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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday
October 2, 2000
6:00 p.m.
Items Discussed
Per Consensus
_______ 1. Mermaid PUD Development Stage Update ~ Jim Ericson
______ 2. Consideration of Playground Equipment Bids – Michael
Ulrich
_______ 3. Discussion Regarding Proposed Water Service Repair
Policy – Michael Ulrich
______ 4. Review of Mounds View City Hall Addition Final Plat ~ Jim
Ericson
________ 5. Review of Tax Abatement Policy – Aaron Parrish
________ 6. Review of Lease/Rental Policy for 7861 Groveland Road –
Aaron Parrish
________ 7. TIF Parcel Decertification – Aaron Parrish
________ 8. EDC TIF Discretionary Fund Use Recommendation – Aaron
Parrish
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Revised
Monday
October 2, 2000
6:00 p.m.
Items Discussed
Per Consensus
_______ 1. Mermaid PUD Development Stage Update ~ Jim Ericson
______ 2. Consideration of Playground Equipment Bids – Michael
Ulrich
_______ 3. Discussion Regarding Proposed Water Service Repair
Policy – Michael Ulrich
______ 4. Review of Mounds View City Hall Addition Final Plat ~ Jim
Ericson
________ 5. Review of Tax Abatement Policy – Aaron Parrish
________ 6. Review of Lease/Rental Policy for 7861 Groveland Road –
Aaron Parrish
________ 7. TIF Parcel Decertification – Aaron Parrish
________ 8. EDC TIF Discretionary Fund Use Recommendation – Aaron
Parrish
________ 9. Resolution 5480, Expanding the Bridges Golf Course – John
Hammerschmidt
Item No: 1
Meeting Date: October 2, 2000
Type of Business: WS
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: James Ericson, Planner
Item Title/Subject: Discussion Regarding the Revised Mermaid
Development Stage PUD Plans, Planning Case #
PD00-002
Date of Report: September 28, 2000
Background:
As Staff indicated at the Council’s meeting on September 25, 2000, the Mermaid is
revising its plans which contemplate a hotel and banquet center addition to their
existing facilities at the corner of Highway 10 and County Road H.
Discussion:
Staff intends to discuss the proposed changes to the plans at the meeting on October
2, 2000. Representatives for the developer will be present to address any questions
the Council may have.
Recommendation:
No action is being requested for this meeting other than for the Council to provide
direction to staff with regard to the Mermaid’s proposed development stage plans.
_____________________________________
James Ericson, Planner
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Item No. 2
Staff Report No.
Meeting Date: October 2, 2000
Type of Business: W.K.
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Consideration of Playground Equipment Bids
Date of Report: August 29, 2018
At a past Council meeting staff was authorized to solicit quotes for playground equipment for
Woodcrest Park. Staff had estimated the expense for this equipment to be from $13,000 to
$18,000. This estimate was based on a smaller sized piece of equipment for a younger age group
and smaller installation area. Parks Foreman, Steve Dazenski has received two quotes for
equipment, which will serve a larger age group and will fit in the space available. Steve and I
reviewed the proposals and concurred that a larger, more versatile structure would be more
appropriate for this site. Installing a larger structure initially would prove more efficient that
purchasing a smaller structure, only to find it inadequate for the youth in the area in the coming
years. Subsequently the purchase price is significantly higher than previously expected.
Staff presented this information to the Park and Rec Commission at the September meeting,
requesting additional funds be allocated for this purchase. The commission agreed with this
recommendation and requested staff to seek additional funding from the Park Dedication Fund.
This request and award will require the City Council’s approval. Staff is requesting such
approval.
Staff received two quotes for the same equipment. They are as follows:
Recreational Concepts Inc. $34,900.50
MN / Wis Playground $30,368.59
Staff recommends award to Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground for $30,368.59 which will
include the authorization of an additional $12,368.59 to be transferred from the Park Dedication
Fund to the Park Capital Equipment account.
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Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
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Item No. 3
Staff Report No.
Meeting Date: October 2, 2000
Type of Business: W.K.
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Discussion Regarding Proposed Water Service Repair Policy
Date of Report: August 29, 2018
At previous Council work sessions, an amendment to the ordinance regarding responsibility for water
services has been discussed. High points of this proposed change would include the following:
a. The City would be responsible for the repair / replacement of the residential water service.
(for leak related repairs or replacements only)
b. A quarterly surcharge of approximately $3.50 to $4.00 would be established to support this
additional service.
c. The City would hire three (3) private contractors based on bids received to perform the
repairs as needed.
Council directed staff to bring this item back to a work session for further discussion. Staff has drafted the
amended ordinance and is attached for Council=s review.
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Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
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For Council's consideration is amended Ordinance 906.04 Subd. 4. Liability for Repairs: After the initial connection has been made to the watermain, the applicant or the occupant of other user or such premises shall be liable for City shall perform all leak-associated repairs between the water main and the structure located on the premise. It shall be the discretion of the City, to repair or replace the leaking water service line. The City shall also assume responsibility for the repair of any broken or malfunctioning curb stop boxes. If the curb stop box is leaking, the City shall perform the repair or replacement of the curb stop box. This policy shall be funded by an additional utility fee, which shall establish a separate service repair account within the Water Department. The City Council shall establish and adopt this rate by resolution annually. This service shall be provided to all Single Family, Duplexes, Fourplexes and Townhouses. Large apartment complexes and commercial properties are not included in this policy. The City shall not be responsible for the restoration of the excavation site, which would include seeding or placement of sod, trees, shrubs, flowers, underground irrigation or any other such real property not specifically mentioned herein which may be disturbed, destroyed or removed during the repair or replacement of the water service. The Municipality shall provide repair of any impervious surface, should it be necessary in the performance of the repair of a leak or break of the property's service. Maintenance Protection of the curb stop box shall be that of the applicant, owner or occupant or other user of the premises, and it shall be the responsibility of said party to maintain the curb stop box at such height as will ensure that it will remain above the finished grade of the land or property. Nothing herein will prevent the Municipality from recovering the cost of repairs from the applicant, owner or other occupant or other user of such premises or any other party in the event it can be established that said parties were the cause of the damages requiring the repairs. (1988 Code 70.04)
Item No: 4
Meeting Date: October 2, 2000
Type of Business: WS
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: James Ericson, Planner
Item Title/Subject: Discussion Regarding the Revised Mounds View City
Hall Addition Final Plat; Planning Case # PD00-001
Date of Report: September 28, 2000
Background:
The applicant, Bob Cunningham, representing TOLD Development Company, has
submitted a final plat date-stamped September 26, 2000, for the proposed Mounds
View City Hall Addition major subdivision. The plat encompasses the entirety of the
City Hall campus, the Public Works buildings, the Community Center, the remnant
parcel created by the realignment of Edgewood Drive, and the Midland Videen open
space. The plat creates two buildable lots, one of which would be utilized for a
Walgreens and the other for a restaurant use, as allowed by the approved Planned Unit
Development (PUD). The plat also creates an outlot to be transferred to the City and
creates a lot for the Community Center and for the entire City Hall campus.
