HRA 10/09/1986 HOUSING 4 g®EVELaRC Pr AMU= MEMMC
THURSDAY.. OcToEEft 9, 1986 7;00 P.M.
Rick Pribyl
Finance Director
CITY OF ERIDLEY
AGENDA
HGUSJW & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEET7IU
THURSrAY, OCIOBER 9, 1986 7:00 P.M.
Location: Council Chamber (upper level) —
CALL
TO ORDER:
SCALL:
APPI�TAL OF Mlwrrr� .
Housing & Redevelopment Authori
ty'Minutes: September 11, 1986
ADOPTION OF AGEDIDA:
PRESENTATION BY BARMN-ASCHMAN RG
AVENUE ODRRIING SIE UNIVERSITY
DOR STUDY
REPORT ON LAKE FOINTE 4ORFoRA
TE CENTER IE
UPrATE ON LUNDGREN'S UNIVERSITY AVE. APARTMEWT PRQ7 .
UTE ON NEGOTIATIONS FOR ACQUISITION OF THE ECT
RICE PI,�p, 3 - 3B
SHOPPING
STATUS REPORT ON BEt,GARM'S (NIVgSITY AVE. AFARMW
PRQ7ECT
• • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
' 5 - 5A
QONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY G �Mp�FrjO'�
HRA M ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY CfiKE EOR THE nTaVi�<� aC
RELEASE $13,500 IN SOII, `� Fess �s`ow°+gyp
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4► BLOC[C 4, UNIVERSITY INLXJSTRIAL PARK wTb UN o��*K'�`�'��
4ONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZ IM THE EXECUTION
OF AN ACRE WNT BETW
MENT AUTHORITY AND SUBS THE FRITLEY HOUSING & REDF,VE{.OP.
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FOR SOIL AND � N ENGINEERIW CORPORATION
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ENG� INEM= SUPMRT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
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CORPORATE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 7D
CLAIMS
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OTHER BUSINESS:
A WCUM4ENT:
CITY OF FRIDLEY
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 11 , 1986
CALL TO ORDER: 1986, Housing & Redevelopment
Chairperson Prairie called the September 11 ,
Acting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Authority meeting
ROLLCALL: VirginiaRasmussen,
Menbers Present: Duane Prairie, Virginia Schnabel ,
John Meyer (arr. 7:55 p.m.)
Menbers Absent: Larry Commers
Others Present: Nasim Qureshi , City Mana4er
Jock Robertson, HRA Executive Director
Dave Newman, HRA Attorney
Rick Pribyl , Finance Director
Julie Burt, Asst. Finance Director
Bob Barnette, Councilman-at-Large
Ed Fitzpatrick, Councilman
Bob Levy, 100 S. 5th St. Daly & Lindgren
Linda Fisher, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren
Sherrill Kuretich, Larkin, Hoffman,
Harry Yaffee
Ken Belgaarde
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 14 X986, HOUSING & REDEVELOPt1FNT AUTHORITY MINUTES: s6
L SECONDED BY MR. RASMUSSEN, TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 14, 1986,
MOTION BY 1!S. SCHNABE ,
HOI-� 1�S C & REDEVELOPMFNT AUTHORITY MINUTES. the first
a e 8, third paragraph from the botta!�+ro osed is a
Ms. Schnabel stated that on p 9 ntis. Fisher stated what a WeSt of University
lex generally located south of 85th Avenue,
sentence should be changed as fol ows: of S ringbrook Nature Center.�-
353 unit apartment comp
Avenue, north of 83rd Avenue, and east p D THE
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, ACTING CHAIRPERSON PRAIRIE DECLARE
MINUTES APPROFED AS AMENDED.
1 , APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIR OF THE FRIDLEY HRA: for vice-chairperson.
Acting Chairperson Prairie declared the nominations open-chairperson.
Mr. Rasmussen nominated Virginia Schnabel for vice
no other nominations, Acting Chairperson Prairie declared the
Hearing '
nominations closed.
HOUSING & REDEVELOPFIENT AUTHORITY M
FETING SEPTEMBER 11 1986
PAG E 2
NON BY MR. RASMUSSEN
BALLOT FOR VIRGINIA SCHNABELSECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE
AS VICE-CHAT ' TO CAST A UNANIMOUS
RPERSON OF THE FRIDLEY HRA,
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE
ACTING CHAIRPER
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, . SON p
RAIRIE DECLARED
2. UPDATE ON NEGOTIATIONS FOR AC UISITION OF THE RIC
Mr. Newman stated that Bob Levy has been a u E PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER:
representing the propertyguest at the last 3-4 HRA meetings
stated that at the last eetingsin August, the
Plaza Shopping
enter into negotiations with Mr, g the HRA pP g Center. He
a purchase price for the subject Levy for the had instructed Staff to
Purpose of trying to determine
F1r, property.
Newman stated that since the August meetin
met with the County Attorney to review thea g' Wr. Robertson and he had
perty, The County Attorne PPraisal the County had prepared
on the pro
details of the appraisal not A disclosed;
specifically requested that the
County's appraisal of the property plus thed hleasehol
approx. $975,000, they can say that the
improvements was
Mr. Newman stated that when Staff met witl
shared with them an analysis he had r ) Mr, Lev on
worth between $1 prepared that stateduthe29roMertLevy
propert 050,000 and $),150,000, p p
Y could be closed this Mr. Levy indicated that ifythe
s
clients and, as a result, thS years there aere ould be greater tax benefit to his
flexibility in negotiations,
Mr. Newman stated he and Mr,
that week; and Staff Robertson had discussions with Mr,
to purchase the property,prepared to recommend to the HRA Levy again
of approx. $32 000 overythe Countyss Price of . if the HRA wished
the low end of Mr. $1,008,000. That was an increase
compromise between both ,part est alflysPsa�sStaffdf approx. $42,000 less than
Mr. Levy had assured him that he would strongly felt that it was a fair
price to his clients, the HRA decided to act on as
advice,
consent, he felt it was verAlthough Mr. Levy did ntrhave chid this purchase
to his clients. Y likely this purchase price wouldebes ' specific
P1r, acceptable
Qureshi stated he wanted to
HRA has taken the emphasize to the HRA
specific project Position not to acquire a that in the past, the
had
specific
penjed tafor that property. Property unless there was a
Even though Mr, Robertson and Mr.
City's books for tax Pfair urposes
price, this propert Newman
P poses as having a market value a of currently on the
Mr. Qureshi stated there were some $ 62,000.
before making a decision on whetherpo�snotdto°nUrthe HRA
should consider
Purchase the property,
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING SEPTEMBER 11 19
86 PAGE 3
PROS:
1• There was an agreeable price range between botharti
2, There was a P es.
Potential dollar savings if in the future the HRA wanted
to acquire the property and had to pay acquisition or condemnation costs,
relocation costs, etc,
3. They would have control of the property for future development.
►nent,
1, The LIRA would become the property manager, takin
and disadvantages of owning property, 9 on all the advantages
2, The HRA would become the tenant manager and•w
ould have the concerns of
Paying taxes, maintaining the
property, etc,
3. There would continue to be the uncertainty of the ten
4• If the HRA did acquire this property, ant situation,
for other properties that, in similar siltuations,bmiga
setting precedent
Mr. Qureshi stated the HRA g ay. "why not us?"
site. Because of some financial ndifficulties,othere was
pursuing a project on this
to whether or not that project would go forward. The should
end of September. some uncertainty as
he
HRA should considerCinatheirif there deliberationno project, that was somethgnthi
property, s on whether or not to acquire the
Mr. Qureshi stated that also at this time, P1r. Co
at the meeting, and the HRA should consider this tobeand Mr' Meyer were not
fir. Robertson stated he had spoken to Mr, very important issue.
that time Mr. Commers had Commers earlier in the week, At
attend this meeting. Pointed out the possibility of not being able to
9. Mr. Commers had stated it was his own personal preference
that the Center City was the HRA-s top priority, andersonally, he was very
much in favor of this acquisition.
p
Mr, Rasmussen stated he did not think it was in the be
to own property without a prospective development. It was
interest of the HRA
to set. was not a good precedent
Mr. Newman stated there was great concern on the part of
that the transaction be done this tax year.
the leases has four y In reviewingtthepleasesy oneofremaining, and two ofethe leases has two Years, three of trem minghe leases has three years
remaining.
EDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING SEPTEMBER 11 1986
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HOUSING & R
th
not
Mr. Levy stated the circu
mstances his clients are dealinga theseecircum-
circumstances created by his client s. The HRA had crea e
eared before the HRA for the last four months
stances. Hhist ted hs'hconcerns. But, he can say
that if this acquisition
expressing his clients have asked him to file a law suit against
does not go forwards
the HRA.
the reason they are in this situation was because the l
Mr. Levy stated consider an unusual fashion. Typically,
otential development, there is always a certain
has conducted itself inwhat pthey are settled between
when a City is looking in the air before things pro
erty
The history of this p P
amount of time when thioWneraanduthe developer. h 4-5 developers at
the existing property the HRA has gone through etc.
has been that for six years, of public hearings,
ment with letterrecipitated�the acquisition of the
various stages of develop time things
It was a circumstance such as this thatprecipitated
was that every
What was uniq
hardware store site. ment and the HRA has terminoVnedsafeel
trac
settle down with a particular, develop ro erty
with a developer and the then there is a new
or terminated a relationship They
they can resume business as pmentual and,the processstartsallnnotrnagain. for
proposal and a new develop tenants, and they ca
lose prospective tenants or existing
market rental with new tenants. they had entered into a
stated that regarding the hardware store, erator for that
Mr. Levy lease for a new hardware store oP fraud with
verbal agreement to sign a
to but they have never wanted to run the lease withrthat tenant1without alerting
aiprospective tenant by signing a they always sen prospective
possible development by the HRA. $0� With the hardware store,
them of the P Hall to talk to City and HRA Staff. lace within 30-6�
tenants to City
the prospective tenant was told t e acq ctiveltenant. In that case the t1RA
days; therefore, they lost acquisition.
recognized the problem and went ahead with the acq
had a similar situation recently. They had a vacancy.
Mr. Levy stated they possibility of the HRA
They lost three prospective tenants because
n arrangement with an
the property. They ultimately but who refused to sign more
taking ace,
existing tenant to take the additional space,
nine month lease because of the threat of condemnation and who would
than a
not sign a market rate lease.
direction given by his clients last winter was that enoof
ugh
Mr. Levy stated theThey have been a memberlast
was enough. They have tried to be understanding.
