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12-15-97 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD • MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1997 REGULAR HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF (1) REGULAR HRA MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1997 AND (2) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIUHRA/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1997 1. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE HRA ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 2. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT STATEWIDE STUDY OF MOBILE HOME PARK ISSUES HRA LETTER NO. 65 3. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH CSM, INC. FOR INTERCHANGE WEST HRA LETTER NO. 66 i 4. CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATES TO STEVEN MARLIN GRANT HOMES, INC. FOR 6637 WASHBURN AVENUE; ROCKPORT HOMES, INC., FOR 2517 WEST 70TH STREET AND 7415 THIRD AVENUE; AND KENNETH B. STACK AND REIDUN K. STACK FOR 6629 WASHBURN AVENUE HRA LETTER NO. 67 5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 7532 GIRARD AVENUE FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM HRA LETTER NO. 68 6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 250 WEST 78TH STREET FROM CANADIAN PACIFIC (CP) RAILROAD HRA LETTER NO. 69 7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT 8. CLAIMS AND PAYROLL ADJOURNMENT • Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the Administrative Services Director at 861-9702. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY j~ FiRA Letter No. fig Agenda December 15, 1997 Issue Statement: Consideration of a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property at 250 West 78th Street from Canadian Pacific (CP) Railroad. Background: Staff has been negotiating with representatives of CP Railroad regarding the potential purchase of the vacant land they own at 250 West 78th Street. This parcel is located between the Lampert Lumber site and the railroad tracks at the City's southern border. Negotiations with the CP have been favorable. The purchase of the property would provide the additional land necessary to supplement the proposed hotel project by Candlewood Hotel Company and hopefully provide for the construction of a restaurant on site. With dimensions of approximately 66 ft. by 504 ft., it contains 33,000 sq. ft., more or less. The CP has placed a sale price on the property of $295,800. Bond proceeds from the 1996 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds will be used to temporarily fund this purchase expenditure. This amount will be repaid to the bond issue project fund immediately upon the sale of the property to Candlewood Hotel Company. Recommended Motion: Adopt a resolution which authorizes purchase of the real property at 250 West 78th Street from CP Railroad. Basis of Recommendation: 1. This is an unproductive parcel of land which could become productive if attached to a development on the Lampert site. 2. Purchase of the subject property will enable Candlewood Hotel Company to consider the inclusion of a restaurant component as part of their development. 3. The anticipated sale to Candlewood Hotel Company anticipates no write down of land costs and receipts at least sufficient to cover all HRA expenses related to the purchase. 4. Bond proceeds from the 1996 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds will be used only as an interim source of financing to purchase the property and will be reimbursed upon sale to Candlewood. 5. Upon execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement by both parties, the HRA would have a 45 day unrestricted right to cancel the proposed purchase. • 6. Legal counsel has reviewed the purchase and temporary funding of the acquisition • expenditure. Alternative Recommendation: Do not accept the offer to purchase the property for $295,800. Discussion/Decision Mode: Adoption of the resolution by the HRA will enable the due diligence period to begin. At the appropriate time the HRA would be scheduled to hold a public hearing on the sale to Candlewood Hotel Company. Respectfully submitted, Jame .Prosser Executive Director JDP:ds • • • HRA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 250 WEST 78TH STREET IN THE ILN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota (HRA) desires to purchase certain real property in furtherance of the Interstate-Lyndale-Nicollet Redevelopment Project (Project) heretofore adopted by the City of Richfield (City) and the HRA to provide additional site area for the redevelopment project on the adjacent parcel, said real property being described as follows: Property Address: 250 West 78th Street, Richfield, MN 55423 Legal Description: Beginning at a point 120 feet Northerly, as measured at right angles, of a point upon the South line of Section 34, Township 28 North, Range 24 West which is 91 feet westerly of the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW1 /4 SW1 /4) of said Section 34; thence North 540 feet; thence East 66 feet to a point on the • Seller's Westerly railroad right of way line; thence South along said Westerly right of way line a distance of 540 feet, more or less, to a point 120 feet Northerly of the South line of said Section 34; thence West to the point of beginning; and WHEREAS, the HRA is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.012 to acquire real property within its area of operation; and WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is consistent with the Project; and WHEREAS, the purchase price offered is $295,800; and WHEREAS, available bond proceeds from the 1996 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds will be used to temporarily fund this expenditure and will be repaid from land sale proceeds immediately upon the sale of the property to the prospective hotel developer redeveloping the adjacent parcel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield: 1.) The purchase prices is approved at $295,800. S 2.) The Chairperson and Executive Director are authorized to execute a Purchase Agreement and other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase set forth in this resolution. Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 15th day of December, 1997. Thomas E. Harms, Chair ATTEST: Michael Sandahl, Secretary • • HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HRA Letter No. 68 Agenda December 15, 1997 . Issue Statement: Authorization for purchase of 7532 Girard Avenue under the Richfield Rediscovered Program. Background: The property at 7532 Girard Avenue is a small 1-1/2 story home. Its total area is 904 square feet, with 568 square feet on the main floor, and 336 square feet on the second floor. The house has several code and efficiency problems, including holes in the foundation, severely rotted windows and trim, inadequate fire separation between house and tuck-under garage and non-compliant electrical and plumbing systems. The property had been poorly maintained for some time, and subsequently went into foreclosure. The mortgage company is willing to sell the property for $65,000, although its estimated market value is $70,000. Recommended Motion: Adopt the resolution authorizing: 1. The purchase of the property at 7532 Girard Avenue for $65,000. 2. The HRA Chairperson and Executive Director to execute a purchase agreement and other documents to effectuate the purchase. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The property meets program requirements for acquisition. 2. Funding for Richfield Rediscovered acquisition is available. 3. The property has gone through. the foreclosure process. The owner is the mortgage company, which has voluntarily expressed interest in selling the property to the HRA. 4. Purchase has been negotiated at eight percent below the estimated market value. Alternative Recommendation: The purchase agreement is ready to be prepared in final form. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is presented for HRA consideration on December 15, 1997. Respectfully submitted, Jame .Prosser Executive Director JDP:ds • HRA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7532 GIRARD AVENUE FOR THE RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the .City of Richfield, Minnesota (HRA) desires to purchase certain real property pursuant to and in furtherance of the Richfield Rediscovered Redevelopment Project (Project) heretofore adopted by the City of Richfield (City) and the HRA, said real property being described as follows: 7532 Girard Avenue Lot 9, Block 18, Irwin Shores Addition Except that part taken by Highway 35W WHEREAS, the HRA is authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 469.012 to acquire real property within its area of operation; and WHEREAS, the property meets all program requirements for acquisition; and WHEREAS, the HRA is able to purchase the property at a discount of 8% below the estimated market value; and WHEREAS, funds have been provided by the HRA and are available for acquisition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority: 1. The purchase price for 7532 Girard Avenue is approved at $65,000. 2. The HRA Chairperson and Executive Director are authorized to execute a Purchase Agreement and other documents to effectuate purchase for the amount set forth in this resolution. Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 15th day of December, 1997. Thomas E. Harms, Chair ATTEST: Michael Sandahl, Secretary HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HRA Letter No. 6~ Agenda December 15, 1997 • Issue Statement: Authorization to issue Completion Certificates to Steven Marlin Grant Homes, Inc. for 6637 Washburn Avenue; Rockport Homes, Inc. for 2517 West 70th Street and 7415 Third Avenue; and Kenneth B. Stack and Reidun K. Stack for 6629 Washburn Avenue. Background: The HRA authorized development of the above referenced properties. The Development Agreements provide for the issuance of a Certificate of Completion when construction is completed. (A sample certificate is attached.) All homes- have virtually been completed. Escrows have been retained for 6637 Washburn, 7415 Third and 6629 Washburn Avenues to be released upon completion of landscaping and driveways in the spring. The builders have requested the release of the Letters of Credit and the Completion Certificates upon completion and closing. Staff is anticipating this request and wants to respond in a timely manner upon verification of completion. Recommended Motion: Authorize the Chair and Executive Director to execute Completion Certificates in accordance to the attached resolution. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Construction has been- completed and Certificates of Occupancy will been issued by the City's Inspection Division. 2. The builders have performed in accordance with construction agreements and will seek the issuance of Completion Certificates and the release of performance security in the following amounts: Builder • Steven Marlin Grant Homes Rockport Homes, Inc. Rockport Homes, Inc. Pro a Performance Security 6637 Washburn Avenue $30,000 2517 West 70th Street 7415 Third Avenue $32,000 $32,000 $30,000 Kenneth B. Stack &Reidun K. Stack 6629 Washburn Avenue Alternative Recommendation: Do not issue Certificates of Completion at this time. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter will be presented at the December 15, 1997 HRA meeting. Respectfully submitted, Jam D. Prosser Executive Director JDP:ds HRA RESOLUTION NO. THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROPERTIES AT 6637 WASHBURN AVENUE, 2517 WEST 70TH STREET, 7415 THIRD AVENUE, AND 6629 WASHBURN AVENUE WHEREAS, the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota (HRA) entered into contracts with Steven Marlin Grant Homes, Inc., Rockport Homes, Inc. and Kenneth B. Stack and Reidun K. Stack; and WHEREAS, the new home locations are as follows: 6637 Washburn Avenue, 2517 West 70th Street, 7415 Third Avenue, and 6629 Washburn Avenue; and WHEREAS, performance security in the following amounts can be released to the respective builders: 6637 Washburn Avenue - $30,000 Steven Marlin Grant Homes, Inc. 2517 West 70th Street - $32,000 Rockport Homes, Inc. 7415 Third Avenue - $32,000 Rockport Homes, Inc. 6629 Washburn Avenue - $30,000 Kenneth B. Stack &Reidun K. Stack NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, 1. The Completion Certificates for 6637 Washburn Avenue, 2517 West 70th Street, 7415 Third Avenue, and 6629 Washburn Avenue can be issued. 2. The performance security can be released for all properties when the Completion Certificates are issued. Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 15th day of December, 1997. Thomas E. Harms, Chair ATTEST: Michael Sandahl, Secretary FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION The undersigned hereby certifies that has fully and completely complied with its obligations under Article IV of that document entitled "Contract for Private Development", between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota and dated ,filed as Document No. with respect to construction of the Improvements at legally described as _ approved construction plans and is released construct under such above-referenced Article. Dated: in accordance with the and forever discharged from its obligations to THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD BY Its Chairperson • STATE OF MINNESOTA Its Executive Director By SS COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 19 , by and the Chairperson and Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota on behalf of the public body corporate and politic. Notary Public This instrument was drafted by. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield 67090 Portland Avenue South • Richfield, MN 55423 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HRA Letter No. 66 Agenda December 15, 1997 Issue Statement: Consideration of the extension of an Exclusive Development Rights Agreement with CSM, Inc. for Interchange West. Background: At its June 16, 1997 meeting, the HRA approved an Exclusive Development Rights Agreement with CSM, Inc. to determine the feasibility for the redevelopment of the area lying north of 1-494, south of 76th Street, east of Penn Avenue, and west of Knox Avenue known as the Interchange West area for a period of six months. The City Council approved the agreement June 23, 1997.. In the attached letter, CSM is requesting an additional six months. They also indicate that they expect to complete their feasibility analysis within the second six month period: On December 8, 1997 the City Council granted the extension. A copy of the current agreement is attached. Paragraph "4. Term" provides for an extension. It is under this paragraph that the requested extension could be provided. However, the extension would also include a deletion of the last sentence in the first paragraph to discourage any additional extensions. The key features of the agreement include the following: • The parties acknowledge that in order for redevelopment to occur, CSM may at some point need financial assistance from the HRA. • This agreement does not constitute approval of such financial assistance nor does it obligate the HRA to provide that assistance. • During the six month term of the agreement, neither the City nor the HRA will provide financial assistance or agree to condemn any property within the area on behalf of any third party in connection with any proposed redevelopment. • The agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days written notice. Recommended Motion: 1. Authorize the extension of the agreement for an additional six months; and 2. Delete the last sentence of the first paragraph of number "4. Term". Basis of Recommendation: 1. CSM, Inc. has requested an extension and has indicated there will be no additional requests for extensions. 2. Exploring redevelopment of this area is appropriate. • 3. CSM, Inc. has a demonstrated ability to initiate and complete large scale redevelopment projects. 4. CSM, Inc. has requested that both the City and the HRA be parties to the agreement. 5. The extension request was presented to the Interchange West neighborhood meetings on December 2 and 4, 1997. There were not any serious objections to the extensions. However, waiting for feasibility to be determined is frustrating. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Defer action. 2. Deny the request. Discussion/Decision Mode: CSM, Inc. would like. to continue the feasibility study under the agreement. Resp c Ily submitted, Jame D. Prosser Executive Director JDP:ds • Celebrating 20 ~~ ~f Serving You -~~ ~ ,/ -~ ~CSM Corporation 2575 Un/vsra/ty Ave.. W., Sulte 150 • St. Pau/, MN 551 i4-1024 612/646-1717 • FAX 612/646-2404 • • n U December 1, -1997 Mr. Bruce Palmborg By Fax & 1st Class Mail City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, Minnesota 55423 Re: Interchange West Agreement between City of Richfield, HRA and CSM Investors, Inc. Dear Bruce: As you -know, we are approaching the end of the six month term of the Agreement between the City, HRA and CSM regarding the potential redevelopment of the Interchange West redevelopment area. You may recall that when we originally brought this matter before the HRA and City. Council, we requested a substantially longer term for the Agreement, but accepted a six month term based on concerns raised by members of the HItA and City Council. Since the time of the original execution of the Agreement, we have met with the primary landowners (Wally