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EPA MEETING
City of Brooklyn Center
March 26, 2018 AGENDA
1.Call to Order
—The EDA requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting. A
copy of the full City Council packet, including EDA (Economic Development Authority),
is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the podium.
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
1. January 22, 2018— Regular Session
4.Commission Consideration Items
a. Resolution Approving a Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus, LLC
for the Opportunity Site
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
JANUARY 22, 2018
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1.CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Tim Willson at 7:55 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-
Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Deputy City
Manager Reggie Edwards, Interim Community Development Director Michael Ericson, Director
of Public Works Doran Cote, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla
Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to approve the
Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January8, 2018— Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4.COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03 APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT AND ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT:
5915 JOHN MARTIN DRIVE, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN
Interim Community Development Director Michael Ericson introduced the item, discussed the
history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to approve the purchase agreement
with Eretz LLC for the sale of the former Perkins Restaurant site located at 5915 John Martin
Drive. He described the negotiations with the property owner of the former Perkins Restaurant
for several years and indicated that recently, staff was approached by the owner and an
agreement in the sale price was reached at $425,000. The Finance Director has identified the
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source of funds for the purchase as Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District 3. After the sale
price is deducted from the TIF #3 Fund, the remaining balance will be $1.7 million.
Commissioner Graves left the Chambers at 7:57 p.m.
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Commissioner Butler seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03 Approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Acquisition of
Certain Property Located at: 5915 John Martin Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN.
Motion passed 4-0-1 (Commissioner Graves absent for the vote).
Commissioner Graves returned at 7:58 p.m.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded adjournment of
the Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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EDA Agenda Item No. 4a
EDA ITEM MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 26, 2018
TO: Curt Boganey, City Man t
FROM: Meg Beekman, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus, LLC
for the redevelopment of the site known as the Opportunity Site
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Economic Development Authority adopt the Resolution Approving
the Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus, LLC for the redevelopment of the
Opportunity Site.
Background:
On February 20, 2018, the City Council heard proposals from two developers regarding concepts
for the Opportunity Site. After meeting with each development team, hearing their vision for the
site, and reviewing the proposed concepts, the City Council directed staff to move forward with
drafting a Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus, LLC.
Preliminary Development Agreement:
Stacie Kvilvang, with Ehlers has prepared a memo outlining the terms and conditions of the PDA
(Attached).
Resolution:
The City Attorney's Office has prepared the attached resolution which formally approves the
Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus, LLC.
Budget Issues:
There are no General Fund expenditures associated with this agreement.
Alatus, LLC will be responsible for all expenses incurred by the city related to the
predevelopment work on this site, as described in the Preliminary Development Agreement.
This lot is included within Tax Increment District No. 7 (Opportunity Site) with future tax
increment generated by this development available to the EDA for eligible redevelopment
expenditures and activities.
Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe, inclusive community that enhances the quality of life
for all people and preserves the public trust
EDA ITEM MEMORANDUM
Strategic Priorities:
• Targeted Redevelopment
Attachments:
• Memo dated March 16, 2018 from Stacie Kvilvang
• EDA Resolution 2018-004
• Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus, LLC
Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe, inclusive community that enhances the quality of life
for all people and preserves the public trust
To: Curt Boganey - Executive Director
From: Stacie Kvilvang
Date: March 16, 2018
Subject: Preliminary Development Agreement (PDA) For Opportunity Site
At the February 20, 2018 City Council work session, the City Council directed staff to work
with the EDA Attorney to draft a PDA by and between Alatus LLC. for review and
consideration.
The intent of the PDA is to provide the developer exclusive development rights to the
property for a defined term. During this time, the EDA and the developer will negotiate a
Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement which will include terms for the sale of the EDA
property. The agreement will also include details of what is to be constructed and when, as
well as a determination of all public improvements required for the development. In
addition, the City, EDA and the developer will be completing all actions necessary to
approve final site plans for the development. Following are the proposed terms of the PDA:
1.Property
a. Authority-owned property known as the "Opportunity Site" and consisting of
approximately 32 acres plus two (2) additional parcels owned or under
contract by the EDA adjacent or near this site.
