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Monday, August 12, 2013 Brooklyn Park Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. 5200 85th Ave North

THE BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK

REGULAR EDA MEETING – AGENDA #7

President Jeffrey Lunde, Vice President Peter Crema & Treasurer Elizabeth Knight Commissioners Rich Gates, John Jordan, Bob Mata & Mike Trepanier

Executive Director Jason Aarsvold, Assistant Executive Director James Verbrugge & Secretary Theresa Freund If due to a disability, you need auxiliary aids or services during an EDA Meeting, please provide the City with 72 hours notice by calling 763‐493‐8012 or FAX 763‐493‐8391.

Our Mission: Brooklyn Park, a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all.

Our Goals:

Thriving Community • Pride in Community • Opportunities Exist for All

Mission Oriented Culture • Shared Services Plan

I. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC COMMENT AND RESPONSE 7:00 – 7:15 p.m. This provides an opportunity for the public to address the EDA on items, which are not on the agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes (if no one is in attendance for the Open Forum, the Regular Meeting may begin) and it may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements or for political campaign purposes. Commissioners will not enter into a dialogue with citizens. Questions from the EDA will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen for informational purposes only.

2A. RESPONSE TO PRIOR PUBLIC COMMENT

2B. PUBLIC COMMENT

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

II. STATUTORY BUSINESS AND/OR POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

4. CONSENT 4.1 Consider Approving EDA Meeting Minutes

The following items relate to the EDA’s long‐range policy‐making responsibilities and are handled individually for appropriate debate and deliberation. (Those persons wishing to speak to any of the items listed in this section should fill out a speaker’s form and give it to the Secretary. Staff will present each item, following in which audience input is invited. Discussion will then be closed to the public and directed to the EDA table for action.)

The Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority’s Agenda Packet is posted on the City’s website. To access the agenda packet go to www.brooklynpark.org

The Next Scheduled EDA Regular Meeting is September 9 , 2013

5. Public Hearings

5.1 None

6. General Action Items 6.1 Consider Approving Special Benefit Tax Levies for the Purpose of Defraying the Costs Incurred by

the Brooklyn Park EDA for the Year 2014 6.2 Consider Directing and Authorizing EDA Officials to Negotiate and Enter into a Contract for

Design Services for the Connections at Shingle Creek Project with Damon Farber Associates 6.3 Consider Directing Staff to Work with Avenues for Youth and Other Community Partners on a

Youth Homeless Shelter Project 6.4 Consider Authorizing & Issuing a Request for Qualifications for a Consultant to Assist with

Community Branding 6.5 Consider Calling for a Joint Council & EDA Public Hearing on Monday, August, 26, 2013 at

approximately 7:00 p.m. 6.6 Consider Recognizing Stephen Bubul for Three Years of Exemplary Legal Service to the Brooklyn

Park EDA. III. DISCUSSION ‐ These items will be discussion items but the EDA may act upon them during the course of the

meeting.

7. Discussion Items 7.1 Status Update 7.2 Foreclosure Recovery Update 7.3 EDA Topics Update ‐ Signature Development Task Force

IV. ADJOURNMENT Since we do not have time to discuss every point presented, it may seem that decisions are preconceived. However, background information is provided for the EDA on each agenda item in advance from City staff; and decisions are based on this information and past experiences. If you are aware of information that has not been discussed, please raise your hand to be recognized. Please speak from the podium. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated. Items requiring excessive time may be continued to another meeting.

City of Brooklyn Park

Request for EDA Action

Agenda Item No: 4.1 Meeting Date: August 12, 2013

Agenda Section: Consent Prepared By: Theresa Freund, EDA Secretary

Resolution: N/A

Presented By: Theresa Freund, EDA Secretary No. of Attachments: 1

Item: CONSIDER APPROVING EDA MEETING MINUTES

Executive Director’s Proposed Action: MOTION __________, SECOND __________ TO APPROVE THE JULY 8, 2013 EDA MEETING MINUTES. Overview: N/A Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Attachments: 4.1A JULY 8, 2013 MEETING MINUTES

4.1A MINUTES Page 2 THE BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK JULY 8, 2013 MEETING MINUTES

I. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS: 1. CALL TO ORDER: President Jeffrey Lunde (7:00 p.m.)

ROLL CALL PRESENT: President Jeffrey Lunde, Treasurer Elizabeth Knight, Commissioners Rich Gates (arrived at 8:35 p.m.), John Jordan, Bob Mata and Michael Trepanier, Executive Director Jason Aarsvold and EDA Secretary Theresa Freund. ABSENT/EXCUSED: Vice President Peter Crema.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT AND RESPONSE: None.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION TREPANIER, SECOND JORDAN TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

II. STATUTORY BUSINESS: 4. CONSENT:

4.1 Consider Approving EDA Meeting Minutes

MOTION TREPANIER, SECOND JORDAN TO APPROVE THE MAY 13, 2013 EDA MEETING MINUTES. UPON A CALL OF THE ROLL THE VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS: YES: JORDAN, KNIGHT, LUNDE, MATA AND TREPANIER. NO: NONE. ABSENT: CREMA AND GATES. MOTION CARRIES.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

5.1 None.

6. GENERAL ACTION ITEMS:

6.1 Consider Authorizing an Amendment to Preliminary Development Agreement among City of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority and Fairway Suites, LLC.

MOTION TREPANIER, SECOND LUNDE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMONG CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK, BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND FAIRWAY SUITES, LLC. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

4.1A MINUTES Page 3 JULY 8, 2013 EDA MEETING MINUTES Page 2

6.2 Consider Directing Staff to Prepare a Request for Qualifications for a Consultant to Assist with Community Branding.

MOTION LUNDE, SECOND TREPANIER, DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY BRANDING. UPON A CALL OF THE ROLL THE VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS: YES: JORDAN, KNIGHT, LUNDE, MATA AND TREPANIER. NO: GATES. ABSENT: CREMA. MOTION CARRIES.

III. DISCUSSION: 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

7.1 Status Update – Cindy Sherman highlighted the following:

Fiesta Cancun, a new Mexican restaurant, is open and doing well. They are looking to expand the size of the restaurant.

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine, a restaurant in our community for a number of years, has remodeled and expanded into the adjacent space. They have added sushi to their menu. They have been voted the Top Thai Restaurant by the Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine.

Polar Pharmacy, a new independently owned pharmacy, located 8561 Edinburgh Center Drive. The business received financial assistance from the Brooklyn Park Development Corporation.

Cherokee Villas Association has wrapped up their renovations totaling $250,000.

The EDA received a Notice of Voluntary Mortgage Foreclosure Sale regarding the property at 7650 Brooklyn Boulevard. The redemption period is in September. Staff will keep the EDA informed as this moves forward. Commissioner Mata asked about the EDA’s loan amount and the balance remaining. Ms. Berggren stated that the loan to Brooklyn Park Holdings was $1.5 million and has accrued interest over time. They have paid $130,000 to date and were making payments. Staff has been conducting quarterly reviews of their books. Ms. Berggren reported that one of the barriers Brooklyn Park Holdings have had was not being able to lease up the property and therefore have not generated the rents that they had anticipated. The building has been operating fairly well and they were making their loan payments.


