HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 11-026 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO RAMSEY COUNTY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LANDINGS SENIOR RENTAL PROJECT IN ST. ANTHONY, MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY Meeting Sheet
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Folder: RES 2011
Document: CC RES 11-026 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO
RAMSEY COUNTY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LANDINGS SENIOR
RENTAL PROJECT IN ST. ANTHONY, MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
RESOLUTION 11-026
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO RAMSEY COUNTY FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LANDINGS SENIOR RENTAL PROJECT IN ST.
ANTHONY,MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony (the"City") has identified an area located in the
northwest portion of the City(the "Northwest Quadrant") for redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, Dominium has submitted preliminary plans and had preliminary discussions
with the City regarding redeveloping a portion of the land in the Northwest Quadrant; and
WHEREAS, Dominium is proposing to construct approximately 152 units of affordable,
senior rental housing on a portion of the property in the Northwest Quadrant; and
WHEREAS, the City has begun negotiating an agreement with Dominium for the project;
and
WHEREAS, the City believes that such proposed redevelopment will result in increased
housing units to meet the demands of the marketplace, the increase of the value of property subject to
taxation by the City and other local government units, and the increase of general economic activity
in the City, all of which will increase housing choices within the City, improve living conditions,
promote desirable redevelopment of land, remove blight and prevent the emergence of additional
blighted property and areas, and encourage and enhance the general health and welfare of the
residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of St. Anthony as follows:
1. The Council believes that the redevelopment as proposed by Dominium, is in the vital and
best interests of the City and supports application to Ramsey County for grant funding.
2. The City Manager, City Attorney and Consultants are hereby authorized and directed on
behalf of the City to negotiate a Development Agreement, by and among the City, the HRA and
Dominium, along with any and all related agreements.
Adopted this 22"a day of February, 2011.
ayor
ATTEST:
City
Reviewed for administration:
City Manager