2.Term
a.PDA is for one (1) year and expires on April 1, 2019, unless otherwise
extended by agreement of both parties
Either party can terminate the PDA at any time by providing written
notice. The Developer is required to promptly notify the EDA if they
determine that the development isn't financially feasible and the PDA
will be terminated.
b.EDA will not (i) discuss the terms of the Development or enter into or
negotiate a similar agreement or other proposals with any other party during
the term of the PDA for development of the area without the prior written
consent of the Developer; or (ii) provide or enter into an agreement to provide
financial assistance to any other party to develop the Authority Property.
c. During the term of the PDA, the EDA and the developer shall proceed with
the negotiation of a Purchase and Development Agreement, which is at the
sole discretion of each party.
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Curt Boganey - EDA Executive Director
Preliminary Development Agreement For Opportunity Site
March 15, 2018
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3. City responsibilities
a.Coordinate meetings with the EDA, City Council, Planning Commission and
the community to refine the site plan and project details
b.Assist in identifying public improvements necessary to be constructed in
connection with the Development, including but not limited to the centralized park
area, new roadways and storm water ponding
c.Identify type and amount of development fees that the developer will be required
to pay
d.Identify the approval process and timeframes for development approvals that
may be expected for the development
e.Identify the sources of public financial assistance that may be made available to
the Developer in connection with the Development
f.Provide the developer title information, surveys and environmental reports
related to the property
g.Negotiate with the developer the terms of and prepare the Purchase and
Development Agreement, including analyzing justification of the purchase
price for the Authority property
h.Provide the developer surveys and environmental reports it has for the
property and cooperate with the Developer in pursing and federal or state
environmental approvals, permits, etc.
I. Neither the City nor the EDA will exercise its condemnation powers to acquire
any additional property in connection with the Development, notwithstanding any
other agreement.
4. Developer responsibilities (at sole expense)
a.Continue to refine its site and building plans for the development
b.Undertake preliminary engineering and soil testing of the property, indemnify
the EDA from any claims or damage due to entry onto the property and repair
any damage made to the property
c.Submit a proposed schedule for the undertaking of the Development including
phasing and the timing of the closing of each phase
d.Update evidence of title to the property and provide to the EDA any
objections to title
e. Seek to secure a commitment for financing sufficient for construction of the
first phase of Development
Curt Boganey - EDA Executive Director
Preliminary Development Agreement For Opportunity Site
March 15, 2018
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f.Submit to staff a project pro forma detailing all costs of the development and
the sources and uses of all funds to finance the development, including
justification for the amount proposed to be paid by the developer to acquire
the property
g.Seek to secure tenants for the Development; provided that the Developer has
no authority to lease or otherwise encumber the Authority Property
h.Determine the acceptability of the environmental condition of the Authority
and Additional Property
i.Identify the Additional Property to be acquired to undertake and complete the
Development and work to secure options or purchase agreements with the
owners of such property
j.Identify any off-site public improvements expected or required to be completed
as part of the Development and identify any on-site public improvements
expected or required to be completed as part of the Development, including any
centralized park, new roads and storm water ponding.
k.Conduct one or more community open house(s) to solicit public input regarding
the proposed development concept and such other neighborhood meetings as
may reasonably be requested by the EDA.
I. Work with the EDA/City to provide information necessary to apply for funding
grants from governmental grant sources.
m.Obtain any market studies for the Development to assess overall feasibility and
to refine the scope of the Development and provide a copy to the EDA.
n.Make all required presentations to the City Council, the EDA and Planning
Commission.
o.Undertake a traffic study to identify any traffic concerns, circulation issues
and potential need for additional off-site improvements
p.Provide quarterly status reports on progress to the EDA.
5.Payment of EDA Costs
a. Developer will pay 100% of the EDA's costs for consultants in connection with
the redevelopment including but not limited to Ehlers, EDA attorney, etc.
Developer is required to make a $25,000 deposit at the time the PDA is
signed into an escrow account and will continue to make deposits as required
over time.
6.Contingencies
a. Terms of acquisition (price) for Authority property has to be acceptable to the
EDA
Curt Boganey - EDA Executive Director
Preliminary Development Agreement For Opportunity Site
March 15, 2018
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b.Acceptance by the developer of environmental and geotechnical
assessments and all other environmental and wetland reports and surveys
certified to the developer and its lender
c.Title to the property needs to be acceptable to the developer in its sole
discretion
d.The EDA and the developer need to obtain all necessary approvals from any
participating governmental authority
e.Developer needs to obtain from the City all planning, zoning and permit
approvals
f.The Developer having conducted soils, well, engineering, hazardous waste,
environmental and other testing as it determines necessary
g.Developer needs to obtain financing at a minimum the initial phase of the
development acceptable to them and satisfactory to the EDA
The developer has reviewed the attached PDA and is agreeable to the terms outlined.
