HRA Agenda 11-07-2007AGENDA
MONTICELLO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 - 6:00 p.m.
Bridge Room -Community Center
Commissioners: Vice Chair Bill Fair, Dan Frie, and Sandy Suchy.
Council Liaison: Wayne Mayer.
Staff: HRA Executive Director Ollie Koropchak and Recorder Angela Schumann.
1. Call to Order.
2. Consideration to approve the September 12, 2007 HRA minutes.
3. Consideration of adding or removing items from the agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
S. Consideration to grant the Executive Director the authority to award a building material
inspection bid for Cedar Street Garden Center and further direction for demolition.
6. Consideration to adopt a resolution relating to the transfer of HRA project and programs to the
City of Monticello Economic Development Authority
7. Consideration to authorize payment of HRA bills.
8. Consideration of HRA Executive Report.
9. Committee Reports: Marketing
Fiber Optics
10. Adjournment.
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MONTICELLO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 6:00 p.rn.
Bridge Room -Community Center
Commissioners Present
Council Liaison Absent:
Staff:
1. Call to Order.
Vice Chair Bill Fair, Brad Barger, and Dan Frie.
Wayne Mayer.
HRA Executive Director Ollie Koropchak
Angela Schumann.
Chairman Fair called the meeting to order and declared a quorum.
2. Consideration to approve the August 1, 2007 HRA minutes.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FRIE TO APPROVE THE MINTUES OF
AUGUST 1, 2007.
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MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BARGER. MOTION
CARRIED, 3-0.
3. Consideration of adding or removing items from the a eg nda.
Koropchak added payment of bills as item 8.
Barger noted that this is his last HRA meeting. The Council plans to appoint a
temporary person for the purpose of formal motions.
Frie asked if Mayer could be appointed. Koropchak stated that she thought
perhaps the Council would appoint a previous commissioner.
4. Consent A enda.
NONE.
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S. Consideration to review for approval an application for Transformation Home
Loan No.3 for the property located at 312 East River Street.
Fair asked about the Building Official's report. Koropchak stated that the
Building Officials' report was in the agenda and that Chief Building Official
Anderson estimated value to upgrade is $24,000. It was originally $20,000. In
HRA Minutes - 09/12/07
2006 the estimated value was set at $127,000, sa it is below the guidelines set for
the loan program.
Koropchak stated that the home qualifies as substandard. Karopchak stated that
she assumed that the HRA didn't want to approve a Transformation Home Loan
that didn't fix the items that are required to bring the home up to code. The
recommendation from the Building Official is also attached. Those are added
casts.
Koropchak stated that there is a bank loan to buy the house. Based on the
contractor's estimates, there are $38,225 of expenses. The bank and the applicant
confirmed that they were willing to do the additional improvements recommended
by the Building Official. Koropchak distributed a letter confirming the loan for
purchase and noting dollars as a second mortgage from MNHFA. She stated that
the HRA's mortgage will be a third mortgage. Fair asked for confirmation on the
total loan amount. Koropchak stated builders cost plus $3,400, or up to 25%.
Fair noted that the property is going from renter to owner occupied
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BARGER TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION
FOR TRANSFORMATION HOME LOAN N0.3 FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 312 EAST RIVER STREET.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FRIE. MOTION CARRIED,
3-0.
6. Consideration of a res onse to the HRA's offer from the owners of the ra ert
located at 101 Third Street East.
Fair noted that they did not make a counteroffer. Koropchak stated that they just
refused the offer.
Fair asked if the Council is aware of this property as a potential purchase.
Koropchak stated that individual members are aware, but she does not know if the
whole group is. Fair asked if they are still struggling with space far the DMV.
Koropchak stated that was undecided at this time.
Fair stated that the HRA could send them a letter of consideration and if they are
interested, the HRA is willing to hear alternative proposal. Fair noted that it is
contiguous to City property.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FRIE TO RECOMMEND THAT A LETTER
OF NO INTEREST BE SENT TO THE PROPERTY OWNER.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BARGER. MOTION
CARRIED, 3-0.
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7. Consideration of an u date: Summons -HRA and others named versus Metro
Home Insulation LLC Transformation Home Loan - 511 Elm Street.
Fair noted it as an update and that no action is required at this time.
Koropchak reported that the HRA is named on a claim on behalf of Metro Home
Insulation, that Dennis James, as contractor, did not provide payment for services.
Koropchak stated that she had sent the summons information to the HRA
attorney, who advised her to send the material to the City Attorney. As such,
Tom Scott of Campbell Knutson responded to the summons on behalf of the
HRA. Tom Scott also stated that he did talk to the lawyer representing Metro
Home and they are trying to collect out of court. He did note that there were
others that didn't get paid.
Koropchak reported that she had a check written to the title company, and they
had title insurance for $127,000 to do the improvements. Scott said that he called
title company and they are no longer there. Koropchak stated she has authorized
disbursement of HRA funds through the title company in the amount of $20,000.
Koropchak stated that the final amount was not released until the project was
done and the Building Official had done the inspection.
Fair asked about lien waivers. Frie noted that some title companies are not good
about collecting lien waivers. Frie noted that James shouldn't be allowed an other
Transformation Home Loan projects. Frie also recommended that applicants
should use the HRA's designated title company. The HRA mortgage is released
after 5 years if they stay. There was no other action required for the HRA, as it
was granted an extension on the summons.
5. Consideration to authorize a ent of HRA bills.
Koropchak stated that the invoices included should represent the last invoices for
the Walker In-Store project. She stated that the total for HRA legal expenses on
the project is probably $15,000. The HRA should consider the legal expenses for
such a small project. Barger asked what Walker paid for the land. Koropchak
stated that they received a 5.5 acre parcel, with a developable acreage of 1.5. It
was sold at $43,560 for 1.5 acres. Frie noted that they had paid a legal deposit,
which is non-refundable, of $10,000.
