP. PROJECT 669 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 5, Motion Authorizing Staff to
Item 5 Negotiate the Purchase of 5550 Winnetka Avenue North (Improvement Project No.
669).
Ms. Sue Henry, Community Development Specialist, stated the property was
appraised by BCL Appraisals, Inc. at $285,600. She stated the asking price is
$450,000 based on a recent lease agreement; however, the appraiser could not
validate the price. Ms. Henry stated the tax value is $160,000.
MOTION Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner Norby,
Item 5 authorizing staff to negotiate the purchase of 5550 Winnetka Avenue North for
a price not to exceed $285,600.
All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
SECTION 8 President Enck introduced for discussion Item 6, Resolution Approving Section 8
CONTRACT Housing Assistance Payments Program Contract No. C-99-66 for Administrative
Item 6 Services Between the Metropolitan Council and the City of New Hope and
Authorizing President and Executive Director to Execute Agreement.
President Enck noted the contract involves an increase to the City for administering
the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program.
EDA RESOLUTION Commissioner Collier introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
00-01 “RESOLUTIONAPPROVING SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Item 6 PAYMENTS PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. C-99-66 FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF NEW HOPE AND AUTHORIZING
PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENT”.
The 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, 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 Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner
to adjourn the meeting
Thompson, . 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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