Please contact me at 651-697-8506 with any questions.
Commissioner introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
EDA RESOLUTION NO.__________
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ALATUS/OPPORTUNITY SITE)
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the
"EDA") has received a proposal from Alatus, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the
"Developer") that the EDA consider entering into an agreement to assist the Developer in
connection with the acquisition of land from the EDA and construction of a mixed use
apartment/hotel/commercial/single-family development together with related improvements
including a centralized park area, new roads and storm water ponding to be located in the area
bounded by Shingle Creek Parkway, John Martin Drive, Highway 100 and Bass Lake Road in
the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the EDA has caused to be prepared a Preliminary Development Agreement by
and between the EDA and the Developer (the "Preliminary Development Agreement") setting forth
the tasks the Developer will undertake in determining whether to proceed with the Project and the
EDA will undertake in considering a definitive agreement pursuant to which it would provide
assistance for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Economic
Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "Board"), as follows:
Section 1. EDA Approval, Further Proceedings.
1.01. The EDA hereby approves the Preliminary Development Agreement substantially in
accordance with the terms set forth in the form presented to the Board, together with any related
documents necessary in connection therewith (collectively, the "Preliminary Development
Documents") and hereby authorizes the President and Executive Director to negotiate the final
terms thereof and, in their discretion and at such time as they may deem appropriate, to execute the
Preliminary Development Documents on behalf of the EDA, and to carry out, on behalf of the EDA,
the EDA' s obligations thereunder.
1.02. The approval hereby given to the Preliminary Development Documents includes
approval of such additional details therein as may be necessary and appropriate and such
modifications thereof, deletions therefrom and additions thereto as may be necessary and
appropriate and approved by legal counsel to the EDA and by the officers authorized herein to
execute said documents prior to their execution; and said officers are hereby authorized to approve
said changes on behalf of the EDA. The execution of any instrument by the appropriate officers of
the EDA herein authorized shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of such document in
accordance with the terms hereof. In the event of absence or disability of the officers, any of the
documents authorized by this Resolution to be executed may be executed without further act or
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authorization of the Board by any duly designated acting official, or by such other officer or officers
of the Board as, in the opinion of the City Attorney, may act in their behalf.
1.03. Upon execution and delivery of the Preliminary Development Documents, the
officers and employees of the EDA are hereby authorized and directed to take or cause to be taken
such actions as may be necessary on behalf of the EDA to implement the Preliminary Development
Documents.
1.04. The Board hereby determines that the execution and performance of the Preliminary
Development Documents will help realize the public purposes of the Act.
March 26,_2018
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.
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PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of _______, 2018, by and
between the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "Authority")
with its principal office at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430, and
Alatus, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the "Developer") with its principal office at
800Nicollet Mall, Suite 2850, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Authority is the owner of certain real property described in Exhibit A
(the "Authority Property") located in the City of Brooklyn Center (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, the Developer has presented to the Authority a concept for the development
of the Authority Property and certain other real property located adjacent to or near the Authority
Property that may be acquired by the Developer (the "Additional Property") through the
construction of a mixed use apartment/hotel/commercial/single-family development together
with related improvements including a centralized park area, new roads and storm water ponding
(the "Development"), which proposal contemplates the Authority's conveyance of the Authority
Property to the Developer; and
WHEREAS, the Authority Property and the Additional Property are collectively referred
to in this Agreement as the "Redevelopment Property"; and
WHEREAS, the Authority's Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Developer's
development concept and desires to enter into this Preliminary Development Agreement to allow
the Developer to further refine its development concept and to negotiate the sale of Authority
Property, public participation in the Development, and approval of the final development
concept; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Developer intend to proceed with the Development if: (i) a
design for the Development can be agreed upon by the Authority and the Developer; (ii) a
satisfactory agreement can be reached regarding the purchase price to be paid by the Developer
for the Authority Property; (iii) satisfactory financing for the Development can be secured; and
(iv) the economic feasibility and soundness of the Development and other necessary
preconditions have been determined to the satisfaction of the parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Authority and the Developer
hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Preliminary Nature of Agreement. The Authority and Developer agree that this
Agreement is intended to be preliminary in nature. Before the Authority and Developer can
make a decision on whether to proceed with the implementation of the Developer's development
concept, it will be necessary to assemble and consider information relative to the uses, design,
economics and other aspects of the Development. The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the
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Developer an opportunity to assemble such necessary information, to refine the above referenced
development concept, and to negotiate with the Authority concerning the execution of a purchase
and development agreement (the "Contract") which, if executed, will set forth the rights and
responsibilities of the Authority and the Developer with respect to the Development.
