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MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, July 13, 2004
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
MAPLEWOOD ROOM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
a. March 18, 2003
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Communications
a. 2004 Annual Tour- Wednesday, August 11, 2004
6. Unfinished Business
None
7. New Business
a. Tax-Exempt Financing Request - Concordia Arms (2030 Lydia Avenue)
8. Date of Next Meeting
9. Adjoumment
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2003
7:00 P.M. CITY HALL
CONFERENCE ROOM A
I. CALLTO ORDER
Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I1. ROLL CALL
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Tom Connelly Absent
Lorraine Fischer Present
Joe O'Brien Present
Gary Pearson Present
Beth Ulrich Absent
Staff Present:
Ken Roberts, Associate Planner
Lisa Kroll, Recording Secretary
II1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the HRA minutes for August 13, 2002.
Commissioner Pearson had corrections and additions on pages 2, 3, and 4.
On page 2, in the seventh paragraph, the sentences in the paragraph should read as follows:
Commissioner Pearson said the industry would recommend them to a company called North
Country, you have to have 51% of the people in the community agreeing to ~ purchase and
appointed appoint a board for their co-op. These organizations would help the residents with
information and how to proceed to get the funding.
On page 3, in the fourth paragraph, it should read: Commissioner O'Brien said he feels
manufactured home park o;v,'~cr.s residents should have protection from being forced to leave
their homes as a single-family home r-esi(JeP~ owner has. Also, in the last paragraph, at the
bottom of page 3, the third sentence should read: In his park they require people to have a form
safety feature code disclosure form filled out by aA homeowner or inspection company prior
to a new owner eemiP~ being approved to go in to the park.
On page 4, in the fourth paragraph, in the fourth sentence delete the word with. In the seventh
paragraph, the last sentence, delete the word of. In the ninth paragraph, in the second line
change the word (~e to be.
Commissioner Pearson moved to approve the minutes with changes.
Commissioner O'Brien seconded.
Ayes - Fischer, O'Brien, Pearson
The motion carried.
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IV. APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Chairperson Fischer added Hillcrest Village under number 6. Unfinished Business.
Commissioner O'Brien moved to approve the agenda with changes.
Commissioner Pearson seconded.
Ayes - Fischer, O'Brien, Pearson
The motion carried.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Land Trust Information
Mr. Roberts said Chairperson Fischer requested staff to find information about land trusts or
community trusts for affordable housing. In researching the request, staff found several articles
about community land trusts and housing trusts. The articles were included in the HRA packet for
further information and reference.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Hillcrest Village Update
Mr. Roberts said staff is in the beginning stage of writing a new section for the TN2 (mixed use)
ordinance. The hope is to have the new ordinance written before the moratorium expires in
October 2003. Mr. Roberts asked the HRA members if they wanted the Hillcrest Village plan to
come before the commission. HRA members agreed that, yes, they would like to review it.
Commission members said items they would like to discuss having the business and residence
on different floors in one building and the use of accessory buildings or carriage homes.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
a. Maplewood Larpenteur Avenue Redevelopment Plan (Larpenteur Avenue and
Adolphus)
Mr. Roberts said the city acquired five single-family houses located on the northwest corner of
Larpenteur Avenue and Adolphus Street with the city's Housing Replacement Program funds.
The city originally purchased three of these houses after they were flooded during a rainstorm in
April 2001. The two adjacent older houses, which were not flooded, were purchased by the city
last year in order to combine all five properties to create a more comprehensive development
plan.
Mr. Roberts said the city is now proposing to rezone and change the comprehensive land use
plan for the five city-owned properties (189, 209, 211 and 215 Larpenteur Avenue and 1701
Adolphus Street). The city is proposing this change to accommodate the development of up to
11 town house units~in the future. The development of the town house units will require a
separate review and is not being considered at this time.
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Mr. Roberts said the city's plan is to get a higher density to recover the money the city has invested
in this land. There are two staff proposals. Proposal One is double-dwelling residential: Within
the (R-2) zoning district, the permitted uses include single and double dwelling units (no multi-unit
townhouses). The city's comprehensive plan does not define the maximum density allowed within
the (R-2) zoning district. Therefore, the density is limited by the allowable lot size and lot width as
defined in the city's zoning code.
Mr. Roberts said the second proposal is for Medium Multiple-Dwelling Residential: Within the (R-3)
zoning district, the permitted uses include multiple dwellings (including multi-unit townhouses).
Within the city's comprehensive plan, the maximum density allowed within the R-3(M) land use is
six units per acre. If the five city-owned properties were planned to R-3(M), a maximum of 11
townhouse units could be constructed. The (R-3) zoning district is also less restrictive than the (R-
2) zoning district with no minimum lot size or lot width.
Mr. Roberts said staff has drawn two plans in the staff report. The first plan is for six units zoned
(R-2) and the second plan is for 11 units.
Commissioner Pearson asked staff if the plan for the six units zoned R-2 would fit under the R-
3(M) plan?
Mr. Roberts said after checking in the Comprehensive Plan, yes, it would work.
Commissioner Pearson said when you read the neighbor's comments they all want to keep single-
family homes in this area.
Mr. Roberts said staff is trying to find out what the commission feels is the best fit for the area,
either the six units or the 11 units.
Commissioner Pearson liked the (R-2) plan with six units. He said he would be comfortable with
the (R-3) plan as well but no more then 9 units. He feels the eleven units shown on the plan are
too high. He feels that if you keep the density down, then the number of residents and vehicles are
lower. Then you're able to have less cars and less parking problems. He also likes the six-unit
plan because it exits off the side street instead of onto Larpenteur Avenue. He said exiting onto
Larpenteur Avenue was a big concern of the neighborhood residents as well.
