06-03-2021
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
June 03, 2021
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call
Action Items
1. Approval of Expenditures
2. Approval of the Minutes from the HRA Meeting of May 6, 2021
3. Annual Election of Officers
4. Amend Leases of 1314 Mississippi Street & 6491 Central Avenue
5. Review and Make a Recommendation on a S-2, Redevelopment District Master Plan
Amendment, MP #21-01 Request for Medtronic, located at 500 Medtronic Parkway N.E.
Informational Items
6. Monthly Housing Program Update
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2021 Meeting Type: Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By: Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director
Title
Approval of Expenditures
Background
Recommendation
Staff recommends the HRA approve the expenditures for the period May 1 through May 28, 2021.
Attachments and Other Resources
!Check Report
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2021 Meeting Type: Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By: Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director
Title
Approval of the Minutes from the HRA Meeting of May 6, 2021
Background
Recommendation
Staff recommends the HRA approve the minutes from the HRA meeting of May 6, 2021.
Attachments and Other Resources
!HRA Minutes May 6, 2021
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSION
May 6, 2021
Chair Holm called the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kyle Mulrooney
Rachel Schwankl
Gordon Backlund
William Holm
Elizabeth Showalter
OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director
Jim Casserly, Development Consultant
ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of Expenditures
MOTION by Commissioner Backlund to approve the expenses as submitted. Seconded
by Commissioner Showalter.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR HOLM DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Approval of April 1, 2021 Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Showalter to approve the April 1, 2021 meeting minutes as
submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Backlund.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR HOLM DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Interfund Loans for Old Central and Mississippi Street.
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of May 6, 2021 2
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, stated the City first identified the area around
Old Central and Mississippi Street, as an area for redevelopment, nearly 25 years ago as
part of the Fridley 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The area, east of Old Central, from
Mississippi Street to 64th Avenue, has remained in the follow up 2030 and 2040
Comprehensive Plans as a priority area for redevelopment. The Authority approved the
purchase of 1314 Mississippi Street on April 1st and is expected to close on the property
in the next two weeks. Staff is having the remaining parcels appraised in anticipation of
potential purchase discussion with the other property owners. To recover pre-
development expenses paid from the HRA General Fund, the Authority regularly creates
interfund loans. The loans are repaid from future land sales proceeds and future taxes
generated on the property. The attached resolution formally authorizes the loaning of
money to the potential project and the repayment of money to the general fund. Staff
recommends that the Authority adopt the attached resolution approving interfund loans
between the HRA General Fund and the Old Central Redevelopment Project.
Commissioner Backlund asked if the property on the east side was owned by the city or
private land.
Mr. Bolin replied that a right of way goes through there.
Commissioner Schwankl asked what the total was for the interfund situation.
Mr. Bolin replied that the interfund loan is left open as we are unsure what the costs will
be. This is early on in the process and we do not have any appraisals yet. This is going
to be multi-year project and additional meetings will be held to figure out what the best
use is for these properties. The interfund loan and resolution leaves that open to create
a register of expenses as we move forward.
Commissioner Schwankl asked what the balance was in the general fund.
Mr. Bolin replied $5.0-$6.0M to spend on these types of projects.
Jim Casserly added that the general fund also has a number of notes being repaid so
there are monies coming into the general fund over a number of years. We have cash
available and more funds are coming in from repayment from existing projects that are
going on right now.
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of May 6, 2021 3
MOTION by Commissioner Backlund to approve resolution 2021-25 Interfund Loans for
Old Central and Mississippi Street. Seconded by Commissioner Mulrooney.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR HOLM DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Housing Program Update
Mr. Bolin reported there were 5 loans closed in April making a total of 12 year to date.
We are out of money in this loan program right now. Remodeling Advisor Visits had 16
for April making a total of 19 year to date. Home Energy Squad had two visits in April
making 6 year to date.
The Front Door Grant received 33 applications, 9 signed agreements and no projects
completed yet. Foundations MR Grant received 4 applications with 2 signed grant
agreements. The Exterior Paint Grant has one application received. A lot of work is being
done in the community. Staff have been busy taking phone calls and people are hearing
about these programs on social media. People are appreciative the Authority is doing
something different and taking this approach.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Showalter to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Schwankl.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIR MULROONEY DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:16 PM.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2021 Meeting Type: Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By: Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director
Title
Annual Election of Officers
Background
-laws requires the Board of Commissioners to annually elect a
Chair and Vice Chair. The election is typically held in June. Below is a list of the commissioners and the
length of their current appointments.
