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O C TO B ER 18, 2021
7:00 P M
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A ttendance Roll C all
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remotely dial 612-861-0651.
Approval of the Minutes
A pproval of the minutes of the regular Housing and Redevelopment meeting of S eptember 20, 2021.
AG E N D A APPR O VAL
1.A pproval of the A genda
2.Consent Calendar contains several separate items which are acted upon by the H R A in one motion.
Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended actions have
also been approved. No further H R A action on these items is necessary. However, any H R A
Commissioner may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the
regular agenda for H R A discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar are
recommended for approval.
A .C onsideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a D eveloper A greement with the West Hennepin
A ffordable L and Housing Trust, dba Homes W ithin Reach, for the acquisition, rehabilitation and sale of
houses under the New Home P rogram.
S taff Report No. 34
3.C onsideration of items, if any, removed from C onsent C alendar
R E S O L U T IO N S
4.C onsideration of a resolution approving Grant A greements with Woodlawn Terrace C ooperative to provide funds
for utility upgrades, demolition and rehabilitation work.
S taff Report No. 35
5.C onsideration of an amendment to the C ontract for P rivate D evelopment with C edar P oint Investments, L L C ,
extending the contract deadline and allowing for the sale of market-rate townhomes.
S taff Report No. 36
O T H E R B U S IN E S S
6.C onsideration of the acceptance of the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment A uthority Tax Increment F inancing
D istrict S tatus Update.
S taff Report No. 37
H R A D IS C U S S IO N ITE MS
7.HRA D iscussion Items
E X E C U T IV E D IR E C TO R R E P O R T
8.E xecutive D irector's Report
C LAIMS
9.C laims
10.A djournment
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
September 20, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Supple at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
HRA Members
Present: Mary Supple, Chair; Maria Regan Gonzalez; Sue Sandahl; Lee Ohnesorge
and Erin Vrieze Daniels
HRA Members
Absent: None
Staff Present: John Stark, Community Development Director/Executive Director; Julie
Urban, Housing Manager; and LaTonia DuBois, Administrative Assistant.
Others Present: Mike Burnett; Cedar Point Investments, LLC; Adam Seraphine, Cedar Point
Investments, LLC; NCF representative; Tim Pabst, Metro Campus 1; Kevin
Larson, homeowner 6331 Blaisdell Avenue South.
OPEN FORUM
No callers.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of the regular Housing and
Redevelopment meeting of August 16, 2021; and the joint City Council and Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting/tour on September 7, 2021.
Motion carried 5-0
Item #1
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0
HRA Meeting Minutes -2- September 20, 2021
Item #2
CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Stark presented the Consent Calendar:
A. Consider an adjustment to the payment standard for the Section 8 Housing
Choice Voucher Program. (Staff Report No. 28)
B. Consider the adoption of a resolution approving amended and restated
documents related to the Chamberlain Project. (Staff Report No. 29)
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1406
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE CHAMBERLAIN APARTMENTS PROJECT
M/Vrieze Daniels, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion Carried 5-0
Item #3
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None
Item #4
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA HOUSING FOR WOODLAWN TERRACE. (S.R.
NO. 30)
Housing Manager Urban presented Staff Report No. 30.
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels expressed excitement for the development of the
park.
Commissioner Sandahl expressed appreciation for the Cooperative’s organization.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez spoke of the sense of community in the Park and
thanked the Cooperative leaders, community members, Northcountry Cooperative
Foundation and Minnesota Housing.
Chair Supple spoke of the use of the pooled Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for this
project meeting the spirit of what the HRA is trying to accomplish by preserving affordable
housing.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Vrieze Daniels to adopt the attached resolution approving
support for an infrastructure grant application to Minnesota Housing by the Woodlawn
Terrace Cooperative in support of utility improvements at Woodlawn Terrace.
HRA Meeting Minutes -3- September 20, 2021
Motion carried 5-0
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1407
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT APPLICATION
FOR WOODLAWN TERRACE MOBILE HOME PARK
Item #5
CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY DONATION AGREEMENT WITH METRO CAMPUS
1, LLC TO EXPLORE THE DONATION OF THE OFFICE BUILDING AND
PROPERTY AT 1600 78TH STREET EAST TO THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (S.R. NO. 31)
Executive Director Stark presented Staff Report No. 31
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels inquired about what types of uses the property may be used
for.
Executive Director Stark explained potential opportunities to explore and the next steps that
would occur.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez inquired about the Metro Sales property.
Executive Director informed the commissioners that he has expressed the HRA’s interest in
the property to Metro Sales.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez expressed appreciation for the donation and the potential
for the area.
Commissioner Sandahl asked for clarification about the Metro Sales location and the
property to be donated.
Executive Director Stark explained building locations and previous construction delays on
the property being considered for donation.
Chair Supple inquired about demolishing and the TIF rules.
Executive Director explained the time constraints that go along with TIF rules and
demolishing the property.
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels inquired about a billboard on the property.
Executive Director Stark explained the requirements and the preferences of the future
positions of the billboard.
M/Sandahl, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the attached Preliminary Donation Agreement
with Metro Campus 1, LLC to explore the acceptance of property at 1600 78th Street East.
Motion carried 5-0
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1408
HRA Meeting Minutes -4- September 20, 2021
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PRELIMINARY
DONATION AGREEMENT WITH METRO CAMPUS 1 LLC
Item #6
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT FOR
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT WITH CEDAR POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC,
EXTENDING THE CONTRACT DEADLINE AND ALLOWING FOR THE SALE OF
MARKET-RATE TOWNHOMES. (S.R. NO 32)
Housing Manager Urban presented Staff Report No. 32
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez asked Housing Manager Urban to walk through the
financing changes.
Housing Manager explained how the expenses would be covered and the different
scenarios.
Executive Director Stark explained the HRA would not incur any additional costs and that
an entire eight unit pod would have to be sold as affordable in order to be put back into the TIF
District.
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels inquired asked for clarification regarding the initial 32 units.
Housing Manager Urban explained the initial 32 units have been sold.
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels inquired about how the additional 32 units could be sold at a
higher rate than the identical previous units.
Mike Burnett, Cedar Point Investments, LLC explained the uncertainties with the outcome,
but stated that there are buyers out there.
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels inquired about the effect of the additional units being market
rate and the shift in balance of market rate and affordability.
Housing Manager Urban explained.
Housing Manager Urban also explained this item would be brought before the HRA at the
next meeting.
Commissioner Vrieze Daniels stated she would like to refrain from extending the deadline in
order to incentivize bringing the project to completion.
Adam Seraphine, Cedar Point Investments, LLC explained the bottlenecks they’ve
experienced and problems with supply chain, but they are moving sales along as quickly as
possible within their control.
M/Sandahl, S/Regan Gonzalez to provide feedback for the proposed changes to the RF64
townhome development and direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Contract for Private
Development with Cedar Point Investments, LLC.
Motion carried 5-0
HRA Meeting Minutes -5- September 20, 2021
Item #7
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A SUBORDINATION OF A HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM LOAN AT
6331 BLAISDELL AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO. 33)
Housing Manager Urban presented Staff Report No. 33
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez thanked the applicant and staff for working together to
bring this item to the HRA.
M/Vrieze Daniels, S/Sandahl to approve the request for a subordination of a Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Transformation Program loan at 6331 Blaisdell Avenue South.
Motion carried 5-0
Item #9
HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS
Chair Supple thanked staff for their work at Penn Fest and encouraged listeners to read an
article in the Star Tribune regarding the shortage of housing and explained the HRA’s goal to find
creative solutions to the issue.
Item #10
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Stark provided an update about the Enclave’s Lynk65 development.
Executive Director Stark reported the retirement of Chief Building Official, Rick Regnier to
the HRA and spoke of the diligent inspections work he completed throughout the years and
thanked him for his years of service and dedication.
Item #11
CLAIMS
M/Sandahl, S/Ohnesorge that the following claims be approved:
U.S. BANK 9/20/2021
Section 8 Checks: 133103 - 133191 $ 177,999.10
HRA Checks: 34072 - 34084 $ 91,622.36
TOTAL $ 269,621.46
Motion carried 5-0
HRA Meeting Minutes -6- September 20, 2021
Item #12
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:55 p.m.
Date Approved: October 18, 2021
Mary B. Supple
HRA Chair
LaTonia DuBois John Stark
Administrative Assistant Executive Director
AGENDA SECTION:Consent Calendar
AGENDA ITEM #2.A.
S TAFF REPORT NO. 34
HOUSING AND RE DEVELOPMENT AUT HORIT Y
MEET ING
10/18/2021
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: K ate A itchison, Housing S pecialist
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W:
E X E C UTIV E D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: J ohn S tark, E xecutive D irector
10/12/2021
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a Developer Agreement with the West
Hennepin Affordable Land Housing Trust, dba Homes W ithin Reach, for the acquisition, rehabilitation
and sale of houses under the New Home Program.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) works with the West Hennepin Affordable Land Housing
Trust (W HA HLT), dba Homes W ithin Reach, to purchase and rehabilitate homes to be sold to income-
qualifying households. W HA LHT is a Community Land Trust that allows moderate-income buyers to achieve
affordable homeownership by holding ownership of the land, and reducing the burden of down payment and
large mortgage payments on the homeowner. The model ensures ongoing affordability throughout the lifetime
of the property and with multiple owners.
W HA HLT is seeking to continue providing affordable housing in Richfield through this model. The proposed
Developer Agreement (Agreement) between the HRA and W HA HLT details the terms of this continued
partnership through 2022. Under the terms of the Agreement, the HRA would provide up to $400,000 to
W HA HLT for the purchase and rehabilitation of up to five single-family homes. W HA HLT would then resell the
homes to households earning no more than 80 percent of the Area Median I ncome (A MI ). Funding for this
work will come from pooled Tax I ncrement Financing (TI F) in the Housing and Redevelopment Fund. T he
Housing and Redevelopment Fund can be used to fund the acquisition and rehabilitation of
substandard homes for future affordable housing.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Approve a R esolution authorizing the execution of a Developer Agreement with the West
Hennepin Affordable Land Housing Trust, dba Homes W ithin Reach, for the acquisition, rehabilitation
and sale of up to five houses under the New Home Program.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
Under the New Home Program, the HRA has worked with several developers over the years to
either build new homes or purchase and rehabilitate existing homes. These homes are then sold to
households earning no more than 80 percent of the A MI .
Since 2002, W HA HLT has successfully purchased, rehabilitated and sold 14 homes in Richfield.
Funding for the work of the New Home Program has varied by year, with most recent projects
funded with local Community Development Block Grant (C D B G) funds as well as pooled TI F.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
The objectives of the New Home Program are to:
Eliminate the blighting influence of substandard housing, thus improving residential
neighborhoods;
Maintain and improve the existing housing stock while preserving housing affordability;
Develop quality housing with long-term affordability, to the greatest extent possible;
Coordinate with developers to provide affordable housing for families.
Per the city's I nclusionary Housing Policy, at least 20 percent of newly constructed or
substantially rehabilitated units must be sold to households earning at or below 115 percent A MI ,
when reviewed over a three year period.
For the years 2019-2021, 29 percent of the 14 new/substantially rehabilitated single-family
units were sold to families at 80 percent A MI or less.
I t is anticipated that for the years 2020-2022, 30 percent of the ten new/substantially
rehabilitated single-family units will be sold to families at 80 percent A MI or less.
Purchasing and rehabilitating homes to provide affordable housing carries out the policies of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan, including: Support the rehabilitation and upgrading of the existing
housing stock; promote the development, management and maintenance of affordable housing in
the City through assistance programs, alternative funding sources, and the creation of
partnerships whose mission is to promote low to moderate income housing.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
W HA HLT has been working to identify properties for purchase and rehabilitation in Richfield.
Approval of the Agreement would allow the HRA and W HA HLT to complete the purchase and
rehabilitation of any properties identified.
T he Agreement provides for HRA staff to approve the acquisition of the specific property
and to review income documentation prior to the final sale. In addition, a qualifying
substandard inspection will be required by HRA staff.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
I n August, the HRA approved funding for this work with $200,000 in the revised 2021 budget and
an additional $200,000 in the proposed 2022 budget.
HRA funds can be used for the acquisition of the property or applied to rehabilitation. Maximum
reimbursement under this Agreement is $200,000 per year, for up to five homes during 2021 and
2022.
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
The Agreement was prepared by HRA legal counsel.
Housing and Redevelopment funds can be used for the rehabilitation of substandard properties for
affordable housing.
A substandard inspection is required and will be conducted prior to purchase of the property.
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
Do not approve a resolution authorizing execution of a Developer Agreement with the West Hennepin
Affordable Land Housing Trust, dba Homes W ithin Reach, for the acquisition, rehabilitation and sale of
up to five houses under the New Home Program.
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
N/A
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Resolution Resolution L etter
D eveloper A greement C ontract/A greement
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. ______
RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH WEST HENNEPIN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND TRUST DBA HOMES WITHIN REACH
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota
(the “Authority”) intends to provide up to $400,000 in pooled tax increment (the “Tax Increment”) to the
West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust dba Homes Within Reach, a Minnesota nonprofit
corporation (“WHAHLT”), for the purposes of acquiring and rehabilitating homes in the City of Richfield,
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has proposed that WHAHLT use the Tax Increment to purchase,
rehabilitate, and resell one or more properties to households earning at or below 80% of the area median
income; and
WHEREAS, there has been presented before the Board of Commissioners of the Authority a
Developer Agreement (the “Developer Agreement”) to be executed by the Authority and WHAHLT, which
sets for the terms of the Tax Increment to be provided to WHAHLT and the agreement by WHAHLT to
purchase, rehabilitate, and resell the properties; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
1. The Developer Agreement is hereby in all respects authorized, approved, and confirmed,
and the Chair and the Executive Director are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Developer
Agreement for and on behalf of the Authority in substantially the form now on file with the Executive
Director but with such modifications as shall be deemed necessary, desirable, or appropriate, the execution
thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of their approval of any and all modifications therein.
2. The Chair and the Executive Director are hereby authorized to execute and deliver any and
all documents deemed necessary to carry out the intentions of this resolution and the Developer Agreement.
3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 18th day of October, 2021.
Mary B. Supple, Chair
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Secretary
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DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
(West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust dba Homes Within Reach)
THIS DEVELOPER AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), made and entered into as of
this of September, 2021 (“Effective Date”), by and between the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in and for the City of Richfield (“Authority” or “HRA”), a body corporate and politic
under the laws of the State of Minnesota, having its principal office at 6700 Portland Avenue,
Richfield, Minnesota (“HRA”) and the West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust dba
Homes Within Reach, a nonprofit corporation under the laws of Minnesota, having its principal
office at 5101 Thimsen Ave, Suite 202, Minnetonka, MN 55345. (“Developer” or “WHAHLT”).
RECITALS
A. The HRA intends to provide WHAHLT with up to $400,000 in pooled tax increment (“Tax
Increment”) for the purposes of acquiring and rehabilitating up to five substandard homes
in the City of Richfield (the “City”) to be resold to people earning at or below 80% of the
area median income.
B. The HRA desires WHAHLT to purchase, rehabilitate, and resell up to five properties
eligible to be purchased, rehabilitated and resold with Tax Increment (the “Eligible
Properties”) and WHAHLT has agreed to do so pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
C. The City and the HRA have previously established a New Home Program pursuant to the
authority granted in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047.
D. WHAHLT will utilize the Community Land Trust model to purchase, rehabilitate, and
resell the property(ies) to an income-qualified buyer(s), and will retain ownership of the
land to ensure long-term affordability.
E. The grant of the Tax Increment to WHAHLT is for the purpose of providing affordable
housing within the City and to assist in carrying out the objectives of the New Home
Program, which are in the best interests of the City, and the health, safety and welfare of its
residents and in accord with the public purposes and provisions of the applicable state and
local laws and requirements.
F. In performing its obligations under this Agreement, WHAHLT must adhere to the
restrictions for the use of Tax Increment set forth in this Agreement.
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AGREEMENT
1. Scope of Work.
A. Developer. The HRA hereby designates WHAHLT as a Developer to purchase,
rehabilitate, and resell Eligible Properties in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
B. Criteria. WHAHLT will identify Eligible Properties that WHAHLT would like to
acquire under this Agreement. Once an Eligible Property is identified, the HRA will conduct a
substandard inspection to determine whether tax increment can be used for the Eligible Property.
To be eligible, properties must meet the definition of “structurally substandard”, as outlined in
Minn. Stat. Section 469.174, subdivision 10, paragraphs 4(b) and (c). Following qualification with
a substandard inspection, the HRA will provide written consent for the location of the home to be
acquired by WHAHLT. Prior to the acquisition of an Eligible Property, WHAHLT shall provide
the HRA with a Developer Pro Forma in the form set forth in EXHIBIT A.
C. Compliance with Required Programs. To the extent required by federal, state, and
local law and regulation, WHAHLT agrees to comply with the program requirements of:
1) Equal opportunity and discrimination provisions of all applicable
State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations;
2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended;
3) Fair housing requirements of section 104(b) and section 109 of Title
I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the
Fair Housing Act, and other applicable fair housing laws.
WHAHLT further agrees to provide HRA with a timely certification that the requirements listed in
this Section have been met.
D. Resale of Property. After WHAHLT completes the rehabilitation of an Eligible
Property, WHAHLT will market said Eligible Property and execute a purchase agreement with an
end buyer earning at or below 80% of the area median income.
F. Reports. WHAHLT shall provide HRA with a report of its activities on an
as-needed basis, including but not limited to reports related to the income of the end buyer of each
Eligible Property.
2. Term. This Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date and until December 31, 2022.
3. Acquisition, Relocation and Displacement. WHAHLT shall be responsible for carrying
out all acquisitions of real property necessary for implementation of this Agreement. WHAHLT
shall conduct all such acquisitions in its name and shall hold title to all real property purchased and
shall be responsible for preparation of all notices, appraisals, and documentation required in
conducting acquisition under the regulations of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
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Property Acquisition Act of 1970, as required under 49 CFR Part 24. WHAHLT shall als o be
responsible for providing all relocation notices, counseling, and services required by said
regulations. In addition, WHAHLT shall comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements
of the Minn. Stat. Sections 117.50 through 117.56 (the “Minnesota Relocation Act”).
4. Labor Standards, Employment and Contracting. WHAHLT shall notify the HRA prior to
initiating any rehabilitation activities, including advertising for contractual services, which will
include costs likely to be subject to the provisions of Federal Labor Standards and Equal
Employment Opportunity and related implementing regulations.
5. Documentation. WHAHLT must maintain the following records and reports relating to
Eligible Properties acquired pursuant to this Agreement: income documentation for buyer of
property financed with Tax Increment, appraisals, environmental reports, purchase agreements,
settlement statements, and deed document number/filing information per property. WHAHLT
shall submit copies of the foregoing documentation to HRA with respect to any Eligible Property
acquired pursuant to this Agreement prior to closing with the buyer. The HRA will issue a clear to
close once documentation has been submitted.
6. Use of Tax Increment. In order to utilize TIF for the purchase of property, the purchase of
a home, or the rehabilitation of a home, the property or home must be considered substandard.
WHAHLT must provide a detailed list of expenditures for which TIF will be utilized and evidence
of substandard conditions to the HRA prior to the purchase of a property or a home and prior to
commencement of any rehabilitation work. The HRA will confirm in writing (which may be
conveyed by email) within seven (7) business days as to whether the proposed expenditures may
be paid with TIF.
7. Proof of Eligible Tax Increment Costs. WHAHLT will provide a detailed accounting to
the HRA for expenditures paid with Tax Increment, which may include the purchase of property or
a home, rehabilitation of a home, and the abatement of any hazardous contamination found on the
property.
8. Suspension and Termination. If WHAHLT materially fails to comply with any term of this
Agreement after written notice and an opportunity to cure, this Agreement may be terminated. The
time period for said opportunity to cure will be dependent upon the relevant time period
requirements of the applicable law, regulation, program, or otherwise.
9. Notice. All communications, notices, and demands of any kind which either party may be
required or may desire to give to or serve upon the other shall be made in writing, and such notice
shall be deemed sufficiently given if and when it is addressed to then other party as provided below
and either (a) delivered personally, (b) deposited in the United States mail, registered or certified,
with postage prepaid, (c) deposited with an overnight delivery service for next day delivery, or (d)
telecopied:
To HRA: Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Attention: John Stark, AICP, Executive Director
6700 Portland Avenue
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Richfield, Minnesota 55423-2599
Fax: (612) 861-8974
To WHAHLT: West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust
Attention: Brenda Lano, Executive Director
5101 Thimsen Avenue
Suite 202
Minnetonka, MN 55345-4117
10. Data Practices. WHAHLT agrees to abide by the provisions of the Minnesota Government
Data Practices Act and all other applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to
data privacy and confidentiality, and as any of the same may be amended.
