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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 08-28 EDAP Regular Session EDA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AUGUST 28, 1989 (following adjournment of the City Council meeting) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: a. August 14, 1989 - Special Session 4. Resolutions: a. Approving one (1) Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Grant (File No. H -73) b. Approving Change Order for Additional Long -Term Water Control of the Hippodrome Basement 5. Adjournment 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 SPECIAL SESSION AUGUST 14, 1989 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and was called to order by President Dean Nyquist at 11:32 p.m. ROLL CALL President Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, Jerry Pedlar, and Philip Cohen. Also present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 24 1989 - SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to approve the minutes of the July 24, 1989, Economic Development Authority meeting. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS The EDA Director presented a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Property at 5345 Colfax Avenue North. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -19 Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. The EDA Director presented a Resolution Accepting the Earle Brown Heritage Center Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Program and Directing the Coordinator to Obtain Bids and Quotes for the Same. The EDA Coordinator noted some things on these lists lend themselves quite easily to the bidding process yet other items are fairly unique. He also noted the EDA is not required to take formal bids on anything less than $15,000. RESOLUTION N0. 89 -20 Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT PROGRAM AND DIRECTING THE COORDINATOR TO OBTAIN BIDS AND QUOTES FOR THE SAME 8/14/89 -1- I The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. The EDA Director presented a Resolution Accepting the Quotation of Wicker Works for Twenty -Two Dining Chairs and Directing the Purchase of the Same. The EDA Coordinator noted there is a typographical error in the resolution and the quotation for the chairs should be $8,360 not $58,360. He noted this change would be made on the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -21 Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE QUOTATION OF WICKER WORKS FOR TWENTY -TWO DINING CHAIRS AND DIRECTING THE PURCHASE OF THE SAME The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Economic Development Authority meeting adjourned at 11:42 p.m. President 8/14/89 -2- CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date 8/28/89 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Grant (File No. H73) DEPT. APPROVAL: EDA Coordinator Signature - title MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report omments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached yes ) I have received one (1) application for a rehabilitation grant (file no. H73). Attached is the application and recommendations for work to be performed on the home. I recommend approval by the EDA. This information is private and not available to the general public. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to adopt Resolution Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Grant (File No. H73). Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANT (FILE NO H73) WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority established a Home Rehabilitation Grant Program to assist low and moderate income individuals in the maintenance and repair of their homes; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority has received one (1) application (file no. H73) from an eligible individual to receive grant assistance; and WHEREAS, an inspection by the City of Brooklyn Center has determined that the work is necessary and appropriate under the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the proposed grant application is estimated at $10,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority that: 1. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority does P y approve the one (1) housing rehabilitation grant application (file no. H73) as recommended by the staff. 2. That the work be performed as recommended in the request for council consideration form dated August 28, 1989, and that the applicant be directed to obtain the necessary bids for staff review and approval. 3. The project shall not exceed the grant limit of $10,000 per house. 