Discussion:
For a previous meeting, the Council was provided with copies of a final plat date-
stamped September 18, 2000. While that version included all of the requested
changes to the plat itself (easement areas, vacation notation) it was missing
necessary language from the dedication page which has since been added and
changed to reflect the City as being one of the involved property owners. Other than
the addition of the dedication language, no changes have been made to the final plat
since the September 18, 2000 version.
Staff has directed the applicant to correct the spelling of the mayor’s name on the
dedication page. The City Attorney is currently reviewing the plat and will render an
opinion regarding its sufficiency.
Recommendation:
Staff will provide a resolution for Council action at the October 9, 2000 meeting.
_____________________________
James Ericson, Planner
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Item No. 5
Meeting Date: October 2nd, 2000
Type of Business: WK
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; EDA: EDA Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View City Council
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Tax Abatement Finance Policy
Date of Report: September 27, 2000
Background:
At the March 13th meeting of the Economic Development Authority, the Authority gave direction to the EDC
to examine the potential use of tax abatement in Mounds View, and to develop a tax abatement policy.
Subsequently, the EDC has reviewed and is recommending the Tax Abatement Finance Policy contained
in Attachment #1. The proceeding paragraphs provide an overview of tax abatement.
Realizing the need for a viable alternative to tax increment finance, the 1997 Minnesota Legislature and
Governor adopted tax abatement legislation into law. “The laws goal was to give each taxing jurisdiction a
voice in economic and redevelopment efforts, limit the state's financial liability through the school finance
system, and enable new business retention efforts" (Bubul et al 3). While tax abatements have not been
widely adopted at this point, it is anticipated the use of this development finance tool will increase in the
future as TIF becomes more restrictive.
Operational Considerations
It must be noted that "Abatement, in the context of Minnesota's abatement law, is not an abatement in the
literal sense of the word. In reality, what Minnesota law contemplates is a tax rebate rather than an
exemption from paying taxes. When a jurisdiction enters into an abatement agreement, the taxpayer pays
taxes on the abated property to the county in the same manner it would if the taxes were not being abated.
The county then pays the abatement to the general fund of the political subdivision" (Bubul et al 3).
Accordingly, the term tax abatement is somewhat misleading.
Tax increment finance allows municipalities and local economic development authorities to capture the tax
base from the three primary taxing jurisdictions. As previously indicated, tax abatements are granted by
particular political subdivisions. A political subdivision may grant an abatement if:
" (a) it expects the benefits to the political subdivision of the proposed abatement agreement to at least
equal the costs to the political subdivision of the proposed agreement; and
(b) it finds that doing so is in the public interest because it will:
(1) increase or preserve tax base;
(2) provide employment opportunities in the political subdivision;
(3) provide or help acquire or construct public facilities;
(4) help redevelop or renew blighted areas;
(5) help provide access to services for residents of the political subdivision; or
(6) finance or provide public infrastructure" (Minnesota Statutes §469.1813).
The public purposes highlighted above are primarily oriented toward economic development objectives
such redeveloping blighted areas, preserving the tax base, and providing employment opportunities.
City of Mounds View Staff Report
August 29, 2018
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However, abatement can also be used for public infrastructure and facilities. Therefore, abatement may
be one of the finance options for the anticipated improvements to Highway 10, or other public
infrastructure projects.
While the term of the TIF assistance varies with the type of district, abatements have a duration limit of 10
years if combined with another taxing jurisdiction, or 15 years if just one jurisdiction is involved "
(Minnesota Statutes §469.1813 subd. 6). Finally, "In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated
by a political subdivision under this section may not exceed (1) five percent of the current levy, or (2)
$100,000, whichever is greater" " (Minnesota Statutes §469.1813 subd. 9).
Tax Abatement and Tax Increment Finance: A Comparison
There are both and advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of tax abatement and tax
increment finance. There are several reasons a development authority would consider granting a tax
abatement as opposed to TIF assistance. First, granting an abatement is less time and resource
intensive. Second, there are less restrictions on how and when a development authority can use
abatement proceeds. Third, there are no specific reporting requirements associated with abatement.
Conversely, a considerable amount of time is spent responding to information requests from the Office of
the State Auditor and completing "TIF Authority" and "TIF Municipality" reports for each TIF district.
Fourth, abatements are less costly to establish compared to tax increment (Bubul et al 13).
Finally, tax abatements are not geographically restricted to districts like its TIF counterpart. In most
instances, an abatement can be granted anywhere within the political subdivision's jurisdiction. In sum,
abatement's flexibility allows taxing jurisdictions to better address smaller development and particularly
redevelopment concerns that TIF may not be considered for.