During the term of this Agreement, the Authority agrees that it will not (i) subject to the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, without the prior
written consent of Developer, discuss the terms of the Development, or (ii) enter into or
negotiate a similar agreement or any other proposals with any party other than the Developer to
develop the Authority Property.
Section 2. Present Intent of Parties. It is the intention of the parties that this Agreement
document their present understanding and commitments and that if the following conditions can
be fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Authority and Developer that the parties will proceed in an
attempt to formulate a mutually satisfactory Contract:
(a)the Developer demonstrates the feasibility of the Development as refined pursuant
to this Agreement;
(b)the Developer provides such documentation regarding the economic feasibility of
the Development as the Authority may wish to receive during the term of this
Agreement;
(c)the completion of all undertakings required by this Agreement in a satisfactory and
timely manner;
(d)the satisfaction of such other conditions as are determined to be appropriate by
either party; and
(e) the Development is generally consistent with the proposal submitted to the
Authority's Board of Commissioners on February 20, 2018.
The Contract (together with any other agreements entered into between the parties hereto
contemporaneously therewith) when executed will supersede all understandings and obligations
of the parties hereunder.
Section 3. Development Design. The Developer's concept for the Development on the
Redevelopment Property is preliminary in nature and must be refined before implementation.
The concept as proposed involves the construction of a mixed-use
apartment/hotel/commercial/single-family development together with related improvements
including a centralized park area, new roads and storm water ponding improvements.
Section 4. Developer Undertakings. During the term of this Agreement the Developer
shall do the following:
(a) Continue to refine its site and building plans for the Development.
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(b)Undertake preliminary engineering, soil testing/borings and geotechnical analysis
of the Redevelopment Property. For this purpose, the Developer and its contractors
shall have the right to enter upon the Authority Property at reasonable times and
after notice to the Authority. The Developer shall indemnify, defend and hold the
Authority harmless from and against any claims or damage, of whatsoever nature,
arising out of the entry onto the Authority Property and shall repair any damage
caused to the Authority Property.
(c)Submit to the Authority a proposed schedule for the undertaking of the
Development including phasing and the timing of the closing of each phase.
(d)Using title information and a survey provided by the Authority, update evidence of
title to the Authority Property and provide to the Authority any objections to title.
(e)Seek to secure a commitment for financing sufficient for construction of the first
phase of Development.
(f)Submit to the Authority a project pro forma detailing all costs of the Development
and the sources and uses of all funds to be raised to finance the Development,
including justification for the amount proposed to be paid by the Developer to
acquire the Authority Property.
(g)Seek to secure tenants for the Development; provided that the Developer has no
authority by virtue of this Agreement to lease or otherwise encumber the Authority
Property.
(h)Obtain environmental reports and studies provided by the Authority and such other
studies and testing deemed necessary, to determine the acceptability of the
environmental condition of the Authority Property and any Additional Property.
(i)Identify the Additional Property to be acquired to undertake and complete the
Development and work to secure options or purchase agreements with the owners
of such property.
(j)Identify any off-site public improvements expected or required to be completed as
part of the Development and identify any on-site public improvements expected or
required to be completed as part of the Development, including any centralized
park, new roads and storm water ponding.
(k)Conduct one or more community open house(s) to solicit public input regarding the
proposed development concept and such other neighborhood meetings as may
reasonably be requested by the Authority.
(1) Work with the Authority or City to provide information necessary to apply for
funding grants from governmental grant sources.