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 8/28/89 Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER FOR ADDITIONAL LONG -TERM WATER CONTROL OF THE HIPPODROME BASEMENT * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ************ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. AP OV L: EDA Coordinator Sigture - title MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Initial soil borings in the area of the Farm indicated ground water at the 10' level. Anticipating such problems, the basement foundation was waterproofed and draintiled. However, since excavating the area, we have found that the problem is much more intense than anticipated. Twin City Testing was asked to review the situation and make a recommendation. They have expressed a concern that the pressure from the round water could d cause the floor to heave, as well as wet basement problems. I became aware of this problem on the 3rd of August and requested cost information on the recommendations of Twin City Testing. We have negotiated a time and material change order not to exceed $55,873 with Maertens- Brenny. I directed the contractor to, proceed with the work, given the EDA investment in this basement area (kitchen, storage facilities, and meeting rooms). Normally, 1 would bring a change order of this magnitude to the EDA prior to ordering the contractor to go forward. In this case, however, I did not have all of the information (price) for your consideration at the August 14, 1989, meeting. The work had to be performed at that time because we were about to pour the slab for the basement. I appreciate the fact that the EDA is being placed in an awkward position of being asked to approve this change order after the fact, but timing and circumstances did not allow for a delay. In order to bring this project in on schedule, it is possible a situation like this might happen again, but I will try to prevent it. I will be available to discuss this matter Monday. HESKIN RESOURCE GROUP, INC. Property Acquisition, Management, Development and Marketing 14EMORAANNDU14 Date: August 24, 1989 TO: Brad Hoffman From: Greg Watson Subject: Earle Brown Farm Restoration Per your request is the following: Twin City Testing report dated July 31, 1989 detailing underslab drainfield recommendations. Back up information from Glenn Rehbein Excavating and Maertens- Brenny for installing said underslab drainfield. Change Order will be time and material with a not to exceed cap of $55,873.00. GSW:wwl (sent via fax August 24, 1989). 1295 Bandana Boulevard North, Suite 150 St. Paul, Minnesota 55108 (612) 642 -9505 RE C��] twin city t corporation AUG t a 662 CROMWELL AVENUE ST PAUL, MN 55114 PHONE 612/645 -3601 > SOIL OBSERVATIONS AND TESTING EARLE BROWN CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT: EARLE BROWN DRIVE & SUMMIT July 31, 1989 REPORTED TO BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 1- Heskin Resource Group Economic Development Authority of Attn: Greg Watson Brooklyn Center 1- McGough Construction Co Attn: Brad Hoffman Attn: Doug George 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 1 -City of Brooklyn Center Bruuktyn Centex, M±jinesotct 55430 LABORATORY No. 4220 89 -1543 INTRODUCTION On July 27, 1989, at the request of Mr Ken Bauer of McGough Construction Company, we visited the site to observe groundwater conditions within the planned basement area of the Hippodrome reconstruction. The purpose of this letter is to summarize the results of our observation. This P ortion of the reconstruction will have a basement fl oor located at about extend throw elevation 86 Thus, the basement level will h the surficial g coarse alluvial soils into the underlying glacial till. As indicated in the report of the preliminary soil exploration performed by our firm ( #4220 88- 469) the glacial till consists basically of rather stiff clayey sand containin g g lenses of waterbearing sand. Portions of the coarse alluvium overlying the glacial till were also noted to be waterbearing. During the excavation work and foundation construction which was recently to the planned basement area begun, groundwater has been entering on a continuing p basis. It is our opinion specialized construction techniques will be required to facilitate sound construction of foundation elements as well as to minimize potential for a wet basement condition during or after completion of the construction. Since the basement level is located within the waterbearing soil layers, complete control of this groundwater throughout the life of the structure may be difficult to achieve. Foundation Construction At present, only a very small number of small sump pumps are being utilized within the construction area in order to remove intruding groundwater. It is our opinion that efforts to control the groundwater intrusion during this construction must be increased significantly. During our site visit, we discussed the use of a perimeter system of well points. However, the effectiveness of this type of system is greatly reduced in cohesive soils such as the clayey sand glacial till soils present at this site. It does appear the groundwater intrusion could be controlled by means of temporary sump pumps. However, the number of sump pumps should be increased significantly and they should be scattered throughout the construction area. 0 AS A MUTUAL PROTECTION TO CUtNTP. TMt PUSUC ANO 04JR89LV46, ALL REPORTS ARE RUOMITTuo A/ THS CONFX7eNTIAL PROPtRT/ OP CUENTS, ANC AUTMORI' ZATION FOR PUBLICATION OF STATEMENTS, CONCLUSIONS OR EXTRACTE PROM