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Arden Hills City Council
WORK SESSION
Mayor:
Beverly Apllkowskl
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ouncllmembers:
David Grant
Brenda Bolden
Gregg Larson
Lois Rlom
1145 W. Blghway 96
Arden Bills, Mbmesota
55112
651.634.5120
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5:00 p.m.
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Agenda
1. CaD to Order
2. A2entla Items
A. Ramsey Center For ArtS
B. 2005 Red Fox/Grey Fox PMP Project
Status Update
C. Gateway Signs-Update
*Closed Meeting-Regarding TCAAP Property Sale
D. TCAAP Framework Plan
E. TCAAP PnbUc Financing
F. TCAAP Interim Agreement #2-Discussion
G. Cable TV/Commission Update (Verbal)
3. Conncll ReDorts
A. Councilmember Holden
B. Councllmember Larson
C. Councllmember Rem
D. CouncUmember Grant
E. Mayor ApUkowski
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StafflPresenters Iil!!!
Scott Clark 5:eo
Greg BrownlTom Moore 5:15
Scott Clark/Tom Moore li:OO
Michelle Wolfe/Scott Clark li:15
Scott Clark 7:00
Scott Clark 3:00
Scott Clark 9:80
Michelle Wove 9:30
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
Agenda Item 2.A
March 16, 2005
TO: Mayor and City Council
Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator
FROM: Scott Clark, Community Development Director €/
SUBJECT: Ramsey Center for Arts
Ramsey Center for Arts (RCF A) is a non-profit organization that is actively attempting to bring
art into local communities. Robert Meyer, executive director for RCF A, desires to discuss two
issues with the CounciL
I. A presentation as to tbe mission of their organization, and
2. To evaluate the Council's interest in allowing RCF A to display art at City Hall.
Attached with this memorandum is information from RCFA regarding these two subjects.
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Agenda Item 28
MEMORANDUM
Thresher Square
700 Third Street South
Minneapolis, MN 554]5
Phone: (612)37Oc0700
Fax: (612) 370-1378
To:
Ms. Michelle Wolfe!
City of Arden Hills
Copy:
Nick LandwerlURS
Torn Moore!AH
File:
Pending
From: Greg Brown
Arden Hills City Engineer
Date: March 21, 2005
Subject: 2005 PMP Update
Background
The feasibility report for the 2005 PMP was received by Council on January 10,2005 and a
public hearing was conducted on February 14,2005. The design of the project has been ongoing
and is nearing completion pending receipt of direction from Council on a few design issues. The
assessment hearing for the project is scheduled for April II, 2005. The City Engineer will
provide an overview of the project scope, design options requiring direction from council,
estimated project costs and public involvement and communication to date, The following is a
synopsis of the discussion items.
Project Scope
The proposed improvements include the following:
Reconstruction of Dunlap Street (32 feet wide with curb and drainage improvements)
Overlay of Northwoods Drive (6' mill on each side adjacent to curb, 2" overlay full width)
Overlay of Grey Fox Road (full width mill, 2.5" overlay full width)
Overlay of Red Fox Road (full width mill, 2.5" overlay full width)
TH 51 frontage road (needs council direction*)
- Option 1 - removal of frontage road, cuI de sac Red Fox Road, realign Grey Fox
Road for new TH 51 access, construct ponding area in old roadway space
- Option 2 - reconstruct frontage road generally in same alignment, widen to 32
feet, (no ponding area with this option)
- Options included in the feasibility report showing one way frontage road and
access at Red Fox Road have been dropped from further development due to
discussions with area property owners, MnDOT staff and safety concerns.
Neighborhood Sidewalks (needs council direction*)
- Option I: construct 5' concrete sidewalks on selected streets (Dunlap, Red Fox
Rd. - Dunlap to Lexington, Grey Fox Rd_- Dunlap to Lexington
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- Option 2: construct 5' concrete sidewalks on all neighborhood streets and along
TH 51 frontage area (whether or not roadway remains)
- Option 3: no sidewalk construction
On Street Parking (needs council direction*)
As a part of the State Aid process, the Council will need to adopt no parking resolutions
for streets not meeting the minimum width requirements for parking lanes. Based upon
the existing width of Red Fox Road (47 ft), parking may be permitted on both sides.
Based upon the existing width of Grey Fox Road (35 ft), parking may be permitted on
one side. Based on the proposed width of 32 feet for Dunlap Street, no parking is
pennitted, Based upon the proposed width of 32 for the TH 51 frontage Road, no parking
is permitted (if Option 2 is selected). Northwoods Drive (37 ft) is not subject to State Aid
rules however the City Engineer recommends that no parking be permitted on this street.
Currently, a significant number of East Side Beverage employees ntilize Grey Fox Road
for parking. We have spoken with representatives of East Side Beverage to encourage
employee parking within their property. If option I is selected by Council the volume of
traffic on Grey Fox Road will increase and although parking is pennissible by State Aid
Standards on one side, the City Engineer recommends that parking be prohibited here
unless segments of the roadway are widened and delineated specifically for parking bays.
There has been frequent use of Red Fox Road for parking of semi trailers by International
Paper. City staff has been researching this to determine whether this practice conflicts
with city codes.
Estimated Project Costs:
The following are estimated project costs based upon the current design refinement:
Roadwav Improvements
Dunlap Street Reconstruction
Mill and Overlay Streets (option I)
Mill and Overlay Streets (option 2)
TH 51 Reconstruction - (option 2)
Storm Drainage Improvements (option I)
Storm Drainage Improvements (option 2)
Watermain Improvements (both options)
$ 340,000
$ 625,000
$ 480,000
$ 450,000
$ 340,000
$ 250,000
$ 160.000
Total Estimated Project Cost - Option I
Total Estimated Project Cost - Option 2
Total Budgeted Project Cost
$1,465,000
$1,680,000
$1,600,000
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March 21, 2005
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Proposed Assessment Roles:
We have attached two proposed assessment roles for the project. Assessment Role 1 includes the
TH 51 Option I improvements. Assessment Role 2 includes the TH 51 Option 2 improvements.
