IP #1088 purchase agreement1
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
THESE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS (“Agreement”) dated effective the ___ day of
December, 2023, by and between the City of New Hope, a Minnesota municipal corporation
(“City”) and GREAT BUY HOMES, INC., a Minnesota corporation (“Great Buy”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement between
the City and Great Buy dated effective August ___, 2023 (“Purchase Agreement”), Great Buy
purchased the real property located at 5802 Boone Avenue North in the City of New Hope from
the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of New Hope, a public body corporate
and politic created pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota (“EDA ”), which property is
legally described on the attached Exhibit A (“Property”) which purchase closed on December ___,
2023; and
WHEREAS, Great Buy has committed to constructing a new residential home on the
Property pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City and Great Buy have agreed Great Buy shall complete the
construction of the home as described in the Purchase Agreement within one (1) year of the date
of closing on the purchase of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City and Great Buy have agreed the City may levy a $20,000.00
assessment against the Property prior to Great Buy’s sale of the Property with the completed home
if it is not being sold to an owner-occupant. Further, said assessment may be certified to Hennepin
County for collection with real estate taxes payable in a single installment; and
WHEREAS, compliance with the restrictions imposed by this Agreement is an additional
consideration for the sale of the Property to Great Buy.
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NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, Great Buy agrees as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Restrictive Covenants Great Buy hereby covenants and agrees with the City that the
Property is restricted by the following covenants:
a) The initial conveyance of the residential dwelling (“Dwelling”) constructed upon
the Property will be only to “Owner-occupant(s)”. “Owner-occupant” is defined as
an individual that purchases the Property from Great Buy with a bona fide intent to
reside in the Dwelling as a primary residence; and
b) The Dwelling constructed on the Property shall be occupied only by the Owner-
occupant, and/or by the “Immediate Family Member(s)” of the Owner-occupant for
a period of two (2) consecutive years commencing on the date of initial conveyance
to an Owner-occupant. “Immediate Family Member” shall only mean a parent,
step-parent, child, step-child, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt,
nephew or niece. Relationship may be by blood or marriage.
2. Release of Restrictions The Property will be released from the restrictions imposed by
this Agreement as follows:
a) Upon the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for a Dwelling constructed upon
the Property and receipt by the City of an Affidavit signed by Great Buy and the
Owner-occupant verifying the Owner-occupant’s intent to occupy the Dwelling as
a primary residence the Property shall be released from the restriction stated in
paragraph 1(a) above.
b) The Property shall be released from the restriction of paragraph 1(b) above on the
two (2) year anniversary of the date the Property was conveyed in compliance with
paragraph 1(a).
3. Waiver by City Notwithstanding the restrictions stated above, the City may waive the
restrictions stated above upon a finding of hardship or other extenuating circumstances
sufficient to justify the waiver in its sole discretion.
4. Agreement to Assessment Great Buy acknowledges and agrees the City may levy a
$20,000.00 assessment against the Property if: (a) the Property is not improved with a
single family house on or before December ___, 2024; and/or (b) if Great Buy sells the
Property with the completed home to a non-owner-occupant in violation of paragraph 1(a)
above. Further, Great Buy agrees the assessment provided by this paragraph may be
certified to Hennepin County as a special assessment and collected with the real estate
taxes against the Property in a single installment.
5. Waiver by Great Buy Great Buy expressly waives objection to any irregularity with
regard to any assessment levied against the Property per this Agreement or any claim that
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the amount thereof levied against the Property is excessive, together with all rights to
appeal the assessment in the courts.
6. Additional Remedies It is further understood that if Great Buy or an Owner-occupant
should breach their respective obligations under this Agreement, the City will suffer
irrevocable harm from which a recovery of money damages would be an inadequate
remedy. It is therefore agreed that the City shall be entitled, as a matter of right, in any
Court of competent jurisdiction to a mandatory injunction restraining and enjoining
pending litigation, as well as upon final determination thereof, from attempting to violate
or violating this Agreement. It is further agreed that the City’s rights to such injunctive
relief shall be cumulative with and in addition to any other rights, remedies or actions which
the City may have.