11. Access to Records. HRA shall have the authority to review any and all procedures and all
materials, notices, and documents prepared by WHAHLT in implementation of this Agreement.
12. Indemnification. WHAHLT agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend HRA, its
elected officials, officers, agents, and employees against any and all claims, losses, or damages,
including attorneys’ fees, arising from, allegedly arising from, or related to, the provision of
services under this Agreement by WHAHLT, its employees, agents, officers, or volunteer
workers.
13. Independent Contractor. Nothing in this Agreement is intended, nor may be construed, to
create the relationship of partners or employer/employee between the parties. WHAHLT, its
officers, agents, employees, and volunteers are, and will remain for all purposes and services under
this Agreement, independent contractors.
14. Entire Agreement. The entire agreement of the parties is contained in this document. This
Agreement supersedes all previous written and oral agreements and negotiations between the
parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement except as provided in paragraph 14 of this
Agreement.
15. Severability. The invalidity, illegality or enforceability of any provision of this Agreement
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, all of which
shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Assignment of Agreement. The parties shall not assign this Agreement without the express
written consent of the other party.
17. Modification. No provision, term or clause of this Agreement shall be revised, modified,
amended or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both parties.
18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each
such counterpart shall be deemed to be an original, all of which, when taken together, shall
constitute one agreement.
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19. Headings. The titles to the sections and headings of various paragraphs of this Agreement
are placed for convenience of reference only and in case of conflict, the text of this Agreement,
rather than such titles or headings shall control.
20. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the successors and assigns of each of the parties hereto.
21. Invalidity. If for any reason any portion or paragraph of this Agreement shall be declared
void and unenforceable by any court of law or equity, it shall only affect such particular portion or
paragraph of this Agreement, and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect and shall be binding upon the parties hereto.
22. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Minnesota.
23. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed with electronic signatures.
(Signature page follows)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority has caused this Agreement to be duly executed in
its name and behalf and WHAHLT has caused this Agreement to be duly executed in its name and
behalf as of the date first above written.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
By ________________________________
Its Chairperson
By ________________________________
Its Executive Director
WEST HENNEPIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND
TRUST
By ________________________________
Its Executive Director
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EXHIBIT A
DEVELOPER PRO FORMA
Sources & Uses - Preliminary
Name of Property:
Date:
Sources: Comments
Homebuyer Mortgage $
20__ AHIF $ Project Costs
20__ Richfield Tax Increment $ Land & Project Costs
20__ HOME $ Land
20__ MH Impact $ Project Costs
20__ Bond Proceeds $ Land
20__ Met Council $ Rehab
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Closing Costs $
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costs $
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AGENDA SECTION:RESOLUTIONS
AGENDA ITEM #4.
S TAFF REPORT NO. 35
HOUSING AND RE DEVELOPMENT AUT HORIT Y
MEET ING
10/18/2021
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: J ulie Urban, Housing and Redevelopment Manager
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W:
E X E C UTIV E D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: J ohn S tark, E xecutive D irector
10/13/2021
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of a resolution approving Grant Agreements with Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative to
provide funds for utility upgrades, demolition and rehabilitation work.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
The residents of W oodlawn Terrace, a manufactured home community located at 7421 Lyndale Avenue
South, formed the Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative (Cooperative) and are in the process of purchasing the
property. The park provides affordable homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income
households, and self-ownership ensures that the park and its long-term affordability is preserved.
City staff have been working with the Cooperative on different ways the City can support the
preservation of the 32 existing affordable homes and facilitate the addition of 21 new homes. In
September, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (H R A) adopted a resolution committing
$350,000 for utility upgrades. T he funds would serve as a match to a Minnesota Housing grant the
Cooperative has applied for. Staff is also working to identify resources for down payment assistance
to new owners. As the Cooperative works toward closing on the property, they have identified a
financing gap of $100,000 and are asking the HRA to contribute additional funds to help fill that gap.
T here are currently five mobile home units that are vacant and abandoned. T he units are in poor
condition and need to be demolished. In addition, there are two stick-built structures on the property,
one of which is currently being rented and the second of which has the potential to be rented. Both
units require rehabilitation work. T he total estimated cost for all the work is approximately $60,000.
Both demolition and rehabilitation work are eligible uses for the HRA's Housing and Redevelopment
Fund (HRF) for structures that qualify as substandard. Staff is in the process of completing
substandard evaluations of the structure; however, preliminary inspections completed by the
Cooperative's consultant suggest that the structures are likely to qualify.
A Grant Agreement committing up to $60,000 for demolition and rehabilitation work has been
prepared and will enable the Cooperative to meet the requirements of the financing package and
proceed to closing on the property yet this Fall.
At its meeting in September, the HRA approved $350,000 for utility upgrades, contingent upon
approval of a Grant Agreement. Consequently, a second Grant Agreement committing funds for
utility upgrades is also part of the recommended action.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Adopt the attached resolution approving a Grant Agreement with the W oodlawn Terrace
Cooperative to provide funds for utility upgrades and a Grant Agreement for demolition and
rehabilitation work.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
The current residents of W oodlawn Terrace formed the Cooperative earlier this year and are
working to purchase the underlying property.
There are currently 32 housing units in the park, and the Cooperative plans to increase that
number to 53, offering an opportunity for an additional 21 households to purchase homes. Staff
and Northcountry Cooperative Foundation (NC F) are in the process of identifying possible
funding sources to create a down payment assistance program that would offer assistance to
households earning up to 50 percent of the Area Median I ncome (A MI ).
A conditions survey and analysis identified $1.1 million in repairs and upgrades that should be
done, including connecting the park to City water, lining the storm sewer pipes to extend their
useful life, rehabilitation of several structures, and the removal of five abandoned mobile home
units.
Policymakers attended a work session at the property on September 7, 2021.
On September 20, 2021, The HRA approved a resolution approving the use of Housing and
Redevelopment Funds for utility upgrades, contingent upon the approval of a Grant Agreement.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
The City's I nclusionary Housing Policy (I HP) requires that projects containing the construction of
at least five new units and receiving financial assistance from the HRA provide a percentage of the
units as affordable. I n the case of ownership developments, 20 percent of the units must be
affordable at 115 percent of the A MI , 15 percent affordable at 100 percent of the A MI , or 10
percent affordable at 80percent of the A MI . Of the current units at Woodlawn Terrace, 34 percent
are owned by households earning less than 50 percent of the A MI , which greatly exceeds the
requirements of the I HP. I n addition, there will be 21 new units for sale, and any down payment
assistance provided would be targeted to households earning less than 80 percent of the A MI , with
the priority given to households earning less than 50 percent A MI . The actual number will be
dependent upon the funds available.
The Minnesota Housing grant requires the park to remain a manufactured home community for 25
years, to maintain lot rent affordable to low and moderate income households, and to cap rent
increases at five percent annually.
Both rental units that are being rehabilitated will be rented at very affordable rents.
Assistance to Woodlawn Terrace meets several policy objectives of the HRA and City: preserving
existing affordable housing, providing affordable homeownership opportunities, providing
affordable rental housing opportunities, maintaining and replacing aging infrastructure, alleviating
blighted conditions, and rehabilitating the housing stock.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
T he Cooperative anticipates closing on the property in early November of 2021.
The financing package that has been put together by the Cooperative and the primary lender,
Minnesota Housing, requires that the abandoned units be demolished and the units rehabilitated
and rented. Failure to address these needs and close the financing gap will delay closing on the
property, which will delay work on bringing in new units and negatively impact the financial plan for
the Cooperative.
Demolition and rehabilitation work will commence once the Cooperative has closed on the
property.
The Cooperative will have until December 31, 2022, to spend the rehab and demolition funding
and until December 31, 2023, to complete the utility work.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
Under the proposed Grant Agreement, the HRA would provide up to $60,000 for the demolition of
the five abandoned units and rehabilitation funds for the two rental units.
Under the second proposed Grant Agreement, the HRA would provide $350,000 for utility
upgrades.
There is funding available in the Housing and Redevelopment Fund.
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
The utility funding is contingent upon the Cooperative completing its purchase of the property and
that the Minnesota Housing grant be awarded.
A condition of the use of HRF monies is that the property qualify as substandard. Staff has
inspected the property as a whole and determined it to meet the substandard test. Staff is in the
process of evaluating the individual units to be demolished and rehabilitated; however, preliminary
inspections completed by the Cooperative consultants suggest that the structures will qualify.
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
Decide not to approve the Grant Agreements.
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
A representative from NC F.
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Resolution Resolution L etter
Rehab and D emo Grant A greement C ontract/A greement
Utilities Grant A greement C ontract/A greement
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. ______
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR THE WOODLAWN TERRACE
MOBILE HOME PARK
WHEREAS, Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the
“Cooperative”), intends to purchase and operate a manufactured home park on property located at 7421
Lyndale Avenue South in the City of Richfield (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota
(the “Authority”) has inspected the Project and has determined that there are blighted conditions at the
Project; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2021, the Board of Commissioners of the Authority (the “Board”)
adopted a resolution approving a grant to the Cooperative in the amount of $350,000 (the “Water and Sewer
Grant”) for the purposes of assisting with water system and sanitary sewer system improvements at the
Project; and
WHEREAS, the Cooperative has requested an additional grant in the amount of $60,000 from the
Authority (the “Demolition and Rehabilitation Grant”) to assist with the costs of: (i) the demolition of five (5)
substandard units in the Project (estimated cost of $20,000); (ii) the rehabilitation of unit 5 so that it can be
rented (estimated cost of $10,000); and (iii) the rehabilitation of unit 6 so that it can be rented (estimated cost
of $30,000) (collectively, the “Project Costs”); and
WHEREAS, there has been presented before the Board forms of the following documents (together,
the “Grant Agreements”): (i) a Grant Agreement between the Authority and the Cooperative that provides
for the Water and Sewer Grant from the Authority to the Cooperative for the water system and sanitary sewer
system improvements; and (ii) a Grant Agreement between the Authority and the Cooperative that provides
for the Demolition and Rehabilitation Grant for the payment of Project Costs in the amount of up to $60,000;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The Demolition and Rehabilitation Grant of $60,000 to the Cooperative for the payment of
the Project Costs is hereby approved.
2. The Demolition and Rehabilitation Grant shall be funded with pooled tax increment from
the Interchange West Tax Increment District (a redevelopment tax increment district).
3. The Grant Agreements are hereby in all respects authorized, approved, and confirmed, and
the Chair and the Executive Director are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Grant Agreements for
and on behalf of the Authority in substantially the forms now on file with the Executive Director, but with
such modifications as shall be deemed necessary, desirable, or appropriate, the execution thereof to constitute
conclusive evidence of their approval of any and all modifications therein.
4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
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Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 18th day of October, 2021.
Mary B. Supple, Chair
ATTEST:
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Secretary
GRANT AGREEMENT
This Grant Agreement is made this ___ day of _____________, 2021 (the “Agreement”), between
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota, a public body
corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the “Authority”), and Woodlawn Terrace
Cooperative, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the “Cooperative”).
RECITALS
A. The Authority was created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through
469.047, as amended, and was authorized to transact business and exercise its powers by a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota (the “City”).
B. The Cooperative intends to purchase and operate a manufactured home park on property
at 7421 Lyndale Avenue South in the City (the “Project”) and has determined it is in the best interests of
the residents of the Project to make improvements to the water system and sanitary sewer system that
service the Project.
C. The Authority has inspected the Project and has determined that there are blighted
conditions at the Project.
D. The Cooperative has requested a grant from the Authority to demolish five substandard
units and rehabilitate two units.
E. On October 18, 2021, the Board of Commissioners of the Authority adopted a resolution
approving a grant of $60,000 (the “Authority Grant”) to the Cooperative Agreement for the purposes of
assisting with the costs of: (i) the demolition of five substandard units in the Project (estimated cost of
$20,000); and (iii) the rehabilitation of unit 5 so that it can be rented (estimated cost of $10,000; and
(iii) the rehabilitation of unit 6 so that it can be rented (estimated cost of $30,000) (collectively, the
“Project Costs”).
ACCORDINGLY, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Authority Grant.
(a) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Authority
agrees to provide the Authority Grant to the Cooperative in the amount of $60,000 for the payment
of Project Costs.
(b) The Authority Grant shall be funded with pooled tax increment from the
Interchange West Tax Increment District (a redevelopment tax increment district) within the City.
(c) Prior to renting out unit 5 and unit 6, the Cooperative must provide the Authority
with evidence of receipt of a rental license for each unit.
2. Expenditures; Disbursements of Authority Grant Proceeds.
(a) The Cooperative shall use the proceeds of the Authority Grant to pay Project Costs.
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(b) Proceeds of the Authority Grant shall be drawn down as needed to pay the
contractors for the Project Costs. Prior to the disbursement of the proceeds by the Authority, the
Cooperative shall submit payment requests, accompanied by supporting invoices from the payee, to
the Authority. Within 10 (ten) business days of receipt of a payment request, the Authority shall
(i) disburse the requested amount directly to the payee or (ii) notify the Cooperative of any issue with
the payment request and how to remedy the defect. The parties understand that no disbursements of
the Authority Grant shall be made directly to the Cooperative. Furthermore, in no event shall the
total disbursements exceed $60,000, and any requested disbursements in excess of the total amount
of the Authority Grant shall be the responsibility of the Cooperative.
(c) The Cooperative must submit all payment requests from the Authority Grant to the
Authority on or before December 31, 2022.
3. Representations and Warranties. The Cooperative represents and warrants to the Authority
that:
(a) The Cooperative is a nonprofit corporation duly authorized and empowered to
execute, deliver, and perform under this Agreement.
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement, and the performance by the
Cooperative of its obligations hereunder, do not and will not violate or conflict with any provision of
law and do not and will not violate or conflict with, or cause any default or event of default to occur
under, any agreement binding upon the Cooperative.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement has been duly approved by all
necessary action of the Cooperative, and this Agreement has in fact been duly executed and delivered
by the Cooperative and constitutes its lawful and binding obligation, legally enforceable against it.
(d) The Cooperative warrants that, while this Agreement is in effect, it shall keep and
maintain books, records, and other documents relating directly to the receipt and disbursements of
the proceeds of the Authority Grant and that any duly authorized representative of Authority shall, at
all reasonable times, have access to and the right to inspect, copy, audit, and examine all such books,
records, and other documents of the Cooperative pertaining to the Authority Grant.
(e) The Cooperative warrants that it has fully complied with all applicable state and
federal laws pertaining to its business and will continue to comply throughout the terms of this
Agreement. If at any time the Cooperative receives notice of noncompliance from any governmental
entity, the Cooperative agrees to take any necessary action to comply with the state or federal law in
question.
4. No Business Subsidy. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the Authority Grant
does not constitute a business subsidy under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995, as amended,
because the assistance is for housing.
5. Event of Default by Cooperative. Any one or more of the following shall constitute “Events
of Default” under this Agreement:
(a) Any representation or warranty made by the Cooperative herein or in any document,
instrument, or certificate given in connection with this Agreement is false when made.
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(b) Any breach or failure of the Cooperative to perform any other term or condition of
this Agreement not specifically described as an Event of Default in this Agreement and such breach
or failure continues for a period of fifteen (15) days after the Authority has given written notice to the
Cooperative specifying such default or breach, unless the Authority agrees in writing to an extension
of such time prior to its expiration; provided, however, if the failure stated in the notice cannot be
corrected within the applicable period, the Authority will not unreasonably withhold its consent to an
extension of such time if corrective action is instituted by the Cooperative within the applicable
period and is being diligently pursued until the default is corrected, but no such extension shall be
given for an Event of Default that can be cured by the payment of money (i.e., payment of taxes,
insurance premiums, or other amounts required to be paid hereunder).
(c) Any breach by the Cooperative of any other agreement between the Cooperative
and the Authority.
(d) Any event of default under any agreement between the Cooperative and Minnesota
Housing in connection with the Minnesota Housing Grant.
6. Authority’s Remedies upon Cooperative’s Default. Upon an Event of Default by the
Cooperative and after provision by the Authority of written notice, the Authority shall have the right to
exercise any or all of the following remedies (and any other rights and remedies available to it):
(a) suspend its performance under this Agreement; or
(b) take any action provided for at law to enforce compliance by the Cooperative with
the terms of this Agreement.
7. Authority’s Costs of Enforcement of Agreement. If an Event of Default has occurred as
provided herein, then upon demand by the Authority, the Cooperative shall pay or reimburse the Authority
for all expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by the Authority in connection with the
enforcement of this Agreement, or in connection with the protection or enforcement of the interests of the
Authority in any litigation or in any action or proceeding relating in any way to the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement.
8. Indemnification.
(a) The Cooperative shall and does hereby agree to indemnify against and to hold the
Authority, and its officers, agents, and employees, harmless of and from any and all liability, loss, or
damage that it may incur under or by reason of this Agreement, and of and from any and all claims
and demands whatsoever that may be asserted against the Authority by reason of any alleged
obligations or undertakings on its part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants, or
agreements contained herein.
(b) Should the Authority, or its officers, agents, or employees incur any such liability or
be required to defend against any claims or demands pursuant to this Section, or should a judgment
be entered against the Authority, including costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees, the Cooperative shall
reimburse the Authority for the same immediately upon demand.
(c) This indemnification and hold harmless provision shall survive the execution,
delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the creation and payment of any indebtedness to
the Authority. The Cooperative waives notice of the acceptance of this Agreement by the Authority.
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(d) Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of or limitation on any
immunity from or limitation on liability to which the Cooperative is entitled under law.
9. Miscellaneous.
(a) Waiver. The performance or observance of any promise or condition set forth in
this Agreement may be waived, amended, or modified only by a writing signed by the Cooperative
and the Authority. No delay in the exercise of any power, right, or remedy operates as a waiver
thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any other power, right, or remedy.
(b) Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party.
(c) Governing Law. This Agreement is made and shall be governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Minnesota. Any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of this
Agreement shall be heard in the state or federal courts of Minnesota, and all parties to this
Agreement waive any objection to the jurisdiction of these courts, whether based on convenience or
otherwise.
(d) Severability. If any provision or application of this Agreement is held unlawful or
unenforceable in any respect, such illegality or unenforceability shall not affect other provisions or
applications that can be given effect, and this Agreement shall be construed as if the unlawful or
unenforceable provision or application had never been contained herein or prescribed hereby.
(e) Notice. All notices required hereunder shall be given by depositing in the U.S. mail,
postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses (or such other
addresses as either party may notify the other):
To the Authority: Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota
6700 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Attn: Community Development Director
To the Cooperative: Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative
[ADDRESS]
Attn: _____________________
(f) Termination. Upon the final disbursement of the proceeds of the Authority
Grant, this Agreement shall terminate and neither party shall have any further obligation to the
other.
(g) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive
statement of all mutual understandings between the parties with respect to this Agreement,
superseding all prior or contemporaneous proposals, communications, and understandings, whether
oral or written, concerning the Authority Grant.
(h) Headings. The headings appearing at the beginning of the several sections
contained in this Agreement have been inserted for identification and reference purposes only and
shall not be used in the construction and interpretation of this Agreement.
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(i) Electronic Signatures; Execution in Counterparts. The electronic signature of the
parties to this Agreement shall be as valid as an original signature of such party and shall be effective
to bind the parties hereto. For purposes hereof, (i) “electronic signature” means a manually signed
original signature that is then transmitted by electronic means; and (ii) “transmitted by electronic
means” means sent in the form of a facsimile or sent via the internet as a portable document format
(“pdf”) or other replicating image attached to an electronic mail or internet message. This
Agreement may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an
original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority and the Cooperative have executed this Grant Agreement
as of the date and year first written above.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
By
Its Chair
By
Its Executive Director
This document was drafted by:
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered (JAE)
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-1299
Telephone: 612-337-9300
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Execution page of the Cooperative to the Grant Agreement, dated the date and year first written above.
WOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE
By
Its
GRANT AGREEMENT
This Grant Agreement is made this ___ day of _____________, 2021 (the “Agreement”), between
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota, a public body
corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the “Authority”), and Woodlawn Terrace
Cooperative, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the “Cooperative”).
RECITALS
A. The Authority was created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through
469.047, as amended, and was authorized to transact business and exercise its powers by a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota (the “City”).
B. The Cooperative intends to purchase and operate a manufactured home park on property
at 7421 Lyndale Avenue South in the City and has determined it is in the best interests of the residents of
the Project to make improvements to the water system and sanitary sewer system that service the Project.
C. The Cooperative has applied to Minnesota Housing’s Manufactured Home Community
Redevelopment Program for a grant (the “Minnesota Housing Grant”) to fund infrastructure
improvements for the purposes of connecting the Project to the City’s water system and to line the
existing sanitary sewer system.
D. The Authority has inspected the Project and has determined that there are blighted
conditions at the Project.
