HRA 10/14/1993 - 6337HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14,r 1993
7:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COPY
CITY OF FRIDLEY
A G E N D A
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1993, 7:30 P.M.
Location: Council Chambers
Fridley Municipal Center
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 9, 1993
ACTION ITEMS:
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A
MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT_
PLAN, ECO FINISHING, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONSIDER AGREEMENT, FRIDLEY PLAZA
OFFICE BUILDING PARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 -2.30
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TIF ASSISTANCE,
WESTMINSTER CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 -3.8
REVIEW SCATTERED SITE ACQUISITION
POLICY AND AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION
NEGOTIATIONS FOR 560 HUGO STREET. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 -4.6
LAKE POINTE MARKETING STATUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 -5.4
CLAIMS AND EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 -6.3
INFORMATION ITEMS:
RICE PLAZA UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 -7.2
UPDATE ON SALES TAX IMPACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1
DISCUSS OPTION PROPERTIES AT LAKE POINTE. . . . . . . . 9.1 -9.2
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 9, 1993
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Commers called the September 9, 1993, Housing &
Redevelopment Authority minutes to order at 7:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Larry Commers, Virginia Schnabel, John Meyer,
Duane Prairie, Jim McFarland
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Rick Pribyl, Finance Director
Craig Ellestad, Accountant
Jim Casserly, Consultant
Robert Welle, Reliance Real Estate Services, Inc.
Jai and Shin Jae Suh
APPROVAL OF JULY 8. 1993. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES•
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to approve the July
8, 1993, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. CONSIDER REQUEST TO ACQUIRE SUH PROPERTY:
Ms. Dacy stated Mr. Welle from Reliance Real Estate Services, Inc.,
is at the meeting on behalf of the property owners of 6440
University Avenue N.E. The property owners, Dr. and Mrs. Suh, are
also at the meeting. Dr. and Mrs. Suh are requesting that the HRA
acquire their property at this time.
Ms. Dacy stated the Suh's request was presented to the HRA at the
May 9, 1991, HRA meeting. A copy of those minutes were included
in the agenda packet. Staff continues the same recommendation
presented at the May 9, 1991, meeting, and that is that the HRA
not begin negotiations with the Suhs at this time. Staff believes
any acquisition at this time would be premature. As the HRA is
aware, staff will be starting an analysis regarding the development
options of the southwest quadrant within the next 6 -8 month time -
frame.
Mr. Robert Welle stated he is a licensed real estate sales person
with Reliance Real Estate Services, Inc. He has been in retail
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management and leasing for about 14 years. In May 1993, Reliance
Real Estate Services was appointed as the exclusive leasing agent
for the property at 6440 University Avenue N.E.
Mr. Welle stated he was aware in the change in access from
Mississippi Street to 3rd Street. University Avenue, of course,
is where the action is in terms of traffic. Visibility is
important, but it is also important for people to be able to see
a way to get to the retail center. That is what is lacking now
with the new access off 3rd Street from Mississippi Street, about
two blocks off University Avenue. He believed they would be able
to work this out with prospective tenants for the building, but
that is not the case. In pursuing some past leads and some cold
calling to recruit new tenants, he ran into two obstacles:
1. There has been a deterioration in the accessibility to
the property. For a tenant operating a business with
customers, this poor accessibility could make the
difference between a successful business or a failed
business.
2. The word is out that there is something in motion about
redevelopment in the southwest quadrant. Prospective
tenants are concerned that they may be forced to move in
1 -2 years.
Mr. Welle stated he tried to assure prospective tenants that there
is no plan for redevelopment at this time, but that wasn't enough
and he could not assure them that nothing would happen in the
future. After running into these objections, he realized that the
property owned by J & S Investments has diminished in value and
use. He believes that J & S Investments is suffering due to the
way the HRA has acquired the Moon Plaza property.but has not gone
all the way to completion as far as acquiring the Suh's property.
If the HRA was the owner and was in control of all the properties,
they would be much closer in getting development going. He
believes it is very logical for the HRA to purchase the property.
However, if it is not possible for the HRA to acquire the property,
then the property owners are requesting that the City cooperate in
any way it can to allow another party to purchase the property and
develop it in such a way that makes economical sense.
Mr. Welle stated that when he ran into problems when seeking
prospective tenants, he called some developers. A developer who
specializes in retail thought the area has merit. The reason the
developer was not interested in pursuing it was because it was his
understanding that there was supposed to be some type of mixed use
with residential. A developer who specializes in residential said
the site will never work as retail anymore because of the access.
As a representative of the property owners, Reliance Real Estate
Services, feels an obligation to pursue whatever remedies are
required to get out of the current situation. They believe the
property owners have suffered economic damages and consequences.
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Mr. Welle asked if there is any type of use plan or use guide or
any kind of objectives for the southwest quadrant, particularly
something that would include his clients' property.
Mr. Commers stated the HRA tried to develop the southwest quadrant
about ten years ago. Over the past ten years, they have given
specific developers exclusive rights of development for different
development proposals. For various reasons, each project has
fallen through. At this point, the HRA plans to demolish the Rice
Creek Plaza Shopping Center and to have the land prepared for a
developer, and then to go forward with an analysis over the next
6 -8 months to determine what would be the best development for that
site in today's market. The only requirement is that a developer
must make economic sense. It must be able to generate certain
types of taxes that will enable the HRA to recover the costs put
into acquiring the property and any other incentives the HRA is
able to give. The HRA is willing to review any development
proposal to determine its economic feasibility and whether the HRA
can give any type of assistance.
Mr. Welle stated it is time for something to happen. The longer
this delays, the more it costs the property owners. The existing
Burger King franchise has given notice that they will not renew
their lease. Burger King's business dropped off when the median
was put up on Mississippi Street and access changed. Burger King
will continue to operate on a month -to -month basis while they
search for an alternate location. They will pay no rent and will
pay operating expenses only.
Mr. Commers stated this is the first time the HRA was made aware
of the problems with access and how it has affected the Suhs'
property.
Ms. Schnabel asked how much property is owned by J & S Properties.
Mr. Welle stated the boundary survey shows 102,000 sq. ft.- -about
2 1/2 acres. The Burger King building is 2,500 sq. ft., the main
shopping center is 1,400 sq. ft., and the car wash is about 1,700
sq. ft.
Mr. Welle stated something needs to be done with this property.
If the HRA does not want to move forward and purchase the property
at this time, he believed the Suhs are entitled to sell their
property to someone else.
Mr. Commers stated there are practical reasons why the HRA cannot
purchase the property at this time. One reason is that the HRA
• does not have an item budgeted for it in the 1993 budget.
Mr. Welle asked if it could be included in the 1994 budget.
Mr. Commers stated it could be if the HRA decided the purchase is
appropriate. The HRA is interested in redeveloping that site and
has been for a long time. At their strategy meetings last summer,
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the HRA decided to move forward to try to find some kind of project
that would make sense on that site. That is one of the things they
will be discussing over the next 6 -8 months. The fact that they
will be demolishing Rice Plaza indicates that the City is getting
closer to getting something done there. The other issue is the HRA
is not interested in acquiring property and then holding it for a
long period of time and managing the property. However, the HRA
is willing to cooperate in any way it can with anyone who is
interested in a particular project on that site.
Mr. Meyer asked what makes this request different from the HRA's
actions in acquiring the Rice Plaza property.
Ms. Dacy stated the Mississippi Street improvement project was the
big factor in acquiring the Dairy Queen and Levy properties as
additional right -of -way was needed for the street improvement
project.
Mr. Meyer stated that in the large picture, the reason the Rice
Plaza property was going down hill and losing tenants was because
of the street improvements, the lack of desirability, and the fact
that the HRA was not going to do anything on the property. So,
the HRA listened to the arguments and purchased the property. Now,
with this situation, it seems like the same rationale the HRA used
to purchase the Rice Plaza property. He believed that the HRA
should examine the Suhs' request the same way they did for Rice
Plaza. He viewed the Suhs' request as being completely in line
with the conditions at Rice Plaza, and the HRA should consider this
request in the same spirit and with the same ultimate action as
they did for Rice Plaza.
Mr. Prairie stated he believed one of the reasons for acquisition
of the Rice Plaza property was because at the time there was an
existing redevelopment agreement with a developer to develop the
property and the HRA needed to be in control of the property.
Mr. Meyer stated that they already have one property that is
blighted, and here is another property that will become blighted
through no fault of the property owners. Is the HRA going to let
the property sit and become a blighted area, or are they going to
acquire it as they did Rice Plaza?
Mr. Commers stated that consideration of the Suhs' property has to
be put in the overall mix of priorities the HRA has and within the
amount of funds the HRA has available for projects. At this time,
the HRA is not in a position to pay $1 million for that property.
The HRA is already carrying quite a bit of property in the City of
Fridley rightly or wrongly, and the HRA has to be very careful in
acquiring additional property without a development agreement in
hand. It is a change in circumstance that has occurred. In 1991,
he did not think there was any thought that the Suh property was
starting to deteriorate, and there was not any problem in getting
tenants. That appears to have changed in the last 60 days. He did
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not see any problem with looking at this in terms of the priorities
they discussed at their planning meeting last summer.
Mr. Meyer stated there are a number of ways in which the HRA
improves the City. One is to encourage new industry and another
is to take care of blighted areas and remove them. The HRA does
not have to wait for a developer to come in with a proposal,
because the HRA has taken action before to stop blight in the City
by taking a positive action against offending structures. He
believed that despite the HRA's financial situation, the HRA has
the responsibility to decide whether or not there is a certain
element of fairness that might be violated by ignoring this
situation, and it could mean moving this to a higher priority than
some other projects that do not have the element of fairness
attached to them.
Ms. Schnabel stated there are a lot of factors that need to be
reviewed, and she is not prepared to make any decision on this
request at this time.
Mr. Meyer stated he hoped the HRA does not reject this request but
will keep it on the table.
Mr. Commers stated the best time to consider this request is when
they are discussing the budget, and that process will be starting
within the next three months.
Mr. Commers stated the City can work with Mr. Welle to provide him
with whatever information he needs to transmit to a developer. Mr.
Welle should also keep the City informed about any possible
redevelopment in the southwest quadrant.
Mr. Welle stated he is certainly willing to keep the communication
and spirit of cooperation open with the City, and they will do
whatever is in the best interest of both the property owners and
City.
2. CONSIDER LEASEHOLD AGREEMENT WITH FRIDLEY PLAZA OFFICE
BUILDING•
Ms. Dacy stated that on February 13, 1992, the HRA approved a third
amendment to the leasehold agreement between the HRA and Columbia
Park Properties to correct a legal description error. At that
time, the attorney for Columbia Park Properties suggested that a
new leasehold agreement be prepared to incorporate all previous
agreements. Staff has met with the property manager regarding
ongoing maintenance issues. None of the previous leasehold
agreements specifically stated maintenance responsibilities.
Mr. Commers asked if anyone has looked at the lease for the purpose
of determining whether or not there is any provision for rental
increase.
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Ms. Dacy stated Jim Hoeft, HRA attorney, revised the proposed
lease, but they did not discuss a proposed rental increase. She
did not know that was an issue.
Mr. Commers stated that if the HRA is going to be undertaking a
certain parking lot maintenance program that is going to involve
several thousands of dollars, it is conceivable that before 2081
the expenses could far exceed the rents.
Ms. Dacy stated she did a cursory analysis of the HRA's maintenance
responsibilities. There is nothing in the leasehold agreement that
is different from what the HRA has been doing up until this point
in time. She worked with the Public Works Department to estimate
the HRA's expenses to date and, outside of repaving and sealcoating
the parking lot, the rent payments exceed the HRA's expenses. The
HRA collects about $9,600 per year.
