HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-22-1997 MINUTCS 0~ MAP~CI ~X/OODI CITY COUNCIL
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Coun~d Chamber:, MonlclpalDodc~ing
Meeting No 9775
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers,
Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Koppen.
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Marvin C. Koppen, Acting Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Council/Manager Workshop of December 1, 1997
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Workshop of
December 1, 1997 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
2. Minutes of Special Council Meeting 97-23 (December 4, 1997)
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 97-23 (December
4, 1997) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
3. Minutes of Council Meeting 97-24 (December 8, 1997)
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 97-24 (December
8, 1997) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
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E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L1 Wading/Swimming Pool
L2 Pre-Agenda Meeting
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved, seconded by Councilmember Allenspach; ayes -all, to approvethe
Consent Agenda, Items F1 thru F18, as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 88,140.18 Checks #7307-#7318 Dated 12-1-97 thru 12-3-97
$ 298,515.35 Checks #35161-#35270 Dated 12-9-97
$ 8,757.21 Checks #7319-#7323 Dated 12-5-97 thru 12-8-97
$ 162,854.23 Checks #7319-#7323 Dated 12-16-97
$ 558,266.97 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 284,948.27 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 12-12-97
$ 48,642.82 Payroll Deduction Checks #62571-#62583 Dated 12-12-97
$ 70,601.96 Merit Payroll Checks Dated 12-11-97
$ 404,193.05 Total Payroll
$ 962,460.02 GRAND TOTAL
2. Human Relations Commission Reappointments
Reappointed Carol Cude to serve athree-year term on the Human Relations Commission,
term po expire on December 31, 2000, and extended the term for Cheryl Johnson until a
replacement is found.
3. Police Civil Service Commission Reappointment
Reappointed Robert Dollerschell to a three-year term on the Police Civil Service
Commission, the term to expire on December 31, 2000.
4. Community Design Review Board Reappointments
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Reappointed Marie Robinson and Ananth Shankar to two-year terms on the Community
Design Review Board, the terms to expire on January 1, 2000.
5. Clerk-Typist Position -City Clerk
Authorized reclassification of the City Clerk Department Part-Time Secretarial position to
Full-Time Clerk-Typist.
6. Personal Service License -Elizabeth Arden Salons, Inc.
Approved the applications of Elizabeth Arden Salons, Inc. for a Personal Service Business
Premises License and Lisa Gary Walsh for an Individual Personal Service License.
7. Liquor License -New Manager, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Approved the On-Sale Liquor License application of Kimberly Joy Macynski as the new
manager of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar at their Maplewood Mall location.
8. Liquor License Application - "The Rock" (Live Rooster)
Approved the On-Sale Liquor License application of "The Rock" (currently known as the
Live Rooster Lounge) at 2029 Woodlyn Avenue, and Peter Cappelletti as the manager.
9. Liquor License Application -Marisa's (Beau's)
Approved the On-Sale Liquor License application of Marisa's Corporation formerly known
as the Beau's Wine & Spirits) at 2289 East Minnehaha Avenue, and Timot y Neppl asthe
manager.
10. Lawful Gambling -Hill Murray Mothers' Club -Marisa's
Adopted the following Resolution:
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APPROVING CHARITABLE GAMBLING -HILL MURRAY MOTHERS' CLUB AT MARISA'S
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Hill Murray Mothers' Club to
operate at Marisa's, 2289 East Minnehaha Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the
timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.123.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling
Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application
as being in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.123.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the city Council of
Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
11. Contract Renewal -Animal Control
Accepted the proposed fee increase and awarded the 1998 contract for animal control
services to Animal Control Services, Inc., with the increased fee to be partially offset by
reducing the patrol hours from 20 to 18 hours per week.
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12. FEMA Resolution
Adopted the following Resolution:
97-12-148
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBGRANT AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood enter into a Subgrant Agreement with
the Division of Emergency Management in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for
the program entitled Infrastructure Program for FEMA 1187-DR-MINNESOTA.
Lance A. Lundsten, Public Works Coordinator, is hereby authorized to execute and
sign such subgrant agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the
project on behalf of the City of Maplewood.
13. Project 97-07: Londin Lane/Mailand Road -Reduce Retainage
Authorized a reduction in the retainage amount for ProJ~ect 97-007, Londin Lane-Mailand
Road to $3,154.51, as the proJ~ect is essentially complete, with only minor clean up and
some restoration remaining, which will be done in the Spring.