7. Great Buy’s Successors This Agreement shall not be terminated by:
a) Voluntary dissolution of Great Buy or any parent, subsidiary or successor of Great
Buy;
b) Merger whereby Great Buy (or such parent, subsidiary or successor of Great Buy)
is not the surviving or resulting entity; or
c) Any transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of Great Buy. In the event of
any such merger or consolidation or transfer of assets, the provisions of this
Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the surviving or
resulting entity to which such assets shall be transferred.
8. Running of Benefits and Burdens All provisions of this Agreement, including the
benefits and burdens run with the land and are binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of the assigns and successors of the parties to this Agreement, such that the provisions of
this Agreement shall restrict the Property, and subdivision thereof, notwithstanding any
sale or transfer of the Property or any subdivision thereof to a third party.
9. Notices Any notice to be given by a party to this Agreement shall be personally delivered,
sent by registered or certified mail, sent by confirmed electronic transmission, or sent by a
nationally recognized overnight courier that issues a receipt to the address set forth for the
other party in this section (or to such other address as may be designated by notice to the
other parties), and shall be deemed given upon the earlier of personal delivery, the date
postmarked, confirmation of electronic transmission, delivery to such courier or the refusal
to accept such service.
If to the City: City of New Hope
Attn: Reece Bertholf
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
rbertholf@newhopemn.gov
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If to Great Buy: GREAT BUY HOMES, INC.
Attn: Glenn Hammer
5790 195th Avenue NW
Anoka, MN 55303
10. Governing Law All matters relating to the interpretation, construction, validity and
enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of
Minnesota.
11. Cumulative Rights Each and all of the various rights, power and remedies of the City in
this Agreement shall be considered as cumulative with and in addition to any other rights,
powers, or remedies of City, and no one of them is exclusive to the others, or is exclusive
to any other rights, powers and remedies allowed by law. The exercise or partial exercise
of any right, power or remedy shall neither constitute the election thereof, nor the waiver
of any other power or remedy.
12. Amendment This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written instrument
executed by Great Buy and the City.
13. Counterpart Signatures This Agreement may be signed in counterpart, with each copy
of the Agreement binding upon the signing party at the time of signing and together which
shall constitute a single document.
IN AGREEMENT, the parties have executed these Restrictive Covenants effective the day and
year first above-written.
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City of New Hope
By: _______________________________
Reece Bertholf
Its: City Manager
Dated: December ___, 2023
GREAT BUY HOMES, INC.
By: _______________________________
Glenn Hammer
Its: President
Dated: December ___, 2023
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
}ss.
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of December, 2023,
by Reece Bertholf, the City Manager of the City of New Hope, a Minnesota municipal corporation,
on behalf of said municipal corporation.
(Notary Public Seal)
_______________________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA } ss.
COUNTY OF ___________
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of December, 2023,
by Glenn Hammer, the President of GREAT BUY HOMES, INC., a Minnesota corporation, on
behalf of said corporation.
(Notary Public Seal)
______________________________________
Notary Public
Drafted By:
JENSEN SONDRALL PERSELLIN & WOODS, P.A.
8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 201
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
(763) 424-8811
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Exhibit A
Legal Description
That part of Lot 1, lying South of the following described line: Commencing at a point
on the Westerly line of said Lot 1, distant 219.75 feet Northeasterly from the Southwest corner of
said Lot 1, thence Easterly to a point on the East line of said Lot 1, distant 246.23 feet North of
the Southeast corner of said Lot 1, and there terminating, except that part of said Lot lying South
of a line drawn parallel to the Southerly line of said lot from a point on the Westerly line of said
lot distant 125 feet Northerly of the Southwesterly corner of said lot and extending Easterly to
the Easterly line of said Lot, Block 2, Meadow Lake Terrace, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the
“Property”).
