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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
August 23, 2004
6:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
1. City Council Discussion of Agenda Items and Questions
2. Miscellaneous
3 Adj ourn
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of Brooklyn Center
August 23, 2004 AGENDA
1. Informal Open Forum With City Council 6:45 p.m.
—provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the
agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is not televised, and it may not be used
to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for
political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens.
Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a
time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen
for informational purposes only.
2. Invocation 7 p.m.
3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting
—The City Council requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting.
4. Roll Call
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Council Report
7. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
—The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so
requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at
the end of Council Consideration Items.
a. Approval of Minutes
—Councilmembers not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the
vote on the minutes.
1. August 9, 2004 Study Session
2. August 9, 2004 Regular Session
3. August 9, 2004 Wark Session
4.
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b. Licenses
c. Approval of Site Performance Guarantee Reduction for Global Hennepin County
Properties, LLC, 2000 Freeway Boulevard
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- August 23, 2004
d. Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Issuance of a Premises Permit for Brooklyn
Center Fire Relief Association to Conduct Lawful Gambling at Coyote Grille, 2101
Freeway Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
e. Approval of Accepting Insurance Settlement and Authorizing Property Damage
Release of Metro Connections Inc. and Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company, in
Reference of Damage to Arch at the Earle Browne Heritage Center
Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees
g. Resolution Approving Change OrderNo. l, Improvement ProjectNos. 2004-01, 02,
03, and 04, Contract 2004-A, Northport Area Neighborhood Street and Utility
Improvements
h. Resolution Amending Special Assessment Levy Roll Nos.15997,15998,15999, and
16000 to Provide for the Deferment of Special Assessments
i. Resolution Providing for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Delinquent
Public Utility Service Accounts
8. Council Consideration Items
a. Resolution Expressing Appreciation for the Donation of the Brooklyn Center Fire
Relief Association in Support of the Annual Halloween Party
•Requested Council Action:
-Motion to adopt resolution.
b. Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Marshall Field's for Their Approval of a
Grant Awarding the Brooklyn Center Police Department $2,000 for the Purchase of a
Surveillance Camera and Accessories
•Requested Council Action:
-Motion to adopt resolution.
c. Proclamation Declaring September 12-18, 2004, To Be Fiscal and Support Services
Week
•Requested Council Action:
-Motion to adopt proclamation.
d. Mayoral Appointment to Financial Commission
•Requested Council Action:
-Motion to approve Mayaral nomination.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- August 23, 2004
e. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of
Rogers for Cooperative Purchase of Athletic Field Lighting at Grandview Park
•Requested Council Action:
-Motion to adopt resolution.
f. City Ordinance Chapter 35 Flood Plain Management
L Interim Emergency Ordinance Regarding Development in the City's
Floodplain Area Establishing a Moratorium to Enact Required Official
Controls
2. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 5 of the City Ordinances Regarding Flood
Plain Management
•Requested Council Action:
-Motion to adopt interim emergency ordinance.
-Motion to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing on
September 13, 2004.
An Ordinance Amendin Section 1-104 of the Ci Code Relatin to the Licensin of
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Commercial Kennels; Amending Sections 12-901 and 12-903 of the City Code
Relating to the Licensing of Rental Housing; Adding Section 23-006.05 to the City
Code and Amending Sections 23-610, 23-661, 23-1204, and 23-2309 of the City
Code Relating to General Licensing Regulations and the Payment of Property Taxes
•Requested Council Action:
-Motion to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing on
September 13, 2004.
h. Closed Session to Discuss Litigation Regarding Potential Appeal of Commissioner's
Award in Riverbank Stabilization Action with Attorneys
9. Adjournment
August 19, 2Q04
Myrna Kragness, Mayor
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Mayor,
A couple of weeks ago sent a(efter to you on E�half of the board of directors of the Brooktyn Center
Taxpayers Association. We had a board meeting last evening and the board would like an official
response.
It's my understanding that you have had some verbal discussion with Don Poss, however, the board would
like something official. It is my understanding that from the discussion with Don Poss, the bottom line is
that our request is rejected, presumably upon the advice of the city manager.
We obviously are disappointed as we are convinced we are facing a very serious problem in Brooklyn
Center. Apparen�y the City does not see it that way. In fact, in the past few days I became aware of three
businesses moving out of Brooklyn Center. At least one of them contacted City Hall to ascertain whether
there was some facilities in Brooklyn Center and was advised that there are no available facilities in
Brooklyn Center. If the City is saying that there is nothing available and our concern is that there is growing
vacancies, one of us is not tuned to the same frequency!
Thank you for your an6cipated written response to the board.
Sincerel
Dean A. Nyquist
PS We have set an endorsing meeting for September 22nd, right after the primary. Our next fmard
meeting is September 15th.
City Council Agenda Item No. 7a
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 9, 2004
CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna
Kragness at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Bob Peppe.
Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent and unexcused. Also present were City Manager Michael
McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Carmody informed that she had an amendment to the July 26, 2004, Regular Session
minutes.
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Councilmember Carmody informed that she is not highly in favor of raising the filing fees; however,
she believes it is appropriate of the Charter Commission to review this request.
It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes with that amendment.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
SMOHING BANS
Mayor Kragness asked that this item be placed on a Work Session agenda to start the discussion of
whether or not the City Council would like to adopt a smoking ban in the City of Brooklyn Center.
She informed she had received an e-mail and several phone calls regarding this issue.
Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would be in favor indicating that a County or Statewide
debate and solution is more appropriate than a patchwork of individual city ordinances, or soliciting
input from residents and businesses on the support for or opposition to a smoking ban before making
any proposals.
Mayor Kragness questioned how to accomplish getting input and expressed that she believes input is
needed from both residents and businesses.
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Councilmember Peppe expressed that he believes that if businesses wanted no smoking they would
have made an effort to have already established a no smoking atmosphere; and that it would be
important to solicit input from the community regarding smoking in City parks.
Councilmember Carmody expressed that she would be in favor of a smoking ban.
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that a letter could be written to restaurants and bars that
informs the City Council is interested in receiving input on whether or not to consider a smoking ban
in Brooklyn Center. An article could also be published in the next City Watch Newsletter with a
target date of January or February 2005.
It was the consensus of the Council to have something drafted and brought back to the Council for
consideration.
MISCELLANEOUS
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed a recent e-mail virus and to delete any e-mail that
contains messages regarding something they ordered that is uiiknown to them.
Councilmember Lasman informed that she had received information from a resident during National
Night Out with regard to paintball actions taking place on Durnam Island in Brooklyn Park. The
resident expressed concern about the complaint not being addressed by the City of Brooklyn Park.
Councilmember Lasman questioned if the Council would be interested in sending a letter to the
Brooklyn Park City Council regarding this issue. She expressed that she believes it is the
responsibility of the Brooklyn Center City Council to help with this complaint since Brooklyn Center
residents are affected. It was the consensus of the Council to have a letter drafted for the Mayor's
signature.
Councilmember Lasman informed that there would be a Neighborhood Watch event on September
14, 2004, on Woodbine Lane since they were not able to have one on August 3, 2004. She asked if
one other Council Member might be able to attend. Councilmember Carmody informed that she
would be able to attend the event. Councilmember Lasman asked that copies of City ordinances that
are helpful to newcomers be copied and provided for that evening.
Council discussed a letter received with concern about a property on Emerson Avenue North.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adj ourn the Study
Session at 6:37 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayar
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
AUGUST 9, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER iNFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Warks/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
No one wished to address the CounciL
2. INVOCATION
Patt Rogich, St. Alphonsus Church, offered the Invocation.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna
Kragness at 7:03 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, Public Warks Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Police Chief Scott
Bechthold, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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6. COUNCIL REPORT e
Councilmember Carhlody reported that she attended the National Night Out Kickoff Event on
August 2, 2004; National Night Out on August 3, 2004; and the League of Minnesota Cities
Regional meeting.
Councilmember Carmody discussed that she was participating in the Walk A Mile event and
introduced Anne Nelson Fisher, a Councilmember from the City of Brainerd. She shared that her
and Councilmember Nelson Fisher had visited some homes in Brooklyn Center, the Earle Brown
Heritage Center, and the Community Center. Councilmember Carmody informed that she would be
making a trip to Brainerd to visit their community in the near future.
Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the National Night Out Kickoff Event on August
2, 2004, and encouraged any interested residents in getting a group together for National Night Out
to do so.
Councilmember Niesen reported that she received a compliment from a neighbor with regards to the
dust control from the construction on East Twin Lake Boulevard. Councilmember Niesen wished to
express thanks to City staff for their wark on keeping the dust from the construction on East Twin
Lake Boulevard to a minimum. Councilmember Niesen reported that she participated in National
Night 0ut on August 3, 2004.
Mayor Kragness reported that she participated in National Night Out on August 3, 2004, by riding
along with the Police Chief; and discussed that the City Council had their annual Council Retreat on
August 7, 2004, to discuss their future goals.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve
the agenda and consent agenda with the amendment to the July 26, 2004, regular session meeting
minutes: Motion passed unanimously.
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the July
26, 2004, study, regular, and work session meeting minutes with the following amendment:
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Councilmernber Carmody informed that she is not highly in favor of raising the filing fees; however,
she believes it is appropriate of the Charter Commission to review this request.
Motion passed unanimously.
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7b. LICENSES
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Cannody to approve the
following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously.
COMMERCIAL KENNEL
Brooklyn Pet Hospital 4900 France Avenue North
Cutting Edge Pet Care Inc. 4900 France Avenue North
MECHANICAL
Grondahl Mechanical Inc. 6135 Kellogg Avenue South, Minneapolis
Midwest Maintenance and Mechanical 710 Pennsylvania Avenue South, Minneapolis
United Heating A/C Inc. 1295 Kachamore Road, Medina
RENTAL (No calls for service in last 12 months for all pronertiesl
RenewaL•
5329 33 Brooklyn Boulevard Amy Lewis
Initial:
5431 Camden Avenue North Robert Lehse
3807 Janet Lane Mai-Thuong Nguyen
4110 Lakebreeze Avenue North Nhia Her
6007 Lyndale Avenue North Erroll Edwards
6936 Newton Avenue North Nao lee
TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT
Casa Tobacco 6014 Shingle Creek Parkway
7c• RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TAXICAB LICENSE FEES AND
PAWNBROKER LICENSE FEES
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-101
Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TAXICAB LICENSE FEES AND PAWNBROKER LICENSE
FEES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Carmody. Motion passed unanimously.
7d. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-102
Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DECLA.RING A PUBLIC NtJISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF
DISEASED TREES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Carmody. Motion passed unanimously.
7e. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JIJDGES
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-103
Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPOlNT1NG ELECTION NDGES
The motion for the ado tion of the fore oin resolution was dul seconded b Councilmember
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Carmody. Motion passed unanimously.
7f. APFROVAL OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE REDUCTION FOR
TWIN LAKES III, LLC, 3900 LAKEBREEZE AVENUE NORTH
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve site
performance guarantee reduction for Twin Lakes III, LLC, 3900 Lakebreeze Avenue North. Motion
passed unanimously.
7g. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUND TRANSFERS FOR 2003 STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-104
Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUND TRANSFERS FOR 2003 STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Carmody. Motion passed unanimously.
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8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
8a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS
COMMITTEE
Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing recognition of and appreciation for the dedicated
public service of the Earle Brown Days Committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-105
Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption with great
appreciation:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE
DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS COMMITTEE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Niesen. Motion passed unanimously.
8b. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF
THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONESS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing appreciation for the donation of $100 from the
Brooklyn Center Lioness Club in support of the annual Halloween Party.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-106
Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption with great
appreciation:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE BROOKLYN
CENTER LIONESS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
The motion for the adoption of the faregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Peppe. Motion passed unanimously.
Sc. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO TIiE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RELIEF ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association had
requested an increase of $6,000 in the lump sum benefit.
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Subsequent to the Work Session discussion on July 26, 2004, the Fire Relief Association requested
that the increase in pension be made effective as of January 1, 2004, instead of prospective to
January l, 2005. Based on the actuarial analysis that would increase the benefit in the current year
he would see no reason not to make the lump sum benefit change effective this year, rather than next.
He informed that if the Council were to approve the resolution it does direct the Fire Relief
Association to review in August 2005 and encourages them to begin implementation of Springsted's
contingency cash target amount.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-107
Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF
ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Carmody.
Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes this approval would show great appreciation to
the firefighters.
Councilmember Carmody expressed that she believes the City is lucky to have volunteer firefighters.
Motion passed unanimously.
8d. REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER KAY LASMAN FOR
RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2004-99 TO REQUEST
CHARTER COMMISSION REVIEW OF FILING FEES
-RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-99 REQUESTING
BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION TO REVIEW SECTION
4.04 OF THE CITY CHARTER
Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would rescind Resolution No. 2004-99 and causes no
action.
Councilmember Lasman discussed that her intent was to save the City some money and did not wish
to discourage anyone from running for City Council. After thinking it over, she realized the City
Council cannot be judges of people's intentions when they file for:candidacy and the City Council
should encourage people to participate in local government.
Councilmember Lasman withdrew her support of Resolution No. 2004-99.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-108
Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTIOI� NO. 2004-99 REQUESTING BROOKLYN
CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION TO REVIEW SECTION 4.04 OF THE CITY CHARTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Carmody. Motion passed unanimously.
8e. REPORT ON CODE ENFORCEMENT SWEEP
Police Chief Scott Bechthold discussed the 2004 Second Quarter Code Enforcement Sweep Report.
He outlined the citywide calls for service along with calls for service for Brookdale, Apartments, and
Motor Vehicle Accidents. The main increase for citywide calls for service is due to suspicious
activity; and the significant drop in calls for service with apartments is attributed to the new rental
ordinance and the involvement in the Association for Rental Management (ARM), the close
relationship that the Neighborhood Liaison Office (NLO) has with problem residents, and the new
rental ordinance.
Mr. Bechthold informed that the crime index totals have decreased ten percent since 2002 and
discussed that the implemented crime strategy had helped with the decreasing numbers.
Mr. Bechthold discussed that even thou h this re ort is called a summer swee the Police
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Department continues enforcement all year round.
Councilmember Carmody questioned the number of motor vehicle accidents being down and if that
was due to the clean up of the area from I-694 to 69�' and Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Bechthold
discussed that the decrease in motor vehicle accidents would be attributed to a lot of enforcement
efforts.
Councilmember Carmody questioned how residents could be assured a response back if they were to
report a concern or complaint. Mr. Bechthold informed that a lot of times the concern or complaint
being left is one that is in progress and that residents need to notify the NLO that they would like a
response back or a follow-up telephone ca1L
Councilmember Carmody questioned how the Police Department deals with a chronic offender. Mr.
Bechthold discussed that the Police Department is an enfarcement arm and that they are not in
control of the Hennepin County Bench. He informed that the Police Department has been working
with the City's Prosecutor about an approach to deal with code enforcement issues.
Councilmember Carmody questioned if there were plans to make code enforcement on-going instead
of only having a sweep once a year. Mr. Bechthold informed that even through the winter the NLO
does patrol the City; however, the winter hides a lot of code violations.
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8f. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 2004 ANNUAL DEER MANAGEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN REPORT AND ADOPTING THE CITY
MANAGER RECOMMENDATIONS THEREIN
Mr. McCauley discussed that the Council adopted a Deer Management Plan and that the plan
requires an annual progress report each summer regarding implementation of the annual strategies.
The first season of the plan implementation had been completed and a determination had been made
that the number of deer in Brooklyn Center continues to exceed the recommended norm fifteen to
twenty deer per square mile of habitat area. This resolution would accept the 2004 Annual Deer
Management Implementation Plan Report and adopts the recommendations to conduct another deer
hunt in the same format after Thanksgiving.
Mayor Kragness questioned if the Twin Lake area would be considered during a planned deer hunt.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey discussed that the Twin Lake area had
been reviewed; however, most of the area where deer are a concern is in Crystal.
Councilmember Lasman questioned if the Riverwood area would be participating or phased in a
planned deer hunt in the future. Mr. McCauley discussed that they would not be able to hunt in a
neighborhood area.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-109
Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 2004 ANNUAL DEER MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN REPORT AND ADOPTING THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATIONS THEREIN
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
8g. REQUEST FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR MODIFICATIONS TO T.H. 100 ACCESS AT 50� AVENUE NORTH
Mr. McCauley discussed that the Minnesota Deparhnent of Transportation (Mn/DOT) had requested
a modification to close SO Avenue and install the permanent paving and permanent access ramp
improvements over a six or so week period. The trade off being proposed is a potentially safer
configuration and completion of the proj ect this year rather than temporary lanes going through the
winter.
Dave Raley, Mn/DOT Project Supervisor, addressed the Council to discuss their request and
informed that County Road 81 had opened last week so that could be one of the alternates used if
50�' Avenue were to close.
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Mayor Kragness questioned when the closure would take place. Mr. Raley informed that they would
anticipate closing 50�' Avenue in late August and that they want to coordinate with the paving
contractor before starting the closure.
Councilmember Carmody questioned the neighborhood improvements in that area and if the
alternate routes would be drivable during this closure. Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd
Blomstrom informed that the construction area is anticipated to be paved on September 15, 2004,
and that there will be about two thirds of gravel until that area is paved.
Councilmember Niesen expressed support for moving the project ahead and resolving the current
problems with turning at 50�' Avenue from Highway 100.
Mr. Raley informed that they are four months ahead of schedule for the T.H. 100 project.
A motion by Councilmember Niesen, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adopt position on
proposed alternate. Motion passed unanimously.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn
the City Council meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City C�erk Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 1N THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AUGUST 9, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
SMOHING BANS
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
MISCELLANEOUS
There were no miscellaneous items discussed.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 1N THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT WORK SESSION WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION
AUGUST 16, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Work Session and was called to order byMayor Myrna
Kragness at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody and Diane Niesen.
Councilmember Kay Lasman and Bob Peppe were absent and excused. Also present: City Manager
Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Fiscal and
Support Services Director Dan Jordet, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
Others present were Financial Commission Chair ponn Escher, and Commissioners Timothy
Elftmann, Jay Hruska, and Mark Nemec.
REVI
EW OF 2005 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the overall revenues in the General Fund would
increase 7/l Oths of one percent with a three percent levy increase in the General Fund. The Local
Government Aid (LGA) loss of $335,033 is greater than the revenue raised by a three percent levy
increase. A three percent increase in the General Fund Levy raises $275,860 {$284,407 estimated
uncollectible}, and the overall increase in all City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
levies is $212,301 or 1.97 percent.
On the expenditure side there are a number of pressures that include wages and benefits that are
included in the draft budget at three percent. This increase appears to be in the mid to low range of
what might be expected to happen in the public sector and lower than the general trend in the private
sector. The draft reflects shifting one street maintenance position to the Storm Water Utility Fund
and a shift of some current General Fund personnel costs to the Liquor Fund. There are some
expenditures that have been requested that can be removed in the next iteration of the draft General
Fund Budget without requiring program or service cuts, but those reductions will be at the margin
and would only be in the range of $20,000 to $30,000.
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Mr. McCauley requested direction as to what number should be proposed far the preliminary levy on
September 13, 2004.
Councilmember Carmody expressed that she believes the Council needs to make a decision if the
Council would like to budget any money for REACH.
Councilmember Niesen questioned if the City had to switch to the 800 mhz for police and fire and if
that would be a one-time expense. Mr. McCauley discussed that the City does have to switch to 800
mhz and that there will be grant monies that will need to be matched along with some on-going
capital costs. Plus, there is a continuing cost to Hennepin County for participation in the annual
metro radio system.
Councilmember Carmody informed that she has a concern with the repair and replacement of
buildings and the need for funding for this purpose.
Financial Commission Chair ponn Escher expressed that he would like the Council to consider a
three percent General Fund Levy increase plus full replacement of lost LGA.
Mayor Kragness asked that each member present indicate what alternate for consideration should
move forward for the September 13, 2004, preliminary adoption.
It was the consensus of those present that the preliminary General Fund levy increase be proposed at
three percent plus full replacement of lost LGA ($335,033) which results in a 5.08 percent increase
in all taxes levied by the City and HRA.
Councilmember Carmody expressed that she would still like to consider a budget for REACH. Mr.
McCauley suggested that the Council continue discussion regarding REACH at the next Wark
Session.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Escher questioned if the Financial Commission would need to meet other than the scheduled
j oint meetings with the City Council. Mr. McCauley suggested that the Financial Commission might
wish to meet to discuss the fund balance. Mr. Escher suggested September 9, 2004, 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to adjourn the Work
Session at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayar
08/16/04 -2- DRAFT
City Council Agenda Item No. 7b
City o f Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
TO:' Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Maria Rosenbaum, De��City Clerk
DATE: August 18, 2004
SUBJECT: Licenses far Council Approval
The following companies/persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each company/person has
fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted appropriate
applications, and paid proper fees. Licenses to be approved by the City Council on August 23, 2004
are as follows:
MECHANICAL
Commercial Plumbing Heating, Inc. 24428 Greenway Avenue, Forest Lake
RENTAL
Renewal:
5401 63` Avenue North John Schwarz
No Calls
6744 France Avenue North Donald Renelt
No Calls
3318 MumfordRoad North Olufemi Olagbajv
1 call Disturbing Peace on 7/9/2004
5655 Northport Drive Cindy and Raymond Scherbing
No Calls
7208 Perry Court North Vicnent Okonkwo
No Calls
InitiaL•
6706 Bryant Avenue North Sompong Thammavangla
No Calls
7236 Emerson Avenue North Kao Vang
No Calls
4113 Lakebreeze Avenue North Dale Grover
No Calls
5328 and 5330 Queen Avenue North Chad and Amy Buche
No Calls
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hczll TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
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City Council Agenda Item No. 7c
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Plannin and Zonin S a ialis�� t�(—'�•l�
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SUBJECT: Site Performance Guarantee Reduction
DATE: Au�ust 17, 2004
The following site performance guarantee being held by the City for the completion of various
site improvements should be recommended to the City Council for reduction:
Global Hennepin County Properties, LLC (2000 Freeway Boulevard)
Planning Commission Application No. 2003-019
Amount of Guarantee- $200,000 (Certificate of Deposit)
Obligor Global Hennepin County Properties, LLC
All site im rovements and conditions for
p which a site performance guarantee was posted have
been completed with respect to this 2003 2004 project. An as built survey has been submitted
to the Engineering Department and other engineering related items have been completed.
Landscaping for this developrrient was installed this summer and is in compliance with the
landscape plan; however, some landscaping appears to be dead or dying at various locations on
the site. Specifically, at the northeast corner of the building, decorative trees and a coniferous
tree are dead or dying and at the southwest corner of the site between the parking lot/drive lane
and street right of way, decorative trees are dead or dying. Also, two unscreened trash containers
are being stored in the north parking lot. A review of the record indicates that trash containers
were to be stored inside the building in the loading dock area. If Global proposes to store trash
containers outside, they will have to be enclosed by a screening device compatible with the
building and located in an area not designated for parking, driving or loading.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize reduction of the $200,000 performance
guarantee to $35,000 pending review next spring of the viability of the landscape improvements
and compliance with the screening requirements for trash containers.
City Council Agenda Item No. 7d
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES
PERMIT FOR BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT
LAWFUL GAMBLING AT COYOTE GRILLE, 2101 FREEWAY BOULEVARD,
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association has applied to the Minnesota
Charitable Gambling Board for a premises permit to conduct lawful gambling at Coyote Grille, 2101
Freeway Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Charitable Gambling Control Board requires a municipality to
submit a resolution authorizing approval of the issuance of any lawful gambling premises permit within its
borders; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association has submitted all appropriate and
necessary documentation for the premises permit and a background investigation has been conducted by the
Brooklyn Center Police Department regarding all named gambling managers and nothing was found in that
investigation that would preclude the issuance of a Minnesota Lawful Gambling License; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association agrees to provide to the City of
Brooklyn Center each month copies of the monthly reports they submit to the Charitable Gambling Board.
NOW THEREF
ORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Crty of Brooklyn
Center, that the issuance of a premises permit to the Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association to conduct lawful
gambling at Coyote Grille, 2101 Freeway Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, is hereby approved.
Aueust 23. 2004
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Minnesota lawful Gambling sros
LG214 Premises Permit Application Pa °f2
FOR BOARD USE ONLY
(see Required Attachments on Page 2) AIIIIUaI F@@ ��SO Check#
Organization information
Organization name Organization license number
�Rbo��y� c�.,vr�� F'�RE f��4��� Assoc, osa�6
Name of chief executive officer (CEO) Daytime phone number
K�h+ KoRr�rtnl �b3 �'69 33! 1
Gambling premises information
Name of estabfishment where gambling will be conducted Street address (do not use a P.O. box number)
�o �l o�"� G�;11 t 2•� I wia.Y 81 v�
Ciry or township County Zip code
bRODk"LYN �ENTE� /�ENI✓ �J�!��O
Does your organization own the building where the gambling will be conducted?
Yes �No If no, attach LG215 Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity
Gambling bank account information
Bank name Bank account number
�REmER �RNk �g�g.3oa�a9
Bank street address City State/Zip code
5S4o SRooK �Y� aLV� Rca�kcr� ��r�R n► N s5'va 1
Address(es) of off-site storage space of gambling equipment related to this site
(Do not use a P.O. box number)
Address City State/Zip code
G aso a.ed�Ly N� �v 3�ooKc.v�' c�.nrrcR M N �S�{ 1�j
Bingo occasions (including bar bingo)
Enter day and beginning/ending hours of bingo occasions (indicate A.M. or P.M.). An occasion must be at least 1-1/2
hours, not to exceed 4 hours. No more than 10 bingo occasions may be conducted per week.
B�ainnina/Endina Hours Beoinnina/Endina Hours
to to
to to
to to
to to
to to
Noon hour bingo
Noon hour bingo must be conducted between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on a leased premises which must have a
license for the sale of intoxicating beverages on the premises under chapter 340A. Check the day(s) that noon hour
bingo will be conducted.
_Sunday _Monday Tuesday _Wednesday Thursday _Friday _Saturday
LG214 Premises Permit A IICat1011 Page 2 of 2
pp sios
Data Privacy
The information requested on this form (and any attachments) your premises permit. When the Board issues your premises
will be used by the Gambling Control Board (Board) to permit, all of the information that you have provided to the Board in
determine your qualifications to be involved in lawful gambling the process of applying for your premises permit will become public
activities in Minnesota, and to assist the Board in conducting a except for your social seeurity number, which remains private. If
background investigation of you. You have the right to refuse the Board does not issue you a premises permit, all the information
to supply the information requested; however, if you refuse you have provided in the process of applying for a premises permit
to supply this information, the Board may not be able to remains private, with the exception of your name and address
determine your qualifications and, as a consequence, may which will remain public.
refuse to issue you a premise's permit. If you supply the
information requested, the Board will be able to process your Private data about you are available only to the following: Board
application. members, Board staff whose work assignment requires that they
have access to the information; the Minnesota Depa�tment of Public
This form may require the disclosure of your social security Safety; the Minnesota Attorney General; the Minnesota
number. If so, your social security number will be used to Commissioners of Administration, Finance, and Revenue; the
determine your compliance with tlie tax laws of Minnesota. Minnesota Legislative Auditor, national and intemational gambling
Authorization for requiring your social security number is regulatory agencies; anyone pursuant to court order; other
found at 42 U.S.C. 405 (c)(i). individuals and agencies that are specificaily authorized by state or
federal law to have access to the information; individuals and
Your name and address will be public information when agencies for which law or tegal order authorizes a new use or
received by the Board. All the other information that you sharing of information after this notice was given; and anyone with
provide will be private data about you until the Board issues your consent.
Acknowledgment and Oath
I hereby consent that local law enforcement officers, the Board or agents of the board, or the commissioner of
revenue or public safety or agents of the commissioners may enter the premises to enforce the law. The Board is
authorized to inspect the bank records of the gambling account whenever necessary to fulfill requirements of
current gambling rules and law. I declare that:
1. I have read this application and all information submitted to the Board is true, accurate, and complete;
2. All required information has been fully disclosed;
3. I am the chief executive officer of the organization;
4. I assume full responsibility for the fair and lawful operation of all activities to be conducted;
5. I will familiarize myself with the laws of Minnesota governing lawful gambling and rules of the Board and agree, if.
licensed, to abide by those laws and rules, including amendments to them;
6. Any changes in application information will be submitted to the Board and local unit of government within 10
days of the change; and
7. I understand that failure to provide required information or providing false or misleading information may result in
the denial or revocation of the license.
�,�.�--t�,�,!o�v�.� g -r� -o �,r
Signature of Chief Executive OfFcer (Designee may not sign) Date
Print name ��n�T �C� N'1A1�
Required Attachments
1. If the premises is leased, attach a copy of your lease. NpriE; There is a monthly regulatory fee of 0.1%
Use form LG215 Lease for lawFul Gambling Activity. (,001) of gross receipts from lawful gambling
2. Attach the resolution from the local unit of govemment condueted at the site. The fee is reported on
(city or county) which shows approval of your application. the Gi Lawful Gambfing Monthly Summary and
3. For each premises permit application, a$150 annual premises Tax Return and paid with the monthly tax
permit fee is required. Make the check payable to the "State report.
of Minnesota."
Mail the a lication with attachments ta Q�stions? Call the Licensing Section of the Gambling Control
pp Board at 651-639-4000. If you use a TTY, call the Board by using
Gambling Control Board the Minnesota Relay Service and ask to place a call to 651-639-
1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South 4000.
Roseville, MN 55113
This form will be made available in alternative format (i.e. large
�nnt Braille) uoon reauest.
Minn�sota Lawfu/ Gambling s/o4
LG215 Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity Pa 1 of Z
Name of legal owner of premises Street address Cily State Zp Daytime phone s� k k a
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Name of lessor
Street address G'
State Zi
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I f same as lega l owner, write in "SAME'�
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Name of leased premises Street address City 7 �P 55 �"3 D Daytime phone
['oy'o�e C'rr��l/� �l o l �ve�way��vcb �vrao�<�yN��-�PrHn 7B�' .7fij,�6l0d
Name of lessee (organizaUon leasing the premises) Organization license number Daytim ph o ne _I
t� �F a o� a.3 �r 3
a Rent Information
(for activity involving pull-tabs, tipboards, paddlewheels, and pull-tab dispensing devices. No lease required for raffles.)
Booth operetion sales of gambling equipmerrt by an employee (or Bar operation sales of gambling equipmerrt within a leased
volunteer) of a licensed organization within a separate endosure t�hat is premises by an employee of the Iessor from a common area where
disGnct from areas where food and beverages are sold. _____f� and bevera� are also sold_
Does your organization OR any other organizat�iQn conduct gambling
from a booth operetion at this location? X Yes No
L J
If you answered �/CS to the question above, rent limits are If you answered I70 to the question above, rent limits are
based on tt�e following combinations of operation: based on the following combinatlons of operation:
Bootf� operation Bar operation
Booth operation and pull-tab dispensing device Bar operation with pull-tab dispensing device
Booth operation and bar operation Pul1-tab dispensing device only
Booth operation, bar operation, and pull-tab dispensing device
The maximum rent allowed may not exceed the limits The maximum rent allowed may not exceed the limits
established under Minnesota Statute 349.18, Subd. 1(b)(4). established under Minnesota Statute 349.18, Subd. 1(b)(4).
The limit as of May 1, 2004 is $1,750 in total per month The limit as of May 1, 2004 is $2,500 in total per month
for all organizations at this premises. for all organizations at this premises.
Complete one option: Complete one option:
Option A: 0 to 10% of th gross profits per month. Option A: 0 to 20% of the gross profits per month.
Percentage to be paid Percentage to be paid
Option B: When gross profits are $4,000 or less per month, $0 to Option B: When gross profits are $1,000 or less per month, $0 to
$400 per month may be paid. Amount to be paid $200 per month may be paid. Amount to be paid
Option C: $0 to $400 per month may be paid on the first $4,000 Option C: $0 to $200 per month may be paid on the first $1,000
of gross profit. Amount to be paid Plus 0% to of gross profits. Amount to be paid.$ Plus 0% to
SO% of the gross profits may be paid per month on gross profits 20% of the gross profits may be paid per month on gross profits
over $4,000. Percentage to be paid over $1,000. Percentage to be paid
Check all activities that will be conducted:
�Pull-tabs _Pull-tabs with dispensing device Tpboards _Paddlewheel �Paddlewheel with table
Rent Information: Bingo
Bingo and/or Bar Bingo Occasions Noon Hour Bingo Occasions
Rent for bingo and all other gambling activities
condueted during a bingo occasion may not exceed: Rent may not exceed $25 per day for noon hour
•$200 per occasion for up to 6,000 square feet bingo conducCed between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at a
•$300 per occasion for up to 12,000 square feet premises with a license for the sale of intoxicating
•$400 per occasion for more than 12,000 square feet beverages on the premises.
•$25 per occasion for bar bingo conducted at any time in a Rent to be paid per bingo occasion
bar (regardless of square footage). Your organization
must conduct another form of lawful gambling, and the r
premises must serve intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent For any new bingo acUvity not previously
malt beverages. included in a Premises PermitApplication,
attach a separate sheet of paper listing the
Rent to be paid per bingo occasion days and hours that bingo will be conducted. I
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Amended if this is an amended lease showing changes occurring during the term of the current premises permit, both parties
that signed the lease must initial and date all changes. Changes must be submitted to the Gambling Control Board
Lease at least 10 days prior to the change. Write in the date that the changes will be effective
Only
Lessor Date Organization Date
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Page 2 of 2
Lease Term The terrn of this lease agreement will be The lessor, the lessor's immediate family, and any agents or
concurrent witl� the premises permft issued by tf�e Gambling empioyees of tf�e lessor will not require the organization to
Cantrol Board (Board), perform any action that would vio(ate statute or rule.
Management of Gambiing Prohibited The owner of the If there is a dispute as to whether any of these lease provisions
premises or the lessor wi11 not manage the conduct of gambling have been violated, the lease will remain in effect pending a final
at ti�e premises. determination by the Compliance Review Group (CRG) of the
Gambling Control Board.
Participation as Players Prohibited The lessor, the lessor's The lessor shall not modiry or terminate this lease in whole or in
immediate family, and any agents or gambling employee5 of ti�e part due to tlie lessors violation of the provisions listed in this
lessor wili not partiapate as players in the wnduct of lawful lease.
gambling on tlie premises.
Arbitration Process The lessor agrees to arbitration when a
Illegal Gambling violation of these lease provisions is alleged. The arbitrator shall be
The lessor is aware of the prohibition against illegal gambling the CRG.
in Minnesota Statutes 609.75, and tt�e penalties for illegal
gambting violations in Minnesota Rules 7861.Q050, Subpart 3. Access to permitted premises The Board and its agents, the
To the best of the lessors knowledge, the lessor affirms that �mmissioners of revenue and public safety and their agents, and
any and all games or devices located on tf�e premises are not law enforcement personnel have access to the permitted premises
being used, and are not capable of being used, in a manner at anyreasonable time during the business hours of the lessor.
that violates the prohibitions against iilegal gambling in
Minnesota Statutes 609.75, and the penalties for illegal The organization has access to the permitted premises during any
gambiing violations in Minnesota Rules 7861.0050, Subpart 3. time reasonable and when necessary for the conduct of lawful
Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules 7861.0050, Subpart 3, an 9ambiing on the premises.
organiration must continue making rent payments, pursuant Lessor records The lessor shall maintain a record of all money
to the terms of the lease, if the organization or its agents are received from the organization, and make the record available to
found to be solely responsible for any illegal gambling conducted �-,e Board and its agents, and the commissioners of revenue and
at that site that is prohibited by Minnesota Rules 7861.0050, public safety and their agents upon demand. The record shall be
Subpart 1, or Minnesota Statutes 609.75, unless the maintained for a period of 3-1/2 years.
organization's agents responsible for the illegal gambling
activity are also agents or employees of the lessor. Rent all-inclusive Amounts paid as rent by the organization to
The lecsor shall not modify or terminate the lease in whole or the lessor are all-indusive (except bingo rent). No other services or
in part because the organization reported to a state or local �Penses provided or contracted by the lessor may be paid by the
law enforcement authority or the Board the occurrence at the organization, including but not limited to trash removai, janitoriai
site of illegal gambting activity in which the organization did not and cieaning serviees, snow removal, lawn services, electnciry,
partidpate. heat, security, searity monitoring, storage, other utilities or
Other Prohibitions services, and in the case of bar operations, cash shortages. Any
The lessor will not im other expenditures made by an organization that is related to a
pose restrictions on the organization with teased premises must be approved by tlie director of the Gambling
respect to providers (distributors) of gambling-related equipment Control Board. Rent payments may not be made to an individual.
and services or in the use of net profits for lawful purposes.
Acknowledgment of Lease Terms
All obligations and agreements are contained in or attached to this tease and are subject to the approval of the director of the Gambling
Control Board. I affirm that the lease information is the total and only agreement between the lessor and the organization. There is no
other agreement and no other consideration required between the parties as to the lawful gambling and other matters related to the
lease. Any changes in this lease Vvill be submitted to the Gambling Control Board at least 10 days prior to the effective date of the
change.
Other Terms or conditions: �t. C�� tAS[ Q���afi 5. '�"D CI,C.�►�J�
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Sigriature of lesso� Date re of organization offi�l (Lessee) Date
,1\Iir_1� G�r-l�alv�n 1�n S �heS ll� TO.t'�� 6R 4 "�aw�i�:� n�
Pnnt name and title of lessor I Print name and titte of lessee 1
Questions on this form shoufd be directed to the Licensing Section of the Gambling Control Board (Board) at 651-639-4000. I
This publication will be made available in altemative fortnat (i.e. large print, Braille) upon request. If you use a TTY, you can
call the Board by using the Minnesota Relay Service and ask to place a call to 651-639�000. The information requested on
this form will become public information when received by the Board, and will be used to determine your compliance with
Minnesota statutes and rules goveming lawful gambling activities.
City Council Agenda Item No. 7e
4
MEMO
Date: August 19, 2004
To: Michael McCauley. City Manager
From: Curt Boganey, Assistant City ManagE�i�
Subject: Repair of Arch at Earle Brown Heritage Center- Property Damage Release
On June 24 2004, a Metro Connections service truck irreparably damaged the wooden
arch on Summit Dr. North at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. For public safety reasons
the arch was completely removed. This matter was promptly reported to the appropriate
insurance companies and all repair and incurred cost have been identified. Through the
thorough and expeditious work of the staff we have reached a settlement with Metro
Connections Inc and Acuity Insurance in the amount of 21,212.47. This payment will
fully reimburse the City for the necessary repairs and associated costs incurred.
It is recommended that the City accept this payment and authorize the property damage
release attached.
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�'ROPERTY D
AMAGE RELEqSE
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A W N�! IlRUralco Lqnpm�
Claim Number. KP9723 Claim Adjuster. Sue Porter
IN CONSIpERATI�N of the sum of finrenty one thousand and two hundred and tweive doltars and 47/10
ao��ars. receipt and sufficiency of wtiich is hereby acknowiedged, Ilwe re�ease, acquit artd forever discha e
Connection INC. and ACW7Y, A Mutual Ins�rance Company, Shebo ���212i2-47}
agents, employees, successors and assigns, and ali other persans, tirms or corporations who are or Metro
ygan, Wisconsin, their heirs, r�epresentatives.
and from al! claims, demands, actions, darnages, costs, loss of use andJor value, of whatever kind or n
m�ght be I+able, of
now or hereafter exist, arising out of, or in consequence of DAMAGE OR OESTRUCTION TO PROPLR7Y, pgrsp�
real, s ature, which may
Pe��fca(!Y described as tnsured damage arch at the Earl Brown Hertiiage Center, and arising from an accident
occurring vn or about .►une Z4,2004 or
The undersigned, as further consideration for this compromise and settlement, states, represents, wamants a
agrees:
nd
(1) That this settlement is a compromise of a doubtful and disputed claim; that the payment is not to be constr
an admission af liability; and, ihat tiability is expressly denied by the party or parties released.
(2) 1"hat the acceptance of the abo�e-mentioned 5um shall not prejudice, foreclose ar bar any claim that ued as
have for personal injuries, rr�edical expenses, compensation or damages other than to mylour pro rt not
released herein, which claims and causes of action are s may
pecifically reserved, y sAecifically
3) T h e u n d e r s g n e d fu rt her warrants and repr that there
�mpanies or other thrrd-p2rties who have rights against the parties refea5ed herein based �pon subrogation, derivation
are no known persons, firms, corporations, insurance
or assignment orig�nating from the claims of the unders;gned arising out of the accident described above or an aiher
basis. In the event that any person, firm, carporation or i�surance company does indeed hau r'
subrogation, derivation or assignment, or any other basis against the parties released herein f r y
accident qescribed above, t�e unde i e►ghts baseci upon
such claims.
9�ed agrees to defend and hold harmless the parties re eased herein the
(4) Thi5 release conta+ns the entire agreement between the parties hereto. The terms of this release are contr
and not a mere recital. 7"he undersigned has/have carefully read and understood ihe contents of this release.
INVE FURTNER STATE THA7 INVE HAVE CAREFULLY F�EAD 7HE FOREGOING RELEASE actuat
CONTENTS THEREOF� qNp ��E SIGN TNE SAME AS MY/OUR OWN FR�E ACT. AND KNOW YHE
Rel
ease of atl claim5
witness my/our hand(s) and sea((s) this
at day of
WITNESSEb BY:
CAUTlON! R�AD SEFORE SIGNWG
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
SC�le k�w, in �m� stvtr. rr,quir� ��I ddvic� ypu o( thv {ottpwin�: A p�� toRtrnife insulanct, (reW whl�
c�7lpBny or pp�on, fiierc e a�F�lemy�t ol cieim or rhalce� �pplicstbn for inaurgncs
d crime i! he or she knawingly antl Nnth ���1 lo no(rn��d eny
K�23(6-01) wnlninine� eny fe�, or docepli�e 4n(orrRetioq.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
ESTIMATE OF COSTS INCURRED AT EBHC
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED ARCH
6/24/2004 Remove arch from truck, remove the arch safety hazard:
Labor, at overtime rates 385.24
Equipment 292.46
6/25/2004 Cut up, load, and haul the debris away:
Labor 209.62
Equipment 221.23
Landfill dumping charge 73.80
Estimate: Visible Glass, Inc. Replacement of arch, excluding paintin� 18,120.00
Estimate: EBHC staff to paint the arch-materials and labor 900.00
Subtotal 20,202.35
Administrative fee 1,010.12
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: 21,212.47
City Council Agenda Item No. 7f
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 18, 2004
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Joyce Gulseth, Public Works Adil7inistrative Aide
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased
Trees
The attached resolution represents the official Council action required to expedite removal of the
trees most recently marked by the City tree inspector, in accordance with approved procedures.
It is anticipated tl7at this resolution will be submitted for�council consideration each meeting
during the summer and fall as new trees are marked.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
WHEREAS, a Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement has
been issued to the owners of certain properties in the City of Brooklyn Center giving the owners
twenty (20) days to remove diseased trees on the owners' property; and
WHEREAS, the City can expedite the removal of these diseased trees by declaring
them a public nuisance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Mimlesota that:
1. The diseased trees at the following addresses are hereby declared to be a public
nuisance:
PROPERTY OWNER PROPERTY ADDRESS _TREE NUMBER
BETHANY PALLAS TIMOTHY SCHULTZ 6006 EWING AVE N 293
JOHN KELLY DANIEL SOFFA 3606 58 AVE N 294
KEVIN FRENNING 5713 JAMES AVE N 295
KEITH CONNIE BIROSH 420 67 AVE N 296
MORRIS RUTH COOPER 500 67 AVE N 297
NAZNEEN KHATQON 6213 CHOWEN AVE N 298
TERRIE PHILLIPS 4412 66 AVE N 299
TODD DESCHEPPER 6122 COLFAX AVE N 300
CARL FRANCES GOLUB 5307 BRYANT AVE N 301
RICHARD JOLEEN MILLER 5127 FRANCE AVE N 302
TENESHIA DEMOND PLUNKETT 5906 VINCENT AVE N 303
PEDRO GARCIA/FRANCISCA GUADARRAMA 5211 FRANCE AVE N 304
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER VARIOUS PARKS 305,306
HUGO PATRICIA LINDNER 5328 PENN AVE N 307
KIMBERLY PEARSON 5700 DUPONT AVE N 308
WILLIAM GRISSAM NINA DOREE 5814 FREMONT AVE N 309
TRAVIS LORENSON 5835 CAMDEN AVE N 310
ARLENE LOCKWOOD 5615 HALIFAX AVE N 311
DAVID THEISEN 5559 LYNDALE AVE N 312
JUDITH DEAN PAURUS 627 58 AVE N 313
RENATO DEBORAH JAPOR 5848 BRYANT AVE N 314
TRAITEN GLJNDERSON 630 58 AVE N 315
GRANT JOHNSON 5530 BRYANT AVE N 316
RESOLUTION NO.
2. After twenty (20) days from the date of the notice, the property owner(s) will
receive a second written notice providing five (5) business days in which to contest
the detei of the City Council by requesting,�in writing, a hearing. Said
request shall be filed with the City Clerk.
3. After five (5) days, if the property owner fails to request a hearing, the tree(s) shall
be removed by the �City. All removal costs, iilcludiizg legal, financing, and
adininistrative charges, shall be specially assessed against the property.
