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I�%iOUI�DS VY�'UV ECOI�OIV�TC'' I�E�IE� ��1���1'� I�L1T�I�IZIT�
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL - President Linlce
Vice President Blanchard
Secretary Trude
Commissioner Quick
Commissioner Hanlcner
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
EDA ACTION:
Comments:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
May 13, 1996
EDA ACTION:
Comments:
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MAY 28, 1996
5. CONSENT AGENDA
No items on consent agenda.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
No public hearing scheduled for this meeting.
7. EDA BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Continuing Operation of the Bel-Rae thru July, Staff Report No.
EDA-96-53C
EDA ACTION: ATD
Comments:
8. REPORTS:
Re�ort of EDA Board Members:
1. Report of President Linlce:
2. Report of Vice President B
3. Report of Secretary Trude:
4. Report of Commissioners:
a. Commissioner Quicic:
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b. Commissioner Hanlcner:
5. Report of Executive Director:
6. Report of Treasurer:
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NlAY 13, 1996
TII�/��;e iIVTMEDIATEL�Y I'OI.I,OWII�IG COi(JNCIL MEETII�(�'
MEETTNG N0.22
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL -
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
EDA ACTION: ATD
Comments:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
April 22, 1996 - Regular Meeting
EDA ACTTON: ATD
Comments:
April 29, 1996 - Special Meeting
EDA ACTION: ATD
Comments:
President Linlce
Vice President Blanchard
Secretary Trude
Commissioner Quick
Commissioner Hanlrner
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MAY 13, 1996
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT[NUED)
May 6, 1996 - Special Meeting
EDA ACTION:
Comments:
5. CONSENT AGENDA
No items on consent agenda.
6, PUBLIC HEARING
No public hearing scheduled for this meeting.
7. EDA BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Deposit Agreement By and Between the Mounds View EDA and
V. B. Digs, StaffReport No. 96-EDA50 (Cathy Bennett, EDA Executive Director)
EDA ACTION: ATD
Comments:
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 96EDA47 Approving the Purchase of Tax
Forfeiture Lands, Staff Report No. 96-EDAS4 (Cathy Bennett, EDA Executive
Director)
EDA ACTION: ATD
Comments:
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MAY 13, 1996
C. Consideration of Resolution No. 96-EDA46 Approving Housing Replacement
Program, Staff Report No. 96-EDA52 (Jennifer Bergman, Housing Inspector)
EDA ACTION: ATD
Comments:
D. Consideration of Resolution No. 96-EDA48 Amending Economic Development
Authority By-Laws to Comply with State Statutes, Staff Report No. 96-EDA53
(Cathy Bennett, EDA Executive Director)
EDA ACTION: ATD
Comments:
8. REPORTS:
Report of EDA Board Members:
1. Report of President Linl<e:
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Report of Vice President Blanchard:
Report of Secretary Trude:
4. Report of Commissioners:
a. Commissioner Quicl<;
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b. Commissioner Hanl<ner:
5. Report of Executive Director:
6. Report of Treasurer:
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PROCEEDINGS OF TH� MOUNDS V�W
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Meeting No. 21
April 22, 1996
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View MN 55112
CALL TO ORDER
The Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Linl<e on
April 22, 1996 at 8:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: President, Jerry Linke; Vice President Phyllis Blanchard,
Secretary, Julie Trude; Commissioner Gary Quic]<, Commissioner Sue Hankner, Chuck
Whiting, Clerk Administrator and Economic Development Coordinator, Cathy Bennett.
OTHERS PRESENT: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to Approve EDA Agenda as Presented.
VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion Carried
MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to approve the minutes of the EDA Meeting of
February 12, 1996.
VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
CONSENT AGENDA:
There were no items placed on the Consent Agenda for this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting.
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April22, 1996
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EDA BUSINESS:
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A. Consideration of Resolution No. 96-EDA-45 Approving and Authorizing a 90-Day
Option Agreement with Tony and Dolores Jambor for the Bel-Rae Land and Building.
Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator explained that this resolution would
approve and authorize the officers of the EDA to enter into an Option Agreement for the
exclusive right to purchase the Bel-Rae Ballroom land and building, with $10,000. in
Earnest Money being �ut into a Trust Account until the option expires. She noted that
some revisions had been made to the draft option agreement which she proceeded to
discuss in greateT- detail. The amount due upon closing if the option is exercised would
be $740,000. plus the $10,000. Option Agreement. If no action is talcen on the Option
Agreement, the Seller would retain the Earnest money as well as the property.
Ms. Bennett noted that the Seller was under the impression that the $750,000 would
exclude all of his legal costs associated with closing on the property. The closing costs
are estimated to be $8,700.00, which the city is being asl<ed to pay in addition to the
purchase price.
