HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 07-27 EDAP Regular Session EDA AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
JULY 27, 1992
(following adjournment of City Council meeting)
7 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. July 13, 1992 - Special Session
4. Discussion Items:
a. Single - Family Rental to Owner Conversion Program
b. Acquisition of 6601 Bryant Avenue North
c. Local Liquor and Restaurant Tax Discussion
5. Resolutions:
a. Approving a Joint Powers Agreement to Form a Business
Expansion /Job Retention Group
b. Accepting the Proposal of Community Resource Partnership,
Inc. for the Development and Implementation of a Business
Expansion /Job Retention Pilot Program
c. Accepting Quotations and Awarding Contracts for the
Remodeling of the "C" Barn at the Earle Brown Heritage
Center
6. Adjournment
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Melling Date July 27, 1992
Agenda Item Number
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
EDA MINUTES - JULY 27, 1992 - SPECIAL SESSION
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Brad Hoffman, EDA Coordinator
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECONMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUIVIrVIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached _)
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
JULY 13, 1992
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Thi . Brooklyn Center Economic Dcvclopment Authority met in special session and was
called to order by President Todd Paulson at 9:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Puulsuri, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen.
Commissioner Pedlar arrived at 9 :4U p,m. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter,
Assistant EDA Coordinator Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of
Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, and Council Secretary Nancy Berg.
APPRO AL OF MINUTES
JUNE 22, 1992 - SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Cmhrni and iL;u ,d by Commissioner Scott to
approve the minutes of the June 22, 1992, EDA meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
DI SCU SSION ITEM
B ARN DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES
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reviewed the drawings and answered Council's questions.
Councilmember Pedlar arrived at 9 :40 p.m.
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Scott directing
staff to obtain quotations for C Barn Development Alternative #1. The motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving a Purchase Agreement for the
Apartment (four -plex) Located at 6637 Humboldt Avenue North.
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Councilmember Rosene presented his rationale for supporting this resolution. He suggested
a Town Meeting be held to receive input from the citizens for future use of the property.
Councilmember Cohen agreed the Council needs to be informed of the citizens' overall
desires for the area.
The City Manager explained the property will not be available immediately because it is
occupied. Council will have some time to look at this issue.
Councilmember Pedlar stated the EDA has parameters under which it must operate. It is
his understanding the same parameters (zoning) would apply here. He further stated all
citizens should share in the discussion as it relates to the development of this property.
Councilmember Rosene requested the $94,056 figure be removed from the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-25
Cuntmissioncr Rosene introduced the following resolution as amended and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE APARTMENT
(FOUR -PLEX) LOCATED AT 6637 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing amended resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
establish a town meeting with staff providing Council a complete review of land use prior
to the town meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
44DJOURNN _NT
Thcre was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded b Commissioner Cohen to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 10 p.m.
Todd Paulson, President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Nancy Berg
Northern Counties Secretarial Services
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Co mcil Meeting Date Iuty 20.1992
Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
SINGLE - FAMILY RENTAL TO OWNER CONVERSION PROGRAM
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Tom Bublitz, Assistant EDA Coordinator
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOA ENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes
The Rental to Owner Conversion Program is authorized in the 1992 EDA budget with a $60,000.00
• allocation of funds for the program.
The purpose of the program is to convert single - family rental property to owner - occupied property.
The goals of the program are to improve the maintenance of single family homes which have
experienced deferred maintenance because of reduced profitability of rental property and to assure
quality property owners occupy and maintain the homes.
Based on the experience of the test marketing of the Purchase Plus Program, it is apparent that
more than simply creation of a new financial tool is needed in order to achieve the goals of the
Rental to Owner Program. A more intensive and comprehensive approach is needed to achieve
the results of converting single - family rental properties to quality single family owner- occupied
property and the improvement of the existing single - family housing.
As recommended in both the Maxfield Housing Study and the Housing Implementation Plan,
marketing efforts are essential to successfully compete for the shrinking single - family home buyer
market.
During meetings with the Twin City Housing Development Corporation, a nonprofit housing
corporation, City staff became aware of Thompson Associates, Inc. They have worked with the
Twin City Housing Development Corporation and the City of St. Paul in marketing and
administering their home ownership programs. Staff requested Thompson Associates to submit a
proposal to assist with implementing the Rental to Owner Conversion Program. Thompson
Associates, Inc., have a unique combination of professional expertise in both marketing and housing
finance. A copy of the proposal, along with a resume of the company, is included with this
memorandum.
Staff will be prepared to discuss the proposal in more detail at the EDA meeting. The major
features of the proposal include design and selection of appropriate financing tools, marketing of
the project area, including outreach and counseling of home buyers.
The Rental to Owner proposal from Thompson Associates, Inc., proposes a defined project area,
referred to in the proposal as the "Identified Treatment Area" (ITA). The ITA proposed for the
• program is comprised of a portion of the southeast neighborhood bounded by 53rd Avenue on the
south, 57th Avenue on the north, Lodin Avenue North on the west and Colfax Avenue North on
the east.
There are currently approximately seventy -seven (77) non - homestead single - family properties in the
southeast neighborhood with approximately forty -five to fifty (45 -50) in the ITA described above.
The goal of this initial project would be to convert twelve to fifteen (12 -15) single - family homes
from rental to owner - occupied.
The cost of the proposal from Thompson Associates is $12,400.00, with an additional $1,200.00 for
printed material related to the project, for a total of $13,600.00.
If the EDA Board accepts the proposal, staff recommends that the $13,600.00 be funded by the
EDA contingency fund so that the entire $60,000.00 in the EDA budget could be used for funding
directly related to single - family conversions.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends a motion by the EDA to accept the proposal from Thompson Associates, Inc.,
and to direct staff to prepare the necessary documents to proceed with the project.
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"THOMPSON ASSOCIATES INC.