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE FAYMENT OF HRA BILLS BY
COMMISSIONER BARGER.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FAIR. MOTION CARRIED.
9. Consideration of HRA Executive Re ort.
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Koropchak provided her report and noted that in regard to the potential EDA and
HRA consolidation, there will be a meeting of the personnel committee on the
20th and then a special workshop on Monday the 24th at 5:00.
Frie noted that there was a good size group going to the Anoka-Ramsey
Community College in terms of furthering the bia-science project.
10. Committee Re orts.
NONE.
11. Next re lar HRA meetin .
Pending outcome of upcoming workshops on the EDA/HRA merger.
12. Adtournment.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BARGER TO ADJOURN.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FRIE. MOTION CARRIED,
3-0.
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5. Consideration to rant the Executive Director the authori to award a buildin
material ins ection for Cedar Street Garden Center and further direction for
demolition.
A. Reference and back round:
The HRA (buyer) and Leslie DeLisi and Anthony P. DeLisi (sellers) entered into a Purchase
Agreement dated May 9, 2007, for an agreed upon price of $450,000 for the Cedar Street
Garden Center, 201 East Broadway. Legal description: Lots 1-9, Block B, Original Plat. The
HRA agreed that the sellers could continue to operate their business through the end of 2007,
rent free. The closing occurred on June 25, 2007, at Preferred Title.
The going-out-of-business auction via a web site is expected to run through October 31 with a
couple days thereafter for pick-up of items. Within the Purchase Agreement, the sellers
acknowledged there were no aboveground or underground storage tanks located in or about
the property. About a month ago, the seller asked the HRA Office of whether to proceed with
filling the underground fuel tank as the supplier had contacted them. I talked with the supplier
who verified the tank was underground and they were advised not to refill the tank. As soon as
the sellers have advised the HRA the property is vacant and turned over the keys, the public
. works department will disconnect the public utilities.
Public Works Director John Simola and myself are working together to secure bids for
inspection and materials testing for hazardous substances in the Garden Center facility and
another site for acquisition under consideration by the City Council. One bid has been
received from Braun Intertec at an estimated cost of $1,630.00. It is our intent to obtain a
second bid from American Testing; however, this will not be available for the HRA
commissioners to consider. We will begin to work an the demo specification for both
properties next week with the intent for demolition mid November.
The HRA Office has had a couple of inquiries to the HRA's intent or plans for the property.
The Deputy Register's Office asked about the potential to relocate their operations to that site.
Given the building was not constructed for use as an all-year type office building, City Staff did
not find a temporary use by the Deputy Register's as the best investment and use of the
property. A chiropractic office inquired of interest to condo space if a redevelopment project
was planned. Lastly, the Public Works Department did not have use far the property.
First, this agenda item is asking the HRA to grant the Executive Director the authority to award
a building materials inspection for the Garden Center, in lieu, of the fact the amended and
restated EDA may not be formed in order to proceed on a timely and joint project with public
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works department. Secondly, this agenda item requests direct~an be given to proceed with
demolition of the Garden Center for the same reasons. It is city staff s recommendation that the
Garden Center be demolished for security reasons. Should the EDA form prior to the award
for demolition, the EDA would authorize award of the demolition bid.
B. Alternative Action:
1. A motion granting the Executive Director the authority to award the building materials
inspection bid and the demolition bid if necessary based on the recommendation of city
staff.
2. A motion to deny the Executive Director the authority to award the building materials
inspection bid and demolition bid prior to finalization of the EDA.
3. A motion of no interest to demolish the buildings at 201 East Broadway.
C. Recommendation:
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director and the HRA Executive Director to
grant the authority to the Executive Director. This alternative appears to conserve staff time
and hopefully receive cast effective bids with two projects.
D. Su ortin Data:
One building material inspection bid.
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Braun InteAae Corparatian Phone: 320.253.9940
1520 24th Avenue N Fax: 320.253.3054
Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Web: 6rauninterteccom
October 25, 2007
Mr..lohn Simola
City of Monticello
909 Golf Course Road
Monticello, MN 55362
Proposal SC-67-05283
Re; Proposal for aPre-Demolition Hazardous Building Material Inspection
Cedar Garden Center
201 E. Broadway
Monticello, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Simola:
Braun Intertec Corporation (Braun Intertec) is pleased to present this proposal to provide services and
cost estimates For apre-demolition hazardous building material inspections of the building at the above
referenced Site. This proposal is broken down into the following sections:
Scope of Services
Cast Estimates
• Schedule
• Limitations
• GeneralInforrnation
Scope of Services
The goat of the inspection will be to identify potentially hazardous building material that require separate
handling and/or disposal prior to demolition of the building at the above referenced Site. The inspection
will be conducted by our experienced and accredited asbestos and lead building inspectors. Our
representatives will perform the following services:
• Visually examine accessible areas and identify the locations of suspect asbestos-containing
materials (ACM), lead, poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, and other miscellaneous
hazardous materials.
• Collect and analyze representative bulk samples of materials suspected of containing asbestos.
Examples of materials to be collected for analysis include, but are not limited to: floor tile,
linoleum flooring, wall and ceiling plaster, suspended and acoustical ceiling tile, sheetrock,
thermal system insulation, textured ceiling material, and fireproofing.
• Conduct limited lead-based paint testing of deteriorated painted surfaces suspected of containing
lead (if applicable). Testing will be accomplished by collecting bulk samples of the paint.
• Document the various materials' current conditions and ACM quantities.
• Generate a final report documenting the sample locations, analysis results, conditions, ACM
quantities, and recommendations.
