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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, March 9, 2026
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 05-26
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.02, one or more councilmembers may be participating remotely
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 23, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes
2. February 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Administrative Presentations
a. Council Calendar Update
2. Council Presentations
G. CONSENT AGENDA – Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non-
controversial and are approved by one motion of the council. If a councilmember
requests additional information or wants to make a comment regarding an item, the vote
should be held until the questions or comments are made then the single vote should be
taken. If a councilmember objects to an item it should be removed and acted upon as a
separate item.
1. Approval of Claims
2. Charitable Gambling Policy Modification
3. Bituminous Material Purchase for 2026 Season
4. Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Ownership and Maintenance Agreement, City Project
14-05
5. Payroll Consulting Contract Request
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – If you are here for a Public Hearing please familiarize yourself
with the Rules of Civility printed on the back of the agenda. Sign in with the City Clerk
before addressing the council. At the podium please state your name and address clearly
for the record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council. The
Mayor will then direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments.
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Contract Agreement with Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency
J.NEW BUSINESS
1. Century Ponds Development, 601 Century Avenue South
a. Final Plat Resolution
b. Preliminary Development Agreement
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Sign language interpreters for hearing impaired persons are available for public hearings upon
request. The request for this must be made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk’s Office
at 651.249.2000 to make arrangements. Assisted Listening Devices are also available. Please check with
the City Clerk for availability.
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council
Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s
opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when
appearing at Council meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles:
Speak only for yourself, not for other council members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by
your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition.
Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk
amongst each other.
Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of council members,
staff or others in public.
Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive.
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
6:15P.M. Monday, February23, 2026
City Hall, Council Chambers
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was heldin the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at6:15 p.m.by Mayor Abrams.
B.ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, MayorPresent
Rebecca Cave, CouncilmemberAbsent
Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent
Chonburi Lee, Councilmember Present
Nikki Villavicencio, CouncilmemberPresent
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the agenda assubmitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberLeeAyes – All
The motion passed.
D.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Battle Creek-St. Croix River Regional Trail Long Range Plan
Public Works Director Love introduced the agenda item. Andrea Rehm and Connor
Schaefer, Washington County Planners, gave the presentation and answered questions of
council.
No action required.
2.Street Assessment Rate Discussion
Councilmember Lee moved to table the Street Assessment Rate Discussion to the next
workshop.
Seconded by Councilmember VillavicencioAyes – All
The motion passed.
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F.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abramsadjourned the meetingat6:51p.m.
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, February23, 2026
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 04-26
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambersand was
called to order at7:02p.m.byMayor Abrams.
Mayor Abramsthanked everyone whoattended the Community Conversation,and she
spoke onthe Coalition of Cities for Safe andStable Communities and the Faith
Community Leadership group.
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, MayorPresent
Rebecca Cave, CouncilmemberPresent
Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent
Chonburi Lee, CouncilmemberPresent
Nikki Villavicencio, CouncilmemberPresent
D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CouncilmemberCavemoved to approve theagenda as submitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.February 9, 2026 City Council WorkshopMinutes
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve the February 9, 2026City Council
Workshop Minutes assubmitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberLeeAyes – All
The motion passed.
2.February 9, 2026City CouncilMeeting Minutes
CouncilmemberLeemoved to approve the February 9, 2026City Council Meeting
Minutes assubmitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemannAyes – All
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The motion passed.
F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Administrative Presentations
a.Council Calendar Update
City ManagerSablegave an update to the council calendar and reviewed other topics of
concern or interest requested by councilmembers.
2.Council Presentations
None
3.Acceptance of K9 and K9 Training Donation and Grant
Public Safety Director Bierdeman gave the staff report.
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to accept the donation of the K9 and training for
$16,500 from McDonough K9 and the USPCA/AKC Reunite K9 grant funding of $7,500.
Seconded by CouncilmemberCaveAyes – All
The motion passed.
G.CONSENT AGENDA – Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non-
controversial and are approved by one motion of the council. If a councilmember
requests additional information or wants to make a comment regarding an item, the vote
should be held until the questions or comments are made then the single vote should be
taken. If a councilmember objects to an item it should be removed and acted upon as a
separate item.
CouncilmemberCavemoved toapprove agenda items G1-G8.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1.Approval of Claims
CouncilmemberCavemoved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$574,232.41
Checks # 125017 thru # 125053
dated 2/10/26
$140,259.34Checks # 125054 thru # 125080
dated 2/17/26
$ 692,097.55
Disbursements via debits to checking
account dated 2/02/26 thru 2/15/26
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$1,406,589.30Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 857,694.13Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 2/13/26
$ 857,694.13 Total Payroll
$ 2,264,283.43 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes – All
The motion passed.
2.Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed DistrictPublicArt Grant Application
CouncilmemberCavemoved to a support to apply for the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District’s Public Art Grant.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemannAyes – All
The motion passed.
3.Purchase of Half-Ton Truck (Unit 611)
CouncilmemberCave moved toapprove the purchase of a half-ton truck and direct the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Cornerstone Chevrolet in the
amount of $40,368.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4.Wakefield Park Community Building – Solar on Public Building Grant
Contract
Councilmember Cavemoved toapprove the Wakefield Park Community Building Solar
on Public Buildings Grant Contract with the Minnesota Department of Commerce and
direct the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. Minor revisions approved by
the City Attorney are authorized as needed.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5.Metropolitan Council Environmental Services 2025 Municipal Inflow &
Infiltration Grant Application
Councilmember Cavemoved tosupport to apply for the MCES 2025 Municipal Inflow
and Infiltration Grant Application.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6.Conditional Use Permit Review, Maplewood Assisted Living, 1744 County
Road D East
Councilmember Cavemoved toapprove the conditional use permit review for the
Maplewood Assisted Living, located at 1744 County Road D East, and review again in
one year.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7.Payment for CentralSquare Yearly Maintenance Support
Councilmember Cavemoved toapprove payment for CentralSquare yearly maintenance
support.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8.MGT Impact Solutions Contract- Payroll
CouncilmemberCavemoved to approve a twelve-week contract with MGT Impact
Solutions, LLC for a twelve-week period which will begin as early as February 24, 2026.
Revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as needed.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemannAyes – All
The motion passed.
H.PUBLIC HEARINGS – If you are here for a Public Hearingplease familiarize yourself
with the Rules of Civility printed on the back of the agenda. Sign in with the City Clerk
before addressing the council. At the podium please state your name and address
clearly for the record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council.
The Mayor will then direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to
comments.
1.2026 Maplewood Street Improvements, City Project 25-21
a. Public Hearing 7:00 pm
b.Resolution Ordering Improvement (4 votes)
Public Works Director Love introduced the agenda item. Assistant City Engineer
Jarosch gave the presentation.
Mayor Abrams explained the process of the public hearing.
Mayor Abrams opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
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Jonathan Buesing – 1247 Kohlman Avenue
Sven Mueller – 2998 Frank Street
Tim Feidt – 1171 Beam Avenue
Paul Arbuckle – 2550 Clarence Street
Wade Foss – 2699 Gem Street
Mayor Abrams closed the public hearing.
Assistant City Engineer Jarosch answered questions raised during the public hearing.
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve theResolution Ordering the
Improvement for the 2026 Maplewood Street improvements, City Project 25-21.
Resolution 26-02-2474
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
2026 MAPLEWOOD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 25-21
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WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted January 26, 2026, set a
date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the 2026 Maplewood
Street Improvements, City Project 25-21; and
WHEREAS, notice was mailed ten days in advance to property owners and
notice of the hearing was published, and the hearing was held on February 23, 2026; at
which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard on the
matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota:
1.Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective and feasible as detailed in
the feasibility report.
2.Such improvement is ordered as proposed in the Council resolution
adopted on January 26, 2026.
3.The City Engineer, or his designee, is the designated engineer for this
improvement project and is directed to prepare final plans and
specifications.
4.The Finance Director is authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary for the improvement. The proposed financing plan is as follows:
Estimated Project Cost Recovery
Funding SourceTotal Amount% of Total
General Obligation (G.O.) Improvement Bonds $4,614,58539%
Street Revitalization Fund$1,169,25010%
Environmental Utility Fund$2,423,20020%
Sanitary Sewer Fund$668,3006%
Water Area Fund (WAC)$162,7001%
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St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS)$890,2008%
Special Benefit Assessment$1,946,56516%
Total Estimated Project Funding:$11,874,800100%
Seconded by CouncilmemberLee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J.NEW BUSINESS
1.Axon RMS Bundle Contract
Lieutenant Steiner gave the presentation and answered questions of council. Public
Safety Director Bierdeman and IT Director Fowlds provided further information.
Councilmember Cavemoved to approve a 10-year Axon RMS bundle contract.
Seconded by CouncilmemberLeeAyes – All
The motion passed.
K.AWARD OF BIDS
None
L.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abramsadjourned the meeting at8:17p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date
March 9, 2026
REPORT TO: City Council
REPORT FROM: Michael Sable, City Manage
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PRESENTER: Michael Sable, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM: Council Calendar Update
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/AgreementProclamation
Summary:
This item is informational and intended to provide the Council with a forecast of upcoming agenda items
and the Work Session schedule. These are not official announcements of the meetings, but a look at
the upcoming meetings for the City Council to plan their calendars.
Recommended Action:
No motion needed. This is an informational item.
Upcoming Agenda Items and Work Sessions Schedule:
March 10: State of the City Î Maplewood Community Center 9:00 am
March 23: Work Session: Climate Mitigation Plan; City Manager Performance Review
(CLOSED)
April 13: EDA Meeting 5:30 pm
Council Comments:
Comments regarding Workshops, Council Meetings or other topics of concern or interest.
1.Bronze Line Locally Preferred Alternative (March 2026)
Maplewood Living Schedule:
Author Due DateEdition
Cave February 17 March 2026
Lee March 16 April 2026
Villavicencio April 17 May 2026
All assignments are subject to change based on election filings.
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date March 9, 2026
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager
REPORT FROM: Lois Knutson, Senior Administrative Manager
PRESENTER: Lois Knutson, Senior Administrative Manager
AGENDA ITEM: Charitable Gambling Policy Modification
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
The City Council seeks to make modifications to the City of MaplewoodÓs Charitable Gambling
Policies.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the changes to the City of MaplewoodÓs Charitable Gambling Policies.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: na
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Safety Focus Area: Foster community engagement and support resident well-being
Sustainability Focus Area: Cultivate a connected, engaged community
Development Focus Area: Strengthen human connection and community growth
The City of Maplewood awards Charitable Gambling Tax Fund dollars to eligible organizations and
nonprofits to support activities and services that benefit the Maplewood community.
Background:
Per Minn. State Statutes section 349.213, subdivision 1, paragraph (f)(2), a local unit of government
is allowed to require, by ordinance, a licensed organization to contribute up to 10% of the
organizationÓs net profits derived from lawful gambling to a fund administered by the local unit of
government. The City of Maplewood has adopted an ordinance which requires the 10%
contribution. Cities that collect funds from charitable gambling proceeds must spend the money the
same way charities do Î for defined charitable purposes.
On February 9, 2026, the City Council reviewed the existing Charitable Gambling Policy and agreed
upon a few modifications to the policy. The most significant change relates to the method for
distributing funds, which is outlined in Section 4 of the policy document. The revised approach
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establishes a clearer process for evaluating applications and allocating available funds among
qualified applicants.
In addition, a minor modification was made to the application requirements to incorporate program
categories.
Application Requirements
Organizations must identify the specific program category under which they are applying
and provide a detailed description of how the requested funds will be used. Program
categories are:
Social Supports and Senior Citizen Services
Youth Programs and Community Engagement & Events
Environment & Natural Resources and Safety Programs
Distribution of Funds
Open Allocation of Funds Î Allocate funds without regard to category, allowing full flexibility
to award funds based on application merit across all categories.
The following areas of the policy remain the same.
Maximum Award
No single organization shall receive more than $7,500 in funding per year.
Eligibility for Subsequent Funding
Organizations that receive funding in one year are eligible to apply again the following year
only under a different program category.
Attachments:
1. Charitable Gambling Policies, Revised 03/09/2026
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CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
CITY COUNCIL POLICIES ON AWARD OF
CHARITABLE GAMBLING TAX FUNDS
1.All licensed charitable gambling organizations within the City are required to contribute 10%
of net profits derived from lawful gambling activity in the City to the Charitable Gambling
Tax Fund. These funds are dispersed by the City Council for lawful expenditures. The City
must acknowledge financial contributions of licensed organizations conducting lawful
gambling to the community and the recipients of the funds.
2.All applications must be complete and submitted by the application deadline established by
the City Manager.
3.The City of Maplewood grants funds from the Charitable Gambling Tax Fund to support
activities and services that benefit Maplewood residents. The first priority in the granting of
funds will be given to the City of Maplewood domiciled organizations. The second priority
or consideration will be given to funding requests from other organizations which are used
primarily for the benefit of Maplewood residents. Funds shall be distributed for projects,
equipment, or activities that are based in the community and which primarily benefit
Maplewood residents and will be looked upon more favorably than requests for salaries or
general operating costs.
4.Applicant Eligibility and Allocation
a.Application Requirements
Organizations must identify the specific program category under which they are applying
and provide a detailed description of how the requested funds will be used. Program
categories are:
Social Supports and Senior Citizen Services
Youth Programs and Community Engagement & Events
Environment & Natural Resources and Safety Programs
b.Distribution of Funds
Open Allocation of Funds Î Allocate funds without regard to category, allowing full
flexibility to award funds based on application merit across all categories.
c.Maximum Award
No single organization shall receive more than $7,500 in funding per year.
d.Eligibility for Subsequent Funding
Organizations that receive funding in one year are eligible to apply again the following
year only under a different program category.
5.In general, requests from organized athletic groups will not be funded. Funding for these
programs should be from participating families or community auxiliary groups. There are so
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many athletic organizations within the community that the City of Maplewood is not capable
of funding their financial requests or fairly determining appropriate recipients.
6. The amount of Charitable Gambling Tax Funds awarded to any request is determined by a
City Council vote. A request must receive 3 or more votes for funding in order to receive
Charitable Gambling Tax Funds.
7. All funds granted are required to be expended for the requested project within one year of the
date of the award letter. However, payment will not be made until after January 1 of the
award year. Grant recipients shall submit a letter to the Office of the City Manager
requesting payment of the grant award as well as provide specific information on how the
funds were used (receipts or other proof of expenditure) for the proposed purpose.
8. No employee or department of the City of Maplewood shall solicit a donation from a
licensed charitable organization without City Manager approval. If there is a financial need
for a specific program that was not funded in the City budget, staff may submit a request to
the City Manager for the use of Charitable Gambling Tax Funds.
9. The allocation of Charitable Gambling Tax Funds is an annual award. A previous receipt of
funds in no way guarantees or commits the City of Maplewood to funding in any subsequent
year. Each yearÓs funding requires a new, separate application.
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date March 9, 2026
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager
REPORT FROM: Steven Love, Public Works Director
Troy Brink, Street/Storm Superintendent
PRESENTER:Steven Love, Public Works Director
AGENDA ITEM: Bituminous Material Purchases for 2026 Season
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
Each year the Public Works Department purchases bituminous materials for pothole repairs and
spot paving on city streets. City Council will consider authorizing the purchase of bituminous
materials for the 2026 maintenance season.
Recommended Action:
Motion to authorize the Street Superintendent to purchase bituminous materials in an amount up to
$170,000 for the 2026 street maintenance season.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $170,000
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
SafetyMaintain and enhance infrastructure and environmental systems
Sustainability
Development
Maplewood streets are a vital part of the City’s infrastructure, and the condition of the streets has a
direct impact on quality of life for residents and businesses. City staff use the bituminous materials
for pothole, curb, spot-paving and shoulder repairs.
Background:
Throughout the 2026 street maintenance season, Public Works crews will use bituminous material
to fill potholes, repair shoulders and bituminous curbs, and perform spot paving.
The total anticipated cost for bituminous material purchases is $170,000 for the 2026 maintenance
season.
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Funding for this purchase will be provided through the following sources:
Public Works Operational Budget: $85,000
Street Revitalization Fund: $85,000
The proposed supplier of the bituminous materials is Martin Marietta, based on its nearby location
in North St. Paul and competitive pricing.