Iris Park Place
1885 University Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
(612) 644 -2710, FAX (612) 644 -3282
BROOKLYN CENTER PROPOSAL
July 1, 1992
Development and successful implementation of a housing
program with a primary focus on conversion of
absentee -owned property in the City of Brooklyn Center
will require a variety of components to provide a holistic
approach to revitalization and increased homeownership in
the City. These various components will require input and
participation from many people, organizations and agencies
working in and around the City of Brooklyn Center. Early
communication with these entities will foster a greater
degree of ownership and participation in the program,
which is imperative for success.
1. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROGRAM AND SOURCES OF FUNDS
Thompson Associates will negotiate modifications to
existing housing program guidelines when creativity and
flexibility is required to meet the needs of the
community. Where needs are not met with existing
programs, Thompson Associates will develop additional
programs and seek sources of funds. Efforts will include
working with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, the
Department of Housing and Urban Development and private
sources. The purpose is to provide a variety of options
for mortgage financing, mortgage financing enhancements
(Equity Participation Loans, Graduated Payment Loans,
Closing Cost Loans, Downpayment Grants, etc.), and
rehabilitation loans and grants. Since some of the
absentee -owned properties may require varying degrees of
improvement, an important program for homebuyers to access
will be one consolidated loan for acquisition and
rehabilitation of a home.
Estimated Time: 80 hours
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2. PUBLICITY TO IMPROVE PERCEPTION AND CREATE INTEREST
Thompson Associates will work with the Star Tribune and
community newspapers to create and write feature stories
which will "spotlight" the City's focus on converting
absentee -owned properties to owner - occupied housing.
Stories may include substantial rehab efforts on the part
of individual homeowners, the comprehensive housing
program offered in the Identified Treatment Area in the
southeast corner of the City and other major efforts that
may positively affect perception or interest. This
endeavor will complement current city staff efforts with
the Chamber of Commerce and other local institutions. This
should be viewed as an effort to market the Brooklyn
Center community and to instill a renewed sense of pride
and interest by residents.
Estimated Time: 8 hours
3. PREPARE COLLATERAL MATERIAL
Thompson Associates will prepare material for a marketing
brochure including logo development. Brochures will
emphasize Brooklyn Center's focus on owner - occupied
housing. Also included will be information on various
programs available to potential homebuyers and existing
homeowners, eligibility guidelines and the contact
person(s).
Estimated Time: 15 hours
Estimated Material Cost: $1200 (4,000 brochures)
4. COORDINATION OF EFFORTS
Thompson Associates will work with Minneapolis officials
to coordinate similar program efforts in the area
immediately adjacent to Brooklyn Center's Identified
Treatment Area (ITA). This cooperative effort will create
more interest and have a greater visual impact. In
addition, it will be of great importance to communicate
with local real estate offices, the Minneapolis Board of
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Realtors, churches, day care centers, educational
facilities, area businesses and local lenders advising
them of the housing /community effort and asking for input,
support and participation.
Estimated Time: 20 hours
5. PROVIDE LANDLORD EDUCATION
Thompson Associates will provide information education to
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education
of ITA properties which include 8 or fewer
units. The primary ocus will be absentee -owned single
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family nd duplex properties. With the City's goal of
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increasing owner - occupancy, emphasis will be placed on
marketing smaller buildings. For landlords who wish to
continue renting their properties, information will
include selection of tenants, how to maintain and manage
the rental property and how to deal with problem tenants.
The emphasis will be on improving the community as a whole
and how additional efforts will result in a win /win
situation.
Estimated Time: 10 hours
6. PROVIDE TENANT EDUCATION
Thompson Associates will conduct an informational seminar
which will include an overview of the requirements for
homeownership with emphasis on income, credit history,
ability to maintain property and downpayment requirements.
A subsequent one -on -one pre- screening session with
interested ITA tenants will entail a more in depth review
of the tenant's income and credit situation and a
determination of their affordability range. Those tenants
who appear to be in a position to purchase a home will be
referred to a real estate agent for assistance. Those
tenants who have obstacles or barriers preventing them
from homeownership will be assisted in working out a plan
to get them to a point where they can qualify for a
mortgage.
Estimated Time: 22 hours
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COMPENSATION
Basic services include development of a program
description and model plan as outlined in this proposal.
The cost is indicated as a maximum not -to- exceed amount,
thus the City of Brooklyn Center will know up -front the
maximum costs.
MAXIMUM NOT -TO- EXCEED FEES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
OF THE PROGRAM
155 hours at $80.00 per hour $12,400.00
Estimated Cost for Collateral Material 1,200.00
Victoria M. Murray, Director of Marketing will be the
primary contact for Brooklyn Center.
Thompson Associates does not bill expenses such as
transportation, copying, facsimile services or postage.
THOMPSON ASSOCIATES INC.
Iris Park Place
1885 University Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
(612) 644 -2710, FAX (612) 644 -3282
Thompson Associates is a Minnesota corporation established
in 1987. The firm specializes in residential real estate
marketing, property analysis, development related public
relations, and education, counseling, and sales to first
time buyers, especially those of low and moderate income.
Missy Staples Thompson is the President of Thompson
Associates. Ms. Thompson has over fourteen years of
experience in the housing field. During that time she has
handled the development and /or marketing of over $ 35
million of residential real estate encompassing subsidized
rental, market -rate rental, and for -sale complexes with
price ranges from $29,000 to over $200,000. Ms. Thompson
has worked extensively with private lending ,institutions,
various governmental organizations, and the real estate
industry to develop education and counseling programs for
first time homebuyers. She teaches continuing real estate
education classes in working with first time buyers and
special mortgage programs. She is a graduate of Macalester
College, a Minnesota licensed real estate broker, and a
member of the Board of Directors of the St. Paul Area
Association of Realtors.
Susan Didier is the Director of Education at Thompson
Associates. Ms. Didier has been involved in real estate
marketing, education and counseling for over ten years. In
addition to direct client counseling, she has trained
numerous community organizations in education and
counseling techniques for working with first time
homebuyers. Ms. Didier is a graduate of the University of
Minnesota and is a Minnesota licensed real estate agent.
