REVISED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY MARCH …

6:30 pm – Video Conference Test

REVISED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CALL TO ORDER

_____Rossing ______ Buckheit _____ Ganey ____Imm ____Nakasian _____ Pownell _____Zweifel

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

PRESENTATIONS

REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS

CONSENT AGENDA Public Comments: Persons commenting on consent agenda items only may use this opportunity to speak. Speakers must identify themselves by providing their name and address and completing a comment card. Comments are limited to two (2) minutes. Agenda items below are approved by one motion unless a Council member requests separate action. All items approved by majority vote unless noted.

1. Motion – Review of City Disbursements

2. Resolution 2012-020 – Approve MnDOT Landscaping Grant Agreement

3. Resolution 2012-021 –Approve Grant Administrator Transfer for Transit

4. Resolution 2012-023 - Amend Transit Hub Signature Resolution 2012-013

5. Items related to purchase of 800 MHz radio equipment:

a. Motion – Approve purchase of 800 MHz radio equipment for Public Safety and Public Works from Whitewater Wireless

b. Resolution 2012-024 – Accept Fiscal Year 2011 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant for the purchase of 800 MHz Radio Equipment

6. Motion – Designating Investment Personnel

7. Motion - Community Planning & Development Department

7a. Resolution 2012-026 - Proclaiming April 3, 2012 as Wear Blue and Teal Day in Northfield

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENTS

Persons may take one opportunity to address the council for three (3) minutes on a topic not on the agenda. No notification of the mayor is required. However, speakers are asked to complete a comment card. Persons wanting a response to a question must submit the question in writing to the recording secretary. Questions must include name, address and phone number.

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTION The public will have the opportunity to speak for or against the issue for a maximum of two (2) minutes per item. The Chair will recognize speaker at podium and conversation will be between Chair and speaker. Persons must give their name, address, and if representing a business, must give the name of the business or corporation. If an attorney or consultant is representing a client, the client must be identified for the record. Citizens who have material to be handed out shall provide a minimum of 12 copies of the material to the City Administrator. The City Administrator will then pass the information to the appropriate people.

8. Public Hearing - Assessment Hearing for 2012 Street Reconstruction Project

9. Items Related to the Northfield Depot: a. Public Hearing – To Gather Input on the Sale of public land to the Save the Northfield Depot

Organization located between 2nd and 3rd Street west of Highway #3 South and east of the railroad tracks (known as Lot 1, Block 2, Westside Addition and Lot 1, Block 1, Westside 3rd)

b. Resolution 2012-025 - Approve Depot Development Agreement

REGULAR AGENDA Please submit name and address to the recording secretary before the meeting or prior to the start of the regular agenda. The Mayor will ask you to speak after the staff report on the item. Please be respectful of the public’s and the council’s time. Members of the public wishing to speak may be asked to: Speak only once for no more than two (2) minutes on the topic unless the speaker is addressed by the council; To identify your relationship to the topic (interested citizens included); To have a spokesperson or two for your group to present your comments.

10. Items related to redistricting: a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 932 – Amending City Code Chapter 2 to add Sec. 2-1 – City

Wards (Redistricting plan) b. Resolution 2012-022 - Approve Precincts and Polling Locations

11. Discussion – Purchase Agreement for Public Safety Center Site – Cowles

12. Motion – Authorize DLR Work for Public Safety Centers

13. Motion – Authorize Hospital Strategic Plan Study

14. Motion – Approve Appointments to Hospital Strategic Study Task Force

ADMINISTRATORS UPDATE

ADJOURN NOTE: ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS END AT 10:00 PM UNLESS A 5/7 MAJORITY OF THE CITY

COUNCIL VOTE TO EXTEND THE TIME

SPECIAL NEEDS: If you require special services to attend or participate in a public meeting, please call the City's

Administration Office at (507) 645-3001 or e-mail Deb Little, City Clerk, at [email protected]. TDD users can

call (507) 645-3030. Please call 24 hours before the meeting, if possible.

