HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.04.03 RESO 2000-0008RESOLUTION 2000 - 8
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM TO PURCHASE HOMES IN THE
CITY'S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
WHEREAS, The City of Hugo has prepared a redevelopment strategy for Downtown
Hugo, dated November, 1998, which proposes to replace residential uses along portions
of Forest Boulevard and 14e Street with new commercial development; and
WHEREAS, the City has in the adoption of its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and
revised zoning ordinance designated this area as the City's Central Business District;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo established Development District No. 1, on August 19,
1996, to facilitate development activities in the community, to remove physical and
economic barriers to development, provide infrastructure improvements, and create sites
for development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo has prepared a Transportation Planning Study, dated
September 1999, which predicts that both Forest Boulevard (T.H. 61) and 14e Street
(CSAH 8) will require expansion to four lanes to serve the increasing traffic demands of
the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo has agreed to jointly prepare a CSAH 8 corridor
realignment study with Washington County to determine in what manner and location
this highway should be improved; and
WHEREAS, the City's Master Park Plan proposes the establishment of a community
park at the intersection of 145"' Street and Forest Boulevard to enhance the commercial
area; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary for the City to purchase property in the Central Business
District for road expansion and commercial redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, it is to the City's benefit to acquire these properties without the use of its
powers of eminent domain where possible, thus avoiding high legal and relocation costs;
and
WHEREAS, property owners in the Central Business District have, and are expected to
continue placing, their properties on the open market for sale; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Chapters, 412.211, 465.28, and 469.012, 469.137 and
471.191, and other applicable laws, grant the City authority to acquire property for public
purposes, including, but not limited to, construction of streets and public utilities, parks
and recreation purposes, and economic development and redevelopment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Hugo, Washington
County, Minnesota, that the following program to purchase residential properties in the
City's Central Business District is established to promote and encourage the
redevelopment of the District.
1.0 Purpose and Intent. The program is established to acquire selected residential
properties in the City's Central Business District in preparation for road
improvement and commercial redevelopment projects, on a willing -seller basis.
2.0 Authority. This policy is adopted pursuant to the authority granted the City of Hugo
by law, including, but not limited to, Minnesota Statutes Chapters 412.211, 465.28,
and 469.012 (5), 469.137 and 471.191.
3.0 Property Eligible for Acquisition. All residential properties, including single-family
homes and multi -family apartments, located in the Central Business Zoning District,
and abutting either 14e Street or Forest Boulevard, are eligible for purchase under
this program.
4.0 Method of Acquisition.
4.1 Property shall become eligible for purchase by the City when it is offered for
sale by the owner, either through a direct offer to sell the property by the
owner, the listing of the property for sale through a realty agent, or other
free-will offer to sell made by the owner.
4.2 Upon an offering to sell an eligible property, the City Administrator shall
cause a fair market appraisal to be made of the property by a Certified
General Appraiser knowledgeable of the areas realty market and otherwise
qualified to perform such services in the State of Minnesota.
4.3 When completed, such appraisal shall be presented to the Council for
review and approval. Following approval of the appraisal, and subject to
the availability of adequate funds, the City Administrator shall tender an
offer to purchase the property to the owner, or the owner's agent, in the
amount of the approved appraisal, or a lower amount, in the best interests
of the City.
4.4 If the owner agrees to sell the property to the City at the price offered, a
Purchase Agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and executed
on behalf of the City, by the Mayor.
4.5 The City shall not be bound to purchase, and does not guarantee to
purchase any property under this program.
5.0 Distribution of Closing Costs and Realtor's Fees.
5.1 The buyer and seller shall pay for closing costs and fees under the standard
conditions used in residential property transactions.
5.2 The seller shall pay all realtor fees, if any.
5.3 The City shall not pay for any personal property, moving expenses,
attorney's fees, transportation or temporary lodging expenses, renovation or
other costs that may be incurred by the seller as part of the transaction.
6.0 Property Management. The City of Hugo may enter into an agreement with a
property management company to lease out houses obtained through this program
until the properties are required for redevelopment.