Martin Marietta’s proximity to our City and the Public Works facilities provides a significant benefit to
the City’s operations. This allows crews to perform pavement repairs quickly and efficiently. The
second-closest bituminous plant, operated by the City of St. Paul, requires an approximate 60-
minute round trip per load. The additional travel time would reduce operational efficiency and limit
the number of repairs that can be completed during a workday.
Attachments:
None.
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CITY COUNCILSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date March 9, 2026
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager
REPORT FROM: Steven Love, Public Works Director
PRESENTER:Steven Love, Public Works Director
AGENDA ITEM: Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Ownership and Maintenance Agreement, City
Project 14-05
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
In Maplewood, the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project runs along the north side of Interstate
94 between McKnight Road and Century Avenue and includes one stop. The City Council will
consider entering into an Ownership and Maintenance Agreement with the Metropolitan Council
(Met Council) for assets constructed as part of the Gold Line BRT project that lies in Maplewood.
This agreement establishes the ownership and maintenance responsibilities for both parties.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the attached ownership and maintenance agreement for assets constructed with
the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, City Project 14-05 and direct the Mayor and City
Manager to sign the agreement. Minor revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as
needed.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact?NoYes, the true or estimated cost is $0
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: While there is not a direct fiscal impact for
approving this agreement, the City will be responsible for costs to maintain the assets identified in
the agreement as City of Maplewood assets.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
SafetyMaintain and enhance infrastructure and environmental systems
Sustainability
Development
Establishing roles and responsibilities for long-term maintenance is critical to ensuring the new Gold
Line infrastructure remains operational for public use.
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Background:
The Met Council oversees operations of theGold Line BRT. The Gold Line BRTprovides transit
services from downtown Saint Paul to Woodbury along the I-94 corridor. The approximately 10-mile
BRT line includes one stop south of the 3M campus between Century Avenue and McKnight Road.
The proposed ownership and maintenance agreement establishes the roles and responsibilities for
the long-term maintenance of assets constructed as part of the Gold Line BRT project. The City of
Maplewood will be responsible for maintaining the following assets:
The new pedestrian trail between McKnight and Century Avenue
The new trail and retaining wall along the west side of Century Avenue under I-94
Various street signs and a new storm sewer line along Hudson Boulevard east of Century
Avenue
The Met Council will be responsible for all other Gold Line BRT assets, excluding bridges. A
separate ownership and maintenance agreement for bridge assets is being developed and will be
presented to the City Council for consideration at a later date.
The City Attorney has reviewed the attached ownership and maintenance agreement between the
Met Council and the City for the Gold Line BRT assets located within the City. Staff recommends
approval of the attached ownership and maintenance agreement.
Attachments:
1. Gold Line BRT Ownership and Maintenance Agreement
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Council Contract #25I101
OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE AGREEEMENT FOR
ASSETS CONSTRUCTED WITH THE GOLD LINE BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT
WITHIN THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Metropolitan Council, a public corporation and
political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (Council, and the City of Maplewood, a Minnesota
Municipal corporation
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RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Gold Line Project is a 10-mile primarily dedicated BRT line that connects Saint Paul,
Maplewood, Landfall, Oakdale, and Woodbury, as shown in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City and Council have entered into a Joint Powers and Construction Cooperation
Agreement (JPCCA) executed February 14, 2022, and identified with Council Contract Number
21I056, describing the agreed upon duties and obligations related to the construction of the Gold
Line Project; and
WHEREAS, the JPCCA acknowledged that the details of ownership and maintenance of
infrastructure constructed by the Gold Line Project would be addressed in future agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Council and MnDOT entered into an Operations and Maintenance Agreement,
identified with Council Contract Number 23I006, describing Ownership and Maintenance of assets
constructed by the Project within MnDOT ROW; and
WHEREAS, separate agreements between the City, Council, and other parties as applicable will
address Ownership and Maintenance responsibilities for the BRT and pedestrian bridges
constructed over McKnight Road North and Century Avenue North and are not addressed in this
Agreement; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and benefits they will derive from this
Agreement, the Council and the City do hereby agree as follows:
I.PURPOSE
1.01Purpose: The purpose of this Agreement is to define the Ownership, Operation, and
Maintenance responsibilities of the Parties with respect to assets constructed by the Council as
part of the Project.
1.02Exhibits: The following exhibits to this Agreement are attached to this Agreement and are
incorporated into this Agreement by reference: Exhibit A BRT Guideway Context Map, Exhibit B
General Infrastructure, Exhibit C Below Ground Infrastructure, Exhibit D Signage and Striping,
and Exhibit E O&M Responsibilities by Asset Category.
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Council Contract #25I101
Exhibit A depicts the geographical limits to which this Agreement pertains. Exhibits B, C, and D are
intended to depict Ownership and Maintenance responsibilities for infrastructure constructed as
part of the Project that is not currently addressed in an existing agreement. Infrastructure shown
on Exhibits B, C, and D without an assigned color is assumed to be covered by an existing
maintenance agreement and/or maintained by the underlying property owner.
without formal amendment to this Maintenance Agreement.
II.DEFINITIONS
Agreement means this Agreement between the Council and City for ownership, operation, and
maintenance of the BRT System.
means stormwater best management practices.
means Bus Rapid Transit.
means the passenger loading facilities for the BRT System, including but not limited
to platforms, canopies and railings, pedestrian access walkways, special handicap access facilities,
landscaping, and all functional and architectural features associated with the BRT Station.
means all equipment and facilities owned by the Council and associated with the
operation of the Project including but not limited to Dedicated BRT guideway, raised curb,
stations, transit operating systems equipment, flashing lights, warning devices, BRT system
signage, BRT control equipment, BRT signal/communication houses, Council owned artwork, and
BRT vehicles.
means the City of Maplewood; or their employees, agents or contractors.
means Metropolitan Council, its employees, agents or contractors.
means the lane adjacent to the curb shared by buses and also
used for emergency purposes, owned by the City.
means side or center bus only lanes owned by the Council.
means Joint Powers and Construction Cooperation Agreement
means all maintenance activities included in both Major Maintenance and
Routine Maintenance.
Major Maintenance means expenditures made beyond regular and general upkeep. Work of
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this type would typically involve excavation of the ground surface. Major maintenance would
usually include maintenance that is required for preservation of infrastructure, rehabilitation of
means Metro Transit, the transit operating division of the Metropolitan Council, its
employees, agents or contractors.
means the Minnesota Department of Transportation or its employees, agents or
contractors.
means the owning Party of the various infrastructure assets associated with
operation and maintenance of the Project with responsibility for coordination with other agencies
and negotiating cost sharing arrangements, if any, related to the replacement of the asset at the
end of its useful life.
means the Council and City and their employees, agents, or contractors.
means the Gold Line BRT Project.
means activities associated with regular and general upkeep of the asset
against normal wear and tear and perpetuate the asset in a safe, usable, and aesthetically pleasing
condition. Activities of this type include but are not limited to vegetation control, graffiti removal,
and periodic inspection. This type of work would not involve excavation or disturbance of the
ground surface.
means Right-of-Way
III.OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
3.01 General Council Responsibilities: Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Council
is responsible for Ownership and Maintenance of the BRT System, BRT Stations, and Dedicated BRT
Guideway.
3.02 General City Responsibilities: Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the City is
responsible for Ownership and Maintenance of infrastructure within City ROW.
3.04 Sidewalks and Trails. The Council is responsible for Ownership and Maintenance of sidewalks
located within BRT Stations and sidewalk connections constructed to support access to BRT
Stations as shown in Exhibit B.
The City is responsible for Ownership and Maintenance of sidewalks and trails within City ROW,
and in MnDOT ROW through an existing or future agreement between the City and MnDOT.
Further details regarding exact locations of both Council and City Ownership and Maintenance
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responsibilities for sidewalks and trails are shown in Exhibit B.
3.06 Retaining Walls. The Council is responsible for Ownership and Maintenance of Retaining
Walls 330, 335, 340, 345, 350, 355, and 360. The City is responsible for Ownership and
Maintenance of Retaining Wall 370.
Specific details regarding exact locations and extents of Retaining Walls are shown in Exhibit B and
summarized in Table 1 in Exhibit E.
3.07 Fences, Guardrails, and Median Barriers. The Council is responsible for Ownership and
Maintenance for fences at BRT Stations and fences, guardrails, and concrete barriers connected
with Council-owned Retaining Walls and Bridges.
Specific Fences, Guardrails and Median Barriers locations are shown in Exhibit B and summarized
in Table 2 in Exhibit E.
3.08 Stormwater Infrastructure. The Council is responsible for the Ownership and Maintenance
of the following stormwater basins and their related infrastructure, including but not limited to
pipe networks, catch basins, and pretreatment underneath the Dedicated BRT Guideway.
a. S6-2
a. M1-1
b. M1-2
c. M2-1
The City is responsible for the Ownership and Maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
underneath the portion of Hudson Boulevard North that lies east of Century Avenue North within
the City.
Specific details regarding exact locations and extents of stormwater basins and related
stormwater infrastructure are shown in Exhibits B and C and summarized in Table 3 of Exhibit E.
3.09 Lighting. The Council is responsible for Ownership and Maintenance of Metro Transit
proposed lighting near and within BRT Stations and Metro Transit proposed lighting adjacent to
the dedicated BRT Guideway.
Responsibilities for lighting integrated with bridges and underpasses constructed as part of the
Project will be addressed in separate agreements between the City, Council and other parties as
needed.
Specific details regarding exact locations of light fixtures are shown in Exhibit B.
3.10 Signage and Striping. The Council is responsible for Ownership and Maintenance of BRT
specific signage and pavement striping located along the Project alignment, within BRT Station
areas, and all station wayfinding signage.
The City is responsible for Ownership and Maintenance of signage and pavement striping located
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along City maintained streets and trails.
Specific details regarding exact locations of signage and striping are shown in Exhibit D.
3.11 Traffic Signals. The Council is responsible for Ownership and Maintenance of three traffic
signal systems installed along the Dedicated BRT Guideway between McKnight Road North and
Century Avenue North.
3.12 Landscaping and ROW Maintenance. The Council is responsible for Maintenance of new
landscaping located within BRT Stations and along the Dedicated BRT Guideway as shown in
Exhibit B.
3.13 Snow and Ice Control. The Council is responsible for snow and ice control for the Dedicated
BRT Guideway, BRT Stations, and sidewalk connections constructed to support access to BRT
Stations.
The City is responsible for snow and ice control for City streets, sidewalks, and trails outside of
BRT Stations constructed as part of the Project.
Specific details regarding extents of snow and ice control responsibilities are shown in Exhibit B.
3.14 BRT Infrastructure at BRT Stations. The Council is responsible for Ownership and
Maintenance of all above-ground station-specific elements in BRT Station. This generally includes,
but is not limited to bus shelters, benches, ticketing kiosks, pylons, station lighting, and truncated
dome plates. The Council is also responsible for the concrete pad in front of the boarding platform,
rub rail attached to the curb at the boarding platform, and curb and gutter connecting the
concrete pad to the boarding platform.
Specific details regarding extents of BRT Stations and locations of infrastructure to be owned and
maintained by the Parties is shown in Exhibit B.
IV.AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
4.01 Authorized Representatives. The authorized contact person for reports, demands, and
approvals under this Agreement are listed below. Any such reports, demands, and approvals will
be in writing and will be sent or delivered in person to the other Party, addressed as follows:
The CouncilRepresentative will be:
Name, Title: Richard Demarchis (or successor)
Assistant Director, Facilities Maintenance
Metro Transit, Engineering and Facilities Division
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Address:560 6 Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Telephone:612-349-7340
E-Mail:richard.demarchis@metrotransit.org
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The City:
Name, Title:Steve Love (or successor)
Public Works Director
1902 County Road B E
Maplewood, MN 55109
Telephone:651-249-2404
E-mail:Steve.Love@maplewoodmn.gov
Or other such person as may be designated in writing for itself by either Party.
V.RESERVED
VI. PAYMENT AND INVOICING
6.01 Payment Between the Parties. No funding will be transferred between the Parties for
maintenance of infrastructure included in this Agreement.
VII.LIABILITY
7.01 Responsible for Own Acts. Each Party agrees that it will be responsible for its own acts and
omissions to the extent authorized by law and will not be responsible for the acts of the other
Party. The Council's liability is governed by Minnesota Statutes chapter 466 and other applicable
laws. The City's liability is governed by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes chapter 466 and other
applicable laws. Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to waive any immunities or liability
limits provided to the Parties provided by applicable state or federal law and statutes.
VIII.TERM
8.01 Term of Agreement and Renewal. The term of this Agreement will begin on the date this
Agreement has been fully executed by each Party's authorized representative and will continue
through March 25, 2052. The Parties may by written agreement renew this Agreement for two (2)
additional terms of thirty (30) years.
IX.TERMINATION
9.01 Termination of Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated by: (i) agreement of the
Parties to this Agreement, or (ii); failure of the Parties to renew this Agreement in writing pursuant
to Section VIII. Except as otherwise provided herein, upon termination of this Agreement, each of
the obligations and duties of the Parties under this Agreement will be extinguished and no Party
shall have any further liability to any of the other Parties arising out of this Agreement. Except as
expressly stated in this Agreement, no property or liabilities associated with such property will be
conveyed through this Agreement.
9.02 Shutdown of BRT Project. If the Project permanently ceases to provide transit service within
the City using the BRT System components installed by the Project, the Parties will meet to
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determine how to address ongoing Ownership and Maintenance, or disposition of the BRT System
components in the City.
X.GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.01 Annual Meeting: An annual meeting, coordinated by the Council, throughout the term of
this Agreement will be held between the City and the Council, and other parties as needed, to
review the terms and conditions of and discuss any amendments to this Agreement.
10.02 Audit and Records. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 16C.05, subd. 5. the
tices relevant to their
performance under this Agreement are subject to examination by the Parties and by the State
Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six (6) years from the end of this
Agreement. The City and Council must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,
Minnesota Statutes chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided by the Council and City. The civil
remedies of Minnesota Statutes section 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this
clause by either the Council or the City. Each Party will only be responsible for responding to
government data requests that are directed to its respective agencies.
Each Party will be responsible for its own employees for any
workers compensation claims. This Agreement is not intended to constitute an interchange of
government employees under Minn. Stat. §15.53.
10.04 Civil Rights. Applicable provisions of Minnesota and federal law and any applicable local
ordinance relating to civil rights and discrimination and the Affirmative Action Policy statement of
MnDOT and the Council shall be considered a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth herein.
10.05 Entire Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the entire Agreement between the
Parties is contained herein, and that this Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and
negotiations between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof. All items referred to in this
Agreement are incorporated or attached and are deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
10.06 Amendment. Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of provisions of this
Agreement will only be valid when they have been reduced to writing as an amendment to this
Agreement signed by the Parties hereto.
10.07 Provisions Severable. The provisions of this Agreement will be deemed severable. If any part
of this Agreement is rendered void, invalid, or unenforceable, such rendering will not affect the
validity and enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement unless the part or parts which are
void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable will substantially impair the value of the entire Agreement
with respect to the Parties. One or more waivers by said Party of any provision, term, condition or
covenant will not be construed by the other Party as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same
by the other Party.
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10.08 Binding on Successors. The covenants of this Agreements will be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the Parties hereto, their successors and assigns.
10.09 Assignment. This Agreement will not be assigned by either Party without the prior written
consent of the other Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
10.10 Governing Law. The laws of the State of Minnesota will govern the interpretation of this
Agreement, and the appropriate venue and jurisdiction for any litigation that may arise hereunder
will be in those courts located within the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota.
10.12 Counterparts. The Parties may sign this Agreement in counterparts, each of which constitutes
an original, but all of which together constitute one instrument.
10.13 Electronic Signatures. The Parties agree that the electronic signature of a Party to this
Agreement will be as valid as an original signature of such Party and will be effective to bind such
Party to this Agreement. The Parties further agree that any document (including this Agreement and
any attachments or exhibits to this Agreement) containing, or to which there is affixed, an
electronic signature will be deemed (i) to be "written" or " in writing," (ii) to have been signed and
(iii) to constitute a record established and maintained in the ordinary course of business and an
original written record when printed from electronic files. For purposes hereof, "electronic
signature" also means a manually signed original signature that is then transmitted by any
electronic means, including without limitation a faxed version of an original signature or an
electronically scanned and transmitted version (e.g., via PDF) of an original signature. A Party' s
failure to produce the original signature of any electronically transmitted signature will not affect
the enforceability of this Agreement.