Ms. Sherman stated that the structure of their loan was that they had to have leases set up by certain dates and they did not meet the deadline. That is what caused the default. At that time it was built it was a very difficult time for leasing up the building. Having Hennepin County Medical Center as a major tenant was very significant to getting the project done so the EDA was very optimistic about the project. She believes that there is sometimes a misunderstanding about the Village Creek Plan and what was anticipated. This corner was always intended to be a two story office building. The three stories that were reduced from four stories was along Welcome Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard. The clinic portion of the building was reduced from two stories down to one story and she believes the intent of the plan was met with the building that was constructed there. It is still an asset to that corner and staff thinks it will be very positively leased up by whoever the next owner is. The bank has someone lined up to buy the property immediately and reposition it as a medical facility and we think that is very positive. Staff has only had conversations with the bank. Commissioner Mata asked if the EDA has any recourse on the loan. Stephen Bubul, EDA Attorney reported that we do not have any recourse on the loan. The EDA’s option would be to step in pay off the first mortgage, if you wanted to but that is putting another $4 million in. Commissioner Jordan asked if there was interest in medical retail in the building. Ms. Sherman reported that the group that is interested in the building would reposition it to a medical facility.

7.2 Foreclosure Recovery Update – Kim Berggren highlighted the following:

To date the EDA has spent a significant amount of money and we have recovered 148 foreclosed homes in the community. Staff anticipates getting to 180 homes when done.

7.3 Update on EDA‐owned 4‐plex at 7600 69th Ave N, Transitional Housing –

Kim Berggren highlighted the following:

The EDA has owned this property since the mid‐90s.

Currently being operated by Simpson Housing Services as a transitional housing for four families.


Premier Housing Management oversees the management of the property.

Both operators have been in place since August 2012. Staff has been happy with how it is going.

The EDA continues to make modest capital improvements to the property. The rental income offsets those improvements.

The tax status of the property is exempt. 7.4 EDA Topics Update – Cindy Sherman reported that earlier this year EDA

topics were added to the agenda as a regular section to gather and provide information to commissioners. Recent activities have led us to develop the Signature Development Task Force which we will be bringing to the City Council July 15th for actual appointments to the task force.

IV. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Respectfully Submitted EDA Secretary Theresa Freund


Request for EDA Action Agenda Item No: 6.1 Meeting Date: August 12, 2013

Agenda Section:

General Action items Prepared By:

Jason Aarsvold, Executive Director

Resolution: X

Presented By: Jason Aarsvold, Executive Director No. of Attachments: 1

Item:

CONSIDER APPROVING SPECIAL BENEFIT TAX LEVIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 2014

Executive Director’s Proposed Action: MOTION __________, SECOND __________ TO WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION #2013‐__ APPROVING SPECIAL BENEFIT TAX LEVIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 2014. Overview: The EDA is required to set its “EDA” and “HRA” levies at its August meeting to meet the city’s budgeting schedule. The EDA levy is a special benefit tax as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, § 469.107, Subd. 1, in the amount of 0.01813 percent of the taxable estimated market value of the City. By Resolution #2005‐253, dated September 12, 2005, the City Council authorized the EDA to levy and collect this amount pending final annual approval by the City Council. For 2014, the full EDA levy is estimated to generate $900,091. The HRA Levy is a special benefit tax as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, § 469.033, subd. 6, in the amount of 0.0185 percent of the taxable estimated market value of the City. By Resolution #1997‐336, dated December 18, 1997, the City Council authorized the EDA to levy and collect this amount without further approval of the City Council, provided the EDA Board and the City Council consist of the same members. The full HRA levy is estimated to generate $918,460. Upon conferring with the City Manager and Finance Director, staff is recommending the EDA set the levies at the full amount. This recommendation will provide maximum flexibility for determining the appropriate sources of revenue for the City’s 2014 budget recognizing that the levies can be adjusted by the Council during budget deliberations for the entire city. The EDA is requesting that the City Council approve the full amount of the allowable HRA and EDA levies. Attachments: 6.1A PROPOSED RESOLUTION

6.1A PROPOSED RESOLUTION Page 2


RESOLUTION #2013‐

APPROVING SPECIAL BENEFIT TAX LEVIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 2014.

WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority (the "EDA") was created by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Park (the "City Council") by its adoption of an "Enabling Resolution" No. 1988‐273, dated October 24, 1988 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.1081 (the "EDA Act"); and

WHEREAS, the Enabling Resolution was amended by Resolution No. 1995‐72 dated March 20, 1995, whereby the EDA was granted all of the powers, rights, duties, and obligations set forth in Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 469.033, Subd. 6 of the HRA Act, with the consent of the City, the EDA is authorized to levy a special benefit tax within its area of operation, not to exceed 0.0185 percent of the City's taxable estimated market value, for the purpose of defraying its operational costs (the "HRA Levy"); and

WHEREAS, the HRA Act was amended in 1994 to permit the City to authorize the EDA to levy and collect the HRA Levy without subsequent, serial approvals by the City; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 1997‐336, dated December 18, 1997, the City Council resolved that the EDA "is authorized to levy and collect taxes in accordance with the amended HRA Act, without subsequent approval of the City, for so long as City Council members constitute the entire Board of Commissioners of the EDA"; and

WHEREAS, City Council members currently constitute the entire Board of Commissioners of the EDA (the "Board"); consequently, a separate annual approval by the City Council of the 2012 HRA Levy is not required; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 469.107, Subd. 1 of the EDA Act, the EDA may request that the City levy a special benefit tax within its area of operation, not to exceed 0.01813 percent of the City's taxable estimated market value, for the purpose of defraying operational costs of the EDA (the "EDA Levy"); and

WHEREAS, the staff has recommended Board approval of the full amount of the allowable HRA Levy, and an EDA Levy in an amount sufficient, together with the HRA Levy, for the forecasted expenditures of the EDA, as set forth below, and has represented that such levies are based upon the preliminary 2014 EDA budget.

6.1A PROPOSED RESOLUTION Page 3

RESOLUTION #2013‐__ APPROVING SPECIAL BENEFIT TAX LEVIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 2014 Page 2

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners as follows:

1. That an HRA Levy for the year 2014 in the amount of 0.0185 percent of taxable estimated market value in the City is hereby approved pursuant to Section 469.033, Subd. 6 of the HRA Act, as amended, for the purpose of defraying the EDA's operational costs.

2. That the Executive Director of the EDA is hereby authorized and directed to

forward this action to the City Council and to take such other actions as are necessary to effectuate the HRA Levy approved herein in accordance with Section 469.033, Subd. 6 of the HRA Act.

3. That the City is requested to make an EDA Levy for the year 2014 in the amount

of $900,091, which does not exceed 0.01813 percent of taxable estimated market value in the City, pursuant to Section 469.107, Subd. 1 of the EDA Act for the purpose of defraying the EDA's operational costs.

4. That the Executive Director of the EDA is hereby authorized and directed to

forward this request to the City Council and to take such other actions as are necessary to obtain City Council approval and imposition of the EDA Levy.