Registered Torrens Property: Certificate of Title No. 1560532
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ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
THIS ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) dated effective as of the ____ day of
December, 2023, by and between the City of New Hope, a Minnesota municipal corporation
(“City”) and GREAT BUY HOMES, INC., a Minnesota corporation (“Great Buy”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement between
City and Great Buy dated effective August __, 2023 (“Purchase Agreement”) Great Buy purchased
the real property located at 5802 Boone Avenue North in the City of New Hope from the Economic
Development Authority in and for the City of New Hope, a public body corporate and politic
created pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota (“EDA”), which property is legally described
on the attached Exhibit A (“Property”) which purchase closed on December ___, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Great Buy has committed to constructing a new residential home on the
Property pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City and Great Buy have agreed Great Buy shall complete the
construction of the home as described in the Purchase Agreement within one (1) year of the date
of closing on the purchase of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City and Great Buy have further agreed the City may levy a $20,000.00
assessment against the Property prior to Great Buy’s sale of the Property with the completed home
if it is not being sold to an owner-occupant to be owned and occupied by the owner-occupant for
at least two (2) years. Further, said assessment may be certified to Hennepin County for collection
with real estate taxes payable in a single installment.
AGREEMENT
1. Completion of Project Great Buy hereby covenants and agrees with the City that the new
home on the Property shall be fully completed on or before December ___, 2024. Fully
completed shall mean the Property shall be improved with a new single-family house.
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2. Agreement to Assessment Great Buy acknowledges and agrees the City may levy a
$20,000.00 assessment against the Property if: (a) the Property is not improved with a
single-family house on or before December___, 2024; (b) if Great Buy sells the Property
with the completed home to a non-owner-occupant; and/or (c) if the Property is leased to a
non-owner-occupant in the first two (2) years after initial conveyance. Further, Great Buy
agrees the assessment provided by this paragraph may be certified to Hennepin County as
a special assessment and collected with the real estate taxes against the Property in a single
installment.
3. Waiver by Great Buy Great Buy expressly waives objection to any irregularity with
regard to any assessment levied against the Property per this Agreement or any claim that
the amount thereof levied against the Property is excessive, together with all rights to
appeal the assessment in the courts.
4. Great Buy’s Successors This Agreement shall not be terminated by:
a) The voluntary dissolution of Great Buy or any parent, subsidiary or successor of
Great Buy;
b) Merger whereby Great Buy (or such parent, subsidiary or successor of Great Buy)
is not the surviving or resulting entity; or
c) Any transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of Great Buy. In the event of
any such merger or consolidation or transfer of assets, the provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding upon the surviving or resulting entity to which such
assets shall be transferred.
5. Running of Benefits and Burdens All provisions of this Agreement, including the
benefits and burdens run with the land and are binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of the assigns and successors of the parties to this Agreement, such that the provisions of
this Agreement shall restrict the Property, and subdivision thereof, notwithstanding any
sale or transfer of the Property or any subdivision thereof to a third party.
6. Notices Any notice to be given by a party to this Agreement shall be personally delivered,
sent by registered or certified mail, sent by confirmed electronic transmission, or sent by a
nationally recognized overnight courier that issues a receipt to the address set forth for the
other party in this section (or to such other address as may be designated by notice to the
other parties), and shall be deemed given upon the earlier of personal delivery, the date
postmarked, confirmation of electronic transmission, delivery to such courier or the refusal
to accept such service.
If to the City: City of New Hope
Attn: Reece Bertholf
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
rbertholf@newhopemn.gov
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If to Great Buy: GREAT BUY HOMES, INC.
Attn: Glenn Hammer
5790 195th Ave. NW
Anoka, MN 55303
7. Governing Law All matters relating to the interpretation, construction, validity and
enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of
Minnesota.
8. Cumulative Rights Each and all of the various rights, power and remedies of the City in
this Agreement shall be considered as cumulative with and in addition to any other rights,
powers, or remedies of the City, and no one of them is exclusive to the others, or is
exclusive to any other rights, powers and remedies allowed by law. The exercise or partial
exercise of any right, power or remedy shall neither constitute the election thereof, nor the
waiver of any other power or remedy.
9. Amendment This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written instrument
executed by Great Buy and the City.