Victoria M. Murray is the Director of Marketing at
Thompson Associates. Ms. Murray has twenty -two years of
experience in real estate development and marketing, with
a solid overview of financing techniques and an
understanding of the unique requirements of governmental
and non - profit organizations. Ms. Murray is a Minnesota
licensed real estate agent.
THOMPSON ASSOCIATES INC.
Iris Park Place
1885 University Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
(61 2) 644 -2710, FAX (612) 644 -3282
A selected list of Thompson Associates' clients includes:
• Central Community Housing Trust, Minneapolis
• East Side Neighborhood Development Company, St. Paul
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation, St. Paul
• Marquette Bank, Minneapolis
• Minneapolis Community Development Agency
• Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
• Minneapolis /Saint Paul Family Housing Fund
• Norwest Banks, N.A., Minneapolis
• Riverside Plaza Limited Partners, Minneapolis
• Rochester /Olmsted Community Housing Partnership
• St. Paul Department of Planning and Economic
Development
• St. Paul Ecumenical Alliance of Congregations
• St. Paul Public Housing Agency
• Selby Commons Partners, St. Paul
• TCF Bank, Minneapolis
• Twin Cities Housing Development Corporation
* Verex Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date July 20, 1992
Agenda Item Number /70�
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached NO )
Staff was recently made aware of a single - family property at 6601 Bryant Avenue North which may be a candidate
for acquisition and demolition under the EDA's Scattered Site Redevelopment Program.
I was contacted by Jon Perkins, a City Housing Commission member and realtor regarding the availability of the
property. He informed me the owner is deceased and the property is in an estate. The executor of the estate is
located in Pennsylvania.
On July 10, 1992, 1 viewed the house along with Mr. Perkins and Clay Larson, the City's Building Official.
In the opinion of myself and the City Building Official, the house is in a substandard condition and should be
considered for acquisition and demolition.
The following is a brief summary of information on the single - family property at 6601 Bryant Avenue North.
1. The interior of the house is in relatively marginal condition. The ceilings show signs of deterioration, the
enclosed porch area shows signs of leaking and the door shows signs of water damage.
2. The home is a slab on grade with a small crawl space and an uncapped well.
3. The furnace is a substandard unit built into a closet.
4. The general appearance of the interior of the house was poor with older, outdated appliances, cupboards,
etc.
5. The best feature of the house was the aluminum siding, however, the home needs a new roof and soffit and
fascia repair or replacement.
6. The house was built in 1947 and is relatively small at 796 square feet with one bedroom and a detached
garage with a wooden floor.
The positive features of the property are the large lot which is 132' x 133' (A acres), and its location across from
Firehouse Park. Additionally, the other houses in the neighborhood are in substantially better condition than this
• house, so removing it would definitely improve the neighborhood.
In addition to the information in this memorandum, I will be showing several slides at Monday's meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends a Motion by the EDA to authorize staff to proceed with the acquisition of the property, including
obtaining an appraisal of the property.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date ,lulu 20,
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes )
A copy of the special legislation regarding the option for a one percent (1 %) tax on gross receipts of on sale liquor
and food is included with this memorandum. The purpose of the legislation is to provide a local source of revenue
for "housing projects ", as defined by Minnesota Statutes Section 469.002. A copy of the relevant section of the
• statute is also included.
Based on the definition set forth in the statute, and the housing needs of the City as described in the City's housing
plans, staff recommends the following "housing projects" be considered if the City wishes to pursue the 1% tax
option.
1. Acquisition and demolition of substandard single - family properties and the subsequent redevelopment of the
single- family property.
2. Acquisition and demolition of substandard multi - family properties and the subsequent redevelopment of the
property.
3. Moderate and /or substantial rehabilitation of single - family and /or multi - family properties.
4. Items 1 through 3 above are housing projects that are immediate priorities. In addition to these items, it is
also recommended that the City consider additional "housing project" issues, including funding for
neighborhood improvements such as curb and gutter, funding of mortgage programs and other projects
authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 469.002, Subdivision 13.
The long term use of the 1% tax should be committed to programs that foster neighborhood preservation. As
written, the statute provides the City with a great deal of latitude to address future concerns as well as other
Problems identified by the Maxfield Study but not addressed in items 1 through 4.
RECOMMENDATION
No action is requested on this item. r
1992 REGULAR SESSION C 511
Art, e
Y: Sec. 30. BROOKLYN CENTER; LOCAL LIQUOR AND RESTAURANT TAX.
Subdivision 1. AUTHORIZATION. Notwit,'4standin Minnesota Statutes section
)t 477A.016 or any other law the city of Brooklyn 4 nter mav b • ordinance im se a tax o
;e one on the gross recei is on 1 retail on -sales o f intoxicating i uor an
n ermente malt bevera es when so] at icens on -sale liquor establishments an
it municipal liquor stores within the city an 2 all sales off primarily for consum t
n on or off the premises by restaurants and places o re reshment within the city
't Subd. 2. USE OF REVENUES. Revenues received from taxes authorized under
subdivision 1 must be used by the cit y to pay the cost o collectin the tax and to fun
approved h -.. L,g pro Residents of at least 75
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p ercent of an w
omeonershi units constructed or rehabilitated bilitated w th revenues received
a are at or below 80
under this section must have incomes that rcent of the area median
} anvil income ad'usted or famil size as - termined b the de artment o housin and
urban development. Resi ent income shall be determine the time of occupancy. For
e the purposes of this section "housing project' shall have the meaning defined in
e Minnesota Statutes section 469.002.
