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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 25, 2005
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: President Marty, Vice President Stigney, Commissioner Flaherty,
Commissioner Gunn, Commissioner Thomas
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please
give your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments
to three minutes.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. EDA Minutes June 27, 2005.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Set a Public Hearing for August 8, 2005 for Discussion of the Proposed Business
Subsidy for the SYSCO Minnesota Expansion Project.
7. EDA BUSINESS
A. Review and Consider Possible Acquisition of 2617 Sherwood Road, a Property
identified as a Blighted and Hazardous Building.
B. Resolution 05-EDA-206 Authorizing Payment of Pay-As-You-Go Developer Payments to
Heartland-Mounds View Common Bond; and Bridges Leasing Company.
8. REPORTS
9. NEXT EDA MEETING: Monday, August 8, 2005 @ 630pm
10. ADJOURNMENT
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW EDA 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
June 27, 2005 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
6:05 P.M. 9
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 12
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2. ROLL CALL: President Marty, Vice President Stigney, Commissioner Flaherty, 14
Commissioner Gunn, and Commissioner Thomas 15
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NOT PRESENT: 17
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3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 19
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Flaherty. To Approve the June 27, 2005 Agenda as presented. 21
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 23
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4. PUBLIC INPUT 25
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Barbara Haake, 3024 County Road I, referenced Items 7A and 7B on the agenda and asked that 27
the Commissioners give at least three reasons for the way they vote on each item. 28
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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. 30
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A. EDA Minutes June 13, 2005 32
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The June 13, 2005 EDA Minutes will be presented at the July 11, 2005 EDA Meeting 34
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6. CONSENT AGENDA 36
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A. Resolution 05-EDA-203 Approving the Proposed Sale of Land comprising the 38
Bridges of Mounds View Golf Course; and approving the Development Proposal 39
and Terms of the Purchase Agreement and Contract for Private Development. 40
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Aaron Backman, Economic Development Coordinator, stated that since last summer the Mounds 42
View Economic Development Authority and the City Council have authorized Staff to undertake 43
various steps regarding the golf course redevelopment and Medtronic project including a 44
Wetlands Delineation Study, a commercial appraisal, an Alternative Urban Areawide Review, 45
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(AUAR), a boundary and topographic survey and pursuing a Comprehensive Plan amendment. 46
He stated that at the end of December 2004 Medtronic presented City Council with a preliminary 47
term sheet concerning the acquisition and redevelopment of The Bridges. He stated that as a 48
result of City Council’s consideration of the offer Council directed Staff to continue to proceed 49
with negotiations with Medtronic and to pursue a course of action consistent with potentially 50
selling The Bridges for redevelopment. 51
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Mr. Backman explained that the term sheet indicated that the Mounds View EDA would seek 53
special TIF legislation that would permit a 25-year TIF Districts. He further explained that the 54
term sheet indicated that the City would contact Clear Channel to arrange for the removal of the 55
billboards noting that two of the five Executive Session held by the EDA were to discuss 56
negotiations with Clear Channel. He stated that they came to agreement with Clear Channel by 57
mid-June. 58
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Mr. Backman stated that the development proposal, including the terms, the purchase agreement 60
and contract for private development, are included in the packet for their review adding that this 61
document was provided to the attendees at the public hearing held last Monday, June 20, 2005. 62
He explained that under the proposed agreement Medtronic is paying $8.65 million to acquire the 63
property from the City and contributing $1 million to the State Highway Fund for the reverter 64
clause federal interest. He stated that the company would also pay the City $865,000 in park 65
dedication fees, $670,000 for compensation pertaining to the billboard signs, to cover the city 66
administration costs and the customary permit construction fees. He stated that the City expects 67
to net over $5 million from the sale at closing and after the golf course debt is paid off. He stated 68
that Ehlers and Associates, the City’s TIF financial advisor, has done a comparison of the ‘as is’ 69
model with the Medtronic model noting that they have projected that the fund balance, as of 70
December 31, 2033, would be approximately $7.5 million for the ‘as is’ model and $19.4 million 71
for the Medtronic model. He noted that a graph is included with the report adding that when the 72
models are graphed it is clear that the City is better off financially every year after the course is 73
sold to Medtronic for the life of the proposed TIF District. He stated that the economic impacts 74
of the project are profound for both the City and surrounding areas. He explained that it would 75
increase the city’s tax base by 8-percent in Phase 1 and would leverage $20.5 million in State 76
funds to reconstruct and upgrade area roads, which are used by both area residents and 77
businesses. He stated that the city would benefit from having a premier company that is willing 78
to spend well over $100 million in private investments in this City and garners a business partner 79
interested in the community’s future including its’ schools. 80
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Mr. Backman indicated that there are other alternatives available noting that each of those 82
alternatives have a greater level of risk than the current proposal adding that the long-term tax-83
base impact would also be less. He stated that given the positive impacts of this proposal it is 84
recommended that the Mounds View Economic Development Authority adopt Resolution 05-85
EDA-203. 86
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President Marty referenced page five of the report noting that it states The Bridges AUAR 88
authorized by the City reviewed all transportation issues related to the proposed development of 89
the site. He stated that as he read through the AUAR a question was raised as to what kind of 90
traffic impacts this could have on the City. He stated that he believes it was stated this aspect of 91
it was not really looked at or addressed. He stated that they are looking at County Road J, 35W, 92
Highway 10 and Airport Road noting that the actual traffic impacts to the City south of Highway 93
10, if recalls, was not addressed in the AUAR. 94
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Mr. Backman explained that the AUAR focused on the site itself to determine how the traffic 96
patterns are currently and how they would proceed if there were a development on the site. He 97
explained that it was determined that most of the traffic would be in terms of Highway 10 and 98
35W. He acknowledged that there was not traffic counts down south of the Highway 10. 99
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President Marty referenced the June 20th Public Hearing stating that this issue was expressed as a 101
major concern by many of the residents. He stated that he too is very concerned as to the impact 102
the additional traffic would have on the city adding that this aspect should be addressed. 103
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President Marty referenced page eleven, Item 3A, states retention, relocation, 105
termination\acquisition of billboards leaseholds, noted five lines down it states that Clear 106
Channel would pay the city $15,000 annually for each sign for years 1 to 10; $20,000 for each 107
sign for years 11 to 20; $35,000 for each sign for years 21 to 30. He stated that it was his 108
understanding that Clear Channel could walk at any time from the current agreement noting that 109
if this is the potential why does it appear to be bottom –loaded. 110
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City Attorney Riggs confirmed that they did discuss the contents of the existing leases between 112
the City and Clear Channel. He explained that it is not an issue that they could possibly walk 113
