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CR 93-212 Regional Railroad Authority .,. ------~_..- , '~. :~~ ( '\ "{ y 0 I \ I '. . I I , o P K \ ~ I December 16, 1993 Council Report 93-212 HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY LEASE AGREEMENT Proposed Action. Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: "Move to not renew the lease for that portion of the former railroad right-of-way between 7th & 10th Ave. N. in downtown Hopkins." This motion will allow the current lease for the railroad right-of-way between 7th & 10th Ave. N. to terminate. Overview. In January, 1984, the City began leasing the 50' wide former railroad right-of-way in downtown Hopkins between 7th & 10th Ave. N. The lease between the City and Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) costs $1 per year, and has automatically renewed itself each year since 1984. eHCRRA has proposed a new lease with the City which increases the rent from $1 per year to $400.07 per month. The Parking Committee discussed this issue on 12-15-93 and unanimously supported a motion to recommend that the City Council not renew this lease. Primary Issues to Consider. 0 What is the level of parking usage in this area? 0 How will the proposed bike trail affect parking in this area? 0 What is the reason for increasing the rent? 0 What does HCRRA intend to do with the property upon termination of the lease? 0 What are the reasons for the staff recommendation? Supporting Information. 0 Maps 0 Lease Agreement 0 Letter to HBCA and property owners ~ .- . - . . Page 2 Parking Report 93-3 Primary Issues to Consider. Based upon the information provided, the City Council has the following issues to consider: 0 What is the level of parking usage in this area? Parking usage along the railroad right-of-way between 7th & 8th Ave. N. is typically quite minimal. Most daytime parking is accommodated in lots which are immediately adjacent to the right-of-way, such as lot #700 and #900. There have been times however, when the right-of-way has been used to provide alternative parking when repairs or maintenance was being completed in other municipal lots. This is to avoid overcrowding certain lots, or forcing daytime parking into the residential areas. Parking on the right-of-way has likely been reduced over the past year also because lot #900 was changed to a free, unrestricted parking area. .The right-of-way is not a high demand parking area primarily because it is unpaved and not as well lit as the municipal lots. It is for the most part, a relatively low maintenance area. 0 How will the proposed bike trail affect parking in this area? In 1994, Hennepin County Parks and Recreation will be constructing a bike trail along the railroad right-of-way from the Northwest corner of Hopkins down to 8th Ave. N. This bike trail is proposed to utilize a fair portion of the right-of-way between 10th Ave. N. & 8th Ave. N. In order to facilitate the best possible bike trail, it is proposed to proceed down the middle of the right-of-way at times between 10th Ave. N. & 8th Ave. N. The bike trail requires a width of 15'. If the trail were to be constructed as close as possible to the North or South side of the right-of-way, there might be the possibility of providing limited parallel parking on the opposite side. There may be some question as to the appropriateness of providing parking in such close proximity to the bike trail. Hennepin County Parks and Recreation has shown on the proposed plan ethat a wooden barrier fence is to be constructed in some areas along the trail where public parking could be accommodated. Attached is a copy of the proposed bike trail in the area between 8th and 10th Ave. N. You will note that the trail between 9th Ave. N. and 10th Ave. N. may allow for parallel parking along the North edge of the n ,-1tI Page 3 . Parking Report 93-3 right-of-way. However, between 8th Ave. N. and 9th Ave. N. there appears to be very limited area which would remain available for parking. The trail is proposed to end at 8th Ave. N. and proceed South from that point. Therefore it will not have any affect on the right-of-way between 7th Ave. N. and 8th Ave. N. 0 What is the reason for increasing the rent? HCRRA has proposed a rent increase from $1 per year to $400.07 per month ($4,800.84 per year) for the use of the right-of-way. The proposed rent relates directly to the amount of a storm sewer runoff charge which Hennepin County is billed by the City each year. A storm sewer runoff charge is paid by everyone who owns property in the City of Hopkins. Hennepin County has directed HCRRA to increase the rent for right-of-way property so that they can recoup this storm sewer runoff charge. 0 What does HCRRA intend to do with the property upon termination of . the lease? It is somewhat unclear as to what Hennepin County will do with the right-of-way between 7th and 10th Ave. N. in the event the City terminates the lease agreement. It is clear that Hennepin County would become the responsible party for maintenance of this area, as well as handling complaints of junk cars and other issues which may arise. Hennepin County may, in order to keep these types of nuisance issues to a minimum, choose to construct a barrier of some type to keep vehicles out of this area. They have constructed "bollards" in other rights-of-way in the City for this purpose. Another alternative which HCRRA has discussed is to attempt to rent this area to a local commercial user for parking purposes. For example, Rudy Luther's currently rents the right-of-way between 6th Ave. N. & 7th Ave. N. for this purpose. It would then become the responsibility of the renter to keep other vehicles from parking in this area, and to monitor upkeep and maintenance. Due to the fact that the bike trail is proposed to be constructed in 1994, it would appear unlikely that the County would complete any types of major changes to this area, such as constructing bollards, at least e until the bike trail has been completed. ---~-- ---~-- "~~,. .t" ~ '. . Page 4 Parking Report 93-3 0 What are the reasons for the staff recommendation? Staff is recommending the lease not be renewed for the following reasons: 0 Cost is extraordinarily high 0 Use of this area for public parking is low 0 Bike trail will likely inhibit a majority of public parking between 10th Ave. N. and 8th Ave. N. when constructed in 1994. Alternatives. 1) Approve staff recommendation. 2) Motion to renew lease at $400.07 per month. 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HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY Lease No. 73-34911 Southwest Street Level, Government Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0016 (612/348-9260)' .. I LEASE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into by and between the HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL.RAILROAD AUTHORITY, a Minnesota political subdivision, LESSOR, and..citI . of Houkins. 1010 First $trcet South. Hopkins. MN . 55343, LESSEE; In consideration of the covenants by and between the parties, IT IS HEREBY AGREED: I. LEASED PREMISES . LESSEE agrees to lease from LESSOR, and LESSOR agrees to lease to LESSEE, that certain property descrihed as follows: That part of the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority right of way located between 7th Avenue North and 10th Avenue North, exclusive of the bike trail, in the City of Hopkins, as shown in pink on the attached exhibit map. . U. USE OF LEASED PREMISES The Leased Premises shall be for the use of LESSEE, its agents, officers and employees . and invitees for the following specified purpose and shall be limited to that specified use: Parking. In. TERM, OPTION TO RENEW, AND TERMINATION LESSEE acknowledges that the Leased Premises were acquired by LESSOR specifically and solely for the purpose of constructing a light rail transit system and its associated facilities and that it is LESSOR's intention to lease the Leased Premises only until they are needed for that purpose. Nothing in this Lease shall be deemed to evidence any change by LESSOR of its . intended use of the Leased Premises for light rail transit purposes or other permitted transportation .. purposes. Rather, LESSOR has agreed to the terms of this Lease to provide a temporary income- HCRRA 2 1 ". ------ ". -;--.- I producing use for the Leased Premises during the time required for further planning an. development of the light rail transit system or other transportation purposes. The term of this Lease shall be for a period of thirty-six l1lonth~ commencing on .!anuary. 1, 1994. and terminating at 2400 hours on .Pecember 31. J..997. LESSOR or LESSEE may terminate this Lease or any renewal, at anytime, by giving thirty (30) days' written notice to vacate Leased Premises. Thirty (30) days after seIVice of said notice, this Lease and all rights hereunder shall terminate except for such rights as may have accrued to either party prior to such termination. At the expiration of thirty (30) days, without further notice or demand, LESSEE shall deliver possession of the Leased Premises to the LESSOR and shall remove all property placed upon the Leased Premises which it desires and has the right to remove. If it shall fail to remove such property, its right to do so shall cease at the option of the LESSOR, and LESSEE's title thereto shall be forfeited and tbe same sball belong to the LESSOR; or, in such case, if the LESSOR so elects, it may, at any time after the tennination, tear doWn and/or remove any or all property at the expense of LESSEE without any liability for damages. LESSEE shan thereupon promptly reimburse LESSOR for all expenses incurred by it in such removal. Upon such termination of this Lease, rent shall be paid by the LESSEE to the date of termination fIXed by said notice, and if rent has been paid in advance, LESSOR shall refund to LESSEE the unearned ponion for the period extending beyond such date of termination, and . LESSEE shall have no further rights under this Lease. . IV.. RENT LESSEE agrees to pay to LESSOR the sum of .Fo1!1 hu~dred and 07/100 dollars ($400.07) monthly for said premises. Such rent shall be due. and payable on the first day of each month of this Lease and shall be delivered in person or mailed to LESSOR at the address set forth in Section XV. LESSEE pays all costs for water, sewer, heat~and electricity and any other utilities, if any, used or consumed in connection with the Leased Premises, including waste or trash removal costs and snow plowing. V. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS At all times during its occupan(.j' of the Leased Premises, LESSEE shall be responsible for 100 percent of the expense of maintaining the Leased Premises and the fixtures and equipment in good repair; and shall use reasonable precaution to prevent waste, damage, or injury; and shall modify, repair, or replace equipment when necessary. LESSOR shall not be liable to LESSEE or tbose claiming by, through, or under LESSEE for any injury, death, or property damage occurring in, on, or about the Leased Premises. Without limitations of the foregoing, LESSOR shall not be liable for any loss or damage which may be sustained by LESSEE or others in, about, or adjacent to the Leased Premi~es by reason of the . HCRRA 2 2 ,~---- . ' .. . present or future condition of repair of the Leased Premises, or for loss or damage arising from the acts or omissions of LESSEE or other tenants or occupants. LESSEE will make no alterations, additions, or improvements to the exterior of the building or design or structure of the Leased Premises or modify the use or purpose of the Leased Premises without prior written consent from LESSOR. VII. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE A. Indemnification LESSEE shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LESSOR, its Commissioners, officers, agents, and employees from any liability; claims, damages, costs, judgments, or expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, resulting directly or indirectly from a negligent or intentionally wrongful act or omission of LESSEE, its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees, customers or invitees, in the ,performance of this Lease. B. Insurance In order to protect itself, as well as LESSOR under the indemnity provisions e hereinabove set forth, LESSEE or LESSEE's contractors, subcontractors or agents performing work on the premises shall purchase and maintain in force at all times during the term of this Lease the following minimum insurance coverages applicable to the Leased Premises, affiliated activities, and! or this Lease: Limits 1. Commercial General Liability to include the follow- ing coverages and insurance limits. Contractual Liability coverage must be included. General Aggregate $1,000,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate 1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury 1,000,000 Each Occurrence - Combined Bodily Injury and Property Damage 1,000,000 Fire Damage - Any One Fire 50,000 Medical Expense - Per Person 5,000 2. Automobile Liability including owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles. Combined Bodily Injury and Property Damage $1,000,000 . 3. ,Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability HCRRA 2 3 . -~------' n .' -<..:',,'"' . a. Workers' Compensation - Statutory. If the contractor is based outside of the State of Minnesota, coverage must apply to Minnesota laws. b. Employers' Liability. Bodily injury by: Accident - Each Accident $100,000 Disease - Policy Limit 500,000 Disease - Each Employee 100,000 An umbrella or excess policy over primary liability coverages is an acceptable method to provide the required insurance limits. The above establishes minimum insurance requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the LESSEE to determine the need for and to procure additional coverage which may be needed in connection with this Lease. All insurance policies shall be open to inspection by the LESSOR, and copies of policies shall be submitted to the LESSOR upon written request. This Lease shall be valid when the LESSEE has obtained required insurance and filed an acceptable certificate of insurance with the Authority. The certificate shall: . . Name Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority as certificate holder and as an additional insured with respect to operations covered under the Lease for all liability coverages except Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability. . List any exceptions to the insurance requirements. . Amend the certificate of insurance to show Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will receive 30 days written notice in the event of cancellation, non- renewal, or material change in any described policies. Delete the wording: "Endeavor to" and "but failure to provide such written notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company its agents or'representatives." All certificates of insurance shall provide that the insurance company shall give thirty (30) days' written notice to both LESSEE and LESSOR of cancellation, non-renewal, or any material changes in the policy and certificates of insurance shall so state. VII. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING LESSEE shall not, except with the prior written consent of LESSOR, assign, sublet, mortgage, pledge, or in any manner transfer the Leased Premises or this Lease. . - . HCRRA 2 4 " :::~ ,- . VIII. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, AND RULES LESSEE agrees to comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, municipal and local government agencies as they apply to its occupancy of the Leased Premises and/or the business it transacts on the Leased Premises. LESSEE shall comply with any reasonable rules adopted by LESSOR for the safety, care, and cleanliness of the Leased Premises and for the preservation of good order therein and shall at all times keep the Premises clear and safe. LESSEE shall not permit the existence of any nuisance on said Premises. IX. TRADE FIXTURES, MACHINERY, AND EQUIPMENT LESSOR agrees that all trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, or other personal property kept or installed on the Leased Premises by LESSEE shall not become the property of LESSOR and may be removed by LESSEE, subject to LESSOR's rights as set forth in Section III. . LESSEE agrees that it shall be fully responsible for the repair of any damage to the Leased Premises caused by the removal of any of its trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, or other personal property. . X. REMEDIES OF LESSOR It is further agreed between the parties hereto, that if the said LESSEE shall breach or make default in any of the conditions, covenants or agreements of this Lease, which breach or default shall continue for fifteen (15) days after LESSEE's receipt of written notice thereof from LESSOR, then it shall be lawful for the LESSOR, then or at any time thereafter, to declare this Lease ended, and to re-enter said premises and take possession thereof and to use any reasonable or necessary lawful force for regaining possession; whereupon the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as above specified in the case of termination at the end of thirty (30) days' notice; and it is hereby further agreed and provided that any waiver at any time of a breach of any condition, covenant or agreement of this Lease shall extend only to the particular breach so waived and shall, in no manner, impair or affect the existence of such condition, covenant or agreement, or the right of LESSOR thereafter to avail itself of same and any subsequent breach thereof. In the event LESSOR has to take action for repossession of said property, LESSEE, its assigns or heirs shall be liable for reasonable attorney's fees incurred by LESSOR. XI. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS LESSEE shall not create or permit any condition of the premises that could present a threat to human health or to the environment. LESSEE shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless LESSOR and its affiliates from any suit Or claim growing out of any damages alleged to have been caused by, contributed to, or aggravated by the violation by LESSEE, or any sub-LESSEE, . contractor, sub-contractor or agent of LESSEE of any federal, state or local laws, ordinances, regulations or requirements pertaining to solid or other wastes, chemicals, oil and gas, toxic, HCRRA 2 5 t.". ,....~ . corrosive, or hazardous materials, air, water (surface or groundwater) or noise pollution, and the storage, handling, use or disposal of any such material by LESSEE or any sub-LESSEE, contractor, sub-contractor or agent of LESSEE performing work on or from the Premises. LESSEE shall bear the expense of all practices or work, preventative, investigative or remedial, which may be required because of any conditions of the Premises caused by LESSEE or any use of the Premises by LESSEE or those claiming by, through, or under LESSEE, during LESSEE's period of occupancy or during LESSEE's ownership or use prior to the date of this Lease: LESSEE expressly agrees that the indemnification defense and hold harmless obligations it hereby assumes shall survive cancellation of this Lease. LESSEE agrees that statutory limitation periods on actions to enforce these obligations shall not be deemed to commence until LESSOR discovers any such health or environmental impairment, and LESSEE hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives the benefits of any shorter limitation period. LESSOR shall have the right, but not the duty, to enter upon the Premises from time to time as set forth below to inspect the premises for environmental contamination and in the course thereof to conduct soil and groundwater testing. LESSOR may enter the Premises during regular business hours of LESSEE without prior notice, and may enter the Premises during periods other than regular business hours either with prior written consent of LESSEE or without if LESSOR reasonably believes that an emergency exists on the Premises. LESSOR shall conduct any such inspections or testing so as to minimize interference with LESSEE's business operations. LESSOR's entry onto the Premises pursuant to this paragraph shall not relieve the LESSEE's . obligation to pay rent under this Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, LESSEE is not responsible, by virtue of the terms of this Lease, for any contamination existing on the Premises prior to LESSEE's use or occupancy of the Premises. XII. TESTING PROVISION At the request of LESSOR, upon the termination of the Lease, or during the term hereof, LESSEE shall pay for the services of a state-approved contractor to sample what appears to be any visibly contaminated areas of the premises. For any contaminated areas, LESSEE's contractor shall provide remediation recommendations to LESSOR, and shall perform remediation to the satisfaction of LESSOR. Copies of the results shall be forwarded to LESSOR by LESSEE to ensure that the premises are returned to LESSOR reasonably free of pollution and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Lease. . XIII. RIGHT OF ENTRY LESSOR may enter the Leased Premises at any time to examine, inspect, or protect the premises and to make alterations, renovations, or repairs. . . HCRRA 2 6 ~ - ....n ~. .._...