CONSENT

Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator From: Kathleen McBride, Finance Director

Subject: Disbursements

Action Requested: The Northfield City Council approves disbursements totaling $418,349.34 Summary Report:

Disbursement Description Date Amount

02/27/12 Credit Card, other fees 02/27/12 $326.74 02/29/12 Federal Withholding from 2/24/2012 payroll 02/29/12 38,950.88 03/01/12 Credit Card, other fees 03/4/12 2,805.60 03/02/12 A/P Checks & EFTs 03/2/12 220,278.99 03//09/12 EFTs and Payroll Liabilities 03/9/12 128,379.13 03/14/12 Sales / Use Tax EFT 03/14/12 27,608.00

Total $418,349.34 They are within the limitations of the approved budget and resources available. Attachments:

1. Disbursement Lists

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DEPARTMENT FUND

NON- DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL FUND

Information Technology GENERAL FUND

Human Resources / Risk M GENERAL FUND

City Hall Operations GENERAL FUND

COUNCIL REPORT - 03/ 20/ 2012 CHECKS / EFTS

VENDOR NAME

CITY OF NORTHFIELD

NFLD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

PORTER LEE CORPORATION

GRAPHIC MAILBOX

SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP

TYLER TECHNOLOGIES

PC SOLUTIONS, INC.

VERIZON WIRELESS

LOREN J LOVHAUG

CUB FOODS

MADDEN GALANTER HANSEN, LLP

NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL

BETH WACHOLZ

TASC

ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES

CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY # LOC431

QUALITY RESOURCE GROUP, INC.

GUTH ELECTRIC, INC

TRI STATE BUSINESS MACHINE INC

TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Police Administration GENERAL FUND TELVENT

GUTH ELECTRIC, INC

IACP

LARSON' S PRINTING

MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPARTMENT

VALLEY AUTOHAUS INC

PAGE: 1

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

SALES TAX -NEW ENGLAND SPOR 20. 22 -

LESS 5% ADMIN FEE 22. 78 -

SALES TAX 16. 84 -

TOTAL: 59. 84 -

RETURN MEMORY FOR HP PCS 14. 17

RTN POSTAGE OF FAILED DRIV 11. 02

WIRELES EQUIPMENT UPDATE 365. 51

NEW COMPUTER 290. 38

ENG - SOFTWARE 389. 93

TONER / PRINT CARTRIDGES 400. 72

MICROSOFT VOLUME LICENSE 6, 893. 44

LCD DISPLAYS 3, 740. 62

TONER / DRUMS FOR PRINTER 192. 38

ADOBE PRO LICENSE 3, 283. 20

WWTP NETWORK INFRASTRUCTIU 232. 17

ADOBE PRO SOFTWARE 20. 31

WWTP NETWORK INFRASTRUCTUR 258. 12

PRINTER TONER 52. 37

TONER / DRUM KIT 258. 64

CABLES 125. 02

MAINT: HR PERSL TAB 4/ 1/ 12 419. 12

ANTI SPAM CONTRACT ( ANNUAL 1, 058. 06

IT DATA CARD 2/ 20 - 3/ 19/ 12 26. 02

2ND QTR CONSULTING FEES 5, 550. 00

TOTAL: 23, 581. 20

RECEPTION SUPPLIES - GUNDE 22. 58

JAN 2012 LEGAL EXPENSES 129. 80

RECEPTION SUP: GUNDERSON 48. 00

RANDOM DRUG TESTING 117. 20

WORKING LUNCH 22. 94

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR DEC 148. 50

TOTAL: 489. 02

CITY HALL COFFEE 185. 69

CITY HALL SUPPLIES 43. 47

11 X 17 PAPER 403. 34

ELECTRIC WORK 442. 00

BASE RATE C3220 2/ 18 - 5/ 17 1, 627. 97

MAR CONTRACT CHGS HR 85. 51

MAR CONTRACT CHGS HR 205. 91

TOTAL: 2, 993. 89

WX SENTRY ONLINE WARNING 2, 448. 00

WX SENTRY PD LICENSE 594. 17

DOOR STRIKE 391. 00

2012 MEMBERSHIP - WALERIUS 120. 00

CLOTHING ALLOWANCE - MANGO 196. 92

112 AUTOMATED PAWN SERVICE 204. 00

TOW FORFEITED PU - VITITOE 111. 87

COIL & PLUG, CYL 6 - SQ # 1 131. 41

ALIGNMENT F &R - SQUAD # 3 71. 95

LEFT HEADLIGHT SQUAD # 6 21. 74

LOF SQ# 6 20. 67

BLOWER MOTOR - SQ# 1 113. 84

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DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

