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~ CllY OF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER · 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432. (612) 571-3450. FAX (612) 571-1287 February 2, 1998 Dennis Welsch City of Roseville 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville MN 55113 Dear Mr. Welsch: The Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority, on behalf of several cities, has agreed to enter into a contract with Robert Gerloff Residential Architects to produce the content of a remodeling plan book focusing on typical housing styles in fully developed suburbs. As you know, Community Development Directors and their staff have been meeting for several months to collaborate on this publication which would greatly benefit our respective communities. Enclosed is an invoice for $5,000, a Letter of Understanding, and a copy of the draft contract between the Fridley HRA and Robert Gerloff Residential Architects, the proposed authors of the regional remodeling plan book. Please initiate the process for your jurisdiction to approve participation in this worthwhile project. The contract amount is $60,000. Up to eighteen communities may participate, but it is hoped that at least twelve will contribute to cover the contract cost. The general consensus among the working group of cities is that the funds from participating cities will be deposited with the Fridley HRA, who will then execute the contract with the architects and will pay on the contract from those funds. If there are any remaining funds, the HRA will reimburse a pro rata amount or maintain the funds until a final disposition is made regarding the use of the money by the working group of cities. The architects can provide additional services, such as cost estimates for remodeling or additional marketing, should the working group of cities elect to use any funds above the $60,000. The purpose of the Letter of Understanding is for each city to agree on certain terms with the Fridley HRA regarding the use of the $5,000., It should be remembered that the purpose of the contract with the architects is to produce the content of the plan book. The cities will then need to raise the funds for publishing the plan book. This request of $5,000 is intended as the initial push to get a "product" which can then be used to attract foundation or other financial support. Please process the invoice at your earliest convenience. It is hoped that all funds can be received before late February, so that the Fridley HRA can execute the contract and the architects begin work by no later than March 1, 1998._ 1,,: '1; <\~