Commissioner End of Term
Elizabeth Showalter June 2023
Bill Holm June 2022
Gordon Backlund June 2026
Rachel Schwankl June 2025
Kyle Mulrooney June 2024
Recommendation
Staff recommends the -laws, to
serve through June 2022.
Attachments and Other Resources
!None
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2021 Meeting Type: Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By: Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director
Title
Amend Leases of 1314 Mississippi Street & 6491 Central Avenue
Background
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The Authority approved the purchase of 1314 Mississippi Street on April 1 and closed on the purchase
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of the property on May 13. The parcel contained two rental properties, a single-family residence
addressed at 1314 Mississippi, and a small commercial building addressed at 6491 Central Avenue. With
acquisition, the Authority took over the existing, close ended, leases for the two properties. Staff has
worked with both tenants to make their transition out of these properties as smooth as possible.
1314 Mississippi Street
Original lease expires on August 2, 2021, with no provisions for renewal or extension. Tenant is in
process of finding a home to purchase. Due to the tight housing market and price increases, tenant has
asked the Authority to amend existing lease as follows: Reduce rent for June, July & August (if needed)
to $1. If tenant is not successful in finding a home by the end of August, the lease will extend until
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November 1 and tenant will pay full rent for September and October.
6491 Central Avenue
The lease for 6491 Central Avenue is set to expire on October 5, 2021. The tenant has aksed that the
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Authority terminate the lease early, on July 16. The rent for July will be prorated.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Authority make a motion approving the changes to the existing leases, as
proposed.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE (this "Amendment") made this ____ day of
May, 2021 the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota
organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota ("Landlord"), and Daniel D.
Heil and Linda Minjares (collectively
WHEREAS, Landlord
and Tenant entered into that certain Lease dated August 1, 2020 (the "Lease") under
which Original Landlord demised to Tenant the premises consisting of a residential house located
at 1314 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, MN 55423, as more particularly set forth in the Lease.
WHEREAS
located, Landlord took assignment of the Lease by that certain Assignment and Assumption of
Leases dated May 13, 2021.
WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant desire to amend certain provisions of the Lease as more
particularly described in this Amendment to provide for an extension of the Ending Date of
Possession to November 1, 2021, and the identification of additional occupants and tenants of the
Premises, all on the terms and conditions as more fully set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein set forth, the
mutual agreements set forth in the Lease, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant have agreed, and hereby
agree that the Lease is amended as follows:
1. Recitals Incorporated. The Recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated by this
reference and shall be deemed terms and provisions hereof with the same force and effect as if
fully set forth in this Section 1.
2. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms which are not otherwise defined herein shall be deemed
to have the same meanings herein as are ascribed to such terms in the Lease. All references herein
to "Lease" shall be deemed to be references to the Lease, as amended hereby.
3. Ratification and Reaffirmation of Lease; Estoppel. The parties hereby ratify and
reaffirm all of the terms and conditions of the Lease, as amended hereby. As of the date hereof,
there are no existing defaults by Landlord or Tenant under the Lease and there are no existing facts
or circumstances which, with or without the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would
constitute a default by Landlord or Tenant under the Lease. Tenant has no options to extend or
renew the term of the Lease.
4. Additional Tenant. Linda Minjares hereby acknowledges that she is a Tenant under the
terms and conditions of the Lease as amended hereby, and covenants to comply with the terms and
conditions of the Lease as amended, jointly and severally with Daniel Heil.
5. Ending Date of Possession: Prior to the execution of this Amendment by the parties, the
Ending Date of Possession of the Premises was August 1, 2021. The parties have agreed to amend
the Lease to provide for an Ending Date of Possession of November 1, 2021, and as a result, the
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Term of the Lease is hereby extended to November 1, 2021 (the period of August 1, 2021 to
November 1, 2021 hereinafter is referred to as the . All terms and conditions
of the Lease, as amended hereby shall apply during the Extension Period, with the exception of
Monthly Rent, which shall be payable as set forth in Section 6 hereinbelow.
