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Robert W. Ruettimann
Patricia Jindra
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
Gary L. Peterson
Bruce Nawrocki
Bobby Williams
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
June 26, 2001
The following is the Agenda for the regular meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in the Parkview Villa Community
Room B, 965 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
The EDA does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its
accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all EDA services, programs, and
activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in
advance. Please call the EDA Secretary at 706-3669 to make arrangements (TDD 706-2806) for deaf or heating impaired only.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA.
CONSENT AGENDA.
(These items are considered to be routine by the EDA Board of Commissioners and will be
enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion.)
A. Move to adopt the consent agenda items as listed below:
1) Approval of Minutes.
a. Regular Meeting of May, 2001.
2)
Financial Report and Payment of Bills.
a. Financial Statement for May, 2001.
b. Payment of Bills for May, 2001.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2001-09, Resolution of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statement for May, 2001 and
approving payment of bills for the month of May, 2001.
REPORT OF MANAGEMENT COMPANY.
A. Anita Kottsick, Parkview Villa Public Housing Administrator.
CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS EDA ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA.
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the EDA items not on the regular
agenda. The citizen is requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Please note, the public
may address the EDA regarding specific agenda items at the time the item is being discussed.)
RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS -NONE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION.
A. Other Resolutions.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVtCES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
10.
B. Bid Consideration.
Other Business.
1) Approve Policy and Procedure for Tracking Crime and Crime Related
Problems - Anita Kottsick
MOTION: Move to approve the Policy and Procedure for Tracking Crime and Crime Related
Problems form for Parkview Villa North and South Senior Housing Units; and furthermore, to
direct staffto implement the policy immediately.
2)
Approve the Policy and Procedure for Screening Applicants Criminal
History - Anita Kottsick.
MOTION: Move to approve the Policy and Precedure for Screening Applicants Criminal
History form for Parkview Villa North and South Senior Housing Units; and furthermore, to
direct staff to implement the policy immediately.
3) Authorize the Hiring of a Part time Caretaker - Randy Schumacher
MOTION: Move to authorize the hiring of a part time or weekend Caretaker position at
Parkview Villa, not to exceed $5,000 in annual expenditures.
4) Transfer of Home Mortgage Loans - Mark Nagel
MOTION: Move to approve the sale of the Chartraw/Uecker and Nielsen Home Mortgage
Loans to Community Reinvestment Fund for approximately $33,689.61 with the proceeds from
the sale placed in the Business Revolving Loan Fund and transfer the Mortgage Insurance; and
furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive director to enter into an agreement for the
same.
5) Section 8 Repayment Agreement - Mark Nagel
MOTION: Move to declare the remaining balance of $384.74 of the loan repayment agreement
with Duane Hagen, Section 8 recipient, uncollectable; and furthermore authorize the President
and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
6) 2001 Public Housing Capital Improvement Program - Mark Nagel.
MOTION: Move to approve the 2001 Capital Improvements Program and authorize submittal
to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, along with the Agency Plan and
furthermore, recommend the Board set a meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee for
sometime in July.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS.
Report of the Acting Deputy Executive Director - Randy Schumacher.
1) Housing Update
2) Monroe Property Update
Report of the Executive Director - Walt Fehst.
Committee/Other Reports.
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Attachments.
1) Copy of Letter from Anoka County on Approved CDBG Funding for 2002.
2) Kennedy and Graven Transfer of Activities to HRA Letter.
MEETINGS:
The next Regular EDA meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2001.
12. ADJOURNMENT.
Walter R. Fehst, Executive Director
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The mission of the Columbia 9Geights Bconomic ~oevelopment Authority is to proxdde financial and technical assistance
and resources to residentia6 commercia6 and industrial interests to promote health, safety, welfare, economic development
and redevelopment.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2001
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority
(EDA) was called to order by President Ruettimann at 6:36 p.m., Tuesday, May 15,2001, in the
Parkview Villa Community Room B, 965 404 Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Robert Ruettimann, Marlaine Szurek, Gary Peterson,
Julienne Wyckoff, Bruce Nawrocki, and Bobby Williams
Pat Jindra
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Randy Schumacher, Acting Deputy Executive Director
Shirley Barnes, CEO, Crest View Corporation
Cher Bakken, Community Development Secretary
Mark Nagel, Community Development Staff
CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the EDA Board of Commissioners
and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion).
A. Adopt the consent agenda items as listed below.
1) Approval of Minutes - regular meeting of April 17, 2001
Move to adopt the minutes of the April, 2001 regular meeting as presented in writing.
2) Financial Report and Payment of Bills
a. Financial Statement - Apr/l, 2001
b. Payment of Bills - April, 2001
Move to approve Resolution 2001-08, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements for April, 2001 and approving payment of bills for
April, 2001.
MOTION by Szurek, second by Peterson, to adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All ayes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Nawrocki asked when the Board couM get a copy of the Auditors Report. Ruettimann stated that by
Friday, May 25'h the Finance Department assured us we wouM have the report and staff will provide
copies to the Board members.
REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
In Anita Kottsick's absence, Shirley Barnes gave the Management Report. There was one correction to
Kottsick's written report. It should state: Unit 710 had a water leak in the bathroom ceiling, which ran
down the wall. After some investigation by maintenance personnel, it was determined that the balcony
had a significant crack where the balcony floor and wall meet. Personnel caulked the cracks and the
leak appeared ftxed until it rained again. A contractor was called to determine where the water coming
in. Therefore, the unit wil! not be rented until the water problem is solved.
Three units in the North building developed severe leaks around and above the window frames.
Maintenance personnel called four different contractors for an evaluation. Two of the contractors stated
that the leaks were coming in from above and working down the walls. They will provide a proposal to
staff.
The North apartment inspections were completed and maintenance is working on a list of the necessary
repairs to provide to the Capital Improvement Committee. Two apartments failed inspection due to
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housekeeping safety issues. Kottsick will work with the residents to make corrections. South apartment
inspections will be done in late May. Unit 908 has been rented for occupancy as of June 1, 2001. Also
included in the report was the breakdown of the 912 vacant days requested by the Board at a previous
EDA meeting.
PUBLIC I:IEARING FOR SALE OF 3913 POLK STREET NE.
Ruettimann opened the Public Hearing at 6.'51 p.m. Schumacher indicated that State Statute requires a
Public Hearing prior to the sale of property by an EDA. The Public Hearing for the sale of 3913 Polk
Street NE was published in the Focus Newspaper and broadcast on Cable TV on May 3, 2001. This was
the-first step in the process to purchase and sell 4401 Quincy Street NE to Habitat for Humanity along
with 3913 Polk Street NE to build 3 new single-family dwellings. This is contingent upon City Council
approving the purchase and sale of 4401 Quincy. The purchase of 4401 Quincy Street will be.financed
by; 1) a $ 70, 000 HOME Program Grant, 2) $35,650from Habitat for Humanity, and 3) a $17, 500 cash
match from the EDA for a total of $123,150. If the City choses to not approve the purchase and sale of
4401 Quincy to Habitat for Humanity, the EDA could consider the sale of 3913 Polk Street NE at their
June 17, 2001 meeting, but would have to turn back the $70,000 in HOME Grant Funds. The 3 owner-
occupied, single-family dwellings to be constructed by Habitat for Humanity would help fulfill a
commitment made by the Columbia Heights City Council in 1996 to work in partnership with Habitat for
Humanity to construct 9 homes over the next 3 years in the community. The document for the 9 homes is
not a binding legal agreement with Habitat for Humanity. Staff recommended the Board approve the
sale of the properties to Habitat for Humanity subject to the terms ora negotiated development
agreement.
Ruettimann provided a spreadsheet listing the Habitat for Humanity homes in Columbia Heights, which
listed the 2001 estimated market value and limited market value for payable 2002 and 2001 taxes. He
also read a letter from the Nellermoe family expressing their concern that the property wasn 't put up for
public sale.
Pat Rosenberg, resident and volunteer for Habitat in Columbia Heights, explained how the Habitat home
program works. In order to qualify for home purchase, the families must put in a total of 350 hours of
labor, attend classes, -financially qualify, and must show a real need to own a home.
Nellermoe was present at the meeting and expressed the following concerns: 0 all of the Habitat homes
look alike and he would like to see them look like a Cape Cod or Rambler, and 2) why wasn't the
property put up for sale to the public because a neighbor might be interested in buying the lot to increase
the size of their property.
Wyckoff felt that Habitat for Humanity is a good program, but Columbia Heights has enough Habitat
homes and the EDA should look into putting in some townhomes for higher income families such as
employees of the new Medtronic World Headquarters in Fridley.
Ryan Karis, from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity was present and provided information about the
program. Habitat maintains an on-going staff at each site, they have a home ownership program,
comprehensive training program for prospective owners which requires attendance at 12 seminars on
home ownership, Habitat is a licensed general contractor; all homes have vinyl siding, Anderson
windows, 90% efficient water heaters, and mechanical heating systems; and the homes are mortgaged on
a 20, 25 or 30year, zeropercent mortgage with Habitat Financial. The home at 3913 Polk Street would
be a single level rambler home with 1,100 square feet of living space.
Nawrocki felt the garage on the property was not up to code and the entrance was too tight. He
suggested the purchase agreement indicate the garage be torn down. Ruettimann stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission would have to approve that part of the development at the time the
plans are reviewed.
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Karis told Mrs. Nellermoe that he is willing to meet with the families on Polk Street to get ideas of what
style home would be appropriate on the block. He also told Nawrocki that he will inspect the garage and
if it needs to be replaced, Habitat would do so.
Ruettimann stated that of the 14 existing Habitat homes in Columbia Heights, only 5 of these were
purchased through the City or EDA. He asked if Habitat homeowners could buy the mortgage from
Habitat due to an income change. Karis stated that in his experience with approximately 350 Habitat
homes, it has only happened once, but it is possible.
Williams felt that because the EDA had signed the letter of intent in 1996 with Habitat that the Board
should honor it.
Nawrocki was concerned that there wasn't an amount listed for Habitat to purchase the Polk Street
property and what dollar amount the EDA has into the purchase and demolition of the property at this
time. Schumacher stated that Habitat would be purchasing the property for one dollar. Fehst explained
that we have approximately $35, O00 from Building Inspection funds into the property.
With all the questions and comments finished, Ruettimann opened discussion for 4401 Quincy Street that
would be affected by the sale of the Polk Street property.
John Boreen, 4413 Quincy Street NE addressed the Board with his concerns; 1) the pond behind
Rainbow has deteriorating walls and is full of weeds, 2) there have been several police raids at 4401
Quincy, and 3) the homes on the west side of Quincy have problems with water and sewer back ups.
Ruettimann requested Fehst check into the water and sewer problems. He stated the home is currently
rented and when the Habitat home is put into place it should eliminate the police calls. Wyckoff stated
Public Works is scheduled to make repairs to the pond sometime this summer.
Ruettimann closed the Public Hearing at 8:04 a.m.
MOTION by Ruettimann, second by Peterson, to approve the sale of the property at 3913 Polk Street
NE, PIN #36-30-24-34-0105, to Habitat for Humanity; and furthermore; to authorize the President and
Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO TI:gE MOTION by Ruettimann, second by Peterson, adding the cost
of the sale is to be $1.00, provided it is a complete package as laid out in the motion.
SECOND FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO Ti:rE MOTION by Ruettimann, second by Peterson, that
this sale is contingent upon the acquisition for development of 4401 Quincy, that Habitat for Humanity
to meet the ordinances and regulations with the City of Columbia Heights on all three houses.
Nawrocki expressed his concern that the proposal lacked the necessary detail for consideration and
therefore, the property shouM be put up for public sale.
Upon vote: Peterson- aye, Nawrocki-nay, Szurek-aye, Williams-aye, Wyckoff~nay. 3 ayes, 2 nays.
Motion Carried.
CREST VIEW MANAGEMENT CONTRACT RENEWAl,
Schumacher stated that on or about June of 1997 the EDA entered into a Management and Maintenance
Agreement with Crest View Corporation that was approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. This agreement was amended in May of 1998 allowing for the extension of the
term of the agreement to include the initial timeframe of two years, with three, one-year options that
would extend the agreement to a total of five years. The agreement before the Board is for a one-year
(third) extension effective June 1, 2001 though June 1, 2002 in the total amount of $140,802, plus
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overtime. Salary and mileage fees are the only increases. He also passed out a spreadsheet, prepared
by the Finance Department, showing fees disbursed over the last four years.
Nawrocki asked for a breakdown of overtime hours in the last year and why there was a check issued for
$19,487.77 this month to Crest View when past months checks were around $12,000. Schumacher stated
he had the information on the overtime in his office and he would check with the Finance Department
regarding check issued
MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Williams, to approve the one year extension of the Management and
Maintenance Services Agreement to June of 2002 with Crest View Corporation, based on their proposal
dated May 7, 2001 with the addition of providing a breakdown of the in-house caretakers hours on the
monthly statements; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an
agreement for the same. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Ruettimann recommended the Board take action to move all of the ED.4 owned properties to the HIM,
therefore, giving the EDA an opportunity to go forth with redevelopment projects for the City.
The Commissioners had some concerns regarding legal issues and suggested legal counsel look at the
documents first.
MOTION by Ruettimann, second by Szurek, to direct staff to have the City Attorney looking into
moving all EDA owned properties to the HRA to handle, thereby, giving the EDA the opportunity to go
forward with redevelopment in the City.
Nawrocki stated there wasn't a need to separate the two commissions (HR,4/EDA). There would be
problems with staffing, overtime, and the availability of commissioners to attend another meeting during
the month.
Upon Vote: Peterson-aye, Nawrocki-nay, Williams-aye, Szurek-aye, Wyckoff-aye. 4 ayes, 1 nay.
Motion Carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFFING UPDATE
Schumacher reported the following changes in staffing; 1) Kathy Pepin has taken a position with the City
of Coon Rapids. Her last day will be Thursday, May 17~h. We have borrowed temporary staffing from
the Assessing Department until the position is filled, and 2) Mel Collova has been on a 4 hour a day
medical leave the past month due to a car accident.
Fehst introduced Mark Nagel to the Board. Nagel will be working in the Community Development
Department on a part time basis. He has previous experience as the City Manager in Anoka, and the
Housing & Redevelopment Authority Director for Scott County.
PARKVIEW VILLA PA SYSTEM REWIRING STATUS
Schumacher stated he contacted Fire Chief, Charlie Thompson, in regards to the potential use of the
Parkview Villa Fire Alarm for paging purposes. Thompson recommended that the fire alarm system at
Parkview Villa not be used for general-purpose pagingfor the following reasons; 1) The MUFC Code
says "Afire alarm system shall not be used for any purposes other than ftre warning unless approved; 2)
Parkview Villa staff felt that the building would become more of an institution and that this matter
should be discussed at a resident council meeting, 3) people making the page must have access to a key
for the fire alarm panel because the microphone is in a locked compartment, 4) some residents placed
cardboard in front of the speaker system in their apartment in past years because the volume on the fire
alarm was too loud, and 5) using the ftre alarm system for general paging would expose several people
to potential legal liability if the alarm system failed to operate properly after a paging announcement
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was made.
EDA LOAN PORTFOLIO
Nagel reviewed the outstanding loans that the Community Development Department processes on a
monthly basis and recommended the following:
· Section 8 Repayment Agreement was made back in April of 1999 with Section 8 recipient,
Duane Hagen with monthly payments of $55.51for 2 years. Hagen hasn't made a payment in 5
months and is currently without a forwarding address. Nagel recommended that the EDA
declare the loan uncollectable and that no more loans of this type be accepted.
· Home Improvement Promissar~ Note (Sheffield) was made with the Warrickx on June 15, 1995
for $5,000 at 2%for lO years. The monthly payments are $46.01 with a balance of $2,120.36
and payoff scheduled for June of 2005. Nagel recommended that the EDA complete the loan and
establish a policy of offering residents the Home Improvement Loans and Grants through CEE.
· Mortgage Loan Payments were made by the EDA for two residents. The Chartraw loan was
made on June 1, 1979 with a 30-year mortgage at 5% interest with payments of $381.34 and a
balance of $20,243. 70with payoff on May 1, 2009. The Nielsen was made on July 1, 1979 with a
30-year mortgage at 5% interest with payments of $318.60 and a balance of $18,699.35 with
payoff on June 1, 2009. Nagel recommended the EDA continue to process these loans but
redirect the loan repayments into the BRLF account or sell the two mortgages and put the
proceeds in the BRLF or housing program funds.
· Business Revolving Loan Fund (BRLF)- the EDA has three outstanding loans; 1) Metro
Assemblies (Robert & Priscilla Barnick) with payments of $265. 99 and a balance of $13, 646. 31;
2) F.C. Celtic (Kenneth Hertz) with payments of $4 72.53 and a balance of $1 O, 339.58; and 3)
Industrial Steel (Steven & Katherine Jonak) with payments of $266. O0 and a balance of
$5,246.69. All loans were for $25,000 at a 5% interest rate.
In February of 1999, it was noted that all BRLF monies were currently out on loan. As of the
2001 Management Report, there is over $25,000 available. Nagel recommended the EDA
continue to administer the contracts, but negotiate a contract with CEE to administer this
program and update the loan terms. By adding funds from the home mortgage loans and BRLF
repayments, the BRLF can be self-sustaining and no longer in need of EDA monies.
Nagel will put together consent letters with motions for Board approval at the June meeting.
HOUSING UPDATE
Nagel reported on the current Housing Programs.
· Elevator Modernization project at Parkview Villa is complete and the City has been reimbursed
all of the $271,488 in CIAP funds. There is one outstanding issue regarding the Davis-Bacon
documents for the project that will be reviewed with HUD. This was detected in the Auditors
findings stating that on the $75,128 in wages paid for the project, the prevailing wage forms
need to be reconstructed.
· On Monday, April 30th staff from the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) met with City
staff and provided an update on the Home Improvement Programs. CEE has administered a
total of 62 loans totaling $727,826.
· MHFA Rental Rehabilitation and Energy Loan Programs are moving slowly. Therefore, plans
are being made to develop an information packet to be sent to owners of rental units.
· CEE's contract expires on December 31, 2001. Nagel requested copies of their insurance
certificates and an updated Exhibit B reflecting the new, lower interest rates under the MHFA
programs.
· CEEhasclosedonatotalof9HomelmprovementGrantsusing$117,723ofthe1997CDBG
Funds and another $27,398 of the 1998funds for 3 more loans. In addition, another $133,725 in
1998 CDBG funds are being processed at this time. Their goal is to close on these loans and
expend the remaining $90,000 by September of this year or it will have to be returned to Anoka
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County.
MHFA First Time Homebuyers Program has $30 million to loan statewide at 6.25°/6, at one and
a halfpoints. A total of $6.87 million is allocated to Anoka County residents. Thisprogram
requires no EDA or City funds.
Transition Block Redevelopment Project has begun the 22 affordable townhomes. We will be
processing the necessary paperwork for the first draw of $235, 350 for property acquisition
reimbursement under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Grant. The remaining
$309,650 grant funds will be used for the development of the senior assisted living facility.
CITY/EDA/HRA OWNED PROPERTY UPDATE
Schumacher stated an updated list of EDA, City, and HRA owned properties was included in the packet
for review per the Board's request. The list does not include any City owned parks, corner lots, or the
two Parkview Villa properties owned by the HRA, and 4607 Tyler Street NE owned by the EDA.
Peterson questioned the status of 828 40th Avenue NE, the old Heights TV building. Schumacher
reported that a week ago the Columbia Heights Fire Explorers cleaned out all of the electronic
equipment from the building which filled a 40yard dumpster. The next step will be to contact the Fire
Chief to use the building for fire training.
EDA OWNED PARKING RAMP UPDATE
Schumacher met with Mr. Vedi last Friday, in regards to a quote for performing a physical audit on both
of the City owned parking ramps. After reviewing the contract for the City owned bank building parking
ramp, it was determined by our attorney that the EDA does have the right to request an inspection of the
ramp. Vedi reduced the inspection proposal cost from $6,710 to $6,310 each. Schumacher suggested
that we sit down with the two individuals responsible and get written commitments for them to pay for
this process, and then enter into an agreement for the audits. Staff will make these arrangements.
LEASE FOR PARKVIEW VILLA
Nawrocki questioned why we use a month-to-month versus a six or twelve month lease and felt that if the
lease was changed to a longer term it would help reduce the amount of moves in the building. Barnes
stated that Crest View has always used a month-to-month lease for all facilities they own and manage.
Barnes stated she could change the lease term upon Board approval.
Nawrocki asked if Crest View does a credit check/background check for renter and employees, and if
they charge late fees. Barnes stated there is a credit check required and late fees are not required in the
lease. Barnes also recommended, that City legal counsel and staff look at the lease and up date it.
Nawrocki will contact Bakken with a list of questions he has about the current lease agreement for
Parkview Villa. Bakken will then turn this list over to Kottsick for clarification.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by President, Ruettimann at 9:37 p.m.
MEETINGS
The next EDA meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2001 in Community Room B at
Parkview Villa.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Bakken
Recording Secretary
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EDA RESOLUTION 2001-09
RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (EDA) APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MAY, 2001
AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2001.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) is required by
Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which
shows all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the
money on hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and
WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's
vouchers or bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its
records; and
WHEREAS, the financial statement for the month of May, 2001 and the list of bills for the
month of May, 2001 are attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statement and the list of bills and finds them
to be acceptable as to both form and accuracy.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority that it has examined the attached financial statements
and list of bills, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, and they are found to be
correct, as to form and content; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statements are acknowledged and received and
the list of bills as presented in writing are approved for payment out of proper funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution and attachments are to be made a part of the
permanent records of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
Passed this __ day of
,2001.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
AYES:
NAYS:
Robert Ruettimann, President
Attest by:
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
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Housing Complex iI /
965 N.E. 40th Avenue, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 i~-'~' (~/?
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DATE: JUNE 18, 2001
TO:
RANDY SCHUMACHER, ACTING COMMUNITY DEV. DIRECTOR
SHIRLEY BARNES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; CREST VIEW
COMMISSIONERS; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS EDA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS; CREST VIEW
FROM: ANITA KOTTSICK, HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR
RE: MAY/JUNE MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR PARKVIEW VILLA &
4607 TYLER
)6-3800 Fax (763) 788-3978
PHYSICAL PLANT:
Apartment window leaks in North and South have been assessed by 3 separate
contractors. Each had a different opinion as to what would solve the problems within
these units. We have scheduled the work to be completed on the apartment windows that
are severely leaking at this time by Professional Building Maintenance Inc. as their
photographs show exactly where the caulking needs repair. I recommend that the capital
improvement committee discuss future upkeep of the outside of both buildings. Looking
at caulking and painting the north building within the next few years.
The air conditioner unit was not working properly on June 11~. It was repaired by the
afternoon of June 13th. Once again it was not working properly on June 18~ , it will be
serviced on the June 19~ to find the leak and then will be repaired.
South apartments were inspected .the end of May and all repairs will be done ASAP.
OCCUPANCY:
NORTH BUILDING:
APT # VACANCY DATE
NAME
MOVE-IN DATE
805 May 31 Mark Hanson
902 April 30 Henry Lack
908 May 30 Reuben Langie
June 26
June 13
June I
Owned by the EDA of the City of Columbia Heights
Managed by Crest View Management Services
Equal Housing Opportunity Agency
SOUTH BUILDING:
APT# VACANCY DATE
215 May 12
320 April 30
NAME MOVE-IN DATE
Joe Kroska May 29
Helen Winters (int) June 15
Waiting list totals are as follows:
Parkview Villa North
20 CH Residents
24 Non-residents
4607 Tyler
3 CH Residents
6 Non-residents
Parkview Villa South
20 CH Residents
12 Non-residents
MISC:
Staff training on new software the week of June 16~. New security system work is
scheduled to begin on June 25~.