Celebrating 50 years of growth through service and trust
City of Monticello
Proposal SC-07-05283
October 2S, 2007
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Cost Estimate
Braun Tntertec will provide the above scope of services on a cost plus basis for an estimated fee of
$1,630. This fee is broken down in the attached Cost Bstirnate detail sheet. Unit prices for time and
expenses are set costs. Other figures such as number of hours to perform the inspection, number of
samples, report time, etc., are estimated figures. Consequently, our estimated costs may be higher or
lower depending on the actual site conditions encountered. The total projected cost will not be exceeded
without additional authorization.
The above cost estimate is based on a 5-day laboratory turnaround time (Standard) for bulk asbestos
sample analysis.
The terms and conditions under which these services will be provided are detailed in the attached
General Conditions, which are part of this proposal. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice with interest
added to unpaid balances after 30 days.
Schedule
Based on our current schedule, approximately one to two weeks from receiving your signed authorization
will be required to complete the hazardous building materials inspection. If the project is not authorized
within 30 days, we may need to modify the proposed schedule. Tf the project cannot be completed within
the proposed schedule due to circumstances beyond our control, revising the proposal may be required
for completion of the remaining tasks.
Limitations
In any building the potential exists for hazardous building materials to be located inside walls, above
ceilings, under floors, buried underground, and other inaccessible areas. This inspection will attempt to
identify hazardous building materials in these inaccessible areas. However, it is not feasible to inspect
100 percent of these areas. Therefore, Braun Intertec cannot be held responsible for the presence of any
such hidden materials.
The demolition cantra.ctor and other contractors involved in the project should be made aware of the
potential for hazardous building materials to be located in inaccessible areas. if previously unidentified
suspect hazardous building materials are exposed during their activities they should be sampled and
analyzed for content prior to any disturbance.
Sampling of materials for asbestos content involves the collection of a small piece of that material.. Some
damage is inevitable. However, every effort will be made to Limit cuts and holes to discreet locations.
Our representatives will not be responsible for repairing materials damaged during sampling.
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Proposal SC-07-05283
October 25, 2007
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General Information
The Braun Intertec personnel conducting the inspection are fully accredited building inspectors, in
accordance with state and federal regulations. Our microscopy laboratory is fully accredited for
polarized light microscopy (PLM) asbestos bulk sample analysis by the National Institute of Standards
and Technology's (KIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Progrann (NVLAP #101234).
Quality control uaformation is available upon request.
Braun Intertec is capable of assisting you with appropriate response actions based on our inspection
report. These may include the following:
Designing and coordinating an abatemeut project design
Performing on-site monitoring/project management during hazardous material abatement projects
and recording contractor's compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Proposed services and cost estimates for the above response actions can be prepared following
completion of the hazardous building materials inspection report.
We look forward to working with you. If you have questions or if we can be of further assistance, please
call Andrew Brummer at 320-202-7236.
Sincerely,
CORPORATION
Project Scientist
Attachments:
Cost Estimate Detail
General Conditions (6/15/06)
Proposal-Har~3ldglnsp.doc
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Signature Page
Re: Proposal for aPre-Demolition Hazardous Building Material Inspection
Cedar Garden Center
201 E. Broadway
Monticello, Minnesota
City of Monticello
Proposal SC-07-052$3
October 25, 2007
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Braun Intertec appreciates the opportunity to present this proposal to you. It is being presented in
duplicate so if it is acceptable, the original can be retained for your records and the copy can be signed
and returned to us by fax ar U.S. MaiX in its entirety, including the Genera[ Conditions, as written
authorization to proceed. We will begin the project upon receipt of your authorization.
The estimated cost of $1,630 presented in this proposal is based on the scope of services described and
the assumption that the proposal will be authorized within 30 days and that the project will be completed
within the proposed schedule. Ifthe project is not authorized within 30 days, we may need to modify the
proposal. If the project cannot be completed within the proposed schedule due to circumstances beyond
our control, revising the proposal may be required for completion of the remaining tasks.
Invoices will be submitted monthly and are due on receipt, with interest added to unpaid balances after
30 days. The terms and conditions under which these services will be provided are detailed in the
attached General Gonditions, which, are part of this proposal.
Authorization to Proceed:
Please proceed according to the described scope of services and General Conditions:
Authorizer's Name (please print or type)
Authorizer's Signature
Authorizer's Title
Authorizer's Firm
Date
Proposal-HazBld
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COST ESTIMATE
5C-07-05283 Cedar Garden Center
City of Monticello
John Slmoia
Public Works Department
909 Golf Course Road
Monticello, MN 55362
Service Desc: Hazardous Materials Survey
Work Lncatlon: 201 E. Broadway
Monticello, MN
Estimator: Brummer, Andrew J
Description:
Hazardous Materials Assessment
Field Technician
L®ad in Paint test
Project Management &~ Reporting
Project Scientist
Senior Scientist
Expenses
Trip charge
Analytical
Asbestos tests
SUMMARY
Hazardous Materials Assessment
Project Management ~ Reporting
Expenses
Analytical
Quantity: Units: Unit Price: Extension:
3.00 Hours 75.00 225.00
5.00 Tests 30.00 150.00
Phase Total: $375.00
8.00 Hours 81.00 648.00
1,00 Hours 132.00 132.00
Phase Total: $780.00
1.00 Trips 35.00 35.00
Phase Total: $35.00
20.00 Tests 22.00 440.00
Phase Total: $440.00
375.on
780.00
35.00
440.00
Total:
$1,630.00
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General Conditions
Our agreement ("Agreement") with you consists
of these General Conditions and the
accompanying written proposal or authorization.
Section 1: Our Responsibilities
1.1 We will provide the services
specifically described in our Agreement with
you. You agree that we are not responsible for
services that are not fairly included in our
specific undertaking. Unless otherwise agreed in
writing, our fmdings, opinions, and
recommendations will be provided to you in
writing. You agree not to rely on oral findings,
opinions, or recommendations without our
written approval.