Commissioner O'Brien liked the (R-3) plan with eleven units to make the most use of the land and
for the city to recover the most money for the land purchased. He said you could go under the
eleven units, but the developer can't go over the eleven units. He said there are some good
designs out there. There could be tuck under garages and maybe even have a service road along
Larpenteur Avenue so the back yards could face the pond area.
Commissioner Fischer liked the (R-3) plan with eleven units also. She said it would be a good fit
between commercial properties and the pond and open space in the back yard. Having more units
on the site is a way to recover more money the city has invested in the property. Money recovered
in this project means more money that could be reinvested in housing in another area of the city.
Mr. Roberts said that is a legitimate concern for the HRA to continue the housing reinvestment
program.
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Commissioner O'Brien moved to adopt the zoning map change resolution on page 13 of the staff
report. This resolution changes the zoning map for five city-owned properties (189,209, 211 and
215 Larpenteur Avenue and 1701 Adolphus Street) from single dwelling residential (R-l) to
multiple dwelling residential (R-3). The city is making this change because:
a. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent if the zoning code of the
property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately
safeguarded.
b. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where
applicable, and the public welfare.
c. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical
extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire
protection and schools.
Commissioner O'Brien moved to adopt the land use plan change resolution on page 14 of the staff
report. This resolution changes the comprehensive land use plan map for five city-owned
properties (189, 209, 211 and 215 Larpenteur Avenue and 1701 Adolphus Street) from single
dwelling residential (R-l) to medium multiple-dwelling residential (R-3M). The city is making this
change because:
a. The site serves well as a transition between the double-dwelling property to the west and the
commercial property to the east.
b. The site meets the city's policies for medium multiple-dwelling residential uses since it:
(1) Includes a variety of housing types for all types or residents.
(2) Supports innovative subdivision and housing design.
c. The site meets the city's goals for medium multiple-dwelling residential uses since it:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Provides for orderly development.
Protects and strengthens neighborhoods.
Preserves significant natural features where practical.
Minimizes the land planned for streets.
Minimizes conflicts between land uses.
Provides a wide variety of housing types.
Integrates developments with open space areas,
significant natural features.
community
facilities and
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Commissioner Fischer seconded.
Ayes- Fischer, O'Brien
Nay- Pearson
Commissioner Pearson said he voted nay because he feels the density is too high for the area.
He feels the city should accommodate the request of the residents who want the use to remain
single-family instead of accommodating the developers.
Commissioner O'Brien said he voted aye because the amount of money the city has put into this
parcel of land the city needs to recover their investment by putting the most units on the property
as possible. The city will be taking care of a flooding problem that occurred there and this would
increase the housing stock for people wanting to live closer to St. Paul. He thinks there can be
design and architectural elements put into this project to make this a desirable location.
The motion carried.
This item goes to the city council on Mamh 31,2003. Commissioner Joe O'Brien will be the HRA
representative at the city council meeting, March 31,2003.
b. Van Dyke Village Town House Development (Van Dyke Street, north of County Road B)
Mr. Roberts said Mr. Bruce Mogren is proposing to build a 24-unit town house development on the
vacant property on the west side of Van Dyke Street, north of County Road B. This development,
called Van Dyke Village, would be primarily for workforce housing for Iow and moderate-income
families. There would be on-site management to help monitor and run the property.
Mr. Roberts said on March 27, 2000, the city council directed city staff and the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to buy from Ramsey County the four tax-forfeited properties on
the west side of Van Dyke Street for the development of Iow to moderate or mixed income
housing.
On June 22, 2000, the council adopted a resolution authorizing the reconveyance and the
purchase of the tax-forfeited properties on the west side of Van Dyke Street for the development of
Iow to moderate or mixed income housing. City staff, based on this council approved, bought this
property from the county for the city.
Mr. Roberts said a reason this property went tax-forfeit and has not yet been developed is poor
soils. There are areas of poor soils on the property that the builder will have to correct as part of
the development of the site.
Mr. Roberts said this is an expense that a developer would have to consider when putting a project
together for this area. Mr. Mogren, while working with the city and the county on preparing the
development proposal, told him that having at least 24 town houses is necessary to make the
project financially feasible.
Mr. Roberts said many of the neighbors who contacted him expressed concerns about the
proposed housing and the residents who would live there. Mr. Mogren is proposing to have 75
percent (18) units within this development for workforce housing, which is for Iow-to-moderate
income residents.
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Mr. Roberts said to qualify as a resident, Ramsey County sets the income levels based on the
household size and their percentage of average median income of the Twin Cities area. For
example, a three-person household at the 50 percent median income level has an annual income
of about $34,500 per year and a three-person household at the 60 percent income level earns
about $41,000 per year.
Commissioner Pearson said he has received telephone calls from neighbors complaining about
the problems occurring in the neighborhood since Emma's Place has opened. The neighbors have
said homeowners have to keep their belongings under lock and key or it gets stolen. They can't
leave their garage doors open or things get stolen. They told him the kids that live in the
neighborhood are being harassed by the kids at Emma's Place that hang out in the neighborhood.
If the kids walk on the trail or around the pond, the kids at Emma's Place harass them. Kids on the
bus are being harassed to the point they don't want to ride the bus anymore. He feels if this
proposal is built, there will be even more problems for the neighborhood. The neighbors that live
there have gone through enough since Emma's Place was built. Commissioner Pearson said he
voted against the Van Dyke Village proposal at the planning commission meeting and he is voting
against this proposal for the HRA as well. The traffic at Cope Avenue and White Bear Avenue is
bad enough. He feels the city has done a disservice to this area and he can't vote for it. He said
the police report is totally inaccurate in the staff report and in his opinion it is not a report at all. He
feels the city should have received a detailed report of the nature of the complaints occurring in the
area from the police department.
Chairperson Fischer asked staff if Mr. Mogren has a problem with putting in a sidewalk?