LOF ' 05 TAURUS 18. 00

VERIZON WIRELESS CELLS, IPADS, WIFI 2, 520. 83

WEST GOVERNMENT SERVICES 12 MN CRIMINAL LAW PAMPHL 480. 94

OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY LANGUAGE LINE - OCT. 2011 10. 00

LANGUAGE LINE - NOVEMBER 11. 25

CENTURY LINK BASE PHONE SERVICE 363. 55

FORMS & SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA POLICE DEPT CITATIONS 716. 78

MISCELLANEOUS V HCMC HCMC, : CASE # 11- 001331 330. 75

TOTAL: 8, 877. 67

Police Patrol GENERAL FUND STREICHER' S LS UNIFORM SHIRT, PANTS - 113. 98

ANGELA BORCHARDT MEALS, MILEAGE DARE TRAINI 116. 25

TOTAL: 230. 23

Police Investigations GENERAL FUND GRAPHIC MAILBOX RETURN PROPERTY TO OWNER 6. 91

PORTER LEE CORPORATION 5 ROLLS EVIDENCE LABELS 261. 84

JESUS CORDOVA MEALS - MSCIC CONFERENCE 27. 68

TOTAL: 296. 43

Fire GENERAL FUND BATTERIES PLUS AED, POWER HAWK BATTERIES 321. 75

DOKMO FORD CHRYSLER FILTERS, LIGHTS - SNORKEL 219. 00

IAAI IAAI 2012 MACHACEK DUES 25. 00

MN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSN 2012 MEMBERSHIP - OFFICERS 174. 00

NAPA AUTO PARTS 20 BAGS OF FLOOR DRY 146. 21

FUEL FILTERS - SNORKEL 92. 09

MOBILE DELVAC 15W4- SNORKEL 37. 38

MED COMPASS FIT TESTING - FIREDEPT 3, 788. 00

MISCELLANEOUS V HILTON GARDEN INN HILTON GARDEN INN,: FIRE T 953. 12

TOTAL: 5, 756. 55

Building Inspection GENERAL FUND 10, 000 LAKES CHAPTER SEMINAR REGIS - MURPHY 210. 00

TOTAL: 210. 00

Engineering GENERAL FUND TRI STATE BUSINESS MACHINE INC MAR CONTRACT CHG 58. 89

TOTAL: 58. 89

Streets GENERAL FUND ARROW ACE HARDWARE WAY FINDING SIGNS 10. 64

CARGILL, INCORPORATED ROAD SALT 6, 278. 56

ROAD SALT 3, 980. 10

CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY # LOC431 MAINT FACILITY SUPPLIES 42. 39

TELVENT WX SENTRY STREETS LICENSE 594. 17

L MFG & E, INC. LOADER PLOW ITEMS 647. 60

MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION DRIVING SIMULATOR TRAINING 150. 00

NAPA AUTO PARTS WARRANTY WORK 21. 74 -

NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY, INC. D3 STREET SHOP 63. 76

WEDDE TECH LLC REPROGRAM COMMUNICATOR 70. 00

LUBE - TECH STEEL DRUM 707. 82

MN STATE PATROL, CMV SECTION INSPECTION DECALS 14. 00

FULL SERVICE BATTERY Q - 7 STREET SHOP 13. 84

TOTAL: 12, 551. 14

Facilities GENERAL FUND APPLE VALLEY FORD LINCOLN MERCURY OIL FILTER 6. 53

TOTAL: 6. 53

Ice Arena GENERAL FUND CITY OF NORTHFIELD EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 314. 36

BUILDING MAINTENANCE 14. 94



JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 18. 62

GUTH ELECTRIC, INC ARENA WORK 842. 00

ARENA WORK 1, 053. 00

PEPSI - COLA OF MANKATO, INC CONCESSION PURCHASE 279. 80

METRO LIFT PROPANE ZAMBONI PROPANE 197. 72

TOTAL: 2, 720. 44

General Parks GENERAL FUND MENARD' S - DUNDAS PICNIC TABLE PAINT 231. 27

PICNIC TABLE PAINT 128. 16

PICNIC TABLE PAINTING 89. 02

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL TODAY MAILING6 / 1/ 12- 6/ 1/ 13 89. 00