1.2 In performing our professional
services, we will use that degree of care and skill
ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances
by reputable members of our profession
practicing in the same locality. I£you direct us to
deviate ftom our reconuuended procedures, you
agree to hold us harmless from claims, damages,
and expenses arising out of your direction.
1.3 We will reference our field
observations and sampling to available reference
points, but we will not survey, set, or check the
accuracy of those points unless we accept that
duty in writing. Locations of field observations or
sampling described in our report or shown on our
sketches are based on information provided by
others or estimates made by our personnel. You
agree that such dimensions, depths, or elevations
are approximations unless specifically stated
otherwise in the report. You accept the inherent
risk that samples or observations may not be
representative of things not sampled or seen and,
further, that site conditions may change over
time.
1.4 Our duties do not include supervising
your contractors or commenting on, overseeing,
or providing the means and methods of their
work, unless we accept such duties in writing. We
will not be responsible for the failure of your
contractors to perform in accordance with their
undertakings, and the providing of our services
will not relieve otters of their responsibilities to
you or to others.
1.5 We will provide a health and safety
program for our employees, but we will not be
responsible for contractor, job, or site health or
safety unless we accept that duty in writing.
1.6 You will provide, at no cost to us,
appropriate site safety measures as to work areas
o be observed or inspected by us. Our
employees are authorized by you to refuse to
work under conditions that may be unsafe.
1.7 Estimates of our fees or other project
costs will be based on information available to us
and on our experience and knowledge. Such
estimates are an exercise of our professional
judgment and are not guaranteed or warranted.
Actual costs may vary. You should allow a
contingency in addition to estimated costs.
Sectlon 2: Your Responsibllities
2.1 You will provide us with prior
geotechnical and other reports, specifications,
plans, and information to which you have access
about the site. You agree to provide us with al]
plans, changes in plans, and new information as
to site conditions until we have completed our
work.
2.2 You wil[ provide access to the site. In
the course of our work some site damage is
normal even when due care is exercised. We will
use reasonable care to minimize damage to the
site. We have not included the cost of restoration
of normal damage in the estimated charges.
2.3 You agree to provide us, in a timely
manner, with information that you have regarding
buried objects at the site. We will not be
responsible for locating buried objects at the site
unless we accept thaC duty in writing. You agree
to hold us harmless from claims, damages, losses,
and related expenses involving buried objects of
which you had knowledge but did not timely call
to our attention or correctly show on the plans
you or others on your behalf furnished to us.
2.4 You will notify us of any knowledge or
suspicion of the presence of hazardous or
dangerous materials in a sample provided'ty us.
You agree to provide us with information in your
possession or control relating to contamination at
the work site. if we observe or suspect the
presence of contaminants not anticipated in our
Agreement, we may terminate our work without
liability to you or to others, and we will be paid
for the services we have provided.
2.S Neither this Agreement nor the
providing of services will operate to make us an
owner, operator, generator, transporter, treater,
storer, or a disposal facility within the meaning
of the Resource Conservation Recovery Act, as
amended, or within the meaning of any other law
governing the handling, treatment, storage, or
disposal of hazardous materials. You agree to
hold us harmless and indemnify us from any
such claim or loss.
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2.b Monitoring wells arc your property,
and you are responsible for their permitting,
maintenance, and abandonment unless we accept
that duty in writing.
2.'7 You agree to make disclosures
required by law. In the event you do not own the
site, you acknowledge drat it is your duty to
inform the owner of the discovery or release of
contaminants at the site. You agree to hold us
harmless and indemnify us from claims related
to disclosures made by us that are required by
law and from claims related to the informing or
failure to inform the site owner of the discovery
of contaminants.
Section 3: Reports and Records
3.1 We will furnish reports to you in
duplicate. We will retain analytical data for
seven years and financial data for three years.
3.2 Our reports, notes, calculations, and
other documents and our computer software and
data are instruments of our service [o you, and
they remain our property but are subject to a
license to you for your use in .the related project
for the purposes disclosed to us. You may not
transfer our reports to others or use them for a
purpose for which they were not prepared
without our written approval, which will not be
unreasonably withheld. You agree to indemnify
and hold us harmless from claims, damages,
losses, and expeuses, including attorney fees,
arising out of such a transfer or use. At your
request, we will provide endorsements of our
reports or letters of reliance, but only if the
recipients agree to be bound by the terms of our
agreement with you and only if we are paid the
administrative fee stated in our then current
Schedule of Charges.
33 Because electronic documents may be
modified intentionally or inadvertently, you
agree that we will not be liable for damages
resulting from change in an electronic document
occurring after we transmit it to you. In case of
any difference or ambiguity between an
electronic and a paper document, the paper
document shall govern.
3.4 If you do not pay far our services in
full as agreed, we may retain work not yet
delivered to you and you agree to return to us all
of our work that is in your possession or under
your control. You agree not to use or rely upon
our work For any purpose whatsoever until it is
paid for in full.
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Providing engineering and environmental solutions since 1957
3S Samples remaining after tests are
' ~ conducted and field and laboratory equipment
i
~ that cannot be adequately cleansed of
contaminants arc and continue to be your
property. They will be discarded or returned to
you, at our discretion, unless within 15 days of
the report date you give us written direction to
i store or transfer the materials at your expense.
Section 4: Compettsatian
4.1 'You will pay for services as agreed
upon or according to our then current Schedule of
Charges if there is no other written agreement as
to price. An estimated cost is not a firm figure.
You agree to pay all sales taxes and other taxes
based on your payment of our compensation. Our
performance is subject to credit approval and
payment of any specked retainer.