Mr. Roberts said no, Mr. Mogren agreed to put in the sidewalk.
Commissioner O'Brien said since the city put in the sidewalk on White Bear Avenue underneath
Highway 36 he has seen many people use the sidewalk. In the past he has seen people trying to
get down White Bear Avenue in the snow with traffic coming and going to Cub and Rainbow, and
not having a sidewalk made it very difficult for people. This sidewalk is used often and he thinks it
will be just as important to have this sidewalk by Van Dyke Village proposal. In his opinion, the
sidewalk was money well spent for the area. The residents will be using the sidewalk to get to the
bus stop, to the Goodwill, and to cross White Bear Avenue to Cope Avenue to get to restaurants
across the street. He said he thinks people will be using the bus for transportation. This will
increase the pedestrian traffic. If the residents will be driving that live in the Van Dyke Village, then
that will increase the vehicle traffic in the area. This particular intersection is a hazard with many
near miss accidents. There is already a no left turn sign there because of the traffic hazards.
Mr. Roberts said there is a bus stop on White Bear Avenue and County Road B by Health Partners
that people will probably be using.
Commissioner O'Brien said there is also a bus stop in front of the Amoco station on White Bear
Avenue so people may be cutting through those commercial properties. Commissioner O'Brien
said having 22 or 24 units in this development, in his opinion, does not make that big of a
difference. He feels the traffic is already a large problem and the 24 or more cars coming from that
development will not make that big of a difference.
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Chairperson Fischer said she wonders if the Van Dyke Village development proposal should be
penalized because of the bad experience with Emma's Place and the problems that have occurred
in the neighborhood. She said years ago, before Emma's Place was built, the neighborhood was
in opposition of building town homes in that area, so there is a history of opposition of building in
that area of the neighborhood.
Commissioner Pearson said he thinks it would be better for the neighborhood to have slab on
grade single-family dwellings zoned R-I(S) instead of this proposal. He doesn't think the city is
serving the neighborhood with this proposal at all. Maplewood has already exceeded their
necessary limit for affordable housing.
Mr. Roberts said he did some checking and there would only be enough land to build eight single-
family dwellings on R-I(S) sized lots in that area. Because of the cost of the land and the cost to
correct the soil conditions, it is not cost effective to build eight homes there. He said this proposal
would be more cost effective with the 22 or 24 rental units proposed to be built there.
Chairperson Fischer said the city has already exceeded the amount of affordable housing
expected by the met council but they are supposed to keep adding to the affordable housing stock.
She said she is fine with this proposal just as she voted on this at the planning commission. She
felt having the two units over the density would not make much difference. She likes the fact that
having the two additional units would allow Mr. Mogren to have the on-site management there. So
for that reason, she approves this proposal.
Commissioner Pearson said he wants the commission to understand that on-site management is
not the same as it is in a manufactured park. In a manufactured park on-site management
includes people that are there every day and they enforce the rules. The residents that would live
in the Van Dyke Village units for on-site management are getting a break on their rent. They might
even go to work every day and not be there in the daytime. So basically they may not be there to
make sure rules are enforced. The on-site management personnel will probably not get involved
with Emma's Place and the problems that could occur.
Chairperson Fischer said the on-site management people may be timelier and call the police
department and get the incidents documented. This would immediately take care of some of the
problems that keep occurring at Emma's Place. She said Emma Norton's board of governance
has been around for a long time and if their board was notified along with a list of documented
problems the people that cause these problems may be evicted or a change in management may
occur.
Commissioner Pearson said he would be interested in knowing what teeth (so to speak) the
management at Emma's Place has to correct these problems and get the guilty people moving out.
Mr. Roberts said he's aware that one family was evicted from Emma's Place. He said he was not
sure if there were still problems occurring there or not.
Chairperson Fischer said years ago, the HRA and the HRC were instructed by the city council to
call the residents at the apartments on Beebe Road. The reason the committee had to make the
telephone calls was because of the history of problems at that location. The committee called the
residents to find out how things were going there and if there were any solutions to the problems.
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Chairperson Fischer said the committee found out there had been problems but management put
a stop to them. The management called the police every time they thought a problem was going to
occur or when it was occurring and the police responded immediately. Because this was a Iow-
income rental building, the residents found out that if they had any complaints against them they
were going to lose their apartment. Soon there were no more problems because the management
put a stop to them immediately by contacting the police department. She said sometimes
management or a change in management could make a big difference in how buildings are cared
for. Many times the history of problems goes with the location for a while but that can be changed.
Commissioner O'Brien said he thinks Maplewood needs this price range of housing available. Not
everyone can afford a $200,000 home. People need a safe, affordable place to live. He thinks the
project will make a large impact on that site. He doesn't think the Van Dyke Village project should
be penalized because of the problems that are occurring at Emma's Place. The Board of Directors
at Emma Norton's needs to be made aware of the problems and maybe the management needs to
be changed in order to fix the problems. Maybe having this facility at Van Dyke Village will help
make the problems go away by reporting them to the police department. Getting things
documented with the police department will help prove if or if not the problems are arising from the
residents at Emma's Place, since the police department said they could not prove that they were.
Chairperson Fischer said she received a telephone call from a resident that complained about
Emma's Place and wondered if workforce housing was the same type of housing as Emma's
Place. She said she explained to the resident the difference between the two.
Commissioner O'Brien moved to approve the resolution on page 36 of the staff report. This
resolution changes the land use plan from BC (business commercial) and R-3(M) (residential
medium density) to R-3(H) (residential high density) for the 3.6-acre site of the Van Dyke Village
town house development. The city bases these changes on the following findings:
1. This site is proper for and consistent with the city's goals, objectives and policies for high-density
residential land use in the comprehensive plan. This includes:
Creating a transitional land use between the existing residential and commercial land
uses.