When contrasted with abatement, there are also some obvious advantages to the use of tax increment
finance. While abatement is left to the respective taxing jurisdictions, TIF allows a development authority
to capture the tax base of each political subdivision. As a result, in most instances TIF will result in greater
funding potential than abatement. However, it is possible to obtain greater funding with abatement if all
taxing jurisdictions participate. Unfortunately, there are some structural disincentives for a school district
to not grant tax abatements.
Financial Considerations
There are several financial issues that must be considered when using tax abatement. Like TIF,
abatement revenue can be paid to a developer or business owner in either a pay-as-you-go arrangement
or with up-front financing through the use of bonds. Pay-as-you-go financing is paid to the recipient on a
semi-annual basis usually three months after taxes have been collected. In most arrangements, the
political subdivision will pay the recipient a percentage of the captured abatement minus an agreed upon
percentage for administration. For example, a typical agreement would be structured in the following
manner: 95% of property taxes paid would be disbursed to the recipient while 5% would be retained by the
taxing jurisdiction for administrative purposes (Bubul et al 11).
Since property taxes collected at the municipal level are typically the smallest of the three primary taxing
jurisdictions, the ability to generate revenue based simply on a municipal abatement is rather limited. The
following calculations are illustrative:
2000 Abatement Calculation:
City of Mounds View Only
Total Tax Capacity ($1,000,000 Commercial Project): $40,481
City Tax Rate: 25.551%
Percent Abated: 95%
2000 Abatement Payment: $9,826.14
5 Year Revenue Projection: $49,130.70
2000 Abatement Calculation:
City of Mounds View & Ramsey County
Total Tax Capacity ($1,000,000 Commercial Project): $40,481
City Tax Rate: 25.551%
County Tax Rate 44.839%
Percent Abated: 95%
2000 Abatement Payment: $27,069.85
5 Year Revenue Projection: $135,349.25
2000 Abatement Calculation:
City of Mounds View/Ramsey County/ISD #621
Total Tax Capacity ($1,000,000 Commercial Project): $40,481
City Tax Rate: 25.551%
County Tax Rate 44.839%
ISD #621 Tax Rate 46.421%
Percent Abated: 95%
2000 Abatement Payment: $44,921.95
5 Year Revenue Projection: $224,609.75
As one can see, intergovernmental cooperation will be a necessary component for the effective use of tax
abatement. The attached “Tax Abatement Finance Policy & Application” further refines the potential use
of abatement in Mounds View.
Necessary Actions:
Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the attached Tax Abatement Finance Policy.
______________________________________
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763) 717-4029
1. Bubul, Steve, Mike LaFave, Mark Ruff, and Joel Sutter. " 'How to Succeed at Business Without Really
Trying' aka Abatement." TIF on Stage: Comedy, Tragedy, Mystery: Tax Increment Financing 2000.
Ehlers and Associates, 2000
Tax Abatement Finance Policy & Application
City of Mounds View, Minnesota
Adopted: ,2000
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Table of Contents
I. Policy Purpose 3
II. Difference Between Tax Abatement & TIF 3
III. Objectives of Tax Abatement Financing 3
IV. Policies for the Use of Tax Abatement 4
V. Project Qualifications 5
VI. Subsidy Agreement & Reporting Requirements 6
VII. Application Process for Tax Abatement Financing 6
VIII. Attachment A: Application 8
IX. Attachment B: Deposit Agreement 12
X. Attachment C: Application Review Worksheet 15
XI. Attachment D: Sample But-For Analysis 17
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I. POLICY PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish the Mounds View Economic Development Authority’s, hereafter referred to as the EDA, position relating to the use of tax abatement financing for private development above and beyond the requirements and limitations set forth by State Law. This policy shall be used as a guide in the processing and review of applications requesting tax abatement. The fundamental purpose of tax abatement in Mounds View is to encourage desirable development or redevelopment that would not otherwise occur but for the assistance provided. The Mounds View EDA is granted the power to utilize tax abatement financing by the Minnesota Tax Abatement Act, as amended. It is the intent of the EDA to provide the minimum tax abatement, as well as other incentives, at the shortest term required for the project to proceed. The EDA reserves the right to approve or reject projects on a case by case basis, taking into consideration established policies, project criteria, and demand on city services in relation to the potential benefits from the project. Meeting policy criteria does not guarantee the award of tax abatement to the project. Approval or denial of one project is not intended to set precedent for approval or denial of another project.
II. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TAX ABATEMENT & TIF
The primary difference between Tax Abatement Financing and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is the way in which the dollars are awarded to the project. When TIF is awarded to a project by the EDA, the other political subdivisions (the school district and the county) are required to contribute their portion of the increased taxes to the project. Conversely, when tax abatement financing is requested, each political subdivision has the option of granting its portion of the increased taxes to the project. Depending on the position of the respective taxing jurisdictions, the dollars generated by tax abatement have the potential to be less than the dollars generated with TIF.
III. OBJECTIVES OF TAX ABATEMENT FINANCING As a matter of adopted policy, the EDA will consider using tax abatement financing to assist private development projects to achieve one or more of the following objectives:
• To enhance and diversify the City of Mounds View’s economic base.
• To encourage the revitalization and redevelopment of the Highway 10 Corridor.
• To encourage additional unsubsidized private development in the area, either directly or indirectly through “spin off” development.
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• To facilitate the development process and to achieve development on sites which would not be developed without assistance.
• To remove blight and/or encourage redevelopment of commercial and industrial areas in the city that result in high quality redevelopment and private reinvestment.
• To encourage the removal of blight or the rehabilitation of a high profile or priority site.
• To offset increased costs of redevelopment (i.e. contaminated site clean up, demolition expenses etc. . .) over and above the costs normally incurred in development.
• To increase the tax base.
• To create housing opportunities.
• To retain local jobs and/or increase the number and diversity of jobs that offer stable employment and/or attractive wages and benefits.
• To finance the costs associated with public infrastructure and public facilities
• To contribute to the implementation of other public policies, as adopted by the EDA from time to time, such as the promotion of quality architectural design, enhanced recreational opportunities, and decreasing capital and/or operating costs of local government.