I Subd. 3. REFERENDUM. If the Brooklyn Center city council intends to impose the
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liquor and restaurant tax authorized by this section it shall conduct a referendum on the
t issue. The question of im sin the tax must be submitted to the voters at a genera
election. The tax may not be impose unless a maority of votes cast on the gaestion of
imposing the tax are m the affirmative The commissioner of revenue shall pre are a
suggested form of question to be presented at the election The referendum must be held
at a general election before December 1, 1992 This subdivision applies notwithstanding
crty charter provision to the contrary
j Subd. 4. COLLECTION. The city may agree with the commissioner of revenue that
a tax imposed pursuant to this section shall be collected by the commissioner together
with the tax imposed by Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297A, and subject to the same
r interest, penalties, and other rules and that its proceeds, less the cost of collection, shall
be remitted to the city. By July 1, 1992, the commissioner of revenue shall provide to the
e city council an estimate of the cost of collection
Subd. 5. LOCAL APPROVAL. This section is effective upon compliance by the
governing body of the city of Brooklyn Center with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021,
subdivision 3.
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SeZ^S,j� Y OF ELY; SALES TAX.
Subdivision 1. SA U"THORI k� f �standin :Minnesota Stat
section 477A.416, or an other g utes
} co� "� wision of ]aw ordinance or city charter, the
cit of E1 ma b ox imp ose an ad les tax of u to one percent on sales
transactiob e ursuant to Minnesota Statutes c �97A that occ within the
cit
Additions are indicated by underline; deletions by glik"W
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9513 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 469.002
;artment of trade TARGETED NEIGHBORHOOD 469.204 Payment; city matching money,
a development. REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS drawdown; uses of state money.
469.201 Definitions. 469.205 City powers and eligible uses of
t of projects and 469.202 Designation of targeted
targeted neighborhood money.
neighborhoods. 469.206 Hazardous ro rt
n of cost of project. y 469.203 Targeted neighborhood 469.207 Annual audit and report.
,uance of bonds; " revitalization and financing
program requirements.
>ans.
.i,
onds; presumption.
powers by HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES
ordinance.
:ment for bonds.
rights and 469.001 PURPOSES.
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.
The purposes of sections 469001 to 469047 are:
.tonal to application �-
ws and ,,- (1) to provide a sufficient supply of adequate, safe, and sanitary dwellings in order
of housing ing a nd a
nt authority - to protect the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the citizens of this state;
icipation notes for (2) to clear and redevelop blighted areas; 1
PRISE ZONES (3) to perform those duties according to comprehensive plans;
(4) to remedy the shortage of housing for low and moderate income residents, and
of enterprise po nes. to redevelop blighted areas in situations in which private enterprise would not act
juirements.
_nterprise z ones. = without government participation or subsidies; and
stion of employment
(5) in cities of the first class, to provide housing for persons of all incomes. i
actions. Public p purposes t and redevelopment =� p p lion in activities intended to meet the u oses of sections 469.001
to 469.047 and the exercise of powers confined by sections 469.001 to 469.047 are pub -
oII lic uses and purposes for which private property may be acquired and public money
MENT FINANCING
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spent.
anc. n annual History: 1987 c 291 s I
trements; housing
469.002 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1. Generally. In sections 469.001 to 469.047, the terms defined in this
�f disputes over section have the meanings given to them herein, unless the context indicates a different
on pooling; five -year meaning.
n of tax increment. "" Subd. 2. Authority. "Authority" means a housing and redevelopment authority
:nt bonding.
created or authorized to be created by sections 469.001 to 469.047.
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penditures for - Subd. 3. City. "City" means a home rule charter or statutory city.
,d revitalization.
,ec Subd. 4. State p ublic bOd
ts.
PMENT POWERS p y. "State public body" means any city, county, commis -
PMEN ECONOMIC ' Sion, district, authority, or other political subdivision or instrumentality of this state.
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cvelopment Subd. 5. Governing body. "Governing body" means the council, board of trustees, not
with subdivisions and or other body charged with governing any state public body.
S of other states. � ---
,perty taxation for Subd. 6. Mayor. "Mayor" means the mayor of a city.
velopment.
t bureaus; first class Subd. 7. Clerk. "Clerk" means the clerk of a city or the officer of any other state
T public body charged with the duties customarily imposed on the clerk of a city.
mnicipal market first Subd. 8. Area of operation. "Area of operation" means, in the case of an authority
)a revitalization created in and for a city, county, or group of counties, the area within the territorial
rst class ones. -
r municipal boundaries of that city, county, or group of counties.
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rehabilitation loans. Subd. 9. Federal government. "Federal government' includes the United States of
of lands to promote
l employment. America, t D De artment of Housing and Urban Development, or any other depart -
.,,
,formation and ment, agency, or instrumentality of the United States of America.
atutory cities.'
f or publicity; Subd. 10. Federal legislation. "Federal legislation" includes the United States
ard; first class cities. Housing Act of 1937 United States Code, title 42, sections 1401 to 1440, as amended
enising resources
end or third class.
sd ? through December 31, 1989; the National Housing Act, United States Code, title 12,
on for advertising _f;, ;.. sections 1701 to 1750g, as amended through December 31, 1989; and any other legisla-
atnt �d fourth tion of the Congress of the United States relating to federal assistance for clearance or
: g t ; rehabilitation of substandard or blighted areas, land assembly, redevelopment projects,
ns to onal or local or housing.
ts.
f Subd. 11. Blighted area. "Blighted area" means any area with buildings or
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improvements which, by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, faulty The term "
arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light, and sanitary facilities, excessive land as then provide
coverage, deleterious land use, or obsolete layout, or any combination of these or other 1, 1951, as pres
factors, are detrimental to the safety, health, morals, or welfare of the community. Subd. 15.
Subd. 12. Project. "Project" means a housing project, a housing development proj- anv work or unc
ect or a redevelopment project, or any combination of those projects. The term "pro- families. This ,, x
ject" also may he applied to all real and personal property, assets, cash, or other funds, ments, the acgt
held or used in connection with the development or operation of the project. The term =� future for housi
"project" also includes an interest reduction program authorized by section 469.012, _ new or existing
subdivision 7. or personal proT
Subd. 13. Housing project. "Housing project" means any work or undertaking to ers, water servi
j provide decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings for persons of low income and their fami- -- health, recreatic
4 • °- lies. Subd. 16. 1
Such work or undertaking may include acquisition or provision of buildings, land, the governing b
equipment, facilities, and other real or personal property for necessary, convenient, or of approving su
I desirable appurtenances, streets, sewers, water service, utilities, site preparation, land-
redevelopment
{ soaping, administrative, community, health, recreational, welfare, or other purposes. opment or rede
'I j "Housing project" also includes the planning of the buildings and improvements, ? tionship to deft
the acquisition of property, the demolition or removal of existing structures, the con- I _ ;_ general land us:
struction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of the improvements and all other work Subd. 17.
in connection therewith. their families" r
Subd. 14. Redevelopment project. "Redevelopment project" means any work or without financi
undertaking: — overcrowding.
