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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 06-24 EDAP • EDA MEETING City of Brooklyn Center June 24, 2002 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda -The following items are considered to be routine by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Commission Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes - Commissioners not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the vote on the minutes. 1. June 10, 2002 - Regular Session 4. Commission Consideration Items • a. Resolution Determining Substantial Completion of Minimum Improvements to Mall for Purposes of Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Talisman Brookdale, LLC -Requested Commission Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. 5. Adjournment EDA Agenda Item No. 3a ® MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JUNE 10, 2002 WEST FIRE STATION — TRAINING ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was called to order at 7:58 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness. 2. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Ricker to approve the May 28, 2002, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. RESOLUTION AMENDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND JOHNCO LLC Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that this resolution would delete Section 3.10 Paragraph c (vii), which had been inadvertently missed when the development agreement had been prepared. ® 06/10/02 -1- DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -09 • Commissioner Ricker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND JOHNCO LLC The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. President • 06/10/02 -2- DRAFT 0 EDA Agenda Item No. 4a • its adoption: Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved ® EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION DETERMINING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF MINIMUM IMPROVEMENTS TO MALL FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TALISMAN BROOKDALE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Talisman Brookdale Associates, L.L.C. entered into an Amended and Restated Development Agreement; and WHEREAS, Section II1.3 of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement requires substantial completion of the minimum improvements to the mall by August 15, 2002; and WHEREAS, substantial completion of the improvements to the interior of the mall has occurred; and WHEREAS, the Amended and Restated Development Agreement does not require full completion of all of the construction and other required activities by Talisman Brookdale Associates, L.L.C. until August of 2003; and ® WHEREAS, Talisman Brookdale Associates, L.L.C. has requested a determination that it is in compliance with the requirements of Section III.3 with respect to the completion of minimum improvements to the mall by August 15, 2002; and WHEREAS, Section II.2 (11) requires the expenditure of $50,000,000 in capital costs; and WHEREAS, by letter dated March 27, 2001, Talisman Companies L.L.C. clearly requested inclusion of certain architectural fees, engineering fees, legal costs related to leasing, construction management, and construction engineering; and WHEREAS, the total $50,000,000 placed in the Amended and Restated Development Agreement was based on the March 27,200 1, letter from Talisman Companies L.L.C., provided such fees were paid to third parties as required by Section II.2 (11). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the EDA in and for the City of Brooklyn Center that the Executive Director be and hereby is authorized to make written confirmation on behalf of the EDA that Talisman Brookdale Associates, L.L.C. is in compliance with Section III.3 of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement by virtue of substantial completion of the minimum improvements, while clearly indicating that additional expenditures and improvements both inside the mall and for landscaping and parking lot improvements remain yet to e be completed. EDA RESOLUTION NO. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director be and hereby is authorized to acknowledge that the $50,000,000 minimum expenditure required by Section 11.2 (11) does include architectural fees, engineering fees, legal costs related to leasing, construction management, and construction engineering for purposes of the $50,000,000 minimum expenditure requirement, provided any such fees are paid to unrelated third parties. Date President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by commissioner • 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. • TALISMAN COMPANIES, L.L.C. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, LEASING & MANAGEMENT • June 11, 2002 Mr. Michael J. McCauley City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 Re: Brookdale — Mall Tax Increment Financing • Dear Mike: This letter will acknowledge that Talisman Brookdale Associates, L.L.C., the owner of Brookdale Mall, has substantially completed the Minimum Improvements to the mall, exclusive of spending all necessary monies on tenant improvements and landscaping and parking lot improvements as contemplated in that certain letter dated March 27, 2001, attached hereto and Article III, Section 111.3 of the Amended and Restated Agreement between the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and Talisman Brookdale L. L. C. It is further acknowledged by the parties, that Article II, Section 11.3 (11) shall allow the Developer until August 1, 2003 to complete and certify that is has spent at least $50,000,000 on the capital costs of construction of the Minimum Improvements, as further contemplated by the August 1, 2003 end date for satisfaction of preconditions to funding specified in Article VI.I. It is further understood that the term "soft costs" specified in the letter of March 27, 2001, and in specific, items 5 through 10 of Group I, shall be affirmed as qualifying soft costs for the purposes of achieving the $50 million requirement of capital expenditures as required in Article II, Section 11.3 (11). • 1500 SAN REMO AVENUE, SUITE 135 • CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146 • (305) 662 -9559 • Fax (305) 662 -9616 Page Two June 11, 2002 It would be most appreciated, considering the sensitivities of my investors and lenders, that the city acknowledge the foregoing and that the Economic Development Authority pass a resolution regarding the same. Yours very truly, � A inger r sident & Approved by: Michael J. McCauley Date City Manager • Brooklyn Center, MN JAS /br c: \mydocum ents \mydoc um ents \b rookd a I e /061102tif. doc 0 