IV. POLICIES FOR THE USE OF TAX ABATEMENT a. Tax abatement assistance will be provided to the developer upon receipt of taxes by the EDA, otherwise referred to as the pay-as-you-go method. Requests for up front financing will be considered on a case by case basis. b. Any developer receiving a tax abatement shall provide a minimum of twenty percent (20%) equity investment in the project. c. Tax abatement will not be used in circumstances where land and/or property price is in excess of fair market value as established by a licensed appraiser. d. A market demand shall be demonstrated for the proposed project. e. Tax abatement will not be utilized in cases where it would create an unfair and significant competitive financial advantage over other
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projects in the area. f. Tax abatement shall not be used for projects that would place extraordinary demands on city services or for projects that would generate significant environmental impacts. g. The developer must provide adequate financial guarantees to ensure completion of the project, including, but not limited to: assessment agreements, letters of credit, personal guaranties, and additional documentation as necessary. h. The developer shall adequately demonstrate, to the EDA’s sole satisfaction, an ability to complete the proposed project based on past development experience, general reputation, and credit history, among other factors, including the size and scope of the proposed project. i. For the purposes of underwriting the proposal, the developer shall provide any requested market, financial, environmental, or other data requested by the EDA or its consultants.
V. PROJECT QUALIFICATIONS
All tax abatement projects considered by the Mounds View EDA must meet
each of the following requirements: a. The project shall meet at least one of the objectives set forth in section III of this document. b. The use of tax abatement will be limited to:
• Industrial development, expansion, redevelopment, or rehabilitation; or
• Commercial redevelopment or rehabilitation; or
• Office or research facilities;
• Housing and infrastructure.
• Public Infrastructure c. The developer shall demonstrate that the project is not financially feasible but-for the tax abatement financing provided. d. The project shall comply with all provisions set forth in Minnesota’s Tax Abatement Law, statues 469.1812 to 469.1815, as amended. e. The project must be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances.
VI. SUBSIDY AGREEMENT & REPORTING REQUIRMENTS All developers/businesses receiving a tax abatement, or other assistance in excess of $100,0000 from the Mounds View EDA shall be subject to the provisions and requirements set forth by state statute 116J.993 as summarized below. All developers/businesses receiving tax abatement assistance shall enter into a subsidy agreement with the Mounds View EDA that identifies: the reason for the subsidy, the public purpose served by the subsidy, and the goals for the subsidy, as well as other criteria set forth by statute 116J.993. The developer/business shall file a report annually for two years after the date the benefit is received or until all goals set forth in the application and business subsidy agreement have been meet, whichever is later. Reports shall be completed using the format drafted by the State of Minnesota and shall be filed with the Mounds View EDA no later than March 1 of each year for the previous calendar year. Businesses fulfilling job creation requirements must file a report to that effect with the city within 30 days of meeting the requirements. The developer/business owner shall maintain and operate its facility at the site where the tax abatement and/or other assistance is used for a period of five years after the benefit is received. In addition to attaining or exceeding the jobs and wages goals set forth in the
Subsidy Agreement, the borrower shall achieve at least one of the objectives set forth in Section III of this document. Developers / Businesses failing to comply with the above provisions will be subject to fines, repayment requirements, and be deemed ineligible by the State to receive any loans or grants from public entities for a period of five years. See the City’s Business Subsidy Policy for additional information.
VII. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR TAX ABATEMENT FINANCING
A. PRIVATE (RE) DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1. Applicant submits the completed application along with all application fees. 2. City staff reviews the application and completes the Application Review Worksheet. 3. Results of the Worksheet are submitted to the appropriate governing authorities for preliminary approval of the proposal. 4. If preliminary approval is granted, all necessary notices, resolutions and
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certificates are prepared by City staff and/or consultants. 5. If necessary, public hearing(s) on the proposed project are held. 6. The EDA grants final approval or denial of the proposal.
B. OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
It is recommended that applicants intending to seek tax abatement financing from Ramsey County and/or School District 621 make their applications to those bodies concurrent with their application to the Mounds View EDA. For more information on applying for a tax abatement financing from Ramsey County and/or School District 621, contact: Judy Karon Director, Community and Economic Development Ramsey County 651-266-8006 Dr. Jan Witthuhn Superintendent Mounds View School District #621 651-639-6001
C. PUBLIC FACILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
When abatement is being utilized to finance public facility and infrastructure projects, as opposed to those oriented toward private business and development objectives, the following process will be adhered to: 1. The EDA will recommend the preliminary use of tax abatement financing for a particular facility/infrastructure project. A formal application, deposit agreement, and application worksheet will not be required. 2. If preliminary approval is granted, all necessary notices, resolutions and certificates are prepared by city staff and/or consultants. 3. If necessary, public hearing(s) on the proposed project are held. 4. The EDA grants final approval or denial of the proposal.
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VIII. ATTACHMENT A: APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT
FINANCING
A. APPLICANT INFORMATION Name of Corporation/Partnership Address Primary Contact Address Phone Fax Email On a separate sheet, please provide the following:
• Brief description of the corporation/partnership’s business, including history, principal product or service, etc… Attach as Exhibit A .
• Brief description of the proposed project. Attach as Exhibit B.
• List names of officers and shareholders/partners with more than five percent (5%) interest in the corporation/partnership. Attach as Exhibit C.