14. Century Avenue -Project 95-11 -Prepare Assessment Roll
Adopted the following Resolution:
97-12-149
ORDERING PREPARATION OE ASSESSMENT ROEE
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have developed assessment rates for
the improvement of Century Avenue North of Highwood, City Project 95-11.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith
calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every
assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets affected, without regard to
cash valuation, as provided by law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed
assessment in the City office for inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment notifythe
Council thereof.
15. Private Street Policy
Directed staff to consider the City as the applicant, waive the application fee, proceed
through the process of assuming responsibility for Deer Ridge Lane, a private street in the
Marv Anderson Townhomes development; and upon completion, evaluate how things
worked, then develop a written policy relative to private streets.
16. Amendment of Investment Policies
Approved the amended City Investment Policies which were revised to comp)y with the
changes in State laws on investments which became effective January 1, 1997.
17. Financial Transfers to Close Pooled Tax Increment Fund
Authorized following budgget changes and transfers to close the pooled Tax Increment
Fund, retroactive to 1-1-97:
1) $59,552 to TIF Fund #415, Housing District 1-3, for debt service
payments on tax increment bond issues and other eligible tax
increment expenditures,
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2) 9,848.14 to TIF Fund #417, Housing District 1-5, for payment
payments on the Carefree Cottages Note #2,
3) 56,265.57 to the General Fund for administrative charges, and
4) 255,268.38 to the Capital Improvement Projects Fund to finance
future projects such as the possible purchase of the Taystee
Bread Building or the possible development of the Community
Center Park.
18. Donation: Ramsey Foundation to Fire Department
Accepted a donation of $1,100 from The Ramsey Foundation which has been using
Maplewood Fire Station Three (Parkside) training room to conduct hazardous materials
courses for various agencies.
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H. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Maplewood in Motion
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Parks & Recreation Anderson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to accept the $30,696.96 bid of Nystrom Publishing Company,
Inc. for publication of Maplewood in Motion for 1998.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
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BEtWEEfI LQT~JEfItEUT QfIL ~IPEy Q~VEfIUES
a. Acting Mayor Koppen convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
proposed change to the City's Land Use Plan.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Associate Planner Tom Ekstrand presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Will Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Acting Mayor Koppen opened the public hearing, calling for proponentsoropponents.
No one appeared
f. Acting Mayor Koppen closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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LAND USE PLAN CHANGE (4-3(M) TO R-1) HAGEN DRIVE, LARPENTEUR TO RIPLEY
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development proposedachangetotheCity's
Land Use Plan from R-3(M) (residential medium density) to R-1 (single dwelling).
WHEREAS, this change applies to the property on the east side of Hagen Drive
between Larpenteur and Ripley Avenues.
WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows:
1. On December 1, 1997, the Planning Commission held a public hearing.
The City staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review 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 plan amendment.
2. On December 22, 1997, the City Council discussed the proposed Land
Use Plan change. They considered reports and recommendations from the
Planning Commission and City Staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-
described change for the following reasons:
1. It would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
2. The previous owner developed this area with single dwellings.
3. It would reduce the allowable density and traffic from this site.
4. It would be consistent with the existing zoning and land uses.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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CONSIDER~DBE~OR~G PUB~ICI-IEARINGS
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Law Enforcement Block Grant
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Police Chief Ryan presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
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AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND 1998 LLEGB GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, notification has been received from the United States Justice
Department that the Maplewood Police Department has been tentatively awarded a 1998
grant of $14,156.00 under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program; and,
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WHEREAS, the Police Department requires an authorizing resolution from the
Maplewood City Council in order to expend this grant; and,
WHEREAS, the Maplewood Police Department has prepared the necessary proposal
of expenditures and satisfied other relevant requirements mandated by the Justice
Department; therefore,
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Maplewood Police Department is authorized to
participate in said 1998 Block Grant program and to expend these grant funds pursuantto
the proposals presented to this Council and consistent with the requirements stipulated by
the U.S. Justice Department.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Tax-Exempt Financing -Archer Heights Apartments (1816 Beebe Road)
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Ekstrand presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following persons were heard:
Mary Ipple, Briggs & Morgan
Patrick Lamb, 7151 York Avenue South, the applicant
d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
97-12-152
RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A FINANCING PROGRAM FOR AMULTI-FAMILY
RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE
PROJECT AND
THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES,
CHAPTER 462C,
AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A HOUSING PROGRAM (ARCHER HEIGHTS
MAPLEWOOD PROJECT)
WHEREAS,
(i) 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 loans with respect to
one or more multi-family housing developments within the boundaries
of the city;
(ii) The City has received from a partnership to be formed with Archie Givens
as a general partner (the "Developer") a proposal that the City
undertake a program to finance a Project hereinafter described,
through the issuance of revenue bonds or obligations (in one or more
series) (the "Bonds") pursuant to the Act;
(iii) The City desires to facilitate the development of rental housing within the
community; encourage the development of affordable housing
opportunities for residents of the City; encourage the development of
housing facilities designed for occupancy by low and moderate
persons; and encourage the development of blighted or underutilized
land and structures within the boundaries of the City; and the Project
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will assist the City in achieving these objectives;
(iv) The ProJ~ect to be financed by the Bonds is the acquisition and renovation of
168 rental units located at 1816 and 1854 Beebe Road in the City of
Maplewood known as "Archer Heights Maplewood", and consists of
the construction and equipping thereon which will result in the
provision of additional rental housing opportunities to persons within
the community;
(v) The City has been advised by representatives of the Developer that
conventional, commercial financing to pay the capital costs of the
Project is available only on a limited basis and at such high costs of
borrowing that the economic feasibility of operating the project would
be significantly reduced, but the Developer has also advised the City
that with the aid of municipal financing, and resulting low borrowing
costs, the Project is economically more feasible; and
(vi) No public official of the City has either a direct or indirect financial interest
in the Project nor will any public official either directly or indirectly
benefit financially from the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
i. The City hereby gives preliminary approval to the proposal of the Developer that the
City undertake the Project, described above, and the pprogram of financing
therefor, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, consisting of the
acquisition and renovation ofmulti-family rental housing facilities within the City
pursuant to the Developer's specifications and to a revenue agreement between
the City and the Developer on such terms and conditions with provisions for
revision from time to time as necessary, so as to produce income and revenues
sufficient to pay, when due, the principal and interest on the Bonds in the total
principal amount of approximately $9,085,000 to be issued pursuant to the Act to
finance the acquisition and renovation of the Project; and said agreement may
also provide for the entire interest of the Developer therein to be mortgaged to
the purchasers of the Bonds, or a trustee for the holder(s) of the Bonds; and the
City, acting by and through the City, hereby undertakes preliminarily to issue its
bonds in accordance with such terms and conditions.
ii. At the option of the City, the financing may be structured so as to take advantage of
whatever means are available and are permitted by law to enhance the security
for, or marketability of, the Bonds; provided that any such financing structure
must be consented to by the Developer.
iii. On the basis of information available to the City it appears, and the City hereby finds,
that the Project constitutes amulti-family housing development within the
meaning of subdivision 5 of Section 46X.02 of the Act; that the availability of
the financing under the Act and the willingness of the City to furnish such
financing will be a substantial inducement to the Developer to undertake the
Project, and that the effect of the Project, if undertaken, will be to encourage the
provision of additional multi-family rental housing opportunities to low and
moderate income residents of the City, and to promote more intensive
development and use of land within the City.
iv. The Project and the program to finance the Project by the issuance of revenue
bonds, is hereby given preliminary approval by the City subject to the approval of
the financing pprogram by the City and the Metropolitan Council and subject to
final approval by the City, the Developer and the purchasers of the Bonds as to
ultimate details of the financing of the project.
v. The City Staff is hereby authorized and directed to prepare a housing program for
financing the project in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
Section 46X.03.