without the City or EDA having a remedy. He assured the Commission that they would clearly 114
have options noting that the bottom line is that the leases that exist now are valid and would 115
continue on. He stated that any other lease they would have moving forward would be the same. 116
He stated that any lessee could abandon the leased interest noting that this does not mean that 117
the City does not have remedies available that could be pursued. He noted that the present lease 118
does have this included, as would any other lease the city would enter into. 119
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President Marty clarified that his concern is that he could see how they could have more of a 121
tendency to walk if they are paying $250,000 per year versus $35,000 per sign. 122
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Carol Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, stated that she has been praying for the city regarding this 124
decision. She stated that she is praying that certain individuals on the Council would not have to 125
be reminded of their responsibility and their ethics. She stated that ethics is the best word she 126
can use in regards to this noting that if she worked for a company that was going to receive a 127
benefit from the sale of a property, whether or not the benefit would trickle down to her level or 128
not, she would exclude herself from the vote. She stated that if she had a relative working for the 129
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company and working as a part of the negotiation team, she would also exclude herself from the 130
vote. She recalled several years ago it was brought before the residents of Mounds View to vote 131
on the whether they wanted to establish a golf course on this property. She stated that as she 132
recalled the residents of Mounds View wanted the golf course and also took into account that it 133
would take a few years to become profitable and were ok with this. She stated that it is her hope 134
that with good ethics one would let all of the residents in this community have all of the facts and 135
put it to a vote. She acknowledged that the pressure is on, with all of the groundwork that has 136
already been laid, to get through this quickly to break ground in time. She expressed concerns 137
stating that sometimes there is a rush to action that might not be the right action. She stated that 138
she is praying that we all do the right thing. She stated that she is very interested in Mr. 139
Backman’s statement was a $20.5 million allocation to improve area roads. She asked for 140
clarification noting that it is her belief that the dollars are specifically earmarked for the County 141
Road J/35W interchange and the improvement of that access from County Road J to the freeway. 142
She clarified that it was her understanding from what was said at the public hearing that the only 143
improvements to County Road J would be the striping and widening the turn area at the turn 144
signal light near Sysco. 145
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Mr. Backman clarified that the $20.5 does include substantial improvements along County Road 147
J noting that they have to reconstruct and widen it. He stated that they have to have turning lanes 148
at various points noting that the way the legislation is written there is more than one pot of 149
money. He stated that there is a $5 million allocation in the redevelopment account written 150
specifically to the City of Mounds View for public improvements. He stated that there is another 151
allocation for biosciences noting that it indicates there should be public improvements and does 152
not specifically state that they cannot improve County Road J or the turning lanes. He stated that 153
it is actually fairly broad. 154
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Ms. Mueller stated that it is good to know that there is a $5 million allocation in the 156
redevelopment fund for County Road J. She stated she has a neighbor on Sherwood Road who 157
has been talking about potholes on his street for a long time adding that there are a lot of potholes 158
on her street too. She stated that she is very concerned about the proposed increase in traffic 159
noting that people will not take the major routes to get to the existing proposed sale property. 160
She stated that they would take the back roads adding that currently they already have troubles 161
controlling the speed on these roads. She expressed concerns stating that she feels the city is 162
selling the property way too cheaply and not getting the best bang for its buck. She stated that 163
the voters should be given the opportunity to put out their opinion on this. She expressed 164
concerns stating that the telephone survey did not canvas enough of the residents. She stated that 165
one of the questions asked on the survey was whether the residents would be in favor of keeping 166
the golf course if it were able to hold its own noting that the response was 39-percent were in 167
favor of keeping the golf course if it was self-sufficient and 32-percent were in favor of selling. 168
She stated that all things considered they should take time to review everything again, consider 169
the ethics and get it to the people. 170
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Dan Hall, 2200 Highway 10, suggested that everyone should back up a bit. He noted that one of 172
the reasons this whole problem with golf course is being discussed is because it is currently 173
losing money. He further clarified that the main focus for the city right now is to review various 174
avenues to increase revenue for the city without raising taxes. He stated that they are all aware 175
that there are no streets currently in the City of Mounds View that are worthy of being fixed, they 176
should be replaced. He stated that it is his understanding that they are talking about a potential 177
addition of $5 million that could be used that is not even part of the overall profit that would be 178
made from the sale of the golf course after all debts have been paid. He stated that it is his 179
understanding that this would be in addition to the approximate $5 million from the sale to equal 180
$10 million that could be used at the City’s discretion for street improvements. 181
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President Marty asked Mr. Hall where he came up with the additional $5 million. 183
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Mr. Hall stated that Mr. Backman was just discussing it. 185
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Mr. Backman clarified the bonding bill stating that while there is a lot of latitude on the bonding 187
bill it is clear with all parties that the funds are to be used for the County Road J reconstruction. 188
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Mr. Hall stated that the big thing they are doing is trying to determine what is best for the City of 190
Mounds View. He expressed concerns stating that the city is not currently in a moneymaking 191
situation they are in a money-losing situation. He indicated that he has discussed this issue with 192
many individuals and it is his understanding that the word is that once real numbers are made 193
available, in black and white, a decision can then be made based on what is in the best interest 194
for the City of Mounds View. He stated that he has also discussed this issue with Ehlers noting 195
that after that conversation he felt very good about the money spent for Ehlers and the work they 196
have done. He stated that people could try to say it is misleading adding that if there is anything 197
misleading with Ehlers it’s the 3-percent gross they used on the growth period. He stated that it 198
appears to be very clear that this is an overwhelming and substantial bonus for the City of 199
Mounds View and urged the Commission to do what is best for the City now and for thirty years 200
from now. 201
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Bob Glazer, 2625 Hillview Road, stated that he would like to comment on the 3000 jobs being 203
created in Mounds View. He stated that it is his understanding that Medtronic would be closing 204
six facilities and the employees would transfer from the closed facilities to the Mounds View 205
location and the net increase would be zero except for the growth projection of 300 jobs per year. 206
He stated that he wants it to be clear that this would bring 300 new jobs not 3000. 207
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President Marty further clarified that it would be 3000 existing positions that would be new to 209
Mounds View and confirmed that they are not creating 3000 new jobs. 210
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Jon McKusick, 8465 Eastwood Road, referenced an article from the Pioneer Press that states 212
approximately $24 million TIF money is expected to be spent on this project and another $11 213
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million is expected to be spent to purchase the property in Blaine, Pomps Tire and Blaine 214