' ss community since 1958. They worked with the HRA and the
of
the busine ren project which necessitated rezoning and platting
winter with the
Theydg
have tried to be a cooperative and understan ing p
the property.
timate public purpose in maximizing the
stated the HRA had a leg' ment of the Center City site, but
Mr. Levy ro ey and the develop
utilization of this property It was not a private purpose of the existing
that was a public Purpose.
r
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 11 , 1986 PAGE 5
property owner and there were burdens and risks taht went with that. Those
burdens and risks needed to rest where the. public purpose was, where the gain
and benefit was, not on the private property owner. In effect, for the last
5-6 years, the HRA has asked the private property owner to warehouse that
property and suffer the economic consequences. His clients will no longer
do that. They will either resolve this on a friendly basis with a negotiated
price or they will resolve it in the court room.
Mr. Levy stated that at the August HRA meeting, it was his understanding that
the HRA had unanimously authorized the Staff to enter into negotiations to
determine what would be a fair acquisition price, with the understanding that
a final decision on acquisition could not be made until there was a price on
the table. He stated they entered into these negotiations with Staff in good
faith predicated upon the understanding and assumption from the August meeting
that a policy decision had been made.
Ms. Schnabel stated she did not think that was the intent of the HRA at that
meeting. Both she and Mr. Meyer had expressed their concern at the August
meeting about the HRA getting into the ownership of property. When they
suggested Staff talk about price, it was merely to see if there was any close-
ness in dollar figures and that they wanted those figures brought back to the
HRA; but they had not made a firm commitment to purchase.
Mr. Levy stated that if this transaction did not close this year, they will
be talking about a different price. The tax laws change effective Jan. 1 , 1987.
They will file an inverse condemnation suit against the HRA and it will not be
based on just the current value of the property; it will also be based on
the damages suffered because of lost principle because of the threat of con-
dernnation, and damage action for business libel involving statements made to
prospective tenants by staff members at City Hall .
Mr. Levy stated another alternative to consider by the HRA was that if the
HRA decided not to acquire the property, then the NRA should remove this
property from the redevelopment district and leave them alone.
Mr. Levy stated the Lundgren development had to be viewed separately and
distinctly from the possible acquisition. This made the decision more diffi-
cult for the HRA, but this was an independent issue because if the Lundgren
project does not go, the process will just start over again with another
developer. His clients will not go through that process again.
(Mr. Meyer arrived at 7:55 p.m. )
Mr. Qureshi stated that regarding the Lundgren development, Mr. Lundgren
has approximately three weeks before coming to the HRA with a financial commit-
ment. If he does have the financing commitment, it would put a whole different
emphasis on whether the HRA would want to acquire the property. But, unless
J
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 11 , 1986 PAGE 6
there is a specific project for the property, it was his recommendation
that it would not be prudent for the HRA to acquire the property. He stated
the City Council was very sensitive to the City acquiring property unless
there was a project. He also thought the concerns and the problems of the
tenants should also be a major consideration in the decision.
Ms. Schnabel stated that if Mr. Lundgren is unable to get the financial
commitment, what did fir. Qureshi see as the climate for future developments?
Mr. Qureshi stated that with the new tax laws, in the near future it was
going to be much more difficult for bodies such as the HRA to have development
happen. What was happening was that a lot of the tools the [IRA has been using
and the developers have been using will be completely eliminated and adversely
modified to discourage development.
Ms. Schnabel stated her position had not changed since their last meeting.
She agreed with fir. Rasmussen. She did not like the thought of the HRA
becoming owners of property unless they have a very specific development project
for that property.
Mr. Prairie stated the HRA did acquire the hardware building site, and they
were criticized for that action. They had a development commitment which fell
through; and then they had problems with the tenants, so he could understand
not wanting the HRA to become a landlord again.
Mr. Meyer stated he did not want the HRA to be a landlord either, except that
there has been a problem her for the last 5-6 years. That problem can be
brought to court, and the HRA could lose. He was not as upset about not
becoming a landlord as he was about some of the other factors that were involved
in the acquisition.
Ms. Schnabel stated she appreciated Mr. Levy's position and his clients'
position. She felt that if the HRA was to make a commitment at this meeting
to purchase the property and then found out in three weeks that Mr. Lundgren
was unable to proceed with his development, they would have made a long term
commitment to purchase a piece of property which appears to have had a history
of difficulty in being developed and which appears at this point to have a
very cloudy atmosphere for development in the future if Congress goes forward
with the tax legislation being talked about.
Ms. Schnabel stated she was not totally sure the HRA had even talked about
the conditions of the property and what would be needed as far as maintenance,
etc. She just felt strongly from a philosophical standpoint that it was not in
the best interest of the HRA as a public body to purchase private property
and hold it.
Mr. Meyer stated he understood how Ms. Schnabel felt, but he also could under-
stand Mr. Levy's arguments in that the HRA did not have the right to ware-
house private property even though they have not done it intentionally.
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 11 , 1986 PAGE 7
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. RASMUSSEN, TO TABLE THE DECISION ON
THE ACQUISITION OF THE RICE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER PROPERTY UNTIL THE
OCTOBER HRA MEETING.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Levy stated it would be his recommendation to his clients that they not
take any action pending the HRA's action next month. This would give the
HRA the opportunity to digest the information received at this meeting and,
hopefully, they can avoid a conflict that would not be in anyone's best
interest.
3. REPORT REGARDING CONTROL AND QUALITY OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAKE POINTE
CORPORATE CENTER:
Mr. Qureshi stated that in the agenda was a memo he had written to the HRA,
Mayor Nee, and City Council members dated Sept. 5, 1986. He stated the basic
purpose of writing this memo was to, hopefully, lay out some of the actions
the HRA, Planning Commission, and City Council have taken, specifically trying
to assure the quality of the development for Lake Pointe Corporate Center and
the land of control the HRA by agreement can exercise and the kind of control
the City Council has by zoning and special use permits and other land develop-
ment requirements the City has.
Mr. Qureshi stated some concern was expressed by the HRA that they were seeing
pretty pictures of the development but what guarantee did they have that the
development would actually take place in that fashion and quality? He stated
he had tried to provide the HRA with a summary of all the different actions
of approval the HRA had. It was his understanding that the HRA had full
authority on the basis of the agreements entered into with the developer;
and the City Council by its sheer police powers and zoning and platting powers
can demand this quality and type of development.
Mr. Qureshi stated he wanted to emphasize that the HRA and the City Council
can mutually agree to modify the type and the quality and the level of the
development in the future. They cannot foresee what the future economic
conditions or situations are going to be. He stated they do have a timetable
which tells them when this development has to take place. That was done
merely to hopefully give further assurance to the HRA and City Council that
they have gone through all these steps to guarantee this development and that
they do have a sizeable control over the development.
Mr. Qureshi stated the tentative date for groundbreaking was Oct. 14th at
around 4:00 p.m. He stated he would be giving the commissioners more
information about the program at a later date.
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 11 , 1986 PAGE 8
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CONTRACT WITH SUNDE ENGINEERING
FOR ENGI14EERING WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO BE DONE
N THE LAKE POINTE CORPORATE CENTER PROJECT:
Mr. Robertson stated the specifics of the work are covered by Sunde Engineer-
ing. They have reviewed this with John Flora and his staff, and it was
Staff's recommendation that the HRA adopt this resolution. He wanted to point out
that in the resolution the amount had changed slightly from the proposal
received by Sunde in April . It was about $1 ,900 higher. That was as a
result of the multiple bidding of the first phase of the contract.
MOTION BY MR. MEYER, SECONDED BY MR. RASMUSSEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 15 1986.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DESIGN AGREEMENT WITH S.E.H. FOR
THE 00 TWIN DRIVE-IN
Mr. Robertson stated that on the proposed resolution under "NOW, THEREFORE",
second line from the bottom, that even though the overall contract was for
West Moore Lake Drive and Highway 65, they will see that it only includes the
preliminary plans for the Rice Creek Road improvements from Old Central to
Highway 65. He stated that in the right hand column under Rice Creek Road,
the "Detailed Plans" in the amount of $36,500, and the "Construction" in the
amount of $47,500 should be omitted from this resolution at this time and
it will be brought back at a future time for the HRA's consideration.
MOTION BY MR. RASMUSSEN, SECONDED BY MR. MEYER, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
NRA 16 1986,"A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DESIGN AGREEMENT FOR THE 100 TWIN
DRIVE-IN INTERSECTION" WITH THE FOLLOWING OMISSION:
RICE CREEK ROAD
DETAILED PLANS $36,500.00
CONSTRUCTION 47,500.00
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE HRA AND ERNST & ASSOCIATES FOR LANDSCAPE AND PLAN SPECIFICATIONS
FOR LAKE POINTE CORPORATE
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. RASMUSSEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
HRA 17 1986.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. STATUS REPORT ON UNIVERSITY AVE14UE CORRIDOR TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 PAGE 9
Ms. Schnabel stated the cost ranges that were included in the agenda were
included last month also. She stated they are going to have a preliminary
meeting with Barton-Aschman on Wed. , Sept. 17. Several members of the
Technical Advisory Committee are going to review the preliminary proposals
with Barton-Aschman and then the proposals will be brought back to the full
committee the following week. She stated there would probably be nothing
to report until 'after the middle of October.
8. UPDATE ON THE WINFIELD PROJECT:
Mr. Robertson stated Winfield Development was forming a new partnership
and would be obtaining the financing for their project in the Paco Industrial
Park under their new partnership name. Because of the legalities involved
with IDB funding, it was necessary to publish notice in the newspapers for
the name change. The City Council will approve the name change at their
Sept. 22 meeting. The name change was just a formality and would in no way
affect the funding of the IDB or the particulars of the Development Agreement.
9. UPDATE ON THE SHOREWOOD INN REMODELING PROJECT:
Mr. Robertson stated the development agreement has been executed and signed
by Mr. Nicklow, Vice-President and co-owner of the Shorewood Inn. Mr. Nicklow
has assured Staff that the parking lot phase will start in September. A lot
of the interior work will be done during the winter. Mr. Nicklow understands
that the HRA's participation does not occur until the certificate of occupancy
is issued at the completion of the project.
10. UPDATE 014 THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE APARTMENT PROJECT:
Mr. Qureshi stated that at the last meeting, the HRA approved in concept an
outline for a 358-unit apartment complex on the property east of the Nature
Center and west of University Ave. The project would be: (1 ) a high quality
development acceptable to the NRA; (2) the HRA would provide $850,000 write-
down on the land in the initial stages. The land actually would be paid back
to the HRA over a 15 yr. period with no interest for 3 years, interest for
2 years, and the rest amortized over 10 years; (3) taxable increment bonds
would be used for the project; (4) housing revenue bonds would be requested;
(5) the project would be under one ownership; and (6) there would be a good
north/south connector street between the Nature Center and University Ave.
Mr. Qureshi stated the developers have a similar project in Minnetonka
called Cliff. This development will be modeled after that project except
they will have surface garages instead of underground parking.
Mr. Qureshi stated the legal counsel for the develppers, Hs. Fisher and
Ms. Kuretich, had written a letter to the City indicating that because of
potential changes in the laws, the project requires a higher level of equity
thant what was anticipated before, and they are asking for further assistance
from the HRA.
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 11 , 1986 PAGE 10
Mr. Qureshi stated the level of assistance authorized by the HRA was $850,000,
and the developers are now requesting additional help. He stated that if the
HRA changed what they approved in concept, this would be a departure from
the assistance they are providing for the Lundgren project.
Ms. Sherrill Kuretich stated she was an attorney with Larkin, Hoffman, Daly
and Lindgren, Ltd. , and was representing the developers, Mr. Yaffee and
Mr. Belgaarde. She stated the letter submitted by Ms. Fisher and herself
on Sept. 5, 1986, was quite explicit and quite complicated, and she would
try to briefly summarize it.
Ms. Kuretich stated the last time they were before the HRA in August, they
were proposing that in addition to tax increment financing, they would be
asking for tax exempt housing revenue bonds to finance the project. Since
the August meeting, the Conference Committee of the U. S. House & Senate met
and issued the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Out of that report came a change
in rent restrictions that will be imposed on tax exempt housing revenue bonds
for multi-family housing projects. Under the old law 20% of the units had
to be set aside for persons whose income did not exceed 80% of the median.
Under the new law, the developer will have a choice. They can set aside 20%
of the units for persons with incomes that do not exceed 50% of the median
or they can set aside 40% of the units for persons whose incomes do not exceed
600 of the median. She stated they are proposing average rents of $585/month.
If they have to meet the 50% median requirement, that means 20% of their units
cannot rent for more than $438/month (2 bedroom). If they go to the 60%
median requirement, then 40% of the units cannot rent for more than $526/month
(2 bedroom). With average rents of $585 for one-two-three bedroom units, they
obviously are projecting rents far in excess of the restricted rents that would
be applicable for tax exempt financing. The rent question becomes very
important because the City of Fridley waslooking for a high quality, high
amenitive housing project.
Ms. Kuretich stated that in order for the developers to provide that level of
quality and level of amenities, those rents are necessary. The City does not
want a project of lesser quality with fewer amenities and the developer does
not want to build that type of project.
Ms. Kuretich stated the result of not being able to use housing revenue bonds
was that they will be looking at using taxable bonds instead of tax exempt
money. The interest rate on taxable bonds right now would be 1-12% higher
than on tax exempt money. That means the project will be able to service
less debt because the interest rate will be higher. They estimate that
will be approximately $1 million less the developers can borrow and service
on a taxable housing revenue bond. The net result was they are short about
$1 million on project costs.
Ms. Kuretich stated that in August they told the HRA they had approximately
$1.2 million in financial project costs due mainly to soil correction costs.
Now they are at $2.2 million because of the need for additional equity.
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING SEPTEMBER 11 1986
PAGE 11
The developers are proposing to provide additional equity cash for one-half
of that $1 million gap or $500,000 and they are proposing to the HRA concept
approval that the HRA would lend the other $500,000 to help make up that gap.
This would bring the total loan amount to $1 ,334,000 on the basis of the
t. She stated they did not
increment projected to be produced by this projec
like having to come back to the HRA, but this was a situation they could
not have anticipated.
Mr. Qureshi stated he wanted to remind the HRA that -they have taken the
position in the past that their highest priority was
the
atCenter
he Ci t area.
He was advising the HRA that the concept they approved
meeting
was exactly the same as what they entered into with Mr. Lundgren. Now these
developers are coming back asking for another $1/2 million of additional
help up front. He was sure there would be a certain level of impact if they
provide a higher level of assistance to this project than
ect atoathe
Lu nddghtisadvantage.
project, and it potentially Put the Center City p j
Mr. Lundgren was also faced with the same situation as this project was facing.
Mr. Meyer stated he would be concerned that the HRA would offer a higher level
of assistance to an apartmentconceivably gohide underhbecauserofiaylackaofnthehsame
the Lundgren project could
level of assistance.
Mr. Yaffee stated that, as Ms. Kuretich had said, they did not want to have
to come back before the NRA asking for additional assistance. They would
like the HRA to look at their request and their change in circumstances.
They are willing to share the cost equally and still pay it back.
Ms. Kuretich stated that in terms of an actual risk of investment,
the City
was not taking a risk like the developer was. The developer loses their
equity if the project is not successful. The City will be paid back in the
form of real estate taxes. It was the second repayment they were talking
about and she felt that put the terms of risk to the City in a little
different light.
Ms. Schnabel asked Mr. Newman if he had any comments.
Mr. Newman stated this was a procedure that has been followed quite often
(Lundgren project, Shorewood Inn project).
As Ms. Kuretich had stated, it
was probably a lesser degree of assistance than what the HRA has provided
in other cases where they have given outright land write-down. They are
nance bonds. The HRA would be paid as soon as menthe
using tax revenues to fi
taxes were paid; and in addition, the developers would be making pay
on the note. They could compare this with the Woodbridge project which was
the other extreme where the HRA is providing several million dollars in
assistance.
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Mr. Qureshi stated that if the HRA wished to give more assistance than they
authorized conceptually, Staff would like to go back and rework the numbers
and come back with a recommendation, taking into account the feasibility
of the Lundgren project and whatever else they could potentially be doing to
treat the two projects more equally. If there was going to be a change in
assistance, then both projects should be looked at.
Ms. Kuretich stated they need to know by the first of December whether they
will be able to get the level of tax assistance they need for the project.
They need to have an amendment to the tax increment plan which provides for
the bonding for this project by the City Council by that date. That was one
of the conditions on the purchase of the land.
Mr. Rasmussen stated that philosophically he had a problem with this request
for additional funding and felt a decision should be made at this meeting.
Ms. Linda Fisher stated they did get conceptual approval by the HRA at the
August meeting for a level of assistance in the amount of $850,000, and they had
proceeded on that basis. Now they have to request a different level of
assistance due solely to a change in the tax law. Obviously, it would have
been their preference to get a similar concept decision this evening from the
HRA on the new request, but it appeared the HRA had some desire to look at
this further before making a positive recommendation.
Ms. Fisher stated that if the HRA had any interest in pursuing this request
for additional assistance, either their request or some variation of that
request, although time was of the essence, she believed they could work with
Staff to come back at the October meeting and maybe the HRA could make a final
concept decision at that meeting. If Staff felt it was important to see how
this request for additional assistance related to another project, hopefully
that analysis could be done in the same timeframe, and they could then
proceed to negotiate a new development contract, coming back to the Nov. 13th
meeting. In the meantime, they could be making progress on the rezoning process.
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. MEYER, TO TABLE THE DECISION ON THE
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE ON THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE APARTMENT PROJECT
UNTIL THE OCTOBER MEETING.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. AMENDMENT TO THE LIMITED REVENUE NOTE FOR THE 100 TWIN DRIVE-IN PROJECT:
Mr. Newman stated that at the last meeting when the HRA approved the changes
in the development agreement, the NRA had agreed that instead of incorporating
the level of assistance in the development agreement, they would rather make
changes to the note instead. He stated the numbers were the same, it was just
a matter of form. He stated he would recommend approval of a resolution
amending the limited revenue note.
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 11 1986 PAGE 13
MOTION BY MR. RASMUSSEN, SECONDED BY MR. MEYER, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
NRA 18 1986.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. ESTIMATES:
Mr. Robertson stated they had an estimate in the amount of $812.50 which was
additional work to be done by Suburban Engineering providing additional
specifics for those contracts which they are rebidding.
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. RASMUSSEN, TO APPROVE THE ESTIMATE
OF $812.50 TO SUBURBAN ENGINEERING.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. CHECK REGISTER:
MOTION BY MR. PRAIRIE, SECONDED BY MR. MEYER, TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER
AS SUBMITTED.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Qureshi stated he wanted to remind the Commission members that a special
joint conference meeting between the HRA and the City Council was scheduled
for Tues. , Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The purpose of
the meeting was to have interaction between the City Council and HRA to .
develop an analysis and approach on how they want to expend funds they will
have available in the near future for doing some project.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION BY MR. RASMUSSEN, SECONDED BY MR. PRAIRIE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. UPON
A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE SEPT. 11, 1986,
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
pn�� 'L J'_'
LyniW Sa a
Recording Secretary
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PLANNING DIVISION
1 MEMORANDUM
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FWDLEY
R0: Jock Robertson, amunity Development
M6MD MM: Jim Robinson, Planning Coordinator,-F--
MEMD DATE: October 3, 1986
R83MDING: Master Plan Presentation - University Avenue ODrridor Project
On September 22, 1986, the Technical Advisory Camittee (T.A.C. ) reviewed a of the
master plan prepared by Barton Aschman for the redevelopment
University Avenue Corridor. Rhe presentation culminated a four monthresidents,effor
by the group` Rhe T.A.C. , which consists of business people,
county and state highway department representatives and staff, met a total of
seven times in an effort to provide guidance and direction to the
consultants.
Rhe masterC.an was well received and generally considered to be responsive
to the T.A.C. 's input. 7he primary components of the scheme include; highway
landscaping, intersection resurfacing, median treatments, pfence removal
e ov l an
modif ication, key intersection treatments, and lighting.
of the proposal is included in the attached minutes.
A formal presentation by Barton Aschman has been tenatively scheduled for
Rhursday, October 9, 1986 at the HRA's regular meeting. The intent is to
have the City OouncilthPanning� � attend ting.
If the HRA concurs with notices toll concerned.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 1986
CALL TO ORDER:
' Chairperson Schnabel called the September 23, 1986, Technical Advisory Committee
rr meeting to order at 8:10 a.m.
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{I ATTENDANCE:
Virginia Schnabel, Chairperson
Dick Harris, University Avenue Business Group
Joy Otten, Holly Center
Larry Kuechle, Sylvan Hills
Duane Brown, MnDOT
Bill Sironen, Anoka County Highway Department
John Gargaro, University Avenue Business
Jock Robertson, Community Development Department
Jim Robinson, Planning Division
Mvra Gibson, Planning Division
Barry Warner, Barton-Aschman Associates
Betsy Rauenhorst, Barton Aschman Associates
Mr. Warner reviewed the work that had been done by the committee at their
previous meetings and reviewed the goals as established by the group
e committee to review at this
Warner prepared a draft of a master plan for th
meeting. The master plan is comprised of a number of different components
including landscaping, surface treatments, median treatments, fencing, inter-
section treatments on specific intersections, and lighting.