Request for EDA Action Agenda Item No: 6.2

Meeting Date: August 12, 2013

Agenda Section: General Action Items

Prepared By:

Maggy Otte, Planning & Development Intern

Resolution: X Presented By: Kim Berggren, Development &

Housing Manager No. of Attachments: 4

Item:

CONSIDER DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING EDA OFFICIALS TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CONNECTIONS AT SHINGLE CREEK PROJECT WITH DAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES

Executive Director’s Proposed Action: MOTION __________, SECOND _________, TO WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION #2013‐__ DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING EDA OFFICIALS TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CONNECTIONS AT SHINGLE CREEK PROJECT WITH DAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES. Overview: The Connections at Shingle Creek project began in 2009 with a collaborative study funded by Hennepin County (Attachment 6.2D). The study process included Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, ISD 279, and the Shingle Creek Watershed District as well as community outreach efforts. In August of 2011, the City Council authorized an application for federal grant funding. The City successfully secured $880,000 in Federal Transportation Enhancement funds. The balance of the cost of the project, approximately $400,000, will be paid with other secured grants from Hennepin County as well as funds from the other aforementioned partners. The project will complete the missing pedestrian and bicycle link between the pedestrian‐oriented mixed‐use Village Creek redevelopment area and the existing trails that lead to Shingle Creek Regional Trail. The new connection will run along Regent Avenue, Brooklyn Boulevard, and Shingle Creek and will serve the entire project area. This link will accommodate existing transit stops, be respectful of existing commercial and recreation activity, and create better public access to Shingle Creek while improving scenic views, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and water quality. Landscape architecture services are required for this project. While community engagement and construction management will be part of the landscape architect’s responsibility, the primary factor in choosing a firm involves the design work of the project. This work can be broken the following three parts:

Landscaping—landscaping will extend the character of the nearby park into the trail along Regent

Avenue. It will be low maintenance and provide for biofiltration. Tree cover over the creek will be

reduced by approximately 75% for water health.

Learning place—one to two spaces to be used for school science classes and resting points for trail

users.

Intersection– Improve safety and trail clarity at the intersection of Regent Avenue and Brooklyn

Boulevard. It must be clear that the intersection is an extension of the larger pedestrian and bike

system.

6.2 Page 2 Staff is requesting approval to work with the preferred firm, Damon Farber Associates (DFA), to refine the scope of work of the services required and enter into a contract.

What was the selection process?

A Request for Qualifications was publically issued to solicit letters of interest and examples of relevant projects from landscape architecture firms. The City received five submissions. From there, three firms—Damon Farber, HKGi, and WSB— were invited to present to a selection committee to outline why they should be selected for the project. Damon Farber and WSB were invited to submit proposals with fees.

What factors favored the selection of Damon Farber?

Initial submissions were scored on the following criteria: o Understanding of placemaking through design

o Demonstrated ability to create unique, innovative, and enduring public spaces

o Rationale given in submission letter

The following criteria were considered during the interview process: o Understanding of placemaking through design

o Demonstrated ability to create unique, innovative, and enduring public spaces

o “Coolness factor” of proposal—classic in design, unique, stands test of time, harmonious with

surroundings

o Approach to Brooklyn Blvd/Regent intersection

o Fit of project team to this project

The selection committee scored the proposals as follows (with the highest number as best):

DFA WSB

Price (out of 10) 8 10

Design (out of 20) 19 14

Ability (out of 20) 20 20

TOTAL 47 44

Damon Farber’s proposal stood out because of its strategy for including an experience designer in the design

process. As described in the attached proposal from Damon Farber and RSP Dreambox, RSP Dreambox will

work with students, teachers, nearby businesses, and other stakeholders to develope a design concept that

resonates with the community.

What are the budget impacts?

Damon Farber’s initial proposal includes fees not‐to‐exceed $73,060. Staff will work with Damon Farber to refine the scope of work and anticipates that the final cost of services may be less than the not‐to‐exceed quoted. The proposal also includes fees for engineering work as an option, but the City Engineer plans to complete the engineering work for this project in house.

6.2 Page 3 Soft costs, like design services, are not eligible for reimbursement from the primary funding source for this project, the Transportation Enhancement Fund. Staff anticipates that the design costs will be reimbursed by one of the other available grant sources for this project, such as the Hennepin County Stable Neighborhoods Action Plan (SNAP) funds. The 2013 contractual services budget anticipated this expenditure and is sufficient to cover the expense until grant reimbursements are received in 2014. Recommendation: The Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority recommends approval. Attachments: 6.2A RESOLUTION 6.2B DAMON FABER’S INITIAL PROPOSAL 6.2C PROJECT CONCEPT PLAN 6.2D SHINGLE CREEK STUDY SUMMARY REPORT

6.2A RESOLUTION Page 4


RESOLUTION #2013‐

TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE EDA OFFICIALS TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CONNECTIONS AT SHINGLE CREEK PROJECT WITH DAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES

WHEREAS, a request for qualifications (RFQ) for landscape architecture services was released; and WHEREAS, staff received five letters of interest from qualified consulting firms; and WHEREAS, staff interviewed three candidates, reviewed proposals from two finalists, and concluded that Damon Farber Associates would provide the best service to the community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that staff are hereby directed to negotiate and execute a contract with Damon Farber Associate for landscape architecture services for the Connections at Shingle Creek project.

6.2B DAMON FABER’S INITIAL PROPOSAL Page 5

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WE ARE Enthusiastic about creating meaningful places that support Community

Excellent collaborators with the City of Brooklyn Park ’s Economic

Development Authority Consultants with over 31 years of

experience with RSP Dreambox, and Stanley Consultants Award

winning interpretive trail designers

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prio

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ntro

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wat

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ualit

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t lin

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Request for EDA Action Agenda Item No: 6.3 Meeting Date: August 12, 2013

Agenda Section: General Action Items Prepared By:

Kim Berggren, Housing & Development Manager

Resolution: N/A

Presented By: Kim Berggren, Housing & Development Manager No. of Attachments: None

Item:

CONSIDER DIRECTING STAFF TO WORK WITH AVENUES FOR YOUTH AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON A YOUTH HOMELESS SHELTER PROJECT

Executive Director’s Proposed Action MOTION __________, SECOND __________ DIRECTING STAFF TO WORK WITH AVENUES FOR YOUTH AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON A YOUTH HOMELESS SHELTER PROJECT. Overview: At the request of the Mayor, Avenues for Youth, and faith leaders in the community, staff has had preliminary conversations about a possible youth homeless shelter project in Brooklyn Park. Initial discussions have resulted in a project concept as follows:

The EDA would purchase and rehabilitate housing and lease it to Avenues for Youth. The location has not been identified, but options might include a 4‐plex apartment building on 69th Avenue, just west of Hwy 81.

Avenues for Youth would secure operating expenses and administer support services from the facility, which would include 24 hour staffing.

The shelter would serve 6‐10 homeless youth age 16‐21 with an average stay of 120 days.

The YMCA would partner with Avenues for Youth to identify and support homeless youth served by this facility.

The faith based community would support the project with both financial and human resources.