Brothers property, for their parking lot. He asked why the City of Blaine wouldn’t be doing this 215
and why is Mounds View giving money to Medtronic to purchase this property. 216
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Mr. Backman clarified stating that the $24 million figure should actually be $14.8 million, which 218
is the agreed upon amount for TIF. He stated that to make the project doable and to 219
accommodate the campus they are looking at acquiring some properties located in Blaine. He 220
stated that the buildings would be built in Mounds View and the parking lots would be created on 221
property that is actually located in Blaine. 222
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City Administrator Ulrich further clarified that the $24 million was their total TIF eligible 224
expenses and they are only being reimbursed $14.8 million per the proposed agreement. He 225
stated that Mounds View expenditures would come off the top of that and noted that at the 226
bottom of all that is the $11 million of land in Blaine but the remaining $24 million expenditures 227
would be Mounds View generated expenditures. He stated that because this development is 228
located on a border and could potentially impact two Counties and three Cities, special 229
legislation was put into place that allows the expenditures generated within this district to be 230
spent outside of the district. 231
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Commissioner Thomas further clarified that Medtronic gets $14.8 million from the tax district. 233
She stated that they have over $24 million that they can use the money on but have to use all of 234
the money in Mounds View first and then they can use it on anything they have above that. She 235
assured the residents that they would never get the opportunity to use the increment dollars in 236
Blaine because there won’t be anything left. 237
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Valerie Amundsen, 3048 Wooddale Drive, stated that while reviewing city policies on the city 239
website she came across a section relating to the use of business subsidies under the General 240
Policy section that states that business subsidies should not be used for projects that would place 241
an extraordinary demand on the city infrastructure and services. She stated this causes her some 242
concern noting that last Monday it was stated that there would be an additional cost of $80,000 243
for the city in order to have this large business located on City land. She stated that it is very 244
naïve to think that the city costs would only be this much when considering police and fire 245
services. She asked the Commission to take a step back and review the costs. She stated that her 246
main concern is that the main discussion about this has not been happening in a public forum due 247
to negotiations. She stated that if they are making any decisions tonight she wants to see them 248
discuss, intensely, all of the issues brought up by the residents. She stated that she wants to feel 249
that all five of the Commissioners understand all of the issues that this project entails. She stated 250
that she does not feel that the residents have seen them really engage noting that this is a huge 251
issue and impact on this City. She stated that she wants to go home really feeling that the 252
Commission has really discussed all of the issues and have all answers. She stated that all 253
questions should be answered and if not they should table it until they do have all the answers. 254
She stated that she would also like to know the reasons behind each of their votes. 255
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Brian Amundsen, 3048 Wooddale Drive, stated that he would like to discuss this evening 257
whether this is the right. He stated that he is here to ask the Commission to deny this resolution 258
and the multiple parts of the resolution. He stated that things should be taken in their piece parts 259
and in order. He stated that he does not understand how the EDA has the authority to do 260
something, which the City has the unique authority to do. He asked if it is right that the Council 261
and the EDA had conversations for six months out of the sight and earshot of the public so that 262
the public conversation was delayed because it was unknown what the conversations were. He 263
asked if it is right that Council and EDA have only had analysis about one project with the City 264
income with the level of detail presented to the public and has not pursued the same level of 265
detail for the other options. He asked if it is right to use private negotiations for public property 266
when a public auction with full disclosure and open bidding allows the public to see the total 267
results and the real interests of any other parties, plus it doesn’t create a veil over what is 268
occurring. He clarified his understanding that Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law is intended to 269
ensure full public disclosure and participation in matters that seriously affect the city and 270
questioned whether this meeting law has been skirted. He suggested that a public auction would 271
remove the sense of conspiracy or private deals and it would allow the public into the discourse. 272
He asked if it is right to allow an issue this large to be decided by five duly elected officials when 273
there are so many strong and diverse opinions noting that elections have been used in the past to 274
make decisions that did not have as large of an impact on the city. He referenced the finances 275
and asked if it is right to use TIF for redevelopment, a tool originally intended for developing 276
housing and businesses that need assistance to grow jobs and to replace structurally unsafe 277
buildings or abandoned buildings or unused tank facilities. He asked if it right to use this tool in 278
order to give a tax business because it is a large State employer. He asked if it is right to give 279
TIF, according to an email received from Senator Betzold, that states that it seemed right for the 280
City of New Brighton so it seemed right for the City of Mounds View. He asked if it is right to 281
allow an employer to change the rules by going to the legislature, their local Senator and 282
Representative, to offer modifying language to include a one time public golf course, which they 283
desire to change. He asked if negotiation with only one party pass the fiduciary responsibility 284
test and is it right to put big business desires ahead of individual citizen property rights. Is it 285
right to take citizen property and give it to business and have no appreciable benefit to the 286
citizens for over a quarter of a century. He asked if it is right to sell a major asset of the city and 287
only get a $43,000 in property tax with a projected $80,000 cost to the city for services. He 288
asked if it is right to change the quality of life issues for citizens when there is no benefit to the 289
city except for a dollar off the city taxes. He asked if it is right to undertake more turmoil in 290
moving the Clear Channel boards when that issue was finally settled. He stated that on the issue 291
of right or wrong, leadership is about seeing right and wrong, and even if all the pressure from 292
business, significant business people and business citizens, and political leaders, is to lean 293
towards the wrong decision because others do it all the time and that is what’s done. He stated 294
that a leader sees what’s right and what’s wrong and makes the right choice to protect the citizens 295
and the right decision to not give in to pressures from companies that have the financial means 296
but won’t commit to do what is right and not take advantage of anyone. He stated that 297
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companies are in the business of making profits for its shareholders but does it with respect for 298
those it interacts with or it is not doing it honestly or with good intentions. He stated that a 299
company that knows a property is worth more than it is offering and asks for financial aid when it 300
has the financial means to do it without is simply taking advantage because of its size. He stated 301
that in the sandbox this is referred to as a bully, someone who uses their strength to bully their 302
way rather than be willing to compromise so that everyone involved is in a win-win situation. He 303
stated that his question to them is whether they are making the right or wrong choice. He stated 304
that Medtronic is the wrong choice because they are doing it with the wrong tool, which they 305
insist on. He thanked the Commission for their time. 306
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Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, referenced Item 7a, stating that he placed inserts in the 308
interest of clarity. He clarified that the preliminary term sheet is the document that was presented 309
to the City by Medtronic. He referenced the development proposal, terms of purchase agreement 310
