HRA 01/14/1993 - 29639CITY OF FRIDLEY
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HOIIBING & REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETING, JANQARY 14� 1993
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CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Commers called the January 14, 1993, Housing &
Redevelopment Authority minutes to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL•
Members Present: Larry Commers, Virginia Schnabel, Jim McFarland
Members Absent: Duane Prairie, John Meyer
Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Rick Pribyl, Finance Director
Craig Ellestad, Accountant
Jim Casserly, Consultant ,
Don Fitch, Fridley Dairy Queen
Lowell Wagner, 11660 Wayzata Bvld., Minnetonka
Jim Hansen, Commercial Sites of Minnesota
Ted Krueppus, 6000 Bass Lake Road, Crystal
Bob Thein, 1501 North 72nd Avenue
Norma Swanson, 361 Rice Creek Terrace
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APPROVAL OF DECENiBER 10 . 1992 , HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES•
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to approve the
December 10, 1992, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes as
written.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON COI�IERB DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
l. CONSIDER CONCEPT APPROVAL OF FRIDLEY TOWN SOUARE DEVELOPMENT:
Ms. Dacy stated that she would first like to summarize the history
and the changes between the Ericson proposal and the current
proposal for this site.
Ms. Dacy stated that the original development proposal for the
former 10, 000 Auto Parts site and the two single family homes which
immediately abut the site was originally filed in 1989. Over the
course of the past two years, the developer at that time, Scott
Ericson, put forward two site plans for Planning Commission and
City Council review. The first proposal was for a 28,000 sq. ft.
commercial facility, and the second proposal included a Burger King
at the west end of the facility with a drive-up window. The City
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Council approved both site plans with several conditions attached.
The HRA received copies of those minutes, and a traffic study was
developed. So, all the land use parts of this development have
been completed.
Ms. Dacy stated that in terms of HRA assistance for the original
project, there was no formal action on a development agreement;
however, there were several informal discussions about the major
items that would be contained in the development agreement. The
major features the HRA discussed were the tax increment financing
assistance up to $250,000 and an equity participation portion of
the agreement. The intent of the equity participation was that
the HRA would have the money returned to them based on certain
criteria including a length of time between when the property is
sold and based on a formula for the rate of return to the
development.
Ms. Dacy stated Mr. Ericson was unable to obtain financing for his
project, so that particular part of the development process has not
been completed.
Ms. Dacy stated the current proposal is being put forth by Lowell
Wagner and Don Fitch, former owner of the Dairy Queen property.
Mr. Wagner has done a number of commercial developments in the
metro area and has worked with Walgreens as part of those
developments.
Ms. Dacy stated she prepared a comparison sheet between the Ericson
proposal and the Wagner/Fitch proposal. In terms of square
footage, the building is slightly smaller at 26,150 sq. ft.
Instead of the Burger King at the west end of the site, it would
be the Dairy Queen with a drive-up window. The size of the Dairy
Queen is smaller than the Burger King. There is miscellaneous
tenant space of 10,000 sq. ft. as compared to the original 12,000
sq. ft. The building exterior is proposed to be different. Mr.
Ericson had proposed a rock-faced block exterior, and Wagner/Fitch
are proposing a brick exterior which is consistent with the other
materials in the Center City development, as well as a different
facade treatment with covered walkway, pillars, and a sign band.
Ms. Dacy stated that because of the smaller building size, the
necessary parking spaces have been reduced by five spaces, and it
also provides more room for setbacks from affected surrounding
streets and properties. Also of minor difference is that with the
new proposed development, Walgreens would like to have a
prescription pick-up window on the east side of the development.
Ms. Dacy stated Jim Casserly will discuss two features of the
proposed tax increment financing assistance for this project.
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Mr. Commers asked Mr. Casserly to outline the differences between
this proposal and the previous proposals.
Mr. Casserly stated there is really only a couple of differences.
His letter dated January 7, 1993, described the two issues that
are remaining. The first issue is the amount of assistance. The
developer is requesting a maximum of $300,000. The HRA had
previously looked at $250,000 in the original Ericson proposal,
and that was the amount the City Council seemed comfortable with.