• A but-for analysis and narrative. Attach as Exhibit D. Attorney Name Address Phone Fax Email Accountant Name Address Phone Fax Email Contractor Name Address Phone Fax Email Engineer Name Address Phone Fax Email Architect Name Address Phone Fax Email
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B. PROJECT INFORMATION 1. The project will be: ____Vacant Land Development ____New Construction ____ Expansion ____Commercial Redevelopment: ____New Construction ____ Expansion ____Industrial Redevelopment: ____New Construction ____ Rehabilitation
____Housing : ____New Construction ____ Rehabilitation ____Other 2. In addition to the Mounds View EDA, applicant is requesting abatement funds from: Ramsey County School District 621 3. The project will be: ___Owner Occupied ____Leased Space
• If leased space, please attach a list names and addresses of future lessees and indicate the status of commitments or lease agreements. Attach as Exhibit E. 4. Project Address
• Include Legal Description and PID Number. Attach as Exhibit F 5. Site Plan Attached: ____ Yes ____ No 6. Total Abatement Requested: $ over years. City Abatement : Annual $ Total $ County Abatement: Annual $ Total $ ISD 621 Abatement: Annual $ Total $ 7. Current Real Estate Taxes on Project Site: $ Estimated Real Estate Taxes upon Completion: $ 8. Construction Start Date: Construction Completion Date: If Phased Project: Year % Completed Year % Completed
C. PUBLIC PURPOSE It is the policy of the Mounds View EDA that the use of tax abatement financing should result in a benefit to the public. Please indicate how this project will serve a public purpose. ___Industrial development resulting in additional private investment Enhancement and/or diversification of the city’s economic base. ___Removal of blight. ___Provide housing opportunities ___Expand the tax base ___Rehabilitation of a high profile or priority site. ___Job Creation/Retention: Number of existing jobs
Number of jobs created by project Average hourly wage of jobs created ___Other:
D. SOURCES & USES SOURCES NAME AMOUNT Bank Loan $ Other Private Funds $ Equity $ Fed Grant/Loan $ State Grant/Loan $ Tax Abatement $ ID Bonds $ Other $
TOTAL $
USES AMOUNT Land Acquisition $ Site Development $ Construction $ Machinery & Equipment $ Architectural & Engineering Fees $ Legal Fees $ Interest During Construction $ Debt Service Reserve $ Contingencies $ Other $
TOTAL $
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E. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CHECKLIST Applicants will also be required to provide the following documentation. ______ A) Written business plan, including a description of the business, ownership/management, date established, products and services, and future plans B) Financial Statements for Past Three Years Profit & Loss Statement Balance Sheet C) Current Financial Statements Profit & Loss Statement to Date Balance Sheet to Date _______D) Two Year Projections E) Personal Financial Statements of all Major Shareholders if “Up Front” Financing is Requested Profit & Loss Current Tax Return _______F) Letter of Commitment from Applicant Pledging to Complete During the Proposed Project Duration _______G) Application fee of $1000 _______ H) Additional information that will be helpful in evaluating your application Note: All Major shareholders will be required to sign personal guarantees if up front financing of the project is required. The undersigned certifies that all information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of the undersigned’s knowledge. The undersigned authorizes the Mounds View Economic Development Authority to check credit references and verify financial and other information. The undersigned also agrees to provide any additional information as may be requested by the Authority after the filing of this application.
Applicant Name Date By Its
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IX. Attachment B: Deposit Agreement
Deposit Agreement for Evaluation of Tax Abatement Finance
Assistance
By and Between the Mounds View Economic Development
Authority and (The Applicant) This agreement made as of the day of , 2000 by and between the MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a body corporate and politic, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the “EDA”) and (The Applicant). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the EDA has the powers provided in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 to 469.1815, as amended (collectively, the “Act”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to and in furtherance of the objectives of the Act, the EDA has undertaken a program to promote development and redevelopment of certain land within the City of Mounds View NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of a mutual covenants made herein and for other good and valuable consideration set forth in the Agreement, the parties agree as follows: Section 1. (The Applicant ) agrees to provide the EDA with a deposit of $1,000 for the EDA’s consultants to investigate the feasibility of providing Tax Abatement Financing assistance to (The Applicant) for the redevelopment of the (the “Property”). If the EDA incurs additional expenses directly related to the feasibility of providing Tax Abatement Assistance to (The Applicant) beyond the $1,000, prior to the execution of the Developer’s Agreement, the EDA shall notify (The Applicant) in writing and (The Applicant) will be required to deposit additional funds as a condition of the EDA entering into any such Development Agreement. Section 2. If the project is approved and (The Applicant) proceeds with the project, the EDA shall reimburse (The Applicant’s) deposit to the extent permissible under applicable statute including statues 469.1812 to 469.1815, as amended. If (The Applicant) does not proceed with the redevelopment of the Property due to the decision of either the EDA or (The Applicant), the EDA shall reimburse the applicant for the unused portion of the deposit. Section 3. Nothing contained in this agreement shall in any way obligate either party to proceed with the redevelopment of the Property or otherwise enter into a Development Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BY: Dan Coughlin ITS PRESIDENT BY: Kathleen Miller ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of , 2000, by Dan Coughlin and Kathleen Miller, the President and Executive Director respectively of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority named in the foregoing instrument. Notary Public
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(The Applicant) BY: ITS: STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of , 2000, by , the of (The Applicant) named in the foregoing instrument. Notary Public
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X. ATTACHMENT C: APPLICATION REVIEW WORKSHEET
1. The project meets the criteria set forth in Section V of the Tax
Abatement Financing policy. a) Meets at least one of the objectives in Section III. b) Demonstrates need for TAF with the but-for analysis. c) Consistent with all city plans and ordinances. d) Conforms with the criteria defined in Section V.