For informational purposes the Parkview Villa calendar is attached.
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Recommendations
1. month-month leases versus 6-month or 12-month
Staff would recommend that we continue to use a month to month for the following reasons. The
majority of our tenants are seniors whose health needs may increase rather suddenly therefore
they may no longer safely, stay in their apartments. Also if a north resident needed to move to a
assisted living facility or a Long Term Care Facility more than likely they would be subsidized in
that facility and the government will not subsidize two dwellings. Finally, in the last year or so that
I have worked at Parloriew Villa there were only 3 residents who moved just to relocate all others
had to move due to increased needs or the resident may have passed away.
*I would however recommend that the lease be updated and a separate lease be used for each
project.
2. credit checks
Currently we do not do credit checks. If the EDA Board would like me to check into the cost of
this please let me know.
3. background checks
Currently we are checking landlord references for potential tenants, and we are doing criminal
history checks for potential tenants. When an applicant has been offer an apartment and has seen it
and expressed they do want it, at that time we begin the initial paperwork; Landlord Verification
release form is signed, the Criminal History Check release form is signed, the Privacy Act form is
signed, and the Declaration of Citizenship form is signed.
4. charging late fees
Currently we do not charge late fees. I would recommend that the entire fee schedule be reviewed.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: June 26, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING EXECUTWE
NO: Other Business ~-- ~ ~2 DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Approve Policy and Procedure for BY: Anita Kottsick BY:
Tracking Crime and Crime Related Problems DATE: June 14, 2001
ISSUE STATEMENT: This is a request seeking EDA Board approval of a Policy and Procedure for
Tracking Crime and Crime Related Problems at Parkview Villa North/South.
BACKGROUND: Parkview Villa North is required by HUD to have a board adopted policy for
tracking and addressing crime, and crime related problems. At this time staff recommends also adopting
this policy for Parkview Villa South.
ANALYSIS: Staff has developed the attached policy to meet HUD requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Policy and Procedure for
Tracking Crime and Crime Related Problems and authorize staff to implement it immediately.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Policy and Procedure for Tracking Crime and
Crime Related Problems form for Parkview Villa North and South Senior Housing Units; and
furthermore, to direct staff to implement the policy immediately.
A~achment
EDA ACTION:
h:~sent Form2001\Tracking Crime and Crime Related Problems
POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR TRACKING CRIME
AND CRIME RELATED PROBLEMS
POLICY:
Parkview Villa staff will work in conjunction with the Columbia Heights Police
Deparment to track crime and crime-related problems within the Parkview Villa
Community.
PROCEDURES:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
All criminal behavior will be reported to the Columbia Heights
Police Department to investigate.
Columbia Heights Police Department will provide Housing
Administrator/Manager with monthly reports listing all "911" calls
to the 965 40th Avenue NE address.
Housing Administrator/Manager will follow up with residents any
behavior that is a violation of the lease.
Administration/City Staff will present training sessions related to
Crime Prevention issues.
H:XPPV~Tracking Crime and Crime Related Problems
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting off June 26, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: Other Business ~ DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Approve the Policy and Procedure for BY: Anita Kottsick BY:
Screening Applicants Criminal History DATE: June 14, 2001
ISSUE STATEMENT: This is a request seeking EDA Board approval of a Policy and Procedure for
Screening Applicants Criminal History.
BACKGROUND: Parkview Villa North is required by HUD to have a board adopted policy for
screening applicants. At this time staff would recommend also adopting this policy for Parkview Villa
South and Tyler Senior Housing. Staff has been screening applicants criminal history for the past few
years but there was no written policies and procedures addressing the screening process.
ANALYSIS: Staff has developed the attached policy to meet HUD requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board approve the Policy and Procedure for Screening
Applicants Criminal History and direct staff to implement it immediately.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Policy and Procedure for Screening Applicants
Criminal History form for Parkview Villa South and North Senior Housing Units; and furthermore, to
direct staff to implement the policy immediately.
Attachments
EDA ACTION:
consent Form2001\Screening Applicants Criminal History
POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR SCREENING APPLICANTS CRIMINAL HISTORY
POLICY:
Parkview Villa staff will work in conjunction with the Columbia Heights Police
Department to screen all applicants criminal history prior to admission to Parkview
Villa North/South/Tyler Senior Housing
PROCEDURES:
(1) When an applicant is offered an apartment the Housing Administrator/Manager
will have said applicant complete a Criminal History Background Release
Form. .~o
(2) The Housing Administrator/Manager will then .give completed form to
Columbia Heights Police Department. The Columbia Heights Police
Department will notify their findings to Housing Administrator/Manager.
(3) The Housing Administrator will note and date the findings on the Criminal
History Background Release Form.
(4) If the findings disqualify the applicant, the Housing Administrator/Manager will
notify the applicant of the disqualification.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: June 26, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration, ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
Other Business DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
NO: APPROVAL
ITEM: Authorize the Hiring of a Part Time BY: Anita Kottsick BY:
Caretaker q C-.-'~ Shirley Barnes
- DATE: June 21, 2001
BACKGROUND: Over the past few years, Parkview Villa has been experiencing anywhere from
$8,500 to $12,000 in overtime costs due to building and tenant needs. In an attempt to stabilize these
overtime expenses, Crest View Management Services is recommending the addition of a part time
caretaker position to help eliminate these costs.
Maintenance overtime has been averaging 14 hours per pay period with the majority of this time on
weekend call ins.
If overtime continued as it has been averaging, there would be an additional cost of $10,566 for
maintenance staff. If a part time or weekend caretaker staffwere hired the estimated cost would be
$5,000. There would still need to be some limited overtime built into the budget due to needs of
residents and the building. The Maintenance Coordinator would still carry a pager for emergencies that
require his skill to handle.
This year, under this new plan, will provide us an oppommity to evaluate this new arrangement. The
evaluation will include determining the amount of time it takes to meet the needs of the residents and the
buildings, and help us to determine when the needs arise. Due to the aging of the residents and the
buildings the needs will continue to increase and therefore we will need to continually evaluate
programs.
During this year of evaluation, we recommend the $5,000 for the additional weekend caretaker staff and
leaving $5,000 in overtime in order to meet the needs of the residents who live at Parkview Villa and
4607 Tyler, and the buildings themselves.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board approve a part time or weekend Caretaker, not
to exceed $5,000 in annual expenditures.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the hiring of a part time or weekend Caretaker at
Parkview, not to exceed $5,000 in annual expenditures.
Attachments
DA ACTION:
h: \PPV\PT Caretaker
Parkview Villa
Housing Complex
965 N.E. 40th Avenue, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
4/26/01
Randy Schumachcr, Acting Deputy Executive Director
Shirely Barnes, CEO Crest View Corporation
Anita Kottsick, Homing Administrator
Break down of work hours
I have attached a copy of all hours statfhas worked in last 12 months. Please note that the
caretakers are part time employees so not all hours they have worked are overtime. They both
are scheduled to work 40 hours a pay period and the maintenance coordinator is scheduled'to
work 80 hours a pay period. If you have any questions please contact me.
:3wned by the EDA of the City of Columbia Heights
Vlanaged by Crest View Management Services
Equal Housing Opportunity Agency
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: June 26, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: q--C ZT/ DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
- APPROVAL
ITEM: Transfer of Home Mortgage Loans BY! Mark Nagel BY:
DATE: June 8, 2001
BACKGROUND: Currently, there are 2 outstanding Home Mortgage Loans made by the EDA in 1979. The
first, Chartraw/Uecker was closed on June 1, 1979 for 30 years with monthly payments of $381.34. The
second, Neilsen was also a 30-year mortgage closed on July 1, 1979 with monthly payments of $318.60. The
interest on both of these loans is 5%. The Chartraw/Uecker loan has a balance remaining of $20,243.70 and
Neilsen has a balance remaining of $18,699.35. Both loans are up-to-date, as of the end of April, 2001.
After discussion of the available options at the May 15~ EDA Meeting, Board directed staff to look into the
possibility of selling the 2 loans to a mortgage company. I have contacted local banks without much
success, but I did receive one firm offer from Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF), which specializes in
buying small portfolios from public agencies. CRF has submitted an offer of 86.91% of par value on the
~aw/Uecker loan and 86.81% of par value on the Neilsen loan. This means that CRF will purchase the
,~ .ms from the EDA for $33,689.61, which is 86.86% of the remaining balances other 2 loans of
$38,785.29 to be paid off over the next 10 years. A copy of the CRF offer and the 2 loans is attached for
your information.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board sell the 2 Home Mortgage Loans to CRF for
approximately $33,689.61 and the proceeds be placed in the Business Revolving Loan Fund
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the sale of the Chartraw/Uecker and Nielsen Home
Mortgage Loans to Community Reinvestment Fund for approximately $33,689.61 with the proceeds from
the sale placed in the Business Revolving Loan Fund and transfer the Mortgage Insurance; and furthermore,
to authorize the President and Executive director to enter into an agreement for the same.
Attachments
~DA ACTION:
h:\Loans2001\Transfer Home Mortgage Loans
COMMUNITY
REINVESTMENT
FUND
June 6, 2001
Intemct
Headquarters
2400 Foshay Tower
821 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone ~ 612-338-3050
Toll Free - 800-475-3050
Fax - 612-358-3236
Email- info(~crfusa, co~t
California Office
550 Bercut Drive Suite G
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone - 916498-3764
Fax - 916..4-48-3811
Southwest Office
P.O. Box 552
Clifton, CO 81520
Phone - 970454-$$ t8
Fax ~ 970454-$$17
Email - dau&#e(~rrfusa, com
Mark Nagel
Community Development Director
City of Columbia Heights
590 40'h Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421,3878
SUBJECT: HOME MORTGAGE LOANS PROPOSED VALUE
Dear Mark:
Thank you for getting the requested formation to Community Reinvestment Fund
(CRF) so quickly. I have pr/ced the loans presuming payments have been made as
agreed.
Loan Current Balance Estimated Purchase price par %
Nielsen $18,541.59 $16,095.99 86.81
Chartraw $20,243.70 $17.593.62 86.91
$38,785.29 $33,689.61
Our valuation calculates a present value of the remaining payments and the
interest rate used for the present value calculation is the current U.S. Treasury
Bond rate ~vith a similar mamr/ty as the loan and is found listed in the Wall Street
Journal (WSJ) plus we add to that rate a spread and our transaction costs. The
above estimated purchase pr/ce is based on June 6'h, 2001 rates as published in the
WSJ. Should the City proceed, the loans would be repr/ced at the time of actual
purchase by CRF using the current balance as of that date.
Your next step should your group decide to sell, is to allow CRF to conduct our
due diligence which could include a reviexv of the loan documents, original
application and supporting documentation and a review of the payment history
and servicing history of the seller. You could have the loans sold in 30 days
without a problem assuming all documentation is in order.
Mark, if you have any questions please call.
Sinceryly, /9.