There are many details that would need to be figured out in order for this project to move forward, including, but not limited to, the location of the facility, the cost of acquisition and rehabilitation of the facility, and the responsibilities of the project partners in establishing the facility and maintaining it over time. Staff is requesting that the EDA consider whether or not staff should continue to work on this project. If directed to proceed, the next steps would include refining the project scope and preparing a term sheet for a partnership with Avenues for Youth. The term sheet would come before the EDA for consideration at a future meeting. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider:

What are the budget implications? Staff is exploring possible funding sources that could be used for a youth homeless shelter project. One possible source is excess Tax Increment funds from TIF Districts 15 and 17, which can only be used for the purpose of providing affordable housing. Other grant sources, including Community Development Block Grant funds, might be available for this project.

6.3 Page 2 Recommendation The Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority recommends approval. Attachments: N/A




Agenda Section:

General Action

Prepared By:

Kim Berggren, Development & Housing Manager Amy Baldwin, Business Development Manager

Resolution: N/A Presented By:

Kim Berggren, Development & Housing Manager Amy Baldwin, Business Development Manager

No. of Attachments: 2

Item: CONSIDER AUTHORIZING & ISSUING A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY BRANDING

Executive Director’s Proposed Action: MOTION __________, SECOND __________, AUTHORIZING & ISSUING A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY BRANDING Overview: At the July 8, 2013, EDA meeting, staff was directed to prepare a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a public affairs firm to assist with community branding for consideration by the board. The attached RFQ was prepared with the help of Neerland & Oyaas (Attachment A). The requested action is to authorize the issuance of the request for qualifications to assist with community branding. Brooklyn Park has an existing brand. Based on the feedback received from a variety of stakeholder groups (businesses, realtors and residents), the brand needs to be improved. With an improved brand, the City will successfully attract and retain quality employers, attract and retain quality residents, and ensure community livability. Staff has considered various strategies available for improving the perception of Brooklyn Park, and recommends that the EDA undertake a branding effort that intentionally aims to improve the community’s image. This work is part of the Be Part of It Action Steps, as illustrated in Attachment B. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider:

What is branding?

At the July 8 EDA meeting, staff reviewed some key definitions related to work around branding (from Don McEachern, North Star Destination Strategies).

Brand: Your essence and character. It’s what people say about you when you are not around.

Branding: What you can do about it. The act of creating an identity and promoting the stories that truly define the community.

The EDA also heard from Earl Herzog, University of Minnesota professor, who provided his perspective and insights on the topic of branding and brand management.

6.4 Page 2

What are the desired outcomes of branding? The desired outcomes of branding efforts would be to:

1) Raise awareness of what makes Brooklyn Park great, and 2) Create a positive, coordinated identity for Brooklyn Park.

What are the key elements of the RFQ?

The RFQ is very short and simple. It requests that qualified firms propose a recommended approach, work plan, and associated fee. The key deliverables would include research, developing a Brand Promise and Brand Positioning Statement, developing a Brand “Manual”, or a roadmap for connecting the brand promise to how audiences (people) behave, and engaging potential private and public sector partners.

What are the next steps? The table below outlines the steps where the EDA would review and approve the branding work, as well as the work that staff would be doing to move branding forward. It will be important to include residents, local organizations, and businesses in the branding plan development because implementation will only be successful if other members of the community reinforce the brand in addition to the work the EDA takes on.

Table 1: EDA actions to implement branding work in Brooklyn Park

EDA Action Staff work When?

Discuss and consider approving RFQ

Distribute RFQ, receive proposals, interview firms, recommend proposal to EDA

Aug/Sept

Discuss and consider approving branding proposal from a branding firm

Work with branding firm and community to prepare plan. Check in regularly with EDA.

October

Discuss and consider approving branding plan

Recommend implementation steps Winter

Consider approving implementation step(s), evaluate outcomes, implement step(s), evaluate outcomes…

Implement steps, evaluate outcomes, plan, implement steps, evaluate outcomes, plan…

2014 and ongoing

Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: Based on initial feedback from the firms who would be possible respondents to the RFQ, the cost is expected to be less than $100,000. That said, staff is recommending a budget of $150,000 for this work in 2014 so that funds would be available to implement select branding strategies. There would be ongoing expenses related to the continued implementation of successful branding work. To help offset the expenses, staff would seek partnerships from throughout the community including key business stakeholders, education institutions, utility providers, and others.

6.4 Page 3 The EDA general fund has adequate funds to pay for a branding plan in 2013/14, but it might require a budget amendment because this project was not previously included in the EDA’s 2013 budget. If the EDA considers a proposal from a branding consultant at a meeting in October, a budget amendment will be requested at that time, if necessary. The EDA general fund also has adequate funds to pay for the branding strategies the EDA chooses to implement. As the EDA approves various strategies, the associated costs would be included in the EDA’s budget either through the standard budgeting process or through an amendment action taken when adequate information is available. Recommendation: The Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority recommends approval. Attachments 6.4A Memo from Oyaas Memo Attachments: Draft RFQ, Examples of RFQs 6.4B Be Part of It Action Steps

Neerland & Oyaas, Inc.Creative Public & Private connections www.neerland.oyaas.com 81 South Ninth Street, Suite 415 Minneapolis, MN 55402

Memorandum TO: Brooklyn Park Community Branding Team FROM: Mark J. Oyaas Neerland & Oyaas, Inc. SUBJECT: Request for Qualifications/Information Recommendation DATE: August 8, 2013 Introduction This memorandum is to serve as a blueprint for a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to solicit potential communications consultants to guide City of Brooklyn Park policy leaders and staff (CBP) through a process which will result in a solid platform for a brand position for the City. The deliverables will include a comprehensive brand positioning statement, a brand manual which will contain specific strategies for communicating the statement to selected audiences and establish metrics to measure effectiveness while continuing to evolve the brand. The third distinct deliverable is to implement one or more specific branding strategies consistent with brand manual. This solicitation will cap services and implementation at $100,000 but allows for the potential for other public or private sector entities to partner to leverage the brand position. General Observations and Recommendations Information gathering is still underway. However, the following observations and recommendations should serve to guide CBP’s next steps. A budget of $100,000 - $150,000 is sufficient to attract a quality, experienced

consultant and reach the deliverables outlined in the RFQ. Advertising agencies, public relations firms and branding and marketing companies

may have different approaches to a project like this and biases regarding deliverables, but all three disciplines should be consulted when considering consultants.

CBP must budget adequate internal resources to advance the initial research stage. The research must be comprehensive and could be a very expensive component if it is all outsourced. There is considerable data available from work the CBP has

6.4A MEMO FROM OYAAS Page 4

Brooklyn Park Community Branding Team August 7, 2013 Page 2

already completed. One internal project manager should be assigned as the point of contact for this phase.

Solicitations like CBP is undertaking come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Attached are two very recent examples: a one page request from the National Senior Games, and a twenty page request for information from the City of Woodbury. CBP will receive quality responses regardless of the detail provided in its request. In this case simpler may be better as it requires the responder to create its own work plan.

Vendors will respond to a turnaround as short as two weeks. Many RFQs are extended to six. We recommend five weeks with a question-and-response mechanism closing ten business days after release.

