041116 EDA
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
EDA Minutes April 11, 2016
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDER President Hemken called the meeting of the Economic Development
Authority to order at 8:48 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Kathi Hemken, President
John Elder, Commissioner
Andy Hoffe, Commissioner
Eric Lammle, Commissioner
Jonathan London, Commissioner
Staff Present: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Aaron Chirpich, Community Development Specialist
Tim Fournier, Police Chief
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Chris Long, City Engineer
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney
APPROVAL OF Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffe, seconded by Commissioner
MINUTES London, to approve the minutes of March 28, 2016. All present voted in
Item 3
favor. Motion carried.
IMP. PROJECTS President Hemken introduced for discussion EDA Item 4, Resolution
965 & 973
approving contract with Ouverson Sewer & Water, Inc. for the installation
Item 4
and repair of sewer and water services at 4415 Nevada Avenue North
(improvement project no. 965) and resolution approving contract with
Ouverson Sewer & Water, Inc. for the installation and repair of sewer and
water services at 6065 Louisiana Avenue North (improvement project no.
973).
Mr. Aaron Chirpich, community development specialist, stated this item
relates to sewer and water services at city-owned properties. The properties at
4415 Nevada and 6065 Louisiana will both be subdivided. He explained it is
necessary to prepare the lots for resale by installing new service at the new
lots and making repairs to the existing services.
Mr. Chirpich reported bids were sought for the work, and the low overall bid
was submitted by Ouverson Sewer and Water, Inc. for $6,850 for the 4415
Nevada property and $10,900 for the 6065 Louisiana property. He explained
EDA funds will be used for the expenses, and the EDA will be reimbursed
subsequent to the sale of the lots.
Regarding Ouverson’s experience with the city, Mr. Chirpich reported public
works has worked with the company in the past and provides a favorable
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reference.
Mr. Chirpich provided an update to the EDA on the status of other city-
owned properties.
RESOLUTION 2016-07 Commissioner Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
Item 4 adoption “RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH OUVERSON
SEWER & WATER, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF
SEWER AND WATER SERVICES AT 4415 NEVADA AVENUE NORTH
(IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 965)”. The motion for the adoption of the
foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner Lammle, and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder,
Hoffe, Lammle, London; 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.
RESOLUTION 2016-08 Commissioner Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
Item 4 adoption “RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH OUVERSON
SEWER & WATER, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF
SEWER AND WATER SERVICES AT 6065 LOUISIANA AVENUE NORTH
(IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 973)”. The motion for the adoption of the
foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner Lammle, and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder,
Hoffe, Lammle, London; 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 London, seconded by Commissioner
Lammle, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
The New Hope EDA adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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