Regional Program Manager
MORTGAGE LOAN PAYMENT
NAME OF BORROWER: Linda Chartraw
ADDRESS: 4639 Upland Crest NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
PAYMENT: $256.34 ESCROW: $125.00 TOTAL PAYMENT: $381.34
YEAR: 2001 Sent Payment book 12-28-2000
Month Payment Date Principal Interest Escrow Check # Balance
Paid 299.00.13400 299.00.36216 299.00.22825
January 247-,\~c~/B~ 168.45 87.89 125.00 ~ t r~ ~} 20,924.56
February 248_.~\~k\O 169.15 87.19 125.00 gc~(3o~ 20,755.40
March 249 ~,¢~\~\ 169.86 86.48 125.00 ~ ~[a ~ 20~585.54
May 251 ,fi i[~[01 171.28 85.06 125.00 ~o~ (o ~/ 2q243.70
June 252 [0[~¢\ 171.99 84.35 125.00 ~'5~{3 20,071.71
July 253 172.71 83.63 125.00 19~899.00
August 254 173.43 82.91 125.00 19~725.57
Sept. 255 174.15 82.19 125.00 19,551.42
Oct. 256 174.88 81.46 125.00 1~}376.55
Nov. 257 175.60 80.74 125.00 1~}200.94
Dec. 258 176.34 80.00 125.00 19024.61
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N.B., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
ViMt Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, mn. us
Gary L. Peterson
Councihnembers:
Donald G. Jolly
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
John Hunter
City Manager:
Walter R. Feh~t
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
December 28, 2000
Linda Chartraw
4639 Upland Crest NE
Columbia Heights, MN 5542 t
RE: 200t~ Loan Payment Information and Book.
Dear Ms. Chartraw:
The City of Columbia Heights Finance Department has issued the following information for your
monthly loan payments in 2001:
Principal and Interest
Escrow - Taxes and Insurance
$256.34
$125.00
Therefore, your monthly payments in 2001 will be $381.34.
A new payment book reflecting that amount is enclosed. Please call me if you have any further
questions.
Sincerely,
Cher Bakken
Community Development Secretary
Enclosure
H: \Loans\Chartraw2OOiLoan Info.
THE CITY OF' COLUMBIA HEIGHTS [~OES NOT C:~ISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF' DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SE, RVICES
EQLIAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VENDOR
RUMBER _
New Vendor
Address Change
FP~O ASSET SHEET
,eceived
Hold Check
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PAYMENT VOUCHER
PAY TO:
IL Farmers Insurance Co.
P.O. Box 29207
Shaw_._.~nee Mission, KS 66201-9207
FED. ID/SSN:
Check will be
mailed. Staple
remittance to right
hand corner.
cHEcK AMOUNT:
$371.66
OBJ INV #
22825 080660874
P.O.#
DESCRIPTION (24 characters)
Chartraw 0866-08-74
I certify that the above listed merchandise or service
was received and the amount charged is correct:/,
APPRO~TAL ~ DIV/DEPT MANAGER DATE
CITY MANAGER (IF APPLICABLE)
AMOUNT
$371.66
DATE
DEPT OBJ INV # P.O. #
DESCRIPTION (24 characters)
',EPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY: ENTERED BY:
MORTGAGE LOAN PAYMENT
NAME OF BORROWER:
ADDRESS:
Karen Nielsen
4508 Polk Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
PAYMENT: $235.68 ESCROW: $82.92 TOTAL PAYMENT: $318.60
YEAR: 2001 Sent Payment book : lagla
Month Payment Date Principal Interest Escrow Check # Balance
Paid 299.00.13400 299.00.36216 299.00.22825 $19,478.42
January 5t ~,~,[1~[6[ 154.52 81.16 82.92 ~Sq3 19,323.90
February 31~-'~I~ g'l 5[6[ 155.16 80.52 82.92 ~ ~r~~' 19,168.74
March ~ [~o {~o~ ~/0{ 155.81 79.87 82.92 ~(~ 19,012.92
April ~,~1~ /2__~}~,[hl' 156.46 79.22 82.92
18,856.47
June,,r~l~'¢--,-~l~q{~ 157.77 77.91 82.92 q0~t 18,541.59
July 158.26 77.26 82.92 18,383.16
August 159.08 76.60 82.92 18,224.08
Sept. 159.75 75.93 82.92 18,064.33
Oct. 160.41 75.27 82.92 17,903.92
Nov. 161.08 74.60 82.92 17,742.84
Dec. 161.75 73.93 82.92 17,581.09
' CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, mn. us
3,1ayor:
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers:
Donald G. Jolly
Marlain¢ Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
John Hunter
City Manager:
Walter R. Fehst
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
December 28, 2000
Karen Nielsen
4508 Polk Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
RE: 2001 Loan Payment Information and Book.
Dear Ms. Nielsen:
The City of Columbia Heights Finance Department has issued the following information for your
monthly loan payments in 2001'
Principal and Interest
Escrow - Taxes and Insurance
$235.68
$82.92
Therefore, your monthly payments in 2001 will be $318.60.
A new payment book reflecting that amount is enclosed. Please call me if you have any further
questions.
Sincerely,
Cher Bakken
Community Development Secretary
Enclosure
H:\Loans\Nielsen2001
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF' DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VENDOR _ ,,~ ,'~ ~'~1
N,,UMBER '~-~
i["1 New Vendor
~ Address
Change_ il
Q Received
Q Hold Check
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
INTERIM PAYMENT VOUCHER
PAY TO:
Western National Finance
P.O. Box 59184
t4i nneapo 1 i S, mN bb~b~-bZt$~
Check will be JJ
mailed. Staple
remittance to right
hand corner.
FED. IDISSN: CHECK AMOUNT: $354.00
Fi
FUND DEPT OBJ INV # P.O. # P DESCRIPTION (24 characters) AMOUNT
299 O0 22825 Home Owner Policy $354.00
Karen Neilson 4508 Polk
",- ~ T [ V'.'_.* D "
I Eise or service
APF OF -'PT MANAGER
CITY MANAGER (IF APPLICABLE) DATE
FOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT
FI
FUND DEPT OBJ INV # P.O. # P DESCRIPTION (24 characters) AMOUNT
PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: EN'I'CRED BY: ~
,"-' COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: June 26, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO:/C:? -'~--5 DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Section 8 Repayment Agreement BY: Mark Nagel BY:
DATE: June 7, 2001
BACKGROUND: In April of 1999, Mr. Duane Hagen, a Section 8 client was discovered to have
undisclosed income which meant that he received higher payments than he was entitled to under the
program guidelines. The EDA agreed to a loan repayment by Mr. Hagen of $55.63 per month over a 2-
year period rather than terminate him from the Section 8 program. To date, the EDA has received
$950.26 of the $1,334.00 owed by Mr. Hagen, but no payment since November of 2000.
In researching the status of the loan, I learned that Mr. Hagen is now homeless with a last known address
of the Suburban Motor Lodge, 420 Coon Rapids Blvd. In checking with the Suburban Lodge, Mr.
Hagen checked out several weeks ago with no forwarding address. Anoka County Social Services
confirmed that he is no longer on the Section 8 program and questioned the legality of making a loan to
a Section 8 recipient. The one collection agency that I called said that the remaining balance of $384.74
was too small for them and stood little chance of being collected. In any case,'since the EDA no longer
administers the Section 8 program, it is unlikely that there will ever be another loan to a Section 8
recipient that would need to be considered by the EDA, regardless of its legality.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the loan made to Mr. Hagen be declared uncollectible with
a copy of the motion, if approved, sent to the Finance Department.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to declare the remaining balance of $384.74 of the loan
repayment agreement with Duane Hagen, Section 8 recipient, uncollectible.
Attachments
DA ACTION:
h:\Loans\Duane Hagen Loan
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
~90 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5542 !-3878 (6! 2) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
REPAYMENT AGREEMENT SCHEDULE
Between: Duane Hagen ,~ ~,/ Date:
4619 Tyler Street NE 03 ~t ~,,~\ .,~ o~..~
Columbia Heights, MN 5521 -
and:
Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority
590 40ta Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Date Due:
Amount Due Amount Paid Date Paid Check #
Payment due May 5, 1999 $55.63
Payment due June 5, 1999 $55.63
Payment due July 5, 1999 $55.63
Payment due August 5, 19999 $55.63
Pa3anent due September 5, 1999 $55.63
Payment due October 5, 1999 $55.63
Payment due November 5, 1999 $55.63
Payment due December 5, 1999 $55.63
Payment due January 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due February 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due March 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due April 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due May 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due June 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due July 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due August 5, 2000 $55.6_~
Payment due September 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due October 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due November 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due December 5, 2000 $55.63
Payment due January 5, 2001 $55.63
Payment due February 5, 2001 $55.63
Payment due March 5, 2001 $55.63
Payment due April 5, 2001 $55.51
THE CITY OI~ ~O!-UMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMP[.OYMENT OR THE PROVISION O~ SERVICES
I='QUAI- OPPORTUNITY g'MPI_OYER
Repayment Agreement: Hagen
Page 2
The Columbia Heights EDA has authorized the execution of a two year Repayment Agreement
in the amount of $1,335.00 to be repaid with 23 monthly payments of $55.63 each~ and one
monthly 0ayment of $$5.$1 paid on or before the ~ day of each month, beginning Mawr
1999, _oavable to the Columbia Heights EDA. The Repayment Agreement is entered into good
faith with Mr. Duane Hagen, Section 8 program participant, provided the following requirements
are adhered to:
1. A maximum of a two year term for the repayment period.
2. Payments are due and must be received by the EDA Section 8 staffnot later then the fitth
day of the month. Should the fitch day of the month occur on a weekend or holiday,
payment must be received not later then the preceding business day between the hours of
g:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
3. All parties must sign the Repayment Agreement including both the Columbia Heights EDA
staff and the tenant.
4. If Mr. Hagen has a change in his income status or in his family composition at any point in
the future while receiving Section 8 program assistance, he must disclose this information
within the required ten (10) day period to the Columbia Heights EDA Section 8 staff
5. Mr. Hagen's name and associated information will be forwarded to the local HUD office
for inclusion on the Clearinghouse list if the Repayment Agreement terms have not been
met in full.
6. The EDA will start proceedings to immediately terminate the Section 8 assistance to Mr.
Hagen if there are any violations of the Repayment Agreement and default occurs.
7. Mr. Hagen will fully comply with all other requirements of the Section 8 Program.
1/We acknowledge receipt of this Repayment Agreement and agree to fully comply with the terms
herein:
D%an,~en, 461~1~9 Tyler Street NE #3
Richard If. Ro~hschi dlr"~, ~--ccupancy Specialist
Date:
Notary Public
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $5421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
EDA COMMISSIONERS:
Robert W. Ruettimann '
Donald G.
Marlaine SzureZ
Gary L. Peterson
Julienne Wyckoff
Patricia Jindra
John Hunter ~'~
January 6, 2000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Mr. Duane Hagen
4558 Fillmore Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Re: Amendment to Repayment Agreement for Section 8 Rental Assistance
Dear Mr. Hagen:
Since you and Ms. Lmda Borders are having a hard time f'mancially at this stage and have asked us to waive the monthly
payment of $55.63 toward the Repayment Agreement for the month of January, 2000, we will defer the monthly payment for
the month of January, 2000. You will be expected to resume making monthly payments of $55.63 m February, 2000 and each
month thereafter no later than the fifth day.
Instead of the f'mal month being as April 5, 2001, the Repayment Agreement will be extended for another month thus ending
as of May 5, 2001. Please keep m mind that our granting of this waiver is a one-me amendment and if you default on the
Repayment Agreement at anytime in the future, you will lose your eligibility for Section 8 rental assistance. Be sure to adjust
your budget to have funds available to make future payments.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention pr/or to the time your payment was due. If you should have any questions, please
feel free to call Mr. Rothschild at 782-2858 via the relay service at 800-627-3529.
Sincerely, //~,.~/' ~Q"'-,\
Deputy Executive Director
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Repayment Agreement file
R/chard Rothschild
Tenant file
Don Jolly
Pat Jindra
I acknowledge receipt of this Amendment to Repayment Agreement and certify I fully understand and
will comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement as amended.
IJ'uane Hagen, 96V10.02
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THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRfMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF' SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: April 20, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
APPROVAL
ITEM: Repayment Agreement o Section 8 BY: Ken Anderson BY:
Certificate #96C07.02 DATE: April 16, 1999
BACKGROUND: It has been determined that Section 8 Certificate holder #96C07.02 had some
undisclosed family income. Staff has met with this individual and has agreed on a Repayment
Agreement in the amount of $1,335.00 with the following conditions:
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A maximum of a two year term for the repayment period.