4.2 You will notify us of billing disputes
within 15 days. You will pay undisputed
portions of invoices on receipt. You agree to pay
interest on unpaid balances beginning 30 days
after invoice dates at the rate of 1.5% per month,
or at the maximum rate allowed by law.
4.3 If you direct us to invoice another, we
will do so, but you agree to be responsible for our
compensation unless you provide us with that
person's written acceptance of all terms of our
! ~ Agreement and we agree to extend credit to that
person and to release you.
4.4 You agree to compensate us in
accordance with our fee schedule if we are asked
or required to respond to legal process arising
out of a proceeding related to the project and as
to which we are not a party.
4.5 If we are delayed by factors beyond
our control, ar if project conditions or the scope
or amount of work change, or if changed labor
union conditions result in increased costs,
decreased efficiency, or delays, nr if the
standards or methods change, we will give you
timely notice and we will receive an equitable
adjustment of our compensation. ff you and we
do not reach agreement on such compensation
within 30 days of our written application, we
may [ertninate without Lability to you or others.
4.6 If you fail to pay us within 60 days
following invoice date, we may consider the
default a total breach of our Agreement and, at
our option, terminate our duties without Lability
to you or to others.
4.7 In consideration of our providing
insurance to cover claims made by you, you
ereby waive any right of offset as to fees
~therwise due us.
Section 5: Disputes, Damage, aad
Risk Allocation
5.1 Bach of us will exercise goad faith
efforts to resolve disputes without litigation.
Such efforts will include, but not be limited ta, a
meeting(s) attended by each party's
representative(s) empowered to resolve the
dispute. Before either of us commences an action
against the other, disputes (except collections)
will be submitted to mediation.
5.2 Neither of us will be liable for special,
incidental, consequential, or punitive damages,
including but not limited to those arising from
delay, loss of use, loss of profits or revenue, loss
of financing commitments or fees, or the cost of
capital.
5.3 We will not be liable for damages
unless suit is commenced within two years of the
date of injury or loss or within two years of the
date of the completion of our services,
whichever is earlier. We will not be Gable unless
you have notified us of the discovery of the
claimed breach of contract, negligent act, or
omission within 30 days of the date of discovery
and unless you have given us an opportunity to
investigate and to reconunend ways of
mitigating damages.
5.4 For you to obtain the benefit of a fee
which includes a reasonable allowance for risks,
you agree that our aggregate Liability will not
exceed the fee paid for our services or 550,000,
whichever is greater, and you agree to indemnify
us from all Lability to others in excess of that
amount. )f you are unwilling to accept this
allocation of risk, we will increase our aggregate
liability to $100,000 provided that, within 10
days of the date of our Agreement, you provide
payment in an amount that will increase our fees
by ]0%, but not less than $500, to compensate
us for the greater risk undertaken. This increased
fee is not the purchase of insurance.
5.5 if you do not pay us within 60 days of
invoice date, or if you make a claim against us
that is resolved in our favor, you agree to
reimburse our expenses, including but not limited
to attorney fees, staff time, expert witness fees,
and other costs of coLection or litigation.
5.6 The law of the state in which our
servicing office is located will govern all
disputes. Each of us waives trial by jury. No
employee acting within the scope of employment
shall have individual Lability for his or her acts
or omissions, and you agree not make a claim
against individual employees.
Section 6: General IndemrtiGcatian
6.1 We will indemnify and hold you
harmless from and against demands, damages,
and expenses to the comparative extent they are
caused by our negligent acts or omissions or
those negligent acts or omissions of persons for
whom we are legally responsible. You will
indemnify and hold us harmless from and
against demands, damages, and expenses to the
comparative extent they are caused by your
negligent acts or omissions or those negligent
acts or omissions of persons for whom you are
legally responsible.
6.2 To the extent it may be necessary to
indemnify either of us under Section 6.1, ypu
and we expressly waive, in favor of the other
only, any immunity or exemption from liability
that exists under any worker compensation law.
6.3 You agree to indemnify us against
lasses and costs arising out of claims of patent or
copyright infringement as to any process or
system that is specified or selected by you or by
others on your behalf.
Section 7: Miscellaneous Provisions
7.1 We will provide a certificate of
insurance to you upon request. Any claim as an
Additional Insured shall be limited to losses
caused by our sole negligence.
7.2 This Agreement is our entire
agreement. It supersedes prior agreements. It
may be modified only in a writing, making
specific reference to the provision modified.
7.3 Neither of us will assign or transfer
any interest, any claim, any cause of action, or
any right against the other. Neither of us will
assign or otherwise transfer or encumber any
proceeds ox expected proceeds or compensation
From the project or project claims to any third
person, whether directly or as collateral or
otherwise.
7.4 Our Agreement may be terminated
early only in writing. We will receive an
equitable adjustment of our compensation in the
event of early termination.
Revised 6-15-06
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6. Consideration to ado t a resolution relatin to the transfer of HRA ra'ect and
ro rarns to the Ci of Monticello Economic Develo went Authori
A. Reference and back round:
On October 22, 2007, the City Council held a public hearing for the purpose of consolidating
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and the Economic Development Authority
(EDA). After hearing no public comments and following discussion by Council members, the
council closed the public hearing and adopted two resolutions. The first resolution (the
"Allocation Resolution") simply stated the City Council transferred the control, authority, and
operation of all "projects" and other programs and projects of the HRA to the EDA,
conditioned upon the acceptance by the EDA of such transfers. The second resolution
amended and restated the "Enabling Ordinance" approved April 10, 1989, incorporating the
transfer of the HRA powers to the EDA in accordance with the Allocation Resolution. Within
the second resolution the Council approved an EDA composed of aseven-member
commission consisting of two members of the City Council and five non-City Council members.
The Council also elected to include aresidency/non-residency section within the amended and
restated "Enabling Ordinance".