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vi. The Developer has agreed and it is hereby determined that any and all costs incurred
by the City in connection with the financing of the ProJ~ect whether or not the
project is carried to completion will be paid by the Developer.
vii. Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, acting as bond counsel, is authorized
to assist in the preparation and review of necessary documents relating to the
Project and the financng program therefor, to consult with the City Attorney,
Developer and purchasers of the Bonds (or trustee for the purchasers of the
Bonds) as to the maturities, interest rates and other terms and provisions of the
Bonds and as to the covenants and other provisions of the necessary
documents and submit such documents to the City for final approval.
viii. Nothing in this Resolution or the documents prepared pursuant hereto shall authorize
the expenditure of any municipal funds on the Project other than the revenues
derived from the Project or otherwise granted to the City for this purpose: The
Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable,
upon any property or funds of the City except the revenue and proceeds pledged
to the pa ment thereof, nor shall the City be subject to any liability thereon. The
holder of the Bonds shall never have the right to compel any exerase of the
taxing power of the City to pay the outstanding principal on the Bonds or the
interest thereon, or to enforce payment thereon against any property of the City,
except such property as may be expressly pledged for the security of the Bonds.
The Bonds shall reate in substance that Bonds, including the interest thereon,
are pa able solely from the revenue and proceeds pledged to the payment
thereof. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of
any constitutional or statutory limitation.
ix. In anticipation of the approval byy all necessary entities of the housing program and
the issuance of the Bonds to finance all or a portion of the Project, and in order
that completion of the project will not be unduly delayed when approved, the
Developer is hereby authorized to make such expenditures and advances toward
payment of that portion of the costs of the Project to be financed from the
proceeds of the Bonds, as the Developer considers necessary, including the use
of interim, short-term financing, subject to reimbursement from the proceeds of
the Bonds if any when delivered but otherwise without liability on the part of the
City.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
3. Tax-Exempt Financing -Park Edge Apartments (2024 Clarence Street & 2005 Ide Street)
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Ekstrand presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following persons were heard:
Mary Ipple, Briggs & Morgan
Mark Sween, Dominion Acquisitions, LLC, the applicant
d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
97-12-153
RESOEUTION RECITINGA PROPOSAEEORAEINANCING PROGRANEOR
A MUJTI FAMIJY RCNTAJ MOUSING DCVCJOPMCNT PROJCCT, GIVING PRCUMINARY
APPROVAETOTHE PROJECTANDTHE ISSUANCE OEHOUSING REVENUEBONDS,
PURSUANTTO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER4e~C, AND AUTHORIZING
THE PREPARATION OE A HOUSING PROGRAM (PARKEDGE APARTMENTS PROJECI~
WHEREAS,
(i)Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act) confers upon cities, the power to issue
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revenue bonds to finance a program for the purposes of planning, administering,
making or purchasing loans with respect to one or more multi-family housing
developments within the boundaries of the City;
(ii)The City has received from Dominium Acquisitions, LLC or a related entity to be
named (the "Developer") a proposal that the City undertake a program to finance
a Project hereinafter described, through the issuance of revenue bonds or
obligations (in one or more series) (the Bonds") pursuant to the Act;
(iii) The City desires to facilitate the development of rental housing within the community;
encourage the development of affordable housing opportunities for residents of
the City; encourage the development of housing facilities designed for
occupancy by low and moderate persons; and encourage the development of
blighted or underutilized land and structures within the boundaries of the City;
and the Project will assist the City in achieving these objectives;
(iv) The Project to be financed by the Bonds is the acquisition and renovation of 51
rental units located at 2024 Clarence Street North and 2025 Ide Street North in
the City of Maplewood known as "Park Edge Apartments", and consists of the
construction and equipping thereon which will result in the provision of additional
rental housing opportunities to persons within the community;
(v) The City has been advised by representatives of the Developer that
conventional, commercial financing to pay the capital costs of the Project is
available only on a limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that the
economic feasibility of operating the project would be significantly reduced, but
the Developer has also advised the City that with the aid of muniapal financing,
and resulting low borrowing costs, the Project is economically more feasible; and
(vi) No public official of the City has either a direct or indirect financial interest in the
Project nor will any public official either directly or indirectly benefit financially
from the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
(i)The City hereby gives preliminary approval to the proposal of the Developer that the
City undertake the Project, described above, and the pprogram of financing
therefor, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, consisting of the
acquisition and renovation ofmulti-family rental housing facilities within the City
pursuant to the Developer's specifications and to a revenue agreement between
the City and the Developer on such terms and conditions with provisions for
revision from time to time as necessary, so as to produce income and revenues
sufficient to pay, when due, the principal and interest on the Bonds in the total
principal amount of approximately $2,300,000 to be issued pursuant to the Act to
finance the acquisition and renovation of the Project; and said agreement may
also provide for the entire interest of the Developer therein to be mortgaged to
the purchasers of the Bonds, or a trustee for the holder(s) of the Bonds; and the
City, acting by and through the City, hereby undertakes preliminarily to issue its
bonds in accordance with such terms and conditions.