There is considerable interest among important private sector interests in Brooklyn Park to participate as partners in the implementation phase, but successful partnership must allow for inclusion as brand position is developed. Willingness to assist in this component will be a differentiation among proposers.

Attachments:

Draft RFQ Examples of other RFQs

o City of Woodbury (excerpt of 20 page RFQ) o National Senior Games


Brooklyn Park Community Branding Team August 7, 2013 Page 3 Attachment 1: Draft Request for Qualifications The City of Brooklyn Park (CBP) is seeking a communications consultant to assist in developing a brand position to promote our community’s unique and positive characteristics, highlight our assets and generate positive perception among local, regional and national marketplaces. At the foundation of this campaign is the Community Engagement Initiative (CEI) launched in 2009. CBP is seeking qualifications from agencies and/or individuals with relevant experience who desire to partner with policy makers and staff to build a solid brand platform for our community. Deliverables and Responsibilities include: Research in coordination with CBP Project Manager to create a clear understanding

of current perceptions, identify assets and opportunities that raise current expectations and identify/prioritize target audiences.

Develop a Brand Promise and Brand Positioning Statement using a participatory approach that includes residents, the Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority, and other stakeholders.

Develop a Brand “Manual” which is a roadmap for connecting the brand promise to how audiences (people) behave. This manual should provide overall guidance on CBP’s general communications abilities as well as provide strategies to reach target audiences.

Engagement of potential private and public sector partners who have interest in leveraging CBP’s brand position to enhance common goals.

Budget There is a working budget for 2014-2015 of $150,000. We anticipate approximately 50% of this budget will be dedicated to initial research and development of brand position and a brand manual with a large portion of the remainder spent on strategies, e.g. earned media, social media and possibly physical infrastructure. Responses Firms/persons interested in being considered should submit a document highlighting a recommended approach, a work plan outline, relevant experience, and associated fee. This document should be limited to five pages with references, case studies and other supporting materials permitted as appendices. Evaluation criteria A CBP committee will review each proposal and select firms to interview. The selection committee will use the following criteria to consider which firm should be recommended as the consultant:

1. Firm's and assigned individual's specialized experience, qualifications, technical competence. (20 points possible)


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2. Firm's demonstration of a clear understanding of the City’s needs. (20 points possible)

3. Firm and individual's past record of performing the required services on comparable projects. (20 points possible)

4. Firm's demonstrated ability to work successfully with various project stakeholders. (20 points possible)

5. Firm's proposed fees. (20 points possible) Consultant Selection Upon completion of interviews and rating of consultant firms, the CBP staff may negotiate a draft contract with the top ranked firm. Only action by the Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority to approve a contract with a firm shall constitute acceptance of a proposal. Timeline August 19 RFQ submitted by email September 4 Deadline for Proposers’ Questions sent via email September 13 Deadline for CBP Response to Questions sent via email September 20 Deadline for Proposals sent via email September 26 Potential candidates notified October 1-4 Candidate interviews October 14 Candidate selection at Economic Development Authority Meeting

If you have questions or wish to be considered, contact Kim Berggren at 763-493-8050 or [email protected].


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Request for Information Marketing and Branding Consulting Services

Request for Information

Community Marketing and Branding Consulting Services

The City of Woodbury is seeking proposals from agencies and/or individuals with extensive experience in developing integrated marketing and branding plans that capitalize on a community's assets and unique attributes to positively present itself to local and regional economies. The City seeks to evaluate its current branding and marketing efforts, and incorporate recommendations by developing an integrated marketing and branding plan for the City.

Submittal Instructions

Proposals must be submitted with one (1) original and six (6) copies and one (1) CD/DVD (with all data consolidated into the fewest possible number of files, and all files named appropriately for easy identification) in a sealed envelope to the attention of Jason Egerstrom, City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125 by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Envelopes must be marked “Marketing and Branding Consulting Services.” Postmarks or other timestamps will not be accepted in lieu of actual delivery. The firm can use whatever delivery mechanism it chooses as long as it remains clear that the firm/individual is responsible for submissions prior to the date and time.

The City of Woodbury reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in whole or in part on any basis without disclosure of a reason; to negotiate with any party; to waive informalities or defects in proposals; to require test proving of proposed equipment; or accept such proposals as it shall deem in the best interests of the City.

The City of Woodbury assumes no liability for the payment of costs and expenses incurred by any bidder in responding to this RFI. All proposals become the sole property of the City of Woodbury. This RFI is not a contract and alone shall not be interpreted as such but rather serves as an instrument through which proposals are solicited.


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Request for Information Marketing and Branding Consulting Services

An estimated project timeline is as follows:

Descriptions Date Time Deadline for proposer questions Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 4:30 p.m. Responses from city staff Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 4:30 p.m. Proposal submittal date Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 4:30 p.m. Interviews Week of Sept. 9 N/A Notice of selection/negotiations Week of Sept. 16 N/A City Council approval of contract Sept. 25, 2013 meeting N/A City Council check-in Oct. 16, 2013 workshop N/A Consultant work October-December N/A CVB stakeholders meeting To be determined N/A Recommendations to Council Feb. 19, 2014, workshop N/A

Address all communications concerning this Request for Information in writing to:

Jason Egerstrom, communications coordinator City of Woodbury 8301 Valley Creek Road Woodbury, MN 55125 Email: [email protected]

Respectfully,

Jason Egerstrom, communications coordinator, City of Woodbury


Public Relations Firm RFP

The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) is a national not-for-profit organization promoting healthy lifestyles for 50+ adults through education, fitness and sport. In addition, NSGA is a member of the United States Olympic Committee.

The Bloomington – Minneapolis – St. Paul Local Organizing Committee (LOC) will lead the planning efforts, management and execution of the 2015 Summer National Senior Games (SNSG). Competition will take place July 3 - 15, 2015 in 18 medal sports with an expected 12,000 athletes and 30,000 guests. The 2015 event theme is “Stay Golden”.

The local organizing committee seeks to hire a public relations firm or individual to help publicize a variety of activities.

Responsibilities include:

a. Media Relations b. Story Mining c. Events Planning d. Idea Generation

There is a fixed budget over the next two years of $50,000 plus expenses. We anticipate the execution of this program will entail some degree of pro bono work.

Firms/persons interested in being considered should submit no more than a two-page document demonstrating experience in media relations and special events. Interviews will be held in the next 30 days with a selection made by Labor Day.

Timeline:

1. August 5, 2013 – RFP Delivered Via Email 2. August 9, 2013 – Submit intention to bid via email to [email protected] 3. August 16, 2013 – by 5 PM, RFP Submitted via Email 4. (If necessary) August 19 - 21, 2013– presentations as requested by LOC

If you have questions, or if you wish to be considered, please contact Beth Pinkney at [email protected]


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Agenda Section: General Action Items

Prepared By:

Theresa Freund, Secretary EDA

Resolution: N/A Presented By:

Jason Aarsvold, Executive Director EDA No. of Attachments: 1

Item:

CONSIDER CALLING FOR A JOINT COUNCIL & EDA PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:00 P.M.