Date Mayar
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the followin voted in favar thereof:
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and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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City Council Agenda Item No. 7g
c•;iyar
MEIVIORANDUM anooxLYN
CENTER
DATE: August 16, 2004
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works 1�'"
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Change Order No. l, Improvement Project Nos. 2004-01,
02, 03 and 04, Contract 2004-A, Noi•tl�port Area Neighborhood Street Utility
Iinprovements
The City of Broaklyn Center entered into Contract 2004-A with S.R. Weiden�a, Inc. for
completion of the I�lorthport Area Street and Utility Improvenlents. During the first six weeks of
construction, two connact change order items were address ui the field as described on the
attaclled Change Order No. 1.
The first item iilvolved n7odifications to the sanitary sewer desigi7 to provide for a sewer
connection at the intersection of France Avenue and 53� Place. The second iten� involved illiilor
repairs to a water hydrant that was damaged by Contractor forees. The cost of the hydrant repair
�would be assessed against the Contractor as a deduction from the contract amount.
Attached for City Couileil consideration is a resolutiotl approving Chailge Order No. 1 in tl�e
amount of $2, 65.95 for the Northpoi Area Neighborhood Street Utility Improvements,
Improvement Project Nos. 2004-01, 02, 03 and 04, Contract 2004-A.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. l, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NOS. 20�4-01, 02, 03 and 04, CONTRAGT 2004-A, NORTHPORT. AREA
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuailt to a written contract signed with the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, S.R. Weidema, Inc. of Maple Grove, Mini7esota completed additional work to provide for a
sanitary sewer connection at the intersection of France Avenue and 53`� Place; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has agreed to assume the cost for repairs to a water hydrant
near the intersection of France Avenue and 55"' Avenue North as part of Contract 2004-A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Ciry of Brooklyn
Center, Mirulesota that Change Order No. 1 is herby approved in the amount of $2,165.95. The
revised contract amowlt shall be as follows:
Original Contract Amount 2,673,332.07
Change Order No. 1 2.165.95
Revised Contract Amount 2,675,498.02
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City of Brooklyn Center
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Contractor: S.R. Weidema Inc. Jul 22 2004
Address: 17600 113`�' Avenue Nortl�
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Project: Northport Area Neigl�borl�ood Street Utility Improvements
Improvement Praject Nos. 2004-01, 02, 03 04
Contract No. 2004-A
Ii1 accordance with the tern�s of this Contract, the Contractor is hereby authorized and instructed to perfonn
the work as altered by tl�e following provisioi�s:
The following items were not included i�� the unit price proposal forn� or deemed to be necessary to
complete the project according ro the intended design. This cl�ange order resolves all outstanding contract
adjustme��t claims fi the Conh for all worlc completed tl�ro�igh J�ily 22, �2004 for the project.
L Sanitary Sewer Connection France 53� Place Intersectioiu
Payment for core drilling for one (1) sanitary sewer n�anhole along France Avei��ie to allow
connection to sanitaiy sewer system on 53` Place. This item also inciudes 5 L.F. of 15-inch
diameter RCP sanitary sewer pipe, connection to existing sanitary sewer main and 4 hours of
Contractor lal�oc and equipment time.
Total Compensation for Labor, Materials and Ec�uipment: 2,542.00
2. Hydrant Repair:
Minor repair to water main hydrant operating assembly for hydrant located near intersection of
France Avenue and 55` Avenue North. Hydrant was damaged during connectio�� of temporary
water system. Hydrant repair completed on July 13, 2004 by other contractor (Invoice No.
0499-01).
Total deduction for Labor, Materials and Equipment: 376.05
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 2,165.95
Original Contract Amount 2,673,332.07
Change Order No. 1 7 1 ES 95
Revised Contract Amount 2,675,498.02
Page 1
Change Order No. 1
Contract 2004-A
July 22, 2004
CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME
The Contract completion date is extended by 1.0 days due to the items noted above. The final co�npletion
date is October 23, 2004.
Accepted: S.R. WEIDEMA, INC. Approved: CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
By g
Contractor's Authorized Represeiltative City Manager
Date: Date:
By:
Director of Public Works
Date:
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City Council Agenda Item No. 7h
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 18, 2004
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Joyce Gulseth, Public Works Administrative Aide
SUBJECT: Resolution Amending Special Assessment Levy Roll Nos. 15997, 15998, 15999
and 16000 to Provide for the Deferment of Special Assessments
On March 8, 2004, the City Council by Resolution 2004-40 approved Special Assessment Levy
Nos. 15997 and 15998 for the Northport Area Neighborhood Street and Storn1 Drainage
Improvements.
On April 12, 2004, the City Council by Resolution 2004-55 approved Special Assessment Levy
Nos. 15999 and 16000 for the 73 Avenue North Street and Storm Drainage Improvements.
The attached resolution amends the respective levy rolls to provide for the deferment of special
assessments on two propei�ties where qualifying persons are eligible because they are at least 65
years of age or older and whosehousehold meets certain financial cllaracteristics.
Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY ROLL NOS. 15997
AND 15998 TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as i•equired by law, the City
Council has met and heard aild passed upon all objections to the proposed Special Assessment Levy
Nos. 15997 and 15998 for the following improvements:
NORTHPORT AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NQ. 2004-01
NORTHPORT AREA STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2004-02
WHEREAS, Special Assessment Levy Nos. 15997 and 15998 were approved by the
City Council on March 8, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a program to defer a portion of the
special assessments of qualifying persons who are at least 65 years of age or older or who are
retired due to permanent and total disability whose households meet certain financial characteristics.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
l. A certain property owner is eligible to defer a portion of their speciai
assessment. Special Assessment Levy No.15997 is llereby amended to
reduce the previous amount of $2, 806.00 from the following assessments to
the new amount as noted:
Pid# Amount
03-118-21-24-0039 $976.00
Special Assessment Levy No.15998 is hereby amended to reduce the
previous amount of $892.00 from the following assessments to the new
amount as noted:
Pid# Amount
03-118-21-24-0039 $282.00
RESOLUTION NO.
Date
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of die foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor ther�of:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY ROLL NOS. 15999
AND 16000 TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City
Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed Special Assessment Levy
Nos. 15999 and 16000 for the following improvements:
73r AVENUE STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2004-06
WHEREAS, Special Assessment Levy Nos. 15999 and 16000 were approved by the
City Council on April 12, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a program to defer a portion of the
special assessments of qualifying persons who are at least 65 years of age or older or who are
retired due to permanent and total disability whose households meet certain financial characteristics.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. A certain property owner is eligible to defer a portion of their special
assessment. Special Assessment Levy No.15999 is hereby amended to
reduce the previous amount of $2,806.00 from the following assessments to
the new amount as noted:
Pid# Amount
26-119-21-41-0107 $1; 908.00
Special Assessment Levy No.16000 is hereby amended to reduce the
previous amount of $892.00 from the following assessments to the new
amount as noted:
Pid# Amount
26-119-21-41-0107 $592 00
RESOLUTION NO.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Ciry Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City Council Agenda Item No. 7i
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 17, 2004
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
TROM: Todd Blomstro��1, Director of Pliblic Works
SUBJECT: ResolL�tion Providing for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for
Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts
Attacl�ed for City Council consideration is a resohition ordering a public hearing on Monday,
Septenlber 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.n1. or as soon thereafter to hear and pass upon �11 objectioi�s, if
a�1y, to the }�roposed special assessn�ents for delinquent public utility service accounts.
Property owners witll delinqlient public utilities service accounts l�ave received notice of
delinquent accolmt in accordance with the established collection policy aizd have not inade
payinent.
The proposed levy roll has over 430 entries and is quite lengthy. It will be available for
inspectioil Monday night.
Futw�e council actions include the public ]�earing at the specified date and adoptio�l of the
resolutioi� to certify the special assessment ]evy rolls with Hennepin County. Tl�e interest rate is
5.5 percent, as previotlsly established by tl�e Co�mcil.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS
BE IS RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. A hearing shall be held on the 13th day of September, 2004 in City Hall at 7
p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to pass upon the proposed
assessments for the following charges:
Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts
2. The City Clerk with the assistance of the Director of Public Works shall
forthwith prepare assessment rolls for the above charges, and shall keep them on
file and open to inspection by any interested persons.
3. The City Clerk is directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed
assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks
prior to the heari�g.
4. The City Clerk shall cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel
described in such assessment rolls not less than .two weeks prior to the hearing.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Ciry Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly secanded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against tlle same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City Council Agenda Item No. 8a
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Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE
BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF THE
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association has presented to the City
a donation of five hundred dollars ($500) and has designated it be used to support the annual
Halloween Party; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends the
Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association for its civic efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota:
l. Acknowledges the donation with gratitude.
2. Appropriates the donation to the corresponding activity budget.
Au�ust 23. 2004
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMQRANDUM
DATE: 8/10/04
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager f
FROM: Jim Glasoe, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services r(/�'f t
SUBJECT: Resolution Expressing Appreciation For The Donation Of The Brooklyn Cen�r Fire
Relief Association in Support of the Annual Halloween Party �1
The Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association has presented to the City a donation of five hundred
dollars ($500.00). They have designated that it be used to support the annual Halloween party.
The annual Halloween party attracts upwards of two hundred children. The children participate
in games and activities; receive prizes and special Halloween treats, all in a safe environment.
Staff recommends acceptance of this donation and asks that it be coded to the correspondin
g
activity budget.
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
City Council Agenda Item No. 8b
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
i RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MARSHALL FIELD'S FOR
THEIR APPROVAL OF A GRANT AWARDING THE BROOKLYN CENTER
POLICE DEPARTMENT $2,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SURVEILLANCE
CAMERA AND ACCESSORIES
WHEREAS, Marshall Field's has approved a grant awarding funding to the City of
Brooklyn Center Police Department for the purchase of a surveillance camera and accessories and
has presented to the City a check in the amount of $2,000 for said purchase; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the $2,000 awarded to the City of
Brooklyn Center Police Department and commends Marshall Field's for its civic efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, upon the recommendation of the City Manager:
1. Acknowledges the grant awarded to the City with gratitude.
2. Appropriates the monies from the grant awarded to the police department to
the corresponding activity budget.
Au�ust 23, 2004
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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BROOKLYN �QOOKLYN CElyT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Scott Bechthold, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: City Council Resolution to Marshall Field's
DATE: August 9, 2004
Attached please find a City Council resolution expressing appreciation to Marshall Field's for
their approval of a grant awarding the City of Brooklyn Center Police Department $2,000. The
monies will be used by the police department to purchase a surveillance camera and accessories.
SB:lch
Q TARGET. j��jlt�Q�j�Q�''�/,��� I�'�e�"Vy1L S TARGET FOUNDATION
O
July 8, 2004
Chief Scott Bechthold
Brooklyn Center Police Department
6645 Humboldt Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1853
Dear Chief Bechthold:
Target Corporation is pleased to inform Brooklyn Center Police Department that a grant has
been approved in the amount of $2,000 for support of a surveillance camera and accessories.
The Target Corporation family of giving programs, comprised of Target, Marshall Field's and
Mervyn's, is proud to support public agencies and nonprofit organizations such as yours that
make our communities a better plaee to live and work.
Target Corporation is committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate stores.
This year, we will give over $2 million a week to nonprofit organizations nationwide.
We would appreciate being identified as Marshall Field's in any announcements or recognition
of this grant. We hope this grant will further the important work you do and wish you success in
your worthwhile efforts.
S� cerel���
C
���Sherry igues
Field C dinator
Community Relations
Encl. check
charitable contribution receipt
Target Corporation Family of Giving Programs
1000 Nicollet Mall, TPS-3080, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 22301 Foothill Boulevard, MS 4790, Hayward, California 94541
City Council Agenda Item No. 8c
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2004, TO BE
PISCAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES WEEK
WHEREAS, �iscal an support services provi in our community by the Fiscal and Support
Services De�artment have an impact on our citizens' everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the Fisca Support Division provi �or the �iscal management o� all �unds o� the
City; processing and maintenance o� all accounting transactions and recorc�s;
maintenance and application o� a accountin� policies and procedures; preparation
o payro accounts receivable, accounts paya and uti� b�ll in�s; coordination
o� annual �inancial auc�it; preparation o� t�e annual �inancial report; anc� analysis
and recommenc�ations re�ardin� bond sales, investment pro�rarns, and ris�Z
management activities; and
WHEREAS, t�e Assessing Division provic�es �or maintenance o� all property recorcls �or the
City to inclucle accurate and timely valuation o� all properties; a�ministration and
collection o� special assessments; mana�ement o� th property ata system (PDS);
preparation anc� recommen�ations �or board o� review activities; and coordination
wit� the C'ommunity Development Department to ensure all property
improvements are properly recorded; and
WHEREAS it is important t�at our community recognize the value o� t�e Fiscal and support
Services Department; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal ancl Support Services sta{� contribute to the success o� local �overnment
operations and activities, and it is liig�ily appropriate that their services be
reco�nized ancl appreciated.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State
o� Minnesota, with the consent an support o� the Broo�Zlyn Center City Council, c�o hereby
proclaim the wee� o� September 12 throu�h 18, 2004, to be Fiscal and Support Services Wee�Z
in the City o� Broo�lyn Center and encoura�e a citizens to recognize the contributions that the
Fiscal and Support Services sta� ma�e every c�ay.
Au�u6t 23, 2004
Date Mayor
ATI'EST:
City C.'ler�Z
City Council Agenda Item No. 8d
Office of the City Clerk
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
DATE: August 17, 2004
SUBJECT: Mayoral Appointment to Financial Commission
Financial Commission (one vacancy)
The Financial Commission is composed of a chairperson and six members. There exists one vacancy on the
eommission due to the resignation of Robert Milne. The expiration of the term is December 31, 2005.
Notice of vacancy on the Financial Commission was posted at City Hall and Community Center and on the City's web
site and aired on Cable Channel 16 from June 28, 2004, through July 28, 2004. Announcement was made in the July 8,
2004, edition of Brooklyn Center Sun-Post.
A letter was sent to tl�ose persons who previously had submitted an application for appointment to a Brooklyn Center
advisory commission informing them of the vacancies and requesting that they call the City Clerk if they are interested
in applying for either commission. They were given the choice of either reapplying or having tl�eir application
previously submitted considered. Notices were also sent to current advisory commission members.
Attached for City Council Members only are copies of the applications received:
Dan Remiarz 6201 June Avenue North
Earl Simons 7201 Knox Avenue North
A letter was sent to the applicants notifying them that their application for appointment would be considered at the
August 23, 2004, City Council meeting.
As requested by the City Council, the City Advisory Commission Bylaws and City Council Resolution Establishing the
Financial Commission Duties and Responsibilities are not included in the materials but can be found on the City's web
site at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.or� and clicking on Mayor/ Council/ Commissions/ Charter, then Advisory
Commissions. The membership roster is also available at this site.
Other attachments include:
1) Memorandum from Mayor Kragness indicating her nomination.
2) Procedures for filling commission vacancies adopted by the City Council on March 27, 1995.
Recommended Council Action:
Motion by Council to ratify the Financial Commission nomination by Mayor Kragness with term expiring
December 31, 2005.
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
w zvw. cityo fbrooklyncenter. org
Office of the Mayor
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Councilmember Kathleen Carmody
Councilmember Kay Lasman
Councilmember Diane Niesen
Councilmember Bob Peppe
FROM: Myrna Kragness, Mayo
DATE: August 17, 2004
SUBJECT: Financial Commission Appointment
As outlined in our policy for filling commission vacancies, I would request ratification from Council
Members for the following nomination:
Earl Simons 7201 Knox Avenue North
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
ww w. cityo fbrooklyncenter. org
City of Brooklyn Center
Procedures for Filling Commission/Task Force Vacancies
Adopted by Council3/27/95
The following process for filling commission/task force vacancies was approved by the City Council
at its March 27, 1995, meeting:
Vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by Mayoral appointment with majority consent
of the City Council. The procedure for filling Commission vacancies is as follows:
1. Notices of vacancies shall be posted for 30 days before any official City
Council action is taken;
2. Vacancies shall be announced in the City's official newspaper;
3. Notices of vacancies shall be sent to all members of standing advisory
commissions;
4. Applications for Commission membership must be obtained in the City
Clerk's office and must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk;
5. The City Clerk shall forward copies of the applications to the Mayor and City
Council;
6. The Mayor shall identify and include the nominee's application form in the
City Council agenda materials for the City Council meeting at which the
nominee is presented;
7. The City Council, by majority vote, may approve an appointment at the City
Council meeting at which the nominee is presented.
CO[3I3CIL PROCEDURE3 ESTABLISHED FOR FILLING COMMISSION VACANCIES
Cit� Council Agenda Item No. Se
G'i1� o!
MEMORANDUM an��hLYN
C'ENTER
DATE: August 16, 2004
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
I'ROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works
SUB3ECT: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Joint Powers Agreenient with the City of
Rogers for Cooperative Purchase of Athletic Field Lighting at Grandview Park
The 2004 Capital Improvements Ftmd budget includes $338,200 for improveinents to Grandview
Park as part of the Earle Brown Elen�entary School site improven7ents. A nlajority of this
fw�ding amotiint was included in the budget to provide athletic field 1igl�ting systems� for a soccer
field and baseball field that are cui bei�lg constructed within the park.
The City of Rogers recently solicited bids fi•om electrical contractors for the installation of
athletic field lightii7g. The electrical bid was structured to allow other units of govenlment the
opportui�ity to enter into contract with the successful bidder as part of a Joint Powers Agreement
with tl�e City of Rogers. The City of Brooklyn Center participated in a sinzilar Joll1t Powers
Agreement with the Gity of Rogers in 2001 for tl�e _installatioi� of athletic field lighting at
Evergreen Park.
On August 10, 2004, the City of Rogers awarded a two-year electrical contract to Electric
Systems of Aiioka, Inc. for the sale and delivery of athletic field lighting installations. The City
of Rogers also approved Resolution No. 2004-� 1 author�zing the City of Rogers to enter into
joint powers agreements far the cooperative purchasing by other units of govenvnent of lighting
facilities, scoreboards, and sound systems under the current electrical bid.
The estim�ted cost for installation of athletic field ligl�ting for Grandview Park is $145,800 based
on the awarded electrical contract fron� tl�e City of Rogers. It may be possible for City staff to
negotiate some additional savings in the contract price depending oi� the installation schedule for
the lighting systems.
Attached for City Council consideration is a resolution authorizing the City of Brooklyn Center
to enter into a joint powers agreement with the City of Rogers for cooperative purchase of
athletic field lighting at Grandview Park.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROGERS FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE
OF ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING AT GRANDVIEW PARK
WHEREAS, the City's Capital Improvements Fund budget includes fuiiding for the
purchase and installation of atl7letic field lights at Grandview Park in conjunction with the site
improvements at Earle Brown Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rogers has initiated a cooperative purchasing venture for the
acquisition of lighting facilities following conlpetitive bidding procedures; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost for said athletic field lights through the cooperative
purchasing venture is $145,800 based on the approved site plans on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to purchase the athletic field lights for Grandview
Park through tl�e cooperative purchasing venture with the City of Rogers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a joint powers agreement
in the name of the City of Brooklyn Ceilter with the City of Rogers for the purchase of athletic field
lighting for Grandview Park.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Tabulation of Bids Athletic Facilities Li�htin�
Electro Mechanical Shortstop Electric Electric Systems of
Contracting Anoka, Inc.
Field Type Field Size Maintained Number of Poles
Footcandles
Football 360' x 160' 50 4 99,252.00 98,485.00 f 94,526.00
Football 360' x 160' 40 4 77,396.00 76,865.00 72,333.00
Football 360' x 160' 30 4 57,453.00 57,960.00 54,201.00
Football 360' x 160' I 50 6 105,988.00 104,800.00 99,989.00
Soccer 360' x 225' 30" 4 72,460.00 72,113.00 69,674.00
Soccer 360' x 225' 20 4 64,724.00 63,809.00 61,061.00
Baseball 325' x 400' x 325' 50/30 S 106,990.00 103,460.00 99,991.00 I
Baseball 325' x 380' x 325' 35/25 8 88,280.00 86,424.00 J 82,505.00
Baseball 325' x 380' x 325' 50/30 6 102,875.00 101,161.00 97,977.00
Baseball 325' x 380' x 325' 35/25 6 81,190.00 82,752.00 78,068.00 'I
oftball 300' x 300' x 300' SQ/30 6 71,572.00 71,070.00 66,889.00
Softball 300' x 300' x 300' 30/20 6 59,365.00 58,481.00 55,481.00
Softball 280' x 280' x 280' 50/30 6 68,675.00 67,925.00 65,947.00
Softball 280' x 280' x 280' 30/20 6 57,955.00 55,239.00 54,156.00
Softball 280' x 280' x 280' 50/30 4 72,259.00 70,866.00 67,866.00
Softball 280' x 280' x 280' 30/20 4 53,327.00 52,566.00 50,788.00
Tennis 4 Courts 40 4 36,775.00 36,773.00 34,367.00
Tennis 4 Courts 30 4 32,772.00 32,966.00 31,698.00
Tennis 2 Courts 30 4 30,240.00 28,827.00 28,262.00
Hockey 200' x 85' 30 4 30,846.00 30,264.00 29,100.00'
Hockey 200' x 85' 20 2 21,085.00 20,049.00 19,704.00
Ice Arena 200' x 85' 80 56,603.00 56,199.00 53,908.00
Ice Arena 200' x 85' 50 49,258.00 48,525.00 46,884.00
G�nnasium 3 Courts ?5 48,301.00 47,141.00'� 46,444.00
Gymnasium 3 Courts 50 41,052.00 39,796.00 38,637.00
Spill and Glare Per Fixture 125.00 130.00 115.00
Control X 80
1,586,798.00 $1,564,646.00 $1,�;00,871.00'�
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CfTY OF ROGERS
COUPERATNE PURCNASING
1. JOWT EXERCISE OF POWERS (Minnesota State Statute 471.59)
WITNESSETH_
WHERFJAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 (Joint Exercise of
Powers), the City of Rogers has the legat authorrty to errter intd an agreemerTt,
through adians of their goveming body, to jointly or cooperatively exercise any
power common to the contracting powers or any similar powers, including those
which are the same except for territorial limits within which they may be
exe�cised; and
WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement are of the opinio� that the fotmation of
this ag�eement to administer the terms of this agreement are in the best interest
of their respective govemmental units;
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUALPROMISES AND
AGREEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN, THE PARTIES DO AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
This proposal, is a contract that may be applied to other govemmental units for
the purchase of additional quantities of the equipment specfied in this proposal
in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 471.59 .loint Exercise of Powers,
and State Statute hereby included in and a part of this proposal. In the event the
City of Rogers enters an agreement with other govemmental units for the
purchase of additianal equipment all aspects of this p�oposal shall apply unless
otherwise stated by the bidder in an attachment affixed with this proposal.
Instructions to Bidder of these General Provisions. Any applicable reference to
the City of Rogers in this proposal shall apply to any other govemmentaF unit(s)
entering an ag�eement with the City of Rogers and any applicable refe�ence to
govemmental unit(s) in this proposal shall apply to the City of Rogers, in
accordance with these gene�al provisions.
2. BIDS AND AWARDS
!t is understood and agreed that the City of Rogers, pursuant to the terms of the
Agreement and in acc,ordance with its established practices and the laws
goveming purchases by the City of Rogers, shall solicit bids, and shall tabulate,
evaluate, and discuss with any other govemmental unit that may enter into this
Agreement or a substantiafly similar agreement with the City of Rogers, all bids
���_�ivev purs�aa�# s«ch �r t,??� �f �c�c��� �h�l� ��k� an award
on behatf af itsei� and d�l �uct Farticipdti��g gove,�me►�tal ��i#� Y� the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder responding to the solicitation for bids upon
�majority agreeme�t of the authorized representative of a11 such participating
govemmental units. This award shall establish the prices and estimated
quantities to be purchased by each of the parties hereto included in such award
in accordance with this Agreement.
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The pa�ties shall be liable for any osde� placed by them in accordance wrth this
agreement, but shall not be liable for any othe� sums_
3. ORDERS. DELNERY. AND PAYMENT,
After the award is made tor the estimated quantities of items, designed pursuant
to this Joint Powers agreeme�t, each of the parties her�eto agrees to order from
the successful bidder such quaritities as shail be consisUent with its needs. Each
party agrees to make arrangements wrth the succ�essful bidder for ordering,
deiivery, shipment, and payment with cespect to the items it wishes to order. Ait
disbursements of public funds by any of the pacties in payment for such items
shal{ be made in accordance with all laws of the State of Minnesota and of the
party making such disbursement. All Pa�ties must provide for the strict
accountability of all funds ernptoyed hereunder, in accordance with the rules and
regulatio�s such party ordinarity applies with respect to such funds_
4. LlAB1LITY OF THE C1TY OF ROGERS
The City of Rogers shall endeavor in good faith to maintain a high degree of
efficiency with respect to any services provided hereunder; however, the sole
and exclusive remedy for any breach of this agr�eement by the City Administrator
and the City of Rogers' tiability of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited
to liability for late, negligent or nonperformance or fo� any respect regarding its
he�ein obligations, shall be limited to correcting diligently any such deficiency as
is reasonably possib4e under the pertinent circumstances. Fu�thermore, the City
of Rogers does not warrant pr4duct quality or service.
If lower prices are offered to Political Subdivisions by a vendor on subsequent
annual contracts or price agreements, that same pricing structure must be
extended to the City of Rogers on existing comparable contracts which the
vendor may have in effed with the state of the time. Failure to comply may result
in cancellation of the State.
Additional surety bond(s) in the amount of no less than 5% of the amaunt of the
price quoted for this unit shall be required at the discretion of any other
govemmental unit entering into this agreement for equipment ordered_ Said
bond(s) shafl be delivered within 10 calendar days of placement of order.
It is the City of Rogers intent that the duration of fhe Cooperative Purchasing or
Joint Powers provisions of this Co�tract be from the initial purchase order date to
a period of 36 months.
A�reements entered into under this law must be by an action, normalfy a
resoiufiiur�, or the goverr�i�g �iociy ofi the city saliciiing th� bid or quotat�4n, a� t`��
goveming body of the city wishing to make the purchase under the bid or
quotation_ A copy of a resolution is supplied for an example.
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OS/17/04 TUE 11:5� FAX 612 428 4470 CITY OF ROGERS t�li.uty
COOPERATIVE PURCHA.SE AGREEMENT
TIIIS J�INT P�WERS AGR.EEMENT made as of 2004,
by and between the City of Rogers, a Muznesota municipal corporation ("Rogers") and
("Authorized Governrnental Unit").
RECITALS
The parties recite and declare:
A. The City of Rogers has entered into a.n Agreeme�at (Supply Contract) relating
to the acquisition of lighting facilities following competitive bidding. �ogers and the
Authorized Goverrunental Unit under Minnesota Statute 471.59 wish to combine their
purchasing functions as specifically pzovided below, so that the authorized govenunental uzut
may avail itself of the prices that have been agreed upon by the City and its vendor.
In consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Cooperative Purchase
Agreement the parties agree as follows:
1. Tenn. This joint power agreement shall be effective on the date Rogers
obtains the signature of the Authonized Goverrunental Unit, but shall in no event to be in
force and effect no latex than August 10, 2005. The parties understand and agxee that the
Authorized Governniental Unit may purchase lighting faciliries as anore particularly
described in that certain resolution of the City No. 2004-69 relating to purchasing lighting
facilities from Electric Systems of Anoka, Inc. (hereinafter "Electric").
2. Use of �'otms. To purchase ligliting facilities under the City's contract with
Electric, the Authorized Gover-runental Unit shall issue a purchase order in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the contract with Electric and any requirements applicable to the
Authorized Governmental Unit's governing body. The Authorized Governmental Unit shall
send purchase order(s) directly to the vendor (Electric} and will make payments directly to
the vendor in accordance with its established procedu.re and terms of the Rogers contract.
The Authorized Governmental Unit will not use the goods available under the City's contract
with Electric for puzposes of resale and the Authorized Governmental Unit must be the end
user of the goods purchased.
3. Liability. The Authoz Governznental Unit agrees that neither Rogers nor
its employees personally assume responsibility or liability for any amounts due or claimed to
be due, pursuant to any purchase ordet entered or issued by the Autl�orized Governmental
Unit. The Autl�orized Governmental Unit will indemnify, common save and hold harmless
the City and its employees from any loss, damage, or. expense, including payment of attomey
fees allowable by law, which arise or may arise from the Authoiized Governmental Unit's
use of this joint power agreement and from any dispute or claim arising from any transaction
between the authorized goveminental unit and Electric, whether or not the loss, damage,
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dispute; or claim arises during half the period of this joint powers agreern;ent_ The City's
liability will be governed by provisions of Mi.nnesota Staiutas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this CoopeFative Purchase
Agreement to be executed effective as of the day and yeaz first above written.
(Authorized Governmental Unit)
By
Its
By
Its
CITY OF ROGERS
By
Leigh J_ Stanley
Its Mayor
By
Stacy Doboszenski
Its Ciry Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA
S5
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
The foregoing instrument was ackn.owledged befoze me this day of
2Q04, by Leigh J. Stanley, the Mayor and by Stacy Doboszenski,
the City Clerk of t}�e City of Rogers, a municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota,
on behalf of said Municipal Corporation.
Notary Public County, MN
08/17/04 TUE 11:52 FAX 612 428 4470 CITY OF ROGERS 1�021
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ss
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2004, by the
and by the
a f (Authorized
Governmental Unit), a coiporation under the laws of Minnesota, on
behalf of said corporation.
Notary Public Counry, MN
City Council Agenda Item No. 8f
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Ronald A. Warren Plannin and Zonin S ec' list
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SUBJECT: An r
O dmance Amendin Cha ter 35 of the Cit Ordinances Re ar
g p y g ding Flood
Plain Management
DATE: August 17, 2004
On the August 23, 2004, City Council agenda is consideration of a first reading of An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding Flood Plain Management. This
ordinance amendment was reviewed and recommended by the Planning Commission at their
meeting on August 12, 2004.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requiring that all communities adopt
Flood Plain Management measures that satisfy the requirements of the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP). The main reason for this mandate is that updated flood plain maps and a new
flood insurance study for Hennepin County have been completed and must be incorporated into
our Flood Plain Management Ordinance. Other than the adoption of the new maps and the study,
the other changes required do not seem substantive. These changes are primarily housekeeping
matters along with clarifying definitions and additional requirements and findings for variances
to be granted.
These flood plain ordinance changes are required to be effective by September 2, 2004, which is
the effective date of the new flood plain maps and study. If the mandatory amendments are not
adopted by September 2, the City risks suspension from the National Flood Insurance Program.
If this ordinance amendment follows the normal ordinance adoption process beginning with the
first reading on August 23, 2004, it will become effective on October 23, 2004. If the City
chooses to adopt a short term moratorium on development in the city's special flood hazard areas
until the mandatory revisions become effective, persons within the city will still be eligible far
flood insurance during that time.
The City Attorney is preparing an emergency ordinance which, if adopted on Monday evening,
will become effective on August 30, 2004. The emergency ordinance, establishing the
moratorium on development in flood hazard areas would be for 60 days and wauld coincide with
the October 23, 2004 effective date for the Flood Plain Management Ordinance Amendments.
Attached for the Council's review is a copy of Section 35-2100 through 35-2220 of the City
Ordinances, which is the Flood Plain Management Ordinance, a memo to the Planning
Commission relating ta the Flood Plain Amendments and a copy of the Planning Commission
Minutes from August 12, 2004 relating to their consideration of this matter.
It is recommended that the City Council have a first reading on the Ordinance Amending
Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding Flood Plain Management and also adopt the
emergency maratorium ordinance prepared by the City Attorney.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Plaruiing Commission Members
FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Planning Commission Se tary -�-t .�:�J
DATE: August 12, 2004
SUBJECT: Flood Plain Ordinance Amendments
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources (MnDNR), are requiring that all communities adopt flood plain management
measures that satisfy the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The
primary reason for such a mandate is that updated flood plain maps and a new flood insurance
study for Hennepin County have been completed and must be incorporated into our Flood Plain
Management Ordinance. Some additional mandatory language relating to flood plain
management is also required to be adopted.
These flood plain ordinance changes are required by FEMA to be effective by September 2,
2004, the effective date of the new flood plain maps and study.
Other than the adoption of the new maps and the study, the changes to the ordinance do not seem
substantive. The changes seem merely to be housekeeping matters along with clarifying
definitions. Nevertheless, they must be effective by September 2, 2004, or the City risks
suspension from the National Flood Insurance Program on that date.
Our ordinance adoption process will take us beyond that September 2 date. Therefore, we, as
well as many other cities in the county, face two options. Either let the program be suspended ar
adopt a short term moratorium on development in the city's special flood hazard areas until the
mandatory revisions become effective. If the latter option is chosen, persons will still be eligible
for flood insurance during that time.
If the ordinance amendment follows a normal course, it will be on the Cit Council a enda far
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first reading on August 23. Second reading, public hearing and adoption would be scheduled for
September 13, 2004. The effective date of the ordinance, if adopted, is 30 days following its
publication (September 23, 2004), or October 23, 2004.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
ORDINANCE NO.
INTERIM EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IN
THE CITY'S FLOODPLAIN AREA ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM TO
ENACT REQUIRED OFFICIAL CONTROLS
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section l. BackQround.
1.01. The City wishes to temporarily prevent development in the City's floodplain area
until it has an apportunity to revise its official controls required by the state and
federal government.
1.02. The City wishes to maintain its eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program,
which requires participating communities to adopt and enforce floodplain
management regulations meeting minimum federal and state requirements in return
for federally-backed flood insurance being made available throughout the
community.
1.03. The City of Brooklyn Center voluntarily participates in the National Flood Insurance
Program.
1.04. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subd 4 allows the City to adopt an interim
ordinance for the purpose of protecting the planning/zoning control process and the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens.
1.05. City Charter section 3.06 authorizes the Council to adopt emergency ordinances.
Section 2. Findin�s.
2.01. The City Council finds it necessary to have an opportunity to review and amend its
official controls as they relate to land use development within certain areas of the
community prior to the time it must make decisions on develapment within those
areas.
2.02. The City Council finds that the adoption af an interim ordinance for the described
area is essential to enable it to preserve the planning/zoning control process and to
protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the community.
2.03. The National Flood Insurance Program regulations require that an updated
floodplain management ordinance be adopted by September 2, 2004 or the
community will be suspended from the program for failure to adopt the necessary
regulations and such suspension would mean an unmediate loss of flood insurance
benefits to the community and perhaps an increased exposure to flood risk.
ORDINANCE NO.
2.04. The City will not ha�e time to adopt the required amendments to its floodpiain
management regulations in accordance with the requirements of its charter for the
adoption of ordinances. Therefore the Council fmds that there is a need to adopt an
emergency interim ordinance to preserve eligibility of properties in the city for the
benefits of flood insurance.
Section 3. Duration.
3.01. The City Council deems it in the best interest of the community to adopf a temporary
emergency moratorium on all new development in the identified Special Flood
Hazard Area shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, dated September 2, 2004
until the sixty first day following adoption of this ordinance so as to maintain this
community's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program until such time as
an adequate floodplain management ordinance can be adopted by the City Council.
3.02. For the purpose of this moratorium, "development" shall mean new building
construction, placement of manufactured or modular structures and recreation
vehicles, substantial improvements or substantial repairs to existing structures,
filling, paving, mining, excavating, dredging, and similar activities, utilities, levee,
dike, or darn constnzction, and any other activity that may change the course of
surface waters. For the purposes of this moratorium, "Special Flood Hazard Area"
shall mean that area subject the base flood as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate
Map Hennepin County, Minnesota all jurisdictions and specifically map nuriibers
27053C 0203 E, 27053C 0204E, 27053C 0208 E, 27053C 0209 E, 27053C 0212 E
and 27053C 0216 E, all dated September 2, 2004.
Section 4. Enforcement.
4.01. The City may enforce this ordinance by mandamus, injunction or other appropriate
civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 5. Senarablitv.
5.01. Every section, provision and part of this ordinance is declared separable from every
other section, provision and part of this ordinance. If any section, provision or part
of this ordinance is adjudged to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment sha11 not invalidate any other section, provision or part of this ordinance.
Section 6. Effect on Pendine Anvlications.
6.01 All applications subject to this moratorium that are pending or that are received
during the time this ordinance is in effect shall be deemed to be denied for purposes
of Minnesota Statutes, Section 15.99. The City Manager shall cause notification of
such denial to be given to all applicants stating the adoption of this ordinance as the
reason therefor. Fees paid in connection with such applications sha11 be returned or
refunded to the applicant.
ORDINANCE NO.
Section 7. Effective Date.
7.01. T'his Ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption by the City Council and its
publication in the City's official newspaper.
Adopted this day of 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date of Publication: Se tember 2 2004
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Effective Date: September 2, 2004
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 13�' day of September, 2004, at 7:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to
consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Re ardin Flood Plain
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Management. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96
hours in advance. Please contact the Deputy City Clerk at 763-569-3300 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES
REGARDING FLOOD PLA1N MANAGEMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center is
hereby amended in the following manner:
�e�tinn �S- .11 STATtTTORY AUTHORIZATIQN, FINDINGS OF FACT AND
PURPOSE.
2. Findings of Fact
c_ Natinnal Fln�cl Tn�uran�P Prngram ('�m�ncP This nrdinance is aci�nted t�
cn�1v �x�ith the n�lea anc� r.gnlati�n� �f the Natinnal Fln�r] Tns»ran Prnrrram
cndifiec� as 44 C',nc�P nf F d ral RP�ilatinn� Pa,-t 59-7R, as amenc�Pd, S� as tn
maintain the r.nmmnnitv'� Pligihili in the Nati�nal Finnc� Tn�nranc Prn�uram
S�� 5-� 12Il. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
2. Establishment of Official Zoning Map
The Official Zoning Map together with all materials attached thereto is hereby adopted
by reference and deelared to be a part of this ordinance. The attached material shall
include the [�`I����c� �k����°��r�c:� �;t��c1� f:.>r t(�ti �:it�,- ial° ���•��c�I�.l�z� �:`�.�t�t° }���.�:���ec� 1�� 21��:
c:�i°r��� I�a.���•�u��;� ;�c����.i.��:i�tr��ti��n �G��vc� 1�et�� 7, .1 ���2, ��cf thc l°':�����c� �:3c:}�.�:���<tr� ���i
��'1��c��3���aL� :�•1����: a��c� �'lc�i�� tz�.�u��anc� IZatc t(�erc�z��, all �s�ae:�a�i�:.c� the; ct�t�t�;:1��.c�
:1���s�:��c����r�t 1. �Sre����rc�I l3t�rr :E:.���i���;�:� Fln�d Tn�urance St��c� V n1nmP 1 nf
2 and V�lnm? rZf 1ie,nnP C:ni�nt„ Minnes�ta, all �urisrlictinnS and th Fl�nci
Insurance Rate Ma�.�anel� numhererl �7�5�(`�?0� F, �7f15�('(l?�4 F, ?7�5��'
�7�5�C'.(12�9 F., �7S1S'�C �7(1S�f F, f�r th .(':it� nf Rrn�kl;m (�'PntPr,
dated Se t emher 2�p4 as dPVelnnec� h�✓ the Federal FmPr�.en�v Mana¢ement A Pnsv
—o—�-
The Offieial Zoning Map shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk and the Zoning
Administrator.
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ORDINANCE NO.
8. Definitions
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this ordinance shall be
interpreted so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so
as to give this ordinance its most reasonable application.
T,�we�t Flnnr the lnwect fln�r nf the lnwe�t en .l�S .d ar (inch�din hasPmentl An
unfinished �r flnnd rP�i�tant n lntnr n�ecl Cn�PI� f �T rking �f vehicle� hn,� il�lino
ar.r.ecs nr �t�rage in an ar .a nther than a h S m nt ar a n�t ��nSiclered a h�iildin
�)WP.C flnnr
Mant�fact��r .d N�me struch�re,�ran�nnrtahle in nne �r m�re secti�n� which is huilt
�n a nermanPnt chas�i� anci iS d�i�ned f�r i��P w�th �r withnnt a I nPrmanPnt
frnmdati�n when attacherl tn the rennirerl nt;l;t;P.c The term "manufactnrPCi hnm
ct�es nnt incl �d th term "recreati�nal vehicle_"
Recreati�nal V.hic1P a vehicle that is hi�ilt �n Singl ..e chassis, is�nar f.et nr
]ecc when measured at the large�t hnri�nnta r' 'nn, is de�io ed tn hP �elf-nrnn 11 d
�r nermanentl� t�wahle h� l�i ht dii tn�ck, aY1CI 1C C�PSIa eci n_ r�v nnt fnr nSe aS a
nermanent dwelling hnY a� temn�rary living anarterS fnr recreati�nal tr avel nr
seas�nal iacP F�r the nnrnnses nf this nrc�inance, the term recreatinnal vehicle Shall h
�n��n�us with the term travel trailer/trav .1 v.hi .1
�nhstantial 1�amaoP meanS damas�P �f an� �ri�in ���tl ainPd h� a�tn��h�re wh r thP
c�st nf rPStnring the stn�ct�rre tn it� hef�r c�amaued c�ndi inn wnnlc� eaual nr ex d 5�
�cent nf the m rk .t valuP nf th fir h fnr th dama P �cci�rrPd
Suh�tantial imnr�vement —�xrithin an c�n� ..i�tive '�fi5-��neri�d, any r.c�nstn�c i�n�
rehahilitatinn �including n�rmal maintenan and r.nair�, re after damau�
�r nther imnrnvement nf a strnnfi�re� the r.�st nf which eanals nr exceeds S�� .r ..n nf
the market valuP �f the �tn� .h�r h fnr the "ctate �f c�nstn� ,tinn" nf the imnr�vement_
Thi� tPrm incli�cle� �tn�ct��rP� which have inclirrer] "�i�h�tantial damag regardlesS nf
the a�t��a� air wc►rk nerfnrmed_ The term d�e� n�t, h�wever,jn lnd ither•
2 An v�n�ect f�r i�nrnvement nf a stn�ch�re tn c�rrect exiStina vi�lati�n� �f StatP
nr lc►cal health, sanitar„ nr �af c�de Snecificati�n� which have h.Pn id ntifi
h� the l�cal c�de enfnrcPment nfficial anrl whi .h ar hP minimmm �e�P�eary tn
a��nre safe living cc►nditinns.
ORDINANCE NO.
h An� alterati�n nf an "hi�tnri Stn�ct��rP nrovidec3 that the alterati�n will n�t
nr�einciP the Stn� t�rrP'� �ntinnecl d�i�natic�n aS an "hi�tnrie �trnM Fnr th�
nmm��e �f this (�rdinan e, "hi�t�ri h�rP" chall he as clPfinecl in C:nc� �f
F.c� xal R.gnlati�n�, Part 59
Sectinn �5-21 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.
1. Districts
a. Floodway District
The Floodway District shall include those areas designated as floodway on the
[I'1������ �3��!�r���;���• a��c� 1�'(c��?c������ ?��1<���] Fl��c� Tn�»rance RatP Man adopted in
Section 35-2120.2.
b. Flood Fringe District
The Flood Fringe District sha11 include those areas designated as floodway fringe on
the [(�I�?�.�c� 1:����:€�c�a�°�. a��ci IA'I�.3c�c�1���z�• :�-�:a�� Fln�d Tn�nranc Rat Mar adopted in
Section 35 2120.2 as_he.in within 7.nne AF, 7.nne An nr 7.nn AH hnt hPino
lneatec� �ntSicle nf thP flnnd�x�av
c. General Flood Plai
n Distnct
The General Flood Plain District shall include those areas designated as
�t�r1�t��t7�he't'c:c� s� �,C3t��� 7.nne A nr 7,nnP� AR. 7.�ne A(�, nr 7,�ne AH withn»t a
fJa4sLt�a� on the Flood Insurance Rate Map adopted in Section 35-2120.2.
2. Compliance
b. Modifications, additions, structural alterations, n�rn,al mainte.nance and r nair,
or repair after damage to existing nonconforming structures and nonconforming
uses of structures or land are regulated by the general provisions of this
ordinance and specifically Section 35-2200.
5��5-�L44. FLOODWAY DISTRICT (FV�.
4. Standards for Floodway Special Uses
e. Accessory Structures
ORDINANCE NO.
3) Whenever possible, structures sha11 be constructed with the longitudina.l axis
parallel to the direction of flood flow; and,
(c) Accessory structures shall be elevated on fill or structurally dry flood-
proofed in accordance with the FP-1 or FP-2 flood-proofing
classifications in the State Building Code. As an alternative, an
aecessory structure may be flood-proofed to the FP-3 or FP-4 flood-
proofing classification in the State Building Code provided the
accessory structure constitutes a minimal investment, does not exceed
500 square feet in size, and for a detached garage, the detached garage
must be used solely for parking of vehicles and limited storage. All
flood-proofed accessory structures must meet the following additional
standards a����r�����•iate�:
(1) The structure must be adequately anchored to prevent flotation,
collapse or lateral movement of the structure and shall be
designed to equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls;
and
(2) Any mechanical and utility equipment in a structure must be
elevated to or above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation
or properly flood-proofed.
i T� allnw fnr thP Pnuali�ati�n �f hvdr�static »ressi�re mnst he a
minimum nf twn "autnmatic" n eninus in the nntSid wall� nf th
�tn�ctnre havin¢ a t�tal net area nf n�t lecc than �ne snuare inc.h f�r
ever�� �are fnnt nf enclnsed area �uh�ect tn fl��din.g_ There mn�t he
c► e}z ni�n¢s �n at lea�t twc► �icle� �f the �tn�eh�re anc� h. b�ttc�m nf all
ening� mnst he nn higher than nne fn�t ah�ve the l�we�t aci�a�Pnt
gr c� tn th stni .turP. T J�in� hliman interventi�n t� nne�n a,g ra a
c��nr nrinr tn flnndinn will nnt �atisf; th�_ 'S r�iiirement fc►r autnmatie
�n�nin$�
S�tiQn_.�5-� 1.�4_ FLOOD FRINGE DISTRICT (FF).