(1) to acquire blighted areas and other real property for the purpose of removing, Subd. 18.
i preventing, or reducing blight, blighting factors, or the causes of blight; income and the
(2) to clear any areas acquired and install, construct or reconstruct streets, utilities, to cause pvat<
and site improvements essential to the preparation of sites for uses in accordance with supply of decer
the redevelopment plan; ! means.
_
(3) to sell or lease land so acquired for uses in accordance with the redevelopment Subd. 19.
plan; interim certific.
(4) to prepare a redevelopment plan, and to incur initiation, planning, survey and to sections 469
other administrative costs of a redevelopment project, and to prepare technical and Subd. 20.
financial plans and arrangements for buildings, structures, and improvements and all _ improvements
other work in connection therewith; or = or used in Conn
N4 (5) to conduct an urban renewal project. The term "urban renewal project" may therein, includi
include undertakings and activities for the elimination or for the prevention of the Subd. 21. !
development or spread of slums or blighted or deteriorating areas and may involve any includes any be
work or undertaking for that purpose constituting a redevelopment project or any reha- with the author
bilitation or conservation work. For this purpose, "rehabilitation or conservation Subd. 22. t
I ' work" may include (i) carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory for the developr
repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements; (ii) acquisition of real agency or appri
property and demolition, removal, or rehabilitation of buildings and improvements for the future u:
thereon where necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, the general lane
lessen density, reduce traffic hazards, eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to to time by the
the public welfare, or to otherwise remove or prevent the spread of blight or deteriora-
Subd. 23.
- °- tion, to promote historic and architectural preservation, or to provide land for needed, as otherwise de
public facilities; (iii) installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities,
preferences, or
,`;, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out the objectives federal financi4
�l, of the urban renewal project; (iv) the disposition, for uses in accordance with the objec-
r '; j tives of the urban renewal project, of any property or part thereof acquired in the area Subd. 24.
i canoe payment:
of the project; provided that the disposition shall be in the manner prescribed in sec-
i ns 46 9 001 to 469.047 for the disposition of property in a redevelopment project United States
t C
t►>i �I f r t
area; (v) relocation within or outside the project area of structures that will be restored History: 1'
and maintained for architectural or historic purposes; (vi) restoration of acquired prop -
erties of historic or architectural value; and (vii) construction of foundations and plat- ' 469.003 CM
Subdivisio
forms necessary for the provision of air rights sites.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN r 469.003
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cilittes, excessive land The term "redevelopment project" also means a redevelopment project initiated
ation of these or other as then provided by law and approved by the governing body of the city
of the community. 1, 1951, as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes 1949, section 462.521, prior to July
_ng development proj- Subd. 15. Housing development project. "Housing development project" means
Jects. The term "pro- any work or undertaking to provide housing for persons of moderate income and their
cash, or other funds, families. This work or undertaking may include the planning of building and improve -
the project. The term menus, the acquisition of real property which may be needed immediately or in the
i by section 469.012, future for housing purposes, the construction, reconstruction, alteration and repair of
new or existing buildings and the provisions of all equipment, facilities and other real
xk or undertaking to or personal property for necessary , convenient or desirable appurtenances,
come and their fami- ers, water service, utilities, site preparation, landscaping, administrative, community
health, recreation or welfare or other purposes.
on of buildings, land, Subd. 16. Redevelopment plan. "Redevelopment plan 9 ' means a P lan a pproved b y
the governin
ssary, convenient, or of approving body or by an p p agency designated by the governing body for the purpose
'te preparation, land pprov
- £ ing such plans or authorized by law to do so, of each city in which any of a
e, or other purposes. redevelopment project is to be carried out, which plan provides an outline for the devel-
opment or redevelopment of the area and is sufficiently complete (1) to indicate its rela-
structures, improvements, tionship to definite local objectives as to a ppropriate land uses; and (2) to indicate
structures, the con-
as and all other work general land uses and general standards of development or redevelopment.
Subd. 17. Persons of low income and their families.
e ir families" "Persons of low income and
means any work or th means persons or families who lack a sufficient income to enable them
without financial assistance, to live in decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings, without
umose of removing, overcrowding.
blight; Subd. 18. Persons of moderate income and their families. "Persons of moderate
r
income and their families" means persons and families whose income is not adequate
ance a to cause private enterprise to provide without governmental assist subst
in n streets, utilities, accordance with supply of decent, safe, and sanita antial
means. sanitary housing at rents or prices within their financial
I t evelopment
Subd. 19. Bonds. "Bonds" means any bonds, including refunding bonds, notes, {
interim certificates, debentures, or other obligations issued by an authority pursuant
Tanning, survey and to sections 469.001 to 469.047.