6. Monthly Rent. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Monthly Rent payable
by Tenant to Landlord for each of the months of June, July, and August of 2021 shall be One
Dollar and No/100 ($1.00) per month. Rent for the months of September and October 2021 shall
be One Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy-Five ($1,175.00) per month. However, in the event
the Tenant does not vacate the Premises by 11:59 p.m. on November 1, 2021, or if there is any
other default by Tenant under the terms and conditions of the Lease following the date of this
Amendment, then said failure shall be considered an event of default without notice or opportunity
s agreement to reduce the rent during the
period of June, July and August of 2021 shall be void from the outset and, in addition to all other
remedies, Landlord shall immediately be entitled to collect from Tenant, and Tenant shall
immediately pay to Landlord, the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Two and No/100
Dollars ($3,522.00) as and for rent for the months of June, July and August 2021. Further, during
any holdover period where Tenant occupies the Premises after November 1, 2021 without
Landlincreased Monthly Rent in the amount of
One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Eight and 75/100 Dollars ($1,468.75) per month, prorated for
any partial month of such holdover occupancy. If Tenant tenders holdover rent pursuant to this
Section, and Landlord accepts such payment, the acceptance of such payment will not operate as
Tenant may, by written notice to Landlord issued
on or before August 15, 2021, elect to vacate the Premises as of 11:59 p.m. on September 1, 2021
long as Tenant is not in default of the Lease on of the Early Exit Date, Tenant shall not be required
to pay rent for the months of September and October 2021.
7. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same
instrument. A facsimile signature or an electronically scanned signature shall be deemed to be an
original signature for all purposes.
8. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Amendment and the Lease and each
provision hereof and thereof.
9. Submission of Amendment. Submission of this instrument for examination shall not bind
Landlord and no duty or obligation on Landlord shall arise under this instrument until this
instrument is signed and delivered by Landlord and Tenant.
10. Entire Agreement. This Amendment and the Lease contain the entire agreement between
Landlord and Tenant with respect to Tenant's leasing of the Premises. Except for the Lease and
this Amendment, no prior agreements or understandings with respect to the Premises shall be valid
or of any force or effect. No provision of the Lease as amended hereby shall be interpreted as
converting the Lease to a month-to month tenancy.
11. Severability. If any provision of this Amendment or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance is or shall be deemed illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions
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hereof shall remain in full force and effect and this Amendment shall be interpreted as if such
illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision did not exist herein.
12. Lease In Full Force and Effect. Except as modified by this Amendment, all of the terms,
conditions, agreements, covenants, representations, warranties and indemnities contained in the
Lease remain in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions
of this Amendment and the terms and conditions of the Lease, the terms and conditions of this
Amendment shall prevail.
13. Successors and Assigns. This Amendment is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Amendment as of
the day and year first above written.
LANDLORD:
Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota, a
political subdivision of the State of Minnesota
organized under the Constitution and laws of
the State of Minnesota
By:
Name: ___________________________
Title: ____________________________
Dated: May _____, 2021
TENANT:
________________________________
Daniel D. Heil
Dated: May ____, 2021
________________________________
Linda Minjares
Dated: May _____, 2021
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE (this "Amendment") made this ____ day of
May, 2021 the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota
organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota ("Landlord"), and Meekz
Creations LLC d/b/a Meekz Creations
WHEREAS, Landlord
and Tenant entered into that certain Lease dated October 5, 2020 (the "Lease") under
which Original Landlord demised to Tenant the premises consisting of a commercial building
located at 6491 Central Avenue NE, Fridley, MN 55423, as more particularly set forth in the
Lease.
WHEREAS
located, Landlord took assignment of the Lease by that certain Assignment and Assumption of
Leases dated May 13, 2021.
WHEREAS, Tenant has requested, and Landlord has agreed to, an earlier termination of
the Term set forth in the Lease, and Landlord and Tenant desire to amend certain provisions of the
Lease as more particularly described in this Amendment to provide for such early termination, all
on the terms and conditions as more fully set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein set forth, the
mutual agreements set forth in the Lease, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant have agreed, and hereby
agree that the Lease is amended as follows:
1. Recitals Incorporated. The Recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated by this
reference and shall be deemed terms and provisions hereof with the same force and effect as if
fully set forth in this Section 1.
2. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms which are not otherwise defined herein shall be deemed
to have the same meanings herein as are ascribed to such terms in the Lease. All references herein
to "Lease" shall be deemed to be references to the Lease, as amended hereby.
3. Ratification and Reaffirmation of Lease; Estoppel. The parties hereby ratify and
reaffirm all of the terms and conditions of the Lease, as amended hereby. As of the date hereof,
there are no existing defaults by Landlord or Tenant under the Lease and there are no existing facts
or circumstances which, with or without the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would
constitute a default by Landlord or Tenant under the Lease. Tenant has no options to extend or
renew the term of the Lease.
4. Ending Date of Possession: Prior to the execution of this Amendment by the parties, the
Ending Date of Possession of the Premises was October 5, 2021. The parties have agreed to amend
the Lease to provide for an Ending Date of Possession of July 16, 2021, and as a result, the Term
of the Lease is hereby revised to expire at 11:59 p.m. July 16, 2021.
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5. Monthly Rent. Tenant shall continue to pay Monthly Rent of $1,000.00 per month for the
months of May and June of 2021. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Tenant
shall pay prorated rent of $500.00 on July 1 as prorated rent for the partial month of July 2021.
During any holdover period where Tenant occupies the Premises after July 16, 2021 without
increased Monthly Rent in the amount of
One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty and NO/100 Dollars ($1,250.00) per month, prorated for
any partial month of such holdover occupancy. If Tenant tenders holdover rent pursuant to this
Section, and Landlord accepts such payment, the acceptance of such payment will not operate as
6. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same
instrument. A facsimile signature or an electronically scanned signature shall be deemed to be an
original signature for all purposes.
7. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Amendment and the Lease and each
provision hereof and thereof.
8. Submission of Amendment. Submission of this instrument for examination shall not bind
Landlord and no duty or obligation on Landlord shall arise under this instrument until this
instrument is signed and delivered by Landlord and Tenant.
9. Entire Agreement. This Amendment and the Lease contain the entire agreement between
Landlord and Tenant with respect to Tenant's leasing of the Premises. Except for the Lease and
this Amendment, no prior agreements or understandings with respect to the Premises shall be valid
or of any force or effect. No provision of the Lease as amended hereby shall be interpreted as
converting the Lease to a month-to month tenancy. The individual executing this Amendment on
behalf of Tenant represents and warrants to Landlord that said signatory is authorized to execute
this Amendment on behalf of the Tenant under the Lease.
10. Severability. If any provision of this Amendment or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance is or shall be deemed illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions
hereof shall remain in full force and effect and this Amendment shall be interpreted as if such
illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision did not exist herein.
11. Lease In Full Force and Effect. Except as modified by this Amendment, all of the terms,
conditions, agreements, covenants, representations, warranties and indemnities contained in the
Lease remain in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions
of this Amendment and the terms and conditions of the Lease, the terms and conditions of this
Amendment shall prevail.
12. Successors and Assigns. This Amendment is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Amendment as of
the day and year first above written.
LANDLORD:
Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota, a
political subdivision of the State of Minnesota
organized under the Constitution and laws of
the State of Minnesota
By:
Name: ___________________________
Title: ____________________________
Dated: May _____, 2021
TENANT:
Meekz Creations LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company
d/b/a Meekz Creations
________________________________
Jimika Mayberry
Its: Authorized Signatory
Dated: May ____, 2021
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2021 Meeting Type: Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Submitted By: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director to the HRA
Stacy Stromberg, Planning Manager
Title
Review and Make a Recommendation on a S-2, Redevelopment District Master Plan Amendment, MP
#21-01 Request for Medtronic, located at 500 Medtronic Parkway N.E.
Background
Jason Kringle with Medtronic Inc. is requesting an amendment to the S-2, Redevelopment District Master
Plan that was approved for the Operational Headquarters site generally located at 500-720 Medtronic
Parkway in 1999. This amendment would allow for the construction of a ground mounted 1MW Solar
Energy
Garden that
would be
located on
the vacant
land to the
west of the
existing
buildings on
the Campus.
The petitioner
notes in their
narrative that
the solar
garden will
consist of approximately 3,300 panels on rouhghly five acres of the vacant undeveloped land west of
the Operational Headquarters (OHQ) Campus. The solar array is expected to operate on the property
until additional building space is needed to support Medtronic20 years, with
the ability for Medtronic to extend the contract OR buy out the project and have it removed at any time
during the 20-year term. Once operating the project will deliver over 2,000MWh of clean, local energy
annually to the Campus facility, e
energy that is not consumed by the builing will be sent back into the electric grid and used within the
community.