4. Standards for Flood Fringe Special Uses:
ORDINANCE NO
a. Alternative elevation methods other than the use of fill may be utilized to elevate
a structure's iowest floor above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation.
These alternative methods may include the use of stilts, pilings, parallel walls,
etc., or above-grade, enclosed areas such as crawl spaces or tuck under garages.
The base or floor of an enclosed area shall be considered above-grade and not a
structure's basement or lowest floor if: 1) the enclosed area is above-grade on at
least one side of the structure; 2) is designed to internaliy flood and is
constructed with flood resistant materials; and 3) is used solely for parking of
vehicles, building access or storage. The above-noted alternative elevation
methods are subject to the following additional standards:
(1) Design and Certification The structure's design and as-built condition
must be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect as being
in compliance with the general design standards of the State Building Cade
and, specifically, that all electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air
conditioning equipment and other service facilities must be at or above the
Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation or be designed to prevent flood
water from entering or accumulating within these components during times
of flooding.
(2) Specific Standards for Above-Grade, Enclosed Areas Above-grade, fully
enclosed areas such as crawl spaces or tuck under garages must be designed
to internally flood and the design plans must stipulate:
a) [`�1��:] A minimum area of "�ntnmatic" openings in the walls where
internal flooding is to be used as a flood proofing technique. [��'��ez�
�:��=�,r�..i���;� as�e �1G�c��� iz� xc �tr��ct���•�°'s L�G��.(;� i:c� }���c��,�c�� �c�r e;z�i:r c>�":I�e:��>c1
L�Et#�:r� �:i� ���tzs:tlz�� ��t'e.<,;;tt�'�;� There Shall he a minim�im �f twn
�nT ing,, c►n at lea�t twn sid s �f the �tn� .rnr anc� the bottom of all
openings shall be no higher than one-foot above grade. T}�.
ai�tnmatic �neninac chall ha�,P, a. minimum net arPa nf nnt lecc t�
�p��tiare inch fnr every �,n fn�t s»hiect tn fl��eling unle�c 3
re�istered nr�fes�ic►nal en�ineer nr �rchitect certifies that a smaller net
area w�nlc� snfficP. The ant�matic openings may be equipped with
screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices provided that
they permit the automatic entry and exit of flood waters withc,_ ��t a�
f�rm nf hnman interventi�n; and
b) That the enclosed area will be designed of flood resistant materials in
accordance with the FP-3 or FP-4 classifications in the State Building
Code and sha11 be used solely for building access, parking of vehicles
or storage.
ORDINANCE NO.
5. Standards for All Flood Fringe Uses:
b. Commercial Uses accessory land uses, such as yards, railroad tracks, and
parking lots may be at elevations lower than the Regulatory Flood Protection
Elevation. However, a permit for such facilities to be used by the employees or
the general public shall not be granted in the absence of a flood warning system
that provides adequate time for evacuation if the area would be inundated to a
depth and velncit� si�ch that wh n mi�lti}��ing the cienth (in feet) timP� vel�citT
fin fe ner �P�nn�ll the nr�dnct m�mh r exc d� frn�r (41 ��.�t�s'.z�tt;€° tI�<��t t��<��
��r �t�1.����t 15� 1������� itte� ��•e�te;r tl�.��� .f:t��r f:w� t ��r �;�;c°c�z��i] upon
occurrence of the regional flood.
S.�ti�.� 5-� 12Q. ADMINISTR.ATION.
2. Permit Requirements:
a. Permit Required. A Permit issued by the Zoning Administrator in conformity
with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be secured prior to the erection,
addition, m�dificati�n, rehahilitatinn (incll'clin� nnrmal maintenance and
a�, or alteration of any building, structure, or portion thereof; prior to the
use or change of use of a building, structure, or land nri�r tn the c�nstn�cti�n nf
a c�am, fencP, c,r e,n-si e sPnti�, �.��t� prior to the change or extension of a
nonconforming use; =rinr t� the re�air �f a stn�chire th t has heen dam u_PCI�
fln�d t�rnac3�, nr an� nther snnrce; and prior to the placement of fill,
excavation of materials, or the storage of rnaterials or equipment within the
flood plain.
r N�tificatinn� f�r Water �nr� AitPrna innc The 7�nino Administratnr �hall
n�tifv, in riv .rin sit ti��,�acent cnmm»nities and the C'nmmiSSi�ner �f
the T�enartment nf Nat��ral R.�rn�r e� nrinr t� the cnmmnni anthnri�ing�
alterati�n nr relncatinn nf a watPrrni�r�e Tf th annlicant ha� annliPrl fnr a
nermit tn wnrk in the hecl� nf nnhli waters nnrsnan tn Minne��t� S atirt
�'hanter 1 �3C"r, thi� �hall �nffir.P ac ar�Pni�ate nntic�P tn thP ('nmmisGinn x nf
Natural ReS�nrcec A r.nny nf said nc►tificati�n shall a1Sn he snhmittPd t� th
C:hicaan Regi�nal (�ffice nf h F.dPr l Fm rgenc� AgPTI(`v (FFMAI_
N�tificatinn tn FF.MA WhPn Ph�cical C',ha TnerPace nr T�e�reacP thP nn_
�ear �Fl�nri F,levati�n_ A� sn�n ac is,�.ZTacticahle, nnt later than �ix m�n h
after the date �i�ch cun= �rfin� inf�rrrtati�n hecnmea availahlP, the� 7nnin.�
Administratrn shall n�tifv thP C hi�,g� Reginnal nffice nf FF.MA nf thP
�aPC hy �uhmittinu as�y nf �aid tPChnical �r S�ientific dat�_
ORDINANCE NO
3. Board of Adjustment:
c. Variances. The Board may authorize upon appeal in specific cases such relief
or Variance from the terms of this Ordinance as are consistent with the
provisions of Section 35-240 of the Zoning Ordinance. In the granting of such
Variance, the Board of Adjustment shall clearly identify in writing the specific
conditions that existed consistent with the criteria specified in Section 35-240
which justified the granting of the Variance. No Variance shall have the effect
of allowing in any district uses prohibited in that district, permit a lower
degree of flood protection than the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation for
the particular area, or permit standards lower than those required by State law.
The f�llnwin� additinnal v�riance criteria nf the Federal Fm rg .n�r.�
ManagemPnt AgPs� mn�t hP �ati�fied•
�l Varian�PC chall nnt he i��uPCi h� a cnmmi�nity �uithin an� d.�ignat�
regnlat�rv fl��dwa3� if an3� increase in flnnd level� dnring the haS flnncl
�lis .har e wrn�ld result_
Variance� �hall nnlv hP. i�st��]?y a cnmmimit� unnn a�hnwing nf gn�cl
and st�fficient canse, (ii) a determinati�n that failnre t� o ant the varianc
�uld resiilt in excentinnal hard�hin tn the annlicant, and iiL)__a
determinatinn that h urantin� nf a variancP ��ill n�t result in increasecl
fln�d heightS, aciditinnal thr t� tn �,lhlir cafel��, extra�rc�inar� rn �hli�
exn .nS create nnisan calite franc� �n nr victimi�ati�n nf th �nnhlic, �r
cnnflict wj�h exiSting l�cal laws nr nrclin n.
�l VarianceS shall �nl� hP issn .d i�nnn a dPterminatinn that th variancP is
the minimum n..e�sar�,t,snn�irlerin�the flnod ha�ard, t� aff�rd rP1iPf
S�r �5-��nQ NONCONF�RMING USES IN THE FLOOD HAZARD ZONES.
1. A structure or the use of a structure or premises which was lawful before the passage
or amendment of this Ordinance but which is not in conformity with the provisions of
this Ordinance may be continued subject to the following conditions[;]_ Hist�ric
Stn�rP� a� c]efined in �eetinn '�5-�l R nf thi� (�rclinanr.e chall he sii 'eet tn the
nr�visinns �f .tinn �5-���n, 1 a-1�
ORDINANCE NO.
b. Any srr��ct,�rai alteration or addition to a nonconforming structure or
nonconforming use which would result in increasing the flood damage potential
of that structure or use shall be protected to the Regulatory Flood Protection
Elevation in accordance with any of the elevation on fill or flood-proofing
techniques (i.e., FP-1 thru FP-4 flood-proofing classifications) allowable in the
State Building Code, except as further restricted in Subsection c below.
e. If any nonconforming use or structure is [�����•c��i:� ���r i��;�i�.�i���.
��.ixi.�{.�:i �zt"1 Y.:y��:;i�:� :��.�i �?�'I'i;��l� �3I' 111t;��"€:, i}.�i� i�_*i �tst�'�i�`C �%i3�l�t% i'�� ��7.0 �[xzlf,`; C`e�`
��=�:��s°�.t�;#:t�?�?� �ub�tantially �amag�� a� clefinerl in tinn �5- 1 R nf thi�
nrdinattce, it shall not be reconstructed except in conforrnity with the provisions
of this Ordinance. The applicable provisions for establishing new uses or new
structures in Sections 35-2140, 35-2150, or 35-2160 will apply depending upon
whether the use or structure is in the Floodway, Flood Fringe or General Flood
Plain District, respectively.
f_ Tf a snhstantial 1T7111T(1VPmPll1 nr�»rc a� �E'finaii eP�+;..,, zc_���n Q �f this
(�rrlinanr.P, frnm any cnmhinatinn nf a hnildinu additi�n tn th nnt��•�P
tlimen�inn� nf the Pxi�ting h»i 'idin� nr a rehahilitati�n, rPCnn�tn� tic►n, altPrati'nn,
Qr �ther imnrnvemPnt tn thP �nc;�P rlimPncinnc ..f a„ PV;�t;,, n�n��nfn� ���i;�
hnilcling, then thP hnilding additinn r nnirPd h� SPCtinn �5_����hl ahnvPl
anc� the PxiStin n�nrnnfnrmin� hnilciin.g�.muGt meet the reanirements nf �ti�n
�5-2 nr �5 Sn nf this Orciinance fnr nPw ctructure�, �ne. i�nnn
wheth r th Strii tnr i� in th Fl�nd�x�ay �r Flnnd FringP ni�trirt, re��n tivel�
S�tian._.�5-����, AMENDMENTS. The flood plain designation on the Official Zoning
Map shall not be removed from flood plain areas unless it can be shown that the designation is in
enor or that the area has been filled to or above the elevation of the [�°c.�.:�si������� ��€��>�f] r�'gul�tnT
fl��cl nrntecti�n elPVati�n and is contiguous to lands outside the flood plain. Special exceptions
to this rule may be permitted by the Commissioner of Natural Resources if he determines that,
through other measures, lands are adequately protected for the intended use.
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thiriy
days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date of Publication Effective DatP
(Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
That area bounded by the following: County Road No. 10 on.the north; State Highway 100
on the east and south; Xerxes Avenue on the west, except for Tract A, Registered Land
Survey No. 1151.
Lot l, Block l, Metro Motors Addition; Lot 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Regal Road Development
Addition; Lot 1, Block 6, Wangstad's Brooklyn Terrace Addition; Lot 1, Block 1, Chrysler
Motars Corporation 2nd Addition.
5. The following properties are designated as PUD/R3 (Planned Unit DevelopmentlMultiple
Family Residence):
Lots 1 through 13, Block 1, Estates of Riverwood Addition
Lots 1 through 8, Block 2, Estates of R.iverwood Addition
Section 35-2000., OVERLAY DISTRICTS. In addition to the land use dis�icts listed in Section
35-300 ofthis ordinance, the following Overlay Districts are hereby established:
1. Flood Plain District
2. Critical Area District
3. Historical Preservation District
4. CC Central Commerce Overlay District
Any land which is classified by this ordinance as being within an Overlay District shall be subject
to the regulations governing land use activities within such a district in addition to the use regulations
established in Sections 35-300 through 35-331 of this ordinance, and to any other regulations as
applicable.
Section 35-2100. FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT.
Section 35-2110. STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, ,FIlVDINGS OF FACT AND pURpOSE.
1. Statutory Authorization
The Legislature of the State of Minnesota has, in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103F and
Chapter 368.01, delegated the responsibility to local governmental units to adopt
regulations designed to minimi�e flood losses. Therefore, the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, does ordain as follows:
2. Findings of Fact
City ofBrooklyn Center 35-113 July 5, 2003
a. The flood hazard areas of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, are subject to
periodic inundation which results in potential loss of life, loss of property, health and
safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary
public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, ail
of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
b. Methods of Use to Analyze Flood Hazards. This ordinance is based upon a
reasonable method of analyzing flood hazards which is consistent with the standards
established by the Minnesota Depamilent of Naturai Resources.
3. Statement of Purpose
It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general
welfare and to minimize those losses described in Section 35-2110.2a by provisians
contained herein.
Section 35-2120., GENERAL pROVISIONS.
1. Lands to which Ordinance Applies
This ordinance shall apgly to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Brooklyn Center
shown on the 0� cial Zoning Map and/or the attachments thereto as being located within the
boundaries of the Floodway, Flood Fringe, or General Flood Pla.in Districts.
2. Establishment of Official Zoning Map
The Official Zoning Map together with all materials attached thereto is hereby adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The attached material shall include the
Flood Insurance Study for the City of Brooklyn Center prepared by the Federal Insurance
Administration dated February 17, 1982, and the Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps and
Flood Insurance Rate Maps therein, all as amended by the attached Amendment No. 1,
prepared by Barf Engineering. The Official Zoning Map shall be on file in the Office of the
City Clerk and the Zoning Administrator.
3. Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation
The Regulatory Flood Protection ElEVation shall be an elevation no lower than one foot
above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by
encroachments on the flood plain that result from designation of a floodway.
4. Interpretation
City ofBrooklyn Center 35-114 City Ordinance
a. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to
be minimum requirements and shail be liberally construed in favor of the City and
shall not be deemed a limitation
or repeal of any other powers granted by State
Sta.tutes.
b• The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be determined by scaling distances on the
Official Zoning Map.
Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the district
as shown on the Official Zoning Map, as for example where there appears to be a
conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions and there is a formal
appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator, the Board of Adjustrnent shall
make the necessary interpretation. All decisions will be based on elevation on the
regional (100 year) flood profile and other available teehnical data. Persons contesting
the location of the district boundaries shall be given a reasonable opporhuiity to
present their case to the Board of Adjustment and to submit technical evidence.
S. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
It is not intended by this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements,
covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this ordinance imposes greater restrictions,
the provisions of this ordinance shall prevail. A11 other ordinances inconsistent with tlus
ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only.
5• Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
This ordinance does not imply that areas outside the flood plain districts or land uses
permitted within such districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. This ordinance
shall not create liability on the part of the City of Brooklyn Center or any officer or
employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any
administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
7. Severability
If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this ordinance is adjudged unconstitutional or
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be
affected thereby.
City ofBrooklyn Center 35-115 City Ordinance
8. Defuutions
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this ordinance shall be
interpreted so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to
give this ordinance its most reasonable application.
Eaual De�ree of Encroachment a method of determining the location of floodway
boundaries so that flood plain lands on both sides of a stream are capable of conveying a proportionate
share of flood flows.
Flood a temporary increase in the flow or stage of a stream or in the stage of a wetland or
lake that results in the inundation of normally dry azeas.
Flood Freauencv the frequency for which it is expected that a specific flood stage or
discharge may be equalled or exceeded.
Flood Frinee that portion of the flood plain outside of the floodway. Flood fringe is
synonymous with the term "floodway fringe" used in the Flood Insurance Study for the City of
Brooklyn Center.
Flood Plain the beds proper and the areas adjoining a wetland, lake or watercourse which
have been or hereafter rnay be covered by the regional flood.
Flood-Proofin� a combination of structural provisions, chan es, or ad'ustments to
g J
properties and structures subject to flooding, primarily for the reduction or elimination of flood
damages.
Floodwav_ the bed of a wetland or lake and the channel of a watercourse and those portions
of the adj oining flood plain which are reasonably required to carry or store the regional flood discharge.
Obstruction any dam, wall wharf, embankment, levee, dike, pile, abutrnent, projection,
excavation, channel modification, culvert, building, wire, fence, stockpile, refuse, fill, structure, or
matter in, along, across, or projecting into any channel, watercourse, or regulatory flood plain which
may impede, retard, or change the direction of the flow. of, water, either in itself oz by catching or
collecting debris carried by such water.
Reach a hydraulic engineering term to describe a longitudinal segment of a stream or river
influenced by a natural or man-made obstruction. In an urban area, the segment of a stream or river
between two consecutive bridge crossings would most typically constitute a reach.
City ofBrooklyn Center 35-116 City Ordinance
I
Re�ional Flood a flood which is representative of large floods known to have occurred
generally in Minnesota and reasonably characteristic of what can be expected to occur on an average
frequency in the magnitude of the 100-year recurrence interval. Regional flood is synonymous with the
term "base flood" used in the F1ood Insurance Study.
Re�ulatorv Flood Protection Elevation
The Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation shall be
an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood
elevation caused,by encroachments on the flood plain that result from designation of a floodway.
Section 35-2130., ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.
1. Districts
a. Floodway District
The Floodway District shall include those areas designated as floodway on the Flood
Boundary and Floodway Map adopted in Section 35-2120.2.
b. Flood Fringe District
The Flood Fringe District shall include those areas designated as floodway fringe on
the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map adopted in Section 35-2120.2.
c. General Flood Plain District
The General Flood Plain District shall include those areas designated as unnumbered
A Zones on the Flood Insurance Rate Map adopted in Section 35-2120.2.
2. Compliance
No new structure or land shall hereafter be used and no structure shall be located, extended,
converted, or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance
and other applicable regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdic�ion of this ordinance.
Within the Floodway,, Flood Fringe and General Flood Plain Districts, all uses not listed as
permitted uses or special uses in Sections 35-2140, 215Q, and 2160 that follow, r�spectively,
shall be prohibited. In addition, a caution is provided here that:
a. New manufactured homes and replacement manufactured homes are subject to the
general provisions of this ordinance.
b. Modifications, additions, structural alterations or repair after damage to existing
nonconfonning structures and nonconforming uses of structures or land are regulated
by the general provisions of this ordinance and specifically Section 35-2200.
City ofBrooklyn Center 35-117 City Ordinance
c. As-built elevations for elevated or flood-proofed structures must be certified by ground
surveys and flood-groofing techniques must be designed and certified by a registered
professional engineer or architect as specified in the general provisions of this
ordinance and specifically as stated in Section 35-2190 of this ordinance.
Section 35-2140. FLOODWAY DISTRICT (FV�.
1. Permitted Uses
a. General f
arnun asture
azin
g P g, outdoor plant nursenes, honc�ulture, truck farn�ung,
forestry, sod farming, and vvild crop harvesting.
b. Industrial-Commercial loading azeas, parking areas, and airport landing strips.
c. Private and public golf courses, tennis courts, driving ranges, archery ranges, picnic
grounds, boat launching ramps, swimming areas, parks, wildlife and nature preserves,
game farms, fish hatcheries, shooting preserves, target ranges, trap and skeet ranges,
hunting and fishing areas, and single or multiple purpose recreational trails.
d. Residential lawns, gardens, parking areas, and play areas.
2. Standards for Floodway Permitted Uses
a. The use shall have a low flood dama e otenti
g P al.
b. The use shall be pemussible in the underlying zoning district if one exists.
c. The use shall not obstruct flood flows or increase flood elevations and shall not
involve structures, fill, obstructions, excavations or storage of materials or equipment.
3. Special Uses
a. Structures accessory to the uses listed in Section 35-2140.1 above and the uses listed i.n
subsection b through g below.
b. Extraction and storage of sand, gravel, and other materials.
c. Marinas, boat rentals, docks, piers, wharves, and water control structures.
d. Railroads, streets, bridges, utility transmission lines, and pipelines.
e. Storage yards for equipment, machinery, or materials.
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f. Placement of fi1L
g. Structural works for flood control such as levees, dikes and floodwalls constructed to
any height where the intent is to protect individual struci�res and levees or dikes where
the intent is to protect agricultural crops for a frequency flood event equal to or less
than the 10-year frequency flood event.
4. Standazds for Floodway Special Uses
a• All Uses. No structure (temporary or permanent), fill (including fill for roads and
levees), deposit, obstruction, storage of materials, or equipment, or other uses may be
allowed as a Special Use that will cause any increase in the stage of the 100-year or
regional flood or any obstruction of flood flows or increase in flow velocity, or cause
an increase in flood damages in the reach or reaches a.ffected.
b. All floodway Special Uses shall be subj ect to the procedures and standards contained
in Section 35-2190.4 of this ordinance.
c• The special use shall be permissible in the underlying zoning district if one exists.
d. Fill
1) Fill, dredge spoil and all other similar materials deposited or stored in the flood
plain shall be protected from erosion b ve et
y g ative cover, mulchuig, nprap or
other acceptable method.
2) Dredge spoil sites and sand and gravel operations shall not be allowed in
floodway uniess a long-term site development plan is submitted which includes
an erosion/sedimentation prevention element to the plan.
3) As an altemative, and consistent with Subsection 2 immediately above, dredge
spoil disposal and sand and gravel operations may allow temporary, on-site
storage of,fill or other materials which would have caused an increase to the
stage of the 100-year or regional flood l�ut only after the City has received an
appropriate plan which assures the removal of the materials from the floodway
based upon the flood waming time ava�lable. The Special Use Permit must be
title registered with the property in the Office of the County Recorder.
e. Aecessory St�
1) Accessory structures shall not be designed for human habitation.
City ofBrooklyn Center 35-119 Ciry Ordinance
2) Accessory structures, if pemutted, shall be constructed and placed on the
building site so as to offer the minimum obstruction to the flow of flood waters.
3) Whenever possible, structures sha11 be constructed with the longitudinal axis
parallel to the direction of flood flow; and,
b) So far as practicable, structures shall be placed approximately on the same
flood flow lines as those of adjoin.ing structures.�
c) Accessory structures shall be elevated on fill or structurally dry flood-
proofed in accordance with the FP-1 or FP-2 flood-proofing classifications
in the State Building Code. As an alternative, an accessory structure may
be flood-proofed to the FP-3 or FP-4 flood-proofing classification in the
State Building Code provided the accessory structure constitutes a minimal
investrnent, does not exceed 500 square feet in size, and for a detached
garage, the detached garage must be used solely for parking of vehicles and
limited storage. All flood-proofed accessory structures must meet the
following additional standards, as appropriate:
(1) The structure must be adequately anchored to prevent flotation,
collapse or lateral movement of the structure and shall be designed to
equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls; and
(2) Any mechanical and utili e ui ment in a
ty q p structure must be elevated
to or above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation or properly
flood-proofed.
f. Storage of Materials and Equipment
1) The storage or processing of materials that are, in time of flooding, flammable,
explosive, or potentially injurious to human, animal, or plant life is prohibited.
2) Storage of other materials or equipment may be allowed if readily removable
from the area within the time available after a flood waming and in accordance
with a plan approved by the City of Brooklyn Center.
g. Structurai Works for Flood Control that will change the course, current or cross
section of protected wetlands or public waters shall be subject to the provisions of
Minnesota Statute, Chapter 103G. Community-wide structural works for flood control
intended to remove areas from the regulatory flood plain shall not be allowed in the
Iloodway.
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h. A levee, dike or floodwall constructed in the floodway shall not cause an increase to
the 100-year or regional flood and the technical analysis must assume equal
conveyance or storage loss on both sides of a stream.
Section 35-2I50. FLOOD FRINGE DISTRICT (FF).
1. Permitted Uses: Permitted Uses shall be those uses of land or structures listed as Permitted
Uses i� the underlying zoning use district(s).
If no pre-existing, underlying zoning use districts exist, then any residential or nonresidential
structure or use of a strueture or land shall be a Permitted Use in the Flood Fringe provided
such use does not eonstitute a public nuisance. All Permitted Uses sha11 comply with the
standards for Flood Fringe "Pernzitted Uses" listed in Section 35-2150.2 and the standards
for all Flood Fringe "Permitted and Special Uses" listed in Section 35-2150.5.
2. Standards for Flood Fringe Perniitted Uses:
a. All structures, including accessory structures, must be elevated on fill so that the
lowest floor, including basement floor, is at or above the Regulatory Flood Protection
Elevation. The finished fill elevation for structures shall be no lower than one (1) foot
below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation and the fill shall extend at such
elevation at least fifteen (15) feet beyond the outside limits of the structure erected
thereon.
b. As an alternative to elevation on fill, accessory structures that constitute a minimal
investment and that do not exceed 500 square feet for the outside dimension at ground
level may be intemally flood-proofed in accordance with Section 2140.4e2c.
c. The cumulative placement of fill where at any one time in excess of one thousand
(1,000) cubic yards of fill is located on the parcel shall be allowable only as a Special
Use, unless said fill is specifically intended to elevate a structure in accordance with
Section 35-2150.2a.
d. The storage of any materials or equipment shall be elevated on fill to the Regulatory
Flood Protection Elevation.
e. The provisions of Section 35-2150.5 of this Ordinance shall apply.
3. Special Uses: Any structure that is not elevated on fill or flood- proofed in accordance with Section
35-2150.2a-b or any use of land that does not comply with the standards in Section 35-2150.5 shall
only be allowable as a Special Use. An application for a Special Use Permit shall be subject to the
standards and criteria and evaluation procedures spec�ed in Sections 35-2150.4 and 35-2190.4 of
this Ordinance.
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4. Standards for Flood Fnnge Special Uses:
a. Altemative elevation methods other than the use of fill may be utilized to elevate a
structure's lowest floor above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. These
alternative methods may include the use of stilts, pilings, parallel walls, etc., or
above-grade, enclosed areas such as crawl spaces or tuck under garages. The base or
floor of an enclosed area shall be considered above-grade and not a structure's
basement or lowest floor if: 1) the enclosed area is above-grade on at least one side of
the structure; 2) is designed to internally flood and is constructed with flaod resistant
materials; and 3) is used solely for parking of velucles, building access or storage. The
above-noted alternative elevation methods are subject to the following additional
standazds:
(1) Design and Certification The structure's design and as-built condition must be
certified by a registered professional engineer or azchitect as being in compliance
with the general design standards of the State Building Code and, specifically,
that all electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment
and other service facilities must be at or above the Regulatory Flood Protec�on
Elevation or be designed to prevent flood water from entering or accumulating
withi.n these components during times of flooding:
(2) Specific Standards for Above-Crrade, Enclosed Areas Above-grade, fully
enclosed azeas such as crawl spaces or tuck under garages must be designed to
internally flood and the design plans must stipulate:
a) The min;mum area of openings in the walls where internal flooding is to be
used as a flood-proofing technique: When openings aze placed in a
structure's walls to provide for entry of flood waters to equalize pressures,
the bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above-grade.
Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings
or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of flood
waters.
b) That the enclosed azea will be designed of flood resistant matenals in
accordance with the FP-3 or FP-4 classi.fications in the State Building Code
and shall be used solely for building aecess, parking of vehicles or storage.
b. Basements, as defined by Section 35-900 of this Ordinance,�shall be subject to the
following:
1) Residential basement construction shall not be allowed below the Regulatory
Flood Protection Elevation.
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2) Nonresidential basements may be allowed below the Regulatory Flood Protection
Elevation provided the basement is structurally dry flood-proofed in accordance
with Section 35-2150.4c of this Ordinance.
c. All azeas of nonresidential structures including basements to be placed below the
Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation shall be flood- proofed in accordanee with the
structlu�ally dry flood-proofing classifications in the State Building Code. Structurally
'dry flood- proofing must meet the FP-1 or FP-2 flood-proofing classification in the
State Building Code and this shall require making the structure watertight with the
walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural
components having the capability of resisti�g hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and
the effects of buoyancy. Structures flood-proofed to the FP-3 or FP-4 classification
shall not be permitted.
d. When at any one time more than 1,000 cubic yards of fill ar other similaz material is
located on a parcel for such activities as on-site storage, landscaping, sand and..gravel
operations, landfills, roads, dredge spoil disposal or construction of flood control
works, an erosion/sed.imentation contral plan must be submitted. The plan must
clearly specify methods to be used to stabilize the fill on site for a flood event at a
minimum of the 100-year or regional flood event. The. plan must be prepared and
certified by a registered professional engineer. The plan may incorporate alternative
procedures for removal of the material from the flood plain if adequate flood warning
time exists.
e: Storage of Materials and Equipment:
1) The storage or processing of materials that aze, in time of flooding, flammable,
explosive, or potentially injurious to human, animal, or plant life is prohibited.
2) Storage of other materials or equipment may be allowed if readily removable
from the area within the time available after a flood warning and in accordance
with a plan approved by the City of Brooklyn Center.
f. The provisions of Section 35-2150.5 of this Ordinance shall also apply.
5. Standards for All Flood Fringe Uses:
a. A11 new principal s�uctures must have vehicular access at or above an elevation not
more than two (2) feet below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation.
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If a variance to this requirement is granted, the Board of Adjustment must specify
lim.itations on the period of use or occupancy of the structure for times of floodi.ng and
only after determiiung that adequa.te flood waming time and loaal flood emergency
response procedures exis�t.
b. Commercial Uses accessory land uses, such as yards, railroad tracks, and parking lots
may be at elevations lower.than the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. However,
a permit for such facilities to be used by the employees or the general public shall not
be granted in the absence of a flood waming system that provides adequate time for
evacuation if the area would be inundated to a depth greater than two feet or be subj ect
to flood velocities greater than four feet per second upon occurrence of the regional
�Iood.
c. Manufacturing and Industrial Uses measures shall be taken to m;niT„i,P �terference
with normal plant operations especially along streams havi.ng protracted flood
durations. Certain accessory land uses, such as yards and pazking lots, may be at
lower elevations subject to requirements set out in Section 35-2150.Sb above. In
considering permit applications, due consideration shall be given to needs of an
industry whose busi.ness requires that it be located in flood plain azeas.
d. Fill shall be properly compacted and the slopes shall be properly protected by the use
of riprap, vegetative cover or other aeceptable method. The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) has established criteria for removi.ng the special flood
hazard area designahon for certain structures properly elevated on fill above the
100-year flood elevation FEMA's requirements incorporate specific fill compaction
and side slope protection sta.ndards for multi-stzucture or multi-lot developments.
These standards should be investigated prior to the initiation of site preparation if a
change of special flood hazard azea designation will be requested.
e. Flood plain developments shall not adversely affect the hydraulic capacity of the
channel and adjoining flood plai.n of any tributary watercourse or dra,inage system
where a floodway or other encroachment limit has not been specified on the Official
Zoning Map.
f. A.11 manufactured homes must be securely anchored to an adequately anchored
foundation system that resists flotation, collapse and lateral movement. Methods of
anchoring may include, but aze not to be li.mited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to
ground anchors. This requirement is in addition to applicable state or local anchori.ng
requirements for resisti.ng wi.nd forces.
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g. If fill is placed or there is encroachment of any kind in the flood fringe, compensatory
storage of equal or greater volume than the encroachment upon the flood fringe must
be provided withi.n the flood plain. This encroachment shall not create any surcharge,
nor shall it create hazardous velocities.
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60 GENER.AL FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT.
l. Perniissible Uses:
The uses listed in Section 35-2140.1 of this Ordinance shall be permitted uses.
b. All other uses shall be subj ect to the floodway/flood fringe evaluation criteria pursuant
to Section 3 5-2160.2 below. Section 3 5-2140 shall apply if the proposed use is in the
Floodway District and Section 35-2150 shall apply if the proposed use is in the Flood
Fringe Distric�
2. Procedures for Floodway and Flood Fringe Determinations Within the General Flood Plai.n
District.
a. Upon receipt of an application for a Special Use Permit for a use within the General
Flood Plain District, the applicant shall be required to furnish such of the following
information as is deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator for the determination
of the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation and whether the proposed use is within
the Floodway or Flood Fri.nge District
1) A typical valley cross-section showing the channel of the stream, elevation of
land areas adjoining each side of the channel, cross-sectional areas to be
occupied by the proposed development, and high water information.
2) Plan (surface view) showing elevations or contours of the ground; pertinent
structure, fill, or storage elevations; size, location, and spatial arrangement of all
proposed and existing struciures on the site; location and elevations of streets;
photographs showing existing land uses and vegetation upstream and
downstream; and soil type.
3) Profile showi.ng the slope of the bottom of the channel or flow line of the stream
for at least 500 feet in either direction from the proposed development.
b. The applicant shall be responsible to submit one copy of the above information to a
designated engineer or other expert person or agency for technical assistance in
determi��ng whether the proposed use is in the Floodway or Flood Fringe District and
to determi.ne the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation.
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Procedures consistent with Minnesota Regulations 1983, Parts 6124.5000 6120.6200
shall be followed in this expert evaluation. The designated engineer or expert is
strongly encouraged to discuss the proposed teehnical evaluation methodology with
the respective Department of Natural Resources' Area Hydrologist prior to
commencing the analysis. The designated engi.neer or expert shall:
1) Esti.mate the peak discharge of the regional flood.
2) Calculate the water surface profile of the regional flood based upon a hydraulic
a.nalysis of the stream channel and overbank areas.
3) Compute the floodway necessary to convey or store the regional flood. A.n equal
degree of encroachment on both sides of the stream within the reach shall be
assumed in computing floodway boundaries.
c. The Zoning Administrator shall present the technical evaluation and findings of the
designated engineer or expert to the City Council. The City Council must formally
accept the technical evaluation and the recommended Floodway and/or Flood
Fringe District boundary or deny the permit application. The City Council, prior to
official action, may submit the application and a11 supporting data and analyses to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department ofNaturai Resources
or the Planning Commission for review and comment. Once the Floodway and
Flood Fri.nge Boundaries have been determined, the City Council shall refer the
matter back to the Zoning Administrator who shall process the pernut application
consistent with the applicable provisions of Section 35-2140 and 35-2150 of this
Ordinance.
Section 35-2170. SUBDIVTSIONS.
.1. Review Criteria: No land shall be �subdivided which is unsuitable for the reason of
flooding, inadequate drainage, water supply or sewage treatinent facilities. All lots within
the flood plain districts shall contain a building site at or above the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation. All subdivisions shall have water and sewage treatrnent facilities
that comply with the provisions of this Ordinance and have road access both to the
subdivision and to the individual buildi.ng sites no lower than two (2) feet.below the
Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. For all subdivisions in the flood plai.n, the
Eloodway and Flood Fri.nge boundaries, the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation and
the required elevation of all access roads shall be clearly labelled on all preliminary plat
drawings.
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2. Floodway/Flood Fringe Determinations in the General Flood Plain District: In the
i General Flood Plain District, applicants shall provide the information re uired in Section
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3 5-2160.2 of this Ordinance to deterniine the 100-year flood elevation, the Floodway and
Flood Fringe District boundaries and the Regulatory F1ood Protection Elevation for the
subdivision site.
3. Removal of Special Flood Hazard Area Designation: The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) has established criteria for removi.ng the special flood
hazard azea designation for certain structures properly elevated on fill above the 100-year
�lood elevation. FEMA's requirements incorporate specific fill compaction and side slo e
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protection standards for multi-structure or multi-lot developments. These standards
should be investigated prior to the initiation of site preparation if a change of special flood
hazard azea designation will be requested.
Section 35-2180. PUBLIC U'IZLITIES, R.AILROADS, ROADS, AND BRIDGES.
1. Public Utilities: All public utilities and facilities such as gas, electrical, sewer, and water
supply systems to be located in the flood plain shall be flood-proofed in accordance with
the State Buildi.ng Code or elevated to above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation.
2. Public Transportation Facilities: Railroad tracks, roads, and bridges to be located within
the flood plain shall comply with Sections 35-2140 and 35-2150 of this Ordinance.
Elevation to the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation shall be provided where failure or
interruption of these transportation facilities would result in danger to the public health or
safety or where such facilities aze essential to the orderly' functioning of the azea. Minor
or auxiliary roads or railroads may be constructed at a lower elevation where failure or
interruption of transportation services would not endanger the public health or safety.
3. On-site Sewage Treatment and Water Supply Systems: Where public utilities are not
provided: 1) On-site water supply systems must be designed to�minimi�p or eliminate
infiltration of flood waters into the systems; and 2) New or replacement on-site sewage
treatment systems must be designed to minimi�e or eliminate infiltration of flood waters
into the systems and dischazges from the systems,into flood waters and they shall not be
subj ect to impairment or contamina.tion during times of flooding. Any sewag�e treatment
system designed in accordance with the State's current statewide standards for on-site
sewage treatrnent systems sha11 be determined to be in compliance with this Section.
Section 35-2181. MANUFACTURED HOMES. Manuf'aetured homes shall conform to the
definition contai.ned in Section 35-900 of this ordi.nance and shall also be subject to the provisions of
Section 35-530 regardi.ng buildings in the R1 and R2 districts. For the purposes of flood plai.n
regulation, manufactured homes sha11 be subject to the same restrictions as site built homes.
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Section 35-2182. ADULT ESTABLIS�IMENTS.
l. Findings and Purpose. Studies conducted by the Minnesota Attomey General, the
American Planning Association, and cities such as S� Pau1, Minnesota; Indianapolis,
Indiana; Hopkins, Minnesota; Ramsey, Min.nesota; Minnetonka, Minnesota; Rochester,
Minnesota; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; and Seattle, Washi.ngton have
studied the impacts that adult establishments have in those communities. These studies
have concluded that adult establishments have adverse impacts on the surrounding
neighborhoods. These impacts include increased cri.me rates, lower property values,
increased �ansiency, neighborhood blight, and potential health risks. Based on these
studies and find.ings, the City Council concludes:
a. Adult establishments have adverse secondary impacts of the types set forth
above.
b. The adverse impacts caused by adult establishments tend to diminish if adult
establishments are governed by geographic, licensing, and health requirements.
c. It is not the intent of the City Council to prohibit adult establishments from
having a reasonabl� opporhznity to locate in the city.
d. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462357, allows the City to adopt regulations to
promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
e. The public health, safety, morals. and general welfare wi.11 be promoted by the
City adopting regulations governing adult establishments.
2. Definitions: For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given
them.
a. "Adult Establishment" means a business where seaually-oriented materials are
sold, bartered, distributed, leased, or furnished and which meet any of the
following criteria:
1) a business where sexually oriented materials are provided for use,
consumption, enjoyment, or entertainment on the business premises;
2) a business that is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the
description or display of specified sexual activities;
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3) a business that is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the
description or display of specified anatomical areas;
4) an adult cabazet as defined in Section 19-1900; Subdivision 1;
5) a business providing sexually oriented materials only for off site use,
consumption, enj oyment or entertainment if the portion of the business used
for such purpose exceeds 25% of the retail floor area of the business or 500.
square feet, whichever is less.
b. "Sexually oriented materials" means visual, printed or aural materials, objects or
devices that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the depiction or
description of specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities.
c. "Specified Anatomical Areas" means:
1) Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic regions,
buttocks, anuses, or female breasts below a point immediately above the top
of the azeola; and
2) Human male genitals in a discemable turgid state, even if completely and
opaquely covered.
d, "Specified Sexual Activities" means:
1) Actual or si�nulated: sexual intercourse; oral copulation; anal intercourse;
oral-anal copulation; bestiality; direct physical stimulation of unclothed
genitals; flagellation or torture in the context of a sexual relationship; the use
of excretory functions in the context of a sexual relationship; anilingus;
buggery; coprophagy; coprophilia; cunnilingus; fellatio; necrophilia;
pederasty; pedophilia; piquerism; sapphism; or zooerastia;
2) Clearly depicted human genitals in the state of sexual stimulation, arousal,
or tumescence;
3) Use of human or animal ejaculation, sodomy, oral copulation, coitus, or
masturbation;
4) Fondling or touching of nude human genitals, pubic iegions, buttocks, or
female breasts;
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5) Situations involvi.ng a person or persons, any of whom are nude, who are
clad in undergarments or in sexually revealing costtunes and engaged in the
flagellation, torture, fetteri.ng, bind.ing, or other physical restraint of any
person;
6) Erotic or lewd touchi.ng, fondling, or other seaually oriented contact with an
animal by a human being; or
7) Human excretion, urination, menstruation, or vaginal or anal irrigation.
3. Adult establishments may be located only as allowed by Section 35-330 of this code.
Section 35-2190. ADMIl�iISTR.ATTON.
1. Zoning Admi.nistrator: A Zoning Administrator designated by the City Manager shall
administer and enforce this Ordinance. If the Zoning Administrator finds a violation of
the provisions of this Ordinance, the Zoning Adm.inistrator shall notify the person
responsible for such violation in accordance with the procedures stated in Secfion 35-
2210 of the Ordinanee.
2. Permit Requirements:
a Permit Required. A Permit issued by the Zoning Administrator in conformity
with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be secured prior to the erection,
addition, or alteration of any building, structure, or portion thereof; prior to the
use or cha.nge of use of a buildi.ng, structute, or land; prior to the change or
extension of a nonconforming use; and prioz to the placement of fill, excavation
of materials, or the storage of materials or equipment within the flood plain.
b. Application for Permit Application for aPermit shall be made in duplicate to the
Zoning Administrator on forms furnislied by the Zoning Administrator and shall
include the following where applicable: plans in duplicate drawn to scale,
showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the lot; existing or
proposed structures, fill, or storage of materials; and the location of the foregoing
in relation to the stream channeL
c. State and Federal Permits. Prior to granti.ng a Permit or processing an application
for a Special Use Permit or Variance, the Zoning Administrator shall determine
that the applicant has obtai.ned all necessary State and Federal Permits.
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d. Certi.ficate of Zoning Compliance for a New, Altered, or Nonconfomung Use. It
sha11 be unlawful to use, occupy, or peimit the use or occupancy of any building
or premises, or part thereof, hereafter created, erected, changed, converted,
altered, or enlarged in its use or structure until a Certificate of Zoning Compliance
shall have been issued by the Zoning Administrator stating that the use of the
buildi.ng or land conforms to the requirements of this Ordinance.
e. Construction and Use to be as Provided on Applications, Plans, Perniits,
Variances and Certificates of Zoning Compliance. Permits, Special Use Permits,
or Certificates of Zoning Complianee issued on the basis of approved plans and
applications authorize only the use, arrangement, and construction set forth in
such apgroved plans and applications, and no other use, arrangement, or
construction. Any use, arrangement, or construction at variance with that
authorized shall be deemed a violation of this Ordinance, and punishable as
provided by Section 35-2210 of this Ordinance.
f. Certification. The applicant shall be required to submit certification by a
registered professional engineer, registered architect, or registered land surveyor
that the finished fill and building elevations were accomplished in compliance
with the provisions of this ordinance. Flood-proofing measures shall be certified
by a registered professional engineer or registered azchitec�
g. Record of First Floor Elevation. The Zoning Administra.tor shall mai.ntain a
record of the elevation of the lowest floor (including basement) of a11 new
structures and alterations or additions to existing structures in the flood plain. The
Zoning Adminis�ator shall also maintain a record of the elevation to which
structures or alterations and additions to structures are flood-proofed.
3. Board of Adjustment:
a. Rules. The Board of Adjustment shall adopt rules for the conduct of business and
may exercise all of the powers conferred on such Boards by State law.
b. Administrative Review. The Board shall heaz and decide appeals where it is
alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made
by an administrative official in the enforcement or administration of this
Ordinance.
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c. Variances. The Board may authorize upon appeal in specific cases such relief or
Variance from the terms of this Ordinance as are consistent with the provisions of
Section 35-240 of the Zoning Ordinance. In the granting of such Variance, _the
Board of Adjustment shall cleazly identify in writing the specific conclitions that
existed consistent with the criteria specified in Section 35-240 which justified the
granting of the Variance. No Variance shall have the effect of allowing in any
district uses prohibited in that district, permit a lower degzee of flood protection
than the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation for the particular azea, or permit
standards lower than those required by State law.
d. Hearings. Upon filing with the Board of Adjustment of an appeal from a decision
of the Zoning Administrator, or an application for a variance, the Boazd shall fix a
reasonable time for a hearing and give due notice to the parties in interest as
specified by law. The Board shall submit by mail to the Commissioner ofNatural
Resources a copy of tb.e application for proposed Variances sufficiently in
advance so that the Commissioner will receive at least ten (10) days notice of the
hearing.
e. Decisions. The Board shall aizive at.a decision on such appeal or Variance within
48 days of referral to the Board. In passing upon an appeal, the Boazd may, so
long as such action is in confomuty with the provisions of this Ordinance, reverse
or affirm, wholly or in part, or modify the order, requirement, decision or
determination of the Zoni.ng Administrator or other public official.