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Being between two collector streets, near an arterial street and would be near shopping
and services.
2. This development will minimize any adverse effects on surrounding properties because:
The on-site ponding and landscaping will help separate the town houses from the
properties to the east and from the town houses to the south.
There should be no significant increase in traffic from this development on existing local
residential streets. The existing street pattern directs the traffic from the town houses to
two nearby collector streets.
There should be less traffic from this development than from a commercial development
on the same site.
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Commissioner O'Brien moved to approve the resolution on page 37 of the staff report. This
resolution approves a conditional use permit for a planned use development for the Van Dyke
Village town house development on the west side of Van Dyke Street, north of County Road B.
The city bases this approval on the findings required by code. (Refer to the resolution for the
specific findings.) Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the plans for 24 town houses as approved by the city. The city
council may approve major changes to the plans. The Director of Community Development may
approve minor changes to the plans. Such changes shall include:
a. Revising the grading and site plans to show:
(1) The developer minimizing the loss or removal of natural vegetation.
(2)
All driveways at least 20 feet wide. If the developer wants to have parking on
one side of the driveway, then it must be at least 28 feet wide.
(3) All parking stalls with a width of at least 9.5 feet and a length of at least 18 feet.
(4)
Revised storm water pond locations and designs as suggested or required by the
watershed district or city engineer. The ponds shall meet the city's design
standards.
(5)
The developer minimizing the loss or removal of natural vegetation including
keeping and protecting as many of the trees as possible.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or
the permit shall end.
3. Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall
meet all the conditions and changes noted in the engineer's memo dated February 24, 2003.
These shall include:
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Include grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, streets, trails, sidewalks, tree, retaining
walls, driveway and parking lot plans.
Include a storm water management plan for the proposal.
4. The design of all ponds and rainwater gardens shall meet Maplewood's design standards and
shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer. If needed, the developer shall be
responsible for getting any off-site pond and drainage easements.
5. The developer or contractor shall:
Complete all grading for the site drainage and the ponds, complete all public
improvements and meet all city requirements.
*Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits.
c. Remove any debris or junk from the site.
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6. The approved setbacks for the principal structures in the Van Dyke Village PUD shall be:
Front-yard setback (from a public street): minimum - 30 feet, maximum - 40 feet
Rear-yard setback: 50 feet from any adjacent residential property line
Side-yard setback (town houses): minimum - 40 feet from the west property line and 50
feet from the south property line.
7. The developer or builder will pay the city Park Access Charges (PAC fees) for each housing unit
at the time of the building permit for each housing unit.
8. The developer shall close on the purchase of the property with the city before the city will issue
a grading unit at the time of the building permit for each housing unit.
9. The property owner shall see that the site is well maintained and properly managed.
10. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
Commissioner Fischer seconded.
Ayes- Fischer, O'Brien
Nays - Pearson
Commissioner Pearson said the reason for his nay vote, is that he prefers R-1 (S) for this location
and there is far too much density for this proposal. Especially for the northern routes of traffic are
not good at all. Based on the existing neighborhood complaints and police reports in the area from
Emma's Place residents as well.
Commissioner O'Brien said he thinks it would be a good idea to make Van Dyke Street a cul-de-
sac instead of a thru street to eliminate traffic congestion, accidents and make things safer.
This goes to the city council on April 14, 2003.
Commissioner O'Brien asked if there was something that can be done regarding the problems with
Emma's Place. Because of the problems at Emma's Place, it is making it difficult for the developer
to build another complex on the same street because of actions that are occurring down the street.
He said the building is a decent looking facility and a lot of work went into the design of it. The
name is being ruined by the social characteristics of what is happening there.
Mr. Roberts said maybe the commission wants to make a motion to ask the city council to write a
letter to the foundation of Emma Norton's Residence?
Chairperson Fischer said she wondered if Emma Norton knew her good name was being tarnished
because of the complaints that are being voiced in the neighborhood and to the police
department?
Commissioner O'Brien made a motion to recommend that the city council consider sending a letter
to the Board of Directors at Emma Norton's Residence. This letter would express the concern
from the city relating to the complaints from the neighborhood regarding Emma's Place.
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Commissioner O'Brien said the city wants the Board of Directors to know Emma Norton's good
name is being tarnished from activities that are occurring at Emma's Place on Van Dyke Street.
Commissioner Pearson seconded.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The tentative date of the next HRA meeting is April 8, 2003.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Fischer adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Ayes - Fischer, O'Brien, Pearson
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PROJECT:
LOCATION:
DATE:
MEMORANDUM
City Manager
Ken Roberts, Planner
Tax-Exempt Revenue Financing
Concordia Arms
2030 Lydia Avenue East
July 6, 2004
INTRODUCTION
The Amherst Wilder Foundation, representing Concordia Arms, is requesting that the city give
final approval for up to $7.0 million in tax-exempt revenue note financing. They would use this
financing to pay off an existing mortgage and to cover the costs of proposed capital projects to
the existing building. Concordia Arms is a 125-unit senior housing apartment building that is
located at 2030 Lydia Avenue. (See the maps on pages two through four, the applicant's
information on pages five through seven and the letter from Jenny Boulton on pages eight and
nine.)
The applicant is requesting that the city approve this financing so the bond interest would be
tax-exempt. The state and federal governments require local government approval of tax-exempt
financing.
BACKGROUND
On November 24, 2003, the city council gave preliminary approval to a request for up to $7.0
million in tax-exempt financing for Concordia Arms.
DISCUSSION
This request should meet the city's requirements for tax-exempt financing. Maplewood will not
be liable for this financing. The proposed repairs and improvements should make the building
much more livable for the residents.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached resolution starting on page ten. This approves Maplewood giving approval
for up to $7.0 million in tax-exempt revenue financing for Concordia Arms at 2030 Lydia Avenue.