Ms. Dacy stated all the irrigation lines are all tied into the
Municipal Center property, so it makes sense for the HRA to
continue the irrigation. The HRA is responsible for mowing the
boulevard areas. In terms of the parking lot and the pavement
itself, as owner of the property, she believed the HRA is
responsible to ensure that the parking lot is properly maintained
and paved. Prior to this time, the HRA has not sealcoated or
repaved the lot.
Mr. Commers stated that as the property owner, the HRA is probably
required to do those things. The question is whether or not there
is some kind of formula for operating expenses, because those types
of expenses are usually recovered by the landlord from the tenant.
Mr. McFarland stated that as long as the HRA is negotiating a
revised lease agreement, this might be a good time to put in some
kind of clause that allows the HRA to review the rents at any time.
Mr. Commers asked staff or legal counsel to review the lease. The
HRA signed a lease ten years ago in which they agreed to receive
a certain amount of rent until the year 2081. It does seems
strange that they did not put in some kind of cost of living
increase or some other factor.
Ms. Dacy stated the HRA should continue with the irrigation, lawn
maintenance, and snow removal because they have done that for ten
years. If the HRA is uncomfortable with sealcoating and paving
the parking lot and feels that is the building owner's
responsibility, that could be part of the negotiations.
Mr. McFarland stated that if the HRA approves the maintenance
program as proposed and the cost of that maintenance escalates many
times in the future because of inflation, it would be good to put
at least some kind of cap on the cost of that maintenance. He did
not think $800 per month for what the HRA is doing in return is a
good deal. Actually, the HRA should net $800 a month.
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Mr. Meyer stated that maybe they could put in a cap that the
maintenance costs will never exceed 25% of the lease payments. If
they do, then the extra costs are the building owner's
responsibility.
Mr. Commers asked staff to research the files to determine if the
building owners would be able to share in the costs of the
sealcoating and paving and to see if there is anything that can be
done about the rent payments versus the maintenance costs. The HRA
can then discuss this again at the next meeting.
3. CONSIDER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH DON FITCH:
Ms. Dacy stated that a settlement has been prepared by Mr. Fitch's
attorney. The agreement conforms to the direction provided by the
HRA and City Council. The Executive Director has suggested that
item #7 on page 2 be changed from 60 days to 120 days to allow
adequate time for the redevelopment project in the northeast corner
to be finalized. Jim Casserly has reviewed the agreement and
agrees with the proposed change. Staff recommends the HRA approve
the settlement agreement with the proposed change.
Mr. Commers stated one thing he did not like about the settlement
agreement is that it is contingent upon Mr. Fitch executing a
partnership agreement. He stated this is on the first page of the
Settlement Agreement under "Agreement", subparagraph (b): "Fitch
executing a partnership agreement for the development of the
project."
Mr. Meyer stated he agreed with Mr. Commers.
Mr. Casserly stated he believed this sentence could be deleted from
the Settlement Agreement.
Mr. Commers stated he would be more comfortable if the sentence is
deleted. It is a statement that is to Mr. Fitch's benefit, but is
not to the HRA's benefit.
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to approve the
Settlement Agreement with Don Fitch with the following amendments:
a. Subparagraph (b) under "Agreement" shall be deleted.
b. Item #7 on page 2 shall be changed from 60 days to 120
days.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. CONSIDER RESOLUTION MODIFYING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CREATING
TIF DISTRICT #13:
Mr. Commers stated that he was informed by the HRA Executive
Director, William Burns, that the majority of the City Council
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members are not in favor of this project because of the concern of
the loss of LGA funds.
Mr. Commers stated this is somewhat of a marginal project, and the
problem is that over the lifetime of the project, the City is going
to lose $9,000 per year under the new state law. He stated since
there is the chance that the Council will not approve this project,
he suggested the HRA table any action on this resolution until the
October meeting.
Mr. Casserly stated this project does meet all the criteria
established by the HRA and Council. It creates new employment with
the ability for further expansion in the future. The issue is that
out of the $400,000, the HRA will actually generate tax increment
of about $250,000- 260,000. Taking out administrative fees of 10%
and taking out the adjustments for LGA takes off another $90,000-
100,000, so this means that the HRA has $150,000 that is really
available out of the $400,000 if the HRA supplies this assistance.
MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to table any
action on the resolution modifying the Redevelopment Plan and
creating Tax Increment District No. 13 for ECO Finishing, Inc.,
until the October 14, 1993, meeting or a special meeting, if
needed.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. CONSIDER SCHOOL DISTRICT TURNBACK AGREEMENTS:
Mr. Commers stated that at this point he is not opposed to once
again approving the school district agreements and returns, but in
view of the HRA's financial condition and other priorities the HRA
may have, he is concerned that the HRA may not be able to continue
to make these kinds of payments.
Mr. Prairie stated that this concern should be conveyed to the
school districts, particularly Fridley School District #14 which
receives a large dollar amount.
Mr. Pribyl stated that last year the City did indicate in a letter
with the agreements to the school districts that this was not a
guaranteed continuing kind of payment and that the school districts
should be cautious as to future funding. He stated the City will
again convey to the school districts that the HRA has limited
resources and has a number of projects that need to be funded in
the future and that these funds are not guaranteed for the future.
Mr. Commers stated staff should make sure that this concern is
communicated to the proper school board personnel.
MOTION by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the school
district agreements and tax increment financing refunds as set
forth for the year 1994.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COM ORO DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO LAKE POINTE DEVELOPMENT
MAINTENANCE PROJECT:
Mr. Commers stated that staff has informed the HRA that the Lake
Pointe maintenance contract is now subject to sales tax under a
recent state law imposing sales tax on a variety of government unit
purchases. He would like the staff to verify if the state law
covers the full contract price of $24,173 or if it only applies to
the unpaid balance of the contract.
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to approve Change
Order No. 1 to Lake Pointe Development Maintenance Project No. 244
to permit payment of sales tax as required by state law.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMERS DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. CLAIMS AND EXPENSES:
Mr. Ellestad added the following checks to the check register:
#2419 - Dependable Courier - $26.48
#2420 - Isaacson Lawn Care - $3,497.36
#2421 - Majer 1 Hour Photo - $36.99
#2422 - Menards - $45.42
MOTION by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the
check register, checks #2393 -2422.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COM ORO DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. RICE PLAZA UPDATE:
Ms. Dacy stated Hong Kong Kitchen is searching for a new site.
They may have a more difficult time finding a site because it is
more difficult with restaurant equipment.
9. HOUSING PROGRAM STATUS:
Ms. Dacy stated she had handed out a resolution that would
authorize the Executive Director or the Housing Coordinator to
approve the deferred loans for the program. That means either the
Executive Director or the Housing Coordinator would be authorized
to attend the closing for some of the petitioners, execute the
documents on behalf of the HRA, and request a check from the
Finance Department.
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to approve
Resolution No. HRA 9 - 1993, "A Resolution Authorizing Certain
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Payments under the Fridley Home Improvement Loan, Home Mortgage
Assistance and Rental Rehabilitation Loan Programs ".
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COM ORO DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. DISCUSS SCATTERED SITE ACQUISITION PROCESS:
Ms. Dacy stated that as a result of the rehab application process,
staff discovered that two detached single family homes may require
extensive rehabilitation to meet minimum code requirements, and
rehab costs would far exceed the value of the .structure.
Authorizing the rehab is not financially appropriate, yet doing
nothing would be equally disturbing by permitting substandard
structures to continue. Because of this, staff is recommending a
modification to the scattered site acquisition program. Staff has
developed a strategy where the scattered site acquisition budget
would be split in half for two purposes: One purpose would be to
use about one -half the budget to use in tandem with the
rehabilitation program to remove properties which cannot be
rehabilitated. The second purpose would be to implement the
program as previously discussed. A list of properties, ranked in
order of importance /priority, will be developed and submitted to-
the HRA for review.
Ms. Dacy stated that in October, staff will probably be coming to
the HRA with the inspection reports on the two properties. There
are public policy questions as to whether or not the HRA should
give these homeowners the rehab funds, or if the HRA should provide
another solution to take care of the problem.
Mr. Meyer agreed with the strategy proposed by staff.
Mr. Commers authorized the staff to move forward and bring this
information to the October meeting for the HRA's review and
consideration.
11. LAKE POINTE MARKETING STATUS:
Ms. Dacy stated that in May 1993, the HRA directed staff to put
together a brochure to be sent to real estate brokers. She stated
staff has prepared an RFP for advertising agencies to solicit their
costs for marketing the property. She stated staff would like the
HRA to make a motion authorizing the Mayor, HRA Chairperson,
Executive Director, and herself to review the RFPs and execute a
contract with one of these agencies by the end of September. The
operating budget provides $30,000 for advertising and $30,000 for
a Lake Pointe consultant.
MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to authorize the
execution of a contract with an advertising agency based on the
RFPs by the Mayor, HRA Chairperson, HRA Executive Director, and
Community Development Director.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE# CHAIRPERSON CONKERS DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Dacy stated that owners of the two option properties had agreed
to extend the option agreements to October 31, 1993. At this time,
the HRA has three alternatives: (1) Let the options expire at the
end of October ($500 each) ; (2) Extend the options for another
year; or (3) Exercise the rights under the purchase agreements and
acquire both properties ($165,000). Both property owners are
willing sellers at this time and have expressed an eagerness to
move.
Ms. Dacy stated the Executive Director is recommending that the
HRA let the options expire and to acquire the properties when a
solid development proposal is submitted. They could then pursue
negotiations with the property owners or go through a condemnation
process.
Mr. Commers stated he believed they should try to keep the options'
open for one more year.
Mr. Prairie agreed.
Ms. Dacy stated she can go back to the owners and see if they are
willing to extend the options.
Mr. McFarland asked if there is any chance the values on these
properties have depreciated.
Ms. Dacy stated she would have to get this information from the
City Assessor.
Mr. Commers stated it would be good to have that information. He
requested that staff obtain the current values on the property and
bring that information to the October meeting.
13. FRIDLEY TOWN SQUARE UPDATE:
This was an information item only.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Commers
declared the motion carried and the September 9, 1993, Housing &
Redevelopment Authority meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ly Saba
Recording Secretary
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Community Development Department
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DATE: October 7, 1993
City of Fridley
TO: William Burns, Executive Director of HRA
FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Modifying the Redevelopment Plan
ECO Finishing, Inc.
Background
The City Council conducted a public hearing on September 13, 1993,
to consider amending the redevelopment project area and creating
a Tax Increment District No. 13.. The purpose of the request was
to provide tax increment financing assistance to ECO Finishing,
Inc., a metal plating company. The company proposes to construct
a plating and metal finishing job shop. The facility is located
at the northwest corner of 51st Way and Industrial Boulevard. The
estimated project cost is $2,500,000. It is estimated that 30 new
jobs will be created with the possibility of expansion to 80
employees in five years.
On September 27, 1993, the City Council chose not to create a tax
increment district, but simply to amend the redevelopment project
area to include the proposed parcel. Including the parcel in the
redevelopment project area still enables the HRA to provide
assistance to ECO Finishing, Inc. Because a tax increment district
will not be created, there will be no loss in local government
aids.
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the HRA adopt the attached resolution which
provides for HRA approval of the redevelopment project area amend-
ment. Further, it is proposed that the HRA consider providing a
$125,000 loan. The loan would be structured such that it is
amortized over six years at a 5% interest rate and principal and
interest are deferred for the first two years (see enclosed
Casserly analysis). The HRA would gain about $23,354 in interest
payments. This proposal is similar to the method used to assist
Sheet Metal Connectors. Should the HRA agree to provide assistance
to ECO Finishing, the HRA should pass a motion authorizing staff
to prepare a development contract for approval at a future agenda.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 TO REFLECT
INCREASED PROJECT COSTS AND INCREASED
GEOGRAPHIC AREA WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
NO. 1 AND MODIFYING THE TAR INCREI�NT
FINANCING PLANS FOR TAR INCREMEIT FINANCING
DISTRICTS NO. 1 THROUGH NO. 12 TO REFLECT
INCREASED PROJECT COSTS AND INCREASED
GEOGRAPHIC AREA WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
NO. 1
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners (the "Commissioners ")
of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Fridley, Minnesota (the "Authority "), as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. It has been proposed that the Authority modify the Modified
Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1 to reflect
increased project costs and increased geographic area, pursuant to
and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to
469.047, inclusive, as amended and supplemented from time to time.
1.02. It has been further proposed that the Authority modify the
Modified Tax Increment Financing Plans for Tax Increment Financing
Districts No. 1 through No. 12 to reflect increased project costs
and increased geographic area within Redevelopment Project No. 1,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174 through 469.179,
inclusive, as amended and supplemented from time to time.
1.03. The Authority has investigated the facts and has caused to
be prepared with respect thereto, a Modified Redevelopment Plan
for Redevelopment Project No. 1 to reflect increased project costs
and increased geographic area and Modified Tax Increment Financing
Plans for Tax Increment Financing Districts No. 1 through No. 12
to reflect increased project costs and increased geographic area
within Redevelopment Project No. 1.
1.04. The Authority has performed all actions required by law to
be performed prior to the approval and adoption of the Modified
Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and of the
Modified Tax Increment Financing Plans for Tax Increment Financing
Districts No. 1 through No. 12.
1.05. The Authority hereby determines that it is necessary and in
the best interests of the City and the Authority at this time to
approve and adopt the Modified Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment
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Project No. 1 to reflect increased project costs and increased
geographic area and to approve and adopt the Modified Tax Increment
Financing Plans for Tax Increment Financing Districts No. 1 through
No. 12 to reflect increased project costs and increased geographic
area within Redevelopment Project No. 1.
Section 2. Findings.
2.01. The Authority hereby finds that the assistance to be
provided through the adoption and the implementation of the
Modified Redevelopment Plan and Modified Tax Increment Financing
Plans are necessary to assure the development and redevelopment of
Redevelopment Project No. 1.
2.02. The Authority hereby finds that the Modified Redevelopment
Plan and Modified Tax Increment Financing Plans conform to the
general plan for the development and redevelopment of the City as
a whole in that they are consistent with the City's comprehensive
plan.
2.03. The Authority finds that the Modified Redevelopment Plan and
Modified Tax Increment Financing Plans afford maximum opportunity
consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole for the
development and redevelopment of Redevelopment Project No. 1 by
private enterprise and it is contemplated that the development and
redevelopment thereof will be carried out pursuant to redevelopment
contracts with private developers.
Section 3. Modification of the Modified Redevelopment Plan for
Redevelopment Project No. 1.
3.01. The modifications to the Modified Redevelopment Plan for
Redevelopment Project No. 1 reflecting increased project costs and
increased geographic area are hereby approved and adopted by the
Commissioners of the Authority.
Section 4. Modification of the Modified Tax Increment Financing
Plans for Tax Increment Financing Districts No 1 through No 12.
4.01. The modifications to the Modified Tax Increment Financing
Plans for Tax Increment Financing Districts No. 1 through No. 12
reflecting increased project costs and increased geographic area
within Redevelopment Project No. 1 are hereby approved and adopted
by the Commissioners of the Authority.
Section S. Filing of Plans.
6.01. Upon approval and adoption of the Modified Redevelopment
Plan and the Modified Tax Increment Financing Plans (collectively
the "Plans "), the Authority shall cause said Plans to be filed with
the Commissioner of Revenue.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF ,
1993.
LAWRENCE R. COMMERS - CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
WILLIAM W. BURNS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CERTIFICATION
I, William W. Burns, Executive Director of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Fridley, County of
Anoka, Minnesota, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of Resolution No. passed by the Authority
on the day of , 1993.
WILLIAM W. BURNS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1993 PAGE 15
14. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1993 MODIFYING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 TO REFLECT INCREASED PROJECT COSTS
AND INCREASED GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND MODIFYING THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLANS FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS NO. 1
THROUGH NO. 12 TO REFLECT INCREASED PROJECT COSTS AND
INCREASED GEOGRAPHIC AREA WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1:
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that Council
conducted a public hearing on September 13, 1993 to consider
amending the redevelopment project area and creating Tax Increment
District No. 13 for the purpose of providing tax increment
financing assistance to ECO Finishing, Inc. She stated that since
the public hearing, the request for tax increment financing
assistance has been amended. The proposal is no longer to create
a tax increment district, but to add this parcel to the
redevelopment project area to enable the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority to provide a $125,00 loan.
Ms. Dacy stated that this resolution would add this parcel to the
redevelopment project area. She stated that the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority would consider the request for the loan at
their October 14, 1993 meeting.
Ms. Debbie Gustafson, of the Bridgewater Financial Group and
representing ECO Finishing, Inc., stated that the company did not
amend the request. It was done by staff, and they are still
requesting tax increment financing.
Councilman Billings stated that it would take three votes to create
a tax increment district. Since there would not have been the
required votes, this request has been modified. He asked if this
amendment to the redevelopment plan requires a public hearing.
Ms. Dacy stated that the amendment simply requires a majority vote.
She stated that, in essence, the Council already conducted the
public hearing on September 13, and as part of this hearing process
was to amend the redevelopment project area and create the tax
increment district.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson
Seconded by Councilman Billings.
aye, Mayor Pro Tem Schneider
unanimously.
15.
TOURISM BUREAU'
to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1993.
Upon a voice vote, all voting
declared the motion carried
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the Nort etro Convention and
Tourism Bureau was established to promote ourism. The hotel and
motel business is supported by a tax on otel and motel rooms. He
stated that this involves no direc tax to the residents. He
stated that in accordance with the a eements with the four member
CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
PROPOSED LOAN PAYMENT SCHEDULE: ROSENBLUM PROJECT
PRINCIPAL
INTEREST
DEFERRD INTEREST
AMORTIZATION
125,000
5.00%
2 YEARS
6 YEARS
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ACCRUED
PRINCIPAL
INTEREST
TOTAL
DATE
PRINCIPAL
INTEREST
PAYMENT
PAYMENT
PAYMENT
BALANCE
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1994
125,000
0
0
0
0
125,000
2
/01
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1995
125,000
3,125
0
0
0
128,125
8
/01
/
1995
128,125
3,125
0
0
0
131,250
2
/01
/
1996
131,250
3,125
0
0
0
134,375
8
/01
/
1996
134,375
3,125
0
0
0
137,500
2
/01
/
1997
137,500
9,967
3,438
13,404
127,533
8
/01
/
1997
127,533
10,216
3,188
13,404
117,317
2
/01
/
1998
117,317
10,472
2,933
13,404
106,845
8
/01
/
1998
106,845
10,733
2,671
13,404
96,112
2
/01
/
1999
96,112
11,002
2,403
13,404
85,110
8
/01
/
1999
85,110
11,277
2,128
13,404
73,834
2
/01
/
2000
73,834
11,559
1,846
13,404
62,275
8
/01
/
2000
62,275
11,848
1,557
13,404
50,427
2
/01
/
2001
50,427
12,144
1,261
13,404
38,284
8
/01
/
2001
38,284
12,447
957
13,404
25,836
2
/01
/
2002
25,836
12,759
646
13,404
13,078
8
/01
/
2002
13,078
13,078
327
13,404
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DATE: October 7, 1993
City of Fridley
TO: William Burns, Executive Director of HRA
FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consideration of Amended Leasehold Agreement
Fridley Plaza Office Building
The HRA at its September 9, 1993, meeting, requested followup
research regarding several issues pertaining to the leasehold
agreement for the Fridley Plaza Office building parking lot. To
follow is a list of the questions with the responses:
1. Did the original lease contain an escalator clause?
The original lease was executed•on September 28, 1982.
The lease contained four paragraphs. Paragraph 3
required the monthly payment of $800 per month. It did
not refer to an escalator clause.
It should be remembered that the original lease was for
the area now occupied by the municipal ramp as well as
the parking area immediately to the east of the Fridley
Plaza Office building. Any tenant, visitor, or occupant
of the office building has the right to use the municipal
ramp.
Paragraph 2 of the original lease referred to maintenance
responsibilities. It states as follows: "The agency
agrees to pay for all of the landscaping, curbing, and
other costs related to a 166 car parking lot adjacent to
the redevelopment property. The agency shall pay any and
all costs related to maintenance, sweeping, plowing,
lighting, repairing, and taxes (if any) of the above
described property during the term of this lease."
The 166 car parking lot refers to the area now occupied
by the ramp plus the parking lot to the east of the
building.
2. Are the current owners of the Plaza Office building
willing to share the cost of the sealcoating and the
paving?
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Amended Leasehold Agreement for Fridley Plaza Office Building
October 7, 1993 `
Page 2
I spoke with Mike Hurley, attorney for the office
building owners. They will not share in the cost for
paving, sealcoating, or striping the parking lot.
The original intent of this lease was to clarify roles
and responsibilities pertaining to irrigation, land-
scaping, plowing, and now paving, sealcoating, and
striping. I have spoken with our legal counsel, and he
has advised me that if the effort to adopt an amended
lease is dropped, paragraph 2 of the original 1982 lease
would be in force. It is his interpretation that the HRA
is responsible for maintaining the parking lot to the
east of the Fridley Plaza Office building which would
include repaving, sealcoating, and striping.
3. HRA asked staff to establish a maximum percentage of the
rent payments to be allocated toward maintenance.
I have enclosed a copy of a memorandum from Robert
Nordahl regarding our annual maintenance costs for just
the Plaza Office parking lot. It totals approximately
$1,785.32, or 19% of the total rent of $9,600 per year.
This does not include sealcoating, paving, and striping.
To date, the HRA has not incurred any expenses regarding
maintenance of the ramp.
On June 8, 1989, the HRA passed a motion to share the
maintenance costs with the City for the ramp. It was
also noted at that time that there could be maintenance
costs to the ramp including sealing the concrete surface
and possible restriping.
The HRA can establish a maximum percentage of the rent
payments to be used toward maintenance costs as part of
this amended agreement; however, the ownership is not
willing to share in the expenses of the paving, seal -
coating, or striping.
Copies of all leases are attached. A representative from the
management company for the Fridley Plaza Office building will be
in attendance at Thursday's meeting. A copy of the proposed
amended agreement is also attached should the HRA choose to adopt
it.
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REIRINED COPY
AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASEHOLD AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Leasehold Agreement, entered into
this day of Ma(, 1993, by and between THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORI'T'Y%i AND FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
(hereinafter called the "HRA"), and COLUMBIA PARK PROPERTIES, a
Minnesota Partnership (hereinafter called "Redeveloper").
