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1989-094 . . , . . \ ~~ t. Member introduced resolution and moved its adoption: following the CITY OF HOPKINS RESOLUTION NO. 89-94 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION AND REORGANIZATION OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS, INCLUDING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2-2 BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota as follows: Sectlon 1. Recitals. 1.01. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Hopkins (Authority) and the City of Hopkins (City) are authorized to create and establish redevelopment projects in order to discourage blight and blighting influences wi thin the City. 1.02. The Authority and the City in 1971 approved the creation of a redevelopment proJect (Project) currently known as the "Hopkins CBD North Sector ProJect" in accordance with Minn. Stat. Ch. 462, and modified the Project Plan therefor on Decem- ber 7, 1976; September 19, 1978; July 6, 1982; December 3, 1985; August 11, 1986; and June 22, 1988. 1.03. The Authority and the City have certified six tax increment financing districts (TIF Districts) ln accordance with Minn. Stat. Ch. 462, which collectively are coterminous with the Hopkins CBD North Sector Project. 1.04. The Authority and the City approved the creation of a Project currently known as the "Hopkins CBD South Sector Project" on December 3, 1985, in accordance with Minn. Stat. Ch. 462. 1.05. The Authority and the City approved the creation of the "South Sector" TIF District on December 3, 1985, in accor- dance with Minn. Stat., Sections 273.71 through 273.78. 1.06. The Authority has determined that renaming all existing Redevelopment Projects and TIF Districts, and modifica- tion of the Plans therefor, is necessary to provide clarity and consistency in the Authority's development programs, and to authorize new redevelopment activities. . . .. ,,' 1. 07. The Authority has also determined that it is neces- sary to expand the boundaries of the Hopkins CBD South Sector ProJect (renamed Redevelopment ProJect No.2) pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sections 469.001 through 469.047 (HRA Act), and to create a new TIF District No. 2-2 within Redevelopment ProJect No.2, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sections 469.174 through 469.179 (TIF Act) . 1.08. The Authority has authorized the preparation of modifications to the existing Project Plans and TIF Plans, and creation of a new TIF Plan for TIF District No. 2-2, all of which are contained in a document entitled "Reorganlzation and Modifi- cation of Redevelopment Projects and Tax Increment Financing Dlstricts, City of Hopkins Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City of Hopkins, Minnesota," dated November 7, 1989 (the Modifi- cation). 1.09. The Modification was referred to the City of Hopkins Plannlng Commission, which provided a written opinion on the Modification in accordance with the HRA Act. 1.10. Estimates of the fiscal impact of modifications to existing TIF Plans and creation of TIF District No. 2-2 were provided to the school distrlct and the county 30 days before the City Council's public hearing on the Modification. 1.11. By resolution dated November 7, 1989, the Authority approved the Modification and referred it to the city council for public hearing and consideration as provided by the HRA Act and TIF Act. 1.12. This Council has fully reviewed the contents of the Modification and has this date conducted a public hearing thereon at which the views of all interested persons were heard. Section 2. Findings; Redevelopment ProJects. 2.01. It is hereby found and determined that within Redevelopment Project No. 1 and Redevelopment Project No.2, including the area added to Redevelopment ProJect No. 2 by the Modification, there exist conditions of economic obsolescence, physical deterioration, underutilization and inappropriate uses of land constituting blight within the meaning of the HRA Act. 2.02. It is further specifically found and determined that: a) the land in Redevelopment Project No. 1 and Redevelopment ProJect No. 2 would not be made available for redevelopment without the public intervention and financial aid described in the Modiflcation; 2 , . b) the modified Redevelopment Project Plans for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and Redevelopment ProJect No.2, as set forth in the Modif ication, will afford maximum opportunity, consistent wi th the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the redevelopment of the Project areas by private enterprise; c) the modified Redevelopment Project Plans for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and Redevelopment ProJect No.2, as set forth in the Modif ica tion, conform to the general development plan of the City as set forth in the comprehensive municipal plan. 2.03. The findings in this section are made in compliance with the HRA Act for the purpose of showing the City's intent to exercise, in conjunction with the Authority, the powers granted to the City and the Authority by the Act in order to achieve the objectives of the Act. Section 3. Findings; Tax Increment Financing Districts. 3.01. It is found and determined that it is necessary and desirable for the sound and orderly development and redevelopment of the Redevelopment Projects and the City as a whole, and for the protection and preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare, that the powers of the TIF Act and predecessor sta tutes be exercised by the Authority and the City to provide public financial assistance to Redevelopment Project No. 1 and Redevelopment ProJect No.2. 