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CITY OF MAPLEWOODMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL,
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Regional Administrator
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Exhibit Description
A BRT Guideway Context Map
B General Infrastructure Exhibit
C Below Ground Infrastructure Exhibit
D Signage and Striping Exhibit
E O&M Responsibilities by Asset Category
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CITY COUNCILSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date March 9, 2026
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager
REPORT FROM: Joe Rueb, Finance Director
PRESENTER:Joe Rueb, Finance Director
AGENDA ITEM:Payroll ConsultingContract Request
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
Due to a recent vacancy within the Finance Department, staff recommends entering into a temporary
contract with a payroll consulting firm to provide payroll processing and financial support services.
The proposed contract will be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney prior to execution.
Staff is requesting authorization for the City Manager to enter into an agreement for payroll consulting
services in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
Recommended Action:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for payroll consulting services in an
amount not to exceed $50,000. The City Attorney is authorized to approve any necessary revisions to
the contract prior to execution.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $50,000
Financing source(s):Adopted BudgetBudget ModificationNew Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other:
Strategic Plan Relevance:
SafetyFocus Area:
Sustainability Maintain strong financial health and stability
Development
The temporary contract will allow for continued payroll support for all employees within the City.
Background:
With the recent vacancy of the City’s Payroll Accountant, the City is seeking temporary payroll and
financial consulting services to ensure continuity of operations. The Council previously approved a
contract with MGT Impact Solutions; however, the assigned consultant was unable to commit at this
time. This authorization would provide staff with the flexibility to engage with qualified payroll
consulting firms as needed to meet the City’s operational requirements.
Attachments:
None
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Meeting Date March 9, 2026
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager
REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Community Development Director
PRESENTER:Danette Parr, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Contract Agreement with the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
On March 10, 2025, the city council approved the Maplewood Local Housing Trust Fund and Home
Improvement Program enabling the city to qualify for a $225,000 Local Housing Trust Fund grant
from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). As required by the grant, before funds can
be finalized, the city must enter into an agreement with MHFA.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Contract Agreement with the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the document.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $300,000
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: $300,000 was previously approved for
transfer from the EDA general fund into the newly created Maplewood Local Housing Trust Fund as
required match funds to qualify for the $225,000 grant from MHFA.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Safety Focus Area:
Sustainability Advance environmental stewardship initiatives
Development Promote residential development and thoughtful redevelopment
The city supports reinvestment and the leveraging of resources to expand opportunities to create
programs that encourage reinvestment and tax base growth. In addition, the city promotes
opportunities for investments that increase environmental stewardship through efficiencies.
Background:
In 2025 the city council and EDA approved the following:
Ordinance establishing a Local Housing Trust Fund
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Resolution accepting transfer of $300,000 from the EDA general fund to future Local
Housing Trust Fund
Resolution approving the Maplewood Home Improvement Program
Loan administration agreement with Community Neighborhood Housing Services (dba
NeighborWorks Home Partners)
The approvals enabled the city to qualify for a $225,000 grant from the Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency. Combined with the $300,000 matching funds, this provides an initial $525,000 to establish
a revolving loan fund supporting the Maplewood Home Improvement Program. The attached Local
Housing Trust Fund Grant Contract Agreement outlines how the city may use the grant funds as it
administers the home improvement program.
Attachments:
1.Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Contract Agreement
2.Maplewood Home Improvement Program Overview
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MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT
LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND GRANTS PROGRAM
This Grant Contract Agreement is between the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency ("MHFA") and City of
Maplewood, 1830 County Road B E in Maplewood, MN 55109 ("GRANTEE").
Recitals
1.Under Minnesota 2023 Session Law, Chapter 37, Article 1, Section 2, Subd. 21, MHFA is empowered to
enter into this Grant Contract Agreement.
2.MHFA is in need of local governments to create or fund local housing trust funds as defined under
Minnesota Statute 462C.16 for the purposes of:
Making grants, loans, and loan guarantees for the development, rehabilitation, or financing of
housing;
Matching other funds from federal, state, or private resources for housing projects;
Providing down payment assistance, rental assistance, and homebuyer counseling services; and
Administrative expenses, up to 10% of the Local Housing Trust Fund grant amount.
3.The Grantee represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in this Grant
Contract Agreement to the satisfaction of MHFA. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 16B.98, Subd.1, the Grantee
agrees to minimize administrative costs as a condition of this Grant Contract Agreement.
Grant Contract Agreement
1.Term of Grant Contract Agreement
1.1 Effective date:
March 9, 2026, or the date all required signatures are obtained, whichever is later. PerMinn. Stat.
16B.98, Subd. 5, the Grantee must not begin work until this Grant Contract Agreement is fully
executed and MHFA's Authorized Representative has notified the Grantee that work may
commence. Per Minn. Stat. 16B.98 Subd. 7, no payments will be made to the Grantee until this
Grant Contract Agreement is fully executed.
1.2 Grant period:
The Grant Contract Agreement period for the Program begins with the Effective Date of this Grant
Contract Agreement and continues through March 8, 2029, (the “Grant Period”). All funds provided
through this Grant Contract Agreement must be fully expended in compliance with this Grant
Contract Agreement by the end of the Grant Period.
1.3 Expiration date:
December 31, 2029, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first.
1.4 Survival of Terms.
The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Grant Contract Agreement: 8.
Liability; 9. State Audits; 10. Government Data Practices and Intellectual Property; 12. Publicity and
Endorsement; 13. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue; and 15 Data Disclosure.
2.Grantee’s Duties
The Grantee, who is not a stateemployee, will:
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Comply with required grants management policies and procedures set forth through Minn. Stat. 16B.97,
Subd. 4 (a) (1), and review the State of Minnesota Office of Grants Management policy 08-01(Conflict
of Interest for State Grant-Making). The Grantee is required to have a documented Conflict of Interest
policy and must utilize this policy when performing the Grantee duties under the Grant Contract
Agreement. If the Grantee has knowledge or becomes aware of any actual, potential, perceived, or
organizational conflicts of interest with respect to the Grant Contract Agreement, the Grantee shall
immediately disclose the conflict of interest directly to MHFA.
2.1 Work Plan
The Grantee shall perform the duties specified in Exhibit A (the “Work Plan”), which is attached
and incorporated into this Grant Contract Agreement.
2.2 Program Guide
The Grantee will comply with the Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program Guide (the “Program
Guide”), located on MHFA’s website, which is incorporated into this Grant Contract Agreement,
and may be amended as needed. MHFA will provide notice of any such amendments to the
Grantee’s Authorized Representative (defined herein) by email. Unless otherwise indicated in the
Program Guide, any such amendments are binding to the Grantee as of the date indicated in the
notice, which shall not be earlier than the date that MHFA sends the notice.
2.3 Authorized Expenditures
The Grantee acknowledges that grant funds disbursed by MHFA are provided for the purposes of
incentivizing local funding for affordable housing for the authorized expenditures listed in Minn.
Stat. 462C.16, Subd. 3. All grant funds must be used by the Grantee to fund the activities described
in the Work Plan in accordance with the terms of this Grant Contract Agreement.
2.4 Matching New Public Revenue
Before the execution of this Grant Contract Agreement, the Grantee must provide to MHFA,
documentation of their matching New Public Revenue in the amount of $300,000.00, including the
source of revenue.
2.5 Reporting
The Grantee must submit annual reports to MHFA beginning no later than one calendar year after
the effective date of this Grant Contract Agreement and continuing until all grant funds have been
expended or the expiration date of the Grant Contract Agreement, whichever occurs first. Required
annual report information may include: program or project progress reporting, grant and matching
New Public Revenue expenditures, communities benefitting from grant funds, and any other
information MHFA requests regarding the use of grant funds.
Reporting forms, instructions, and submission dates will be available on the Local Government
Housing Programs webpage.
3. Time
The Grantee must comply with all the time requirements described in this Grant Contract Agreement. In the
performance of this Grant Contract Agreement, time is of the essence.
4. Consideration and Payment
4.1 Consideration.
MHFA will pay for all services performed by the Grantee under this Grant Contract Agreementas
follows:
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(a) Compensation
The Grantee will be paid up to a maximum of $225,000.00, according to the breakdown of
program or project activitiesfor “Grant Funds Budgeted” in Exhibit B (the “Budget”), which is
attached and incorporated into this Grant Contract Agreement.
(b) Matching Funds
The total grant amount is based on the amount of secured matching New Public Revenue funds
committed to the Grantee’s Local Housing Trust Fund, as detailed in the breakdown of costs
contained in Exhibit B. For the purposes of the Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program,
“New Public Revenue” is defined as local income that is committed to the Local Housing Trust
Fund on or after June 29, 2021, from any source other than the state or federal government.
(c) Travel Expenses
Reimbursement for travel and subsistence expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the
Grantee as a result of this Grant Contract Agreement will not exceed $0.00; provided that the
Grantee will be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses in the same manner and in no
greater amount than provided in the current "Commissioner’s Plan” promulgated by the
Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB). The Grantee will not be
reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incurred outside Minnesota unless it has received
MHFA’s prior written approval for out of state travel. Minnesota will be considered the home
state for determining whether travel is out of state.
(d) Total Obligation.
The total obligation of MHFA for all compensation and reimbursements to the Grantee under
this Grant Contract Agreement will not exceed $225,000.00 (the “Grant Proceeds”).
4.2 Payment
(a) Invoices
MHFA will promptly pay the Grantee after the Grantee presents an itemized invoice for the
services actually performed and MHFA's Authorized Representative accepts the invoiced
services. Invoices must be submitted timely and according to the following schedule:
Grant funds will be disbursed in a total of up to two payments.
The first disbursement of at least 50% of the total grant award, will be disbursed to the Grantee
after submitting documentation to MHFA demonstrating that the Grantee has expended at least
50% of the total matching New Public Revenue funds on authorized expenditures.
A second disbursement of the remaining grant amount will be disbursed to the Grantee after
documentation is submitted to MHFA demonstrating that the Grantee has expended the matching
New Public Revenue funds on authorized expenditures in the amount of the remaining balance of
grant.
(b) Unexpended Funds
The Grantee must promptly return to MHFA any unexpended funds that have not been accounted
for annually in a financial report to MHFA due at grant closeout.
4.3 Contracting and Bidding Requirements
(a) Any services and/or materials that are expected to cost $100,000 or more must undergo a formal
notice and bidding process.
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(b) Services and/or materials that are expected to cost between $25,000 and $99,999 must be
competitively awarded based on a minimum of three (3) verbal quotes or bids.
(c) Services and/or materials that are expected to cost between $10,000 and $24,999 must be
competitively awarded based on a minimum of two (2) verbal quotes or bids or awarded to a
targeted vendor.
(d) The Grantee must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that targeted vendors from
businesses with active certifications through these entities are used when possible:
State Department of Administration's Certified Targeted Group, Economically
Disadvantaged and Veteran-Owned Vendor List
Metropolitan Council Underutilized Business Program: MCUB: Metropolitan Council
Underutilized Business Program
Small Business Certification Program through Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and City
of St. Paul: Central Certification Directory
(e) The Grantee must maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and
governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award, and administration of
contracts.
(f) The Grantee must maintain support documentation of the purchasing or bidding process used to
contract services in their financial records, including support documentation justifying a
single/sole source bid, if applicable.
(g) Notwithstanding (a) - (d) above, MHFA may waive bidding process requirements when:
Vendors included in response to competitive grant request for proposal process were
approved and incorporated as an approved work plan for the grant.
It is determined there is only one legitimate or practical source for such materials or services
and that the Grantee has established a fair and reasonable price.
(h) For projects that include construction work of $25,000 or more, prevailing wage rules apply per
Minn. Stat. 177.41 through 177.44. These rules require that the wages of laborers and workers
should be comparable to wages paid for similar work in the community as a whole.
(i) The Grantee must not contract with vendors who are suspended or debarred in MN:
https://mn.gov/admin/osp/government/suspended-debarred.
5. Conditions of Payment
All services provided by the Grantee under this Grant Contract Agreement must be performed to MHFA’s
satisfaction, as determined at the sole discretion of the MHFA’s Authorized Representative and in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The Grantee
will not receive payment for work found by MHFA to be unsatisfactory or performed in violation of federal,
state, or local law.
6. Authorized Representative
MHFA's Authorized Representative is Jennifer Bergman, Director of Local Government Housing Programs,
400 Wabasha Street N. Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55102, 651-297-5232, jennifer.bergman@state.mn.us, or
her successor, and has the responsibility to monitor the Grantee’s performance and the authority to accept
the services provided under this Grant Contract Agreement. If the services are satisfactory, the MHFA's
Authorized Representative will certify acceptance on each invoice submitted for payment. The Authorized
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Representative may delegate certain responsibilities to the Program Manager, Colleen Meier,651-296-9811,
colleen.meier@state.mn.us, or her successor.
All Local Government Housing Programs staff may be reached by email at
localhousingtrustfund.mhfa@state.mn.us.
The Grantee’s Authorized Representative is Danette Parr, Community Development Director, 1830 County
Road B E, Maplewood MN, 55109; 651.249.2310; danette.parr@maplewoodmn.gov. If the Grantee’s
Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Grant Contract Agreement, the Grantee must
immediately notify MHFA.
7. Assignment Amendments, Waiver, and Grant Contract Agreement Complete
7.1 Assignment
The Grantee shall neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Grant Contract
Agreement without the prior written consent of MHFA, approved by the same parties who executed
and approved this Grant Contract Agreement, or their successors in office.
7.2 Amendments
Any amendments to this Grant Contract Agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until
it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original Grant
Contract Agreement, or their successors in office.
7.3 Waiver
If MHFA fails to enforce any provision of this Grant Contract Agreement, that failure does not
waive the provision or MHFA’s right to enforce it.
7.4 Grant Contract Agreement Complete
This Grant Contract Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between MHFA and the
Grantee. No other understanding regarding this Grant ContractAgreement, whether written or oral,
may be used to bind either party.
8. Liability
The Grantee must indemnify, save, and hold MHFA, its agents, and employees harmless from any claims or
causes of action, including attorney’s fees incurred by MHFA, arising from the performance of this Grant
Contract Agreement by the Grantee or the Grantee’s agents or employees. This clause will not be construed
to bar any legal remedies the Grantee may have for the MHFA's failure to fulfill its obligations under this
Grant Contract Agreement.
9. State Audits
Under Minn. Stat. § 16B.98, Subd.8, the Grantee’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures
and practices of the Grantee or other party relevant to this Grant Contract Agreement or transaction are
subject to examination by the Commissioner of Administration, MHFA and/or the State Auditor or
Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this Grant Contract
Agreement, receipt and approval of all final reports, or the required period of time to satisfy all state and
program retention requirements, whichever is later.
10. Government Data Practices and Intellectual Property Rights
10.1 Government Data Practices
The Grantee and MHFA must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn.
Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by MHFA under this Grant Contract Agreement, and as
it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the
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Grantee under this Grant Contract Agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. 13.08 apply to the
release of the data referred to in this clause by either the Grantee or MHFA. If the Grantee receives a
request to release the data referred to in this Clause, the Grantee must immediately notify MHFA.
MHFA will give the Grantee instructions concerning the release of the data to the requesting party
before the data is released. The Grantee’s response to the request shall comply with applicable law.
10.2 Intellectual Property Rights
(a) MHFA owns all rights, title, and interest in all of the intellectual property rights, including
copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and service marks in the works and documents
created and paid for under this Grant Contract Agreement. The “works” means all inventions,
improvements, discoveries (whether or not patentable), databases, computer programs, reports,
notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, and
disks conceived, reduced to practice, created or originated by the Grantee, its employees, agents,
and subcontractors, either individually or jointly with others in the performance of this Grant
Contract Agreement. “Works” includes documents. The “documents” are the originals of any
databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings,
specifications, materials, tapes, disks, or other materials, whether in tangible or electronic forms,
prepared by the Grantee, its employees, agents, or subcontractors, in the performance of this
Grant Contract Agreement. The documents will be the exclusive property of MHFA and all such
documents must be immediately returned to MHFA by the Grantee upon completion or
cancellation of this Grant Contract Agreement. To the extent possible, those works eligible for
copyright protection under the United States Copyright Act will be deemed to be “works made
for hire.” The Grantee assigns all right, title, and interest it may have in the works and the
documents to MHFA. The Grantee must, at the request of MHFA, execute all papers and
perform all other acts necessary to transfer or record MHFA’s ownership interest in the works
and documents.