Payments are due and must be received by the EDA Section 8 staff not later than the fifth
day of the month. Should the ill'da day of the month occur on a weekend or holiday,.
payment must be received not later than the preceding business day between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
All parties must sign the Repayment Agreement including both the Columbia Heights EDA
staff and the tenant.
If Section 8 Certificate holder g96C07.02 has a change in income status or in his family
composition at any point in the future while receiving Section 8 program assistance, he/she
must disclose this information within the required ten (10) day period to the Columbia
Heights EDA Section 8 staff.
Section 8 Certificate holder #96C07.02's name and associated information will be
forwarded to the local HUD office for inclusion on the Clearinghouse list if the Repayment
Agreement terms have not been met in full.
The EDA will start proceedings to immediately terminate the Section 8 assistance to Section
8 Certificate holder #96C07.02 if there are any violations of the Repayment Agreement and
default occurs.
Section 8 Certificate holder #96C07.02 will fully comply with all other requirements of the
Section 8 Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests Board approval of this Section 8 Repayment Agreement
retroactive to April 9, 1999.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Repayment Agreement between the Columbia
Heights EDA and Section 8 Certificate holder #96C07.02; and furthermore, to authorize the Deputy
Executive Director and Occupancy Specialist to enter into an agreement for same.
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: June 26, 2001
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: Other Business DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: 2001 Public Housing Capital BY: Mark Nagel BY:
Improvement Program DATE: June 19, 2001
BACKGROUND: The EDA must submitted a Capital Improvements Program to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development for 2001. This is the final piece of the Annual Public Housing Agency Plan to be submitted
to HUD.
With the help of Community Development and Crest View Staff, I laid out the CIP in 2 ways. First, there is the
required HUD format of all capital items over the next 40 years, and second, to focus attention on the necessary
improvements for 2001 and the next 5 years. I outlined them in what I hope is an easy-to-read format that shows
both expenses and anticipated revenues.
Parkview Villa South needs improvements over the next 6 years that are relatively inexpensive, but funds should
be saved for future, expensive projects like siding, roofing, and windows. As for Parkview Villa North, the news
is nearly as good, because of the need for nearly $800,000 in improvements over the next 6 years is almost
matched exactly by the amount of expected CIAP revenues available to the EDA over the next 6 years.
Normally, the Capital Improvements Committee would meet to review the plan and make a recommendation to the
Board, but due to the timeliness of the submittal, it may be advisable to have the Board approve the plan as
presented and get it into HUD. Therefore, modernization monies could be drawn down for 2001. The Capital
Improvements Committee could begin meeting in July to work on the 2002 plan, which is due at the end of the
year, and tackle the issue of financing the Parkview Villa North capital improvement projects. The approva. 1
would also enable staff to begin implementation of the 2001 program, which contains some necessary boiler work
before the winter.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board approve the 2001 Capital Improvement Program for
submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and set up a meeting of the Capital
Improvements Committee in July.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the 2001 Capital Improvements Plan and authorize submittal to
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and furthermore, recommend the Board set a meeting of the
Capital Improvements Committee for July 2001.
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EDA ACTION:
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Financial Analyst
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City of Columbia Heights
Attn: Tim JohnSon
590 - 40~ Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Dear Mr. Johnson:
COUNTY
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Office of Governmental Services Division
GOVERNMENT CENTEF
2100 3rd Avenue · Anoka, Minnesota
(763) 323-5700
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Anoka County Community Development would like to inform you that your application for
CDBG funding for the 40th Avenue Improvement Project has been approved for funding in the
amount of $175,000. The funding will be available to you after July 1, 2001.
We wish that we could fund your project fully but the pool of applicants was very strong this
year, we received 44 applications totaling $3,104,270. The County will only receive $1,931,000 in
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for the fiscal Year 2001 (July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002). Creating a deficiency
of $1,173,270 that we were unable to fund projects with but our funding has increased by $79,000
from 2000.
We will be contacting you in June to set-up a meeting to go over new procedures,
requirements, and your contract. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 763-
323-5714.
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Community Development
~FAX: 763-323-5682
Affirmative Actiot1'~L~ual Opportunity Employer TDD/'I-I'Y: 763-323-5289
ARTERED
470 Pillsbury. Center
200 South Sixth Screec
Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 337-9300 celephone
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http://www, kennedy-graven.com
June 8, 2001
Direr Dial (6t2) 337-9228
Err'ail: sbubul~kermedy-graven.com
Randy Schumacher
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Re: Transfer of Activities to HRA
Dear Randy:
You asked me to describe the process needed to transfer housing programs and activities fi-om the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority ("EDA") to the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights ("I-IRA').
Background
First, ! should briefly recap the actions taken at the time the EDA was created. On January 8, 1996
the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96-01 (the "Enabling Resolution"), which established the
EDA. On the same date, the City Council. adopted the following additional resolutions:
· Resolution No. 96-02, which transferred the control, authority and operation of all projects fi-om
~e HRA to the ED& md also approved a Pm'chase or S 'c ~
and EDA.. ~ erv~ e~ Agreement between the Ci.,ty.
Resolution No. 96-03, appointing the initial EDA board of commissioners.
Resolution No.96-04, reclassifying HRA employees as City employees under the Commun/ty
Development Department.
On January 29, 1996, the HRA passed its Resolution No. 96-01, which formally approved the
transfer of all HRA contracts, program and property from the HXA to the EDA. The proper HRA
officials were directed to execute quit claim deeds for all real property owned by the HRA. Also on
that date, the new EDA held its organizational meeting, at which the EDA accepted transfer of all
projects and property fi.om the HRA. I understand that deeds were never executed and delivered, so
title to all ffR. A property remains in the name of the ffRA. I also understand that HRA
Commissioners have continued to be appointed, with all council members serving as commissioners
for terms that coincide with their councilmember terms.
Randy Schumacher
June 8, 2001
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Proposed Change
I understand that the current proposal is to "reactivate" the HRA for the purposes of housing
programs, but retain economic development and redevelopment activities under the jurisdiction of
the EDA. This will permit the appointment of a public housing resident to HRA board of
commissioners, as required under recent HUD regulations, and also allow the HRA to focus on the
issues of liRA-owned housing facilities.
In 1996, I-iRA employees were consolidated into the City Community Development Department. i
assume that structure would remain, and that the City would provide staff and services to the HRA
on a similar basis that services are provided to the EDA. If there is a desire to return some
employees to the direct jurisdiction of the I-IRA, additional actions would be needed to accomplish
that.
The HRA transfer will require a number of steps to accomPlish, summarized as follows:
Actions by the City Council
City ordinance dividing powers. Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.094, the City
may by ordinance divide the economic development, redevelopment and housing
powers between the various development entities. I think the best course is to adopt an
ordinance that allocates housing powers to the I-IRA and all other economic
development and redevelopment powers to the EDA. The ordinance may also direct the
re-transfer of housing programs and property fi:om the EDA to the HRA, which will
override the transfers made under City Resolution 96-02.
Modification to the Enabling Resolution. This action will clarify the EDA's powers,
reflecting the limitations ina.nosed by the ordinance. The modification requires a public
heating with at least 10 day's published notice.
· Approval of revised Purchase of Services Agreement between City and EDA, and
approval of similar agreement between City and HRA.
· Approve appointment by mayor of additional commissioner to HRA in accordance with
HUD regulations.
Actions by EDA
· Approve a resolution transferring homing programs and projects back to the HRA, and
modifying the Purchase of Services Agreement with the City.
· Modify EDA by-laws as needed to reflect new duties.
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Randy Schumacher
June 8, 2001
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Actiona by HRA
· Approve a resolution accepting transfer of projects, property and contracts, and
approving purchase of services agreement with the City.
· MOdify by-laws to reflect new duties and commissioner make-up.
The above steps could be taken in this order:
1. Council adopts first reading of ordinance and calls public hearing for modification of
Enabling Resolution.
2. Council holds public heating and adopts modified Enabling Resolution; and second
reading of ordinance. All other Council actions could be taken at this meeting.
3. EDA and HRA meetings could be held on the same night as the second Council
meeting, or at a later date.
If the Council and EDA with to proceed with this strategy, I suggest that you prepare a meeting
schedule and I will prepare the necessary documents.
If you or Council or EDA members have questions, please let me know.
Very Truly Yours,
CC:
Walt Fehst
Dan Greemweig
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A brief memo to the EDA Commissioners
I apologize for not having my housing update copied for the June 26th meeting, so I have
attached it for your information. If you have any questions about it, please contact me at
763-706-3672. Thanks for taking the time to review the update.
HOUSING UPDATE
By Mark Nagel
On Tuesday, May 22ha, I met with Kevin Doyle, the new Business Banking
Officer for US Bank, regarding the Business Revolving Loan Fund and the
MI-IFA Home Mortgage Program. Taking the latter item first, Mr. Doyle agreed
to work with the EDA on the next round of funding in 6 months, so The City of
Columbia Heights would then have a bank that residents could make application
for these low-interest loans within city boundaries for the first time since the
program was instituted by MHFA.
As for the BRLF, Mr. Doyle has worked with me in subsequent meetings on
updating the guidelines for the fund, along with the application form, which have
not been reviewed since 1992. Mr. Doyle is also working with the Olive Tree
Restaurant and Market, 3700 Central Ave. NE on their expansion plans, which
would involve using BRLF monies.
Finally, we are working on bringing in representatives from MHFA and CEE to
do a seminar for US Bank loan officers on housing programs in Columbia Heights
in an effort to make greater use of these programs.
Speaking of the MHFA Homebuyers Program, an update of the City of Columbia
Heights website housing programs was completed with the help of Cher Bakken
and Jean Kuehn. This has started to generate phone calls on the housing rehab
programs, which I pass along to CEE, so take a look at the website when you have
a chance. I have also attached a copy of the press release that I drained for the
website and local papers on the MI-IFA Home Mortgage Program, as well as
information brochures available to residents outside the Community Development
Office. As of the end of May, Anoka County had made 6 loans totaling'S681,487
- one of which was in the City of Columbia Heights. As you may recall, Anoka
County has an allocation of $6,870,095.
The Anoka County Community Action Program is interested in using some of the
County's allocation of HOME funds in Columbia Heights. I have attached a copy
of the letter that I sent to ACCAP's Housing Coordinator, Donna Mattson, with a
list of the city's scattered site TIF District homes that would be eligible for the
HOME Program. She sent me a recent E-mail thanking me for the list and
advising me that ACCAP was evaluating all of the sites.
A new day care facility will be operating at Crest-view - Columbia Park, 1515 44th
Avenue NE replacing Little Voyageurs Montessori School on August 3rd. The
day care facility, which will have facilities for infants through preschool and
before and after school care, is for low income families. It will be operated by
"Free to Be", a non-profit organization that focuses on day care and transportation
issues of low income families. As you can see from the attached letter to the City
Council, the organization has asked the city for a representative to their Board - at
the June 11th Council Meeting, Councilmember Marlaine Szurek was chosen to
represent the city on the Board.. I have also obtained a copy of a video explaining
the "Free To Be" concept, which I have passed along to Jean Kuehn for cable TV
to introduce the organization to the community. Attached is a copy of their Fact
Sheet for your information.
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The Fannie Mae Foundation is embarking on a national campaign to educate
consumers on lending practices by providing them with the information on how to
shop for home loans and other credit options. I have requested fi'ee copies of
these pamphlets - "Knowing and Understanding Your Credit and Opening the
Door to a Home of Your Own", which I will make available to residents on the
website and outside the Community Development Offices. If you like a copy,
please contact me at 763-706-3672.
On Friday, May 25th, I met with Anita Kottsick, Housing Administrator for
Parkview Villa, to get a first-hand look at some of the needed capital
improvements for the senior high rise buildings. A good, solid Capital
Improvements Plan for Parkview Villa is needed to take advantage of existing
modernization program dollars. This will be a focus of mine this summer.