Assessment Role 1 includes the costs for constructing the new TH 51 access along Grey Fox
Road and the cui de sac for Red Fox Road as part of the mill and overlay assessment for all of
the neighborhood property owners. Assessment Role 2 assigns the reconstruction costs
associated with the TH 51 frontage road to the two abutting properties to the east with the City
covering the remainder. This is the first year implementing the new unit assessment rate policy.
We have defined a unit in this neighborhood to be equivalent to one acre and have rounded
property areas to the nearest acre. For example a 6.7 acre property is assessed based on 7 units.
Properties on comers with reconstruction and overlay have their units split by 50% for each
frontage. For example, a comer property with 8 assessment units would have 4 units of overlay
assessment and 4 units of reconstruction assessment. The proposed assessment rates are as
follows:
Dunlap Reconstruction: $13,218/unit
Overlay (with TH 51 Option 1): $4,194/unit
Overlay (with TH 51 Option 2): $3,678/unit
TH 51 Reconstruction (Option 2): $11,927/unit
Note: If TH 51 Option 1 is selected by Council, all of the assessment units for httemational
Paper and Smiths are included with the Red Fox/Grey Fox Overlay pool.
A total of $674,122 would be assessed if Option 1 is selected.
A total of $727,673.80 would be assessed if option 2 is selected.
Project Funding
The project is proposed to be funded through assessments, city street funds, city general fund,
state aid funds (street and storm sewer improvements are eligible) , storm water enterprise funds
and watermain enterprise funds. The CIP and feasibility report provide options for funding
sources. The City Engineer and staff will discuss options for funding breakdown to receive
Council direction at the worksession.
Public InvolvementJCommunication:
URS and City staff have met with several of the property owners in the project area and have
had personal communication via telephone with the majority of property owners in the project
area. Discussions with MnDOT staff have indicated a preference to keep the TH 51 access at or
south of the existing location to maximize the available weaving distance on TH 51. A resident
survey regarding sidewalk construction was mailed to all property owners. Several owners have
replied to date with the majority (possibly 100%) opposing the construction of any sidewalks.
Two property owners attended the public hearing on February 14,2005 (representing East Side
Beverage and httemational Paper).
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Pending the outcome of the worksession, staff will prepare and mail official assessment hearing
notices with the proposed assessments, exhibit for the selected TH 5 I improvement option, and
an exhibit illustrating the proposed parking/no parking areas.
Requested Council Direction
We are seeking council direction on the following items:
A) Whether Option I or Option 2 should be built for the TH 5 I frontage rd
B) Scope of sidewalk improvements
C) Designate ParkingINo Parking within the neighborhood
D) Concurrence on Assessment methodology - (specify any modifications if desired)
E) Direction on funding sources (ie how much state aid funds to use etc.)
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OPTION 1
City of Arden Hills
2005 PMP Assessment Role
Red Fox I Grey Fox I Dunlap I Norfhwoods
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STREET
NUMBER STREET Area ~ Unit Improvement type Assessment
3725 DUNLAP STREET N 1.66 1 Reconstruct $ 13,218.00
1 Mill & OVerlav $ 4,194.00
3755 DUNLAP STREET N 0.93 1 Reconstruct $ 13218.00
3758 DUNLAP STREET N 2.59 3 Reconstruct $ 39,654.00
3775 DUNLAP STREET N 4 4 Reconstruct $ 52 872.00
3776 DUNLAP STREET N 2.94 3 Reconstruct $ 39 654.00
3796 DUNLAP STREET N 2.86 3 Reconstruct $ 39.654.00
1133 GREY FOX ROAD 1.01 1 Mill & Overlav $ 4.194.00
1159 GREY FOX ROAD 2.67 1 Reconstruct $ 13,2t8.oo
2 Mill & OVerlav $ 8,388.00
1170 GREY FOX ROAD 8.12 8 Mill & OVerlav $ 33 552.00
1240 GREY FOX ROAD 5.29 5 Miil & OVerlav $ 20,970.00
1250 GREY FOX ROAD 4.97 5 Mill & Overlav $ 20,970.00
1265 GREY FOX ROAD 14.52 14 Mill & OVerlav $ 58 716.00
1300 GREY FOX ROAD 6.64 7 Mill & OVerlav $ 29,358.00
3711 lEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH 5.03 5 Mill & OVerlav $ 20970.00
3737 lEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH 1.49 1 Mill & OVerlav $ 4,194.00
3833 lEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH 0.98 1 Mill & OVerlav $ 4,194.00
3855 lEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH 1.54 2 Mill & OVerlav $ 8,388.00
3900 NORTHWOODS DRIVE 4.58 5 Mill & OVerlay $ 20,970.00
3920 NORTHWOODS DRIVE 2.04 2 Mill & OVerlav $ 8.388.00
3930 NORTHWOODS DRIVE 4.3 4 Mill & OVerlav $ 16,776.00
o RED FOX ROAD 139501 8.04 8 Mill & OVerlav $ 33 552.00
o RED FOX ROAD (3910) 2.04 2 Mill & OVerlav $ 8.388.00
o RED FOX ROAD (top of 1125) 1.36 1 Mill & OVerlav $ 4.194.00
1125 RED FOX ROAD 1.4 1 Mill & OVerlav $ 4.194.00
1140 REO FOX ROAD 1.99 2 Mill & OVerlav $ 8,388.00
1160 RED FOX ROAD 1.35 1 Reconstruct $ 13,218.00
1 Mill & OVerlav $ 4,194.00
1212 RED FOX ROAD 1.95 1 Reconstruct $ 13,218.00
1 Mill & OVerlav $ 4,194.00
1260 RED FOX ROAO 3.74 4 Mill & OVerlav $ 16 776.00
1275 RED FOX ROAD 5 5 Mill & Overlav $ 20 970.00
1300 RED FOX ROAD 12.03 12 Mill & OVerlav $ 50 328.00
1315 RED FOX ROAD 1.65 2 Mill & OVerlay $ 8388.00