The current developer has indicated that, at best, this is a
difficult project to do, and they may be looking for some
assistance above the $250,000.
Mr. Casserly stated the second issue is when does the HRA provide
that assistance? That issue was not completely resolved in the
Ericson proposal, because Mr. Erickson was unable to get his
financing put together. In this instance, what the developer is
asking for and what the lenders are looking for is to have all the
equity contributions up front. In other HRA projects, they have
been able to make contributions or provide assistance at various
stages of a project. Often it is done when a project is completed
and the City has issued a certificate of completion. There is no
hard and fast rule, because projects vary.
,� Mr. Casserly stated the only other issue the HRA addressed a couple
of months ago was a recapture arrangement where they would
recapture a minimum amount. The issue is if they have a minimum
recapture, the lenders would consider that essentially a lien or
obligation of the property and would reduce the loan amounts
accordingly. That issue has not been worked out. If the HRA gives
consensus approval for this project, then staff will work through
those issues. He believed most of the other issues have been
resolved, and the agreement would essentially be the same as that
with Scott Ericson on the previous proposal.
Ms. Dacy stated the HRA did discuss the recapture and the equity
participation on the Ericson proposal. At that time, it was the
HRA's direction to continue to pursue it, but there was no real
resolution on the issue. So, the two issues the petitioner wants
the petitioner to decide tonight are: (1) concept approval for
$300,000 versus the $250,000, and (2) when the HRA will give its
assistance.
Mr. Commers asked what the Council's issue is with the amount of
assistance.
Ms. Dacy stated the Council acknowledges that the amount of HRA
assistance is the HRA's decision; however, they believe that the
previous amount of $250,000 is adequate.
� Mr. Lowell Wagner stated he is the President of Wagner Corporation.
His partner is Don Fitch. He stated Wagner Corporation is a small
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real estate developer located in Minnetonka. The company is
tenant-oriented rather than site-oriented. Approximately one year
ago, Walgreens came to them and said the project was not going
forward at this Fridley site and asked Wagner Corporation to take
a look at the project. His company did look at it and, over the
last year, they have done several things and talked to many people.
They believe the project can be done.
Mr. Wagner stated they will be building a 13,000 sq. ft. prototype
building for Walgreens. The store is slightly larger than the
previous proposal and has a size that now meets the requirements
for the American Disabilities Act and gives Walgreens the
opportunity to put in all the departments they want. On the design
Walgreens needed more room around the building for circulation, and
they have removed all parking to the north of the building and made
a one-traffic pattern around the building. They pulled in the
building slightly on the east/west length of the building. This
was done primarily to give them turning room and for the drive-up
window for Walgreens. The prescriptions have to be called in ahead
of time, and this window will be used only for picking up
prescriptions.
Mr. Wagner stated that when they changed the dimensions.of the
building, it slightly changed their parking layout. As far as the
� specifications are concerned, their goal now and for the future is
to construct all buildings with the main component being brick.
That particular segment of the change in specifications has
increased their cost from $85,000 to $100,000. He stated they
generally agree with the landscaping which was approved for the
Ericson proposal. They do have a couple other ideas for changes,
but they will only proceed if the neighborhood and the City are in
agreement with those changes.
Mr. Wagner stated that as far as tenants, Walgreens is committed,
at least at staff level. The Dairy Queen will be plus or minus
2,750 sq. ft. in size. They are negotiating with another tenant
that would take between 3,800-5,000 sq. ft. and would be the third
major tenant in the building. They are working with two other
smaller tenants.
Mr. Wagner stated that regarding financing, they have their
application in and have a verbal o.k. from the lenders at staff
level. The lenders have held up the application until they
ascertain that the City is going to back the project. He stated
today's financing is very difficult to get, and very few projects
are being built today. He stated they need approximately 90� of
the center leased and actually signed up before the lenders will
release the funds. He stated they still need between 2,300 and
3,500 sq. ft. more leased before they will start the project.