(b) Obligations
(1) Notification. Whenever any invention, improvement, or discovery (whether or not
patentable) is made or conceived for the first time or actually or constructively reduced to
practice by the Grantee, including its employees and subcontractors, in the performance of
this Grant Contract Agreement, the Grantee will immediately give MHFA’s Authorized
Representative written notice thereof, and must promptly furnish MHFA’s Authorized
Representative with complete information and/or disclosure thereon.
(2) Representation. The Grantee must perform all acts and take all steps necessary to ensure that
all intellectual property rights in the works and documents are the sole property of MHFA,
and that neither the Grantee nor its employees, agents, or subcontractors retain any interest in
and to the works and documents. The Grantee represents and warrants that the works and
documents do not and will not infringe upon any intellectual property rights of other persons
or entities. The Grantee will indemnify; defend, to the extent permitted by the Attorney
General; and hold harmless MHFA, at Grantee’s expense, from any action or claim brought
against MHFA to the extent that it is based on a claim that all or part of the works or
documents infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. The Grantee will be
responsible for payment of any and all such claims, demands, obligations, liabilities, costs,
and damages, including but not limited to, attorney fees. If such a claim or action arises, or in
the Grantee’s or MHFA’s opinion is likely to arise, the Grantee must, at the MHFA’s
discretion, either procure for MHFA the right or license to use the intellectual property rights
at issue or replace or modify the allegedly infringing works or documents as necessary and
appropriate to obviate the infringement claim. This remedy of MHFA will be in addition to
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and not exclusive of other remedies provided by law.
11. Workers Compensation
The Grantee certifies that it is in compliance with Minn. Stat. 176.181, Subd. 2, pertaining to workers’
compensation insurance coverage. The Grantee’s employees and agents will not be considered MHFA
employees. Any claims that may arise under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act on behalf of these
employees and any claims made by any third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of
these employees are in no way MHFA’s obligation or responsibility.
12. Publicity and Endorsement
12.1 Publicity
Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this Grant Contract Agreement must identify MHFA as
the sponsoring agency and must not be released without prior written approval from MHFA’s
Authorized Representative. For purposes of this provision, publicity includes notices, informational
pamphlets, press releases, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices prepared by or for the
Grantee individually or jointly with others, or any subcontractors, with respect to the program,
publications, or services provided resulting from this Grant Contract Agreement. All projects
primarily funded by state grant appropriations must publicly credit MHFA, including on the
Grantee’s website when practicable.
12.2 Endorsement
The Grantee must not claim that MHFA endorses its products or services.
13. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue
Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law provisions, governs this Grant Contract Agreement.
Venue for all legal proceedings out of this Grant Contract Agreement, or its breach, must be in the
appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
14. Termination
14.1 Termination by MHFA
(a) Without Cause
MHFA may terminate this Grant Contract Agreement without cause, upon 30 days’ written
notice to the Grantee. Upon termination, the Grantee will be entitled to payment, determined on a
pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed.
(b) With Cause
MHFA may immediately terminate this Grant Contract Agreement if MHFA finds that there has
been a failure to comply with the provisions of this Grant Contract Agreement, that reasonable
progress has not been made or that the purposes for which the funds were granted have not been
or will not be fulfilled. MHFA may take action to protect the interests of MHFA, including the
refusal to disburse additional funds and requiring the return of all or part of the funds already
disbursed.
14.2 Termination by The Commissioner of Administration
The Commissioner of Administration may immediately and unilaterally cancel this Grant Contract
Agreement if further performance under the Agreement would not serve agency purposes or is not in
the best interest of State.
14.3 Termination for Insufficient Funding
MHFA may immediately terminate this Grant Contract Agreement if:
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(a) It does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature;
(b) Or, if funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow for the payment of the services
covered here. Termination must be by written notice to the Grantee. MHFA is not obligated to
pay for any services that are provided after notice and effective date of termination. However,
the Grantee will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily
performed to the extent that funds are available. MHFA will not be assessed any penalty if this
Grant Contract Agreement is terminated because of the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or
other funding source, not to appropriate funds. MHFA must provide the Grantee notice of the
lack of funding within a reasonable time of MHFA’s receiving that notice.
15. Data Disclosure
Under Minn. Stat. 270C.65, Subd. 3, and other applicable law, the Grantee consents to disclosure of its
social security number, federal employer tax identification number, and/or Minnesota tax identification
number, already provided to MHFA, to federal and state tax agencies and state personnel involved in the
payment of state obligations. These identification numbers may be used in the enforcement of federal and
state tax laws which could result in action requiring the Grantee to file state tax returns and pay delinquent
state tax liabilities, if any.
16. Fraud Disclosure
Fraud is any intentionally deceptive action made for personal gain or to damage another. Any person or
entity (including its employees and affiliates) that enters into an agreement with MHFA and witnesses,
discovers evidence of, receives a report from another source, or has other reasonable basis to suspect that
fraud or embezzlement has occurred must immediately make a report to:
MHFA’s Chief Risk Officer at 651.296.7608 or 800.657.3769 or by email at
MHFA.ReportWrongdoing@state.mn.us;
Any member of MHFA’s Servant Leadership Team as denoted on MHFA’s current organizational
chart (Go to mnhousing.gov, scroll to the bottom of the screen and select About Us, select Servant
Leadership Team); or
Report Wrongdoing or Concerns (mnhousing.gov) (Go to mnhousing.gov, scroll to the bottom of the
screen and select Report Wrongdoing).
17. Suspension
By entering into any agreement with MHFA, a contracting party represents that the contracting party
(including its employees or affiliates that will have direct control over the subject of the agreement) has not
been suspended from doing business with MHFA. Please refer to MHFA’s website for a list of suspended
individuals and organizations.
18. Conflicts
In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Grant Contract Agreement, its exhibits, and the Program
Guide, or between exhibits, the order of precedence is first the Grant Contract Agreement, and then in the
following order:
Program Guide
Exhibit A – Work Plan
Exhibit B – Budget
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1. GRANTEE 2. MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
The Grantee certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed the Grant
Contract Agreement on behalf of the Grantee as required by applicable
articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.
By:
By:
(with delegated authority)
Title:
Title:
Date:
Date:
By:
Title:
Date:
Distribution:
Agency
Grantee
MHFA’s Authorized Representative
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
2025 Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program Work Plan
Please use this Work Plan to describe your organization’s primary program outcomes, the assigned
staff, how outcomes will be monitored and assessed, and the proposedtimeline foreach activity. Be
as specificas possibleandadd additional outcomesasneeded toreflectyourentity’sgoals.The Local
Housing Trust Fund Grants Program Work Plan must be submitted and approved by Minnesota
Housingprior to the execution of the Grant Contract Agreement.
Grantees must follow the statutory requirements as outlined in Minn. Stat. 462C.16 and Minnesota
2023 Session Law, Chapter 37, Article 1, Section 2, Subd. 21.
Per statute, authorized expenditures include:
Making grants, loans, and loan guarantees for the development, rehabilitation, or financing of
housing;
Matching other funds from federal, state, or private resources for housing projects;
Providing downpayment assistance, rental assistance, and homebuyer counseling services; and
Administrative expenses, up to 10% of the Local Housing Trust Fund program grant.
Program or ProjectOutcome #1:Grant Funds
Program Requirement Grantee Response
This grant funds will be utilized to support a program offering
Activity:
home improvement loans to Maplewood residents to
encourage and assist with needed home repairs.
Describethe primary program or
The loan program will help meet needs associated with
project activity for which grant
deferred maintenance, energy efficiencies, accessibility, and
funds will be utilized.
conditions in need of renovation on the interior and exterior of
the home including but not limited to roofs, siding, windows,
This Activity is for (check one):
driveways, structural retaining walls, existing fences and other
components of the property; general home remodeling, repair
Grants, loans, or loan
code deficiencies, address health & safety items. The City of
guarantees
Maplewood is partnering with NeighborWorks to assure the
project funds are properly being utilized and all work
Matching other funds
completed. In cases where building permits are necessary,
Maplewood city inspectors will be another level of scrutiny to
Down payment assistance,
ensure the repairs were appropriately made and the project
rental assistance, or homebuyer
closed out. In addition, the loans will be monitored to ensure
counseling services
all loans have been executed and all funds have been
expended.
The MN Housing Grant of $225,000 will be utilized for helping
fund the Maplewood Home Improvement Program.
Specifically, the funds will cover loan amounts and fees
associated with loans that can range between $5,000-$40,000.
After the use of the Public New Revenue Funds from
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
Maplewood of $300,000, the funds willthen be drawn from
the $225,000 MN Housing grant. We anticipate a range of
loans depending on the type of rehab work to be completed.
Based on common loan amounts from similar programs in
other cities, we estimate the following ranges: 3-5 loans in the
range of $5,000-$20,000/ 4-11 loans in the range of $20,000 -
40,000.
The maximum loan amount is $40,000. The minimum loan amount is
$5,000.
Borrower Eligibility:
· Credit: Standard underwriting criteria apply including review of a
credit report.
· Debt to Income Limit: Borrower's gross monthly debts cannot exceed
50% of gross monthly income.
· Income Limit: Household income at or below 115% of the state
median income for all household sizes.
Property Eligibility:
· Single family (1-4 unit) detached and attached properties located
within the City of Maplewood.
· Must be owner-occupied.
· Condominiums & townhouses; however, only individual interior
repairs are eligible (unless related to an energy efficiency, etc. that
extends outside the home). In cases of condominiums and
townhomes, the improvement shall not be for the purpose of
improving common ownership areas.
· The borrower's combined mortgage debt including the Maplewood
Loan cannot exceed 100% of the property value, based on the taxable
market value as determined by Ramsey County for the current year.
65% of the amount of the Maplewood Home Repair Loan will be added
to the current value in making this calculation.
· Borrower's existing first mortgage must be a prime/A-rated fixed rate
mortgage loan.
· In cases where the property is governed by an active
Homeowner’s Association and the work to be completed may
have an exterior component (such as energy efficiency where
an element of the project extends to the exterior), the
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
applicant must receive written approval for planned exterior
improvements in accordance with the guidelines of this loan
program and association by-laws and/or covenants
Borrower Eligibility: · Credit: Standard underwriting criteria apply
Households Served:
including review of a credit report.
How will you demonstrate that this
· Debt to Income Limit: Borrower's gross monthly debts cannot exceed
program or project is serving 50% of gross monthly income.
households at or below 115% State
· Income Limit: Household income at or below 115% of the
Median Income?
state median income for all household sizes.
Please note the governing statute
Required income documents - Borrowers must provide the
refers to State Median Income, not
following documentation within 30-days of application for
Area Median Income.
all household members over 18+, as applicable:
Federal and State tax returns with all forms,
schedules, W2’s, and attachments for the most
recent two years
Employment:
o Part-time, second job:
o Overtime, Commission, Bonuses, Tips:
o Seasonal employment:
Self-Employment : 2yrs tax returns + profit/loss –
current year
Social Security: Annual Statement from the Social
Security Administration for Social Security, SSI, RSDI,
SSDI or 2 months most recent bank statements
Disability Income: benefit letter(s) showing the date
benefits started, the amount of the payment(s) and
the schedule of payment.
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
Economic Assistance: current benefit award letter or
benefit statement
Child Support, Alimony/ Separate Maintenance: a
copy of the current support decree and
documentation of the last six months of payments.
Annual income is used for the purposes of determining income
eligibility.
1. Income verification is valid for 120 days
2. 2 months of most recent bank statement
3. File QC requirements:
a. HI quality control checklist
Responsible Personnel:
City of Maplewood Staff:
- Danette Parr, Community Development Director and serves as
Who are the primarystaff
a connection between all internal parts of the program
responsible for completing this
administration to assist with troubleshooting issues that arise
or ask questions of MN Housing.
activity and working on this
- Regan Beggs, Admin Lead for program – assists as needed with
project? Please describe their
city website updates for program, answering questions, etc.
role(s) and responsibilities.
- Joe Rueb- Finance Director, ensures financial aspects are
addressed and administers processing of funds.
NeighborWorks Staff:
- Casey Ware – Director of Lending – overall questions – provides
oversight for the program –
- Marie Malrick – Senior Lending Advisor – will be the lead staff
member working with potential loan applicants on their loan in
process.
- Nina Thao – Operations Coordinator – lead staff on loan
servicing – contact for any questions for clients or reporting
needs on servicing.
- Beth Hyser – Chief Program Officer – back-up for any of the
above.
- Jason Peterson – Executive Director – finance questions or back
up for any of the above.
- Travis Ferguson – Director of Finance and Operations – back-up
for finance questions or loan servicing questions.
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
The planned outcome for this program is for all funds to be expended
Program Deliverables:
within 3-years to support reinvestmentoflocal housing that is in need
of repairs and upgrades.As applicants are evaluated to make surethey
Howwill theprogram or project
meet the program requirements, and the loans are administered, all
supporting documents associated with the process such as loan
activitiesbe measuredto
documents, invoices, receipts and contractswill be supplied to MN
determine if program outcomes
Housing through the BOX.com system. Annual reports will be provided
arebeing met?
and overall reinvestment calculated. Application Process: Completed
applications will be processed by NeighborWorks on first-come, first-
Required annual reporting
served basis, as funds are available until all program funds are
information mayinclude program
committed. After loan approval, borrowers will be contacted regarding
or project progress reporting,
a closing to sign a Promissory Note, Mortgage and subordination
grant and matching New Public
disclosure.
Revenue expenditures, and
communities benefitting from
Loan Costs: Borrowers will be charged a credit report fee at time of
grant funds, and any other
application. The title policy fee may be financed through the loan. The
information Minnesota Housing
recording fees to Ramsey County will be paid by the borrower at
requests regarding use of grant
closing.
funds.
Contractors & Permits: Contractors must be properly insured and
Reporting documents and
licensed by the State of Minnesota when required. Permits must be
obtained when required by city code. Two bids are required for work
submittal instructions will be
that exceeds $5,000. Borrowers must attain required bids and can seek
available on Minnesota Housing’s
assistance from NeighborWorks in this process.
website.
Total Project Cost: It is the borrower’s responsibility to obtain the
amount of funds necessary to finance the entire cost of the work. If the
final cost exceeds the loan amount, the borrower must obtain the
additional funds. Borrower’s contribution to project cost must be paid
prior to release of loan funds.
Work Completion: Weather permitting, work must be completed
within 120 days of loan closing.
Disbursement Process: Loan funds will remain in escrow with
NeighborWorks until payment for completed work. The following items
must be received before the funds can be released:
1. Final Invoice from each contractor showing all amounts paid and
due.
2. W-9 from each contractor prior to payment.
3. Lien Waiver signed by each contractor.
4. Completion Certificate signed by each contractor and the borrower.
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
5. Documentation that permits are closed.
6. Photos of completed work sent to NeighborWorks staff for review.
The loan program will launch in the spring of 2026 with all
Timeline:
loans distributed and rehab work completed before the spring
of 2029. The timeline is that all $525,000 funds will be
What is the timeline for
expended within the 3-year grant contract period.
completingtheactivity/activities
outlinedabove?
Project activities must be
completed within the 3-year grant
contract period.
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
Program or ProjectOutcome #2: Grant Funds(Additional program or projects)
Grantee Response
Program Requirement
N/A
Activity:
Describethe primary program or
project activity for which grant
funds will be utilized.
This Activityis for (check one):
Grants, loans, or loan
guarantees
Matching other funds
Down payment assistance,
rental assistance, or homebuyer
counseling services
N/A
Households Served:
How will you demonstrate that this
program or project is serving
households at or below 115% State
Median Income?
Please note the governing statute
refers to State Median Income, not
Area Median Income.
N/A
Responsible Personnel:
Who are the primary staff
responsible for completing this
activity and working on this
project? Please describe their
role(s) and responsibilities.