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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
CONCORDIA ARMS REFINANCE
PROJECT
June 27, 2003 (Updated 9/15103)
CONCEPT OF PRO,FECT
Supportive Housing and Employment Services will proceed with a 40-year mortgage refinancing
on behalf of Concordia Arms, Inc. for a major rehabilitation at Concordia Arms. Many of the
projects arc focused on compliance wlth_theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The
rehabilitation also includes several repairs that exceed available replacement reserves, including
roof and window replacement, patio concrcle replacement, loading dock replacement,
DHW/Boilcr replacement and several smaller projects.
PROJECTED TIMELINE
Assessment of need, estimates
Applications for financing
Closing (Projected)
January- June 2003
June - October 2003
December 3 !, 2003
COST ESTIMATES
Construction
Current mortgage payoff
Other associated costs
1,567,000
3,900,000
533,000
TOTAL 6,000,000
FINANCING PARTNERS
Glaser Financial is serving as the underwriter, andis currently sccking a new mortgage which is
guaranteed by United Stat~s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Piper
Jaffrey will be the lender. The c=?;*~l for mortgage will most likely be bom bonds under thc City
of Maplewood's Bonding Authority .....
PROJECT TEAM AND W~LDER FOUNDATIONSTAFF ROLES
Project/Communication Lead - Pat Teiken .
Finance - Yulanda Williams
Construction Estimates and Related - Doug Oman
Administrative - Jennifer Rawson
Architect - Genesis Architecture
General Contractor - Currently negotiating with Welsh Consmaction
Housing Manager - Jodi Jefferson
Collaborating/Consulting - Mary Kay.Palmer
Updates to:
Dick Goebel, Redeemers Arms
Susan Elkins, Redeemers Arms
Craig Binger
Claudia Dengler
Dan Olthoff
Supportive Housing Development. Committee.,,
Project Folder
SAProj~ct ManagemgntXlN PROGRESS\Con¢ordia R¢finane. mg~Coacordia Reft SummaryDOC
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Concordia Arms Refinancing Projects
March 2003
Roof- Tear off and replacement of 20-year-old roof. $475,000
Windows - Removal and complete replacement of all windows, which have
become drafty and unmalntainable because replacement parts are
unavailable (energy payback is likely). $200,000
I)ITW and Boiler Replacement - Repair and replace portions of the
domestic hot water tank-and boilers as-well as burners and controls and main
heating boilers. $130,000 '
Common Areas A/C - Replace existing air conditioning units and add
additional condensing unks to the existing fi-esh make up air units..$110,000
Office and Storage Needs -Hire a consultant to evaluate current storage
and staff space and costs' for needed'modifications. $75,000
Elevators - Modernization and ADA upgrades. $60,000
Phone Entry and Security - Modernization of phone entry system to
incorporate electronic card reader access and installation of security cameras
with monitors, to upgrade security. $60,000
E-Call System - Replace existing troubled system with a new wireless
system to improve monitoring of residents. $40,000
Common Area Furniture - Replace existing common area furniture due to
age and needed repairs. New fumiturewould meet the functional needs of
the residents. $120,000
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Patio Concrete - Replacement of concrete due to its age and deterioration.
$32,000
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Landscaping -Add additional patio space on the North side of the building
adjacent to the parking lot. $35,000
Garage - To replace existing undersized storage shed. This is used to
accommodate storage of grounds equipment. $25,000
Receiving Dock Concrete - This is phase 2 of the parking lot replacement
that was performed in 2002. $25,000
Lever Handled Lock Sets for Units - To meet current ADA requirement
and ease resident use. $30,000
Gazebo - Const~ct an exterior structure just off the existing patio to
provide residents with additional outside space for activities. $25,000
Patio Doors - Restructure the doors and add ADA operators for easier
access to patio. $15,000
Auto Door Openers (7) - Install ADA automatic door openers to improve
access for residents with scooters and wheelchairs. $15,000
Exterior Lighting - Improve security inareas of exterior that are currently
underlit. $18,000
Front Entry Door - Restructure front, entry to ease accessibility, and meet
current ADA requirements. $30,000
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A/C Sleeves -Replacement of 135 a/c sleeves which are degrading due to
age. $28,000
Washers and Dryers - Replace current equipment due to age and improve
energy conservation with updated equipment. $19,000
Total of combined projects
$1,567,000
TOTAL P.04
BRIGGS
AND
MORGAN
....................... Attachment 5
2200 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUH~ING
332 MINNESOTA STREET
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
TELEPHONE (651) 808-6600
FACSIMILE (651) 808-6450
PROFF.~SIONAL ASSOCIATION
July 6, 2004
WRITER'S DIILECT DIAL
(651) 808-6484
WRITER'S E-MAlL
jboulton~briggs.com
VIA EMAIL
Mr. Ken Roberts
City of Maplewood
1830 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55109-2702
Re:
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota
- Housing Revenue Note, Series 2004 (Concordia Arms Project, Inc.)
Dear Ken and Board of Commissioners:
It is proposed that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota (the "HRA") issue a tax-exempt Note on behalf of Concordia Arms, Inc. (the
"Borrower") to refinance and renovate a 125-unit multifamily senior housing development
located at 2030 Lydia Avenue East in the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"). The Note
to be issued by the HRA on behalf of the Borrower would not exceed $6,000,000.
State and Federal law allow governmental entities to issue obligations such as the Note
and loan the proceeds to nonprofit corporations to finance or refinance capital expenditures.
This assistance reduces borrowing costs for nonprofit corporations and enables them to provide
their services more cost effectively.
To accomplish this purpose, the HRA would enter a Loan Agreement with the Borrower
under which the Borrower would agree to pay all principal and interest on the Note. The HRA
will assign all of its rights and obligations under the Loan Agreement a local bank (the "Lender")
which will purchase the Note and loan the purchase price of the Note directly to the Borrower.