Leasing is slow, and he wants the HRA to know that there is a risk
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Mr. Wagner stated that regarding the redevelopment agreement, they
need the funds up front. At this point, they have committed
$240,000 of hard cash into the project. They have also committed
all their fees and overhead, and they are still in the position
where they have to find another $60,000 in order to make the
numbers work. They feel they can do that. Some of the guarantees
the HRA can look at to assure the City that there is not going to
be a problem are: (1) the financing has to be in place; and (2)
the amount of leases have to be satisfactory. They will also have
their personal guarantees, both from the development group and
themselves individually, and the City will have a guaranteed
maximum construction contract. Those are all things they expect
to see in the redevelopment agreement.
Mr. Wagner stated that regarding the question on recapture, a deal
killer would be where it actually says it has to be so much within
a certain period of time. Their lenders will not allow that,to be
in the agreement, and it basically amounts to a second mortgage on
the property. They have no problem with the concept "to share the
wealth". They believe they can reach an understanding within the
next few weeks with City staff regarding that specific issue.
Mr. Wagner stated the $300,000 is not an idle number they have come
up with. They have taken a close look at the actual costs for the
,� center which includes the brick and the specifications of
Walgreens. The Walgreens store costs substantially more per square
foot to build than a typical store. The $300,000 is very important
because they are putting a substantial amount of cash into the
total project.
Mr. Wagner stated it is his understanding that the Council did
recommend the $250,000 issue for the Ericson project, but the
Council has not had an opportunity to hear this new proposal.
Mr. Wagner stated they have been told that the City is very
concerned about signage for this project. He stated they
understand that and respect that; however, he wanted the HI2A to
know that they are having some difficulty with signage for their
tenants. He stated this is not the City's problem, but if they
lose a tenant over the signage issue, they might have to ask for
a variance. .
Mr. Commers stated the HRA can make recommendations but has no
authority with respect to variances.
Mr. Commers stated he believed one of the HRA's concerns with
respect to this project was that there was a significant increase
in land costs for the Swanson property.
Mr. Casserly stated he believed they did feel there was an increase
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some of the previous costs were.
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Mr. Wagner stated that in Mr. Ericson's original proposal, he had
anticipated $815,000 for the three pieces of property. At the
present time, they are anticipating their costs are going to be
approximately $913,000. They had an opportunity to look at the
original agreements on these properties, because they did negotiate
with Mr. Ericson for a period of time to attempt to buy his
position out. One of the properties is $5,000 higher. They now
have two of the three properties under contract. Regarding the
third property on the north side, there is the possibility that Mr.
Ericson still has some rights in that from the old purchase
agreement. Today was the final day to cancel that particular
agreement.
Ms. Schnabel asked Mr. Wagner how they would use the money they
are requesting from the HRA.
Mr. Wagner stated it doesn't really matter. The money would be
fused into the project when they take down the land, all three
parcels. Their first draw from the bank will include a lot of
things besides the land costs. All their preliminary costs (land,
architectural, environmental, soil tests, engineering, title
policies, etc. , all the expenses they normally have before starting
construction) will be included in their first draw. These costs
� are about two-thirds of their soft costs. At that time, they will
also have to use the cash that was put into the project as the
lenders require that all cash that is required in the project be
put up in advance. That also means that they will be putting up
their cash with that first draw. Anything that is not covered by
the City and by their cash would be a first draw against the
construction.
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Mr. McFarland suggested that the City work with the lenders
regarding inspections on the construction and compare it to the
allowable draws on the construction loan.
Ms. Schnabel asked Mr. Wagner to give some locations oi other
projects his company has built with Walgreens.
Mr. Wagner stated they have done six Walgreens transactions. The
closest one to Fridley would be Coon Rapids Square which was built
about four years ago and was anchored by Walgreens and Old Country
Buffet. Other locations with Walgreens include 3207 East Lake
Street, 200 West Lake Street, 2643 Central Avenue, 544 South
Snelling. The first Walgreens they built was in the Franklin
Shopping Center. Other centers they are involved with that are
not anchored by Walgreens is Duckwood Square Center (25,000 sq.
ft. center) in Eagan anchored by Good Year, a smaller convenience
center (Crosstown Square) in Andover, and a center in West St. Paul
(23,000-24,000 sq. ft.) in Robert Square on South Robert.
Ms. Schnabel asked if Mr. Wagner has any projected rental rates.
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Mr. Wagner stated the rental rates will be within a range of $12-
13 per square foot.
Ms. Schnabel asked about the timing on this project once
construction is started.
Mr. Wagner stated that once they begin construction, the timing
for construction of the basic center will be about 120 days,
depending on weather conditions. Then the tenants have from 30-60
days to move into the center. Their optimum schedule is as
follows: If the HRA approves this development in concept, they
would use the next 30 days to work on the actual redevelopment
agreement. Within the next two weeks, they would put out a mailing
to additional prospective tenants. They hope to have adequate
leases committed by February 15/end of February. From there, it
takes about 60 days to finish all the architectural work,
environmental work, etc. If everything fits into place, they would
probably open the center for business around November 1, 1993.
Mr. Don Fitch stated he is strongly looking for a new place to
relocate the Dairy Queen. Mr. Wagner approached him and started
discussions after Mr. Ericson's project did not come to fruition.
In their discussions, they found that one of the best ways to make
,.� the proj ect successful was for him to become a partner; in this
case, providing $245,000 in hard cash. He knows little about
development, and he is relying on Mr. Wagner's expertise. He
stated he would appreciate any assistance the HRA can provide for
this project.
Ms. Norma Swanson stated that when Mr. Ericson came to her, the
property was under lease to Red Owl. When Mr. Ericson stated he
wanted to develop the property, she toid him the circumstances of
the lease and that it would concern a buyout. She did not have
the property on the market but he could try it. He did that and
in the process of doing it, he lost her tenant, Red Owl. At that
time, every time his option would run out and he would try to renew
it, the price of the property went up. By the last offering, the
price Mr. Ericson was offering was about identical to Mr. Wagner's.
She stated that because of the problem Mr. Ericson was having
trying to obtain financing, she had more confidence in what Mr.
Wagner could do with the property. She stated she has lived in
this area for 33 years, and she is very concerned about what type
of project is built on this property. She wants this development
to be something that the City and the people of Fridley can be
proud of. She believes Mr. Wagner's proposal with the brick front
building will be more appealing to the neighborhood and the City.
Mr. Casserly stated this really fits more into the category of a
redevelopment proj ect, and the real problem is that the kind of
� use the site is being used for cannot afford the cost of the site.
The HRA's assistance really goes technically into what amounts to
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a land writedown; but in actuality, it is bringing the site closer
to a market value if the site was cleared and ready for
development. He did not think the site is worth $900,000 to a
developer. The site is worth $600,000-650,000; but for the kind
of use that is being suggested, it is not worth $900,000. That is
the crux of the problem. Whether the site is worth that in terms
of its value with the existing structures is another issue.
Mr. Commers asked the total project cost.
Mr. Casserly stated the total project cost is $3 million.
Mr. Commers stated there is bound to be a little more risk with
the money up front. He is not sure if the dollar amount is a
significant• thing. The HRA had set a top on that dollar figure;
but it was his understanding that once it exceeded $225,000, then
they started talking about participation. He believed the HRA had
terms such as the length of time the developer would hold it and
other types of terms. In other words, they are giving the
incentive based on their analysis of the developer and not someone
the developer may sell-the development to within a year or two.
Mr. Casserly stated staff did a very rough cash-on-cash return
analysis. What probably makes this project work is the strength
� of the long term tenants, and the rate of return on a project like
this from an investment perspective would be less than on a more
speculative-type of project.
Ms. Schnabel asked Mr. Fitch what the terms of his lease would be
for the Dairy Queen.
Mr. Fitch stated they have not totally come to a signed lease
agreement, because they are also waiting for HRA action. He and
Mr. Wagner have a tentative signed agreement to be general partners
in this project, and he is looking at probably having a ten year
lease with a couple of five year renewals.
Ms. Dacy stated that if the HRA agrees with this proposal, then
the HRA can make a motion to approve in concept the two features
and direct staff to take the next step in negotiating the
development contract and working out some of the details on these
other issues. The HRA's other option is to approve what the
developer has proposed.