2pare technical and Subd. 20. Real
provements and all property. "Real property" includes all lands, together with
improvements and fixtures thereon, and property of any nature a p
or used in connection therewith, and every estate, interest, and rightpegal or equitable
p ,
ae project" may therein, including terms for years.
of the * Subd. 21. Obligee i
-id may involve any gee of the authority; obligee. Obligee of the authority" or "obligee" !
project or any reha- includes any bondholder, and the federal government when it is a party to any contract
;n or conservation with the authority.
ary or compulsory 22. General plan for the development of the locality as a whole. "General plan +1
for the develo p g
acquisition of real � agent or approved of the locality as a whole" means a plan adopted by a local tannin
and improvements Y pproved by the governing body of the city establishing objectives
unsafe conditions, — for the future use of land in a locality, or if no such plan has been adopted or approved,
ses detrimental to the general land use proposals for the development of the locality established f omti time
Might or deteriora- to time by the local planning agency or by the governing body of the city. "I T
de land for needed r, Subd. 23. Veterans. "Veterans" has the meaning given in section 197.447, except
>f streets, utilities, as otherwise defined in a contract with the federal government providing for veterans'
out the objectives preferences, or as may be required by any federal law or regulation as a condition of d�
-ice with the objet- federal financial assistance for a project.
squired in the area Subd. 24. Section 8 program. "Section 8 program" means an existing housing assis-
prescribed in sec- tance payments program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937,
/elopment project United States Code, title 42, section 1437f, as amended through December 1989
31, .
at will i restored History: 1987 c 291 s 2; 1990 c 532 s 2,3
of acquired prop- ��';
idations and plat-
4 69-003 CITY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Subdivision 1. Preliminary city findings and declaration. There is created in each
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date July 27, 1992
Agenda Item Number Q- 4
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
BUSINESS EXPANSION /JOB RETENTION
DEPT. APPROVAL: -
Brad. Hoffman, EDA Co "rdinator
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOnEMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUNEVIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached _)
Monday evening, the EDA will be asked to consider two (2) resolutions relating to the Business
Expansion /Job Retention Program that has been discussed at several EDA workshops and
meetings. At this point, the EDA has held a public hearing on the funding of the program and has
allocated $30,000 from CDBG funds for the program.
The first resolution authorized the EDA to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the cities of
Blaine and Brooklyn Park. Several other cities have expressed interest in the program and will
probably join the initial three (3) cities in the future. The resolution as drafted is fashioned after
the Joint Powers Agreement we have with Crystal and New Hope for recycling. It establishes a
governing commission made up of the City Managers of each participating community. In turn,
the Commission is authorized to undertake activities necessary to promote economic development
and job retention. Attached is a copy of the Joint Powers Agreement. I would recommend that
the EDA approved this resolution and the execution of the Joint Powers Agreement.
The second resolution accepts the proposal of Community Resource partnership, Inc, in response
to our RFP. It further authorizes the EDA to fund the Joint Powers Group (assuming the first
resolution is passed) with $30,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund. The joint
powers group would enter into a contract with CRP.
The attached RFP was sent directly to the following firms:
1) Advance Resources for Development
2) Business Development Services
3) IGS Enterprizes, Inc.
4) KPGM Peat Marwick
5) Community Resource Partnership
Proposals were received from Mary Lang, Business Development Services. The Proposals were
reviewed by the Economic Development Coordinators /Directors of Brooklyn Center, Blaine and
Brooklyn Park. It is the consensus of the group that the proposal of CRP most realistically assesses
the scope of the project and the goals of the communities involved. You should note that both
Brooklyn Park and Blaine have approved CRP for this project. Monday evening, representatives
of CRP and myself will be present to answer your questions.
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Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
EDA RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO FORM A
BUSINESS EXPANSION /JOB RETENTION GROUP
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development
Authority has an opportunity to participate in a multi - community
business retention /job expansion pilot program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has authorized
$30,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds; and
WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of the communities
involved in the program to jointly cooperate in the promotion and
expansion of our local economies.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development
Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, that pursuant to
the authority granted Minnesota Statutes 471.59 and 469.101
subdivision 5, that the President of the Economic Development
Authority and the City Manager are authorized to enter into a Joint
Powers Agreement with the cities of Brooklyn Park and Blaine to
form the North Metro Business Retention and Development Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President and the City
Manager be authorized to sign such Joint Powers Agreement.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
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.
JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
NORTH METRO BUSINESS RETENTION
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The parties to this agreement are governmental units of the State of Minnesota. This
agreement is made and entered into pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 1990, Sections 471.59 and
469.101, sd.5.
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this agreement is to create an organization by which the parties
may jointly and cooperatively provide for the data collection and analysis, development of
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strategic recommendations and implementation of marketing and promotional programs for the
purpose of economic development job creation and retention of existing businesses pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469.
ARTICLE U. DEFINITIONS
Section 1. For purposes of this agreement the terms defined in this Article have the
meanings given them.
Section 2. "Act" means Minnesota Statutes, 1990, Chapter 469.
Section 3. "Agreement" means this agreement.
Section 4. 'Board" means the Board of Directors created by Article III.
Section 5. "Director" means a director or alternate director appointed under Article III of
thi s agreement.
Section 6. "Governing body" means the City Council or other governing body of a
member.
Section 7. "Governmental unit" means a home rule city, a statutory city, a housing and
redevelopment authority, or an economic development authority.
Section 8. "Member" means a governmental unit which is a party to this agreement and
is in compliance with and in good standing under this agreement.
Section 9. The "North Metro Business Retention and Development Commission" (RDC)
means the organization established by this agreement.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Any governmental unit is eligible to be a member of RDC.
Section 2. The initial members of RDC are the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park,
Blaine and the Economic Development Authorities (or housing and redevelopment authority) of
each of such cities.
Section 3. A governmental unit other than initial members desiring to be a member of
RDC may do so by executing and delivering a copy of this agreement and complying with its
terms. The board may approve or disapprove the admission of a governmental unit. Approval
must be by unanimous vote of the Board. The board may impose reasonable conditions on the
admission of members and establish procedures for the removal of a member for cause.
ARTICLE W. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The governing body of RDC is its Board of Directors. A member's director
shall be the chief administrative officer of the city or his/her designee. A director has one vote.
A member may appoint one alternate director. The alternate director may attend meetings of the
board and may vote in the absence of that member's director.
Section 2. Directors serve until their respective successors are appointed and qualified.
Section 3. A director may be removed from the board at any time, with or without cause,
by resolution of the governing body making the appointment. The resolution removing the
director must be filed with the Secretary - Treasurer.
Section 4. A vacancy on the board is filled in the same manner that the appointment of
a director is made.
Section 5. Directors may not vote by proxy.