Ms. Bennett briefly updated the Board on the status of the negotiations with various
parties for space at the proposed community c,enter. One party was a private venture (a
volleyball association) who stated they may be interested in entering into a joint venture
with the city for their facility and also something to serve as a community center type
facility. The option time frame will allow this party the time they need to sit down and
determine the feasibility of such a proposal. To indicate their strong interest in this
project, they have offered to put down some of the option money. The city has not
accepted the offer yet as they want to dete►-mine what legal ramifications there could be if
the project did not proceed. The city has also met with the school district Community
Education Director and they indicated a strong interest in looking at ways they could help
with this as well.
Delilah Johnson, 7521 Edgewood Drive, stated she would lilce to see the city purchase the
Bel-Rae Ballroom for a Community Center. She has spoken with several residents and
provided the city with a number of letters in support of the city's purchase of the property.
Mr. Whiting stated he would be interested in receiving input from residents and council
members as to wh�t they would lil<e to see included in the community center if it were to
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take place. An arcllitect has contacted the city and indicated his interest in doing some of
the schematic work.
Ms. Trude stated she had spoken with one of the principals at one of the schools who
would like to see the city provide some services to needy people in the community. They
also stated they would like to see a food shelf in the community so residents would not
need to drive to New Brighton for the service.
Ms. Hankner suggested that a short survey be made available to get input from the
residents.
Mr. Whiting stated when a list of options is developed, it will lil<ely generate more interest
from residents, possibly creating the desire for some type of survey.
MOTION/SECOND: Linl<e/Hankner to approve Resolution No. 96-EDA-45, Approving
and Authorizing an Option Agreement with Tony and Dolores Jambor for the Bel-Rae
Ballroom Land and Building.
VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Ms. Hankner stated she would like the Council to give Mr. Whiting and Ms. Bennett the
sole authority to negotiate the purchase of the Bel-Rae property. This was in agreement
with the council members, however, Mr. Whiting explained that they would lilcely be
looking for direction from the Council on various issues during different stages of the
negotiation process.
REPORTS
Report of President Linke: No Report.
Report of Vice President Blanchard: No Report.
Report of Secretary Trude: No Report.
Report of Commissioners:
Commissioner Quicic No Report.
Commissioner Hankner: No Report,
Report of Executive Director: No Report.
President Linlce adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Tamara D. Saeflce
Recording Secretary
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE �CONOMIC IDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting
April 29, 1996
Mounds View City Hall
2401 I-Iwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 551 12
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CALL TO ORDER
The Mounds View �conomic L)evelo��mcnt l�uthority was called to order by President Linke at 8:55 p.m. on
Apnl 29, 1996.
ROLL CALL
MEMB�RS PRFS�NT: Presideut Linke, Vice President 131anchard, Secreta�y "11�ude, Conunissioners
Quicl< and 1 lanla�er
AI,SO PIZ�SF.N"1': Chuck Whiting, Clerk-AdminisU-ator
Cathy 13cmiett, �xecutivc Director
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Thc Economic Development nuthoriry �iscussed lhe 1,etler of Agrecment w�ith WAI Continuim regarding
architectural se�viccs related to thc u�e oi'the 13e1-Rae i3allroom.
MOTION: Hanl:ner/Quick to Approvc 1_etter of Agrecment with WAI Continuim, with limitation of
4� I00 in ReimLiu�s��ble ��pcnses, to Provide /�rchitecturai Seiviccs IZel:ited to tlle Use Options for tlic Bel-Rae
VO'CE: 5 ayes
President adjourned tl�e mecting at 8:�C ��.m.
Respectfully submittcd,
Julie T�1ide
I;conomic I�cvelopment Secretai-y
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Special Meeting
May 6, 1996
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View MN 55112
CALL TO ORDER
The Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Linlce on
May 6, 1996 at 7:15 p. m.
ROLL CALL
MENIBERS PRESENT: President Jerry Linl<e; Vice President Phyllis Blanchard,
Seci-etary Julie Trude; Commissioner Ga►y Quicic, Chucl< Whiti►1g, Clerl< Administrator;
Cathy Bennett, Executive Director and Bob Long, City Attorney.
OTHERS PRESENT: None
DISCUSSION:
Meeting was called to discuss pui-suit of a pui-chase agreement for Bel-Rae
Balli-oom buildin�, laild and sign easement.
President Linl<e suggested that the EDA enter into the purchase agreement presented with
a mutually agreed upon closing date of on or before July 1, 1996. In addition, there
should be discussion with Mr. 7ambor regarding the manner in which there is delivered
clear title to the Bel-Rae buifding, land and easement.
Commissioner Quick stated that he was opposed to the meeting because there were only
four members p►-esent. Quicl< stated that he felt the meetin� shauld wait until Monday so
everyone can be notified. Quicl: also stated that a public helring should be held to allow
resident comment on the purchase.
President Linl<e asl<ed Co���missioner Quicl< what his feelings were regarding the purchase
beyond the concerns of the meeting date.