OR REOAROINO OUR REPORTS IS RSSERVEO PENOINO OUR M/RITTEN APPROVAL I twin city testinq corporation 662 CROMWELL AVENUE ST. PAUL, MN 55114 PHONE 612/645 -3601 SOIL OBSERVATIONS AND TESTING July 31, 1989 LABORATORY No. 4220 89 -1543 2 INTRODUCTION (Cont.) Foundation Construction (Cont.) In some areas, some surficial softening of the clayey till does occur as a result of the water intrusion and construction traffic. Where such disturbance occurs, the softened materials should be removed just prior to concrete placement to expose underlying undisturbed tills. Additional thickness of concrete may then be required for foundation construction. As an alternative, it would be feasible to replace the softened till soils with a layer of washed gravel which would be placed and compacted directly beneath the foundation element. Where this procedure is used, we recommend a geotextile fabric similar to Mirafi 50OX should be placed over the exposed undisturbed till soils prior to placement of the washed aggregate. Along the eastern portion of the south wall, we noted the presence of a relatively thick layer of waterbearing sand, exposed at footing grade, within the more cohesive glacial till. At this location, substantial disturbance of the exposed sandy soils has occurred. In order to construct the planned f oundation elements upon these sandy soils, we recommended the area be ewatered by installation of an excavated sump pit below foundation grade and installation of a larger pump. Sandy soils which remain in a loosened, disturbed condition after additional dewatering should be removed and replaced as discussed above. As an alternative, it may be possible to extend the planned foundation to a greater depth to rest on more cohesive till soils which are less susceptible to softening during the construction phase. The depth of excavation required to expose such soils at this particular location is presently not known. Long Term Water Control I As indicated earlier, it is our opinion complete control of groundwater to maintain a dry basement condition throughout the life of the structure may be difficult to achieve. We anticipate the static groundwater level will remain present at or possibly above the elevation of the planned floor slab construction on a continuous basis without implementing precautionary techniques. We understand that project plans and specifications require the installation of a perimeter draintile system on interior and exterior sides of the perimeter foundations, as well as placement of a 1' thick sand layer directly beneath the floor slab construction. In addition, the basement walls, which will be of cast -in -place concrete construction, are to be damp roofed on a connected to one sum p the exterior sides. The draintiles will b p A/ A MVTUAI PPOTECTION TO C4ENT/, T►iE PU /UC ANO OUP /EIVf /,ALL REPORT/ ARE /U /MITTEO A/ THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF CUENT/, ANO AUTMORI- ZATION FOP PU /UCATION OF /TATEMENT/, CONCUu /ION{ OR EXTRACT/ FROM OR REOARO /NO OUR REPORT/ 1/ RE /IRVIO PENOINO OUR WRITT /N AMNOVAL twin cit testinq corporation 662 CROMWELL AVENUE �` ' '+ •° ST PAUL, MN 55114 o PHONE 612(645 -3601 SOIL OBSERVATIONS AND TESTING J uly 31, 1989 LABORATORY No. 4220 89 - 1543 3 INTRODUCTION (Cont.) Long -Term Water Control (Cont.) pit which will discharge the collected water into the on -site storm sewer system. It is our opinion modifications to this planned construction should be considered to improve water collection and drainage and minimize potential for a wet basement. However, we are not in a position to warrant that water will not intrude into the planned basement, even with implementation of these recommendations. 1. We recommend the planned 1' layer of sand beneath the slab construction be replaced with a layer of washed gravel to increase rate of drainage. The thickness of the gravel should be a minimum of 1 but preferably closer to 2 A geotextile fabric similar to Mirafi 140 N should be placed over the till subgrade to minimize intrusion of fines into the free - draining aggregate. To minimize clogging of aggregate by contamination during construction placement of this aggregate should be delayed as long as possible, at least until after foundation f construction. We recommend installation of a series of perforated draintile !collector lines throughout the floor slab interior. These ,,o collector lines should be spaced approximately 15' horizontally. If a minimum thickness of 1' of washed aggregate is installed, we suggest the perforated draintiles be subcut into the till subgrade at least 6 The surface of the till subgrade beneath the washed a ggregate layer should be sloped to provide positive drainage to the tile collector lines. 3.1 Use of a vapor barrier over the surface of the washed aggregate may be required to prevent intrusion of plastic concrete into the aggregate. 