"At least three of the members who are not members of the City Council shall be
residents of the City, and not more than two of the members who are not members of
the City Council maybe nonresidents of the City, provided that such members own a
business and own property in the City."
Before the HRA, is the HRA resolution for adoption. The resolution states the HRA finds and
determines that it is in the best interests of the proper administration of the affairs of the HRA,
the EDA, and City that appropriate steps be taken to effect the transfer of all projects and
programs of the HRA to the EDA complying with the terms of the Council action.
A. The HRA will transfer all outstanding contracts listed in Exhibit A and any contractual
obligations not listed.
B. The HRA transfers any activities of the Transformation Home Loan Program including
interest and obligations, Exhibit B.
C. All parcels of real property presently owned in fee by the HRA are sold and transferred to
the EDA without consideration and directs the Chair and Executive Director to execute and
deliver quit claim deeds. Exhibit C.
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D. List all bonded indebtedness issued by the HRA and outstanding as of this date. Exhibit D.
E. The HRA assigns and transfers to the EDA, and releases all claims to any and all funds in
its possession or while in the process.
F. The supervision and control of all employees of the HRA be placed under the supervision
and control of the EDA and far the supervision to follow through with appropriate certifications,
filings and notifications.
Please review the attached resolution for discussion or questions and thereafter proceed to take
action. An update of the consolidation process is included in the Executive Report Item. 8.
B. Alternative Actions:
A motion to adopt the resolution relating to the transfer of HRA project and programs
to the City of Monticello Economic Development Authority.
2. A motion to deny adoption of the resolution relating to the transfer of HRA project and
programs to the City of Monticello Economic Development Authority.
3. A motion to table any action.
C. Recornrnendation.
Given the City Council's action of October 22, 2007, and the agreement among the Council,
City Administrator, and HRA Executive Director that the consolidation of the HRA and EDA
will integrate City Council's members into the city's economic development process and
stream-line the process far applicants seeking public assistance; the recommendation is
Alternative No. 1.
D. Sup op rtin~ Data•
Resolution for adoption.
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• HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF HRA
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO THE CTI"Y OF
MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Monticello, Minnesota ("HRA"):
Section 1. Background.
1.01. Pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (the "Act"), the
City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota (the "City") adopted Ordinance No. 172, codified
as Title II, Chapter 3 of the City Code (the "Enabling Ordinance"), creating the City of Monticello
Economic Development Authority (the "EDA") on April 10, 1989.
1.02. On October 22, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. (the
"Enabling Resolution"), amending and restating the Enabling Ordinance. The Enabling Resolution
confers upon the EDA all of the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under
Sections 469.001 to 469.047 of the Act.
1.03. By Resolution ,the City has transferred all projects and programs of the
HRA to the EDA. At its organizational meeting on , 2007, the EDA is expected to
accept such transfer and to pledge and covenant to assume all of the duties and responsibilities of
the HRA with respect to every project and program.
1.04. The HRA finds and determines that it is in the best interests of the proper
administration of the affairs of the HRA, the EDA and the City that appropriate steps be taken to
effect the transfer of all projects and programs of the HRA to the EDA hereby complying with the
terms of the Enabling Resolution and the Act.
Section 2. Transfer.
2.01. Attached as Exhibit A is a list of all outstanding contracts to which the HRA is a
party. The rights, duties and obligations of each of the contracts listed in Exhibit A are transferred,
assigned and released, without qualification, to the EDA. Any contractual obligation of the HRA
not listed in Exhibit A is similarly transferred, assigned and released to the EDA.
2.02. Attached as Exhibit B is a list of activities of the HRA conducted as part of its
"Transformation Horne Loan" Program. All of the HRA's interest in and duties and obligations
heretofore exercised in the activities listed in Exhibit B are transferred, assigned and released to the
EDA.
2.03. Attached as Exhibit C is a list of all pazcels of real property presently owned in fee
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by the HRA. In order to comply with the Enabling Resolution and the Act, the parcels of real
property listed in Exhibit C are sold and transferred to the EDA without consideration. The Chair
and Executive Director of the HRA are authorized and directed to execute and deliver quit claim
deeds for each parcel conveying all of the HRA's interest in each parcel listed in Exhibit C to the
EDA, together with such other documents and certificates that are necessary to effect such
conveyances.
2.04. Attached as Exhibit D is a list of all bonded indebtedness issued by the HRA and
outstanding as of the date hereof. All of the HRA's obligations to pay principal and interest on the
bands listed in Exhibit D are transferred, assigned and released to the EDA.
2.05. Except as provided in this section, the HRA assigns and transfers to the EDA, and
releases all claims to any and all funds in its possession and all interest in and claims to moneys in
the process of collection to the EDA. The Executive Director is authorized and directed to retain
from such funds and moneys so transferred the amounts necessary to reimburse commissioners of
the HRA for necessary expenses and meeting payments incurred to and including the date of this
resolution and to pay such amounts to the commissioners entitled to those expenses and payments.
Section 3. Miscellaneous.
3.01. It is the intent of the HRA in adopting this resolution that all of the HRA's interest,
rights, duties, responsibilities and obligations in each and every HRA project and program, as
contemplated by the Act, be effectively transferred to the EDA and that the supervision and control
of all employees of the HRA be placed under the supervision and control of the EDA.
3.02. The Chair and Executive Director are authorized and directed to transmit a certified
copy of this resolution to the President of the EDA, the Mayor of the City and the Minnesota
Department of Trade and Economic Development and to transmit a certified copy of this resolution
to the County Auditor and the County Recorder far filing in the appropriate xecords of Wright
County.
3.03. The Chair and the Executive Director are authorized and directed to take appropriate
actions to notify any and all parties to the contracts listed in Exhibit A, the participants to the
program listed in Exhibit B, and the bondholders of the obligations listed in Exhibit D of the nature,
intent and effect of this resolution.
