HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-071CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2026-071
A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING A STRUCTURALLY
SUBSTANDARD BUILDING PRIOR TO DEMOLITION AND
CLEARANCE PURSUANT TO TIF LAW
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo (the "City") is investigating the feasibility of establishing a future
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment District (the "Proposed District") to facilitate the
redevelopment of certain real property within the City pursuant to Minnesota Statute, section 469.174,
subd. 10 (d); and
WHEREAS, the property trader consideration includes certain parcels located at 11030 Stillwater Blvd
N., City of Lake Elmo, identified by Property Identification Number(s) (PIN) 1302921230001,
1302921230002, 1302921230003, 1302921220004, 1302921220001 (the "Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is currently occupied by a building that has been inspected (interior &
exterior) by LHB, a qualified independent structural engineer, on September 18, 2026; and
WHEREAS, a written Pre -Demolition Inspection and Structural Evaluation Report (the "Report"), dated
October 1, 2026, has been prepared detailing the physical condition of the building; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property has been determined to meet the required coverage test; and
WHEREAS, the Report concludes that the building is "structurally substandard" to a degree requiring
substantial renovation or clearance because the building exhibits extensive code and condition
deficiencies affecting its structural elements, accessibility, utilities, life safety systems, interior finishes,
and exterior envelope. Steel lintels are rusting, brick and mortar are damaged or missing, and the exterior
finish and insulation systems, joint caulking, doors, windows, wood siding, and roofing materials are
deteriorated or failing, allowing water intrusion; exterior paintable surfaces, metal window and door
frames, and the above -ground fuel tank also require protective treatment or repainting, and exterior door
head flashing does not comply with code, and code -compliance remediation costs exceeding 15% of new
construction costs; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the Subject Property intends to demolish and clear the structurally substandard
building to eliminate hazardous blighting conditions and prepare the site for future productive reuse; and
WHEREAS, local and state TIF compliance frameworks require that the City formally document and
find that the building- is structurally substandard prior to its demolition or removal to preserve the parcers_
eligibility for inclusion in a future TIF Redevelopment District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council as follows:
Section 1. Findings of Fact.
The City hereby finds, determines, and declares that based upon the visual and physical inspections
documented in the attached Report:
• 1.01 Structural Defects: The building located on the Subject Property contains specific structural defects
and building code deficiencies that require substantial renovation or complete clearance.
• 1.02 Compliance Metrics: The building cannot be brought into compliance with the building code for
new buildings for less than fifteen percent (15%) of the cost of constructing a similar new building.
• 1.03 Documented Evidence: The physical evidence of the substandard condition has been preserved
through detailed reports, itemized cost estimates, and comprehensive internal/external photographic
records.
Section 2. Statement of Intent.
Pursuant to statutory requirements, the City hereby declares its intent to include the cleared Subject
Property parcel within a future TIF Redevelopment District.
Section 3. Record Keeping & Auditor Notification.
The City Clerk is directed to file and retain a certified copy of this Resolution, the engineering Report,
and all supporting photographic evidence in the official TIF compliance file. Upon the future formal
request for certification of the Proposed District, the City shall notify the County Auditor to adjust the
original tax capacity of the parcel as allowed by law.
Section 4. Authorization.
The passage of this resolution secures the historical baseline condition of the property for a look -back
period of up to three (3) years from the date of clearance.
ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE SIXTH DAY OF OCTOBER 2026.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
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