WHEREAS, on the 20th day of September, 1982, the HRA and the
Fridley Office Plaza Building Partnership entered into a
Leasehold Agreement ( "Leasehold Agreement ") which required the
HRA to provide the Fridley Plaza Office Building Partnership with
a non - exclusive right to lease a 166 car parking lot; and
WHEREAS, the Leasehold Agreement was amended pursuant to
Amendment to Leasehold Agreement, dated August 1, 1988, providing
for the construction of a parking ramp on the site of the parking
lot; and
WHEREAS, the Leasehold Agreement was further amended by
instrument, dated February 22, 1989, which.revised the legal
description of the property subject to the Leasehold Agreement to
afford the Fridley Plaza Office building Partnership additional
vehicle ingress and egress access to the parking ramp parcel; and
WHEREAS, the HRA and the Fridley Plaza Office Building
Partnership entered into that certain Memorandum of Leasehold
Agreement, dated February 22, 1989, filed March 9, 1989, in the
Office of the Anoka County Recorder as Document No. 842658, to
establish the Leasehold Agreement of record; and
WHEREAS, the Fridley Plaza Office Building Partnership
assigned its interest in the Leasehold Agreement to Performance
Investments, a Minnesota Partnership, by Assignment, dated March
3, 1989; and
WHEREAS, Performance Investments assigned its interest in
the Leasehold Agreement to Redeveloper by assignment of Leasehold
Interests, dated August 29, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement have discovered that
the new legal description is not correct and the parties agree
that the Leasehold Agreement, as amended, should be further
amended and restated to clarify the terms and conditions thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties to this Agreement, in
consideration of the promises, covenants and agreements made by
each to the other, do hereby agree to amend and restate the
Leasehold Agreement as follows:
1. Lease / Purpose. The HRA hereby leases to the
Redeveloper the property described on Exhibit A ( "Leasehold
Property ") attached hereto for the purpose and non - exclusive use
of the property for parking of vehicles associated with the use
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and operation of the building located on land owned by
Redeveloper and described on Exhibit B attached hereto
( "Redeveloper Property "). Further, the HRA grants to Redeveloper
or any future holder of the lessee's interest herein, for the
benefit of the Redeveloper Property, the non - exclusive right of
ingress and egress over and across the Leasehold Property. This
lease shall be binding upon the heirs, successors and assigns of
the Redeveloper. The Leasehold Property includes the parking lot
and bi -level ramp.
2. Term of Lease. The term of the Lease commenced
September 20, 1982 and continues until September 20, 2081, unless
sooner terminated as provided herein.
3. Monthly Rent. The Redeveloper shall pay as and for the
rental of the Leasehold Property as defined herein, the sum of
Eight Hundred and No /100 Dollars ($800.00) per month. Rental
payments are due on the first day of the month and shall be
considered late after the tenth day of the month.
4. Forgiveness of Back Rent. Performance Investments, a
previous holder of the Lessee's interest in the Leasehold
Property was delinquent in lease payments under the Leasehold
Agreement in the amount of $19,200.00. In consideration of the
payment of $10,000.00 to the HRA by Redeveloper, the HRA agreed
to waive and forego $9,200.00 in delinquent rental payments owed
under the Leasehold Agreement on the condition that Redeveloper
pays all rental payments when due or within 30 days after receipt
of written notice of the payment being due, for all monthly
rental payments which are due through April 1, 1994. On April 1,
1994, if Redeveloper has paid all rental payments due and owing
as provided herein, then in such event, all delinquent rent
referred to.herein shall be deemed forgiven. In the event
Redeveloper fails to pay any rental payments within thirty days
after receipt of written notice as provided herein, then in such
event, in addition to any other remedies available, the HRA may
demand that the additional $9,200.00 in delinquent rental
payments be paid in full immediately.
5. Option to Purchase. Upon the expiration of the lease
term as provided herein, assuming Redeveloper has not defaulted
under the terms and conditions of said lease, then in such event,
the Redeveloper shall have the option to purchase from the HRA
the real property described on Exhibit C attached hereto ( "Option
Parcel "). The purchase price for Option Parcel shall be its fair
market value at the time the option is exercised. In the event
Redeveloper exercises this option, then in such event,
Redeveloper and the HRA shall close on the purchase of the Option
Parcel within 90 days after the expiration of the Leasehold
Agreement. The HRA shall be obligated to deliver marketable
title to the Option Parcel free of any liens or encumbrances
delinquent taxes and special assessments. The Redeveloper may
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exercise this option only by delivering written notice of its
option to purchase by certified mail or by hand delivering to the
HRA not more than twelve months nor less than six months prior to
September 20, 2081. In the event the HRA and Redeveloper cannot
come to an agreement as to the fair market value of the Option
Parcel, within thirty days after the Notice of Option to Purchase
has been delivered as provided herein, then in such event, the
fair market value of the Option Parcel shall be determined in the
following manner:
Both the HRA and the Redeveloper shall each select an MAI
certified appraiser and they shall each mutually agree upon
a third MAI certified appraiser. The average of the three
(3) appraisals shall then be the fair market value. Both
the HRA and the Redeveloper will pay for the cost of the
appraiser which they appoint and shall share equally in the
fees incurred for the third appraiser.
6. Maintenance of the Leasehold Property.
(a) Snow Removal. Redeveloper shall be obligated to
provide the snow removal, at its sole cost and expense, of
the Option Parcel, which property is included in the
Leasehold Property and shown as the cross - hatched parcel on
Exhibit D hereto. Nothing herein provided shall obligate
Redeveloper to do.any snow removal on any remaining portion
of the Leasehold Property. All snow removal on sidewalks
connecting the Option Parcel and Redeveloper's property
shall be completed by Redeveloper at its sole cost and
expense. Redeveloper shall be obligated to push all snow
accumulations from the Option Parcel to an area of the
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(b) Street and Parking Lot. All lighting of streets
and parking lot which is adjacent to the Redeveloper's
property and serves said Leasehold Property, shall be paid
by the HRA.
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(c) Maintenance, seal coating and Striping the option
Parcel Leasehold Property. All maintenance, seal coating, t
striping and resurfacing of the Option Parcel shall be
undertaken and completed by the HRA at its sole cost and
expense. All striping, seal coating or resurfacing of the
Option Parcel shall be done on an as needed basis. The
Redeveloper shall contact the HRA and notify the HRA of its
request for any such maintenance, seal coating and striping
of-the Option Parcel. The HRA and Redeveloper agree that
the Option Parcel shall be seal coated and striped at least
(d) Maintenance of Lawn and Shrubbery. Any lawn area,
shrubbery located on the Redeveloper's Property shall be
maintained by Redeveloper at its sole cost'and expense. Any
lawn area or shrubbery lying outside of the Redeveloper's
Property and included within the Leasehold Property hereto
shall be maintained at the sole cost and expense of the HRA.
(e) Paving and Curbing of Leasehold Property. Any
paving and curbing replacement of the Option Parcel shall be
at the sole cost and expense of the HRA.
(f) Parking Lot Sweeping. The HRA shall, at least
once each spring and once each fall, during the Pease term,
sweep the Option Parcel.
7. Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments. All real
estate taxes and special assessments levied against the Leasehold
Property shall be paid by the HRA.
8. Default. In the event of any default or failure to pay
rent under the terms and conditions provided herein and
Redeveloper fails to cure said default within 30 days after
receipt of written notice from HRA, then in such event, the HRA
may terminate the lease. The only remedy of the HRA for failure
to pay the rent or any other violation of this lease shall be
termination of this lease.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed as of the day and year first above
written.
THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
By:
Lawrence R. Commers
Its: Chairman
By:
William W. Burns
Its: Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _
day of August 1993, by Lawrence R. Commers, Chairman and William
W. Burns, Executive Director, of The Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota a political
subdivision of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of said
Authority.
Notary Public
COLUMBIA PARK PROPERTIES
By:
A Managing Partner
By:
A Managing Partner
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of August, 1993, by and
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' Managing Partners of Columbia Park
Properties, a Partnership under the laws of the State of
Minnesota on behalf of the Partnership.
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD.
400 Northtown Financial Plaza
200 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(612) 780 -8500 (MFH)
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EXHIBIT A
LEASEHOLD PROPERTY
Lot 15 and all that part of Lot 7, Block 1, Fridley
Plaza Center, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying easterly
of the following described line: Commencing at the
northwest corner of Lot 14, said Block 1; thence North
89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East, along the north
line of said Lot 14, a distance of 13.00 feet, to the
point of beginning of the line to be described; thence
North 0 degrees 47 minutes 15 seconds East a distance
of 213.23 feet to a point on the line common to Lots 6
and 7, said Block 1, said point being 3.00 feet
westerly from the southeasterly corner of said Lot 6,
and said line there terminating.
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EXHIBIT B
REDEVELOPER PROPERTY
Lot 14, Block 1, Fridley Plaza Center, according to the
recorded plat thereof, and situate in Anoka County,
Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT C
OPTION PARCEL
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'his Agreement, Dated as of this Will day of , 1982s, by and
between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Fridley (hereinafter called the "Agency") and Fridley Plaza Office Building
Partnership (hereinafter called the ' Redevelcper')
Witnesseth, that
wHER S, on or before the date hereof the Agency and the Redeveloper have
entered into a "Contract for Private Redeveopment" regarding certain real
property located in the Center City Redevelopment Project in the City of
Fridley, pursuant to which the Authority is to acquire certain property as
conditioned said "Contract for Private Redevelopment" (hereinafter referred
to as 'the Contract').
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that pursuant to said "Contract" the
Redeveloper will construct an office building containing approximately
35,000 square feet upon the redevelopment property.
1sEtFAS, the Redeveloper has entered into that certain Loan Agreement,.
dated as of October 1, 1982 (the "Loan Agreement'), with the City of
Fridley (the 'City') pursuant to which the City has loaned to the
Redeveloper the proceeds of the Bonds issued pursuant to that certain
Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1982 (the 'Indenture "), between the City
and F&M Marquette National Bank (the 'Mortgagee').
WBEREAS, pursuant *to the terms of the Indenture, there has been created a
"Lease Fund" (as def ined in the Indenture) .
NOW, SORE, the parties to this agreement, in consideration of the
promises, convenants and agreements made by each to the other, do hereby
agree as follows:
1. 7he 'Agency" agrees to lease to the redeveloper the following described
property (hereinafter referred to as the 'Leasehold Property') for the
purpose of the parking of vehicles associated with to development of
the redevelopment property:
The Southerly 12.8 feet. of Lot Six along with all of Lots
7 -11, Block Two (2), Rees' Addition to Fridley Park
together with the Easterly 7.63 feet of the vacated alley
lying westerly of and adjacent to the above described
property and the northerly 6.8 feet of lot 2 and all of lot
1, Block Five (5) Rees', Addition to Fridley Park together
with the Easterly 7.63 feet of the vacated alley lying
westerly of and adjacent to the above described property;
described herein and that portion of the vacated 64th
Avenue that lies between the above described property in
Block Five (5) and Block TWO (2), Rees' Addition to Fridley
Park.
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2. The 'Agency' agrees to build and pay for all of the landscaping, paving,
cubing and other costs related to a 166 car parking lot adjacent to the
redevelopment property. The Agency shall pay any and all costs related
• to maintenance, sweeping, plowing, lighting, repairing and taxes (if
any) of the above described property during the term of this lease.
3. The 'Redeveloper shall pay to the Agency $800.00 per oonth for the lease
of the above described property and improvements starting on a date no
later than two (2) years from the date of the certificate of completion,
Schedule C of the ' Contract'. These payments shall be made on the first
day of each month and shall continue for a period of 360 months at which
time the 'Redeveloper' would have the option to purchase the 'Leasehold
Property' for a sum of $100,000. If in the event the 'Redeveloper does
not exercise the option to purchase the 'Leasehold Property', the lease
shall continue at $800.00 per month for an additional 240 months. In
the event of default, the 'Agency' shall notify the Redeveloper and
Mortgagee of said default. In the event the Redeveloper fails to cure
said default, the Mortgagee, its successors or assigns has the right to
cure said default and the Agency agrees to accept as full payment of
this lease from the Mortgagee, its successors or assigns the interest
earned from time to time on the 'Lease Fund ". If there is a deficiency
between the earnings on the 'Lease Fund' and the lease payment, the
preceeding does not prohibit the Agency from collecting the deficiency
from the Redeveloper.