2. Ratio of Private to Public Investment in Project: Points: $ Private investment 5:1 5 $ Public Investment 4:1 4
Ratio Private : Public Financing 3:1 3 2:1 2 Less than 2:1 1
3. Job Creation in the City of Mounds View: Points: Number of net new jobs as a result of the project. 25+ 5 Number of existing/retained jobs divided by 10. 20+ 4
Total 15+ 3 10+ 2 Less than 10 1
4. Ratio of TAF to new jobs created: Points: $ TAF request $8,000 or less 5 Number of new jobs created $10,000 or less 4
$ of TAF per new job created $12,000 or less 3 $15,000 or less 2 Over $15,000 1
5. Wage Level of jobs created: Points: Average hourly wage Over $21/ hour 5 of jobs created: $18-21 / hour 4 $14-17 / hour 3 $10-13 / hour 2 Under $10 / hour 1
6. Project size: Points: The project will result in the construction 30,000+ 5 of net square feet 20,000+ 4 10,000+ 3 5,000+ 2 5,000 or less 1
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF
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7. Type of Project: Points:
100% Owner Occupied 5 Mix Owner Occupied & Investment 4 Investment Property 3
8. Use: Points: Industrial 5 Office 5 Warehouse/Distribution 4 Commercial 3 Housing 3
9. The project will pay annual Points:
property taxes in the first fully 25,000+ 5
assessed year of $ 15,000+ 4 10,000+ 3 5,000+ 2 Under $5,000 1
10. Likelihood that the project will result in Points:
unsubsidized, spin-off development. High 5 Moderate 3 Low 1
9. Bonus Points Bonus Points: The project will be 100% pay-as-you-go TAF. 3 points The project contributes to Highway 10 Redevelopment 3 points The project results in substantial interior or exterior renovation 3 points
The project will enhance the aesthetics of the surrounding area through high quality architectural and/or urban design 3 points
Total Points: Overall project analysis: High 45-38 points Moderate 37-29 points Low 28-20 points Not Eligible 19-0 points
Sub - Total Points: of a possible 45 points.
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XI. SAMPLE BUT-FOR ANALYSIS
WITH NO WITH
TAX ABATEMENT FINANCING TAX ABATEMENT FINANCING
SOURCES AND USES SOURCES AND USES
SOURCES SOURCES
Mortgage 9,600,000 8,667,000
Equity 2,400,000 2,400,00
Tax Abatement Financing 0 933,000
TOTAL SOURCES 12,000,000 12,000,000
USES USES
Land 1,500,000 1,500,000
Site Work 300,000 300,000
Soil Correction 468,000 468,000
Demolition 100,000 100,000
Relocation 65,000 65,000
Subtotal Land Costs 2,433,000 2,433,000
Construction 6,750,000 6,750,000
Finish Manufacturing 250,000 250,000
Subtotal Construction Costs 7,000,000 7,000,000
Soft Costs 350,000 350,000
Taxes 35,000 35,000
Finance Fees 850,000 850,000
Project Manager 542,000 542,000
Developer Fee 540,000 540,000
Contingency 250,000 250,000
Subtotal Soft Costs 2,567,000 2,567,000
TOTAL USES 12,000,000 12,000,000
Income Statement Income Statement
Sq. Ft. Per Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. Per Sq. Ft.
Rent-Space 1 100,000 $8.00 800,000 100,000 $8.00 800,000
Rent-Space 2 25,000 $8.50 212,500 25,000 $8.50 212,500
Rent-Space 3 25,000 $9.00 225,000 25,000 $9.00 225,000
Other 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 0
1,237,500 1,237,500
Mortgage 20 Term 1,051,646 20 Term 949,439
9.00% Interest 9.00% Interest
9,600,000 Principal 8,667,000 Principal
Net Income 185,854 288,061
Total Return on Equity 7.74% 12.00%
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Item No. 6
Meeting Date: October 2nd, 2000
Type of Business: WK
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; EDA: EDA Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Mayor and City Council
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Review of Lease/Rental Policy for 7861 Groveland Road
Date of Report: September 28, 2000
Background:
At the September 25th, 2000 meeting of the EDA, the EDA authorized the purchase of 7861
Groveland Road for future redevelopment. However, since redevelopment is not scheduled for the
immediate future, it has been suggested that the property be rented in the interim. To properly
manage the property, a lease and a sample rental policy have been presented for your review.
Lease and Rental Rate
With the exception of the rental rate, the following highlights the major components of the lease:
• An initial term of one year; renewable on a month-to-month basis thereafter.
• A security deposit of one month’s rent would be required.
• Animals would not be allowed without a written “Pet Agreement.” It is proposed that a “Pet
Agreement” contain an additional deposit of ½ one month’s rent.
• Tenant will be responsible for all utilities.
• Tenant will be responsible snow removal, lawn mowing etc. . .
A copy of the proposed lease has been included for your reference as Attachment #1. Additionally,
the lease has been sent to Kennedy and Graven for review.
As previously mentioned, a rental rate has not been incorporated into the lease at this point. Based
on a review of several local classified ads, the rental range for this type of property appears to be
$875 to $1200 per month. Accordingly, a rental rate of $975 a month is proposed for the property.
Rental Policy
Aside from a specific lease, it might be prudent to set some general policies for City owned rental
property. For reference, the City of Oakdale’s policy is restated below:
Priority Criteria for City Owned Rental Housing
1. First priority will be to City affiliates or agents, such as employees, Council or
Commission members, or other board representatives.
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2. Second priority will be to City residents.
3. Third priority will be to Washington County residents.
4. Any applicant must be able to demonstrate financial stability, or ability to pay established
rent.
5. Any applicant must understand that this is intended as a temporary rental and a 60 day
cancellation notice will apply.
6. At which time as a vacancy occurs, all interested parties on record (waiting list) will be
considered based on this criteria, without regard to when they got on the waiting list.
The above policy addresses potential tenants for the property and is intended for discussion
purposes. Additionally, based on the current lease structure, provision number five would not apply
(The current lease would be for one year initially and month-to-month thereafter).
Necessary Actions:
Provide direction to staff regarding a rental rate, lease provisions and rental policy for 7861
Groveland Road
______________________________________
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763) 717-4029
Attachment #1: Proposed Lease for 7861 Groveland Road
Mounds View EDA
Rental Lease
This is lease is dated . It is a legal agreement between the Tenant and the Landlord to rent the apartment described
below. The word Landlord as used in the Lease means the Mounds View EDA, and the Landlord’s address is 2401 Highway 10, Mounds
View MN 55112. The word Tenant as used in this Lease includes all Household tenants as listed below.
This Lease is a legal contract that can be enforced in court against the Landlord or the Tenant if either one of them does not comply with this
lease.
