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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING - APRIL 11, 1989
A Council Workshop was held at 7 p.m. April 11, 1989 at Hopkins City
Hall Conference Room.
Pres nt were Mayor Milbert, and Councilmembers Kritzler, Redepenning,
Anderson, and Shirley. Also present were City Manager Rapp and staff
members Jim Kerrigan, Earl Johnson and Tom Anderson.
I. REVIEW/DISCUSSION - MARCUS CORPORATION REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(1). Amendment #1
Marcus Corporation executed an agreement with the HRA on November 14,
198 for the redevelopment of 906-908 Mainstreet. Recently they
rec ived approval of a revision to the Redevelopment Agreement to
extend the time limits for securing financing and start of the
project.
The financing package presented to Marcus Corporation by First Bank
Hopkins requires them to furnish a $70,000 Letter of Credit to be used
as a contingency for any cost over-runs which might occur during the
construction period. Marcus Corporation will be asking The HRA
Commission to guarantee to pay the cost of the over-runs or other
designated project improvements at a cost not to exceed $70,000.
The Council felt that, in the event that the project is taken over by
the bank, the bank should offer assurance that they would finish the
project.
(2) Amendment # 2
Amendment # 2 to the Redevelopment Agreement would create a non-
buildable area 10 feet in width on the corner HRA parcel east of the
subject building. This space would allow the windows on that side of
the building to comply with the Building Code.
The Council felt they would be agreeable to this amendment.
The above items will be brought before the HRA Board for final action
on April 18.
II. DISCUSSION OF MOBILE PARK ISSUES
Representatives of the pines Mobile Home Park appeared at the meeting
to ask the Council to consider having the City take over the mobile
home inspection responsibilities from the State.
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The representatives of the Pines told the Council that they had a rent
increase of $25 in October and have been notified that their rent will
again increase $50 beginning June 1.
staff explained to the residents of the Park that, if the city did
have the responsibility of inspecting the Park, it should be
understood that residents, as well as the owner would be required to
make improvements. This would not only cost the owner money, but
would no doubt be costly for the resident. If the owner is required
to make improvements that are costly, the rent would probably be
increased again.
They asked the City to do the following in their behalf:
1. write a letter to the owners of the pines to ask them what their
intent is -- whether they plan to keep the park open or to close
it and if so, when.
2. Ask the Attorney General's office to pursue an action against the
owners for unreasonable rent increases.
3. write to the Department of Health stating that the tenants have
been without a responsible attendant or caretaker available on a
24 hour basis.
4. Pass a park closing ordinance that would require the park owner
and developer to compensate resident for their loss.
The Council will write letters as was suggested and meet with the City
Attorney to see if an ordinance of this kind is feasible.
III. DISCUSSION - ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM - WEST SUBURBAN HUMAN
SERVICES
The Hennepin County West Hennepin Human Services (WHHS) has offered to
serve as an administrator of a home energy audit program and
weatherization program funded by Minnegasco and NSP. WHHS has
requested that Hopkins and Edina jointly participate in such a
program.
The Council indicated that they would be interested in participating.
Formal action will be taken at the April 18 Council meeting.
IV. DISCUSSION - CBD TAX INCREMENT BOND ISSUE
Staff discussed the merits of a proposal to issue TIF bonds in 1989.
The Council authorized staff to work with Evensen Dodge & Lefever
Lefler Kennedy O'Brien and Drawz to update the original CBD
Redevelopment District Tax Increment Plan and begin the process for
the potential sale of a tax increment bond for this district.
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v. DISCUSSION - OUTLOT "B" SHADY OAK
The issues surrounding the future of Outlot "B" on the west side of
Shady Oak Lake were discussed. The Council was in agreement that this
area should be kept as a public access to Shady Oak Lake. Staff will
continue to study alternatives for this area.
VI. LRT
Mr. Shirley reported that he and Mayor Milbert have been attending the
LRT meetings. Mr. Shirley was concerned with some of the routes
discussed at the meetings. They will attempt to set up a meeting with
Commissioner Keefe in the near future to discuss LRT issues.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:41.
Donald J. Mi
2J14ted.
Secy.
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