CR2009-034 Environmental clean-up Grant Application - MarketPlace and MainG �TY OF
April 16, 2009 'YO P K INS Council Report 2009 -034
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN -UP GRANT APPLICATION — MARKETPLACE & MAIN
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: A pprove Resolution 2009 -18
authorizing submittal of environmental clean -up grant application to Hennepin County in
conjunction with the proposed Marketplace & Main redevelopment.
Overview
In 2007 the Marketplace and Main project received clean -up funds from both Hennepin
County ($155,640) and the Metropolitan Council ($54,500) for environmental remediation
efforts. At that time, the project was proposed to be a condominium project with several of
the units considered affordable. The project is now proposed to be an apartment project
with none of the units rented for less than the current affordability limits set by the Met
Council. As a result, the project is no longer eligible for grant funds through this agency.
The Beard Group is contemplating applying for the balance of the clean -up dollars through
Hennepin County. The County's program does not have similar restrictions. To do so, the
City of Hopkins must pass a resolution of support.
Various forms of soil contamination and asbestos appear to exist on the site and must be
addressed before any development such as the one proposed by The Beard Group can
occur. The Beard Group has agreed to be responsible for all costs associated with the
application including any local match required.
Primary Issues to Consider
Existing site contamination must be addressed in order for this property to be redeveloped.
The Beard Group has agreed to assume all costs associated with this grant application.
As a result, staff recommends authorizing the submittal of this application.
Supporting Information
• Resolution 2009 -18
KE�rsten Elverum j -_
Director of Planning &'Development
Financial Impact: $ 0 Budgeted: Y/N Source:
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Notes:
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -18
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City has identified a clean -up project within the City located at 601 and
711 Mainstreet for redevelopment by The Beard Group that meets the purposes and
criteria of this program; and
WHEREAS, that the City of Hopkins has the legal authority to apply for financial
assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate
project administration, and
WHEREAS, that the sources and amounts of local match identified in the applications are
committed to the project, and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in the contract agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has not violated any federal, state, or local laws pertaining
to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt
practice.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins supports the environmental
financial grant applications to the Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services
and agrees to act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the applications submitted
on May 1, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its applications, the City of Hopkins
may enter into an agreement with Hennepin County for the above referenced project.
Adopted this 21st day of April, 2009.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
Attest:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk