HRA Agenda 04-12-2006
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AGENDA
MONTICELLO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:00 p.m.
J\tlississiDoi Room - Community Center
Commissioners:
Chair Brad Barger, Vice Chair Steve Andrews, Darrin Lahr, Dan Frie, and Bill Fair.
Council Liaison: \Vayne Mayer.
Staff: Rick Wolfsteller. Ollie Koropchak, and Angela Shumann.
I . Call to Order.
2. Public Hearing on the Business Subsidy Agreement and Land Sale.
_ Consideration to adopt a resolution approving the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between the
HRA and SL Real Estate Holding's LLC including the business subsidy agreement and land sale.
3. Consideration to adopt a resolution authorizing Interfund Loan for advance of certain costs in connection
with TIF District No. 1-37.
4. Consideration to reviev,I and accept the year-end financial reports for the HRA General Fund and TIF Fund
as prepared by HRA Treasurer \Volfsteller.
5. Other.
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l\'ext HRA meeting - \Vednesday, May 3, 2006.
7. Adjournment.
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Public Hearinl!: on the Business Subsidv Al!:reement and Public Hearinl!: on the Sale of
Land.
Consideration to adopt a resolution approvinl!: Purchase and Redevelopment Contract
between the HRA in and for the City of Monticello and SL Real Estate Holdinl!:'s
LLC.
A. Reference and backl!:round:
PUBLIC HEARING - BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT
As the assistance to the redeveloper "SL Real Estate Holdings LLC" exceeds $100,000, the
HRA must hold a public hearing according to the Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.993-
116J.995. The public hearing notice appeared in the local newspaper on March 30, 2006.
The "Business Subsidy Agreement" can be found in Section 3.8 of the Purchase and
Redevelopment Contract by and between the HRA and SI Real Estate Holdings LLC. The
Agreement describes the purpose and job and wage-levels goals for the subsidy, remedies if
goals are not met, and reporting requirements. The City Council on April 24, 2006, will adopt
a resolution approving the Business Subsidy Agreement between the HRA and SL Real Estate
Holdings LLC.
OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMENTS AND OUESTlONS - CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT.
PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF LAND
The City of Monticello established the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HR/\.) to carry
out the goals and objectives within Redevelopment Plan of Central Monticello Redevelopment
Project No. 01. The HRA can acquire and sale land for the purpose of economic,
redevelopment, and/or housing development. However, unlike the City of Monticello, the
HRA must hold a public hearing prior to sale of land according to Minnesota Statutes. Said
public hearing notice appeared in the local newspaper on March 30, 2006.
Some time ago, the City Council approved a motion to deed the 35 acres of Otter Creek
Crossing to the HRA via a "quick claim deed". On April 10, 2006, the Council will authorize
conveyance of the 3.75 acres to the HRA. At the closing for the 35-acre parcel between the
City and John Chadwick in December 2004, the HRA and City each contributed $500,000.
The remaining 85 acres is under a Contract for Deed with principal and interest payments
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beginning December 2005 in the amount of approximately $200,000 annually over nine years
with balloon payment in year ten.
The rationale for the Council to deed the property to the HRA: The HRA collects and has the
authority to spend tax increment. It simplifies and consolidates the land sale and negotiation
process (land write-down) to one governmental entity for the benefit of the end-user.
ARTICLE III of the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract outlines the conveyance, purchase
price, and conditions for the conveyance of 3.75 acres to SL Real Estate Holdings LLC.
AFTER COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS - CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
SALE OF LAND.
PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
The Purchase and Redevelopment Contract by and between the HRA and SL Real Estate
Holdings LLC was prepared by HRA Attorney Steve Bubul, Kennedy & Graven. Unlike
contracts of the past, this contract includes a quit claim deed for purpose of conveying property
to SL Real Estate Holdings, an Interfund Loan for advancement of certain costs in connection
with TIF District No. 1-37, and an Assessment Agreement.
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The Executive Director reviewed the draft copy of the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract
with suggested modifications made and thereafter the Contract was forwarded to the developer
for review.
The Contract followed the proposal made to Karlsburger Foods, Inc. based on the building
size, market value, and job and wage-level criteria. However, consistent with the final plat, the
number were adjusted. The company meets the criteria to purchase 2 acres at the price of
$1.00 per sq ft with no assessments, no trunk fees, and includes general grading. The company
will purchase an addition 0.124 acres of land at $2.65 per sq ft and at time of closing pay
$1,635 for trunk fees associated with the 0.124 acres. However, the amount of acres
conveyed to the company is 3.75 of which 1.621 acres is a ponding and drainage easement.
The city is responsible for maintaining the easement. General grading cost for the 2.124 acres
not to exceed $11,103.
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Motion to adopt a resolution approving the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract
between the HRA in and for the City of Monticello and SL Real Estate Holdings LLC.
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Motion to deny adoption of the resolution approving the Purchase and Redevelopment
Contract between the HRA in and for the City of Monticello and SL Real Estate
Holdings LLC.
3. A motion to table any action.
C. Recommendation:
The City Administrator and Executive Director recommend alternative no. I as the Contract is
consistent with the preferred package criteria, economic development goals, and final plat for
Otter Creek Crossing 2"d Addition.
D. SUDDortinl! Data:
Public hearing notices, resolution for adoption, and Purchase and Redevelopment Contract.
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~O.OF PUBLIC MeETING
iv 1 pUblic hearing will be held by the City of
;0 n on April 4th, 2006 at 6 P.m., in the
cons, er the fol/owing matter:
Consideration of request for variance from the
nance regulating wall and pylon signage and con-
for rezoning from B-3 (Highway Business) to B-4
the proposed Warnert Retail plat.
d plat of Warnert Retail,.Monticel!o
9 iegal deSCription avaliable at Monticelio City Hall.
rchitects & Builders
nony wjfj be accepted on abOve SUbjects, and al,
eard On referenCed SUbjects will be heard at this
'e Planning Commission will be Subject to the
City COuncii and will be Considered On Monday,
:> at 7 p.m., at the Monticello City Hall.
ty Development Director
State of Minnesota
seCReTARY OF STATe
ceRTIFICATe OF ASSUMeo NAMe
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333
The filing of an assumed name does not provide a us.r with exclusive
rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer Protection in Order
to enable COnsumers to be able to identify the true oWner of a business.
1. State the eXact assumed name under which the business is Or will be
Conducted (one business name per apPlication): OJ Heskin Electric.
2. State the address of the prlnclpai place of business. A cOmpiete street
address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address
cannot be a PO. Box: 7598 County Rd. 39 NE, Monticello, MN 55362.
3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting
business under the abOve Assumed Name or if the bUSiness is a c.orpora_
tion, Provide the le9al Corporate name and registered office address of the
CorpOration. Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary. DaVid J. Heskin, 7598
County Rd. 39 NE, Monticello, MN 55362. DaVid J. Heskin, Jr., 1975
Hansack Ave. NE, St. MiChael, MN 55362.
4. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certfficate and I further Certify
that i understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penal-
ties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if i had
signed this certificate under oath:
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-David J. Heskin, Partner
(March 23, 30, 2006)
:e OF PUBLIC MeETING
'at a pUblic hearing will be held by the City of
iission on April 4th, 2006 at 6 P.m., in the
der the follOWing matter:
sideration of a request for Conditional Use
~e ;n a B-1 (NeighbOrhoOd BUSiness) District.
'Idway, Monticelfo
'1/ avaHabfe at Monticello City Hall
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wil! be accepted On above SUbjects, and alt
on referenced SUbjects will be heard at this
'Inning Commission Will be Subject to the
~Ouncll and will be Considered on Monday,
. p.m., at the Monticello City Hal
'veloPrtJent Director
'n Commons
NOTice OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a pUblic hearing will be held by the City of
Monticel/o City COuncil on Monday, April 24, 2006 at 7 p. m.. in the
Monticel/o City Hal/ to consider the fOllOWing Matter:
ConSideration of adoption of an aSSessment roll 'on delin_
quent aCCOunts pursuant to Monticel/o Ordinance, Sections
7-2-21.7_3_3 (C) and 7-6-9 (B), and Minnesota Statute,
Sections 429.101, 443.015 and 444.075. A copy of the
assessment rol/ is on file at the Monticello City Hall and
may be revieWed during normal bUSiness hours.
Written and oral testimony will be accepted on the above Subject, and
all persons deSiring to be heard on referenced subject will be heard at this
meeting.
-Rick WolfstelJer, City Administrator
(March 30, April 6, 2006)
J'IIO f ICI; UF PUtlLlc Ht:AHING .
MONTICeLLO HOUSING AND ReDeveLOPMeNT AUTHORfTY
CITY OF MONT/CeuO
WRIGHT COUNTY
STATe OF MINNeSOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the
Monticello Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the "HRA"), Wright
County, State of Minnesota, will hold a pUblic hearing on Wednesday, April
12, 2006, at approximateiy 6 P.m. at the Monticello Community Center, 505
Walnut Street, Monticello, Minnesota, regarding two matters: *
1. Business SUbsidy. The HRA will consider a propOsed business SUbsidy to .
be granted to KarlSburger FOOds, Inc. Or a related entity (the "Recipient")
under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 throUgh 116J.995. The pro-
pOSed SUbsidy inVOlves tax increment financing assistance to facilitate
development by the ReCipient of an approXimately 20,000 sq. n. manufac_
turing and warehOUse bUilding in the Otter Creek Crossing Industrial Park in
the City of Monticello. information about the propOsed business sUbeidy,
inclUding a summary of the terms of the SUbsidy and a COpy of thedran
business subsidy agreement are availabie for inspection at City Hall during
regular business hours.
Any person With residence in the City, or the owner of taxable property
in the City, may me a written COmpiaint with the HRA if the HRA falls to cOm-
ply with the Business SubSidy Act, and no action may be filed against the
HIlA for the failure to COmply unless a Written complaint is med.
2. land Sale. The HRA will also Conduct a public hearing to Consider the
proposed sale of certain land in the Otter Creek CroSsing Industrial Park to
the business SUbsidy ReCiPient deScribed abOve. The Subject land is
eXPected to be platted as lot 1, Biock 1, Otter Creek Crossing 2nd
Addition. The City is expected to Convey the land to the HIlA, for recon_
veyance to the Recipient in furtherance of the HIlA's goals for its Central
Monticello Redevelopment Project NO.1. A copy of aJl dOcuments relating
to the ProPOsed sale of land Will be on file and avaliable for inspection at
City Hall during regular business hOllrs.
All interested persons may apPear at the hearin9 and present their views
on the matters to be Considered orally or prior to the meeting in writing.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSiONERS OF THE MONTi_
CEllO HOUSING AND REDEvELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MiNNESOTA
-Olive KoroPChak , ExeCutive Director
(March 30. 2006)
OF PUBLIC MeETING
pUblic hearing will be held by the City of
n .rif 4th, 2006 at 6 p.m., in the
he 'ng matter:
tio reque$t for an interim use permit
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Club Manor, Monticeflo
be accepted On above SUbjects, and all
9ferenced SUbjects will be heard at this
19 Commission wilf be subject to the
lcif and will be considered on Monday,
., at the Monticello City Hall.
Dment Director
'UBlIc MeETING
IlIc hearing wi/f be he'd by the City of
1 April 4th, 2006 at 6 p.m., in the
,If OWing matter:
of an Amendment to Conditional Use
led Unit Development for an expan_
ccept8lj on above SUbjects, and all
nC8lj subjects will be heard at this
ommiss;on will be Subject to the
od Will be Considered on Monday,
the Monticello City Hall.
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RESOLUTION NO .
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO AND SL REAL
ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello ("Authority") as follows:
Section I. Recitals.
1.0 I. The Authority currently administers Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No.
I (the "Project"); and on AprilS, 2006 approved (and recommends approval by the City of) the
creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-37 (the "TIF District") within the Project, all
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 and Sections 469.174 to 469.179.
1.02. To facilitate redevelopment of certain property in the TIF District, the Authority
proposes to enter into a Purchase and Redevelopment Contract (the "Contract") between the
Authority and SL Real Estate Holdings LLC (the "Redeveloper"), under which among other things
the Authority will convey certain property described as Lot 1, Block I, Otter Creek Crossing 2nd
Addition (the "Redevelopment Property") to Redeveloper.
1.03. The City currently owns the Redevelopment Property and on April 10, 2006
authorized the conveyance of that property to the Authority in order to promote the development of
the Otter Creek Crossing industrial park.
] .04. The assistance Lmder the Contract constitutes a "business subsidy" exceeding
$100,000 within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Section 1161.993 to I 16J.995 (the "Business
Subsidy Act").
1.05. The "business subsidy agreement" as required under the Business Subsidy Act is
included as one section of the Contract, and the Authority has on this date conducted a duly noticed
public hearing regarding both the sale of the Redevelopment Property to Redeveloper and the
business subsidy agreement, at which all interested persons were give an opportunity to be heard.
Section 2. Authority Approval; Further Proceedings.
2.01. The Board approves the Contract as presented to the Board, including the business
subsidy agreement therein, subject to modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction
and that are approved by the Chair and Executive Director, provided that execution of the
documents by the those oftlcials shall be conclusive evidence of their approval.
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2.02. Authority staff and officials are authorized to take all actions necessary to perform
the Authority's obligations under the Contract as a whole, including without limitation execution of
any deed or other documents necessary to acquire the Redevelopment Property from the City and to
convey such property to Redeveloper.
Approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello this 12th day of April, 2006.
ATTEST:
Chair
Executive Director
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Second draft: March 29, 2006
PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
By and Between
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA
and
SL Real Estate Holdings, LLC
Dated as of:
,2006
This document was drafted by:
KENNEDY & GRAVEN, Chartered
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone: 337-9300
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREAMBLE ................................................................................. ............................................ I
Section 1.1.
Section 2.1.
Section 2.2.
Section 3.1.
Section 3.2.
Section 3.3.
Section 3.4.
Section 3.5.
Section 3.6.
Section 3.7.
Section 3.8
Section 3.9
Section 4.1.
Section 4.2.
Section 4.3.
Section 4.4.
Section 4.5.
Section 5.1.
Section 5.2.
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ARTICLE I
Definitions
Definitions.......................................................................... .................................2
ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties
Representations by the Authority........................................................................ 5
Representations and Warranties by the Redeveloper.......................................... 5
ARTICLE III
Acquisition and Convevance of Pro pert v
Conveyance of the Property ....... .......................................................... ...............7
Purchase Price; Provisions for Payment ............................................................. 7
Conditions of Conveyance.. ......... .......... .......... ......... ....... ........... ......... ...............7
Place of Document Execution, Delivery and Recording, Costs ......................... 8
Title..................................................................................................................... 8
Soil and Environmental Conditions.................................................................... 9
Advance of Land and Other Costs; Tax Increment Interfund Loan .................10
Business Subsidy Agreement............................................................................ 10
Payment of Administrative Costs .....................................................................12
ARTICLE IV
Construction of Minimum Improvements
Construction of Minimum Improvements ........................................................ 14
Construction Plans ...... ........ ......... .......... .......... ......... ..... ............. ......... ............. 14
Commencement and Completion of Construction............................................ 15
Certificate of Completion ................................................................................. 15
Drainage and Utility Easement .........................................................................16
ARTICLE V
Insurance
Insurance ...... ....... ........ ........ ......... .......... ........ ........... ....... .................... ......... .... 17
Subordination ...... ........ ........ ......... ........ ............ ......... ........ ................... ............. 18
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Section 6.1.
Section 6.2.
Section 6.3
Section 7.1.
Section 7.2.
Section 7.3.
Section 8.1.
Section 8.2.
Section 8.3.
Section 9.1.
Section 9.2.
Section 9.3.
Section 9.4.
Section 9.5.
Section 9.6.
Section 10. I.
Section 10.2.
Section 10.3.
Section 10.4.
Section 10.5.
Section 10.6.
Section 10.7.
Section 10.8.
Section 10.9
Section 10.10
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ARTICLE VI
Delinquent Taxes and Review of Taxes
Right to Collect Delinquent Taxes........................................,...........................19
Review of Taxes ............................ ................ ..................... .., ................. .......... 19
Assessment Agreement .................. ......... ......... .......... ,.........., ........................... 19
ARTICLE VII
Financing
Financing.................................. ..................................,..........,........................... 20
Authority's Option to Cure Default on Mortgage............................................. 20
Subordination and Modification for the Benefit of Mortgagee ........................ 20
ARTICLE VIII
Prohibitions Against Assignment and Transfer; Indemnification
Representation as to Redevelopment................................................................ 21
Prohibition Against Redeveloper's Transfer of Property and
Assignment of Agreement ................................................................................ 21
Release and Indemnification Covenants........................................................... 22
ARTICLE IX
Events of Default
Events of Default Defined ................................................................................24
Remedies on Default.... ........... ....... ................ ............ ........ ............. ....... ...........24
Revesting Title in Authority Upon Happening of Event Subsequent to
Conveyance to Redeveloper .............................................................................24
Resale of Reacquired Property; Disposition of Proceeds .................................26
No Remedy Exclusive.. ........... ......... ....... ......... .......... ........,. ........... ......... .........26
No Additional Waiver Implied by One Waiver................................................ 27
ARTICLE X
Additional Provisions
Conflict oflnterests; Authority Representatives Not Individually Liable........ 28
Equal Employment Opportunity........................................,.............................. 28
Restrictions on Use ..............................................................,............................28
Provisions Not Merged With Deed...................................................................28
Titles of Articles and Sections .......................................................................... 28
Notices and Demands ....................................................................................... 28
Counterparts...................................................................................................... 29
Recording................................. .............................................,........................... 29
Amendment.............................. ..................................,.............................,........ 29
Authority or City Approvals ............................................................................. 29
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Section 10.12
Termination......... ................... ........... ....... .................. ...................... .................29
Choice of Law and Venue........ ............................ ....... ...................................... 29
TESTIMONIUM ............... ....... ........ ....... ..................... ......... ................ ................................. ... S-l
SIGNATURES ............................ ...................................................................................... ....... S-l
SCHEDULE A Redevelopment Property
SCHEDULE B Form of Quit Claim Deed
SCHEDULE C Plat of Redevelopment Property
SCHEDULE D Resolution approving Interfund Loan
SCHEDULE E Certificate of Completion
SCHEDULE F Assessment Agreement
SCHEDULE G Otter Creek Crossing Declaration
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PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, made on or as of the _ day of April, 2006, by and between
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
MONTICELLO, MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA, a public body corporate and politic
established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "Authority"), and
SL REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the
"Redeveloper").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Authority has undertaken a program to promote economic development
and job opportunities and to promote the redevelopment of land which is underutilized within the
City, and in this connection created a redevelopment project known as the Central Monticello
Redevelopment Project No. I (the "Redevelopment Project") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the HRA Act, the Authority is authorized to acquire real
property, or interests therein, and to undertake certain activities to facilitate the redevelopment of
real property by private enterprise; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has acquired or will acquire certain property described in
Schedule A (the "Redevelopment Property") within the Redevelopment Project, and intends to
convey that property to the Redeveloper for development of certain improvements described
herein; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and City have approved a Tax Increment Financing Plan for
Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-37 (the "TIF District") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.174 to 469.179, made up of the Redevelopment Property; and
WHEREAS, the Authority believes that the redevelopment of the Redevelopment
Property pursuant to this Agreement, and fulfillment generally of this Agreement, are in the vital
and best interests of the City and the health, safety, morals, and welfare of its residents, and in
accord with the public purposes and provisions of the applicable State and local laws and
requirements under which the Project has been undertaken and is being assisted.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual obligations of the
parties hereto, each of them does hereby covenant and agree with the other as follows:
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ARTICLE I
Definitions
Section 1.1. Definitions. In this Agreement, unless a different meaning clearly appears
from the context:
"Agreement" means this Agreement, as the same may be from time to time modified,
amended, or supplemented.
"Authority" means the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Monticello, or any successor or assign.
"Authority Representative" means the Executive Director of the Authority, or any person
designated by the Executive Director to act as the Authority Representative for the purposes of
this Agreement.
"Business Subsidy Act" means Minnesota Statutes, Section 1161.993 to 1161.995, as
amended.
"Certificate of Completion" means the certification provided to the Redeveloper, or the
purchaser of any part, parcel or unit of the Redevelopment Property, pursuant to Section 4.4 of
this Agreement.
"City" means the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
"Closing" has the meaning provided in Section 3.3(b).
"Construction Plans" means the plans, specifications, drawings and related documents on
the construction work to be performed by the Redeveloper on the Redevelopment Property
which (a) shall be as detailed as the plans, specifications, drawings and related documents which
are submitted to the appropriate building officials of the City, and (b) shall include at least the
following for each building: (I) site plan; (2) foundation plan; (3) Hoor plan for each Hoor; (4)
elevations (all sides); (5) landscape plan; and (6) such other plans or supplements to the
foregoing plans as the Authority may reasonably request to allow it to ascertain the nature and
quality of the proposed construction work.
"County" means the County of Wright, Minnesota.
"Event of Default" means an action by the Redeveloper listed in Article IX of this
Agreement.
"Holder" means the owner of a Mortgage.
"HRA Act" means Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047, as amended.
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"Interfund Loan" has the meaning provided in Section 3.7 and Schedule C.
"Minimum Improvements" means the construction on the Redevelopment Property of an
approximately 20,000 square foot production and warehouse facility, including office space
necessary for and related to such activities.
"Mortgage" means any mortgage made by the Redeveloper which is secured, in whole or
in part, with the Redevelopment Property and which is a permitted encumbrance pursuant to the
provisions of Article VIII of this Agreement.
"Otter Creek Crossing Declaration" means the Declaration of Protective Covenants,
Conditions and Protections for Otter Creek Crossing filed February 17, 2005 in the Office of the
County Recorder for Wright County, Minnesota as Document No. A 947485, attached as Schedule
F.
"Preliminary Agreement" means the Preliminary Development Agreement between the
Authority and the Redeveloper dated as of February 28, 2006.
"Redeveloper" means SL Real Estate Holdings, LLC or its permitted successors and
assIgns.
"Redevelopment Project" means the Authority's Central Minnesota Redevelopment
Project No. I.
"Redevelopment Property" means the real property described III Schedule A of this
Agreement.
"Redevelopment Plan" means the Authority's Redevelopment Plan for the
Redevelopment Project, as amended.
"State" means the State of Minnesota.
"Tax Increment" means that portion of the real property taxes which is paid with respect
to the Redevelopment Property and which is remitted to the Authority as tax increment pursuant
to the Tax Increment Act.
"Tax Increment Act" means the Tax Increment Financing Act, Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.174 to 469.1799, as amended.
"Tax Increment District" or "TIF District" means the Authority's Tax Increment
Financing District No. 1-36.
"Tax Increment Plan" or 'TIF Plan" means the Authority's Tax Increment Financing
Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-37, as approved by the Authority on
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to time.
"Tax Official" means any County assessor; County auditor; County or State board of
equalization, the commissioner of revenue of the State, or any State or federal district court, the
tax court of the State, or the State Supreme Court.
'Termination Date" means the earlier of (a) date of the Authority's last receipt of Tax
Increment from the TIF District in accordance with Section 469.176, subd. I b(3) of the TIF Act,
or (b) the date the Interfund Loan has been paid in full, defeased, or terminated in accordance
with the terms of the resolution set forth in Schedule C.
"Unavoidable Delays" means delays beyond the reasonable control of the party seeking
to be excused as a result thereof which are the direct result of war, terrorism, strikes, other labor
troubles, fire or other casualty to the Minimum Improvements, litigation commenced by third
parties which, by injunction or other similar judicial action, directly results in delays, or acts of
any federal, state or local governmental unit (other than the Authority in exercising its rights
under this Agreement) which directly result in delays. Unavoidable Delays shall not include
delays in the Redeveloper's obtaining of permits or governmental approvals necessary to enable
construction of the Minimum Improvements by the dates such approval and construction is
required under Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of this Agreement.
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ARTICI;E II
Representations and Warranties
Section 2.1. Representations by the Authoritv. The Authority makes the following
representations as the basis for the undertaking on its part herein contained:
(a) The Authority is a housing and redevelopment authority duly organized and
existing under the laws of the State. Under the provisions of the Act, the Authority has the
power to enter into this Agreement and carry out its obligations hereunder.
(b) The activities of the Authority are undertaken to foster the redevelopment of
certain real property which for a variety of reasons is presently underutilized, to prevent the
emergence of blight, to create increased tax base and employment in the City, and to stimulate
further development of the Otter Creek Crossing industrial park and the Redevelopment Project
as a whole.
(c) The Redevelopment Property is currently zoned II-A, and the Minimum
Improvements conform with the permitted land uses allowed ,vithin this zoning classification.
Section 2.2. Representations and Warranties by the Redeveloper. The Redeveloper
represents and warrants that:
(a) The Redeveloper is a limited liability company duly organized and in good
standing under the laws of the State, is not in violation of any provisions of its articles of
organization or the laws of the State, is duly authorized to transact business within the State, has
power to enter into this Agreement and has duly authorized the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by proper action of its members.
(b) If the Redeveloper acquires the Redevelopment Property in accordance with this
Agreement, the Redeveloper will construct, operate and maintain the Minimum Improvements in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Redevelopment Plan and all local, state and
federal laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, environmental, zoning, building code
and public health laws and regulations).
(c) The Redeveloper has received no notice or communication from any local, state
or federal official that the activities of the Redeveloper or the Authority in the Project Area may
be or will be in violation of any environmental law or regulation (other than those notices or
communications of which the Authority is aware). The Redeveloper is aware of no facts the
existence of which would cause it to be in violation of or give any person a valid claim under any
local, state or federal environmental law, regulation or review procedure.
(d) The Redeveloper will construct the Minimum Improvements in accordance with
all local, state or federal energy-conservation laws or regulations.
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(e) The Redeveloper will obtain, in a timely manner, all required permits, licenses
and approvals, and will meet, in a timely manner, all requirements of all applicable local, state
and federal laws and regulations which must be obtained or met before the Minimum
Improvements may be lawfully constructed.
(f) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, nor the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement is prevented, limited by or conflicts with or results in a breach of,
the terms, conditions or provisions of any partnership or company restriction or any evidences of
indebtedness, agreement or instrument of whatever nature to which the Redeveloper is now a
party or by which it is bound, or constitutes a default under any of the foregoing.
(g) The proposed development by the Redeveloper hereunder would not occur but for
the tax increment financing assistance being provided by the Authority hereunder.
(h) The Redeveloper is not currently in default under any business subsidy agreement
with any grantor, as such terms are defined in the business Subsidy Act.
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ARTICLE III
Acquisition and Convevance of Propertv
Section 3.1. Convevance of the Propertv. As of the date of this Agreement, the City owns
the Redevelopment Property and has agreed to transfer title to the Authority. The Authority will
convey title to and possession of the Redevelopment Property to the Redeveloper, subject to all the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. The parties agree and understand that this Agreement
supersedes in all respects the Preliminary Agreement.
Section 3.2. Purchase Price; Provisions for Pavment. (a) The purchase price to be paid to
the Authority by the Redeveloper in exchange for the conveyance of the Redevelopment Property is
$101,433.82. The parties agree and understand the purchase price represents 87,120 square feet
(two acres) at a price of $1.00 per square foot, and 5401.44 square feet (.124 acres) at a price of
$2.65 per square foot. An additional 70,610.76 square feet (1.621 acres) shall be conveyed to the
Redeveloper for no additional consideration, but subject to an easement in favor of the City for
drainage and utility purposes, as described in Section 4.5. The purchase price shall be payable by
the Redeveloper as follows:
(i) earnest money in the amount of $10,000, receipt of which the Authority
acknowledges upon execution in full ofthis Agreement; and
(ii) the balance payable in cash or certified check at Closing.
Section 3.3. Conditions of Convevance. (a) The Authority shall convey title to and
possession of the Redevelopment Property to the Redeveloper by a deed substantially in the form of
the deed attached as Schedule B to this Agreement. The Authority's obligation to convey the
Redevelopment Property to the Redeveloper is subject to satisfaction of the following tenns and
conditions:
(1) The Authority having approved Construction Plans for the Minimum
Improvements in accordance with Section 4.2.
(2) The Authority having approved financing for constmction of the Minimum
Improvements in accordance with Article VII hereof, and the Redeveloper having closed on
such permanent financing at or before Closing on transfer of title to the Redevelopment
Property to the Redeveloper.
(3) The Redeveloper having reviewed and approved (or waived objections to)
title to the Redevelopment Property as set forth in Section 3.5.
(4) The Redeveloper having reviewed and approved (or waived objections to)
soil and environmental conditions as set forth in Section 3.6.
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Conditions (1), (2), and (5) are solely for the benefit of the Authority, and may be waived by the
Authority. Conditions (3) and (4) are solely for the benefit of the Redeveloper, and may be waived
by the Redeveloper.
(b) The closing on conveyance of the Redevelopment Property from the Authority to the
Redeveloper shall occur upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in this Section, but no later
than May 31, 2006 or at such earlier date as the parties hereto agree in writing ("Closing").
Section 3.4. Place of Document Execution, Delivery and Recording. Costs. (a) Unless
otherwise mutually agreed by the Authority and the Redeveloper, the execution and delivery of all
deeds, documents and the payment of any purchase price shall be made at the offices of the title
company selected by Redeveloper or such other location to which the parties may agree.
(b) The deed shall be in recordable form and shall be promptly recorded in the proper
office for the recordation of deeds and other instruments pertaining to the Redevelopment
Property. At Closing, the Redeveloper shall pay: recording costs for the deed (excluding state
deed tax), title insurance commitment fees and premiums, if any, and title company closing fees,
if any; and a portion of City trunk fees in the amount of $1,635. The parties agree and
understand that the Redevelopment Property is exempt from property taxes for taxes payable in
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(c) At Closing the Authority shall payor cause to be paid the state deed tax, costs of
recording any instruments used to clear title encumbrances, all outstanding special assessments
against Redevelopment Property, and all City trunk fees in excess of the amount paid by
Redeveloper under paragraph (b) above. The parties agree and understand that all such costs are
included in the purchase price payable under Section 3.2, except to the extent otherwise described in
Section 3.7.
Section 3.5. Title. (a) As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement. the
Redeveloper shall obtain a commitment for the issuance of a policy of title for the Redevelopment
Property. The Redeveloper shall have twenty (20) days from the date of its receipt of such
commitment to review the state of title to the Development Property and to provide the Authority
with a list of written objections to such title. Upon receipt of the Redeveloper's list of written
objections, the Authority shall proceed in good faith and with all due diligence to attempt to cure the
objections made by the Redeveloper. In the event that the Authority has failed to cure objections
within sixty (60) days after its receipt of the Redeveloper's list of such objections, the Redeveloper
may by the giving of written notice to the Authority (i) terminate this Agreement, upon the receipt
of which this Agreement shall be null and void and neither party shall have any liability hereunder,
or (ii) waive the objections and proceed to Closing. Upon termination, the Authority shall promptly
return to the Redeveloper any earnest money. The Authority shall have no obligation to take any
action to clear defects in the title to the Redevelopment Property, other than the good faith efforts
described above.
(b) The Authority shall take no actions to encumber title to the Redevelopment Property
between the date of this Agreement and the time the deed is delivered to the Redeveloper. The
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Authority expressly agrees that it will not cause or permit the attachment of any mechanics,
attorneys, or other liens to the Redevelopment Property prior to Closing. Upon Closing, the
Authority is obligated to pay all costs to discharge any encumbrances to the Redevelopment
Property attributable to actions of the Authority, its employees, officers, agents or consultants,
including without limitation any architect, contractor and or engineer.
(c) The Redeveloper shall take no actions to encumber title to the Redevelopment
Property between the date of this Agreement and the time the deed is delivered to the Redeveloper.
The Redeveloper expressly agrees that it will not cause or permit the attachment of any mechanics,
attorneys, or other liens to the Redevelopment Property prior to Closing. Notwithstanding
termination of this Agreement prior to Closing, Redeveloper is obligated to pay all costs to
discharge any encumbrances to the Redevelopment Property attributable to actions of Redeveloper,
its employees, officers, agents or consultants, including without limitation any architect, contractor
and or engineer.
Section 3.6. Soils, Environmental Conditions, Grading. (a) Before closing on conveyance
of the Redevelopment Property from the Authority to the Redeveloper, the Redeveloper may enter
the Redevelopment Property and conduct any other environmental or soils studies deemed
necessary by the Redeveloper. If, at least 10 days before Closing the Redeveloper determines that
hazardous waste or other pollutants as defined under federal and state law exist on the property, or
that the soils are otherwise unsuitable for construction of the Minimum Improvements, the
Redeveloper may at its option terminate this Agreement by giving wTitten notice to the Authority,
upon receipt of which this Agreement shall be null and void and neither party shall have any
liability hereunder, except the Authority shall promptly return to the Redeveloper any earnest
money.
(b) The Redeveloper will undertake (or cause to be undertaken) General Grading of
the Redevelopment Property (with the exception of the 1.621-acre portion subject to a drainage
easement, as shown on the plat attached as Schedule C) and the Authority will reimburse the
Redeveloper for such grading at a rate of $. 1 2/square foot. For purposes of this Section, the term
"General Grading" means: stripping top soil off the entire Redevelopment Property to a
maximum depth of two feet; saving all such top soil on the Redevelopment Property; cutting
existing high areas and filling low areas with existing suitable material; applying and grading so
much of the saved top soil as to have an average thickness of four inches of top soil over the
entire Redevelopment Property; all according to plans approved by the City's consulting
engineer, WSB & Associates, Inc.. If the total cost incurred by the Redeveloper to undertake
General Grading exceeds $.l2/square foot, such excess cost is the Redeveloper's sole
responsibility. The Redeveloper must provide to the Authority invoices due or payable or other
reasonable evidence of the IOtal General Grading cost.
(c) The Redeveloper acknowledges that the Authority makes no representations or
warranties as to the condition of the soils on the Redevelopment Property or its fitness for
construction of the Minimum Improvements or any other purpose for which the Redeveloper may
make use of such property. The Redeveloper further agrees that it will indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the Authority, the City, and their governing body members, officers, and employees, from
any claims or actions arising out of the presence, if any, of hazardous wastes or pollutants on the
Redevelopment Property.
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Section 3.7. Advance of Land and other Costs; Tax Increment Interfund Loan. (a) The
Authority has determined that the fair market price of the Redevelopment Property is
$245,181.82, or $2.65 per square foot. This price represents the total invested or to be invested
by the Authority or City in making the Redevelopment Property available for commercial
development, including the value of the raw land and all costs of special assessments for
infrastructure, City trunk fees (except those paid by Redeveloper under Section 3.3), general
grading, platting, administrative and holding costs. As described in Section 3.2 hereof, the
purchase price for conveyance of the Redevelopment Property represents a reduction from the
fair market price from $2.65 per square foot to $1.00 per square foot for a two-acre portion ofthe
Redevelopment Property. Therefore, at Closing the Authority will forgo receipt of the full
market price of the Redevelopment Property, which represents an advance of Authority funds in
the amount of $143,748.00, less the amount paid by Redeveloper for City trunk fees in the
amount of$I,635.00, for a net advance of$142,113.00.
(b) The Authority will treat the advance described in paragraph (a) as an interfund
loan (the "Interfund Loan") within the meaning of Section 469.178, Subdivision 7 of the TIF
Act. The total original principal amount of the Interfund Loan is $142,113. The terms of the
Interfund Loan are described in the resolution attached as Schedule C (the "Loan Resolution").
The Authority will pledge Available Tax Increment, as defined in the Loan Resolution, to
payment of the lnterfund Loan. The Redeveloper has no rights or interest in any Tax Increment.
Section 3.8. Business Subsidy Agreement. The provisions of this Section constitute the
"business subsidy agreement" for the purposes of the Business Subsidy Act.
(a) General Terms. The parties agree and represent to each other as follows:
(1) The subsidy provided to the Redeveloper consists of the principal amount of the
lnterfund Loan described in Section 3.7. The Interfund Loan is payable from a portion of
the Tax Increments from the TIF District, an economic development tax increment
financing district.
(2) The public purposes of the subsidy are to facilitate development of the
Authority's industrial park, increase net jobs in the City and the State, and increase the tax
base of the City and the State.
(3) The goals for the subsidy are: to secure development of the Minimum
Improvements on the Redevelopment Property; to maintain such improvements as a
distribution facility for the time period described in clause (6) below; and to create the jobs
and wage levels in accordance with Section 3.8(b) hereof.
(4) If the goals described in clause (3) are not met, the Redeveloper must make the
payments to the Authority described in Section 3 .8( c).
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(5) The subsidy is needed to induce Redeveloper to locate its business at this site,
and to mitigate the cost of assessments for public infrastructure, all as determined by the
Authority upon approval ofthe TIF Plan.
(6) The Redeveloper must continue operation of the Minimum Improvements as a
"Qualified Facility" for at least five years after the Benefit Date (defined hereinafter),
subject to the continuing obligation described in Section 10J of this Agreement. For the
purposes of this Section, the term Qualified Facility means a distribution, warehouse or
manufacturing facility, including office space necessary for and related to those activities, all
within the meaning of Section 469.176, subd. 4c of the TIF Act. The improvements will be
a Qualified Facility as long as the Minimum Improvements are operated by Redeveloper or
a tenant for the aforementioned qualified uses. During any period when the Minimum
Improvements are vacant and not operated for the aforementioned qualified uses, the
Minimum Improvements will not constitute a Qualified Facility.
(7) The Redeveloper does not have a parent corporation.
(8) The Redeveloper has not received, and does not expect to receive, financial
assistance from any other "grantor" as defined in the Business Subsidy Act, in connection
with the Development Property or the Minimum Improvements.
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(b) Job and Wage Goals. The "Benefit Date" of the assistance provided in this Agreement
is the earlier of the date of issuance of completion of the Minimum Improvements or the date the
Minimum Improvements are occupied by Redeveloper or a tenant of Redeveloper. Within two
years after the Benefit Date (the "Compliance Date"), the Redeveloper shall (i) retain at least 16
full-time permanent jobs permanent to the Redevelopment Property from another location outside
the City, (ii) cause the average hourly wage of the 16 retained jobs to be at least $21.37 per hour,
exclusive of benefits; (iii) cause to be created at least four new full-time permanent jobs on the
Redevelopment Property (above and beyond the 16 retained jobs); and (iv) cause the average hourly
wage of the four new jobs to be $18.00 per hour, exclusive of benefits. Jobs created by any tenants
within the Minimum Improvements will count toward the requirements of this Section.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if thc wage and job goals described in this
paragraph are met by the Compliance Date, those goals are deemed satisfied despite the
Developer's continuing obligations under Sections 3.8(a)(6) and 3.8(d). The Authority may, after a
public hearing, extend the Compliance Date by up to one year, provided that nothing in this section
will be construed to limit the Authority's legislative discretion regarding this matter.
(c) Remedies. If the Redeveloper fails to meet the goals described in Section 3.8(a)(3), the
Redeveloper shall repay to the Authority upon written demand from the Authority a "pro rata share"
of the outstanding principal amount of the Interfund Loan together with interest on that amount at
the implicit price deflator as defmed in Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.50, subd. 2, accrued from
the date of substantial completion of the Minimum Improvements to the date of payment. The term
"pro rata share" means percentages calculated as follows:
(i) if the failure relates to the number of jobs, the jobs required less the jobs created,
divided by the jobs required;
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(ii) if the failure relates to wages, the number of jobs required less the number of
jobs that meet the required wages, divided by the number of jobs required;
(iii) if the failure relates to maintenance of the facility as a Qualified Facility in
accordance with Section 3.8(a)(6), 60 less the number of months of operation as a Qualified
Facility (where any month in which the Qualified Facility is in operation for at least 15 days
constitutes a month of operation), commencing on the Benefit Date and ending with the date
the Qualified Facility ceases operation as determined by the Authority Representative,
divided by 60; and
(iv) if more than one of clauses (i) through (iii) apply, the sum of the applicable
percentages, not to exceed 100%.
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the Authority's remedies under Article IX
hereof. In addition to the remedy described in this Section and any other remedy available to the
Authority for failure to meet the goals stated in Section 3.8(a)(3), the Redeveloper agrees and
understands that it may not a receive a business subsidy from the Authority or any grantor (as
defined in the Business Subsidy Act) for a period of five years from the date of the failure or until
the Redeveloper satisfies its repayment obligation under this Section, whichever occurs first.
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(d) Reports. The Redeveloper must submit to the Authority a written report regarding
business subsidy goals and results by no later than February 1 of each year, commencing February
1,2007 and continuing until the later of (i) the date the goals stated Section 3.8(a)(3) are met; (ii) 30
days after expiration of the period described in Section 3.8(a)(6); or (iii) if the goals are not met, the
date the subsidy is repaid in accordance with Section 3.8(c). The report must comply with Section
1161.994, subdivision 7 of the Business Subsidy Act. The Authority will provide information to the
Redeveloper regarding the required forms. If the Redeveloper fails to timely file any report required
under this Section, the Authority will mail the Redeveloper a warning within one week after the
required filing date. If, after 14 days of the postmarked date of the warning, the Redeveloper fails to
provide a report, the Redeveloper must pay to the Authority a penalty of $1 00 for each subsequent
day until the report is filed. The maximum aggregate penalty payable under this Section $1,000.
Scction 3.9. Payment of Administrative Costs. The Authority acknowledges that upon
execution of the Preliminary Agreement, Redeveloper has deposited with the Authority $10,000.
The Authority will use such deposit to pay "Administrative Costs," which term means out of pocket
costs incurred by the Authority and City together with staff costs of the Authority and City, all
attributable to or incurred in connection with the negotiation and preparation of the Preliminary
Agreement, this Agreement, the TIF Plan, and other documents and agreements in connection with
the development of the Redevelopment Property. At Redeveloper's request, but no more often
than monthly, the Authority will provide Redeveloper with a written report including invoices,
time sheets or other comparable evidence of expenditures tor Administrative Costs and the
outstanding balance of funds deposited. If at any time the Authority determines that the deposit is
insufficient to pay Administrative Costs, the Redeveloper is obligated to pay such shortfall within
15 days after receipt of a written notice from the Authority containing evidence of the unpaid costs.
If any balance of funds deposited remains upon issuance of the Certificate of Completion pursuant
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to Section 4.4 of this Agreement, the Authority shall promptly return such balance to Redeveloper;
provided that Redeveloper remains obligated to pay subsequent Administrative Costs related to any
amendments to this Agreement requested by Redeveloper. Upon termination of this Agreement in
accordance with its terms, the Redeveloper remains obligated under this section for Administrative
Costs incurred through the effective date of termination.
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ARTICLE IV
Construction of Minimum Improvements
Section 4.1. Construction of Minimwn Improvements. The Redeveloper agrees that it
will construct the Minimum Improvements on the Redevelopment Property in accordance with
the approved Construction Plans and will operate and maintain, preserve and keep the Minimum
Improvements or cause the Minimum Improvements to be maintained, preserved and kept with
the appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof, in good repair and condition.
Section 4.2. Construction Plans. (a) Before closing on conveyance of the
Redevelopment Property under Article III, the Redeveloper shall submit to the Authority
completed Construction Plans. The Construction Plans shall provide for the construction of the
Minimum Improvements and shall be in conformity with the Otter Creek Crossing Declaration,
the Redevelopment Plan, the TIF Plan, this Agreement, and all applicable State and local laws
and regulations. The Authority will approve the Construction Plans in writing if: (i) the
Construction Plans conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (ii) the Construction
Plans conform to the goals and objectives of the Otter Creek Crossing Declaration and the
Redevelopment Plan; (iii) the Construction Plans conform to all applicable federal, state and
local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; (iv) the Construction Plans are adequate to provide
for construction of the Minimum Improvements; (v) the Construction Plans do not provide for
expenditures in excess of the funds available to the Redeveloper for construction of the
Minimum Improvements; and (vi) no Event of Default has occurred. No approval by the
Authority shall relieve the Redeveloper of the obligation to comply with the terms of this
Agreement or of the Redevelopment Plan, applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations, or to construct the Minimum Improvements in accordance therewith. No
approval by the Authority shall constitute a waiver of an Event of Default. If approval of the
Construction Plans is requested by the Redeveloper in writing at the time of submission, such
Construction Plans shall be deemed approved unless rejected in writing by the Authority, in
whole or in part. Such rejections shall set forth in detail the reasons therefore, and shall be made
within 30 days after the date of their receipt by the Authority. If the Authority rejects any
Construction Plans in whole or in part, the Redeveloper shall submit new or corrected
Construction Plans within 30 days after written notification to the Redeveloper of the rejection.
The provisions of this Section relating to approval, rejection and resubmission of corrected
Construction Plans shall continue to apply until the Construction Plans have been approved by
the Authority. The Authority's approval shall not be unreasonably witWleld. Said approval shall
constitute a conclusive determination that the Construction Plans (and the Minimum
Improvements, constructed in accordance with said plans) comply to the Authority's satisfaction
with the provisions of this Agreement relating thereto.
(b) If the Redeveloper desires to make any material change in the Construction Plans
after their approval by the Authority, the Redeveloper shall submit the proposed change to the
Authority for its approval. If the Construction Plans, as modified by the proposed change,
conform to the requirements of this Section 4.2 of this Agreement with respect to such
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notify the Redeveloper in "Titing of its approval. Such change in the Construction Plans shall, in
any event, be deemed approved by the Authority unless rejected, in whole or in part, by "Titten
notice by the Authority to the Redeveloper, setting forth in detail the reasons therefor. Such
rejection shall be made within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice of such change. The
Authority's approval of any such change in the Construction Plans will not be unreasonably
withheld.
Section 4.3. Commencement and Completion of Construction. Subject to Unavoidable
Delays, the Redeveloper must commence construction of the Minimum Improvements by no
later than 30 days after Closing on conveyance of the Redevelopment Property. Subject to
Unavoidable Delays, the Redeveloper must substantially complete construction of the Minimum
Improvements by December 3 I, 2006. All work with respect to the Minimum Improvements to
be constructed or provided by the Redeveloper on the Redevelopment Property shall be in
conformity with the Construction Plans as submitted by the Redeveloper and approved by the
Authority.
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The Redeveloper agrees for itself, its successors and assigns, and every successor in
interest to the Redevelopment Property, or any part thereof, that the Redeveloper, and such
successors and assigns, shall promptly begin and diligently prosecute to completion the
redevelopment of the Redevelopment Property through the construction of the Minimum
Improvements thereon, and that such construction shall in any event be commenced and
completed within the period specified in this Section 4.3 of this Agreement. Subsequent to
conveyance of the Redevelopment Property, or any part thereof, to the Redeveloper, and until
construction of the Minimum Improvements has been completed, the Redeveloper shall make
reports, in such detail and at such times as may reasonably be requested by the Authority, as to
the actual progress of the Redeveloper with respect to such construction.
Section 4.4. Certificate of Completion. (a) Promptly after substantial completion of the
Minimum Improvements in accordance with those provisions of the Agreement relating solely to
the obligations of the Redeveloper to construct the Minimum Improvements (including the dates
for beginning and completion thereof), the Authority will furnish the Redeveloper with a
Certificate of Completion in substantially the form provided in Schedule D.. Such certification
by the Authority shall be (and it shall be so provided in the deed and in the certification itself) a
conclusive determination of satisfaction and termination of the agreements and covenants in the
Agreement and in the deed with respect to the obligations of the Redeveloper, and its successors
and assigns, to construct the Minimum Improvements and the dates for the beginning and
completion thereof. Such certification and such determination shall not constitute evidence of
compliance with or satisfaction of any obligation of the Redeveloper to any Holder of a
Mortgage, or any insurer of a Mortgage, securing money loaned to finance the Minimum
Improvements, or any part thereof.
(b) The certificate provided for in this Section 4.4 of this Agreement shall be in such
form as will enable it to be recorded in the proper office for the recordation of deeds and other
instruments pertaining to the Redevelopment Property. If the Authority shall refuse or fail to
provide any certification in accordance v.~th the provisions of this Section 4.4 of this Agreement,
the Authority shall, within thirty (30) days after written request by the Redeveloper, provide the
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Redeveloper with a written statement, indicating in adequate detail in what respects the
Redeveloper has failed to complete the Minimum Improvements in accordance with the
provisions of the Agreement, or is otherwise in default, and what measures or acts it will be
necessary, in the opinion of the Authority, for the Redeveloper to take or perform in order to
obtain such certification.
(c) The construction of the Minimum Improvements shall be deemed to be
commenced upon beginning of excavation for the building, and shall be deemed to be
substantially completed when the Redeveloper has received a certificate of occupancy issued by
the City for the Minimum Improvements.
Section 4.5. Drainage and Utilitv Easement. The Redeveloper acknowledges that the
Redevelopment Property shall be conveyed to Redeveloper subject to an existing drainage and
utility easement encumbering the property, as shown on the recorded Plat of the Redevelopment
Property. The easement is donated and dedicated to the public for public use for drainage and
utility purposes only. The City acknowledges that it shall be responsible for maintenance of the
existing wetland.
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ARTICLE V
Insurance
Section 5.1. Insurance. The Redeveloper will provide and maintain at all times during
the process of constructing the Minimum Improvements an All Risk Broad Form Basis Insurance
Policy and, from time to time during that period, at the request of the Authority, furnish the
Authority with proof of payment of premiums on policies covering the follo'l'.ing:
(i) Builder's risk insurance, written on the so-called "Builder's Risk --
Completed Value Basis," in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the
insurable value of the Minimum Improvements at the date of completion, and with
coverage available in nonreporting form on the so-called "all risk" form of policy. The
interest of the Authority shall be protected in accordance with a clause in form and
content satisfactory to the Authority;
(ii) Comprehensive general liability insurance (including operations,
contingent liability, operations of subcontractors, completed operations and contractual
liability insurance) together with an Owner's Policy with limits against bodily injury and
property damage of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence (to accomplish the
above-required limits, an umbrella excess liability policy may be used); and
(iii)
Workers' compensation insurance, with statutory coverage.
(b) Upon completion of construction of the Minimum Improvements and prior to the
Termination Date, the Redeveloper shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, at its cost and
expense, and from time to time at the request of the Authority shall furnish proof of the payment of
premiums on, insurance as follows:
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a policy or
businesses.
Insurance against loss and/or damage to the Minimum Improvements under
policies covering such risks as are ordinarily insured against by similar
(ii) Comprehensive general public liability insurance, including personal injury
liability (with employee exclusion deleted), against liability for injuries to persons and/or
property, in the minimum amount for each occurrence and for each year of $ 1,000,000, and
shall be endorsed to show the City and Authority as additional insureds.
(iii) Such other insurance, including workers' compensation insurance respecting
all employees of the Redeveloper, in such amount as is customarily carried by like
organizations engaged in like activities of comparable size and liability exposure; provided
that the Redeveloper may be self-insured with respect to all or any part of its liability for
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(c) All insurance required in Article V of this Agreement shall be taken out and
maintained in responsible insurance companies selected by the Redeveloper that are authorized
under the laws of the State to assume the risks covered thereby. Upon request, the Redeveloper will
deposit annually with the Authority policies evidencing all such insurance, or a certificate or
certificates or binders of the respective insurers stating that such insurance is in force and effect.
Unless otherwise provided in this Article V of this Agreement each policy shall contain a provision
that the insurer shall not cancel nor modify it in such a way as to reduce the coverage provided
below the amounts required herein without giving written notice to the Redeveloper and the
Authority at least 30 days before the cancellation or modification becomes effective. In lieu of
separate policies, the Redeveloper may maintain a single policy, blanket or umbrella policies, or a
combination thereof, having the coverage required herein, in which event the Redeveloper shall
deposit with the Authority a certificate or certificates of the respective insurers as to the amount of
coverage in force upon the Minimum Improvements.
(d) The Redeveloper agrees to notifY the Authority immediately in the case of damage
exceeding $100,000 in amount to, or destruction of, the Minimum Improvements or any portion
thereof resulting from fire or other casualty. In such event the Redeveloper will forthv"ith repair,
reconstruct, and restore the Minimum Improvements to substantially the same or an improved
condition or value as it existed prior to the event causing such damage and, to the extent necessary
to accomplish such repair, reconstruction, and restoration, the Redeveloper will apply the net
proceeds of any insurance relating to such damage received by the Redeveloper to the payment or
reimbursement of the costs thereof.
The Redeveloper shall complete the repair, reconstruction and restoration of the Minimum
Improvements, regardless of whether the net proceeds of insurance received by the Redeveloper for
such purposes are sufficient to pay for the same. Any net proceeds remaining after completion of
such repairs, construction, and restoration shall be the property of the Redeveloper.
(e) In lieu of its obligation to reconstruct the Minimum Improvements as set forth in this
Section, the Redeveloper shall have the option of paying to the Authority an amount that, in the
opinion of the Authority and its fiscal consultant, is sufficient to pay in full the outstanding principal
and accrued interest on the Interfund Loan.
(f) The Redeveloper and the Authority agree that all of the insurance provisions set
forth in this Article V shall terminate upon the termination of this Agreement.