Mr. Commers stated the bigger issue for him is what happens on the
back side if they go ahead with this project. That is relatively
important in view of the fact that this is not a pay-as-you-go
arrangement and the HRA has a little more risk than normal. They
had an equity participation type of arrangement with the previous
developer. The HRA had discussed this in detail at a previous
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Mr. Casserly stated Mr. Commers is correct; however, he has two
thoughts on that issue: (1) the previous developer did not agree
to that; and (2) the previous developer's consultant was sending
him options and alternatives to it that he never brought to the
HRA because the project was not moving forward. It is a proposal
that has merit and there are a lot of ways to design an equity
participation arrangement. Most of it comes down to what kind of
an assumed rate of return do they allow the developer before they
have participation.
Mr. Wagner stated that if the concept is approved, they would have
an opportunity to discuss and negotiate this and bring back a
package to the HRA's next meeting. He is quite confident that they
will be able to come up with something that is fair.
Mr. Commers stated there is also another issue regarding the Dairy
Queen. At the last meeting, Mr. Fitch indicated that as far as the
condemnation was concerned, the resolution was tied in with the HRA
giving some more money on this side of the project.
Mr. Fitch stated that if this project does not happen, he does not
know of another site in this franchise area that will allow him to
relocate economically and feasibly. Mr. Wagner has indicated to
him that they strongly need the $300, 000 level to make this project
� successful. Even at the $300,000 level and with the money he and
Mr. Wagner are contributing to the project, they will still need
an additional $60,000. Mr. Wagner has assured him that they will
be able to get that $60,000, and he is relying totally on Mr.
Wagner's expertise.
Mr. Fitch stated that if the development is approved and they go
forward with it, his major concern is that the Dairy Queen goes
with the development. From a business perspective, he is going to
have to take a hard look at whether he still feels he got a fair
and just figure for his land and building. One of the things that
would be required that scares him the most is that as a result of
locating in the new center, he would need to sign a new franchise
agreement to the extent that he would become a full Dairy Queen
Brazier. The contract would change a little bit from the economic
standpoint that his fees and royalties would go up slightly.
Mr. Commers asked if it is possible to make the HRA's assistance
somewhat contingent upon the HRA being able to come to a resolution
with Mr. Fitch on the other side of this transaction.
Mr. Casserly stated, yes, it happens all the time in redevelopment
projects where an HRA helps in relocating a business.
Mr. Fitch stated he.is in no position at this time to say that if
the HRA votes "yes" on the $300,000 that he will accept the
� Commissioners' Award and walk away with that.
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Mr. Commers stated the HRA does not expect him to do that. The
HRA is just .trying to determine how the amount enters into this
decision and whether it should be contingent upon that based on
earlier discussions. It is certainly a permissible contingency
on the approval of the $300,000.
Mr. Commers stated he is a little concerned about the transaction
and that it is not the normal way the HRA operates. On the other
side, this proposal seems like a reasonable use for the property
based on all the attempts that have been made to try to get a
development on that property. He is not overly concerned about
the $300,000 versus the $250,000; however, he is concerned about
why the Council is reluctant about the $300,000. He is inclined
to believe that the assistance should be tied to the other
condemnation in some way. Mr. Fitch is certainly entitled to get
a fair market value for his property; but if the IiRA winds up with
a iegal battle and a lot of legal fees on that side of the
transaction, that does influence what the HRA should contribute to
the development.
Mr. McFarland and Ms. Schnabel agreed with Mr. Commers.
Mr. Fitch stated he has one big concern about the HRA having a
contingency on this project involving him. That is not totally
,,-, fair to Mr. Wagner and the project. Mr. Wagner has indicated to
him that he would still be asking for $300,000; and it has nothing
to do with the Dairy Queen being involved in the project. Since
he is involved in the development, it does solve his location
problem; but, by the same token, the combination of that location
and the development of Fridley Town Square development are two
separate issues.
MOTION by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to approve in
concept the Fridley Town Square project with an incentive of up to
$300,000 and offering assistance "up front" as equity, subject to
the equity participation details being mutually agreed upon, and
contingent upon resolving the condemnation issues with Don Fitch.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N COMMERB DECLARED
T8E MOTION CARRIED Q1�TANIMOIIBLY. .
Mr. Commers stated that the HRA is very interested in this project
and hopes the developers can put the project together. The HRA
would certainly like to see this site redeveloped. It has been
sitting empty for a very long time.