10. Counterpart Signatures This Agreement may be signed in counterpart, with each copy
of the Agreement binding upon the signing party at the time of signing and together which
shall constitute a single document.
IN AGREEMENT, the parties have executed this Assessment Agreement effective the day and
year first above-written.
EXECUTION AND NOTARY PAGE FOLLOWS
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City of New Hope
By: _______________________________
Reece Bertholf
Its: City Manager
Dated: December ___, 2023
GREAT BUY HOMES, INC.
By: _______________________________
Glenn Hammer
Its: President
Dated: December ___, 2023
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
}ss.
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of December, 2023,
by Reece Bertholf, the City Manager of the City of New Hope, a Minnesota municipal corporation,
on behalf of said municipal corporation.
(Notary Public Seal)
_______________________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA } ss.
COUNTY OF ______________
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of December, 2023,
by Glenn Hammer, the President of GREAT BUY HOMES, INC., a Minnesota corporation, on
behalf of said corporation.
(Notary Public Seal)
______________________________________
Notary Public
Drafted By:
JENSEN SONDRALL PERSELLIN & WOODS, P.A.
8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 201
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
(763) 424-8811
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Exhibit A
Legal Description
That part of Lot 1, lying South of the following described line: Commencing at a point
on the Westerly line of said Lot 1, distant 219.75 feet Northeasterly from the Southwest corner of
said Lot 1, thence Easterly to a point on the East line of said Lot 1, distant 246.23 feet North of
the Southeast corner of said Lot 1, and there terminating, except that part of said Lot lying South
of a line drawn parallel to the Southerly line of said lot from a point on the Westerly line of said
lot distant 125 feet Northerly of the Southwesterly corner of said lot and extending Easterly to
the Easterly line of said Lot, Block 2, Meadow Lake Terrace, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the
“Property”).
Registered Torrens Property: Certificate of Title No. 1560532
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Request For Proposals – 5802 Boone Avenue North
Date: July 25, 2023
From: The Economic Development Authority (EDA) in and for the city of New Hope
Subject: Request for proposals for construction of new single-family home at 5802
Boone Avenue North.
Overview: The city of New Hope EDA owns the property located at 5802 Boone
Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428 (PID 06-118-21-42-0028). The EDA is requesting
proposals from builders to purchase the vacant lot for the construction of a new
single-family home. The lot is being offered as part of the city’s scattered site housing
program, which focuses on the removal and rehabilitation of distressed properties.
The site was previously occupied by a home that was razed by the EDA. Enclosed,
please find the Proposal Form and specifications for submitting a proposal.
Minimum Lot Price: This lot is being offered at a minimum base price of $70,000. The
EDA will consider higher offers for the lot; however, submitting a higher offer does not
guarantee selection of a proposal.
Submission: Interested bidders must submit enclosed Proposal Form by mail, e-mail,
or in person. All documents submitted will be made available to the public and
presented at an EDA meeting. Proposals shall be submitted to Jeff Alger, Community
Development Specialist.
City of New Hope Community Development Department
Attention: Jeff Alger
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428
jalger@newhopemn.gov
Deadline: Proposals must be submitted using the enclosed bid form and received no
later than August 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. City staff will review the submitted proposals
and make a recommendation to the EDA. It is anticipated that the EDA will make a
selection at the August 28, 2023, meeting. Construction of the new home must be
completed in full no later than one (1) year after the closing on the purchase of the lot.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Proposal Form
Property Owner: City of New Hope Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Property Address: 5802 Boone Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428
Property Identification Number: 06-118-21-42-0028
Minimum Lot Price: This lot is being offered at a minimum base price of $70,000. The
EDA will consider higher offers for the lot; however, submitting a higher offer does not
guarantee selection of a proposal.
This proposal is not a purchase agreement or other binding contract. At this time, the
builder is submitting a proposal to purchase this lot for $____________________ ($70,000
minimum) and build a new single-family home in accordance with the RFP guidelines.
If a builder’s proposal is accepted by the EDA, the builder will be asked to enter into a
purchase and development agreement and provide $2,000 earnest money for the lot.