7.0 Funding.
7.1 A Central Business District (CBD) Property Acquisition fund is hereby
established to provide funding for property acquisitions made under this
policy.
7.1.1 The City Council may, from time to time, allocate monies to the
CBD Property Acquisition Fund for the purpose of carrying out this
policy.
7.1.2 The City shall not make an offer to purchase any property under
this policy until, and unless, adequate monies are available to pay
for the purchase.
7.1.2 The City shall not make an offer to purchase any property under
this policy until, and unless, adequate monies are available to pay
for the purchase.
7.2 A CBD operations fund is hereby established to account for all monies used
in the administration and operation of this program.
7.2.1 All property lease payments paid on properties purchased under
this program, and other revenues received in the conduct of this
program, shall be deposited to the credit of this fund.
7.2.2 All expenses associated with the program, including property
appraisals, attorneys' fees, etc., shall be billed against this
account.
7.2.3 The City's Finance Director shall annually make a transfer from
the City's general fund to the CBD account to cover any shortfall
between the fund's revenues and expenses.
Voting Aye: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Petryk, Stoltzman
Voting Nay: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted this 31 day of April,
2000.
Walter L. Stoltzman, Mayor .
ATTEST:
Mary VII
Creager, City C
Property East of Hwy 61
Between 147th 145th
TAX CODE 201 RESIDENTIAL
GEOCODE
ADDRESS OWNER OTHER OWNER
LAND
BUILDINGS
TOTAL
2003121240024
14115 Forest Blvd Gamboni, Martin & Chareen
$
18,000
$ 59,800
$
77,800
2003121240031
14701 Forest Blvd Nordquist, Carl & Gail
$
17,000
$ 89,300
$
106,300
2003121240032
14687 Forest Blvd Jonnes, Jacob
$
15,000
$ 45,600
$
60,600
2003121240034
14663 Forest Blvd Holmgren, Gary
$
15,000
$ 38,500
$
53,500
2003121240035
14635 Forest Blvd Cepress, Steven & Melissa
$
15,000
$ 75,800
$
90,800
2003121240038
14645 Forest Blvd Tax Forfeited Land Associates Loan
$
16,000
$ 30,900
$
46,900
2003121240039
14655 Forest Blvd Latourelle, John & Brenda
$
20,000
$ 41,200
$
61,200
2003121240040
14625 Forest Blvd Powell, James & Kelly
$
23,000
$ 75,100
$
98,100
2003121240040
14607 Forest Blvd Anderson, Linda
$
20,000
$ 55,900
$
75,900
2003121240042
14593 Forest Blvd Erickson, James & Mona
$
18,000
$ 74,500
$
92,500
2003121240043
14593 Forest Blvd Erickson, James & Mona
$
51000
$ -
$
5,000
2003121240023
5673147th Street Barrett, William
$
50,000
$
78,000
$
128,000
2003121240032
14667 Forest Blvd Nosie, Charles & Mark
$
31,000
$
43,500
$
74,500
2003121240044
14583 Forest Blvd Anderson, Catherine
Nadeau, Leon
$
2,000
$
-
$
2,000
2003121240045
14583 Forest Blvd Anderson, Catherine
Nadeau, Leon
$
50,000
$
142,800
$
192,800
2003121240046
14583 Forest Blvd Anderson, Catherine
Nadeau, Leon
$
8,000
$
-
$
8,000
2003121240046
14511 Forest Blvd Pardee & Randklev
$
18,000
$
11,000
$
29,000
2003121240047
14559 Forest Blvd Swanny of Hugo Inc
$
44,000
$
110,600
$
154,600
2003121240048
14559 Forest Blvd Swanny of Hugo Inc
$
2,000
$
-
$
2,000
2003121240050
14531 Forest Blvd JD Group (Dominos)
$
36,000
$
96,300
$
132,300
2003121240051
14529 Forest Blvd Klapak, Thomas
Larson, James
$
55,000
$
70,800
$
125,800
2003121240070
5673147th Street Barrett, William
$
50,000
$
172,800
$
222,800
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