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The solar garden consists of steel drive posts embedded in the ground, with the solar modules attached
to the top of the posts, tracking the sun east to west through the day. They will sit approx. 10 ft. off the
ground at the highest point and will have an anti-glare coating. They are proposing to enclose the
system with a 7 ft. tall fence to restrict access to the system from unqualified personnel. The solar garden
will be accessible from the existing north parking lot, through a locked gate on a 14 ft. wide gravel
driveway. The cover plantings inside the footprint of the system will be a combination of low growth
native crops and a seed mix that promotes pollinator friendly habitats.
The S-2 Redevelopment District requires that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), the
Planning Commission and the City Council approve any additions or modifications to the original
that was approved for a project.
History
The Medtronic Operational Headquarters Campus site was once the home of the 100 Twin Drive-In
Theater. The theater was demolished in the mid-, and the land was purchased by Woodbridge
Properties who intended to develop the
property. After a relatively short term of
Drive-In Theatre after 1965 Tornado
ownership and an attempt to take a project
through the development process, Woodbridge
Properties began to experience financial
difficulties with making the project work and did
not ultimately develop their project. The HRA
purchased the property in the late 1980s. They
groomed the site, put irrigation in to keep the
site green and park-like and had the site mowed
regularly as they marketed the site.
Initially the site was being marketed as the Lake
Pointe Office Park and concept site plans and
renderings were prepared to show how the site could be developed. The initial plan considered a small
amount of office, commercial, and a hotel immediately adjacent to Hwy 65/Central Avenue. The
remainder of the site was marketed with an eye on attracting a corporate headquarters. The idea was
that this would be the impressive entrance into the community at Central Avenue and directly adjacent
to Highway 694.
The better part of 13 years was spent courting Medtronic as the ideal candidate for the site. Medtronic
had already made an enormous investment in the City with their Rice Creek Campus Complex and this
would provide them the opportunity to expand close to their Fridley Campus, and would provide Fridley
with the image and investment they hoped to see in the site. Medtronic was very close to the vest with
their intentions to develop the Fridley Lake Pointe site.
Only after the City of Fridley signed a development deal in 1997, with a development company
headquartered in the United Kingdom; did Medtronic step forward and confirm interest in owning and
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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developing the site. Fortunately, the HRA had built in a caveat into the UK development deal that said,
if Medtronic were to step forward, prior to their construction on the site, the HRA could cancel the
development deal to negotiate for a Medtronic Development.
Once Medtronic stepped forward, a lengthy negotiation process began. Lengthy enough in fact, that
the HRA and Medtronic felt it would be necessary to re-approach the State Legislature to extend the
25-year Tax Increment Financing District that was created to assist with extraordinary site development
costs another 5 years. Thankfully, the legislature extended the district until 2025, and negotiations
concluded that involved Medtronic master planning the entire site. As a result, construction was able
to begin on the first phase of a 3-phase, 1.6 million square foot, master planned headquarters campus.
The City Council approved the Master Plan for the Medtronic World Headquarters on April 26, 1999.
The first phase consisted of approximately 500,000 sq. ft. and that has been constructed. Phase 1
consisted of six buildings, including a research building, education building, corporate headquarters
building, neurological building, a commons building, a central plant facility, and a 1,000-car parking
ramp.
1999 Master Plan
In 2000, the City Council granted Medtronic an amendment to their Master Plan to allow the
construction of an 11,270 sq. ft. free-standing daycare center and parking lot in the northwest corner of
the subject property. Staff recommended approval of this amendment because it did not subtract from
the anticipated placement of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 portions of the development.
In 2001, a temporary, 282 stall parking lot was constructed on the east side of the daycare center. The
lot is considered temporary because it would need to be removed in order for Phase 2 and Phase 3 to
be completed. This parking lot was constructed as a result of parking problems Medtronic was
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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are not
experienced on a daily basis. Without the full build-out of the additional parking ramps, this was viewed
as the best solution to bridge the parking gap, without permanently changing the master plan layout.