1230 RED FOX ROAD (CITY OF ARDEN HillS) 0.69 1 Mill & OVerlav $ 4194.00
o NORTHWOODS DRIVE (CITY OF ARDEN HillS) 0.97 1 Mill & OVerlay $ 4,194.00
Reconstruction Assessment Per Unit - Dunla 51
M&O Assessment Per Unit
$ 13,218.00
$ 4,194.00
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OPTION 2
City of Arden Hills
2005 PMP Assessment Role
Red Fox I Grey Fox I Dunlap I Northwoods
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STREET
NUMBER STREET Area * Unit Improvement type Assessment
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3725 DUNLAP STREET N 1.66 t Reconstruct Dunlap $ 13.218.00
1 Mill & Overlay $ 3,678.00
3755 DUNLAP STREET N 0.93 1 Reconstruct Dunlap $ 13,218.00
3758 DUNLAP STREET N 2.59 3 Reconstruct Doolan $ 39.654.00
3775 DUNLAP STREET N 4 4 Reconstruct DunlaD $ 52,872.00
3776 DUNLAP STREET N 2.94 3 Reconstruct Dunlao $ 39 654.00
3796 DUNLAP STREET N 2.86 3 Reconstruct Dunlap $ 39,654.00
1133 GREY FOX ROAD 1.01 1 MiU & Overlay $ 3,678.00
1159 GREY FOX ROAD 2.67 1 Reconstruct Dunlan $ 13,218.00
2 Mill & Overlay $ 7,356,00
1170 GREY FOX ROAD 8.12 8 Mill & Overlav $ 29.424.00
1240 GREY FOX ROAD 5.29 5 Mill & Overlay $ 18390.00
1260 GREY FOX ROAD 4.97 5 Mill & Overlay $ 18.390.00
1285 GREY FOX ROAD 14.52 7 Mill & Overlav $ 25 746.00
7 Reconstruct Frontaae $ 83,489.00
1300 GREY FOX ROAD 6.64 7 Mill & Overlay $ 25.746.00
3711 lEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH 5.03 5 Mill & Overlav $ 18.390.00
=7 lEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH 1.49 1 Mill & Overlav $ 3 678.00
3833 lEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH 0.98 1 MiU & Ovarlav $ 3,678.00
3855 lEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH 1.54 2 Mill & Overlav $ 7 356.00
3900 NORTHWOODS DRIVE 4.56 5 Mill & Overlay $ 18.390.00
3920 NORTHWOODS DRIVE 2.04 2 Mill & Overlav $ 7.356.00
3930 NORTHWOODS DRIVE 4.3 4 Mill & Overlay $ 14.712.00
o RED FOX ROAD (3950) 8.04 8 Mill & Overlay $ 29.424.00
o RED FOX ROAD 13910) 2.04 2 Mill & Overlav $ 7,356.00
o RED FOX ROAD (top of 1125) 1.36 1 Mill & Overlav $ 3.678.00
1125 RED FOX ROAD 1.4 1 Mill & Overlav $ 3,678.00
1140 RED FOX ROAD 1.99 2 Mill & Overlay $ 7.356.00
1160 RED FOX ROAD 1.35 1 ReconstRJct Dunlap $ 13218.00
1 Mill & Overlay $ 3.678.00
1212 RED FOX ROAD 1.95 1 Reconstruct Dunlap $ 13,218.00
1 Mill & Overtay $ 3,678.00
1260 RED FOX ROAD 3.74 4 Mill & Overlav $ 14712.00
1275 RED FOX ROAD 5 5 Mill & Overlav $ 18.390.00
1300 RED FOX ROAD 12.03 6 Mill & Overtav $ 22,068.00
6 Reconstruct FrontaQe $ 71,562.00
1315 RED FOX ROAD 1.65 2 Mill & Overlav $ 7 356.00
1230 RED FOX ROAD (CITY OF ARDEN HillS) 0.69 1 Mill & Overlay $ 3,678.00
o NORTHWOODS DRIVE (CITY OF ARDEN HillS) 0.97 1 Mill & Overlay $ 3.676.00
Reconstruction Assessment Per Unit - Frontaae Rd $ 11,927.00
Reconstruction Assessment Per Unit - Dunlao St $ 13.216.00
M&O Assessment Per Unit - $ 3,676.00
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
March 16,2005
Agenda Item 2.C
TO:
Mayor and Council
Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator
FROM:
Thomas J. Moore; Director of Operations & Mai~)?
Scott Clark; Community Development Director~
Status Update on Gateway Signage for 2005
SUBJECT:
On Friday, February 11, 2005, the Gateway Signage Task Force met to discuss and review
possible options for gateway signage in the City of Arden Hills. The task force reviewed
possible locations, size/style of signage, sign composition, lighting/landscape and the budget.
The task force determined that the CIP budget of $30,000.00 would allow for the installation of
one sign. The chosen location was the intersection of County Road D & Cleveland Avenue.
Attached you will find a photo showing how the sign would look at the County Road D &
Cleveland Avenue intersection. No lighting will be used to display/highlight the sign and
landscape options are limited. Also attached are sign style and composition samples. The task
force thought that there should be some consistency with existing park signs, which have.
received a favorable response from the community, thus option #4 was selected.
The PTRC and the Planning Commission will review this information in the near future. The
task force's goal is to bring back a recommendation for consideration by the City Council in
May, 2005.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
March 16, 2005
Agenda Item 2.D and 2.E
TO: Mayor and City Council
Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator
FROM: Scott Clark, Community Development Director 0
SUBJECT: Council Discussion on TCAAP Framework Vision and Financing Policy
On March 16, 2005, the TCAAP Framework Vision and Public Financing Informational meeting
was held in at City Hall. Since all of the Councilmembers were present, I will not give details of
the process, attendance, etc. The purpose ofthis memorandum is to outline potential discussion
questions for the March 21, 2005, Council Work Session.
1) What additional questions does the Council have regarding either the Framework
Vision or the Public Financing Plan? If you want to submit questions before the
meeting on Monday so research can be done, if needed, please submit accordingly.
2) Is there any information that surfaced at the March 16,2005 meeting that caused
concerns in proceeding with this project?
3) Although it is an often repeated question, a check-in on the overall level of
commitment to this project would be beneficial.
4) An agreement as to when Council will act on these two issues.