E. On September 20, 2021, the Board of Commissioners of the Authority adopted a
resolution approving a grant of $350,000 (the “Authority Grant”) to the Cooperative Agreement for the
purposes of assisting with the water system and sanitary system improvements at the Project subject to
(i) the Cooperative having purchased the Project; (ii) the Cooperative having obtained the Minnesota
Housing Grant; and (iii) the Authority and the Cooperative having entered into this Agreement.
ACCORDINGLY, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Authority Grant.
(a) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Authority
agrees to provide the Authority Grant to the Cooperative in the amount of $350,000.
(b) The Authority Grant shall be funded with pooled tax increment from the
Interchange West Tax Increment District (a redevelopment tax increment district) within the City.
2. Expenditures; Disbursements of Authority Grant Proceeds.
(a) The Cooperative shall use the proceeds of the Authority Grant to assist with the
water system and sanitary sewer system improvements at the Project.
(b) Proceeds of the Authority Grant shall be drawn down as needed to pay the
contractors for the construction of the improvements to the Project. Prior to the disbursement of the
proceeds by the Authority, the Cooperative shall submit payment requests, accompanied by
supporting invoices from the payee, to the Authority. Within 10 (ten) business days of receipt of a
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payment request, the Authority shall (i) disburse the requested amount directly to the payee or
(ii) notify the Cooperative of any issue with the payment request and how to remedy the defect. The
parties understand that no disbursements of the Authority Grant shall be made directly to the
Cooperative. Furthermore, in no event shall the total disbursements exceed $350,000, and any
requested disbursements in excess of the total amount of the Authority Grant shall be the
responsibility of the Cooperative.
(c) The Cooperative must submit all payment requests from the Authority Grant to the
Authority on or before December 31, 2023.
3. Representations and Warranties. The Cooperative represents and warrants to the Authority
that:
(a) The Cooperative is a nonprofit corporation duly authorized and empowered to
execute, deliver, and perform under this Agreement.
(b) The Cooperative has received the Minnesota Housing Grant in the amount of
$___________.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement, and the performance by the
Cooperative of its obligations hereunder, do not and will not violate or conflict with any provision of
law and do not and will not violate or conflict with, or cause any default or event of default to occur
under, any agreement binding upon the Cooperative.
(d) The execution and delivery of this Agreement has been duly approved by all
necessary action of the Cooperative, and this Agreement has in fact been duly executed and delivered
by the Cooperative and constitutes its lawful and binding obligation, legally enforceable against it.
(e) The Cooperative warrants that, while this Agreement is in effect, it shall keep and
maintain books, records, and other documents relating directly to the receipt and disbursements of
the proceeds of the Authority Grant and that any duly authorized representative of Authority shall, at
all reasonable times, have access to and the right to inspect, copy, audit, and examine all such books,
records, and other documents of the Cooperative pertaining to the Authority Grant.
(f) The Cooperative warrants that it has fully complied with all applicable state and
federal laws pertaining to its business and will continue to comply throughout the terms of this
Agreement. If at any time the Cooperative receives notice of noncompliance from any governmental
entity, the Cooperative agrees to take any necessary action to comply with the state or federal law in
question.
4. No Business Subsidy. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the Authority Grant
does not constitute a business subsidy under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995, as amended,
because the assistance is for housing.
5. Event of Default by Cooperative. Any one or more of the following shall constitute “Events
of Default” under this Agreement:
(a) Any representation or warranty made by the Cooperative herein or in any document,
instrument, or certificate given in connection with this Agreement is false when made.
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(b) Any breach or failure of the Cooperative to perform any other term or condition of
this Agreement not specifically described as an Event of Default in this Agreement and such breach
or failure continues for a period of fifteen (15) days after the Authority has given written notice to the
Cooperative specifying such default or breach, unless the Authority agrees in writing to an extension
of such time prior to its expiration; provided, however, if the failure stated in the notice cannot be
corrected within the applicable period, the Authority will not unreasonably withhold its consent to an
extension of such time if corrective action is instituted by the Cooperative within the applicable
period and is being diligently pursued until the default is corrected, but no such extension shall be
given for an Event of Default that can be cured by the payment of money (i.e., payment of taxes,
insurance premiums, or other amounts required to be paid hereunder).
(c) Any breach by the Cooperative of any other agreement between the Cooperative
and the Authority.
(d) Any event of default under any agreement between the Cooperative and Minnesota
Housing in connection with the Minnesota Housing Grant.
6. Authority’s Remedies upon Cooperative’s Default. Upon an Event of Default by the
Cooperative and after provision by the Authority of written notice, the Authority shall have the right to
exercise any or all of the following remedies (and any other rights and remedies available to it):
(a) suspend its performance under this Agreement; or
(b) take any action provided for at law to enforce compliance by the Cooperative with
the terms of this Agreement.
7. Authority’s Costs of Enforcement of Agreement. If an Event of Default has occurred as
provided herein, then upon demand by the Authority, the Cooperative shall pay or reimburse the Authority
for all expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by the Authority in connection with the
enforcement of this Agreement, or in connection with the protection or enforcement of the interests of the
Authority in any litigation or in any action or proceeding relating in any way to the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement.
8. Indemnification.
(a) The Cooperative shall and does hereby agree to indemnify against and to hold the
Authority, and its officers, agents, and employees, harmless of and from any and all liability, loss, or
damage that it may incur under or by reason of this Agreement, and of and from any and all claims
and demands whatsoever that may be asserted against the Authority by reason of any alleged
obligations or undertakings on its part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants, or
agreements contained herein.
(b) Should the Authority, or its officers, agents, or employees incur any such liability or
be required to defend against any claims or demands pursuant to this Section, or should a judgment
be entered against the Authority, including costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees, the Cooperative shall
reimburse the Authority for the same immediately upon demand.
(c) This indemnification and hold harmless provision shall survive the execution,
delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the creation and payment of any indebtedness to
the Authority. The Cooperative waives notice of the acceptance of this Agreement by the Authority.
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(d) Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of or limitation on any
immunity from or limitation on liability to which the Cooperative is entitled under law.
9. Miscellaneous.
(a) Waiver. The performance or observance of any promise or condition set forth in
this Agreement may be waived, amended, or modified only by a writing signed by the Cooperative
and the Authority. No delay in the exercise of any power, right, or remedy operates as a waiver
thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any other power, right, or remedy.
(b) Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party.
(c) Governing Law. This Agreement is made and shall be governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Minnesota. Any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of this
Agreement shall be heard in the state or federal courts of Minnesota, and all parties to this
Agreement waive any objection to the jurisdiction of these courts, whether based on convenience or
otherwise.
(d) Severability. If any provision or application of this Agreement is held unlawful or
unenforceable in any respect, such illegality or unenforceability shall not affect other provisions or
applications that can be given effect, and this Agreement shall be construed as if the unlawful or
unenforceable provision or application had never been contained herein or prescribed hereby.
(e) Notice. All notices required hereunder shall be given by depositing in the U.S. mail,
postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses (or such other
addresses as either party may notify the other):
To the Authority: Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota
6700 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Attn: Community Development Director
To the Cooperative: Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative
[ADDRESS]
Attn: _____________________
(f) Termination. Upon the final disbursement of the proceeds of the Authority
Grant, this Agreement shall terminate and neither party shall have any further obligation to the
other.
(g) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive
statement of all mutual understandings between the parties with respect to this Agreement,
superseding all prior or contemporaneous proposals, communications, and understandings, whether
oral or written, concerning the Authority Grant.
(h) Headings. The headings appearing at the beginning of the several sections
contained in this Agreement have been inserted for identification and reference purposes only and
shall not be used in the construction and interpretation of this Agreement.
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(i) Electronic Signatures; Execution in Counterparts. The electronic signature of the
parties to this Agreement shall be as valid as an original signature of such party and shall be effective
to bind the parties hereto. For purposes hereof, (i) “electronic signature” means a manually signed
original signature that is then transmitted by electronic means; and (ii) “transmitted by electronic
means” means sent in the form of a facsimile or sent via the internet as a portable document format
(“pdf”) or other replicating image attached to an electronic mail or internet message. This
Agreement may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an
original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority and the Cooperative have executed this Grant Agreement
as of the date and year first written above.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
By
Its Chair
By
Its Executive Director
This document was drafted by:
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered (JAE)
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-1299
Telephone: 612-337-9300
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Execution page of the Cooperative to the Grant Agreement, dated the date and year first written above.
WOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE
By
Its
AGENDA SECTION:RESOLUTIONS
AGENDA ITEM #5.
S TAFF REPORT NO. 36
HOUSING AND RE DEVELOPMENT AUT HORIT Y
MEET ING
10/18/2021
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: J ulie Urban, Housing & Redevelopment Manager
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W:
E X E C UTIV E D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: J ohn S tark, E xecutive D irector
10/12/2021
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of an amendment to the Contract for Private Development with Cedar Point
Investments, LL C, extending the contract deadline and allowing for the sale of market-rate
townhomes.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
Cedar Point I nvestments, L L C (Developer), is constructing 64 townhome units in the Cedar Point I I Housing
area (63rd to 65th Streets, 16th Avenue to Richfield Parkway). The Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA) approved a Contract for Private Redevelopment (Contract) for the project, creating a Tax I ncrement
Financing (TI F) District, requiring that ninety-five percent (61 units) of the units must be sold to income-
qualified buyers at 100 percent (1-2 person household) or 115 percent (3 or more person household) of the
Area Median I ncome (A MI ). T he H R A assisted the project financially by approving two T IF Notes in
the amount of $900,000 per 32 units and by providing a loan of $630,000 for acquisition costs to be
repaid through tax increment generated by the project.
Construction and sales of the first 32 units are nearing completion; however, cost increases are impacting the
affordability of the project. Significant cost increases in materials and labor, along with delays caused by the
pandemic and shortages and delays in the supply chains, have raised the sale price of the units to over
$400,000, which is out of the range of affordability for the targeted buyers.
Given the current unaffordability of the units, the Developer is requesting an amendment to the Contract that
would allow them to construct the remaining 32 units as either affordable or market-rate.
I n order to allow the project to proceed, the Contract would be amended as follows:
The Developer would be able to sell the remaining 32 units as market-rate or affordable.
The decision regarding affordability would be made by groups or "pods" of eight units.
At the conclusion of construction, any pods of eight sold as market-rate would be removed from the
TI F District.
I f all 32 units are removed from the TI F District, the second of the two TI F Notes would not be issued.
I f any of the 32 units are sold affordably, the TI F Note would be sized accordingly (i.e., $225,000 per
pod of eight constructed).
I f units are removed from the TI F District, less increment will be generated to repay the HRA loan;
therefore, at the sale of each unit, the Developer would place $8,506 into an escrow account. At the
conclusion of construction, the City's financial consultant would prepare an estimate of projected tax
increment and determine the final amount to be paid to the HRA from the escrowed funds.
The final construction date would be extended from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Approve a resolution amending the Contract for Private Development with Cedar Point
Investments, LL C and granting the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Attorney approval of the
final form of the amended document.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
On August 20, 2018, the HRA approved a Contract with NHH Companies, L LC for the
townhome portion of the development. T he Contract was later assigned to Cedar Point
Investments, L LC.
T he first eight townhomes had been reserved by buyers and construction was nearing
completion when the pandemic began in 2020.
Construction costs have risen 32 percent in the past year-and-a-half causing a rise in sale
prices and restricting the pool of available qualified buyers.
Construction has been completed on 24 units and sold to income-qualified buyers.
Construction on the next eight units will be completed in December, and seven have been
reserved by qualified buyers.
On September 20, 2021, the H R A directed staff to prepare an amendment to the
Contract, allowing for construction of market-rate townhomes.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
The RF64 development consists of both the townhomes as well as 237 units of market-rate
apartments on the east side of the block. The development was negotiated and approved prior to
the adoption of the City's I nclusionary Housing Policy. Affordability standards were; however,
applied to the development, specifically 95 percent of the townhomes were expected to be
affordable, 100 percent of the apartments would be market-rate but provide a 10 percent
contribution in TI F to the City's Housing and Redevelopment Fund (HRF).
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
The Developer needs a decision in order to continue construction. A delay could result in losing
the current builder from the project, which would further increase costs.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
Under the Contract, the HRA approved the issuance of two TI F notes in the amount of $900,000
each. One note can be issued upon the completion and qualified sale of 32 units. I f all of the
remaining 32 units are sold as market rate, the second TI F note will not be issued. I f a portion of
the 32 units are sold affordably, the TI F note will be re-sized accordingly.
Removing 32 units from the TI F District will reduce the amount of TI F collected by the HRA to
repay the inter-fund loan by $272,197. The proposed amendment would require the Developer to
place money in escrow upon the sale of each market-rate unit. At the conclusion of construction,
the City's financial consultant will prepare an estimate of projected tax increment that will be
generated to repay the loan. The final amount to be paid by the Developer to the HRA will be
based on that estimate.
Market-rate units would immediately go on the tax rolls and would generate tax revenues for all
taxing jurisdictions. The total estimated tax revenue generated by 32 townhomes valued at
$400,000 is approximately $185,000.
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
HRA legal counsel prepared the Contract amendment.
The HRA Attorney will approve the final form to be executed by the HRA Chair and Executive
Director.
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
Do not approve the amendment to the Contract for Private Development.
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
Representative(s) of Cedar Point I nvestments, LLC
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Resolution Resolution L etter
C ontract A mendment C ontract/A greement
C ontract for P rivate D evelopment C ontract/A greement
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. ______
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT WITH CEDAR POINT II
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota
(the “Authority”) established Tax Increment Financing District No. 2018-1 (a housing district) (the “TIF
District”) within the Richfield Redevelopment Project pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174
through 469.1794, as amended (the “TIF Act”), in order to facilitate redevelopment of certain property in the
Redevelopment Project and promote the development of affordable housing within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Cedar Point Investments, LLC entered into a Contract for Private
Development, dated September 17, 2018 (the “Original Agreement”), with respect to the development of
parcels within the TIF District for owner-occupied townhomes; and
WHEREAS, Cedar Point II, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Developer”), as the
developer under the Original Agreement, proposed to acquire at least 15 parcels of property within the TIF
District (the “Development Property”) and construct a development which was proposed to include
(i) approximately 80 affordable owner-occupied townhomes (the “Owner-Occupied Housing”); (ii) two
parking stalls per unit of Owner-Occupied Housing; and (iii) necessary public infrastructure, including streets
and utilities (collectively, the “Minimum Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, to make the Minimum Improvements economically feasible for the Developer to
construct, the Authority conveyed four of the parcels that make up the Development Property to the
Developer and agreed to reimburse the Developer for a portion of the land acquisition costs and certain site
improvement costs related to the Minimum Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Developer is in the process of finishing construction of 32 townhomes (“Phase I”)
and has received a tax increment revenue note in the amount of $900,000 for Phase I; and
WHEREAS, the Developer is now facing a significant increase in construction costs and may be
unable to deliver all 80 affordable owner-occupied townhomes and has asked the Authority to allow some of
the townhomes to be sold at market rates, which would require the property upon which such market rate
townhomes are constructed to be removed from the TIF District; and
WHEREAS, there has been presented before this Board of Commissioners of the Authority a First
Amendment to Contract for Private Development (the “First Amendment to Agreement”) between the
Authority and the Developer, which amends the Original Agreement to allow for some of the townhomes to
be sold at market rate; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
1. The First Amendment to Agreement is hereby in all respects authorized, approved, and
confirmed, and the Chair and the Executive Director are hereby authorized and directed to execute the First
Amendment to Agreement for and on behalf of the Authority in substantially the form now on file with the
Executive Director but with such modifications as shall be deemed necessary, desirable, or appropriate, the
execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of their approval of any and all modifications therein.
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2. The Chair and the Executive Director are hereby authorized to execute and deliver to the
Developer any and all documents deemed necessary to carry out the intentions of this resolution and the First
Amendment to Agreement.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 18th day of October, 2021.
Mary B. Supple, Chair
ATTEST:
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Secretary
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT (the “First
Amendment”), made as of the ____ day of October, 2021, between the HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, a public
body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the “Authority”), and CEDAR POINT
II, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Developer”), and amends the Contract for Private
Development, dated September 17, 2018, between the Authority and Cedar Point Investments, LLC, .
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Authority established Tax Increment Financing District No. 2018-1 (a housing
district) (the “TIF District”) within the Redevelopment Project pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.174 through 469.1794, as amended (the “TIF Act”) in order to facilitate redevelopment of certain
property in the Redevelopment Project and promote the development of affordable housing within the City;
and
WHEREAS, the Developer proposed to acquire at least 15 parcels of property within the TIF District
(the “Development Property”) and construct a development which was proposed to include (i) approximately
80 affordable owner-occupied townhomes (the “Owner-Occupied Housing”); (ii) two parking stalls per unit
of Owner-Occupied Housing; and (iii) necessary public infrastructure, including streets and utilities
(collectively, the “Minimum Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment
Project and make the Minimum Improvements economically feasible for the Developer to construct, the
Authority conveyed four of the parcels that make up the Development Property to the Developer and agreed
to reimburse the Developer for a portion of the land acquisition costs and certain site improvement costs
related to the Minimum Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Developer is in the process of finishing construction of 32 townhomes (“Phase I”)
and has received a TIF Note in the amount of $900,000 for Phase I;
WHEREAS, the Developer is now facing a significant increase in construction costs and may be
unable to deliver all 80 affordable owner-occupied townhomes and has asked the Authority to allow some of
the townhomes to be sold at market rates, which would require the property upon which such market rate
townhomes are constructed to be removed from the TIF District; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual obligations of the parties
hereto, each of them does hereby covenant and agree with the other as follows:
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ARTICLE I
Amendments
Section 1.1. Amendments to Section 1.1 of the Original Agreement. The following definitions set
forth in Section 1.1 of the Original Agreement are hereby amended as follows (deleted language is stricken,
and new language is underlined):
“Agreement” means this collectively, the Original Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment
Contract for Private Development, as the same may be from time to time modified, amended, or
supplemented.
“Available Tax Increment” means, on each Payment Date, the Tax Increment attributable to the
Development Property located in the TIF District upon which the affordable townhomes and no
more than one market rate townhome have been built and paid to the Authority by the County in the
six months preceding the Payment Date after first deducting therefrom thirty percent (30%) of the
Tax Increment to be used to reimburse the Authority for administrative expenses, to reimburse the
Authority for interfund loans, and for the promotion of redevelopment and affordable housing.
Available Tax Increment shall not include any Tax Increment if, as of any Payment Date, there is an
uncured Event of Default under this Agreement. If at least 24 affordable townhomes in addition to
the 31 affordable townhomes that are currently being constructed, one additional market rate
townhome property may remain in the TIF District.
“Phase II” means the construction of 32 townhomes on the Development Property (in addition to the
32 townhomes completed for Phase I). Phase II construction must be completed in pods of 8
townhomes that are, for each pod, all affordable townhomes or all market-rate townhomes.
Section 1.2. Additions to Section 1.1 of the Original Agreement. The following definitions are
hereby added to Section 1.1. of the Original Agreement:
“First Amendment” means this First Amendment to Contract for Private Development.
“Original Agreement” means the Contract for Private Development, dated September 17, 2018,
between the Authority and the Developer.
Section 1.3. Amendments to Section 3.6 of the Original Agreement. Section 3.6 of the Original
Agreement is hereby amended as follows (deleted language is stricken, and new language is underlined):
Section 3.6. Issuance of Pay-As-You-Go TIF Notes.
(a) To reimburse the Developer for certain Public Redevelopment Costs incurred within
the TIF District, the Authority shall issue and deliver and the Developer shall purchase up to three
TIF Notes in the total principal amount of up to $1,800,000 in substantially the form set forth in
EXHIBIT B. The Authority and the Developer agree that the consideration from the Developer for
the purchase of the TIF Notes shall consist of the Developer’s payment of the Public Redevelopment
Costs in at least the principal amount of the TIF Notes.
The Authority shall deliver the TIF Notes in phases as follows:
Phase Maximum Amount When TIF Notes Issued
Phase I TIF Note $900,000 Construction of at least 32 townhomes commenced
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Phase II TIF Note $900,000 Completion of construction of an additional 32
townhomes commenced (the Developer must build at
least 8 townhomes in Phase II and sell the townhomes to
persons who meet the affordability requires set forth in
Section 4.5 hereof in order for the Phase II TIF Note to be
issued)
Phase III TIF Note $600,000, subject to
modification
pursuant to Section
3.6(e)
Construction of final 16 townhomes commenced (unless
the required number of townhomes is reduced pursuant to
Section 4.9, in which event commencement of
construction of only the required number of townhomes is
necessary)
The delivery of each TIF Note is contingent upon delivery by the Developer of an investment letter
in substantially the form attached to this Agreement as EXHIBIT C, together with evidence
reasonably satisfactory to the Authority that the Developer has paid the Public Redevelopment Costs
in at least the principal amount of the TIF Note. The principal of and interest on the TIF Notes shall
be payable each Payment Date solely from Available Tax Increment derived from the Development
Property located with the TIF District upon which 31 affordable townhomes and one market rate
townhome have been built. The Phase II TIF Note and the Phase III TIF Note will be issued on a
Payment Date. When more than one TIF Note is outstanding, the principal of and interest on the TIF
Note shall be paid with Available Tax Increment on a parity basis based on the amount of principal
outstanding for each TIF Note.