In 2006, staff recommended denial of a Master Plan amendment to construct a billboard on the southern
edge of the Medtronic property, because it was a conflict of the 1999 Master Plan. Council approved a
master plan amendment, with a stipulation that prior to issuance of a building permit for Phase 2, the
petitioner shall remove the billboard, footings and all structures related to the billboard.
Rezoning to S-2 Redevelopment District
The City has the most discretion when they are making legislative decisions, such as creating a
Comprehensive Plan, creating an ordinance, or
making a zoning change. A rezoning request is
changing the zoning designation on a property from
one designation to another.
The properties addressed as 500, 710, and 720
Medtronic Parkway were rezoned to S-2
Redevelopment District in 1986 through a joint
application from Woodbridge Properties and the
. The S-2, Redevelopment District is a
special zoning district that was created to:
a.!Allow for a mixed-use development within special
redevelopment district as set up in Minnesota
State Statues Chapter 462
b.!Allow for the maximum flexibility in the promotion of difficult redevelopment projects
c.!Allow for development by a plan which is acceptable to, and in the best interest of, the City and
the overall district and development plan
The 1999 Master Plan with its Phased development achieved the original vision the City had for the
subject properties and was consis-2, Redevelopment District objectives.
Analysis
The master plan amendment being considered with this application is to allow approximately five acres
of undeveloped land that is master planned for Phases 2 and 3 of the Operational Headquarters site to
be covered with ground-mounted solar. The City Code considers ground-mounted solar as an accessory
use in any zoning district, provided a special use permit is issued. The City currently does not have a
separate ordinance that regulates solar; however, it has been on staffs to-do list. As a result, staff has
reviewed the Minnesota Model Solar Ordinance and consulted with other communities about best
practices for ground mounted equipment. Almost all cities allow them as an accessory use to a principal
structure, provided they are located in the side or rear yard and comply with other conditions.
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For example:
!Rogers requires that no more than 5% of the lot area be covered
!Minneapolis requires that no more than 5% of the lot area be covered in office districts
!St. Francis requires that no more than 10% of the lot area be covered
!Hopkins only allowed on closed landfill restricted districts
!Andover does not allow ground mounted equipment in non-residential areas
!Coon Rapids does not allow them if they are to provide offsite energy production
!Golden Valley and Blaine require that a special use permit be approved
Another consistent requirement is that the equipment be screened to the extent possible without
reducing their efficiency.
The City though its Energy Action Plan and Comprehensive Plan encourages Renewable Energy and
Solar particularly in under-utilized areas such as
types of projects was evident in recommending approval of the solar panel car-port panels over the
parking lot rough a special use permit.
There are several factors to consider in reviewing ground-mounted solar on the Operational
Headquarters site and a combination of those factors causes staff to recommend denial of the Master
Plan Amendment. Those factors include:
!The location of the ground-mounted solar is in direct conflict with Master Plan, MP #99-01 that
the Council approved for this site.
!As pointed out in the attached memo by James Casserly, the attorney for the HRA, ground-
mounted solar does not fit within the sprit or intent of the Private Redevelopment Contract that
!This site is a prominent location within the City of Fridley, and has frontage along four rights-of-
way, which make it impossible to screen.
!The installation of the ground-mounted solar would potentially delay the construction of Phase
2 and 3 until it has served its purpose and its costs to be somewhat amortized.
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!There are options to install solar devices on the existing rooftops of several of the buildings or
on top of the parking deck that would not be in conflict the Master Plan.
!Current code requires that a special use permit be issued for solar energy devices that are not
part of the principal structure. In the case of the parcel addressed as 500 Medtronic Parkway,
there are two separate parcels. The north parcel primary use is the daycare, so ground-
mounted solar would be an accessory to the daycare. The solar created would not supply energy
to the daycare, so it would not be considered an accessory to the daycare. The southern parcel
does not have a primary use, so solar would not be allowed, because solar is not allowed to be
a principal or stand-only use.
Recommendation
City Staff recommends denial of the Master Plan Amendment, MP #21-01, to allow ground-mounted
solar at the Medtronic Operational Headquarters property based on the above findings.