4- We recommend a back -up sump pit and pump be installed to provide additional capacity for water discharge, especially in the event `of failure of the primary pump. 5. Below grade construction should be water proofed rather than "damp proofed"_-_ -- - AEA MUTUAL PROTECTION TO CLIENT{, THE PUSUC ANO OURSELVES. ALL REPORTS ARE SUSMITTEO AS THE CONFIOENTIAL PROPERTV OF CUENTS. ANO AUTFIORI- ZATION FOR PUBLICATION OF STATEMENTS. CONCLUSIONS OR EXTRACTS FROM OR REGARDING OUR REPORTS IS RESSRVEO PENOINO OUR WRITTYN APPROVAL. twin city testinq corporation t` 662 CROMWELL AVENUE t� ST. PAUL, MN 55114 { PHONE 612/645 -3601 SOIL OBSERVATIONS AND TESTING July 31, 1989 LABORATORY No. 4220 89 - 1543 4 INTRODUCTION (Cont.) 6. Backfill around the perimeter of the basement should consist of a clean, free - draining sand containing less than 5% material finer than a #200 sieve and less than 40% material finer than a #40 sieve. We do not recommend using the finer grained sands ll available on -site as backfill. As an alternative the use of a { drainage mat similar to Miradrain 6000 placed upon the exterior surfaces of the concrete walls to provide more rapid drainage of water which may enter the backf ill to the draintile along the - �Qluadation. Freezer - Refrigeration Areas We understand that freezer - refrigeration areas for the planned kitchen will be located within a portion of the basement. We caution that the subgrade soils in this area are extremely susceptible to moisture - volume expansion upon freezing. Therefore, we recommend the construction plan include the proper use of insulation or heating systems capable of completely eliminating is otential for formation of frost beneath the .floor slab construction. If we can be of further assistance or you have questions regarding the contents of this letter please contact us. TWIN CITY TESTING CORPORATION Ga Larson Field Engineer lz% Michael P McCarthy, P Z Manager, Construction Services Geotechnical Department GAL /MPM /kmk AS A MUTUAL PROTECTION TO C4ENT1, THE PUSLIC ANO OURSELVES, ALL DEPORTS ARE SUSM /TTEO AS THE GONFIOENTIAL PROPERTY OF CLIENTS, ANO ALITMORI- ZATION FOR PUBLICATION OF STATEMENTS, CONCLUSIONE OR EXTRACTS FROM 004 RSOAROINO OUR REPORTS IS RESERVEO PENOINO OUR WRITTEN APPROVAL. AUG 14 '89 15'52 MAERTENS- BRENNY CSTN P.1 MAER TENS - BRENNY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 8251 Main Street N.E. / Minneapolis, MN 55432 (612) 786 -4779 /Fax 786 -6973 General Contractors / Commercial s 1ndu".9 ow R AW 14M F AX 'TR'A:N'S'M.x T'Z'A L DATE: " 8/4/89 TOTAL PAGES: 3 (including transmittal) TO: " HESKIN'RESOURCE GROUP, INC: " Attn.: - - Greg Watson FROM: .. Bob , Barron ... ........... REMARXS: ..Re:--Earle-Brown Farm Restoration .. ........... ............ AUG 14 '89 15:52 MAERTENS R t CSTN �l G S HE E T F G i PAGE N O. OF PACES rV ANE ARZ: H. OR CONTRACTOR ESTwATr NO. YYPL Of- WORK r t (MATED BY f PRICED BY EXTEN OF-0 2Y ' CHt KtD tlY DATC - -- 0ESCRIPT1ON QUAN. Oo EXTENSION _ �- i 3.� 41L I I _ _ .. _ ... _.. ------ - - -..- To"rALS l , AUG 14 '89 15:53 MAERTENS- BRENNY CSTN �il6NN EXCAVAMa /MC. IN* LAKE DRIVE + LINO LAKES. MINNUOTA 56014 (6121784-0"? l�l August 14, 1989 Grag Watson HESKIN RESOURCE GROUP 1295 Bandana Blvd. North suite f250 9t. Paul, MN RE: Hippodrome Basement Draintile and Dewatering. Dear Greg: Please regard this letter as a request for a change order due to the extra work encountered in the hippodrome basement floor. e have based this extra work on.the recommenda.tibn set forth by in City.Testing. We have further based our price on the methods and sequence discussed and accepted at our job site meeting held August 14, 1989. Please find enclosed an approved and signed drawing which certifies our understanding of work to be done. We have agreed to do this work on a time and material basis with a not to exceed figure. our not to exceed price is $50,130.00. We will be v hourly r aces. Material �,n otcin equipm a or at h geq p and y will be invoiced at our cost plus ten percent for overhead and profit. Sincerely, GLENN REHBEIN EXCAVATING, INC. ar D. Ro » ce: Maertens W axxedt 8-14-89 /sa Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER FOR ADDITIONAL LONG -TERM WATER CONTROL OF THE HIPPODROME BASEMENT WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority has undertaken the restoration of the Earle Brown Farm; and WHEREAS, the Hippodrome for the Farm is contemplated as a conference, banquet facility; and WHEREAS, kitchen facilities, meeting rooms, and storage facilities are located in the basement of the Hippodrome constituting a significant financial investment on the part of the EDA; and WHEREAS the EDA has received a report o p from Twin City Testing recommending significant changes in our efforts to provide a safe, clean facility which is dry; and WHEREAS, there are significant water problems in the area of the Hippodrome basement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority In and For the City of Brooklyn Center that a change order not to exceed $55,873 to the Marteans -Br enny contract is hereby approved per the recommendations of the July 31, 1989, report of Twin City Testing. 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 s p n aid resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.