Only after such an agreement is signed would a binding contract exist between the
EDA and the builder.
Company Name: _______________________________________________________________
License Number: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
___________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________________
Name & Title: ____________________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________
City of New Hope, Minnesota
General Notes
1. Only complete proposals will be considered. The city retains absolute discretion in
deciding whether or not to accept any particular proposal.
2. State licensed builders who have built at least three (3) homes in Minnesota in the
last five (5) years, or have equivalent experience acceptable to the city, are eligible
to submit proposals. The home may be speculative or for specific buyers.
3. The city is interested in proposals that will generate the highest valued, owner
occupied, single-family home. Owner occupancy restrictions will be documented in
the development agreement and secured with a restrictive covenant recorded
against the property. The occupancy requirement only applies to the first buyer and
lasts for a period of two (2) years. A full legal description relating to this
requirement is available upon request.
4. A two-story or rambler design is preferred for the lot as these types of homes
have commanded the highest prices when compared to other home styles such as
split entry. Preference will be given to proposals with the most finished square
footage that include high quality exterior materials and upgraded interior
amenities. Previously approved plans are available upon request.
5. After proposals have been received, city staff will review and recommend a
preferred builder/design at the next regularly scheduled EDA meeting. Within one
(1) week of approval by the EDA, the selected builder will enter into a purchase and
development agreement that will address the sale of the lot and secure all
applicable development and performance standards outlined in the proposal
guidelines. At the time of this agreement, the builder will be required to submit a
$2,000 nonrefundable earnest money deposit. Closing on the purchase of the lot
must take place within 60 days of final EDA approval. The buyer will be responsible
for paying the following costs associated with the purchase:
• Preparation and issuance of the title commitment.
• The cost of the owner’s policy or lender’s policy of title insurance (if any), sales
tax (if any) resulting from the closing, the fees required for recording the deed,
the purchase and redevelopment agreement, the assessment agreement and
restrictive covenants, and all customary closing fees charged by the title
company or other closing agent, if any, utilized to close the transaction
contemplated by this agreement (paid at closing).
6. Construction of the new home must be completed within one (1) year of closing on
the purchase of the lot.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Specifications
1. Utilities
a. All utility service lines shall be underground. Utilities may install necessary
facilities such as pedestals or boxes in the street right-of-way or utility and
drainage easements.
b. The builder shall be responsible for any expenses associated with connecting
the home to private utilities.
c. The lot was previously serviced with power that crossed Boone Avenue North.
That power line and pole have been removed by Xcel Energy and a new line
must be installed to supply power to the future home. Per Xcel Energy, the
service installation route will be from the power pole at the northeast corner of
Bass Lake Road and Boone avenues. The meter box for the home must be
located on the west side of the house/garage to reduce the installation distance,
minimize voltage drop, ensure a reliable power supply, and reduce install costs
to the builder. The installation will cost roughly $5,000, with the exact amount
based on distance measurements taken during installation. A narrow easement
from 5800 Boone Avenue North will be necessary, as Xcel Energy will install the
buried line on the east side of the sidewalk and the right-of-way is not wide
enough. The contract for this easement will be drawn up by Xcel Energy and the
builder will be responsible for getting the resident to sign it. City staff can assist
with facilitating this process. The easement will be small, near the street, and
Xcel Energy’s boring machine will not cause significant damage or disruption to
the owner’s yard. The builder shall be responsible for expenses associated
with running the new line and obtaining the easement. The minimum lot
price has been adjusted to reflect this expense. Contact Evan Fuller with Xcel
Energy (612-216-8010, evan.j.fuller@xcelenergy.com) for more information.
d. Municipal water is available into the lot on the west side of the property (Boone
Avenue North) and the location of the service is marked onsite. A new curb stop
box was installed in July of 2023.
e. Municipal sanitary sewer will be available into the lot on the north side of the
property (Boone Place) and the location of the service will be marked onsite. The
EDA will be coordinating installation of a new six (6) inch line as shown in the
attached diagram. Installation is scheduled for August. The line that serviced the
previous home came off Boone Avenue North and has been capped.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Specifications (continued)
2. Building Standards and Design Guidelines
a. All site improvements shall comply with the New Hope City Code.