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We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT
CITY OF FRIDLEY
Master Plan Amendment –City of Fridley
PID 23-30-24-42-0041, 23-30-24-42-0042, 23-30-24-41-0031, & 23-30-24-41-0030
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May 14, 2021
ROCHELLE DANIELSON 612-231-0218 ROCHELLE.L.DANIELSON@MEDTRONIC.COM
JASON KRINGLE 763-486-8588 JASON.D.KRINGLE@MEDTRONIC.COM
DAN ROGERS 952-393-7721 DAN@NOKOMISENERGY.COM
JULIAN WHITE 612-910-2933 JULIAN@NOLOMISENERGY.COM
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OVERVIEW
Medtronic, Inc. submits this application for a Master Plan Amendment with the City of Fridley Planning Commission for
an accessory Photovoltaic Ground Mounted 1MW Solar Energy System, under the City of Fridley Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 205.24, for a system located in the S-2 Redevelopment District. The project site plans, project renderings,
grading and drainage plans, and preliminary SWPPP are attached. Medtronic, Inc has an agreement with TC Solar OHQ
LLC to build and operate a Solar Garden on the property.
The Solar Garden will consist of approximately 3,300 panels on roughly 7 acres of vacant undeveloped and underutilized
land directly west of the Medtronic Operational Headquarters Campus. This solar array is expected to operate on the
property until additional building space is needed to support Medtronic’s growth; in the interim for 20 years, with the
ability for Medtronic to extend the contract OR buy out the project and have it removed at any time during the term.
Once operating, this project will deliver over 2,000MWh of clean, local energy annually to the Campus facility with only
the sun as feedstock, equaling over 30% of the Campus’ annual electric needs. Any excess energy that is not consumed
by the building, will be sent back into the electric grid, and used within the community.
The Solar Garden consists of steel driven posts embedded in the ground, with solar modules attached to the top of the
posts, tracking the sun east to west throughout the day, sitting approximately 10-ft off the ground at the highest point.
This project utilizes silicon based solar panels which have an anti-glare coating. There are no hazardous materials in the
system, and no noise, other than typical transformer humming, would be present within the fence. We have proposed
to enclose the system with a 7-foot-tall fence to restrict access to the system from unqualified personnel. The site will
be accessible at the northeast corner through a locked gate on a 14’ wide driveway. The cover plantings inside the
footprint of the system will be a combination of low growth native crops and a seed mix that promotes pollinator
friendly habitats consistent with MN Stat. 216B.1642 as required. A preliminary cover crop mix blend is attached, along
with example planting plan.
3rd Party Engineering has been commissioned to perform wetland, hydrology, historical, ecological and an
environmental survey to ensure the site is suitable for development. Construction is targeted to occur between Oct
2021 to June 2022. Proposed working times would be between the hours of 7am-7pm on Monday thru Friday. Weekend
work may take place if there are significant project delays due to weather. These hours are flexible, and we intend to
work with the community to control noise and disturbance. A more detailed construction schedule can be made
available to the City as needed.
An Operations and Maintenance contractor will be hired by TC Solar OHQ LLC. This team would consist of an electrician,
as well as a groundskeeper to ensure the system is operating safely and the landscaping is properly maintained. Each
would independently visit 3-6 times a year depending on necessity. While onsite, the technician checks equipment for
proper operation. While onsite, the groundskeeper mows, manages vegetation, and verifies storm water management
is properly working. A Maintenance Plan is included for more detail.
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
TC Solar OHQ LLC will have a long-term maintenance plan to ensure safety, reliable operation, and production of the
system. Monitoring and metering equipment installed on site will alert the maintenance team in real time of a system
performance issue. Maintenance teams are required to have proper safety plans and equipment in place to perform all
work. Details of the plan are finalized at construction once final system design is complete. The final plan for the site
can be requested at any time after construction. Maintenance of systems can be broadly defined in two categories:
Preventative Maintenance
The following items are performed on a routine basis.
Mechanical checks – one to two times per year a technician visits the site. While on site the technician checks
bolts and piers for any loosening or corrosion. When an issue is discovered a set of corrective actions is defined,
executed and a full report is logged.
Electrical checks - one to two times per year a technician visits the site. While on site the technician checks the
major electrical components (panels, inverters, safety switches) and connections to ensure proper working
order. When an issue is discovered a set of corrective actions is defined, executed and a full report is logged.
Groundskeeping – three to six times per year a technician visits the site. While onsite, the technician mows,
manages vegetation, and verifies storm water management is properly working.