Executive Director’s Proposed Action: MOTION __________, SECOND __________, CALLING FOR A JOINT COUNCIL & EDA PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:00 P.M. Overview: The City Council and the Economic Development Authority are being requested to hold a joint public hearing on relating to the following items:

1. The granting of property tax abatement for a biogenetics manufacturing facility in the City. At the hearing, the City Council will consider granting an abatement of property taxes on property in the City at located 9450 Winnetka Avenue North and described as Lot 1, Block 1, Protein Design Labs Addition (the “Property”).

2. The proposed adoption of a business subsidy agreement. The City and EDA propose to enter

into a Contract for Private Development with Baxter Healthcare.

Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Recommendation The Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority recommends approval. Attachments 6.5A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

6.5A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Page 2

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK

BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HENNEPIN COUNTY

STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Park (the “City”) and the Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”), Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, will hold a joint public hearing on Monday, August 26, 2013, at approximately 7:00 P.M. at the Brooklyn Park City Council Chambers in City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, relating to the following items: 1. The granting of a property tax abatement under Minnesota Statues, Section 469.1812 to 469.1815 for a biogenetics manufacturing facility in the City. At the hearing, the City Council will consider granting an abatement of property taxes on property in the City at located 9450 Winnetka Avenue North and described as Lot 1, Block 1, Protein Design Labs Addition (the “Property”). The term “abatement” means that the City will return a portion of the City’s share of taxes paid on the Property. The abatements will be paid for an initial term of 10 years, referred to as Phase I. If Phase II is constructed on the Property, the abatement will be paid for an additional 10 years, but the Phase II payments will include only the increased taxes from Phase II, and the term of all the abatements from both phases will not exceed 20 years. The City estimates that the total abatement amount over the 20‐year term will not exceed $3,720,000 for Phases I and II combined; provided that the maximum amount could be increased if Phase II meets a specified size threshold and the City and Developer negotiate such increase. In no event will the abatement payments exceed the actual City share of taxes on the Property in Phase I and the City’s share of increased taxes from Phase II, during the maximum 20‐year term.

2. The proposed adoption of a business subsidy agreement. The City and EDA propose to

enter into a Contract for Private Development with Baxter Healthcare Corporation (the “Developer”), under which the City will provide the abatement assistance described above to Developer, and the EDA will agree to pay to Developer the balance of tax increments due under a tax increment note issued to a prior owner of the Property. Both the abatement and tax increment assistance will be a “business subsidy” under Minnesota Statues, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995 (the “Business Subsidy Act”). The contract will include a “business subsidy agreement” as required under the Business Subsidy Act, describing job and wage goals required and remedies for failure to meet the goals. Copies of the proposed abatement resolution and business subsidy agreement are on file and available for public inspection at the office of the Community Development Director in City Hall. All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing. A person with residence in or the owner of taxable property in the City may file a written complaint with the City if the City fails to comply with the Business Subsidy Act in connection with the abatement assistance, and may file a written complaint with the EDA if the EDA fails to comply with the Business Subsidy Act in connection with the tax increment assistance; and no action may be filed against the City or EDA for the failure to comply unless a written complaint is filed with the City or EDA, as the case may be.

________________________ DEVIN MONTERO, CITY CLERK

Published in the Brooklyn Park Sun Post on August 15, 2013




Agenda Section: General Action items

Prepared By:

Theresa Freund, Secretary EDA

Resolution: N/A Presented By: Jason Aarsvold, Executive

Director EDA No. of Attachments: 0

Item:

CONSIDER RECOGNIZING STEPHEN BUBUL FOR EXEMPLARY LEGAL SERVICE TO THE BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Executive Director’s Proposed Action: MOTION __________, SECOND __________, RECOGNIZING STEPHEN BUBUL FOR EXEMPLARY LEGAL SERVICE TO THE BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Overview: The EDA secured legal services from Kennedy & Graven beginning on January 1, 2011. Since that time Stephen Bubul has been the general counsel for the EDA, providing expert tax increment financing, real estate transaction, public finance and government legal services. Mr. Bubul has notified staff that he has decided to retire effective August 31, 2013. Recommendation The Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority recommends approval. Attachments None.

ITEM 7.1

MEMORANDUM DATE: August 8, 2013 TO: EDA Commissioners FROM: Jason Aarsvold, Executive Director SUBJECT: Status Update Business Development

Business Forward o A subgroup of the Business Forward Advisory Board met to review the results of a

recent survey of the board and discuss potential improvements to ensure the continued engagement of the members. The board will reconvene again in September, with the subgroup presenting the recommended changes to the full board.

o Staff is seeking business representatives for both the Business Forward Advisory Board and Brooklyn Park Development Corporation. Additional information and links to the applications are available at www.brooklynpark.org/businessforward.

o Planning is underway for the 2nd Annual Business Forward Forum. The luncheon will be held Thursday, October 10 at Edinburgh USA.

The Summer Business Connect mailing has been distributed to local businesses, commercial brokers and other contacts in the business community. The mailing included information and updates on development activity, Business Forward, transportation projects and other items. A hard copy of the mailing was provided to the City Council in the July 31 Weekly Briefing.

The annual business survey is underway. Businesses can access the survey at www.brooklynpark.org/survey. Staff is using a variety of avenues to promote the survey, including direct emails to businesses, inclusion in the CEI newsletter, and communications through the local chambers of commerce.

Scherer Bros. Lumber has signed a fifteen year lease on a previously vacant building at 9420

83rd Ave N. The company will have about 50 employees at this location. The building was most recently occupied by Anderson Windows.

Staff continues to work with representatives from Baxter, a global diversified healthcare company, on a business assistance agreement. A special joint meeting of the EDA/City Council is tentatively planned for August 26th. Baxter plans to reactivate the facility at 9450 Winnetka Avenue North, which would bring 190 skilled jobs to Brooklyn Park and the potential for additional jobs in future phases.

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Housing

On July 8, the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) began accepting applications for Home Repair Assistance. Over 150 residents requested applications for the grant within the first week and by the second week all of the grant funds were committed. The grant provides $5,000 to income qualified homeowners to make improvements to their homes. The total grant allocation of $294,270 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines will serve approximately 52 households.

Beginning in September, the Housing and Development Specialist will begin accepting applications for the Front Yard Fix‐Up Grant, which was approved by the EDA in May. The purpose of the grant is to help low and moderate income homeowners fix‐up the front of their homes. Projects must be located in the front or side yard of the home and must be visible from a public street. The grant provides a 50% matching contribution of $1,000 to $5,000 for eligible improvements. The program will help spruce up neighborhoods and protect property values. More information and an application will be posted on the city’s website under “Home Improvements” in September.

Village Creek Area

The foreclosure sale of the property at 7650 Brooklyn Boulevard, called Shops at Village Creek, occurred on July 18, 2013, as anticipated. Mid Country Bank purchased the mortgage for $4,250,000. The EDA’s attorney provided information on the EDA’s options related to the property at the July meeting and the EDA took no action at that time. The redemption period ends on September 18, 2013.

Other

Amy Baldwin attended a NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association event, Rising Markets – What Makes Development Work Today. The panel of developers from United Properties, Scannell Properties and The Davis Group discussed projects presently in the pipeline, current underwriting metrics and market comparisons from a national level.