To assist your discussion the following is attached:
1) A memorandum dated March 16,2005, with attachments, from Scott Clark detailing
how tbe TCAAP process will need to unfold if the TCAAP process is to continue.
2) A roster of attendees from the March 16, 2005 meeting
3) A qucstion and answer summary from the March 16, 2005 meeting
4) Although not attached, staff will go through Council e-mail questions to ensure
ourselves that questions and concerns have been answered.
Finally, staff would like to extend again an offer to sit down with any Councilmember who
desires a one-on-one to answer questions on any portion of the TCAAP process.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
March 16, 2005
Agenda Item 2.D and 2.E
TO: Mayor and City Council
Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator
FROM: Scott Clark, Community Development Director /!(./
SUBJECT: Phase N PlanninglTCAAP/ Framework Vision
Based on a question from a Councilmember, part of the purpose ofthis memorandum is to
explain how Phase IV plalll1ing relates to the overall TCAAP process. The question and concern
is, what happens in Phase IV ifthe costs associated with the project raise the need for public
financing to an unacceptablc or economically infeasible level? The second purpose of this
memorandum is detail out how the TCAAP process will unfold, attached is a flow chart that
illustrates the same.
As the attached flow chart illustrates, the overall concept is to go through a series of Council
approved actions that continuously redefines the TCAAP process and the project into more
specific terms. The TCAAP Framework Vision is the first key step and is intended to be the
foundation for all other actions. The purpose of the Vision was outlined in the resolution
presented at the February 28,2005 Council Meeting and the same is attached. The TCAAP
Vision allows the City (and the City's development partner, CRR, Inc.) to perform the following:
~ Develop an extensive analysis regarding the construction costs of implementing the
TCAAP Framework Vision. From this analysis, an estimate of needed public financing
will be arrived at and then analyzed by the City's third party financial consultant. If
public financing is needed, the estimation will give us the ability to judge how "price
sensitive" the Plan is. As an example, if the amount of public financing needed is
$60,000,000 and the projection for tax increment is $70,000, the City will need to look
at the reasons, inherent within the Plan, that is driving the cost and recognize that little
room is available for density reduction discussions since it's the value ofreal estate that
determines the amount oftax increment. On the other hand, if the projected need for tax
increment is $30,000,000, there would be a great deal of flexibility since projected tax
increment is double this amount. The key issue is that no realistic estimate can be
obtained until there is a consensus to the City's goal; which is the TCAAP Framework
Vision.
~ It is important to recognize that the TCAAP Framework Plan is not the developer's
plan, but is the community's plan that has been developed over a whole series of
different processes. In many redevelopment scenarios, the developer brings a concept
to the City and asks for public financing to assist in the costs of redevelopment. In this
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case, the City selected the developer, created a community based plan and then is
effectively contracting with the developer to build the Vision. This is a true
private/public partnership by definition.
. As illustrated in the attached flow chart, nothing goes forward until the City agrees to a
TCAAP Framework Vision and adopts some policies illustrating the willingness of the
City to move forward with public financing. If this does not occur, it would be
anticipated that CRR, Inc. would dissolve their relationship with the City since they
have no foundation for a plan and no ability to fund potential economic shortfalls.
. The next step after adoption of the TCAAP Framework Vision and Public Financing
Policies would be to enter into a new Interim Agreement with CRR, Inc. The purpose
of the Agreement would be to bridge the time between when the most current Interim
Agreement expires (early May) and the time of adoption of a Master Development
Agreement Obviously, the critical element of a new Interim Agreement is the City's
need to fund additional steps that are needed to continue to meet the goal of
implementing the TCAAP project objectives (again shown on the initial attachment)
including:
. Funding of attorney's time in the FOSTIFOSET process
. Development of a Local Resources Plan
. Funding our contractual costs for financial and attorney time for negotiations
of a Master Development Agreement
. Costs associated with Phase IV Planning
. Phase IV serves to move the TCAAP Framework Vision to the next level of
specificity (the final level of specificity will come through the special use
permit/planned unit development process). Key elements include:
. Detailing infrastructure improvements. Examples ofthis type of improvement
are: transportation issues, phasing, how project storm run-off will be
addressed and how to use the central water feature as both an amenity and
functionally, etc.
. Issues of density will be addressed. It is my assumption that the consultant
will work with the Planning Commission to develop recommendations for the
Council on this issue. A critical part of that discussion will be reviewing
different residential housing products. At the February Planning Commission
meeting, a number of Commissioners stated that their concern was not
density, in and of itself, but the look of the product
. As needed, explore project cost alternatives, if specific costs of the Plan are
too high or if a better costlbenefit could be achieved.
. Economic development and market analysis
Refinement of phasing
. Design guidelines
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Staff will go through this memo with the Council at the March 21,2005 Work Session. It is
important that we all have a commonality of understanding of how the overall process will
unfold if the City Council elects to continue moving forward on the TCAAP project.
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 05-25
ADOPTING TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
FRAMEWORK VISION
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills continues to work towards the goal of fully
redeveloping the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) excess area, and
WHEREAS, a significant part of the process is the adoption of land use plans and related
documents illustrating the proposed end uses, and
WHEREAS, the City contracted services to develop a Master Framework Plan which
was developed in conjunction with a Master Advisory Panel that represented both interests
internal and external to the City of Arden Hills, and
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills developed goals and visions for the TCAAP project
memorialized in a document dated January 24,2005, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the TCAAP Master Framework Plan is to:
Provide a conceptual plan that illustrates the community and developer's current
project expectations;
Establish a blueprint that can be used by the City, developer and General Service
Administration for financial analysis, pro-forma preparation and negotiations;
Create a foundation for the Comprehensive Plan amendment and the
environmental review process;
Maintain a record of decisions made as part of the Phase I, II and III planning
process;
Establish and illustrate the City's official vision for the TCAAP Property, and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the TCAAP Framework Vision will change from time
to time as various land use decisions, such as transportation accesses and information developed
through environmental review, will necessitate modifications, and
WHEREAS, of the many remaining transportation issues, the most problematic and
subject to change is the north/south collector road running from the current 1-35W interchange of
County Road H to County Road I, and
WHEREAS, construction of this collector is conditioned upon the successful
reconfiguration ofthe aforementioned two interchanges, and
WHEREAS, the second major transportation issue is access to the area illustrated as
"Potential Athletic Field" as this portion ofthe excess property effectively has no access, and
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WHEREAS, the City by means of this resolution memorializes that the north south
connector road, accessing at some point onto County Road I, may have to be reinvestigated at a
future date, and
WHEREAS, the area identified on the north end of the Framework Plan as "Potential
Athletic Fields" has not been planned with a specific end use since a number of issues remain
with this property that needs to be negotiated as part of the excess property transfer, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, on February 2, 2005, reviewed the TCAAP
Framework Plan and recommended approval of the same to the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs that the TCAAP Framework Plan represents a
land use plan that is consistent with City established goals, has been developed through an
inclusive two year planning process and that it serves as a functional blueprint to develop more
specific planning documents to implement the TCAAP redevelopment,
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, the City of Arden Hills' City Council on
February 28,2005 adopts the TCAAP Framework Vision, dated January 19, 2005 to serve as the
City's official TCAAP land use vision.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS .
28th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 200S.
Beverly Aplikowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle A. Wolfe, City Administrator
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MEMORANDUM
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March 17, 2005
Agenda Item 2.F
FROM:
Mayor and Council
Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator
Scott Clark; Community Development Director0
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SUBJECT:
TCAAP Interim Agreement #2
The purpose of this memorandum is to outline the discussion questions for the need of a new
Interim Agreement between the City and CRR, LLC. The Interim Agreement Amendment No. I
Extension of Term (attached along with the original agreement) will expire on May 9,2005. In
order to continue the TCAAP process a new amended agreement will need be to be adopted.
This new amended agreement can be viewed as a bridge to the Master Development Agreement
stage and completion.
. Questions to be discussed:
1) Is there a true commitment to proceed? It is my opinion that the development group
will be looking for stronger contract language that ensures them that ifthe economics
of the TCAAP transaction works that CRR, Inc will be the developer.
2) Based on the same concerns as #1, the key issue in the new agreement is how we
handle the additional costs that the developer will be incurring as the TCAAP process
moves forward. The Interim Agreement Amendment, dated October 25, 2004 states
that any planning, engineering and legal services will be reimbursed back to CRR,
LLC if the City enters into a new development agreement with a new developer
within 3 years. (Item F)
The City will be asking, in a new agreement, for additional escrow fees to pay for a
Local Resource Plan, financial consultant fees assisting with determining the costs
associated with the Framework Vision and legal fees in completing the FOSET and
related early transfer documents and potential fees associated with preparing for
negotiations of a Master Development Agreement. The Council should discuss their
willingness to include this in the same manner as in the amended agreement.
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The second issue that could be raised will be costs associated with the AUAR
(environmental assessment process). In order to move the project along on schedule,
this process will need to happen in June/July. Since the City and developer will be
negotiating a Master Development Agreement (again based on a schedule to get us to
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an early 2006 closing) that will extend beyond the start of this process, an agreement
provision will have to address the question of what happens ifthe City, at some point,
simply elects to quit the process. In other words, if the project is economically
feasible (especially in light of Public Financing Policy) and the developer proceeds in
good faith, who will pay for the AUAR work?
There may be other financial considerations but these two will help staff to gain an
understanding of where and what the Council wants to do with a new agreement.
As stated before, a new agreement is the next step after the Framework Vision and Public
Finance Policy. It is hoped that we would be able to get to an agreement agreed to by early April
so new escrow funds can be secured and the process can continue.
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INTERIM AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT NO. 1
EXTENSION OF TERM
1.0 PARTIES. THIS EXTENSION OF TERM is dated the251t;'y of t1t:.--lo~{
2004 and is entered into by and between the City of Arden Hills, a
Minnesota statutory city (herein "City") and CRR, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company ("Developer")
2.0 RECITALS.
A. The City and Developer are parties to that certain Inferim
Agreement dated August 26, 2002 attached and incorporated as
Exhibit A (the "Interim Agreement").
B. The Interim Agreement was executed by the City on the 8th day of
November, 2002 and by the Developer on the 14th day of October,
2002.
C. Pursuant to its terms, the Interim Agreement will expire on the 8th day
of November, 2004.
D.
The parties wish to extend the term of the Interim Agreement.
3.0 EXTENSION OF TERM. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual
undertakings herein expressed. the parties agree to extend the term of the
Interim Agreemenf from the 8th day of November, 2004 to the 9th day of
May, 2005 (the "Extended Term"). During the Extended Term:
A The City shall direct its Economic Development Commission to
determine if the development of the AH Re-Use Area requires
economic development assistance and, it so, how fhe City's
participation in various public assistance projects would impact the
City as a whole. It is anticipated that the work of the Economic
Development Commission would be complefed within the first four
(4) months of the Extended Term.
B.
Developer shall continue to fund, in an amount not to exceed
$30,000.00, the City advisors on matters relating to federal transfer
and economic development of the AH Re-Use Area; and will fund,
in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00, the completion of the
Phase Three development framework.
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City and will continue to provide the Developer's consultants, as
needed.
D. Developer will provide advice, as requested, on estimated
infrastructure construction costs and on the build-out of the Phase
Three development framework concept plan.
E. Developer will meet with the developmenf team on an as needed
basis.
F.
Prior to the end of the Extended Term, the City and Developer will
enter into a mutually acceptable Second Interim Agreement or will
allow the Interim Agreement to expire. If the Interim Agreement
expires and is not replaced by a Second Inferim Agreemenf
between the parties, the City agrees that it will reimburse the
Developer for all of the Developer's contributions to the restricted
account relating to planning, engineering and legal services, but
nof relating to the AH staff time if, fhe City, within three (3) years of
the expiration of the Interim Agreement enters info a disposition and
development agreement with a new developer. To the extent that
this section is inconsistent with the provisions of Section 6.0.C. of the
Interim Agreement, the provisions of this section shall control and
shall survive the expiration of the Interim Agreement.
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All other terms and conditions of the Interim Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, fhe parties have hereunto set their hands the day
and year first above written.