Section 6. A director may not vote if the board detennines that the member represented
b the director is not in compliance with this agreement or if the director has been removed from
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the board.
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
Section 1. The directors of the initial members must conduct an organizational meeting
no later than 30 days after the effective date of this agreement. At the organizational meeting,
or as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible, the board must elect its officers, and adopt such
by -laws and other procedures governing the conduct of its meetings and its business as it deems
appropriate.
Section 2. The board must conduct an annual meeting at a date and place specified in its
by -laws to elect officers and to undertake such other business as may properly come before it.
The board may provide for a schedule of regular meetings. A regular meeting must be held once
in each calendar quarter in the year 1992 and thereafter as provided by the by -laws.
Section 3. A special meeting of the board may be called by the President or by the
Secretary- Treasurer upon written request of such number of directors as specified by the by-laws.
Notice of a special meeting must be mailed to directors no fewer than five days prior to the
special meeting. Business at special meetings is limited to matters contained in the notice of the
special meeting.
ARTICLE VI OFFICERS COMMITTEES
Section 1. The officers of the board are a President and Secretary- Treasurer elected for
a term of one year by the directors at the organization meeting and at the annual meeting. The
board may designate directors to act as officers in the absence of any officer.
Section 2. The President presides at meetings of the board. The Secretary- Treasurer is
responsible for records of proceedings of the board; the funds and financial records of the board,
and such other matters as may be delegated to the Secretary- Treasurer by the board.
Section 3. The President and the Secretary- Treasurer must sign vouchers or orders
disbursing funds of the RDC. Disbursement will be made in the method prescribed b
b p y law for
statutory cities.
Section 4. The board may in its by -laws provide for and define the duties of such other
officers as it determines necessary from time to time.
Section 5. The board may in its by -laws provide for such committees as it determines
necessary from time to time. A by -law providing for an executive committee and defining the
powers and duties of an executive committee may be adopted only by a favorable vote of all
members of the board.
ARTICLE VII. POWERS AND DUTIES
Section 1. The board may take such actions as it deems necessary and convenient to
accomplish the general purposes of this agreement.
Section 2. The board may:
(a) enter into contracts to carry out its powers and duties;
(b) provide for the prosecution, defense, or other participation in proceedings
at law or in equity in which it may have an interest;
(c) employ such persons as it deems necessary on a part-time, full -time or
consultant basis;
(d) purchase, hold or dispose of real and personal property;
(e) contract for space, commodities or personal services with a member or
group of members;
(f) accept gifts, apply for and use grants or loans of money or other
property from the state, the United States of America, and from other
governmental units and may enter into agreements in connection
therewith and hold, use and dispose of such money or property in
accordance with the terns of the gift, grant, loan or agreement relating
thereto.
� ( �) collect and analyze data, develop strate �lc recommendations and
implement marketing programs for the purpose of economic development
and retention of existing businesses within the jurisdiction of areas of
operation of the parties.
ARTICLE VIII. FINANCIAL MATTERS
Section 1. The fiscal year of RDC is the calendar year.
Section 2. The board shall adopt an initial budget and must thereafter adopt an annual
budget prior to July i of each year. The board will give an opportunity to each member to
comment or object to the proposed budget before adoption. Notice of the adopted budget must
be mailed promptly thereafter to the chief administrative officer of each member. The budget
is deemed approved by each member unless, prior to October 10th of that year a member gives
written notice to the Secretary- Treasurer that the member is withdrawing at the end of the year
as provided in this agreement.
Section 3. Operational costs shall be shared according to a method agreed upon by
unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. This method may include membership dues and fees,
and charges for service to members.
Section 4. Billings to RDC members are due and payable no later then 30 days after
mailing. In the event of a dispute as to the amount of a billing a member must nevertheless
make payment as billed to preserve membership status. The member may make payment subject
to its right to dispute the bill and exercise any remedies available to it. Failure to pay a billing
within 60 days results in suspension of voting privileges of the member director. Failure to pay
a billing within 120 days is grounds for termination of membership, but RDC's rights to the
billing are not affected by termination of membership.
ARTICLE IX. ADMINISTRATOR
Section 1. The RDC may appoint an administrator. The administrator may be employed
on a full -time, part-time or consulting basis.
Section 2. The administrator, if appointed, has only those powers and duties delegated by
the board. The administrator reports to and is responsible to the board.
ARTICLE X. WITIIDRAWAL
Section 1. A member may withdraw from the RDC no later than 30 days after the
adoption of the budget by giving written notice to the Secretary- Treasurer. The notice shall be
accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the governing body of that member
authorizing its withdrawal from membership. The withdrawal is effective at the end of the
calendar year in which notice is given.
Section 2. The withdrawal of a member does not affect that member's obligation to pay
fees, charges or contractual charges for which it is obligated under this agreement.
ARTICLE XI. DISSOLUTION
Section 1. RDC may be dissolved by a two-thirds vote of RDC members in good
standing. Dissolution is mandatory when the Secretary-Treasurer has received certified copies
of resolutions adopted by the governing bodies of the required number of members requesting
dissolution of the RDC.
Section 2. In the event of a dissolution, the board must determine the measures necessary
to effect the dissolution and must provide for the taking of such measures as promptly as
circumstances permit, subject to the provisions of this agreement and law.
Section 3. In the event of dissolution, following the payment of all outstanding obligations,
assets of the RDC will be distributed among the then existing members in direct proportion to
their cumulative annual membership contributions. If those obligations exceed the assets of the
RDC, the net deficit of the RDC will be charged to and paid by the then existing members in
direct proportion to their cumulative annual membership contributions.
ARTICLE XII EFFECTIVE DATE; DURATION
Section 1. This agreement continues in effect indefinitely unless terminated in accordance
with its terms. Thus agreement is accompanied by the member resolution authorizing its
execution is filed by the initial members with City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned governmental unit has caused this agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized officers and delivered on its behalf.
Governmental Unit:
By
Its
And
Its
Received and filed by the
City of Brooklyn Center this
day of 1992.