Commissionet- Quicl< stated that the idea had merits but that the EDA has had five months
to discuss the purchase and there has been no consensus from the commissioners to get a
plan together. Quicl< stated that at another meeting there had been two members not in
attendance and items on the agenda were delayed at the request of those not present.
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Quicl< feels that tlle EDA should considei- delaying action on this item until all members
are present.
Secretary Trude stated that there are many times when there are only four members and
the EDA needs to call to order because there is a crisis situation. Commissioner Hanlcner
was aware that the EDA may take lction at this meeting. Trude stated that she had heard
from several residents that they were in favor of purchasing the Bel-Rae.
Discussion were held with several entities in the community such as Community
Education, Police, DARE, the principals of the schools and they all stated that they
believed there is a need for such a facility. If we do not act we won't have a project to
talk about -- the option will be lost.
MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to Direct Staffto Otter a Purchase Agreement As
Presented to Tony and Dolores Jambor for a Price of $750,000 in Addition to Negotiating
Terms of the Agreement
VOTE: > ayes I nay (Quicic) Motion Carried
There being no further business before the Economic Development Authority, President
Linlce closed the meeting at 726 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Trude/Cathy Bennett
EDA Secretary, Executive Director, Respectfully
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M[OUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR EDA CONSIDERATION
CT�,�F FEPORT
EDA MEETING DATE M," 1� 1 qq�
EDA Action:
❑ Special Order of Business A�enda Section: 7• A•
❑ Public I-Iearings Report Nuniber: 96—EDA50
❑ Consent Agenda Report Date: 5-09-96
�Q EDA Business
rce«� D�s�r�p��o��: Consideration of Approving a Deposit Agreement for Evaluation of Tax
lncrement Assistance By and Between the Mounds View Economic Development
Executive Director's Review/Recommenda(ontnor�ty ana v.i5.
- No comments to supplement this report '�.4�". '
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S UMNtARY:
Attached is a deposit agreement in the amount of $2,500 to be applied toward the EDA's
costs to evaluate the use of tax increment assistance with V.B. Digs for the redevelopment
of the Bel-Rae siCe.
The agreement allows the EDA to collect additional funds if the costs to evaluate TIF
assistance is in excess of the $2,500 deposit. lf the pro)ect is approved, the deposit will be
reimbursed to V.B. Digs. If the project does not proceed, due to either parties decision,
then the deposit will be applied to expenses incurred.
The agreement does not obligate the EDA to proceed with the redevelopment of the
properry with V.B. Digs.
V.B. Digs has agreed to enter into the agreement with the EDA if approved.
Ca y Benne onomic Development Coordinator\
EDA Executive Director
RECOi�I1�tEVD�TTON:
Approve/Deny Deposit Agreement By and Between the Mounds View EDA and V.6. Digs
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Deposit Agreement for Evaluation of Tax Increment Assistance
By and Betwe�n the IVIounds View Economic Development Authoriiy and V.B. Digs
This agreement made as of the day of April, 1996 by and between the MOIJNDS VIEW
ECONOIvIIC DEVELOPNIENT AUTHORITY, a body corporate and politic, organized and eYisting
under the laws of the State of Vlinnesota (the "EDA") and V.B. Digs, a Minnesota Limited Liability
Corporation ("V.B. Di�s").
WTTNESSETH:
VV�IEREAS, the EDA has the powers provided in I�linnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to
469.134 and 469.090 to 469.103 (collectively, the "Act"); and
WF-IEREAS, pursuant to and in furtherance of the objectives of the Act, the EDA has undertaken a
program to promote deveiopment and redevelopment of certain land within tlie City of Mounds View and
in connection is engaged in caixying out the Mounds View Economic Development Project (the "Project")
within the City; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment and development of property within the Project by private
developers are stated objectives of the Project Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of a mutual covenants made herein and for other �ood and
valuable consideration set forth in the Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. V.B. Digs a�ees to provide the EDA with a deposit of �2,�00 for the EDA's
consultants to investigate the feasibility of provic�ing Tax Increment Financing assistance to V.B. Digs for
the redevelopment of the Bel-Rae Ballroom site (the "Property�'). If the EDA incurs additional expenses
directly related to the feasibility of providin� Ta.Y Increment Assistance to V.B. Digs beyond the �2,�00,
prior to the e;cecution ofthe Developer's Agreement, the EDA shall notify V.B. Digs in w-riting and V.B.
Digs wiil be required to deposit additional funds as a condition of the EDA entering into any such
Development �greement.
Section Z. If the project is approved and V.$. Digs proceeds with the project, the EDA shall
reimburse V.B. Digs' deposit to the extent permissible under the TIF Act. If V.B. Digs does not proceed
with the redevelopment of the Property due to the decision of either the EDA of V.B. Digs, the EDA shall
reimburse the applicant for the unused portion of the deposit to the eYtent possible.