4. The above parking lot and any adjacent City parking lot shall be open
for joint use by clients, employees,.agents and the general public
making use of the Redeveloper's office building and the City of
Fridley's Civic Center.
All notices and deliveries required or permitted by this Agreement shall be
given in the manner provided in the 'Contract'.
IN wiwEsS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this instrument to be executed
as of the date first above written.
THE HOUSING AMID P DE,VE: ,D EIFNT Ai 7HORITY IN
AMID Fait CITY CF FRIDLEY_ /
/Chairman ,�;,
Hy
Executive Director
FRIDI.EYY ICE BUI ING P IP
By !
Pa et
And
BY
Partner
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STATE OF Xn*a 9= )
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COUNTY OF ANORA )
the foregoing instrument was acknowledged before Mme this 20th day of October
, 1982, byLarrence R. Commer &nd Jerrold L. BoardmInthe Chairman and
Ewcutive Director, respectively, of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
In and for the City of Fridley, on behalf of Authority.
j
Notary Public
CLYDE V. MOR/WiIZ ■
STATE OF rIIAII�ffSDIl'A ) crust rx - V=
ANOrcA coumw
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DIY OF
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 1982, by =: a partner on behalf of Fridley Plaza
Office Building Partnership, Minnesota partnership.
NotAry Public
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WALTER J. MULCAHY
W37ARY Pug' IC - 0:4•NESOTA i
RAMSEY COUNTY
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RESOLUTION NO. HRA 3 - 1988
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASEHOLD
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY AND THE FRIDLEY PLAZA OFFICE BUILDING
PARTNERSHIP
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners (the "Board ") of the
Housing. and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota
(the "Authority "), as follows:
WHEREAS, on the 20th*day of September, 1982, a Leasehold Agreement was entered
into between the Authority and the Fridley Plaza Office Building Partnership
(the "Partnership ") which Leasehold Agreement requires the Authority to
provide to the Partnership the non - exclusive right to a 166 car parking lot
and further provides that the Partnership shall have the option to purchase
the Leasehold property at the end of 360 months for the sum of $100,000; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has wishes to construct a bi -level parking ramp on the
site of the parking lot which will impact the Partnership's parking
arrangements and subsequent purchase option. Consequently, there has been
prepared and presented to the Board a corresponding amendment to the above -
mentioned Leasehold Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley will lease from the Partnership approximately
8,000 square feet of office space for one (1) year for the aggregate sum of
$80,000.
THEREFORE, the HRA has agreed to pay one -half of the lease payments not to
exceed $40,000 in consideration of the Partnership's willingness to amend the
Parking Lot Lease and willingness to waive any claims against the HRA for
disruption to the parking lot; and
THEREFORE, the Board hereby approves the Amendment to the Leasehold Agreement
and authorizes the Executive Director and the other officers and employees of
the Authority to execute the Amendment to the Leasehold Agreement
substantially in its present form, but with such minor amendments, deletions,
or insertions as such officers may deem necessary or desirable, as evidenced
by their execution thereof, and the Board further instructs such officers,
upon the full execution of the Amendment to the Leasehold Agreement, to take
such actions as may be necessary to effectuate and implement the terms
thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THIS 8TH
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1988
LAWRENCE R. COMMERS - CHAIRMAN
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AMENDMENT TO LEASEHOLD AGREEMENT
This addendum is entered into this Jok day of Gush, 1988
by and between The Housing and Revedevelopment Authority in and
for the City of Fridley (hereinafter called the "HRA "), the
Fridley Plaza Office Building Partnership (hereinafter called the
"Redeveloper ") and F &M Marquette National Bank (hereinafter
referred to as the "Trustee ").
WHEREAS, on the 20th day of September, 1982, a Leasehold
Agreement was entered into between
which Leasehold Agreement requires
Redeveloper the nonexclusive right
further provides that the Redevelop
purchase the Leasehold property at
sum of $100,000.00, and
the HRA and the Redeveloper
the HRA to provide to the
to a 166 car parking lot and
per shall have the option to
the end of 360 months for the
WHEREAS, the HRA now wishes to construct a parking ramp on
the site of the parking lot, and
WHEREAS, the Redeveloper wishes to have the City of Fridley
lease a portion of the building located at 6401 University
Avenue, Fridley, Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, to reflect the new agreement reached between the
parties it is agreed that the Leasehold Agreement should be
amended as follows:
1. That paragraph 3 of the Leasehold Agreement shall be
deleted and the following provision shall be added in its
place:
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03. The Redeveloper shall pay to the Agency
$800.00 per month for the non - exclusive lease
of the above de8cribed property. This property
shall include a bi -level parking ramp (the legal
description for which is attached to this Amendment
as Exhibit A) of approximately 180 stalls, the
construction of which ramp shall be substantially
completed on or before March 1, 1989, and which
construction shall occur at no cost to the
Redeveloper. These lease payments shall be
made on the first day of each month and shall
continue for a period of 99 years from the day
that the first lease payment begins.. In the event
of default, the BRA shall notify the Redeveloper
and Trustee of said default. In the event the
Redeveloper fails to cure said default, the
Trustee, its successors -or assigns has a right
to cure said default and the BRA agrees to accept
as full payment of this lease from the Trustee,
its successors or assigns the interest earned
from time to time on the "Lease Fund". If there
is a deficiency between the earnings on the
"Lease Fund" and the lease payment, the BRA.
shall not be prohibited from collecting the
deficiency from the Redeveloper.
Upon the termination of this Lease, the
Redeveloper shall have the option to purchase
from the BRA the real property which is
described in Exhibit B of the Addendum to the
Leasehold Agreement. The purchase price
for this property shall be its then fair
market value. In order to exercise this option
Lo purchase me xeaeve.
written notice by cert.
not more than twelve (:
than six (6) months pr:
this Lease. If the paj
agreement to the fair t
property within thirty
notice, then the fair t
determined by the foll<
the BRA and the Redeve:
an MAI certified Appra:
each mutually agree up<
Appraiser. The averag4
appraisals shall then 1
value. Both the BRA ai
pay for the cost of thf
appoint and. shall share
incurred for the third
.oper snail serve
fied mail to the BRA
2) months nor less
or to the expiration of
ties cannot come to an
Market value of the
(30) days of this
,arket value should be
wing method: Both
oper shall each select
ser and they shall
,n a third MAI certified
of the three (3)
e the fair market
d the Redeveloper will
Appraiser which they
equally in the fees
Appraiser."
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2. The Redeveloper acknowledges that in the course of
constructing the parking ramp, the HRA will be unable to
provide.during the time of construction a 166 car parking
lot adjacent to the redevelopment property. In lieu thereof
the HRA agrees to provide access to the Redeveloper to a
95 car parking lot which will be located approximately
where indicated in Exhibit C. This parking shall be
nonexclusive but will be provided at no cost to the
Redeveloper.
3. That the Redeveloper agrees to waive any right, claim,
interest, or damages arising out of the temporary taking by
the HRA of the 166 car parking lot during the period of
construction.
4. That simultaneous with the execution of this Addendum
the City of Fridley shall enter into a Lease Agreement with
the Redeveloper in substantially the same form as contained
in Exhibit D hereto.
5. By entering into this Agreement the Trustee hereby
consents to its terms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this instrument
to be executed as of the day first set forth above.
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THE FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUT R FOR E OF FRIDLEY
B -"
awrence R. Commers)
Its Ch it
BY 4 YJJj
014 W tson
s xecutive Director
FRIDLEY PLAZA OFFICE BUILDING
PARTNERS
BY
Its
F & M MARQUETTE NATIONAL•BANR"
BY
Its
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EXHIBIT A
Lot 15, Block 1, Fridley Plaza Center, together with that portion of Lot 1,
Block I, Fridley Plaza Center lying south of a line extending from the /
northeast corner of Lot 8, Block 1, to the northwest corner of.Lot 15,
Block 1, Fridley Plaza Center, Anoka County, Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT B
That part of Lot 15, Block 1, Fridley Plaza Center
that was formerly platted as Lot 11, Block 2, Rees
Addition to Fridley Park; Lot 1, Block S. said Rees
Addition and that part of Lot 2, said Block 5 lying
North of the now platted Fourmies Avenue; together
with that part of the former dedications of 64th
Avenue and the alley running North of Fourmies Avenue
and South of the West extension of the North line
of said former Lot 11, Block 2 now lying within
Lot 15, Block 1, Fridley Plaza Center.
EXHIBIT C
Lot 2, Block 2, Fridley Plaza Center,
Anoka County, Minnesota
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THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASEHOLD AGREEMENT
Mill
FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF LEASEHOLD AGREEMENT
This Amendment, entered into this day of
1992, by. and between THE HOUSING AND
PJEDEVELOP"NT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
(hereinafter called the "HRA "), and COLUMBIA PARK PROPERTIES, a
Minnesota Partnership (hereinafter called "Redeveloper ").
WHEREAS, on the 20th day of September, 1982, the HRA and the
Fridley Plaza Office Building Partnership entered into a
Leasehold Agreement which required the HRA to provide the Fridley
Plaza Office Building Partnership with the non - exclusive right to
a 166 car parking lot; and
WHEREAS, the Leasehold Agreement was amended pursuant to
Amendment to Leasehold Agreement, dated January 31, 1989,
providing for the construction of a parking ramp on the site of
the parking lot; and
WHEREAS, the Leasehold Agreement was further amended by
instrument, dated February 22, 1989, to revise the legal
description of the property subject to the Leasehold Agreement to
afford the Fridley Plaza Office Building Partnership additional
vehicle ingress and egress access to the parking ramp parcel; and
WHEREAS, the HRA and the Fridley Plaza Office Building
Partnership entered into that certain Memorandum of Leasehold
Agreement, dated February 22, 1989, filed March 9, 1989, in the
Office of the Anoka County Recorder as Document No. 842658, to
establish the Leasehold Agreement of record; and
WHEREAS, the Fridley Plaza Office Building Partnership
assigned its interest in the Leasehold Agreement to Performance
Investments, a Minnesota Partnership, by Assignment, dated March
3, 1989; and
WHEREAS, Performance Investments assigned its interest in
the Leasehold Agreement to "Redeveloper" by Assignment of
Leasehold Interests, dated August 29, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the parties have discovered that the new legal
description is not correct and the parties agree that the
Leasehold Agreement, as amended, should be further amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties to this Agreement, in
consideration of the promises, covenants and agreements made by
each to the other, do hereby agree as follows:
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1. That Exhibit A -1 attached to the Second Amendment to
Leasehold Agreement and Exhibit A attached to the
Memorandum of Leasehold Agreement shall be deleted in
their entirety and replaced by the following legal.
description:
Lot 15 and all that part of Lot 7, Block 1,
Fridley Plaza Center, Anoka County, Minnesota,
lying easterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 14, said
Block 1; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 45
seconds East, along the north line of said Lot 14,
a distance of 13.00 feet, to the point of
beginning of the line to be described; thence
North 0 degrees 47 minutes 15 seconds East a
distance of 213.23 feet to a point on the line
common to Lots 6 and 7, said Block 1, said point
being 3.00 feet westerly from the southeasterly
corner of said Lot 6, and said line there
terminating.
2. That except as amended herein, said Leasehold
Agreement, as amended, and Memorandum of Leasehold
Agreement are hereby confirmed as modified.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed as of the day and year first above
written.
THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHOR TY IN AND FOR
THE CITY --OF FRID 'MI ESOTA
BY:�
Lawrence R. Commers
Its Chairman
n
BY: 1441',; , ;l G' z. 71-
William W. Burns
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of aJL , 1992, by Lawrence R. Commers,
Chairman, and William W. Burns, Executive Director, of The
Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Fridley, Minnesota, a political subdivision of the State of
Minnesota, on behalf of said Authority.