DEVELOPER:
CRR, LLC,
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INTERIM AGREEMENT
1.0 Parties. THIS INTERIM AGREEMENT is dated the 26th day of August, 2002,
and is entered into by and between the City of Arden Hills, a Minnesota statutory city
(herein "City") and CRR, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Developer").
2.0 Recitals.
A. WHEREAS, the Twin City Army Ammunition Plant ("TCAAP Site") is
located in Ramsey County and within the corporate boundaries ofthe City;
B. WHEREAS, a re-utilization plan for the TCAAP Site has been prepared;
generally illustrates a major area of continuing control and use by the
Minnesota Army National Guard, an area for open space and recreational
use, and an area for residential and commercial use; and is commonly
known as the "Vento Reuse Plan" which is attached hereto as Exhibit A;
c.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of the Army has determined that
approximately 774 acres (the "Excess Area") of the TCAAP Site are no
longer necessary for U.S. Army purposes, and has reported to the General
Services Administration ("GSA") that the Excess Area is available for
distribution;
D. WHEREAS, the City anticipates that the Excess Area will be conveyed in
the following manner:
1. To the City: 621 Acres ("AH Reuse Area") as depicted on Exhibit
B;
2. To Ramsey County: 113 acres ("Rice Creek Corridor Area")
3. To the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: 40 acres
("DNR Area");
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WHEREAS, the DNR Area should be integrated with other uses within the
AH Reuse Area pursuant to a land use plan and an infrastructure plan so
that property values can be maintained and/or enhanced and so that the
DNR Area will be developed in a manner that is compatible with other uses
in the AH Reuse Area;
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WHEREAS, the parties agree that those areas of the TCAAP Site which
are under the control of the Minnesota Army National Guard, and which
are illustrated as potential development areas on the Vento Reuse Plan
should be taken into consideration when adopting a land use plan and an
infrastructure plan for the AH Reuse Area, even though the Minnesota
Army National Guard will continue to use and control such areas for an
indefinite period of time;
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G. WHEREAS, the parties agree that the AH Reuse Area will be developed
pursuant to the Vento Reuse Plan, but acknowledge that the Vento Reuse
Plan is a broad framework for development which may need to be refined
when the environmental remediation analysis and more detailed land use
and infrastructure planning for the AH Reuse Area is completed;
H. WHEREAS, the City has expressed its willingness to select the Developer
to be the Master Developer for the redevelopment of the AH Reuse Area,
subject to the satisfactory completion by Developer of its obligations
pursuant to this Interim Agreement, and further subject to the terms and
conditions of a Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA");
I.
WHEREAS, Developer, at its sole cost and expense, has agreed to assist
the City in obtaining a transfer of the AH Reuse Area from the GSA and to
undertake an extensive environmental analysis of the AH Reuse Area in
order to determine if it is economically feasible to proceed with
environmental remediation and redevelopment; and
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J. . WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an Interim Agreement which
describes the obligations of the parties relating to the transfer of the AH
Reuse Area, the environmental survey and analysis of the AH Reuse Area,
the preparation of a DDA which would become effective upon transfer of
the AH Reuse Area to the City and the preparation of an Amendment to the
City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and official controls for the TCAAP
Site ("Comprehensive Plan Amendment").
NOW, THEREFORE, in reliance upon and in consideration of the mutual undertakings
herein expressed, City and Developer agree to the following terms and conditions:
3.0 Guidinl!: Principles. The parties acknowledge that the transfer of the AH Reuse
Area; the environmental survey of the AH Reuse Area; the preparation of a land
use and infrastructure plan; and the negotiation ofthe DDA will be a complex and
expensive undertaking which will require the cooperation of the parties and the
coordination of activities in order to achieve common goals in a cost effective .
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manner. Therefore, the parties agree that throughout the term of this Interim
Agreement, their conduct will be governed by the following general principles:
A. Cooperation with each other and sharing of all information obtained in
connection with the tasks defined herein;
B. Full disclosure of activities and dealings with third parties;
C. Accomplishment of tasks in a timely manner; and
D. Avoidance of cost duplications.
E. Pursuit of common goals.
F. Compliance with the general development guidelines illustrated on the
Vento Reuse Plan.
4.0 Maior Tasks. The following major tasks shall be undertaken and completed by
the parties during the term of this Interim Agreement or any extension thereof.
A.
Nel!.otiated or Lel!.islative Transfer ofthe AH Reuse Area.
I. Developer Oblil!.ations. Developer shall accomplish the following
tasks:
a. Coordinate meetings between the City and GSA regarding
negotiation of a non-competitive land transfer agreement.
b. Coordinate the negotiations of the parties with the United
States Department of Defense, Department of the Army
("Army") to minimize the institutional controls and deed
restrictions which would be incompatible with the City's
proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
c. Coordinate the negotiations ofthe parties with the Minnesota
Army National Guard to meet their needs efficiently and
economically.
d. Formulate and implement strategy to ensure support of
Minnesota's Congressional Delegation.
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Advise the City of the status of all negotiations with various
agencies and parties through regular progress reports.
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a. Participate in negotiations and review and comment on any
proposed agreements.
b. Advise the Developer of the status of all negotiations with
various agencies and parties through regular progress reports.
B. Environmental Analvsis of the AH Reuse Area.
1. Developer Oblil!:ations. Developer shall accomplish the following
tasks:
a. Coordinate negotiations with state and federal regulators to
determine remediation standards which are acceptable to the
parties.
b. Ascertain the status of the Army's remediation efforts and
coordinate negotiations with the Army for the transfer of
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c. Compile feasibility studies encompassing environmental,
demolition, infrastructure, market and open space issues in
sufficient detail to permit the City to reasonable proceed in
the development of a comprehensive plan and official
controls, which will be applicable to the AH Reuse Area.
d. Work with insurance carriers to manage environmental risks
and costs through specific pollution liability policies, and in a
manner that does not expose the City to future environmental
clean-up costs.
e. Coordinate financial arrangements and insurance liability to
maximize financing feasibility for redevelopment.