Section 3. Nothing contained iri this aareemeat shall in any way obligate the EDA to proceed with
the redevelopment of the Property or othe.rwise ente: into a Developmeat Agreement with V.B. Digs. .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have e:cecuted this Agreement as of the day and vear first
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STATE OF i�1INNESOTA
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JERRY LINKE
ITS PRESIDENT
CATHY BEi�INETT
ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The foregoing instnunent was acknowledged before me on this day of
, 1996, by Jerry Linke and Cathy Bennett, the President ar�d E;{ecutive Director respectively
of the ivlounds View Economic Development Authority named in the foregoing instrument.
Notary Public
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of
, 1996, by , the � of
V.B. Digs named in the foregoing instrument.
Notary Public
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REQUEST FOR EDA CONSIDERATION
S'�'A�F RE�OR'I�'
EDA MEETING DATE �Y 13, 1996
EDA Actiou:
❑ Special Order of Business
❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent Abenda
�� EDA Business
Item Descriptio�i: Housing Replacement Program
Executive Director's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report '���:� ��'� �;
- CURlI11C11[S 1LI:10EICC�
Explauation/Summary �.utach supplemeut sheets as necessary)
SUMNWRY:
Agenda Section: 7 . C.
Repurt Number: 96—EDA52
Report Date: 5-09-96
Attached to the staf�'report is the Housing Replacement Program proposal, a letter from Jim O'Meara and a
Resolution supporting the program as discussed at the May 6, 1996, work session.
The Housing Replacement Program would permit the EDA to upgrade a portion of Mounds View's housing
stock. The homes targeted for these programs are beyond repair or homes where the cost of repair would
exceed the total value. The program would 111ow the EDA to purchase a substandard home, clear the site
and sell the raw land to a buyer/developer team o►� contract services with a non-profit up front. Giving the
City the opportunity to replace smaller, lower valued homes with new, larger valued homes and eliminate the
blighting influence of substandard housing fulfilling the goal to assist in the improvement of the housing
stock.
I have researched possible housing programs with TIF since October and after discussing options with other
cities and with attorney's, it was the recommendation that a Housing Replacement program would be the
best use of funds with the most impact. When Richfield and Crystal spolce to the Council at the January
Work Session, they expressed the positive ii��pact this p►-ogram has had on their cities.
The Housing Replacement Program accomplishes two goals: (1) The removal of homes that are beyond
repair and replacing them with new larger homes; and (2) Creates a development fund, from sale of the lot,
with little or no restrictions to use for other housing progl-ams such as a revolving loan fund. With this type
of program, we receive two uses out of one fund.
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-EDA46
A RESOLUTION APPROVING HOUSING REPLACEM�NT PROGRAM
It is hereby resolved by the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the Mounds View Economic
Development Authoriry (the "Authority") as follows:
Recitals.
(a) The Authority has the powcrs provided in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to
469.134 and 469.090 to 469.108 (collectively, the "Act").
(b) Pursuant to and in furtherance of the objectives of the Act, the Authority has undertaken
a program to promote development and redevelopment of certain land within the City of Mounds View
and in this connection is engaged in carrying out the Mounds View Economic Development Project (the
"Project") within the City.
(c) There has been approve pursuant to the Act a Pro;ect Plan for the Project.
(d) The redevelopment and development of property within the Project by private developers
are stated objectives of the Project Plan.
(e) In order to achieve the objectives of the Project Plan, the Authority has determined to
provide substantial aid and assistance through the financing of certain of the public costs of development.
(fl There has been presented to the Board a document detailing the proposed Housing
Replacement Program, the stated purposes of which include reducing the social costs of blight, making
better use of existing public infrastructure, and redisbributing tax base to communities with higher levels
of fiscal needs. This Program's objectives include replacing smaller, lower-value housing on scattered
sites throughout the City with larger, new and higher-value housing designed for families, the e!imination
of blighting influences and substandard housing, and the increase of available quality housing for families
within the City.
2. � The Boazd hereby determines that the Housing Replacement Progam is consistent with and
would be in furtherance of the Project Plan and hereby approves that Program.
3. The Board hereby deterniines that the implementation of the Housing Replacement Program will
help realize the public purposes of the Act and would be in furtl�erance of the Project Plan.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority on
, 1996.
President
ATTEST:
Executive Director
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I, the undersigned, bein; the duly qualified and acting Executive Director of the Mounds
View Economic Development Authority, do hereby certify that I have carefully cornpared the
attached and foregoing resolution adopted at a special or regular meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of said Authority duly called and regularly held on the date therein indicated with
the original thereof on file in my office and i further certify the same is a full, true, and correct
copy thereof, insofar as the same related to the approval of a certain Housing Replacement
Program.
I further certify that Boardmember
resolution, that Boardmember
moved the adoption of said
seconded said motion, and that upon
a vote being taken thereon, the following Boardmembers voted in favor thereof:
and the following Boardmembers voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
WITNESS my hand as such Executive Director of said Authority this day of
, 1996.