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
N/A
Program Deliverables:
Howwill theprogram or project
activitiesbe measuredto
determineif program outcomes
arebeing met?
Required annual reporting
information may include program
or project progress reporting,
grant and matching New Public
Revenue expenditures, and
communities benefitting from
grant funds, and any other
information Minnesota Housing
requests regarding use of grant
funds.
Reporting documents and
submittal instructions will be
available on Minnesota Housing’s
website.
N/A
Timeline:
What is the timeline for
completing the activity/activities
outlined above?
Project activities must be
completed within the 3-year grant
contract period.
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
Program or Project Outcome #3: Matching New Public Revenue Funds
Program Requirement Grantee Response
This grant funds will be utilized to support a program offering
Activity:
home improvement loans to Maplewood residents to encourage
and assist with needed home repairs.
Describe the primary activity for
The loan program will help meet needs associated with deferred
which matching New Public
maintenance, energy efficiencies, accessibility, and conditions in
Revenue funds will be utilized or
need of renovation on the interior and exterior of the home
have been utilized.
including but not limited to roofs, siding, windows, driveways,
structural retaining walls, existing fences and other components
For the purposes of this program,
of the property; general home remodeling, repair code
New Public Revenue is defined as
deficiencies, address health & safety items. The City of
local income that is committed to
Maplewood is partnering with NeighborWorks to assure the
the Local Housing Trust Fund on or
project funds are properly being utilized and all work completed.
after June 29, 2021, from any
In cases where building permits are necessary, Maplewood city
source other than the state or
inspectors will be at another level of scrutiny to ensure the
federal government.
repairs were appropriately made and the project closed out. In
addition, the loans will be monitored to ensure all loans have
This Activity is for (check one):
been executed and all funds have been expended. The
Maplewood Economic Development Authority contributed
$300,000 from its general fund to the Maplewood Local Housing
Grants, loans, or loan
Trust Fund to be utilized for matching the MN Housing Fund grant
guarantees
and ultimate funding of the Maplewood Home Improvement
Program. Specifically, the funds will cover loan amounts and fees
Matching other funds
associated with loans that can range between $5,000-$40,000.
After the use of the $300,000 Public New Revenue Funds from
Down payment assistance,
Maplewood, the additional loan funds will be drawn from the
rental assistance, or homebuyer
$225,000 from the MN Housing grant. We anticipate a range of
counseling services
loans depending on the type of rehab work to be completed.
Based on common loan amounts from similar programs in other
cities, we estimate the following ranges: 3-5 loans in the range of
$5,000-$20,000/ 4-11 loans in the range of $20,000-40,000.
The maximum loan amount is $40,000. The minimum loan amount is
$5,000.
Borrower Eligibility:
· Credit: Standard underwriting criteria apply including review of a credit
report.
· Debt to Income Limit: Borrower's gross monthly debts cannot exceed
50% of gross monthly income.
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
· Income Limit: Household income at or below 115% of the state median
income for all household sizes.
Property Eligibility:
· Single family (1-4 unit) detached and attached properties located within
the City of Maplewood.
· Must be owner-occupied.
· Condominiums & townhouses, however, only individual interior repairs
are eligible (unless related to an energy efficiency, etc that extends
outside the home). In cases of condominiums and townhomes, the
improvement shall not be for the purpose of improving common
ownership areas.
· The borrower's combined mortgage debt including the Maplewood Loan
cannot exceed 100% of the property value, based on the taxable market
value as determined by Ramsey County for the current year. 65% of the
amount of the Maplewood Home Repair Loan will be added to the current
value in making this calculation. Applicants may also submit a third-party
appraisal or market analysis that has been completed within the last 12
months. Such appraisal or market analysis is to be obtained by the
applicant at their expense.
· Borrower's existing first mortgage must be a prime/A-rated fixed rate
mortgage loan.
· In cases where the property is governed by an active Homeowner’s
Association and the work to be completed may have an exterior
component (such as energy efficiency where an element of the project
extends to the exterior), the applicant must receive written approval for
planned exterior improvements in accordance with the guidelines of this
loan program and association by-laws and/or covenants
Responsible Staff:
City of Maplewood Staff:
- Danette Parr, Community Development Director and serves as a
Who are the primary staff
connection between all internal parts of the program
responsible for completingthis
administration to assist with troubleshooting issues that arise or
ask questions of MN Housing.
activity and working on this
- Regan Beggs, Admin Lead for program – assists as needed with
project? Please describe their
city website updates for program, answering questions, etc.
role(s) and responsibilities.
- Joe Rueb- Finance Director, ensures financial aspects are
addressed and administers processing of funds.
NeighborWorks Staff:
- Casey Ware – Director of Lending – overall questions – provides
oversight for the program –
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EXHIBIT A: WorkPlan
- Marie Malrick – Senior Lending Advisor – will be the lead staff
member working with potential loan applicants on their loan in
process.
- Nina Thao – Operations Coordinator – lead staff on loan servicing
– contact for any questions for clients or reporting needs on
servicing.
- Beth Hyser – Chief Program Officer – back-up for any of the
above.
- Jason Peterson – Executive Director – finance questions or back
up for any of the above.
- Travis Ferguson – Director of Finance and Operations – back-up
for finance questions or loan servicing questions.
The planned outcome for this program is for all funds to be expended
Deliverables:
within 3-years to support reinvestment of local housing that is in need of
repairs and upgrades. As applicants are evaluated to make sure, they
Howwill the program or project
meet the program requirements, and the loans are administered, all
supporting documents associated with the process such as loan
activities be measured to
documents, invoices, receipts and contracts will be supplied to MN
determine if program outcomes
Housing through the BOX.com system. Application Process: Completed
are being met?
applications will be processed by NeighborWorks on first-come, first-
served basis, as funds are available until all program funds are committed.
Required annual reporting
After loan approval, borrowers will be contacted regarding a closing to
information may include program
sign a Promissory Note, Mortgage and subordination disclosure.
or project progress reporting,
grant and matching New Public
Loan Costs: Borrowers will be charged a credit report fee at time of
Revenue expenditures, and
application. The title policy fee may be financed through the loan. The
communities benefitting from
recording fees to Ramsey County will be paid by the borrower at closing.
grant funds, and any other
information Minnesota Housing
Contractors & Permits: Contractors must be properly insured and licensed
requests regarding use of grant
by the State of Minnesota when required. Permits must be obtained
funds.
when required by city code. Two bids are required for work that exceeds
$5,000. Borrowers must attain required bids and can seek assistance from
Reporting documents and
NeighborWorks in this process.
submittal instructions will be
Work by Owner: Work can be performed on a sweat equity basis. Loan
available on Minnesota Housing’s
funds cannot be used to compensate for labor, only for materials. The
website.
cost of purchasing tools and equipment and the delivery of materials are
ineligible expenditures. Materials must be purchased and installed prior
to the disbursement of loan proceeds. When applicable, a building permit
must be obtained by the borrowerand must be closed prior to funds
disbursements.
Total Project Cost: It is the borrower’s responsibility to obtain the amount
of funds necessary to finance the entire cost of the work. If the final cost
exceeds the loan amount, the borrower must obtain the additional funds.
Borrower’s contribution to project cost must be paid prior to release of
loan funds.
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Work Completion: Weather permitting, work must be completed within
120 days of loan closing.
Disbursement Process: Loan funds will remain in escrow with
NeighborWorks until payment for completed work. The following items
must be received before the funds can be released:
1. Final Invoice from each contractor showing all amounts paid and due.
2. W-9 from each contractor prior to payment.
3. Lien Waiver signed by each contractor.
4. Completion Certificate signed by each contractor and the borrower.
5. Documentation that permits are closed.
6. Photos of completed work sent to NeighborWorks staff for review.
Timeline:
The timeline is that all $525,000 funds will be expended within the 3-
year grant contract period.
What is the timeline for
completing the activity/activities
outlined above?
Project activities must be
completed within the 3-year grant
contract period.
Exhibit A: Local Housing Trust Fund Program Work Plan 12 of 12 August 2025
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Maplewood Home Improvement Program
Program Overview: The City of Maplewood is offering home repair loans to
residents to encourage home renovation and increase home values within the
city. Current available dollars for loans are based upon the fund balance for any
given period.
Loan Amount: The maximum loan amount is $40,000. The minimum loan amount
is $5,000.
Interest Rate & Loan Term: The loan offers a low interest rate, and the monthly
payment will be fixed. The maximum loan term is 20 years, depending on loan
amount. Loan is due upon sale, transfer of title, refinance or if the property
ceases to be owner-occupied. A .25% discount rate will be offered to borrowers
aged 65 or older or who are military veterans.
Loan Security: All loans will be secured by a mortgage in favor of the City of
Maplewood. The loan may be secured in a subordinate lien position behind other
loans in accordance with the loan subordination policy.
Borrower Eligibility:
Credit: Standard underwriting criteria apply including review of a credit
report.
Debt to Income Limit: Borrower's gross monthly debts cannot exceed 50% of
gross monthly income.
Income Limit: Household income at or below 115% of the state median
income.
Property Eligibility:
Single family (1-4 unit) detached and attached properties located within the
City of Maplewood.
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Must be owner-occupied.
Condominiums & townhouses; however, only individual interior repairs are
eligible (unless related to energy efficiency, etc. that extends outside the
home). In cases of condominiums and townhomes, the improvement shall
not be for the purpose of improving common ownership areas.
The borrower's combined mortgage debt, including the Maplewood home
repair loan, cannot exceed 100% of the property value, based on the taxable
market value as determined by Ramsey County for the current year. 65% of
the amount of the Maplewood home repair loan will be added to the current
value in making this calculation. Applicants may also submit a third-party
appraisal or market analysis that has been completed within the last 12
months. Such appraisal or market analysis is to be obtained by the applicant
at their expense.
Borrower's existing first mortgage must be a prime/A-rated fixed rate
mortgage loan.
In cases where the property is governed by an active Homeowner’s
Association and the work to be completed may have an exterior component
(such as energy efficiency where an element of the project extends to the
exterior), the applicant must receive written approval for planned exterior
improvements in accordance with the guidelines of this loan program and
association by-laws and/or covenants.
Eligible Improvements:
Improve the conditions of the interior and exterior of the home including, but
not limited to roofs, siding, windows, driveways, structural retaining walls,
existing fences and other components of the property, general home
remodeling, repair code deficiencies, address health & safety items.
Improve accessibility; and/or
Improve energy efficiency (insulation, water heater, mechanical
improvements, windows etc.)
Ineligible Improvements: Recreational/luxury improvements, working capital,
debt service or refinancing of existing debts.
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APPLICATION & LOAN DISBURSEMENT PROCESS
DO NOT SIGN ANY CONTRACTS OR START YOUR PROJECT UNTIL A CLOSING HAS
TAKEN PLACE. ANY PROJECT BEGUN BEFORE A LOAN CLOSING HAS TAKEN PLACE
WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM.
Homeowner Association By-Laws & Covenants: Loan applicants from single
family attached or zero lot line detached homes with an active Homeowner’s
Association will be required to provide written approval from the Homeowner’s
Association certifying the exterior improvements to be funded through this loan
program are permissible under governing by-laws and/or covenants of the
association.
The City of Maplewood and representative agencies associated with the
administration of this program are not liable or responsible for any violations of
association by-laws and/or covenants by the applicant for improvements
undertaken through this loan program.
Application Process: Completed applications will be processed by NeighborWorks
on first-come, first-served basis, as funds are available until all program funds are
committed. After loan approval, borrowers will be contacted regarding a closing
to sign a Promissory Note, Mortgage and subordination disclosure.
Loan Costs: Borrowers will be charged a credit report fee at time of application.
The title policy fee may be financed through the loan. The recording fees to
Ramsey County will be paid by the borrower at closing.
Contractors & Permits: Contractors must be properly insured and licensed by the
State of Minnesota when required. Permits must be obtained when required by
city code. Two bids are required for work that exceeds $5,000. Borrowers must
attain required bids and can seek assistance from NeighborWorks in this process.
Work by Owner: Work can be performed on a sweat equity basis. Loan funds
cannot be used to compensate for labor, only for materials. The cost of
purchasing tools and equipment and the delivery of materials are ineligible
expenditures. Materials must be purchased and installed prior to the
disbursement of loan proceeds. When applicable, a building permit must be
obtained by the borrower and must be closed prior to funds disbursement.
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Total Project Cost: It is the borrower’s responsibility to obtain the amount of
funds necessary to finance the entire cost of the work. If the final cost exceeds
the loan amount, the borrower must obtain the additional funds. Borrower’s
contribution to project cost must be paid prior to release of loan funds.
Work Completion: Weather permitting, work must be completed within 120 days
of loan closing.
Disbursement Process: Loan funds will remain in escrow with NeighborWorks
until payment for completed work. The following items must be received before
the funds can be released:
Final Invoice from each contractor showing all amounts paid and due.
W-9 from each contractor prior to payment.
Lien Waiver signed by each contractor.
Completion Certificate signed by each contractor and the borrower.
Documentation that permits are closed.
Photos of completed work sent to NeighborWorks (NMHP) staff for review.
Homeowners are required to attain and submit the above required
documentation. It may take up to 10 business days after receipt of above items to
prepare checks.
Program Disclaimer: The City of Maplewood maintains the right to at any time to
change or discontinue the Maplewood Home Improvement Loan Program. The
potential changes may impact the maximum/minimum loan amount, loan term,
interest rate, and/or qualifications for borrower, property and improvement
eligibility.
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For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item I1, Additional Attachment
For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item I1, Additional Attachment
All aspects of the workplan and budget must be met throughout the duration of accessing grant program funds.No grant funds will be dispersed by the Mn Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) until
at least half of the matching funds have been expended.All grant loans must be distributed and work completed prior to the spring of 2029. All documentation and reporting must take
place for each loan independently and collectively on an annual basis.
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For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item I1, Additional Attachment
MaplewoodHomeImprovementProgram
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home remodeling, repair of code deficiencies to address health and safety items; and/orImproveaccessibility;and/orImproveenergyefficiencysuch as insulation,waterheater,mechanical improvementsand
windows.Recreational/luxuryimprovements,workingcapital,debtserviceor refinancingofexistingdebts.
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For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item I1, Additional Attachment
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Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
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For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item I1, Additional Attachment
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Contract Agreement with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the document.
For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item I1, Additional Attachment
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date March 9, 2026
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager
REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
PRESENTER:Danette Parr, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: Century Ponds Development, 601 Century Avenue South
a.Final Plat Resolution
b.Preliminary Development Agreement
Action Requested:MotionDiscussionPublic Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Summary:
On October 27, 2025, the city council approved a planned unit development for a residential
development consisting of 133 detached single-family homes and 73 townhouse units on the former
Battle Creek golf course. The development will be located in the southwest quadrant of Lower Afton
Road East and Century Avenue South. The City Council is requested to approve the final plat for
the first phase of this project and a preliminary development agreement.
Recommended Action:
a.Motion to approve the final plat resolution to authorize the Century Ponds for 84 single-family
and 34 townhomes at 601 Century Avenue South.
b.Motion to approve a Preliminary Development Agreement with Century Ponds of MN LLC.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: All necessary improvements for the
streets, utilities and homes will be constructed and funded by the Developer.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Safety
Sustainability
Development Promote residential development and thoughtful redevelopment
This development will provide additional housing opportunities in the city and redevelop a vacant
golf course site.
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Background:
DR Horton’s Planned Unit Development (PUD) will include 206 dwelling units, 133 of which are
proposed single-family homes on two different lot sizes (55’ and 65’ lots) and 73 of which are
attached townhomes. Each unit has an attached two- or three-car garage. The proposed project's
total lot area is 92.23 acres. The site is located along Century Avenue South, between Linwood
Avenue East and Lower Afton Road East.
The single-family homes are on the northern end of the parcel, with access via Lower Afton Road
East and Century Avenue South. The townhomes are in the southern portion of the parcel, with
access via Linwood Avenue East. Due to the site's preserved wetlands, vehicle access is not
permitted between the two parts of the development. The proposed development includes a 1.73-
acre public park and 1.80 miles of public paved trail.