Section 5.2. Subordination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Article V, the rights of the Authority with respect to the receipt and application of any proceeds
of insurance shall, in all respects, be subject and subordinate to the rights of any lender under a
Mortgage approved pursuant to Article VII of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE VI
Delinquent Taxes and Review of Taxes
Section 6.1. Right to Collect Delinquent Taxes. Redeveloper agrees for itself, its
successors and assigns, in addition to the obligation pursuant to statute to pay real estate taxes,
that it is also obligated by reason of this Agreement to pay before delinquency all real estate
taxes assessed against the Redevelopment Property and the Minimum Improvements. The
Redeveloper acknowledges that this obligation creates a contractual right on behalf of the
Authority through the Termination Date to sue the Redeveloper or its successors and assigns to
collect delinquent real estate taxes and any penalty or interest thereon and to pay over the same
as a tax payment to the county auditor. In any such suit in which the Authority is the prevailing
party, the Authority shall also be entitled to recover its costs, expenses and reasonable attorney
fees.
Section 6.2. Review of Taxes. The Redeveloper agrees that prior to the Termination
Date it will not cause a reduction in the real property taxes paid in respect of the Redevelopment
Property through: (a) willful destruction of the Redevelopment Property or any part thereof; or
(b) willful refusal to reconstruct damaged or destroyed property pursuant to Section 5.1 of this
Agreement, except as otherwise provided in Section 5.1 (e). The Redeveloper also agrees that it
will not, prior to the Termination Date, apply for a deferral of property tax on the Redevelopment
Property pursuant to any law, or transfer or permit transfer of the Redevelopment Property to any
entity whose o,vnership or operation of the property would result in the Redevelopment Property
being exempt from real estate taxes under State law (other than any portion thereof dedicated or
conveyed to the City or Authority in accordance with this Agreement).
Section 6.3. Assessment Agreement. (a) Upon closing on conveyance of the
Redevelopment Property to the Redeveloper under Article III hereof, the Redeveloper shall, with
the Authority, execute an Assessment Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.177,
subd. 8, specifying an assessor's minimum Market Value for the Redevelopment Property and
Minimum Improvements constructed thereon. The amount of the minimum Market Value shall be
$1,000,000 as of January 2, 2007 and each January 2 thereafter, notwithstanding the status of
construction by such dates.
(b) The Assessment Agreement shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as
Schedule E. Nothing in the Assessment Agreement shall limit the discretion of the assessor to
assign a market value to the property in excess of such assessor's minimum Market Value. The
Assessment Agreement shall remain in force for the period specified in the Assessment Agreement.
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Financinl!
Section 7.1. Financing. (a) Before conveyance of the Redevelopment Property, the
Redeveloper shall submit to the Authority evidence of one or more commitments for mortgage
financing which, together with committed equity for such construction, is sufficient for the
construction of the Minimum Improvements. Such commitments may be submitted as short term
financing, long term mortgage financing, a bridge loan with a long-term take-out financing
commitment, or any combination of the foregoing. Such commitment or commitments for short
term or long term mortgage financing shall be subject only to such conditions as are normal and
customary in the mortgage banking industry.
(b) If the Authority finds that the financing is sufficiently committed and adequate in
amount to provide for the construction of the Minimum Improvements, then the Authority shall
notify the Redeveloper in '-'Titing of its approvaL Such approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld and either approval or rejection shall be given within thirty (30) days from the date
when the Authority is provided the evidence of financing. A failure by the Authority to respond
to such evidence of financing shall be deemed to constitute an approval hereunder. If the
Authority rejects the evidence of financing as inadequate, it shall do so in '-'Titing specifying the
basis for the rejection. In any event the Redeveloper shall submit adequate evidence of financing
within thirty (30) days after such rejection. Approval of any subordination agreement under
Section 7.3 hereof will constitute approval of financing for the purposes ofthis Section.
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Section 7.2. Authoritv's OPtion to Cure Default on Mortgage. In the event that there
occurs a default under any Mortgage authorized pursuant to Article VII of this Agreement, the
Redeveloper shall cause the Authority to receive copies of any notice of default received by the
Redeveloper from the holder of such Mortgage. Thereafter, the Authority shall have the right,
but not the obligation, to cure any such default on behalf of the Redeveloper within such cure
periods as are available to the Redeveloper under the Mortgage documents. In the event there is
an event of default under this Agreement, the Authority will transmit to the Holder of any
Mortgage a copy of any notice of default given by the Authority pursuant to Article IX of this
Agreement.
Section 7.3. Subordination and Modification for the Benefit of Mortgagee. In order to
facilitate the Redeveloper obtaining financing for purchase of the Redevelopment Property and
for construction according to the Construction Plans, the Authority agrees to subordinate its
rights under this Agreement, including without limitation its rights of reversion under Sections
9.3 and 9.4 hereot: provided that (a) such subordination shall be subject to such reasonable terms
and conditions as the Authority and Holder mutually agree in writing, (b) the Authority's
obligation to subordinate is contingent on the Authority's approval of the financing in
accordance with Section 7.1 hereof, and (c) in no event will the Authority subordinate its rights
under the Assessment Agreement described in Section 6.3.
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ARTICLE VIII
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Prohibitions Al!:ainst Assil!:nment and Transfer; Indemnification
Section 8.1. Reoresentation as to Redevelooment. The Redeveloper represents and
agrees that its purchase of the Redevelopment Property or portions thereof, and its other
undertakings pursuant to the Agreement, are, and will be used, for the purpose of redevelopment
of the Redevelopment Property and not for speculation in land holding.
Section 8.2. Prohibition Against Redevelooer's Transfer of Prooertv and Assignment of
Agreement. The Redeveloper represents and agrees that until the Termination Date:
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(a) Except only by way of security for, and only for, the purpose of obtaining
financing necessary to enable the Redeveloper or any successor in interest to the Redevelopment
Property, or any part thereof, to perform its obligations with respect to making the Minimum
Improvements under this Agreement, and any other purpose authorized by this Agreement, the
Redeveloper has not made or created and will not make or create or suffer to be made or created
any total or partial sale, assignment, conveyance, or lease, or any trust or power, or transfer in
any other mode or form of or with respect to the Agreement or the Redevelopment Property or
any part thereof or any interest therein, or any contract or agreement to do any of the same,
without the prior written approval of the Authority unless the Redeveloper remains liable and
bound by this Redevelopment Agreement in which event the Authority's approval is not
required. Any such transfer shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.
(b) In the event the Redeveloper, upon transfer or assignment of the Redevelopment
Property or any portion thereof, seeks to be released from its obligations under this
Redevelopment Agreement as to the portions of the Redevelopment Property that is transferred
or assigned, the Authority and City shall be entitled to require, except as otherwise provided in
the Agreement, as conditions to any such release that:
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(i) Any proposed transferee shall have the qualifications and financial
responsibility, in the reasonable judgment of the Authority and City, necessary and
adequate to fulfill the obligations undertaken in this Agreement by the Redeveloper as to
the portion of the Redevelopment Property to be transferred.
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(ii) Any proposed transferee, by instrument in wntmg satisfactory to the
Authority and in form recordable among the land records, shall, for itself and its
successors and assigns, and expressly for the benefit of the Authority and City, have
expressly assumed all of the obligations of the Redeveloper under this Agreement as to
the portion of the Redevelopment Property to be transferred and agreed to be subject to
all the conditions and restrictions to which the Redeveloper is subject as to such portion;
provided, however, that the fact that any transferee of, or any other successor in interest
whatsoever to, the Redevelopment Property, or any part thereof, shall not, for whatever
reason, have assumed such obligations or so agreed, and shall not (unless and only to the
extent otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement or agreed to in vvTiting by the
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controls with respect to the Redevelopment Property or any part thereof or the
construction of the Minimum Improvements; it being the intent of the parties as
expressed in this Agreement that (to the fullest extent permitted at law and in equity and
excepting only in the manner and to the extent specifically provided otherwise in this
Agreement) no transfer of, or change with respect to, ownership in the Redevelopment
Property or any part thereof, or any interest therein, however consummated or occurring,
and whether voluntary or involuntary, shall operate, legally or practically, to deprive or
limit the Authority of or with respect to any rights or remedies on controls provided in or
resulting from this Agreement with respect to the Minimum Improvements that the
Authority would have had, had there been no such transfer or change. In the absence of
specific written agreement by the Authority and the City to the contrary, no such transfer
or approval by the Authority and the City thereof shall be deemed to relieve the
Redeveloper, or any other party bound in any way by this Agreement or otherwise with
respect to the construction of the Minimum Improvements, from any of its obligations
with respect thereto.
(iii) Any and all instruments and other legal documents involved in effecting
the transfer of any interest in this Agreement or the Redevelopment Property governed by
this Article VIII, shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Authority and the City.
In the event the foregoing conditions are satisfied then the Redeveloper shall be released from its
obligation under this Agreement, as to the portion of the Redevelopment Property that is
transferred, assigned or otherwise conveyed.
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Section 8.3. Release and Indemnification Covenants. (a) The Redeveloper releases from
and covenants and agrees that the Authority and the City and the governing body members,
officers, agents, servants and employees thereof shall not be liable for and agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the Authority and the City and the governing body members, officers, agents,
servants and employees thereof against any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death
of any person occurring at or about or resulting from any defect in the Minimum Improvements.
(b) Except for any willful misrepresentation or any willful or wanton misconduct of
the following named parties, the Redeveloper agrees to protect and defend the Authority and the
City and the governing body members, officers, agents, servants and employees thereof, now or
forever, and further agrees to hold the aforesaid harmless from any claim, demand, suit, action or
other proceeding whatsoever by any person or entity whatsoever arising or purportedly arising
from this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby or the acquisition, construction,
installation, ownership, and operation of the Minimum Improvements.
(c) The Authority and the City and the governing body members, officers, agents,
servants and employees thereof shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the persons or
property of the Redeveloper or its officers, agents, servants or employees or any other person
who may be about the Redevelopment Property or Minimum Improvements due to any act of
negligence of any person.
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(d) All covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of the Authority
contained herein shall be deemed to be the covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and
obligations of the Authority and not of any governing body member, officer, agent, servant or
employee of the Authority in the individual capacity thereof.
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Events of Default
Section 9.1. Events of Default Defined. The following shall be "Events of Default"
under this Agreement and the term "Event of Default" shall mean, whenever it is used in this
Agreement (unless the context otherwise provides):
(a) any failure by any party to observe or perform any other covenant, condition,
obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under this Agreement or under
any other agreement entered into between the Redeveloper and the Authority or City in
connection with development of the Redevelopment Property; and
(b) any default by Redeveloper under a Mortgage, if any.
Section 9.2. Remedies on Default. Whenever any Event of Default referred to in Section
9.1 of this Agreement occurs, the non-defaulting party may exercise its rights under this Section
9.2 after providing thirty days written notice to the defaulting party of the Event of Default, but
only if the Event of Default has not been cured within said thirty days or, if the Event of Default
is by its nature incurable within thirty days, the defaulting party does not provide assurances
reasonably satisfactory to the non-defaulting party that the Event of Default will be cured and
will be cured as soon as reasonably possible:
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(a) Suspend its performance under the Agreement until it receives assurances that the
defaulting party will cure its default and continue its performance under the Agreement.
(b) Cancel and rescind or terminate the Agreement.
(c) Take whatever action, including legal, equitable or administrative action, which
may appear necessary or desirable to collect any payments due under this Agreement, or to
enforce performance and observance of any obligation, agrcement, or covenant under this
Agreement.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the case of defaults by
Redeveloper described in Section 3.8, the Authority has the additional remedies specified
therein, subject to the qualification described in Section 10.3.
Section 9.3. Revesting Title in Authoritv Upon Happening of Event Subsequent to
Convevance to Redeveloper, In the event that subsequent to conveyance of the Redevelopment
Property to the Redeveloper and prior to receipt by the Redeveloper of the Certificate of Completion
for the Minimum Improvements required to be constructed on that parcel:
(a) the Redeveloper, subject to Unavoidable Delays, shall fail to begin construction of
the Minimum Improvements in conformity with this Agreement and such failure to begin
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construction is not cured within 90 days after "'Titten notice from the Authority to the Redeveloper
to do so; or
(b) subject to Unavoidable Delays, the Redeveloper after commencement of the
construction of the Minimum Improvements, fails to carry out its obligations with respect to the
construction of such improvements (including the nature and the date for the completion thereof), or
abandons or substantially suspends construction work, and any such failure, abandonment, or
suspension shall not be cured, ended, or remedied within 90 days after "'Titten demand from the
Authority to the Redeveloper to do so; or
(c) the Redeveloper fails to pay real estate taxes or assessments on the parcel or any part
thereof when due, or creates, suffers, assumes, or agrees to any encumbrance or lien on the parcel
(except to the extent permitted by this Agreement), or shall suffer any levy or attachment to be
made, or any materialmen's or mechanics' lien, or any other unauthorized encumbrance or lien to
attach, and such taxes or assessments shall not have been paid, or the encumbrance or lien removed
or discharged or provision satisfactory to the Authority made for such payment, removal, or
discharge, within thirty (30) days after =itten demand by the Authority to do so; provided, that if
the Redeveloper first notifies the Authority of its intention to do so, it may in good faith contest any
mechanics' or other lien filed or established and in such event the Authority shall permit such
mechanics' or other lien to remain undischarged and unsatisfied during the period of such contest
and any appeal and during the course of such contest the Redeveloper shall keep the Authority
informed respecting the status of such defense; or
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(d) there is, in violation of the Agreement, any transfer of the parcel or any part thereof,
or any change in the ownership or distribution thereof of the Redeveloper, or with respect to the
identity of the parties in control of the Redeveloper or the degree thereof, and such violation is not
cured within sixty (60) days after "'Titten demand by the Authority to the Redeveloper, or if the
event is by its nature incurable within 30 days, the Redeveloper does not, within such 30-day period,
provide assurances reasonably satisfactory to the Authority that the event will be cured as soon as
reasonably possible; or
(e) the Redeveloper fails to comply with any of its other covenants under this
Agreement related to the subject component of the Minimum Improvements and fails to cure any
such noncompliance or breach within thirty (30) days after written demand from the Authority to
the Redeveloper to do so, or if the event is by its nature incurable within 30 days, the Redeveloper
does not, within such 3D-day period, provide assurances reasonably satisfactory to the Authority that
the event will be cured as soon as reasonably possible; or
(f) the Holder of any Mortgage secured by the subject property exercises any remedy
provided by the Mortgage documents or exercises any remedy provided by law or equity in the
event of a default in any of the terms or conditions of the Mortgage,
Then the Authority shall have the right to re-enter and take possession of the parcel and to
terminate (and revest in the Authority) the estate conveyed by the deed to the Redeveloper, it being
the intent of this provision, together with other provisions of the Agreement, that the conveyance of
the parcel to the Redeveloper shall be made upon, and that thc deed shall contain a condition
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subsequent to the effect that in the event of any default on the part of the Redeveloper and failure on
the part of the Redeveloper to remedy, end, or abrogate such default within the period and in the
manner stated in such subdivisions, the Authority at its option may declare a termination in favor of
the Authority of the title, and of all the rights and interests in and to the parcel conveyed to the
Redeveloper, and that such title and all rights and interests of the Redeveloper, and any assigns or
successors in interest to and in the parcel, shall revert to the Authority, but only if the events stated
in Section 9.4(a)-(t) have not been cured within the time periods provided above.
Section 9.4. Resale of Reacquired Propertv: Disposition of Proceeds. Upon the revesting in
the Authority of title to and/or possession of the parcel or any part thereof as provided in Section
9.3, the Authority shall, pursuant to its responsibilities under law, use its best efforts to sell the
parcel or part thereof as soon and in such manner as the Authority shall find feasible and consistent
with the objectives of such law and of the Redevelopment Plan and TIF Plan to a qualified and
responsible party or parties (as determined by the Authority) who will assume the obligation of
making or completing the Minimum Improvements or such other improvements in their stead as
shall be satisfactory to the Authority in accordance with the uses specified for such parcel or part
thereof in the Redevelopment Plan and TIF Plan. During any time while the Authority has title to
and/or possession of a parcel obtained by reverter, the Authority will not disturb the rights of any
tenants under any leases encumbering such parcel. Upon resale of the parcel, the proceeds thereof
shall be applied:
(a) First, to reimburse the Authority for all costs and expenses incurred by them,
including but not limited to salaries of personnel, in connection with the recapture, management,
and resale of the parcel (but less any income derived by the Authority from the property or part
thereof in connection with such management); all taxes, assessments, and water and sewer charges
with respect to the parcel or part thereof (or, in the event the parcel is exempt from taxation or
assessment or such charge during the period of ownership thereof by the Authority, an amount, if
paid, equal to such taxes, assessments, or charges (as determined by the Authority assessing official)
as would have been payable if the parcel were not so exempt); any payments made or necessary to
be made to discharge any encumbrances or liens existing on the parcel or part thereof at the time of
revesting of title thereto in the Authority or to discharge or prevent from attaching or being made
any subsequent encumbrances or liens due to obligations, defaults or acts of the Redeveloper, its
successors or transferees; any expenditures made or obligations incurred with respect to the making
or completion of the subject improvements or any part thereof on the parcel or part thereof; and any
amounts otherwise owing the Authority by the Redeveloper and its successor or transferee; and
(b) Second, to reimburse the Redeveloper, its successor or transferee, up to the
amount equal to (I) the purchase price paid by Redeveloper under Section 3.2; plus (2) the
amount actually invested by it in making any of the subject improvements on the parcel or part
thereot~ less (2) any gains or income withdra\\ll or made by it from the Agreement or the parcel.
Any balance remaining after such reimbursements shall be retained by the Authority as its property.
Section 9.5. No Remedv Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the
Authority or Redeveloper is intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies,
but each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other
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remedy given under this Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute.
No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default shall impair any
such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right and power
may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle
the Authority to exercise any remedy reserved to it, it shall not be necessary to give notice, other
than such notice as may be required in this Article IX.
Section 9.6. No Additional Waiver Imnlied bv One Waiver. In the event any agreement
contained in this Agreement should be breached by either party and thereafter waived by the
other party, such waiver shall be limited to the particular breach so waived and shall not be
deemed to waive any other concurrent, previous or subsequent breach hereunder.
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ARTICLE X
Additional Provisions
Section 10.1. Conflict of Interests; Authoritv Representatives Not Individuallv Liable.
The Authority and the Redeveloper, to the best of their respective knowledge, represent and
agree that no member, official, or employee of the Authority shall have any personal interest,
direct or indirect, in the Agreement, nor shall any such member, official, or employee participate
in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects his personal interests or the interests of
any corporation, partnership, or association in which he is, directly or indirectly, interested. No
member, official, or employee of the Authority shall be personally liable to the Redeveloper, or
any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the Authority or City or for any
amount which may become due to the Redeveloper or successor or on any obligations under the
terms of the Agreement.
Section 10.2. Equal Emplovment Opportunitv. The Redeveloper, for itself and its
successors and assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Minimum Improvements
provided for in the Agreement it will comply with all applicable federal, state and local equal
employment and non-discrimination laws and regulations.
Section 10.3. Restrictions on Use. The Redeveloper agrees that until the Termination
Date, the Redeveloper, and such successors and assigns, shall use the Redevelopment Property
and the Minimum Improvements thereon only as Qualified Facility (as defined in Section 3.8
hereof), provided that after expiration of the five-year period described in Section 3.8(c), the
repayment remedy described in Section 3.8(d) may not be imposed on Redeveloper for default
under this Section, and Authority is limited to any other remedies available under Article IX
hereof. Further, until the Termination Date the Redeveloper shall not discriminate upon the basis
of race, color, creed, sex or national origin in the sale, lease, or rental or in the use or occupancy
of the Redevelopment Property or any improvements erected or to be erected thereon, or any part
thereof.
Section 10.4. Provisions Not Men!ed With Deed. None of the proVISIOns of this
Agreement are intended to or shall be merged by reason of any deed transferring any interest in
the Redevelopment Property and any such deed shall not be deemed to affect or impair the
provisions and covenants of this Agreement.
Section 10.5. Titles of Articles and Sections. Any titles of the several parts, Articles, and
Sections of the Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be
disregarded in construing or interpreting any of its provisions.
Section 10.6. Notices and Demands. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, a notice, demand, or other communication under the Agreement by either party to
the other shall be sufficiently given or delivered if it is dispatched by registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered personally; and
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(a) in the case of the Redeveloper, is addressed to or delivered personally to the
Redeveloper at SL Real Estate Holdings LLC, 12450 Fernbrook Lane, Dayton, MN 55327, Attn:
Michael H. Maher; and
(b) in the case of the Authority, is addressed to or delivered personally to the
Authority at Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello, 505 Walnut
Street, Suite I, Monticello, Minnesota 55337, Attn: Executive Director; or at such other address
with respect to either such party as that party may, from time to time, designate in writing and
forward to the other as provided in this Section.
Section 10.7. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed III any number of
counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 10.8. Recording. The Authority may record this Agreement and any
amendments thereto with the County recorder. The Redeveloper shall pay all costs for
recording.
Section 10.9. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement
approved by the Authority and the Redeveloper.
Section 10.10. Authority or Citv ApDrovals. Unless otherwise specified, any approval
required by the Authority under this Agreement may be given by the Authority Representative.
Section 10.11. Termination. This Agreement terminates on the Termination Date. Within
30 days after the Termination Date, the Authority will deliver to Redeveloper a written release in
recordable form satisfactory to Redeveloper, evidencing termination ofthis Agreement.
Section 10.12. Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Minnesota. Any disputes, controversies, or
claims arising out of this Agreement shall be heard in the state or federal courts of Minnesota, and
all parties to this Agreement waive any objection to the jurisdiction of these courts, whether based
on convenience or otherwise.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority has caused this Agreement to be duly executed
in its name and behalf and its seal to be hereunto duly affixed and the Redeveloper has caused
. this Agreement to be duly executed in its name and behalf on or as of the date first above written.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF MONTICELLO
By
Its Chair
By
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF WRIGHT )
Notary Public
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
2006, by and , the Chair and Executive Director of the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello, a public body politic
and corporate, on behalf of the Authority.
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SL Real Estate Holdings LLC
By
Its
STATE OF
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COUNTY OF
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
, 2006 by , the of SL Real Estate
Holdings LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, on behalf of the company.
Notary Public
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SCHEDULE A
REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
Lot I, Block I, Otter Creek Crossing 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Wright County, Minnesota
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SCHEDULE B
FORM OF QUIT CLAIM DEED
THIS INDENTURE, between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the
City of Monticello, Monticello, Minnesota, a public body corporate and politic (the "Grantor"), and
SL Real Estate Holdings LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, (the "Grantee").
WITNESSETH, that Grantor, in consideration of the sum of $ and other
good and valuable consideration the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant,
bargain, quitclaim and convey to the Grantee, its successors and assigns forever, all the tract or
parcel ofland lying and being in the County of Wright and State of Minnesota described as follows,
to-wit (such tract or parcel ofland is hereinafter referred to as the "Property"):
Lot 1, Block I, Otter Creek Crossing 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Wright County, Minnesota
To have and to hold the same, together with all the hereditaments and appurtenances
thereunto belonging.
SECTION 1.
It is understood and agreed that this Deed is subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions
and provisions of an agreement recorded herewith entered into between the Grantor and Grantee on
the day of April, 2006, identified as "Purchase and Redevelopment Contract" (hereafter
referred to as the "Agreement") and that the Grantee shall not convey this Property, or any part
thereof, except as permitted by the Agreement until a certificate of completion releasing the Grantee
from certain obligations of said Agreement as to this Property or such part thereof then to be
conveyed, has been placed of record. This provision, however, shall in no way prevent the Grantee
from mortgaging this Property in order to obtain funds for the purchase of the Property hereby
conveyed or for erecting the Minimum Improvements thereon (as defined in the Agreement) in
conformity with the Agreement, any applicable development program and applicable provisions of
the zoning ordinance of the City of Monticello, Minnesota, or for the refinancing of the same.
It is specifically agreed that the Grantee shall promptly begin and diligently prosecute to
completion the redevelopment of the Property through the construction of the Minimum
Improvements thereon, as provided in the Agreement.
Promptly after completion of the Minimum Improvements in accordance with thc provisions
of the Agreement, the Grantor \vill furnish the Grantee with an appropriate instrument so certifying.
Such certitlcation by the Grantor shall be (and it shall be so provided in the certification itself) a
conclusive determination of satisfaction and termination of the agreements and covenants of the
Agreement and of this Deed with respect to the obligation of the Grantee, and its successors and
assigns, to construct the Minimum Improvements and the dates for the beginning and completion
thereof. Such certification and such determination shall not constitute evidence of compliance with
or satisfaction of any obligation of the Grantee to any holder of a mortgage, or any insurer of a
mortgage, securing money loaned to finance the purchase of the Property hereby conveyed or the
Minimum Improvements, or any part thereof.
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All certifications provided for herein shall be in such form as will enable them to be
recorded with the County Recorder, or Registrar of Titles, Wright County, Minnesota. If the
Grantor shall refuse or fail to provide any such certification in accordance with the provisions ofthe
Agreement and this Deed, the Grantor shall, within thirty (30) days after ",Titten request by the
Grantee, provide the Grantee with a "'Titten statement indicating in adequate detail in what respects
the Grantee has failed to complete the Minimwn Improvements in accordance with the provisions
of the Agreement or is otherwise in default, and what measures or acts it will be necessary, in the
opinion of the Grantor, for the Grantee to take or perform in order to obtain such certification.
SECTION 2.
The Grantee's rights and interest in the Property are subject to the terms and conditions of
Section 9.3 of the Agreement relating to the Grantor's right to re-enter and revest in Grantor title to
the Property under conditions specified therein, including but not limited to termination of such
right upon issuance of a Certificate of Completion as defined in the Agreement.
SECTION 3.
The Grantee agrees for itself and its successors and assigns to or of the Property or any part
thereof, hereinbefore described, that the Grantee and such successors and assigns shall comply with
all provisions of the Agreement that relate to the Property or use thereof for the periods specified in
the Agreement, including without limitation the covenant set forth in Section 10.3 thereof.
It is intended and agreed that the above and foregoing agreements and covenants shall be
covenants running with the land for the respective terms herein provided, and that they shall, in any
event, and without regard to technical classification or designation, legal or otherwise, and except
only as otherwise specifically provided in this Deed, be binding, to the fullest extent permitted by
law and equity for the benefit and in favor of, and enforceable by, the Grantor against the Grantee,
its successors and assigns, and every successor in interest to the Property, or any part thereof or any
interest therein, and any party in possession or occupancy of the Property or any part thereof.
