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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12-2004 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 12, 2004 6:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: President Linke, Vice President Stigney, Commissioner Quick, Commissioner Marty, Commissioner Gunn 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. EDA Minutes March 22, 2004 5. CONSENT AGENDA 6. EDA BUSINESS A. Resolution 04-EDA-183 Approving of the Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Property on County Road H2 in Mounds View (Lot 36, Knollwood Park) from Ramsey County 7. REPORTS 8. NEXT EDA MEETING: Monday, April 26, 2004 9. ADJOURNMENT PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW EDA CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting March 22, 2004 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:41 P.M. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: Stigney, Gunn, Quick, Marty and Linke NOT PRESENT: Quick and Marty. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Approve the March 22, 2004 Agenda as Presented. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4. APPROVAL OF EDA MINUTES A. February 23, 2004 Minutes MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Approve the Minutes of February 23, 2004 as Presented. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. EDA BUSINESS A. Consideration of EDA Resolution 04-EDA-182 Approving a Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement with Pro Craft Homes. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that on February 4, 2004 a purchase agreement was signed by the Fyksens and Pro Craft Homes. The developer is now moving forward with the project based upon Concept Plan B which necessitated the City of Mounds View acquiring Lot 36, a tax-forfeited property, from Ramsey County. On February 23, 2004 the Mounds View EDA March 22, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mounds View City Council unanimously approved Resolution 6200 approving the reconveyance of Lot 36, Knollwood Park in Mounds View back to the State of Minnesota and approving the purchase of Lot 36. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that Staff has been working with the City Attorney to develop the appropriate documents relating to implementing this single-family residential project and those documents are provided for consideration. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that the EDA must have a right of reverter clause in the documents to say that if Pro Craft Homes does not significantly move forward with the development process the property reverts back to the EDA. Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained what each of the three documents are intended to do and then recommended approval of Resolution 04-EDA-182. Vice President Stigney asked how the document ties in with the Resolution as not all of the documents are referenced in the Resolution. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated Staff Could reference the other two documents in the Resolution. Community Development Director Ericson indicated the one document is referenced and that one references the other two so there is a document trail. President Linke indicated he would like to have the Resolution reference all three. Director Ericson indicated the Development Agreement would be addressed with the platting of the property so at this time the EDA is approving the form of the document but not the document itself. He then said the Resolution approves the Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement in its form and the details will be further refined and addressed at the platting stage. President Linke indicated he did not want to approve something that is open to change. He then said he would like the issues worked out before he approves it. Jim Melcher indicated that he and Mr. Nordness met with their attorney this morning and there are a few more issues to resolve but he is confident that the attorneys can resolve them and the project will move forward. He then provided an update on progress with the development indicating the engineers are ready to go to Rice Creek for permits and they will be able to get the 17 lots. Mr. Melcher indicated that there would be considerable tree removal on the site so they are looking at a name change from the Woods of Mounds View to Hidden Hollow and the street Mounds View EDA March 22, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 3 name will be Hidden Hollow Court. President Linke asked if holding this over to April 12, 2004 would cause any scheduling issues. Mr. Melcher indicated that would be fine as he would prefer having the language finalized further. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Postpone to April 12, 2004. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7. REPORTS Economic Development Coordinator Backman provided an update on the purchase of Building N by Bethlehem Baptist Church. He then noted they will seek property tax exempt status when the deal is closed and all of this must be worked out by April 30, 2004. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated the Church has gone before the Planning Commission regarding an amendment to the PUD and that was considered and unanimously recommended for approval. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that Staff has been working on an agreement for payment in lieu of taxes as has been done in Brooklyn Park. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated he has discussed the matter with the City’s TIF attorney and then read the letter from her regarding the recommendation. She proposes that the note be terminated as that would release them and remove the need for the church to assume the obligation. She also recommended the City require a payment in lieu of taxes agreement. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated another idea would be a voluntary special Mounds View special projects fund held by the Church to help meet community needs jointly identified by the City and the church rather than use taxes or a payment in lieu of taxes. President Linke indicated he would like further information on how this would affect the City as far as taxes and how it would affect the TIF district as well as how the location would affect existing businesses with liquor licenses or those that may want a liquor license in the future. He also asked for more information on a payment in lieu of taxes because they receive services and should pay for them. 8. NEXT EDA MEETING: March 8, 2004 Mounds View EDA March 22, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 4 9. ADJOURNMENT President Linke adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Recorded and transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Item No. 6A Meeting Date: April 12, 2004 Type of Business: EDA WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing; CA: Consent Agenda; EDA: EDA Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Economic Development Authority From: Aaron Backman, Economic Development Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution No. 04-EDA-183, Approving the Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Property described as Lot 36, Knollwood Park from Ramsey County Date of Report: April 12, 2004 Background: On July 22, 2003 the City of Mounds View and Pro Craft Homes signed a pre- development agreement for the single-family residential project referred to as The Woods of Mounds. During the summer of 2003 discussions were held with Ramsey County regarding the City acquiring an additional lot facing Co. Rd H2 (the City had already acquired three tax-forfeited properties earlier). On February 4, 2004 a purchase agreement was