The City Council is requested to approve the final plat for the first phase of this project and a
preliminary development agreement. The Century Ponds final plat will include 84 single-family
homes and 34 townhomes, and will create public rights-of-way for streets and utilities, as well as
the parcel of property for the public park. The remaining home lots will be platted in a future second
phase. DR Horton is also bringing in a partner developer, Nathan Fair of Century Ponds of MN LLC.
Mr. Fair is an experienced developer in the Twin Cities, and all project requirements and conditions
of approval will still be in place regardless of who serves as the master developer. In addition, DR
Horton is still a partner in the project, as they will be building the homes. Mr. Fair’s group will be
responsible for the overall site work and public infrastructure construction.
Final Plat – First Phase
When the city council approved the preliminary plat last fall, several conditions had to be met before
final plat approval could be granted. The applicants have submitted the required documentation for
final plat approval, including a title commitment for the property at 601 Century Avenue South. The
Maplewood City Attorney reviewed the title commitment and submitted the attached plat opinion
letter. The plat opinion letter details minor modifications needed on the plat prior to the city signing
the final plat for recording.
The city’s engineering and environmental staff have also reviewed the final plat plans submitted by
the applicant and found them to be consistent with the conditions of approval from last fall and other
city requirements. Both engineering and environmental will require minor modifications to the plans
before the city will sign the plan. These requirements are detailed in the attached reports.
Preliminary Development Agreement
On October 27, 2025, the city council granted preliminary plat approval for the Century Ponds
development. A condition of approval required the developer to comply with Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service guidelines restricting tree-removal activities
to specific seasonal timeframes. To meet these environmental timing requirements, the developer
has requested permission to begin tree removal before the final plat is recorded. The city may allow
this early work only under a Preliminary Development Agreement, which sets strict limits,
conditions, and financial guarantees to protect the city.
The Preliminary Development Agreement authorizes the developer to conduct limited “Preliminary
Work,” defined exclusively as removal of designated trees, in a manner consistent with
environmental guidelines and city-approved plans. No other grading, utility work or subdivision
improvements are permitted.
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The developer may not begin tree removal until several prerequisites are met. These include
acquiring full fee title to the property, executing the Preliminary Development Agreement, and
submitting a staff-approved Preliminary Work Plan. In addition, the city must receive an escrow, and
all legal, engineering and administrative costs incurred by the city to date must be paid. Required
erosion-control measures must be installed, all necessary external permits must be obtained, and
the developer must participate in a pre-work meeting with city staff. Only after all these conditions
are satisfied and the city issues a formal Notice to Proceed may tree-removal activities begin.
The full Development Agreement will be brought to the city council at an upcoming meeting,
outlining all expectations and requirements of the developer. This agreement will also include
detailed information regarding the new public park to be constructed as part of this project.
Attachments:
1.Final Plat Resolution
2.Preliminary Development Agreement
3.Applicant Narrative
4.Final Plat
5.Plat Opinion Letter
6.February 24, 2026, Environmental Review
7.February 23, 2026, Engineering Review
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FINAL PLAT RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 D.R. Horton and Century Ponds of MN LLC have requested approval of a final plat
for Century Ponds, where 84 single-family and 34 townhomes will be constructed.
1.02 This final plat applies to the property at 601 Century Avenue South in Maplewood,
Minnesota.
1.03 The property for the Century Ponds plat is legally described as:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, lying Southwesterly of
Lower Afton Road as described in Document 1613681, on file and of record in the
office of the County Recorder, Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County,
Minnesota according to the government survey thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Also:
The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, EXCEPT the East 1.6 Rods,
Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota according to the
government survey thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Also:
The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter EXCEPT the South 574.00 feet of
the West 600.00 feet, Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County,
Minnesota according to the government survey thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Abstract Property
Section 2. Final Plat Standards
2.01 City ordinance requires that subdivisions and platting be subject to the procedures
and application requirements established in Chapter 34 - Subdivisions of the
Maplewood City Code.
Section 3. Findings
3.01 The proposal meets the specific platting standards.
Section 4. City Review Process
4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this final plat request.
1.On September 16, 2025, the planning commission held a public hearing. City staff
published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the
hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning
commission recommended that the city council approve the preliminary plat.
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2.On October 27, 2025, the city council discussed the preliminary plat. They
considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city
staff and approved the Century Ponds preliminary plat.
3.On March 9, 2026, the city council reviewed the Century Ponds final plat.
Section 5. City Council
5.01 The above described Century Ponds final plat is ________ based on the findings
outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to, and only effective upon,
the following conditions:
1.All conditions of the Preliminary Plat approval shall remain in full force and effect.
2.Plat approval and release shall be conditional on adherence to all requirements of
the city attorney, including, but not necessarily limited to, any express
requirements contained in the city attorney’s plat opinion.
3.Prior to the City signing the final plat for recording, the applicant must submit the
following:
a.A Development Agreement shall be fully executed prior to the release of the
Final Plat for recording.
b.Applicant shall submit payment of all costs associated with the preliminary plat
application.
c.Submit revised plans that meet the requirements of the February 24, 2026,
Environmental Review.
d.Submit revised plans that meet the requirements of the February 23, 2026,
Engineering Review
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Execution Copy
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
AND
CENTURY PONDS OF MN LLC
REGARDING
ONDS
CENTURY P
This document drafted by:
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
150 South Fifth Street
Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)337-9300 (RHB)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1. Right to Proceed ............................................................................................................. 1
2. Plans for Preliminary Work; Phase I Grading Permit .................................................... 2
3. Erosion Control .............................................................................................................. 2
4. Developer’s Risk; No Additional Improvements Authorized ........................................ 3
5. Letter of Credit ............................................................................................................... 3
6. Responsibility for Costs; Escrow ................................................................................... 4
7. Developer’s Default ........................................................................................................ 4
8. Insurance ......................................................................................................................... 5
9. Clean up and Dust Control ............................................................................................. 5
10. Compliance with Laws ................................................................................................... 5
11. Agreement Runs With the Land ..................................................................................... 5
12. Indemnification ............................................................................................................... 5
13. Assignment ..................................................................................................................... 5
14. Notices ............................................................................................................................ 6
15. Severability ..................................................................................................................... 6
16. Non-waiver ..................................................................................................................... 6
17. Counterparts ................................................................................................................... 6
SIGNATURES .............................................................................................................................. 7-8
EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
EXHIBIT B PRELIMINARY WORK PLAN DOCUMENTS
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This Preliminary Development Agreement (the “Preliminary Agreement”) is made and
entered into this ____ day of __________, 2026, by and between the city of Maplewood, a
municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota (the “City”), and Century Ponds MN LLC, a
limited liability company under the laws of Minnesota (the “Developer”), each a “Party” and,
collectively, the “Parties”.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2025, the City adopted Resolution 25-10-2440 granting
approval of the preliminary plat of Century Ponds (the “Subdivision”) and other land use approvals
(collectively, the “City Approvals”); and
WHEREAS, among the conditions of the City Approvals is a requirement that the
Developer adhere to the guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service on timeframes for tree removal (collectively, the
“Guidelines”); and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested permission to remove designated trees within
the Subdivision prior to approval of the definitive development agreement regarding the
Subdivision to ensure compliance with the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to allow the Developer to conduct tree removal if such
work is conducted in accordance with this Preliminary Agreement, the Guidelines and all other
relevant statutes, ordinances and regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein,
the parties agree as follows:
1. Right to Proceed. In connection with approval of the final plat of the Subdivision,
the Developer and the City intend to enter into a planned unit development agreement (the
“Subdivision Agreement”) which will provide for the completion of the public and private streets,
sanitary sewer, water, stormwater facilities and other improvements for the Subdivision (the
“Subdivision Improvements”), as well as other conditions of the City Approvals. In the interim
and at the request of the Developer, the City agrees to allow the Developer to engage in the
Preliminary Work, as hereinafter defined, in accordance with this Preliminary Agreement. The
Developer may not engage in any portion of the Preliminary Work until all the following
conditions precedent have been satisfied:
a) the Developer has acquired fee title to the real property comprising the
Subdivision;
b) this Preliminary Agreement has been executed by the Developer and the
City;
c) the required Letter of Credit (as hereinafter defined) has been received
by the City from or on behalf of the Developer;
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d) plans for the Preliminary Work have been submitted by the Developer
and approved by the City and the City has issued the Phase I Grading
Permit (as hereinafter defined);
e) the Developer has reimbursed the City for all legal, engineering and
administrative expenses incurred by the City to date regarding the
Subdivision, the City Approvals and this Preliminary Agreement and has
deposited with the City the escrow required by section 6 b) of this
Preliminary Agreement;
f) all necessary erosion and sediment control measures are in place;
g) prior to initiating the Preliminary Work, the Developer has received all
required permits from the Ramsey & Washington Metropolitan
Watershed District, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Ramsey
County, and any other entity having jurisdiction over the Preliminary
Work in the Subdivision;
h) the Developer has initiated and attended a meeting with the City staff;
and
i) the City has issued a notice that all conditions precedent have been
satisfied and that the Developer may proceed with the Preliminary Work.
2. Plans for Preliminary Work; Phase I Grading Permit. a) The Preliminary Work
consists of removal of designated trees within the Subdivision in a manner consistent with the
Guidelines. The Developer agrees to pursue the Preliminary Work in accordance with the City
Approvals anda Phase I Grading Permit (the “Phase I Grading Permit”). The Phase I Grading
Permit will be issued by the City and will include the approved plansfor the Preliminary Work
(collectively, the “Preliminary Work Plans”). All work must be done in strict compliance with
the Phase I Grading Permit and the Preliminary Work Plans. Within 30 days after completion
of the Preliminary Work, the Developer shall notify the City of completion of the Preliminary
Work. The documents which constitute the Preliminary Work Plans are those approved by the
City in the Phase I Grading Permit and are listed on Exhibit B attached hereto. The Preliminary
Work Plans may not be modified or expanded by the Developer without the prior written approval
of the City. The Phase I Grading Permit will require the Developer to pay the City’s tree
replacement escrow in the amount of $55,500.
b) The Developer agrees to ensure that all heavy equipment used in connection
with the Preliminary Work will access the Subdivision from Lower Afton Road or Century
Avenue and will be staged in the existing parking lot. All Preliminary Work performed by or on
behalf of the Developer shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday.
3. Erosion Control. The Preliminary Work shall be conducted in a manner designed
to control erosion and in compliance with all City ordinances and other requirements, including
the City’s most recent permit with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding municipal
separate storm sewer system program. An erosion control plan for the Subdivision shall be
implemented by the Developer as approved by the City prior to beginning any of the
Preliminary Work. The City may imposeadditional erosion control requirements after the
City’s initial approval if the City deems such necessary due to a change in conditions. All areas
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disturbed by the Preliminary Work shall be stabilized promptly after the completion of the work
in that area. The parties recognize that time is of the essence in controlling erosion. If the
Developer does not comply with the erosion control plan and schedule or supplementary
instructions received from the City, the City may take such action as it deems reasonably
appropriate to control erosion based on the urgency of the situation. The City agrees to provide
reasonable notice to the Developer in advance of any proposed action, including notice by
telephone or email in the case of emergencies, but limited or no notice by the City when
conditions so dictate will not affect the Developer’s obligations or the City’s rights hereunder.
The Developer agrees to reimburse all expenses reasonably incurred by the City in connection
with such actions. No Preliminary Work shall be allowed unless the Developer is in full
compliance with the erosion control requirements. The erosion control measures specified in
the Phase I Grading Permit and the Preliminary Work Plans or otherwise required within the
Subdivision shall be binding on the Developer, its successors and assigns.
4. Developer’s Risk; No Additional Improvements Authorized. At the time of
approval of the final plat of the Subdivision the City and the Developer intend to enter into the
Subdivision Agreement for completion of the remainder of the Subdivision Improvements.
Nothing in this Preliminary Agreement is intended to authorize the Developer to construct the
Subdivision Improvements. Authorization under this Preliminary Agreement is limited
exclusively to the Preliminary Worklisted on the Preliminary Work Plans in Exhibit Band as
authorized in the Phase I Grading Permit. The City is entering into this Preliminary Agreement
at the request of and as an accommodation to the Developer. The Developer understands and
acknowledges that proceeding with the Preliminary Work is at the Developer’s risk.
5. Letter of Credit. a) To ensure completion of the Preliminary Work authorized
under this Preliminary Agreement and satisfaction of all fees due to the City, the Developer
agrees to deliver to the City prior to beginning any Preliminary Work a letter of credit (the
“Preliminary Work Letter of Credit”) in the amount of $9,000, which represents 150 percent of
the estimated cost of any erosion control costs associated with the Preliminary Work. The
Preliminary Work Letter of Credit shall be delivered to the City prior to beginning any work
within the Subdivision and shall renew automatically thereafter until released by the City.
b) The Preliminary Work Letter of Credit shall be issued by a bank or a financial
institution determined by the City to be solvent and creditworthy and shall be in a form
acceptable to the City. The Preliminary Work Letter of Credit shall allow the City to draw upon
the instrument, in whole or part, to complete construction of any or all of the Preliminary Work
within the Subdivision and to pay any fees or costs due to the City by the Developer upon failure
of the Developer to complete such work or to satisfy such financial obligations.
c) The City agrees that, prior to drawing on the Preliminary Work Letter of Credit,
it will provide notice to the Developer and a period of no less than 30 days for the Developer
to cure the default. Notwithstanding the above, the City shall not be obligated to allow a cure
period which extends beyond the expiration date of the Preliminary Work Letter of Credit.
d) The Preliminary Work Letter of Credit shall be released in full and returned to
the Developer after completion of the Preliminary Work and satisfaction of all other outstanding
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financial obligations of the Developer to the City. Prior to releasing any portion of the
Preliminary Work Letter of Credit or accepting another letter of credit in replacement, the City
shall first be satisfied regarding the quality and completeness of the Preliminary Work, that the
Developer has taken such steps as may be necessary to ensure that no liens will attach to the
property within the Subdivision and that all of the Developer’s financial currents obligations to
the City have been satisfied.
e) It is the intention of the parties that the City at all times have available to it a
Preliminary Work Letter of Credit in an amount adequate to ensure completion of the
Preliminary Work and other obligations of the Developer under this Preliminary Agreement.
To that end and notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a request by the Developer for
a release or reduction of the Preliminary Work Letter of Credit shall be evaluated by the City
in light of that principle.
f) If at any time the City reasonably determines that the bank issuing the
Preliminary Work Letter of Credit no longer satisfies the City’s requirements regarding
solvency and creditworthiness, the City shall notify the Developer and the Developer shall
provide to the City within 45 days a substitute for the Preliminary Work Letter of Credit from
another bank meeting the City’s requirements. If the Developer fails to provide the City within
45 days with a substitute Preliminary Work Letter of Credit from an issuing bank satisfactory
to the City, the City may draw under the existing Preliminary Work Letter of Credit.
6. Responsibility for Costs; Escrow. a) The Developer agrees to pay to the City an
administrative fee in the amount necessary to reimburse the City for its reasonable costs and
expenses in reviewing all applications and matters incurred to date and those incurred hereafter
regarding the Subdivision. Those expenses include city staff time, consultant costs and legal
expenses, including the drafting and negotiation of this Preliminary Agreement. Among the future
fees the Developer will be responsible for is a fee for City observation and administration
relating to the Preliminary Work. Observation shall include inspection of the erosion control
elements of the Preliminary Work and verification that only designated trees have been
removed in compliance with the Guidelines and the Preliminary Work Plans.The Developer
also agrees to reimburse the City for the cost incurred in the enforcement of any provision of this
Preliminary Agreement, including reasonable city staff and attorneys’ fees.
b) The City will invoice the Developer monthly for the fees and expenses due under
this Preliminary Agreement, including sufficient detail and backup documentation. The Developer
agrees to reimburse the City in full within 45 days of receipt of the City’s invoice.