3.04. This resolution is effective as of the date of acceptance by the EDA.
Chair
ATTEST:
Executive Director
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Exhibit A
HRA Contracts
Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Monticello and Broadway Square Limited Partnership. June 7, 1989
Contract far Private Redevelopment by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Monticello and Construction 5, Inc. March 16, 1987.
Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Monticello and Raindance Properties. November 12, 1985.
Contract for Private Redevelopment by and among the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello, the City of Monticello, Minnesota, and Presbyterian Homes
Housing and Assisted Living, Inc. July 1, 1995.
Contract for Private Redevelopment by and among the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello, the City of Monticello, Minnesota, and Cedrus Creek Craftsman,
Inc. July 3, 1996.
Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment. June 23, 1997.
Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Monticello and BBF Properties, Inc. March 20, 1998.
Contract for Private Redevelopment by and among the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello, the City of Monticello, Minnesota, and Hans Hagen Homes, Inc.
Apri122, 2002.
Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Monticello and Masters Fifth Avenue, Inc. September 18, 2001.
First Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment. February 6, 2002.
Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Monticello and St. Cloud Hospital. October 2, 1998.
Lease-Purchase Agreement and Ground Lease by and between the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in and for the City of Monticello and the City of Monticello, dated as of December 1,
1998.
Amendment No. 1 to Lease-Purchase Agreement and Ground Lease, March 1, 2000.
Contract for Private Redevelopment by and among the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello, the City of Monticello, Minnesota, and Twin City Die Castings
Company. October 25, 1999.
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Contract For Private Redevelopment by and among the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello, the City of Monticello, Minnesota, and Integrated Recycling
Technologies Corporation. June 11, 2001.
Contract for Private Development by and among the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello, the City of Monticello, Minnesota, and Front Porch Associates,
LTD. May 1, 2002.
First Amendment to Contract for Private Development. January 13, 2003. Assignment of
Contract for Private Development. April 24, 2002.
Contract for Private Development by and among the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello, the City of Monticello, Minnesota, and Central Minnesota Single
Family Housing, LLC. June 25, 2002.
Contract for Private Development by and among the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello, the City of Monticello, Minnesota, and Terrance & Mary Tamann
Family Limited Partnership. August 26, 2002.
Contract for Private Development by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello and Topper's Holdings, LLC and Strategic Equipment and Supply
Corporation. February 15, 2005.
Tax Increment Pledge Agreement by and between City of Monticello, Minnesota and the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota. August 17,
2005. (No Contract between City and HRA for Interchange Project)
Contract for Private Development by and among the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in
and for the City of Monticello and Masters Fifth Avenue, Inc. September 7, 2005.
Amendment to Contract for Private Development. June 7, 2006.
Purchase and Redevelopment Contract by and between Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Monticello and Rocky MTN Group, LLC. September 2, 2005.
Purchase and Redevelopment Contract by and between Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Monticello and SL Real Estate Holding's, LLC. April l2, 2006.
Purchase and Redevelopment Contract by and between Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Monticello and WRE, LLC. April l 1, 2007.
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Exhibit B
Transformation Home Loan Program
1. Second Mortgage to Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Monticello, Borrower, Keith B. Peterson and Jacquelyn J. Peterson. $19,846.00 June 27,
2006.
Promissory Note. $19,846.00 June 27.2006.
Request for Payment and Certification as to Costs, April 5, 2005.
2. Transformation Home Loan Escrow Agreement by and between Antoinette Breiwick and
Ronald Ruff, Quality Title, Inc. and Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City
of Monticello. May 18, 2006.
Promissory Note. $20,000.00. May 18, 2006.
Second Mortgage to Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Monticello. Borrowers, Antoinette Breiwick and Ronald Ruff. $20,000.00 May 18,
2006.
3. Transformation Home Loan Escrow Agreement by and between Felicia L. Whitmore,
. First Minnesota Bank, and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and far the City of
Monticello. September 27, 2007.
Promissory Note. $9,581.00. September 27, 2007.
Request far Payment and Certification as to Casts. September 12, 2007.
Third Mortgage to Hauling and Redevelapment Authority in and for the City of
Monticello. Borrower, Felicia L. Whitmore. $9,581.00 September 27, 2007.
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Exhibit C
HRA Real Property
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Block B, Original Plat, City of Monticello
155-010-067010
Lots b, 7, 8 and 9 Block B, Original Plat, City of Monticello
155-010-067060
Outlat A, Country Club Manor, City of Monticello
155-033-000010
South 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2, Block 54, City of Monticello
Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Monticello according to recorded plat thereof, except the Southeasterly
16.5 feet of the Southwesterly 90.00 feet of said Lat 8 as measured at a right angle to and parallel
with the Southeasterly and Southwesterly lines thereof. Together with an easement for sanitary
sewer and water lines under the Southeasterly 16.50 feet of the Southwesterly 90.00 feet of Lot
8, Block 52, Monticello as measured at a right angle to and parallel with the Southeasterly and
Southwesterly lines thereof.
Subject to a staircase easement for ingress and egress purposes across the Northwesterly 4.50
feet of the Southeasterly 21.00 feet of the Southwesterly 24.50 feet of Lot 8, Black 52,
Monticello as measured at a right angle to and parallel with the Southeasterly and Southwesterly
lines thereof.
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Exhibit D
Bonded Indebtedness of the HR.A
General Obligation Tax Incremcnt Bond of 2004A: outstanding principal of $780,000.
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7. Consideration to authorize a meet of HRA bills.
This is the only invoice received; however, legal invoices are forthcoming for the preparation of
the documents associated with the Whitemore Transformation Home Loan closing.