In amplification, and not in restriction of, the provisions of the preceding section, It IS
intended and agreed that the Grantor shall be deemed a beneficiary of the agreements and covenants
provided herein, both for and in its m,vn right, and also for the purposes of protecting the interest of
the community and the other parties, public or private, in whose favor or for whose benefit these
agreements and covenants have been provided. Such agreements and covenants shall run in favor
of the Grantor without regard to whether the Grantor has at any time been, remains, or is an owner
of any land or interest therein to, or in favor of, which such agreements and covenants relate. The
Grantor shall have the right, in the event of any breach of any such agreement or covenant to
exercise all the rights and remedies, and to maintain any actions or suits at law or in equity or other
proper proceedings to enforce the curing of such breach of agreement or covenant, to which it or
any other beneficiaries of such agreement or covenant may be entitled; provided that Grantor shall
not have any right to re-enter the Property or revest in the Grantor the estate conveyed by this Deed
on grounds of Grantee's failure to comply with its obligations under this Section 3.
SECTION 4.
This Deed is also given subject to:
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(a) Provision of the ordinances, building and zoning laws of the City of
Monticello, and state and federal laws and regulations in so far as they affect this real estate.
(b) Declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions and Protections for Otter
Creek Crossing filed February 17, 2005 in the Office of the County Recorder for Wright
County, Minnesota as Document No. A 947485.
(c) [Any other permitted encumbrances after Redeveloper's title review]
Grantor certifies that it does not know of any wells on the Property.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has caused this Deed to be duly executed in its
behalf by its Chair and Executive Director and has caused its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed
. this day of , 2006.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
By
Its Chair
By
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF WRIGHT )
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On this _ day of , 2006, before me, a notary public within and for Wright
County, personally appeared and to me personally known
who by me duly sworn, did say that they are the Chair and Executive Director of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello, Monticello, Minnesota (the
"Authority") named in the foregoing instrument; that the seal affixed to said instrument is the seal of
said Authority; that said instnunent was signed and sealed on behalf of said Authority pursuant to a
resolution of its governing body; and said and acknowledged
said instrument to be the free act and deed of said Authority.
Notary Public
This instrument was drafted by:
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
470 US Bank Plaza
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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SCHEDULE D
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RESOLUTION NO.
AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN FOR
ADVANCE OF CERTAIN COSTS
IN CONNECTION WITH TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-37
BE IT RESOLVED By the Board Of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota (the "Authority") as follows:
Section 1.
Background.
1.01. The Authority has established tax increment financing district no. 1-37 (the "TIF
District") within the Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 (the "Redevelopment
Project") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 to 469.179 (the "TIF Act") and
Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act").
1.02. The Authority may incur certain costs related to the TIF District, which costs may
be financed on a temporary basis from available Authority funds.
1.03. Under Section 469.178, Subdivision 7 of the TIF Act, the Authority is authorized
to advance or loan money from any fund from which such advances may be legally made in
order to finance expenditures that are eligible to be paid with tax increments under the TIF Act.
1.04. The Authority owns or will acquire certain property (the "Redevelopment
Property") and has incurred or will incur certain costs to prepare such property for
redevelopment. The Authority has determined that the market price of the improved
Redevelopment Property is at least $245,181.82.00, or $2.65 per square foot.
1.05. The Authority proposes to enter into a Purchase and Redevelopment Contract (the
"Contract") with SL Real Estate Holdings LLC (the "Redeveloper"), under which the Authority
will (among other things) convey the Redevelopment Property to the Redeveloper for a purchase
price of $101,433.82, subject to Redeveloper's obligation to pay a portion of City trunk fees in
the amount of$I,635.
1.06. By conveying the Redevelopment Property under the Contract, at Closing the
Authority will forgo receipt the full market price of the Redevelopment Property. Such
forbearance represents an advance of Authority funds in the amount of $142,] 13.00 (the write-
down in purchase price net of Redeveloper' s trunk fee payment).
] .07. The Authority intends to designate such advances as an interfund loan III
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Section 2.
Repayment of Interfund Loan.
2.0 I. The Authority will reimburse itself for the land advance in the principal amount
of $142,113 together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum (the "Interfund Loan"). Interest
accrues on the principal amount from the date of Closing on conveyance of the Redevelopment
Property to the Redeveloper under the Development Agreement (hereafter, the "Closing Date").
The interest rate is no more than the greatest of the rate specified under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 270.75 and Section 549.09, both in effect for calendar year 2006. The interest rate will,
without further action by the Authority, be adjusted on January I of each year to reflect the
greater of the rate specified under Minnesota Statutes, Section 270.75 and Section 549.09 in
effect for that calendar year.
2.02. Principal and interest ("Payments") on the Interfund Loan shall be paid semi-
annually on each August 1 and February 1 (each a "Payment Date"), commencing on the first
Payment Date on which the Authority has Available Tax Increment (defined below), or on any
other dates determined by the City Administrator, through the date of last receipt of tax
increment from the TlF District.
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2.03. Payments on the Interfund Loan will be made solely from Available Tax
Increment, defined as tax increment from the TIF District received by the Authority from Wright
County in the six-month period before any Payment Date, less any amounts determined by the
Authority to be applied toward administrative expenses in accordance with the TIF Act.
Payments shall be appl ied first to accrued interest, and then to unpaid principal. Interest
accruing from the Closing Date will be compounded semiannually on February 1 and August 1
of each year and added to principal until the first Payment Date, unless otherwise specified by
the City Administrator.
2.04. The principal sum and all accrued interest payable under this resolution is pre-
payable in whole or in part at any time by the Authority without premium or penalty.
2.05. This resolution is evidence of an internal borrowing by the Authority in
accordance \vith Section 469.178, subdivision 7 of the TIF Act, and is a limited obligation
payable solely from Available Tax Increment pledged to the payment hereof under this
resolution. The Interfund Loan shall not be deemed to constitute a general obligation of the State
of Milmesota or any political subdivision thereof, including, without limitation, the Authority
and the City. Neither the State of Minnesota, nor any political subdivision thereof shall be
obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the Interfund Loan or other costs incident hereto
except out of Available Tax Increment. The Authority shall have no obligation to pay any
principal amount of the Interfund Loan or accrued interest thereon, which may remain unpaid
after the final Payment Date.
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2.06. The Authority may at any time make a determination to forgive the outstanding
principal amount and accrued interest on the Interfund Loan to the extent permissible under law.
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2.07. The Authority may from time to time amend the terms of this Resolution to the
extent permitted by law, including without limitation amendment to the payment schedule and
the interest rate; provided that the interest rate may not be increased above the maximum
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specified in Section 469.178. subd. 7 of the TIF Act.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon execution in full of the
Contract.
Adopted this _ day of April, 2006
Chair
ATTEST:
Executive Director
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SCHEDULE E
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, a public body, corporate and politic (the "Grantor"), by a Deed recorded in the Office of
the County Recorder or the Registrar of Titles in and for the County of Wright and State of
Minnesota, as Deed Document Number(s) and , respectively, has
conveyed to (the "Grantee"), the following described land in County of Wright
and State of Minnesota, to-wit:
and
WHEREAS, said Deed contained certain covenants and restrictions set forth in Sections
I and 2 of said Deed; and
WHEREAS, said Grantee has performed said covenants and conditions insofar as it is
able in a manner deemed sufficient by the Grantor to permit the execution and recording of this
certification;
NOW, THEREFORE, this is to certify that all building construction and other physical
improvements specified to be done and made by the Grantee have been completed and the above
covenants and conditions in said Deed and the agreements and covenants in Article IV of the
Agreement (as described in said Deed) have been performed by the Grantee therein, and the
County Recorder or the Registrar of Titles in and for the County of Wright and State of
Minnesota is hereby authorized to accept for recording and to record, the filing of this
instrument, to be a conclusive determination of the satisfactory termination of the covenants and
conditions of Article IV of the, but the covenants created by Sections 3 and 4 of said Deed shall
remain in full force and effect.
Dated:
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA
By
Authority Representative
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SCHEDULE F
ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
and
ASSESSOR'S CERTIFICATION
By and Between
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
and
SL REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC
This Document was drafted by:
KENNEDY & GRAVEN, Chartered
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made on or as of the _ day of , 2006, and
between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello, a public body
corporate and politic (the "Authority") and SL Real Estate Holdings LLC, a Minnesota limited
liability company (the "Redeveloper").
WITNESSETH, that
WHEREAS, on or before the date hereof the Authority and the Redeveloper have entered
into a Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement dated , 2006 (the "Redevelopment
Contract"), pursuant to which the Authority is to facilitate development of certain property in the
City of Monticello hereinafter referred to as the "Property" and legally described in Exhibit A
hereto; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Redevelopment Contract the Redeveloper is obligated to
construct certain improvements upon the Property (the "Minimum Improvements"); and
d the Redeveloper desire to establish a minimum market value
onstructed thereon, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
WHEREAS, the Authority and the Assessor for the County (the "Assessor") have reviewed
. the preliminary plans and specifications for tl(f"ownl16ifseS'~ have inspected such improvements;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties to this Agreement, in consideration of the promises,
covenants and agreements made by each to the other, do hereby agree as follows:
1. The minimum market value which shall be assessed for the Property described in
Exhibit A, together with the Minimum Improvements thereon, for ad valorem tax purposes, shall be
$1,000,000 as of January 2, 2007 and each January 2 thereafter notwithstanding the progress of
construction of such Minimum Improvements by such dates.
2. The minimum market value herein established shall be of no further force and effect
and this Agreement shall terminate on the earlier of the following: (a) The date of receipt by the
Authority of the final payment from the County of Tax Increments from TIF District No. 1-37; or
(b) The date when the Interfund Loan (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract) has been paid in
full, defeased or terminated in accordance "ith the resolution set forth in Schedule C of the
Redevelopment Contract.
The event referred to in Sections 2(b) of this Agreement shall be evidenced by a certificate
or affidavit executed by the Authority.
3. This Agreement shall be promptly recorded by the Authority. The Redeveloper
shall pay all costs of recording.
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4. Neither the preambles nor provisions of this Agreement are intended to, nor shall
they be construed as, modifying the terms of the Redevelopment Contract between the Authority
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and the Redeveloper.
5. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and
assigns of the parties.
6. Each of the parties has authority to enter into this Agreement and to take all actions
required of it, and has taken all actions necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this
Agreement.
7. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid and unenforceable
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable
any other provision hereof.
8. The parties hereto agree that they will, from time to time, execute, acknowledge and
deliver, or cause to be executed, acknowledged and delivered, such supplements, amendments and
modifications hereto, and such further instruments as may reasonably be required for correcting any
inadequate, or incorrect, or amended description of the Property or the townhouse thereon, or for
carrying out the expressed intention of this Agreement, including, without limitation, any further
instruments required to delete from the description of the Property such part or parts as may be
included within a separate assessment agreement.
9. Except as provided in Section 8 of this Agreement, this Agreement may not be
amended nor any of its terms modified except by a writing authorized and executed by all parties
hereto.
10. This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
II. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Minnesota.
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO
By
Its Chair
By
Its Executive Director
STATEOFMINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF WRIGHT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2006 by
and , the Chair and Executive Director
of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello, on behalf of the
Authority.
Notary Public
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF
SL REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC
By
Its
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
2006 by , the of SL Real Estate Holdings LLC, a
Minnesota limited liability company, on behalf ofthe limited liability company.
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CERTIFICATION BY COUNTY ASSESSOR
The undersigned, having reviewed the plans and specifications for the improvements to be
constructed and the market value assigned to the land upon which the improvements are to be
constructed, hereby certifies as follows: The undersigned Assessor, being legally responsible for
the assessment of the above described property, hereby certifies that the values assigned to the land
and improvements are reasonable.
County Assessor for the County of Wright
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF WRIGHT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
2006 by , the County Assessor of the County of Wright.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A of ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
Legal Description of Property
Lot I, Block I, Otter Creek Crossing 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Wright County, Minnesota
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OA'lCE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER
WRIGHT COUN'TY, MINNESOTA
Cedilied Filed andl... Raccrdecf on
02-17-2005 at 01;09
C/led(1I: Fee; $19.50
F\oylnllM l;ode 04
AddL Fee
llltTy A. Unser, Coun\y Recorder
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DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS,
CONntTIONS, AND PROTECTIONS FOR
OTTER CREEK CROSSING
THIS DECLARATION is made by lhe CITY OF MONTICELLO, a
Minnesota municipalcorporalien ("Decla/ant"),
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WHEREAS, Declarant is the fee owner of real propeny in the City ofMonticelle,
Wtight County, Minnesota, legally described.s Lot I, Block 2, Otter Cteek Crossing
("the Property"); eM
WHEREAS, Declarant has granted tbe Housing and Redevolopment Authority
(hereinafter referred to "HRA") the authority to administer these protective covenants;
and
WHEREAS, Declarant desires to establish covenants, conditions, end protections
which will benefit the Property for the pW'pooe of facilitating development ofilie
Property and fer the pllrpOSC of protecting and preserving 1be value and desirability of the
Property; and
WHEREAS, all Property Owners arc advised that1bey will be expected to abide
by 1be protective covenants hereby established by Declarant. These $tandarcls are
intended to assure the integrity of Otter Creel< Crossing and protect property values and
adjoining property use..
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED TEAT, the DecIaram declares that the
Property, shall be used, occupied, and conveyed subject to tbe covenant;, conditiotls, and
protections sel for1b in this ~laration, aU ofwhictJ shall be binding on a11perscns
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owning Or acquiring any right, title or illteteSt in the Property and their heirs, por&<>nal
represenla:l:ives, successors and assigns.
SECTION 1
1. DEFINITIONS:
1.1 "Declarant" shall mean the City ofMonticeJJo.
1.2 <<Improvemellts" sllall mean all structures and olhet COnstluction on a lot or
parcel for use permitted by the zoning ordinances oflhe City of Monticello.
inCluding, but not limited to, buildIngs, outbuildings. parking areas. loading
areas, outside platforms and docks, driveways, walkways, reuces, lawns,
landscaping, signs, relain \valls, decks, railroad tracks, poles, berms and
swales, and exterior lighting.