Mr. Warner first discussed lighting. He stated that he had contacted NSF'.
NSP will not install lights but will maintain lights after installed if of a
standard design. The City would bear the cost of installation. NSP will
maintain standard light products after installation, but light of a custom
design would receive minimal maintenance such as changing bulbs and checkinC
wiring. Damage would be a City cost. South of 69th where the median is
narrow, a single pole with double lights could be used. North of 69th, twci
nded that curb and
separate light poles could be used. Mr. Warner recomme
gutter be installed if median lights were installed. An alternative would be
lights on the frontage roads.
Mr. Warner reviewed the fencing which has been an issue particularly in the
right of tea :. Generally the plan is to remove the fence in commercial areas.
However, where the right of way is next to residential areas, the fence could
be left for now but would be replaced over the years with a black vinyl fence.
Mr. Warner noted that the treatments were concentrated at the intersections of
57th and 85th, which are considered the city's gateways, and at Mississippi ar,�
Osborne which are major intersections. Other intersections would get smaller
treatments.
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING. SEPTEMBER 23, 1986
For surface treatments, Mr. Varner indicated that the grass needs improvement
through reseeding
or sodding, and providing better maintenance. He felt this
could make a significant impression for the amount of the investment. Many of
the improvements call for landscaping*
Ms. Rauenhorst reviewed the landscaping• At 85th and 57th, s I
brick gateway
row of canopy trees
is recommended with a double lining the street. t is
l
ss
recommended that the City purchaseuse
eacan canopy tree along5th and sroads. Osborne the road anderous
trees for a grand .entrance. T
hen ornamental trees t the entrances to the frontage work at the corners and a canopy o{ trees. At
Mississippi would have brick
Mississippi there is also a bicycle path rerouted and signavedksogtheyecan rs tbe
walk across the street. Areas at intersections would bed paved
uble row hof
e canopy
cleared of snow in the winter for pedeInrordersafety.
screen residential areas.
trees is recommended at Mississippi- require an easement
a planting of coniferous trees is recommended. This ma}'
and an agreement with residents to do so. In commercial areas,
the trees are
on
spaced at 40 feet to allow visual access tobbusinesses.ickwork treesnteSouth lto at57th
would have the same treatment as well
would be trees and shrubs with a well maintained grass area.
Ms. Rauenhorst distributed copies of the plant matrix for a phased tolerate
reforestation
plan. Tile canopy' trees are limited because trees must be able to tolerate the
climate, salt and pollution. The shrubs were considered for flower and leaf
color.
Mr. Earner noted that University is a long corridor and that the committee lead
been given a great deal of information. Hfencingslcurved zed elinear swalls naccented
they recommended using brick column variation and includes
by lighting. The plan tries to provide seasonal landscape
plants that are hardy and require little maintenance.
Mr. Earner added that MnDOT is concerned
about
Perhapssafety
lawn treatmentT1in the medial,
recommended going with a clean pp as much
would be better than landscaping. He also recommended retaining
visibility to businesses as possible. This also helps access to frontage roads.
Mr. Earner also recommended ing stones areg the tage used at intersectat 57th ionsforward
Eaone
ch itnter-
block. The interlocking paving st He felt that the
section has their distinct
intent tasrgoodoasethe visibility at night.
visibility during the day would
Mr. Warner distributed the preliminary construction cost estimates and reviewed
the costs of the various options. He notutte=a ortdrainageates work. Theeestimates
from 69th to 85th did not include curb, g
n the upper side of the ranges. He felt the total cost of imp
are o 5 .8 1Ohtins
as illustrated would be about ts
1million. This did not include lig
Ms. Schnabel requested questions and comments from the members.
en
Mr. Sironen indicated that there seems to have beenda0 of of concern givessfor
clear zone. He felt however that at Mississippi
consideration. and he expressed concern about the placement of trees close to
those highways. to
setbac
m the
Mr. Warner stated that in most counties
ontiesrassixnow storagenand°adequate�visobility•
curb is adequate. It providesspace
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Ms. Schnabel indicated that the trees appeared to be on the curb line in the
sketches.
Mr. Warner stated that the trees are essentially in the middle of the boulevard
or about six feet in from the curb.
Mr. Robertson noted that these streets and highways are no longer in a rural
setting but rather in an urban setting.
Mr. Warner stated that for many abutting cross streets there are no sidewalks.
He hoped the City would develop a sidewalk system as the areas are developed.
Ms. Schnabel felt the plan addressed the concerns of the committee. She thought
that the HRA has a future plan for addressing the drainage problem in the north
portion of University so the water runoff can be piped elsewhere. The committee
had discussed business people participating in the planning and
fhoped
that
busithe
bbusiness people would put their attention to landscaping. i y .
will do some planning on their own. The concern at Holly Hregarding residents
getting on and off the buses will be corrected througY� the brickwork and paving.
Ms. Schnabel hoped that the City would work on clearing snot: to the bus sto,s.
Sipe noted that essentially the fence would be removed from the east side of tlhc
street where there are mainly businesses.
Mr. Harris estimated the total cost to be approximately $3.0 to $3. 5 million
if it were to include median lighting and water drainage for the ditch.
Mr. Warner was notprepared to present an estimate for curb, gutter and drainage
since this is not part of the proposal.
Mr. Robinson felt the draft seemed like a simple and effective way to create a
better image for the City and commended Barton-Aschman for a fine jot,.
Ms. Schnabel felt the image for Fridley as perceived by the metro
ocarea is less
mat,e•
than first class. She felt a good design would greatly help
the She was pleased with the recommendation and
felt the sconcerns
ce ns were ile plan.addressed.
She added that she had reservations about
Mr. Warner stated that the master plan will continue as time goes ou. People
take time to make constructive criticisms. A planis difficult
ctor affecting visualize
until actually seen. MnDOT is probably the biggest
tile plan.
Mr. Warner asked Mr. Brown what the plan does in terms of safety.
Mr. Broin felt the plan was well done. He felt it could be very pleasing to
those coming through the area. The safety setbacks are right. He expressed
concern about the site setback at the intersections. Median and median barriers
are another obstacle to be hit. They are costly
haandd difficult
part for Mtoj ustify' t
Putting in curb and gutter is also costly.
The they cannot commit funds for the work. He felt this was a good master plan
for the City. The State has funds for Mississippi Street for next year or the
year after for safety. When a master plan like this is done, the State some can
work with the City to incorporate ideas and the State can then provide
of the funding.
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, SEPTEMBER 23, 1986 PAGE 4
Ms. Schnabel stated that residents need to know that some of the maintenance
is done by individuals.
Mr. Harris felt that the maintenance costs for the project could be.near
$100,000 annually when including additional staff and equipment.
Mr. Warner thought -this might be on the high side; but if plant replacement
were included in maintenance, then he thought this figure might be on the low
side. Visual quality costs money, but Mr. Warner felt it is gotten back.
Mr. Harris asked, if should the City take over total maintenance of the area,
could the City recover a portion of the maintenance costs from the State.
Mr. Brown felt it was possible but could not give any amounts.
Mr. Robertson indicated that I-694 is scheduled for construction late next
year to widen the highway from a four-lane to a six-lane. He asked if
University would also be changed.
Mr. Brown stated that there may be some treatment on the ramps for metering
but nothing major would be done. He also stated that the department has been
able to replace trees that have been removed for construction.
Ms. Schnabel requested that the Russian olives be replaced with something
else.
Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Warner if he felt the median lighting and frontage
road lighting were two separate items and which he preferred.
Mr. Warner felt it was contingent on what the City wanted for the dollar and
what meets MnDOT specifications. He thought the abutting properties would
benefit more from frontage road lighting than from median lighting. However,
from an image standpoint, the median lighting would be more effective.
Mr. Robinson felt median lighting would emphasize the corridor. While frontage
road lighting would emphasize co=un itv.
Mr. Robertson stated that the City Council was enthusiastic about the light
dramatizing the corridor. In terms of visual effect, would it still be a
dramatic effect even on the frontage roads.
Mr. Warner felt the biggest thing would be appeal to roadside businesses in
addition to helping with security and dramatizing businesses. Lighting in
residential areas would require "a special treatment.
Ms. Schnabel felt that lighting in the median would add to the tunnel effect.
She felt lights along the frontage roads would help "widen" the appearance of
University Avenue.
Mr. Robertson liked the frontage road lighting. He asked how to handle the
intersections where the frontage road switches back to the holding lane
capacity.
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TECNvICAL ADVISORY CO!yL*fITTEE MEETItiG,
SEPTEMBER 23, 1986 PAGE S
Mr. Earner stated that theye to re
but nalso efrontage that the road exists
emphasize theaccessFor
and minimize the number of accesses
safety of lights in the median, Mr. Warner
rrassumed an urban design with curb
and gutter. Mr. Warner asked
Mr. Broin stated that MnDOT is using break away poles through the area. More
problems have arisen where the poles have fallen into the roadway on: impact
which is a hazard for on-coming traffic.
Mr. Robinson asked if they were allowed without a jersy barrier, which is a
built up or reinforced barrier.
ic levels
nd
Mr. Brown stated that all areas he knew of wHehfelt lthat lar tfor faesthetics athe
speed limits have used the jersey barrier.
City would probably want to accent the frontage roads. He noted that the
show it is not justified to put in median lighting
night time accident records
for safety.
Mr. Robinson mentioned a
the traffic level reaches a certain nunber.lightingy showing that median helps reduce
accidents when
Mr. Brown was not aware of the study.
osed Ms. Otten liked the looks of the pr
op
bike traffic improvements a p However,plMs. Ottenan. She fdid not understandelt the bus how
d
t�ow
the project would be financed and how the work would be done.
Mr. Kuechle also liked the plan. It provides access to bus shelter. hSofelt the
areas are very narrow so there isn't much work that can be done,
buttrees looked good. He felt maintenance was
important
tinand
the that
the
cosperation
of the residents was needed. He also suggested
smaller trees.
Mr. Warner invited members to take a closer look at the drawing of the plan.
Ms. Schnabel hoped that Mr. Warner would make the same presentation for the HRA
at their meeting on Thursday,
October 9, at 7:30 p.m. She stated that the City
Council will also attend and invited committee members to attend also.