Speaking of public housing, on Friday, June 1, I contacted Judy Mclntyre of HUD
the Davis-Bacon documentation for the elevator modernization program. As you
recall, the EDA failed to meet the requirements on this project. I am awaiting her
response as to what the EDA will need to do on these requirements.
As you know, Habitat for Humanity is constructing 2 owner-occupied, single-
family homes at 4237 and 4241 7th Street, which will be completed by August.
I have been working with the neighbor at 4247 7th Street, who is upset by the side
entry door coming out by their driveway. With the help of Ryan Karis of Habitat
for Humanity, I have reached an acceptable solution to their concerns - a 6-foot
privacy fence will be constructed along the driveway to the front lot line. The
attached thank you letter and Letter of Agreement explains more.
The Transition Block Housing Project is moving along very nicely. Framing of
the 22-units of townhomes has begun and the contractor, Watson-Forsberg, pulled
a building permit on Friday, May 25th for the senior housing. The value of the
building permit for the senior housing was $51,222, which goes to the city's
General Fund. I am also working with the City Attorney on a title problem
related to the project.
10. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has announced a new, consolidated
RFP process for their single-family homeownership, multi-family and tax credit
programs. I have requested application materials to see if any of these programs
would work in Columbia Heights. Real Estate Equities may be interested in
working with the EDA on a project. Attached is additional information.
11. As you can see from the attached letter, an applicant for public housing at
Parkview Villa was rejected and has now requested a hearing. If the applicant is
not satisfied with my decision, he will come before a committee of the EDA to
plead his case. The hearing was held on Tuesday, June 19th and I have 10
working days to make a decision. The applicant can appeal to the full EDA Board
if they disagree with my decision.
12. I have started to look into the process for repairs and maintenance on the 2
parking ramps in the city. The first step is a review of the Development
Agreements to determine the responsibilities of each of the parties. Attorney Dan
Greensweig is drafting a legal opinion, then I will meet with each of the owners to
discuss a CIP and financing plan for any needed improvements and repairs.
13. I have completed the statutory checklist required for the HOME grant for the
purchase and redevelopment of 4401 Quincy Street NE and submitted it to Anoka
County for approval. Their approval is necessary before this project can start.
I am also working with the City Attorney on completing the Development
Agreement for this project.
14. With the help of City Attorney, I have drafted the purchase Agreement for the
Von Heidemann property located at 3718 Central Avenue South for $70,000. The
Purchase would be paid for with CDBG funds. No response from Ms. Von
Heidemann yet. A copy of the draft Purchase Agreement is attached.
15. I've been having some success in marketing the BRLF to businesses - the latest
One is Errands and More, a vending machine business located at the comer of 40th
Avenue and Van Buren Street. The owner would like to buy a city-owned lot
3942 Van Buren Street to expand his business, as well as remodel the present
building
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
$6,870,095 for Home Mortgages Awarded to Anoka County
Through MHFA's Minnesota City Participation Program
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency(MHFA) announced that Anoka County would
receive $6,870,095 to provide homeownership oppommities in Anoka County, including
Columbia Heights residents, through the agency's Minnesota City Participation Program
(MCPP). The initial interest rate for this year's program is 6.05% and the mortgage
offered is a 30-year, fixed rate loan. Columbia Heights is one of the communities in
Anoka County participating in the 2001 MCPP program.
Now in its 1 lth year, the Minnesota Cities Participation Program provides low-interest
loans to qualified first-time homebuyers who meet established income and house price
limits. Residents may also be eligible for MttFA's Homeownership Assistance Fund
(HAF) which offers an interest free, second mortgage to assist first-time homebuyers
with downpayment and/or monthly payment costs.
Mike Haley, Homes Division Director, announced "The Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency is pleased to assist Anoka County residents, including those in Columbia
Heights, in providing this outstanding oppommity to local first-time homebuyers." Haley
went on to explain, "Minnesotans can apply for a very low interest rate first mortgage
and together with the availability of the Homeownership Assistance Fund be provided
with one of the best affordable home finance packages anywhere."
In Columbia Heights, funding for the Minnesota City Participation Program may be used
for the purchase of a new or existing home. The price limit for a new home is $134,257
and for an existing home is $175,591.
To obtain a list of local participating lenders, homebuyers can contact the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency at 651-296-8215 or the City of Columbia Heights Community
Development Office at 763-706-3672. For more information on this program or other
housing programs of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, visit their website at
www.mhfa.state.mn.us.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
V~sit Our Website at: wvaw. ci. columbia-heights, mnius
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
EDA COMMISSIONERS:
Robert W. Ruettimann
Julienne Wyckoff
Marlaine Szurek
Gary L. Peter~on
Bruce Nawrocki
Pamcia Jindra
Bobby Williams
Date: June 11, 2001
Mr. Ryan Karis,
Land Development Manager
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
3001 Fourth Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Bill and Mary Strom
4247 7* Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Re:Privacy Fence
Dear Mr. Karis and Mr. And Mrs. Strom:
The intent of this letter is to confirm our discussions regarding the construction of a
privacy fence along the driveway between the residence at 4247 7' Street NE and
the new Habitat for Humanity home at 4241 7' Street NE.
The privacy fence will be placed one foot from the edge of the Strom's driveway
from a point beginning at the Strom's garage to the front of the foundation at the
Habitat for Humanity home, as per the attached drawing.
The privacy fence will be 6 feet high and constructed of durable, weather-treated
wood such that the finished side faces the Strom's property. The privacy fence will
be opaque; that is, constructed such that neither resident can see the other's side
door. The maintenance of the fence will be the responsibility of the owner of the
Habitat for Humanity home.
The privacy fence, which is to be constructed and paid for by Habitat for Humanity,
will be completed by Friday, September 14, 2001.
THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA.HEIGHTS [~)OES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE ~ASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ryan Karis and Bill and M .a3-y Strom
June 11, 2001
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If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me as soon as possible,
because I plan on passing a copy of the agreement along to the EDA Board of
Commissioners on Tuesday, Iune 26, 2001. Thank you all for your cooperation in
getting this problem resolved.
Yours very truly,
Mark Nagel
Community Development Staff
Attachments
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Habitat for Humanity File
Walt Feint, City Manager
Randy Schumacher, Acting Community Development Director
4241 7'~ Street Property File
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590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, mn. us
EDA COMMISSIONERS:
Rober~ W. Ruettimann
Julienne Wyckoff
Marlaine Szurek
GaP/L. Peterson
Bruce Nawrocki
Patricia Jindra
Bobby Williams
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
June 5, 2001
Mr. Roger Flick
4622 Tyler Street NE, Apt. #6
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Re: Hearing
Dear:: Mr. Flick:
Thank you for your letter dated June 1", which I received on Monday, June ¢, so you have
complied with 10day response requirement for a hearing with me. As you note in your letter, the
hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1¢ at 1:00 P.M., but I would like to change the location
fi:om your apartment to the Columbia Heights Community Development Department at
Columbia Heights City Hall, 590 4& Avenue NE. Please let me know if this change in location
works for you by calling me at 763-706-3672.
I look forward to meeting with you regarding the denial of your application for housing at
Parkview Villa.
Yours very truly,
Mark Nagel
Community Development Staff
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THE CitY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
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Form 1300 11994; Rev. 1996; Rev. 1997; Rev. August 1997) M.S.B.A. Reel Property Form No. !
Minnesota Standard Residential Purchase Agreement
PURCHASE AGREEMENT / PAGE 1
MINNESOTA STANDARD RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT
· Copyright 1996, 1997 by Minneeota State Bl~' ;~ssociation, Minneapolis, Minnesota
BEFORE YOU USE OR SIGN THIS CONTRACT, YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY TO DETERMINE THAT THIS CONTRACT
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Earnest money of $ ] ,000J~O by ~H, CHECK, -Ne.~ - state which] ... check
lect one:J
Sell~, to be de~sit~ a~ he~ by Seller (a~ may be commingled with Sellcr*s =thcr funds) peking closing,
Satin's la,er, to ~ de~sit~ a~ held in t~ la~er's trust account ~ndi~ closing,
Salad's ~okcr, to ~ de,sited or he~ by ~ok~ according to the require~nts of Minne~ta Statutes,
~h~ [deec~be how the ~st m~ey wi8 ~ held/
payable to
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and $ 6?00000 cssh, on
.7(~]! , the DATE OF CLOSING,
48 th: _~:.':.-._-: cf $.. ~.
50 6. DEED/MARKETABLE TITLE- Upon performance by Buyer, Seller shall execute and deliver a
51 in by spouse, if any, conveying marketable title of record, subject to:
52 A.Building and zoning laws, ordinancel, state and federal regulations;
53 B. Restrictions relating to uae or improvement of the reel ~'opefty without effective forfeiture provisions;
Warran~ Deed, joined
54 C. Resarvation of any mineral rights by the State of Minnesota;
55 D.Ufility and drainage sesoments which do not interfere with existing improvements;
56 E. Exception~ to title which constitute encumlxancee, restrictions, or easements which have been disclosed to Buyer and accepted by Buyer
57 in this Purchase Agreement [must be speD)fled/n w~tingJ:
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59 7. REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ~-'~AL A$~F.$SMENTS. Real estate taxee due and payable in and for the year of closing shall be pro-
60 rated between Seller and Buyer on a calendar year baals to the actual Date of Closing, unless otharwiee provided in thil Purchase Agreement.
61 If tax statarnenta for such taxes are not available on the Date of Closing, the amount to be prorated shall be 1~) % of the prior year's taxes,
62 end such estimated proration sham be [sbfke one/ FULL AND RNAL BETWEEN SELLER AND BUYER I
63 TH~e~-T'Af(.~I~A~FeR.~eI+.~ {in which case the party entitled to a credit aa a result of the adjustment shall receive
64 the amount of such credit from the other party within 30 daya of issuance of the tax statements). Seller represents the taxes due and
65 payable in the year(s) ?_C/Gl will be FULL. PAflq'; ;;,~;; -homestead classification, unless Buyer changel the tax classification for taxes
68 payable in the year following closing by taking possession of the real property aa Buyer's homestead and filing a new homestead declaration
87 within the time required by/aw. If the taxes due end payable in the year of closing are PART or NON-homssteed clsselficstion, Seller shall
68 pay to Buyer at closing $ -~- , in addition to Seller's prorated share of the taxee. If the taxee due and payable in the year
69 following closing are PART or NON-homeeteed classification and the closing takes place after the dote by which Buyer must take possession
70 of the real property as Bm/ar'a homestead to file for homestead tax status for taxes due and payable in such year, Seller shall pay to Buyer at
71 closing $ -0- al Seller's share of such taxes.
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73 Lath'ks one:/ -'-~;T-'~, .~:;~, 2, EL4:EN-~J~,A~.~)f-..~HE.B~TE.~_.~N~.. / SELLER SHALL PAY ON DATE OF CLOSING
74 all installments of special assessments cmlified for payment with the real estate taxes due and payable in the year of closing.
75 [Strike one:/ '~d'YER'91,he~:-A99t:IME--- / SELLER SHALL PAY ON DATE OF CLOSING all other special eesoasmanta levied aa of the
76 date of this Purchase Agreement.
77 /Strike one:/ BUYER SHALL ASSUME / ~EEt. EI~%~c4~I~YI~E ~'C,~, IM~'fMENT-~---- special assessments pending as of the date of
78 this Purchsso Agreement for improvements that have been ordered by the City Council or other governmen~si sssecsing authorities. (Seller's
7~' provision for payment shall be by payment into escrow of ! ½ times the estimated amount of the assessments.) Aa of the date of this
wal~: U#AUTHO~ZEO CoP.nN~ OF ~ FORM Iq~W~TEO.