b. The front of the home and garage shall face north, Boone Place.
c. The home shall have at least three (3) finished bedrooms, two (2) finished
bathrooms, and an attached garage that will accommodate a minimum of two
(2) vehicles. Three (3) stall garages are preferred.
d. The design should emphasize the front door as the focal point for the front of
the home. A large and usable front porch is desired. Garage door dominance in
the design should be minimized as much as possible. Front door and garage
door designs with windows are preferred.
e. If an above-grade patio door is included, the inclusion of a deck is preferred.
f. Equipment such as air-conditioning cooling structures or condensers that
generate noise shall not be located within the front yard, side yard setback, or
drainage and utility easement.
g. Plans should present a balanced and pleasing distribution of wall and window
areas from all views. Blank walls are not permitted. To the extent that southern
exposures are present, home designs are expected to enhance wintertime
natural light and passive solar heating.
h. Exterior materials (siding, soffit, doors, and windows) shall be low maintenance.
The use of brick or stone accents and incorporation of address numbers into the
brick or stone is preferred. Vinyl or other low maintenance siding materials are
generally acceptable and can be made more desirable with the use of shakes,
fish scales, board and batten, or other styles to break up the pattern.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Specifications (continued)
i. The driveway for the new home must be completely new and fully paved
from the street to the garage. Driveways are not allowed within three (3) feet
of any property line abutting another property and may not be placed above
sewer lines or curb stop boxes. The curb cut/driveway access shall be located at
least 40 feet east of the northwest corner of the property. The maximum
driveway/curb cut width at the property line is 24 feet for a two-car garage and
28 feet for a three-car garage. The existing curb cut along Boone Avenue
North shall be replaced with new curbing and the driveway apron shall be
removed. New curb cuts and curbing must meet City Code requirements and
must be approved by the Public Works Department. Builder shall be responsible
for removing and patching existing bituminous roadway (18” minimum) in areas
adjacent to where curbing and/or gutter are impacted. See the attached
specifications for the replacement of curbing and driveway installation (STR-10A
and STR-30). Contact the Public Works Department to inspect curbing forms
before pouring the curb.
3. Landscaping
a. The lot shall be landscaped to be aesthetically pleasing in all seasons.
Landforms and plant materials shall be used to define the site and blend neatly
with adjoining properties. The lot area remaining after providing for off-street
parking, sidewalks, driveways, buildings, and other requirements shall be
landscaped using ornamental grass, shrubs, trees, or other acceptable
vegetation or treatment generally used in landscaping. The use of grass seed
or hydro-seed is not acceptable for restoration of disturbed areas. All grass
that is planted must be sod. Additionally, all lawn areas must be irrigated
with underground irrigation systems.
b. A minimum of two (2) large-species deciduous shade tree shall be planted on
the lot. Trees must be a minimum of two (2) inches in diameter. A list of
prohibited trees is attached.
c. Foundation plantings with landscaping rock or wood chips and edging around
the foundation of the home are preferred.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Specifications (continued)
4. Setbacks
While the City Code requires a setback to the north of at least 20 feet, it is
requested that the new home be placed 25 feet south of the north property line to
align with the existing homes to the east.
Front Yard
(west)
Rear Yard
(east)
Interior Side
Yard
(south)
Side Yard
Abutting Street
(north)
30’ Garage = 10’
Home = 25’
Home = 10’ 20’
Requesting 25’
5. Builder Selection Criteria
a. Builder must be licensed as a Residential Building Contractor in Minnesota.
b. Builder shall provide the addresses of three (3) homes they have built in
Minnesota within the last five (5) years, or evidence of qualification acceptable to
the EDA.
c. Builder must be capable of completing the home within one (1) year of closing
on the purchase of the lot.
d. Builder must be licensed as a Residential Building Contractor in Minnesota.
e. Builder shall provide the addresses of three (3) homes they have built in
Minnesota within the last five (5) years, or evidence of qualifications acceptable
to the EDA.
f. Builder must be capable of completing the home within one (1) year of closing
on the purchase of the lot.