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Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
EDA RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE
PARTNERSHIP, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF A BUSINESS EXPANSION /JOB RETENTION PILOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority in and for
the City of Brooklyn Center (EDA) solicited proposals for a pilot
business expansion /job retention program; and
WHEREAS, the EDA received three (3) responses to our
Request for Proposal; and
WHEREAS, the proposal was received by the Economic
Development Directors/ Coordinators of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Brooklyn Park, and Blaine; and
WHEREAS, it was the consensus of the review that the
proposal of Community Resource Partnership, Inc. was the most
definitive and complete and the most suitable to the goals and
desires of the participating communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic
Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center that
the proposal of Community Resource Partnership, Inc. is accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Economic Development
Authority is authorized to fund $30,000 from its Community
Development Block Grant Fund to the North Metro Business Retention
and Development Commission for implementation of the pilot program.
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Date Todd Paulson, 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.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
MULTI- COMMUNITY BUSINESS /JOB RETENTION
AND
LOCAL MARKET EXPANSION PROJECT
MAY 25, 1992
All communities belonging to the Northern Mayors Association are
eligible to join the initial group in this project.
PROJECT
The City of Brooklyn Center and a number of other North Metro
communities, specifically including Brooklyn Park, Blaine and
Fridley, are interested in receiving proposals for a multi -city
project that would focus on business retention, job creation and
local market expansion opportunities.
BACKGROUND
The City of Brooklyn Center, acting as coordinator for a multi -city
pilot project, is interested in protecting and expanding its
commercial and industrial tax base, creating new job opportunities,
and promoting the expansion of the local business community.
The City wishes to examine these opportunities with the intent of
implementing a systematic approach to promoting business retention,
job creation and local market expansion of the business community.
OBJECTIVE
Proposals should focus on ways to:
1) Identify the number, types, kinds and location of
businesses operating in each respective participating
community. It is anticipated that the DTED survey
instrument as well as a locally designed survey will be
used.
2) Identify products, levels of production and expansion
capacity of existing businesses.
3) Identify and quantify materials, services and key
components used in the production of company products
and /or services.
4) Identify employee skills required as well as those
desired by the company.
5) Create a reliable and accurate information system to
collect detailed business data that can be kept current
and be utilized for analytical and strategic
marketing /planning purposes.
6) Develop a systematic method of analyzing said business
information with specific thoughts on how the information
can be used to create business retention and job creation
opportunities and overall expansion of the local business
economy.
7) Develop a long -range marketing plan to help participating
communities expand their current tax base, create new job
opportunities and expand the local business economy.
8) Identify all key participants that could participate in
the project, the short -term and long -term potential
benefits derived from participation and the specific
method or process of participation. Show specifics how
other stakeholders in the community can and will be able
to participate in the "action plan ".
9) Identify how interested communities should organize their
involvement and how management of this project should be
structured.
10) Identify how communities should structure financing this
project now and in future years.
SELECTION PROCESS
The City of Brooklyn Center, as the project coordinator, will award
the contract for services. The City will review the proposals
submitted. The City also reserves the right to interview all or a
portion of the respondents. A contract for services will be
awarded based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:
1) Respondent must possess the necessary skills and
knowledge to develop a survey instrument and implement
appropriate interview techniques.
2) Respondent should be familiar with the north metro area
and the specific cities involved in the project.
3 ) Respondent must be able to organize and work with diverse
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and multiple organizations and groups.
4) Respondent must be able to develop a data base and
provide analytical skills to interpret the information
generated by the survey.
5) Respondent should possess the ability to secure funding
for the implementation phase o t
P p f he project. The
respondent will be required to develop projected budgets
needed to carry out each aspect of suggested action
plans.
6) Respondent must have the capacity to develop and maintain
an appropriate data base with capabilities to do regular
updating of information.
7) The City will also consider other factors not listed
deemed to be important by the City to the success of this
project.
FUNDING
This project will be funded from a variety of sources to include,
but not limited to:
a
tax increment financing;
b) grants from the State of Minnesota;
C) Community Development Block Grant funds; and
d) local levies.
It is estimated in the first year of this multi -year project that
Community Development Block Grant funds will account for
approximately 17.6% of the total funding. In succeeding years,
such funds could account for as much as
70% of the funding.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, in
compliance with Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive
Order 11375 and Department of Labor regulations 41CFR Part 60,
shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national
origin. The Contractor shall take affirmative action to insure
that applicants for employment are employed, and that employees are
treated during employment, without regard to their race, color,
religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but
not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion,
or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; or
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termination, rates of - pay or other forms of ,compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor
shall post in conspicuous places available to employees and
applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Government
setting forth the provision of this nondiscrimination clause. The
Contractor shall state that all qualified applicants receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin. The Contractor shall
incorporate the foregoing requirements of this paragraph in all of
its subcontracts for program work and will require all of its
subcontractors for such work to incorporate such requirements in
all subcontracts for program work.
RECORDS ACCESS
The Contractor shall provide the City of Brooklyn Center, Hennepin
County, the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development,
the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly
authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers,
and records which are directly pertinent to the specific contract,
for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts,
transcriptions, of three years after final payments and all other
pending matters related to this contract are closed.
SCOPE OF WORK
Your proposal should include a complete work plan for each year of
activity, addressing each action item suggested.
COSTS
The response to the RFP must include projected costs for
participating communities for each year of activity.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must also be met.
A. Complete proposals must be received by the following
contact person no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July
7, 1992.
Brad Hoffman
EDA Coordinator
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
(612) 569 -3300
B. Proposals must include three references which will
include company names, addresses, phone numbers, and
specific contact people.
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C. Proposals must identify the names of the individuals from
the company who will work on the project. A brief
professional background should be included for each
person.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date July 27, 1992
Agenda Item Numbe
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE REMODELING OF
THE "C" BARN AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Brad Hoffman, EDA oordinator
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECONEMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUNDIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
This item will be a handout on Monday evening.
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