Miller/Davis Co., St. P~I, MN-F~ 13~ {1994; Ray. 1996; Rev. 1997; Ray. Augu~ 19971 M.S.B.A. Reel ~ope~y Form
Minute Sta~d Ree~tiel ~rcbese A8re~nt ~RCHASE AGREEMENT / PAGE 2
80 ~chm~ A~me~, Seller re~e~s that Sell~ hms ~t r~ived m ~tice of Heeri~ of ~ new pu~io improvement project from any
81 ~v~mental a~i~ aut~riW, the cost~ of which ~oje~ m~y ~ a~es~d agelnot the reel pro~. If a s~ciel assessment ~comes
82 ~ing aft~ t~ d~e of thai ~ A~nt I~ ~fore t~ Dire of Closi~, B~ m~, st ~er'l opt~n:
83 A. A~u~ payment of t~ ~i~ s~el a~esement wit~ ~ to t~ purcbe~ ~ice of t~ reel prope~y; or,
84 B. Re~e ~11~ to pay the ~i~ s~ciel a~se~m~ (~ elbow f~ p~ent of s~e ms ~ov~ed a~ve) a~ ~er shall pay
85 ~mmen~r~e in~ee~ in t~ ~rchese ~ce of the reel ~o~, w~h in,reM shell be the s~e se tbe eetimatod a~nt of
87 C. O~lam tN. ~ch.~ Agrce~ void by notice to Seller, a~ cer~ ~y ~ll ~ refu~ed to ~.
88 [St~ke ~:] ~~~' I S~ S~LL PAY ON DATE OF CLOS~G any def~ reel e~ste tlxee Jinclud~g 'Green
89 A~ee" taxes u~ Minn. Stat. 273.1111 ~ s~iel eesee~e~ benefit of w~ le r~irod eea r.~ of the closi~ of this sale.
90 ~ ~a~ pay reel e~te taxer ~ s~ p=yeb~ in t~ year following c~sing a~ thereeN~ a~ any ~peid s~cisi a~l~ents
91 ~m~h =~ t~a~, the p~t of which is ~t ot~e ~ovid~ ~ein. Solar makes ~ repre~ntation co~mi~ the am~t of
92 ~re rem .state taxee ~ of ~e ~el
93
94 ~. DAMAQ~ TO R~L ~O~. if t~ real ~o~ is ~tlntiel~ damaged ~or to closi~, thai ~rcha~ Agr~me~ shall termicete
95 ~ t~ e~ ~Y shall ~ refunded to ~er. If the reel ~o~ is d~meged mst~isi~ ~t less th~n su~tantisily prior to c~,
96 ~Y~ may reec~ this ~r~ace Agreement by ~tice to Sell~ within 21 days after Sell~ ~tifios ~y~ of such damage, d~ing w~
97 21-day ~d ~y~ may i~ ~ rem ~o~, a~ in the event of such reecise~n, t~ eerna~ ~n~ shell be refunded to
98
99 9. S~L~'S BOUNDARY LINE. ACC~S. RESTNCTIONS AND U~ WA~NTI~. Seller wa~entl tbet buildi~s, if any, are entirely witch
1~ t~ ~IW li~l of t~ reel ~o~. Seller wa~ents that t~e is a right of access to the reel ~o~y from a public right of way. Seller
101 w~ents that there he= been ~ lair or mstedel fumis~d to the reel ~ope~ for w~ch payme~ her ~t been mede. Seller w~ants ~st
102 there are no present violations of any restrictions relating to the use or improvement of the reel property. These warranties shall sundve
103 the delivery Of the Deed or Contract for Deed.
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105 10. CONDITION OF PROPERTY.
107 A. ;~'~io'~r';;:~, and plumbing used and lo'sled on the reel property are in wor~' ord
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109 that the pro~erty hill hl~n~t hedawetbsssmentorwater in the ~lj£J:Lla&~e~R~t~l~-e rOOf ha~ I hesnol; leaked.
110 Seller wmsnt, thet the property: le /il net con~ N~-.'-; ceble TV ;(ES_/N0.
~ 11 Se,er shell remove e,
112 has not receiv ' om any governmental authority as to the existence of any Dutch aim disease, oak wilt, or other disease
113 v; .,,, .:;;; --~, :,he :C-'.
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115 B, Seller knows of no hazardous substances
116 any per,on in violation of any law, nor of any underground storage tanks having been located on the real property st any time, except
117 se folk)wa:
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124 C. Seller's warranties m~d representations contained in this paragraph 10 shall survive the deliveW of the Deed or Contract for Deed,
125 provided that any notice of s defect or claim of breech of warranty must be in vwiting and any such notice with respect to matters
126 referred to in A., above must be given by Buyer to Seller within one year of the Date of Closing or be deemed waived.
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128 D. Buyer shall have the right to have inspections of the property conducted prior to closing. Unless required by local ordinance or lending
129 regulations, Seller doer not plan to have the prope~y in~4)ectad. Other than the representations made in this paragraph 10, the
130 property il being sold 'AS IS' with no express or implied representations or warranties by Seller al to physical conditions, qusiity of'
131 construction, workmanship, or fitness far any particular purpose. (This paragraph is not intended to waive or limit any provisions of
132 Minn. Stat., Chapter 327A.)
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134 11. DISCLOSURE OF NOTICF~. Seller has not received any notice from any governmental authority as to violation of any law, oodinsnce or
135 regulation affecting the real prol~rty. If the real property is subject to restrictive covenants, Seller ha~ not received any notice from any
136 person ee to e breech of the covenants. Seller hoe not received any notice from any governmental authority concerning any eminent
137 domain, condemnation, special taxing district, or rezoning proceedings.
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139 12. TRUTH-INoNOUSINQ. Buyer acknowledges receipt of the Truth-in-Housing Disclosure Report or other inspection report if required by the
140 municipality in which the reel property ie located.
141 the date nt' closing. All interest, fuel oil, liquid
142 13. POSSESSION. Seller shall deliver possession of the prope~Y not later than
143 petroleum gee, and all charges for city water, city sewer, electricity, and natural gas shall be prorated between the parties as of ~
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146 14. EXAMINATION OF TITI.E. To demonstrate that Seller's title is good and marketable of record, within s reasonable time after
147 acceptance of this Pufcheee Ag~ement, Seller shall furnish Buyer with an Abstract of Title or a Registered Property Abstract certified to
146 data including prop~ searches covering bankruptcies and state end federal judgmente, federal court judgment liens in favor of the U.S.,
149 liens, and levied and pending special as~e~menta. Buyer shall have ten (10) business days after receipt of the Abstract of Title or
150 Registered Property Abstract either to have Buyer's lawyer examine the title and provide Seller with w~en objections or, at Buyer's own
151 expense, to make an application for a title insurance policy and notify Seller of the application. Buyer shell have ten {10) business days
152 after receipt of the Commitment for Title Ineurence to provide Seller with a copy of the Commitment end written objections. Buyer shall be
163 deemed to have weaved any title objections not made within the ten (10) day period above, except that this shell not operste as a wsiver of
154 Seller's covenant to deliver · statutory Warranty Deed, unless a Warranty Deed is not specified above. If Buyer obtsina title insurance,
156 Buyer is not waiving tho right to obtain e good and marketable title of record from Seller.
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157 15. TITLE CORRECTIONS AND REMEDIE~. Seller shall beve 120 days from receipt of Buyer's written title objections to make title
158 marketable. Upon receipt of Buyer's title objections, Seller shall, within ten (10} business days, notify Buyer of Seller's intention to make
159 title marketable within the 120 day period. Llene or encumlxancoe for liquidated amounts which can be released by payment or e~ctow
160 from proceeds of closing shall not delay the closing. Cure of the dafsctl by Seller shall be reasonable, diligent, and prompt. Pending
161 correction of title, all payments required herein and the closing shall.be postponed.
162 A. If notice is given and Seller makes title marketable, then upon presentation to Buyer and proposed lender of documentation
163 establishing that title has been made marketable, and if not objected to in the same time end manner as the original title objections,
164 the closing shall take place within ten (10) business days or on the scheduled closing date, whichever is later.
16.5 B. If notice is given and Seller proceeds in good faith to make title marketable but the 120 day period expires without title being made
?66 marketable, Buyer may declare this Purchase Agreement void by notice to Seller, neither party shall be liable for damages hereunde~ to
1 §? I~he othqr~ and earnest money shell be refunded to Buyer.
Miller/Davis Co.. St. Paul, MN--Fo~m 1300 (1994; Rev. 1996; Rev. 1997; Rev. August 1997)
Minnesota Standard Resident[el Purchase Agreement
Miller/Davis Co. · St. P~ul. MN 651-642-1988
M.S.B.A. Real Properly Form No. 1
~RCHASE AGREEMENT / PAGE 3
168 C. if Seller doe. ~t g~ noUce of intention to make title mark~a~, or if ~tice is given but the 120 day ~riod ex~ire. ~tho~ title ~ing
169 made m~kerab~ ~e to Seller's fail~ to ~oceed in go~ faith. ~yer may seek, a. p~mi~ed ~ law, one or more of the follo~:
170 1. ~c~ to clo~ wit~ w~iv~ ~ ~rg~ in the D~ of t~ o~ions to t~le e~ wither walv~ of any remedies, and may:
171 {I) SHk dlm~e~, coltl. ~ rgm~na~ la~er's fl~ from Sal~ 8l pe~ed by law (dam~e, u~w thil ~bp~lgraph (i) shill
172 ~ gmited to t~ co~ of ~i~ obje~ion~ to t~. I~ ~n~tial dmmso.~ are exclud~}; or
173 (b) Unde~lke ~oc~l~ to c~e~ t~ o~lonl to
174 2. Rllci~n of tNl ~chm A~ment by ~ mi ~v~ ~ein, in which case the ~rchl~ Agreement shift be ~ll and void
175 a~ m~ e~ mo~ p~ shall ~ m~ to
176 3. Dama~s from Sell~ toge~er ~th ~s a~ rea~e la~'s f~., as ~rmitted by law;
177 4. S~ci~ ~o~a~e ~ ~x ~nt~ aft~ ~ ~ of a~
178 D. If t~le is merk~s~e, ~ is m~e m~katsb~ as ~ovid~ h~n, a~ Buy~ defaults in any of the agreements ~re~. Seller may ale~
180 I. Ca,al thb c~.~ , ~ded by ~a~e a~ r~lin all pey~nts made hereunder as li~idated dam~es.
181 ack--ge t~ i~n th~ any ~te g~ ~=~ to t~. con~ is a down pay~ ~t., a~ m~ ~ ~e~ for
182 pay~nt ~th~a~i~ cancellation;
183 2. S~k s~ic p~o~e within six months a~ ~ch right of a~ion arises, including costs
184 ~i~ed by law.
185 E. If title is markata~, ~ it m~ marketable as pro~d~ ~rein, a~ Sall~ defaults in any of the agreements herein, Buy~ may, as
186 ~rm~ed by law:
187 I. Seek damagel from Sel~r i~ing coats a~ reachable la~'s fees;
188 2. Seek spe~fic ~a~e within six ~nths e~ such rig~ of a~ion
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190 18. NOT,ES. A~ ~tice. r~ h~ein shall ~ in ~i~ ~ d~iv~ personal~ or mailed to the
191 a~ve a~. if m~, are effe~ive as of the date of maili~.
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193 17. SUBD~IS~N OF ~ND. If this sale constitut~ or requires s ~is~n of la~ owned by Seller, Seller shell pay ~ ~ivi~n
194 ex~nses a~ obtain all nece~aW gov~nme~al approvals. Sell~ wa~ants th~ t~ legal description of the real ~op~y to be conveyed
195 hal ~n ~ ~ll ~ a~ved for recording al of t~ Date of Closi~.
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197 18. MINNESOTA ~W. ~i. con~a~ shall ~ gov~ by the la~ of t~ Stye of Minnesota.
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199 19. W~L DISCLOSURE. [~k ~e of the
200 ~ ~1~ c~ifiel t~t ~ ~el not know of a~ walll on the real ~o~.
201 __ We~s on t~ real ~o~ are dilc~ by Sel~r on the a~ached Well Disclose form.