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Specifications (continued)
6. Required Attachments by Builder
• Upgrade checklist (attached).
• Site plan showing the layout of the home on the lot. Include dimensions and
setbacks.
• Floor plans with dimensions. Clearly indicate square footages of each floor.
• List overall square footage.
• List total finished square footage.
• Elevations specifying types of exterior materials (color elevations preferred).
• Description of interior trim package, including flooring.
• Estimated sale price of the home.
• Pictures of similar homes (if available).
Attachments
• Recent home sales
• Previous scattered site projects
• Upgrade checklist
• Location map
• Sample lot layout
• Sewer connection specifications
• Driveway and curbing specifications (STR-10A and STR-30)
• Prohibited tree list
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Recent Home Sales
The following homes in New Hope sold for $450,000 or more since June 1, 2021.
Address Price Date Finished SF Beds Baths Year Built
8809 35th Ave N $655,000 9/2021 3,065 4 4 2006
8800 35th Ave N $640,000 4/2022 3,047 4 4 2016
5213 Pennsylvania Ave N $575,000 8/2022 3,102 5 4 2022
8057 55th Ln N $555,000 9/2021 3,307 5 4 2016
8045 55th Ln N $550,000 10/2021 3,787 5 4 2016
5507 Wisconsin Ave N $540,000 8/2021 3,501 4 4 2016
7328 51st Ave N $531,217 1/2022 2,434 3 3 2021
8028 55th Ln N $530,000 9/2021 2,695 4 3 2016
3400 Ensign Ave N $515,000 10/2022 2,471 5 3 2013
8111 60th Ave N $500,000 5/2022 3,442 6 4 1966
8608 36 1/2 Cir N $496,000 5/2023 1,890 3 4 1969
7202 51st Ave N $490,000 6/2022 2,306 3 3 2021
7319 51st Ave N $479,900 12/2021 2,339 3 3 2021
5431 Virginia Ave N $476,000 6/2022 2,432 4 3 2015
8710 60th Ave N $473,500 6/2022 2,711 4 2 1961
5510 Virginia Ave N $465,000 8/2022 2,778 4 4 2017
4024 Ensign Ave N $462,000 6/2023 2,159 4 2 1966
9101 36th Ave N $460,000 10/2021 3,564 3 4 2004
4637 Aquila Ave N $460,000 7/2022 2,537 5 3 2022
3517 Decatur Ct N $456,000 10/2021 2,269 4 4 1995
4301 Flag Ave N $465,000 3/2022 2,832 5 3 1978
7116 51st Ave N $451,557 12/2021 2,354 3 3 2021
8908 40th Ave N $451,000 4/2023 2,348 3 2 1966
8401 Meadow Lake Rd N $450,000 5/2022 1,948 3 2 1966
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Previous Scattered Site Projects
The following are the homes built through the city’s scattered site housing program
with the highest sale prices.
Address Price Date Finished SF Bed/Bath Builder
5213 Pennsylvania
Avenue North
$575,000 8/2022 3,102 5/4 Donnay
Homes
5431 Virginia
Avenue North
$476,000
$245,000
6/2022
11/2015
2,432 4/3 Novak-Fleck
4637 Aquila
Avenue North
$460,000 7/2022 2,537 5/3 Great Buy
Homes
7215 62nd
Avenue North
$435,000
$350,821
10/2022
6/2019
2,284 4/3 Great Buy
Homes
4215 Louisiana
Avenue North
$430,650 7/2021 2,537 5/3 Great Buy
Homes
5355 Oregon
Avenue North
$430,000
$389,921
11/2022
11/2020
2,327 5/3 Great Buy
Homes
3856 Maryland
Avenue North
$413,921 10/2019 3,102 5/4 Donnay
Homes
4417 Nevada
Avenue North
$410,000
$363,869
11/2020
5/2017
2,329 4/3 Regal
Homes
5201 Oregon
Avenue North
$408,320 4/2020 2,805 4/4 Novak-Fleck
5353 Oregon
Avenue North
$385,750 3/2021 2,648 5/3 Great Buy
Homes
5306 Rhode Island
Avenue North
List price
$579,360
2,259 4/3 Fieldstone
Family
Homes
City of New Hope, Minnesota
Upgrade Checklist
Please indicate which of the following upgrades are included as part of your proposal.