signed by the Fyksens, adjacent landowners, and Pro Craft. The developer is planning for lots for 17 homes on the land that will be acquired from the Fyksens and the City of Mounds View. This necessitated the City of Mounds View acquiring tax-forfeited property described as Lot 36 from Ramsey County. On February 23rd the City Council approved Resolution 6200 approving the acquisition of Lot 36. The City issued a check for $68,901.14 on March 9th based upon a written calculation statement provided by Ramsey County. The county cashed the check on March 11th. During the week of March 22nd Ramsey County called indicating that the Mounds View EDA could not acquire the lot in question and that a Housing Redevelopment Authority would need to do so. I explained that we do not have a Housing Authority and that we had previously acquired other tax-forfeited lots without an HRA. On March 29th, Jim Ericson and Backman contacted Kris Kujala from Ramsey County and discussed the matter further. Scott Riggs, Kennedy & Graven, in turn, was instructed to contact the Ramsey County attorney. It is our attorney’s position that there is no requirement for having an HRA to undertake this transaction. Subsequently the Ramsey County attorney asked for additional lanquage citing that the EDA does have the authority to acquire, develop and redevelop real estate. That language is reflected in the new resolution. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mounds View City Council adopt the revised Resolution 6222 that approves the reconveyance of Lot 36, Knollwood Park in Mounds View back to the State of Minnesota at a cost of $26,70; and approves the purchase of Lot 36, with the PIN number of 07-30-23-32-0005, at a cost of $68,874.44. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Aaron Backman Economic Development Coordinator \\Trout\MasterFiles\2004\EDA\EDA Packets\04-12-04\Item 06A Reso 04-EDA-183 Approv Acquisition of Tax Forfeited roperty on Cty Rd H2 from Ramsey County.doc CITY RESOLUTION NO. 6222 EDA RESOLUTION NO. 04-EDA-183 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT CITY AND EDA RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY ON COUNTY ROAD H2 IN MOUNDS VIEW (LOT 36, KNOLLWOOD PARK) FROM RAMSEY COUNTY WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View (the “City”) and the Economic Development Authority of Mounds View (the “EDA”) currently own or control five lots covering approximately 6.5 acres in the block bounded by County Road H2, Knollwood Drive, Wooddale Dr., and what would be Pleasant View Drive in the City; and WHEREAS, the City has acquired Lots 34, 35 (the back 500 feet), and 37, and has a use deed with Ramsey County for Lot 36, all in the plat of Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Mr. Blaine Fyksen, an adjacent landowner, with approximately 4.1 acres in the same block has expressed a willingness to coordinate development with the City with the intent to sell his property for residential development consistent with the City’s comprehensive plan and zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, Twin City Testing successfully completed soil testing and drilling activities on June 26, and submitted its geotechnical report to the City on July 1, 2003; and WHEREAS, on June 4, 2003, the Mounds View Planning Commission found the proposed use for low density residential development to be consistent with the City’s comprehensive plan, and unanimously recommended to the City Council the acquisition of Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota, further identified by the PIN of 07-30-23-32-0005; and WHEREAS, on June 9, 2003, the EDA selected Pro Craft Homes, Inc. of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, to be the private developer for the proposed County Road H2 residential project, also referred to as “The Woods of Mounds View” that would entail the development and redevelopment of the area surrounding Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota, through the private construction of approximately 17 single family homes; and WHEREAS, on July 22, 2003, the City and Pro Craft Homes signed a pre- development agreement regarding “The Woods of Mounds View” proposed project; and WHEREAS, on February 4, 2004 Pro Craft Homes and the Fyksens signed a purchase agreement to sell the Fyksen property to Pro Craft Homes for this residential subdivision project; and WHEREAS, the acquisition by the City and EDA of Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota, is necessary for the full development and redevelopment of the area surrounding Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, to address the issue of public purpose pertaining to land governed by a use deed and to adequately control and promote the orderly development of the area, City staff recommends the acquisition of the remaining tax forfeited land on County Road H2 identified as Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the use to be made of Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota, is as a portion of a subdivision development and accompanying potential public utility, drainage and storm water pond purposes, and the public purpose for acquiring Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota, is for the development and redevelopment of the area surrounding Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, consistent with the authority to acquire, develop and redevelop real property within the City provided to the City and the EDA by Mounds View City Charter Sections 1.02 (Powers of the City),1.03 (Charter a Public Act), 9.01 (Acquisition of Property) and 12.05 (Sale of Real Property), Minnesota Statutes Chapter 410 (Charters) and Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.090 through 469.123 (Economic Development Authorities) (in particular, Minnesota Statutes Section 469.101, subdivisions 2, 5, 9, 10 17, and 18), the City and EDA have determined that it is in the public interest and find that a public purpose exists as stated herein and above for the promotion and facilitation of the development and redevelopment of the area surrounding Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota, through the private development and redevelopment of a residential subdivision and a return of Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota, to the tax rolls of all taxing jurisdictions affecting Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Mounds View City Council and the Mounds View Economic Development Authority hereby adopt the recitals set forth above in this resolution as the findings of the City and EDA regarding the matters referenced herein, and that such recitals are incorporated into and made part of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Mounds View City Council does hereby approve the reconveyance of Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota, back to the State of Minnesota at a cost of $26.70; and the Mounds View Economic Development Authority approves the purchase and acquisition of Lot 36, Knollwood Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at a cost of $68,874.44. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT, the Mounds View City Council and the Mounds View Economic Development Authority hereby direct and authorize staff to take all necessary further action to implement this resolution regarding the matters referenced herein. Adopted this 12th day of April, 2004 by the City of Mounds View. ________________________________ Jerry Linke, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator (seal) Adopted this 12th day of April, 2004 by the Mounds View Economic Development Authority ________________________________ Jerry Linke, President ________________________________ Kurt Ulrich, Executive Director