1. Description of House: The House is situated at 7861 Groveland Road in the City of Mounds View, State of Minnesota.
2. Term of Lease: This Lease is for a term of one(1) year beginning on 1 November 2000 , at 12:00 a.m. This Lease is renewable
on a month-to-month basis thereafter.
3. Rent:
a. Amount: Tenant promises to pay Landlord the amount of $ per month paid in advance. The amount or rent is
subject to Landlord’s right to increase by giving 30 day written notice.
b. Payment: The rent payment for each month must be paid on the 1st of each month beginning on 1 November 2000. A
twenty-five dollar ($25) late fee will be charged if rent is not paid by the 10th of the month. Landlord does not have to give
notice to Tenant to pay the rent. Tenant understands that Landlord will not accept a partial payment of rent.
c. Responsibility for Rent: Every tenant listed above is individually responsible for paying the full amount of rent owed to
Landlord.
d. Service Fee: A twenty-five dollar ($25) service fee will be charged for returned checks.
4. Security Deposit: The tenant has given the Landlord $ (one month’s rent) as a security deposit. If tenant fails to perform any
term in this Lease, Landlord may use the security deposit for payment of money that Landlord may spend, or damages that Landlord
suffers because of Tenant’s failure. The Landlord may use the security deposit to pay for any damage to the apartment caused by the
Tenant or the Tenant’s guests, or to return the apartment to the condition existing when Tenant first moved in. The security deposit
may also be use do pay any rent that the Tenant owes to the Landlord at the end of the Lease.
5. Quiet Enjoyment: If Tenant pays the rent and complies with all other terms of this Lease, Tenant may use the House for the term of
this lease.
6. Use of House: The House shall be used only as a private residence to live in and for no other purpose. The Tenant may not use the
hosue for any unlawful activity. The Tenant may not use the House for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession or trade,
in a particular, Tenant promises that the House and the property on which the House is located will not be used by the Tenant or
others acting under his or her control to manufacture, sell, give away, barter, deliver, exchange, distribute or possess with intent to
manufacture, sell, give away, barter, delivery exchange, or distribute a controlled substance in violation of any local, state, or federal
law. The Tenant shall not act in a loud, boisterous, unruly or thoughtless manner or disturb the rights of adjacent neighbors to peace
and quiet. Tenant may NOT keep animals or pets of any kind in the House without a written Pet Agreement. Tenant must comply
with all Federal Occupancy Guidelines.
7. Right of Entry: Landlord and Landlord’s agents may enter the House at reasonable hours to repair or inspect the House and
perform any work that Landlord decides is necessary. In addition, the Landlord may show the House to possible or new Tenants at
reasonable hours during the last sixty (60) days of the Lease term.
8. Assignment and Subletting: Tenant may not assign this Lease, lease the House to anyone else (sublet), sell this Lease or permit any
other persons to use the House without the prior written consent to the Landlord. If tenant does, Landlord may terminate this Lease
as described in Paragraph 17 of this Lease. Any assignment or sublease made without Landlord’s written consent will not be
effective. Tenant must get Landlord’s permission each time Tenant wants to assign or sublet. Landlord’s permission is good only
for that specific assignment or sublease, and no others.
9. Utilities: Tenant shall pay for all utilities provided to the House, and notify utility providers of move-in date.
10. Maintenance & Repair:
a. By Landlord: Landlord promises (1) that the House is fit for use as a residence; (2) to keep the House in reasonable repair
during the term of the Lease, except when the damage was caused by the intentional or negligent action of the Tenant or
Tenant’s guests; and (3) the maintain the House in compliance with the applicable health and safety laws except where the
violation is caused the Tenant or Tenant’s guests.
b. By Tenant: Tenant promises, at Tenant’s expense, to make all repairs and eliminate any violation of health and safety laws
that result from the negligent, willful, malicious or irresponsible conduct of the Tenant or the Tenant’s family, agent or
guests. Tenant shall comply with all the sanitary laws affecting the cleanliness, occupancy and preservation of the House,
except where the Landlord is required by law to comply with the sanitary laws (See Minnesota Statute, Section 504.18).
Tenant will be responsible for maintaining the property in accordance with the City’s Nuisance Code including exterior
maintenance such as snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf removal.
11. Alterations: Tenant must obtain the Landlord’s prior written consent to install any paneling, flooring, partitions or before making
any alterations such as painting or wallpapering the House. Tenant must not change the heating, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, or
air conditioning without the prior written consent of the Landlord.
12. Liability: Landlord is not responsible for any damage or injury that is done to Tenant or his/her property caused by fire, water,
explosion, or any other cause in the House. Landlord is not responsible for loss of any Tenant property in the House or the building
by theft or other cause.
13. Termination: If Tenant wants to move out of the House when the Lease term ends, Tenant must give Landlord prior written notice
at least sixty (60) days before the Lease term ends. If the Tenant does not give the sixty (60) days notice, the Landlord may continue
this Lease for the term of the Lease, or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer, without giving written notice to Tenant.
14. Surrender of Premises: Tenant shall move out of the House when this Lease ends. When Tenant moves out, Tenant shall leave the
House in the condition existing when the Lease began, with the exception of reasonable wear and tear.
15. Abandonment: If tenant moves out of the House before the end of this Lease, Landlord may recover possession of the House. The
Landlord may rent the House to someone else. Any rent received by Landlord for the re-renting shall be used first to pay Landlord’s
expenses for re-renting the House, and second, to pay any amounts Tenant owes under this Lease. Tenant shall be responsible for
paying the difference between the amount of rent owed by Tenant under this Lease and the amount of rent received by Landlord from
the new tenant, together with any court costs and attorney’s fees. If Landlord recovers possession of the House after tenant moves
out, then Landlord may consider Tenant’s property in the House to also have been abandoned. Landlord may then dispose of the
personal property in any manner that that Landlord deems proper. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for disposing of the
personal property.
