011314 EDA MinutesCITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55425
EDA Minutes January 13, 2014
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDER President Hemken called the meeting of the Economic Development
Authority to order at 7:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Kathi Hemken, President
John Elder, Commissioner
Andy Hoffe, Commissioner
Eric Lammle, Commissioner
Daniel Stauner, Commissioner
Staff Present: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Tim Fournier, Director of Police
Curtis Jacobsen, Director of Community Development
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Chris Long, City Engineer
Bob Paschke, Director of Public Works
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Jeff Sargent, Community Development Specialist
Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney
APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffe, seconded by Commissioner
Stauner, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2013. All
present voted in favor. Motion carried.
MODIFICATION OF President Hemken introduced for discussion EDA Item 4, Resolution
REDEVELOPMENT requesting that the City Council of the City of New Hope call for a public
PROJECT hearing on the modification of redevelopment project no. 1 and the
Item 4 establishment of Winnetka Learning Center tax increment financing district
(a redevelopment district).
Mr. Curtis Jacobsen, director of community development, explained the
establishment of a TIF plan and district will help reimburse the EDA for
expenses related to the redevelopment of the Winnetka Learning Center area
and prepare the city and EDA for future redevelopment efforts. He stated the
resolution allows the public hearing to be held at the City Council meeting of
March 24, 2014.
Commissioner Stauner commented on the Schedule of Events and
recommended the city comply with the 45 -day review of project information
by the county board.
Mr. Jacobsen noted Ehlers was uncertain whether documentation could be
collected to meet the 45 -day requirement. He stated he will work with the
consultant to ensure this is accomplished.
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RESOLUTION 2014-01 Commissioner Stauner introduced the following resolution and moved its
Item 4 adoption "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEW HOPE CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
MODIFICATION OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF WINNETKA LEARNING CENTER TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT (A REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT)." 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, Stauner; 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.
MODIFICATION OF President Hemken introduced for discussion EDA Item 5, Resolution
REDEVELOPMENT requesting that the City Council of the City of New Hope call for a public
PROJECT hearing on the modification of redevelopment project no. 1 and the
Item 5 establishment of the Compass Pointe housing tax increment financing district
(a housing district).
Mr. Curtis Jacobsen, director of community development, explained the
establishment of a TIF plan and district will help reimburse the EDA for
expenses related to the redevelopment of the Compass Pointe housing project
and prepare the city and EDA for future redevelopment efforts. He stated the
resolution allows the public hearing to be held at the City Council meeting of
March 24, 2014.
Commissioner Elder inquired whether there would be any repercussions of
establishing a TIF district if the Compass Pointe project is not constructed.
Mr. Jacobsen responded it would not be problematic. He noted the district
would expire if the project fails to move forward.
RESOLUTION 2014-02 Commissioner Stauner introduced the following resolution and moved its
Item 5 adoption "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEW HOPE CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
MODIFICATION OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMPASS POINTE HOUSING TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT (A HOUSING DISTRICT)." 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, Stauner; 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.
IMP. PROJECT 911 President Hemken introduced for discussion EDA Item 6, Resolution
Item 6 accepting the low quote for demolition of 7940 55th Avenue North (Winnetka
Learning Center) from Landwehr Construction, Inc. at $259,738 (project no.
911).
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Mr. Jeff Sargent, community development specialist, stated the city purchased
the property at 7940 55th Avenue North from Independent School District 281
on November 6, 2013, with the intent of redeveloping the property for a
single-family residential project. He stated Centra Homes has been selected as
the preferred developer for the site.
He stated bids were solicited to demolish the existing building to
accommodate the needs of the developer. He reviewed the six bids including
the low bid was submitted by Landwehr Construction, Inc. for $259,738. He
noted the city engineer's estimate was $580,000. Mr. Sargent recommended
awarding the demolition project to Landwehr Construction.
Commissioner Elder inquired whether the city has utilized Landwehr for past
projects.
Mr. Sargent stated the city used the company for demolition of the Kmart
building.
Mayor Hemken commented on the high cost of demolition.
Mr. Sargent stated Winnetka Learning Center has thick walls, large footings,
and asbestos as well as substantial bituminous to be removed. He noted the
contractor would be asked to begin as soon as possible as Centra Homes
desires to initiate their project this spring.
Mr. McDonald asked whether the contractor will be crushing on site or
hauling the materials off site by truck.
Mr. Chris Long, city engineer, stated he believes the contractor plans to haul
the materials off site.
Commissioner Elder recalled the North Education Center project and on-site
crushing resulted in less truck traffic and was not problematic to the
neighborhood.
Mr. Sargent pointed out the contract will be required to comply with city
ordinances during the demolition project.
RESOLUTION 2014-03 Commissioner Lammle introduced the following resolution and moved its
Item 6 adoption "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW QUOTE FOR
DEMOLITION OF 7940 55TH AVENUE NORTH (WINNETKA LEARNING
CENTER) FROM LANDWEHR CONSTRUCTION, INC. AT $259,738
(PROJECT NO. 911)." The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was seconded by Commissioner Hoffe, and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Lammle, Stauner;
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 Lammle, seconded by Commissioner
Hoffe, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The
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New Hope EDA adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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