(b) The Developer understands and acknowledges that the Authority makes no representations
or warranties regarding the amount of Available Tax Increment, or that revenues pledged to the TIF
Notes will be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the TIF Notes. Any estimates of Tax
Increment prepared by the Authority or its financial advisors in connection with the TIF District or
this Agreement are for the benefit of the Authority, and are not intended as representations on which
the Developer may rely.
(c) The Authority acknowledges that the Developer may assign the TIF Notes to one or more
lenders that provide part of the financing for the acquisition of the Development Property or the
construction of the Minimum Improvements. Pursuant to the terms of the TIF Notes, the TIF Notes
may be assigned if the assignee executes an investment letter in the form set forth in EXHIBIT C.
(d) The Developer understands and acknowledges that the principal amount of the TIF Notes
are subject to reduction pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.8 hereof.
(e) The Developer understands and acknowledges that the Developer must build at least 8
affordable townhomes in Phase II in order for the Phase II TIF Note to be issued. The TIF Note will
be issued after the Developer provides evidence that the purchasers of the townhomes satisfy the
requirements of Section 4.5 hereof.
(f) Any Tax Increment collected from the Phase II Development Property shall be held by the
Authority until at least eight (8) townhomes have been constructed and the Developer provides
notice to the Authority as to whether the townhomes will be affordable or sold at market rate. If the
townhomes will be market rate, the Tax Increment collected from such properties shall be returned to
the County and the properties will be removed from the TIF District. The same procedure will be
utilized for each additional pod of eight (8) townhomes to be constructed by the Developer.
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(e)(g) The Developer understands and acknowledges that, although the Phase III TIF Note may be
issued in an original principal amount of up to $600,000 (assuming construction of 16 townhomes is
commenced within Phase III), the Phase III TIF Note will be issued in an original principal amount
equal to $37,500 multiplied by the number of townhomes for which construction is commenced in
Phase III (up to a maximum of 16).
Section 1.4. Amendments to Section 3.9 of the Original Agreement. Section 3.2(e) of the Original
Agreement is hereby amended as follows (deleted language is stricken, and new language is underlined):
Section 3.9. Reimbursement for Interfund Loans.
(a) The Authority provided the Developer with a forgivable loan in the amount of $630,000 in
order to assist with the purchase of three (3) of the parcels that make up the Developer Property.
Pursuant to a Loan Agreement, dated August 1, 2018 (the “Loan Agreement”), between the
Authority and the Developer, the Authority has agreed to forgive the loan and release the mortgage
securing the loan for each parcel once certain conditions set forth in the Loan Agreement are met.
The forgivable loan is currently outstanding in the amount of $630,000. On July 16, 2018, the Board
of the Authority approved Resolution No, 1300, an interfund loan resolution (which was amended by
Resolution No. 08-20 adopted by the Board of the Authority on August 20, 2018) allowing the
Authority to use available funds to make the loan of $630,000 to the Developer to acquire property,
to provide a land write-down to the Developer in the amount of $100,000 as described in Section
3.2(e), and to use available funds to pay for costs related to the TIF District with the intent of
reimbursing itself for such costs with Tax Increment generated by the TIF District, with interest in
the amount of 4.0% per annum (the “2018 Land Interfund Loan”). The 2018 Land Interfund Loan
has been paid in full. In addition, on March 16, 2015, the Board of the Authority approved
Resolution 1199, an interfund loan resolution allowing the Authority to use available funds to pay for
costs related to the TIF District with the intent of reimbursing itself for such costs with Tax
Increment generated by the TIF District, with interest in the amount of 4.0% per annum (the
“Administrative and Land Interfund Loan, and with the 2018 Land Interfund Loan, the “Interfund
Loans”). The Administrative and Land Interfund Loan is outstanding in the amount of $359,000 was
used for land acquisition and has been paid in full. The Authority intends to reimburse itself for the
cost of the Interfund Loans with HRA Tax Increment generated by the TIF District.
(b) If the Developer decides to build market rate townhomes, the property upon which
such market rate townhomes will be built must be removed from the TIF District. Decreasing the
property within the TIF District will decrease the amount of tax increment available to the Authority
to repay its Interfund Loans. The Developer agrees that upon the sale of each market rate townhome
in Phase II and Phase III, the Developer shall deposit $8,506 in an escrow account held by the
Authority to pay a portion of the estimated future Interfund Loan repayment shortfall (currently
estimated to be $272,197). At the conclusion of construction of Phase II, the Authority will estimate
the amount, if any, of the future Interfund Loan repayment shortfall that will exist after application of
Available Tax Increment to be received by the Authority. If the Authority determines there will be
such a shortfall, the Authority will apply Developer’s escrowed funds to the extent necessary to
satisfy any such shortfall. The Authority will then promptly return any remaining accumulated funds
to the Developer that were not needed to fund the Authority’s Interfund Loan repayment shortfall.
Section 1.5. Amendments to Section 4.3 of the Original Agreement. Section 4.3 of the Original
Agreement is hereby amended as follows (deleted language is stricken, and new language is underlined):
Section 4.3. Commencement and Completion of Construction. Subject to Unavoidable
Delays, the Developer will commence construction of the Minimum Improvements on or before June
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1, 2019, and be substantially complete with the construction of the Minimum Improvements on or
before December 31, 20222024.
Construction is considered to be commenced upon the beginning of physical improvements
beyond grading. All work with respect to the Minimum Improvements to be constructed or provided
by the Developer on the Development Property shall be in substantial conformity with the
Construction Plans as submitted by the Developer and approved by the Authority.
The Developer agrees for itself, its successors and assigns, and every successor in interest to
the Development Property, or any part thereof, that the Developer, and such successors and assigns,
shall promptly begin and diligently prosecute to completion the development of the Minimum
Improvements.
Section 1.5. Amendments to Section 4.8 of the Original Agreement. Section 4.8 of the Original
Agreement is hereby amended as follows (deleted language is stricken, and new language is underlined):
Section 4.8. Disqualified Owner-Occupied Housing Units; Reduction of TIF Notes. If the
Developer constructs 64 Owner-Occupied Housing units, it may sell up to two (2) additional sells
more than four (4) units of Owner-Occupied Housing to persons who do not meet the income
restrictions set forth in Section 4.5, each such unit will be an “Ineligible Unit.” For each Ineligible
Unit, the Authority will remove the Ineligible unit from the TIF District. In addition, for each
Ineligible Unit, the Developer shall pay the Authority $7,875 to repay the Authority for the portion of
the loan described in Section 3.9 allocable to the Ineligible Unit and the principal amount of the TIF
Notes will be reduced by $30,000 for each Ineligible Unit. The reduction of the Notes shall be done
on a pro rata basis based on the amount of principal amount outstanding for each. The maximum
number of Ineligible Units, including the four (4) units of Owner-Occupied Housing described in this
Section 4.8, shall be twenty percent (20%) of all Owner-Occupied Housing units constructed.
The Developer has sold one Owner-Occupied Housing unit in Phase I to a person that does
not meet the income restrictions set forth in Section 4.5. The Developer understands and
acknowledges that, if it determines to construct market rate housing in Phase II, the Developer
cannot sell any additional Owner-Occupied Housing units in Phase I to persons that do not meet the
income restrictions set forth in Section 4.5.
Section 1.6. Global Amendments to Agreement Regarding Phase III. The Developer was unable to
purchase the property necessary to complete Phase III. All references to Phase III and the Phase III TIF Note
in the Agreement shall be disregarded.
ARTICLE II
Miscellaneous
Section 2.1. Definitions. Any capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined shall have the
meanings assigned to such terms in the Original Agreement. Any references to the “Agreement” or “this
Agreement” in the Original Agreement shall refer to the Original Agreement, as amended and supplemented
by this First Amendment, and as may be further amended and supplemented.
Section 2.2. Effective Date. The amendments and supplements made to the Original Agreement by
this First Amendment shall be effective as of October 18, 2021.
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Section 2.3. Confirmation of Original Agreement. Except as specifically amended by this First
Amendment, the Original Agreement is hereby ratified and confirmed and remains in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority has caused this First Amendment to Contract for Private
Development to be duly executed in its name and behalf and the Developer has caused this First Amendment
to Contract for Private Development to be duly executed in its name and behalf as of the date and year first
written above.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD,
MINNESOTA
By
Its Chair
By
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this October ___, 2021, by Mary B. Supple,
the Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota, on behalf
of the Authority.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this October ___, 2021, by John Stark, the
Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota,
on behalf of the Authority.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY:
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered (JAE)
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1299
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Execution page of the Developer to the First Amendment to Contract for Private Development, dated as of
the date and year first written above.
CEDAR POINT INVESTMENTS LLC
By
Its
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF _________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _________________, 2021, by
________________, the _____________________________ of Cedar Point Investments LLC, a Minnesota
limited liability company, on behalf of the Developer.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
[Insert]
RC125-366 (JAE)
747050v1
Eighth Draft
September 13, 2018
CONTRACT
FOR
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
between
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND
FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
and
CEDAR POINT INVESTMENTS LLC
Dated: September 17, 2018
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered (JAE)
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PREAMBLE ................................................................................................................................................... 1
ARTICLE I
Definitions
Section 1.1. Definitions ................................................................................................................................. 2
ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties
Section 2.1. Representations by the Authority .............................................................................................. 5
Section 2.2. Representations by the Developer ............................................................................................ 5
ARTICLE III
Property Acquisition; Financing
Section 3.1. Status of Development Property ............................................................................................... 7
Section 3.2. Conveyance of HRA Property .................................................................................................. 7
Section 3.3. Acquisition of Remaining Developer Property ........................................................................ 8
Section 3.4. Hennepin County Grant ............................................................................................................ 9
Section 3.5. Relocation ................................................................................................................................. 9
Section 3.6. Issuance of Pay-As-You-Go TIF Note ..................................................................................... 9
Section 3.7. Termination of TIF District ..................................................................................................... 10
Section 3.8. Payment of Administrative Costs ........................................................................................... 10
Section 3.9. Reimbursement for Interfund Loans ....................................................................................... 10
Section 3.10. Records .................................................................................................................................... 10
Section 3.11. Purpose of Assistance ............................................................................................................. 11
Section 3.12. Public Art ................................................................................................................................ 11
ARTICLE IV
Construction of Minimum Improvements
Section 4.1. Construction of Improvements ............................................................................................... 12
Section 4.2. Construction Plans .................................................................................................................. 12
Section 4.3. Commencement and Completion of Construction ................................................................. 13
Section 4.4. Certificate of Completion ........................................................................................................ 13
Section 4.5. Owner-Occupied Housing Affordability Covenants; Qualification of the
TIF District .............................................................................................................................. 13
Section 4.6. Disqualification of TIF District ............................................................................................... 14
Section 4.7. Affordable Housing Reporting ............................................................................................... 14
Section 4.8. Disqualified Owner-Occupied Housing Units; Reduction of TIF Notes ............................... 14
ARTICLE V
Insurance
Section 5.1. Insurance ................................................................................................................................. 15
Section 5.2. Subordination .......................................................................................................................... 16
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ARTICLE VI
Tax Increment; Taxes
Section 6.1. Right to Collect Delinquent Taxes .......................................................................................... 17
Section 6.2. Reduction of Taxes ................................................................................................................. 17
Section 6.3. Suspension or Reduction of Payments on TIF Notes ............................................................. 17
Section 6.4. Qualifications .......................................................................................................................... 17
ARTICLE VII
Financing
Section 7.1. Mortgage Financing ................................................................................................................ 18
Section 7.2. Authority’s Option to Cure Default in Mortgage ................................................................... 18
Section 7.3. Modification; Subordination ................................................................................................... 18
Section 7.4. Termination ............................................................................................................................. 18
ARTICLE VIII
Prohibitions Against Assignment and Transfer; Indemnification
Section 8.1. Representation as to Development.......................................................................................... 19
Section 8.2. Prohibition Against Developer’s Transfer of Property and Assignment of Agreement ........ 19
Section 8.3. Release and Indemnification Covenants ................................................................................. 20
ARTICLE IX
Events of Default
Section 9.1. Events of Default ..................................................................................................................... 22
Section 9.2. Remedies on Default ............................................................................................................... 22
Section 9.3. Termination or Suspension of TIF Notes ............................................................................... 23
Section 9.4. Revesting Title in Authority Upon Happening of Event Subsequent to
Conveyance to Developer ....................................................................................................... 23
Section 9.5. Resale of Reacquired Property; Disposition of Proceeds ...................................................... 23
Section 9.6. No Remedy Exclusive ............................................................................................................. 24
Section 9.7. No Additional Waiver Implied by One Waiver ...................................................................... 24
Section 9.8. Attorney Fees and Costs ......................................................................................................... 24
Section 9.9. Right of Purchase and Right of First Refusal Agreement ...................................................... 24
ARTICLE X
Additional Provisions
Section 10.1. Conflict of Interests; Authority Representatives Not Individually Liable.............................. 26
Section 10.2. Equal Employment Opportunity ............................................................................................. 26
Section 10.3. Restrictions on Use ................................................................................................................. 26
Section 10.4. Provisions Not Merged With Deed ......................................................................................... 26
Section 10.5. Titles of Articles and Sections ................................................................................................ 26
Section 10.6. Notices and Demands ............................................................................................................. 26
Section 10.7. Counterparts ............................................................................................................................ 26
Section 10.8. Recording ................................................................................................................................ 27
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Section 10.9. Amendment ............................................................................................................................. 27
Section 10.10. Preliminary Development Agreement .................................................................................... 27
TESTIMONIUM ............................................................................................................................................. S-1
SIGNATURES ................................................................................................................................................ S-1
EXHIBIT A Development Property .......................................................................................................... A-1
EXHIBIT B Form of TIF Notes ................................................................................................................ B-1
EXHIBIT C Investment Letter .................................................................................................................. C-1
EXHIBIT D Certificate of Completion ...................................................................................................... D-1
EXHIBIT E Right of Purchase and Right of First Refusal Agreement .................................................... E-1
EXHIBIT F Owner-Occupied Housing Form ........................................................................................... F-1
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CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
THIS CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT (the “Agreement”), made as of the 17th day
of September, 2018, between the HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of
Minnesota (the “Authority”), and CEDAR POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability
company (the “Developer”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Authority was created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through
469.047, as amended (the “HRA Act”) and was authorized to transact business and exercise its powers by a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Richfield (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has undertaken a program to promote redevelopment and development of
land that is underused or underutilized within the City, and in this connection the Authority administers a
redevelopment project known as the Richfield Redevelopment Project (the “Redevelopment Project”)
pursuant to the HRA Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the HRA Act, the Authority is authorized to acquire real property, or
interests therein, and to undertake certain activities to facilitate the redevelopment of real property by private
enterprise and promote the development of affordable housing within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority plans to establish the Tax Increment Financing District No. 2018-1 (a
housing district) (the “TIF District”) within the Richfield Redevelopment Project pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.1794, as amended (the “TIF Act”) in order to facilitate redevelopment
of certain property in the Redevelopment Project and promote the development of affordable housing within
the City; and
WHEREAS, the Developer proposes to acquire at least 15 parcels of property within the TIF District
(the “Development Property”) and construct a development which will include (i) the Owner-Occupied
Housing (as defined herein); (ii) two parking stalls per unit of Owner-Occupied Housing; and (ii) necessary
public infrastructure, including streets and utilities. (the “Minimum Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment
Project and make the Minimum Improvements economically feasible for the Developer to construct, the
Authority is prepared to convey four of the parcels that make up the Development Property to the Developer
and reimburse the Developer for a portion of the land acquisition costs and certain site improvement costs
related to the Minimum Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Authority believes that the development of the TIF District pursuant to this
Agreement, and fulfillment generally of this Agreement, are in the vital and best interests of the City and the
health, safety, morals, and welfare of its residents, and in accord with the public purposes and provisions of
the applicable State and local laws and requirements under which the Redevelopment Project has been
undertaken and is being assisted.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual obligations of the parties
hereto, each of them does hereby covenant and agree with the other as follows:
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ARTICLE I
Definitions
Section 1.1. Definitions. In this Agreement, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the
context:
“Agreement” means this Contract for Private Development, as the same may be from time to time
modified, amended, or supplemented.
“Apartments Project” means the development on property adjacent to the Development Property of
(i) multifamily housing with approximately 218 units; (ii) a parking ramp with approximately 184 spaces;
and (iii) necessary public infrastructure, including streets and utilities.
“Authority” means the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield,
Minnesota.
“Authority Representative” means the Executive Director of the Authority.
“Available Tax Increment” means, on each Payment Date, the Tax Increment attributable to the
Development Property located in the TIF District and paid to the Authority by the County in the six months
preceding the Payment Date after first deducting therefrom thirty percent (30%) of the Tax Increment to be
used to reimburse the Authority for administrative expenses, to reimburse the Authority for interfund loans,
and for the promotion of redevelopment and affordable housing. Available Tax Increment shall not include
any Tax Increment if, as of any Payment Date, there is an uncured Event of Default under this Agreement.
“Board” means the Board of Commissioners of the Authority.
“Certificate of Completion” means the certification provided to the Developer pursuant to
Section 4.4 of this Agreement and set forth in EXHIBIT D.
“City” means the City of Richfield, Minnesota.
“Closing” has the meaning given such term in Section 3.2 hereof.
“Construction Plans” means the plans, specifications, drawings and related documents on the
construction work to be performed by the Developer on the Development Property, including the Minimum
Improvements, which (a) shall be as detailed as the plans, specifications, drawings and related documents
which are submitted to the appropriate building officials of the City, and (b) shall include at least the
following: (1) site plan; (2) foundation plan; (3) floor plan for each floor; (4) cross-sections of each (length
and width); (5) elevations (all sides, including a building materials schedule); (6) landscape and grading plan;
and (7) such other plans or supplements to the foregoing plans as the City may reasonably request to allow it
to ascertain the nature and quality of the proposed construction work.
“County” means Hennepin County, Minnesota.
“Developer” means Cedar Point Investments LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, or its
permitted successors and assigns.
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“Developer Property” means the portion of the Development Property to be acquired by the
Developer from third parties other than the Authority, as described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto
“Development Property” means the real property described in EXHIBIT A of this Agreement.
“Event of Default” means an action by the Developer listed in Article IX of this Agreement.
“Holder” means the owner of a Mortgage.
“HRA Act” means Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047, as amended.
“HRA Property” means the portion of the Development Property owned by the HRA, as described in
EXHIBIT A attached hereto.
“HRA Property Purchase Price” has the meaning given in Section 3.2(e) hereof.
“HRA Tax Increment” means, on each Payment Date, the Tax Increment attributable to the
Development Property located in the TIF District and paid to the Authority by the County in the six months
preceding the Payment Date after first deducting therefrom thirty percent (30%) of the Tax Increment to be
used to reimburse the Authority for administrative expenses, to reimburse the Authority for interfund loans,
and for the promotion of redevelopment and affordable housing. Available Tax Increment shall not include
any Tax Increment if, as of any Payment Date, there is an uncured Event of Default under this Agreement.
“Ineligible Unit” has the meaning given in Section 4.8 hereof.
“Interfund Loans” has the meaning given in Section 3.9. hereof.
“Material Change” means a change in construction plans that adversely affects generation of tax
increment or changes the number of units of Owner-Occupied Housing. A change in construction plans
caused by the Developer’s inability to obtain at least nine of the Developer Parcels will not be considered a
material change.
“Maturity Date” means the date that the TIF Notes have been paid in full or terminated, whichever is
earlier.
“Minimum Improvements” means the development on the Development Property of (i) the Owner-
Occupied Housing; (ii) two parking stalls per unit of Owner-Occupied Housing; and (ii) necessary public
infrastructure, including streets and utilities.
“Mortgage” means any mortgage made by the Developer which is secured, in whole or in part, with
the Development Property and which is a permitted encumbrance pursuant to the provisions of Article VII of
this Agreement.
“Owner-Occupied Housing” means the approximately 80 affordable owner-occupied townhomes to
be constructed as part of the Minimum Improvements, subject to unit reduction as described in Section 4.9.
“Payment Date” means each February 1 and August 1.
“Phase” means Phase I, Phase II, or Phase III.
“Phase I” means the construction of 32 townhomes on the Development Property.