1.3 ~Lot" shall meao a portion (lithe Property identified lIS a lot on "
subdivision pial prepared in accofdance with Minnesota Statutes, Chap"'r
505, and filed for record in the WriglltCoUllty Recorder's Office.
1.4 ~OCClljlant" shall mean llt)y person, other than an owner, in possession of a
101 or parcel.
1.$ "Owner" for purposes of this Declaration shall be the Declarant and its
successors as recorded fee simpJeowner of any part oflhe Property. For
purposes hereof, if any part of the Property is sold under a conlroct for deed
or leased under a ground lease, the contact for d.cd purchaser ("Vendee")
andlor ground lessee shall be dee:tned the Owner in lieu of the record fee
simple owner, providcd how_. that for purposes of amending or
modifying this Declaration. Ihe tee simple title owner and the Vendee
andior ground lessee, as the case may be, shall jointly all be deemed lhe
Owner.
1.6 "Person" shall mean a natural individual. cOlporatlons, limited liability
"o""peny, partoershlp, trustee, 0, other lepl entity capable ofhoJding title
to real property.
1.7 "Proper!)''' shall mean all of the real property submitted to the provisions of
this Declaration.. including all iroprovements located on the real property
now or in the future. The Property !lSofthe date of this Declaration is
tega!)y deseribed as Lot I, Block:?, Otter Creek Crossing, Wright County,
Minnesota.
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SECTION 2
STAl\'DARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
2.1 MilIlmllffi Standards
The minimum slJIDdards for the cOllStruction, alteratiOl:l, and maintenance of
improvements on lhe Property shall be '!hose set forth by the City of
Monticello and any other governmental agency whiclJ rnsy have
juriSdiction over the Property. All improvements on the Property shall
conform to the then existing buildln g codes in effect for the City of
Monticelio and shall be in compliance with all1aws, rules and regulations
of any governmental body that may be applicable, including, without
limitation, environmental Jm\.'S and regulatiollS. Where the following
restrictive covenants are nlOt'<: stringent than the zoning ordinances, other
laws and regulations of the City of Monticello or any other applicable
govemm=nt agency. the re$lrictive QOvellllnts COIltained in this Declaration
shall govern and become minimum standards by which the improvements
and maintenance of them shall be controlled.
2.2 Use
No outdoor storage is allowed. On aU lots, no owncr or occupant shall
store materials, equipment, or items outside of any building" 'The following
exceptions are DOl to he considered storage, and may be located outside in
compJiance with other applicable regulations;
a.
Passenger vehicles and light trucks parked in complian~ with the
City of Monticello zoning regulations.
b. Parking of company vehicles, inCluding trucks, vans, and oilier
similar vehicles, except that semi-ttactors and trailers may only be
parked in the side and rear yards.
c. Semi.trailers locltted in designated loeding doc4
d. Trash handling equiplltent.
2.3 Building Quality aIld Materials
No building shall utilize metal or steel sidewall building materials with the
exception of arclJJtecwral jl1lllJlls that do not exceed ten percent (10%) of
the sidewall surface area.
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1.4 Landscaping Irrigation System
00 slllots on which II building is proposed 10 be constrUcted, the owner
shall. prior to occupancy of the building, install in-ground landscaping
in! gation between the front building line and the public street. This
requirement shall also apply to the side lot areas of comer lots whicb face a
different street. in lhe case of rear lot areas that fronl on Ii public Street, lhe
owner shall install landscaping irrigation for alllaodscaped areas wilhin
fifty (50) feet of the public street. The Irrigation system shall provide
adequate water 10 all landscaped areas, inclUding lawns, shrubs, trees,
flower beds, or other similar features. This requirement also applies to the
"boulevard" portion of the public right of way betwean the owner's
property line and the curb line of the public street.
1,5 General Exterior Maintenance
Each owner and occupant of a lot shall fully and properly maintain and
repair the exterior of any StrUcture loeated on such lot io such a manner as
to enhance the overall appearance ofthe :Property, The exteriors of all
buildings and lhe parking, driving, and loadiog areas shall be kept and
maintained in a good state of repair at all times Md be adequately
maintained. All lots shall be kept free of debris of allY Kind and all
landscaping must be kept in good repair. All landscaped areas shall be
graded to provide proper site dramage. Landscaped areas snaIl be
maintained in neat condition, lawns mowed, and adequately watered in
summer, hedges trimmed, and leaves rakes.
2.6 Construction
ConStrUction or alteratiOllof any Improvement on a lot shall be diligently
pursued and sball not rernsio :in a partly finished condition any longer than
is reasonably necessary [(If completion of thc C{)l1strl1ction or alteration.
The owner and occupant of any lot upon which improvements are
consmlcted shall, at aU times. keap the lot and streets being utilized by such
owner in connection with sudl constructton, free from dirt, mud, garbage,
trash, or other debris whidl might be occasioned by such constrUction or
alteration.
2.7 N 0:.:1065 Aetlvlties
No trades, services, activities, operations, or usage shan be permitted or
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The emission of fumes, odors, glare, vibration, gases, radiation, dust.
liquid wastes, smoke or noise or a l1ll11n'e and quantity prol\i!>ited by
applieable laws.
2.8 Temporary Strueture
Trailers, temporary construction buildings, and the like, shall be permitted
only for construction purposes during the period of construction or
alteration of a permanent ouilding. Such structures shall be placed as
inconspicuously as practical and shall be mnoved not later than thirty (30)
days after the date of tho suhstllDtial completion oithe building.
2.9 lMldillg Docks
No loading dock shall face School Boulevard or Chelsea Road.
sECTION 3
3. GENERAL TERMS
3.1 Nlltllre Bnd Term
The protective covenants hereinafter set forth shall be considered as
covenants running with the land, to be binding on all persoos claiming
under them and nm for a period of thirty (3G) years from the date of tiling
with the Wright COUllty Recorder's Office at which time the protective
covenants shllll be automaticlllly renewed for successive periods often (10)
years unless., prior to the ren"""al date. the ownars of eighty percent (80%)
or more of the lots agree in writing thatlhe covenants shall tcrminate at tlte
end of that period.
3.2 Amcndments
This Declaration may be amended, modified., or terminated by an
instrument in writing, executed by the Owners of eighty percent (80%) of
the lots. Eaeh lot shall be considered to have one vote. An instrument
executed in llCcordance with this section shal] be effective when filed for
recording with the Wright County Recorder's Office.
3.3 Severability
If any lenn, covenant or provision of this instrument, or an exhJbit attached
to it is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reesoD whatsoever, such
determination shall nol be deemed to alter, affect, or impair, in any manner
whatsoever, MY other portion of tbis document or exhibits.
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4.
COVENANT ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Enton:emeat
The Declarant. HRA and the owner of any Jot shall each, either acting
separately or In common. have the authority to bring action for specific
performance or injunctive relief(o enforce any protective cove:nant
contained herein.
4.2 Adoption
These Protective Covenants become effective upon their execution and
recording by the Declarant.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF WRIGHT )
The foregoing irortl'ument ",a" ",koowledged before me this 14th day of
February . 1.005, by Clint Herbs! and Rick Wolfsleller. the MaYQr and City
Administra!Ol'. respectively. of the City of Monticello, a Minnesota municipal corporotion, on
behalf of the corporatiollllnd pllr$UilIlI to UlO authority granted by ils City CounciL
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NotillY Public .
THIS INSTRUMENt DRAITED By;
CAMPBELL KNUTSON, P-A
Professional Association
317 Eagandale Office Center
13 E 0 Corporate Canter Curve
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
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HRA Agenda - 04/12/06
3.
Consideration to adont a resolution authorizinl!: Interfund Loan for advance of certain
costs in connection with TIF District No. 1-37.
A. Reference and backl!:round:
This resolution actually authorizes the advancement of funds (Interfund Loan) for expenditures
eligible to be paid by tax increment. The expenditures being the write-down in purchase price
net of redeveloper's trunk fee payment. The HRA will reimburse itself for the land advance in
the principal amount together with interest at the rate of 6%. Interest will start to accrue at date
of Closing.
B. Alternative Action:
1. A motion to adopt a resolution authorizing Interfund Loan for advance of certain costs
in connection with TIF District No. 1-37.
2. A motion to deny adoption of a resolution authorizing Interfund Loan for advance of
certain costs in connection with TlF District No. 1-37.
3. A motion to table any action.
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Recommendation:
Recommendation is alternative no. 1. This is actually a housekeeping follow-up to the previous
agenda item.
D. SUDDortinl!: Data:
Resolution for adoption.
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RESOLUTION NO.
AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN FOR
ADV ANCE OF CERTAIN COSTS
IN CONNECTION WITH TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-37
BE IT RESOLVED By the Board Of Commissioners of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota (the "Authority") as
follows:
Section 1.
Background.
1.01. The Authority has established tax increment financing district no. 1-37
(the "TIF District") within the Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. I (the
"Redevelopment Project") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 to 469.179
(the "TIF Act") and Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act").
1.02. The Authority may incur certain costs related to the TIF District, which
costs may be financed on a temporary basis from available Authority funds.
1.03. Under Section 469.178, Subdivision 7 of the TIF Act, the Authority is
authorized to advance or loan money from any fund from which such advances may be
legally made in order to finance expenditures that are eligible to be paid with tax
increments under the TIF Act.
1.04. The Authority owns or will acquire certain property (the "Redevelopment
Property") and has incurred or will incur certain costs to prepare such property for
redevelopment. The Authority has determined that the market price of the improved
Redevelopment Property is at least $245,181.82, or $2.65 per square foot.
1.05. The Authority proposes to enter into a Purchase and Redevelopment
Contract (the "Contract") with SL Real Estate Holdings LLC (the "Redeveloper"), under
which the Authority will (among other things) convey the Redevelopment Property to the
Redeveloper for a purchase price of $101.433.82, subject to Redeveloper's obligation to
pay a portion of City trunk fees in the amount of $1 ,635.
1.06. By conveying the Redevelopment Property under the Contract, at Closing
the Authority will forgo receipt the full market price of the Redevelopment Property.
Such forbearance represents an advance of Authority funds in the amount of $142,113
(the write-down in purchase price net of Redeveloper's trunk fee payment).
Section 2.
Repayment of Interfund Loan.
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1. 07. The Authority intends to designate such advances as an interfund loan in
accordance with the terms ofthis resolution and the TlF Act.
2.01. The Authority will reimburse itself for the land advance in the principal
amount of $142,113 together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum (the "Interfund
Loan"). Interest accrues on the principal amount from the date of Closing on conveyance
of the Redevelopment Property to the Redeveloper under the Development Agreement
(hereafter, the "Closing Date"). The interest rate is no more than the greatest of the rate
specified under Minnesota Statutes, Section 270.75 and Section 549.09, both in effect for
calendar year 2006. The interest rate will, without further action by the Authority, be
adjusted on January I of each year to reflect the greater of the rate specified under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 270.75 and Section 549.09 in effect for that calendar year.
2.02. Principal and interest ("Payments") on the Interfund Loan shall be paid
semi-annually on each August I and February I (each a "Payment Date"), commencing
on the first Payment Date on which the Authority has Available Tax Increment (defined
below), or on any other dates determined by the City Administrator, through the date of
last receipt of tax increment from the TIF District.
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2.03. Payments on the Interfund Loan will be made solely from Available Tax
Increment, defined as tax increment from the TlF District received by the Authority from
Wright County in the six-month period before any Payment Date, less any amounts
determined by the Authority to be applied toward administrative expenses in accordance
with the TIF Act. Payments shall be applied first to accrued interest, and then to unpaid
principal. Interest accruing from the Closing Date will be compounded semiannually on
February I and August I of each year and added to principal until the first Payment Date,
unless otherwise specified by the City Administrator.
2.04. The principal sum and all accrued interest payable under this resolution is
pre-payable in whole or in part at any time by the Authority without premium or penalty.
2.05. This resolution is evidence of an internal borrowing by the Authority in
accordance with Section 469.178, subdivision 7 of the TIF Act, and is a limited
obligation payable solely from Available Tax Increment pledged to the payment hereof
under this resolution. The Interfund Loan shall not be deemed to constitute a general
obligation of the State of Minnesota or any political subdivision thereof, including,
without limitation, the Authority and the City. Neither the State of Minnesota, nor any
political subdivision thereof shall be obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the
Interfund Loan or other costs incident hereto except out of Available Tax Increment. The
Authority shall have no obligation to pay any principal amount of the Interfund Loan or
accrued interest thereon, which may remain unpaid after the final Payment Date.
2.06. The Authority may at any time make a determination to forgive the
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outstanding principal amount and accrued interest on the Interfund Loan to the extent
permissible under law.
2.07. The Authority may from time to time amend the terms of this Resolution
to the extent permitted by law, including without limitation amendment to the payment
schedule and the interest rate; provided that the interest rate may not be increased above
the maximum specified in Section 469.178. subd. 7 of the TIF Act.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon execution in full of
the Contract.
Adopted this 12th day of April, 2006
Chair
ATTEST:
Executive Director
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4.
Consideration to review and accept the vear-end financial reports for the HRA
General Fund and TIF Fund as prepared bv HRA Treasurer Wolfsteller.
The 2005 HRA General Fund and TIF Fund Reports are attached or will be submitted at the
HRA meeting.
After review of the report, it is recommended the commissioners make a motion to accept the
2005 financial reports.