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203 20. S~AGE ~TM~T SYSTEM DISCLOSURE.
204 [Ch~k~ A ~ 8:/
205 _~ A. Seller ca,if[es th~ sewage ge~at~ at the ~o~ g~s to a f~ility ~rmi~ed by the Minnesota Pollut~n Con~l Agency
206 (for exempt, a ci~ or ~nicipol ~w~
207 __ 8. Sell~ ~ifles that ~wag. gen~at~ at t~ ~o~ d~s ~t go to a faciliw permi~ed by the Minne~ta Pollution Contel
208 Agency a~ Sel~'s Di~losure of I~dual Sew~e Treatment Sy~em is a~ac~d (a~ach fo~).
209 [~eck ~th~ C ~
210 C. Seller does ~t k~w if thee is an aban~n~ i~ual sewage treatment system on the pro~.
211 ~ D. Sell~ k~wl th~ t~re (s~ke o~:l are / are ~ aba~o~ i~ividual ~wage treatment systems on the pro~. If Seller
212 discuses t~ exi~ence of an abscond i~i~al ~wage ~eatment system on the ~op~, t~n Minne~t~ law r~ims
213 t~t the ~cation of the ~stem ~ di~lo~ to Buy~ with a map. [Attach Se//~'s ~/sc/os~e o~/nd/~dus/
214 S~m ~ map c~p~t~.]
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216 21. L~D PAINT DISCLOSURE. [~k one of the
217 Sailor repesents t~t the dwelli~ was const~cted on t~ real ~ope~ in 1978 or later.
218 ~ Sall~ recesses that t~ d~lll~ was co~ on t~ mai ~ ~fore 1978. (If ~ch ~using is located on t~ real
219 ~o~, a~ach~ a~ m~e a p~ of this ~rc~ Agre~t is 'L~D PAINT ADDENDUM FOR HOUSING CONSTRUCTED
220 BEFORE 1978'.)
221
222 22. ~NDS, SHOED, ~D FLOOD ~ CONC~NS. Cu~ently the law does not require Seller to dispose Seller's k~wledge,
223 if any, of the exi~ce of ~tla~s, s~eta~, or fl~ pl~ on or aff~ti~ the reel prope~y. If B~er has ~t already investigat~ these
224 co~er~, Buy~ m~ht want to i~de Sall~'s disc~.~., rqardi~ ~ concerns. [~k ;he ~x ff r~ fo/~w~ ~vi~ s~p~es to
225 t~ ~hase Ag~t:] ~ ADD~DUM TO ~RC~SE AGR~: ~NDS, SHOR~ND ~D FLOOD ~ DISCLOSURE,
226 M.S.B.A. Real ~o~ Fo~ No~. 8 (1997), is incl~ed a; an ~d~m to t~. ~ch,e Agreement.
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228 23. S~L~'S A~AVIT. At closi~, Sall~ ~aB ~p~em~t t~ w~anties a~ representationl in this ~rchase Agreement by
229 exe~i~ a~ dal~eH~. Min~sota Unif~m Co~eyl~i~ Blank {F~ ~. 11~M, 117-M, er 118-Mi Af~l~ of SeI~r.
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231 24. CLOSING. Clo~ shall ~ at the office of-S~ler's la~, Buy~'s title insurer, or at some other mu~al~ agreesble I~ation.
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233 [Sta~e o~
234 At closing, Seller and Buyer shall disclose their Social Security Numbers or Federal Tax Identification Numbers for the purposes of
235 completing state end federal tax form-..
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237 25. ADOITIONAL TERMS:
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26. ADDENDA. Attached are I addenda which are made s. per~ of this Purchase Agreement.
27. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for all provisions of this Purchase Agreement.
28. MULTIPLE ORIGINALS. Seller and Buyer have signed [number] ] originate of this Purchase Agreement.
MillerlOsvia Co., St. Paul, MN--Form 1300 [1994; Rev. 1996; Rev. 1997; Rev. August 1997)
Minne~cta Standard Residential Purchase Agreement
MillMlOivil Co. ® St. PI[d. MN 651-642-1988
M.S.B.A. Real Property Form No. 1
PURCHASE AGREEMENT I PAGE 4
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260 I THI~ I~_.A_.LEGALLY SINDINq CONTRACT..BEFORE SIGNING. CONSULT A_.LAWYER. Mlnnelota law pirmite licensed rsal estate
261 I broklre and Salll agents to I~'lparl purchm agrl~m~ntl. No rlcommendetion or rel~ellntltion may b~ made by any rill e~tlte
262 broke~ or sales agent sa to the legal aufflciencV, the legal effect, or the tax cone,quince, of thia contract. Th"aa are questions for
263 your IIwyM.
I agree to sell the property for the ~ and t~me and
conditiona set forth shove.
SELLER:
Heidi G. K. Von Heidemann
(date}
I eg~ce to purche~e the prol~rty for the price and terms and
~itione set fmh a~ve.
CI~ OF ~L~IA
BUYEr: ~
SELLER:
{date)
BUYER:
(dcte}
Charles M. Seykora
BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTl).
400 Nom'ttown Financial Plaza
200 Coon Rapids l~levard
Minneapolis. MN 55433
This Purchase Agreement wla prepared by:
Attorney For Buyer Telephone: Facsimile:
CHARLES M. SEYKORA
BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD.
400 NORTHTOWN FINANCIAL PLAZA
200 COON RAPIDS BLVD.
lVHNNEAPOLIS, MN 55433-5894
763-780-8500
Listing Agent and Broker for thia tree"action are:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Selling Agent and Broker for this transaction are:
TeMphone:
Facsimile:
Buyer's or Lender's T~le IneurM:
Telephone:
Face)mile:
MiII~'/D~ CO. ~ St. Paui, MN 951-642-1SSS
13t7 (N['~ 9/~') M.S.O.A. Real Prol~rty Form No. I 1
LEAD PAINT ADDENDUM FOR HOUSING CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1978
(use only with Minnesota Standard Residential Purchase Agreement,
Minnesota State Bar Association 1997)
This addendum is a continuation of Paragraph 21 of the Purchase Agreement
dated
by and between Held/G. K. Van Hai~emenn. ~ellnr
and Ci~ ~f C~lumhie Hei_uh[~ Buyer
for the property located at or described as 371R Central Avenue B~uth. Cnlurnhie Hnigbts,_M~L
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9 LEAD WARNING STATEMENT
10 Every purchaser of any interest in residential real property on which e resident/el dwelling was built
11 pdor to 1978 is notified that such propen~y may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint that
12 may p/ace young children er risk of developing lead poisoning. Lead poisoning in young children
13 may produce permanent neurological damage, including /earning disabilities, reduced intelligence
14 quotient, behavioral problems, and impaired memory. Lead poisoning also poses · particular risk to
15 pregnant women. The Seller of any interest in residential real properS/is required to provide the
16 Buyer with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessments or inspections in the
17 Seller's possession and notify the Buyer of any known lead-based paint hazards. A risk assessment
18 or inspection for possible lead-based paint hazards is recommended pr/or to purchase.
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20 LEAD PAINT INSPECTION CONTINGENCY
21 Buyer's obligations under this Purchase Agreement ara contingent upon Buyer obtaining within 10
22 business days of the date hereof a risk assessment or inspection of the property for possible
23 lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards, the results of which are acceptable to Buyer.
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25 This contingency shall be deemed satisfied, and this Purchase Agreement shall be in full force and
26 affect and binding upon Buyer and Seller,.unless, within 10 business days of the date hereof, Buyer
27 notifies Seller in writing that the results of the risk assessment or inspection are unacceptable to
28 Buyer. If Buyer notifies Seller of unacceptable results, this Purchase Agreement shall be null and
29 void and all earnest money shall be refunded to Buyer.
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31 Buyer may waive in writing this contingency at any time.
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33 Seller's Discloeure
34 (a) Presence of lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards (check (i) or (ii) below:
35 (i) ~ Lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain).
36 (ii) ~/ Seller has no knowledge of lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards
37 in the housing.
38 (b) Records and reports available to the Seller (check (i) or (ii) below):
39 {i) Seller has provided Buyer with all records and reports in Seller's
40 possession or reasonably obtainable by Seller pertaining to lead-based paint
41 and lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below).
42 (ii) ~/ Seller has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint or lead-
43 based paint hazards in the housing.
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45 Buyer's Acknowledgment (initial}
46 (c} Buyer has received copies of all information listed at (b} (i} above.
47 (d) Buyer has received the pamphlet Protect Your Farni/y from Lead in Your Home.
48 (e) T Buyer has (check (i) or (ii) below}:
49 (i) received a 10 business day opportunity (or mutually agreed upon period) to
50 conduct a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of lead-based paint and
51 lead-based paint hazards; or
52 (ii) ~/ waived the opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection
53 for the presence of lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards.
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55 Agent's Acknowledgment (initial)
56 (f) ~ Agent has informed Seller of Seller's obligations under 42 U.S.C.4852d and is
57 aware of Agent's responsibility to ensure compliance.
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59 Certification of Accuracy
60 The followin¢l parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their
FREE TO BE! Community Coalition
Helping people achieve healthy, independent living
FREE TO BE! Community Coalition
Fact Sheet
WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE?
The Free to Be! Community Coalition (a non-
profit community organization) was created in
the fall of 1999 to help residents of Anoka
County achieve dignity, greater self-
sufficiency, and meaningful participation in the
community. Its long-term goal is to establish a
one-stop resource and guidance center for
people entering the workforce as a result of
welfare reform or recent immigration.
Free to Be! aims to serve:
* children, youth and families at risk
* individuals and families in transition
from welfare to work, and
* refugees, especially from Russia and
the Sudan
WHO ARE WE.9
The coalition is a broad-based group of Anoka
County residents, including representatives
from faith communities, schools, businesses,
human service organizations, health providers,
civic organizations, government agencies, and
families who have successfully made the
transition from welfare to work.
INITIAL PROJECTS
1. Culturally competent childcare. This will
be the fa'st childcare in Anoka County geared to
specific ethnic and language groups. The
childcare will serve Sudanese and Russian
refugees and American children. Childcare for
infants, toddlers, preschoolers and §'chool-age
children will be available for 40 children in the
spring of 2001. In addition, Headstart will be
a companion program to serve 17 more
preschoolers to strengthen their readiness for
entering school.
2. Job and skills training for refugees and
women seeking certification for childcare
work. Women will be hired full time to gain
valuable work experience and skills training on
site. These women have a difficult time (due to
language barriers or lack of previous work) ia
obtaining regular employment. Job coaching
and mentorship, along with diversity training,
will be offered.
3. Auto Care. This program offers both a car
repair and a car donation service. To repair
cars of low-income families certified mechanics
volunteer their time, a local service station
donates its space, and stores offer auto parts at
reduced prices.. To date, the pro,am h~
repalred-6'0~e~cles and has donated~t~ehicles
to persons in need.
HOW CAN YOU I:[ELP?
Car Care
* Donate a vehicle (it's tax deductible)
* Serve as a Volunteer Car Care Coordinator
* Help recruit more service stations
* Volunteer 6 hrs. for 1 month as a mechanic
or a service writer
* Sponsor 1 Car Care Saturday
Cost: $},s500 for 10 cars
Child Care
* Sponsorjob and skills training
Cost: $1,500
* Volunteer 1-3 hrs. one time to help with
specific wood crafts projects
(e.g., build cabinets)
Volunteer 1 hr. to read or tell stories
Volunteer 1 hr. to show school-age youth
how to build or repair something
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
Tom Buchman, ~ 763-757-8501
Steve Klein, Vice-President 763-566-9600
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Rev. Barbara Dumke, Exec. Dir. 763-3234913
Klm Lind, Technical Advisor 763-783-4851
Coordinators: Tom Buchman 763-757-8501 / Stephen Klein 763-566-9600 / Pastor Jerry O'Neill 763-533-8602