McCarthy and Paul Walser) or their representatives, and as you are aware, we are continuing discussions with both Mr. McCarthy and Mr. Walser towards the goal of entering into agreements for the acquisition of their property. We have also developed concept plans for the potential redevelopment of the area, which includes redevelopment activities restricted to the area south of 77th Street, and redevelopment areas for a larger redevelopment area extending all the way to 76th Street. At the suggestion of the neighborhood, we have also involved Nancy Welsh at the Mediation Center to act as a neutral third party facilitator in discussions with the substantial number of homeowners north of 77th Street. Two information meetings will be held this week in order to bring this neighborhood up to speed with the progress of our redevelopment activity to date. Notwithstanding the foregoing efforts, we have not yet concluded our negotiations with the significant commercial landowners nor have we come to any firm resolution as to whether or not redevelopment will be confined to the area south of 77th Street. Accordingly, we hereby request an extension to the term of the Agreement for an additional six months. It is our belief that within this requested six month extension period we will be able to conclude the negotiations that have already commenced with the commercial property owners, and can resolve the question of whether or not development should be restricted to the area south of 77th Street. Once these elements have been determined, we can also solidify our financial projections, and begin the k:~home4nisodetaklcarolyn\woniprobortesP~+mS'~ 1997~palmbor 1.lwp process of making application to the appropriate City Boards and Councils for review of our redevelopment proposal. Given the scope of the proposed redevelopment, and the significant interests involved in redevelopment activities such as this, we do not belief that an additional six month extension is unreasonable for a project of this nature. Should you have any questions regarding the enclosed, please do not hesitate to contact me. k:ui«ne4niccdatabarolyn~w«,dproroor„esP~murry~199ry~alrtborl.lwp AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ;~!~ day of , 1997, by and between the City of Richfield, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal co oration ("City"), and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota, a Minnesota public body corporate and politic ("HRA") (City and HRA hereinafter collectively referred to as "First Parties") and CSM Investors, inc., a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter "CSM"). RECITALS: First: CSM is interested in pursuing the redevelopment of that certain area located in the northwest quadrant of the. intersection of Highways 35W and 494 in Richfield, Minnesota, which area is generally bounded by Penn Avenue on the west, 76th Street on the .north, Knox Avenue on the east, and Highway 494 on the south (hereinafter the "Redevelopment Area"); Second: CSM is proposing redevelopment within the Redevelopment Area which may include office, hotel, restaurant, limited retail and residential uses (hereinafter the "Redevelopment"); Third: The First Parties wish to cooperate with CSM's efforts with Redevelopment and are willing to proceed as described in this Agreement; Fourth: The parties acknowledge that CSM will expend substantial time and effort, and incur • substantial expense in pursuing the Redevelopment; Fifth: CSM is willing to undertake the above describe activities with the reasonable assurance from the First Parties that they will support and cooperate with CSM in its Redevelopment efforts. Sixth: The First Parties and CSM have executed this Agreement to document their understanding with respect to the proposed Redevelopment. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual obligations of the parties contained herein, each of them does hereby represent, covenant and agree with the other as follows: Statement of Intent. It is the intention of the parties that CSM will proceed with the development activities necessary to permit Redevelopment, in a manner, and on terms and conditions, which aze mutually acceptable to CSM and the First Parties. The parties acknowledge that in order for Redevelopment to be constructed, CSM may at some point need financial and/or site assembly assistance from the First Parties. This Agreement does not, however, constitute either approval of such financial or site assembly assistance, nor does it obligate the First Parties to provide such assistance. JHD123864 RC125-152 2. Undertaking by CSM. CSM intends to undertake and pursue certain activities with respect to the Redevelopment. CSM's activities will include the following: site assembly, development of plans for the Redevelopment, application for necessary government approvals, and such other activities as would be customary and necessary to permit the Redevelopment. 3. First Parties' Undertakine and Agreement. The First Parties agree to cooperate with CSM in CSM's undertakings, and specifically agree that during the term of this Agreement the First Parties will not (i) provide or enter into an agreement for provision of financial assistance to any third party in connection with any proposed development within the Redevelopment Area, or (ii) except as may be necessary in connection with the provision of public improvements, condemn or agree to proceed with the condemnation of any property within the Redevelopment Area to assist or facilitate development within such area by any third party. 4. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of six (6) months, provided that, either party may terminate this Agreement as to all or any portion of the Redevelopment Area upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other, in the event that: (a) the City determines, in good faith, that CSM is not diligently pursuing the Redevelopment with respect to the portions terminated, or (b) CSM determines, in good faith, that the Redevelopment is not feasible with respect to the portions terminated. First Parties may also terminate the Agreement for failure or CSM to meet its obligations under paragraphs SD or SE. The parties may, by mutual written agreement extend this Agreement for such further periods as they shall determine to be appropriate from time to time. Any such notice shall be deemed delivered if either actually delivered, or if faxed and mailed to the parties at the following addresses: CSM Corporation Suite 150 2575 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55114-1024 Phone: (612) 646-I717 Fax: (612) 646-2404 City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, MN 5423 Attn: City Manager Phone: (612) 861-9760 Fax: (612) 861-8974 Richfield Housing. and Redevelopment JBD123864 2 RC125-152 Authority 6700 Portland Avenue South S Richfield, MN 55423 Attn: Executive Director Phone: (612) 861-9760 Fax: (612) 861-8974 5. Miscellaneous. A. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relative to the proposed Redevelopment. Unless specifically described herein, no obligation shall be inferred or construed. B. As expansion of the foregoing, CSM understands that further and separate action, for .which no obligation is created hereunder, will be required before the First Parties are obligated to take various actions with respect to the Redevelopment. Those actions may include, without limitation: a) establishment of Project Area and Tax Increment District; b) agreement to provide tax increment or other financial assistance to the Redevelopment; • c) zoning and subdivision approvals; d) acquisition of land within the Redevelopment Area by either voluntary purchase or condemnation (or both); and e) construction of public improvements to serve the Redevelopment. C. CSM further understand that many of the actions which the First Parties may be called upon to take require the reasonable discretion and in some instances the legislative judgment of the First Parties, such actions may be made only following established procedures; and First Parties may not, by agreement, agree in advance to any specific decision in such matters. D. CSM hereby indemnifies, holds harmless and agrees to defend, the .First Parties, their officers agents and employees from any claim or cause of action of whatever nature occasioned by or arising out of this Agreement or the First Parties performance thereunder. • E. CSM agrees that it will pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the First Parties relating to the preparation of this Agreement and all actions taken by the First Parties in furtherance of their obligations hereunder. Such payment shall be made to First Parties not later than 30 days following each request for payment accompanied with detail necessary to support such request. JHD123B6{ ac12s-is2 3 IN WITNESS .WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement effective the date and year first above written. CITY OF RICHFIELD --~-- Its / ~ (~! By: J~ m^-'•=ate, RICHFIELD HOUSING AND RED OPMENT AUTHORITY ~~ By: ' Its 7 By: CSM By: .rsa:2~asa 4 RC:25-152 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HRA Letter No. 65 Agenda December 15, 1997 Issue Statement: Adoption of a resolution requesting the Minnesota Department of Health to conduct a statewide study of mobile home park issues. Background: The State of Minnesota has assumed responsibility for the regulation of mobile home parks. The State now licenses the parks and has also limited the authority of cities to place new regulations on established parks. The League of Minnesota Cities is concerned about the expended role of the state and the narrower role of the cities while many of the parks are located in cities. Recommended Motion: Adopt a motion which approves the attached resolution which supports a study by the Minnesota Department of Health of mobile home parks. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The State has limited the authority of cities with regards to regulation of mobile home parks. 2. Both the state and cities need guidance with regards to formulation of policies related to oversight of mobile home parks. 3. A support system is needed for cities to effectively deal with issues which may arise from mobile home parks. 4. Representatives of cities and mobile home parks would hopefully be involved in the study. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Delay consideration. 2. Reject the resolution. Discussion/Decision Mode: Following consideration by the HRA the City Council will be requested to consider the resolution. Respec Ily submitted, James .Prosser Executive Director JDP:ds HRA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STUDY OF MOBILE HOME PARKS WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has assumed responsibility for the regulation of mobile home parks through the Minnesota Department of Health; and WHEREAS, serious issues face mobile home park residents and their hosf communities related to general living and housing conditions and public safety; and WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities is proposing legislation which would. require the Minnesota Department of Health to conduct a statewide. study of mobile home park. issues and to develop proposed solutions for these issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield declares its support for adoption by the Minnesota Legislature of the legislation proposed by the League of Minnesota Cities requiring the Minnesota Department of Health to conduct a statewide study of mobile home parks. Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 15th day of December, 1997. Thomas E. Harms, Chair ATTEST: Michael Sandahl, Secretary •