and contract for private development and asked if this is what they are talking about in terms of 311
the preliminary terms sheet. 312
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Commissioner Thomas stated that this is not the preliminary terms sheet. She explained that the 314
preliminary term sheet is referring to what was given to the Commission at the end of the 315
December when they began discussing whether they wanted to enter into negotiations with 316
Medtronic. 317
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Mr. McCarty referenced the concept and asked if this is the development proposal in terms of 319
purchase and contract. Mr. Backman confirmed. 320
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Mr. McCarty asked if the Commission is being asked to endorse the concept in the resolution. 322
He asked if what they are approving is the first offering from Medtronic. 323
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Commissioner Gunn clarified that this is not their first offering noting that they have worked 325
very hard throughout this process. 326
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Mr. McCarty stated that this is not hard work on their part noting that he knows they are more 328
capable of this. He noted that Commissioner Gunn is far more capable noting that this 329
agreement is what the citizens are upset about. 330
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Mr. McCarty referenced the potential later phases of the project and asked if this means Phase 2 332
and 3. 333
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Mr. Backman assured Mr. McCarty that the EDA has worked hard on this noting that they have 335
had 8 Executive Sessions to discuss both the development agreement and the Clear Channel 336
negotiations. He stated that they have provided significant input throughout the process. 337
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President Marty called a recess at 6:50 p.m. due to bad weather conditions. 339
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President Marty called the meeting back to order at 7:05 p.m. 340
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Mr. McCarty referenced the park dedication fee, he stated that he understands that the agreement 342
states that the park dedication fee would be calculated on the basis of $8.6 million paid by 343
Medtronic and that they would pay the balance of $1 million to the State Highway Fund in favor 344
of the city. He stated that the bill that was passed under Minnesota Statutes that authorized this 345
special legislation is that the Commissioner of Transportation shall convey to the City of Mounds 346
View all right and title and the City shall pay the Commissioner $1 million. He expressed 347
concerns stating that they are being offered $8.6 and the City is paying an additional $1 million 348
to clear the land and get clear title, which is a cost to the City of $9.6 and respectfully submitted 349
that the park dedication fee should be $965,000 and would reflect the total cost of the land to the 350
city and the transfer over, if this project is accepted as presented. 351
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Mr. McCarty noted that there was information presented from staff outlining several options 353
noting that he would like to address the last option on the $7.2 million the City would end up 354
with in the end. He referenced the ‘as is’ investment option stating that this was not mentioned 355
and noted that if they were to keep the property ‘as is’ for the same term, projecting it on a 3-356
percent per annum gain, based on its current value, the property would be worth $16.5 million. 357
He stated that the Finance department has projected an ending cash balance of $9.6 million for a 358
total of $26 million. He stated that this is a great deal more than the $17 million cited in the 359
document. 360
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Mr. McCarty referenced the issue of selling the property noting Section 2.02 of the City Charter, 362
Boards and Commission, states that there would be no separate boards of administration powers 363
in the City of Mounds View and the Council would act as such in all cases accepting that they 364
may appoint advisory commissions to perform quasi-judicial functions, which means advisory in 365
total. He stated bottom line the EDA cannot sell this property. He stated that the Council does 366
not have to transfer it under ordinance noting that if they wish to note to the EDA that they want 367
the EDA to negotiation this project they can do that by simple motion. He stated that under 368
Section 12.05, Sales of Real Property, it is stated very clearly that no real property of the city 369
would be disposed of except by ordinance. He stated that it also states that the proceeds of any 370
sale of such property would be used to retire any outstanding debts of the city in the purchase, 371
construction or improvement of this or other property used for the same public purpose. He 372
stated that he would like to respectfully submit that the golf course is a recreation activity of the 373
city and if there are any outstanding debts on any other recreational facilities the residuals or 374
profits on the property must first go to retire these debts. 375
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Mr. McCarty stated that the EDA resolution recommending that Council sell The Bridges Golf 377
Course to Medtronic prior to finalization of the Comprehensive Plan amendments may be a bit 378
premature. He suggested perusing Minnesota Statute 462, the Comprehensive Planning Act, 379
stating that they would find that the comprehensive plans and their companion documents are 380
one and the same, cohesive and inseparable. He stated that to go forward with the sale of a 381
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parcel of property that isn’t even zoned properly, he asked that they think this through 382
completely. 383
Mr. McCarty referenced the $400,000 for bringing utilities across the highway noting that it 384
might cover the engineering fees when they look to bring Well #4 back online. 385
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City Administrator Ulrich referenced Well #4 stating that he recently spoke with the City 387
Engineer and the well does not have to be brought online for the Medtronic project. He stated 388
that the city would be able to service Medtronic with the existing city wells and water supply. 389
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President Marty stated that he would like to talk to the Public Works Director about this issue at 391
another time. 392
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Barbara Haake asked at what point do they go out for bids when the city is purchasing something 394
and what is the limit. 395
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President Marty stated that the limit is $50,000 and they are only required to have one bid. He 397
assured Ms. Haake that they do advertise for bids. 398
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Ms. Haake stated that Mr. McCarty’s points are very legal and Mr. Amundsen also had good 400
questions adding that it would be nice if they had time to answer their questions. She 401
acknowledged her understanding that they are on a limited time schedule and fast track noting 402
that she does believe that they should have had more options to consider. She stated that the vote 403
tonight, 12.5 in the City Charter says they can go for referendum adding that she wants everyone 404
to know that this is what they intend to go for. She stated that they want Medtronic to be aware 405
that this is their plan once it goes into the ordinance process adding that the do not believe that 406
there has been tough enough negotiations. 407
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David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, stated that he has followed this very closely noting that he 409
has always been an opponent of the city owning a golf course because it loses money every year. 410
He stated that he is appalled that a group of people put out a document that states the only entity 411
is the golf course makes money noting he has documentation from the Finance Director that the 412
golf course has lost money every year. He stated the numbers are in adding that anyone 413
following this project knows the numbers. He stated that it is his belief that there is a group of 414
people that just does not want Medtronic there they want a golf course. He stated that he does 415
not believe that a city should be in a business and that the golf course should stand on their own. 416
He indicated that the golf course owes the city over $4 million dollars adding that the citizens 417
have elected this Commission and the Council to make the right decision here. He stated that he 418
does not care if Medtronic affects him now adding that he is sure that it would benefit future 419
generations. He stated that he hopes they make the right decision noting that the residents have 420