(ii)At the option of the City, the financing may be structured so as to take advantage of
whatever means are available and are permitted by law to enhance the security
for, or marketability of, the Bonds; provided that any such financing structure
must be consented to by the Developer.
(iii) On the basis of information available to the City it appears, and the City hereby finds,
that the Project constitutes amulti-family housing development within the
meaning of subdivision 5 of Section 46X.02 of the Act; that the availability of
the financing under the Act and the willingness of the City to furnish such
financing will be a substantial inducement to the Developer to undertake the
Project, and that the effect of the Project, if undertaken, will be to encourage the
provision of additional multi-family rental housing opportunities to low and
moderate income residents of the City, and to promote more intensive
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development and use of land within the City.
(iv) The Project and the program to finance the Project by the issuance of revenue
bonds, is hereby given preliminary approval by the City subject to the approval of
the financing pprogram y the City and the Metropolitan Council and subject to
final approval by the City, the Developer and the purchasers of the Bonds as to
ultimate details of the financing of the project.
(v) The City Staff is hereby authorized and directed to prepare a housing program
for financing the proJ~ect in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota
Statutes, Section 46X.03.
(vi) The Developer has agreed and it is hereby determined that any and all costs
incurred by the City in connection with the financing of the Project whetheror not
the project is carried to completion will be paid by the Developer.
(vii) Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, acting as bond counsel, is
authorized to assist in the preparation and review of necessary documents
relating to the Project and the financing program therefor, to consult with the City
Attorney, Developer and purchasers of the Bonds (or trustee for the purchasers
of the Bonds) as to the maturities, interest rates and other terms and provisions
of the Bonds and as to the covenants and other provisions of the necessary
documents and submit such documents to the City for final approval.
(viii) Nothing in this Resolution or the documents prepared pursuant hereto shall
authorize the expenditure of any municipal funds on the Project other than the
revenues derived from the Project or otherwise granted to the City for this
purpose. The Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or
equitable, upon any property or funds of the City except the revenue and
proceeds pledged to the payment thereof, nor shall the City be subject to any
liability thereon. The holder of the Bonds shall never have the right to compel
any exercise of the taxing power of the City to pay the outstanding principal on
the Bonds or the interest thereon, or to enforce payment thereon against any
property of the City, except such property as may be expressly pledged for the
security of the Bonds. The Bonds shall recite in substance that Bonds,
including the interest thereon, are payable solely from the revenue and proceeds
pledged to the payment thereof. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the
City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.
(ix) In anticipation of the approval by all necessary entities of the housing program
and the issuance of the Bonds to finance all or a portion of the Project, and in
order that completion of the project will not be unduly delayed when ap roved,
the Developer is hereby authorized to make such expenditures and advances
toward payment of that portion of the costs of the Project to be financed from the
proceeds of the Bonds, as the Developer considers necessary, including the use
of interim, short-term financing, subject to reimbursement from the proceeds of
the Bonds if any when delivered but otherwise without liability on the part of the
City.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
4. Appointment to St. Paul Water Utility
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report presented specific information
regarding the appointment.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to desi Hate Tim Busse to attend one meetin of
the St. Paul Water Utilit Board of Commissioners and re uest the reschedule t eir
meetings from the 2nd onday of each month to the 3rd onday of each month.
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Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
5. Discuss Council Appointment
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and specific information regarding the
Council appointment.
b. Councilmember Carlson reported that the Council interviewed twelve candidates for
Councilmember, Kevin Kittridge was unanimously chosen and will be sworn in on
January 12, 1998.
NO ACTION REQUIRED
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Wading/Swimming Pool
a. Councilmember Rossbach requested information regarding the Ramsey County
Battle Creek Regional Park Swimming pool.
b. Manager McGuire indicated a report was ready for Council review.
2. Pre-Agenda Meeting
a. Councilmember Carlson moved to have the Pre-Agenda meetings start at 4:45 P.M.
instead of at 4:30 P.M.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT
7:40 P.M.
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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