Ms. Schnabel stated that primary funds at this point appear to be coming from
HRA. They will take this on as a redevelopment project. The amount they are
ey
going to spend is not know attenlyearmperiod. SThere eare lfunds availabled not know if for
would make a commitment forwould
improvements including water runoff. In terms of maintenance, the City
need to address these costs and work that into their budget.
Ms. Schnabel thanked the members of the Technical Advisory Committee for their
time and efforts in helping to develop this master plan.
Meeting adjourned at 9t4U a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
C
Lavonn Cooper
Recording Secretary
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September 19 , 1986
Mr. Jock Robertson
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue Northeast
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
Re: Lake Pointe Corporate Center
Dear Jock:
I am writing to you to express a couple of concerns which
have arisen in connection with the planning of the Lake
Pointe Corporate Center.
First, as we have discussed, I am concerned about the
potential impact of the City's proposed design for the
Moore Lake intersection on the Lake Pointe Corporate Center
development as shown on the existing site plan. I have
spoken with the architects for Lake Pointe Corporate Center
about the progress they are making in determining exactly
what impact this intersection design will have on our site
plan. They inform me that the impact is substantial and
that they are proposing to perform a yield analysis for all
of the buildings in the development in order to determine
the ultimate method which should be used to modify the site
plan and/or to ameliorate the potential adverse impacts of
the intersection design on the overall development.
Preliminary indications from our architect's analysis
indicate that a number of buildings may have to be
reconfigured and relocated as well as the possible
relocation of some retention areas. The architects were
unable to give an exact time frame within which we could
receive their recommendations but indicated that the yield
analysis will take approximately a week to ten days to
complete. After they have completed this preliminary
analysis they will be able to ascertain the extent of the
impact on the entire development and to develop a time
table for making any modifications necessary to resolve
these planning problems.
�1cxxlhndt, Pro�v-rti(-. In( • 3_'() %%cx)dhridve Plaza • 10251 %%J•-jaT.+ E3 ,u� ..+ r+ '�linrr r„n�. Mnvw•v,;, SS i�; iF 1. 541-1f� n
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A second concern which I wish to communicate to you
involves the Highway 65 right-of-way turn back parcel
located in the northeast corner of the development project.
As you may be aware, the development site plan presently
prepared for the Lake Pointe Corporate Center includes this
parcel, which I understand is presently owned by the City.
In a recent discussion with John Flora of the City I
received indications that the City might not be willing to
convey that piece of property to us for development
purposes. A failure on the part of the City to convey this
piece would also have a serious adverse impact on our
ability to develop in accordance with the site plan as it
now exists. I hope that this merely constitutes a
misunderstanding and that we will be able to work out a
solution to this problem.
Sincerely,
Eric W. Nesset
Director of Construction
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cc: Dave Weir
��irrit.+iri. Pr ;r rti� .. In, 3_0 %%oodhridge Plaza • 1o2o1 Na%zata Boule.ard • Mrnnetonka. Minnrx)ta 55343 1612, 541-1(K)(1
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CITYOF
FRIDLEY
CIVIC CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY.MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE(612)571-3450
October 2, 1986
David R Weir
Wooubriage Properties Inc.
320 Woodbridge Plaza
10201 Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka, M 55343
RE: Lake Pointe Oorporate Center
Lear Mr. Weir:
I am writing to respond to Eric Nesset's letter of September 19, 1986 as well
as to the telephone conversation that you had with David Ne*Tan on September
25, 1986.
You raise basically three issues. First of all, there is the question about
the funding for state aid roads. Under this program, the City does not
directly receive compensation from the State for the construction of a road.
Rather, the City receives funding under a formula which is based upon the
percentage of roads within the City which meet the standards for state aica.
It 20% or more of the roads located within the municipality are state aid,
then the City will receive the maximum amount of f unding available. These
monies when they are received are then placed in a general fund with the City
and are used for maintaining City streets.
Due to the fact that certain criteria must be met in order for a road to be
eligible for state aid funding and also the fact that most of the City is now
aeveloped, it is important to the City that when possible, new streets s n be
City be eonstructea to state aid standards. It has been the City p
lan
since 1983 to construct a road on the subject development in accordance with
state aid standards. In addition, last year we obtained a state aid number
for the road planned for construction on this site.
11he construction of Lake Pointe Drive to state aid standards is necessary for
the City to continue to receivoe tmhaxi Cum state ao funding.o n of ter,costs o f
no direct reimbursement
construction of this road.
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David R. Weir
October 2, 1986
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In conjunction with the state aid standards,ability
was to construe the buildings
proposed road would seriously impact Yourou will find a site
which you have proposed for building site A. Ena of the closed Y understanding that
plan which I recently received f ran Jerry Sonde• It is my of
the yellow lire is Jerry's "conservativeshows the actual meted whereoSII�rnow
te
the proposed road. the line in gr _
proposes�the road to be plaoEh have your constitutes
this and to adv iselme as
of
the road's location. Please Y
to the impact of this new location.
the orange line is a rough estimation ouw�enote�even if thearoad had
located as it was drawn on the plat• en
your drive-in parking
been constructed exactly as contemplated on the plat, yo I certainly do not
facility would still be encroaching on the roadway•
believe that this slight shifting to the east of the road should cause
serious impact to your Development.
MD date. the only
development for this site which has been approved by the
9does
HRA is a two story office building. The attached plan drawingattached t the
constitute a slight variation from the concept P you wish to construct
Developnent Agreement. Once you have determined what y
on this site# you will reed to have it reviewed by the HRA if it constitutes
a deviation from the exhibits contained in the original Development
Agreement.
located along Highway 65. At
You also inquired about the turnback property located
whether or not there are
this time we have not had an opportunity from deeding
any deed restrictions on the property which prohibits the City
this property over to You. Assuring that there are no suchi berneeded by
there is still the question about how much of this property ts to Highway 65.
the City when it makes the required intersection e staff en at thisme. As
Both of these items are under consideration by approved for the intersection
soon as the engineering has been oampleted and ap'Pr ssibil ity of
improvement to Highway 65, then we can review with you the po
conveying a portion of this turnback property to you.
Dave, I hope that this answers same of your questions. I certainly do not
believe that any of these problems are insurmountable and �� that of our we can
achieve a mutual resolution with a dlworking relationsort hip and a successful
We look forward to a continuing goo
Development.
Sincerely,
J .R
Jock Robertson, Director
Community Development
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SAIM1PSON, N1EAVIILANT &- HERRICK9 LTD.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
David P. Newman September 23 , 1986
Mark A. Sampson
Lon Ai. Erickson
James D. Phillips
Of Counsel
Virgil C. Herrick
Fridley Housing & Redevelopment
Authority
Fridley City Hall
Civic Center
6431 University Avenue Northeast
Fridley, MN 55432
RE: Lake Pointe Partnership
Dear Commission Members:
On September 17 , 1986 , I received a phone call from an attorney
who represents one of the potential lenders to the Lake Pointe
Partnership. His purpose in calling me was to inquire about
the HRA' s interpretation of the subordination conditions
contained in the Contract for Private Redevelopment etweenyLake
Pointe and the HRA. In particular, he inquiring
about our
interpretation of Section 8. 2 of the Agreement. Attached you
will find a copy of this Section.
Simply, his question was whether or not it was the intent of the
HRA to truly subordinate the terms of the RedevvelopmentAgreement
to any financing mortgage which is necessary
for the constion
of the improvements . In other words , if there is foreclosure
is the
under the mortgage and the lender takes back the property,
edevelopment Agreement.
property still bound by the terms of the R
you will note that Section 8 . 2 states that "the Authority agrees
to subordinate its rights under this Agreement to the holder of a
mortgage for the purposes described in Section 8 .1 of thin fact,
Agreement. " An interpretation of this Section is that,
by agreeing to subordination you are agreeing that a lender would
have priority over your interest in the property.
I have discussed this matter with Jim O' Meara, one of the
original negotiators of this Agreement. He agreed that theiorit
intent would be for the holder of the mortgage to have a priority
interest over the HRA. Part of the reason why this language
was put in is because if this was not provided for, it would be
extremely difficult for the developer to find a lender who
would be willing to provide the necessary financing for the
development.
Suite 205, 6401 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, Minnesota 55432, 612-571-3850
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The attorney for the lender asked me to discuss this with the
Staff and to provide him with an informal opinion as to our
position. It would be my recommendation that we inform the
lender that it is our intent that this be a true subordination.
The lender' s attorney indicated to me that if we are unwilling to
indicate our willingness to subordinate at this time, that the
lender may still decide to finance the project and take the risk
of fighting with us on the subordination issue later on.
However, since it was the original intent to subordinate the
Agreement to the mortgage, I would recommend that we indicate
this to the lender since it is in our mutual interests to aid the
developer in obtaining his financing.
I would also like to review with you briefly the options that
would be available to you in the event the mortgage went into
foreclosure. When foreclosure occurs, the property owner has a
period of time in which he can redeem. This time period is
usually six or eight months . If the property owner elects to
redeem, then he usually is required to payoff the mortgage,
together with all related foreclosure costs . In this instance,
redemption by the property owner would not effect the terms of
the Redevelopment Agreement. In other words, the developer would
likely obtain new financing to payoff the old mortgage, and the
terms of the Redevelopment Agreement would continue in effect.
The other option is if the property owner were not to redeem.
The procedure that would need to be followed by the HRA in this
instance would have to be carefully examined. For the purpose
of this letter , I have only conducted a cursory review. Upon
commencement of foreclosure, the HRA could make a bid for the
property at the sheriff ' s sale . The amount that would be
necessary to be bid would probably be the amount owed under the
mortgage, plus accrued interest, plus foreclosure costs incurred
to date . Upon the HRA doing this , one of two things would
happen. First of all , the property owner could subsequently
redeem. In so doing , the HRA would be refunded for the amount
paid to the mortgage holder . In such an event, the terms of the
Redevelopment Agreement would continue. The other option is that
the property owner would not redeem. In this event, the HRA
would become the fee owner of the property and , of course, the
terms of the Redevelopment Agreement would continue. In summary,
I believe that the subordination language of the Redevelopment
Agreement is quite straight-forward and that there is little
benefit to the HRA in not cooperating with the lender . In the
event that the mortgage did go into foreclosure, if the HRA
wished at that time to continue to enforce the terms of this
Agreement, it could bid for the property at the sheriff ' s sale.