Reactive Maintenance
Monitoring equipment and preventative maintenance are used to identify potential system safety and performance
issues. Once an issue is identified a technician is assigned to the issue and corrective actions are executed.
F IGURE 1 – A ERIAL R ENDERING OF OHQ WITH S OLAR A RRAY
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F IGURE 2 – V IEW FROM HIGHWAY TO THE SOUTH LOOKING NORTH
IGURE 3 – V IEW FROM M EDTRONIC P ARKWAY LOOKING E AST
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Table 1 -List of Commonly Performed Operations and Maintenance Activities
ItemActivity
MonitoringOn-going tracking and verification of system performance, weather, and
equipment alerts.
Grounds KeepingManage all vegetation including mowing. Maintain all vegetative screening.
Solar Module Inspect for cracks and general damage. Inspect for dirt, vegetation, and other
Inspection potential shading issues. Perform electrical checks for proper performance
characteristics. Cleaning will utilize only water from a sprinkler/hose head.
Racking & Inspect for damage, corrosion, and loose connections.
Mounting
Inspection
Inverter Inspection Inspect for corrosion and general damage. Confirm proper ventilation and
& Maintenance environmental seals. Inspect all electrical connections and wires coming into
and out of the units. Complete manufacturer recommended maintenance
activities.
DC Electrical Inspect DC runs from solar panels to inverters for damaged/loose wires and
Inspection debris.
AC Electrical Inspect AC runs from inverter to switchgear for damage/loose wires and
Inspection debris.
Switchgear Inspect switches for proper functionality. Inspect connections for appropriate
Inspection torque. Inspect latches and environmental seals.
Monitoring Inspect existing monitoring systems for functionality. Complete manufacturer
Inspection recommended maintenance activities.
System Repair Perform all necessary work as determined by inspections.
Warranty Administer defective components and file warranty claims.
Administration
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Wetland Delineation
TC Solar OHQ LLC has discussed the project with the Rice Creek Watershed District. No potential wetlands are present
within the project; however, there will be a submission to the RCWD and USACE for no loss determination. This will be
received prior to commencement of construction.
Decommissioning & Site Restoration
Medtronic, Inc. commits to both our neighbors and permitting authorities that we will decommission and restore the
site at the end of the system’s serviceable life or if the system becomes a discontinued use. The project owner will be
responsible for all costs associated with decommissioning.
All equipment will be removed within one (1) year from the day the system is no longer in service or discontinued. A
system shall be considered out of service at the end of the CSG’s useful life unless a plan is submitted to the City of
Fridley Board outlining the steps and the schedule for repowering the system.
Once initiated, decommissioning will occur within a period of sixty (60) days. Removal of modules, inverters, wiring,
electrical equipment, racking and foundations, fencing, underground wires and conduit and concrete pads will be
removed and recycled or disposed of in a suitable manner. After all equipment is removed, the Project site will be
restored to a condition comparable to its pre-construction use if the Project site will once again be used for agricultural.
If holes are created when infrastructure is removed, they will be back filled and covered with topsoil. Unless requested
otherwise, permanent access roads constructed on the Project will be removed.
Thank you for your consideration!
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc(www.medtronic.com), is among the world's largest medical technology, servicesand solutions
companies – alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people around the world. Medtronic
employs more than 90,000 people worldwide, serving physicians, hospitals and patients in more than 150 countries. The
company is focused on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to take healthcare Further, Together.
Medtronic recently committed to achieving zero net carbon emissions by FY2030, including obtaining more than 50% of
their energy from renewable sources by FY2025. This project represents one of a number of large, clean energy projects
Medtronic is investing in to support their sustainability goals.
About Nokomis Energy
Nokomis Energy is a Minneapolis based energy developer with a mission to accelerate local energy adoption through
equitable partnerships. We specialize in understanding the full development process from origination, to technology, to
long-term operation. Through a combination of development and consulting services we use distributed energy to
deliver economic and social benefits to local communities.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2021 Meeting Type: HRA Regular Meeting
Submitted By: Paul Bolin, Asst. Executive Director
Title
Update on Housing Programs
Background
On a monthly basis, staff will provide updates from CEE on the past
loan programs, remodeling advisor visits and Home Energy Squad Visits.
Attachments and Other Resources
!Chart of Loans Issued & Remodeling Advisor Visits
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