It shall make its decision in writing setting forth the findings of fact and the
reasons for its decisions. In granti.ng a Variance, the Board may prescribe
appropriate conditions and safeguards such as those specified in Section 35-
2190.4, which are in conformity with the purposes of this Ordinance. Violations
of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under whieh the
Variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this Ordi.nance punishable
under Section 35-2210. A copy of all decisions granting Variances shall be
forwarded by mail to the Commissioner ofNatural Resources withinten (10) days
of such action.
f. Appeals. Appeals from any decision of the Board may be made, and as specified
in this Community's Official Controls and also Minnesota Statutes.
g. Flood Insurance Notice and Record Keeping. The Zoning Admi.nistrator shall
notify the applicant for a variance that:
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1) The issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood level
will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high
as $25 for $100 of insurance coverage; and 2) Such construction below the
100-year or regional �lood level increases risks to life and property. Such
notification shall be mai.ntained with a record of all variance actions. A
community shall maintain a record of all variance actions, ineluding justification
for their issuance, and report such variances issued in its annual or biennial report
submitted to the Administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program,
4. Special Uses. The City Council shall hear and decide applications for Special Uses
permissible under this Ordinance. Applications shall be submitted to the Director of
Planning and Inspections who shall forward the application to the Planning Commission
for consideration.
a, Hearings. Upon fili.ng with the Planning and Inspection Department an
application for a Special Use Permit, the Director of Planning and Inspeetion shall
submit by mail to the Commissioner of Natural Resources a copy of the
application for proposed Special Use sufficiently in advance so that the
Commissioner will receive at least ten (10) days notice of the hearing.
b. Decisions. The City Council shall arrive at a decision on a Special Use withi.n 48
days of a recommendation by the Planning Commission. In granting a Special
Use Permit, the City Council shall prescribe appropriate conditions and
safeguards, in addition to those specified in Section 35-2190.4f, which aze in
conformity with the purposes of this Ordinance. Violations of such conditions
and safeguards; when made a part of the terms under which the Special Use
Permit is granted, sha11 be deemed a violation of this Ordinance punishable under
Section 35-2210. A copy of a11 decisions granting Special Use Permits shall be
forwarded by mail to the Commissioner ofNatural Resources within ten (10) days
of such action.
c. Procedures to be followed by the City Council in Passing on Special Use Permit
Applications Within all Flood Plain Districts.
1) Require the applicant to fiunish such of the following information and.
additional information as deemed necessary by the City Council for
determining the suitability of the particulaz site for the proposed use.
a) Five Sets of Plans drawn to scale showing the nature, location,
dimensions, and elevation of the lot, e�cisting or proposed structures,
fill,'storage of materials, flood-proofing measures, and the relationship
of the above to the location of the stream channeL
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9) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and flood
plai.n management program for the azea.
10) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and
emergency vehicles.
11) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport
of the flood waters expected at the site.
12) Such other factors which are relevant to the purposes of this Ordinance.
e. Time for Acting on Application, The City Council shall act.on an application in
the manner described above within 48 days from receiving a recommendation
from the Planning Commission on the application, except that where additional
information is required pursuant to Section 35-2190.4d ofthis Ordinance, the City
Council shall render a written decision within 30 days from the receipt of such
additional information.
f. Conditions Attached to Special Use Permits. Upon consideration of the factors
listed above and the purpose of this Ordinance, the City Council shall attach such
conditions to the granting of Special Use Permits as it deems necessary to fulfill
the purposes of this Ordinance. Such conditions may include, but are not limited
i to, the following:
1) Modification of waste treahnent and water supply facilities.
2) Limitations on penod of use, occupancy, and operation.
3) Imposition of operational contrals, sureties, and deed iestrictions.
4) Requirements for construction of channel modifications, compensatory
storage, dilces, levees, and other protective measures.
5) Flood-proofin.g measures, in accordance with the State Building Code and
this Ordinance. The applicant shall submit a plan or document certified by a
registered professional engineer or architect that the flood-groofing
measures aze consistent with the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation and
associated flood factors for the particular area.
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Section 35-2200. NONCONFORNIlNG USES IN THE FLOOD HAZARD ZONE5.
1. A structure or the use of a structure or premises which was law�ul before the passage or
amendment of this Ordi.nance but which is not in conformity with the provisions of this
Ordinance may be continued subj ect to the followi.ng conditions:
a No such use shall be expanded, changed, enlazged, or altered in a way which
increases its nonconfomuty.
b. Any alteration or addition to a nonconforming structure or nonconforming use
which would result in increasing the flood damage patential af that structure or
use sha11 be protected to the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation in accordance
with any of the elevation on fill ar flood-pzoofing techniques i.e. FP-1 thru
FP-4 flood-proofing classifications) allowable in the State Building Code, except
as further restricted in Subsection c below.
c. The cost of any structural alterations or additions to any nonconforming structure
over the life of the structure shall not exceed S 0 percent of the market value of the
structure unless the conditions of this Section aze satisfied. The cost of all
structvral alterations and additions constructed since the adoption of the
Community's initial flood plain controls must be calculated into today's current
cost which will include all costs such as construcdon materials and a reasonable
cost placed on all manpower or labor. If the current cost of all previous and
proposed alterations and additions exceeds 50 percent of the current market value
of the structure, then the structure must meet the standards of Section 35-2140 or
35-2150 of this Ordinance for new structures depending upon whether the
structure is in the Floodway or Flood Fringe, respectively.
d. If any nonconforming use is discontinued for 12 consecutive months, any future
use of the buildi.ng premises sha11 conform to this Ordinance. The assessoz sha11
notify the Zoning Administrator in writing of instances of nonconforming uses
which have been disconti.nued for a period of 12 months.
e. If any nonconfornv.ng use or structure is destroyed by any means, including
floods, to an extent of 50 percent or more of its market value at the time of
destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions
of this Ordinance. The applicable provisions for establishing new uses or new
structures in Sections 35-2140, 35-2150, or 35-2160 will apply depending upon
whether the use or structure is in the Floodway, Flood Fri.nge or General Flood
Plai.n District, respectively.
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Section 35-2210. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
1. Violation of the ro
p vlsions of tlus Orduiance or failure to comply with any of its
requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in
connection with grants of Variances or Special Uses) shall constitute a misdemeanor
and shall be punishable as defined by law.
2. Nathing herein contained shall prevent the City of Brooklyn Center from taking such
other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. Such actions
may include, but are not limited to:
a. In responding to a suspected ordinance violatian, the Zoning Administrator and
the City may utilize the full arra.y of enforcement actions available to it including,
but not lim.ited to, prosecution and fines, injunctions, after-the-fact permits, orders
for corrective measures or a request to the National Flood Insurance Program for
den.ial of flood insurance availability to the guilty party. The community must act
in good faith to enforce these official controls and to correct ordinance violations
to the extent possible so as not to jeopazdize its eligibility in the National Flood
Insurance Program.
b. When an ordinance violation is either discovered by or brought to the attention of
the Zoning Administrator, the Zoning Administrator shall imm.ediately investigate
the situation and document the nature and extent of the violation of the official
control. As soon as is reasonably possible, this information will be submitted to
the appropriate Department of Natural Resources' and Federal Emergency
Management Agency Regional Office along with the Community's plan of action
to conect the violation to the degree possible.
a The Zoning Administrator shall notify the suspected party of the requirements of
this Ordinance and all other Official Controls and the na.ture and extent of the
suspected violation of these controls. If the structure and/or use is under
construction or development, the Zoning Administrator may order the
construction or development immediately halted until a proper pernut or approval
is granted by the Community. If the construction or development is already
completed, then the Zoni.ng Administrator may either: 1) issue an order
identifying the corrective actions that must be made within a specified time period
to bring the use or structure into compliance with the official controls, or 2) notify
the responsible party to apply for an after-the-fact permit/development approval
within a specified period of time not to exceed 30 days.
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d. If the responsible party does not appropriately respond to the Zoning
Admini at
str or t�ttitn the specified penod of time, each additional day that lapses
shall constitute an additional violation of this Ordinance and shall be prosecuted
accordingly. The Zoning Administrator shall also, upon the lapse of the specified
response period, notify the landowner to restore the land to the condition which
existed prior to the violation of this Ordinance.
Section 35-2220. AMENDMENTS. The flood plain designation on the Official Zoning Map
shall not be removed from flood pla.in areas unless it can be shown that the designation is in error or
that the area has been filled to or above the elevation of the regional flood and is contiguous to lands
outside the flood plain. Special exceptions to this rule may be permitted by the Commissioner of
Natlu�al Resources if he determines that, through other measures, lands are adequately protected for
the intended use.
All amendments to this Ordinance, including amendments to the Official Zoning Map, must be
submitted to and approved by the Commissioner ofNatural Resources prior to adoption. Changes in
the Official Zqning Map must meet the Federal Emergency Mana.gement Agency's (FEMA.)
Techn.ical Conditions and Criteria and must receive prior FEMA approval before adoption. The
Commissioner of Natural Resources must be given ten (10) days written notice of all hearings to
consider an amendment to this Ordinance and said notice shall include a draft of the ordinance
amendment or technical study under consideration.
Section 35-2230. GRADING AND EROSION CON
TROL PLAN.
1. A satisfactory erosion control and grading plan consistent with the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency's Best Management Practices Handbook �must be approved by the City
Engineer before a grading or building permit is issued for construction, if the construction
will result in disturbing the soil.
2. The grading and erosion control plan must provide 2 foot contour lines with spot
elevations of proposed grades in relation to existing grades on the subject property and
adjacent land. Also, location and type of erosion control devices shall be clearly labeled.
3. Every effort shall be made to minim�P disturbance of existing ground cover. To
minimize the erosion potential of exposed azeas, restoration of ground cover shall be
provided within five (S) days after completion of the grading operation; in no event shall
erosion control devices be removed until ground cover is established.
4. Every effort shall be made during the building pezmit application process to determ.i.ne the
fu11 extent of erosion control required. However, the City Engineer may require additional
controls to correct specific site related problems as normal inspections are pezformed.
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5. All erosion control noted on the approved plan shall be installed prior to the initiation af
an site ad'
y gr ing or construction. Noncompliance with the grading and erosion control plan
shall constitute grounds for an order from the City to halt all construction.
6. All grading and construction activity that results in disturbance of the ground sha11 com 1
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with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Best Management Practices.
Section 3.5-2240._ CC CENTR.AL COMMERCE OVERLAY DISTRICT.
1. Land may be designated as being within the CC Central Commerce Overlay District by
city ordinance. Land use within any area so designated shall comply with the regulations of
this section in addition to all regulations applicable to the underlying land use district
established in Sections 35=300 through 35-331 of this Code and other regulations as
applicable.
2. The following uses are allowed in the CC Central Commerce Overlay District:
a. Finance, insurance, real estate and investment o�ce.
b. Medical, dental, osteopathic, chiropractic and optometr offices. The compounding,
dispensing or sale (at retail) of drugs, prescription items, patent or ro riet
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medicines, sick room supplies, prosthetic devices or items relating to any of the
foregoing when conducted in the building occupied rimaril b medical de t
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osteopathic, chiropractic or optometric offices.
c. The following office uses:
I 1) Legal
2) Engineering and architectural
3) Educational and scientific research (excluding laboratory facilities)
4) Accountin auditin and bookkee i
g g p ng
5) An urban planning agency
d. Beauty and barber services.
e. Funeral and crematory services.
f. Photographic services.
g. Apparel repair, alteration and cleaning pickup stations, shoe repair.
h. Advertising offices, provided that the fabrication of signs shall not be apernutted use.
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
AUGUST 12, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair ProTem Newman at 7:38
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair ProTem Rex Newman, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Sean Rahn, Dianne Reem, and
Tim Roche were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and
Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca
Crass. Chair Tim Willson was absent and excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 15, 2004
There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Commissioner Roche,
to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2004 meeting as submitted. The motion passed.
Commissioner Boeck abstained as he was not present at the meeting.
CHAIR' S EXPLANATION
Chair ProTem Newman explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of
the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these
hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes
all final decisions in these matters.
STUDY ITEM: AN ORDINANCE AMENDiNG CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY
ORDINANCES REGARDING FLOOD PLA1N MANANGEMENT
Mr. Warren described the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances
Regarding Flood Plain Management.
Mr. Warren explained that The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR), are requiring that all communities
adopt flood plain management measures that satisfy the requirements of the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). These flood plain ordinance changes are required by FEMA to be
effective by September 2, 2044, the effective date of the new flood plain maps and study, or the
City risks suspension from the National Flood Insurance Program on that date.
He stated that there are no substantive changes to the ordinance, only some minor changes that
the City is required to adopt as part of the National Flood Protection Program. The most
significant changes are the new flood plain maps and a new flood plain study. The City Council
will review the ordinance amendment on August 23, 2004 and given the normal ordinance
adoption process, the ordinance would become effective on October 23, 2004. He further
explained that the City will not meet the requirements of adopting the ordinance and having it
effective by September 2, 2004, therefore, the Commission may want to consider recommending
the adoption of a short term maratorium on development in the city's special flood hazard areas
until such time that the ordinance is effective following the city's requirements for publication,
etc. If the latter option is chosen, persons will still be eligible for flood insurance during that
time.
Commissioner Boeck commented on the ro osed amendments and noted that the Shin le Creek
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Watershed Management Commission had just been informed today that new grants are available
to update flood plain maps again. Mr. Warren pointed out that the flood plain maps that are part
of the current ordinance amendment have been at least in process for about ten years. He
speculated that the grants referred to by Commissioner Boeck may relate to the next updating of
the flood plain maps.
The Commissioners briefly discussed the ordinance amendment and the possibility of adopting a
moratorium.
ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35
OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn to recommend
approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding Flood Plain
Management. The motion passed unanimously.
Voting in favor: Chair ProTem Newman, Commissioners Boeck, Rahn, Reem and Roche.
The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION TO RECOMMEND A 60 DAY EMERGENCY MOR.ATORNM THAT WOULD
SUSPEND DEVELOPMENT 1N FLOOD ZONE AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER
There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn to recommend
approval of a 60 day emergency moratorium that would suspend development in flood zone
areas within the City of Brooklyn Center. The motion passed unanimously.
Voting in favor: Chair ProTem Newman, Commissioners Boeck, Rahn, Reem and Roche.
The motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Reem_, secanded by Commissioner Boeck, to adjourn the
Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
8:09 p.m.
Chair
Recarded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
City Council Agenda Item No. 8g
C.itv of
BROOh �LY�v Office of the City Clerk
CENTEK
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
DATE: August 18, 2004
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending Section 1-104 of the City Code Relating to the Licensing of
Commercial Kennels; Amending Sections 12-901 and 12-903 of the City Code Relating
to the Licensing of Rental Housing; Adding Section 23-006.05 to the City Code and
Amending Sections 23-610, 23-661, 23-1204, and 23-2309 of the City Code Relating to
General Licensing Regulations and the Payment of Property Taxes; Repealing Sections
23-1001 Through 23-1008 of the City Code Relating to the Licensing of Coin-Operated
and Self-Service Dry Cleaning Machines
At its June 28, 2004, work session, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment
that would require real estate taxes be paid as a condition for approval of certain types of business
licenses. The City Code currently requires that real estate taxes be paid prior to the issuance of licenses
for liquor, pawnbrokers, secondhand goods dealers, motor vehicle dealerships, and tattoo and body
piercing establishments. I've prepared the attached ordinance amendment implementing the condition
of payment of property taxes for the following business licenses:
Commercial Kennel
Rental Housing
Tobacco Related Products
Bowling Alleys
Public Dancing
Filling Stations
Saunas and Sauna Baths
Massage Parlors
Rap Parlors, Conversation Parlors, Adult Encounter Groups, Adult Sensitivity Groups, Escort
Services, Model Services, Dancing Services, ar Hostess Services
Amusement Devices
The payment of property taxes requirement is added to Chapter 23 in the general licensing regulations
section and lists out the specific licenses to which it applies. Pawnbrokers, secondhand goods dealers,
motor vehicle dealerships, and tattoo and body piercing establishments were included in the listing, and
the specific sections for each respective license were deleted in the ordinance amendment.
Memo to Michael J. McCauley
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August 18, 2004
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere drafted the sections relating to the licensing of rental hausing and
included that the license holder be current on the payment of utility fees, taxes, and assessments due on
the licensed property and other rental property in the city owned by the license holder.
After review of requirements far certain types of licenses, it is also recommended to repeal Section 23-
1001 through 23-1008 relating to the licensing of coin-operated and self-service dry cleaning machines.
This section has been in effect since 1961, and the regulations for building and ventilation safety issues
relating to solvents used in the machines is handled through building permits and inspections.
Attachment
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 13th day of September 2004 at 7
p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek
Parkway, to consider An Ordinance Amending Section 1-104 of the City Code Relating to the
Licensing of Commercial Kennels; Amending Sections 12-901 and 12-903 of the City Code
Relating to the Licensing of Rental Housing; Adding Section 23-006.05 to the City Code and
Amending Sections 23-610, 23-661, 23-1204, and 23-2309 of the City Code Relating to General
Business Licensing and the Payment of Property Taxes; Repealing Sections 23-1001 Through
23-1008 of the City Code Relating to the Licensing of Coin-Operated and Self-Service Dry
Cleaning Machines.
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in
advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 763-569-3300 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-104 OF THE CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF COMMERCTAL KENNELS;
AMENDING SECTIONS 12-901 AND 12-903 OF THE CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF RENTAL HOUSING; ADDING
SECTION 23-006.05 TO THE CITY CODE AND AMENDING SECTIONS 23-
610, 23-661, 23-1204, AND 23-2309 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
GENERAL LICENSING REGULATIONS AND THE PAYMENT OF
PROPERTY TAXES; REPEALING SECTIONS 23-1001 THROUGH 23-I008
OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF COIN-
OPERATED AND SELF-SERVICE DRY CLEANING MACHINES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 1-104 of the Brooklyn Center City Code relating to the
licensing of commercial kennels is amended to read:
Section 1-104. APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSES.
Applications for all licenses required by this ordinance shall be made to the City Clerk.
1. Apnlication for Commercial Kennel License.
a. Initial application for a eommercial kennel license shall be made to the City
Clerk. The application shall state the name and address of the applicant, the
property address or legal description of the proposed kennel location, a sketch or
drawing of the proposed kennel describing construction, operation, and the
appraximate number of animals to be confined therein, together with their age,
breed, and sex, and together with the applicable license fee.
ORDINANCE NO.
b. Hearin� Reauired. A commercial kennel license application shall be referred to
the Public Health Sanitarian who shall review the kennel design and operation
and make a recommendation to the City Council on the adequacy thereof.
Applications for commercial kennel license shall be placed on the agenda of the
City Council for a public hearing at the regular City Council meeting next
following 14 days after the application is received. Not less than seven (7) days
before the date of the public hearing, the City Clerk shall mail notice of the
hearing to the applicant and to the owners of property within 150 feet of the
proposed kennel location. The failure of any owner to receive such notice shall
not invalidate the proceedings.
c. Council ApbrovaL The City Council may approve the commercial kennel
license and may attach to such approval any conditions necessary to insure
compliance with this ordinance, with Chapter 19 of City Ordinances, and any
other condition necessary to protect the health, safety, welfare, and property
values in the immediate area. The City Council may deny a commercial kennel
license upon finding that the establishment of the kennel would constitute a
public nuisance, or would adversely affect the health, safety, welfare or property
values of the person residing, living, or owning property within the immediate
area. The form of approval for a license shall be the resolution of approval, a
certified copy of which shall be forwarded to the applicant.
d. Renewal of License. A copy of the commercial kennel license shall be
forwarded to the City Clerk who shall maintain a register of kennel licenses.
Subject to any time limitation set by the City Council, the license shall be valid
for a period of one year and until October 1 of the then current calendar year and
shall be renewable on October 1 of each year thereafter by the City Clerk upon
payment of a renewal license fee set forth by City Council resolution, only in the
event no complaint regarding the kennel's operation has been received during the
license year. In the event that no revocation of the license is made or
contemplated by the City Council, the license shall be renewable as set forth in
this subdivision.
e. License Revocation. In the event a complaint has been received by City
officials, a report thereof shall be made to the City Council by the City Clerk and
the City Council may direct the applicant to appear to show cause why the
license should not be revoked. A license may be revoked for violation of this
ordinance, Chapter 19 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances, or any condition
imposed at the time of issuance.
f. Condition of License No license shall be �ranted or renewed for oneration on
anv pronertv on which taxes. assessments. or other financial claims of the state.
countv, school district. or citv are due, delinauent. or unnaid. In the event a suit
has been commenced under Minnesota Statutes. Section 278.01-278.03.
auestioning the amount or validitv of taxes, the Citv Council mav on application
waive strict comnliance with this nrovision; no waiver mav be �ranted, however.
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ORDINANCE NO.
for ta�ces or anv nortion thereof which remain unnaid for a neriod exceeding one
(11 vear after becomin� due.
Section 2. Section 12-901 of the Brooklyn Center City Code is amended to
read:
Section 12-901. LICENSING OF RENTAL tJNITS.
1. License Required. No person shall operate a rental dwelling without first having
obtained a license to do so from the City of Brooklyn Center as hereinafter provided. There shall
be two types of licenses: regular and provisional. Provisional licenses are defined in Section 12-
913.
2. License Term. Regular licenses will be issued for a period of two years. Provisional
licenses will be issued for a period of six months. All licenses, regular and provisional, will be
reviewed every six months after the beginning of the license term to determine the license status.
3. License renewal. License renewals shall be filed at least 90 days prior to license
expiration date. Within two weeks of receipt of a complete application and of the license fee
required by Section 12-902, the Compliance official shall schedule an inspection. No application
for an initial or renewal license shall be submitted to the city council until the Compliance
official has determined that all life, health safety violations or discrepancies have been corrected.
4. Condition of License. Prior to issuance or renewal of a license and at all times durin�,
the license term, a license holder must be current on the navment of all utilitv fees, taxes, and
assessments due on the licensed nronertv and anv other rental real pronertv in the citv owned bv
the license holder. In the event a suit has been commenced under Minnesota Statutes. Section
278.01-278.03. auestionin� the amount or validitv of taxes. the Citv Council mav on annlication
waive strict comnliance with this nrovision: no waiver mav be sranted, however, for t�es or anv
portion thereof which remain unnaid for a neriod exceedine one (11 vear after becomin� due.
Section 3. Section 12-903 of the Brooklyn Center City Code is amended to
read:
Section 12-903. OWNER OR AGENT TO APPLY. License applicatioan or renewal shall
be made by the owner of rental units or his legally constituted agent. Application forms may be
acquired from and subsequently filed with the compliance official. The applicant shall supply:
1. First, middle (if any), and last name, address, date of birth, and telephone number of
dwelling owner, owning partners if a partnership, corporate officers if a corparation.
2. Name, address, and telephone number of designated resident agent, if any.
3. Name, address, and telephone number of vendee, if the dwelling is being sold through
a contract for deed.
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4. Legal address of the dwelling.
5. Number of dwelling units within the dwelling.
6. Description of procedure through which tenant inquiries and camplaints are to be
processed.
7. Status of utilitv fees, nro�ertv taxes, and other assessments on the dwelline and other
rental real nronertv in the citv owned bv the annlicant.
Every person holding an operating license shall give notice in writing to the compliance official
within five business days after any change of this information. Notice of transfer of ownership
shall be as described in Section 12-908.
Section 4. The Brooklyn Center City Code is amended by adding a new Section
23-006.05 relating to general business licensing and the payment of property taxes.
Section 23-006.05 PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES REOUIRED. No license shall be
�ranted or renewed for tobacco related nroducts; bowlin� allevs; uublic dancin�; fillin� stations;
pawnbrokers; secondhand �oods dealers: motor vehicle dealershins: saunas and sauna baths;
massaee parlors; ran narlors. conversation narlors, adult encounter �rouns, adult sensitivitv
�rouns, escort services. model services, dancin� services. or hostess services; amusement
devices: or tattoo and bodv niercin� establishments for oneration on anv nropertv on which
taxes, assessments. or other financial claims of the state, countv, school district, or citv are due,
delinauent, or unnaid. In the event a suit has been commenced under Minnesota Statutes.
Section 278.01-278.03. auestionine the amount or validitv of taxes, the Citv Council mav on
apnlication waive strict comnliance with this nrovision: no waiver mav be �ranted, however, for
taxes or anv nortion thereof which remain unnaid for a neriod exceedin� one (1) vear after
becomin� due.
Section 5. Section 23-610 of the Brooklyn Center City Code relating to the
licensing of pawnbrokers is amended to read:
Section 23-610. PLACES INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSES. A license will not be issued or
renewed under this section for any place or for any business:
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;-1������:sc�t<� i��� ti��:: liw�:�a,��E:�';� 1���:>ii�e�5 �a�°�::�11i�� a�L: c�cli:�l���i��� �3nc3 ur��?ai�1.:]
a. [l�.] If the premise is located within 300 feet of, or in the same building as; or on the
same legally subdivided lot, piece, or parcel of land as any of the following uses:
a school, day care center, church, hospital, on-sale liquor establishment, halfway
house, currency exchange operation, theater, residence, secondhand goods
dealer, tattoo establishment, body piercing establishment, massage parlor, sauna,
or another pawnshop; provided however, that a pawnshop and a secondhand
ORDINANCE NO.
I goods dealer may occupy a single licensed premises in common if both activities
are licensed for that premises;
b. Where operation of a licensed premise would violate zoning ordinances;
c. [i1.� Where the applicant's present license was issued conditioned upon the applicant
making specified improvements to the licensed premise or ihe property of the
licensed premise which improvements have not been completed or;
d. [e.] Established as a pawnshop after April 2, 1996, which is within ten (10) driving
miles of any gambling casino.
Section 6. Section 23-661 of the Brooklyn Center City Code relating to the
licensing of secondhand goods dealers is amended to read:
Section 23-661. PLACES INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSES. A license will not be issued or
renewed under this section for any place or for any business:
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a. Within 300 feet of, or in the same building as, or on the same legally subdivided
lot piece, ar parcel of land as any of the following uses: a school or day care
center if the secondhand goods dealer will receive firearms or if located within
300 feet of a pawnshop, tattoo establishment, currency exchange operation,
massage parlor, body piercing establishment, sauna, or another secondhand
goods dealer; provided however, that a pawnshop and a secondhand goods
dealer may occupy a single licensed premises in common if both activities are
licensed for that premises;
b. [c;.] Where operation of a licensed premise would violate zoning ordinances; or
c. [cl,] Where the applicant's present license was issued conditioned upon the applicant
making specified improvements to the licensed premise or the property of the
licensed premise which improvements have not been completed.
Section 7. Section 23-1204 of the Brooklyn Center City Code relating to the
licensing of motor vehicle dealerships is amended to read:
Section 23-1204. CONDITIONS IN, OF AND FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
LICENSES. No motor vehicle dealer's license shall be issued except under the following
conditions:
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ORDINANCE NO.
a. No Class A motor vehicle dealer license shall be issued to any person who does not
possess and operate under a new car franchise or contract in and for the City of
Brooklyn Center, except that such license may be issued to any person not operating
under such new car franchise if such licensee operates and maintains in Brooklyn
Center an enclosed garage, showroom or other car display or rental structure on the
land, which structure shall have a true and full City Assessor's value equal to at least
twice the true and full value of land used by such licensee in the sale of new and used
cars.
b. Every Class A licensee shall provide, operate and maintain in the City of Brooklyn
Center at least one equipped and manned repair shop or facility capable of repairing
the motors, engines, brakes, lights, tires, electrical and other operating equipment of
any motor vehicle sold by such dealer.
c. No motor vehicle dealer license of any class shall be issued for any place or business
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�:'6>����t� .�1.�.�clitc�r c���] which is not zoned therefore.
d. Each licensee shall provide sufficient parking space on licensee's premises for all
motor vehicles repaired or processed by such licensee.
e. The applicant for any license required under this ordinance shall file an application
for plan approval with the Secretary of the Brooklyn Center Planning Commission.
Such application shall be accompanied by a detailed map, plat or drawing of the place
of business for which such license is to be issued showing among other information,
the address, location and dimensions thereof; the location, type and dimensions of any
building, fence, and lighting equipment thereon; the intended plan of all vehicle
parking, the location and dimensions of processed car storage space; all curb
openings; all driveways and alleyways therein and thereon; and a certificate by the
City Engineer approving the drainage and paving on such place of business.
Unless changes are thereafter made, the same plan or map and other information need
not be resubmitted for any renewaL
f. The payment of the fees hereinafter set forth.
g. The approval and filing of the bond as hereinafter set forth for Class A licenses.
h. The obedience to all of the other conditions and provisions, governing such business
or operation set forth in this ordinance, other ordinances of Brooklyn Center, and the
laws of the State of Minnesota.
Section S. Section 23-2309 of the Brooklyn Center City Code relating to the licensing
of tattoo and body piercing establishments is amended to read:
ORDINANCE NO.
Section 23-2309. PLACES INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSE
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a. No license shall be granted or renewed if the property is not properly zoned or does
not qualify as a legal nonconforming use for tattooing and/or body piercing
establishments.
b. [c:.] Premises Licensed For Alcoholic Beverages. No license shall be granted or renewed
if the premises is licensed for the furnishing of alcoholic beverages or is an adult
establislunent pursuant to Section 35-2182.
c. [ti.] No license shall be granted if the premises is within 340 feet of, or in the same
building as, or on the same legally subdivided lot, piece, or parcel of land as any of
the following uses: a church, school, day care center, hospital, on-sale liquor
establishment, halfway house, currency exchange operation, theater, residence,
pawnshop, secondhand goods dealer, massage parlor, sauna, or another tattoo or body
piercing establishment.
Section 9. Sections 23-1001 through 23-1008 of the City Code relating to coin-
operated and self-service dry cleaning machines are hereby repealed.
Section 10 This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days
following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
1Vlemoran
du.m
To: Michael McCauley, City Manager
From: Brad Hoffman, Community Development Director
Date: 8/18/2004
Re: Hotel Development Agreement
The attached deve�opment agreement for EDA consideration calls for the
construction of a 200 room hotel of which a least 10 percent of the rooms must
be suites and also a minimum 25,000 square foot water park. The development
will also include a minimum 150 seat restaurant. It will be a Radisson or other
flag acceptable to the EDA. (Note, the developer has had problems coming to
terms with Radisson and is planning on a Holiday Select that is Inter
Continentals upscale business/conference hotel. The developer and
representatives of Inter Continental will be available to discuss this issue with
the EDA.'The actual building would be extremely comparable if not more grand
than the:originally proposed Radisson). The development will also include an
enclosed, climate-controlled link between the hotef and the Earle Brown
Heritage Center.
Under the terms of the agreement, the EDA will sell its 6 plus acre site
located immediately west of the Earle Brown Heritage Center to the developer
for $2,165,000. Payment of the land is deferred for up to 20 years or at such
time as the property is refinanced. The EDA acquired the property in November
of 2000 for $1,075,000. Construction must commence by May 1, 2005.At1
plans and architectural design is subject to the approval of the EDA. The EDA
will pay the developer $1,000,000 for the design and construction of the EDA
portion of the physical link.
The current cost estimate for this project is slightly more than
$31,000,000. The developer is committed to a$7,000,000 equity contribution.
They have a commitment for financing the project up to $19,000,000. With the
EDA deferring the land sale and paying our share of the link, the is still a gap of
approximately $2,000,000. Under this agreement, the developer would receive
the TIF generated by this project for the remainder of the districts life. The
district terminates with 2009 pay 2010. The developer can potentially capture
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up to 4 years of TIF if they can start construction yet this year and then only to
the extent that they have eligible and qualifying expenses. The maximum the
developer could receive is $2,600,000. The dollar figure is based upon a
minimum market value of $23,000,000 for the development. The agreement
stipulates that the minimum capital expenditure for construction including
furniture, fixtures and equipment but not the link will be $20,000,000.
The principals in this project are Kent Oliver and John Sheehan. The
property will be managed by OH Hospitality which is owned by Kent Oliver. The
hotel will be a 7 story building. The EDA and the Hotel as part of the agreement
will enter into a cross access agreement for the link and for parking. Operational
items that have yet to be addressed but would be outside of this agreement
include the interaction of staffs promoting and selling conferences and meetings
The developer has yet to select a restaurant for the site although Kent Oliver
does has experience with restaurants in his other hotels. As previously noted,
the developer and a hotel representative will be available to discuss this project
with the EDA.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Brad Hoffman, Community Development Director
DATE: August 18, 2004
SUBJECT: Brooklyn Hotel Partners Development Agreement (Radisson)
The EDA will hold a public hearing on the "Business Subsidy" as provided in the
development agreement with Brooklyn Hotel Partners (Radisson) as well as the disposition (sale)
of land to the partnership. Attached is a copy of the memo previously received by the EDA
outlining the terms and conditions of the agreement. Representatives of the partners will be
present for this meting. The resolution before the EDA approves the development agreement that
address the terms of the sale and the business subsidy.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
EDA RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
A. WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota (the "Authority") has caused to be prepared a Development Agreement (the
"Development Agreement") between the Authority and Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, a
Minnesota limited liability company (the "Developer") in connection with a hotel development
(the "Project") to be constructed by the Developer within a t� increment financing district.
B. WHEREAS, based on the representations and covenants made by the
Developer in the Development Agreement, the Authority has agreed to give the Developer
certain tax increment assistance in connection with the Project.
NOW, THEREFQRE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development
Authority of Brooklyn Center as follows:
Section 1. The Board of Commissioners hereby approves the Development Agreement in
substantially the form submitted, and the Executive Director is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the Development Agreement on behalf of the Authority.
Au�ust 23. 2004
Date President
Tl�e motion for the adoption of tl�e foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF BROOKLYN CENTER
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Economic
Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes with the original minutes of a
meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn
Center held on the date therein indicated, which are on file and of record in my office, and the
same is a full, true and complete transcript therefrom insofar as the same relates to a Resolution
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Development Agreement.
WITNESS my hand as such Secretary of the Economic Development Authority of
Brooklyn Center this 23 day of August, 2004.
Secretary
DEVELUPMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
AND
BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC
,2004
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Page
ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 3
Section 1.1 Definitions 3
ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
7
Section 2.1 Representations and Warranties of the Authority 7
Section 2.2 Representations and Warranties by the Developer 8
ARTICLE III CONVEYANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
.................10
Section 3.1 Purchase and Sale of Development Property 10
Section 3.2 Conveyance of Development Property ..............................................10
Section 3.3 "As Is" Conveyance ...........................................................................10
Section 3.4 Deferred Purchase Price 10
Section Title and Survey 10
Section 3.6 Envirorunental Matters 11
Section 3.7 Developer's Right to Inspect 11
Section 3.8 Contingencies to Closing on Development Property 11
Section 3.9 Closing on the Development Property ...............................................12
Section Costs ...................................................................................................13
Section 3.11 Acknowledgements by Developer 14
ARTICLE IV CONSTRUCTION OF MINIMUM IMPROVEMENTS ....................................15
Section 4.1 Preliminary Plans 15
Section 4.2 Construction of Minimum Improvements .........................................15
Section 4.3 Construction Plaris 15
Section 4.4 Commencement and Completion of Construction .............................16
Section 4.5 Compliance with Environmental Requirements 16
Section 4.6 Hotel Center Operation ......................................................................16
Section 4.7 Additional Responsibilities ofthe Developer 16
Section 4.8 Certificate of Release of Forfeiture 17
Section Completion .........................................................................................17
Section 4.10 Certain Approvals 17
Section 4.11 Business Subsidy Agreement 18
Section 4,12 Construction of Water Park 20
Section 4.13 Construction of the Connection 20
ARTICLE V TAX INCREMENT FINANCING; NO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 21
Section 5.1 Preconditions to Issuance of Tax Increment Note 21
Section 5.2 Tax Increment Revenue Note 21
Section 5.3 Use of Tax Increments 22
Section 5.4 No Public Improvements 22
ARTICLE VI CERTAIN FINANCING PROVISIONS 23
Section 6.1 Encumbrance of the Development Property 23
i Section 6.2 Copy of Notice of Default to Mortgagee 23
Section 6.3 Mortgagee's Option to Cure Events of Default 23
Section 6.4 Defaults Under Mortgage 23
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Section 6.5 Subordination of Agreement 23
ARTICLE VII REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS 24
Section 7.1 Real Property Taxes and Assessments
24
ARTICLE VIII 1NSURANCE AND CONDEMNATION 25
Section Insurance ............................................................................................25
Section 8.2 Condemnation 26
ARTICLE IX DEVELOPER COVENANTS 27
Section 9.1 Maintenance and Operation of the Development 27
Section 9.2 Reciprocal Access and Parking Agreement 27
ARTICLE X TRANSFER LIMITATIONS AND INDEMNIFICATION 28
Section 10.1 Representation as to Development 28
Section 10.2 Limitations on Transfer 28
Section 10.3 Indemnification ..................................................................................29
Section Limitation ...........................................................................................29
ARTICLE XI EVENTS OF DEFALJI.,T AND REMEDIES 30
Section 1 l.l Developer Events of Default 30
Section 11.2 Authority Events of Default 30
Section 11.3 Authority Remedies on Default 30
Section 11.4 Revesting Title in the Authority 31
Section 11.5 Developer Remedies on Default 31
S ection 11.6 No Remedy Exclusive 31
Section 11.7 No Additional Waiver Implied by One Waiver 31
Section 11.8 Reimbursement of Attorneys' Fees 31
ARTICLE XII ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 33
Section 12.1 Conflicts of Interest 33
Section 12.2 Real Estate Agents 33
Section 12.3 Titles of Articles and Sections 33
Section 12.4 Notices and Demands 33
Section Counterparts .......................................................................................33
Section Law Governing 33
Section 12.7 Consents and Approvals 34
Section 12.8 Representatives 34
Section 129 Superseding Effect 34
Section 12.10 Relationship of Parties 34
Section Mediation ...........................................................................................34
Section Venue .................................................................................................34
Section 12.13 Provisions Surviving Rescission or Expiration 34
Section 12.14 Time of Essence 34
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EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRII'TION AND PID NUMBER OF DEVELOPMENT
PROPERTY A-1
I EXHIBIT B SOURCES AND USES B-1
EXHIBIT C CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE OF FORFEITURE G1
EXHIBIT D QUIT CLAIM DEED D-1
EXHIBIT E PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES E-1
EXHIBIT F MORTGAGE ..........................................................................................................F-1
EXHIBIT G LAND SALE PROMISSORY NOTE FOR BROOKLYN HOTEL
PARTNERS LLC G-1
EXHIBITH SITE PLAN ...........................................................................................................H-1
EXHIBIT I BUSINESS SUBSIDY REPQRT .............................................................................I-1
EXHIBIT J CONCEPT RENDERING OF WATER PARK J-1
EXHIBIT K TIMELINE ..................................................................:.........................................K-1
EXHLBIT L RECIPROCAL ACCESS AND PARKING AGREEMENT L-1
EXHIBIT M INTENTIONALLY OMITTED M-1
EXHIBIT N FORM OF TAX INCREMENT NOTE N-1
EXHIBIT O DESCRIl'TION OF ELIGIBLE COSTS 0-1
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I DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
2004, b and between the E
Y CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER, a public body corparate and politic organized and existing under the
i laws of the State of Minnesota (the "Authority") and BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS,
LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the "Developer").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1994, the Authority and the City of Brooklyn Center (the
"City") adopted the Modified Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan") for Housing
Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1(the "Redevelopment Project Area") which set
forth development objectives for the Redevelopment Project Area.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174 through
469.1799, as amended (hereinafter the "Ta�c Increment Act"), the Authority has created Tax
Increment Financing District No. 02 as a redevelopment district (the "Tax Increment District"),
and has adopted a t� increment financing plan therefore (the "Tax Increment Plan") which
provides for the use of tax increment financing in connection with development within the
Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan, the Authority
has acquired certain real property located in the Project Area more particularly described on
Exhibit A attached hereto (which property as so described is hereinafter referred to as the
"Development Property"}, and has agreed to convey the Development Property to the Developer
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
WHEREAS, the Developer has agreed to construct a full service hotel containing at least
200 rooms on the Development Property as more particularly described in Section 4.1 hereof, a
water park as more particularly described in Section 4.11 and a pedestrian connection as more
particularly described in Section 4.12 (collectively, the "Minimum Improvements").
WHEREAS, in order to aehieve the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan, the Authority
has determined to assist the Developer with certain of the public costs of the Minimum
Improvements as more particularly set forth in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, as a condition to the Authority entering into the Development Agreement
and conveying the Development Property to the Developer, the Authority has required that the
Developer enter into this Agreement to establish the Developer's commitment to the Authority to
construct the Minimum Improvements, to commit to operate or cause to be operated the
Minimum Improvements as a hotel for an extended period of time, all as more fully set forth
hereinafter; and
WHEREAS, the Authority believes that the Development, as more fully set forth in this
Agreement, is in the best interests of the residents of the City and will foster the redevelopment
of blighted property and an increase in the tax base, increase the availability of hotel and
restaurant facilities to residents of the City, and will otherwise benefit the health, safety, morals
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and welfare of the residents of the City, in accordance with the public purpose and provisions of
the applicable State and local laws and requirements under the Redevelopment Plan.
I
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 others as follows:
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1 Definitions. All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein
shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
"Act" means Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 and 469.090 to 469.1082,
both inclusive, as amended.
"Agreement" means this Development Agreement, as the same may be from time to time
modified, amended or supplemented.
"Authority" means the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center.
"Authority Documents" means the documents to be executed andJor delivered by the
Authority at the Closing pursuant to Section 3.9 of this Agreement.
"Authoriry Mortgage" means the mortgage on the Development Property in substantially
the form attached hereto as Exhibit F granted by the Developer to the Authority to secure
payment of the Promissory Note.
"Autlzoriry Representative" means the Executive Director of the Authority or his
designee.
"Authority Resolution" means Resolution of the Authority approving designation of the
Developer as developer of the Development Property.
"Board" means the Board of Commissioners of the Authority.
"Certificate of Release of Forfeiture" means the certificate in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit C signed by the Authority Representative certifying that the conditions
in Section 4.5 hereof have been satisfied.
"City" means the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
"Closing" means the closing on the conveyance of the Development Parcel.
"Closing Date" means the date on which the Development Property is conveyed by the
Authority to the Developer, which date shall be such date as the parties mutually agree, but
which date shall in no event be later than April l, 2005.
"Completio�i Date" means December 31, 2006.
"Construction Plans" means the plans, specifications, drawings and related documents
for the construction of the Minimum Improvements which shall be as detailed as the plans,
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specifications, drawings and related documents which are submitted to the building official of
the City.
Co�anection means the physical connection between the hotel ta be constructed on the
Development Property as part of the Minimum Improvements and the Earle Brown Heritage
Center, Iocated adjacent to the Development Property.
"Construction Lender" means the lender or Ienders on the Construction Mortgage Loan.
"Construction Mortgage Loan means the construction mortgage loan or loans to be
obtained by the Developer to provide construction and permanent financing for the construction
of the Minimum Improvements.
"Cou�zry" means the County of Hennepin, Minnesota.
"Deed" means the quit claim deed executed by the Authority conveying to the Developer
the Development Property to the Developer, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D.
"Developer" means Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, a limited Iiability company, its
successors or permitted assigns.
"Developer's Docume�zts" means the documents to be executed andlor delivered by the
Developer at the Closing pursuant to Section 3.9 of this Agreement.
"Develo er Event o De ault" means the oecurrence of an Event of Default set forth in
P .f .f
Section 11.1 hereof.
"Development" means the Development Property and the Minimum Improvements to be
constructed thereon as provided in this Agreement.
"Development Property" means the real property legally described on Exhibit A
attached hereto.
"Eligible Costs" means the costs described on Exhibit O attached hereto.
"Final Payment Date" means the earlier of (a) the date all principal and accrued interest
is paid on the Note, or (b) February 1, 201 l.
"Minimum Improveme�its" means the construction of a full-service hotel consisting of
I at least 200 rooms, an indoor water park consisting of at least 25,000 square feet and the
connection which are more particularly described in Sections 4.1, 4.12 and 4.13 hereof.
"Mortgage" means any mortgage loan to the Developer that is secured, in whole or in
part, with the Minimum Improvements on the Development Property.
"Net Proceeds" means any money paid by an insurer under a policy or policies of
insurance required to be provided and maintained by the Developer under Section 8.1 of this
Agreement.
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"Note Payme�zt Date" means February 1 and August 1 of each year commencing August
l, 2007 and continuing through the Final Payment Date.
"Permitted E�zcumbrances" means the permitted encumbrances described in Exhibit E
attached hereto.
"Preliminary Pla�zs" means the preliminary design, specification and architectural plans
for the Minimum Improvements (including, without limitation, materials specifications) to be
submitted by the Developer to the Authority.
"Promissory Note" means tlie promissory note in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit G executed by the Developer to evidence the obligation to pay the deferred purchase
price of the Development Property.
"RedevelopmentPlan"means the redevelopment plan for the Redevelopment Project
Area approved by the City and the Authority.
"State" means the State of Minnesota.
"Suites" means a hotel room consisting of a minimum of two (2) separate and distinct
rooms (at least one of which shall be a bedroom), and a� least one (1) full bathroom.
"Tax IncrementAct" means Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174 through 469.1799, as
amended.
"Tax Increment District" means Tax Incrennent Financing District No. 02, qualified as a
redevelopment district under the Tax Increment Act.
"Tax Increment Financing Plan" means the plan approved for the Tax Increment
District.
"Tax Increme�zt Revenue Note" means the Note in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit N.
"Tax Increments" means any tax increments derived from the Development Property
which have been received and retained by the Authority in accordance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.177, or otherwise pursuant to the Tax Increment Act.