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(m)Obtain any market studies for the Development to assess overall feasibility and to
refine the scope of the Development and complete a traffic study to assess the
overall traffic impact resulting from the Development.
(n)Make all required presentations to the City Council of the City, the Authority's
Board of Commissioners and the City Planning Commission in connection with
approvals of the Development.
All of the information described above shall be prepared or collected at the sole expense of
the Developer. The Developer agrees that it will provide the Authority with quarterly status
reports on progress made with respect to its activities under this Agreement. The Developer shall
have no obligation to provide the Authority or City any reports, tests, analyses or any other due
diligence it has prepared internally or obtained from any third party except as specifically
provided herein.
Section 5. Authority Undertakings. During the term of this Agreement, the Authority will
undertake the following:
(a)Coordinate meetings with the Authority, City Council, Planning Commission and
the community to refine the Development plans.
(b)Assist in identifying public improvements necessary to be constructed in
connection with the Development, including but not limited to the centralized park
area, new roadways and storm water ponding.
(c)Identify construction, permit, application, utility and any other fees and the amount
of such fees that the Developer may be expected to pay in connection with the
Development.
(d)Identify the approval process and timeframes for development approvals that may
be expected for the Development.
(e)Identify the sources of public financial assistance that may be made available to the
Developer in connection with the Development such as tax increment financing,
state, local and federal grants and land write down assistance. If any such financial
assistance is actually provided in connection with the Development, the amount,
timing and terms of such assistance will be set forth in the definitive Contract and
no commitment is being made in this Agreement that any such assistance will be
provided to the Developer.
(f)Provide to the Developer any title information and any 3'' party reports the
Authority has on hand regarding the Authority Property.
(g) Cause to be prepared drafts of the Contract upon satisfaction of the conditions in
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(h)Provide to the Developer any surveys and environmental reports related to the
Authority Property that are in the possession of the Authority. The Authority will,
at the Developer's expense, cooperate with the Developer in pursuing any federal
or State environmental approvals, permits, program enrollments or determinations
requested by the Developer with respect to the Authority Property.
(i)Analyze information provided by the Developer to determine if the conveyance of
the Authority Property for the Developer's proposed purchase price is justified.
(j)Notwithstanding any provisions or understanding to the contrary, neither the City
nor the Authority will exercise its condemnation powers to acquire any additional
property or other real property in connection with the Development.
(k)Cooperate with the Developer, at the Developer's expense, in completing the traffic
study as required by Section 4(m).
Section 6. Contingencies. The parties acknowledge and agree that proceeding with the
Development is subject to a number of contingencies, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a)The acquisition of all or part of the Redevelopment Property by direct purchase, on
such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the Authority in its sole and absolute
discretion.
(b)The acceptance by the Developer of its environmental and geotechnical assessments
and all other environmental and wetland reports and surveys certified to the
Developer and its lender, deemed necessary by the Authority and the Developer for
all of the property to be encompassed by the Development, which reports and
surveys must be satisfactory to the Authority and the Developer.
(c)The Authority and the Developer having obtained all necessary approvals for the
Development from any participating governmental authority including, but not
limited to, any necessary watershed district approvals.
(d)The Developer having obtained such zoning modifications, rezoning, planned unit
development approvals, conditional use permits and such other approvals as are
necessary to allow the Development to move forward.
(e)Title to the Authority Property and any Additional Property having been found
acceptable to the Developer in its sole discretion.
(f)The Developer having conducted such soils, well, engineering, hazardous waste,
environmental and other testing as it determines necessary.
(g) The Developer having obtained financing for, at a minimum, the initial phase of the
Development acceptable to Developer and satisfactory to the Authority.
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Section 7. Negotiation of Contract. During the term of this Agreement, the Authority and
the Developer shall proceed with the negotiation of a Contract relative to the Development. The
decision to enter into a Contract shall be in the sole discretion of each of the parties. If prior to
execution of the Contract either party determines in its sole discretion that it is not in its best
interest, for whatever reason, to proceed with the Development or the Contract, it shall so notify
the other party, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate and neither party shall have any rights
or obligations to the other or to any third party under or with respect to this Agreement, except as
provided in Section 9 regarding Authority costs incurred prior to such termination. If the
Developer determines during the term of this Agreement that undertaking the Development is not
financially feasible, it will promptly notify the Authority of such determination and the parties
will terminate this Agreement.