The HRA is merely a conduit and the money and obligations flow only between the Lender and
the Borrower.
The HRA has been asked to designate the Note as Bank Qualified. Consequently, the
HRA will have to factor the Note into its $10,000,000 Bank Qualification allowance possibly
leaving only $4,000,000 available for other obligations that may be issued by the HRA this year
for governmental purposes or other nonprofit borrowers. However, the HRA has indicated that it
has no intention of issuing any other bonds this year so this is not a concern. The I-IRA's ability
to designate the Note as Bank Qualified is the sole reason that the HRA, rather than the City, has
been asked to issue the Note. The City plans to issue bonds this year in an amount which
prevents the City from designating the Note, and any other bonds, as Bank Qualified. The HRA,
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as a separate governmental entity, has its own $10,000,000 Bank Qualification allowance and is
able to satisfy the Borrower's request that the Note be designated as Bank Qualified.
The Note and the resolutions adopted by the HRA recite that the Note, if and when
issued, will not to be payable from or charged upon any of the HRA's or the City's funds, other
than the revenues received under the Loan Agreement and pledged to the payment of the Note,
and neither the HRA nor the City is subject to any liability on the Note. No holder of the Note
will ever have the fight to compel any exercise by the City of its taxing powers to pay any of the
principal of the Note or the interest or premium thereon, or to enforce payment of the Note
against any property of the HRA or the City except the interests of the HRA in payments to be
made by the Borrower under the Loan Agreement. The Note will not constitute a charge, lien or
encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the I-IRA or the City except the interests
of the HRA in payments to be made by the Borrower under the Loan Agreement. The Note is
not a moral obligation on the part of the State or its political subdivisions, including the City and
the HRA, and the Note will not constitute a debt of the City or the HRA within the meaning of
any constitutional or statutory limitation.
Issuing the Note will not affect the credit rating of the City or the HRA on bonds they
issues for municipal purposes.
Under Federal and State law in order for the Note to be a tax exempt obligation, it must
be issued by a governmental entity. This requires that the City or the HRA hold a public heating
and approve issuance of the Note and the execution of related documents. The City held a public
heating on November 24, 2003 and gave preliminary approval to the issuance of the Note so it is
not necessary for the HRA to hold a heating. The HRA is simply being asked to approve, on
July 13, 2004, the issuance of the Note and the execution of related documents.
The Borrower has paid the City's required application fee and will be required to pay the
City's administrative fee upon the issuance of the Note.
If you have any questions please don~ hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
7enny Bou[ton
Jenny Boulton
Attachment 6
Extract of Minutes of a Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners of the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota was duly held in the City Hall in the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City") on
Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present:
and the following were absent:
its adoption:
During said meeting
introduced the following resolution and moved
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE
HOUSING REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2004 AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO
(CONCORDIA ARMS, INC. PROJECT)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member , and after full discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE
HOUSING REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2004 AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO
(CONCORDIA ARMS PROJECT, INC.)
(a) Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act") confers upon cities the
power to issue revenue bonds to finance a program for the purposes of planning, administering,
making or purchasing loan.q with respect to one or more multifamily housing developments
within their boundaries;
(b) The Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "Authority") has received from Concordia
Arms, Inc., a br_mnesota nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Minnesota (the "Borrower"), a proposal that the Authority assist in financing a Project
hereinafter described through the issuance of a Revenue Note, referred to in this resolution as the
"Revenue Note" or "Note", pursuant to the Act;
(c) In authorizing the Project, and the issuance of the Note, the Authority's
purpose is, and in its judgment the effect thereof will be, to promote the public welfare by
providing a multifamily rental housing development within the meaning of the Act, assisting low
and moderate income and elderly persons within the Authority to obtain decent, safe and sanitary
housing at rentals they can afford and facilitating the development of rental housing
opportunities for residents of the Authority; such purpose to be accomplished in the manner and
upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Act and in this Resolution;
(d) The Project to be financed by the Revenue Note is the refinancing and
renovation of a 125-unit multifamily senior housing development (the "Project") located at 2030
Lydia Avenue East in the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"). The Project will be
owned and operated by the Borrower;
(e) The Authority has been advised by representatives of the Borrower that
without the aid of municipal financing, and its resulting low borrowing cost, the Project is not
economically feasible;
(f) No public official of the Authority has either a direct or an indirect
financial interest in the Project nor will any public official either directly or indirectly benefit
financially from the Project.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "Authority"), as follows:
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SECTION 1. LEGAL AUTHORIZATION AND FINDINGS.
1.1 Findings. The Authority hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
(a) The Authority is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota and is
authorized under the Act to assist the housing project herein referred to, and to issue and
sell the Note, as hereinafter defined, for the purpose, in the manner and upon the terms
and conditions set forth in the Act and in this Resolution.
(b) Pursuant to a resolution adopted on November 24, 2003, the City has
heretofore given its preliminary approval to the issuance of its revenue note in a total
principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 to provide funds to be loaned to the Borrower
to finance the Project.
(c) As required by the Act and Section 147(0 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code") and the Act, the City on November 24, 2003, held a
public hearing on the issuance of one or more revenue notes to finance the Project and the
adoption of a Housing Program for the Project.
(d) The issuance and sale of the Housing Revenue Note, Series 2004
(Concordia Arms, Inc. Project) (the "Note") by the Authority, pursuant to the Act, is in
the best interest of the Authority, and the Authority hereby determines to issue the Note
and to sell the Note to Premier Bank (the "Lender"), as provided herein. The Authority
will loan the proceeds of the Note (the "Loan") to the Borrower in order to finance the
Project.