"Timeli�ze" means the timeline attached hereto as Exhibit K.
"Title Company" means Guaranty Title Company.
"Unavoidable Delays" means delays outside the control of the party claiming its
occurrence, which are the direct result of (a) unusually severe or prolonged bad weather, (b) acts
of God, fire or other casualty to the Development, (c) litigation commenced by third parties
which, by injunction or other similar judicial action, directly results in delays, (d) the outbreak of
war, acts of terrorism or insurrection, (e) acts of any Federal, State or local governmental unit
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i which directly result in delays, fl strikes or walkouts, (g) delays in delivery of materials for the
Minimum Improvements, or (h) soil conditions of the Development Property.
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ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 2.1 Reqresentations and Warranties of the Authoritv. The Authority
makes the following representations and warranties:
a The Aut
O honty is a pubhc body corporate and polrtic and a governmental
subdivision of the State, duly organized and existing under the Act and the Authority has the
authority to enter into this Agreement and carry out its obligations hereunder.
(b) The Authority has taken all action necessary to create the Redevelopment
Project Area and to approve this Agreement and to authorize the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and any other docunnents or instruments required to be executed and delivered by the
Authority pursuant to this Agreement.
(c) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and any other
documents or instruments required pursuant to this Agreement by the Authority does not, and
consumrnation of the transactions contemplated therein and the fulfillment of the terms thereof
will not, conflict with or constitute on the part of the Authority a breach of or default under any
existing (i) indenture, mortgage, deed of trust or other agreement or instrument to which the
Authority is a party or by which the Authority or any of its property is or may be bound, or (ii)
legislative act, constitution or other proceeding establishing or relating to the, establishment of
the Authority or its officers or its resolutions.
(d) There is not pending, nor to the Authority's current actual knowledge is
there threatened, any suit, action or proceeding against the Authority before any court, arbitrator,
adnninistrative agency or other governmental authority that materially and adversely affects the
validity of any of the transactions contemplated hereby, the ability of the Authority to perform its
obligations hereunder, or as contemplated hereby or thereby, or the validity or enforceability of
this Agreement.
(e) No member of the Board of the Authority or officer of the Authority, has
either a direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement, nor will any Commissioner of the
Authority or officer of the Authority, benefit financially from this Agreement within the meaning
of Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.87.
fl The Tax Increment District is a"redevelopment district" within the
meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subdivision 10 and was created, adopted and
approved in accordance with the terms of the Tax Increment Act.
(g) The development contemplated by this Agreement is in conformance with
the objectives set forth in the Redevelopment Plan.
(h) To finance the costs of the activities to be undertaken on the Development
Property, the Authority proposes to, subject to the further provisions of this Agreement, apply
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Tax Increments, among other things, to reimburse the Developer for a portion of the costs of the
Eligible Costs.
Section 2.2 ReAresentations and Warranties bv the Developer. The Developer
represents and warrants to the Authority that.
(a) The Developer is a limited liability company organized and in good
standing under the laws of Minnesota, is not in violation of any provisions of its articles of
organization, member control agreement, or other organizational documents or the laws of said
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) The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the
I transactions contemplated thereby, and the fulfillment of the terms and conditions thereof do not
and will not conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms or conditions of the
Developer's organizational documents, any restriction or any agreement or instrument to which
the Developer is now a party or by which it is bound or to which any property of the Developer
is subject, and do not and wiIl not constitute a default under any of the foregoing or a violation of
any order, decree, statute, rule or regulation of any court or of any state or Federal regulatory
body having jurisdiction over Developer or its properties, including its interest in the
Development, and do not and will not result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or
encumbrance of any nature upon any of the property or assets of Developer contrary to the terms
of any instrument or agreement to which Developer is a party or by which it is bound.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not create a conflict of
interest prohibited by Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.87.
(d) There are no pending or threatened legal proceedings, of which the
Developer has notice, contemplating the liquidation or dissolution of the Developer or
threatening its existence, or seeking to restrain or enjoin the transactions contemplated by the
Agreement, or questioning the authority of the Developer to execute ar�d deliver this Agreement
or the validity of this Agreement.
i (e) The construction of the Minimum Improvements would not be undertaken
by the Developer, and in the opinion of the Developer would not be economically feasible within
the reasonably foreseeable future, without the assistance and benefit to the Developer provided
for in this Agreement.
fl The Developer has adequate financial capability, consisting of binding
commitments for equity and financing, to construct and to complete each of the activities or tasks
re uired b this A eement includin but not limited to the com letion of construction of the
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(g) The total construction cost for the Minimum Improvements, including
furniture, fixtures and equipment, but excluding the capital costs of the Connection, will be at
least $20,000,000.
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(h) The Developer will cooperate with respect to the mutual marketing of the
Earle Brown Heritage Center located adjacent to the Development Property.
(i) The Developer has provided the Authority with true, correct and complete
copies of the documents described in Section 3.9(c) to which the Authority is not a party.
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ARTICLE III
CONVEYANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
Section 3.1 Purchase and Sale of Develoument Pronertv. Subject to the terms of
Section 3.4 and the terms of this Agreement generally, the Authority agrees to sell to the
Developer, and Developer agrees to buy from the Authority, the Development Property.
Section 3.2 Convevance of Develonment ProAertv. The Authority and the
Developer agree that the Closing on the conveyance of the Development Property shall occur on
the Closing Date. In tl�e event that the Closing has not occurred within thirty (30) days of the
Closing Date, then this Agreement shall automatically be terminated and neither party shall have
any rights against, or obligations to, the other except the obligations of the Developer under
Section 3.10 hereof, which obligations shall survive any such termination.
Section 3.3 "As Is" Convevance. In recognition of the inspection rights accorded the
Developer, the Developer shall take the conveyance of Development Property on an "AS IS"
"WHERE IS" basis, with all faults and defects, without any representations or warranties,
express or implied, except those expressly stated in Section 2.1 of this Agreement, and the
Developer waives and releases any claims against the Authority, the City and their respective
members, boards, agents and employees, for indemnification, contribution, reimbursement or
other payments arising under federal and state law, common law or any other theory relating to
environmental or any other condition of the Development Property.
Section 3.4 Deferred Purchase Price. The total purchase price to be paid by
Developer to the Authority for the Development Property shall be $2,165,000 (the "Purchase
Price"), however the payment of such Purchase Price, shall be deferred, without interest, until the
earliest of: (1) twenty (20) years after the Closing Date; (2) the date the Developer sells the
Development Property; (3) the occurrence of a Developer Event of Default; (4) the date the
Developer refinances the permanent loan (not the Construction Loan) on the Development
Property in excess of the original principal amount of the loan; or (5) the date any general ar
limited partnership interest in the Developer is transferred. The Developer shall execute the
Promissory Note attached hereto as Exhibit G to memorialize its obligation to pay the Purchase
Price. The Developer shall secure payment of the Promissory Note by execution and delivery of
the Authority Mortgage. At Closing, the Developer shall be responsible for paying all costs and
expenses (including mortgage registration tax) of recording the Authority Mortgage.
Section 3.5 Title and Survev. The Authority will obtain a commitment for an
owner's title insurance policy (subject to standard exceptions) issued by the Title Company
naming Developer as the proposed owner-insured of the Development Property in the amount of
the purchase price (the "Commitment"), together with copies of all documents referred to in the
Commitment. The Developer shall make any objections to title in writing to the Authority
within ten (10) days of receipt of the Commitment, or the same shall be deemed waived. The
Authority and the Developer acknowledge and agree that if the Authority does not have good
and marketable title to the Development Property on or before the Closing Date, the Authority
shall not be obligated to make title marketable and the Developer's sole remedy shall be to
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terminate this Agreement. The Developer has obtained, or will obtain, at Developer's expense, a
survey of the Development Property, prepared by a surveyor acceptable to Developer (the
"Survey"). The Developer agrees to take title to the Development Property subject to the
Permitted Encumbrances set forth on Exhibit E attached hereto and the same are hereby
approved by the Developer and shall not be the basis of any title objection.
Section 3.6 Environmental Matters. The Developer acknowledges that on August
14, 2003, the Authority provided the Developer a Phase I Report on the Development Property.
It is understood that the Authority has delivered the Phase I Report as an accomrnodation to the
Developer, and the Authority makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein. Neither the City nor the Authority shall have
any responsibility or obligation to undertake any clean up or remediation of any environmental
substance or condition on or near the Development Property.
Section 3.7 Develouer's Ri�ht to Insnect. Developer is hereby granted the right to
enter upon and inspect, analyze, and test the Development Property for all reasonable purposes,
including conducting soil tests. Developer shall pay for the cost of all investigations of the
Development Property which are ordered by Developer for purposes of conducting its own
investigations of the Development Property. Developer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the
Authority harmless from any claims, damage, costs, and liability (including, without limitation,
reasonable attorney's fees) resulting from the entering upon the Development Property or the
performing of any of the analyses, tests ar inspections referred to in this Section.
Section 3.8 Contingencies to Closin� on Development Propertv.
(a) Developer's Contin�encies. Developer's obligation to close on the
Development Property is expressly conditioned upon each of the following contingencies being
satisfied or waived on or before the Closing Date:
(i) Developer shall have closed on its financing of the construction of
the Minimum Improvements as described in Article VI.
(ii) Title to the Development Property shall have been found
acceptable, or been made acceptable, in accordance with Section 3.5.
(iii) Developer shall have determined that it is satisfied with the results
of all matters disclosed by hazardous waste and environmental reviews of the Development
Property.
(iv) Developer shall have determined that it is satisfied with the results
of all matters disclosed by Developer's inspection of the Development Property conducted under
Section 3.7.
(v) The Authority shall have performed all of the obligations required
to be performed by Authority under this Agreement as of the Closing Date.
(vi) The Authority shall have delivered to the Developer all of the
Authority's Documents described in Section 3.9.
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(b) Authoritv's Contin�encies. The Authority's obligation to close on the sale
of the Development Property is expressly conditioned upon each of the following contingencies
being satisfied or waived in writing on or before the Closing Date:
(i) Developer shall have delivered to the Authority copies of fully
executed construction loan documents in the form, and subject to conditions, acceptable to the
Authority, far the construction financing for the Minimum Improvements.
(ii) Developer shall have delivered evidence, acceptable to the
Authority, that the Developer has obtained cash or an irrevocable letter of credit from all equity
I investors of the entire amount of their required capital commitment.
(iii) Developer shall have delivered a copy of a fully executed franchise
agreement in form, and subj ect to conditions, acceptable to the Authority, for the Hotel and the
restaurant to be located in the Hotel both with franchisors acceptable to the Authority.
(iv) Developer shall have performed all of the obligations required to
be performed by Developer under this Agreement as of the Closing Date.
(v) The Developer shall have delivered to the Authority all of the
Developer's Documents described in Section 3.9.
(vi) The Developer shall have delivered to the Authority a copy of a
fully executed fixed price or guaranteed maximum price construction contract for the Minimum
Improvements, in form, subject to conditions, and with a general contractor, acceptable to the
Authority, with a commencement date of no later than 30 days after the Closing Date.
(vii) The Developer shall have obtained the approval of the Authority to
the Construction Plans as required by Section 4.3 of this Agreement.
(viii) Payment and performance bonds from the confractor ar
subcontractors in the amount of the applicable contract price for construction by the contractor
and subcontractors of all of the improvements covered by their respective contract prior to
commencernent of the work covered by their respective contracts.
Section 3.9 Closin� on the Develoument Prot�ertv
(a) Time and Place. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
I the Closing on the purchase and sale of the Development Property shall take place on the Closing
Date and shall take place at the Saint Paul offices of Briggs and Morgan or such other place
which is mutually acceptable to the parties. The Authority shall deliver possession of the
Development Property on the Closing Date.
(b) Authoritv's Documents. At the Closing, the Authority shall execute,
where appropriate, and deliver all of the following Authority's Documents:
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(i) The Deed properly executed on behalf of the Authority conveying
the Development Property to the Developer subject to the Permitted Encumbrances and any
other matters not objected to under Section 3.5 hereof.
(ii) Any abstracts of title in the Authority's possession to any portion
of the Development Property which is abstract property.
(iii) An affidavit of the Authority indicating on the Closing Date that to
its actual current knowledge, without duty of inquiry or investigation, there are no outstanding,
unsatisfied judgments, tax liens or bankruptcies against or involving the Development Property;
that there has been no labor or material furnished to the Development Property for which
payment has not been made or for which mechanic's liens could be filed; and that there are no
other unrecorded interests in the Development Property.
(c) Develoner's Documents. At the Glosing, the Developer shall execute,
where appropriate, and deliver all af the following Developer's Documents:
(i) The Authority Mortgage properly executed on behalf of the
Developer in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit F.
(ii) The Promissory Note properly executed on behalf of the Developer
in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit G.
(iii) Proof of insurance required pursuant to this Agreement.
(iv) To the extent required and obtainable as of the Closing Date,
environmental clearances, subdivision approvals, permits, and any other required governmental
approvals for the Minimum Improvements.
(v) Funds sufficient for payment by the Developer at Closing of the
recording charges or fees for all documents which are to be placed on record, the fee or charge
imposed by any closing agent designated by the Title Company, and any other incidental or
related closing costs.
(vi) A certificate of good standing for Developer from the Secretary of
State of the State.
Section 3.10 Costs. The Authority and the Developer each shall pay their own
attorneys' fees. The Developer shall pay all costs of construction relating to the Minimum
Improvements. The Developer shall pay, among other things, the Title Company's closing fee
and any other fees related to the Commitment. The Authority shall pay the state deed tax and the
fees of Title Company for its title work relating to the issuance of the Commitment. The
Developer shall pay the cost of any surveys, the cost of any environmental audits or work, the
premium for the title insurance policy, the mortgage registry taac and the cost of recording the
Deed and the Authority Mortgage, the cost of Developer's inspection of the Development
Property and any and all other closing costs related to the transfer of the Development Property
to the Developer not specifically agreed to herein to be paid by the Authority.
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Section 3.11 Acknowled�ements bv Developer. The Developer acknowledges and
agrees that: (a) no promises or commitments of any type or kind have been made by the
Authority with respect to providing financial assistance to the Minimum Improvements, whether
by loan, grant, bond issuance of otherwise, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement; (b)
the Developer will need to obtain all permits and approvals for the eonstruction and operation of
the Minimum Improvements required by applicable law, including all building and
environmental permits and approvals, and that no promises have been made by the Authority
with respect to waiving or modifying any applicable permitting requirements; (c) no promises or
commitments have been made by the Authority with respect to the assessed valuation of the
Minimum Improvements or any of the facilities ancillary thereto; and (d) the Authority shall
have the right to support other projects and developments regardless of whether such projects
and developments compete with the Minimum Improvements.
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ARTICLE IV
CONSTRUCTION OF MINIMUM IMPROVEMENTS
Section 4.1 Preliminarv Plans. The Developer will submit to the Authority the
Preliminary Plans for the Minimum Improvements. The Preliminary Plans must be consistent
with the Redevelopment Plan, this Agreement, and all applicable State and local laws and
regulations, insofar as said consistency may be determined at said preliminary stage. The
Minimum Improvements shall consist of a full service hotel containing a minimum of 200
rooms, ten (10) percent of which shall be Suites (the "Hotel"), at least one, minimum 150 seat,
full service restaurant with a liquor license and a 25,000 square foot indoor water park connected
to the Hotel (the "Water Park"). The hotel "flag" shall be a Radisson or another franchise
acceptable to the Authority and the Developer. The exterior of the Minimum Improvements
must make significant use of glazed glass and be of a color compatible with the surrounding
development as acceptable to the Authority in its sole discretion. All exterior designs and
materials including the color palette must be approved by the Authority. The Minimum
Improvements must be physically connected to the Earle Browne Heritage Center by an enclosed
pedestrian Connection (the "Connection"), as more fully described in Section 4.13 hereto. The
Connection shall be part of the Minimum Improvements.
Section 4.2 Construction of Minimum Improvements. Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, the Developer agrees to construct the Minimum Improvements (a
Site Plan for which is attached hereto as Exhibit H) on the Development Property in
conformance with the approved Construction Plans for the Minirnum Improvements. No
material changes shall be made to the Construction Plans for the Minimum Improvements
without the Authority's prior written approval. In no event shall any of these changes (a) affect
the quality of the Development as provided in the Construction Plans approved by the Authority,
(b) materially affect the appearance of the exterior of the Minimum Improvements, (c) reduce the
quality of the construction materials for the Minimum Improvements, or (d) delete or modify any
of the required elements of the Minimum linprovements set forth in Section 4.1 hereof.
Section 4.3 Construction Plans
(a) The Developer shall deliver to the Authority no later than thirty (30) days
prior to Closing the Construction Plans for the Minimum Improvements. The Authority shall
review the Construction Plans and will deliver to the Developer before the Closing Date, a
written statement approving the Construction Plans or a written statement rejecting the
Construction Plans and specifying the deficiencies in the Construction Plans. The Authority
shall approve the Construction Plans i£ (i) the Construction Plans conform to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement; (ii) the Construction Plans are consistent with the goals and
objectives of the Redevelopment Plan; and (iii) the Construction Plans do not, to the knowledge
of the Authority, violate any applicable Federal, State or local laws, ordinances, rules or
regulations. If the Construction Plans are not approved by the Authority, then the Developer
shall make such changes as the Authority may reasonably require.
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I (b) The approval of the Construction Plans, or any proposed amendment to
the Construction Plans, by the Authority does not constitute a representation or warranty by the
Authority that the Construction Plans or the Minimum Improvements comply with any
applicable building code, health or safety regulation, zoning regulation, environmental law or
other law or regulation, or that the Minimum Improvements will meet the qualifications for
i issuance of a certificate of occupancy, or that the Minimum Improvements will meet the
requirements of the Developer or any other users of the Minimum Improvements. Approval of
the Construction Plans, or any proposed amendment to the Construction Plans, by the Authority
will not constitute a waiver of any Developer Event of Default.
Section 4.4 Commencement and Completion of Construction. Subject to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement and to Unavoidable Delays, the Developer will commence
construction of the Minimum Improvements no later than May 1, 2005 and will complete
construction of the Minimum Improvements no later than December 31, 2006. The Minimum
Improvements will be constructed by the Developer on the Development Property in conformity
with the Construction Plans approved by the Authority. At all times during construction, upon
the request of the Authority, the Developer will provide the Authority reasonable access to the
Development Property. "Reasonable access" means at least one site inspection per month during
regular business hours. During construction and marketing of the Minimum Improvements, the
Developer will deliver progress reports to the Authority from time to time as mutually agreed
upon by the Authority and the Developer.
Section 4.5 Compliance with Environmental Requirements. The Developer shall
comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal environmental laws and regulations, and will
obtain, and maintain compliance under, any and all necessary environmental permits, licenses,
approvals or reviews. As of the date of this Agreement, the Developer has received no notice or
communication from any local, State, or Federal official that the activities of the Developer,
Authority under this Agreement may be or will be in violation of any environmental law or
regulation.
Section 4.6 Hotel Center Operation.
(a) The Developer agrees to operate and maintain the Minimum Improvements as a
first class full service hotel through December 31, 2023. Without limiting the generality of the
preceding sentence, the Developer agrees that the Minimum Improvements will not, between the
date of this Agreement and December 31, 2023, be put to any alternative residential or other use,
such as an apartment house, a dormitory, or a rooming house.
Section 4.7 Additional Rest�onsibilities of the Developer.
(a) The Developer will construct, operate and maintain, or cause to be
operated and maintained, the Minimum Improvements in substantial accordance with the terms
of this Agreement, the Redevelopment Plan, and all local, State, and Federal laws and
regulations (including, but not limited to zoning, building code and public health laws and
regulations), except for variances necessary to construct the Minimum Improvements
conternplated in the Construction Plans approved by the Authority.
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(b) The Developer 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.
(c) The Developer will not construct any building or other structures on, over,
or within the boundary lines of any public utility easement unless such construction is provided
for in such easement or has been approved by the utility involved.
(d) The Developer, at its own expense, will replace any public facilities and
public utilities damaged during the construction of the Minimum Improvements, in accordance
with the current technical specifications, standards and practices of the owner thereof.
(e) The Developer will prepare, submit and receive approval from the City
and its Planning Commission for the subdivision plat for any portion of the Minimum
Improvements, as applicable and appropriate.
fl The Developer will comply with all applicable local, state and federal
environmental laws and regulations, as they relate to the Minimum Improvements.
(g) The Developer will meet all deadlines set forth on the Timeline.
Section 4.8 Certificate of Release of Forfeiture. The Developer shall notify the
Authority when the construction of the Minimum Improvements has commenced. The Authority
shall promptly inspect the Minimum Improvements in order to determine whether construction
on the same has been commenced. If the Authority determines that the Minimum Improvements
have not been commenced, the Authority shall deliver a written statement to the Developer
indicating as such and Developer shall promptly remedy such deficiency. Promptly upon
determining that construction has commenced on said Minimum Improvements, the Authority
will furnish to the Developer a Certificate of Release of Forfeiture in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit C certifying commencement of construction on the Minimum Improvements. The
Developer shall cause the Certificate of Release of Forfeiture to be recorded in the proper office
for recordation of deeds and other instruments pertaining to the Development Property.
Section 4.9 Completion. The Developer shall notify the Authority when the
construction of the Minimum Improyements have been substantially completed; and, upon
receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy, will provide the Authority with a copy thereof.
Section 4.10 Certain Annrovals. The Developer acknowledges and agrees that any
approval by the Authority given pursuant to this Agreement does not constitute the consent or
approval of the City or any other governmental body or entity to the Development, the
subdivision of the Development Property, the plans for or the construction of the Minimum
Improvements, or any other aspect thereof, including without limitation, use, zoning, building
code and watershed requirements, and the Authority shall have no liability to the Developer for
damages or otherwise for failure of the Developer to obtain any required consents, approvals,
permits and licenses for the Development in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Section 4.11 Business Subsidv Agreement.
(a) In order to satisfy the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section ll 6J.994
(the "Business Subsidy Act"), the Developer acknowledges and agrees that the amount of the
"Business Subsidy" granted to the Developer under this Agreement is $2,600,000 plus the
interest to be paid on the Tax Increment Note plus the annual interest at the rate of five percent
(5.00%) not charged on the Promissory Note, and that the Business Subsidy is needed because
the Project is not sufficiently feasible for the Developer to undertake without the Business
Subsidy.
(b) The public purpose of the Subsidy is to further provide additional
commercial facilities in the City, increase the tax base and to create jobs.
(c) For its "Job Goals" under this Section 4.11 the Developer covenants that it
will provide or cause to be provided 30 full-time equivalent permanent employee positions
within two years of the Benefit Date, with these jobs having wage levels of at least $7.00 per
hour, exclusive of benefits.
(d) For purposes of Section 116J.994, Subdivision 3, of the Subsidy Law, the
goals of the Subsidy are the construction of the Minimum Improvements and ownership thereof
by the Developer for at least five years after the "Benefit Date" of the Subsidy, as defined in the
Subsidy Law, which is hereby determined to be the date of the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the Minimum Improvements.
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purposes of the Subsidy Law, the Subsidy shall be considered to be a
forgivable loan to the Developer from the Authority. It is agreed, as required bySection
116J.994, Subdivision 6, if the Developer is in default under this Section 4.11, subject to any
remedial provisions of the Subsidy Law as may be applicable, the Developer shall be obligated
to repay the Subsidy plus interest from the Closing Date on all such amounts at the implicit price
deflator, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.70, Subdivision 2. If the Developer
meets some but not all of its Job Goals hereinafter defined, the Developer may request in writing,
and Authority may agree in the absolute discretion of the Board of Commissioners, that the
Subsidy be repaid by the Developer pro rata, e.g., if the Developer created only 15 of the 30 jobs
at the Project, the Developer would repay 50% of the Subsidy paid to the Developer, plus
accrued interest thereon. The Subsidy is needed in order to induce the Developer to construet
and occupy the Project. The Developer covenants that it will continue to own and occupy the
Project for at least five years after the Benefit Date.
fl The Developer represents that it has no parent corporation.
(g) The Developer represents that the following are all of the State of
Minnesota and "local government agency" grants (other than the Subsidy hereunder) to the
Minimum Improvements:
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(h) The Developer represents that it is not in default on the date hereof on any
subsidy agreernent entered into by the Developer under tlie Subsidy Law.
(i) The Subsidy is needed to encourage the development of a hotel to provide
accommodations for those utilizing the Earle Brown Heritage Center.
(j) The Developer shall complete and file with the Authority from time to
time the report in the form of the attached Exhibit L The Subsidy Law provides that if the
Developer does not make such reports, when due, the Authority must mail the Developer a
warning within one week of the required filing date, and if, after 14 days after the postmark date
of that warning, the Developer continues to fail to report, then the Developer is required to and
shall pay the Authority a enalt of $100 for each subse uent da until the re ort is filed u to a
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following the Benefit Date, and (2) within 30 days after the "Compliance Date," hereby defined
to be the date which is two years after the Benefit Date. Each March 1 report shall report on the
prior calendar year, and each other report shall report on the period since the last reporting
period.
(k) This Section 4.11 is intended to be the "subsidy agreement" required by
Section 116J.994, Subdivision 3, of the Subsidy Law. In the event that any provision of this
Section 4.11 is inconsistent or in conflict with any provision of the Subsidy Law, and in the
event that any provision of the Subsidy Law provides additional requirements, the provisions of
the Subsidy Law shall apply and govern. In addition to all reporting obligations of the
Developer under this Section 4.11 and Exhibit I, the Developer agrees to provide the Authority
with any additional information which may be required in order for the Authority to comply with
its reporting requirements, as they may exist or be amended from time to time, under the Subsidy
Law.
(1) Nothing in this Section 4.11 is intended to limit or otherwise amend the
other terms of this Agreement; provided, however, that to the extent that provisions in this
Section 4.11 are more extensive or restrictive than any related term elsewhere in this Agreement,
the provisions hereof shall govern. The above commitment of the Developer to own the
Minimum Improvements far at least five years from the Benefit Date is a requirement of the
Subsidy Law (subject to procedures therein allowing relaxation or waiver of said requirement)
and shall apply and govern.
(m) If the Developer shall default under its agreement in this Section 4.11, the
Developer shall then be required to repay the Subsidy to the Authority, plus interest at no less
than the implicit price deflator, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.70, Subdivision
2 from the date of issuance of the Tax Increment Note and Promissory Note through the date of
said default and continue paying interest thereon at such rate until the Subsidy is paid in full.
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Section 4.12 Construction of Water Park.
(a) The Developer agrees to construct as part of the Minimum Improvements
a 25,000 square foot water park connected to the Hotel, a concept rendering of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit J.
(b) The Developer shall be solely responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the Water Park.
Section 4.13 Construction of the Connection.
(a) The Developer agrees to construct, as part of the Minimum Improvements,
the Connection between the hotel located on the Development Property and the Earle Brown
Heritage Center. The Parties acknowledge that a portion of the Connection will be located on
the Development Property (the "Developer Portion of the Connection") and a portion will be
located on property owned by the City or the Authority (the "Authority Portion of the
Connection").The exterior and interior design of the Connection shall be subject to the
Authority's approval, which approval may be granted or withheld in the Authority's sole and
absolute discretion. The Connection shall be enclosed, heated, air conditioned and have
magnetic security doors at the common property line between the Earle Brown Heritage Center
and the Development Property. The Authority shall control the hours the security doors are open
and closed. The Developer shall construct the Connection in compliance with all applicable
local, state and federal rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, public bidding of the
construction of the Connection.
(b) The Authority shall pay all of the costs of construction of the Connection
up to but not ta exceed $1,000,000. Any construction costs of the Connection in excess of
$1,000,000 shall be paid by the Developer.
(c) The Developer shall pay and be responsible for all ongoing operation and
maintenance costs associated with the Developer Portion of the Connection and the Authority
shall pay and be responsible for all operation and maintenance costs of the Authority Portion of
the Connection.
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING; NO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Section 5.1 Preconditions to Issuance of Tax Increment Note. The Developer will
undertake and pay for the Eligible Costs of the Minimum Improvements at a cost of not less than
$2,600,000. In order to assist with the Eligible Costs, the Authority agrees to provide tax
increment assistance to the Developer as further set forth in this Agreement. The tax increment
assistance shall be paid to the Developer on a pay-as-you-go basis and the principal amount shall
be equal to the lesser of (a) $2,600,000, ar(b) the amount of the Eligible Costs paid by the
Developer as demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Authority pursuant to clause (e) below. The
tax increment assistance shall be paid on the terms and conditions set forth in Section 5.2 below;
provided however, that the Authority shall be under no obligation to provide any of the
assistance contemplated in this Agreement or to issue the Tax Increment Note until satisfaction
of the following eonditions precedent:
(a) The Developer has prepared and the Authority has approved the
Construction Plans for the Minimum Improvements;
(b) The Developer has obtained all necessary permits, licenses, and
authorizations necessary to commence and complete the construction of the Minimum
Improvements;
(c) The Authority has received evidence satisfactory to it that, upon
substantial completion of the Minimum Improvements, the Development Property will, upon
substantial completion of the Minimum Improvements, have a market value of at least
$20,000,000;
(d) The Developer shall be in material compliance with all the terms and
provisions of this Agreement;
(e) The construction of the Minimum Improvements is completed to the
satisfaction of the Authority, and the Developer has provided the Authority with invoices or
cancelled checks evidencing the payment of Eligible Costs.
Section 5.2 Tax Increment Revenue Note.
(1) Upon satisfaction of the conditions in Section 5.1 hereof, the Authority will
reimburse the Developer for the lesser of $2,600,000 or the amount of the Eligible Costs paid
and incurred by the Developer through the issuance of the Authority's Tax Increment Revenue
Note in substantially the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit N.
(2) The unpaid principal amount of the Note shall bear simple, non-compounded
interest from the date of issuance of the Note at the rate of 6.00% per annum. Interest shall be
computed on the basis of a 360 day year consisting of twelve (12) 30-day months.
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(3) The principal of the Note and interest thereon shall be payable solely from Tax
Increments derived from the Development Property. On each Note Payment Date, and subject to
the provisions of the Note, the Authority shall pay, against the accrued and unpaid interest then
due on the Note and then to reduce the principal of the Note, 95% of any Tax Increments
received by the Authority during the preceding 6 months.
(4) The Note shall be a special and limited obligation of the Authority and not a
general obligation of the Authority, and only Tax Increments shall be used to pay the principal of
and interest on the Note. If, on any Note Payment Date, the Tax Increments for the payment of
the accrued and unpaid interest on the Note are insufficient for such purposes, the difference
shall be carried forward, without interest accruing thereon, and shall be paid if and to the extent
that on a future Note Payment Date there axe Tax Increments in excess of the amounts needed to
pay the accrued interest then due on the Note.
(5) The Authority's obligation to make payments on the Note on any Note Payment
Date or any date thereafter shall be conditioned upon the requirement that (A) there shall not at
that time be an Event of Default that has occurred and is continuing under this Agreement and
(B) this Agreement shall not have been terminated pursuant to Section 11.3.
(6) The Note shall be governed by and payable pursuant to the additional terms
thereof, as set forth in Exhibit N. In the event of any conflict between the terms of the Note and
the terms of this Section 5.2, the terms of the Note shall govern. The issuance of the Note
pursuant and subject to the terms of this Agreement, and the taking by the Authority of such
additional actions as bond counsel for the Authority may require in connection therewith, are
hereby authorized and approved by the Authority.
Section 5.3 Use of Tax Increments. The Authority and the City shall be free to use
the Tax Increments, other than those to which the Developer is entitled pursuant to the provisions
of Section 5.2 hereof, for its administrative expenses and for any other purpose for which the Tax
Increments may lawfully be used pursuant to applicable provisions of the Minnesota law. The
City and Authority shall have no other financial participation in the Project other than as
specifically set forth herein.
Section 5.4 No Public Improvements. Neither the Authority nor the City shall have
any obligation to construct, install, improve or modify any public improvements (including
without limitation streets, sidewalks, curbs or utility services) in connection with the
Development; the Developer acknowledging that all of such improvements or modifications, if
any, shall be a part of the Minimum Improvements.
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ARTICLE VI
CERTAIN FINANCING PROVISIONS
Section 6.1 Encumbrance of the Development Propertv. Until the Completion
Date, neither the Developer nor any successor in interest to the Developer will engage in any
financing or any other transaction creating any mortgage or other encumbrance or lien upon the
Development Property, or portion thereof, whether by express agreement or operation of law, or
suffer any encumbrance or lien to be made on or attach to the Development Property except for
the purpose of obtaining funds only to the extent necessary for constructing the Minimum
Improvements (including, but not limited to, land and building acquisition, labor and materials,
professional fees, real estate taxes, construction interest, organization and other actual costs of
development).
Section 6.2 Conv of Notice of Default to Mort�agee. If the Authority delivers any
notice or demand to the Developer with respect to a Developer Event of Default under this
Agreement, the Authority will also deliver a copy of such notice or demand to the mortgagee of
any Mortgage at the address of such mortgagee provided to the Authority in a written notice
from the Developer or the mortgagee.
Section 6.3 Mort�agee's Oqtion to Cure Events of Default. Upon the occurrence of
a Developer Event of Default, the mortgagee under any Mortgage will have the right within the
time period required by this Agreement to cure or remedy such Developer Event of Default.
Section 6.4 Defaults Under Mort�a�e. In the event the Developer is in default under
any Mortgage, the mortgagee, within ten (10) days after it becomes aware of any default and
prior to exercising any remedy available to it due to such default, shall notify the Authority in
writing of (i) the fact of default; (ii) the elements of default; and (iii) the actions required to cure
the default. If, within the time period required by the Mortgage, the Authority elects (at its sole
option) to cure any default under the Mortgage, the mortgagee will pursue none of its remedies
under the Mortgage based on such default.
Section 6.5 Subordination of A�reement. In order to facilitate the obtaining of
financing for the construction of the Minimum Improvements, the Authority agrees to
subordinate the lien of the Authority Mortgage to the documents executed in connection with the
Construction Loan Mortgage, provided that such subordination shall not deprive the Autharity or
otherwise limit any of the Authority's rights or remedies under this Agreement or the Note.
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ARTICLE VII
REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
Section 7.1 Real Pronertv Taxes and Assessments. The Authority shall pay any real
estate t�es and instaliments of special assessments with respect to the Development Property
payable prior to the year in which a Closing occurs. Anyreal estate taxes and installments of
special assessments payable with respect to the Development Property in the year of the Closing
shall be prorated on a calendar year basis between the Developer and the Authority as of the
Closing Date. The Developer shall pay all real estate taxes and installments of special
assessments due and payable with respect to the Development Property in the year following the
year in which the Property is conveyed or otherwise transferred to the Developer and each year
fhereafter.
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ARTICLE VIII
INSURANCE AND CONDEMNATION
Section $1 Insurance.
(a) The Developer will obtain and continuously maintain insurance on the
entire Development Property (including the Minimum Improvements) and, from time to time at
the request of the Authority, furnish proof to the Authority that the premiums for such insurance
have been paid and the insurance is in effect. The insurance coverage described below is the
minimum insurance coverage that the Developer must obtain and continuously maintain:
(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, and with coverage available in nonreporting form on the
so-called "all risk" form of policy.
(ii) Comprehensive general liability insurance in amounts and
coverages normally held by businesses engaged in activities similar to those of the Developer.
(iii) Workers compensation insurance, with statutory coverage.
(b) All insurance required in this Article shall be obtained and continuously
maintained in responsible insurance companies selected by the Developer or its successor that
are authorized under the laws of the State to assume the risks covered by such policies. The
Developer shall deposit annually with the Authority 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, each policy must contain a provision that the insurer will not cancel nor modify
the policy without giving written notice to the insured and the Authority at least thirty (30) days
before the cancellation ar modification becomes effective. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to the expiration of any policy, the Developer or its successor must furnish the Authority
evidence satisfactory to the Authority that the policy has been renewed or replaced by another
policy conforming to the provisions of this Article, or that there is no necessity for the policy
under the terms of this Agreement. In lieu of separate policies, the Developer or its successor
may maintain a single policy, blanket or umbrella policies, or a combination thereof, having the
coverage required herein, in which event the Developer or its successor will deposit with the
Authority a certificate ar certificates of the respective insurers as to the amount of coverage in
force.
(c) The Developer 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. Subject to the terms of any Mortgage, in the
event that any such damage does not exceed $100,000, the Developer will forthwith 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 Developer or its
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successor will apply the Net Proceeds of any insurance relating to such damage received by the
Developer or its successar to the payment or reimbursement of the costs thereof.
In the event the Minimum Improvements or any portion thereof is destroyed by fire or
other casualty prior to the Completion Date, and the damage or destruction is estimated to equal
or exceed $100,000, then the Developer, within one hundred fifty (150) days after such damage
or destruction, subject to the terms of any Mortgage, will proceed forthwith to repair, reconstruct
and restore the damaged Minimum Improvernents to substantially the same condition or utility
value as it existed prior to the event causing such damage or destruction and, to the extent
necessary to accomplish such repair, reconstruction and restoration, the Developer will apply the
Net Proceeds of any insurance relating to such damage or destruction received by the Developer
to the payment or reimbursement of the costs thereof. Developer shall pay the entire cost of
repair, reconstruction and restoration if the net proceeds of the insurance are insufficient.
Section 8.2 Condemnation. In the event that title to and/or possession of the
Development Property and Minimum Improvements, or any material part thereof, is threatened
with a taking through the exercise of the power of eminent domain, the Developer will notify the
Authority of the threatened taking with reasonable promptness; and shall keep the Authority
advised of the progress thereof.
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ARTICLE IX
DEVELOPER COVENANTS
Section 9.1 Maintenance and Operation of the Development. In addition to other
maintenance and operation obligations of the Developer under this Agreement, the Developer
will, at all times during the term of this Agreement, maintain and operate the Development
Property and the Minimum Improvements in a safe and secure way and in compliance with this
Agreement and all federal, State and local laws, regulations, rulings and ordinances applicable
thereto. The Developer shall pay all of the expenses of the operation and maintenance of the
Development Property and the Minimum Improvements, subject to the provisions of Section
4.13(c) of this Agreement, including all premiums for insurance insuring against loss or damage
thereto and adequate insurance against liability for injury to persons or property arising from the
construction or operation of the Minimum Improvements as required pursuant to this Agreement.
The Developer shall also pay all costs and expenses of capital improvements and replacements of
the Minimum Improvements. During construction or operation of the Minimum Improvements,
Developer shall not cause any person working in or attending the Development for any purpose,
to be exposed to any hazardous or unsafe condition; and shall cause its contractors, employees or
agents employed by Developer to work on the Development Property to take such precautions as
may be available to protect the persons in and around the Development Property from hazards
arising from the work, and shall further require each such contractor to obtain and maintain
liability insurance protecting against liability to persons for injury arising from the work. The
Developer shall also be solely responsible for the maintenance and any capital replacement
and/or improvement of the storm water retention pond located adjacent to the Development
Property, excluding maintenance related to the waterfall and water level maintenance well
located on the adjacent property.
Section 9.2 Recinrocal Access and Parkin� A�reement. The Developer will enter
into the reciprocal access and parking agreement with the Authority attached hereto as Exhibit L
upon execution of this Agreement to govern the Developer and Authority's common use of the
driveway and roadway into the parking area for the Earle Brown Heritage Center, and the parties
common use of the parking area currently existing for the Earle Brown Heritage Center and the
proposed parking areas on the Development Property.
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ARTICLE X
TRANSFER LIMITATIONS AND INDEMNIFICATION
Section 10.1 Representation as to Develot�ment. The Developer represents to the
Authority that its purchase of the Development Property, and its other undertakings under this
A eement are for the
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specu lation in lan d ho l ding. T he Developer acknowledges that, in view of the importance of the
development of the Development Property to the general welfare of the Authority and the City,
the qualifications and identity of the Developer are of particular concern to the Authority. The
Developer further acknowledges that the Authority is willing to enter into this Agreement with
the Developer because of the qualifications and identity of the Developer; and in reliance on the
limitations on transfer contained in Section 10.2 hereof.
Section 10.2 Limitations on Transfer. The Developer may, with prior written notice
to the Authority, mortgage the Development Property and the Minimum Improvements to a
lender providing construction or permanent financing for the Minimum Improvements. Except
as otherwise provided in this Section, the Developer will not sell, assign, convey, lease,
mortgage, transfer or otherwise encumber in any other mode or manner this Agreement, the
Development Property or the Minimum Improvements, or any interest therein, without the
express written approval of the Authority, which may be given or withheld in the Authority's
sole discretion. In the event that the Authority elects to consent to any proposed transfer, the
Authority shall be entitled to require, as conditions to any approval of any such transfer of this
Development Agreement, the Development Property or the Minimum Improvements that:
(a) Any proposed transferee shall have the qualifications and financial
responsibility, as determined by the Authority, necessary and adequate to fu1fi11 the obligations
undertaken in this Agreement by the Developer;
(b) Any proposed transferee, by instrument in writing satisfactory to the
Authority and the City and in form recordable among the land records shall, for itself and its
successors and assigns, and expressly for the benefit of Authority, have expressly assumed all of
the obligations of the Developer under this Agreement and agreed to be subject to all the
conditions and restrictions to which the Developer is subject;
(c) There shall be submitted to the Authority for review all instruments and
other legal documents involved in effecting transfer, and if approved by Authority, its approval
shall be indicated to the Developer in writing;
(d) The Developer and its transferee shall comply with such other conditions
as the Authority may find desirable, in its sole discretion, in order to achieve and safeguard the
purposes of the Aet, the Development Plan and the Developer pocuments; and
(e) 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 Developer or any other party bound in any way by this Agreement or
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otherwise with respect to the construction of the Minimum Improvements, from any of its
obhgations with respect thereta
Section 10.3 Indemnification
(a) The Developer releases from and covenants and agrees that the Authority
and the City, their governing body members, officers, agents, including the independent
contractors, consultants and legal counsel, servants and employees thereof (hereinafter, for
purposes of this Section, collectively the "Indemnified Parties") shall not be liable for and agrees
to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties against any and all losses or damages to
property or any injury to or death of any person occurring at or about or resulting from any
defect in the Development to the extent not attributable to the gross negligence of the
Indemnified Parties.
(b) Except for gross negligence of the Indemnified Parties, the Developer
agrees to indemnify the Indemnified Parties, now and forever, and further agrees to hold the
afaresaid harmless from any claims, demands, suits, costs, expenses (including reasonable
attorney's fees), actions or other proceedings whatsoever by any person or entity whatsoever
arising or purportedly arising from the actions or inactions of the Developer (or if other persons
acting on its behalf or under its direction or control) under this Agreement, or the transactions
contemplated hereby or the acquisition, construction, installation, ownership, operation and
maintenance of the Development.
Section 10.4 Limitation. All covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and
obligations of the Authority, or the Developer contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be
the covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of the Authority or the
Developer, respectively, and not of any governing body member, officer, agent, servant or
employee of the Authority, the City or the Developer in the individual capacity thereof.
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ARTICLE XI
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 11.1 Develoner Events of Default. Any of the following shall be a Developer
Event of Default:
(a) A default shall occur under the Construction Loan Mortgage and is not
cured within the time permitted therein; or
(b) failure by the Developer to observe or perform any covenant, condition,
obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under this Agreement, including
but not limited to the failure of the Developer to accomplish the activities set forth in the
Timeline attached hereto as Exhibit K, and the continuation of any such failure for a period of
thirty (30) days after written notice of such failure from any party hereto; or
(c) the Developer shall (i) file any petition in bankruptcy or for any
reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief
under the United States Bankruptcy Act of 1978, as amended, or under any similar Federal or
State law; or (ii) make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (ii) become insolvent or
adjudicated a bankrupt; or if a petition or answer proposing the adjudication of Developer, as a
bankrupt or its reorganization under any present or future Federal bankruptcy act or any similar
Federal or State law shall be filed in any court and such petition or answer shall not be
discharged or denied within ninety {90) days after the filing thereof; or a receiver, trustee or
liquidator of Developer, or of the Development, or part thereof, shall be appointed in any
proceeding brought against Developer, and shall not be discharged �vithin ninety (90) days after
such appointed, or if Developer shall consent to or acquiesce in such appointment.
Section 11.2 Authoritv Events of Default. The failure of the Authority to observe or
perform any covenant, condition, obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed
under this Agreement, and the continuation of such failure for a period of thirty (30) days after
written notice of such failure from any party hereto shall be an Authority Event of Default.
Section 11.3 Authoritv Remedies on Default. Whenever any Developer Event of
Default occurs, the Authority may take any one or more of the following actions:
(a) Accelerate the Note and, if the Note is not paid within twenty (20) days of
acceleration, exercise remedies under the Authority Mortgage (including foreclosure).
(b) Suspend its performance under this Agreement and the Tax Increment
Note.
I (c) If the Developer Event of Default occurs prior to the Closing Date, the
Authority may cancel and terminate this Agreement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
559.21 upon thirty (30) days written notice of default.
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(d) If the Developer Event of Default occurs after the Closing Date, the
Authority may withhold the Certificate of Release of Forfeiture and/or cancel and terminate this
Agreement and the Note.
(e) Take whatever action at law or in equity may appear necessary or
desirable to the Authority to collect any payments due under this Agreement, or to enfarce
performance and observance of any obligation, agreement, or covenant of the Developer under
this Agreement.