voted noting the recent survey. He stated that he believes the results noting that the city has hired 421
professionals to do this work and would take their word that the information provided is correct. 422
He stated that they have one opportunity to get one of the best companies who treat their 423
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employees well to come to the City of Mounds View. He encouraged the Commission to make 424
the right decision and thanked them for their time. 425
Jackie Ensminger, 7954 Long Lake Road stated that golfing or any sport promotes family values 426
noting that it does not make a family have values, no sport does. She stated that family values 427
start from within the home. She stated that in the same token greed has brought down 428
civilizations, corporations and individuals noting that Mounds View is a very small community. 429
She stated that she has lived in Mounds View and has become very beholden to this community. 430
She stated that people associate Mounds View with the Mermaid and thanked Mr. Hall for all of 431
the money they have put into the community noting that the city has not promoted itself well 432
enough. She expressed concerns stating that the Council went before the legislature to speak for 433
the community regarding the LGA slashing and they didn’t hear the community noting that a 434
large corporation comes to town and there is special legislation. She stated that this does not feel 435
right adding that she does appreciate all of the hard work and effort on this issue. 436
437
Mr. Hall urged the Commission to move forward and make the decisions that need to be made to 438
get the job done. 439
440
President Marty stated that he noticed Bob Thistle, a representative from Springsted, was in the 441
audience at the June 20th public hearing. He stated that he had a conversation with Mr. Thistle 442
and had the opportunity to ask why he attended the public hearing and whether he had reviewed 443
the proposal. He stated that Mr. Thistle explained that City Administrator Ulrich had invited him 444
to the public hearing noting that he did not have an opportunity to review the proposal. He noted 445
that a lot of questions and issues have been raised regarding the negotiation process, which has 446
been well taken. He noted that if this deal is approved it would be for a lifetime. He 447
acknowledged that Medtronic is on a fast track and does have a real need for this facility. He 448
stated that his question is whether this is the best deal for all involved. He stated that if they are 449
going to do this deal they would do it right and if they are not going to do this deal they would 450
also do it right. He stated that he does still see several issues adding that he would like to call for 451
a motion to table this discussion and suggested that they contact Bob Thistle with Springsted to 452
get an outside independent evaluation of the deal they have on the table. He stated that it would 453
give them some breathing room to determine whether they are getting the best deal for the city. 454
455
Vice President Stigney called a point of order stating that tabling of motions is not in order in 456
accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. He stated that there is no motion on the floor. 457
458
MOTION/SECOND Stigney/Gunn To approve EDA Resolution 05-EDA-203 which 459
states that Mounds View Economic Development Authority Resolution approving purchase 460
agreement and contract for private development between the City of Mounds View, the 461
Economic Development Authority and Medtronic and to waive the reading. 462
463
Vice President Stigney stated that this is the greatest opportunity this city has ever had and will 464
have in the future of this city. He stated that he has lived here for 39 years and nothing has ever 465
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come before this city like this great of an opportunity for the City. He stated that they are looking 466
at changing a tax-exempt property that has never paid taxes and never will pay taxes to the city, 467
county or school district because it is tax exempt. He stated that they are going to review this in 468
comparison to what Medtronic will pay both long-term and short-term. He noted the question 469
was raised as to what would happen when it closes out noting that Medtronic would be paying 470
over $1 million per year to the city and you want to let it go for a losing proposition of a golf 471
course. He stated that they would also get $83,000 in franchise fees each year and start with 472
$43,000 to $60,000 in tax base each year that would also increase each year during the life of the 473
TIF District. He noted the $856,000 in park dedication fees, $100,000 to the school district, $1 474
million to MnDOT plus the $865,000 in cash to the City. He noted that 63-percent of the people 475
polled have said get rid of the golf course because it is subsidizing. He stated that the billboards 476
are subsidizing it because if they weren’t paying the billboard money into the golf course it 477
would go into the general fund. He stated that it couldn’t go to the general fund because the 478
bond covenants state that all funds must go to the golf course. He stated that trails would also be 479
included noting that it is mind-boggling to see where the debate has taken this issue. He stated 480
that he is so glad that Medtronic has considered coming into this city and it is his hope that we 481
haven’t scared them off as he would love to welcome them. 482
483
Commissioner Gunn agreed with Vice President Stigney noting that they need to look at the 484
future of the city, not just the here and now. She stated that the city as a whole is falling apart 485
and they need the tax money coming in and the benefits now and in the future. She recalled that 486
someone recently said that there would not be any repercussions from not having Medtronic 487
adding that she would have to disagree with this statement. She stated that she is seeing a bigger 488
picture noting that she has worked on the Highway 10 Committee to get this road developed 489
adding that this would be a real boost for the city to have Medtronic come in as they could 490
possibly attract other businesses to the area including restaurants and shops. She emphasized that 491
they have to look at the big picture and the future, not just the here and now. 492
493
Commissioner Flaherty stated that he first came to the Authority in January 2005. He stated that 494
he has listened carefully to everyone who has spoken on this issue noting that The Bridges golf 495
course does evoke a lot of passion within the community. He agreed that it does teach and 496
promote family values and it is beginning to show signs that it could sustain itself now due to the 497
billboard contracts with Clear Channel. He stated that it has a fine staff under the direction of 498
Mary Berg and they have won numerous awards for excellence noting that it is a first class 499
operation. He stated that Medtronic is a well-respected company that has a true humanitarian 500
mission noting that they have been an asset to the State of Minnesota and the areas in which they 501
have operated. He noted that they are a Minnesota company with a desire to stay in Minnesota 502
rather than go to the highest bidder perhaps in another state. He stated that they have several 503
components to consider including revenue for the city. He reviewed the figures that were laid 504
out to the city and to the public noting that in comparing the two it works out that Medtronic 505
would bring $778,000 per year with the Medtronic deal and $301,000 for the as is, the way the 506
city keeps it. He stated that it would also include additional funding for the schools. He agreed 507
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that the golf course would maintain existing green space adding that Medtronic is only going to 508
develop a portion of the property and the remainder would be available for use by Mounds View 509
residents as a park facility with trails. He referenced other developers noting that he does not 510
believe that there are more than a handful of developers in the state that could handle a project of 511
this size within this state. He stated that they know what Medtronic brings to the table adding 512
that other developers would be a best guess. He stated that development for residential homes 513
would only be a continuation of the city operating on the backs of homeowners. He referenced 514
industrial development and asked if they really want the possibility of an industry that could 515
cause potential environmental issues, noise pollution or other additional daily traffic because of 516
trucking. He stated that it is his belief that if the golf course property were put out for proposal 517
by other developers he does not believe that Medtronic would be part of that group. He 518
referenced the concerns expressed as to whether they are getting the best value for the land and 519
the best deal for Mounds View stating that he believes that the value is not only based on 520
monetary reasons but we need to also judge it by the type of business, the image, the potential for 521