7. Developer’s Default. In the event of default by the Developer as to any of the
Preliminary Work or any other undertaking required by this Preliminary Agreement and
following the notice and opportunity to cure provided for in section 5(c) of this Agreement, the
City may draw on the Preliminary Work Letter of Credit and perform the work. This
Preliminary Agreement is a license for the City to act, and it shall not be necessary for the City
to seek an order from any court for permission to enter any portion of the Subdivision for such
purposes. If the City does any such work and incurs costs in excess of any amount available
under the Preliminary Work Letter of Credit, the Developer agrees to reimburse the City for the
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additional costs within 30 days of notice by the City. If the Developer fails to reimburse the
City within 30 days of notice, the City may, in addition to its other remedies, levy special
assessments against the land in the Subdivision to recover the costs thereof. For this purpose,
the Developer, for itself and its successors and assigns, expressly waives any and all procedural
and substantive objections to the special assessments, including but not limited to, notice and
hearing requirements and any claim that the assessments exceed the benefit to the land within
the Subdivision. The Developer, for itself and its successors and assigns, also waives any
appeal rights otherwise available pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 429.081 with regard
to the assessments against the Subdivision.
8. Insurance. The Developer agrees to take out and maintain or cause to be taken
out and maintained until six months after completion ofthe Preliminary Work, public liability
and property damage insurance covering personal injury, including death, and claims for
property damage which may arise out of Developer’s work or the work of its contractors or
subcontractors. Liability limits shall not be less than $2,000,000. The City shall be named as
an additional insured on the policy. The certificate of insurance shall provide that the City must
be given the same advance written notice of the cancellation of the insurance as is afforded to
the Developer.
9. Clean up and Dust Control. The Developer shall daily clean dirt and debris from
streets adjoining the Subdivision resulting from work on the Preliminary Work by the
Developer, its contractors, agents or assigns. Prior to initiating any Preliminary Work, the
Developer shall identify to the City in writing a responsible party for erosion control, street
cleaning, and street sweeping. The Developer shall provide dust control to the satisfaction of
the City throughout the period of the Preliminary Work.
10. Compliance with Laws. The Developer agrees to comply with all laws,
ordinances, regulations and directives of the state of Minnesota and the City applicable to the
Subdivision. This Preliminary Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of Minnesota.
11. Agreement Runs With the Land. This Preliminary Agreement shall run with the
land within the Subdivision and shall be recorded against the title thereto.
12. Indemnification. The Developer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the City
and its officers, employees, and agents harmless from claims made by it and third parties for
damages sustained or costs incurred resulting from the Preliminary Work or the City Approvals.
The Developer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the City and its officers, employees, and
agents harmless for all costs, damages, or expenses which the City may pay or incur in
consequence of such claims, including attorneys’ fees, except matters involving acts of gross
negligence by the City.
13.Assignment. The Developer may not assign this Preliminary Agreement without
the prior written permission of the City, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or denied.
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14. Notices. Any notice or correspondence to be given under this Preliminary
Agreement shall be deemed to be given if delivered personally or sent by U.S. Mail, postage
prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested:
a) as to Developer: Century Ponds of MN LLC
13432 Hanson Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
Attn: Nathan Fair
b) as to City: City of Maplewood
1830 County Road B E
Maplewood, MN 55109
Attn: City Manager
with a copy to:Ronald H. Batty
Kennedy & Graven
150 South Fifth Street
Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
or at such other address as either Party may from time to time notify the other in writing in
accordance with this paragraph. The Developer shall notify the City if there is any change in its
name or address.
15. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Preliminary Agreement shall
be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall
pertain only to such section and shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision
of this Preliminary Agreement.
16. Non-waiver. Each right, power, or remedy conferred upon the City by this
Preliminary Agreement is cumulative and in addition to every other right, power or remedy,
express or implied, now or hereafter arising, or available to the City at law or in equity, or under
any other agreement. Each and every right, power and remedy herein set forth or otherwise so
existing may be exercised from time to time as often and in such order as may be deemed
expedient by the City and shall not be a waiver of the right to exercise at any time thereafter
any other right, power, or remedy. If either Party waives in writing any default or
nonperformance by the other Party, such waiver shall be deemed to apply only to such event and
shall not waive any other prior or subsequent default.
17. Counterparts. This Preliminary Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and shall constitute one and the same
Preliminary Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Preliminary Agreement to
be executed on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
By: __________________________________
Marylee Abrams, Mayor
By: __________________________________
Michael Sable, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF __________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of __________, 2026,
by Marylee Abrams, the mayor of the city of Maplewood, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on
behalf of the municipal corporation.
____________________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF __________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of __________, 2026,
by Michael Sable, the city manager of the city of Maplewood, a Minnesota municipal corporation,
on behalf of the municipal corporation.
____________________________________
Notary Public
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CENTURY PONDS OF MN LLC
By: __________________________________
Nathan Fair, Chief Manager
STATE OF __________ )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ___________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of ___________,
2026, by Nathan Fair, the chief manager of Century Ponds of MN LLC, a limited liability company
under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the company.
___________________________________
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A TO
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Legal Description
The land to which this PreliminaryAgreement applies is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota
and is legally described as follows:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, lying Southwesterly of Lower
Afton Road as described in Document 1613681, on file and of record in the office of the
County Recorder, Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota
according to the government survey thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Also:
The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, EXCEPT the East 1.6 Rods, Section 12,
Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota according to the government survey
thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Also:
The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter EXCEPT the South 574.00 feet of the
West 600.00 feet, Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota
according to the government survey thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Abstract Property
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EXHIBIT B TO
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Preliminary Work Plan Documents
The following documents constitute the Preliminary Work plan documents.
\[to be added\]
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CENTURY PONDS
FINAL PLAT
Maplewood, MN
D.R. Horton is pleased to submit thisrequest for final plat approval of Century Ponds
st
1phase. The approved preliminary plat consists of133 single family homes & 73
st
townhomes. This request for 1phase includes 118 total homes - 84 single family and
34 townhomes.
NATIVE HABITAT
As shared during the preliminary plat process, about 27 of the 92 total acres will be
natural vegetation. Where feasible, seeding will occur at the time of grading to allow
establishment early in the construction process. This includes wetland buffers as well
as open space areas.
A conservation easement in favor of the City of Maplewood will be recorded against the
outlots containing natural vegetation. The master homeowners’ association will be
responsible for long term maintenance, including mowing, weed treatment/removal and
controlled burns, as directed by a native plant management contractor.
Following comments from the Environmental & Natural Resources Board meeting,
Horton is working with the Friends of Maplewood Nature to develop a signage plan for
the conservation areas. Signage will serve multiple purposes: prevention of
encroachments in the buffers and educational information for the public. Signage will
be maintained by the homeowners’ association.
TRAILS & PARK
The trails will be located in outlots owned by a homeowners’ association. DR Horton
will dedicate a public easement over all the trails in Century Ponds. As such, we
request the city be responsible for surface maintenance of the trails, including repairs &
replacement as well as mowing & snow removal.
Horton continues to work with staff on a park design that will align with the City’s
concept and compliment the neighborhood. The park outlot is being created with this
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plat. However, the street access will be constructed in the 2phase. Horton’s goal is
stnd
to begin developing the park in the 1 phase (2026) with final completion in the 2
phase (2027).
ARCHITECTURE
The first phase of Century Ponds will introduce all three housing types that were
presented at preliminary plat. Of the 118 homes in this phase, 43 will be 55’ wide lots
(Select Homes), 41 will be 65’ wide lots (Tradition Homes) and 34 will be townhomes.
As presented with preliminary plat, the multiple lot sizes provides diversity in house
styles to appeal to a larger group of potential buyers at varying home buying stages (i.e.
st
1 time, move-up, move-down).Variety in streetscape will be achieved by the multiple
elevation and floorplan options. There are approximately 7 plans with 3 to 4 elevation
options per plan in each of the single-family series.
The following is a summary of each house type:
Tradition Series Homes (65’ Wide lots)
stnd
o 55 Total homes – 41 in 1 Phase & 14 in 2 Phase
o 1- & 2-story homes
o 1,800 to 3,100 square feet
o 3-car garage
o Foundation types – full basement, walkout, lookout
o Anticipated pricing – upper $500,000s to low $700,000s
Select Homes (55’ Wide Lots)
stnd
o 78 Total Homes – 43 in 1 Phase & 35 in 2 Phase
o 1- & 2-story homes
o 1,500 to 2,600 square feet
o 2- & 3-car garages
o Foundation types – slab-on-grade, walkout, lookout
o Anticipated pricing – mid $400,000s to low $500,000s
Townhomes (26’ Wide)
stnd
o 73 Total Homes – 34 in 1 Phase & 39 in 2 Phase
o 2-story units
o 1,665 square feet
o 2-car garage
o 3-bedroom plans
o Foundation type – slab-on-grade
o Anticipated pricing – upper $300,000s to low $400,000s
o HOA to maintained building exteriors & grounds
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HOA & CONSERVATION EASEMENT
For long-term maintenance and management of the native vegetation areas, DR Horton
will create a Master Homeowners’ Association (HOA). The native areas will be contained
in outlots owned by the HOA. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (which is recorded against all properties) will specify the tasks for the
ongoing maintenance of these natural areas, which would be a common expense among
all the homes and townhomes in Century Ponds.
A Conservation Easement will be created so the areas remain natural in perpetuity. The
Conservation Easement will be in favor of the City to ensure the HOA is completing
tasks as required to maintain healthy vegetation for viable habitats.
Thetownhomes and single family homes would each be part of a sub-homeowners
association (under the Master HOA). The townhomes will be set up as a common
interest community. Here, the association would be responsible for building exteriors,
private roads and grounds maintenance (mowing & snow removal).
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
Spring/Summer 2026
Final Plat approval
Begin Site Work – Grading, Utilities & Streets
Late Fall/Winter 2026
Begin Home Construction
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Daniel Ekrem, Licensed Land Surveyor.
have been paid. Also, pursuant to Minnesota
pproved this plat. Also, the conditions of Minnesota
ty described on this plat; prepared this plat or directly
_ day of ____________________, 20___, at _____ oÔclock
in Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.01, Subd. 3, as of the.
al data and labels are correctly designated on this plat; that
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Daniel Ekrem, Licensed Land SurveyorMinnesota License No. 57366SignaturePrinted NameNotary Public, __________________ County, MinnesotaMy Commission Expires __________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Daniel D. Baar, L.S,Ramsey County SurveyorDeputy County Recorder
________________________________
Manager
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATEsupervised the preparation of this plat; that this plat is a correct representation of the boundary survey; that all mathematicall monuments depicted on this plat
will be correctly set within one year; that all water boundaries and wet lands, as defined date of the surveyorÔs certification are shown and labeled on this plat; and all public ways
are shown and labeled on this platSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF _____________________The foregoing Surveyor's Certificate was acknowledged before me this ______________ day of _____________________,
20______, by CITY COUNCILCITY OF MAPLEWOODWe do hereby certify that on the ______ day of ________________, 20___, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, aStatutes Section
505.03, Subd. 2 have been fulfilled._______________________________Statutes, Section 272.12, there are no delinquent taxes and transfer entered this ______ day of _______________, 20___.____________
______________________________, Ramsey County Auditor/TreasurerCOUNTY SURVEYORCOUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF RAMSEY, STATE OF MINNESOTA___.M. and was duly filed in Book ________________
of Plats, Pages _______ and _______, as Document Number _______________.
I, Daniel Ekrem, Licensed Land Surveyor, do hereby certify that I have surveyed or directly supervised the survey of the properDated this ________ day of _________________, 20___.MayorPROPERTY
TAX, RECORDS AND ELECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENTPursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.021, Subd. 9, taxes payable in the year _______ on the land hereinbefore described By _______________________
___________________, DeputyPursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 383A.42, this plat is approved this ______ day of __________, 20___.I hereby certify that this plat of CENTURY PONDS
was filed in the office of the County Recorder for public record on this _____
CENTURY PONDS
y, Minnesota according to the
________________________________________________________________________________________________
SignaturePrinted NameNotary Public, __________________ County, MinnesotaMy Commission Expires __________________________
Also: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, EXCEPT the East 1.6 Rods, Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey Countgovernment survey thereof.Also: The Southeast Quarter of
the Southeast Quarter EXCEPT the South 574.00 feet of the West 600.00 feet, Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesotaaccording to the government survey thereof.
of Maplewood, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota:That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, lying southwesterly of Lower Afton Road as described in Document 1613681,
on file and of record in the office of theCounty Recorder, Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota according to the government survey thereof.and the perpetual easements
for municipal water services for the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul as created by this plat._____________________, 20_____.Signed: Century Ponds of MN LLC____________________
_________________________________, PresidentSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ____________________The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______________ day of _____________________,
20______, by Nathan Fair, President of Century Ponds of MN LLC, a
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That Century Ponds of MN LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, owner of the following described property situated in the CityHas caused the
same to be surveyed and platted as CENTURY PONDS and does hereby dedicate to the public for public use the public ways, the drainage and utility easements,In witness whereof said Century
Ponds of MN LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, has caused these presents to be signed by its proper officer this _________ day ofMinnesota limited liability company, on behalf
of the company.
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Environmental Review
Project: Century Ponds
Location: 297/601 Century Avenue
Date of Plans: July 22, 2025, and Undated Wetland Plans Submitted
January 16, 2026 Final Plat Plans
February 10, 2026, Stewardship Plan
Date of Review: October 14, 2025
February 24, 2026
Reviewer: Shann Finwall, Sustainability Coordinator
(651) 249-2304, shann.finwall@maplewoodmn.gov
Background:
DR Horton is proposing to redevelop the former Ramsey County Ponds golf course. The
proposed project includes the construction of new single-family residential housing and
townhomes. There are significant trees and wetlands located on the property. The
proposal must comply with the City’s tree and wetland ordinances, and landscape and
stormwater planting policies.
Trees:
1. Tree Preservation Ordinance:
a. Significant Trees: Maplewood’s tree preservation ordinance describes a
significant tree as a healthy tree as follows - hardwood tree with a
minimum of 6 inches in diameter, an evergreen tree with a minimum of 8
inches in diameter, and a softwood tree with a minimum of 12 inches in
diameter.
b. Specimen Trees: A specimen tree is defined as a healthy tree of any
species which is 28 inches in diameter or greater.
c. Tree Replacement: Tree replacement is based on a calculation of
significant trees located on the parcel and significant trees removed.
Credits are given for all specimen trees that are preserved.
2. Tree Impacts and Replacement Requirements: The tree preservation plan
shows 360 significant trees equaling 5,582 diameter inches on the site, which
includes 652 diameter inches of specimen trees over 28 inches in size. The
applicant is proposing to remove 94 significant trees equaling 2,117 diameter
inches, which is 38 percent of the tree coverage on the site.
Based on the City’s tree preservation ordinance tree replacement calculation, the
applicant is required to replace 243 caliper inches of replacement trees, which
equals 122 – 2 caliper inch trees.
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3. Tree Replacement: The landscape plan includes 326 new trees, for a total of
925 caliper inches, which exceeds the tree replacement requirements of 243
caliper inches. Tree replacement for most of the single-family lots will include one
tree in the back yard and one tree in the front yard, within the right-of-way.
4. Tree Recommendations:
a. Prior to issuance of a Phase I Tree Removal Grading Permit the applicant
must submit and complete the following:
1) Tree Inventory and Tree Preservation Plans: A revised tree
inventory and tree preservation plan with the following changes:
a) Identification of all trees that are dead or unhealthy, and
indicating whether those trees are included in the tree
calculation or removed from the calculation by the City’s
tree ordinance.
b) Identification of all specimen trees and whether those trees
will be removed or saved. The current plan identifies most
of the specimen trees with an asterisk, however, some
trees over 28 inches in diameter are not called out as
specimen trees.
c) Updated tree replacement calculation as needed based on
the above-mentioned corrections.
2) Tree Protection Plan: In addition to the tree protection fence
detailed in the tree preservation plan, the developer must submit
an overall tree protection plan that identifies how trees being
preserved will be protected per the City’s tree ordinance and
standards during development.
3) Tree Removal Plan: Submit a tree removal schedule which is
mindful of the Northern Long-Eared Bat inclusive dates of
November 15 to March 31, completing tree removal during this
timeframe.
4) Additional Tree Planting: While the development meets the City’s
tree replacement requirements, it is a large development adjacent
residential property. As such, additional tree planting should take
place in the following key areas (dependent on existing trees to be
preserved). The updated tree planting plan is needed to determine
tree escrow prior to Phase I Tree Removal Grading Permit:
a. Outlot A – on the west side of the filtration basin (Pond 1).
b. Trails – along the existing and newly established trails.
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c. Outlet B (Park) – There is one tree proposed in the internal
section of the park, and five trees along the cul-de-sac.