Section 11.4 Revestin� Title in the Authoritv. If, subsequent to conveyance of the
Development Property to the Developer, and before issuance of any Certificate of Release of
Forfeiture pursuant to Section 4.8, a Developer Event of Default occurs and is not cured within
any cure period allowed, then the Authority shall have the right to re-enter and take possession of
the Development Property and to terminate and revest in the Authority such portion of the estate
conveyed by the Deed to the Developer, it being the intent of this Agreement that the
conveyance ar transfer of the Development Property to the Developer shall be conditioned on the
Developer's performance hereunder, and that upon the occurrence of an Event of Default by the
Developer, all Development Property for which all rights and interests of the Developer, and any
assigns or successors in interest to and in the Development Property shall revert to the Authority.
Section 11.5 Develoner Remedies on Default. Whenever any Authority Event of
Default occurs by the Authority, the Developer may take whatever action at law or in equity may
appear necessary or desirable to the Developer to enforce specific performance and observance
of any obligation, agreement, or covenant of the Authority under this Agreement, provided,
however, that the Developer hereby waives any and all rights it may have under any theory of
law or equity to make any claim against the Authority for any damages whatsoever regardless of
the type of damages.
Section 11.6 No Remedv Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to
the Authority is intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies unless
otherwise expressly stated, but each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in
addition to every other 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
Developer Event of 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.
Section 11.7 No Additional Waiver Imnlied bv One Waiver. If any agreement
contained in this Agreement should be breached by either party and thereafter waived by the
otherparty, 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.
Section 11.8 Reimbursement of Attornevs' Fees. If the Developer shall default under
any of the provisions of this Agreement, and the Authority shall employ attorneys or incur other
reasonable expenses for the collection of payments due hereunder, or for the enforcement of
performance or observance of any obligation or agreement on the part of the Developer
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contained in this Agreement, the Developer will on demand therefor reimburse the Authority for
the reasonable fees of such attorneys and such other reasonable expenses so incurred.
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ARTICLE XII
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
Section 12.1 Conflicts of Interest. No member of the Board or other official of the
Authority shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, the Development
Property or the Minimum Improvements, or any contract, agreement or other transaction
contemplated to occur or be undertaken thereunder or with respect thereto, nor shall any such
member of the governing body or other official participate in any decision relating to the
Agreement which affects his or her personal interests or the interests of any corporation,
partnership or association in which he or she is directly or indirectly interested. No member,
official or employee of the Authority shall be personally liable to the Authority in the event of
any default or breach by Developer or successor or on any obligations under the terms of this
Agreement.
Section 12.2 Real Estate A�ents. The Developer represents that it has retained
Cambridge Commercial Realty as their broker in connection with the transactions contemplated
hereby and will pay the broker commission for Cambridge Commercial Realty. The Developer
hereby agrees to indemnify the Authority from any real estate or other sales commission or fee
payahle to any broker hired or engaged by the indemnifying party in respect of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 12.3 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 12.4 Notices and Demands. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, a notice, demand or other communication under this Agreement by any party to any
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 in the case of Developer,
is addressed to or delivered personally to Developer at C�4MBRIDGE Commercial Realty, 4530
West 77th Street, Suite 250, Edina, Minnesota 55435, Attention: John Sheehan and O-H
Hospitality, 215 North Central Avenue, Duluth, Minnesota 55807, Attention: Kent Oliver, with a
copy to Hanft Fride, A Professional Association, 1000 US Bank Place, 130 West Superior Street,
Duluth, Minnesota 55$07, Attention: Bill Burns, in the case of the Authority, is addressed to or
delivered personally to the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, 6301 Shingle
Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430-2199, Attention: Executive Director, or at
such other address with respect to any such party as that party may, from time to time, designate
in writing and forward to the other, as provided in this Section.
Section 12.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 12.6 Law Governin�. This Agreement will be governed and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.
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Section 12.7 Consents and Approvals. In all cases where consents or approvals are
required hereunder, such consents or approvals sha11 not be unreasonably conditioned, delayed or
withheld. All consents or approvals shall be in writing in order to be effective.
Section 12.8 Representatives. Bxcept as otherwise provided herein, all approvals and
other actions required of or taken by the Authority shall be effective upon action by the
Authority Representative. All actions required of or taken by Developer shall be effective upon
action by a duly authorized officer of the respective party.
Section 12.9 Superseding Effect. This Agreement reflects the entire agreement of the
parties with respect to the development of the Development, and supersedes in all respects all
prior agreements of the parties, whether written or otherwise, with respect to the development of
the Development.
Section 12.10 Relationshiq of Parties. Nothing in this Agreement is intended, or shall
be construed, to create a partnership or joint venture among or between the parties hereto, and
the rights and remedies of the parties hereto shall be strictly as set forth in this Agreement.
Section 12.11 Mediation. All claims, disputes or other matters in question between the
parties to this Agreement arising out of or relating to this Agreement or breach thereof, shall be
referred to non-binding mediation before, and as a condition precedent to, the initiation of any
legal action hereof, provided for herein. Each party agrees to participate in up to four hours of
mediation. The mediator shall be selected by the parties, or if the parties are unable to agree on a
mediator then any party can request the administrator of the Hennepin County District Court
Civil ADR Program and/or similar person, to select a person from its list of qualified neutrals.
The mediation shall be attended by employees or agents or each party having authority to settle
the dispute. All expenses related to the mediation shall be borne by each party, including
without limitation, the costs of any experts or legal counsel. All applicable statutes of limitations
and all defense based on the passage of time are tolled while the mediation procedures are
pending, and for a period of thirty (30) days thereafter.
Section 12.12 Venue. All matters, whether sounding in tort or in contract, relating to the
validity, construction, performance, or enforcement of this Agreement shall be controlled by and
determined in accardance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, and the Developer agrees that
a111ega1 actions initiated by the Developer or Authority with respect to or arising from any
provision contained in this Agreement shall be initiated, filed and venued exclusively in the State
of Minnesota, Hennepin County, District Court and shall not be removed therefrom to any other
federal or state court.
Section 12.13 Provisions Surviving Rescission or Exniration. Sections 10.3 and 1 I.9
shall survive any rescission, termination or expiration of this Agreement with respect to or
arising out of any event, occurrence or circumstance existing prior to the date thereof.
Section 12.14 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for the observance and
performance of the parties' respective obligations and duties under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority and Developer have caused this Agreement to
be duly executed in their names and on their behalf, all on or as of the date first above written.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
By
Executive Directar
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BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS LLC
By:
Its:
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND PID NUMBER OF DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block l, Addition A, 3137, Brooklyn Farm
PID Number: 35-119-21-43-0016
A-1
EX�iIBIT B
SOURCES AND USES
Total Sources
Construction Loan 1�, �03 200
Owner EquitY 7 �9�
Other 3 5 (1 ("i
Total Sources 2 g, 328 000
Total Development Costs
Building Construction
Construction Costs 2 2_ 60Q 000
Underground Parking
Environmental
Demolition
Site Work Landscaping
ROW
Utilities
Construction Contingency 6 50 000
Builders Risk
Permits
Sub-TotalBuildingConstruction 23,250,000
Land Acquisition 2 ,165 000
Soft Cost Construction
City Fees
Architectural 1 035 000
Engineering
Plat
Inspecting Architect
Total Soft Construction
Soft Cost Sales
Broker Draws
Broker Commissions
Marketing Sales Office
Marketing Advertising
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Sub-Total Soft Cost Sales
Soft Cost Operations
LegalOperations 478,000
Insurance Operations
CLC Plat
Other Soft Cost
Bank Reimbursable
Real Estate Taxes
Developers FFE 2,400,000
Sub-Total Soft Cost Operations
Construction Loan Interest
Construction Loan Closing
Costs
Title Insurance
Mortgage Registration Tax
Financing Fee
Financing Release Fee
Legal Closing
Survey
Soil Test
Land Appraisal
Loan Appraisal
Loan Disbursement Fee
Unit Closing Cost
Sub-Total Closing Costs
Total Development Costs 29,328,000
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EXHIBIT C e
CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE OF FORFEITURE
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center (the "Grantor"),
a public body corporate and politic, by a Deed recarded in the Office of the County Recorder or
the Registrar of Titles in and for the County-of Hennepin and State of Minnesota, as Document
Number has conveyed to Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC (the °Grantee") in
the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota, the following legally described property to wit:
and
WHEREAS, said Deed incorporated and contained certain covenants and restrictions,
the breach of which by the Grantee, its successors and assigns, would result in a forfeiture and
right of re-entry by the Grantor, its successors and assigns, said covenants and restrictions being
set forth in said Deed and in a Development Agreement executed by and between the Grantor
and the Grantee dated 2004 (the "Development Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Grantee has to the present date 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 the conditions required to be satisfied by
the Grantee under Section 4.8 of the Development Agreement have been satisfied by the Grantee
therein and that the provisions for forfeiture of title and right to reentry for breach of condition
subsequent by the Grantor, contained therein, are hereby released absolutely and forever insofar
as they apply to the land described herein, and the County Recarder or the Registrar of Titles in
and for the County of Hennepin 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 the contract referred to herein which
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would result in a forfeiture by the Grantee, its successors and assigns, and right of re-entry in the
Grantor, its successors and assigns, as set forth in said Deed, and that said Deed shall otherwise
remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority has caused this Certificate of Release of
Forfeiture to be executed with by its duly authorized officer as of the day of
2004.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF BROOKL.YN CENTER
By:
Its: Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SS
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2004, by the Executive Director of the Economic Development
Authority of Brooklyn Center, a body corporate and politic organized and existing under the
Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of said Authority.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT D
QUIT CLAIM DEED
Corporation Partnership or Limited Liability Company
to Corporation, Partnership or Lirnited Liability Company
No delinquent taxes and transfer entered; Certificate
of Real Estate Value filed not required
Certificate of Real Estate Value No.
County Auditor
By
Deputy
STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON:
Date: 2004
(Reserved for recording data)
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn
Center, a public body corporate and politic (the "Grantor"), hereby conveys and quitclaims to
Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the "Grantee") the real
property in Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows (the "Property"):
See attached Exhibit A
together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto (the "Property").
Grantor's delivery of this Deed and conveyance of title, and Grantee's acceptance of this Deed
and title to the Property, are expressly subject to: (1) the terms and conditions and the rights of
the Grantor and the obligations of the Grantee under that certain Development Agreement by and
between Grantor and Grantee dated 2004 (the "Development Agreement"), including
without limitation the reversionary provisions of Section 11.5; (2) reservation of minerals and
mineral rights; (3) real estate taxes and special assessments due and payable in 2004 and
subsequent years; (4) applicable zoning laws and ordinances and all other local, state, regional
and federal laws and regulations; (5) all easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions of
record, if any; and (6) all easements and rights-of-way shown in any recorded plat. Promptly
after the conditions set forth in Section 4.8 of the Develo ment Agreement have been satisfied,
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the Grantor will furnish the Grantee with a Certificate of Release of Forfeiture in the form
attached to this Deed as Exhibit B. Such certification by the Grantor shall be (and it shall be so
provided in the certification itsel fl a conclusive determination of satisfaction of the requirements
of Section 4.8 of the Development Agxeement of the Developer to construct the Minimum
Improvements, it being the intention of the parties that upon the granting and filing of the
Certificate of Release of Forfeiture that the right of reentry contained in this Deed, be forever
released and terminated as to the Property.
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In the event that, prior to the execution and delivery of the Certificate of Release of Forfeiture,
the Grantee herein shall default under Section 11.2 of the Development Agreement and fail to
cure such default within the period and in the manner stated in Section 11.2, then the Grantar
shall have the right to re-enter and take possession of the property and to terminate and revest in
the Grantor the estate conveyed by this Deed to the Grantee, its assigns or successors in interest,
in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
Grantee covenants and agrees that no discrimination because of race or religion, political or other
affiliation will be allowed or permitted to occur in the use, sale or rental of any portion of the
Property.
It is intended and agreed that the above and foregoing agreement and covenants shail be
covenants running with the land, and that they shall, in any event, and without regard to technical
I 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 e uit for the benefit
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and in favor of, and enforceable by, the Grantor, its successors and assigns, and any successor in
interest to the Property, or any part thereof 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.
The Grantor does not know of any wells located on the described real property.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
B
Its:
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
ss
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2004, by the of the Economic
Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, a public body corporate and politic, on behalf of
said body.
Notary Public
THIS 1NSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (MMD)
W2200 First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
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Exhibit A
Legal Description of the Property
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EXHIBIT E
PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES
1. Real estate t�es and special assessments due and payable in 2004 and subsequent years.
2. All easements, covenants, conditians and restrictions of record, if any.
3. All easements and rights-of-way shown in any recorded plat.
4. Reservation of minerals and mineral rights.
5. Applicable zoning laws and ordinances and all other local, state, regional and federal
laws and regulations.
6. Those obligations, restrictions and conditions as provided in the Development
Agreement.
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EXHIBIT F
MORTGAGE
THIS MORTGAGE, (the "Mortgage") is made as of the day of
2004 by Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, with its principal
place of business located at
Minnesota, (hereinafter designated as the "Mortgagor"), in favor of the Economic
Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, a public body corporate and politic whose address is
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 55430 (hereinafter designated as
"Mortgagee" or "EDA").
WITNESSETH:
I. Mortga�e Pronertv_. That said Mortgagor hereby mortgages and conveys to said
mortgagee those certain real property and improvements situated in the County of Ramsey, State
of Minnesota, and legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof,
improvements and all personal property and equipment, and all products and proceeds thereof
owned by Mortgagee and used in the operation of the Project, as defined below (herein,
collectively the "property").
This Mortgage dated 2004, by and between Lender and Brooklyn
Hotel Partners, LLC, is given in consideration of and as security for the payment of TWO
MILLION ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($2,165,000.00) (the "Land Sale Loan"), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and which is
made to enable Mortgagor to purchase the property to undertake construction of a full service
hotel, full service restaurant and indoor water paxk on tne Property located in Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota (the "Project"). The Loan is evidenced by a Promissory Note ("the Note") in the
amount of TWO MILLION ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($2,165,000.00) executed by Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, to the order of the
Mortgagee of even date herewith with a final maturity date of or such earlier date as
is set forth in Section 3.4 of the Development Agreement dated 2004 by and
between the Mortgagor and the EDA.
IL Covenants. Mortgagor makes and includes in this Mortgage the Statutory Covenants
and other provisions set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 507.15, and, Mortgagor covenants
with Mortgagee the following covenants:
A. To warrant title to the Property, subject to those matters set forth in Exhibit B
attached hereto;
B. To pay the indebtedness as provided in the Note;
C. To pay all real property taxes;
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D. That the Property shall be kept and maintained in good condition, repair, and
operating condition free from any waste, misuse, or any hazardaus substances or materials as
defined in federal and state environmental laws (except for small quantities of substances used
for normal household purposes),
E. Mortgagor shall keep any buildings on the Property insured against loss by fire
and other hazards for at Ieast the sum of �he full insurable value of the Property for the
protection of the Mortgagee; and all such policies shall name Mortgagee as loss payee, and
provide for not less than thirty (30) days notice to Mortgagee of change in coverage or
cancellation of said policy;
F. That the whole of the principal sum evidenced by the Note shall become due after
the occurrence of an Event of Default, as defined in the Development Agreement, at the option
of the Mortgagee, as provided hereafter;
G. To pay, when due, the principal on the Note and junior mortgages;
H. That the Mortgagor shall not sell or otherwise transfer the Property during the
term of the Mortgage without prior written consent of the Mortgagee;
I. Failure to abide by this covenant shall result in acceleration of all sums due,
foreclosure and direct sale of the Project, or any other remedy of the Mortgagee, legal or
equitable;
J. (Reserved)
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K. To comply with nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative marketing and
minority and women's business enterprises set forth in 24 CFR 51 L 13;
L. To comply with federal requirements regarding labor standards and handicapped
accessibility (except that if any HUD (as hereafter defined) requirements are more restrictive,
HUD requirements shall apply);
M. That each contractor, subcontractor and material supplier comply with all rules,
regulations, ordinances and laws bearing on its conduct or work, including Federal Davis-Bacon
Labor Standaxds.
N. (Reserved)
O. (Reserved)
P. (Reserved)
Q. (Reserved)
R. To comply with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and all
other requirements established by any federal, state, or local governmental authorities.
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In case of failure to pay said taxes and assessments, prior liens or encumbrances,
expenses and attorney's fees as above described, or to insure said buildings, improvements, and
fixtures and deliver the policies as aforementioned, Mortgagee may pay said taxes, assessments,
prior liens, expenses and attorney's fees and interest thereon, or obtain insurance, and shall be
impressed as an additional lien upon the Property and be immediately due and payable from
Mortgagor to Mortgagee and this Mortgage shall from date thereof secure the repayment of such
advances with interest.
IIL Default and Remedies. If a Developer Event of Default (as defined in the Development
Agreement and as hereinafter defined) shall occur (and such default or Event of Default shall
continue for a period of thirty (30) days (or such longer period as may be permitted pursuant to
the terms of this Mortgage) after written notice to Mortgagor from Mortgagee specifying such
default or Event of Default), then Mortgagee may (i) declare immediately due and payable the
entire unpaid principal balance, and Mortgagee, and its successors and assigns, are hereby
authorized and empowered to foreclose this Mortgage by action or advertisement, pursuant to the
statutes of the State of Minnesota, in such case made and provided, power being expressly
granted to sell the Property at public auction and convey the same to the purchaser in fee simple
and, out of the proceeds arising from such sale, to pay the principal of the Note with interest,
together with all legal costs and charges of such foreclosure and the maximum attorneys' fees
permitted by law; and (ii) exercise any of the remedies available under the Minnesota Uniform
Commercial Code.
MORTGAGOR HEREBY: EXPRESSLY CONSENTS TO THE FORECLOSURE AND SALE
OF THE PROPERTY BY ACTION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER
581 OR, AT THE OPTION OF MORTGAGEE, BY ADVERTISEMENT PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 580, WHICH PROVIDES FOR SALE AFTER
SERVICE OF NOTICE THEREOF UPON THE OCCUPRNT OF THE PROPERTY AND
PUBLICATION OF SAID NOTICE FOR SIX WEEKS IN THE COUNTY 1N MINNESOTA
WHERE THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED; ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SERVICE NEED NOT
BE MADE UPON MORTGAGOR PERSONALLY (UNLESS MORTGAGOR IS AN
OCCUPANT) AND THAT NO HEARING OF ANY TYPE IS REQUIRED 1N CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE; AND EXCEPT AS MAY BE PROVIDED 1N SAID STATUTES,
EXPRESSLY WANES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO PRIOR NOTICE OF SALE OF THE
PROPERTY AND ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO A PRIOR HEARING OF ANY TYPE 1N
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY.
MORTGAGOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS REPRESENTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL;
THAT BEFORE SIGNING THIS MORTGAGE, THIS SECTION AND MORTGAGOR'S
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS WERE FULLY EXPLAINED BY SUCH COUNSEL; AND
THAT MORTGAGOR UNDERSTANDS THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE RIGHTS
WAIVED HEREBY AND THE EFFECT OF SUCH WAIVER.
Mortgagee, prior to acceleration, shall furnish written notice to Mortgagor at the address
provided above, by Certified or Registered United States mail, postage prepaid, specifying:
1. The e�ent of default;
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2. The action required to cure such default;
3. A date, not less than ten (10) days from the date the notice is mailed to
Mortgagor, by which such default on or before the date specified in the notice may result in
acceleration of the sums secured by this Mortgage and sale of the Property. The notice shall
further inform Mortgagor of the right to reinstate after acceleration and the right to bring a court
action to assert the non-existence of a default or any other defense of Mortgagor to acceleration
and sale. If the default is not cured on or before the date specified in the notice, Mortgagee at
Mortgagee's option, may declare all of the sums secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due
and payable without further demand and may invoke the power of sale hereby granted and any
other remedy permitted by applicable law. Notwithstanding Mortgagee's acceleration of the sum
secured by this Mortgage, Mortgagor shall have the right to have any proceedings begun by
Mortgagee to enforce this Mortgage discontinued at any time prior to the earlier of:
a. A sale of the Property pursuant to the power of sale contained in
this Mortgage; or
b. A judgment enforcing this Mortgage if:
(i) Mortgagor pays Mortgagee all sums constituting the default
actually existing under this Mortgage and the Note at the
commencernent of foreclosure proceedings under this
Mortgage and costs and attorneys' fees permitted by law to
be recovered by Mortgagee;
(ii) Mortgagor cures all breaches of any other covenants or
agreements of Mortgagor contained in this Mortgage; and
(iii) Mortgagor takes such action as Mortgagee may reasonably
require to assure that the lien of this Mortgage, Mortgagee's
interest in the Property, and Mortgagor's obligation to pay
the sums secured by this Martgage shall continue
unimpaired. Upon such payment and cure by Mortgagor,
this Mortgage and the obligations secured hereby shall
remain in full force and effect as if no acceleration had
occurred.
Any of the following events shall constitute an"Event of Default" under this Mortgage.
(a) Mortgagor shall default in the payment of the principal sum of the Note
when due and which default shall continue without cure for thirty (30) days following
written notice thereof by Mortgagee.
(b) Mortgagor shall default in any of the terms or conditions of the Permitted
Encumbrances and such default shall not be cured in aecordance with the provisions of
applicable documents and which default shall continue without cure for thirty (30) days
following written notice thereof by Mortgagee.
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O rtgagor shall default in the erformance or observance of an other
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Mortgage or the Note which default shall continue without cure far thirty (30) days
following written notice thereof by Mortgagee.
(d) Any representation or warranty made by a Mortgagor in this Mortgage or
any collateral document shall prove untrue in any material respect or materially
misleading as the time such representation or warranty was made.
(e) Mortgagor shall become unable to pay its debts as the same become due,
or shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or shall be adjudicated bankrupt;
or shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or to effect a plan or other arrangement
with creditors, or to liquidate assets under court supervision, or shall have applied for or
permitted the appointment of a receiver or trustee or custodian for any of the property or
assets of Mortgagor or a trustee, receiver or custodian shall have been appointed for any"
property or assets of Mortgagor who shall not have been discharged within sixty (60)
days after the date of such appointment, or shall have made application to a court of
competent jurisdiction to become dissolved.
Execution shall have been levied against the Project or any lien creditor's
suit to enforce a judgment against the Property shall have been brought and (in either
case) shall continue unstayed and in effect for a period of more than sixty (60) days.
(g) The Project is materially damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty
and the loss in the reasonable judgment of Mortgagee, is not adequately covered by
additional owner equity ar insurance proceeds actually collected or in the process of
collection.
(h) An occurrence of any Developer Event of Default under the Development
Agreement.
IV. (Reserved)
V. (Reserved)
VI. Additional Provisions.
A. This Mortgage and the Note shall be construed according to the laws of the State
of Minnesota.
B. (Reserved)
C. (Reserved)
D. (Reserved)
E. Subject to any of Borrower's first Mortgagee's requirements, in the event of any
fire or other casualty to the Project or eminent domain proceedings resulting in condemnation of
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the Project or any part hereof, Mortgagor shall have the right to rebuild the Project, and to use all
available insurance or condemnation proceeds therefor, provided that (a) such proceeds are
sufficient to keep the Loan in balance and rebuild the Project in a manner that provides adequate
security to Mortgagee for repayment of the Loan or if such proceeds are insufficient then
Mortgagor shall have funded any deficiency, and (b) Mortgagee shall have the right to approve
plans and specifications for any major rebuilding and the right to approve disbursements of
insurance or condemnation proceeds for rebuilding under a construction escrow or similar
arrangement. If the casualty or condemnation affects only part of the Project and total rebuilding
is infeasible, then proceeds may be used for partial rebuilding and partial repayment of the Loan
in a manner that provides adequate security to Mortgagee for repayment of the remaining
balance of the Loan.
F. Subject to any of Borrower's first Mortgagee's requirements, at the option of
Mortgagee after the occurrence of an Event of Default and so long as such default continues,
Mortgagor shall deposit with Mortgagee on the first day of each and every month after written
notice from Mortgagee to Mortgagor an amount equal to one-twelfth (U12) of the annual taxes,
assessments and insurance premiums (the "Charges") due on or relating to the Property as
estimated by Mortgagee. From time to time out of such deposits and to the extent such deposits
are sufficient, Mortgagee will, upon presentation to Mortgagee by Mortgagor of bills therefor,
pay the Charges so long as such Event of Default continues.
G. The Mortgagar will permit the Mortgagee's authorized representatives to enter the
Property at all times during normal business hours for the purpose of inspecting the sarne;
provided the Mortgagee shall have no duty to make such inspections and shall not incur any
liability or obligation for making or not making any such inspections.
H. Mortgagor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mortgagee
from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including
without limitation reasonable Attorneys fees) incurred by Mortgagee as a result of any hazardous
materials or substances which are on the Property in violation of applicable environmental laws
at any time during which Mortgagor shall be in custody or control of the Property; and this
indemnification shall remain in full farce and effect and shall survive the repayment of the Loan
and the exercise of any remedy by the Mortgagee hereunder including a foreclosure of the
Mortgage or the acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
L Mortgagor shall have the right and privilege, but not the obligation, to borrow
additional funds and to further encumber the security and collateral given and pledged to
Mortgagee hereunder at any time, from time to time, and as often as Mortgagor shall deterrnine,
but only with the prior written consent of the Mortgagee, subject to the Permitted Encumbrances
identified in Exhibit B.
J. (Reserved)
K. If the Mortgagor fails to perform any of the covenants and agreements contained
in this Mortgage or if any action or proceeding is commenced which effects the Property or the
interest of the Mortgagee therein, or the title thereto, then the Mortgagee, at Mortgagee's option,
upon thirty (30) days advance written notice to Mortgagor, may perform such covenants and
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agreements defend against and/or investigate such action or proceeding, and take such other
action as the Mortgagee deems necessary to protect the Mortgagee's interest. Mortgagee shall be
the sole judge of the legality, validity, and priority of any claim, lien, encumbrance, tax
assessment, charge and premium paid by it and of the amount necessary to be paid in satisfaction
thereof. Mortgagee is hereby given the irrevocable power of attorney (which power is coupled
with an interest and is irrevocable) effective upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, to enter
upon the Property as the Mortgage's agent in the Mortgagor's name to perform any and all
covenants and agreement to be performed by the Mortgagor as herein provided. Any amounts
disbursed or incurred by the Mortgagee pursuant to this paragraph shall become additional
indebtedness of the Mortgagor secured by this Mortgage. Unless Mortgagor and Mortgagee
agree in writing to other terms of repayment, such amounts shall be immediately due and
payable. Mortgagee shall, at its option, be subrogated to the lien of any mortgage or other lien
discharged in whole or in part by the indebtedness or by the Mortgagee under the provisions
hereof, and any such subrogation rights shall require the Mortgagee to incur any expense or do
any act hereunder, and the Mortgagee shall not be liable to the Mortgagor for any damages or
claims arising out of action taken by the Mortgagee pursuant to this paragraph.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Mortgagor has caused this Mortgage to be duly exeeuted as of the
day and year first above written.
"MORTGAGOR":
BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ss.
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2004, by
the of Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, a Minnesota limited
liability company, on behalf of the Company.
Notary Public
THIS 1NSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Briggs and Morgan, P.A.
2200 First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Telephone: (651) 808-6600
Fax: (651) 808-6450
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EXAIBIT G
LAND SALE PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR
BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC
DATE: 2003
PROJECT: Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC
PLACE: Saint Paul, Minnesota
AMOUNT: $2,165,000.00
FOR VALUE RECENED, the undersigned (herein the "Borrower") promises to pay to
the order of the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center (herein the "EDA" or its
successors or assigns, the sum of TWO MILLION ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,165,000.00) with no interest on the Maturity Date.
The Maturity Date of the Note is the earliest of (1) (2) the date the Borrower
sells the Development Property (as such term is defined in the Development Agreement dated
2004 executed by and between the Borrower and the EDA (the "Development
Agreement"); (3) the occurrence of a Developer Event of Default under the Development
Agreement; (4) the date the Borrower refinances any permanent loan (not a construction loan) on
the Development Property in excess of the original principal amount of the loan; or (5) tne date
any general or any limited partnership interest in the Borrower is transferred.
Said sum was made available to Borrower to enable Borrower to purchase property to
undertake the construction of a full service hotel and restaurant and an indoor water park, on
certain property (the "Property") located in the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
The undersigned reserves the right to prepay at any time all or any part of the principal
amount of this Note without the payment of penalties or premiums.
IN THE EVENT the undersigned shall fail to pay the principal amount of this Note when
due, and such failure shall continue without cure for 30 days following written notice thereof by
the EDA, or the undersigned defaults in any term of the Mortgage, as herein defined, or upon the
occurrence of a Developer Event of Default under the Development Agreement then the unpaid
principal amount of this Note, shall immediately become due and payable in full, at the option of
the EDA, without further notice to the undersigned. The EDA may exercise any or all of its
rights and remedies to secure repayment of this Note. Failure of the EDA to exercise such rights
or remedies shall not constitute a waiver of such default. If this Note be reduced to judgment,
such judgment shall bear the lawful interest rate as set by and according to the Minnesota State
Statutes.
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If the undersigned shall default in the payment of this Note and suit is instituted by the
EDA to recover on this Note, the undersigned agrees to pay all costs of such collection, including
specifically, but not limited to the EDA's reasonable attorneys fees and court costs.
THIS NOTE is secured by a real estate mortgage dated evenly herewith ("Mortgage") on
certain premises described therein located in the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, duly
filed of record with Hennepin County in the offices of the County Recorder, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, and reference is made thereto for additional rights of EDA under this Note. The
undersigned agrees that at the option of the EDA, the unpaid principal and accrued interest
herein may be declared due and payable in full, without notice, in the event of a voluntary or
involuntary transfer or conveyance of the legal or equitable title of the premises secured by the
Mortgage, or any part thereof, or the voluntary or involuntary transfer ar conveyance of any
general partnership interest in the undersigned Borrower, without the prior written consent of the
EDA.
DEMAND, protest and notice of demand and protest are hereby waived, and the
undersigned hereby waives, to the extent authorized by law, any and all homestead and other
exemption rights which otherwise would apply to the debt evidenced by this Note.
THIS NOTE is made with reference to and is to be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Minnesota.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Note has been duly executed by the undersigned as of its
date.
"BORROWER"
BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC
By:
Its:
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EXHIBIT I
BUSINESS SUBSIDY REPORT
Report of Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, as Recipient of Business Subsidy
This report is required by Section 4.10 of that certain Development Agreement, dated as
of 2004 (the "Agreement"), among the Economic Development Authority of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "Authority"), and Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC (the
"Developer"), and as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.994, Subdivision 7, as
amended. Capitalized terms which are used but not otherwise defined in this report have the
meanings given to those under the Agreement.
The Authority has under the Agreement granted a certain business subsidy to the
Developer.
Under the Agreement, the Developer is required to file reports with the Executive
Director (1) on March 1 of each year, beginning with the March 1 immediately following the
date of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the Project, being referred to herein as the
Benefit Date, and (2) within 30 days after the Compliance Date, namely the date which is two
years after the Benefit Date. Each March 1 report is required to report on the prior calendar year,
and each other report shall report on the period since the last reporting period.
The Developer's Job Goals under Section 4.10 of the Agreement are to create at the
Project 30 permanent full-time equivalent jobs within two years from the Benefit Date. These
jobs are required to have a wage of at least $7.00 per hour, exclusive of benefits.
The Developer hereby certifies to the Authority the following:
(1) As provided in the Agreement, the total fair market value of the Subsidy is
estimated to be the type of Subsidy is the principal amount of a pay-as-you-go
tax increment revenue note, with interest. The public purposes of the subsidy are to
further development of the City's commercial and tax base and to create jobs.
(2) The hourly wage of each permanent full-time equivalent job which has
been created by the Developer at the Project since the Benefit Date, with separate bands
of wages, are as follows:
Number of Jobs Wage Levels
Per Hour
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(3) The cost of health insurance provided by the Developer for the above-
referenced jobs, separated by bands of wages, is as follows:
Number of Jobs Wage Levels
Per Hour
(4) If the Developer has not already met the Job Goals, it reasonably expects
that it will meet those goals on or before 200 and is taking the
following steps to meet the Job Goals:
(5) The Developer has no parent corporation.
*(6) Other than the subsidy provided by the Authority under the Agreement,
there are no other State of Minnesota or "local government agency" grants of subsidy to
the Developer for the Project, except for:
Grantor Value
Grantor Value
(8) The Developer hereby agrees to provide upon request such other
information as the Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic
Development of the State of Minnesota may request the Authority or the Developer to
provide or as may be required by the Subsidy Law.
(9) The Developer represents that it has continuously occupied the Project
since its completion, that the Developer has continuously used and occupied the Project,
and the Developer expects said occupancy to continue for the foreseeable future.
Verify
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(10) The Developer is not in default on the date hereof of its obligations under
any subsidy agreement under the Subsidy Law.
BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC
By:
Its:
This report is to be filed with:
Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199
Attn: Executive Director
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EXHIBIT J
CONCEPT RENDERING OF WATER PARK
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EXHIBIT K
TIMELINE
Date Activitv
October 1, 2004 Preliminary Plans Delivered to Authority for Approval
February 1, 2005 Construction Plans Delivered to Authority for Approval
March 1, 2006 Evidence of Construction Financing Delivered to Authority
April l, 2005 Closing
May l, 2005 Commencement of Construction of Minirnum Improvements
December 31, 2006 Substantial Completion of Construction of Minimum
Improvements
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EXHIBIT L
RECIPROCAL ACCESS AND PARKING AGREEMENT
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PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN LINK EASEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into by ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER, a Minnesota public body corporate and politic ("EDA"), and
BROOKLI'N HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company ("Developer"),
as of 200_ (the "Execution Date").
RECITAL
S
A. EDA is the owner of certain land located in Hennepin County; Minnesota, which is
improved and operated by the EDA as the Earle Brown Heritage Center, a conference and event
center.
B. Developer is the owner of certain land located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, located
immediately adjacent to the Earle Brown Heritage Center which it acquired this date from the
EDA and which it intends to develop and operate as a hotel and indoor water park facility.
C. EDA and Developer desire to create common parking rights on their respective properties
and to provide for the mutual use and enjoyment of an enclosed pedestrian link to be constructed
on their properties by Developer.
D. In order to encourage the common use and operation of their respective properties, EDA
and Developer desire to enter into certain covenants and agreements as a part of a general plan,
and to grant to each other certain reeiprocal easements, in, to, over, and across their respective
properties.
AGREEMENT:
EDA and Developer agree as follows:
l. Definitions
1.1 Center. The "Center" shall mean the Earle Brown Heritage Center and the
adjacent hoteUindoor waterpark facility, legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm, according to the plat thereof on file and of
record in the office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles,
Minnesota, and
Tracts D and F, Registered Land Survey No. 1594, Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
1.2 Conference Facilitv. The "Conference Facility" shall mean the buildings and
improvements comprising the Earle Brown Heritage Center located on the EDA
Tract.
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1.3 Develoner Tract. The "Developer Tract" shall mean the property which is legally
described as:
Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm, according to the plat thereof on file and of
record in the affice of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles,
Minnesota.
The boundaries of the Developer Tract are outlined and labeled "Developer Tract"
on the Site Plan. On the Execution Date the Owner of the Developer Tract is
Developer.
1.4 Development Aereement. The "Development Agreement" shall mean that certain
Development Agreement dated 2004, by and between EDA and
Developer relating to the acquisition and development of the HoteUWaterpark
Facility, as the same may be amended, supplemented and extended from time to
time.
1.5 EDA Tract. The "EDA Tract" shall mean the property which is legally described
as:
Tracts D and F, Registered Land Survey No. 1594, Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
The boundaries of the EDA that are outlined and labeled "EDA Tract" on the Site
Plan. On the Execution Date the Owner of the EDA Tract is EDA.
1.6 Facilitv or Facilities. A"Facility" or "Facilities" shall mean the Conference
Facility and/or the HoteUWaterpark Facility.
1.7 HoteUWateraark Facilitv. The "HoteUWaterpark Facility" shall mean the
buildings and improvements of the hotel and indoor waterpaxk facility to be
constructed and loeated by Developer on the Developer Tract in accordance with
and pursuant to the terms of the Development Agreement.
1.8 Occunant. "Occupant" shall mean any Person from time to time entitled to the
use and occupancy of any portion of the land or a building in the Center under an
ownership right or any lease, sublease, license, concession, or other similar
agreement.
1.9 Owner. "Owner" shall mean each signatory hereto and, after compliance with the
notice requirements set forth below, their respective successors and assigns who
become owners of any portion of the Center. An Owner transferring all or any
portion of its interest in the Center shall give notice to all other Owners of sueh
transfer and shall include in such notice at least the following information: (a) the
name and address of the transferee, and (b) a copy of the legal description of the
portion of the Center transfened. No such transfer shall affect the existence,
priority, validity or enforceability of any lien created under this Agreement or
which is recorded against the transferred portion of the Center prior to receipt of
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the notice. Until such notice requirement is complied with, the transferring
Owner shall (for the purpose of this Agreement only) be the transferee's agent.
Each Owner shall be liable far the performance of all covenants, obligations and
undertakings set forth in this Agreement with respect to the portion of the Center
owned by it which accrue during the period of such ownership, and such liability
shall continue with respect to any portion transferred until the notice requirement
set forth in this Section is complied with, at which time the transferring Owner's
liability for future obligations shall terminate with respect to the portion
transferred. The transferee Owner shall automatically become liable for all
obligations, performance requirements and amounts which arise subsequent to
compliance with the notice requirement. [Should we provide automatic release
upon transfer, without notice requirement?]
1.10 ParkinE Lot Area. The "Parking Lot Area" shall mean the portions of the EDA
Tract and the Developer Tract designated "Parking Lot Area" on Exhibit B.
l.l 1 Pedestrian Link. The "Pedestrian Link" shall mean the enclosed one-story,
ground level, climate controlled structure to be installed and constructed by
Developer on the EDA Tract and the Developer Tract in accordance with and
pursuant to the terms of the Development Agreement providing a pedestrian
access corridor between the Conference Facility and the Hotel/Waterpark Facility
(such Pedestrian Link being referred to as the "Connection" in the Development
Agreement).
1.12 Pedestrian Link Corridor Area. The "Pedestrian Link Corridor Area" shall mean
the portions of the EDA Tract and the Developer Tract located within the
Pedestrian Link and designated "Pedestrian Link Corridor Area" on Exhibit C.
L 13 Permittee. "Permittee" shall mean all Occupants and the officers, directors,
employees, agents, contractors, customers, vendars, suppliers, visitors, invitees,
licensees, subtenants, and concessionaires of Occupants insofar as their activities
relate to the intended use of the Center. Among others, Persons engaging in any
of the following activities will not be considered to be Permittees:
1.13.1 Exhibiting any placard, signs or notice.
L 13.2 Distributing any circular, handbill, placard, or booklet.
1.13.3 Soliciting memberships or contributions.
1.13.4 Parading, picketing, or demonstrating.
1.13.5 Failing to follow regulations relating to the use of the Center.
1.14 Person. "Person" shall mean any individual, partnership, firm, association,
corporation, trust, or any other form of business or government entity.
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1.15 Site Plan. The "Site Plan" shall mean the site plan which is attached to this
Agreement as Exhibit A.
1.16 Tract. "Tract" shall mean any portion of the Center owned by an Owner.
2. Term
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Execution Date and shall continue in full
force and effect until 11:59 p.m. on the date which is 30 years after the Execution Date;
provided, however, that this Agreement, and all restrictions and covenants contained in
this Agreement, shall be automatically extended on a year to year basis following such
date which is 30 years after the Execution Date unless any Owner notifies all other
Owners, by notice given at least 4 months prior to the end of any year, that it exercises its
option to prevent this Agreement from being so extended; and provided further that,
whether or not this Agreement is so extended, the easements referred to in Section 3 shall
continue in force and effect in perpetuity as provided in Section 3, except as otherwise
specifically provided in subsections 3.3 and 4.6. Upon expiration of this Agreement, all
rights and privileges derived from and a11 duties and obligations created and imposed by
the provisions of this Agreement, except as relates to the easements mentioned above,
shall terminate and have no further force or effect: provided, however, that the expiration
of this Agreement shall not limit or affect any remedy at law or in equity that an Owner
may have against any other Owner with respect to any liability or obligation arising or to
be performed under this Agreement prior to the date of such expiration. e
3. Easements
3.1 Parkin�, Each Owner, for itself and its successors and assigns, hereby grants and
conveys to each other Owner for its use and for the use of its Permittees, in
common with others entitled to use the same, a perpetual, non-exclusive easement
for parking and the passage of vehicles and pedestrians over and across the
Parking Lot Area of the grantor Owner's Tract. Such easement rights shall be
subject ta the following reservations and agreements as well as other provisions
contained in this Agreement:
3. L 1 An Owner may at any time make changes to, close off, andlor construct
buildings and improvements on, all or any portion of the Parking Lot Area
on its Tract without the approval of any other Owner, so long as such
change, closing or construction does not unreasonably interfere with any
of the easements granted in subsections 3.2 through 3.5, inclusive, and
further provided that all of the following conditions are met:
3.1.1.1 The accessibility of the Parking Lot Area for parking and
pedestrian and vehicular traffic (as it relates to the remainder of
the Parking Lot Area which is not subject to such change,
closure or construction), is not unreasonably restricted or
hindered.
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3.1.1.2 No governmental rule, ordinance ar regulation shall be violated
as a result of such action, and such action shall not result in any
other Owner being in violation of any governmental rule,
ordinance or regulation.
3.1.1.3 The number of remaining parking spaees on such Tract shall be
at least equal to the number required by applicable zoning and
building ordinances, without regard to or reliance upon the
number of parking spaces available on the other Owner's Tract.
3.1.1.4 No change shall be made in the access points between the
Parking Lot Area and the public streets; provided, however that
additional access points may be created.
3.1.1.5 At least 30 days prior to making any such change, modification
or alteration, the Owner desiring to do such work shall deliver
to each other Owner copies of the plans therefor.
3.1.2 Each Owner reserves the right to close off its portion of the Parking Lot
Area for such reasonable period of time as may be necessary to make
needed repairs or as may be legally necessary, in the opinion of such
Owner's counsel, to prevent the acquisition of prescriptive rights by
anyone; provided however, that prior to closing off any portion of the
Parking Lot Area, such Owner shall give written notice to each other
Owner of its intention to do so, and shall attempt to coordinate such
closing with each other Owner so that no unreasonable interference shall
occur.
3.1.3 Each Owner reserves the right at any time and from time to time to
exclude and restrain any Person who is not a Permittee from using its
Parking Lot Area.
3.1.4 No Permittee shall be charged for the right to use the Parking Lot Area,
except pursuant to a lease or other agreement entered into between an
Owner and a Permittee.
3.1.5 Parking in the Parking Lot Area shall be limited to automobiles,
motorcycles and pickup trucks; no semitrailers, recreational vehicles,
boats, trailers or large trucks will be permitted to park in the Parking Lot
Area; there shall be no overnight parking, except that overnight parking
shall be permitted on the Developer Tract by Permittees of the Developer.
3.1.6 Each Owner shall use good faith, commercially reasonable efforts to
require that all employees of its Occupants park in the portion of the
Parking Lot Area on its Tract.
3.2 Pedestrian Link. Each Owner, far itself and its successors and assigns, hereby
grants and conveys to each other Owner for its use and the use of its Permittees,
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in common with others entitled to use the same, a perpetual, non-exclusive
easernent for the passage of pedestrians over and across the Pedestrian Link
Corridor Area of the grantor Owner's Tract. Such easement rights shall be subject
to the following reservations and agreements as well as other provisions contained
in this Agreement:
3.2.1 Once constructed, no Owner shall may any changes, modifications or
alterations to the Pedestrian Link except as provided in subsection 4.2.
3.2.2 Each Owner reserves the right to close off its portion of the Pedestrian
Link Corridor Area for such reasonable period of time as may be
necessary to make needed repairs or as may be legally necessary, in the
opinion of such Owner's counsel, to prevent the acquisition of prescriptive
rights by anyone; provided however, that prior to elosing off any portion
of the Pedestrian Link Corridor Area, such Owner shall give written notice
to each other Owner of its intention to do so, and shall attempt to
coordinate such closing with each other Owner so that no unreasonable
interference shall occur.
3.2.3 Each Owner reserves the right at any time and from time to time to
exclude and restrain any Person who is not a Permittee from using the
Pedestrian Link Corridar Area or its Tract.
3.2.4 No Permittee shall be charged for the right to use the Fedestrian Link
Corridor Area.
3.2.5 The Pedestrian Link shall be used only as a pedestrian walkway.
3.3 Tempararv Access for Construction. EDA, for itself, its snccessors and assigns,
hereby grants and conveys to Developer, a temporary, non-exclusive access
easement over and across such portions of the EDA Tract as is reasonably
necessary for Developer to construct the Pedestrian Link in accordance with and
pursuant to the terms of the Development Agreement. Such temporary easement
shall expire 1 year after the Execution Date.