Executive Director,
Mounds View Economic
Development Authority
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CITY OF MOU N DS VI EW' S PROPOSED
HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Statement of Purpose
To reduce the social costs of blight, malcing better
redistributing tax base to communities with higher
Program Objectives
• Replace small lower value housing on sc� u r i�;ci
larger, new, higher value housing designe�i tr�i'i
• Eliminate the blighting influence of su�5t.�nc�ard
neighborhoods.
• Increase the availability for;,c�;tii'�lity
Definitions
Data Privacy
' e�tisiiRi
of fisc�?
throughout the City with
and
mproving residential
All files a�t� 1t�fc};rmation u,�I�inl ����;���.a;:;.e5 prt�p�rty and persons is private and connot be released.
All mforti���ic�n .�� ��.�!i t�d thro� �is�iN i I��;� ;>ra�;�� ani is subject to the Data Privacy Act. �
Acquisitw�.�� � � �,� j:;{ � ���;J����. � ;� '< < � !l�'to EDA)
Seller::�olicitatu��� f���c�;c�c�c.�ures
1. EDA staff, or �heir appointee(s), will solicit for sellers by direct mail,
advertisei�ent, or other method. The number of properties purchased will be
detern�i�ed by the availability of resources and properties.
�' ;�`ale to the EDA must be on a voluntary basis. Interested sellers are required to
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r�spond to the EDA solicitation in writing, with an offer indicating:
a. An interest in selling their property to the EDA.
b. A willingness to waive relocation benefits.
c. Statement of tenant interest in the property at the time of offer.
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Consent to the release of relevant information to potential developers and
end buyers.
3. Owners who have expressed an interest in selling must be contacted to inform
them of the estimated project time line and solicit the required written response.
Property Selection Criteria
EDA staff, or their appointee(s), will prepare prc
owners have expressed an interest in selling, and
will be evaluated based on the following criteria.
must meet criteria #la, b, c or d; and #2 through
1. The property is:
a. Substandard as to condition, size„c;. ���yt`�S'�
b. Obsolete and of a faulty design f`ar blocl.
c. A deteriorating factor which k��u;��?>>a�d 1
properties.
d. Detrimental to the safe€�' or he�?I.it� ��1" �l;>a�
2.
3.
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5.
An effort will be made
The site can be c
including zoning
it
eligib
es which
Properties
�vhich it is located.
�� adjoining
perties in the block.
��l�ic E�7�:<��'�ot�properties.
€�y home within city code requirements,
Comprehensive Plan.
�vne�T�;c�up�ed or vacant before the owner should consider
Tenant occupied properties will not be considered for
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F:ri�§� t��!a��-��a3;i�ition l��r tl�e �DA, properties over 50 years old must be evaluated
for hi�t��� ��iI �i�nificance. This will be accomplished by forwarding general
property ��.�r�rii,�a�Cion and a property photo to the Minnesota Historical Society for
review. T�t�� �kiould be confirmed prior to signing a purchase agreement. The
EDA will;not purchase property which qualifies for the National Registry of
Historical' Structures.
'� ' ����u�tion Procedures
�iased on the above information, EDA stai�, or their appointee(s), will identify the
best candidates for acquisition. The following will be considered in that
evaluation:
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a. Properties must be available to meet the EDA development time frame.
b. Properties with one or more of the following characteristics should be
considered first:
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lowest values
poorest visible conditions
located in average to better neighborhoods
c. Properties purchased should be equally �iistril
through the districts when possible, �iiel; �rov
properties to support program finari�;ial requi
Given the above considerations, each site!xvill b� ev�
2. Once an offering letter is received, EDA
the owners of the properties and arrange
qualification.
The following information will also be o.b�.���s��:€1'
a. Demolition informati'on for est��j�
b. A deternunaiia,i �� to the.;:��isten
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property. TI�tN ificludes;>:.`'
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the �
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on and value
ancial mix of
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�� j�pointee(s), will contact
��f'the interior for blight
credit to builder.
hazardous materials on the
�al inspectz�z�:::<:>.<::>::>::>::;:;:>:
�;Inent frat� il�t�:seller regarding any knowledge of the
i� ci�;9 us� �'or production, storage, deposit, or disposal of any
'��- ����zardous wastes or substances or asbestos products
;c��s�c�;»during the time seller owned the property and prior to
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��� c�i" seller purchased property. Properties with
�nmental problems or hazards may be considered if the
�ase price is reduced suf�"iciently to cover increased site
ince and preparation costs.
ty meets the blight test, acquisition procedures can continue. If the
cannot be met, the property cannot be considered for acquisition.
!�;a">a'variance is required to redevelop the property, the EDA may, at its sole
cliscretion, choose not to acquire the property. This determination will be made
based on the project time lines, available resources, and availability of more
desirable properties which do not require a variance.