16. Damage to Apartment: If the House is destroyed or damaged not due to the fault of Tenant or Tenant’s guests, and the House is
unfit for use as a residence, Tenant is not required to pay rent for the time House cannot be used. If part of the House cannot be
used, Tenant must only pay rent for the usable part. If the House is damaged or destroyed, Landlord may terminate this Lease
immediately and may decide not to rebuild or repair the House. If the damage was not caused by the Tenant or the Tenant’s guest
and the Landlord cancels the Lease, the rent shall be pro rated up to the time of the damage.
17. Default: If Tenant does not pay the rent or other amounts when due or if Tenant violates any term of this Lease, Landlord may
terminate this Lease. If Tenant violates a term of this Lease, Landlord may re-enter and take possession of the House. Tenant will
have no further right to possess or use the House, but will continue to be obligated to pay rent for the full term of the Lease, and to
keep all other promises in the Lease. Landlord’s re-entry and possession after Tenant’s default will not in any way terminate
Tenant’s obligations to Landlord under this Lease. If contraband or a controlled substance manufactured, distributed, or acquired in
violation of Minnesota Law is seized in the House or on the property on which the House is located incident to a lawful search or
arrest, and if Tenant has no defense under Minnesota Statutes Section 609.5317, Tenant shall have no further right to possession of
the House, and Landlord may bring an eviction action against Tenant.
18. Heirs and Assigns: The terms of this Lease apply to the Tenant and Landlord. The terms of this Lease also apply to any heirs,
executors, administrators, legal representatives, and assigns of the Tenant or Landlord, including anyone who inherits, receives or
represents the interests of another person and who is considered to have some or all of the same interests, rights and obligations.
______________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Mounds View EDA, Landlord Date Tenant Date
_________________________________________________
Tenant Date
_________________________________________________
Tenant Date
Item No. 7
Meeting Date: October 2nd, 2000
Type of Business: WK
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; EDA: EDA Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Mayor and City Council
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: TIF Parcel Decertification
Date of Report: September 28, 2000
Background:
Mounds View’s TIF Policy states that the EDC will review potential parcels for decertification on an
annual basis. The EDC conducted this review at their September meeting, and unanimously voted
not to recommend any parcels for decertification. A map highlighting parcels currently located within
TIF Districts 1-3 has been included for your reference.
Based on existing programs such as the housing replacement and business loans, and planned
projects such as Highway 10 redevelopment and associated infrastructure improvements, it may not
be fiscally prudent to decertify parcels at this particular point in time. Additionally, it is not possible to
decertify certain parcels due to existing bond and pay-as-you -go obligations.
Necessary Actions:
Discuss the EDC’s recommendation
______________________________________
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763) 717-4029
Item No. 8
Meeting Date: October 2nd, 2000
Type of Business: WK
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; EDA: EDA Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Mayor and City Council
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: EDC TIF Discretionary Fund Use Recommendation
Date of Report: September 28, 2000
Background:
The recently adopted TIF Policy requires the following:
“To more effectively utilize pooled increment, the Economic Development Commission will
recommend funding priorities to the Economic Development Authority. This will be done in
conjunction with the annual budgetary process.”
At their September meeting, the EDC reviewed the EDA Special Revenue fund. More specifically,
they recommended the following allocations for discretionary items such as capital/real estate and
business loans:
Account Description Program Proposed
Expenditure
7050 Capital / Real Estate Highway 10 Construction Improvements $50,000
7050 Capital / Real Estate Housing Rehab Program $160,000
7060 Business Loans Business Improvement Partnership Loans $25,000
TOTAL $235,000
The above recommendation does not differ from the proposed expenditures contained within the
preliminary budget currently being considered by the Council.
Necessary Actions:
Discuss the EDC’s recommendation
______________________________________
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763) 717-4029
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RESOLUTION NO. 5480
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BEST USE OF THE PROPERTY BETWEEN
SYSCO AND THE EXISTING GOLF COURSE, IS AN ADDITION OF NINE
ADDITIONAL HOLES OF GOLF.
WHEREAS; through a two year hydrology study conducted by Peterson Environmental,
and with input from Rice Creek Watershed and The Corp of Engineers, it has been
determined that there is enough land for expanding The Bridges Golf Course by nine
holes.
WHEREAS; staff has conducted a cost benefit analysis of adding nine additional golf
holes, a clubhouse bar and restaurant, an expanded range, and lighting the course at night.
The purpose of this analysis was to determine a project that would produce positive cash
flow and help offset existing debt on the first nine holes.
WHEREAS; there may be additional funding sources from the First Tee Organization,
Billboard Leasing, The State of Minnesota, and Rice Creek Watershed.
WHEREAS; we will pursue reducing the cost of construction by using golf course
personnel.
WHEREAS; the existing golf course is on average 73% above its projected maximums
and needs additional golf times for its youth and beginner golf programs.
WHEREAS; a survey was conducted by city staff, that showed an expansion of the golf
course was highly desirable.
WHEREAS; the Golf Course Committee has examined in detail the options for The
Bridges Golf Course and unanimously recommended a nine hole expansion.
WHEREAS; the City Council authorizes staff to proceed with the following steps which
will result in the expansion of the Bridges Golf Course.
1) Pursue becoming a member of the First Tee so that we can continue to afford
subsidizing the training of youth and other new golfers.
2) Have an independent examination of the project feasibility conducted, to verify
the numbers presented by the golf course staff.
3) Determine if financing would be provided either internally or externally, and with
or without billboards.
4) Pass a resolution to have the costs incurred from this process to be reimbursed to
the City of Mounds View from the final financial package.
5) Hire an architect to formulate plans and specifications.
6) Approval of plans and specifications
7) Letting out of bids.
8) Approval of bids.
9) Approval of funding source.
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Be it further Resolved that the Mounds View City Council may modify this resolution at
any time as additional information becomes available.
Adopted this ____ day of October, 2000.
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Dan Coughlin, Mayor
ATTEST
(SEAL)
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Kathleen Miller, City Clerk/Administrator