future growth and the type of people associated to this industry that would come into this project. 522
He stated that over the last year he has talked with neighbors and asked them what their concerns 523
are living in Mounds View. He stated that most responded that their biggest concerns are taxes 524
and increases in the cost of services provided. He stated that he understands that the residents of 525
Mounds View asked him to be their representative and to make the best decisions for all citizens. 526
He assured the community that he has listened to everyone’s concerns and believes that the golf 527
course has been a wonderful asset for the community but he also believes that Mounds View’s 528
future does not lay with the golf course but it does with Medtronic. 529
530
Commissioner Thomas clarified that it was her understanding that last week the meeting was 531
designed to hear from the public and their chance to speak would be tonight. She stated that this 532
gave them time to absorb and research to provide answers this week. She stated that she has 533
spent much of the week meeting with many different people and talking with residents who are 534
both for and against and somehow it seems the community can’t get around this issue becoming 535
a personal, emotional issue. She stated that it should be about the numbers adding that it has to 536
be about more than the dollars and cents discussed here. She stated that it does come down to 537
how she feels about this issue and whether the questions and concerns were answered and 538
addressed. She stated that they have been presented with an opportunity and proposal that they 539
can say yes or no to and then deal with the next step. She explained that she has to decide, based 540
on her beliefs and as an individual, what is best for the City of Mounds View. She stated that she 541
understands the limitations this property has adding that any opportunities should be explored. 542
She stated that initially she had significant concerns noting that every one of her concerns has 543
been addressed. She stated that they worked very hard for six months raising questions and 544
looking at all potential options. She referenced the cap on the TIF District stating that she 545
understands what they had to do adding that she does not like the idea of a 25-year TIF district 546
but she can do the math and understands what is being discussed. She stated that it was 547
suggested that if this is the dollar amount needed to be competitive that it should be capped at the 548
district and when it is reached it would end. She stated that this is their shot in getting this to be 549
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less than 25-years. She stated that this should be dealt with noting that 25-years is a long time 550
noting that Medtronic did come to the table and agreed. She stated that it is only one thing, as 551
they progressed, that when they had issues and raised questions, they were truly able to negotiate 552
with the company and it is very frustrating that the community does not recognize what they have 553
done and what they have struggled with over the last six months. She stated that this brings 554
benefits well in excess of the $14.8 million the city is offering in way of a TIF finance noting that 555
these dollars would come back to the city multi-fold. She stated that Medtronic managed to 556
acquire the funds for County Road J not the city. She explained that Medtronic went to the 557
legislature, fought for it and got it, which shows the kind of partner they could bring into this 558
community. She stated that it would bring $20.5 million, which is far beyond the tax increment 559
being discussed. She stated this is one item out of all the benefits the city would gain. She stated 560
that once this goes through, if it goes through, they have a significant resource to deal with and 561
the surplus dollars off the sale. She stated that it has been premature, as a Council, to discuss the 562
possibilities for these dollars because we did not know if we would have them. She stated that 563
the residents raised some very valid concerns at the meeting last week and discussed many of 564
them with the residents last week. She noted that the city has many of these concerns regardless 565
of whether Medtronic comes to the city or not but with the surplus pot of money that the city 566
would have it would allow them to actually address these issues. She stated that the 567
transportation issues have been discussed for years and have not been able to address them due to 568
the lack of resources. She stated that the city would now finally have the resources to address 569
these concerns. She stated that she has to hold, as an individual, that her vote is as ethical and is 570
based down to level as she could go and is the number one right thing for her to do. She stated 571
that the rest would have to stand as individuals on that. 572
573
President Marty stated that on page 12 of the June 20th minutes Aaron Backman stated that in 574
July 2004 CRESA Partners approached the city and within a week and a half of that they had 575
received calls from a couple residential developers expressing an interest in the site. He stated 576
they had one plan for various townhomes and other types of residential development that could 577
occur on the site, which was brought up to Council but staff did not believe this was the highest 578
or best use for this location and nothing further was done with this proposal. He stated that 579
Roger stated we would be increasing the franchise fee by approximately $83,000 and noted that 580
he is of the understanding that this would be once it is totally built out. 581
582
Vice President Stigney clarified that this would be for Phase 1. 583
584
President Marty stated that in looking over the proposed development agreement he still has 585
several issues. He stated that they should have put out RFP’s to determine the best development 586
plan. He noted that last week Steve Larson, Mayor of New Brighton, stated that the deal they 587
discussed with Medtronic did not materialize and that their City decided to parcel off the land to 588
different developers. He noted that the net gain for the City of New Brighton would be 589
approximately $3 million adding that they did not mention the use of TIF, which would mean 590
that the funds would go directly to the City of New Brighton’s tax base. He stated that he has 591
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had issues throughout the discussion process with the timeframe of the TIF District. He stated 592
that it was originally proposed as a redevelopment TIF district, which could have a lifespan of 593
25-years noting that it was changed and modified to what it should be, which is an Economic 594
Development District. He explained that by TIF Statute and State law an Economic 595
Development District is capped at 8-years noting that there was special legislation to extend this 596
to 25-years for Medtronic, and for Medtronic alone. He noted that the first year wouldn’t count 597
so it would actually end up being a 26-year TIF district. He acknowledged that this could pay-off 598
sooner than it is proposed but it is still a quarter of a century and many would not realize the 599
benefits from a 25-year TIF district. He stated that it was pointed out that in actuality the savings 600
would be a couple bucks a year on their taxes through the school districts. He referenced the 601
traffic issues noting that they would have the resources to address these issues in addition to the 602
road repairs. He stated that he does not see this as a big cash cow noting that he discussed this 603
with Finance Director Hansen and asked for his input on the issues. He explained that the 604
Finance Director explained that in 25-years the city would be in great shape but in the meantime, 605
as Joe pointed out, and over the last number years the city has had to do double-digit tax 606
increases just to meet basic city expenses. He stated that at a break of $41,000 to $43,000 a year 607
coming directly to the city would increase a bit every year but the billboard contract was 608
negotiated for five years noting that no one on the Council was actually in favor of billboards. 609
He stated that they worked out a sunset clause where the billboards would come down in twenty 610
years but with this proposal the billboards would not come down for 30-years or longer. He 611
explained that the timeframe doesn’t start until the billboards are moved and in place. He stated 612
that presently all of the billboards are located north of Highway 10 and Medtronic does not want 613
the billboards located on their property. He agreed adding that they cannot fit all of the 614
billboards in this area and some of the billboards would have to be brought into town and remain 615
for the next 30-years. He clarified that he has never been in favor of billboards but agreed to the 616
contract as a means to an end to pay off the golf course without incurring an increase in property 617