®ROBFRTA COLLJJV9 ., � %•
s� RMARY PUBLIC • IOTA �° � i : �� 2. C _, /��-C •� �.- � ,
ANOKA COUP
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COLUMBIA PARR PROPERTIES
BY:
A Partner
BY:
A Partner
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COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of , 1992, by
and by , two of the Partners of
Columbia Park Properties, a Partnership under the laws of the
State of Minnesota, on behalf of the Partnership.
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD. (JDH)
400 Northtown Financial Plaza
200 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55433 -5894
(612) 780 -8500
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(Parks
Sheets
Maintenance
MEMORANDUM
TO: Barb Dacy, Community Development Director PW92 -364
FROM: Bob Nordahl, Operations Analyst
DATE: November 23, 1992
SUBJECT: City of Fridley Maintenance Cost Associated with the Office Plaza Parking Lot
Listed below is an estimate of yearly maintenance costs associated with the Office Plaza parking lot:
I. Irrigation System:
One full -time park maintenance worker - 32 hours per season to
turn system off/on and miscellaneous repairs.
($17.64 includes benefits) ........... ............................... $564.48
One summer part -time worker to assist - 12 hours at $6/hour ................ 72.00
Miscellaneous irrigation parts (heads, valves, etc) ........................ 125.00
II. Turf and Grounds Maintenance:
One Municipal Center part -time maintenance worker to mow along
5th Street and Fourmies 48 Hours @ $6.48/hr ........................... 311.04
III. Snow Removal:
One park maintenance worker and 4 -wheel drive pickup
truck approximately eight snow storms a season @ 2 hours a storm
($17.64 includes benefits) ............ ............................... 282.24
Truck Cost ($20/hour) .............. ............................... 320.00
IV. Parking Lot Maintenance:
Crack filling along ramp and asphalt lot - two street maintenance
workers at 2 hours ($17.64) ........... ............................... 70.56
Crackfiller ........................ ............................... 20.00
Equipmentcost ................. ............................... 20.00
APPROXIMATE YEARLY COST ............................ $1,785.3 2
Please see me if you need additional information.
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HOUSING i REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, JUNE S. 1989 - PAGE 9
1
Mr. Meyer stated if Mr. Boisclair is %Tilling to pursue this,
knowing the negatives, re is always the hope that something
might develop that would m et with the HRA's approval.
Mr. Burns stated he did not nt to discourage redevelopment. They
want to encourage redevelopme t. However, at the same time, it is
his personal feeling that he did not think the City can
realistically be in a positio to know whether they can commit
money to Mr. Boisclair's proje t until they are farther along in
solving the Lake Pointe problem.
Mayor Nee agreed. He stated it wo ld be great if Mr. Boisclair was
interested in the project 18 montNs from now.
Ms. Horneland stated, again, there a significant issue and that
involves the sellers of the property They have gone through this
process for 10 years, and they have gone through the process of
working with developers and coming in with a proposal with Tanurb
to try to keep the market proposal at a number that would work with
the City and with the HRA. They disco red a Tanurb project will
not work. If Mr. Boisclair is allowe to work with staff on a
project that works, but an agreement i not reached, then the
owners are back to square one where they have been for 10 years.
They would be perfectly happy then to ave the HRA take the
property out of the redevelopment district and let them be.
Ms. Horneland stated she does represent the wners of the property
also, and they should be taken into consider tion.
Mr. Newman stated the City has taken the owners ' nto consideration.
With Tanurb this past year, the City worked t a pace that the
property" owners requested; and now the owners ave to recognize
that the HRA needs some additional time.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, MEYER AND PRAIRIE VOTING AYE, IkASMUSSEN VOTING
NAY, ACTING CHAIRPERSON MEYER DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE
OF 2 -1.
2. CONSIDERATION OF COST - SHARING POLICY FOR FRIDLEY PLAZA RAMP:
Mr. Robertson stated this is the issue of paying for the
maintenance costs for the Fridley Plaza Ramp. The annual estimated
maintenance costs for the ramp are approximately $6,000, and every
four.. years -there would _ be some sealin�c _and stri inQ fnr �n
addi 'onal st of $3 500 ear. Since the City and the tenants of
the Fri ey Plaza Office Building are going to be the main users
of the ramp, although it is open to the general public, staff is
recommending the HRA and the City split the annual and periodic
maintenance costs. The HRA could pay its share out of, the $800
received from rent of the parking space from the owners of the
Fridley Plaza Office Building.
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HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, JUNE 8, 1989 - PAGE 10
Mr. Robertson stated Mr. Burns presented this suggestion to the
City Council on Monday, June 6, and the Council concurred with this
concept. Chairperson Commers did not like this, but will go along
with staff's recommendation; however, he does not want this to be
construed generally for other HRA projects. Chairperson Commers
feels the HRA should not be in the business of being an operational
agency.
Mr. Burns stated he is also proposing that the agreement including
these terms, as well as a separate agreement that provides for the
transfer of the land on which parking ramp sits to the HRA, be
handled at the June 19 Council meeting.
NOTION by Mr. Rasmussen, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the
sharing of maintenance costs with the City for the Fridley Plaza
Ramp.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, ACTING CHAIRPERSON MEYER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.UNANIMOUSLY.
3.
Mr. Robertson stated the HRA eviewed this material at its May
meeting, and the HRA directed s aff to prepare a draft development
agreement to be brought back f the HRA's consideration. That
draft development agreement was i cluded in the HRA packet for this
meeting. Negotiations have been going on between Mr. Newman and
Mr. Kitterman's staff. As of Tues y, June 6, they are essentially
in agreement. Mr. Newman would gi a an update.
Mr. Newman stated it appears they
concept. There may be some fine tuni.
the past, staff has looked to the HRA
concept and the overall layout. He
consistent with the HRA's discussi
investment in light of the fact that
and he believed it will meet with the
in agreement on the.basic
to be done yet, but as in
for approval of the general
elieved this agreement is
s and is a fairly safe
t e work has been completed
's satisfaction.
MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Riksmussen, to approve the
development agreement in concept and dir ct staff to execute a
final development agreement.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, ACTI G CHAIRPERSON MEYER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLIS ING TAX INCREMENT
DISTRICT NO. 9. CENTRAL AVENUE, ONAN:
Mr. Robertson stated this proposal grew out o\pa discussion Mr.
Burns initiated with the Onan Corporation this t winte r. They
are initiating a business retention activity thhey intended to
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Community Development Department
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City of Fridley
MM: October 7, 1993
20:... .HTi l i am Bums, Executive Dissector of HRA
FRM.w Barbara 'Dacy,. Community. Dave dpmsnt .DirW- tar:.
SUBJECT: Consider Request for Tax Increment Assistance,
Westminster Corporation
In March 1993, the City Council approved the necessary zoning approvals to permit
construction of a 51 -unit elderly apartment project just north of St. William's
Church on 5th Street. Westminster Corporation obtained preliminary approval frsCmt
HUD for a "capital grant" to fund a significant portion of the project. The
project will serve very low income seniors meeting the HUD income guidelines.
As you lmaw, Westminster had proposed a 72 unit market rate project four years
ago which was not pursued.
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Westminster is requesting $82,000 in tax increment assistance for the project.
The property is already located in Tax Irnt District #1, the Center City
District. Staff has advised Westminster that the BRA prefers to use the "pay -
as you-go" approach to provide assistance. The estimated project cost is
approximately $2,526,830. The requested assistance represents about 3% of the
total cost which is well within the HRA guidelines. The current estimate Ervin
HUD for the capital grant is $2,432,830. The gap between the project cost and
the HUD financing will be funded by Wester.
The public purpose for the assistance would be to assist Westminster in site
acquisition and preparation costs for the project. Jim Casserly's office has
prepared a cash flow analysis which indicates that $82,000 in present value
dollars can be returned to Westminster over 3 1/2 years with collection beginning
the first half of 1996. Casserly's office has also provided an analysis which
indicates that the total tax increment which would be generated from this proj eat
for the remainder of the life of the district equals $453,149 which equates to
$252,437 in present value dollars.
Reccmunendation
Me proposed request is consistent with BRA guidelines. Staff recommends that
the BRA authorize staff to prepare a development contract for final BRA approval
at a future agenda based on the request of $82,000 via the pay-as-you-go
approach.
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215 South 11th Street, Suite 300 • Minneapolis • Minnesota 55403
• Office (612) 342 -2277 • Fax (612) 334 -3382
FROM: Mary Molzahn
James Casserly
RE: Proposed Norwood Square Apartments /Westminister Senior
Housing
DATE: September 30, 1993
Enclosed please find two preliminary cash flow analyses for the
Norwood Square Apartments /Westminister Senior Housing proposal.
Both analyses assume that construction of a 51 unit Title II
housing project will be commenced and completed in 1994, with the
project assessed in 1995 and taxes payable in 1996. The units
will be valued at approximately $30,745 per unit, for a total
estimated market value of approximately $1,568,000. Assuming the
Title II tax class, the tax capacity upon completion will
approximate $36,064. Total taxes to be generated are estimated
at $41,329, assuming a 1.14599 pay 1993 tax rate, or $810 per
unit. The tax increment generated, assuming 0.0% inflation, is
approximately $32,545 annually. Administrative expenses, based
on 10.0% on the tax increment generated, are reserved for the
City.
The first analysis assumes a 16 year term, through 6/2009 which
is the termination date of the TIF District. The amount of
available tax increment generated is approximately $453,149, with
a present value of $252,437 at 7.5 %.
The second analysis assumes 'a 5 -1/2 year term, sufficient only to
generate the amount of TIF Assistance requested.' The amount of
tax increment generated that would be available for the project
is approximately $104,419, with a present value of $82,000 at
7.5 %.
Please call if you have any questions or comments.
CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
PROPOSED WESTMINISTER SENIOR HOUSING
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WEST1 PREPARED BY CASSERLY MOLZAHN & ASSOCIATES 29- Sep-93
ORIGINAL
ESTIMATED
CAPTURED
ESTIMATED
LESS:
AVAILABLE
PRESENT VALUE ANALYSIS
TAX
TAX
TAX
TAX
ADMIN
TAX
SEMI ANNUAL
CUMULATIVE
DATE
CAPACITY
CAPACITY
CAPACITY
INCREMENT
EXPENSES
INCREMENT
BALANCE
BALANCE
12 / 1993
3,519
3,519
0
0
0
0
0
0
6/ 1994
3,519
3,519
0
0
0
0
0
0
12 / 1994
3,519
3,519
0
0
0
0
0
0
6/ 1995
3,519
36,064
0
0
0
0
0
0
12 / 1995
3,519
36,064
0
0
0
0
0
0
6 / 1996
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
14,485
14,485
12 / 1996
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
13,962
28,447
6 / 1997
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
13,457
41,904
12 1 1997
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
12,971
54,875
6 / 1998
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
12,502
67,376
12 / 1998
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
12,050
79,426
6 / 1999
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
11,614
91,041
12 / 1999
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
11,195
102,235
6 / 2000
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
10,790
113,025
12 / 2000
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
10,400
123,425
6 / 2001
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
10,024
133,449
12 / 2001
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
9,662
143,111
6 / 2002
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
9,313
152,424
12 / 2002
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
8,976
161,400
6 / 2003
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
8,652
170,051
12 / 2003
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
8,339
178,390
6 / 2004
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
8,037
186,427
12 / 2004
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
7,747
194,174
6 / 2005
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
7,467
201,641
12 / 2005
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
7,197
208,838
6 / 2006
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
6,937
215,775
12 / 2006
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
6,686
222,461
6 / 2007
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
6,444
228,905
12 / 2007
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
6,212
235,117
6 / 2008
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
5,987
241,104
12 / 2008
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
5,771
246,875
6 / 2009
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16,783
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CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
PROPOSED WESTMINISTER SENIOR HOUSING
ORIGINAL
ESTIMATED
CAPTURED
ESTIMATED
LESS:
AVAILABLE
TAX
TAX
TAX
TAX
ADMIN
TAX AVAILABLE AVAILABLE
DATE CAPACITY
CAPACITY
CAPACITY
INCREMENT
EXPENSES
INCREMENT TO PROJECT TO CITY
12/ 1993
3,519
3,519
0
0
0
0
0
0
6/ 1994
3,519
3,519
0
0
0
0
0
0
12 / 1994
3,519
. 3,519
0
0
0
0
0
0
6/ 1995
3,519
36,064
0
0
0
0
0
0
12 / 1995
3,519
36.064
0
0
0
0
0
0
6 / 1996
3,519
36,064
32,545
18,648
1,865
16.783
16,783
0
12 / 1996
3,519
36.064
32,545
18,648
1.865
16.783
16,783
0
6 / 1997
3.519
36,064
32,545
18.648
1.865
16,783
16.783
0
12 / 1997
3,519
36.064
32.545
18,648
1,865
16,783
16,783
0
6 / 1998
3.519
36.064
32.545
18,648
1.865
16.783
16.783
0
12 / 1998
3,519
36.064
32.545
18,648
1.865
16.783
16,783
0
6 / 1999
3.519
36,064
32,545
18.648
1,865
16,783
3,719
13.064
130,537 13.054 117.483 104,419 13,064
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PV OF AVAILABLE TO PROJECT
SEMI ANNUAL
BALANCE
CUMIunVE
BALANCE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,485
14,485
13,962
28,447
13.457
41.904
12,971
54,875
12.502
67,376
12.050
79,426
2,574
82.000
82.000
82,000
WEST1 PREPARED BY CASSERLY MOLZAHN & ASSOCIATES 30- Sep-93
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CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
PAY 1993 MARKET VALUE
153,000
PAY 1993 TAX CAPACITY (TITLE II)
2.30%
3,519
TOTAL ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE
1,568,000
LAND
153,000
$ UNITS
51
VALUE /UNIT
3,000
BUILDING
1,415,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED TAX CAPACITY (TITLE II)
36,064
LAND
2.30%
3,519
BUILDING
2.30%
32,545
CONSTRUCTION
1994
VALUATION
1995
TAXES PAYABLE
1996
PAY 1993 TAX RATE
1.14599
INFLATION
0.00%
ADMIN EXPENSES
10.00%
PV RATE
6/1994
7.50%
WEST1 PREPARED BY CASSERLY MOLZAHN & ASSOCIATES 29- Sep-93
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Community Development Department
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City of Fridley
DATE: October 8, 1993
TO: William Burns, Executive Director of HRA
°• gROM:.. Barbara 'Davy.;-• •Community:•Development "Director
Grant Fernelius, Housing'Coordinator
SUBJECT: Scattered Site Acquisition Program Recommendations
As you recall at the September 9, 1993, HRA meeting, we made a
proposal to divide the scattered site acquisition budget in half.
Fifty percent of the budget would be available for general
acquisition activities, while the other portion would be reserved
for properties which were deemed not repairable under the Housing
Rehab Program. We devised this proposal because we felt we needed
a strategy to address properties which fell into the second
category. This memo is to review the properties which we feel are
potential sites for acquisition under each pool.
Pool A: Housing Rehab Program
Budget: $50,000
Potential Site: 560 Hugo Street N.E.
This property has had a history of problems dating back several
years, including exterior maintenance, noxious weeds, and storage
of junk and various debris. The owner applied for our home
improvement grant program, and on September 8, 1993, we inspected
the property. Among the major deficiencies noted were:
1. A 24 ft. by 24 ft. addition originally constructed in
1976 which still remains unfinished.
2. Improper roof construction
3. Various electrical and plumbing system violations
4. Inadequate and unsafe heating system
5. Life safety violations, such as missing handrails and
improper smoke detectors
4.2
Scattered Site Acquisition Program Recommendations
October 8, 1993
Page 2
It should also be mentioned that in June of 1992, the owner applied
to Anoka County for housing rehab assistance and was denied. Two
separate inspections were conducted at that time, one by ACCAP and
one by the City. The County determined that the property could not
be repaired to a livable condition within the available budget.
Our inspector has indicated that'. the property is in extremely poor
condo tion: -and really -isn l t..habitable:. -Rehabilitating 'the' p*tpperty ..
is not' feasible' either. Moreover, the 'owner could' not * sell the
property in its current condition.
The property has an estimated market value of $38,896 and comprises
two 25 ft. by 110 ft. lots (total square footage equals 5,550).
The lot is not considered buildable under current code without a
variance. In light of these facts, we feel the only option would
be to begin negotiations with the owner for voluntary acquisition.
Attached for your review is a copy of the lot survey.
Pool B: General Acquisition Program
Budget: $50,000
Potential Sites: 513 Fairmont Street N.E.
8280 East River Road
1632 Rice Creek Road
Background Information: As mentioned above, this pool of money
will be used to acquire abandoned, substandard, and /or vacant
properties which are considered blighting influences. These
properties were identified as follows:
1. We obtained the list of all residential properties which
had an estimated market value of $50,000 or less (130
properties).
2. We separated those properties that had been identified
as level one or level two priorities during the February
1993 windshield survey.
3. We focused on level one priorities. These are properties
with significant structural problems (i.e., sagging
roofs, damaged walls, etc.). This final cut produced
five properties in total, and each was evaluated on
several criteria. The criteria included such things as
whether the property was located in a target
neighborhood, i.e., Riverview Heights or Hyde Park, the
condition of the street, size of the lot, cost, etc.
4.3
Scattered Site Acquisition Program Recommendations
October 8, 1993 _
Page 3
After completing this process, the properties were rank ordered.
513 Fairmont Street N.E.
Estimated market value: $35,433
Lot size: 50 ft. by 110 ft.
Total square-footage: 5,500
•:..Zoning:. .R-_1.,. Single Family...
Occupancy,statu's:• Vacant
This property has been vacant since at least July 1992. Staff has
received numerous complaints from surrounding neighbors. The
City's Public Works staff have boarded up the windows. The Council
has also ordered tree removal and weed cutting on the property, the
costs of which have been assessed to the property. We feel this
is the highest priority.
8280 East River Road
Estimated market value: $43,585
Lot size: 170 ft. by 110 ft.
Total square footage: 18,700
Zoning: R -1, Single Family
Occupancy status: Occupied
1632 Rice Creek Road
Estimated market value: $44,607
Lot size: 130 ft. by 240 ft.
Total square footage: 31,200
Zoning: R -1, Single Family
Occupancy status: Occupied
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the HRA authorize the Housing Coordinator to
begin negotiations with the owners of 560 Hugo Street and 513
Fairmont Street. If the owners are interested, staff will secure
appraisals of each property. Staff would then review the results
with the HRA prior to a separate authorization to make a formal
offer.
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OUR PERSPECTIVE
Boarded u must :act fast to. save housing
Ken - :-Peterson, -St. •Paul's director of ; when the costs of repairs .are- so high
planning and economic development, that they exceed market* values, more
says nothing drives people nuts like sophisticated city programs — such as
having an empty, boarded house in loan participation pools that reduce pri-
their neighborhood. And that's under- vate lenders' risk of loss — are needed
standable. to make possible the rehabilitation of
critical properties.
"It's like a sore that drives values down
and people out," Peterson concluded
earlier this summer.
.Residents of the. Twin Cities can be
grateful that the number of boarded
buildings are in the hundreds compared
to places like Detroit or New Orleans,
where they're counted in the tens of
thousands. But that's little consolation
when a shuttered house is next door.
Then the immediate problem takes
precedence, as Star Tribune reporters
Peter Leyden and Bill McAuliffe de-
scribe in today's newspaper.
Many strategies — such as changing
federal housing policies and implement-
ing Minneapolis' Neighborhood Revi=
talization Program — focus on one or
more parts of the problem. What's
needed most, however, is for the Twin
Cities to move faster to identify
boarded houses and get them rehabili-
tated for new occupancy or torn down.
Often problem properties fall into three
categories: going, going and gone. That
makes financing difficult. In Minneapo-
lis and St. Paul, home ownership pro-
grams for troubled properties match
.qualified buyers with private lenders
still willing to offer financing despite
changes in federal tax law that stripped
incentives for private investments. But
And when houses are demolished; com-
munities shouldn't necessarily try to
replace .them on a one - for -one .basis. In
some cases, the demolition may providt-
an opportunity to enlarge the lot sizes
and value of the houses next door or
provide open space or other amenities
in the neighborhood.
The key is to move fast when the prop-
erties are irreversibly bad. More than
one or -two on a block for a significant
period of time can ruin an otherwise
stable neighborhood. One boarded
building can start a domino effect on
other properties.
It would help if the Minnesota Legisla-
ture .provided shorter redemption peri-
ods after a foreclosure, abandonment or
condemnation. If the wait were less
than the current one -year provision,
private and public investors might be
more willing to commit to fixing up
boarded buildings.
Public and private sectors must mutual-
ly reinforce each other in generating and
preserving a quality, affordable housing
stock. Strong partnerships among gov-
ernment, private lenders and neighbor-
hood housing organizations can go a
long way toward making a boarded
house a home again.
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An artist's view of nature
I write to respond to the surprising and
angry letter of Sept. 26 criticizing aspects o:
my sculpture on the Nicollet Mall. With
due respect for the letter writer's ornitho-
logical knowledge, I must explain that I
have made art, not literal depictions of
birds. My work is inspired by nature and
this sculpture in particular grew out of my
rich encounter with the great natural world
of Minnesota. I do not compete with God
by trying to copy his creations. My job is to
articulate my deepest impressions of nature
by creating original form which gives shape
to my understanding.
I believe my vision has enriched and will
continue to enrich the lives of many people
in this country and abr6ad who have en-
countered my work. The people of Minne-
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An artist's view of nature
I write to respond to the surprising and
angry letter of Sept. 26 criticizing aspects o:
my sculpture on the Nicollet Mall. With
due respect for the letter writer's ornitho-
logical knowledge, I must explain that I
have made art, not literal depictions of
birds. My work is inspired by nature and
this sculpture in particular grew out of my
rich encounter with the great natural world
of Minnesota. I do not compete with God
by trying to copy his creations. My job is to
articulate my deepest impressions of nature
by creating original form which gives shape
to my understanding.
I believe my vision has enriched and will
continue to enrich the lives of many people
in this country and abr6ad who have en-
countered my work. The people of Minne-
5.1
Community Development Department
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City of Fridley
TO: Housing and Redevelopment Authority Members
FROM: William W. Burns, Executive Director of HRA
DATE: October 8, 1993
SUBJECT: Marketing /Advertising Consultant
On August 18, 1993, we sent out a request for proposal to four marketing /advertising
firms requesting assistance in marketing and advertising the Lake Pointe site. While we
started from the position that we needed -a brochure, our preliminary discussions with
advertising consultants led us to request a broader scope of services, as reflected in the
attached request for proposal.
We received proposals from three architectural firms: Busch +Partners, Inc.,- Gott;ry
Advertising and Marketing, Inc., and Larsen Design Office. The proposals were
reviewed by staff and then at a meeting with Mayor William Nee and Jim Casserly.