(e) Pursuant to a Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") to be entered into
between the Authority and the Borrower, the Borrower has agreed to repay the Note in
specified amounts and at specified times sufficient to pay in full when due the principal
of, premium, if any, and interest on the Note. In addition, the Loan Agreement contains
provisions relating to the maimenance and operation of the Project, indemnification,
insurance, and other agreements and covenants which are required or permitted by the
Act and which the Authority and the Borrower deem necessary or desirable for the
financing of the Project. A draft of the Loan Agreement has been submitted to the
Authority.
(f) Pursuant to a Pledge Agreement to be entered into between the Authority
and the Lender, the Authority has pledged and granted a security interest in all of its
rights, title, and interest in the Loan Agreement to the Lender (except for certain rights of
indemnification and to reimbursement for certain costs and expenses). A draft of the
Pledge Agreement has been submitted to the Authority.
(g) Pursuant to a Mortgage, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing
Statement (the "Mortgage") to be executed by the Borrower in favor of the Authority and
assigned to the Lender pursuant to an Assi,.,m~ment of Mortgage (the "Assignment of
Mortgage"), the Borrower has secured payment of amounts due under the Loan
Agreement and Note by granting to the Lender a mortgage and security interest in the
property described therein. A dra~ of the Mortgage has been submitted to the Authority.
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(h) Pursuant to an Assignment of Leases and Rents (the "Assignment of
L&R") to be executed by the Borrower in favor of the Lender, the Borrower has secured
payment of amounts due under the Loan Agreement and Note by granting to the Lender a
security interest in the leases and rents of the Project as described therein. A draft of the
Assignment of L&R has been submitted to the Board of Commissioners.
(i) The Note will be a special, limited obligation of the Authority. The Note
shall not be payable fi.om or charged upon any funds other than the revenues pledged to
the payment thereof, nor shall the Authority be subject to any liability thereon. No holder
of the Note shall ever have the fight to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the
Authority to pay the Note or the interest thereon, nor to enforce payment thereof against
any property of the Authority. The Note shall not constitute a debt of the Authority
within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.
(j) It is desirable, feasible and consistent with the objects and purposes of the
Act to issue the Note, for financing the costs of the Project.
1.2 Authorization and Ratification of Project. The Authority has heretofore and does
hereby authorize the Borrower, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and subject to the
terms and conditions imposed by the Lender, to provide for the refinancing and renovation of the
Project by such means as shall be available to the Borrower and in the manner determined by the
Borrower, and without advertisement for bids as may be required for the construction and
acquisition of other municipal facilities; and the Authority hereby ratifies, affirms, and approves
all actions heretofore taken by the Borrower consistent with and in anticipation of such authority.
SECTION 2. THE NOTE.
2.1 Authorized Amount and Form of Note. The Note issued pursuant to this
Resolution shall be in substantially the form submitted to the Authority with such appropriate
variations, omissions and insertions as are permitted or required by this Resolution, and in
accordance with the further provisions hereo~, and the total aggregate principal amount of the
Note that may be outstanding hereunder is expressly limited to $6,000,000, unless a duplicate
Note is issued pursuant to Section 2.7. The Note shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed 400
basis points over the initial rate current estimated to be 4.25% per annum, so long as interest on
the Note remains exempt fi.om taxation with a greater rate as provided in the Note in the event
the interest on the Note becomes taxable.
2.2 The Note. The Note shall be dated as of the date of delivery to the Lender, shall
be payable at the times and in the manner, shall bear interest at the rate, and shall be subject to
such other terms and conditions as are set forth therein.
2.3 Execution. The Note shall be executed on behalf of the Authority by the
signatures of its Chair and Secretary of the Board and shall be sealed with the seal of the
Authority; provided that the seal may be intentionally omitted as provided by law. In case any
officer whose signature shall appear on the Note shall cease to be such officer before the delivery
of the Note, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as
if had remained in office until delivery. In the event of the absence or disability of the Chair or
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Secretary, such officers of the Authority as, in the opinion of the Authority Attorney, may act on
his or her behalf, shall without further act or authorization of the Board of Commissioners
execute and deliver the Note.
2.4 Delivery of Initial Note. Before delivery of the Note there shall be filed with the
Lender (except to the extent waived by the Lender) the following items:
(1) an executed copy of each of the following documents:
(a) the Loan Agreement;
(b) the Pledge Agreement;
(c) the Mortgage;
(d) the Assignment of L&R;
(e) the Assignment of Mortgage;
(2) an opinion of Counsel for the Borrower as prescribed by the Lender and
Bond Counsel;
(3)
Note;
the opinion of Bond Counsel as to the validity and tax exempt status of the
(4) a 501(c)(3) determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service
evidencing that the Borrower is exempt from income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of
the Code;
(5) such other documents and opinions as Bond Counsel may reasonably
require for purposes of rendering its opinion required in subsection (3) above or that the
Lender may reasonably require for the closing.
2.5 Disposition of Proceeds of the Note. Upon delivery of the Note to Lender, the
Lender shall, on behalf of the Authority, disburse the proceeds of the Note for payment of
Project Costs in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement.
2.6 Registration of Transfer. The Authority will cause to be kept at the office of the
Secretary a Note Register for the Note in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it may
prescribe, the Authority shall provide for the registration of transfers of ownership of the Note.
The Note shall be initially registered in the name of the Lender and shall be transferable upon the
Note Register by the Lender in person or by its agent duly authorized in writing, upon surrender
of the Note together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Chair, duly executed
by the Lender or its duly authorized agent. The following form of assignment shall be sufficient
for said purpose.
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For value received hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
the within Note of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and does hereby irrevocably
constitute and appoint attorney to transfer said Note on
the books of said Authority with full power of substitution in the premises. The
undersigned certifies that the transfer is made in accordance with the provisions of
Section 2.9 of the Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Note.
Dated:
Registered Owner
Upon such transfer, the Chair shall note the date of registration and the name and address of the
new holder in the applicable Note Register and in the registration blank appearing on the Note.