taxes to pay off the golf course. He stated that he would like to move to table this discussion to 618
ask Springsted and Associates to review this proposal and give the City an independent third-619
party viewpoint. 620
621
Vice President Stigney called a point of order stating that a motion to table is out of order in 622
accordance with the Roberts Rules. 623
624
President Marty moved to postpone. 625
626
Vice President Stigney referred to page 201 of Roberts Rules of Order, newly revised, it states 627
that tabling a motion can only be used to set something aside temporarily for a matter that is of 628
more urgency that needs to be dealt with at that moment. 629
630
City Attorney Riggs clarified that it should be a motion to postpone. 631
MOTION/SECOND Marty/ To postpone further discussion and to ask Springsted and 632
Associates to review this proposal and give the City an independent third-party viewpoint. 633
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634
Motion failed due to lack of second. 635
636
Vice President Stigney noted that Medtronic is also paying the $314,000 in expenses for the 637
AUAR and water testing. He stated that Medtronic would be transferring positions with a 638
growth potential of 300 jobs per year. He referenced the Economic Development spin-off 639
opportunities stating that it is his belief that it would be unequal noting that as far as increasing 640
values of the homes in the area because the demand for housing could be a big advantage. He 641
noted that 80-percent of the residents do not play golf and he is here to represent their interests 642
too. He noted that the golf course is a cash strain and has been from the beginning. He stated 643
that from May of last year to May of this year there has been a 27-percent decline and the golf 644
course has brought in $70,000 less than last year, which means city is subsidizing course. 645
646
Commissioner Thomas stated that the revenues were compared from this year and last year 647
noting that it is not a fair comparison. She stated that it is not the fault of the golf course that 648
there has been a decrease in play due to these discussions and weather. He stated that this is not 649
a fair comparison noting that they have a good enough history to compare that they do not need 650
to take this into account. 651
652
President Marty stated that he agrees that the residents should have the right to vote on anything 653
of this magnitude in the city, as they are all part owners. He stated that to have five people vote 654
on an issue that is a hot button topic concerns him. He stated that Springsted did an independent 655
evaluation on the golf course in 2000 for bonding and to determine why it was losing money. He 656
explained that it was revealed in the report that it was due to the lawsuits and legal fees after the 657
golf course was constructed due to construction shortfalls. He stated that he would like this 658
entered into the record and pulled forward. He stated that Springsted found that the golf course 659
was making far more money than the conservative estimates it was projected at and if it hadn’t 660
been for the lawsuits after construction the golf course would have been self-sufficient with 661
estimates that were made setup for the bonding and payments. He stated that the amount of 662
revenue it had generated far exceeded the estimates. He asked if there is anyone on the Council 663
that has anything they would like to disclose before taking the vote. He noted that Commissioner 664
Thomas has mentioned to him at the House Subcommittee meeting that she knew Donn 665
Hagmann and that he is her cousin’s father. 666
667
Commissioner Thomas confirmed that he is her aunt’s ex-husband and pointed out that this was 668
the first time she had seen him in twelve years. 669
670
Commissioner Gunn stated that there is no conflict of interest and the City Attorney has also 671
clarified that there is no conflict of interest. 672
673
President Marty asked City Attorney Riggs to clarify the process of transferring the property to 674
the EDA and why they are doing this. 675
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676
City Attorney Riggs explained that the EDA exists on its own authority and is a legal entity in 677
and of itself. He stated that it is pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469 and once it is 678
created it overrides any charter provision and is a legal separate entity. He stated that they are 679
sitting as an entity that is totally separate from City Council. He stated that it is not necessary to 680
transfer the property noting that the Council could choose to do it if they so desire. He confirmed 681
that neither of these arises remotely to anything approaching a conflict of interest according the 682
Minnesota law. 683
684
MOTION/SECOND Stigney/Gunn To approve EDA Resolution 05-EDA-203, a 685
Resolution approving purchase agreement and contract for private development between 686
the City of Mounds View, the Economic Development Authority and Medtronic and to 687
waive the reading. 688
689
4 – Ayes 1 – Nay (Marty) Motion carried. 690
691
B. Resolution 05-EDA-204 Requesting the Mounds View City Council Set a 692
Public Hearing for August 22, 2005 for the Proposed Establishment of Tax 693
Increment Financing District No. 5 (A Special Legislation Economic 694
Development District) 695
696
Mr. Backman stated that in order to facilitate the Medtronic development the city sought passage 697
of a special TIF legislation during the 2005 session. He stated that on May 23, 2005 the 698
Minnesota Legislature approved the public finance bill, which included the city’s legislation 699
allowing the creation of this district. He explained that in order to begin the process of creating 700
the district and TIF plan the EDA has to request that the City Council calls for a public hearing 701
on the proposed adoption of the modification to the development program for the Mounds View 702
Economic Development Project and to propose adoption of the TIF plan. 703
704
MOTION/SECOND Stigney/Thomas To approve Resolution 05-EDA-204 a request that the 705
Mounds View City Council set a public hearing for August 22, 2005 for the proposed 706
establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 5 (A Special Legislation Economic 707
Development District) and to waive the reading. 708
709
4-Ayes 1-Nay (Marty) Motion carried. 710
711
7. REPORTS 712
713
City Administrator Ulrich reported that the last Executive Session was held on June 13, 2005 714
from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with all EDA members present along with the City Attorney, a 715
representative from Ehlers and Associates, the Community Development Coordinator and City 716
Administrator. He stated that this meeting was continued to June 16 at 4:00 p.m. and adjourned 717
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at 5:48 p.m. He explained that the purpose of the Executive Session was to discuss the proposed 718
sale of land comprised of The Bridges and to review the development proposal in terms of the 719
purchase agreement and the contract for private development. He noted that at that time it was 720
moved forward by consensus to June 20th for the public hearing. 721
722
President Marty stated that he would like to clarify that he has nothing personal against 723
Medtronic. 724
725
9. NEXT EDA MEETING: July 11, 2005. 726
727
10. ADJOURNMENT 728
729
President Marty adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. 730
731
Respectfully submitted, 732
733
Recorded and transcribed by: 734
Bonnie Sullivan 735
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 736
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: July 25, 2005
Type of Business: EDA Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Economic Development Authority
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 05-EDA-205 Authorizing an Appraisal be Conducted
on the Residential Property Located at 2617 Sherwood Road
Introduction:
The property located at 2617 Sherwood Road is vacant and currently uninhabitable. The City’s
involvement began in 1998 with the issuance of a building permit to make improvements to the
home. The improvements went uninspected despite the city’s efforts to gain access to the
property. Upon learning of several unsafe and potentially hazardous conditions within the home,
notices of violations were issued, court citations issued and eventually warrants issued to the
owner for failing to appear at the Court proceedings. During this same time, many other
nuisance and building code violations were present and persistent. At some point, the owner
defaulted on the mortgage and the City began anew with the mortgage company and a new
owner in an effort to correct all of the unsafe conditions within the house and violations on the
property. After repeatedly being told corrections would be made and not following through, the
City brought action before the City Council on October 11, 2004 to declare the building
hazardous and to authorize the abatement of the hazardous conditions. Refer to Jeremiah
Anderson’s staff report and subsequent correspondence and court proceedings on the matter.
