HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-168CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
RESOLUTION 2009-168
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND CLARIFYIN SUBMITAL TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR A THIRD EXTENSION FOR DEMONSTRATION
GRANT NO. SG006-166 FOR THE 47TH AND CENTRAL PARKING RAMP
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Whereas, on September 28, 2009, the City Council approved Resolution 2009-150
authorizing a submittal to the Metropolitan Council for a Third Extension for
Demonstration Grant number SG006-166 for the 47`h and Central Parking Ramp, and
Whereas, this resolution memorializes the previous resolution with modifications, and
Whereas, on December 13, 2006 the City of Columbia Heights was awarded a $974,369
grant from the Metropolitan Council through the Livable Communities Demonstration
Account, and
Whereas, these funds were to be used for a portion of the costs to construct a parking
ramp as part of a commercial and office development at 47t" and Central, and
Whereas, Grand Central Commons LLC, the commercial developer, gained site control
of said property in October 2007, and
Whereas, on February 9, 2009 the City of Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority approved a revised Development Agreement with the developer for said
project, and
Whereas, on March 3, 2009, the City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
approved a revised site plan reflecting a reduction in building size to 35,000 square feet
of commercial and office space and the construction of a parking ramp, and
Whereas, the City received a second extension on March 11, 2009 from the Metropolitan
Council acknowledging the reduced site plan to 35,000 square feet of commercial and
office space, and in turn a grant reduction to $760,008 and a project completion deadline
of December 31, 2009, and
Whereas, preliminary review of building plans has taken place, and
Whereas, preliminary Engineering plans for the pipe-bursting have been completed and
reviewed by the City of Columbia Heights Engineering Department, and
Whereas, RJM Construction and United Properties have entered into an agreement with
the commercial developer to assist in implementing the development, and
Whereas, due to economic considerations the subject project has not been constructed,
and
Whereas, the City views that substantial progress by the developer has occurred and
should ensure a project start and substantial completion date in 2010.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Columbia Heights City Council hereby
agrees to the following:
1) The development of the commercial portion of the Grand Central Lofts
project is critical to the City's revitalization of Central Ave., bolsters the
redevelopment actions in the adjacent Sheffield neighborhood and will serve
as a firture catalyst to complete the Lofts housing plan.
2) The City strongly encourages the Metropolitan Council to grant a third time
extension to allow development to commence in 2010.
Passed this 26`x' day of October
Offered by: Diehm
Second by: Kelzenberg
Roll call: Ayes: Peterson, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg Absent: Willi
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