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5. If the EDA chooses to continue with the acquisition, a fee appraisal will be ordered
to determine the purchase price of the property (to present to the seller), the reuse
value as a vacant lot, and a finished price range for new single family construction
(to present to the developer).
The independent fee appraiser will be carefully instructed to document in specific
terms the conditions of the property; details regarding structural corzt�ifiion and
floor plan. The acceptance of these conditions in the marl�Pt pl�c;�; �hould be
discussed in the report. The appraisers value judgeme�7� ���G���'t{� ��;flect these
conditions. . .
6. If the seller agrees to the purchase price at�t�� signs a p�.i�'ch�::� ��_;�: R9� ��,�; � f�� ��
property will be included in the EDA maf 3.Pt;r�� ��rc��ram. 'I'I,� �si �'�; ��� ��;� .�, �, f,��znent
will be contingent on the completion of at� �ri��:� r,����Y��ntal evaluatio� ��;���;s�.i„� no
evidence of hazardous waste on the propF r<<v�. ,j.
7. Sellers will be asked to provide the �bsti�,�ct oi � 1!;(�3 a�plicable) to the EDA, to
facilitate the rendering of a title op����nJ�:; ;+.,i�e cosi c�j'u��d�tiri�:the Abstract or
RPA will be the seller's if a sale a<,� _3, ��. !
8. Legal Counsel will be r
. contact staff as quickly
or title insurance pol't�ti
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If the title opini
will continuc �
:it � <�ole disc� F,�.x�.
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perfc
may
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b.
c.
to
once
ble for;;li�vi`i
ible v�r��h an
�lout�'shortly
;t or RPA updated and will
of title. A written opinion
�icates t��'>�lropert�;.;has marlcetable title, purchase procedures
title opinit�� ;cic��� ncit indicate a marketable title, the EDA, at
ay �hoc��� ��a t�� `acquire the property. The EDA may
��nd evaluate th�ir resolution, including the additional time and
���=lcetable title. The EDA may proceed to correct title
urcf;i��� Agreement is executed by the seller.
��y;luith the title opinion, an environmental Phase I audit may be
i�f a�1 ii�dependent environmental engineering firm or other firm
,r.tch service. If environmental hazards are found on the site, the EDA
not to acquire the property.
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a purchase price has been deternuned, the seller will be informed of:
The purchase price
How the purchase price was determined.
If negotiations fail, and the offer is not accepted, the EDA will not acquire
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the property.
2. Once a negotiated price has been reached, a contract for purchase, with the
attached form of purchase agreement and "waiver of relocation payment" form
must be executed by the seller for the acquisition process to continue. The
relocation benefits which the seller agreed to waive, must be clearly explained at
this time, if not explained previously.
3. The acquisition and disposition of the property is in conf�� .� s c. , with the Mounds
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View Comprehensive Plan. `
4. Following EDA authorization of these ag�ements sel��� � ��i1 «�.- �,„�.� c� � s, <
assemble or supply all required document�i%on pna� �o closir��;.
5. The seller must be prepared to vacate the ��� ����;� �y ,«� i:11� day of closing.
Special considerations during the acquisi�'�ii
a.
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Non-homestead vacant
Tenant occupied property
c. Property expenses r��at�c� to
minimized since the>��A do
be
intend
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c���,�r���ed fo� r�yi;;.>;iion.
1�rsi,;�:
;, t��e�, and insurance should be
�� retail title to the property.
the negotiating process to determine
��rably below the assessor's market value, may be
rs�il tin a case by case basis if the seller concurs.
is determined by available resources (funding and staf�.
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Scenario 1
Home owner elects to sell home to the City of Mounds View
Building Value $31,100
Land Value $38,500
Purchase Price $69,600
City of Mounds View send out Request for Proposa;l�':s!:�or a
City sells land at $38,500 and places funds into a d�v�lopmer
Scenario 2
Result:
Building Value
Land Value
Purchase Price
City of Mounds View sells land to
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$1 ; �0�;}
:�67,'%00
c���r�
9,900
team.
s wit�i;;�:;v�lue;t�f`$120,000 or more
pmen� Eu�a�l �c� be used for additional housing activities
iund with $58,400 to be used for housing programs such as
'���uction program or a revolving loan fund.
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Additional sources to be used in conjunction with Tax Increment Financing:
CDBG and/or HOME funds (Ramsey County)
2. Local Housin� Initiative Funds (Livable Communities Act)
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B13IGGS AND tiTOBGAN
PROFESSION�I. ASSOCZ�TION
2200 FIl?ST AIA'TIONAL BA1�7E BUILDIN6
SAINT PAUL, MIN;QESOT� 35101
TELEPHONE (012) 223 - 0000
FACSIMILE 10121 �.".3 - 9450
VIA FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL
Ms. Jennifer Bergman
Housing Inspector
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112-1499
May 1, 1996
Re: Housin� Replacement Pro�ram
Dear Jennifer:
MINNEAPOLIS OI�'FIC�
2400 I D S CENTLR
.IINNEAPOLIS, �fINNLrSOTA 55402
TELEPHO.IE 1012) J3�1-�400
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Enclosed is a short resolution which could be considered by the Board of
Commissioners of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority. If adopted, this
resolution would approve your Housing Replacement Program and make the determination
that it is consistent with and in furtherance of the "Project Plan" of the Mounds View
Economic Development Project, which is the basic tax increment/development district
structure which encompasses the entire City of Mounds View.