By doing so, it would be able to keep in effect the terms of the
Redevelopment Agreement.
incere�y yours,
DPN:JJH
Davi ewman
Attachment
cc: Jim O'Meara (Attachment)
cc: Jock Robertson (Attachment)
cc: Nasim Qureshi (Attachment)
ARTICLE VIII
Financin
8.1. Financin of Minimum Im rovem p�cel orior to and Redevelopers the
s a
Section arrangement for
condition to the Authority's conveyance o the Phase
of an
Redeveloper shall submit to the Authority improvements (taking into
financing sufficient for construction of the Phase I imp If the Authority
tl committed and adequate in amount
mnshall
account equity monies that will be prTovided by the Redeveloper).
finds that the financing is
sufficiently improvements, then the Authority
provide for the construction r the of itshase approval. Such approval shall not be
notify the Redeveloper in writing approval or rejection shall be given
unreasonably withheld or delayed and either app is rovided the evidence
as inadequate,
within thirty (30) days froAmuthe
ho tytr rejects the evidence of financing event the
of such financing. If the the basis for the rejection. In any
it shall do so in writing specifying with thirty (30) days after
Redeveloper shall submit adequate evidence of financing
such rejection.
Section 8.2. Subordination and Modifica for the conson for the truction enef In of het Of rPhg Phase
In order to facilitate the obtaining of financing
the Redeveloper, the Authority agrees to subordinate its rig
improvements by a for the purposes described in
under this Agreement to the holder of a mortl further agrees to execute such
Agreement. The Authorrity q
instruments as the holder of such mortgage
Section 8.1 of this Agr may re uice to effectuate the purposes
of this section.
' n with the acquisition of the
Section 8.3. Financing of Authority Acquisitions. In order to finance al or
S cost connection
a portion of the Authority s
o ment Property, the Authority intends tet shalltbe conditioned he Revenue oupon the
ftedevel p
obligations of the Redeveloper under this Agreem
Authority's sale of the Revenue Bond on or before December 31, 1985•
able to the
roceeds of the Revenue Bond remain vt 1lParcel, the
In the event that p urchase of the Opt
Authority subsequent to the Authority's p
to utilize any such proceeds to improve the intersection of Trunk
Authority agrees
Highway 47 and West Moore Lake Drive within the City-
SUNINUT
Nz:�4 TAX
E.TIM17
L.P.11
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October 1, 1986
Mr. Louis Lundgren
1140 Minnesota Bldg.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Re: $8,100,000 Construction and Permanent Financing of a Multifamily Residen-
tial Rental Development known as Fridley Plaza Apartments, located in
Fridley, Minn. , containing 124 apartment units, and related facilities
("the Improvements")
Dear Mr. Lundgren:
We are pleased to advise you that, subject to the terms hereinafter set forth,
we have approved your application for a loan (the "Loan") in the maximum sum of
$8,100,000. The Loan is to be made to you (the "Borrower") and shall be advanced
for the construction of the Improvements. The Improvements shall be completed on
or before March 31, 1988.
The Loan is to be evidenced by a note or bond to be issued by the appropriate
government authority and to be purchased by us (the "Note") in the above-stated
amount and shall be secured by a mortgage on (a) the Improvements and (b) the land
(the "Premises") on which the Improvements are to be located and by an Assignment
of Bents and Leases. The Note shall acture on Decenber 1, 2006 (the "Maturity
Date"), but may, at our option, be called by us at any time after 12 years on six
months' prior notice. She Loan shall be further secured by an acceptable construc-
tion completion guarantee and an acceptable operating deficits guarantee.
Prior to completion of construction, the Loan shall bear interest at the per
annum rate (computed on the basis of a 365-day year for the actual number of days
outstanding) of 108. Completion of construction shall be deemed to occur when all
requirements of the project loan documents have been satisfied. Interest shall be
due and payable in arrears on the first day of the first nonth following the ini-
tial disbursement of proceeds of the Loan, on the first day of each and every month
thereafter and on the Maturity Date. The principal of the Loan, together with any
accrued interest thereon, shall be payable on the Maturity Date.
Subsequent to the eempletion of construction, the Loan shall bear fixed inter-
est at the per annum rate (ccvWted on the basis of a 365-day year for the actual
number of days outstanding) of 94 for the first eighteen months, payable monthly in
arrears, together with contingent interest as described in the immediately succeed-
ing sentences. Borrower shall pay as contingent interest 25% of the remaining cash
flow or net sale or refinancing proceeds except in no event shall we receive a
return in excess of 168 (including fixed interest). Beginning in the nineteenth
month after construction eoWletion, the loan shall bear fixed interest at the per
625 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK,N.Y 1002 212-421.5333
SPONSORED BY AFFIUATkS OF THE RELATED COMPANIES,INC.AND PRUDENTIAL-BACHE SECURITIES,INC.
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annum rate (curputed on the basis of a 365-day year for the actual number days out-
standing) of 88, payable monthly in arrears, together with contingent interest as
described in the immediately succeeding sentences. Borrower shall pay as contin-
gent interest 1008 of cash flow, as defined below, or net sale or refinancing pro-
ceeds, until we have received a cumulative return of 98 per annum. Unpaid contin-
gent interest up to 98 shall accrue and be paid from first available cash flow.
After we have received such cumulative 98 return, Borrower shall pay 258 of the
remaining cash flow or net sale or refinancing proceeds except in no event"shall we
receive a cumulative return in excess of 168 (including fixed interest).
ash
flow" means all cash receipts from the operation of the project, including invest-
ment income on any reserves held by the project, less the operating expenses of the
project. "Operating Expenses" means all actual costs, fees and expenses of opera-
tion, maintenance and management of the project (including, without limitation,
amounts paid for taxes, insurance, salaries, repairs, utilities, and all other
costs, fees and expenses incident to the operation, maintenance, and management of
the project except for contingent interest, reserves for replacements and fees
which may be deferred if not available from cash flow for the project. "Net sale
and refinancing proceeds" means, in the event of a sale (meaning a sale or other
disposition of the project or the sale or the disposition of more than 508 equity
interest in the entity which owns the project), the sales price of the project net
of all costs of the sale or, in the case of a refinancing, the net proceeds of such
refinancing. On payment of the loan, such net proceeds shall be deemed to be the
amount that would be realized if the project were sold on such date for its
appraised fair market value.
In consideration of our issuing this commitment, Borrower agrees to pay us a
18 commitment fee, which commitment fee shall be earned by us on the Borr'ower's
acceptance of this commitment and approval of final documents and shall be payable
to us one-half upon acceptance of this commitment and approval of final documents
and one-half on the closing of the Loan.
An additional fee equal to 38 of the Loan shall be due at the closing of the
Loan.
Zhe Ivan will be due and payable upon sale or refinancing of the project.
Prepayment, in whole or in part, will be prohibited during the first five years of
the Loan. Prepayment in whole will be permitted thereafter subject to the payment
of a premium equal to 58 of the principal amount of the Loan outstanding at the
time of prepayment, if prepaid during the sixth year. lbereafter, the premium
shall be reduced by 18 per year. We may require prepayment of the Ivan upon the
occurrence of an event of taxability. Subordinate financing will be permitted only
with our prior written approval.
Borrower will be required under the loan documents to own, manage and operate
the project continuously as "residential rental property" meeting the requirements
of Section 103(b) (4) (A) of the Internal Revenue Code.
All of our obligations hereunder are subject to the terms hereof and subject
to the Borrower's continued compliance with the terms and conditions herein set
forth and (i) the receipt by us at or prior to the closing of (a) 1008 payment and
performance bonds arra an acceptable construction om pletion guarantee executed by
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an acceptable guarantor= and (b) an acceptable operating deficits guarantee in the
amount of $810,000 executed by an acceptable guarantor= the operating deficits
guarantee shall expire on the sooner of thirty-six months from completion or upon
three consecutive months of achievement of a minimum of $93,400 in monthly rental
collections and (ii) satisfaction of the General Conditions annexed hereto and made
a part of this commitment.
This commitment is subject to our review and approval of final plans and
specifications for the improvements.
This commitment and our rights and obligations and those of the Borrower here-
under shall be construed under the laws of the State of New York.
If this oommmitment and the General Conditions annexed hereto are satisfactory,
please indicate your acceptance thereof by executing and returning to us a copy of
this commitment within seven (7) days from the date hereof. If you fail to do so,
this commitment will, at our option, be of no effect.
Yours very truly,
SUMMIT TAX F-XEMPr L.P. 11
By: Related Tax Exempt Bond Associates II, Inc.
By: 2,4
D. Qrry lunson
Agreed to and accepted by
the undersigned this
day of . 1 •
HOUSING and REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COMMISSION MEMBERS:
LAWERENCE COMM ERS,CHAIRMAN JOHN MEYER
DUANE PRAIRE WALTER RASMUSSEN VIRGINIA SCHNABEL
ECITY OF FRIDLEY
70: CHAIRMAN CDMMER.S AND ARA CDMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: 44SAMNTRA ORLUM, MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON ACQUISITION OF RICE PLAZA
DATE: OCTOBER 3, 1986
Since the negotiations began with Lou Lundgren regarding the possible
redevelopnent of the southwest quadrant of University Avenue and Mississippi
Street, there has been considerable concern expressed by Mr. Fred Levy about
acquisition of his Rice Plaza Shopping Oenter.
Ms. Robert Levy has been present at HRA meetings to present his contention that
the proposed development has adversly affected the businesses within the Plaza
and his father's ability to rent vacant space. On more than one occassion, Mr.
Levy has explained to the HRA that if action is not taken very soon by the HRA
to acquire Rice Plaza, it is the intent of Mr. Fred Levy to f ile suit against
the HRA.
At the September 23, 1986 joint meeting of the ARA and the City Council, this
issue was discussed and members of the HRA expressed concern that without
assurances that Lundgren's project or an alternate project will, in fact, became
a reality, the HRA did not want to acquire Rice Plaza and become a landlord with
all the problems that result from ownership of rental property. Noting the BRA's
hesitancy to acquire the site, members of the City Council were supportive of
the Rice Plaza acquisition based on the likelihood of future development in the
southwest quadrant and the current possibl ity of acquiring the property at a
reasonalbe price.
Due to the uncertainty of the Lundgren project, no further action has been taken
by staff in negotiating with the owner of Rice Plaza. As it stands now, staff
will not proceed any further with W. Fred Levy until such time that the HRA
decides what course of action is to be taken. Since the acquisition of Rice
Plaza was tabled at the last meeting, it has been placed on the October 9, 1986
agenda.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: JOCK ROBERTSON 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. (612) 571-3450
FRIDLEY, MN EXT. 117
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PLANNING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF
FRIDLEY
Jock Robertsons OmInuni.ty Development Director
MEND FROM: Jim Robinson, Planning Coordinator AZI .