All three proposals were very impressive and somewhat similar. We leaned towards
Busch +Partners, Inc., because of Mr. Busch's experience with real estate development,
his contacts in the advertising and real estate development world, and because he,
rather than a non - principal, would be doing the work. I think it is also fair to say that
his proposed marketing strategy for Lake Pointe was more focused than those of his
competitors.
My recommendation is that the HRA select the firm of Busch +Partners, Inc., to assist
us in advertising and marketing the Lake Pointe site. The estimated cost for both
phases of Mr. Busch's proposal will be $37,500. At our meeting on October 14, 1993,
1 respectfully request that the HRA approve the employment of Busch +Partners, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $37,500. Although we are not expecting the need for
additional funding, it may be necessary at some point to request additional funding.
I checked several references for Busch +Partners, Inc. They included Bruce Carlson at
Northco, Ralph Robinson at Told Real Estate, and Brad Hoffman, and Judith Bergland
at the City of Brooklyn Center. Each of the references were very positive. All of them
concluded that Mr. Busch has performed very well.
Thank you.
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FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY. MN 55432 - (612) 571 -3450 - FAX (612) 571 -1287
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
ADVERTISING /MARKETING SERVICES
TO: Larsen Design Office, Inc.
7101 York Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Attention: Ms. Catherine Gillis
FROM: City of Fridley
Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority
DATE: August 18, 1993
SUBJECT: Request for Proposal - Advertising /Marketing Services
The City of Fridley and the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority are
actively seeking the help of an advertising /marketing firm to assist in promoting
the City's Lake Pointe site (see attached drawing).
This forty acre site is one of the best remaining sites in the entire Twin Cities
area for corporate office development. Located along Interstate 694, between
Highway 65 and Highway 47, the site is highly visible and provides easy access
to downtown Minneapolis, the airport, and most other locations in the Twin Cities
area. The site also has the advantage of being ready for development. The
streets are in, basic landscaping has been done, a sprinkler system is in place,
water and sewer is in place, and building pads have been compacted. The site
also has the advantage of being in Anoka County and the City of Fridley, where
taxes and utility rates are among the lowest in the Twin Cities area. Additionally,
the site offers ready access to a strong blue and white collar labor market that
already supports Onan, Medtronic, Burlington Northern, FMC; and a wide variety
of other industries.
Our aspiration for the site is to have someone buy it and develop high density
corporate office space. We need someone to help us sell it. We are hoping
that whoever is selected will have the capability of providing direct, hard - selling
advertising to a variety of corporate users throughout Minnesota and the United
States.
Now that you have heard about our aspirations, tell us how you would go about
marketing the site. For example, what activities would you conduct to produce
a sale to corporate office users? Please identify the approaches you would take
and the cost of the activity to support your approaches.
Request for Proposal
5.3
August 18, 1993
Page Two
In addition to identifying activities and estimated costs for activities, please tell us
what support services would be required from the City of Fridley and identify
activities that would be contracted out. We would also like to know something
about the key people who would be working on the project, as well as their
availability, and the timetable you would propose for concluding key activities of
the project.
Please strtirrti# fiive. copies of your:proposal -by September 16� 1993: Proposals
shouid be directed to William W. Burns, City Manager, 6431 University Avenue
N.E., Fridley Minnesota, 55432.
Thank you for considering this request for proposal.
Sincerely,
William W. Burns
City Manager, City of Fridley
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ADDRESSES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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LAKE POINTE SITE
August 18. 1993:
Busch & Partners, Inc.
318 Groveland
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Attentfo.m. Merrill. Busch...
The Gottry Group
10700 Normandale Boulevard
Suite 220
Bloomington, MN 55437
Attention: Steve Gottry
The Kuester Group, Inc.
81 South Ninth Street
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Larsen Design Office, Inc.
7101 York Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55435
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LAKE POINTE SITE
August 18, 1993:
Busch & Partners, Inc.
318 Groveland
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Attention:.- Merrill Busch*:... .
The Gottry. Group
10700 Normandale Boulevard
Suite 220
Bloomington, MN 55437
Attention: Steve Gottry
The Kuester Group, Inc.
81 South Ninth Street
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Larsen Design Office, Inc.
7101 York Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55435
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TO: FRIDLEY H.RA
FROM: CITY OF FRIDLEY
RE: BILLING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATING EXPENSES
SEPTEMBER 1993
Account #'s for
HRA's Use
ADMINISTRATIVE BILLING:
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONAL SERVICES — for setting up HRA payroll system
ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE BILLING:
OPERATING EXPENSES:
POSTAGE BY PHONE
MOWING /CLEANING SW QUAD BY PW
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES:
TOTAL EXPENDITURES — SEPTEMBER 1993
File : \123DATA \HRA \17F193BILL.wk1
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City's Use
13,842.00 101 -0006 -341 -1200
1082.93 101 - 0000 - 341 -1200
250.00 101 - 0000 - 336 -3000
460- 0000 - 430 -4330 15,174.93
460- 0000 - 430 - 4332 83.86 236 - 0000 - 336 -3000
450 - 0000 - 430 -4340 191.37 236 - 0000 - 336 -3000
275.23
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Community Development Department
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DATE: October 7, 1993
City of Fridley
TO: William Burns, Executive Director of HRA
FROM Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Rice Plaza Update
Jim Kordiak advised me that the remaining two tenants, STS
Temporary and Hong Kong Kitchen, have found new locations. STS
Temporary has advised Kordiak that they will be out by November 1,
and that they are currently negotiating a tenant space in the Suh
building. Hong Kong Kitchen will be relocating to the Holly
Center; however, in order for the new tenant space to be remodeled,
they will not be able to leave the building until mid - December.
I am currently working with the Public Works Department to arrange
for demolition of the building this winter.
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TO: William Burns, Executive Director Of KRA
FROM: Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director
Craig A. Ellestad, Accountant
SUBJECT: Salestax on Lake Pointe Development Maintenance
Project #244
DATE: October S. 1993
After researching whether sAlestax is due on the entire amount
of the contact with Isaacson Lawn Care, we have found that it is.
The sales tax law that applies went into effect July 1992, not July
1993 as was implied. Therefore, we will be paying the 6.5% salestax
on the entire contract which was executed in 1993.
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Community Development Department
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DATE: October 7, 1993
City of Fridley
TO: William Burns, Executive Director of HRA
FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consideration of Lake Pointe Option Properties
At the September 9, 1993, meeting, the HRA asked staff to contact
Mr. Hedman and Ms. Gunderson as to whether or not they would be
willing to extend the option agreement for one more year. Mr.
Hedman stated he would not. Ms. Gunderson stated she would be
willing to extend the option agreement for one more year.
The HRA also requested information regarding the values on the
subject properties. Attached is a memo from Leon Madsen. Both
properties have increased in value since 1986. Madsen also
commented as to what the effect would be on the property values if
the HRA did or did not renew the current option to purchase. He
states that the value would decline if the potential buyer
perceives that he /she might not be able to occupy the home for a
reasonable amount of time before the HRA takes possession. The
opposite may occur if a potential buyer perceives the purchase as
an investment, rents out the home, and hopes for the HRA to acquire
the property at its maximum value.
Hedman did indicate that he is willing to negotiate below the
current value as stated in the purchase agreement ($76,000). He
is to be married within the year, and he and his fiancee want to
find a new home as soon as possible.
The Executive Director recommends that the HRA let the options
expire and wait to acquire the properties when a solid development
proposal is submitted. If condemnation is necessary, relocation
costs may be required.
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COF MEMO
TO: Barb Dacy, Director of Community Development
FROM: Leon Madsen, City Assessor
SUBJECT: Hedman— Gunderson Homes
DATE: September 27, 1993
In response to your request for historic value data on the subject properties, I submit the
following:
5707 W. Moore Lk
Gunderson
1986 $58,300
1987 $60,500
1988 $62,000
1989 $65,500
1990 $66,500
1991 $67,000
1992 $71,800
1993 $71,600
5695 W. Moore Lk
Hedman
$51,700
$54,700
$56,000
$59,800
$60,800
$61,500
$66,300
$66,200
You also asked my opinion of what the effect would be on their values if the HRA either did or
did not renew their current option to purchase.
There is no definitive answer. We have seen sale prices, in both scenarios, both decline and
improve. Decline would probably most likely occur when the potential buyer's perception is that
they might not be able to occupy the home for a reasonable time after they take pocession.
Increase could occur if a potential buyer looks at the purchase as an investment, knowing that
HRA has most often paid "top dollar" for properties it acquires. One, very possible, event may
be an investment purchase with the owner renting out the property during the interim, knowing
an eventual purchase by the HRA will probably be at maximum value.
It is extremely important to understand, that when a program, such as what the HRA is doing in
this area, is injected into the market place, the active economic principles become atypical. The
principle of Highest and Best Use is the foundation of the appraisal process. The determination
of Highest and Best Use involves a 4 point analysis; the physically Possible Uses, the legally
Permissable Uses, the most Feasible Uses, and the Highest and Best Use from the identified
feasible uses. Therefore, in an analysis of any property affected by Lakepointe, we can
determine the "Possible" uses since it would be anything that could physically fit on the site. We
would have difficulty determining the "Permisible or Legal" uses of the subjects since there
currently is an option —to— buy, which clouds what the current owner may do. Determination of
"Feasible" uses is also clouded because of the uncertainty of how long the option —to —buy will
remain or if it will be renewed. Since the feasible uses cannot be satisfactorily determined, the
"Highest and Best" use cannot be determined with any kind of reliability.
This appraisal dilemma is not unique to the subject properties. It is also a problem with the
Northeast and Southwest quandrant districts at Miss. and Univ. and, to some extent, the
surrounding properties.
OCT 0 6 1993
Casserly Molzahn & Associates, Inc.
215 South 11th Street, Suite 300 • Minneapolis • Minnesota 55403
® Office (612) 342 -2277 • Fax (612) 334 -3382
M E M OtR A N D U M
TO: City of Fridley A6
Attention:tA(illiam Burns, City Manager A
Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
FROM: James R. Casserly
DATE: October 4, 1993
RE: Lake Pointe /BBMI Project
I recently spoke with Tom Threlkeld of Bayport Properties who is
the agent for BBMI in its site selection for a new facility.
Bayport Properties had contacted a Plymouth, Maple Grove, Fridley,
Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. According to Tom Threlkeld, the
Fridley proposal was very creative and the City provided one of the
best packages.
However, the other cities also had attractive proposals and as of
October 4, 1993 BBMI was inclined to select the City of Plymouth.
A key factor in the selection of Plymouth is that it would require
the least amount of disruption for the employees since the firm is
already located there.
Mr. Threlkeld was most appreciative of the efforts of the City of
Fridley and was going to contact Bill Burns after BBMI had made its
final decision.
Casserly Molzahn & Associates, Inc.
215 South 11th Street, Suite 300 • Minneapolis • Minnesota 55403
Office (612) 342 -2277 • Fax (612) 334 -3382-
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City of Fridley
Attention: William
V/Barbara
FROM: James R. Casserly
DATE: October 4, 1993
Burns, City Manager
Dacy, Community Development Director
RE: Lake Pointe /BBMI Project
I recently spoke with Tom Threlkeld of Bayport Properties who is
the agent for BBMI in its site selection for a new facility.
Bayport Properties had contacted a Plymouth, Maple Grove, Fridley,
Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. According to Tom Threlkeld, the
Fridley proposal was very creative and the City provided one of the
best packages.
However, the other cities also had attractive proposals and as of
October 4, 1993 BBMI was inclined to select the City of Plymouth.
A key factor in the selection of Plymouth is that it would require
the least amount of disruption for the employees since the firm is
already located there.
Mr. Threlkeld was most appreciative of the efforts of the City of
Fridley and was going to contact Bill Burns after BBMI had made its
final decision.