Bathrooms
Double sink
Granite/quartz countertops
Soaking tub
Tiled baths/showers
Tiled floor
Bedrooms
Ceiling fans
Master bathroom
Tray/inverted ceiling
Walk-in closet
Exterior
Address numbers built into façade
Brick or stone façade/accents
Concrete driveway
Deck
Decorative shutters
Finished garage
Front porch
Front door with sidelights
Front door with windows
Garage door made of wood/wood composite
Garage door with windows
Gutters
Landscaping/plantings other than required trees
Landscaping rock or wood chips and edging around foundation
Patio
Recessed lighting
Stone pillars
Underground irrigation system (required)
General
Finished basement
Finished laundry room
Fireplace
Heated floors
Home office (room not classified as bedroom)
Recessed lighting (interior)
Smooth or knock-down ceilings
Solid core interior doors
Solid wood interior molding/trim
Three-stall garage
Vaulted ceilings
Wood flooring
Kitchen
Backsplash/tile on walls
Center island
Custom cabinets
Granite/quartz countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Other
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1. Existing manhole.
2. Existing 9” clay sewer.
3. Contractor must cut in “Y” sewer connection 15’ east of manhole and install 6”
PVC up to property line (13’ south of curb line). Connection must be at least 10’ west
of easterly property line. Sewer line may not encroach into right-of-way in front of
neighbor’s house to the east. Contractor must restore all curbing and asphalt.
Asphalt patch to be sawcut. Asphalt patch section to be a minimum of 10” of class 5
aggregate base, 2” of bituminous base, and 1.5” of bituminous wear.
4. Contractor must cap and mark new sewer line.
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To be completed and paid for by city in early August
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Trees provide value from an environmental and property value standpoint. They aid in reducing storm water
runoff, soil erosion, and water pollution. Other environmental benefits include the improvement of air quality
and conservation of energy. Trees have also been shown to increase property values and can help beautify
neighborhoods.
Tree Preservation Policy
The city of New Hope has a Tree Preservation Policy in place, intended to protect and preserve trees when
development takes place. The policy applies to commercial, industrial, multiple family, and institutional land use
development projects. The city’s Tree Preservation Policy requires that significant, preferred trees be replaced at 1
inch to 0.5 inch ratio. The ratio refers to the diameter of the tree in inches (rounding up) and the total number of
diameter inches required for replacement.
A Significant Tree is considered a healthy tree measuring a minimum of six inches in diameter measured five (5)
feet above the existing, natural grade surrounding the tree for deciduous trees for deciduous trees, or a minimum
of twelve feet in height for coniferous trees. A Preferred Tree is considered any tree that does not appear on the
city’s Prohibited Tree list, as shown below.
Prohibited Trees
The city’s Prohibited Tree list includes the following species:
Amur Maple
Black Locust
Boxelder
Ginko (female only)
Green, White, or Black Ash (fraxinus species)
Mulberry
Non-disease resistant elm species
Nonhybrid cottonwood species
Russian Olive Buckthorn
Siberian or Chinese Elm
Boulevard Tree Replacement Policy
The city of New Hope has also adopted a policy to help homeowners to replace boulevard trees that have been
lost to storms, disease, or other causes. The city has a preferred tree list to address tree selection considerations
including hardiness, mature size, salt tolerance, pest and disease resistance, rooting habits, maintenance
requirements, and soil compatibility. For more information, call 763‐592‐6763.
City of New Hope Forestry Department
5500 International Pkwy • New Hope MN 55428 • Phone: 763-592-6777 • Fax: 763-592-6776 • ci.new-hope.mn.us
Prohibited Tree List
G:\CommDev\Informational Forms for CD and Public\Originals\Prohibited Tree List.docx (07-15)