HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 06-12 EBFAMEMORANDUM
TO: Earle Brown Farm Committee
FROM: Brad Hoffman j
DATE: June 2, 1986 j
SUBJECT: Meeting
We had tentatively scheduled a meeting for Thursday, June 5
to discuss the market study from Quality Decisions, Inc. We
would like to reschedule that meeting to June 12, at 7:30 a.m. in
the Council Chambers. If you have any questions, just give me a
call.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Earle Brown Farm Committee
FROM: Brad Hoffman, HRA Coordinators
DATE: June 6, 1986
SUBJECT: Annual Ongoing Maintenance Estimates for the Farm
The following budget is an estimate of the costs that we should
anticipate on an ongoing annual basis for the daily operation of the
Earle Brown Farm. The budget represents estimates based upon the
City's budget, Bandana Square's Budget and AEC (HVAC Engineers) report
to the HRA. Labor costs anticipate two full-time positions at $28,000
plus benefit packages. Administration costs are estimated at eight
percent of the budget.
Earle Brown Farm Operation Budget
1.
Maintenance (labor)
2.
Utilities (HVAC)
3.
Insurance
4.
Lawn
5.
Snow
6.
Rubbish
7.
Water/Sewer
8.
Cleaning Supplies
9.
Repair Building/Grounds
10.
Long-term Repair (Roof,
11.
Contractual Repairs
12.
Miscellaneous
13.
Administration
Total
heating plant, etc.)
$ 75,600
40,000
40,000
5,000
5,000
2,000
3,000
2,000
5,000
8,000
5,000
5,000
15.500
$211,100
Not included in the above estimates are property tax cost set at 1/3
of the rent received. For example, let's say we rent 35,000 at $10 a
foot for 250,000. The property tax would be approximately $83,325.
Potentially, this is approximately 30,000 to 45,000 square feet of
leasable space dependant upon uses established by the City.
Sa. Ft.
Hippodrome
13,500
Stable
3,500
H Barn
8,000
House
5.000
Subtotal
$30,000
Other
D Barn 8,000
G Barn 8,000
Total $46,000
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The allocation of space (i.e.) used will be the determining factor for
' the amount of space actually available as leasable space. In
conjunction with the market analysis, this information should be used
in accessing the degree to which the community is willing to commit
space to nonrevenue sources. We will start our discussion next
Thursday and will be prepared to discuss these items in greater detail
with you.
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MEMORANDUM
1 TO: Earle Brown Farm Committee /
FROM: Brad Hoffman, HRA Coordinator. ,j
' DATE : June 9, 1986 SUBJECT: Earl Brown Farm Development
As the Earle Brown Farm Committee starts its final deliberations
on the future of the Farm, we, the staff, would like to express
some areas of concern to you and make some recommendations. The
' recommendations are intended only as a starting point for the
Committee's discussions.
A primary area of concern for staff is the ongoing annual
operating costs of the Farm. As previously noted, we estimate
that such costs will run approximately $211,100 annually. Some
' cost, such as insurance rates, are very volatile and subject to
extreme changes. We believe that the market analysis suggests
that it is possible for the Farm to pay for itself; however, a
concerted effort will be necessary to realize this goal.
' Incompatible uses and activities will diminish the leasable value
of the Farm. As an example, the concept of services for the
frail elderly and office rental would probably not work.
' Commitments to programs such as a meal service should be
carefully weighed. It is our perception that programs and
activities at the Farm should be directed at the whole of the
population, not just one segment. For us, a restaurant (style to
be defined) that plays to the entire community and could give
discounts or packages to seniors would meet that need. We are
' also concerned about the concept of a physical link between the
residential development and the Hippodrome. Dependant upon the
activities and services provided in the Hippodrome and Stable, it
' does provide a pool of potential users upon which we could draw
to help make programs successful. However, we feel there is a
danger that people within the residential development and_ the
community will develop the perception that the Farm belongs to
the residential development thus inhibiting other people from
using it. Also, what happens in the future if the units do not
remain elderly. It is illegal to designate units for seniors
1 only and with time we should anticipate a change in housing
needs. A physical link could be detrimental to necessary
changes.
As the Committee considers uses for the Farm, we would like you
to give strong consideration and emphasis on uses that would make
the Farm pay for itself. In so doing, the needs of leasable
space should have some priority over programs or activities. It
is our specific recommendation that the Hippodrome be developed
as a large multipurpose facility. The Hippodrome could
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accommodate a variety of recreational activities, some of which
should be directed at seniors. Also, a kitchen facility to
accommodate dinners and possibly a restaurant/meals program
should be considered within the Stable/Hippodrome complex. The
cook's shed could be utilized for craft activities, but all other
space should be considered leasable. Also note that the
Hippodrome could be leased for large dinners, weddings and small
conventions.
As we start to firm up the direction the Farm will go, a
development team of an architect, a contractor and site planner
should be organized at the front end of the redevelopment. The
selection process can be handled in any of several ways, which we
will be discussing with you in the future. On Thursday'we will
be prepared to discuss our recommendations in greater detail.
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06-08-86
Mr. Hoffman
Thank-you for meeting with me April 1st and discussing the Earle Brown
farm site.'
The following proposal is no way legally binding to myself, Timothy J.
Pearson. My wife, Pamela J. Pearson, or The Village Peddler.
I would like to use the following buildings, which are located on the
Earle Brown farm site in Brooklyn Center for the stated purposes.
The main house to be converted into a Bed and Breakfast.
The quest house would be used in a similar manner.
One of the out building barns to be used for our country decorating
buisness, The Village Peddler. This barn would also have a 'tea room' .
One corner of the same barn would have a old fashioned ice cream shop.
After the initial inspection of the house, guest house and out buildings
it can then be decided upon if any of the above ideas are feasible.
I'm sure since our meeting on April 1st new ideas and plans have come
to light. If you would care to share the newest ideas with us, please
call or write to us.
I am eager to share more detailed plans of this proposal, and will wait
for acknowledgment of this letter before sharing the larger scope of our
ideas for the Earle Brown farm site.
Sincerely,
�v
Timothy J. Pearson
THEVILLAGE PED- D- L-ER
PAM PEARSON
(612) 561-1592
7909 Mississippi Lane • Brooklyn Park.MN • 55444