2. City Oblil!:ations. City shall provide Developer with environmental
data which City has for the AH Reuse Area or which may be
developed as part of the preparation of the City's Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Infrastructure Plan.
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Preparation of Land Use and Infrastructure Plan.
1. Developer Oblhmtions. Developer shall accomplish the following
tasks:
a. Collect and analyze site data including:
(1) TCAAP Site information sources to identify existing
conditions.
(2) Building inspection and infrastructure systems
surveys, including location, verification, inventory,
and TCAAP Site condition evaluations.
(3) Research and field investigation results to identify
system conditions, capacities and constraining
elements of infrastructure as well as possible
opportunities for expanded service.
b.
Review and Comment. Review and comment on drafts of
the City's Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
Infrastructure Plans as well as the City's economic impact
study relative to possible infrastructure financing.
2. City Oblil!ations. The City shall accomplish the following tasks:
a. Planninl! Consultant. City shall prepare an RFQ and retain a
planning consultant who shall prepare a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and Infrastructure Plan for the TCAAP Site to
include the following elements:
(1) Official Controls, Design Guidelines, and related
regulatory changes to ensure implementation of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
(2) Transportation analysis and study.
(3) Preliminary layout of infrastructure (street, sewer,
water, and storm water).
b.
Financial Consultant. Retain financial consultant to provide
an economic impact study for the construction and payment
of public infrastructure improvements for the AH Reuse Area.
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Comorehensive Plan Amendment. Submit Comprehensive
Plan Amendment to Metropolitan Council for review and
approval.
d. Public Inout. Retain the University of Minnesota Design
Center for the American Urban Landscape to conduct
community meetings regarding the reuse of the AH Reuse
Area.
e. Analvtical Data. Review and comment on data collected and
analyzed by Developer.
f. Reservation ofRil!.hts. The City reserves the right to make
final decisions, as it deems appropriate, in regard to the
content of Official Controls, Design Guidelines,
Infrastructure Layout, and Comprehensive Plan Amendments
applicable to the development of the excess area.
D. DisDosition and Develooment Al!.reement.
1.
Master Develooment Status. Provided that the City successfully
negotiates the transfer of property from the Federal Government for
all or a portion of the AH Reuse Area, and further provided that the
Developer is not in default under the provisions of this Interim
Agreement or any amendments thereto, the City shall grant
Developer the exclusive right to develop the AH Reuse Area, subject
to the terms and conditions of the DDA. This exclusive right to
develop is granted by the City in consideration for the financial
commitment of Developer to date and in the future.
2. Rel!.ular Meetinl!.s. The parties shall conduct regularly scheduled
meetings until the initial draft of the DDA is prepared and
subsequent meetings as necessary to incorporate data obtained
during the environmental analysis of the AH Reuse Area and the
preparation of the City's Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
Infrastructure Plans,
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Access for Environmental Survev. Subject to receipt of approval from the
Federal Government and the Minnesota Army National Guard, and subject to
compliance with the following terms and conditions, Developer shall have the
right to enter the AH Reuse Area for the purposes of inspections and tests:
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Developer shall pay for all testing, inspections, studies, or surveys of the
AH Reuse Area. Developer shall keep the AH Reuse Area free and clear of
all liens and shall repair any damage to the AH Reuse Area that is caused
by or in any way connected with said tests, inspections, studies, or surveys.
B. Developer shall submit to the City a list of persons and businesses who
shall work on the AH Reuse Area.
C. Developer shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising
all safety precautions and programs in connection with any testing work on
the AH Reuse Area as required by the federal government or the City.
D. Developer shall give all notices and comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of any public authority
bearing on the safety of persons or property or their protection from
damages, injury or loss.
E.
Developer shall indemnify and hold the City harmless for any damages
caused by Developer's entry onto the AH Reuse Area. Developer shall
provide City with a Certificate ofInsurance indicating that Developer is
insured for such risks.
F. Comply with other obligations for the AH Reuse Area access as may be
imposed by the federal government.
6.0 City Costs. Subject to the provisions of Section 6.0.(C), Developer shall
reimburse the City for all costs which the City incurs during the term of this
Interim Agreement in the discharge of the duties hereby imposed on the City
including, but not limited to, engineering, legal, and planning consultants; and
administrative time and expenses incurred by the City; and where deemed
appropriate by the City Council, travel incurred by City Officials occasioned by
attending meetings with third parties at Developer's request (all herein
"Reimbursable Expenses"). The City's estimated budget for reimbursable
expenses and billing rates is attached as Exhibit C. Changes to estimated budgets
shall be approved by the Developer and the City Administrator.
A.
Restricted Account. Upon execution of this Interim Agreement,
Developer shall deposit $100,000 with City which shall be placed in a
restricted account and may only be used by City for reimbursable expenses.
Prior to making a draw on a restricted account, City shall notify Developer.
The notice shall include a documentation of costs incurred. Each time the
balance in the restricted account drops below $50,000, Developer shall
deposit an additional $50,000.
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B.
Avoidance of Duplication. City agrees to keep Developer apprised of the
type of reimbursable expenses which are being incurred so that each party
can attempt to avoid a duplication of services and expenses; provided that,
the City, in its sole discretion, may determine which reimbursable costs are
necessary for the City to incur in order to satisfy its obligations pursuant to
the terms of this Interim Agreement.
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C. Developer Reimbursement. If this Interim Agreement is terminated by
the City pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.0.(B)(1), and the City,
within three (3) years of such termination, selects another non-
governmental or private sector entity to plan, evaluate or develop all or a
major portion ofthe AH Reuse Area, the City shall reimburse the
Developer for all or that portion of the planning consultant costs identified
on Exhibit C under the captions "DSU" or "URS Inc. - Planning" which
have been incurred.
7.0 Limitations. This Interim Agreement does not constitute a disposition of property
or any waiver of the exercise of control by the City, Execution of this Interim
Agreement by the City is merely an agreement to enter into a period of exclusive
negotiations according to the terms hereof, reserving discretion offinal approval to .
the City as to any Disposition and Development Agreement and all proceedings
and decisions in connection therewith. The City and Developer understand that
the property in question is currently owned by the United States Government and
that the purpose of this Interim Agreement is to assist in negotiations with said
Government to have the site conveyed to the City on terms and conditions
favorable to the City and for the purposes outlined in this Interim Agreement or as
may be described in a final Disposition and Development Agreement.