Alisha Strowbridge completed the Economic Development Credit Analysis course through the National Development Corporation in partnership with the International Economic Development Council. Alisha received a scholarship from the MN Economic Development Foundation that covered a portion of the course.

Marjorie Mangine retired as the Housing and Development Specialist in early July. Staff is interviewing candidates for the vacant position and anticipates filling the position in September.

ITEM 7.2

MEMORANDUM DATE: August 8, 2013 TO: EDA Commissioners FROM: Kim Berggren, Development and Housing Manager

Emily Carr, Economic Development Specialist II SUBJECT: Foreclosure Recovery Update Foreclosure Recovery Summary There are currently 153 properties at various stages in the rehabilitation process as follows:

10 homes are currently being rehabilitated

7 homes are under contract for acquisition

4 homes are under contract for resale to homebuyers

1 vacant lot is landbanked

131 rehabilitated homes resold to own‐occupants In addition, the Homebuyer Assistance Program allowed 58 homebuyers to purchase foreclosed homes in Brooklyn Park. The EDA rehabilitated homes continue to sell quickly. The following four rehabilitated homes are scheduled to be sold to homebuyers in August:

6100 71st Avenue North ‐ $170,050

8309 York Avenue North ‐ $174,900

7548 Dupont Avenue North ‐ $185,000

7508 Edgewood Avenue North ‐ $224,900 Foreclosure Update The EDA Foreclosure Recovery Program is featured in an article in this month’s Minnesota Cities magazine. The article discusses different cities response to the foreclosure crisis. Please see the attached article.

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8309 York Avenue North – Before and After Rehabilitation

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Attachments: 7.2A LIST OF FORECLOSED HOMES RECOVERED 7.2B MAP OF FORECLOSED HOMES RECOVERED

Status Description 'First Look' Price Accepted The developer has accepted the adjusted price offered by the bank

Initial PA Signed Purchase agreement between bank and EDA or bank and Developer has been signed

Acquisition Closing ‐ DATE Closing date for initial acquisition

Rehabilitation/Demolition The rehabilitation or demolition process is underway

For Sale Rehabilitation complete, home being marketed for re‐sale

Resale PA signed ‐ DATE Purchase agreement between a new homebuyer and the Developer has been signed

Resale closing ‐ DATE Closing date for re‐sale to homebuyer

Reoccupied ‐ DATE Acquisition, rehab and re‐sale complete or acquisition, demo and land bank complete

7.2A LIST OF FORECLOSED HOMES RECOVERED Page 4

Foreclosed Homes Recovered with EDA Assistance

# Address Who? What? Status Funding

1 7701 Noble Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 8/28/09 Mn Housing

2 1601 Meadowwood Dr N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 7/30/09 Mn Housing

3 7309 Beard Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 8/28/09 Mn Housing

4 8308 Morgan Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 10/7/09 Mn Housing

5 3700 83rd Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 10/30/09 Mn Housing

6 8033 Xenia Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 12/16/09 Mn Housing

7 5517 84th Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 11/16/09 Mn Housing

8 7724 Arlington Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 11/29/09 Mn Housing

9 7717 Unity Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 1/29/10 Mn Housing

10 5024 81st Ln N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 1/29/10 Mn Housing



13 7957 Louisiana Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 5/12/10 Mn Housing


15 5527 84 1/2 Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 3/11/10 Mn Housing

16 7917 Irving Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 3/15/10 Mn Housing

17 8415 Adair Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 4/30/10 Mn Housing

18 6909 Hartkopf Ln N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 5/24/10 Mn Housing

19 7432 Noble Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 11/22/10 Mn Housing



22 6908 Dutton Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 2/28/11 Mn Housing



25 4609 Brookdale Dr N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 6/19/12 Mn Housing

26 7832 Shingle Creek Dr N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 11/23/10 Mn Housing

27 2016 Sugarloaf Tr N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 11/7/11 Mn Housing

28 2660 77th Blvd N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 3/29/11 Mn Housing




32 8132 Hampshire Ct N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 11/3/11 Mn Housing

33 3140 Pearson Pkwy N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 8/31/11 Mn Housing



# Address Who? What? Status Funding

35 7325 James Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 9/28/11 Mn Housing

36 7324 Douglas Dr N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 1/10/12 Mn Housing

37 7724 Chowen Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 11/1/11 Mn Housing

38 7472 Abbott Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 4/13/12 Mn Housing

39 7916 Louisiana Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 3/16/12 TIF

40 1709 84th Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 3/16/12 TIF

41 5208 82nd Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 5/8/12 TIF

42 6624 Flag Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 4/4/12 TIF

43 8216 Sunkist Blvd N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 7/13/12 TIF

44 7709 Sugarloaf Tr N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 8/30/12 TIF

45 6717 Bethia Ln N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 11/2/12 TIF

46 9009 66th Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 9/21/12 TIF

47 7741 Hampshire Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 8/30/12 TIF

48 7908 Sierra Pkwy N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 10/4/12 TIF

49 8200 Morgan Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 1/17/13 TIF

50 2117 Gunflint Tr N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 3/29/13 TIF

51 9125 Georgia Ct N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 1/23/13 TIF

52 8325 Dupont Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 4/23/13 TIF

53 7924 Irving Ave N Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 7/15/13 TIF/CRV

54 8317 Rhode Island Dr Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 6/20/13 TIF

55 8409 Rhode Island Dr Engstrom Rehab Reoccupied 5/31/13 TIF

56 7741 Arlington Ave N Engstrom Rehab Rehabilitation TIF/CRV

57 4001‐05 83rd Ave N EDA Demo Landbanked CDBG

58 7816 Shingle Creek Dr N EDA Redev Reoccupied 9/4/12 NSP

59 8217 Kentucky Ave N Habitat Rehab Reoccupied 6/14/11 NSP

60 7916 Orchard Ave N Habitat Rehab Reoccupied 6/28/11 NSP

61 2917 83rd Ave N Habitat Rehab Reoccupied 5/31/11 NSP

62 7517 N Meadowwood Ct Habitat Rehab Reoccupied 6/28/11 NSP

63 8032 Georgia Ave N Habitat Rehab Reoccupied 2/23/12 NSP2

64 7834 Xerxes Ct N Habitat Rehab Reoccupied 5/29/12 NSP2

65 7549 Major Ave N Habitat Rehab Reoccupied 9/28/12 NSP2

66 7708 Dupont Ave N Habitat Rehab Reoccupied 10/30/12 NSP3

67 7316 74th Ave N Habitat Rehab Reoccupied 6/24/13 NSP3

68 7933 Irving Ave N Habitat Rehab Rehabilitation NSP3

69 2800 78th Ave N Habitat Rehab 'First Look Price Accepted' NSP1

70 * 3026 82nd Cir N Habitat Rehab 'First Look Price Accepted' NSP2

71 8001 Ewing Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 12/22/09 NSP

72 8256 Newton Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 1/22/10 NSP

73 8186 James Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 5/7/10 NSP

74 2725 79th Ct N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 9/28/10 NSP


Address Who? What? Status Funding

75 3500 82nd Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 7/22/10 NSP

76 8108 Sierra Pkwy N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 9/3/10 NSP