3.4 General Access for Maintenance and Renairs. Each Owner, for itself and its
successors and assigns, hereby grants and conveys to each other Owner a
perpetual, non-exclusive easement over the granting Owner's Tract(s) for the
purpose of access to and repairing and/or maintaining any roads, parking areas,
portions of the Pedestrian Link and/or other items which are located on the
granting Owner's Tract but which, pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement,
may be repaired and/or maintained by the grantee Owner. Nothing contained in
this subsection shall prevent any granting Owner from at any time making
changes to, closing off, and/or constructing buildings and improvements on any
portion of its Tract not covered by the easements described in subsections 3.1 and
3.2 so long as (a) the other Owners continuously have reasonable access to the
roads, parking areas, portions of the Pedestrian Link and/or other items which are
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located on the granting Owner's Tract but which, pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement, may be repaired and/or maintained by the grantee Owner, and (b)
such changes, closing and/ar construction do not violate any other provisions of
this Agreement.
3.5 Access to Certain Buildin�s,. Each Owner, for itself and its successors and
assigns, hereby grants and conveys to each other Owner a perpetual, non-
exclusive easement over any portion of the granting Owner's Tract which is
located within 10 feet of a building on the other Owner's Tract, if any, for the
purpose of access to and repairing andlor maintaining the exterior of such
building (including, without limitation, the Pedestrian Link); however, the
existence of this easement shall not prohibit or restrict the granting Owner from
constructing buildmgs, structures or other improvements within such 10 foot area,
in which case the grantee Owner's easement shall not apply to the extent such 10
foot area is occupied by a building, above-grade structure or other improvement.
3.6 Restriction. No Owner shall grant any easement for any purpose set forth in this
Section 3 for the benefit of any property not within the Center; provided however,
that the foregoing shall not prohibit the granting or dedicating of utility easements
by an Owner on its Tract to governmental or quasi-governmental authorities or to
public utilities; and provided further, that any Owner may grant a private utility
easement to any Person so long as (a) the area of such easement is confined to the
granting Owner's Tract and (b) such easement does not include any connection to
any common utility lines. [Is EDA property subject to other easements for
access or parking? Any shared utilities?]
4. Pedestrian Link
4.1 Desi�n. The Pedestrian Link has been designed and is to be constructed in
accordance with and pursuant to the plans and specrfications approved by EDA
under the Development Agreement.
4.2 Modifications. No change, modification or alteration in the Pedestrian Link or the
location of the Pedestrian Link Corridor Area may be made by any Owner
without the prior approval of the other Owner, provided that each Owner may
make minor non-structural changes to the Pedestrian Link on its Tract which do
not affect the exterior physical appearance of the Pedestrian Link without the
consent of each Owner, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
4.2.1 The accessibility of the Pedestrian Link Corridor Area far pedestrian
access is not unreasonably restricted or hindered.
4.2.2 No governmental rule, ardinance or regulation shall be violated as a result
of such action, and such action shall not result in any other Owner being in
violation of any governmental rule, ordinance or regulation.
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4.2.3 No change shall be made in the access points between the Pedestrian Link
and the Conference Facility or the Pedestrian Link and the
HoteUWaterpark Facility.
4.2.4 At least 30 days prior to making any such change, modification or
alteration, the Owner desiring to do such work shall deliver to each other
Owner copies of the plans therefor.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Owner of the EDA Tract, may, without the
prior written consent of the other Owner, make changes, modifications or
alterations to the Pedestrian Link on its Tract provided an enelosed pedestrian
access shall be maintained between the Facilities. Each Owner shall have the
right, subject to all applicable laws and the easements and agreements described
in this Agreement, to design and construct or expand existing structures on its
Tract (other than the Pedestrian Link); provided, however, that any structure so
constructed or expanded shall, at a minimum, allow for the repair, maintenance
and operation of the Pedestrian Link as contemplated hereby. In the event that an
Owner constructs or expands such a structure on its Tract which necessitates an
alteration in a previously constructed portion of the Pedestrian Link, any
Pedestrian Link alteration shall be solely the expense of the Owner doirig the
construction or expansion. Any modifications, alterations or changes to the
completed Pedestrian Link and connections to the Facilities shall be made in
accordance with and subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes
and ordinances.
4.3 Certain Onerations. The Owner of the EDA Tract shall be responsible for locking
and unlocking the door located in the Pedestrian Link at the common boundary
between the EDA Tract and the Developer Tract. Such door shall be locked at
such times as EDA deems appropriate in its sole discretion. The Pedestrian Link
shall have passage doors into the Conference Facility and the HoteUWaterpark
Facility. Said doors shall remain closed (other than to allow passage of
pedestrians, or in the event of emergencies) to avoid interference with efficient
and proper operation of the respective heating, ventilating and air conditioning
systems located within andlor serving the Pedestrian Link from the EDA Tract
and the Developer Tract. [specified temperatures for HVAC?] Each Owner
shall be responsible for security in the portion of the Pedestrian Link located on
its Tract. The use of the Pedestrian Link shall be subject to such reasonable rules,
regulations and restrictions for the equitable use thereof by the Owners and their
Permittees as the Owners may, in their reasonable discretion, determine, and such
rules, regulations and restrictions shall be enforced in a nondiscriminatory
manner.
4.4 Utilities. Any and all utilities and services, including electricity, heating,
I ventilation and air conditioning, and the equipment necessary for providing the
same to the Pedestrian Link shall be installed and provided so that the supply of
such utilities and services for the Pedestrian Link shall originate from the Tract on
which the Pedestrian Link is located. In other words, each Owner shall provide
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such utilities and services from its own Tract to the portion of the Pedestrian Link
located on its Tract. The following utilities and systems will serve the Pedestrian
Link: electricity, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and
I [Life safety systems?]. Each Owner shall operate,
maintain and repair all utilities, services and systems serving the Pedestrian Link
that are located within its Tract, as well as all equipment used to monitor such
utilities, services and systems, and the costs of such o eration, maintenance and
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repair shall be paid by such Owner. Each Owner shall pay for all utilities serving
the Pedestrian Link on its Tract. [Any need to address provision of emergency
services from one Tract or the other?]
4.5 Ownershib. Once the initial construction of the Pedestrian Link has been
completed, title to the Pedestrian Link shall vest in the Owner, its successors and
assigns, of the Tract on which the Pedestrian Link is located. In other words, each
Owner shall own and have title to all of the improvements constituting the
Pedestrian Link on its Tract, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
and subject to the easements created herein.
4.6 Casualtv. In the event the Pedestrian Link or any part thereof is destroyed or
partially destroyed by fire or any other casualty or occurrence, the Pedestrian Link
shall be repaired and restored by the Owner thereof as soon as possible to the
extent that upon the completion of the repair orxestoration work, the Pedestrian
Link, as so restored, shall be in substantially the same condition as immediately
prior to the damage or destruction. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, in
the event that either of the Facilities are destroyed or partially destroyed by fire or
other casualty ar occurrence and the Owner thereof does not rebuild ar restare
such Facility as provided in subsection 7.2 (c) (the "non-rebuilding Owner"), the
Pedestrian Link need not be restored or repaired and the same shall be promptly
demolished and removed and the ground area of the Pedestrian Link shall be
restored to a clean, slightly and landscaped condition by and at the expense of the
non-rebuilding Owner. In such event the non-rebuilding Owner shall also
perform the same work (including removal of the Pedestrian Link and ground axea
restoration) on the Tract of the other Owner and restore the other Owner's Facility
to a complete architectural unit at the non-rebuilding Owner's sole cost and
expense. [Does this seem fair to EDA?] If insurance proceeds are insufficient to
cover the expense of such repairing and restoring as required herein, the non-
rebuilding Owner shall, nonetl�eless, be responsible for the repair and restoration
and costs thereof. The Pedestrian Link Corridor Area easement shall terminate
only in the event of the demolition or substantial destruction of the Conference
Facility or the Hotel/Waterpark Facility, provided, however, that if an Owner
intends to replace its Facility and the same is rebuilt within two years of any such
dernolition or destruction, the easement over the Pedestrian Link Corridor Area
created herein shall remain in full force and effect. The rebuilding or restoring
Owner shall pay all construction and restoration costs related to (a) disconnecting
the Pedestrian Link from any Facility to be demolished, (b) supporting and
securing of the Pedestrian Link during demolition and/or restoration of the
replacement Facility, (c) repair or replacement of all Pedestrian Link components
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i damaged by the demolition of a portion of the Pedestrian Link or the damaged
Facility, and (d) repair and connection of the Pedestrian Link to the replacement
Facility. The Pedestrian Link sha11 be supported and maintained in good and safe
condition pending connection to the replacement Facility or restoration. If
construction of a replacement Facility has not been commenced within two (2)
years from the date of demolition or destruction, the easement granted herein over
the Pedestrian Link Corridor Area shall terminate on the second anniversary of
the demolition or destruction unless otherwise agreed to by the Owners.
5. Demolition and Construction
5.1 General Reauirements. Each Owner agrees �hat all demolition and construction
activities performed by it within the Center shall be performed in compliance with
all laws, rules, regulations, orders, and ordinances of the city, county, state, and
federal governments, or any department or agency of any of them, affecting
improvements constructed within the Center. Each Owner further agrees that
neither its demolition nor its construction activities shall do any of the following:
5.1.1 Unreasonably interfere with demolition or construction work being
performed on any other part of the Center.
5.1.2 Unreasonably interfere with the use, occupancy or enjoyment of any part
of the remainder of the Center by any other Owner or its Permittees.
5.1.3 Cause any other Owner to be in violation of any law, rule, regulation,
order or ordinance applicable to its Tract of the city, county, state, federal
government, or any department or agency of any of them.
5.2 Pedestrian Link Construction. Developer shall be solely responsible for the
construction of the Pedestrian Link in accordance with and pursuant to the terms
of the Development Agreement. Hawever, EDA shall have the right to monitor
and inspect the construction and construction methods performed on its Tract, and
Developer shall use all reasonable efforts to insure that such construction does not
unreasonably interfere with access to and the activities af EDA and its Permittees
in the Conference Facility. Developer shall coordinate and cooperate with EDA
in all construction activities on the EDA Tract to insure minimal interference and
damage to the improvements on the EDA Tract. Developer shall be solely
responsible for repairing and restoring any damage to the improvements located
on the EDA Tract caused by or occurring during such construction. [Should cost
of repair work be included in the $1MM to be paid by EDA?] Developer
warrants to EDA that (a) the Pedestrian Link will be constructed and installed in a
good and workmanlike manner without material defects and in accordance with
all appiicable federal, state and locai laws, codes and ordinances and using only
all new materials and equipment, and (b) the Pedestrian Link and restated
facilities and impravements to be installed and/or constructed by or under
Developer will be free from material defects for a period of one year beginning 30
days following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the Pedestrian Link.
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If any work is found to be defective within said one year period, Developer shall
correct, repair and restore such work at its sole cost and expense. Developer
warrants to EDA that the construction of the Pedestrian Link shall not result in
damage or injury to the improvements on the EDA tract, other than the work
necessarily required for connection of the Pedestrian Link to the Conference
Facility, which Conference Facility shall be restored to substantially the same
condition they were in prior to the performance of said work. Notwithstanding
the provisions of Section 9 hereof to the contrary, during the construction of the
Pedestrian Link, Developer (and not EDA) shall procure and maintain builder's
All-Risk casualty insurance on the improvements being constructed by Developer,
and otherwise maintain in force and effect the insurance required to be obtained
by it as provided in the Development Agreement.
5.3 Indemnitv. Each Owner agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless each
other Owner from all claims, actions, proceedings and costs incurred in
connection therewith (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of suit)
resulting from any personal injury, death or property damage whatsoever
occurring to any Person or to the property of any Person arising out of or resulting
from the performance of any demolition and/or construction activities performed
or authorized by such indemnifying Owner, except to extent claims in respect
thereto are waived or released herein. The indemnification contained in this
subsection 5.3 shall not include an indemnity far any consequential damages.
6. Maintenance and Rebair
6.1 General Resnonsibilitv for Maintenance. Except as may be expressly provided
otherwise in this Section 6, each Owner shall repair and maintain all of the
portions of the Parking Lot Area and the Pedestrian Link located on its Tract in
good order, condition and repair, including capital repairs and any repairs
necessitated by fire or other casualty. Such maintenance shall include keeping,
and each Owner hereby covenants and agrees to keep, all of the portions of the
Parking Lot Area and the Pedestrian Link located on its Tract fully illuminated
each day from dusk until dawn, 7 days a week. All repairs and maintenance to be
performed by an Owner pursuant to this subsection shall be performed at such
Owner's sole expense, except as may be expressly provided otherwise in this
Agreement.
6.2 Standards for Maintenance. The minimum standard of maintenance for the
Parking Lot Area and the Pedestrian Link shall be comparable to the standard of
nnaintenance followed in first-class retail developments of comparable size in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, and in any event in compliance with all
applicable governmental laws, rules, regulations, orders and ordinances, and the
provisions of this Agreement. The Parking Lot Area and Pedestrian Link
improvements shall be repaired or replaced with materials at least equal to the
original quality of the materials being repaired ar replaced. The maintenance and
repair obligation for the Parking Lot Area in any event shall include but not be
limited to the following:
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6.2.1 Road, Drivewav and Access Areas. Maintaining a1i paved surfaces and
curbs m a smooth and evenly covered condrtion which mamtenance work
shall include cleaning, sweeping, restriping, repairing, resurfacing and
overlays.
6.2.2 Debris and refuse. Periodic removal of all papers, debris, filth, refuse, ice
and snow to the extent necessary to keep the Parking Lot Area in a first-
class, clean and orderly condition.
_6.2.3 Sien and markers. Placing, keeping in repair, replacing and repainting any
appropriate directional signs or markers.
6.2.4 Li�htin�. Operating, keeping in repair, cleaning and replacing when
necessary any lighting facilities in the Parking Lot Area.
The maintenance and repair obligation for the Pedestrian Link in any event shall
include but not be limited to the following:
6.2.5 Corridor. Maintaining all pedestrian ways and corridors in a smooth and
evenly covered condition, which maintenance work shall include cleaning,
sweeping, recarpeting, retiling and resurfacing. All corridors, doors and
glass shall be periodically cleaned.
6.2.6 Si�na�e and Exits. Maintaining, repairing and replacing all directorial
signs and emergency exit signage.
6.2.7 Structure. Maintaining, repairing and replacing when necessary the
Pedestrian Link, its structural components, roof, drainage facilities and
access doors and windows.
6.2.8 HVAC. Maintaining, repairing and replacing when necessary all heating,
ventilation and air conditioning systems.
6.2.9 Li�htin� and Securitv. Maintaining, repairing and replacing when
necessary all lights in the Pedestrian Link, including emergency Iighting,
and all securitty systems.
6.3 Pavment for Ne�li�ence. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 6.1
(entitled "General Responsibility for Maintenance"), but subject to the provisions
of subsection 9.4 (entitled "Waiver of Subrogation"), in the event any Parking Lot
Area or the Pedestrian Link located on an Owner's Tract are damaged ar
destroyed as a result of the negligence or willful misconduct by another Owner or
its contractors, agents, servants, or employees, the Owner who (or whose
contractors, agents, servants, or employees) caused such damage or destruction
shall reimburse the Owner who owns the Tract on which the damage or
destruction occurred for the reasonable cost of the repair of such damage or
destruction.
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6.4 General Easement Renair Provisions. In addition to any other provisions of this
Agreement, any Owner entering another Owner's Tract to perform maintenance or
repair pursuant to this Agreement shall comply with the following: (a) any such
maintenance and repair shall be performed in such a manner as to cause as little
disturbance in the use of the Tract where the repairs and maintenance are being
performed as is practicable under the circumstances; (b) the Owner performing
such repair and maintenance shall promptly pay all costs and expenses associated
with any such repair and maintenance, subject to any provisions for
reimbursement which may be expressly contained in this Agreement; (c) the
Owner performing such repair and maintenance shall diligently complete such
work as quickly as possible; and (d) the Owner performing such repair and
maintenance shall promptly clean and restore the affected portion of the easement
area to a condition equal to ar better than the condition which existed prior to the
commencement of such work.
Buildin� Imnrovements
7.1 Standards of Maintenance. After completion of construction, each Owner
covenants and agrees to maintain and keep the building improvements, if any,
located on its Tract in good condition and state of repair, in compliance with all
governmental laws, rules, regulations, orders, and ordinances exercising
jurisdiction thereover.
7.2 Casualtv. In the event any of the building improvements, other than the
Pedestrian Link, are damaged by fire or other casualty (whether insured or not), or
if a building on a Tract is being torn down or demolished, the Owner upon whose
Tract such building improvements are located immediately shall remove the
debris resulting from such event and provide a sightly barrier and within a
reasonable time thereafter shall either (a) repair or restore the building
improvements so damaged or demolished, or (b) erect other building
improvements or improvements in such location, or (c) demolish the damaged
portion of such building improvements, remove all debris, and restore the area to
an attractive condition. Such Owner shall have the option to choose which of the
foregoing altematives to perform, but such Owner shall be obligated to perform
one of such alternatives. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, the
Owner of the Developer Tract may not elect (c) unless such Owner shall pay to
EDA all costs and expenses paid by EDA to Developer for the construction of the
Pedestrian Link. If such payment is not paid to EDA, the Owner of the Developer
Tract shall perform the work as described in either (a) ar(b) of this subsection.
8. Develooer ParkinE
Developer, for itself and its successors and assigns, agrees that the parking area contained
on the Developer Tract shall contain sufficient parking spaces in order to comply with all
governmental regulations, ordinances and similar orders relating to parking without
reliance on the parking spaces that may be available on the EDA Tract.
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9. Insurance
9.1 Liabilitv Insurance. Each Owner shall maintain or cause to be maintained in full
force and effect with respect to its Tract Commercial General Liability Insurance
in the amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate for
bodily or personal injury or death and for property damage, and umbrella liability
in the amount of $5,000,000. Such insurance shall include a provision for
severability of interests. [EDA to have its insurance carrier/agent review these
specifications make appropriate adjustments for EDA insurance.]
9.2 Casualtv Insurance. Each Owner shall maintain or cause to be maintained in full
force and effect property insurance with All-Risk coverage including but not
I limited to casualty, loss or damage by fire, lightning, windstorm, hail, collapse,
explosion, riot, vandalism, civil commotion, aircraft, vehicle, smoke and other
such hazards covering the Pedestrian Link on the Owner's Tract in the amount of
the full replacement value thereof, and with a demolition and increased cost of
construction endorsement during any reconstruction period or during
modifications, alterations or changes to the Pedestrian Link (hereinafter the
"Property Insurance Policy"). During any period of Pedestrian Link
reconstruction, alteration or modification activity, the canstructing Owner shall
carry such Property Insurance Policy in Builder's Risk form or comparable
coverage written on a completed value basis, and shall include broad form
contractual liability, products/completed operations, independent contracts, broad
form praperty damage, personal injury, and with °X", "C" and "U" exclusions
deleted.
9.3 Indemnitv. Subject to the provisions of subsection 9.4 (entitled "Waiver of
Subrogation"), each Owner ("Indemnitor") covenants and agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless each other Owner ("Indemnitee") from and against all
claims, costs, expenses and liability (including reasonable attorneys' fees and cost
of suit incurred in connection with all claims) axising from or as a result of the
injury to or death of any Person, or damage to the property of any Person, which
shall be caused by the negligence or willful act of such Indemnitor or its
contractors, agents, servants, or employees.
9.4 Waiver of Subro�ation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in
this Agreement, each Owner (the "Releasing Owner") hereby releases and waives
for itself and on behalf of its insurer, any other Owner (the "Released Owner")
from any liability for any loss or damage to all property of such Releasing Owner
located upon any portion of the Center, wluch lass or damage is of the type
generally covered by property insurance provided under the Comprehensive
Replacement Cost Forrn, irrespective either of any negligence on the part of the
Released Owner which may have contributed to or caused such loss, or of the
amount of such insurance required or actually carried. Each Owner agrees to use
its best efforts to obtain, if needed, appropriate endorsements to its olicies of
P.
msurance with respect to the foregoing release; provided, however, that failure to
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obtain such endorsements shall not affect any release given pursuant to this
subsection.
9.5 General Reauirements. The insurance required by this Section shall specifically
extend to contractual obligations of the insured party arising out of the
indemnification obligations set forth in this Agreement. Such insurance may be
carried under a blanket policy or policies which includes other liabilities,
properties and locations of such Owner. All insurance required by this Section
shall be procured from financially responsible insurance companies licensed to do
business in the state of Minnesota.
10. Taxes and Assessments
Each Owner shall be responsible for paying all taxes and assessments relating to its Tract,
the buildings and improvements located thereon, and any personal property owned or
leased by such Owner in the Center.
11. Liens
In the event any mechanic's lien is filed against the Tract of one Owner as a result of
services performed or materials furnished for the use of another Owner, the Owner for
whose benefit such services were performed or materials were furnished agrees to cause
such lien to be discharged prior to entry of final judgment (after all appeals) for the
foreclosnre of such lien and further agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
other Owner and its Tract against liability, loss, damage, costs or expenses (including
reasonable attorneys' fees and cost of suit) on account of such claim of lien. Upon request
of the Owner whose Tract is subject to such lien, the Owner for whose benefit such
services were performed or materials were furnished agrees to cause such lien to be
released and discharged of record within 14 days after the filing of such lien, either by
paying the indebtedness which gave rise to such lien or by posting bond or other security
as shall be required by law to obtain such release and discharge; if the Owner for whose
benefit such services were performed or materials were furnished fails to obtain sueh
release and discharge within such 14 day period, the Owner of the Tract against which
sueh lien was recorded may cause such lien to be released and discharged of record,
either by paying the indebtedness which gave rise to such lien or by posting bond or other
security as shall be required by law to obtain such release and discharge, in which case
the Owner for whose benefit such services were performed or materials were furnished
shall immediately upon demand reimburse the Owner of such Tract for all costs and
expenses incurred in connection with obtaining such release and discharge. Nothing in
this Agreement shall prevent an Owner for whose benefit such services were performed
or materials were furnished from contesting the validity of such lien in any manner such
Owner chooses so long as such contest is pursued with reasonable diligence. In the event
such contest is determined adversely (allowing for appeal to the highest appellate court),
such Owner shall promptly pay in full the required amount, together with any interest,
penalties, costs, or other charges necessary to release such lien. Notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, the cost of the initial construction of the Pedestrian Link,
and any liens resulting therefrom, shall be paid as provided in the Development
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Agreement. Provided that EDA fulfills its obligations to pay Develaper for certain costs
of constructing the Pedestrian Link as provided in the Development Agreement,
Developer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless EDA and the EDA Tract from aIl
mechanics' liens, claims, actions, proceedings and costs incurred in connection therewith
(including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of suit) resulting from the construction and
installation of the Pedestrian Link, and any warranty work performed by or under
Developer, on the EDA Tract.
12. Consents
Unless expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, whenever consent is required in
this Agreement, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Unless
provision is made for a specific time period, consent shall be given or withheld within 30
days of the receipt of the request for consent. If a notice that consent will• be refused is
not given within the required time period, the requested Owner shall be deemed to have
given its consent. If an Owner shall refuse consent, the reasons therefor shall be stated.
Except with respect to a consent given by lapse of time, all consents and refusals to
consent shall be in writing. Any right to consent contained in this Agreement shall be
held by the Owner owning the Tract to which such right relates. Any purchaser of any
Tract in the Center shall automatically acquire any right to consent at such time as such
purchaser becomes an Owner, unless the selling Owner (a) conveys less than all of its
ownership interest in the Center and (b) provides in writing, either in the deed conveying
a portion of its ownership interest in the Center or in another agreement executed by the
selling Owner and recorded in the Hennepin County Registrar of Title's office prior to or
simultaneously with such deed, that such selling Owner retains the right or rights of
consent described in such instrument. Until a purchaser becomes an Owner, and only to
the extent the selling Owner does not so retain any right to consent, all rights to consent
associated with such Tract shall remain with the selling Owner and its heirs, successors
and assigns with respect to the non-conveyed portion of the Tract.
13. Condemnation
In the event any portion of the Center shall be condemned, the award shall be paid to the
Owner owning the land or the improvement taken, except that (a) if the taking includes
improvements belonging to more than one Owner, such as utility lines, the portion of the
award allocable thereto shall be used to relocate, replace or restore such jointly owned
improvements to a useful condition, and (b) if the taking includes easement rights which
are intended to extend beyond the term of the Agreement, the portion of the award
allocable to each such easement right shall be paid to the respective grantee of such
easement. In addition to the foregoing, if a separate claim can be filed for the taking of
any other property interest existing pursuant to this Agreement which does not reduce ar
diminish the amount paid to the Owner owning the land or the improvement taken, then
I the owner of such other property interest shall have the right to seek an award for the
taking of such interest.
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14. Default
14.1 Force Maieure. The time within which any Owner to this Agreement is required
to perform any act shall be extended to the extent that performance of such act is
delayed by Force Majeure, but only if such delay was beyond that Owner's
reasonable control and was not caused by its fault or negligence. "Force Majeure"
shall mean acts of god, fire, abnormal weather, explosion, riot, war, labor
disputes, governmental restrictions, inability to obtain necessary materials, or any
other cause beyond such Owner's reasonable control. If a delay of performance
occurs and such delay is excusable under this provision, the period for
performance shall be extended for a time equal to the time lost because of the
Force Majeure, but only if the Owner entitled to such extension give, prompt
notice to all other Owners of the occurrenee causing the delay and if the Owner so
exeused acts in good faith and uses due diligence to perform. The inability to
obtain financing or lack of money shall not constitute Force Majeure.
14.2 Notice; Cure. If any Owner fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement
(the "Defaulting Owner"), then any other Owner (the "Non-Defaulting Owner")
may upon 30 days' priar written notice to the Defaulting Owner, proceed to cure
the default (and shall have a license to do so) by the payment of money or
performance of some other action for the account of the Defaulting Owner. The
foregoing right to cure shall not be exercised if within the 30 day notice period (a)
the Defaulting Owner cures the default, or (b) if the default is curable, but cannot
reasonably be cured within that time period, the Defaulting Owner begins to cure
such default within such time period and diligently pursues such cure to
completion. The 30 day notice period shall not be required if, using reasonable
judgment, the Non-Defaulting Owner deems that an emergency exists which
requires immediate attention. In the event of suck� an emergency, the Non-
Defaulting Owner shall give whatever notice to the Defaulting Owner as is
reasonable under the circumstances. The Defaulting Owner hereby grants to the
Non-Defaulting Owner a nonexclusive easement over, across and under any and
all parts of the Defaulting Owner's Tract for all purposes reasonably necessary to
enable the Non-Defaulting Owner (or its agents, contractors or subcontractors) to
perform any of the terms, provisions, covenants or conditions of this Agreement
that the Defaulting Owner is obligated to perform but has failed to perform after
notice and the opportunity to cure pursuant to this subsection.
14.3 Reimbursement of Costs to Cure: Lien. Within 10 days after written demand
(including providing copies of invoices reflecting costs) the Defaulting Owner
shall reimburse the Non-Defaulting Owner for any amount reasonably spent by
the Non-Defaulting Owner to cure the default, together with interest on such
amount. The Non-Defaulting Owner shall have a lien upon the Defaulting
Owner's right, title, and interest in and to any portion of the Defaulting Owner's
Tract to secure payment of all amounts due to the Non-Defaulting Owner under
this subsection. The Non-Defaulting Owner shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to record its lien, but at all times its lien pursuant to this subsection
shall be subject and subordinate to (a) the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust
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held by any institutional lender, or any extension, renewal, modification or
refinancing thereof, on the Defaulting Owner's Tract; (b) the leasehold estate
created by any lease of all or any part of the Defaulting Owner's Tract; (c) any
other lien of record against the Defaulting Owner's Tract as of the date that the
Non-Defaulting Owner's lien is recorded. The Defaulting Owner shall execute
such instruments and documents as the Non-Defaulting Owner may reasonably
request to permit the recordation of such lien. The Non-Defaulting Owner shall
have the right to foreclose such lien in the manner provided by laws of the State
of Min.nesota gaverning mechanics liens.
14.4 Estop�el. Each Owner shall, within 15 days after written request from another
Owner (but not more often than twice in any 12 month period), execute and
deliver to the requesting party an estoppel letter certifying whether or not the
certifying Owner has filed any liens, as provided in subsection14.3, against any
Tract, and whether or not any other Owner is delinquent in any payments required
to be made to the certifying Owner pursuant to this Agreement.
14.5 Interest. Wherever and as often as one Owner shall not have paid any sum
payable hereunder to another Owner within five days of the due date, such
delir�quent Owner shall pay interest on such amount from the due date, through
and including the date such payment is received by the Owner entitled thereto, at
the lesser of the following: (a) the highest rate permitted by law to be paid on such
type of obligation by the Owner obligated to make such payment; or (b) three
percent per annum in excess of the interest rate from time to time publicly
announced by U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank"), a national banking
association having its main offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, or its successor, as
its reference rate (the "Reference Rate"), even though U.S. Bank, or its successor,
may lend funds to its customers at interest rates that are at, abave, or below the
Reference Rate.
14.6 Minimization of Dama�es. In all situations arising out of this Agreement, all
Owners shall attempt to avoid and minimize the damages resulting from the
conduct of any other Owner. Each Owner shall take all reasonable measures to
effectuate the provisions of this Agreement.
14.7 A�reement Shall Continue Notwithstandine Breach. It is expressly agreed that no
breach of this Agreemenf shatl (a) entitle any Owner to eancel, rescind, or
otherwise terminate this Agreement, or (b) defeat or render invalid the lien of any
mortgage or deed of trust made in good faith and for value as to any part of the
Center; however, such limitation shall not affect in any manner any other rights or
remedies which an Owner may have under this Agreement by reason of any such
breach.
15. Notices
All notices given under this Ageement shall be in writing and shall be sent postage
prepaid by either (a) United States certified mail, return receipt requested, or (b) for delivery on
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FORM OF TAX INCREMENT NOTE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
TAX INCREMENT REVENUE
NOTE OF 200_
(BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS PROJECT)
The Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "Authority"),
hereby acknowledges itself to be indebted and, for value received, hereby promises to pay the
amounts hereinafter described (the "Payment Amounts") to Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, a
Minnesota limited liability company, or its registered assigns (the "Registered Owner"), but only
in the manner, at the times, from the sources of revenue, and to the extent hereinafter provided.
The principal amount of this Note shall equal from time to time the principal amount
stated above, as reduced to the extent that such principal shall have been paid in whole or in part
pursuant to the terms hereof. This Note is issued pursuant to that certain Development
Agreement, dated as of 2004, as the same may be amended from time to
time (the "Development Agreement"), by and between the Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority, Minnesota (the "Authority"), and Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, a
Minnesota limited liability company (the "Company"). The unpaid principal amount hereof shall
bear interest from the date of this Note at the simple, non-compounded rate of [six percent
(6.00)%) per annum. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve (12)
30-day months.
The amounts due under this Note shall be payable on each February 1 and August 1,
commencing August 1, 2007 to and including February l, 2011 (the "Final Note Payment Date")
(as defined in the Development Agreement) (the "Note Payment Dates"). On each Note
Payment Date the Authority shall pay by check or draft mailed to the person that was the
Registered Owner of this Note at the close of the last business day of the City preceding such
Payment Date an amount equal to [95%] of the Tax Increments (hereinafter defined) received by
the Authority during the six month period preceding such Payment Date.
The Payment Amounts due hereon shall be payable solely from tax increments (the "T�
Increments") derived from the Development Property (as defined in the Development
Agreement) which are paid to the Authority and which the Authority is entitled to retain pursuant
to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.1799, as the same may be
amended or supplemented from time to time (the "Tax Increment Act"). This Note shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect following the Final Payment Date defined above,
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on any date upon which the Authority shall have terminated the Development Agreement under
Section 11.3 thereof, or on the date that all principal and interest payable hereunder shall have
been paid in full, whichever occurs earliest.
The Authority makes no representation or covenant, express or implied, that the Tax
Increments will be sufficient to pay, in whole or in part, the amounts which are or may become
due and payable hereunder.
The Authority's payment obligations hereunder shall be further conditioned on the fact
that no Event of Default under the Development Agreement shall have occurred and be
continuing at the time payment is otherwise due hereunder, but such unpaid amounts shall
become payable, without interest accruing thereon in the meantime, if said Event of Default shall
thereafter have been cured; and, further, if pursuant to the occurrence of an Event of Default
under the Development Agreement the Authority elects to cancel and rescind the Development
Agreement, the Authority shall have no further debt or obligation under this Note whatsoever.
Reference is hereby made to all of the provisions of the Development Agreement, including
without limitation Section 11.3 thereof, for a fuller statement of the rights and obligations of the
Authority to pay the principal of this Note and the interest thereon, and said provisions are
hereby incorporated into this Note as though set out in full herein.
This Note is a special, limited revenue obligation and not a general obligation of the
Authority and is payable by the City only from the sources and subject to the qualifications
stated or referenced herein. This Note is not a general obligation of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, and neither the full faith and credit nor the taxing powers of the Authority are
pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on this Note and no property or other asset
of the Authority, save and except the above referenced Tax Increments, is or shall be a source of
payment of the Authority's obligations hereunder.
This Note is issued by the Authority in aid of financing a project pursuant to and in full
conformity with the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, including the Tax
Increment Act.
This Note may be assigned only with the prior written consent of the Authority. In order
to assign the Note, the assignee shall surrender the same to the Authority either in exchange for a
new fully registered note or for transfer of this Note on the registration records for the Note
maintained by the City. Each permitted assignee shall take this Note subject to the foregoing
conditions and subject to all provisions stated or referenced herein.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts, conditions, and things
required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota to be done, to have happened,
and to be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Note have been done, have
happened, and have been performed in regular and due form, time, and maruler as required by
law; and that this Note, together with all other indebtedness of the Authority outstanding on the
date hereof and on the date of its actual issuance and delivery, does not cause the indebtedness of
the Authority to exceed any constitutional statutory limitation thereon.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota has caused this Note to be executed by the manual signatures of its Chair and
Executive Director and has caused this Note to be issued on and dated
200
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CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION
It is hereby certified that the foregoing Note, as originally issued on
200_, was on said date registered in the name of Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC, a
and that, at the request of the Registered Owner of this Note, the
undersigned has this day registered the Note in the name of such Registered Owner, as indicated
in the registration blank below, on the books kept by the undersigned for such purposes.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF DATE OF REGISTRATION SIGNATURE OF
REGISTERED OWNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC
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DESCRIPTION OF ELIGIBLE COSTS
Parking
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Lighting
Signage
SAC and WAC
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Storm Sewer Improvements
Soil Corrections
Handicapped Accessibility Improvements
Building Sprinkler System
Site Improvements
Footing and Foundations
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 23, 2004
Immediately Following Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 P.M
City Council Chambers
1. Smoking Ban
a. Mayor Kragness: Resolution supporting Hennepin County smoking ban
b. braft
i. Letter to Restaurants Liquor License holders
ii. Survey for City Watch
2. Council Member Carmody: Discussion of potential funding for Reach program
3. Discussian of letter from City of Plymouth inquiring about interest in a meeting of
Shin le Creek Watershed Mana ement cities
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4. Discussion of policy development regarding the use of Constitution Hall by non-
profit organizations for fund raising auctions/sales
5. Council review of Draft Council Leadership Workshop report and goals statement
6. October l l t City Council meeting: continuing review of whether to cancel due to
LMC conference
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7. Adjourn
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y City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMOR.ANDUM
TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and Peppe
FROM: Michael J. McCaule
City Manager
DATE: August 18, 2004
SUBJECT: Work Session Agenda Items
A�enda Item 1. Smokin� Ban
1. a. Mayor Kragness requested that the Council review the ericlosed resolution format that
she received urging Hennepin County to adopt a county-wide smoking ban.
b. In response to the August 9�' Work Session, draft letters to restaurants/liquor license
holders and a survey form for City Watch are included. City Watch would be delivered
around December 17�'. This would a11ow for responses in January and Council review at
the beginning of February or the end of January as the Council would direct.
Agenda Item 2. Reach Program
Council Member Carmody requested Council discussion regarding whether the Council
wishes to include the Reach program in the 2005 budget so that a response can be given
to the presentation made by Reach at a recent City Council meeting.
Agenda Itern 3. City of Plymouth inquiry
As indicated in the attached letter from the Plymouth City Manager, Plymouth is inquiring if
cities in the Shingle Creek Watershed wish to meet to discuss capital improvement funding.
Currently, capital funding is done through grants and individual city expenditures. This has
avoided conflicts over use of capital funds raised throughout the district being directed to one
place or another. The benefits of that approach are that one area is not being taxed to fund
improvements in another. The shortcomings are that improver�ents may not be made due to a
lack of funding in one community where the benefits might inure to downstream
communities.
The item is on the agenda far City Council direction on a response to the inquiry.
6301 Shingle Creeii Parkway Recreation and Community Center Fhone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (�63) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FA.X (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
Agenda Item 4.
The City has been asked about a potential fundraising activity in Constitution HaIL This is a
type of activity that has not been held in Canstitution Hall. As indicated in the attached
memo, this is a policy issue that needs Council direction.
Agenda Item 5.
'The Draft report on the Council Workshop and Goals for 2005 is attached for Council review
prior to placement on a regular agenda for adoption.
Agenda Item 6.
The City Council diseussed the October 11 City Council meeting on July 2f and decided
to leave the meeting date on the schedule or the time being. Two City Council members
indicated at that time that they would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Annual
Conference in Duluth that is being held on October 10�'through October 12 I would like to
discuss contingency planning if the meeting date is retained to insure a quorum. With only 3
Council members planning to attend, it may be necessary to have a back-up plan should one
of the 3 rnembers be unable to attend at the last minute due to an unavoidable eonflict.
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CITY OF (CITY NAME)
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING, ADVOCATING AND URGING THE HENNEPIN
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO ENACT A COUNTY-WIDE SMOKE
FREE ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of (city name), Minnesota (the
"City"), as follows:
WHEREAS The (city name) City Council does hereby find that:
(1) Numerous studies have found that tobacco smoke is a major contributor to
indoor air pollution, and that breathing secondhand smoke (also known as
environmental tobacco smoke) is a cause of disease in healthy
nonsmokers, ineluding heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and lung
eancer. The U.S. Surgeon General has determined that secondhand smoke
is responsible for the early deaths of 65,000 Americans annually.
(2) The Public Health Service's National Toxicology Program has listed
secondhand smoke as a known carcinogen (U.S. DHHS, 2000, citing Cal.
EPA, 1997).
(3) Secondhand smoke is particularly hazardous to elderly people, individuals
with cardiovascular disease, and individuals with impaired respiratory
function, including asthmatics and those with obstructive airway disease.
Children exposed to secondhand smoke have an increased risk of asthma,
respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome, developmental
abnormalities, and cancer.
(4) The Americans With Disabilities Act, which requires that disabled persans
have access to public places and workplaces, deems impaired respiratory
function to be a disability.
(5) The U.S. Surgeon General has determined that the simple separation of
smokers and nonsmokers within the same air space may reduce, but does
not eliminate, the exposure of nonsmokers to secondhand smoke. The
Environmental Protection Agency has determined that secondhand smoke
cannat be reduced to safe levels in businesses by high rates of ventilation.
Air cleaners, which are only capable of filtering the particulate rnatter and
odors in smoke, do not eliminate the known toxins in secondhand smoke.
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(6) A significant amount of secondhand smoke exposure occurs in the
workplace. Employees who work in smoke-filled businesses suffer a 25-
50% higher risk of heart attack and higher rates of death from
cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as increased acute respiratory
disease and measurable decrease in lung function.
(7) Smoke-filled workplaces result in higher worker absenteeism due to
respiratory disease, lower productivity, higher cleaning and maintenance
costs, increased health insurance rates, and increased liability claims for
diseases related to exposure to secondhand smoke.
(8) Smoking is a potential cause of fires.
WHEREAS, (city name) residents and business commumty are concerned that the
enactment of a local ordinance prohibiting smoking in places of employment will result in an un-
level playing field for the community's businesses because businesses in adjacent communities
will not be subject to the same regulation; and
WHEREAS, the (city name) City Council has heard from many residents about their
support for smoke-free workplaces; and
WHEREAS the City deems it prudent, reasonable and necessary to support, advocate and
urge the passage of a county-wide ordinance (1) to protect the public health and welfare by
prohibiting smoking in public places and places of employment; and (2) to guarantee the right of
nonsmokers to breathe smoke free air, and to recognize that the need to breathe smoke free air
shall have priority over the desire to smoke.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF (city name),
MINNESOTA THAT:
The City Gouncil hereby supports, advocates and urges the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners enact an ordinance establishing all places of employment in Hennepin County as
smoke free.
The City Council recognizes that this resolution is only a first step in creating smoke-free
workplaces in (city name) and will continue to address the problem of smoking in public places
and places of employment on a city level. The City Council will continue to take leadership an
this issue and will work to protect the health of the citizens of (city name) by guaranteeing their
right to smoke free air.
ADOPTED by the City Council this (date) day of (month, year).
(mayor' s name Mayor
ATTEST:
Proposed Hennepin County Smoke-Free Ordinance Page 1 of 1
Michael McCauley
From: Myrna Kragness
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 5:07 PM
To: Michael McCauley
Subject: FW: Proposed Hennepin County Smoke-Free Ordinance
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Subject: Proposed Hennepin County Smoke-Free Ordinance
Dear Mayors, City Administrators, City Managers, City Clerks, or Other City
O�cials:
Please find the attached document containing the proposed Hennepin County
Smoke-Free Ordinance. This is a County-wide ordinance.
(See attached fite: Ordinance #24.doc)
I have also included the press release announcing Hennepin Counry's plans
to hold a public hearing on this proposed Ordinance with contact names and
telephone numbers to call with questions:
(See attached file: Smoking ban hearing NR.doc)
Thank you.
Lynn A. Ivloore
Supervising Environmentalist
Epidemiology Environmental Health
Hennepin County
(952)351-5215
fax: (952) 351-5222
08/19/2004
Hennepin County News
Public Affairs 612-348-3848 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487-0011
Aug. 17, 2004
Contact: Commissioner Gail Dorfman, 612-348-7883
Commissioner Randy Johnson, 612-348-7885
Carolyn Marinan, Public Affairs, 612-348-5969
Hennepin County conducts public hearing on smoking ban
Hennepin County will conduct a public hearing on a proposed countywide ban on smoking
in most food establishments on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 1:30 p.m. on the 24 floor of the
Hennepin County Government Center.
The smoking ban proposal, contained in Ordinance 24, would apply to all of Hennepin
County, creating smoke-free environments in licensed food or beverage establishments
including bars. Exemptions would include outdoor spaces of food establishments, private
clubs, and guest rooms of hotels or motels.
Ordinance 24 will be available on Hennepin's Web site on Aug. 18. To view, log into
www.hennenin.us, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Ordinances" in the
"Reference" box on the right-hand side. To receive a printed copy, call Hennepin County
Public Health at 612-348-3925 or contact the Clerk of the Board at 612-348-5433.
If you want to testify at the Sept. 14 hearing, please call the Clerk of the Board at 612-348-
5433 to register.
Written testimony may also be submitted for the record. Send your comments to: Clerk of
the Board, Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S. 6�' St., A-2400, Minneapolis, MN
55487.
Commissioners will consider a smoking-ban ordinance at their Aug. 24 committee
meeting prior to the Sept. 14 full board meeting. To testify at this meeting, cantact
Commissioner Gail Dorfman's office at 612-348-7883 to register.
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News releases, news tips and fact sheets are available on Hennepin County's Web site
www.hennepin.us under "Your County Government" and "Newsroam.
ORDINANCE NO. 24
SMOKE-FREE ORDINANCE
"The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does ordain:"
SECTION 1: PURPOSE.
1.01 Purpose. This Ordinance is enacted to protect the health, safety, and
general welfare of the people of Hennepin County pursuant to powers
granted under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 945A and 375 and
subsequent recodifications and/or amendments, and other applicable
legislation, as may be adopted from time to time.
1.02 Obiectives. The principal objectives of this Ordinance are:
A. To prevent secondhand smoke exposure and its adverse health effects
on patrons and employees of food establishments; and
B. To protect, in particular, the health of vulnerable populations including
children and those with chronic health conditions.
SECTION 2: GENERAL PROVISIONS.
2.01 Sco�e. This Ordinance shall be applicable to all food establishments.
2.02 Prohibitions.
A. Smoking is prohibited in the inc}oor areas of food establishments
unless atherwise excluded.
B. No#hing in this Ordinance shall prevent the proprietor or other person
in charge of any place including, without limitation, any residence,
motor vehicle or outdoor space, from prohibiting smoking in any such
place.
C. Nothing in this Ordinance shall prevent other local levels of
govemment within Hennepin County from adopting measures to
protect citizens from secondhand smoke.
D. This Ordinance is intended to complement the Minnesota Clean {ndoor
Air Act, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 144.411 to 144.417, or other
applicable law, as amended from time to time. Nothing in this
Qrdinance authorizes smoking in any Iocation where smoking is
prohibited or restricted by other laws.
2.03 Exclusions. This Ordinance does not apply to:
A. Outdoor spaces of food establishments.
B. Locations where smoking is expressly authorized by state or federal
law, rule, or regulation.
C. Private clubs. This exclusion shail not a I when this or anization is
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open to the pubiic #o serve food and/or beverages. In addition, this
exclusion shall not apply to the extent the organization is established to
avoid compliance with this Ordinance.
D. The use of tobacco as part of a recognized religious ritual or activity.
E. Guest rooms of a hotel or moteL
F. Food establishments located in a house of worship when the food
service is Iimited to preparation, service or consumption by the
members of the house of worship and not advertised to the public.
