102504 EDAOfficial File Copy
CITY OF NEW HOPE
EDA MEETING
City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North
October 25, 2004
President Don Collier
Commissioner Doug Andersen
Commissioner Sharon Cassen
Commissioner Mary Gwin-Lenth
Commissioner Steve Sommer
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Call to order
Roll call
Approval of regular meeting minutes of October 11, 2004
Resolution authorizing and calling for a closed meeting of the New Hope Economic
Development Authority
Adjournment
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
EDA Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 11, 2004
City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVE MINUTES
IMP. PROJECT 603
Item 4
EDA Meeting
Page 1
President Collier called the meeting of the Economic Development
Authority to order at 9:11 p.m.
Present:
Don Collier, President
Doug Andersen, Commissioner
Sharon Cassen, Commissioner
Mary Gwin-Lenth, Commissioner
Steve Sommer, Commissioner
Motion was made by Commissioner Cassen, seconded by Commissioner
Sommer, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2004.
All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
President Collier introduced for discussion Item 4, Discussion and uPdate
regarding development proposal for the city-owned property located at
7819 Angeline Drive (improvement project no. 603).
Mr. Shawn Siders, community development specialist, stated at its meeting
of September 27, 2004, city staff provided the EDA with an overview of a
proposed development by Kingsman, LLC for a single family home at 7819
Angeline Drive. At that time, staff indicated that Kingsman, LLC made an
offer to purchase the lot from the EDA for $35,000. Staff was directed to
negotiate the price as the 2002 appraised value was $46,000.
Mr. Siders reported on his meetings with Mr. Peter Long, President of
Kingman, LLC regarding the property. He stated the site may require up to
$11,000 in site preparation costs including $5,000 to strip the topsoil, grade
and compact the new soil brought to the property in order to elevate the
site, $2,000 to conduct two soil boring tests, $2,000 additional cost to
waterproof the basement, if the water table is too high (water table will be
determined by the soil boring tests), and $2,000 for extending the driveway
and adding the brick facade (as requested by staff).
The developer was provided direction by the city's planning consultant, city
engineer and building official to ensure the proposed single-family house
conforms to all applicable city building codes.
In response 'to the City Engineer's request, the developer has agreed to
provide the city with an additional ten-foot wide by forty-seven foot long
(470 sq. ft.) drainage and utility easement to the rear (south end) of the
property. This would allow for the future extension of the existing culvert
October 11, 2004
MOTION
Item 4
ADJOURNMENT
which currently terminates on the east side of the property. This easement
would be conveyed to the city during the closing, if approved by the EDA.
Mr. Long has indicated that the potential purchaser is in a position to cover
the additional expense related to the site preparation work as directed by
the City Engineer and Building Official. Mr. Long also indicated that
because of the additional site preparation costs, which were not anticipated
in the original proposal, his client is not in a position to increase the
purchase price offer. Therefore, Mr. Long has submitted a revised offer to
cover all expenses related to the site preparation work, and pay the EDA
$35,000 for the land acquisition. This is the same purchase price that was
discussed by the EDA at its meeting of September 27, 2004.
Mr. Siders requested direction from the EDA with respect to the proposed
purchase price.
The EDA determined that $35,000 was a fair purchase price based on the site
correction costs.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sommer, seconded by Commissioner
Gwin-Lenth, authorizing the sale of the property for $35,000. All present
voted in favor. Motion carried
Motion was made by Commissioner Sommer, seconded by Commissioner
Andersen, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion
carried. The New Hope EDA adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
EDA Meeting
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October 11, 2004
EDA
!~ REQUEST FOR ACTION
Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section
Community Development 10-25-04 EDA
Item No.
4
By: Kirk McDonald By:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND CALLING FOR A CLOSED MEETING OF THE NEW HOPE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REQUESTED ACTION
Staff is requesting that the Economic Development Authority approve the enclosed resolution prepared by the
city attorney entitled Resolution Authorizing and Calling for a Closed Meeting of the New Hope Economic
Development Authority.
POLICY/PAST PRACTICE
The City Council and Economic Development Authority have conducted closed meetings in the past regarding
litigation matters, as allowed by state law.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the Award of Commissioners in the 20/20 Eye Clinic property taking
for the Winnetka Green development. This property is located at 7809 Bass Lake Road.
ATTACHMENTS
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EDA RESOLUTION NO. 04-
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING'AND CALLING
FOR A CLOSED MEETING OF TIlE
NEW HOPE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3(b) authorizes and permits the New Hope EDA to
hold a closed meeting to discuss City/EDA issues and information protected by the attorney-client
privilege, and
WHEREAS, the New Hope EDA has commenced or has been made a party to a lawsuit or
been threatened with litigation which has presently activated its right under the referenced statute to
hold a closed meeting, and
WHEREAS, specifically the EDA is a party to a lawsuit commenced pursuant to Minn. Stat.
Chap. 117 identified as Hennepin County District Court File No. CD 2743 for the purpose of
acquiring real property located at 7809 Bass Lake Road for housing redevelopment purposes, and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2004 the Award of Commissioners was filed in this action and a
closed meeting of the New Hope EDA is necessary to consider the acceptance or appeal of the
Award of Commissioners and to consider various legal strategies for the continued prosecution or
defense of District Court File No. CD 2743.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in
and for the City of New Hope as follows:
1. That a closed meeting of the New Hope EDA shall be held on October 25, 2004
immediately following the adjournment of the regular meeting of the New Hope City Council, or
adjournment of the regular meeting of the New Hope EDA in the event said public bodies have a
regularly scheduled meeting on said day, at the New Hope City Council Chambers.
2. That the purpose of the meeting shall be the discussion of an appeal of the Award of
Commissioners, settlement alternatives and prosecution/defense strategies in connection with
litigation of Hermepin County District Court File No. CD 2743.
5. That the New Hope City Clerk shall prepare a written roll of the members and all
other persons present at the closed meeting and make said roll available for public inspection upon
adjournment of the closed meeting.
Adopted by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of New Hope this 25th
day of October, 2004.
Don Collier, President
Attest:
Daniel J. Donahue, Executive Director