MED TATE: October 3, 1986
RDSIWIM: Summary of Springbrook Nature Center Foundation Meeting of
September 30, 1986 Regarding University Avenue Apartments
Zhose Present:
Foundation: City Staff: Developer:
Phyllis Forsberg Jock Robertson Ken Belgarde
Judi Janiak Jim Robinson Linda Fischer
Kathy Kemper Siah St. Clair Bob Mueller
Dave Langworthy Karen Shanberg Soott Englund
Dick Schabert
Ed Meyer
Vern Moen
Lenny Nbore
Doyle Mullin
Jan Seeger
Lia Fischer presented a concept proposal for a 358 unit apartment complex
Linda
east of the Nature Center. 7he quality of the development in terms of
architectural elements, amenities and landscaping was stressed.
On site, FA
nding was described as having dual purpose, both aesthetic and
functional. Drainage through the Nature Center would be maintained, both in
quality and quantity.
Mr. Dick Schabert of Harry Johnson Surveyors presented a terming scheme
designed to minimize the impact of the development on the Nature Center. Mr.
.
Schabert had personally walked the eastern border of the Park with Mr. St-
Clair and had located existing trees and the Nature Center trail.
Schabert's terming plan called for the use of both devel opmWnt and Nature re rally
Center property. these areas of encroachment on the pa for points of
approved by,Mr. St. Clair. Berming would be continuous except
pedestrian ingress and drainage. Slopes were to be 2:1 on the development
side and 3:1 on the Park side. Berm heights ranged ten to twenty feet at
respective high points. Grading would be accomplished with sensitivity to
siltation and unnecessary construction damage.
Mr. Bob Mueller, Landscape Architect► presented a plan for landscaping the
proposed berm. die design included rough ground cover on the park side, sod
or seed on the development side, usiderstory shrubs, medium.and largezed
overstory trees and massings of evergreens at key pointspathway
barrier fence with two control gates into the Center were included on the
development property.
5A
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Jock Robertson
October 3, 1986
Page 2
The foundation responded favorably to the developnent and the proposed buffer
zone. Some difference of opionion was expressed as to the desirability of
access into the Park f ran the apartments.
Road access into the development from 85th Avenue on the north was discussed
by staff. The possibility of utilizing thirty feet of Nature Center property
(adjacent to YMCA land) was reviewed. The foundation was reluctant to
consider the idea without some commitment from the YMCA as to their
participation in the road and future plans. A motion was made by the
Foundation, requesting staff further explore options with the YMCA.
Staff informed the foundation that a public hearing on the rezoning and plat
for this project would be held by the Planning commission on October 22,
1986.
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PLANNING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF
FRIDLEY
Wt) ZD: Jock Robertson, amunity Development Director
MM EMM: Daryl Morey, planning Assistantivm
MEND DATE: October 3, 1986
FIGARDING: Gerald Paschke's Ranchers Road Developnent
I recently conducted an inspection of Gerald Paschke's development located on
Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, of rs Ro d).UI"fo d the following areas of concern ustrial Park (the same being
7940, 7980 and 8010 Rancher
1. On Lot 7, the screening of the parking lot and other plant
materials have not been installed as per plan dated June 24,
1985.
2. On Lot 7, there are no handicapped parking signs to identify
the two handicapped parking stalls.
3. On Lot 4, the landscaping to screen the parking lot and the
loading cock has not been installed as per plan dated July 12,
1985.
4. On Lot 4, the handicapped ramp which connects the parking lot
with the sidewalk appears to be inadequate in terms of width to
accommodate a person in a wheelchair. Also, there are no
handicapped parking signs to identify the two handicapped
parking stalls.
oot driveway
5. The two joint driveway agreemand a drivewayfeasement that
easement between Lots 4 and 7,
covers the westerly fifty feet of Lots 1, 2, 3► 4, 7 and 8,
have not yet been recorded at Anoka County. Virgil Herrick' s
secretary assured me that they would be recorded today.
6. Improvements to the holding pond on Lot 6, which was covered on
a previous developnent agreement for Lots 3, 5 and 6, are still
not competed.
On January 9, 1986 the HRA released $33,000 of $43,000 for soil correction
costs, with the stipulation thatCthr�enai�o $01c.OcuOp��iseleased issued. when the
holding pond is completed and
In February of 1986, the HRA released $13,500 (for Lot 7) of the $27,000 of
assistance funds set aside in the contract between the HRA and Gerald Paschke
for Lots 4 and 7. Rhe remaining $13,500 will be released when the
Certificate of Occupancy is issued for Lot 4.
An inspection by the building inspector on septenber 2. 1986, revealed that
the structure on Lot 4 is not ready for occupancy in that plumbing and other
safety items are not yet installed.
Final interior improvements are
undoubtedly gaiting specific tenant dwwids.
WVlmn
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AR:'ICLE III
Land Transactions ; Undertakings of theAuthorit
Section 3 . 1 . Transfer of the Development Property by
the Authorit .
(a) Purchase of Development Property. Subject to
the provisions of paragraph ( b)
of this Section 3 . 1 ,
within 60 days of the execution of this Agreement , the
. Company, at its be eeshall
Authority the Develop-
ment Property to conveyed to
(b) Conditions Precedent . The Authority ' s obliga-
roerty
tion to accept conveyance of the Development PCompany
shall be contingent on the satisfaction
a
tisfcion by the
of the following conditions precedent :
( i ) The Company shall be in material com-
pliance with all the terms and provisions of this
Agreement ;
( ii ) The Company shall have submitted Con-
struction Plans , which shall have been app
d by
the Authority , pursuant to Section 4 . 2 of this
Agreement .
Section 3 . 2 . Conveyance of the Development Property ;
Costs .
(a ) Conveyance . The Au11° nterestty shall
received by the
Company by quit claim deed a pursuant to the
Authority in the Development Property` P In connec-
transfer thereof described in Section 3 . 1 • this Agree
-
tion with the transactions contemplated by
ment , the Authority assumes no responsibilities respect-
ing the title to the Development Property and the
Authority shall not be liable to the Company for any
defects therein , provided, however , that the Authority
agrees not to cause whatevermeres it to may receive in
the Development Property pursuant
trans
thereof referenced in Section 3 . 1 hereof to become en-
cumbered prior to the any underethiseof tsubsection�evelcpment
the Com
Property to P
(b) Conveyance the
Set Aside . At the time eoff, the
conveyance referenced in Section 3 . 2 (a)
Authority shall set aside $27, 000 (the "Reserved
Funds" ) , which funds shall remain funds of the Author-
ity, subject to this Agreement. If the Authority issues
the Certificate ofCompletion
on on 4 ,the$13 , 500Mm f I he oRe-
ments to be constructed
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served Funds shall thereupon be paid to the Company, and
if the Authority issues the Certificate of Completion
for the Minimum Improvements to be constructed on Lot 7 ,
$13, 500 of the Reserved Funds shall thereupon be paid to
the Company, and such payments shall then constitute a
write down of the cost of Lot 4 and Lot 7 , respec-
tively. If the Certificate of Completion for Lot 4 or
for Lot 7 is not issued within 18 months of the date
hereof , the Reserved Funds (or the portion thereof not
theretofore paid to the Company pursuant to this Agree-
ment ) shall no longer be subject to any provision of
this Agreement, and the Authority may thereupon use the
Reserved Funds for any other of its lawful uses . Until
the issuance of the Certificate of Completion or until
the expiration of 18 months following the date of this
Agreement , whichever shall occur first, the Authority
shall make no application, pledge or other use of the
Reserved Funds, except as provided in this Agreement .
(c) Costs . Unless otherwise mutually agreed by
the Authority and the Company, the execution and deliv-
ery of all deeds shall be made at the principal office
of the Authority. All deeds shall be in recordable form
and shall be promptly recorded by the Company. The
Company shall pay all costs for recording such deeds , if
any. The Company shall also pay at closing all cost's
incurred by the Authority for preparation of such deeds .
t
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sion of Construction Plans shall continue to apply until
the Construction Plans have been approved by the Author-
`" ity. Approval of the Construction Plans by the Author-
ity shall not relieve the Company of any obligation to
comply with the provisions of this Agreement or the
provisions of applicable federal, state and local laws ,
ordinances and regulations , nor shall approval of the
Construction Plans by the Authority be deemed to consti-
tute a waiver of any Event of Default .
(b) If the Company desires to make any change
in
the Construction Plans after their approval by the
Authority, the Company shall submit the proposed change
to the Authority for its approval or rejection pursuant
I to this Section . A proposed change in the Construction
Plans shall be deemed approved unless rejected by
Authority in writing
statement within
the 1Author Sty' submission
thereof with a s reasons for
such rejection.
Section 4 . 3 . Commencement and Completion of Construc-
tion. Subject to Unavoidable Delays , the Company shall
commence construction of the withinm12 mdrove encs co be
constructed on Lot 4 and Lot 7
on
of this Agreement or on such other date as the Parties shall
:mutually agree in writing . Subject to Unavoidable Delays ,
the Company shall have substantially completed the con-
struction of the Minimum Improvements within 18 months of
the date of this Agreement . Time lost as a result of Un-
avoidable Delays shall not count against this 18 month
period.
Section 4 . 4 . Certificate of Completion.
(a) Promptly after completion of the Minimum im-
provements to be constructed on Lot 4 or Lot 7 , as the
case may be , in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement , and upon written request :Wade by the Company,
the Authc_ity will furnish the Compar.y with a Certi-
ficate of Completion thereof , in substantially the form
set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto.
That no Event
of Default shall have occurred and be continuing under
the terms of this Agreement shall be a condition prece-
dent to the issuance of the Certificate (or Certifi-
cates , if issued separately for Lots 4 and 7 ) of Comple-
tion. A Certificate of Completion shall be a conclusive
determination of satisfaction and termination of the
in this Agreement with respect
agreements and covenants
to the obligations of the Company to construct the Mini-
mum Improvements covered by said Certificates .
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RESCLUTION NO. HRA---1986
RESCL[TTION AUTHORIZI% 7HE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
SUBTERRANEAN ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR SOIL AND
ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR 7HE DEVELOPMENT OF LAKE POINTE
CORPORATE CENM
Wim, the Contract for Private Redevelopment and Addendum relating
thereto between the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the
"Authority") and the Lake Pointe Investment Company (the "Development
Agreement") requires that the Authority provide public improvements,
including soil correction and landscaping for the Lake Pointe Corporate
Center; and
WHEREAS, ' the services of Subterranean Engineering Corporation were
initially retained by Woodbridge Properties to do preliminary soil borings
and analysis for the Lake Pointe Corporate Center site; and
WHEREAS, the Authority supports the continued use of Subterranean
Engineering Corporation to provide soil and engineering support for the
project; and
WHEREAS, Subterranean Engineering Corporation has identified total
contract costs not to exceed $49,000; and
WHEREAS, the Authority, via the Development Agreement, accepts an
additional amount of $812.50 incurred by Subterranean Engineering
Corporation for plans, specifications and meetings associated with the
readvertising for the demolition and grading project.