2.04 Jurisdiction. This Ordinance shall apply throughout all of Hennepin
County as follows:
A. A statutory or home rule charter city that maintains a delegation of
authority agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health and/or
the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to regulate food
establishments pursuant to Minnesota Statues 145A.07 and/or
28A.075 may either:
1. Elect to enforce this Ordinance or a local ordinance; or
2. Provide verification to Hennepin County of its intention to have the
Health Authority enforce this Ordinance by submitting a resolution
of the City Council or authorized City official to Hennepin County.
B. The Health Authority shall be responsible for enforcing this Ordinance
for areas within its delegation of authority agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture to regulate food establishments pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes 145A.07 and 28A.075. The Health Authority shal( also be
responsible for enforcing this Ordinance:
1. In food establishments in cities under the provisions in section 2.04,
subpart A., 2., of this Ordinance; and
2. In food establishments not delegated by the Minnesota Department
of Agriculture pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 28A.075 located
within cities maintaining a delegation of authority agreement with
the Minnesota Department of Health pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes 145A.07.
SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS.
3.01 Food establishment. °Food establishment" means those establishments
defined in Minnesota Rules 4626.OQ2Q, subpart 35, including an
establishment that has an on-sale non-intoxicating malt liquor license; an
on-sale intoxicating liquor license; an on-sale wine license and/or strong
beer liquor Iicense issued by the State of Minnesota, the municipality
within which it is located, or Hennepin County.
3.02 Health Authority. "Health Authority" means the Hennepin County Human
Services Department and its designated employees, agents, or
contractors, as the Hennepin County Board may designate.
3.03 Other �erson in charqe. "Other person in charge" has the meaning
specified in the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act Rules, Minnesota Rules,
part 4620.D100, subpart 10, as amended from time to time.
3.04 Private club. "Private club" means a civic organization, service club,
fraterna{ organization or congressionally chartered veterans' club, when
admission to the organization is limited to members and members' guests.
3.05 Proprietor. "Proprietor" has the meaning specified by the Minnesota
Clean Indoor Air Act Rules, Minnesota Rules, part 4620.0100, subpart 13,
as amended from time to time.
3.06 Smokinq. "Smoking" means the inhaling, exhaling or combustion of any
cigar, cigarette, pipe, tobacco product, weed, plant or any other similar
article. "Smoking" includes possessing or carrying a lighted cigar,
cigarette, pipe or any other lighted smoking equipment.
SECTION 4: ADMINISTRATION. Except where otherwise specified, this
Ordinance is subject to all provisions of the Hennepin County Administrative
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1, as may be amended from time to time.
SECTION 5: RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROPRIETORS.
5.01 Proarietors or other aerson in charae shalL•
A. Post "no smoking" signs that comply with the requirements for sign
placement and size of letters consistent with the Minnesota Clean
IndoorAir Act Rules, Minnesota Rules, part 4620.0500, as may be
amended from time to time; and
B. Ask any person who smokes in an area where smoking is prohibited to
refrain from smoking and, if the person does not refrain from smoking
after being asked to do so, ask the person to leave the food
establishment.
SECTION 6: ENFORCEMENT.
6.01 Inspections. Compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance will be
verified:
A. As part of a routine food establishment inspection conducted by the
Health Authority pursuant to Hennepin County Ordinance No. 3, Food
Protection Ordinance;
B. As part of routine food estabfishment inspection conducted by a
statutory or home rule charter city that maintains a delegation of
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authority agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health and/or
the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to regulate food
estabJishments pursuant to Minnesota Statues 145A.07 and/or
28A.075; or
C. As part of a complaint investigation.
6.02 Access to aremises and records. The proprietor or other person in
charge shall, upon the request of the Health Authority and after proper
identifieation, permit access to all parts of the establishment as often as
necessary, and at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspection and
shall exhibit and allow copying of any and all records necessary to
ascertain compliance with this Ordinance.
6.03 Interference with the Health Authoritv. No person shall in any way
interfere with or hinder the Health Authocity in the perFormance of duties,
or refuse the Health Authority to make such inspections.
SECTION 7: PENALTY.
7.01 Misdemeanor. Any person who violates this Ordinance, or who permits a
violation to exist on the premises under his/her control, or fails to take
action to abate the existence of the violation(s) within a specified time
period, when ordered or notified to do sa by the Health Authority, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereaf shall be punished as
provided by law. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
7.02 Adverse license action. Violation of any provision of this Ordinance by a
proprietor or other person in charge shall be adequate grounds for the
denial, refusal to renew, revocation or suspension of a Iicense to operate a
food establishment as determined by the Health Authority.
7.03 Civil remedies. In the event of a violation or a threat of violation of this
Ordinance, the City Attorney or County Attorney may take appropriate
actian to enforce this Ordinance, including application for injunctive relief,
action to compel performance, or other appropriate action in court, if
necessary, to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate such violations or
threatened violations. The City Attorney or County Attorney enforcing
provisions of this Ordinance may seek costs and dispersements, including
attorneys' fees.
7.04 Citations. Whenever the Health Authority discovers a violation of this
Ordinance, a citation may be issued to the person alleged to have
committed the violation. The citation shall be issued to the person
charged with the violation, or in case of a corporation or municipality, to
any officer or agent expressly or impliedly authorized to accept such
issuance.
SECTION 8: FEES. Fees for Health Authority complaint investigation,
verification, and enforcement of violations of this Ordinance in food
establishments shall be those established by resolution, as amended from time
to time, of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.
SECTION 9: SEPARABILITY. If any provision or application of this Ordinance is
held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 10: CAPTIONS. The captions printed in boldfaced type before
sections of this Ordinance are mere catch words to indicate the content of the
section.
SECTION 11: EFFECTIVE DATE. After passage by the Hennepin County Board
of Commissioners, this Ordinance shall take effect on March 31, 2005.
Passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County, Minnesota,
this day of
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
By: Chair, Board of County Commissioners
Attest:
Clerk of the County Board
Dear Restaurant Owner or Liquor Licensee:
The City Council has been approached regarding the adoption of an ordinance prohibiting smoking in
restaurants and bars in Brooklyn Center. As you are aware, there is currently a great deal of discussion about
prohibiting smoking, especially in restaurants and bazs. Several cities have adopted ordinances banning
smoking in restaurants, bars, and other places. The City Council will be considering this issue in January of
2005. Before taking any action, the City Council wanted to solicit input from residents and the hospitality
industry in Brooklyn Center. A survey will be sent in the City Watch Newsletter in December asking
residents for their input. By this letter, the City Council is soliciting your comments and opinions regarding
the advisability of adopting a smoking ban in restaurants and bars in Brooklyn Center. The City Council
would appreciate receiving your comments in whatever format you would chose. If you would like to e-mail
your comments, please e-mail your comments to citvclerknu,ci-brooklvn-center.mn.us; if you would like to
send written comments, please mail them to Deputy City Clerk, City of Brooklyn Center, 6341 Shingle
Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430; or feel free to contact all or any ofthe City Council members.
Sincerely,
Myrna Kragness
Mayor
DRAFT
Several Cities have adopted ordinances prohibiting smoking in restaurants and bars. The City
Council would like your input on whether the City of Brooklyn Center should consider adopting
an ordinance prohibiting smoking in restaurants and bars. Please take a moment to let the City
Council know your thoughts by completing the following survey.
Should Brooklyn Center ban smoking in bars and restaurants?
Yes
Yes, only if other surrounding cities adopt a similar ban
No
Undecided
Should the City of Brooklyn Center encourage Hennepin County to adopt a county-wide ban on
smoking in bars and restaurants?
Yes
No
Undecided
Should the City of Brooklyn Center encourage the State of Minnesota to adopt a state-wide ban
on smoking in bars and restaurants?
Yes
No
Undecided
Comments:
Return by U.S. mail to: Return by E-Mail to:
Deputy City Clerk citvelerkCa�ci.brooklvn-center.mn.us
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 5543Q
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for Resources, Inc. u'estxenneptn
•Community Services
A Center for Recreation Education /�dvocacy Counseling �"�ealth
May 13, 2005
Ms. Maria Rosenbaum
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Maria,
Enclosed please find a brief overview of our presentation regarding adaptive recreation
for citizens with disabilities. I also enclose 5 copies ofour annual report and recreation
brochure for council members to review.
I have 3 citizens with disabilities, one parent, and myself who will speak at the council
meeting. We will be requesting reinstatement into the park recreation budget for 2005.
Thank you for helping, Maria.
Sincerely,
Mary Perkins
Executive Directar
Enelosures
1001 Highway 7 Room 217 Hopkins, MN 55305 952.988,4177 Fax: 952.988.4020
,�c
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West Hennepin
f o r R e s o u r c e s, n C. Communi Sen�ices
A Center for Recreation Education Advocacy Counseling Health
BROOKLYN CENTER ADAPTIVE RECREATION
FAST FACTS
The City of Brooklyn Center has offered park and recreation services to its children and
adults with disabilities for nearly 25 years
Residents of Brooklyn Center with disabilities have participated in both adaptive
(disability only) and inclusive (mainstreamed) recreation services through the eity's
involvement in the Northwest Adaptive Recreation Consortium which includes 8
northwest municipalities
The city is charged a base rate of $3,000 plus an additional amount based on the
number of participants from the previous year
In 20Q3, 153 participants were counted and the cost was $6,694.00 FOR THE YEAR
This small amount purchases Substantial services including:
athletic leagues and social clubs
special events
holiday parties
training for city staff in how to include people with disabilities into all park
programs
individual skill assessment
consultation with parents, professionals or other city groups about disabiliry
related issues
Participation in the consortium keeps Brooklyn Center in compliance with many ADA
requirements.
The program is guided by certified therapeutic recreation specialists and supported by
psychologists, social workers with disabiliry expertise
Brooklyn Center was the onlv suburban community to completely eliminate the service
due to budget cuts
Residents with disabilities are being excluded from participation and are being hurt by
the decision
Citizens with disabilities NEED this service as it is the orsly means they have to
maintain relationships, physical fitness and social integration
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Dear Friends of REz�CH, M4SSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide supporf and training for individuals
Reaching Success means and families with developmental disobilities. The ogency assists
building on one's strengths individuals in developing and utilizing skills and attitudes that
will maximize independence pnd integration into the larger
and developing one's community,
capabilities. All of us
experience life's triumphs PROGRAM SERVICES
and find success with the Counseling
help of our families, outreacn
Education and Skilis Training
nnar Perk�n5 friends and communities. Empowerment and Su
y pport Groups
Executive Director None of us is truly Therapeutic Recreation
Community Inclusion
independent as we all rely Respite Services
on others to help us along life �ourney. Information and Referral
Transportation
Here a[ REACH, we strive to offer that extra hand
PROGRAM HIGHTLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
help families and people affected by disabilities
the ways [ha[ they �vish [o be helped. We help In July of 2002, our organization officially beeame Reach For
Resources. REACH is an acronym that stands for Recreation
people iden[ify [heir o�vn s[rengths and build on �ducation Advocacy �ounseling and Heaith. 0ur new name
better describes our vision of empowe�ing people with
their o�vn capabilities. Last year over 1,200 disabilities to REACH their ful! potentiaL
people were served by REACH through a variety
i- Our respite program, called "Take Five,"' won the Award ot
of services. We counseled those who felt troubled Excellence from The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
taught life skills to those needing to learn, found for se#ting a standard of excellence in the fieid of �ecreation
parks and leisure serviees.'"
resources for those seeking new supports, and
created places of friendship and recreation Our educotion department expanded its parent support
program for parents with disabilities. In addition to our parenting
throughout our entire community. c�asses, we now have a one-to-one outreach program
specifieally designed to help moms and dads with disabilities
become better parents. Thirty percent more adults care
Our small staff touehed many lives but also relied receiving training services.
on [he many friends of REACH �vho contributed Counseling services were expanded with the addition of another
their time, money and their goods to help further full time therapist to provide both case manogement and
clinical services. When family members are included, REACH
our mission. Thank you [o all our community assisted over 1,200 people affected by disobilities in 2002.
partners for eLtending your hands in friendshi to
p One of our goals is to help people with disabilities integrate
help us make this a communiry rich with into their communities by helping them use their neighborhood
resources. In 2002, 87°� of the people who requested help with
opportunity for people of all �abilities. integrotion were successful in using their neighborhood
resources.
l y Another REACH goal is to help people with disabilities prevent
L� or resolve personal crises that eould create severe disruption in
their lives, in 2002, 99% of people at risk for these crises
prevented or successfully �esolved them with ihe help of
Mary Perkins REACH's counseling, outreach and trainfng programs.
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Cifies 97 KfCZ Target Brooklyn Park
'rtcC�j1�� D'Amico and Sons Timberwolves
y� Davanni's Walker Art Center
Edinburgh Dairy 9ueen Target Greatiqnd;
ANNUAL APPEAL M EMBERS Ken Maggie Schneeberg Glamour Shots Maple 6rove
AND SPECIAL APPEAL Nathan Schofie�d Goiden Rozor Stylists ISD 279
NIEMBERS Azza Shaolan Hennepin Pa�ks
Marie B. Siivemagel KDwB 101.3 Ftv� MATCHING GIFTS
Deen Ajibola/Amas Incorporated Jeff Maxine Skold Kelly's 19th Hole
Margaret Argall Joan Surma KFC American Express
Cindy Atkinson Lloyd Beverly Swanson McDonald's in Minnetonka ING Foundation
Linda Butch Bialick Jeanne Swedberg Medina Entertainment Center
The Bieber Family Foundation Richard Ann Von Sickle Minneapolis Pianetprium MEMORIALS
Leonord Borgstrom
Rocheile Tdscher Minnesota Twins John Hetterick/No Place
Nancy Borgstrom John Diane Thompson Minnesota Vikings
Allan Kathy Boucher Mike Urgo/Community Involvement Minnesota Zoo Like Home
Sherwin linda Brodsky Pro rams Old Country Buffet N1ar}� Ellen Kaui
John Andrea Casey And gsset Mary Perkins
y Perkins Royce and Jan Sanner
Greg Cheryl Choukqlas VFW Post 425 Hopkins Rainbow Foods
Annis Diane Clark The Wheelock Family St. Paul Saints
.lames Cornwell Waltraud Whitmore Science Museum of Minnesota RESPITE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Marvin Fish Family Virginia Wolfgram Gary Stone Bechier Landscape. Inc.
Christine Dvorak John Mary Ann Wolters
Walter Cecilee Faster Walter Virgina Zobel P�ease accept our apology if your name is misspelled or missing
Marvin Rosemory Fish from any of the lists in this report.
Stephan Garmon SPQNSORS
Michael Gwenn Garmon A speciaV Thank you for your support to the cities of:
Tim Piper Garmon The Baratz Family Foundation Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park. Chanhassen, Chaska,
Debby Grote The John Barbetta Famiiy Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka,
Mary Gustafson Bechler Landscape, Inc. New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park.
Deb Hagen Kristin Bender
'lanlon/Boston Garden Benefit Partners, inc.
Don Hanna The Bialick Family
tster Harrington Brooklyn Pork Community
Patricia Shain Haug Organization
Morie Heiland Buerkle Acura of Brooklyn Park
John Hetterick Cify of Brooklyn Park 2002 Financial
Chris Hickman Annis Clark
Dave Hoffman Colwell Industries f n f�o r m a ti o n
Margaret Holste Commercial Furniture Services r
Leroy Johnson Comprehensive Valuation Services
Jan Kaul Dean Superior Vending Ca. REVENUES
Mary Ellen Kaul Duke Realty investments
Barbara Kleist Bert Gardner Program Fees S 756,767
Paul Sally Kraske Susan Gray Misc. Income S 104
Terrance Judith LaBissoniere Dave Hoffman Contributions 23,305
Sharon Lane Osseo �ions Club Interest Income
5andra Lindell Osmonics S 2,021
Gary Loeber Robbinsdale Jaycees Total Revenues: S 782,197
John Lundquist Jan 5anner
Beverly Montgomery Kari Schamber EXPENSES
Nickofas &Judith Neiss Skold Dental Laboratory, Inc.
Jerry Sharon Nelson The 9th Grpde Government Classes Program Services S 669,625
Janet Nelson at Champtin High School Administrative/6eneral S 291
Julie Orr VFW Crystal Post 494 Totai Expenses 669,916
Bruce Merry Jo Parker VFW Minnetonka Post 398
Mary Perkins Waimort Brooklyn Park
George Petros Bonnie Munger Welsh Companies Balonce Sheet as of December 31, 2002
Ratph Pettyjohn Sue Whitney
Ann Popper
Assets
Derek PurneO DONORS Current Assets S 410,628
M. Audrey Rachner Fixed Assets S 51,620
Sandro Ramstod Applebee's Totai Assets
Linda Rebone Arby's S 462,248
Kay Riley BiII's Superette
John Alice Rivers BloCkbuster Liabilities and Net Assets
Stuart Linda Ruehle Blondies Current Liabilities S 19,866
Loretta Solinger Burger King Net Assets S 422,382
Jan Royce Sanner Caribou Coffe� Totpl Liabilities and Net Assets S 462,248
Kari John Schamber Chili's
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2002 Board of Directors
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Christala Culhane
'a Piper Gormon
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1 Susan Gray
Gary Johnson
Mary Ellen Koul
Chris Klug
George Pettos
Jan Sanner
2003 REACH STAFF Kari Schamber
Maxine Skold
Mary Perkins
Executive Director Jeanne Swedberg
lisa Rivers
Director of Counseling
5heri Petersen
Director of Educatlon and Training
Renae Luiner
Director of Recreation y��
ond inciusion Services
7ara Porker
Assistant Director-West
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LoAnne Woods
Adminfstrative AssisTant
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Matthew Smith
Outreoch Worker
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Sara Hicks
Mental Health Practitioner
Jill Baumgortner
Outreach Therapist
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Margaret Argoll
Max Bialick
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Jammer Bundel
Jacob Corlson ,_.s,�
Nancy Danielson
Taro pubbs
Maureen Grazzini
Jamie Haubenschild
Erika tngwerson
Chris Klug
Brod Kunz
Taro Lumley
Debby Maschke
Melissa Parker
Andy 5oltvedt
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PLY�OUTH-
August 4, 2004
Cities of
Maple Grove
Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Center
New Hope
Crystal
Osseo
Ronbinsdale
Minneapolis
Dear City Managers:
In early July, we received a letter from the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commissionrelating to
approval of its operating budget and assessments to member communities. The letter included the
following sta.tement:
"The Commission requests that the member cities as soon as possible begin discussing a
long-term strategy for funding capital improvement projects and speeial studies such as
TMDLs and resource manageznent plans. The Commission requests that this strategy be
developed and in place by Spring 2005 for the development of the 2006 budget and
capital improvement program"
The letter goes on to suggest specific items for discussion (copy enclosed).
My question is quite simple Is your city interested in attending a meeting to discuss these issues?
Each city could send one elected official and one appointed official to a meeting for an initial discussion.
The commissioners of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission could also be invited to
attend. Plymouih would be glad to host a meeting, but would also be happy to travel to one of your
communities if you are interested in hosring.
Could you please give me a call at 763-509-5051 or by e-mail Lahrens(a�ci.vlvmouth.mn.us to let me
lrnow your thoughts. If we deternune that everyone is willing to meet, we can then determine where and
when.
Sincerely,
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Laurie Ahrens
City Manager
Enclosure
PLYMOUTH �I.ddin� Quality to Life
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Hennepin County, M innesota
Dear .yliayors aud M�agers:
At its 3une 10, 2004 meeting, tlie Shing1eCreek Wat,ershedManagen �m�� balance of rev nue from sources,
of$426,190. Assessmentstomembercomsnunitiestotal$268,190,
application fees, and interest income.
e ro osed Joint Powers Ageement amendment establishing �.n "Assessment �°e C'le'�isso
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without the consent of a majority of cities has not yet been execu�ted by a11 the m
prepared this budget as if that amendment was in place 004 the best a ta available when the C o�mmss'onas
2.3 percent, the change in t�e CPT from Rpril 20031A Ap
bud�et committee met in May. The tatal member assessment or 2005 is 2.1 percent greater thar► the 2Q�4
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The 2005 budget continues tlie existing operating proBTams �"ltb 5°me mmor modifications. Other expenditures
were considered for 2005 that would have required an assessment aboveti i re� nt oads
proposals were for Total Ma7:imum Daily Load (1MDL) implementation ac
inthewatershed'Slakes. Afifthwouldbeginstreambenkf �°$�a any of these acti ties 2 O5, but tliey
in Brooklyn Park. The Commission chose not to go
remain priarity activities for consideration ia 2406, a]ons with additional potential activities (see attachment).
It should be noted that the TMDL studies completed tA date in Shing�e C�a� �e as es ment to mber
which, in part, is why the operating budget [$426,190] �s h g
[$20�,1�0]. Th� chal�e�ae for the Commission is, we �hel"im sion go�ing to oe �ske� te P�'�;�����cially in
more competitive in tiie future. We also beheve the C m
more stream bank restoration projects similar to t�e one eS o�� 4R Co� ssion and itis member
Co�mission is going to participate in TMDL end s�ea�'° b
cities wi11 have to develop additional revenue sources �e�eTh W i�an that s urr
additional unpiementation projects and programs will
beoinnin� tbe p}an Amendment review process identifled additional studies and plaas ihat should also be
considered.
The Commission requests that the member cities as 9Oa�ai 5 b�a.�� T1�ID� and esonrce m nagemen
for funding capltal improvement projects and specaal s
plans. The Commission requests that this strategY be devcloped and in place by Spri�a 2005 for the
development of the 2006 budget and capital improvement prograu►
BROOK�YN CENTER BROOKLI'N PA1� CRYS7AL A�1-E GROVE MINNEAPOLIS N�V1► H�P� OSSEO PLl'N►�UTH ROBBINSDAL
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and Peppe
FROM: Michael J. McCauley
DATE: August l8, 2004
SUBJECT: Use of Constitution Hall for Fundraising
Use of Constitution Hall has generally been reserved for non-profit organizations and resident use.
Limited use of the facility is allowed, for higher fees, by local businesses for training or meetings.
The non-profit and resident uses have been for a variety of activities and types of uses. Those uses
have not previously included direct fundraising events where items would be sold or auctioned.
Brooklyn Peacemakers has requested the use of Constitution Hall for a potential event that would
have a number of activities and facets. Most of the proposed activities such as a bicycle safety rodeo,
chili taste testing, and displays regarding the impacts of drunk driving would be similar to or
consistent with past uses of Constitution Hall. Peacemakers has also broached the idea of
conducting a silent auction as part of a fundraising event during this time.
Mr. Glasoe is in the proeess of reviewing policies that may be in place at other cities for use of
facilities like Constitution Hall to develop a more formalized policy and structure for use of
Constitution Hall. This matter is on the Work Session agenda at this time for Council discussion and
input regarding the use of Constitution Hall by non-profit organizations for sales or auctions as
fundraisers.
The issue is potentially more complex then it would first appear. For example, we have been
approached by for-profit businesses about using Constitution Hall to conduct sales events. Under
our current policy of restricting use to non-profit organizations and community resident use, those
requests have been denied. However, if a private business paired with a non-profit organization, it
could potentially be a non-profit organization requesting to conduct a sale that would in reality be
run by a for-profit business that would otherwise be ineligible to use Constitution Ha1L 'There might
be some iype of an arrangement whereby a percentage of the proceeds of the sale would go to the
non-profit organization, but the bulk of the proceeds and tl�e real beneficiary inthat situation could
be the private business.
On the issue of using Constitution Hall for fundraising activities, there are a number of options
including:
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center 1'hone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www. cityofbrooklyncenter. org
A) Fundraisers are permitted where:
a. The event is a food event for which the non-profit organization is the sponsor and
recipient of all net proceeds
b. The event involves the sale of donated items and the non-profit organization is
the sponsor and recipient of all net proceeds
c. Tickets are sold for entertainment performed by a public or non-profit
organization
d. Tickets are sold for entertainment by a private person or organization and the
non-profit organization is the sponsor of the event and the recipient of all net
proceeds
B) Fundraisers are not perrnitted:
a. A third party conducts a sale or show involving merchandise or services
C) Persons using Constitution Hall are not perrnitted to:
a. Charge an admission fee for an event except as specifically authorized (i.e.
Dinner cost)
b. Offer items for sale
c. Offer items for sale to the general public, but may have a silent auction open only
to ticketed participants in an event
Staff is requesting City Council direction as we prepare formal policies. The policy issues revolve
around the distinction between non-profit and for-profit uses, as well as the availability of
commercial venues such as the hotel, Up Front events, and the Earle Brown Heritage Center.
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Corrtmunity
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Kragness, Counci mbers C Lasman, Niesen, and Peppe
FROM: Michael J. McCauley
DATE: August 18, 2004
SUBJECT: Draft Report on Council Leadership Workshop
Attached piease find a copy of Mr. Neu's draft report. I have stricken language on page 4 in Section
2. c. While the City is facing substantial fiscal pressures that have significant impacts on our ability
to plan for the future, I do not see us in a potential fiscal crisis. This may simply be a matter of
semantics. Given how monetary affairs are managed in the City, we are not in danger of over
extending ourselves and being unable to meet obligations. We may be unable to sustain certain
operations and we may suffer a weakening, but we are not in any danger of default.
On page 5 in Section B. 1. b. and also on page 8 in Section (4) I have stricken the word mil as it
would relate to levy increases. The City levies a flat dollar amount for taxes. We do not do a mil
levy. A mil format is an alternate format that was used before the current tax capacity system in
Minnesota. That format has the City Council set a tax rate. As you are aware, the City Council
adopts a flat dollar amount and the tax rate is then generated by using the flat dollar amount over the
accumulated t� capacity in the City. The City Council has no control over the mathematics of that
computation. The rate is set from the dollar amount of the levy adoption as opposed to setting a rate
that generates a dollar amount.
As is the Council's usual protocol, tlie Council reviews the report and the draft goals contained in the
report for discussion and potential revision or correction prior to placing the City Council goals and
report on a regular City Council agenda.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER,
MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Conducted on
August 7, 2004
SUMMARY OF KEY OBSERVATIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS MADE BY THE
PARTICIPANTS
Submitted by
Carl H. Neu, Jr.
August 9, 2004
ONeu and Company and the Center for the Future of Local GovernanceT"', 2004
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER,
MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Conducted on
August 7, 2004
SUMIWIARY OF KEY OBSERVATIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS MADE BY THE PARTICIPANTS
Submitted by
Carl H. Neu, Jr.
August 9, 2004
L INTRODUCTION
On August 7, 2004, the Mayor, three City Council mernbers, City 1Vlanager and
Assistant City Manager of Brooklyn Center conducted a City Council Leadership
Workshop. A copy of the objectives and agenda for this workshop is included in
this report as Appendix A.
II. SUMMARY OF KEY OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS MADE BY
T�IE PARTICIPANTS.
A. Review of Major Accomplishments and Major Frustrations
Experienced by the City and City Council during the last 12 Months.
The City of Brooklyn Center, like most cities in the state of Minnesota and
throughout the country, has been experiencing many challenges, fiscal
pressures and changing political conditions that affect dramatically the
nature of the issues confronting it and its ability to deal with these issues.
The purpose of the assessment of major accomplishments and major
frustrations experienced during the last 12 months is to establish a
comprehensive and balanced perspective about all of the things that the
City and the Council have managed to achieve in spite of these challenges
and pressures.
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1. Major Accomplishments and Major Frustrations Experienced
during the last 12 Months.
Maior Accomplishments Major Frustrations
Street, curb, and gutter Revitalization efforts (still
program (revitalization) have a lot to do)
Code Enforcement Money (availability of
funds, especially with
declining LGA)
Crime mapping (prevention Code enforcement (ability
and anticipation) to sustain on a continuous
basis)
69 Street Development Opportunity Site (need for
well-thought out plan)
Handling LGA cuts Liquor store and Earle
Brown profitability
Traffic enforcement Crime issues (publicized
armed robbery instances)
Twin Lake LGA and its impact on the
City's budget
Park improvements (quality Joslyn land area (unresolved
of life) issues):
roads
water level
final work to be
completed
Highway 100 development Assessing citizens'
evaluation of council
performance
694 Highway construction What is "the overarching
plan" for Opportunity Site?
Joslyn development Traffic issues
Radisson Hotel
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ARM Association (rental
management)
National Night Out
Transit hub under
construction
Viewpoint
New library
New Earle Brown School
2. GeneraY Conclusions about Major Accomplishments and Majar
Frustrations Experienced during the last 12 Months.
Upon reviewing the Summary of Mayor Accomplishments and
Frustrations, the Council reached the following general
conclusions:
a. The City and the Council have accomplished a great deal
given the challenges and declining financial situation the
City has been experiencing.
b. The City's ability to deal with many of the issues it is
facing requires a high level of interdependence or
collaboration with other agencies.
c. The City is facing real fiscal pressures a�-�e�-be-e�
The �ity needs to work
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closely with other agencies to affect this issue, not only for
Brooklyn Center but for many municipalities throughout
the State.
d. A big picture perspective is needed by the City to achieve
the accomplishments it desires because of the
interdependence the City has with the State and other
agencies affecting its ability to accomplish its aspirations.
e. There is a definite need to focus on a few "most critical
issues" the City needs to address to position itself for the
future strategically and to reverse the decline in municipal
revenues stemming primarily fram the decrease in LGA
funds.
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B. City Council Goals for the Year 2005.
1. Critical realities affecting the City s options for the year 2005.
As an introduction to the goal-setting process, the participants
spent time identifying the following critical realities that are going
to affect dramatically the City's options and abilities as it addresses
major factors affecting the nafure and quality of the future of the
community and its ability to sustain service delivery consistent
with citizen desires and expectations.
The following critical realities were identified:
a. The "Opportunity Site" existing within the center of the
city represents a vital and strategic opportunity for
redefining and enhancing the future image, prosperity,
economic vitality, and residential/commercial/business
components of the city. The development of this
Opportunity Site is of extreme importance and must be
addressed with extraordinary council and city staff efforts
to ensure the creation of a new and vibrant Brooklyn Center
"Downtown" blueprint and eventual reality.
b. The City budget situation is becoming increasingly more
serious due to continuous declines/shortfalls in LGA
funding which already total $3.4 million for the 2004
budget. Additionally, the City could lose the rest of its
LGA funding from the State. The only apparent manner in
which significant revenue increases can be derived to
support the general fund during the next three to five years
is through a tax��v3=, increase. The economic
development occurring in the City probably will not
produce appreciable revenue increases unti12010 and
beyond.
c. The combination of having to seize the potentials the
Opportunity Site affords the City and to address the
funding situation necessitates that the City focus most of its
energies, both council and staff, on these two critical issues.
This means that the City's ability to enhance or expand
current service levels and quality, or to take on additional
programs will be severely limited; possibly non-existent for
the immediate future. The current general fund budget, if
increased through regular taa� increases over the next
several years, may be capable of sustaining current service
levels and quality.
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d. The Council and Staff, during the year 2005, will have to
do the following:
Focus their primary energies on dealing with the
opportunities arising from the Opportunity Site and
addressing the impact of funding realities that the City
will experience for the next several years.
Communicate strongly to the community the absolute
importance of these two issues.
Manage citizen expectations about what other things
the City will be capable of doing above and beyond
sustaining current service levels and quality.
In short, the City can not take on new projects or
commitments other than the two high-priority items
mentioned above and sustaining to the fullest extent
possible, current service levels and quality.
2. Goals for 2005
a. Goal No. 1: Create a new Brooklyn Center
"Downtown" blueprint. (Opportunity Site
Brooklyn Center's Central Business District)
(1) Issue: Defining and building the future
"Downtown" of Brooklyn Center.
(2) Long-term outcome: creation of an exciting
and suceessful "mixed-use" Downtown for
Brooklyn Center.
(3) Benefits:
a new image and exciting experience for
our community's benefit and future
expanded commercial tax base
attraeting new businesses and supporting
current businesses
new excitement about Brooklyn Center
and its Downtown area
utilization of a prime location
"greening" of Brooklyn Center
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creating a whole new image for the City
attracting new residents to the
community.
(4) Focus 2005:
Establish a well-defined process for
receiving public input and participation
and defining the key components and
parameters desired for the area.
(Meetings, Charettes, etc.)
Define key components and parameters
desired for the future development of the
area.
Solicitation of proposals from
development communities.
Revise of the City's Comprehensive
Plan and related Zoning Ordinances.
Amend the current funding (T.I.F. Tax
District 3) mechanism.
Issue bonds.
Acquire property.
b. Goal No. 2. Continue funding of community services.
(1) Issue: City's ability to sustain its current service
levels and quality given current fianding situations
and declines in LGA funds from the State.
(2) Long-Term Outcome: The long-term outcome will
be determined by which choices the City makes
pertaining to funding of City services. The
following four approaches need to be taken:
Defining options which might include levy
increases, reducing costs, a mix of both.
Prioritizing city services so that available
funding can be directed ta high-priority
services.
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Selecting the option or options the city wishes to
pursue relative to revenue generation and
funding of city services.
Implementing that option and adjusting city
service levels accordingly.
(3) Benefits:
Establishing realistic expectations among the
citizens about what services the city ean provide
given current funding realities and options.
Prioritizing services so that if service cuts are
required as a result of funding decreases,
available funding will go to the higher-priority
services.
Seek means of increasing revenues.
(4) Focus2004:
Council meeting with City Finance Commission
to establish levy for 2005.
Council adopting mil levy increase for 2005.
(5) Focus 2005:
Definition of projected equipment needs and
unfunded future costs anticipated in each of the
City's departments.
Support legislative change in LGA formula
(work with AMM and legislative
representatives).
Develop council consensus on service funding
priorities.
Communicate with the community that the
council is working strongly on building a
stronger future for the City through
concentrating its efforts on the Opportunity Site
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and the benefits that can ensure from it for the
entire community.
c. Goal No. 3: Sustain Code Enforcement, Crime
Prevention, and Traffic Enforcement Efforts.
d. Goal No. 4: Continue the Street Reconstruction Program.
Important Note: Goals 1 and 2 become the "super ordinate
goals" that will be absorbing most of the council's
leadership and the rnunicipal staff's management capacity
during 2005. Goals 3 and 4 are reflective of the council's
commitment to sustain the efforts these goals addressed
because of their extreme importance to the community.
C. City Council City Manager Working Relationships
The responses received from the council members to the Pre-Workshop
Questionnaire, a copy of which is attached to this report as Appendix B,
identified a number of issues pertaining to the City Council-City Manager
relationship.
The issues identified included:
How does the City Council and its members know what is going
on within the City, and what are the concerns that may exist among
the City's employees?
What is the best way to evaluate the City Manager's performance?
What are the appropriate communications channels and means that
should exist within the City?
How do Council members handle information they receive from
the public about perceived problems within City operations and
practices?
Because 2 City Council members were absent, it was not possible to
discuss these issues fully and develop a consensus on what actions the
council may wish to take, if any, relative to these issues. It is
recommended that this discussion be continued at the scheduled February
5, 2005 City Council Leadership Workshop.
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D. Elections 2004
Prior to the elections of 2002, the Council and City Manager established a
protocol defining to how information would be provided to candidates
during the election process. It is recommended that this protocol be
published for the benefit of the Council and all candidates so there is a
clear understanding of how information can be obtained, to whom it will
be distributed, etc., throughout the entire election process.
E. Dates for 2005
The suggested date for the next City Council Workshop is February 5,
2005. Suggested topics for this workshop include the following:
Orientation of all Council members on:
How this City Council conducts its business in
terms of ineeting procedures and protocols.
The City Council-City Manager Partnerships with
emphasis on roles and relationships within thc
partnerships, and how Council members, Manager
and Staff inembers should cornmunicate with each
other.
Establishing a new Vision for the City Council and the
City.
Establishing a Mission Statement.
Creating an Operating Philosophy Statement defming
the values and principles that will govern the CounciI's
conduct and service provided to the community.
Reviewing and updating the Goals for 2005 to reflect
current information on City finances and input from
newly-elected Council members.
Discussion of establishing the City Manager Evaluation
Process desired by the CounciL
Team building within the Council.
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III. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FACILITATOR
A. Goals for 2005.
It is recommended that the Council and City Manager do the following:
1. Review the four proposed Goals to ensure that the wording reflects
Council's desires and what it wishes to communicate to the
community.
2. Establish the means to emphasize that Goals 1 and 2 are the
primary focal points of the Council and City Management for the
year 2005 because of their extraordinary importance, both to the
future of the community and its ability to sustain currently its
capacity to deliver services.
3. The City Council and Staff move aggressively towards
implementing the action steps for Goal No. 1 with particular
emphasis on expanded communications throughout the community
and garnering citizen input and participation in the process far
establishing the key concepts and parameters desired for the
Opportunity Site.
4. Communicate aggressively with the citizens the reaiity of the
City's financial situation and the implications that emerge for the
next three to five yeazs in terms of taacation, service levels and
quality, and the expectations the citizens have about what the City
can delivery to and do for them.
B. Council Meetings and Council-Manager Relationships.
The following recommendation is offered:
The issues, identified II. C. above, should be considered for possible
discussion by the full council at its scheduled February 5, 2005 Leadership
Workshop. This would afford an opportunity for the full council to
identify what actions it may wish to take relative to any of these issues.
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COMp�NY
City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
City Council Leadership Workshop
August 7, 2004
8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
1. Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, the participants will have:
a. reviewed the major accomplishments of the City Council during the last
twelve months
b. identified the major challenges and issues the Council, Manager, and City
will have to confront with a strategic and assertive leadership stance
during 2005 and beyond
c. defined from a"big picture strategic perspective" the results/outcomes
City Council desire to achieve relative to the major challenges and issues
it must confront
d. established City Council's proposed goals for 2005
e. defined, within the context of the City Council-City Manager/Staff
Partnership, the following:
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the expectations the Mayor, Council members and City Manager have
about the respective roles of, and contributions needed from, each
other in achieving the results and goals desired by City Council
strategies for strengthening the performance of, and working
relationships between, City Council and the City Manager.
City Manager evaluation process.
f. identified strategies and processes for:
increasing the ability of City Council to focus on leadership issues
increasing the effectiveness and productivity of city council meetings
enhancing the contribution of council members toward achieving
effective council meetings, performance and constituency
representation
enhancing and applying the "success factors" ofteam work within
counciL
g. addressed issues council members have identified in the pre-workshop
questionnaire as "topics for discussion".
h. addressed "Elections 2004"
"How are things shaping up?"
ground rules City will follow pertaining to candidates
issues that need to be debated during the election campaign
council member expectations about their role influence behavior in
the forthcoming elections.
2. Agenda
a. Pre-workshop Questionnaire
b. August 7, 2004
8:3Q a.m. Welcome, Introductions, and Review of Workshop
Objectives
8:45 a.m. Last 12 months: Review of Accomplishments
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9:00 a.rn. Looking Ahead: Major Challenges and Issues Confronting
Brooklyn Center 2005 and Beyond
9:30 a.m. Pre-Workshop Questionnaire Feedback
10:15 a.m: Key "big picture strategic" outcomes/results Council
desires relative to the challenges-issues confronting the
City.
11:00 a.m. Goals 2005
12:00 Noon Working Lunch
The City Council-City Manager Partnership for Croal
Achievement
1:00 p.m. City Council Leadership and Team Building: Strategies for
Achieving and Sustaining High Performance as a
Governing Body.
4:00 p.m. Elections 2004
4:45 p.m. Date far 2005 Workshops
5:00 p.m. Conclusion
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City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota
Summary of Pre-Workshop Questionnaire Responses
4 Respondents
L Personal Information on Participants
2. What, in your opinion, are the really major challenges/issues confronting the
City of Brooklyn Center: 2005 and beyond?
No vision for the future in terms of redevelopment
Future of Brookdale and its effect on surrounding area and tax base
Lack of funding from State
Decrease of LGA
Decreasing percentage of owner-occupied housing
Population needs and desires with aging and more diverse population
Lack of control and equity in discussions in terms who talks and for how long.
Communication barriers between Council and city staff Council and citizenry,
Council and other Council members
Large of immigrants moving in housing, code, gang issues assoeiated with
this
Role of City Manager amount of control and authority
Overarching plan for development which pulls together the myriad individual
plans that have been commissioned and reported on over the years (Broolclyn
Bivd., Opportunity Site, Twin Lake Management, Walk and Wheel Trails...}
Fear of new council member may be uninterested, uninformed or unwilling
to be productive councilmember
Redevelopment Plan
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Increasing residential property taxes from rising home values, decreasing C/I
property values and tax rates, TIF recovery periods, inflation, loss of
businesses, school funding issues, and cost of government at local and State
level.
Negative image
Money, Money, Money.
Gan issues Asian
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Single family homes being purchased and rented out fair market rate and
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3. City Council Performance:
a. Compared to a year ago, in your opinion, has the City Council become
(check one):
More functional/productive
_1 Less functional/productive
_3 Stayed about the same
Directly relates to above concerns of lack of control and equity.
We still do not function well as a team.
as a governing and policy setting body?
b. What has contributed to or affected City Council's overall performance as a
governing-policy setting body?
Things/Factors that have Things/Factors that have
Increased or Promoted Council's Reduced or Inhibited Council's
Functionalitv and Productivitv Functionalitv and Prodnctivitv
We primarily agree on most major Not following our approved
issues and it makes meetings go discussion rules
smoothly typically!
Getting to now each other better Grandstanding
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Retreats Unfairness in amount of time
dedicated to discussion items. One
council member sametimes
dominates the discussion and does
not cede the floor
Pre-meeting study session has Rehashing old issues or diseussing
helped somewhat things with tons of questions
without vocalizing specific
concerns
Improved structure of ineeting Monopolizing the floor
protocol
Change of local editor at SunPost Lack of funds to do a11 we'd Iike to
(to Sarah) do
No action items for Council
members between meetings other
than the regular liaison role
Lame duck attitudes and levels of
(non) participation
Goals may need to be pared down
and refined
Attitude that the City Manager is
always right (99%)
Frustration
Having Mayor AND CounciT
member both belong to same
organization: AMM 2 yeaxs in a
row)
Attitudes of superiarity and
competitiveness
Symbolism over substance actions
(City Mgr. Asst City Mgr. New
Finance Director raises vs. a hard
stance on Council compensation.
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No effective Parliamentarian;
impatience, rudeness and lack of
civility or RR of Order
Communication obstacles: email
restriction, city staff
communication restriction,
excessive "off-camera" stuff
People's double standards
Unknown reason o€ argument
regarding comment from Mayor:
"You're only 1 of 5— the others
may not agree with you"
People being in a hurry to leave
Study Session Council Meeting
EDA Work Session may affect
Attitude that it's ore important to
"SECOND!" a motion than to think
about the proposal, seconds mostly
automatic.
Commission appointment issues
Agenda item surprises/consent
Agenda
Council unaware how city staff
perceives their Manager
Term "micro manage" as opposed
to "the buck stops here"
Same people appointed to same
liaison roles little cross
traininglexperience
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4. At the August 23, 2003 workshop, we addressed the issue of Effective Council
Meetings.
a. What "gains" have been made in improving council meeting
effectiveness?
Not many
We tried to follow the new rules and that didn't last long.
One step forward 2 steps back
Mayor doesn't rush things through and direct everything to go
how she might like is more fair.
We have a chance now though people are tapping pens,
leaving, talking to bring up subjects of desired discussion at
each meeting.
b. In your opinion, what still needs to be addressed or done to increase
council meeting effectiveness?
Mayor: control discussion
Full and fair debate using RR of Order if people don't like that they
shouldn't be in government which is based on rules of fair debate and
civility.
Council Members: realize that while we have different views, we all
deserve the opportunity to share those.
A better understanding of Roberts Rules of Order. Keeping to subject,
not going off track on questions.
Attitude that Council needs some feedback and interaction with staff in
order to make fully informed decisions.
Council members need to study information on agenda, formulate
questions so they pertain to the issue at hand and come to the meeting
prepared to operate with some level of efficiency.
c. Other observations about City Council meetings (regular meetings,
work sessions, and study sessions).
We always seem to be in a hurry to get out. If I have a question that
takes 2-5 minutes, is it that much of a hardship?
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Would prefer no pre-meeting study session.
One council member tends to monopolize the conversation during on
camera meetings.
5. In your opinion, what are the most important topics we should address during the
workshop?
We may need to pare down and prioritize goal list, to better fit
budgetary constraints.
TOpiC Outcome/Result Desired
Long-term redevelopment Have a majority supported
of opportunity site plan!
Pare list of goals Better use of resources
Get tfie Mayor to have the A meeting I want to go to
discussion rules ready and and getting something
follow them. Also, have done!
statements or questions
ready to help stop problems.
Council consideration of Meetings are more efficient
meeting agenda items and and businesslike
staying "on topic" with
questions
Stating things as though More congeniality and
they are an opinion of one, respect throughout the
when in fact, a11 of us share counciL
it. Makes it look as though
the remaining council
doesn't agree.
Staff/residents unified voice.
Whether to continue having Are they daing any good?
these workshops
Full and fair debate what
does that mean to YOU
Roie of City Manager how
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rnuch control and authority
is enough?
Dropping study session
portion of ineetings what's
the point we're told to just
ask our questions befarehand
anyway and then we re-ask
them on camera (good but
redundant) or not (not
always good)
Communication obstacles
why can't we remove them
and how can we work
effectively with them?
Future viability of being
stand-alone government
entity given the cost of
govermnent and BC's
economic demo's.
Robert's Rules of Order and
Parliamentarian who's in
charge?
BC's interactions with State
Reps?
6. Other comments or observations you wish to make.
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