1500 SAN REMO AVENUE, SUITE 135 • CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146 • (305) 662 -9559 (Fax (305) 662 -9616 JUN - 07 -2002 11:57 CITY BROOKLYN CENTER 763 569 3494 P.04i06 W-j U c TALISMAN COMPANIES, L.L.C. l COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, LEASING & MANAGEMENT • March 27, 2001 Via Facsimile and FedEx Mr. Michael 1, McCauley City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 Re: Brockdale Center :Dear Mike: In response to your request as to an anticipated cost breakdown for the redevelopment of Brookdale Mall, the following details these costs for Group 1: 1. Remodelin x erasion � P $18,750,000 2. Relocation/Termination of Leases $ 317,000 3. Payments to Department Stores $11,760,000 4. Tenant Improvement Disbursements $11 , 880 ,000 5. Financing Costs $ 4,300,000 6, Interest Carry during Construction $ 1,200,000 7. Architecture/Engineering $ 1,500,000 8. Leasing Legal $ 200,000 9. Construction Management Fees $ 400000 10. Construction Engineers/Inspections S 200 ?000 Total $50,507,000 In addition, the following other costs have or will be expended, referred to as Group H: 1. Acquisition S25 2. Costs to Acquire $ 1,500,000 3. Travel Costs $ 650,000 4. Legal $ 600,000 5. Other Miscellaneous Costs (Grand Opening, etc.) $ 6,000.000 Total $33,750,000 • 1500 $AN R EMO AVENUE, suITE 135 - CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146 - (305) 662 -9559 - Fox (305) 662 -9616 JUN -07 -2002 11:57 CITY BROOKLYN CENTER Yb3 5b3 34y4 r.b5iub Larch 27, 2001 Page Two The total cost of the project is $84,000,000, Talisman and its partners are contributing $26,500,000 in cash equity plus a $2,000,000 escrow for cost overruns. As you can observe, this is significantly more investment than the original contemplated $10,000,000 investment. Talisman respectively request that those items listed as Group I costs, and as verified on audit, be counted toward satisfying the $50 million requirement as specified in Article TI, Section H.2 G 1) of the TJF Development Agreement. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Yours very truly, Talisman Brookdale, LLC J es A. Schlesin President Enclosures iFnn SAN RFMO AVENUE. SUITE 136 - CORAL GABLES. FLORIDA 33116 • (305) 662 -0559 • FON (305) 662 -9616 JUN - 07 -2002 11:57 Ul I Y BROOKLYN CL=N I tk rb.3 5bJ 3474 I'. Ob /46b ■ S nuisance, or public safety problems which may arise in connection with the construction and operation of the Project. (11) The Developer will expend at least capital costs of construction of $50,000,000 on the the Minimum Improvements, payments to the owners of the Anchor Tenants for remodeling costs, acquisition of the Penny's store, and demolition costs of Development Property or Adjacent Property, which costs are exclusive of equipment or other personal Property costs° such as architectural, engineering, manageementd,any ,s °ft administrative overhead, financing and legal costs, payments made by Developer to unrelated third partie except that s not to exceed $7,800,000 for architectural /engineering fees, legal costs directly related to leasing, construction management, and construction engineering and inspection will be considered capital costs of construction for purposes of this section (11). (12) The construction of the Minimum Improvements has commenced on or before March 1, 2000, and barring Unavoidable Delays, the Minimum Improvements will be substantially completed by August 15, 2002. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Developer represents that the Development Property will have a market value of at least $45,000,000 as of January 2, 2003. (13) The Developer has received assurances from the owner of the Daytons store located on the Adjacent Development Property • that the construction of the Daytons Minimum Improvements will commence on or before March 1, 2002, and barring unavoidable Delays, the Daytons Minimum Improvements will be substantially completed by March 30, 2003. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the 1 Developer represents that the Adjacent Development Property will have a market value of at�least $30,000,000 as of January 2, 2004.. I I (14) No part of the Development Property shall be leased or used as for an adults -only entertainment center, adults bookstore, adults -only motion picture theater, 'rap parlor or sauna, massage parlor, and the Developer covenants and agrees that its objective in developing the Development Property include the �. preservation of a wholesome and first class, quality image for I the Development .Property and Developer shall not cause the Development P Prop erty p y to be used for an event which i Y n or other i s inconsistent Purpose intent with decent and p � Y good taste. i • sa szee.9 7 TOTAL P.06 Office of the City Manager . Michael J. McCauley City Manager June 7, 2002 Mr. James A. Schlesinger President, Talisman Companies L.L.C. 1500 San Remo Avenue, Suite 135 Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Re: Amended and Restated Development Agreement Dear Mr. Schlesinger: Attached is a copy of page 7 of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement and your letter of March 27, 2001 identifying the costs you requested by included in the computation of capital costs. In (11), the Amended Agreement reflects the modification of the original agreement to allow certain "soft" costs to be included as capital costs of construction for purposes of the $50,000,000 minimum expenditure requirement. Those "soft" costs include payments to third parties by Talisman for: - architectural fees engineering fees legal costs related to leasing construction management construction engineering. If there is any ambiguity about actual interest costs in (11), I believe we can resolve that ambiguity since they were clearly part of your letter of March 27, 2001 that formed the basis for the modification of the agreement to provide up to $7.8 Million in "soft" costs. Section lII.3 requires substantial completion of the Minimum Improvements to the Mall by August 15, 2002. At this stage it appears that you are well along on meeting that requirement inside the Mall. There are landscaping and parking lot improvements that may not be finished by August 15"', but it appears reasonable likely that you will be substantially complete for purposes of Section III.3. We could always have the EDA consider the matter to provide a resolution acknowledging substantial completion for purposes of Section II1.3 if that would be useful. I hope that this letter addresses the issues that we discussed this morning. Please advise if further information is required. Sincerely, Michael J. McCauley City Manager Cc: Mayor & Council Members Brad Hoffman O