Discussion:
After continued discussions with the owner and mortgage company and its representatives, it has
become increasingly clear that achieving resolution of the violations present at 2617 Sherwood
Road will be difficult and time consuming, in spite of the ongoing legal actions undertaken by the
City. Given that, staff is suggesting an alternative means of resolution, that being acquisition by
the city using TIF dollars associated with the Housing Replacement Program. Created in 1995,
the Housing Replacement Program is a voluntary program that allows the City to purchase
blighted residential properties from willing sellers. The purpose of the Housing Replacement
Program is to reduce the social costs of blight, improve residential neighborhoods and increase
the tax base. There are three stated objectives for this program—replace deteriorated lower
value housing with larger, higher valued housing; eliminate blight; and increase the availability of
quality housing for families. The home will likely be substandard in some way or exhibit some
level of blight. This is defined as follows:
1. Substandard as to condition, property value, size or usage.
2. Obsolete and having a faulty design for block and area in which it is located.
3. Deterioration which has caused blight to other adjoining properties
4. Detrimental to the safety or health of abutting properties in the block.
The owner of 2617 Sherwood Road has agreed that a potential purchase of the home by the City
might be an acceptable resolution to the ongoing issues between both parties. See the
authorization attached from Mike Striker granting access to the property for the purposes of
conducting a real estate appraisal.
Sherwood Road Appraisal
July 25, 2005
Page 2
This property is included in the list of properties eligible for acquisition utilizing TIF funds, as
adopted by the City of Mounds View last year.
Ramsey County assessment records indicate that the property (land and home) have a value of
$157,800. The 1300 square foot home, in the City’s opinion, is a liability rather than an asset,
however any offer to purchase would need to take the both land and building value into
consideration. The 1.54 acre property is zoned R-1, single family residential and its acquisition
under the Housing Replacement Program policies would be consistent with said policies and
guidelines and consistent with Mounds View’s Comprehensive Plan.
To determine an appropriate purchase amount, an appraisal will need to be conducted on the
site. Staff has solicited estimates from area property appraisers and received quotes that range
from $325 to $400. Staff would like the authority to select the appraiser who is available to
perform the work immediately, at a cost not to exceed $400.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Authority adopt Resolution 05-EDA-205 that authorizes staff to arrange for
an appraisal of the property located at 2617 Sherwood Road at a cost not to exceed $400 and to
bring forth to the EDA a resolution authorizing the acquisition of the lot based on a negotiated
purchase price relative to its appraised value.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Jim Ericson
Community Development Director
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EDA RESOLUTION NO. 05-EDA-205
MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL ON THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2617 SHERWOOD ROAD
WHEREAS, the property located at 2617 Sherwood Road is currently vacant and
unsuitable for habitation; and,
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2004, the Mounds View City Council identified the property as
hazardous and approved an order to abate all violations; and,
WHEREAS, efforts to eliminate the violations and hazardous conditions are ongoing yet
have thus far been unsuccessful; and,
WHEREAS, the property owner has indicated a willingness to sell the property to the
City as a means to resolve the issues associated with the property; and,
WHEREAS, staff has confirmed that the property at 2617 Sherwood Road is on the City’s
list of parcels identified for potential acquisition; and,
WHEREAS, to determine the fair market value for the property, it would be appropriate to
conduct a residential appraisal of the parcel and improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the City maintains a list of area appraisal firms who are able to perform such
an appraisal and have solicited estimates from said firms ranging from $325 to $400.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Mounds View Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority”) hereby authorizes staff arrange for an appraisal of the property located
at 2617 Sherwood Road at a cost not to exceed $400.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT, the Authority directs staff to
negotiate a purchase price with the owner for the property relative to the appraised value and to
bring back for the Authority’s consideration the resulting purchase agreement, if such an
agreement is reached.
Adopted this 25th day of July, 2005 by the Mounds
View Economic Development Authority
________________________________
Rob Marty, President
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, Executive Director
(SEAL)
RESOLUTION NO. 05-EDA-206
MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF PAY-AS -YOU-GO DEVELOPER PAYMENTS TO
HEARTLAND-MOUNDS VIEW COMMON BOND AND BRIDGES LEASING COMPANY.
It is hereby resolved by the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the Mounds View
Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) as follows:
WHEREAS, the EDA has entered into pay-as-you -go development agreements on three properties with the developers of those properties; and,
WHEREAS, first half payments for Pay 2005 regarding two of these agreements are due on
August 1st; and,
WHEREAS, payment of $34,078.73 to Heartland-Mounds View Common Bond for the Silver Lake Pointe project is now appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, payment of $27,423.00 to 21st Century Bank on behalf of Bridges Leasing
Company for the Midwest I.V. project is now appropriate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Economic Development Authority does hereby approve payments of $34,078.73 to Heartland-Mounds View Common Bond,
and $27,423.00 to 21st Century Bank on behalf of Bridges Leasing under pay-as-you-go development agreements.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Mounds View Economic Development
Authority this 25th day of July, 2005.
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Rob Marty, President
ATTEST:
________________________________ Kurt Ulrich, Executive Director
(seal)