Mr. Wagner thanked the HRA. He stated this is going to be a
partnership, and they want to be very open with the City and the
HRA.
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2. REOUEST TO REMOVE U.S. WEST OVERHEAD LINES FROM UNIVERSITY
AVENUEfMISSISSIPPI STREET AS PART OF THE MISSISSIPPI STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
Ms. Dacy stated this is a carryover from the NSP project to place
their overhead lines underground. The Engineering Department has
notified her that there are three poles on the west side of
University Avenue and north side of Mississippi Street, east of
t�e Holly Center parking lot, that have telephone lines on them.
The City has to have a separate contract to install those lines
underground. The Engineering Department obtained a cost figure of
$5,214.00, and staff is recommending that the HRA authorize staff
to execute a contract with U.S. West to have those lines installed
underground. She did an analysis on the Mississippi Street
improvement budget, and they are well within budget.
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to authorize
staff to execute a contract with U.S. West to remove the overhead
poles on University Avenue and install them underground.
IIPON A VOICB VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CBAIRPER80N COAQ3ERB DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINAIdIMOIISLY.
3. CLAIMS AND EXPENSES:
^ Mr. Pribyl introduced Craig Ellestad who has replaced Paul Hansen.
Mr. Harisen has been promoted to another position in the Finance
Department. He stated he and Mr. Ellestad will share the duties
of the Finance Department at the HRA meetings.
a. Check Register (2269-2282)
MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. McFarland, to approve
the check register dated January 8, 1993.
Mr. Commers stated the HRA is incurring a lot of legal fees,
and they may need to make an analysis of those fees.
Mr. Pribyl stated that a lot of the legal fees were incurred
over the last 6-8 weeks associated with the acquisition of
Lake Pointe. He did not believe the HRA will see that level
occurring the rest of this year.
Mr. Commers state�l he agreed; however, he did believe that
overall, the legal fees have been higher even without the
acquisition of Lake Pointe. He asked staff to get an analysis
on the 1992 legal fees.
Ms. Dacy stated staff will have the 1993 budget prepared for
the next meeting. Staff will make a special note to evaluate
�, the ongoing legal fees.
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QPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTINa AYE� CHAIRPERSON COMMERB
DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
4. RICE PLAZA UPDATE;
Mr. Commers stated that as they have discussed in the past, it may
become a point of economic feasibility to decide what the HRA
should do with the Rice Plaza property.
Ms . Schnabel noted that the owner of Cinnamon Skin Tan has not paid
any rent since August. Does the owner plan to make a lump sum
payment in January?
Mr. McFarland stated he believed Terrie Mau, the owner of Cinnamon
Skin Tan, has sold the business.
Ms. Dacy stated that as part of the HRA budget, it might be
appropriate to take another look at what should be done with this
property.
5. ST. WILLIAMS' SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE:
Ms. Dacy stated that at this time St. Williams has not requested
any tax increment financing assistance. This is a much smaller
,.� project than what was previously proposed.
6. LAKE POINTE PROPERTY UPDATE:
Mr. Pribyl stated that at this point in time, the City has
basically completed the transactions that were originally estimated
to be financed by the temporary tax increment bond. They had a
settlement on the bond issue itself on December 14, 1992, and on
December 15, 1992, they actually wired $4,230,000 to Minnesota
Title to complete the transaction. As he has heard, the City now
has title to the property.
Mr. Pribyl stated City staff has been working with Anoka County to
try to reduce the taxable value to a lesser value, thus resulting
in a smaller tax payment for the delinquent taxes that were
outstanding in 1990, 1991, and 1992. That process basically is
still in process. The only thing remaining to be completed in that
process is a comment period which the school districts have in
regard to the reduction of market value. The school districts get
involved any time there is an increase in excess of $10,000 in
taxes, and they do have a comment period prior to the final
approval of the reduction in value, The payment is required by
the County to show good faith in regard to the payment. So, the
City is just waiting to hear from the County as to whether that
valuation reduction has been completed.
� Mr. Casserly presented the final official "Statement of
Proceedings" to the HRA Chairperson.