2.7 Mutilated, Lost or Destroyed Note. In case any Note issued hereunder shall
become mutilated or be destroyed or lost, the Authority shall, if not then prohibited by law, cause
to be executed and delivered, a new Note of like outstanding principal amount, number and tenor
in exchange and substitution for and upon cancellation of such mutilated Note, or in lieu of and
in substitution for such Note destroyed or lost, upon the Lender's paying the reasonable expenses
and charges of the Authority in connection therewith, and in the case of a Note destroyed or lost,
the filing with the Authority of evidence satisfactory to the Authority with indemnity satisfactory
to it. If the mutilated, destroyed or lost Note has already matured or been called for redemption
in accordance with its terms it shall not be necessary to issue a new Note before payment.
2.8 Ownership of Note. The Authority may deem and treat the person in whose name
the Note is last registered in the applicable Note Register and by notation on the applicable Note
whether or not such Note shall be overdue, as the absolute owner of such Note for the purpose of
receiving payment of or on account of the Principal Balance, redemption price or interest and for
all other purposes whatsoever, and the Authority shall not be affected by any notice to the
contrary.
2.9 Limitation on Note Transfers. The Note has been issued without registration
under state or other securities laws, pursuant to an exemption for such issuance; and accordingly
the Note may not be assigned or transferred in whole or part, nor may a participation interest in
the Note be given pursuant to any participation agreement, except (i) in amounts not less than
$100,000, (ii) not more than 35 persons each of whom have knowledge and experience in
financial business matters and that are capable of evaluating the merits and rules of the
investment in the Note and are not purchasing for more than one account or with a view to
distributing the Note or their interest therein. Any such sale, assignment or participation shall
also be (i) in full good faith compliance with all securities registration, broker, anti-fraud and
other provisions of the applicable state and federal laws, (ii) with full and accurate disclosure of
all material facts to the prospective purchaser(s) or transferee(s), and (iii) under effective federal
and state registration statements (which neither the Authority nor the Borrower shall in any way
be obligated to provide) or under exemptions from such registrations.
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2.10 Issuance of New Notes. Subject to the provisions of Section 2.9, the Authority
shall, at the request and expense of the Lender, issue new notes, in aggregate outstanding
principal amount equal to that of the Note surrendered, and of like tenor except as to number,
principal amount, and the amount of the monthly installments payable thereunder, and registered
in the name of the Lender or such transferee as may be designated by the Lender.
SECTION 3. MISCELLANEOUS.
3.1 Severability. If any provision of this Resolution shall be held or deemed to be or
shall, in fact, be inoperative or unenforceable as applied in any particular case in any jurisdiction
or jurisdictions or in all jurisdictions or in all cases because it conflicts with any provisions of
any constitution or statute or rule or public policy, or for any other reason, such circumstances
shall not have the effect of rendering the provision in question inoperative or unenforceable in
any other case or circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or provisions herein
contained invalid, inoperative, or unenforceable to any extent whatever. The invalidity of any
one or more phrases, sentences, clauses or paragraphs in this Resolution contained shall not
affect the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof.
3.2 Authentication of Transcript. The officers of the Authority are directed to furnish
to Bond Counsel certified copies of this Resolution and all documents referred to herein, and
affidavits or certificates as to all other matters that are reasonably necessary to evidence the
validity of the Note. All such certified copies, certificates and affidavits, including any
heretofore furnished, shall constitute recitals of the Authority as to the correctness of all
statements contained therein.
3.3 Authorization to Execute Agreements. The forms of the proposed Loan
Agreement, the Pledge Agreement, Assignment of L&R, Assignment of Mortgage, and the
Mortgage are hereby approved in substantially the form heretofore presented to the Board of
Commissioners, together with such additional details therein as may be necessary and
appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions therefrom and additions thereto as may be
necessary and appropriate and approved by Bond Counsel prior to the execution of the
documents, and the Chair and Secretary of the Board and authorized to execute the Loan
Agreement, the Assignment of Mortgage, and the Pledge Agreement in the name of and on
behalf of the Authority and such other documents as Bond Counsel consider appropriate in
connection with the issuance of the Note. In the event of the absence or disability of the Chair or
Secretary, such officers of the Authority as, in the opinion of the Authority Attorney, may act on
his or her beh~, shall without further act or authorization of the Authority do all things and
execute all instruments and documents required to be done or executed by such absent or
disabled officers. The execution of any instrument by the appropriate officer or officers of the
Authority herein authorized shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of such documents in
accordance with the terms hereof.
3.4 Qualified Tax Exempt Obligation. In order to qualify the Note as a "qualified tax-
exempt obligation" within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code"), the Authority hereby makes the following factual statements and
representations;
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(a) the Note is not treated as a "private activity bond" under Section 265(b)(3)
of the Code;
(b) the Authority hereby designates the Note as a qualified tax-exempt
obligation for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code;
(c) the reasonably anticipated amount of tax-exempt obligations (other than
obligations described in clause (ii) of Section 265(b)(3)(C) of the Code) which will be
issued by the Authority (and all entities whose obligations will be aggregated with those
of the Authority) during the calendar year 2004 will not exceed $10,000,000; and
(d) not more than $10,000,000 of obligations issued by the Authority during
the calendar year 2004 have been designated for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the
Code.
3.5 Housing Program. The Authority hereby adopts the Housing Program for the
Project in accordance with the Act.
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Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, this 13t~ day of July, 2004.
ATTEST:
Chair
Secretary
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I
have compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes with the original thereof on file in
my office, and that the same is a full, true and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of
the Board of Commissioners duly called and held on the date therein indicated, insofar as such
minutes relate to a resolution authorizing the issuance of a revenue note.
WITNESS my hand this __ day of July, 2004.
Secretary
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