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03-04 HRA Resolution Resolution 03-04 July 1 , 2003 . Commissioner Johnson introduced the following and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY DESIGNATING WILLIAM E. BERGQUIST AS DEVELOPER OF A PORTION OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SITE WHEREAS, the HRA in and for the City of Golden Valley (hereinafter "HRA") has worked with Hennepin County to purchase excess land east of.the Hennepin County Dispatch Center to be replatted into a single parcel of approximately 5 acres; and, WHEREAS, William E. Bergquist (hereinafter "Developer") has expressed an interest in partnering with the HRA and Habitat for Humanity to develop a housing subdivision with 16 affordable and market-rate units in keeping with the design guidelines adopted by the HRA on August 14, 2001; and, WHEREAS, the HRA wishes to further explore the purchase of the Hennepin County site and work with William E. Bergquist on its development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the HRA as follows: . 1. William E. Bergquist is hereby conditionally designated developer of a 5 acre site which the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is currently negotiating to purchase as excess property from Hennepin County. 2. The HRA understands that William E. Bergquist will undertake all planning and development efforts to construct the project on such property, and William E. Bergquist understands that he will have to meet the requirements of the HRA and City and enter into a negotiated development agreement with the HRA, which development agreement shall contain terms satisfactory to the HRA and William E. Bergquist. Mr. Bergquist will work cooperatively with Habitat for Humanity and hold a community open house regarding his proposal prior to a public hearing by the HRA on the sale of the land as part of these negotiations. . 3. The designation contained in this resolution is not an offer or an agreementto sell the development property, or the grant of an option or any other interest in the development property. The HRA re.serves the right to rescind the designation at any time in its sole and absolute discretion. Subject to the foregoing, the HRA agrees to commence negotiation of the development agreement with WilHam E. Bergquist or his designee until such time as it determines to terminate such negotiations in its sole and absolute discretion. . . . Resolution 03-04 (Con't) July 1, 2003 4. This designation is effective as of the date hereof and shall automatically terminate and be of no force or effect at such time as the development agreement is executed by both parties, or September 1, 2003, whichever occurs earlier. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the HRA that its staff is directed to: 1. Report to Hennepin County the continued interest of the HRA in purchasing county property and request and extension from a stated August 1, 2003 deadline for the purchase of the property. 2. Explore the cost of public improvements necessary for the site and request the City Council to authorize a feasibility study, to be paid for by the developer, if necessary to determine the cost of public improvements for the site. ATTEST: ThO~~~ Motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner Grayson; and upon a vote taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Chair and his signature attested by the Director. Resolution 03-04 July 1, 2003 . Commissioner Johnson introduced the following and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY DESIGNATING WILLIAM E. BERGQUIST AS DEVELOPER OF A PORTION OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S SITE WHEREAS, the HRA in and for the City of Golden Valley (hereinafter "HRA") has worked with Hennepin County to purchase excess land east of the Hennepin County Dispatch Center to be replatted into a single parcel of approximately 5 acres; and, WHEREAS, William E. Bergquist (hereinafter "Developer") has expressed an interest in partnering with the HRA and Habitat for Humanity to develop a housing subdivision with 16 affordable and market-rate units in keeping with the design guidelines adopted by the HRA on August 14,2001; and, WHEREAS, the HRA wishes to further explore the purchase of the Hennepin County site and work with William E. Bergquist on its development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the HRA as follows: . 1. William E. Bergquist is hereby conditionally designated developer of a 5 acre site which the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is currently negotiating to purchase as excess property from Hennepin County. 2. The HRA understands that William E. Bergquist will undertake all planning and development efforts to construct the project on such property, and William E. Bergquist understands that he will have to meet the requirements of the HRA and City and enter into a negotiated development agreement with the HRA, which development agreement shall contain terms satisfactory to the HRA and William E. Bergquist. Mr. Bergquist will work cooperatively with Habitat for Humanity and hold a community open house regarding his proposal prior to a public hearing by the HRA on the sale of the land as part of these negotiations. . 3. The designation contained in this resolution is not an offer or an agreement to sell the development property, or the grant of an option or any other interest in the developmentproperty. The HRA reserves the right to rescind the designation at any time in its sole and absolute discretion. Subject to the foregoing, the HRA agrees to commence negotiation of the development agreement with William E. Bergquist or his designee until such time as it determines to terminate such negotiations in its sole and absolute discretion. . . . Resolution 03-04 (Con't) July 1, 2003 4. This designation is effective as of the date hereof and shall automatically terminate and be of no force or effect at such time as the development agreement is executed by both parties, or September 1 , 2003, whichever occurs earlier. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the HRA that its staff is directed to: 1. Report to Hennepin County the continued interest of the HRA in purchasing county property and request and extension from a stated August 1 i 2003 deadline for the purchase of the property. 2. Explore the cost of public improvements necessary for the site and request the City Council to authorize a feasibility study, to be paid for by the developer, if necessary to determine the cost of public improvements for the site. ATTEST: ~fi Thomas D. Burt, Dire ~ Motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner Grayson; and upon a vote taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Chair and his signature attested by the Director.