There is an opportunity for additional trees throughout the
internal section of the park, especially on the south side of
the park to help shade the site in the future.
d. Townhouse and park parking areas – Addition of trees
(and other landscaping) to prevent vehicle headlights from
being directed into windows.
5) Surety: A cash escrow to cover the cost of replacement trees
equal to $60 per caliper inch of trees on the approved landscape
plan. The surety will be refunded once all trees are planted with a
one-year warranty. The January 16, 2026, landscape plan
identifies 925 caliper inches of replacement trees, which would be
$55,500.
b. Prior to the issuance of a Phase II Grading Permit the applicant must
submit the following:
1) Landscape Plan: A revised landscape plan with the following tree
changes:
a) Make the following tree species changes:
1. Reduce the number of spruce species. Spruce is
an overabundant species within the City of
Maplewood. Substitute a portion of the spruce
species with other conifers such as white pine,
ponderosa pine, Tamarack, or Douglas fir.
b) Existing Trees to be Preserved Section: Show all existing
trees to be preserved on the landscape plan. The January
16, 2026, landscape plan show small dots for existing
trees, but does specify if those are all the trees that will be
preserved and the size and species of the trees.
3) Tree Maintenance and Replacement Plan: The Landscape Plan
shows replacement trees being planted within the single-family
home rights-of-way. The developers’ agreement should include a
requirement that the homeowner’s association be responsible for
the maintenance and replacement of the trees in the right-of-way.
4) Surety: A cash escrow or letter of credit as required by the
Planning Department to cover the cost of the landscaping
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Wetlands:
1. Wetland Ordinance:
a. Wetlands on Site: The November 17, 2023, wetland delineation report
identified 14 wetlands. After review by the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District six of those wetlands were deemed incidental, and
eight were classified as jurisdictional wetlands. Of the jurisdictional
wetlands five were upgraded from the City’s previously classified Manage
C to Manage B wetlands, and three remained Manage C wetlands.
Additionally, there is a Manage A wetland located within the St. Paul
Police Training site located to the west of Century Ponds that will impact
development on the Century Ponds site.
The City’s wetland ordinance requires that no grading, mowing, or
building take place within the required wetland buffers as follows:
Manage A: 100-foot average, and 75-foot minimum wetland buffer
Manage B: 75-foot average, and 50-foot minimum wetland buffer
Manage C: 50-foot minimum wetland buffer
Storm Ponds: 10-foot setback to structures
b. Wetland Buffer Averaging: The wetland ordinance allows flexibility in
instances where, because of the unique physical characteristics of a
specific parcel of land, the averaging of buffer width for the entire parcel
may be necessary to allow for the reasonable use of the land during a
development or construction project. The wetland ordinance allows
encroachments to a Mange A wetland within 75 feet and a Manage B
wetland within 50 feet of the wetland edge if the buffer width will be
compensated for by increased buffer widths elsewhere in the same parcel
to achieve the required average buffer width.
c. Wetland Buffer Averaging and Variance Assessment: Wetland buffer
averaging and wetland buffer variances are allowed based on an
assessment of the following:
1) Undue hardship would arise from not allowing the average buffer,
or would otherwise not be in the public interest.
2) Size of parcel.
3) Configuration of existing roads and utilities.
4) Percentage of parcel covered by wetland.
5) Configuration of wetlands on the parcel.
6) Averaging will not cause degradation of the wetland or stream.
7) Averaging will ensure the protection or enhancement of portions of
the buffer which are found to be the most ecologically beneficial to
the wetland or stream.
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8) A wetland buffer mitigation plan is required for construction of
development projects that will require averaging or wetland buffer
variances. In reviewing the mitigation plan, the City may require
one or more of the following actions:
a) Reducing or avoiding the impact by limiting the degree or
amount of the action, such as by using appropriate
technology.
b) Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or
restoring the buffer.
c) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by prevention
and maintenance operations during the life of the actions.
d) Compensating for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or
providing substitute buffer land at a two-to-one ratio.
e) Monitoring the impact and taking appropriate corrective
measures.
f) Where the city requires restoration or replacement of a
buffer, the owner or contractor shall replant the buffer with
native vegetation. A restoration plan must be approved by
the city before planting.
g) Any additional conditions required by the applicable
watershed district and/or the soil and water conservation
district shall apply.
h) A wetland or buffer mitigation surety, such as a cash
deposit or letter of credit, of 150 percent of estimated cost
for mitigation. The surety will be required based on the size
of the project as deemed necessary by the administrator.
Funds will be held by the city until successful completion of
restoration as determined by the city after a final
inspection. Wetland or buffer mitigation surety does not
include other sureties required pursuant to any other
provision of city ordinance or city directive.
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2. Wetland Impacts: Of the nine wetlands on site or adjacent Century Ponds, eight
wetland buffers will be impacted due to grading on the site, requiring wetland
buffer variances as follows:
Wetland WetlandRequired Required Trail Impacts Wetland
No. Classification Linear Area to Wetland Buffer Area
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5C 50 FT 33,381 SF 5,377 SF 0 SF
6B75 FT 77,761 SF 9,046 SF 8,375 SF
9B75 FT 18,751 SF 4,968 SF 0 SF
10 B75 FT 70,416 SF 0 SF 1,562 SF
11 B75 FT 148,255 SF 19,162 SF 14,739 SF
12 B75 FT 239,874 SF 32,701 SF 17,007 SF
13 C 50 FT 18,912 SF 8,166 SF 17,827 SF
14 C 50 FT 63,135 SF 0 SF 16,139 SF
OFFSITEA100 FT 107,029 SF 0 SF 3,504 SF
TOTAL 777,514 SF 79,420 SF 79,153 SF
In addition to encroachments by the development grading, the townhouse patios
and yard areas and neighborhood trails will impact the wetland buffers as follows:
a. Townhouse Patio and Yard Areas: Several of the townhouse patios will
encroach into the wetland buffers. To ensure these homes have a small,
manicured yard behind their homes and patios, staff recommend a 15-
foot strip of grass on the back side of the buildings. This will create a
useable lawn area to access the back of the buildings and patios. These
impacts are included in the wetland buffer area variance request column
above.
b. Trails: There are existing paved golf cart trails throughout the site,
including within the City’s required wetland buffers. The trails will be used
as walking and biking trails in the new development. Some of the trails
will be removed and rerouted, and additional trail links will be added. The
wetland ordinance allows for public trails in wetland buffers if they are
designed and constructed with sustainable design methods. To achieve
this, City staff recommends a five-foot strip of grass adjacent new and
existing trails outside of the wetland buffers, and a 5-foot strip of grass
plus a 10-foot strip of native plantings adjacent new and existing trails
within the wetland buffers. This will allow for maintenance adjacent the
trails, while allowing stormwater runoff to filter into the native plants prior
to entering the wetland. These impacts are outlined in the trail impacts to
wetland buffer column above.
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3. Wetland Buffer Recommendations:
a. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant must submit the
following:
1) Grading Plan:
a) Detail erosion control plan measures for all grading within
wetland buffers to ensure no pollutants alter the water
chemistry of the wetland.
2) Stewardship Plan:
a) Review of the February 10, 2026, Stewardship Plan by
Brandon Bohks, CMWP, Natural Resources Project
Manager, Bolten and Menk, to ensure compliance with his
October 1, 2025, Century Ponds Development Natural
Resources Review.
b) Update the plan to note that the City of Maplewood
requires a prescribed burn permit in addition to the
Department of Natural Resources.
c) Use the chemical herbicide triclopyr for buckthorn
management instead of glyphosate. Triclopyr is more
effective to eliminate buckthorn and the Department of
Natural Resources is promoting the use of triclopyr over
glyphosate for buckthorn management.
d) Wetland A Mitigation Details: Coordinate with the St. Paul
Police Training facility on wetland buffer mitigation
strategies for Wetland A.
e) Interpretive Sign Plan: Plan with the proposed location of
at least four interpretive signs throughout the Century
Ponds neighborhood to include one or more of the
following site-specific subjects: wetlands, natural
resources, wildlife habitat, pollinators, history. Final sign
design, size, and locations to be approved by City staff.
f) Wetland Buffer Sign Plan: Identify the location of wetland
buffer signs to be installed along the approved wetland
buffers. The signs should be placed every 100 feet at a
minimum. The City of Maplewood supplies wetland buffer
signs identifying that no building, mowing, or grading
should take place within the buffer. There is a $35 fee per
sign.
g) Wetland Buffer Boundary Demarcation Plan for High-
Traffic Areas: Identify areas around the approved wetland
buffers where there are high traffic areas, such as behind
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the townhome patios and lawn areas, and how those
wetland buffers can be protected with strategies such as
fencing, additional signage, or landscaping.
h) Wetland Buffer Sign Installation: Install the City wetland
buffer signs that specify that no building, mowing, cutting,
grading, filling or dumping are allowed within the buffer.
3) Surety: A cash escrow or letter of credit to cover 150 percent of
the wetland buffer mitigation. The City will retain the surety for up
to three years as outlined in the maintenance agreement to
ensure the wetland buffer mitigation and plantings are established
and maintained.
Landscape Policies and Recommendations:
Review of the overall landscape plan to ensure nonnative and invasive species are
avoided, seed mix is appropriate for use in areas proposed, and plantings are climate
resilient.
1. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant must submit the following:
a. Revised landscape plans for the following areas:
1) Sullivant’s Milkweed: Identify on the landscape plans how the
developer will coordinate with the Department of Natural
Resources with further information about the location and number
of Sullivant’s Milkweed present on the site to discuss approved
avoidance measures and/or the need for a Permit to Take.
2) Park Landscape Plan: Final landscape plans for the new park to
be reviewed and approved as part of the City’s park development
process. At a minimum tree planting within the park should include
all trees proposed on the August 22, 2025, landscape plan, plus
additional trees as determined through the review process.
3) Single-Family and Townhome Landscape Plans:
a) Foundation planting plans for each single-family home and
townhome to include a mix of perennials.
b) Landscape plans showing the use of energy conservation
planting strategies, such as vegetation that provides shade
to east and west-facing windows while avoiding shade to
south-facing windows to maximize solar exposure during
the winter and minimize solar exposure in the summer.
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Stormwater Basin Recommendations
Several stormwater ponds and filtration basins are proposed throughout the
development. The stormwater ponds and filtration basins are required to be planted,
ideally with deep-rooted native plants. The City requires a portion of the basin to be
planted rather than seeded; typically, a minimum of 5,000 square feet of plantings are
required in large basins. Using plants rather than seed hastens establishment and
provides a better chance of successful establishment. Basin bottoms and lower
elevations almost never establish successfully from seed since the seed is washed away
when stormwater flows into the basin.
1.Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant must submit the following:
a.Revised landscape plan that shows a detailed planting plan for each pond
and filtration basin to include a mix of native plugs and seed. The
landscape plans on page 72 through 74 identify seed mix and plugs, but
there is no detail on the seed mix, number, size, and species of plugs to
be planted in the ponds and filtration basins.
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Public WorksPlan Review
PROJECT: Century Ponds Development
297 & 601 Century Avenue
PROJECT NO: 24-07
COMMENTS BY: Jon Jarosch, P.E. – Assistant City Engineer
DATE: 2-23-2026
PLAN SET: Plans dated 1-16/2026
REPORTS: Stormwater Management Plan dated 11-13-2025
The applicant is seeking final plat approval for Phase 1 of a residential development at the
former Ponds at Battle Creek golf course site. DR Horton is proposing to redevelop the former
golf course with approximately 133 residential homes and 73 townhomes in total over two
phases.
This review does not constitute a final review of the plans, as the applicant will need to submit
construction documents and calculations for final review. The following are engineering review
comments on the design and act as conditions prior to issuing permits.
Stormwater Management
1) Draintile is proposed under portions of lots 15-24, Block 4. It is recommended that this
draintile be shifted northerly to lie beneath the trail to protect it from future landscaping or
fence installations by homeowners. If the draintile is to remain in this location, a 10-foot-
wide public drainage and utility easement shall be provided over the pipe to allow for
future maintenance.
2) In the proposed HydroCad model for wetland 11 (W-11), device #3 is shown as a 5-ft
weir, yet it is in a 48” manhole. Please update accordingly.
3) The inlet and outlet inverts for structures 304 and 305 do not match the inverts utilized in
the HydroCad model for wetland 14. Please update accordingly.
4) A stormwater maintenance agreement is required between the townhome area
homeowner’s association, the City of Maplewood, and the RWMWD.
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Grading and Erosion Control
5) Ribbon-style (or other low-backed curbing) shall be installed at the end of the Sunflower
Court cul-de-sac to aid in snow removal. This curbing shall be utilized between the
parking bay area and lot 1 of Block 3. (Phase 2)
6) All erosion control blanket shall utilize natural netting only. Plastic netting is strictly
forbidden.
7) Grading permits are required for both the mass grading of the site as well as for each
individual lot as they are developed.
Watermain
8) The applicant shall work with the City to relocate the fire-hydrant at the end of Sunflower
Court to better accommodate snow removal activities. (Phase 2)
9) The watermain connection between the single-family home and townhome portions of
the project is not included in Phase 1. The applicant shall verify that Saint Paul Regional
Water Services (SPRWS) approves of leaving this connection out until Phase 2.
10) All requirements of SPRWS shall be met.
General
11) City streetlighting standards call for streetlights to be installed at all street intersections,
bends, and dead ends. In addition to the street lighting shown on the plans, streetlights
shall also be included in the following locations. (Phase 2)
a. Inside bend of the road near Lot 20, Block 5.
b. Inside bend of the road near Lot 9, Block 6.
12) A number of tee-intersections are shown on the proposed asphalt trail layout. The
applicant shall work with the City to configure these intersections for ease of snow
removal. This would involve placing radii at intersection corners to allow plow vehicles to
navigate corners without driving over adjacent grass.
13) An existing Saint Paul Police firing range is located near the southwest corner of this
site. While this firing range has provided sound reduction measures over the years, the
City still receives complaints from area residents from time to time. Potential
homebuyers shall be made aware of the adjacent firing range. Likewise, this site lies
adjacent to higher volume roadways such as Lower Afton Road, Century Avenue, and
Highway 494. The applicant shall evaluate the need for sound mitigation measures for
townhomes and homes proposed with this development to ensure they meet applicable
noise standards.
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14) The applicant shall include verbiage in Homeowners Association documents restricting
drainage easement areas from having landscaping or other structures placed in the
easement areas which could block the intended flow of runoff or maintenance in these
areas. This is required for all lots in Blocks 6 & 7, lots 1 & 2 of Block 1, lots 1-3,9-11, &
26 of Block 5, lots 1-4, 7 & 8 of Block 4, lots 9 & 10 of Block 2, and lots 14-15 of Block 3.
15) The joint-adhesive note shown at the top of the typical road sections plan (sheet 19)
shall be added to the Typical Residential Street Section – Urban standard plate shown at
the bottom left of that page for clarity (similar to how the bituminous mixes are depicted).
16) Disturbed areas of Linwood Avenue and Mailand Road shall be restored per the City of
Maplewood’s right-of-way ordinance.
17) Battle Creek Regional Park lies just north and west of this site. An existing trail
connecting to this park lies along the north-side of Lower Afton Road. The applicant shall
make a trail connection to this system from the Century Ponds Trail system (in
coordination with Ramsey County Public Works). This trail connection shall utilize the
existing enhanced crossing located on Lower Afton Road at Londin Lane.
18) The right-of-way for Sunflower Court shall be platted with Phase 1 in order to provide
public access to the park property near the end of Sunflower Court.
19) The park property off the end of Sunflower Court shall be deeded to the City as part of
Phase 1.
20) An escrow shall be provided to the City, as part of Phase 1, to cover the costs of an 8-
foot wide asphalt trail, from the intersection of Sunflower Court and Bluestem Street to
the park property. This is necessary to ensure the park is accessible to the public should
Phase 2 not happen in the future.
21) Park fees, for the entire development, shall be submitted as part of Phase 1.
22) Trail easements shall be provided over all public trails within the development.
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For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item J1, Additional Attachment
For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item J1, Additional Attachment
For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item J1, Additional Attachment
For the permanent record:
Meeting Date: 3/9/2026
Agenda Item J1, Additional Attachment