8.0 Term of Aereement. This Interim Agreement shall continue from the date hereof
until August 31, 2005, unless terminated at an earlier date as hereinafter provided,
or extended by mutual consent of the parties.
A. Developer Non-feasibility Determination. If at any time the Developer
determines that the development of the AH Reuse Area is not feasible for
any of the following reasons, Developer can terminate this Interim
Agreement in its sole discretion:
1. Inability to negotiate with government agencies under economical
. terms for the disposition and remediation of the AH Reuse Area.
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Discovery of environmental conditions not currently anticipated and
remediation costs associated therewith which would make the
development not economically feasible.
3. Failure of the City to adopt a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for
the AH Reuse Area,
4. Determination that private development of the AH Reuse Area by
Developer is not feasible.
5. Failure to secure governmental approvals which would allow
environmental remediation and redevelopment to occur.
6. Failure of Developer and City to agree to proceed with each step of
the proposed planning process, as outlined on Exhibit D attached
hereto.
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City Best Interest Determination. If, at any time, the City determines that
it is not in the best interest of the City to obtain the AH Reuse Area for any
ofthe following reasons, City can terminate this Interim Agreement in its
sole discretion:
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1. Actions or circumstances which would expose the City to
unacceptable environmental remediation risks,
2. Failure of Developer to propose a land development plan for the AH
Reuse Area that is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for the AH Reuse Area.
3. Failure of City and Developer to agree to proceed with each step of
the proposed planning process, as outlined on Exhibit D attached
hereto.
C. Default. If Developer fails to perform its obligations under Section 6.0, the
City may serve Notice of Default upon the Developer, by certified mail,
return receipt requested. The Developer shall have thirty (30) days from
the date of the Notice of Default to cure the default or the City may
terminate this Interim Agreement. Termination for default pursuant to this
section shall not obligate the City to make reimbursements pursuant to
Section 6.0.(C).
. 9.0 Notice and Correspondence. Any notice required to be given to either party
shall bc in writing and deemed given if personally delivered upon the other party;
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or if deposited in the United States mail and sent certified mail, return receipt e
requested, postage prepaid and addressed to the other party at the address set forth
below; or if sent via facsimile transmission during normal business hours to the
party to which notice is given at the telephone number listed for fax transmission.
A. Developer. Notices to Developer shall be addressed to the parties:
1. Bart Rehbein
President
Glenn Rehbein Companies
8651 Naples Street, N.E.
Blaine, Minnesota 55449
2. Kent M. Carlson
Vice President of Development
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
50 South Tenth Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403-2012
3.
Daniel A. Blake
Centex Homes
12400 White Water Drive, Suite 120
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
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B. City. Notices to the City shall be addressed to the following party:
1. Ms. Michelle Wolfe
City Administrator
City of Arden Hills
1245 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
10.0 Entire Al:!reement. This Interim Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
parties with respect to the matters covered by this Interim Agreement and no other
statement or representation by any employee, officer or agent of any party, which
is not contained in this Interim Agreement, shall be binding or valid.
11.0 Modification. This Interim Agreement is not subject to modification except in
writing.
12.0 Interpretation. This Interim Agreement has been negotiated by and between the
representatives of both parties, all persons knowledgeable in the subject matter of .
this Interim Agreement, and each party had the opportunity to have the Interim
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Agreement reviewed and drafted by their respective legal counsel. Accordingly,
any rule of law or legal decision that would require interpretation of any
ambiguities in this Interim Agreement against the party that has drafted it is not
applicable and is waived. The provisions of this Interim Agreement shall be
interpreted in a reasonable manner to effect the purpose of the parties and this
Interim Agreement.
13.0
Captions. Titles or captions of sections and paragraphs contained in this Interim
Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference, and in
no way define, limit, extend or describe the scope of this Interim Agreement or the
intent of any provisions.
14.0
Relationshio of Parties. Nothing in this Interim Agreement shall create ajoint
venture, partnership, or principal-agent relationship between the parties.
15.0 Waiver. No waiver of any right or obligation of either party hereto shall be
effective unless in a writing, specifying such waiver, executed by the party against
whom such waiver is sought to be enforced. A waiver by either party of any of its
rights under this Interim Agreement on any occasion shall not be a bar to the
exercise of the same right on any subsequent occasion or of any other right at the
time.
16.0 Counterparts. This Interim Agreement may be executed in two counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but both of which shall be deemed to
constitute one and the same instrument.
17.0 Attorney's Fees. In the event of any controversy, claim or dispute relating to this
Interim Agreement, or the breach or interpretation thereof, each party shall bear its
own costs.
18.0 Further Assurances. The parties each agree to make, execute and deliver such
other documents, and to undertake such other and further acts, as may be
reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this Interim Agreement.
19.0 Exhibits. The following listed exhibits are attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
A. Exhibit A - Vento Reuse Plan.
B. Exhibit B - AH Reuse Area.
C.
Exhibit C - City Budget.
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D.
Exhibit D - Proposed Planning Process.
20.0 Time of Essence. Time is hereby declared to be of the essence of this Interim
Agreement and each and every provision hereto.
21.0 Non-Assignabilitv. Developer may not assign their interests in this Interim
Agreement without consent of the City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands the day and
year first above written.
DEVELOPER: CRR,LLC
A MINNESOTA LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
By
Printed Name:
Title:
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF
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On this _ day of , before me, a Notary Public
within and for said county, personally appeared , a , and
executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same by
authority of and on behalf of CRR, LLC.
Notary Public
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
Beverly Aplikowski
Mayor
Michelle Wolfe
City Administrator
ST ATE OF MINNESOTA)
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COUNTY OF )
On this _ day of " before me, a Notary Public within
and for said county, personally appeared Beverly Aplikowski and Michelle Wolfe, to me
known to be the Mayor and City Administrator, for the City of Arden Hills and they
executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that the instrument was executed
. by authority of and on behalf of the City of Arden Hills.
Notary Public
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