__..m".........,.. .w..m...."...'"..~........ ... .... ,_......__._.,. ,',,> .~ -, . XIV. AMENDMENTS No waivers, alterations or modifications of this Lease or any agreements in connection therewith shall be valid unless in writing duly executed by both LESSOR and LESSEE herein. XV. NOTICES All notices required or permitted pursuant to this Lease shall be directed to the following individuals and shall be either hand-delivered or mailed to the following addresses: To LESSEE: City of Hopkins 1010 First Street South Hopkins, MN. 55343 Attention: Steven M. Mielke, City Manager To LESSOR: Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Southwest Street Level Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487-0016 ,_ Attention: Don Lawrence XVI. ACCEPTANCE LESSEE understands that the premises are a former railroad right of way and may contain certain pollutants that may be hazardous to human health. LESSEE accepts the premises . with the full knowledge that this potential hazard may exist. XVII. LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES LESSEE shall not permit any liens or encumbrances to be established or to remain against the Leased Premises. Liens or encum9rances for purposes of this section mean any mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien or encumbrance on (or affecting) any portion of the Leased Premises, including (without limitation) tax liens or encumbrances and liens or encumbrances with respect to work performed or equipment or material furnished in connection with LESSEE's use of the Leased Premises. . HCRRA 2 7 . ..... .. . LESSEE having signed this Lease, and the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority's Commissioners having duly approved this Lease on the _ day of _, 1993, and pursuant to such approval, the proper officials having signed this Lease, the parties hereto agree to be bound by the provisions of this Lease. 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The lessor, Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, has proposed a new lease to the City which would increase the annual rent from $1 per year to $4.901.88 per year. HCRRA has proposed the increase in response to an annual billing in the amount of$4,901.88 which the . County receives from the City for storm sewer runoff charges.. A stonn sewer runoff charge is paid by everyone who owns property in the City of Hopkins. City Staff is intending to recommend that the City not renew this lease due to the excessive cost. Additionally, the Hennepin County Parks Department will be constructing a bike path along this Railroad right-of-way in the summer of 1994. The bike path as proposed will utilize a considerable portion of the right-of-way, thereby leaving very little which would be usable for public parking purposes. This information is being provided to you for your comment, or to receive input from the HBCA general membership, if you feel that is appropriate. The Parking Committee will be taking action on this item at their meeting on December 15, 1993,6:30 p.m., in the Raspberry Room at City Hall. Anyone who is interested in commenting is welcome to attend. Feel free to call me if you have any questions, or would like any additional information. Sincerely, ~~ . Paul T. Steinman Community Development Specialist enc. - Map 1010 First Street South. Hopkins. Minnesota 55343 612/935-8474 An Equal Opportunity Employer. ~ <- ~,-~ -,.----- --'- --.~.. jST.5i: IJ. ~~ ~-.,>. 901 'to} II 10;- I' . 107 / , CfO'f /' 1(( " q(3 , , ~ 2-'1 Cf ---- t'f~. IV. :35" " 37 " December 8, 1993 30 <j{ ~ If p-l!. . J.J . 1.(6 " - - er: As you might be aware, the City of Hopkins currently leases a portion of the former Railroad right-of-way located between 7th Ave. N. and 10th Ave. N. for the purpose of public parking. The lessor, Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, has proposed a new lease to the City which would substantially increase the annual rent. City Staff is intending to recommend that the City not renew this lease due to the excessive cost. Additionally, the Hennepin CountyParks Department will be constructing a bike path along this Railroad right-of-way in the summer of 1994. The bike path as proposed will utilize a . considerable portion of the right-of-way, thereby leaving very little which would be usable for public parking purposes. If you would like to provide your comments on this issue, please feel free to attend the Parking Committee meeting which will be held on December 15, 1993,6;30 p.m., in the Raspberry Room at City Hall. Once the Parking Committee has taken action on this item, it will then proceed to the City Council on December 21 for final approval. If you cannot attend the meeting, but would like to provide your input on this issue, please call me here at City Hall at 935-8474. Sincerely, ~~ - Paul T. Steinman Community Development Specialist enc. - Map . --, -.............., ~