Section 8. Effect of Approvals. No approval given by the Authority hereunder or in
connection herewith shall be deemed to constitute an approval of the Development for any
purpose other than as stated herein and the process outlined in this Agreement shall not be
deemed to supersede any concept review, conditional use permit, vacation, subdivision, or other
zoning or planning approval process of the Authority or the City relative to the development of
real estate.
Section 9. Payment of Authority Costs. In consideration of the Authority's covenants
and agreements set forth herein, the Developer agrees that it will pay costs incurred by the
Authority in connection with the preparation of this Agreement, financial analysis, the
negotiation, preparation and implementation of the Contract in the manner and to the extent
provided in this Section 9. The Developer shall deposit $25,000 with the Authority within 3
business days of execution of this Agreement. The Authority shall have the right to draw upon
such amounts to pay its costs. Upon request by the Developer, the Authority shall provide an
accounting of the use of any funds deposited with the Authority. If the amount on deposit
becomes fully depleted or the Authority wishes to incur a cost that would cause the deposit to be
fully depleted, the Authority shall have the right to request that the Developer replenish such
funds. Upon such request, the Developer shall remit to the Authority additional funds to be held
on deposit and used to pay costs. If the Developer fails to make such a deposit within 3 business
days, the Authority may terminate this Agreement. The Authority shall not incur any cost unless
it has sufficient funds on deposit to pay for such costs. If this Agreement is terminated in
accordance with the terms hereof, any sums remaining on deposit with the Authority, after the
Authority pays or reimburses itself for costs incurred to the date of termination, shall be returned
to the Developer. No other financial obligations shall exist between the parties, other than those
that may be negotiated and contained in the Contract.
Section 10. Modifications. This Agreement may be modified and the term hereof may be
extended only through written amendments hereto signed by both of the parties to this
Agreement.
Section 11. Exclusive Rights. In consideration of the time, effort and expenses to be
incurred by Developer in pursuing the undertakings set forth herein and in further consideration
of the funds paid to the Authority, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Authority
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hereby agrees that for the term of this agreement it will not: (i) provide or enter into an
agreement for provision of financial assistance to any third party in connection with any
proposed development of the Authority Property. During such period the Developer shall have
the exclusive right to work with the Authority in establishing a definitive Contract for the
Redevelopment Property. Said exclusive rights shall continue, unless earlier terminated as
provided herein, for the period described within Section 12 of this agreement.
Section 12. Termination. This Agreement shall be effective until April 1, 2019, unless
terminated earlier in accordance with Section 7. If for any reason a Contract has not been
entered into by the parties by such date or any mutually approved extension thereof, this
Agreement shall be null and void and neither party shall have any liability or obligations to the
other, except as provided in Section 9 regarding Authority costs incurred prior to the termination
of this Agreement.
Section 13. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion of this
Agreement.
Section 14. Notices. Notice, demand, or other communication from one party to the other
shall be deemed effective if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or
delivered personally to a party at its address in the first paragraph of this Agreement, or at such
other address as such party may designate in writing to the other party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority has caused this Agreement to be duly executed
in its name and behalf and the Developer has caused this Agreement to be duly executed in its
name and behalf on or as of the date first above written
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
By
Its
By
Its
ALATUS, LLC
By
Its
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5188380 JSB BR291-386
EXHIBIT A
Authority Property
The real property located in the area bounded by Shingle Creek Parkway, John Martin Drive,
Highway 100 and Bass Lake Road in the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
518838v5 JSB BR291-386
City of Brooklyn Center
City Council Meeting
March 26, 2018
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Preliminary
Development Agreement with Alatus, LLC for the
redevelopment of the Opportunity Site.
Expires April 1, 2019
Covers the EDA-owned parcels within the Opportunity Site
Either party can terminate the agreement at any time
Provides Alatus with exclusive rights to work and negotiate with the EDA towards a Purchase and Development Agreement
Outlines the responsibilities of each party
Alatus will reimburse the City for any and all costs related to the project
Market Study
Site Plan Development
Public Subsidy Request
Negotiation of Master Development Agreement
City Approvals
Financing
Closing
Construction – Phase I
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Preliminary
Development Agreement with Alatus, LLC for the
redevelopment of the Opportunity Site.