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MINNESOTA
BANK
1881- 2006
raditlon of Service Since 7881
Minnetonka
4625 County Road 101
Minnetonka, MN 55435
952.933.9550
Edina
4018 West 65th Street
Suite 150
Edina, MN 55435
952.926.6000
Champlin
11431 Jefferson Court N.
Champlin, MN 55316
763.488.1568
Monticello
106 East 4th Street
Monticello, MN 55362
763.271.7200
Buffalo
555 Highway 55 East
E3~, MN 55313
76 2.0555
Waconia
Loan Production Office
44 West 1st Street
Waconia, MN 55387
952.442.9940
Mayer
101 Ash Avenue North
Mayer, MN 55360
952.657.2500
Glencoe
606 East 11th Street
Glencoe, MN 55336
320.864.3161
W utchinson
308 Main Street South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320.587.8800
Stewart
737 Hall Street
Stewart, MN 55385
322.2553
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October 2, 2007
Ollie Koropchak
City of Monticello
505 Walnut Street Ste 1
Monticello, MN SS362
Dear Ollie:
On today's date we filed a mortgage for the City of Monticello and
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority regarding Felicia
Whitmore. The following are the fees due to First Minnesota
Bank:
Recording Mortgage -Wright County $ 4b.00
Ag Fee -Wright County 5.00
Mortgage Registration Tax -Wright Co. 22.08
Total Due $ 73.08
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Cory Nuest
Vice President
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8. Consideration of HRA Executive Re ort:
HRA Agenda - 11/07/07
a) Transformation Home Loan No. 3 -September 27, 2007 was the closing date far this
rehabilitation loan for the property located at 312 East River Street. The HRA is in third
position behind JP Margan/Chase and First Minnesota Bank. First Minnesota serves as the
escrow agent.
b) Transformation Home Loan No. 2 -Tom Scott, city attarney, wrote a letter (September ~,
2007) confirming the HRA had an infinite extension of time to answer the summons. The Metro
Home Insulation, LLC vs. Antoinette Breiwick, et. al., Court File. The HRA was named in the
summons. October 30, 2007, follow-up with Scott - no further action required by HRA,
Complaint's attorney trying to settle $3,975 outside court.
c) Subordination Agreement between the HRA and KleinBank, September 10, 2007. - The
Executive Director executed a Subordination Agreement at the request from Rocky Mtn
Group, LLC. and Mayor Herbst. The HRA attarney did manage to review the original
prepared agreement which was amended to include a clause to protect the HRA in case of
default prior to execution.
d) Consolidation of HRA/EDA update - A letter was prepared and mailed to the four existing
commissioners as of their interest to be considered for appointment to the new EDA. Three of
the four commissioners have responded. Thereafter, an ad will be placed in the Times and
• Shopper and on the city web site, advertising for two or three commissioners based on the
residency/non residency requirement. Individuals have expressed interest to serve on the
EDA. The HRA Attorney recommends, but not a necessity, that the full seven-member
commission be appointed prior to the EDA organizational meeting and acceptance of the HRA
powers and assets. Once the EDA's action is completed, the City Council will conduct a
reading of the "Amended and Restated Ordinance No. 172" at two consecutive Council
meetings.
e) Continuing Education Subcommittee -The next tentative date to meet is November 8. Tim
Zipay of the Monticello Wark Force Center will present data on training/educational needs in
the area. Koropchak will report on the Owatonna model.
f) FiberNetMonticello -The name approved by the City Council for the fiber optic entity.
Those on the finance/bond subcommittee are working with the appropriate professionals in
preparation for sale of the bonds to finance the system consistent with the Feasibility Study.
The marketing subcommittee is preparing a marketing plan as part of the documentation
necessary for the bond sale. The head-in building subcommittee is identifying a site and
alternate site for construction of the building in accordance to consultant recommendations.
The city has an agreement with a provider connecting Monticello to the 511 building downtown
Minneapolis -our fiber connection to the world. It is the intent to have the city hall connected
by the end of 2007.
g) Marketing committee -The new billboard along I-94 appeared October 1, 2007. The
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ticelloland.com web site is being updated. Plans are to advertise in the Minnesota Real
mon hi li tin Wri t
Estate Journal Year-End Edition and Staz Tribunae/dJ ertrnelin S~Cloud area and loo i g into
and Sherburne Counties. Under consideration
potential linkage with Metro Flan U date wasRdistribut d t the Council and Planning
h) A draft copy of the Comp p
Commission for review with the potential of a join the ne tgs ees nn the publ~c review process.
December. Thereafter, the Council will determine p
i) Leads -Local realtor inquired of industrial land for sale, south of 1-94 and east of Hwy 25 for
BRE project.
* Potential to build spec multi-tenant building for industrial users. Check back end of month.
* Novozynes A/S - emailed this Danish company looking to expand in Midwest.
* Washburn Computer Group - I need to check about pending contract for possible 30,000 sq
ft expansion. EDA approved the loan, with loan document preparation upon notice.
* Aware of two other Monticello Hsi Co~issionersowho volunteered over the years to
j) Thanks to all the present and pa leasure.
make Monticello a greater place to live and work. It's been my p
k) Follow-up letter to Wolff s per HRA.
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September 13, 2007
James and Cheryl A. Wolff
P.O. Box `n~a1..~
Buffalo, MN 55313-0664
Re: Property located at 101 Third Street East, Monticello, Minnesota
Dear James and Cheryl:
On September 12, 2007, The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Authority) in and for the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, considered your response dated September 5, 2007, in which you, as property
owners, rejected the Authority's offer of $100,405.
The Authority had no interest to pursue the property at the listed price of $549,000. The
Commissioners "thank you" for responding and noted the Authority is open to consider an offer in the
future. Should you have questions, please call me at 763-271-320$.
Sincerely,
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA
Ollie Koropchak
Executive Director
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