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“Phase II” means the construction of 32 townhomes on the Development Property (in addition to the
32 townhomes completed for Phase I).
“Phase III” means the construction of 16 townhomes (subject to reduction in accordance with
Section 4.9 herein) on the Development Property (in addition to the 64 townhomes completed for Phase I and
Phase II); provided, however, if construction of 64 or less townhomes has been commenced on the
Development Property prior to the completion date set forth in Section 4.3 herein, then the Minimum
Improvements will not include a Phase III and any references herein to a “Phase” will only include Phase I
and Phase II.
“Phase I TIF Note” has the meaning given in Section 3.6(a) hereof.
“Phase II TIF Note” has the meaning given in Section 3.6(a) hereof.
“Phase III TIF Note” has the meaning given in Section 3.6(a) hereof.
“Project Area” means the real property located within the boundaries of the Redevelopment Project.
“Public Redevelopment Costs” means costs related to the development of the Minimum
Improvements and eligible to be reimbursed with Tax Increment, including but not limited to land acquisition
costs, site improvement costs, public infrastructure, and the costs of the housing structures.
“PUD” means the planned unit development for the property that includes the Development
Property, as approved by the City Council.
“Redevelopment Plan” means the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Project approved and
adopted by the Board of the Authority and the City Council of the City.
“Redevelopment Project” means the Richfield Redevelopment Project.
“Right of Purchase and Right of First Refusal Agreement” means the Right of Purchase and Right of
First Refusal Agreement between the Authority and the Developer as described in Sections 3.2(h) and 9.9
hereof and substantially in the form set forth in EXHIBIT E.
“State” means the State of Minnesota.
“Tax Increment” means that portion of the real property taxes which is paid with respect to the TIF
District and which is remitted to the Authority as tax increment pursuant to the Tax Increment Act.
“Tax Increment Act” or “TIF Act” means the Tax Increment Financing Act, Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.174 to 469.1794, as amended.
“Tax Increment Plan” means the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Tax Increment District
No. 2018-1, as approved by the City Council of the City on August 20, 2018, as it may be amended and
supplemented.
“Tax Official” means any County assessor; County auditor; County or State board of equalization,
the commissioner of revenue of the State, or any State or federal district court, the tax court of the State, or
the State Supreme Court.
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“TIF District” means the Tax Increment District No. 2018-1, a housing district established pursuant
to the TIF Act.
“TIF Notes” means the Tax Increment Limited Revenue Notes, substantially in the form contained in
EXHIBIT B, to be delivered by the Authority to the Developer pursuant to Section 3.6(b) hereof and payable
from Available Tax Increment received from the TIF District.
“Unavoidable Delays” means delays beyond the reasonable control of the party seeking to be
excused as a result thereof, including delays which are the direct result of strikes, lockouts or other labor
troubles, prolonged adverse weather or acts of God, fire or other casualty to the Minimum Improvements,
litigation commenced by third parties which, by injunction or other similar judicial action, directly results in
delays, acts of any federal, state or local governmental unit (other than the Authority in properly exercising its
rights under this Agreement) which directly result in delays, war, invasion, rebellion, revolution, insurrection,
riots or civil war, or unavailability or shortage of supply of construction materials or construction labor, other
than by reason of non-payment of costs of the same.
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ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties
Section 2.1. Representations by the Authority. The Authority makes the following representations
as the basis for the undertaking on its part herein contained:
(a) The Authority is a housing and redevelopment authority organized and existing under the
laws of the State. Under the provisions of the Act, the Authority has the power to enter into this Agreement
and carry out its obligations hereunder, and execution of this Agreement has been duly, properly and validly
authorized by the Authority.
(b) The Authority proposes to assist in financing certain land acquisition costs, site
improvement costs, and housing construction costs necessary to facilitate the construction of the Minimum
Improvements in accordance with the terms of this Agreement to further the objectives of the Redevelopment
Plan.
(c) The activities of the Authority are undertaken to foster the redevelopment of certain real
property which for a variety of reasons is presently underutilized, to eliminate current blighting factors and
prevent the emergence of further blight at a critical location in the City, to create increased tax base in the
City, to increase affordable owner-occupied housing opportunities in the City, and to stimulate further
development of the TIF District and Redevelopment Project as a whole.
(d) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and of any other documents or
instruments required pursuant to this Agreement by the Authority, and consummation of the transactions
contemplated therein and the fulfillment of the terms thereof, do not and will not conflict with or constitute a
breach of or default under any existing (i) indenture, mortgage, deed of trust or other agreement or instrument
to which the Authority is a party or by which the Authority or any of its property is or may be bound; or
(ii) legislative act, constitution or other proceedings establishing or relating to the establishment of the
Authority or its officers or its resolutions.
(e) There is not pending, nor to the best of the Authority’s knowledge is there threatened, any
suit, action or proceeding against the Authority before any court, arbitrator, administrative agency or other
governmental authority that materially and adversely affects the validity of any of the transactions
contemplated hereby, the ability of the Authority to perform its obligations hereunder, or the validity or
enforcement of this Agreement.
(f) No commissioner of the Board of the Authority or officer of the Authority has either a direct
or indirect financial interest in this Agreement, nor will any commissioner or officer benefit financially form
the Agreement within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.009.
Section 2.2. Representations by the Developer. The Developer represents and warrants that:
(a) The Developer is a limited liability company duly organized and in good standing under the
laws of the State, is duly authorized to transact business within the State, and has the power to enter into this
Agreement.
(b) With the understanding the definition of the Minimum Improvements may change pursuant
to the provisions of this Agreement, the Developer will construct, operate and maintain the Minimum
Improvements in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Redevelopment Plan and all local, state and
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federal laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, environmental, zoning, building code and public
health laws and regulations).
(c) The Developer has received no notice or communication from any local, state or federal
official that the activities of the Developer or the Authority in or on the Development Property may be or will
be in violation of any environmental law or regulation (other than those notices or communications of which
the Authority is aware). The Developer is aware of no facts the existence of which would cause it to be in
violation of or give any person a valid claim under any local, state or federal environmental law, regulation or
review procedure.
(d) Subject to the provisions of Section 3.3 and contingent upon obtaining approvals from local
governments in a timely fashion, if the Developer is able to purchase a sufficient number of the parcels
included in the Development Property which would allow the Developer to commence construction of the
Minimum Improvements, the Developer will use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain, in a timely
manner, all required permits, licenses and approvals, and will meet, in a timely manner, all requirements of
all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations which must be obtained or met before the
Minimum Improvements may be lawfully constructed.
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby, nor the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement is
prevented, limited by or conflicts with or results in a breach of, the terms, conditions or provisions of any
corporate restriction or any evidences of indebtedness, agreement or instrument of whatever nature to which
the Developer is now a party or by which it is bound, or constitutes a default under any of the foregoing.
(f) The proposed development by the Developer hereunder would not occur but for the tax
increment financing assistance being provided by the Authority hereunder.
(g) The Developer shall promptly advise the Authority in writing of all litigation or claims
affecting any part of the Minimum Improvements and all written complaints and charges made by any
governmental authority materially affecting the Minimum Improvements or materially affecting Developer or
its business which may delay or require changes in construction of the Minimum Improvements.
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ARTICLE III
Property Acquisition; Financing
Section 3.1. Status of Development Property. The Authority currently owns four of the 15 parcels
that make up the Development Property as more fully described in EXHIBIT A and shall convey the HRA
Property to the Developer pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.2 hereof. The Developer currently has
executed purchase contracts for six of the 15 parcels that make up the Development Property. In addition, the
HRA has provided a loan to the Developer to assist in purchasing three of the 15 parcels that make up the
Development Property.
Section 3.2. Conveyance of HRA Property.
(a) The Authority will convey the HRA Property to the Developer via a quit claim deed. The
conveyance of the HRA Property to the Developer is contingent on (i) the Board of the Authority holding a
public hearing and approving the sale of the HRA Property; (ii) the City Council of the City holding a public
hearing and approving the establishment of the TIF District and the TIF Plan; and (iii) the Board of the
Authority approving the establishment of the TIF District and the TIF Plan. The Authority will cause the
Board of the Authority and the City Council to hold such public hearings and consider such approvals no
later than December 31, 2018. The HRA Property will be conveyed “as-is” and “where-is.” Within 60 days
following execution of this Agreement, the Authority will provide the Developer with a commitment for title
insurance from a title insurance company (the “Title Company”) acceptable to Developer. The Developer
will be responsible for reimbursing the Authority for the cost of preparation of the commitment for title
insurance. The Developer shall pay for the cost of obtaining a policy of title insurance.
(b) Within 60 days after the Developer’s receipt of the title commitment, the Developer may
give the Authority written notice of any alleged defect(s) in the marketability of the Authority’s actual and/or
record title to the HRA Property, or any portion thereof (“Objections”) and request that the Authority make
the Authority’s title marketable or conforming. The Developer’s failure to object to defects in the
marketability of Authority’s title to the HRA Property, in writing, within the time period set forth above or at
any time prior to Closing, shall be deemed a waiver of the Developer’s right to require the Authority to cure
such defects. If the Developer notifies the Authority of Objections within the time period set forth above, the
Authority shall use good faith efforts to make the Authority’s actual and record title to the HRA Property
marketable. The Authority shall have up to 45 days from the Authority’s receipt of the Developer’s
Objections to use good faith efforts to make the Authority’s actual and record title to the HRA Property
marketable. In no event will the Authority be required to expend more than $1,000 in its good faith efforts to
make the Authority’s actual and record title to the HRA Property marketable. If the Authority makes the
Authority’s title marketable within the 45-day period, the Authority shall notify the Developer, in writing,
and the parties shall close pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. If the Authority is unable to make title
marketable within the 45-day period, the Developer may either: (i) terminate this Agreement by delivering
written notice of termination to the Authority; or (ii) notify the Authority that the Developer waives
Developer’s Objections. If the Developer waives the Developer’s Objections, the matters giving rise to such
Objections shall be deemed a permitted encumbrance and the parties shall otherwise perform their obligations
under this Agreement. The Authority shall have no obligation to take any action to clear defects in the title to
the HRA Property other than the good faith efforts described above.
(c) Without limitation, the Developer is responsible for satisfying itself as to matters such as
contamination, soils conditions and soil stability, and survey. The Authority shall have no obligation to cure
any defect or other matter regarding contamination, soils conditions and soil stability, and survey, but agrees
to cooperate, at no cost or expense to it, in any efforts by Developer to achieve such a cure.
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(d) On the date the HRA Property is conveyed to the Developer (the “Closing”), the Authority
will execute and deliver to the Developer the following, in form and content reasonably acceptable to the
Developer:
(i) A quit claim deed conveying the HRA Property to the Developer.
(ii) A non-foreign affidavit, properly executed, containing such information as is
required by Internal Revenue Code section 1445(b)(2) and its regulations.
(iii) A standard form Seller’s Affidavit.
(iv) A well certificate in the form required by law.
(v) Any affidavit and disclosures required by law pertaining to private sewage treatment
systems.
(vi) Any affidavits, certificates, or other documents that may be required under
applicable law and/or that are reasonably determined by Developer or the Title Company to be
necessary to transfer the HRA Property to Developer and to evidence that the Authority has duly
authorized the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e) The Developer acknowledges that the Authority will be conveying the HRA Property to the
Developer for a purchase price of $184,000 (the “HRA Property Purchase Price”) and the Developer shall
pay $84,000 of the HRA Property Purchase Price to the Authority on the date of the Developer’s closing on
the construction financing. The remainder of the HRA Property Purchase Price ($100,000) will be paid by
the Developer to the Authority no later than the date that the Developer sells at least eight (8) townhome
units, plus interest in the amount of 4.0% per annum. If the Developer does not pay the full amount of the
HRA Property Purchase Price on or before December 1, 2019, the Authority shall have the option to receive
all Available Tax Increment on each Payment Date until the remainder of the HRA Property Purchase Price
is paid, plus interest in the amount of 4.0% per annum.
(f) The Developer’s obligation to consummate the Closing is expressly conditioned on
satisfaction of each of the following conditions: (i) on or before December 31, 2018, Developer shall have
determined that the matters and conditions disclosed by the reports, investigations and tests received or
performed by Developer relating to the Development Property are satisfactory to Developer and Developer
has otherwise found the Development Property to be in a condition satisfactory to proceed to Closing, (ii) on
the date of Closing, Title Company shall be irrevocably committed to issue to Developer an owner’s policy of
title insurance with respect to the Development Property in form and substance and containing such
endorsements as shall be acceptable to Developer (the “Title Policy”), and (iii) on the date of Closing, the
Developer shall have obtained all necessary land use approvals from the City (including final approval of the
PUD). If any of the foregoing conditions are not timely satisfied, Developer may terminate this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Closing will not take place until the Developer has applied for all
necessary land use approvals from the City (including final approval of the PUD) and has acquired the rights
to purchase or purchased at least six contiguous parcels and either the northernmost parcel or the
southernmost parcel within the Developer Property, in order to construct the Minimum Improvements, as
described in Section 3.3 hereof.
(g) Subject to Section 3.3 hereof, in the event that the Closing has not taken place by
December 31, 2018, and unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties, this Agreement shall terminate
and be of no further force and effect, and the parties will be relieved of any further obligations hereunder.
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(h) The Developer shall grant the Authority the right to repurchase the HRA Property and
purchase the Developer Property pursuant to the Right of Purchase and Right of First Refusal Agreement as
described in Section 9.9 hereof and EXHIBIT E.
Section 3.3. Acquisition of Remaining Developer Property.
(a) The Developer will make its best efforts to acquire the rights to purchase or purchase the
eleven (11) parcels that make up the Developer Property. If the Developer is unable to acquire the rights to
purchase or purchase all of the remaining parcels of the Developer Property but has acquired the rights to
purchase or purchased at least eight (8) of the remaining parcels, the deadline for Closing set forth in Section
3.2(g) of this Agreement may be postponed for up to 90 days by mutual agreement of the Developer and the
Authorized Representative of the Authority. If the Developer wants to move forward with purchasing the
HRA Property but is unable to acquire the rights to purchase or purchase the remaining parcels of the
Developer Property, the Developer shall submit to the Authority a redesign of the layout of the Minimum
Improvements with the number of units the Developer is able to construct. The Authority has no obligation
to acquire any portion of the Developer Property, and has played no role in the Developer’s acquisition
activities.
(b) If the Developer proceeds with a redesigned version of the Minimum Improvements, and the
Developer does not develop all the properties in the TIF District, the Authority may withhold Available Tax
Increment from the parcels that the Developer did not use for the Minimum Improvements.
Section 3.4. Grants. The Authority and the Developer will work cooperatively to apply for grants
from the Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Metropolitan Council in the
amount of up to $1,700,000 for the costs of the public infrastructure needed for the Minimum Improvements.
Section 3.5. Relocation. For each parcel of the Development Property acquired by the Developer,
the Borrower is obligated to deliver to the Authority a certification describing in detail the relocation services,
payments, and benefits to be provided to the owner of such parcel.
Section 3.6. Issuance of Pay-As-You-Go TIF Notes.
(a) To reimburse the Developer for certain Public Redevelopment Costs incurred within the TIF
District, the Authority shall issue and deliver and the Developer shall purchase up to three TIF Notes in the
total principal amount of $2,400,000 in substantially the form set forth in EXHIBIT B. The Authority and the
Developer agree that the consideration from the Developer for the purchase of the TIF Notes shall consist of
the Developer’s payment of the Public Redevelopment Costs in at least the principal amount of the TIF
Notes.
The Authority shall deliver the TIF Notes in phases as follows:
Phase Maximum Amount When TIF Notes Issued
Phase I TIF Note $900,000 Construction of at least 32 townhomes commenced
Phase II TIF Note $900,000 Construction of an additional 32 townhomes commenced
Phase III TIF Note $600,000, subject to
modification
pursuant to Section
3.6(e)
Construction of final 16 townhomes commenced (unless
the required number of townhomes is reduced pursuant to
Section 4.9, in which event commencement of
construction of only the required number of townhomes is
necessary)
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The delivery of each TIF Note is contingent upon delivery by the Developer of an investment letter
in substantially the form attached to this Agreement as EXHIBIT C, together with evidence reasonably
satisfactory to the Authority that the Developer has paid the Public Redevelopment Costs in at least the
principal amount of the TIF Note. The principal of and interest on the TIF Notes shall be payable each
Payment Date solely from Available Tax Increment derived from the TIF District. The Phase II TIF Note
and the Phase III TIF Note will be issued on a Payment Date. When more than one TIF Note is outstanding,
the principal of and interest on the TIF Note shall be paid with Available Tax Increment on a parity basis
based on the amount of principal outstanding for each TIF Note.
(b) The Developer understands and acknowledges that the Authority makes no representations
or warranties regarding the amount of Available Tax Increment, or that revenues pledged to the TIF Notes
will be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the TIF Notes. Any estimates of Tax Increment
prepared by the Authority or its financial advisors in connection with the TIF District or this Agreement are
for the benefit of the Authority, and are not intended as representations on which the Developer may rely.
(c) The Authority acknowledges that the Developer may assign the TIF Notes to one or more
lenders that provide part of the financing for the acquisition of the Development Property or the construction
of the Minimum Improvements. Pursuant to the terms of the TIF Notes, the TIF Notes may be assigned if the
assignee executes an investment letter in the form set forth in EXHIBIT C.
(d) The Developer understands and acknowledges that the principal amount of the TIF Notes
are subject to reduction pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.8 hereof.
(e) The Developer understands and acknowledges that, although the Phase III TIF Note may be
issued in an original principal amount of up to $600,000 (assuming construction of 16 townhomes is
commenced within Phase III), the Phase III TIF Note will be issued in an original principal amount equal to
$37,500 multiplied by the number of townhomes for which construction is commenced in Phase III (up to a
maximum of 16).
Section 3.7. Termination of TIF District. At any time following the reimbursement of the Authority
for the HRA Property Purchase Price and the payment in full of the principal of and interest on the TIF Notes,
the Authority may use the remaining Tax Increment derived from the TIF District for any other authorized
uses set forth in the Tax Increment Plan or may terminate the TIF District.
Section 3.8. Payment of Administrative Costs. Pursuant to a Preliminary Development Agreement,
dated March 19, 2018, between the Authority, the City, and the Developer, the Developer has deposited with
the Authority $15,000 to pay Administrative Costs. The Authority will use such deposit to pay
“Administrative Costs,” which term means out of pocket costs incurred by the Authority, together with staff
and consultant costs of the Authority, all attributable to or incurred in connection with the negotiation,
preparation or modification of this Agreement, the TIF Plan, and other documents and agreements in
connection with the establishment of the TIF District and development of the Development Property, and not
previously paid by Developer. At the Developer’s request, but no more often than monthly, the Authority
will provide the Developer with a written report including invoices, time sheets or other comparable evidence
of expenditures for Administrative Costs and the outstanding balance of funds deposited. At any time the
deposit drops below $5,000, the Developer shall replenish the deposit to the full $15,000 within 30 days after
receipt of written notice thereof from the HRA. If at any time the Authority determines that the deposit is
insufficient to pay Administrative Costs, the Developer is obligated to pay such shortfall within 15 days after
receipt of a written notice from the Authority containing evidence of the unpaid costs. If Administrative
Costs incurred, and reasonably anticipated to be incurred are less than the deposit by the Developer, the
Authority shall return to the Developer any funds not anticipated to be needed.
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Section 3.9. Reimbursement for Interfund Loans. The Authority provided the Developer with a
forgivable loan in the amount of $630,000 in order to assist with the purchase of three (3) of the parcels that
make up the Developer Property. Pursuant to a Loan Agreement, dated August 1, 2018 (the “Loan
Agreement”), between the Authority and the Developer, the Authority has agreed to forgive the loan and
release the mortgage securing the loan for each parcel once certain conditions set forth in the Loan
Agreement are met. On July 16, 2018, the Board of the Authority approved Resolution No, 1300, an
interfund loan resolution (which was amended by Resolution No. 08-20 adopted by the Board of the
Authority on August 20, 2018) allowing the Authority to use available funds to make the loan of $630,000 to
the Developer to acquire property, to provide a land write-down to the Developer in the amount of $100,000
as described in Section 3.2(e), and to use available funds to pay for costs related to the TIF District with the
intent of reimbursement itself for such costs with Tax Increment generated by the TIF District, with interest
in the amount of 4.0% per annum (the “2018 Land Interfund Loan”). In addition, on March 16, 2015, the
Board of the Authority approved Resolution 1199, an interfund loan resolution allowing the Authority to use
available funds to pay for costs related to the TIF District with the intent of reimbursing itself for such costs
with Tax Increment generated by the TIF District, with interest in the amount of 4.0% per annum (the
“Administrative and Land Interfund Loan, and with the 2018 Land Interfund Loan, the “Interfund Loans”).
The Administrative and Land Interfund Loan is outstanding in the amount of $359,000 for land acquisition.