Based upon the draft document of the Housing Replacement Program which you
telecopied to me on April 24, I believe it is indeed consistent with the goals and activities
which have heretofore been included within the Project Plan by resolutions of both the City
Council and the EDA Board.
If the Board elected to do so in particular cases, I believe it would be authorized to
use such revenues as are derived from the Project Area, including with out limitation tax
increment revenue, to £und the activities of the Housing Replacement Program.
Furthermore, any proceeds of the EDA derived from subsequent sales of these acquired
sites would no longer constitute taac increment revenue and would therefore be eligible for
deposit into a more general revolving redevelopment account of the EDA.
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Ms. Jennifer Bergman
May 1, 1996
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Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance to you on this.
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Cathy Bennett
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MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR EDA CONSIDERATION
STAFF REPORT
EDA MEETING DATE
EDA Action:
❑ Special Order oE Busuiess
❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent A�;enda
❑ EDA Business
May 13, 1996
Item Description:
Consideration of Resolution No. 96-EDA47
Executive Director's Review/Recommendation: FOCfe1tUCC La11C1S
- No comments to supplement this report
- Commccits attaclicc3
Cxplauation/Summary �attach suppicmeut sheets as necessary)
SUNII�[ARY:
Agenda Section: � �f�
Repore Number. �� �- -� l)l, 5 �/
Report Date:
rovin� the Purchase of Tax
At the April 22, 1996 Regular Council Meeting the Council made a motion to
recommend that the EDA purchase three contiguous properties that are up for tax
forfeiture by Ramsey County. City staff has reviewed the properties and concluded that
they are developable and would be worthwhile to own for redevelopment purposes in the
future.
The cost of all three properties, including closing fees, amounts to $4,798.35.
Attached is a resolution which would authorize the purchase of the properties using excess
tax increment funds.
Cat y Bennett co omic Development Coordinator\
EDA Executive Director
RECO�INiE�lD�TION:
Approve/Deny Resolution No. 96-EDA47 Approving the Purchase of Tax Forfeiture Lands within Mounds
V iew
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R�SOLUTION NO. 96-EDA47
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
PROPEItTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES
It is hereby resolved by the Board of Commissioners (the Board) of the Mounds View Economic
Development Authority (the Authority) as follows:
1. RECITALS:
(a) the Authority has the powers provided in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to 469.124
and 469.090 to 469.108 (collectively the Act).
(b) Pursuant to and in furtherance of the objectives of the Act, the Authority has undertalcen a
program to promote development and redevelopment of certain land within the City of
Mounds View and in this connection is engaged in carrying out the Mounds View Economic
Development Project (the Project) within the City.
(c) There has been approved pursuant to the Act a Project Plan for the Project.
(d) The redevelopment and development of property are stated objectives of the Project Plan.
(e) The Authority desires to acquire three tax forfeited lands located in the City between
Woodlawn Drive and Long Lake Road, identified by parcel numbers 053023330058, �
053023330059 and 053023330060 for an amount not to eYCeed $4,800.
2. The Board hereby determines that the purchase of the tax forfeited lands would be in furtherance of
the Project Plan and hereby approves and authorizes said actions.
3. The Board hereby determines that the acquisition of the three tax forfeited lands will help realize the
public purposes of the Act and is in furtherance of the Project Plan.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
Adopted this 13th day of May, 1996.
President
EYecutive Director
NIOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC D�VELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR EDA CONSIDE1tATION
STAFF REPORT
EDA MEETING DATE
EDA Action:
❑ Special Order of Business
❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
❑ CDA Business
Item Descrip[iou:
May 13, 1996
E,�cecutive Director's Review/Re�sc��ti�o�evelopment Authority Bylaws
- No comments to supplement tl�is report
- Comnieuts auaciieci
Explauation/Summary �luach supplcment sheeis �s necessary)
S UMibIARY:
Agenda Section: � � �
Report Number: � � (�- . �'i / "� �
Report Date:
It has been suggested by the City Attorney Bob Long that we amend the Mounds View
EDA $ylaws to comply with State Statues regarding Special Meetings and Emergency
Meetings.
According to the Bylaws Article V11, Section 7. ]"the bylaws shall be amended only with
the approval of at least three (3) of the members of the EDA at a regular or special
meeting." Therefore, 1 have attached a Resolution which amends Article lV. Entitled
Meetings: The amendment will change Special Meetings whereby there must be 3 day
notice to all Commission and Board members to call a special meeting vs. a 2 day notice.