3.02. It is further found and determlned, and it is the reasoned opinion of the Authority and the City, that the redevel- opment proposed in the TIF Plans, as set forth in the Modifica- tion, could not reasonably be expected to occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future and that therefore the use of tax lncrement financing is necessary. 3.03. The proposed public improvements to be financed partially through tax increment financing are necessary to permit the City to realize the full potential of the Redevelopment Projects in terms of development intensity, employment opportuni- ties and tax base. 3.04. conform to whole. The TIF Plans, as set forth in the MOdification, the general plan of development of the City as a 3.05. The TIF Plans, as set forth in the MOdification, will afford maximum opportuni ty, consistent wi th the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the redevelopment by private enterprise of TIF District No.1-I, TIF District No. -2-1, and TIF District No. 2-2. 3 . . . '" 3.06. The City finds that the Modification is intended, and in the City's reasoned judgment its effect will be, to promote the public purposes and accomplish the objectives specified in the TIF Plans therein. 3.07. The findings made by the City at the time of the creation of TIF District No. 1-1 prior to August 1, 1979, and findings made at the time of all subsequent modifications to the TIF Plan therefor, are hereby reaffirmed. 3.08. The findings made by the City at the time of the creation of TIF District No. 2-1 on November 15, 1985 are hereby reaffirmed. 3.09. The City finds that TIF District No. 2-2 is a rede- velopment TIF District wi thin the meaning of Section 469.174, subd. 10(a)(1) of the TIF Act because the single building occupying the parcel that comprises the TIF District is structurally substandard to a degree requiring substantial renovation or clearance. 3.10. The City has relied upon the reports and recommenda- tions of its staff and the Authority as well as the personal knowledge of members of the Clty council in reaching its conclu- sions regarding TIF District No.1-I, TIF District No.2-I, and TIF District No. 2-2. Section 4. Plans adopted: District Established: Certifi- cation: Filing. 4.01. The Redevelopment Project Plans and TIF Plans, as set forth in the Modification, are hereby approved and adopted. The Plans incorporate by reference all prior Plans for Redevelopment Project No.1, Redevelopment Project No.2, TIF District No. l-l and TIF District No.2-I, except as the Modification explicitly or by reasonably necessary inference confl icts with any prior Plan. 4.02. The TIF District No. 2-2 is hereby established. 4.03. The geographic boundaries of Redevelopment Project No.1, Redevelopment Project No.2, TIF District No. 1-1, TIF District No. 2-1, and TIF District No. 2-2 are as described in the Modification, which document is hereby adopted by reference. 4.04. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution together with a certified copy of the Modification, including the modified Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 2 and the TIF Plan for TIF District No. 2-2, to the audi tor of Hennepin County wi th a request that the original tax capacity of the property within TIF District No. 2-2 be certified to the Authority pursuant to Section 469.l77, Subd. 1 of the TIF Act. 4 ~ (. . . 4.05. The Authori ty is requested to file a copy of the Modification with the Minnesota commissioner of trade and econom- ic development as required by the TIF Act. 4.05. The Ci ty may at the approprlate time and at the request of the Authority take action to issue and sell its general obligation bonds pursuant to the TIF Act to finance public redevelopment costs identified in the TIF Plans as set forth in the Modification. 4.06. The mayor and city clerk are authorized to execute the Tax Increment Agreement with the Authority that is in City Department of Planning and Economic Development files. 4.07. The city clerk is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Authority. Passed by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota this 7th day of November, 1989. . ATTEST: . The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member James Shirley and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmember Anderson Councilmember Shirley Mayor Berg Councilmember Kritzler Councilmember Redepenning and the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 0020RS03.I69 5 CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO: 89-91 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE VN89-3 WHEREAS, an application for a Variance entitled VN89-3 made by Rudy Luthers Hopkins Motors, Inc. is hereby approved. WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: . 1. That an application for Variance VN89-3 was filed with the City of Hopkins on October 6, 1989. 2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such application on October 31, 1989. 3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed notices, held a public hearing on October 31, 1989: all persons present at the hearing were given an opportunity to be heard. 4. That the written comments and analysis of the City Staff and the Planning Commission were considered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that application for Variance VN89-3 is hereby approved subject to the following Findings of Fact: 1. That the subject property has an undue hardship because of the shape of the property. 2. That a building in any other location on the site would cause the loss of parking. 3. That the applicant may loose the use of the railroad right-of-way in the future. 4. That the proposed building will not alter the essential character of the locality. Adopted this 7 day of November, 1989. ?( Genellie,