The Authority intends to reimburse itself for the cost of the Interfund Loans with HRA Tax Increment
generated by the TIF District.
Section 3.10. Records. The Authority and its representatives shall have the right at all reasonable
times after reasonable notice to inspect, examine and copy all books and records of Developer relating to the
Minimum Improvements and the costs for which the Developer has been reimbursed with Available Tax
Increment.
Section 3.11. Purpose of Assistance. The parties agree and understand that the purpose of the
Authority’s financial assistance to the Developer is to facilitate development of housing, and is not a
“business subsidy” within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995.
Section 3.12. Public Art. The Developer shall incorporate one or two pieces of public art within the
Minimum Improvements that are visible to the general public and are mutually agreeable to both the
Developer and the Authority. Examples of public art include a sculpture, a water fountain, or a mural.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a total of three pieces of public art are installed as part of the Minimum
Improvements or the Apartments Project, the requirements of this provision will be satisfied.
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ARTICLE IV
Construction of Minimum Improvements
Section 4.1. Construction of Improvements. Following the conveyance of the HRA Property to the
Developer, the Developer agrees that it will construct the Minimum Improvements on the Development
Property substantially in accordance with the Construction Plans as approved pursuant to Section 4.2, and at
all times prior to the Maturity Date, will operate and maintain, preserve and keep the Minimum
Improvements or cause such improvements to be maintained, preserved and kept with the appurtenances and
every part and parcel thereof, in good repair and condition. The Authority shall have no obligation to operate
or maintain the Minimum Improvements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Developer and the Authority
agree that, for any Owner-Occupied Housing unit that is sold to a member of the general public, the
Developer’s obligation to maintain, preserve, and keep such unit shall terminate upon the date on which such
unit is so sold to a member of the general public.
Section 4.2. Construction Plans.
(a) Before commencement of construction of the Minimum Improvements, the Developer shall
submit the Construction Plans for the Minimum Improvements to the Authority. The Authority
Representative will approve the Construction Plans in writing if: (i) the Construction Plans are in material
compliance with the PUD and all other land use approvals received for the Minimum Improvements; (ii) the
Construction Plans conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (iii) the Construction Plans
conform to the goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan, as modified; (iv) the Construction Plans
conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; (v) the Construction
Plans are adequate to provide for construction of the Minimum Improvements; (vi) the Construction Plans do
not provide for expenditures in excess of the funds available to the Developer from all sources (including
Developer’s equity) for construction of the Minimum Improvements; and (vii) no uncured Event of Default
has occurred. Approval may be based upon a review by the City’s Building Official of the Construction
Plans. No approval by the Authority Representative shall relieve the Developer of the obligation to comply
with the terms of this Agreement or of the Redevelopment Plan, the PUD, applicable federal, state and local
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, or to construct the Minimum Improvements in accordance therewith.
No approval by the Authority Representative shall constitute a waiver of an Event of Default. If approval of
the Construction Plans is requested by the Developer in writing at the time of submission, such Construction
Plans shall be deemed approved unless rejected in writing by the Authority Representative, in whole or in
part. Such rejections shall set forth in detail the reasons therefor, and shall be made within 30 days after the
date of their receipt by the Authority. If the Authority Representative rejects any Construction Plans in whole
or in part, the Developer shall submit new or corrected Construction Plans within 30 days after written
notification to the Developer of the rejection. The provisions of this Section relating to approval, rejection
and resubmission of corrected Construction Plans shall continue to apply until the Construction Plans have
been approved by the Authority. The Authority Representative’s approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, delayed or conditioned. Said approval shall constitute a conclusive determination that the
Construction Plans (and the Minimum Improvements constructed in accordance with said plans) comply to
the Authority’s satisfaction with the provisions of this Agreement relating thereto.
(b) If the Developer desires to make any Material Change in the Construction Plans after their
approval by the Authority, the Developer shall submit the proposed change to the Authority for its approval.
If the Construction Plans, as modified by the proposed change, conform to the requirements of this
Section 4.2 with respect to such previously approved Construction Plans, the Authority shall approve the
proposed change and notify the Developer in writing of its approval. Such change in the Construction Plans
shall, in any event, be deemed approved by the Authority unless rejected, in whole or in part, by written
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notice by the Authority to the Developer, setting forth in detail the reasons therefor. Such rejection shall be
made within 30 days after receipt of the notice of such change. The Authority’s approval of any such change
in the Construction Plans may be conditioned on amendment to provisions of this Agreement if such
amendments will mitigate the materiality of such proposed changes.
Section 4.3. Commencement and Completion of Construction. Subject to Unavoidable Delays, the
Developer will commence construction of the Minimum Improvements on or before June 1, 2019, and be
substantially complete with the construction of the Minimum Improvements on or before December 31,
2022.
Construction is considered to be commenced upon the beginning of physical improvements beyond
grading. All work with respect to the Minimum Improvements to be constructed or provided by the
Developer on the Development Property shall be in substantial conformity with the Construction Plans as
submitted by the Developer and approved by the Authority.
The Developer agrees for itself, its successors and assigns, and every successor in interest to the
Development Property, or any part thereof, that the Developer, and such successors and assigns, shall
promptly begin and diligently prosecute to completion the development of the Minimum Improvements.
Section 4.4. Certificate of Completion.
(a) Promptly after completion of each the Minimum Improvements in accordance with those
provisions of the Agreement relating solely to the obligations of the Developer to construct the Minimum
Improvements, the Authority Representative will furnish the Developer with a Certificate of Completion
shown as EXHIBIT D.
(b) If the Authority Representative shall refuse or fail to provide any certification in accordance
with the provisions of this Section 4.4, the Authority Representative shall, within 30 days after written request
by the Developer, provide the Developer with a written statement, indicating in adequate detail in what
respects the Developer has failed to complete the Minimum Improvements in accordance with the provisions
of the Agreement, or is otherwise in default, and what measures or acts will be necessary, in the opinion of
the Authority, for the Developer to take or perform in order to obtain such certification.
(c) Regardless of whether a Certificate of Completion is issued by the Authority, the
construction of the Minimum Improvements shall be deemed to be complete upon issuance of a certificate of
occupancy by the City.
Section 4.5. Owner-Occupied Housing Affordability Covenants; Qualification of the TIF District.
The Developer agrees that the Owner-Occupied Housing constructed within the TIF District is subject to the
following affordability covenants: In accordance with Section 469.1761, subdivision 2 of the TIF Act,
ninety-five percent (95%) of the units of Owner-Occupied Housing must be initially purchased and occupied
by persons whose income is no greater than one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of median gross income. If
any units of Owner-Occupied Housing will be occupied by fewer than three (3) people, those units must be
initially purchased and occupied by persons whose income is no greater than one hundred percent (100%) of
median gross income. For the purposes of this Agreement, median gross income is the greater of (i) the
median gross income of the County; or (ii) the statewide median gross income, as determined by the secretary
of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the calendar year of each home sale.
Prior to the initial sale of each home, the Developer must submit to the City the application in substantially
the form in EXHIBIT F attached hereto, showing that the purchaser meets the income limits under this
Section 4.6 (a “Qualified Purchaser”). The parties agree and understand that the Developer will review
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applications and will certify to the City that each buyer of a unit of Owner-Occupied Housing is a Qualified
Purchaser using the form set forth in EXHIBIT F attached hereto.
Section 4.6. Disqualification of TIF District. If the Authority or the City receives notice from the
State Department of Revenue, the State Auditor, any Tax Official or any court of competent jurisdiction that
the TIF District does not qualify as a “housing district,” such event shall be deemed an Event of Default
under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Authority may not exercise any remedy under this
Agreement so long as such determination is being contested and has not been finally adjudicated. In addition
to any remedies available to the Authority and the City under Article IX hereof, the Developer shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Authority and the City for any damages or costs resulting therefrom.
Such indemnification and hold harmless will include the immediate payment to the Authority for any portion
of the value of the HRA Property not already reimbursed by the Developer of from tax increment as
described in Section 3.2(e).
Section 4.7. Affordable Housing Reporting. At least annually and until all units within the
Minimum Improvements have been sold to owner-occupants, no later than April 1 of each year commencing
on the April 1 first following the issuance of the Certificate of Completion, the Developer shall provide a
report to the Authority evidencing that the Developer complied with the income affordability covenants set
forth in Section 4.5 hereof during the previous calendar year.
Section 4.8. Disqualified Owner-Occupied Housing Units; Reduction of TIF Notes. If the
Developer sells more than four (4) units of Owner-Occupied Housing to persons who do not meet the income
restrictions set forth in Section 4.5, each such unit will be an “Ineligible Unit.” For each Ineligible Unit, the
Authority will remove the Ineligible unit from the TIF District. In addition, for each Ineligible Unit, the
Developer shall pay the Authority $7,875 to repay the Authority for the portion of the loan described in
Section 3.9 allocable to the Ineligible Unit and the principal amount of the TIF Notes will be reduced by
$30,000 for each Ineligible Unit. The reduction of the Notes shall be done on a pro rata basis based on the
amount of principal amount outstanding for each. The maximum number of Ineligible Units, including the
four (4) units of Owner-Occupied Housing described in this Section 4.8, shall be twenty percent (20%) of all
Owner-Occupied Housing units constructed.
Section 4.9. Reduction of Number of Owner-Occupied Housing Units. The Developer has agreed to
construct eighty (80) Owner-Occupied Housing units as part of the Minimum Improvements. However, due
to circumstances beyond its control, including the Developer’s inability to assemble all of the necessary real
property or to generate sufficient sales activity, the Developer may not be able to substantially complete all
eighty (80) Owner-Occupied Housing units on or before the completion date set forth in Section 4.3 hereof.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Developer agrees the Minimum Improvements will
include a minimum of sixty-four (64) Owner-Occupied Housing units. If, for any reason, the Developer fails
to substantially complete any of the 16 remaining Owner-Occupied Housing units on or before the
completion date set forth in Section 4.3 hereof, the principal amount of the Phase III TIF Note described in
Section 3.6(a) hereof will be reduced pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.6(e). Notwithstanding anything
herein to the contrary, failure by the Developer to construct more than sixty-four (64) Owner-Occupied
Housing units as part of the Minimum Improvements will not be considered an Event of Default hereunder.
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ARTICLE V
Insurance
Section 5.1. Insurance.
(a) The Developer will provide and maintain at all times during the process of constructing the
Minimum Improvements an All Risk Broad Form Basis Insurance Policy and, from time to time during that
period, at the request of the Authority, furnish the Authority with proof of payment of premiums on policies
covering the following:
(i) Builder’s risk insurance, written on the so-called “Builder’s Risk – Completed
Value Basis,” in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the insurable value of the
Minimum Improvements at the date of completion, and with coverage available in nonreporting form
on the so-called “all risk” form of policy. The interest of the Authority shall be protected in
accordance with a clause in form and content reasonably satisfactory to the Authority;
(ii) General commercial liability insurance (including operations, contingent liability,
operations of subcontractors, completed operations and contractual liability insurance) together with
a Protective Liability Policy with limits against bodily injury and property damage of not less than
$2,000,000 for each occurrence (to accomplish the above-required limits, an umbrella excess liability
policy may be used). The Authority shall be listed as an additional insured on the policy; and
(iii) Workers’ compensation insurance, with statutory coverage.
(b) Upon completion of construction of the Minimum Improvements, the Developer shall
maintain, or cause to be maintained for each unit of the Minimum Improvements owned by the Developer, at
its cost and expense, and from time to time at the request of the Authority shall furnish proof of the payment
of premiums on, insurance as follows:
(i) Insurance against loss and/or damage to the Minimum Improvements under a policy
or policies covering such risks as are ordinarily insured against by similar businesses.
(ii) Comprehensive general public liability insurance, including personal injury liability
(with employee exclusion deleted), against liability for injuries to persons and/or property, in the
minimum amount for each occurrence and for each year of $2,000,000, and shall be endorsed to
show the Authority as additional insured.
(iii) Such other insurance, including workers’ compensation insurance respecting all
employees, if any, of the Developer, in such amount as is customarily carried by like organizations
engaged in like activities of comparable size and liability exposure; provided that the Developer may
be self-insured with respect to all or any part of its liability for workers’ compensation.
(c) All insurance required in this Article V shall be taken out and maintained in responsible
insurance companies selected by the Developer which are authorized under the laws of the State to assume
the risks covered thereby. Upon request, the Developer will deposit annually with the Authority policies
evidencing all such insurance, or a certificate or certificates or binders of the respective insurers stating that
such insurance is in force and effect. Unless otherwise provided in this Article V each policy shall contain a
provision that the insurer shall not cancel nor modify it in such a way as to reduce the coverage provided
below the amounts required herein without giving written notice to the Developer at least 30 days before the
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cancellation or modification becomes effective. If such a notice is received by the Developer, it will provide
notice to the Authority. In lieu of separate policies, the Developer may maintain a single policy, blanket or
umbrella policies, or a combination thereof, having the coverage required herein, in which event the
Developer shall deposit with the Authority a certificate or certificates of the respective insurers as to the
amount of coverage in force upon the Minimum Improvements.
(d) For the portion of the Minimum Improvements that the Developer owns, the Developer
agrees to notify the Authority immediately in the case of damage exceeding $100,000 in amount to, or
destruction of, the Minimum Improvements or any portion thereof resulting from fire or other casualty. In
such event the Developer will forthwith repair, reconstruct and restore the Minimum Improvements to
substantially the same or an improved condition or value as it existed prior to the event causing such damage
and, to the extent necessary to accomplish such repair, reconstruction and restoration, the Developer will
apply the Net Proceeds of any insurance relating to such damage received by the Developer to the payment or
reimbursement of the costs thereof. The Developer has no duty to repair, reconstruct, or restore any portion
of the Minimum Improvements that is not owned by it.
The Developer shall complete the repair, reconstruction and restoration of the portion of the
Minimum Improvements owned by the Developer, whether or not the Net Proceeds of insurance received by
the Developer for such purposes are sufficient to pay for the same. Any Net Proceeds remaining after
completion of such repairs, construction and restoration shall be the property of the Developer.
(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in the event of
damage to the Minimum Improvements in excess of $100,000 and the Developer fails to complete any repair,
reconstruction or restoration of the Minimum Improvements it owns within 18 months from the date of
damage, the Authority may, at its option, terminate the TIF Notes as provided in Section 9.3(b) hereof. If the
Authority terminates the TIF Notes, such termination shall constitute the Authority’s sole remedy under this
Agreement as a result of the Developer’s failure to repair, reconstruct or restore the Minimum Improvements.
Thereafter, the Authority shall have no further obligations to make any payments under the TIF Notes.
(f) The Developer and the Authority agree that all of the insurance provisions set forth in this
Article V shall terminate upon (i) the date on which any unit within the Owner-Occupied Housing is sold to a
member of the general public; and (ii), in the case of a rental, the termination of this Agreement.
Section 5.2. Subordination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article V,
the rights of the Authority with respect to the receipt and application of any proceeds of insurance shall, in all
respects, be subject and subordinate to the rights of any lender under a Mortgage approved pursuant to
Article VII of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE VI
Tax Increment; Taxes
Section 6.1. Right to Collect Delinquent Taxes. The Developer acknowledges that the Authority is
providing substantial aid and assistance in furtherance of the redevelopment through issuance of the TIF
Notes. The Developer understands that the Tax Increments pledged to payment of the TIF Notes are derived
from real estate taxes on the Development Property, which taxes must be promptly and timely paid. To that
end, the Developer agrees for itself, its successors and assigns, in addition to the obligation pursuant to statute
to pay real estate taxes, that it is also obligated by reason of this Agreement to pay before delinquency all real
estate taxes assessed against the Development Property and the Minimum Improvements until the Maturity
Date. The Developer acknowledges that this obligation creates a contractual right on behalf of the Authority
to sue the Developer or its successors and assigns to collect delinquent real estate taxes and any penalty or
interest thereon and to pay over the same as a tax payment to the county auditor. In any such suit, the
Authority shall also be entitled to recover its costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney fees.
Section 6.2. Reduction of Taxes. The Developer agrees that after the date of certification of the Tax
Increment District and prior to completion of the Minimum Improvements, it will not cause a reduction in the
real property taxes paid in respect of the Development Property through: (A) willful destruction of the
Development Property or any part thereof (except for the demolition of structures required for construction of
the Minimum Improvements); or (B) willful refusal to reconstruct damaged or destroyed property pursuant to
Section 5.1 of this Agreement.
The Developer also agrees that it will not, during the period of time that it owns any portion of the
Minimum Improvements: (i) seek exemption from property tax for the Development Property; or (ii) convey
or transfer or allow conveyance or transfer of the Development Property to any entity that is exempt from
payment of real property taxes under State law.
Section 6.3. Suspension or Reduction of Payments on TIF Notes. The Developer or any owner of an
Owner-Occupied Housing unit may seek through petition or other means to have the County Assessor’s
estimated market value for all or a portion of the Development Property reduced. Upon receiving notice or
otherwise learning of the intent to seek a decrease in the market value of the Development Property, the
Authority may suspend or reduce payments due under the TIF Notes until the actual amount of the reduction
is determined, whereupon the Authority will make the suspended or reduced payments less any amount that
the Authority is required to repay the County as a result of any reduction in market value of the Development
Property. During the period that the payments are subject to suspension or reduction, the Authority may
make partial payments on the TIF Notes if it determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the amount
retained will be sufficient to cover any repayment which the County may require.
The Authority’s suspension or reduction of payments on one or both of the TIF Notes pursuant to
this Section shall not be considered a default under Section 9.1 hereof.
Section 6.4. Qualifications. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the parties
acknowledge and agree that upon Transfer of the Development Property to another person or entity, the
Developer will remain obligated under Sections 6.1 and 6.2 hereof until the Maturity Date, unless the
Developer is released from such obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 8.2(b) or
8.3 hereof. Sections 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 shall not be applicable to individual units of Owner-Occupied housing
once each individual unit of Owner-Occupied Housing is old to a member of the general public.
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ARTICLE VII
Financing
Section 7.1. Mortgage Financing.
(a) Before commencement of construction of the Minimum Improvements, the Developer shall
submit to the Authority evidence of one or more commitments for financing which, together with committed
equity for such construction, is sufficient for payment of the Minimum Improvements. Such commitments
may be submitted as short-term financing, long-term mortgage financing, a bridge loan with a long-term
take-out financing commitment, or any combination of the foregoing.
(b) If the Authority finds that the financing is sufficiently committed and adequate in amount to
pay the costs specified in paragraph (a) then the Authority shall notify the Developer in writing of its
approval. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and either approval or rejection shall be given
within 30 days from the date when the Authority is provided the evidence of financing. A failure by the
Authority to respond to such evidence of financing shall be deemed to constitute an approval hereunder. If
the Authority rejects the evidence of financing as inadequate, it shall do so in writing specifying the basis for
the rejection. In any event the Developer shall submit adequate evidence of financing within 30 days after
such rejection.
Section 7.2. Authority’s Option to Cure Default in Mortgage. In the event that any portion of the
Developer’s funds is provided through mortgage financing, and there occurs a default under any Mortgage
authorized pursuant to this Article VII, the Developer shall cause the Authority to receive copies of any
notice of default received by the Developer from the holder of such Mortgage. Thereafter, the Authority shall
have the right, but not the obligation, to cure any such default on behalf of the Developer within such cure
periods as are available to the Developer under the Mortgage documents.
Section 7.3. Modification; Subordination. In order to facilitate the Developer obtaining financing
for the development of the Minimum Improvements, the Authority agrees to subordinate its rights under this
Agreement to the Holder of any Mortgage securing construction, acquisition, or permanent financing, under
terms and conditions reasonably acceptable to the Authority and the entity requesting the subordination. An
agreement to subordinate this Agreement must be approved by the Board of the Authority. Upon request, the
Authority will provide an estoppel certificate affirming factual matters related to this Agreement.
Section 7.4. Termination. All the provisions of this Article VII (except the provisions of
Section 7.3) shall terminate with respect to the Minimum Improvements, upon delivery of the Certificate of
Completion for the Minimum Improvements. The Developer or any successor in interest to the Minimum
Improvements or portion thereof, may sell or engage in financing or any other transaction creating a
mortgage or encumbrance or lien on the Minimum Improvements or any portion thereof for which a
Certificate of Completion has been obtained, without obtaining prior written approval of the Authority as
described in Section 7.1, provided that such sale, financing or other transaction creating a mortgage or
encumbrance shall not be deemed as resulting in any subordination of the Authority’s rights under this
Agreement unless the Authority expressly consents to such a subordination pursuant to Section 7.3.
Subordination agreements approved by the Authority prior to the Certificate of Completion will not be
affected by the provisions of this Section.