Also, we will add a section entitled Emergency Meetings to comply with the State Open
Meeting Law.
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Ca y Benn t, Economic Development Coordinator\
EDA Executive Director
RECOi�ti�•�Eo1D�TION:
Approve/Deny Resolution No. 96-EDA48 Approving the Amendment of Mounds View Economic
Development Authority Bylaws
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-EDA48
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY BYLAWS
WHER�AS, the M�unds View Economic Development Authority (EDA) Bylaws
are to be amended only with the approval of at least three (3) of the members of the EDA at a
regular or special meeting per ARTICLE VII, Section 7.1; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the EDA Board to amend ARTICLE IV. Entitled
Meetin�s of the Bylaws regarding special and emergency meetings per Minnesota State Statue as
follows:
Section 4.1 Annual Meetin�
The annual meeting of the Board shall be in conjunction with the date of the first City Council
meeting of each year.
Section 4.2 Re�ular Meetin�
The Board shall hold regular meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month immediately following
the regular scheduled City Council meetings. The Board shall discuss EDA business iu
conjunction with the regular City Council worlc session which is scheduled for the lst Monday of
each month at 7:00 p.m.
Section 4.3 Special Meetin�s
Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President or, in the event of the President's
absence or instability, by the Vice-President at any time, upon 3 days notice to all Commission
and Board members. Upon the same notice, special meetings of the Board may also be called by
any two Commissioners. The Clerlc shall post notice of any special meeting in the principal
ofFice of the Authority as may be required by law. At special meetings no business shall be
considered other than as designated in the call but if at least four member of the Board are
present at a special meeting, any and all business may be transacted at such special meeting.
Section 4.4 Emer�.enc}%Meetin�s
Emer�encv meetings of the Board mav be called bv the President or, in the event of the
President's absence or instabilitv bv the Vice-President at any time, in comnliance with the
Minnesota O�en Meeting Law U�on the same notice emergencv meetinas of the Board
mav also be called bv any two Commissioners.
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EDA RESOLUTION NO. 96-EDA48
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Section 4.5 Rules of Order
The meetings of the Board shall be governed by the nnost recent edition of Robert's Rules of
Order.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Economic
Development Authority Board hereby approves the amendments to the Mounds View Economic
Development Authority Bylaws as presented above.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
Adopted this 13th day of May, 1996.
President
Executive Director
MOUND� VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR EDA CONSIDERATION
STA�'F REPORT
EDA MEETING DATE May 13, 1996
EDA Action:
❑ Special On ��,�� ���--,8������.�� �' 1�lI�ND/�Y 5� � J��� on:_
❑ Public Hea iber:
❑ Consent A�.,....� ������� �������� �� ����'��� ite:_
❑ EDA Business
Item Description:
Eeecutive Director's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement t(iis report
- Comnieuts 1Li1CI1CCI
EX�7Ial11IlO11/Sll[11IIlaN (aUach supplement sheeis as nece:ssary)
SUMNtARY:
The EDA wil( obtain ownership of the Bel-Rae Ballroom facility on )uly 1, 1996 according to the purchase
agreement thaC was signed by EDA representatives and Tony and Dolores )ambor on Wednesday May 8,
1996.
Tony has brought an item to my attention that needs immediate consideration from the EDA this week. He
advertises in the Music st Dance News, which is the Minnesota Bal(room Operators Association Newsletter.
The issues come out in two month periods of which the next issue covers ]une and, )uly and the deadline for
advertising is this week. Tony will be advertising events scheduled for June and would be wilting to arrange a
simple schedule for ]uly if the EDA desires to hold events to help cover ucilities while planning is being
done. There are weekly events, such as the Seniors Singles dance on Thursday evening that would be an
easy revenue source for the EDA. In addition, he can schedule "Gentleman ]im" a county DJ for Friday
nights which draws a good crowd and would help cover utilities. Tony said that he and the staff are willing to
stay on as long as the Ciry needs them for these events. We can have Bob Long draw up an agreement for a
period of time between the EDA and Mr. Jambor for running the operation.
Two Questions:
Does the EDA want to continue to have regular events at the Bel-Rae, at least through July, until agreemenrs
and plans can be put together for a community center/sports facility? If yes, then Tony can include a
schedule for ]uly in the next issue of Music 8i Dance News and staff can bring back more detail on
arrangements with Tony and his staff at the ]une work session.
If yes, the EDA wou(d need to get a beer, wine and set up license beginning July 1, 1996. Our insurance
premium would increase by $241 per month. Public hearings for liquor ficenses will be set at the May 28th
meeting.
athy Benn t, Economic Development Coordinator\
EDA Executive Director
RECONt�•IEND�TION:
Staff recommends that the EDA make a motion to continue operations of the Bel-Rae Ballroom through Ju(y
and direct staff to bring back a proposal for EDA consideration regarding costs\revenue for July events and