7HEREMRE, BE IT RESCLVED, that the Commissioners of the Fridley Housing
and Redevelopment Authority do hereby authorize the execution of an
Agreement with Subterranean Engineering Corporation for soil and
engineering support for the Lake Pointe Corporate Center project, the
services of which are not to exceed $49,000 and do further agree to pay
$812.50 for services rendered by Subterranean Engineering described
herein. The Om nissioners hereby authorize the Chairman and the Executive
Director to execute the same on behalf of the Authority, with such
additions and modifications as those officers may deem necessary.
PASSED AND ADDPTED BY THE FRIDLEY HCUSING AND REDE'VE LOpMENT AU7HORITy THIS
_ DAY OF , 1986.
LAKERE NCE CDMMERS, CHAIl M.,
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JOHN L. "JOCK" RCBERTS(N
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P704: Jahn G. F1orajl Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Subterranean Engineering Corporation Contract
DATE: September 3, 1986
I have received a letter frau the Subterranean Engineering Corporation
president to provide soil and engineering support for the development of
the Lake Pointe Corporate Center.
Subterranean Engineering was initially retained by Woodbridge Properties,
Inc. to do the preliminary soil borings and analysis for the site
development. Accordingly, it would be appropriate to utilize this
consultant to continue the soil analysis and overview the soil work for the
public imrovenents as identif ied in Schedule C of the HRA Agreement.
7he letter contract identifies the work to be accomplished with a not to
exceed amount of $49,000.00. In addition to that amount,the HRA via the
Woodbridge Agreement has an additional requirement of $812.50 for the plans
and specifications and meetings associated with the readvertising for the
Demolition and Grading Project.
I would recommend that the HRA pay the existing bill of $812.50 to
Subterranean Engineering Corporation and by letter accept the contract
dated August 26, 1986 for an amount not to exceed of $49,000.00.
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Job No. X-85077
August 21, 1986
PIr. John Flora, Director of Public Works
City of Fridley
6431 University Ave. N.E.
Fridley, Plinnesota 55432
re: lake Pointe Corporate Center
1-694 b Hwy. 65 N.E.
Fridley, Plinnesota
Dear PIr. Flora:
The purpose of this letter is to further clarify Subterranean's role
on this project , so that we may be issued a contract for the earthwork monitoring
services that will be required cormiencing about Aug. 26Lh, 1986.
" To date Subterranean Eigineering has done very comprehensive testing and
analysis of the entire property to be developed, including both building and roadway
areas. Our total fees billed to date were $ 34,646,65, of which $ 33,834,15 has
already been paid by Woodbridge Properties.
Work to be done by us in the future (conmencing next week) is monitoring
and Lesting of earthwork and fill placement for buildings, internal roadways and
utilitV lines; and providing engineering consultation regarding specific site or
construction conditions as needed. On Play 28, 1986 we submitted to you our proposal
letter for the earthwork and testing services, based on unit rates of our Schedule
of Charges - 1986. We also provided a not to exceed figure of $ 48604. , on the
assumption that the entire site would be soil corrected in 1986.
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575 Highway 65 N.E P.O Box 32308 Minneapolis. MN 55432 (612) 574.1242
'03 Nicollet Ave So. Burnsville. MN 55337 (612) 8906510
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We now understand that only Phase 1 earthwork will be done in 1986,
and the balance of the job will be completed in the spring of 1987. For
all work in calendar 1986 our submitted unit prices still apply. For 1987
we reserve the right to modify these figures as necessary, based on insurance
rate changes, inflation factor, etc. However in any event our total charges
for the project scope as we presently understand it will not exceed
$ 49000.
We trust that this provides the information you requested, and look
forward to the opportunity of working with you and the developers on this
important project.
Respectfully submitted,
SUBTERRt1NEAN ENGINEERING CORP.
Mervyn r1iruless, 1'.E.
President
Distribution: 2 cc W. John Flora, City of Fridley
2 cc IIr. Eric Nesset, Woodbridge Properties .
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SCHEDULE of CHARGES - 1986
Date &405.T. ?1, 1986
This SCHEDULE OF CHARGES shall apply to the following :
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4 Seil Inspector , travel , on-site observation and testing , soils laboratory
testin, ei field density samples from this project . . . S 41 . 50/hour
Travel to and from job site . . . S 0. 39/mile
Soil Engineer reviewing and directing inspector ' s work . $ 48 . 00/hour
ADDITIONAL SOIL LABORATORY TESTS TO SUPFLE`IENT THE INSPECTOR ' S WORK
Standard Proctor Compaction Test , ST`I D-698 . . . . . . $ 52 . 40/test
�Iodified Proctor Compaction Test ,AST`I D-1557 S 61 . 00/test
Sieve analysis . . . . . . $ 26 . ''3/test
Washed gradation . . . . . . S 31 . 50/test
Unconfined compression test . . . . . . S �G. 00/test
California Bearin- Ratio Test . . . . . . S1=.5 . 00/test
Nuclear `loisture-tensity Test . . . . . . $ 15 . 50/test
Im. 6 mut. Dimities for Relative Dxisity detenrdnaticn . . . . . . $ 90. 00/test
INVOICES
Invoic will be submitted monthly Payment is due upon receipt of invoice .
Interest will be added beginning j0 days after the date of the invoice at
the rate of 1 . 3% per month , but not to exceed the maximum rate by law.
For extended projects , the billing rates as described in this contract
may be increased on each anniversary of the date of this contract at
an annual rate not to exceed 10% .
6875 Highway 65 N.E. P.O. Box 32308 Minneapolis. MN 55432 (612) 571.6066
12203 Nicollet Ave. So. Burnsville, MN 55337 (6I2) 890-6510
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19E6 HRA CONTRACTS
DATE DATE
CDNTRA"T CONTR;CTED ESTIMATE CHECK CITY HRA
AWARDED CONTRACTOR AMOUNT ESTIMATES APPROVED DATE EST i -CHECK 1 CHECK 1
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H00001 H i S ASPHALT
8-14-86 Phase 11
1986- 1 & 2 365,054.10 "
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365,054.10 0.00
P00065 Park. Cerstructior
6-14-E6 Sanitary Sewer.Prciect No. 162 188,100.00
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166,100.00 0.00
E0:055 Enebal Construction Cospany
6-14-66 Der lition b Site 6-ading Nc. 163 978,00 .00
186,311.65 9-22-66 9-25-Bt EST. 1 10531 f 1521
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976,000.0"! 188,71I.B5
Minneeota Valley Landscaping, Inc.
6-14-66 Irrigation 6 Lighting Project 1165 481,413.00
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481,413.00 0.00
S0(,IOe ELLIDT & HEDRICKSCN, INC.
9-0c.-E6 Certra: Fie/ Highway Redesign 30,750.00 1,00E.98 2-07-86 14E4
1,731.OB 5-05-96 5-06-8c 795: • I52�
3,017.69 9-;,E-E6 9-12-E 10::7 + 15::
843.44 10-6-66 10-v7-ct 1064; a 1522
246.06 10-9-Bt 10-10-6b 1515
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30.750.00 6,847.47
S00024 SUNDE ENEINEER W
Engineering/Inspectior; Services 7,745.11 9-22-86 9-11-86 EST.1 10532 + 1523
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7,745.1i
+ - Asounts to be reimburse: by the HRA this period
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10-09"-86 CHECK REGISTER PAGE 1
FRIDLEY STATE BANK - HRA
DESCRIPTION VENDOR INV. # AMOUNT
1506 ***CHECK PREPAID***
OLSON, SUNN AND SERAN $824. 21
JULY LEGAL SERVICES AND COSTS
1507 ***CHECK PREPAID***
HERRICK & NEWMAN $5,732.70
Ai:"GUST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1508 ***CHECK PREPAID***
SUBTERRANEAN ENGINEERING CORP. $812 .50
ENGINEERING SERVICES, SOIL REPORT #3
1509 ***CHECK PREPAID***
FRIDLEY STATE BANK $64,000.00
INVESTMENT
1510 ***CHECK PREPAID***
FRIDLEY STATE BANK $25,000.00
INVESTMENT
1511 ***CHECK PREPAID***
BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES $9,470.57
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - UNIVERSITY AVENUE CORRIDOR
1512 ***CHECK PREPAID***
ALLEN, MALCOM $11307.50
CONDEMNATION COMMISSIONER
1513 ***CHECK PREPAID***
ERICKSON, OLIVER $10283. 12
CONDEMNATION COMMISSIONER
1514 ***CHECK PREPAID***
HARRIS, DAVID $1,258.97
CONDMNATION COMMISSIONER
1515 ***CHECK PREPAID***
SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON $246.08
ENGINEERING SERVICES - CENTRAL .AVENUE REDESIGN
1516 ***CHECK PREPAID***
C.E. LASALLE & ASSOCIATES $3,437. 50
APPRAISAL SERVICES, 8/18/86 thru 8/29/86
1517 ***CHECK PREPAID***
SAMPSON, NEWMAN & HERRICK $1,981.00
SEPTEMBER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1518 ***CHECK PREPAID***
AMERICAN FINANCIAL PRINTING $1,865 .98
PRINT OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
10-09-86 CHECK REGISTER PAGE 2
FRIDLEY STATE BANK - HRA
DESCRIPTION VENDOR INV. # AMOUNT
1519 ***CHECK PREPAID***
! OLSUN, GUNN AND SERAN $2,605. 76
LEGAL SERVICES AND COSTS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1986
1520 ***CHECK PREPAID***
CITY OF FRIDLEY $17,812.71
RELOCATION OF 64TH AVENUE, PARKING LOT-SECOND HALF
1521 ***CHECK PREPAID***
CITY OF FRIDLEY $1881311.85
REIMBURSE CITY (CK 10531, FOR ENEBAK CONSTRUCTION)
1522 ***CHECK PREPAID***
CITY OF FRI.DLEY $5,592.41
REIMBURSE CITY (3 CHECKS FOR SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON)-
1523 ***CHECK PREPAID***
CITY OF FRIDLEY $7,745. 11
REIMBURSE CITY (CK 10532 , FOR SUNDE ENGINEERING)
1524 ***CHECK PREPAID***
CITY OF FRIDLEY $26,478.26
PERSONAL SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT (FOR AUGUST & SEPTEMBER)
TOTAL CHECKS $365,766.23