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ARTICLE VIII
Prohibitions Against Assignment and Transfer; Indemnification
Section 8.1. Representation as to Development. The Developer represents and agrees that its
purchase of the Development Property, and its other undertakings pursuant to the Agreement, are, and will be
used, for the purpose of development of the Development Property and not for speculation in land holding.
Section 8.2. Prohibition Against Developer’s Transfer of Property and Assignment of Agreement.
The Developer represents and agrees that prior to issuance of the Certificate of Completion for the Minimum
Improvements:
(a) Except only by way of security for, and only for, the purpose of obtaining financing
necessary to enable the Developer or any successor in interest to the Development Property, or any part
thereof, to perform its obligations with respect to constructing the Minimum Improvements under this
Agreement, and any other purpose authorized by this Agreement, the Developer has not made or created and
will not make or create or suffer to be made or created any total or partial sale, assignment, conveyance, or
lease, or any trust or power, or transfer in any other mode or form of or with respect to the Agreement or the
Development Property or any part thereof or any interest therein, or any contract or agreement to do any of
the same (except a lease to a residential occupant), without the prior written approval of the Authority unless
the Developer remains liable and bound by this Agreement in which event the Authority’s approval is not
required. Any such transfer shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement. In addition, the Developer
must provide the Authority with prior notice of a sale of the Minimum Improvements pursuant to Section 4.5
hereof.
(b) In the event the Developer, upon transfer or assignment of all or any portion of the
Development Property seeks to be released from its obligations under this Agreement, the Authority shall be
entitled to require, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, as conditions to any such release that:
(i) Any proposed transferee shall have the qualifications and financial responsibility, in
the reasonable judgment of the Authority, necessary and adequate to fulfill the obligations
undertaken in this Agreement by the Developer.
(ii) Any proposed transferee, by instrument in writing satisfactory to the Authority and
in form recordable among the land records, shall, for itself and its successors and assigns, and
expressly for the benefit of the Authority, have expressly assumed all of the obligations of the
Developer under this Agreement and agreed to be subject to all the conditions and restrictions to
which the Developer is subject; provided, however, that the fact that any transferee of, or any other
successor in interest whatsoever to, the Development Property, or any part thereof, shall not, for
whatever reason, have assumed such obligations or so agreed, and shall not (unless and only to the
extent otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement or agreed to in writing by the Authority)
deprive the Authority of any rights or remedies or controls with respect to the Development Property
or any part thereof or the construction of the Minimum Improvements; it being the intent of the
parties as expressed in this Agreement that (to the fullest extent permitted at law and in equity and
excepting only in the manner and to the extent specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement) no
transfer of, or change with respect to, ownership in the Development Property or any part thereof, or
any interest therein, however consummated or occurring, and whether voluntary or involuntary, shall
operate, legally or practically, to deprive or limit the Authority of or with respect to any rights or
remedies on controls provided in or resulting from this Agreement with respect to the Minimum
Improvements that the Authority would have had, had there been no such transfer or change. In the
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absence of specific written agreement by the Authority to the contrary, no such transfer or approval
by the Authority thereof shall be deemed to relieve the Developer or any other party bound in any
way by this Agreement or otherwise with respect to the construction of the Minimum Improvements,
from any of its obligations with respect thereto.
(iii) Any and all instruments and other legal documents involved in effecting the transfer
of any interest in this Agreement or the Development Property governed by this Article VIII, shall be
in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Authority.
In the event the foregoing conditions are satisfied then the Developer shall be released from its obligation
under this Agreement.
(c) The prohibition against transfer shall not be applicable to the sale of individual units of
Owner-Occupied Housing to the general public.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, after issuance of the Certificate of
Completion for the Minimum Improvements, the Developer may, without the Authority’s consent, transfer or
assign the Development Property related to the completed Minimum Improvements or the Developer’s
interest in this Agreement related to the completed Minimum Improvements and the transferee or assignee is
bound by all the Developer’s remaining obligations hereunder with respect to the Minimum Improvements.
The Developer shall submit to the Authority written evidence of any such transfer or assignment, including
the transferee or assignee’s express assumption of the Developer’s obligations under this Agreement. Upon
receipt by the Authority of such written evidence of transfer or assignment, the Developer shall be released
from all of its remaining obligations under this Agreement. If the Developer fails to provide such evidence of
transfer and assumption, the Developer shall remain bound by all its obligations under this Agreement.
Section 8.3. Release and Indemnification Covenants.
(a) The Developer releases from and covenants and agrees that the Authority and its governing
body members, officers, agents, servants and employees thereof shall not be liable for and agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the Authority and its respective governing body members, officers, agents,
servants and employees thereof against any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death of any person
occurring at or about or resulting from any defect in the Minimum Improvements.
(b) Except for any willful misrepresentation, gross negligence or any willful or wanton
misconduct of the Authority, or its board members, officers, agents or employees, the Developer agrees to
protect and defend the Authority and its governing body members, officers, agents, servants and employees
thereof, now or forever, and further agrees to hold the aforesaid harmless from any claim, demand, suit,
action or other proceeding whatsoever by any person or entity whatsoever arising or purportedly arising from
this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby or the acquisition, construction, installation,
ownership, maintenance and operation of the Minimum Improvements; provided, however, this provision
will not apply to any claims arising from or related to the ownership, use, or enjoyment of any unit of Owner-
Occupied Housing after the Developer sells such unit to a member of the general public. As to any willful
misrepresentation, gross negligence or any willful or wanton misconduct of the Authority, or its board
members, officers, agents or employees, the Authority agrees to protect and defend the Developer, its
officers, agents, servants and employees and hold the same harmless from any such proceedings.
(c) The Authority and its governing body members, officers, agents, servants and employees
thereof shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the persons or property of the Developer or its officers,
agents, servants or employees or any other person who may be about the Development Property or Minimum
Improvements due to any act of negligence of any person.
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(d) All covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of the Authority contained
herein shall be deemed to be the covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of the
Authority and not of any governing body member, officer, agent, servant or employee of the Authority in the
individual capacity thereof.
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ARTICLE IX
Events of Default
Section 9.1. Events of Default. The following will be “Events of Default” under this Agreement and
the term “Event of Default” means, whenever it is used in this Agreement, any one or more of the following
events, after the non-defaulting party provides 30 days’ written notice to the defaulting party of the event, but
only if the event has not been cured within said 30 days or, if the event is by its nature incurable within 30
days, the defaulting party does not, within the 30-day period, provide assurances reasonably satisfactory to
the party providing notice of default that the event will be cured and will be cured as soon as reasonably
possible:
(a) Failure by the Developer or the Authority to observe or perform any covenant, condition,
obligation, or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under this Agreement, or any covenant,
condition or agreement imposed as part of the City approval of the PUD; or
(b) The Developer:
(i) files any petition in bankruptcy or for any reorganization, arrangement,
composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under the United States
Bankruptcy Act or under any similar federal or State law;
(ii) makes an assignment for benefit of its creditors;
(iii) fails to pay real estate taxes on the Development Property or the Minimum
Improvements as they become due;
(iv) admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; or
(v) is adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent; or
(vi) if the Developer does not substantially complete construction of at least 64
Owner-Occupied Housing Units on the Development Property on or before the completion date set
forth in Section 4.3 hereof.
Section 9.2. Remedies on Default. Whenever any Event of Default referred to in Section 9.1 of this
Agreement occurs and is continuing, the non-defaulting party may exercise its rights under this Section 9.2
after providing 30 days’ written notice to the defaulting party of the Event of Default, but only if the Event of
Default has not been cured within said 30 days or, if the Event of Default is by its nature incurable within 30
days, the defaulting party does not provide assurances reasonably satisfactory to the non-defaulting party that
the Event of Default will be cured and will be cured as soon as reasonably possible:
(a) Suspend its performance under the Agreement until it receives assurances that the defaulting
party will cure its default and continue its performance under the Agreement.
(b) Cancel and rescind or terminate the Agreement, subject to the provisions of Section 9.3
hereof.
(c) Upon a default by the Developer, the Authority may suspend payments under the TIF Notes
or terminate the TIF Notes and the TIF District, subject to the provisions of Section 9.3 hereof.
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(d) Take whatever action, including legal, equitable or administrative action, which may appear
necessary or desirable to collect any payments due under this Agreement, or to enforce performance and
observance of any obligation, agreement, or covenant under this Agreement.
Section 9.3. Termination or Suspension of TIF Notes. After the Authority has issued a TIF Note
attributable to any Phase of the Minimum Improvements, the Authority may exercise its rights under
Section 9.2 for such TIF Note only for the following Events of Default:
(a) the Developer fails to pay real estate taxes or assessments for the portion of the
Development Property on which such Phase is constructed, or any part thereof (excluding, however, any
portion of such Development Property on which an Owner-Occupied Housing unit that has been sold to a
member of the general public is located), when due, and such taxes or assessments shall not have been paid,
or provision satisfactory to the Authority made for such payment, within 18 months after written demand by
the Authority to do so; or
(b) the Developer fails to comply with Developer’s obligation to operate and maintain, to
preserve and to keep the portion of the Minimum Improvements constructed within such Phase or cause the
portion of the Minimum Improvements within such Phase to be maintained, preserved and kept with the
appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof, in good repair and condition, pursuant to Sections 4.1 and
5.1; provided that, upon such a failure by the Developer to comply with its obligations under Section 4.1 or
5.1, if uncured after 30 days’ written notice to the Developer of such failure, the Authority may only suspend
payments under the TIF Note attributable to such Phase until such time as the Developer complies with said
obligations. If the Developer fails to comply with said obligations for a period of 18 months, the Authority
may terminate the respective TIF Note.
Section 9.4. Revesting Title in Authority Upon Happening of Event Subsequent to Conveyance to
Developer. In the event that subsequent to conveyance of the HRA Property to the Developer, the Developer,
subject to Unavoidable Delays, fails to commence construction of the Minimum Improvements by the date
specified in Section 4.3 hereof, and such failure to commence the Minimum Improvements is not cured
within 90 days after written notice from the Authority to the Developer to do so; then the Authority shall have
the right to re-enter and take possession of the HRA Property and to terminate and revest in the Authority the
HRA Property, it being the intent of this provision, together with other provisions of the Agreement, that the
conveyance of the HRA Property to the Developer shall be made upon, and that the deeds shall contain a
condition subsequent to the effect that in the event of any default on the part of the Developer in performance
of the obligations specified in this Section 9.4 and failure on the part of the Developer to remedy, end, or
abrogate such default within the period and in the manner stated in this Section, the Authority at its option
may declare a termination in favor of the Authority of the title, and of all the rights and interests in and to the
HRA Property and that such title and all rights and interests of the Developer, and any assigns or successors
in interest to and in the HRA Property, shall revert to the Authority, as applicable, but only if the events stated
in this Section have not been cured within the time periods provided above.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Authority determines to exercise its rights to revest title to the
HRA Property after the Developer has platted the Development Property, the Developer and the Authority
agree that the Developer will be obligated to only convey to the Authority 20,000 square feet of the
Development Property that is contiguous, subject to any easements or similar rights granted or created in
connection with the Apartments Project, and the Developer will not be required to convey to the Authority
the HRA Property in the form it was originally conveyed to Developer. Sections 9.4 and 9.5 shall apply to
the 20,000 square feet of the Development Property conveyed to the Authority as if such property was the
HRA Property.
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Section 9.5. Resale of Reacquired Property; Disposition of Proceeds. Upon the revesting in the
Authority of title to and/or possession of the HRA Property, the Authority shall, pursuant to their
responsibilities under law, use their best efforts to sell the HRA Property and in such manner as the Authority
to a qualified and responsible party or parties (as determined by the Authority) who will assume the
obligation of making or completing the Minimum Improvements or such other improvements in their stead as
shall be satisfactory to the Authority in accordance with the uses specified for the HRA Property in this
Agreement. During any time while the Authority has title to and/or possession of a parcel of property
obtained by reverter, the Authority will not disturb the rights of any tenants under any leases encumbering
such parcel. Upon resale of the HRA Property, the proceeds thereof shall be applied:
(a) First, to reimburse the Authority for all costs and expenses incurred by them, including but
not limited to salaries of personnel, in connection with the recapture, management, and resale of the HRA
Property (but less any income derived by the Authority from the property or part thereof in connection with
such management); all taxes, assessments, and water and sewer charges with respect to the HRA Property or
part thereof (or, in the event the HRA Property is exempt from taxation or assessment or such charge during
the period of ownership thereof by the Authority, an amount, if paid, equal to such taxes, assessments, or
charges (as determined by the Authority assessing official) as would have been payable if the HRA Property
were not so exempt); any payments made or necessary to be made to discharge any encumbrances or liens
existing on the HRA Property, or part thereof at the time of revesting of title thereto in the Authority, or to
discharge or prevent from attaching or being made any subsequent encumbrances or liens due to obligations,
defaults or acts of the Developer, its successors or transferees; any expenditures made or obligations incurred
with respect to the making or completion of the subject improvements or any part thereof on the HRA
Property; and any amounts otherwise owing the Authority by the Developer and its successor or transferee;
and
(b) Second, to reimburse the Developer, its successor or transferee, up to the amount equal to
the portion of the HRA Property Purchase Price paid by the Developer under Section 3.2 and the amount
actually invested by it in making any of the subject improvements on the HRA Property or part thereof, less
any gains or income withdrawn or made by it from the Agreement or the HRA Property.
Any balance remaining after such reimbursements shall be retained by the Authority as its property.
Section 9.6. No Remedy Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Authority
or the Developer is intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but each and every
such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given under this Agreement
or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No delay or omission to exercise any right or
power accruing upon any default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver
thereof, but any such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed
expedient. In order to entitle the Authority to exercise any remedy reserved to it, it shall not be necessary to
give notice, other than the notices already required in Sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.9, or as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement.
Section 9.7. No Additional Waiver Implied by One Waiver. In the event any agreement contained
in this Agreement should be breached by either party and thereafter waived by the other party, such waiver
shall be limited to the particular breach so waived and shall not be deemed to waive any other concurrent,
previous or subsequent breach hereunder.
Section 9.8. Attorney Fees and Costs. Whenever any Event of Default occurs and if the Authority
employs attorneys or incur other expenses for the collection of payments due or to become due or for the
enforcement of performance or observance of any obligation or agreement on the part of the Developer under
this Agreement, and the Authority prevails in the action, the Developer agrees that it will, within ten days of
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written demand by the Authority, pay to the Authority the reasonable fees of the attorneys and the other
expenses so incurred by the Authority.
Section 9.9. Right of Purchase and Right of First Refusal Agreement. Following the conveyance of
the HRA Property to the Developer, if the Developer, subject to Unavoidable Delays, fails to commence
construction of the Minimum Improvements by the date specified in Section 4.3 hereof, and such failure to
commence is not cured within 90 days after written notice from the Authority to the Developer to do so, then
the Authority shall have the right to repurchase the HRA Property for the price the Developer paid for the
HRA Property (the HRA Property Purchase Price) or purchase all of the Development Property from the
Developer for the price the Developer paid for the Developer Property. In addition, prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Completion for of the Minimum Improvements, if the Developer determines to sell all or any
part of the Development Property within the Minimum Improvements, the Authority shall have the right to
purchase the portion of the Development Property to be sold to a third party by the Developer for the lower of
(i) the price the third party has agreed to pay for such property or (ii) the price the Developer paid for such
property, including relocation benefits. To memorialize the Authority’s right of purchase and right of first
refusal, the Developer and the Authority shall enter into a Right of Purchase and Right of First Refusal
Agreement in substantially the form set forth in EXHIBIT E, which shall be recorded against the
Development Property acquired by the Developer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Authority determines to exercise its rights to repurchase the
HRA Property after the Developer has platted the Development Property, the Developer and the Authority
agree that the Developer will be obligated to only convey to the Authority 20,000 square feet of the
Development Property that is contiguous, subject to any easements or similar rights granted or created in
connection with the Apartments Project, and the Developer will not be required to convey to the Authority
the HRA Property in the form it was originally conveyed to Developer. Section 9.9 shall apply to the 20,000
square feet of the Development Property conveyed to the Authority as if such property was the HRA
Property.
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ARTICLE X
Additional Provisions
Section 10.1. Conflict of Interests; Authority Representatives Not Individually Liable. The
Authority and the Developer, to the best of their respective knowledge, represent and agree that no member,
official, or employee of the Authority shall have any personal interest, direct or indirect, in the Agreement,
nor shall any such member, official, or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which
affects his personal interests or the interests of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he is,
directly or indirectly, interested. No member, official, or employee of the Authority shall be personally liable
to the Developer, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the Authority or
County or for any amount which may become due to the Developer or successor or on any obligations under
the terms of the Agreement.
Section 10.2. Equal Employment Opportunity. The Developer, for itself and its successors and
assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Minimum Improvements provided for in the Agreement it
will comply with all applicable federal, state and local equal employment and non-discrimination laws and
regulations.
Section 10.3. Restrictions on Use. The Developer agrees that, prior to the Maturity Date, the
Developer, and such successors and assigns, shall use the Development Property solely for the development
of affordable housing in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and shall not discriminate upon the
basis of race, color, creed, sex or national origin in the sale, lease, or rental or in the use or occupancy of the
Development Property or any improvements erected or to be erected thereon, or any part thereof.
Section 10.4. Provisions Not Merged With Deed. None of the provisions of this Agreement are
intended to or shall be merged by reason of any deed transferring any interest in the Development Property
and any such deed shall not be deemed to affect or impair the provisions and covenants of this Agreement.
Section 10.5. Titles of Articles and Sections. Any titles of the several parts, Articles, and Sections of
the Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or
interpreting any of its provisions.
Section 10.6. Notices and Demands. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, a
notice, demand, or other communication under the Agreement by either party to the other shall be sufficiently
given or delivered if it is dispatched by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested,
or delivered personally; and
(a) in the case of the Developer, is addressed to or delivered personally to the Developer at 7455
France Avenue South, Suite 351, Edina, Minnesota 55435, Attn: Adam Seraphine; and
(b) in the case of the Authority, is addressed to or delivered personally to the Authority at
6700 Portland Ave. So., Richfield, MN 55423, Attn: Community Development Director;
or at such other address with respect to either such party as that party may, from time to time, designate in
writing and forward to the other as provided in this Section.
Section 10.7. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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Section 10.8. Recording. The Authority may record a memorandum of this Agreement and any
amendments thereto with the County Recorder or the Registrar of Titles of the County, as the case may be.
The Developer shall pay all costs for recording.
Section 10.9. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement approved
by the Authority and the Developer.
Section 10.10. Preliminary Development Agreement. On the date of this Agreement, the provisions
of the Preliminary Development Agreement, dated March 19, 2018, between the Authority, the City, and the
Developer that relate to the Minimum Improvements shall terminate.
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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 as of the
date first above written.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD,
MINNESOTA
By
Its Chair
(SEAL)
By
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______________, 2018, by Mary B.
Supple, the Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota,
on behalf of the Authority.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______________, 2018, by Steven L.
Devich, the Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, on behalf of the Authority.
Notary Public
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CEDAR POINT INVESTMENTS LLC
By
Its
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF __________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _________________, 2018, by
________________, the _____________________________ of Cedar Point Investments LLC, a Minnesota
limited liability company, on behalf of the Developer.
Notary Public
(Signature Page of Developer to the Contract for Private Development)
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EXHIBIT A
DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
Development Property owned by HRA
Lots 3 and 6, Block 1, Iverson’s Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County,
Minnesota
Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Iverson’s Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County,
Minnesota
Development Property to be acquired by Developer
Lots 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8, Block 1, Iverson’s Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota
Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 2, Iverson’s Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota
The parties understand and acknowledge that final platted legal description for the Townhomes will
result in less square footage of property than the legal descriptions above.
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF TIF NOTES
UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTIES OF HENNEPIN
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD
No. R-1 $___________
TAX INCREMENT LIMITED REVENUE NOTE
SERIES ________
Date
Rate of Original Issue
__________% __________
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota (the
“Authority”), for value received, certifies that it is indebted and hereby promises to pay to Cedar Point
Investments LLC, or registered assigns (the “Owner”), the principal sum of $__________ and to pay interest
thereon at the rate of _____________ percent per annum, as and to the extent set forth herein.
1. Payments. Principal and interest (“Payments”) shall be paid on August 1, 2021, and each
February 1 and August 1 (each a “Payment Date”) and thereafter to and including February 1, 20___, in the
amounts and from the sources set forth in Section 3 herein. Payments shall be applied first to accrued
interest, and then to unpaid principal.
Payments are payable by mail to the address of the Owner or such other address as the Owner may
designate upon 30 days’ written notice to the Authority. Payments on this Note are payable in any coin or
currency of the United States of America which, on the Payment Date, is legal tender for the payment of
public and private debts.
2. Interest. Interest at the rate stated herein shall accrue on the unpaid principal, commencing
on the date of original issue. Interest shall accrue on a simple basis and will not be added to principal.