77 7824 Colorado Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 10/1/10 NSP

78 7364 Logan Ct N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 4/26/12 CDBG/NSP

79 4416 82nd Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 12/30/11 NSP

80 8032 France Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 7/15/11 NSP

81 8008 Hampshire Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 8/31/11 EDA/NSP

82 8216 Logan Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 7/13/12 EDA/NSP

83 7532 Imperial Dr N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 5/25/12 EDA/NSP

84 8117 Brandywine Pkwy N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 3/7/12 NSP

85 3332 75th Ave N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 5/31/12 EDA/NSP

86 7915 Lad Pkwy N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 6/20/13 EDA/NSP

87 8116 Douglas Ct N PRG Rehab Reoccupied 6/26/13 EDA/NSP

88 7434 Irving Ave N PRG Rehab Rehabilitation EDA/NSP

89 8349 Kentucky Ave N PRG Rehab Rehabilitation EDA/NSP

90 1524 84th Ave N Rains Rehab Reoccupied 5/5/10 NSP

91 6701 Brunswick Ave N Rains Rehab Reoccupied 11/19/10 CDBG/NSP

92 8017 Zane Ave N Rains Redev Reoccupied 9/8/11 NSP

93 7500 N Meadowwood Ct Rains Rehab Reoccupied 5/31/11 NSP

94 4324 82nd Ave N Rains Rehab Reoccupied 9/16/11 NSP

95 7824 Shingle Creek Dr N Rains Rehab Reoccupied 5/13/11 NSP

96 8325 Jersey Ave N Rains Rehab Reoccupied 9/16/11 NSP

97 7372 Logan Ct N Rains Rehab Reoccupied 9/9/11 EDA/NSP

98 6708 Edgewood Ave N Rains Rehab Reoccupied 4/26/12 NSP

99 7740 Kentucky Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 8/19/11 NSP2

100 8400 Rhode Island Dr N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 7/29/11 NSP2

101 8257 Irving Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 6/30/11 NSP2

102 8348 Newton Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 8/3/11 NSP2

103 8225 Hampshire Ct N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 4/6/12 EDA/NSP2

104 8125 College Park Dr MHS Rehab Reoccupied 2/10/12 EDA/NSP3

105 7426 Aldrich Ct N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 3/15/12 EDA/NSP3

106 7508 Dupont Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 10/31/11 NSP2

107 1809 Meadowwood Ct MHS Rehab Reoccupied 2/23/12 NSP2

108 2636 77th Blvd N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 4/6/12 NSP2

109 7301 Candlewood Dr N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 5/1/12 NSP2

110 2025 Laramie Tr N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 7/31/12 NSP3

111 8125 Wyoming Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 7/27/12 NSP3

112 6256 Rhode Island Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 7/19/12 NSP2

113 8291 Brunswick Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 9/12/12 EDA/NSP3


Address Who? What? Status Funding

114 2408 80th Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 9/19/12 NSP2

115 3016 80th Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 6/29/12 NSP2

116 8049 Zane Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 10/12/12 EDA/NSP3

117 8241 Newton Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 12/12/12 CDBG/NSP3

118 6901 75th Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 4/11/13 EDA/NSP3

119 2016 Laramie Tr N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 2/20/13 EDA/NSP2


121 8472 Adair Ave N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 12/28/12 EDA/NSP3

122 7440 Fremont Ct N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 4/19/13 EDA/NSP3

123 2016 Whitewater Tr N MHS Rehab Reoccupied 6/14/13 NSP2

124 6100 71st Ave N MHS Rehab Resale Closing 8/22/13 EDA/NSP3


126 8309 York Ave N MHS Rehab Resale Closing 8/16/13 EDA/NSP3

127 7548 Dupont Ave N MHS Rehab Resale Closing 8/23/13 EDA/NSP3

128 7408 Noble Ave N MHS Rehab Rehabilitation NSP2

129 7501 82nd Ave N MHS Rehab Rehabilitation EDA/NSP2

130 6231 Zealand Ave N MHS Rehab Rehabilitation EDA/NSP2

131 224 River Lane Court N MHS Rehab Rehabilitation EDA/NSP2

132 7009 75th Avenue N MHS Rehab 'First Look Price Accepted' CDBG/NSP3

133 8218 Brandywine Parkway MHS Rehab Acquisition Closing 8/29/13 EDA/NSP1

134 * 7824 Dupont Ave N MHS Rehab 'First Look Price Accepted' EDA/NSP3

135 8109 Lad Pkwy N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 6/29/11 NSP2

136 7533 Dupont Ave N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 7/5/11 NSP2

137 6540 Cherokee Ln N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 8/31/11 NSP2

138 8248 Hampshire Ave N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 1/12/12 NSP2

139 8309 Abbott Ave N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 1/25/12 EDA/NSP2

140 1109 81st Ave N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 4/24/12 EDA/NSP3

141 8217 Brandywine Pkwy N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 4/27/12 NSP2

142 7348 Douglas Dr N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 8/31/12 NSP2

143 1909 Meadowwood Ct N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 6/5/12 EDA/NSP3

144 7725 Vincent Ave N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 2/13/13 NSP2

145 8055 Dupont Ct N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 3/25/13 EDA/NSP3

146 7716 Noble Ave N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 5/17/13 CDBG/NSP2

147 8433 Kentucky Ct N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 3/29/13 EDA/NSP3

148 7433 Xerxes Ave N United Dev Rehab Reoccupied 6/6/13 EDA/NSP3

149 6817 66th Ave N United Dev Rehab Rehabilitation EDA/NSP3

150 4201 78th Ave N United Dev Rehab Rehabilitation EDA/NSP

151 7508 Edgewood Ave N United Dev Rehab Resale closing 8/29/13 EDA/NSP2

152 8148 Douglas Ct N United Dev Rehab 'First Look Price Accepted' EDA/NSP3

153 * 2909 84th Ave N United Dev Rehab 'First Look Price Accepted' EDA/NSP

58 additional foreclosed homes were acquired by homebuyers who received NSP funds

Last updated:August 1, 2013

* Indicates recent addition to list

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ITEM 7.3

MEMORANDUM DATE: August 8, 2013 TO: EDA Commissioners FROM: Economic Development Staff SUBJECT: EDA Topics Update – Signature Development Task Force The kick off meeting of the new Signature Development Task Force was held on August 1. At this meeting, the group reviewed the results of the May 1 consensus workshop, where representatives from the City Council and various commissions worked together to answer the question: “What things to you want to see happen as the undeveloped land in Brooklyn Park builds out?”. From the review of this work, the task force affirmed the attached combined list of items as the development vision for the undeveloped land. Topics for the upcoming task force meetings will be structured around providing the group information to assist them in creating policy recommendations in support of the vision statements. At the next meeting on August 15, Jay Demma from Stantec will be providing information on market analysis and market demand, as well as an overview of restaurant and retail market analysis on Brooklyn Park that Stantec has completed in 2012. At the September 5 meeting, the task force will be touring a variety of development projects in the metro area. The EDA commissioners are invited to join the tour as well. Additional detail will be provided. Moving forward, the task force will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month through December. 7.3A Signature Development Task Force Vision

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