Interest shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days and charged for actual days principal is unpaid.
3. Available Tax Increment. Subject to the provisions of Section 10 below, payments on this
Note are payable on each Payment Date in the amount of and solely payable from “Available Tax
Increment,” which will mean, on each Payment Date, seventy percent (70%) of the Tax Increment (as defined
in the Agreement) attributable to the Development Property (as defined in the Agreement) and paid to the
Authority by Hennepin County in the six months preceding the Payment Date, all as the terms are defined in
the Contract for Private Development, dated __________, 2018 (the “Agreement”), between the Authority
and Owner. The principal of and interest on this Note shall be payable each Payment Date solely from
Available Tax Increment. Available Tax Increment will not include any Tax Increment if, as of any Payment
Date, there is an uncured Event of Default under the Agreement.
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The Authority shall have no obligation to pay principal of and interest on this Note on each Payment
Date from any source other than Available Tax Increment, and the failure of the Authority to pay the entire
amount of principal or interest on this Note on any Payment Date shall not constitute a default hereunder as
long as the Authority pays principal and interest hereon to the extent of Available Tax Increment. The
Authority shall have no obligation to pay unpaid balance of principal or accrued interest that may remain
after the payment of Available Tax Increment from the last payment of Tax Increment the Authority is
entitled to receive from Hennepin County with respect to the Development Property.
4. Optional Prepayment. The principal sum and all accrued interest payable under this Note is
prepayable in whole or in part at any time by the Authority without premium or penalty. No partial
prepayment shall affect the amount or timing of any other regular payment otherwise required to be made
under this Note.
5. Termination. At the Authority’s option, this Note shall terminate and the Authority’s
obligation to make any payments under this Note shall be discharged upon the occurrence of an Event of
Default on the part of the Developer as defined in Section 9.1 of the Agreement, but only if the Event of
Default has not been cured within the applicable time periods provided in the Agreement and the Authority
has the right to terminate the Note under Sections 9.2 and 9.3 of the Agreement.
6. Nature of Obligation. This Note is issued to aid in financing certain public development
costs and administrative costs of a housing project undertaken by the Authority pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047, as amended, and is issued pursuant to an authorizing resolution
(the “Resolution”) duly adopted by the Authority on ______________, 2018, and pursuant to and in full
conformity with the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, including Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.174 through 469.1794, as amended. This Note is a limited obligation of the Authority which is
payable solely from Available Tax Increment pledged to the payment hereof under the Resolution. This Note
and the interest hereon shall not be deemed to constitute a general obligation of the State of Minnesota or any
political subdivision thereof, including, without limitation, the Authority. Neither the State of Minnesota, nor
any political subdivision thereof shall be obligated to pay the principal of or interest on this Note or other
costs incident hereto except out of Available Tax Increment, and neither the full faith and credit nor the
taxing power of the State of Minnesota or any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the
principal of or interest on this Note or other costs incident hereto.
7. Estimated Tax Increment Payments. Any estimates of Tax Increment prepared by the
Authority or its financial advisors in connection with the TIF District or the Agreement are for the benefit of
the Authority, and are not intended as representations on which the Developer may rely.
THE AUTHORITY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE
AVAILABLE TAX INCREMENT WILL BE SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND
INTEREST ON THIS NOTE.
8. Registration. This Note is issuable only as a fully registered note without coupons.
9. Transfer. As provided in the Resolution, and subject to certain limitations set forth therein,
this Note is transferable upon the books of the Authority kept for that purpose at the principal office of the
City Clerk of the City of Richfield. Upon surrender for transfer of the TIF Note, including any assignment or
exchange thereof, duly endorsed by the registered owner thereof or accompanied by a written instrument of
transfer, in form reasonably satisfactory to the Registrar, duly executed by the registered owner thereof or by
an attorney duly authorized by the registered owner in writing, and the payment by the Owner of any tax, fee,
or governmental charge required to be paid by or to the Authority with respect to such transfer or exchange,
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the Registrar shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, a new
Note of the same aggregate principal amount, bearing interest at the same rate and maturing on the same
dates.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the TIF Note shall not be transferred to any person other than an
affiliate, or other related entity, of the Owner unless the Authority has been provided with an investment letter
in a form substantially similar to the investment letter in EXHIBIT C of the Agreement or a certificate of the
transferor, in a form satisfactory to the Executive Director of the Authority, that such transfer is exempt from
registration and prospectus delivery requirements of federal and applicable state securities laws. The
Registrar may close the books for registration of any transfer after the fifteenth day of the month preceding
each Payment Date and until such Payment Date.
The Owner may assign the TIF Note to a lender that provides all or part of the financing for the
acquisition of the Development Property or the construction of the Minimum Improvements. The Authority
hereby consents to such assignment, conditioned upon receipt of an investment letter from such lender in
substantially the form attached in the Agreement as EXHIBIT C, or other form reasonably acceptable to the
Executive Director of the Authority. The Authority also agrees that future assignments of the TIF Note may
be approved by the Executive Director of the Authority without action of the Authority’s Board, upon the
receipt of an investment letter in substantially the form of EXHIBIT C of the Agreement or other investment
letter reasonably acceptable to the Authority from such assignees.
This Note is issued pursuant to a resolution of the Board of the Authority and is entitled to the
benefits thereof, which Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
10. Parity Obligation. This Note is one of three TIF Notes issued in the total principal amount
of $2,400,000 and on a parity basis. When more than one TIF Note is outstanding, the principal of and
interest on this Note shall be paid with Available Tax Increment on a parity basis based on the amount of
principal outstanding for each TIF Note.
11. Principal Reduction. The principal of this Note is subject to reduction pursuant to the
provisions of Section 4.8 of the Agreement.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts, conditions, and things required by the
Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota to be done, to exist, to happen, and to be performed in order
to make this Note a valid and binding limited obligation of the Authority according to its terms, have been
done, do exist, have happened, and have been performed in due form, time and manner as so required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota, has caused this Note to be executed with the manual
signatures of its Chair and Executive Director, all as of the Date of Original Issue specified above.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Executive Director Chair
B-4
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REGISTRATION PROVISIONS
The ownership of the unpaid balance of the within Note is registered in the bond register of the
Authority’s Executive Director, in the name of the person last listed below.
Date of Registration Registered Owner Signature of Executive Director
Cedar Point Investments LLC
Federal ID #_____________
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EXHIBIT C
INVESTMENT LETTER
To the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield (the “Authority”)
Attention: Executive Director
Re: $____ Tax Increment Limited Revenue Note, Series 20___
The undersigned, as Owner of $_____ in principal amount of the above captioned Note (the “Note”)
pursuant to a resolution of the Authority adopted on ___________, 2018 (the “Resolution”), hereby
represents to you and to Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, Minneapolis, Minnesota, development counsel, as
follows:
1. We understand and acknowledge that the TIF Note is delivered to the Owner as of this date
pursuant to the Resolution and the Contract for Private Development, dated __________, 2018 (the
“Contract”), between the Authority and the Owner.
2. We understand that the TIF Note is payable as to principal and interest solely from Available
Tax Increment (as defined in the TIF Note).
3. We further understand that any estimates of Tax Increment prepared by the Authority or its
financial advisors in connection with the TIF District, the Contract or the TIF Note are for the benefit of the
Authority, and are not intended as representations on which the Owner may rely.
4. We have sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters, including
purchase and ownership of municipal obligations, to be able to evaluate the risks and merits of the investment
represented by the purchase of the above-stated principal amount of the TIF Note.
5. We acknowledge that no offering statement, prospectus, offering circular or other
comprehensive offering statement containing material information with respect to the Authority and the TIF
Note has been issued or prepared by the Authority, and that, in due diligence, we have made our own inquiry
and analysis with respect to the Authority, the TIF Note and the security therefor, and other material factors
affecting the security and payment of the TIF Note.
6. We acknowledge that we have either been supplied with or have access to information,
including financial statements and other financial information, to which a reasonable investor would attach
significance in making investment decisions, and we have had the opportunity to ask questions and receive
answers from knowledgeable individuals concerning the Authority, the TIF Note and the security therefor,
and that as a reasonable investor we have been able to make our decision to purchase the above-stated
principal amount of the TIF Note.
7. We have been informed that the TIF Note (i) is not being registered or otherwise qualified
for sale under the “Blue Sky” laws and regulations of any state, or under federal securities laws or
regulations, (ii) will not be listed on any stock or other securities exchange, and (iii) will carry no rating from
any rating service.
8. We acknowledge that neither the Authority nor Kennedy & Graven, Chartered has made any
representations as to the status of interest on the TIF Note for state or federal income tax purposes.
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9. We represent to you that we are purchasing the TIF Note for our own accounts and not for
resale or other distribution thereof, except to the extent otherwise provided in the TIF Note, the Resolution, or
any other resolution adopted by the Authority.
10. All capitalized terms used herein have the meaning provided in the Contract unless the
context clearly requires otherwise.
11. The Owner’s federal tax identification number is: __________________________.
12. We acknowledge receipt of the TIF Note as of the date hereof.
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CEDAR POINT INVESTMENTS LLC
By
Its
Dated: __________________, 20___
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EXHIBIT D
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
The undersigned hereby certifies that Cedar Point Investments LLC, a Minnesota limited liability
company (the “Developer”), has fully complied with its obligations under Articles III and IV of that
document titled “Contract for Private Development,” dated ________________, 2018 (the “Agreement”),
between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota and the
Developer, a memorandum of which was recorded in the Office of [County Recorder] [Registrar of Titles] of
Hennepin County, Minnesota on ______________________, as Document No.______________________,
with respect to construction of the Minimum Improvements in accordance with Article IV of the
Agreement, and that the Developer is released and forever discharged from its obligations with respect to
acquisition of the HRA Property (as defined in the Agreement) and construction of the Minimum
Improvements under Articles III and IV of the Agreement.
Dated: _______________, 20___.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD,
MINNESOTA
By
Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______________, 20__, by
_________________, the Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the
City of Richfield, Minnesota, on behalf of the Authority.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered (JAE)
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300
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EXHIBIT E
RIGHT OF PURCHASE AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT
THIS RIGHT OF PURCHASE AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT (the
“Agreement”) is given as of this ___ day of ____________, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), by CEDAR POINT
INVESTMENTS LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Developer”), to the HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, a public
body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the “Authority”).
1. Contract for Private Development. The Developer and the Authority have entered into a Contract for
Private Development, dated __________, 2018 (the “Contract”), pursuant to which the Authority will convey
certain real property to the Developer as legally described in SCHEDULE A (the “HRA Property”) and the
Developer will obtain certain parcels adjacent to the HRA Property as legally described in SCHEDULE B
(the “Developer Property”). Pursuant to the Contract, the Developer has agreed to construct on the HRA
Property and the Developer Property (together, the “Development Property”) the Minimum Improvements
(as defined in the Contract). All terms capitalized herein and not defined herein shall have the meaning given
such term in the Contract.
2. Grant. For valuable consideration, and subject to the conditions set forth below, the Developer
hereby grants to the Authority the right to purchase and the right of first refusal pursuant to the provisions of
this Agreement.
3. Right to Purchase. Following the conveyance of the HRA Property to the Developer, if the
Developer, subject to Unavoidable Delays, fails to commence construction of the Minimum Improvements
by the date specified in Section 4.3 of the Contract, and such failure to commence is not cured within 90 days
after written notice from the Authority to the Developer to do so, then the Authority shall have the right to
repurchase the HRA Property for the price the Developer paid for the HRA Property or purchase all of the
HRA Property and the Developer Property from the Developer for the price the Developer paid for such
property. The Authority shall have 60 days following the 90-day cure period set forth in this Section to notify
the Developer of its intent to repurchase the HRA Property or purchase all of the HRA Property and the
Developer Property. The Authority shall have 120 days to complete the purchase of the HRA Property and,
if applicable, the Developer Property.
4. Right of First Refusal. Prior to the receipt of a Certificate of Completion for each Phase of the
Minimum Improvements, if the Developer determines to sell all or any part of the HRA Property and the
Developer Property, the Authority shall have the right to purchase the portion of the Development Property to
be sold to a third party by the Developer for the lower of (i) the price the third party has agreed to pay for
such property or (ii) the price the Developer paid for such property (including the costs of any improvements
to the property).
a. Notice of Acceptable Offer. If at any time prior to the receipt of a Certificate of Completion
for each Phase of the Minimum Improvements, the Developer receives an offer acceptable to the
Developer for the purchase of all or any part of the HRA Property or the Developer Property, then
the Developer shall forthwith forward a copy of such offer (the “Acceptable Offer”) to the Authority.
b. Exercise by Authority. The Authority shall have a period of 30 days after receiving such
copy of the Acceptable Offer within which to notify the Developer that the Authority elects to
purchase the Property (or the portion thereof covered by the Acceptable Offer) (the “Sale Property”)
on the terms contained therein. Any such notice from the Authority shall be accompanied by any
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earnest money required under the terms of the Acceptable Offer, which shall then constitute a
contract between the Developer and the Authority even though neither has signed it.
c. Waiver by Authority. If the Authority does not notify the Developer within the 30-day
period described in Section 6 of the Authority’s election to purchase such Sale Property, the
Developer shall be free to sell such Sale Property to the person who submitted the Acceptable Offer
(or to such person’s permitted assigns) on the terms specified therein, and the Authority shall upon
request execute and deliver an instrument in recordable form appropriate to evidence the Authority’s
relinquishment of its rights under this Agreement with respect to such transaction. Notwithstanding
any such relinquishment, the Authority’s rights under this Agreement shall remain in effect with
respect to any part of the Property not covered by the Acceptable Offer, and, if the transaction
contemplated by the Acceptable Offer fails for any reason to close, with respect to any subsequent
offer to purchase all or any part of the Property covered by such Acceptable Offer.
5. Contract Restrictions on Transfer of Property. If the Authority determines to waive or is deemed to
have waived its right to purchase the Sale Property pursuant to Section 4(c), the Developer remains obligated
to comply with the requirements set forth in Section 8.2 of the Contract related to transfers of the
Development Property and the assignment of the Contract.
6. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and terminate on the earlier of: (i) for
each Phase of the Minimum Improvements, the date the Developer obtains a Certificate of Completion for
such Phase; and (ii) upon sale of all of the HRA Property and the Developer Property pursuant to the terms of
an Acceptable Offer for which the Authority has been provided notice and has not exercised its right to
purchase such property in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
for any portion of the HRA Property or the Developer Property that is sold pursuant to an Acceptable Offer,
this Agreement shall terminate with respect to such portion of HRA Property or the Developer Property at the
end of the 30-day period described in Section 4 if the Authority does not notify the Developer of its election
to purchase such portion of the Property. For any portion of the HRA Property or the Developer Property for
which the Developer has received a Certificate of Completion for the Minimum Improvements to be
constructed thereon, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to such portion of HRA Property or the
Developer Property on the date of receipt of the Certificate of Completion.
7. Impact of Platting of Development Property. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if the
Authority determines to exercise its rights under Sections 3 or 4 of this Agreement after the Developer has
platted the Development Property, the Developer and the Authority agree that the Developer will be obligated
to only convey to the Authority 20,000 square feet of the Development Property that is contiguous, subject to
any easements or similar rights granted or created in connection with the Apartments Project, and the
Developer will not be required to convey to the Authority the HRA Property in the form it was originally
conveyed to Developer. Sections 3 and 4 shall apply to the 20,000 square feet of the Development Property
conveyed to the Authority as if such property was the HRA Property.
8. Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be deemed given upon personal delivery or on the second business day after mailing by registered or
certified United States mail, postage prepaid, to the appropriate party at its address stated below:
a. If to Developer: Cedar Point Investments LLC
7455 France Avenue South
Suite 351
Edina, Minnesota 55435
Attn: Adam Seraphine
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b. If to Authority: Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield
6700 Portland Ave. South
Richfield, MN 55423
Attn: Community Development Director
Either party may change its address for notices by notice to the other party as provided above.
9. Binding Effect and Transferability. The provisions of this Agreement shall bind and benefit the
Developer and the Authority and their respective successors and assigns.
10. Assignment. The Authority may assign this Agreement only to a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Authority.
11. Miscellaneous. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which shall constitute an
original of this Agreement. This Agreement may be recorded by the Authority with the Hennepin County
Recorder’s Office and/or Hennepin County Registrar of Titles’ Office. All disputes related to this Agreement
shall be governed by Minnesota law without application to its internal choice of law statutes or doctrines. All
actions commenced relating to this Agreement shall only be brought before the courts located in Hennepin
County, Minnesota. In any action to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to an award of all its reasonably expended costs and attorneys’ fees, including appeal and collection
costs and fees. The Developer shall execute and deliver to the Authority all documents reasonably necessary
to record this Agreement or to otherwise evidence the Authority’s rights as contained herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority and the Developer have executed this Agreement on the
date set forth in the Developer’s acknowledgement, intending it to take effect as of the date first mentioned
above.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD,
MINNESOTA
By
Its Chair
(SEAL)
By
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______________, 2018, by Mary B.
Supple, the Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota,
on behalf of the Authority.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______________, 2018, by Steven L.
Devich, the Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, on behalf of the Authority.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered (JAE)
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300
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Execution page of the Developer to this Agreement, dated as of the date and year first above written.
CEDAR POINT INVESTMENTS LLC
By
Its
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF __________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _________________, 2018, by
________________, the _____________________________ of Cedar Point Investments LLC, a Minnesota
limited liability company, on behalf of the Developer.
Notary Public
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SCHEDULE A TO RIGHT OF PURCHASE AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT
HRA PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Development Property owned by HRA
Lots 3 and 6, Block 1, Iverson’s Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County,
Minnesota
Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Iverson’s Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County,
Minnesota
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SCHEDULE B TO RIGHT OF PURCHASE AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT
DEVELOPER PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Developer Property to be acquired by Developer
Lots 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8, Block 1, Iverson’s Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota
Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 2, Iverson’s Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota
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EXHIBIT F
OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING FORM
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Legal description of property to be sold: Lot_____Block
Subdivision
Parcel Identification No.
Postal Address of Parcel
PURCHASER INFORMATION
Name of Purchaser
Current Address
Current Phone #
Number of family/household members:
Annual Household Income* $
*Annual Household Income must be supported by documentation (i.e. copy of most current 1040’s, etc.).
Failure to provide verification will constitute a “non-qualifying family”.
INCOME LIMIT INFORMATION
20____ Income Limits
Family Size Income
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Does the Purchaser meet these limits and has appropriate documentation been submitted?
YES NO
If No, purchaser is not eligible to acquire the home. If Yes, the purchaser is eligible to acquire the property.
Signature of Purchaser(s) Date
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Date
Signature of Seller Date
Reviewed and approved on behalf [HOUSING CONSULTANT]
By Date
AGENDA SECTION:OTHER BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM #6.
S TAFF REPORT NO. 37
HOUSING AND RE DEVELOPMENT AUT HORIT Y
MEET ING
10/18/2021
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Myrt L ink, C ommunity D evelopment A ccountant
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
E X E C UTIV E D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: J ohn S tark, E xecutive D irector
10/13/2021
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consideration of the acceptance of the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment
Financing District Status Update.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
The Tax I ncrement Financing (TI F) District Status Update is presented to the Richfield Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) annually for review. There are currently 13 active TI F Districts. This year,
the TI F Status Update shows that the HRA is able to meet all of its Pay-As-You-Go Note and General
Obligation Tax I ncrement Bond obligations.
H R A staff and financial consultant, Rebecca Kurtz, will provide a brief summary of the T IF Status
Update at this meeting.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Accept the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority Annual Tax Increment
Financing District Status Update.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
The annual TI F Status Update is provided to the HRA to summarize tax increment financial activity
and comment on the status of the HRA’s ability to meet its tax increment obligations.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
The TI F Status Update is presented annually to keep the HRA informed of the ability to meet
outstanding obligations.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
None
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
See detailed TI F Status Update document.
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
N/A
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
None
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers, I nc.
AT TAC H ME N T S:
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RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA BOUNDARY
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October 2020
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Richfield Redevelopment Project Area Boundary
TIF Districts
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TIF DISTRICTS:
1 - 2020-1 Henley II2 - Urban Village3 - Interchange West/Lyndale Gateway4 - City Bella5 - Lyndale Gateway West6 - Cedar Corridor
7 - Housing District 2010-1 (Lyndale Plaza)8 - Lyndale Garden9 - 2014-1 (former City Garage/Mortuary)10 - 2017-1 Chamberlain11 - 2018-1 NHH Properties LLC12 - 2020-2 Emi13 - 2020-3 LYNK65
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Total Property Taxes 567,517
less State-wide Taxes (11,557)
less Fiscal Disp. Adj.(15,655)
less Market Value Taxes (43,173)
less Base Value Taxes (53,184)
Annual Gross TIF 443,948
WHAT IS EXCLUDED FROM TIF?