TOTAL: 537. 45

Outdoor Pool GENERAL FUND TELVENT WX SENTRY POOL LICENSE 594. 17

TOTAL: 594. 17

Library GENERAL FUND BAKER & TAYLOR NON- FICTION 11. 97 -

SUPPLIES- PROCESSING 0. 59

SHIPPING 1. 56

JUV MATERIALS 308. 08

SUPPLIES- PROCESSING 12. 39

SHIPPING 3. 75

NON- FICTION 109. 32

FICTION 259. 61

SHIPPING 3. 69

NON- FICTION 14. 97

FICTION 168. 54

SHIPPING 1. 84

FICTION 45. 49

SHIPPING 0. 45

GUTH ELECTRIC, INC LIGHT FIXTURES 3, 303. 00

LERNER PUBLICATIONS JUV MATERIAL 208. 55

RECORDED BOOKS, INC. BCD 47. 00

BOOKS ON CD 6. 95

RANDOM HOUSE, INC BOOKS ON CD 35. 00

BOOKS ON CD 45. 00

AUDIOFILE PERIODICAL 19. 95

MIDWEST TAPE BOOKS ON CD 116. 97

SHIPPING 5. 85

BOOKS ON CD 74. 98

SHIPPING 3. 75

TOTAL: 4, 785. 31

Other Financing Uses GENERAL FUND NFLD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU LODGING TAX - JAN 2012 74. 46

LODGING TAX- ARREARS 381. 23

TOTAL: 455. 69

Transit Administration TRANSIT MN STATE PATROL, CMV SECTION INSPECTION DECALS 10. 00

APPLE VALLEY FORD LINCOLN MERCURY BULB 0. 78

BULB 4. 69

TOTAL: 15. 47

NCRC Administration COMMUNITY RESOURCE ARROW ACE HARDWARE RECIRC PUMP 4. 27

GRAINGER LAMPS 20. 84

GUTH ELECTRIC, INC ELECTRIC WORK 257. 00

GOODIN COMPANY GASKET 20. 21


DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION

TOTAL: 302. 32

Wellness Center COMMUNITY RESOURCE ARROW ACE HARDWARE RECIRC PUMP 4. 27

GRAINGER LAMPS 20. 84

GUTH ELECTRIC, INC ELECTRIC WORK 158. 00

MENARD' S - DUNDAS HARDWARE 6. 40

SUPPLIES 44. 24

NFLD SENIOR CITIZENS, INC SENIOR CENTER CLEAR FEB 20 2, 660. 00

GOODIN COMPANY GASKET 20. 21

TOTAL: 2, 913. 96

Motor Vehicle MOTOR VEHICLE FUND TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MAR CONTRACT CHGS DMV 115. 58

TOTAL: 115. 58

Other Financing Uses LIBRARY GIFT FUND BAKER & TAYLOR GIFT - FOL 146. 79

GIFT - FOL 66. 96

TOTAL: 213. 75

Other Financing Uses G. W. BUNDAY FUND GALE GIFT - BUNDAY ( LP) 117. 94

TOTAL: 117. 94

Other Financing Uses L J GUSTAFSON FUND BAKER & TAYLOR GIFT - GUSTAFSON 9. 67

TOTAL: 9. 67

Capital Projects 2011 CAPITAL PROJE BCM CONSTRUCTION PAY 12 LINDEN PLUM 2ND 15, 437. 88

TOTAL: 15, 437. 88

Water WATER FUND ARROW ACE HARDWARE PAINT SCRAPER 0. 84

CENTRAL VALLEY COOPERATIVE JAN FUEL 410. 96

DPC INDUSTRIES, INC. CHLORINE 2, 870. 73

NAPA AUTO PARTS BULBS 22. 71

TOTAL: 3, 305. 24

Wastewater WASTEWATER FUND CANNON VALLEY WATER CONDITION JAN WATER 32. 50

CARQUEST AUTO PARTS OF NORTHFIELD OIL SEALS 46. 61

CHEMISOLV CORP CHEMISOLV 1006 5, 405. 51

CENTRAL VALLEY COOPERATIVE JAN FUEL 314. 24

FASTENAL COMPANY HOSE 77. 06

BEARINGS 23. 14

GRAINGER FAN 34. 34

ANGLE STOCK 88. 33

INDIGO ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC WWTP ASSESSMENT 1, 320. 00

K - MART CUPS / MXL CAN AIR 107. 70

MENARD' S - DUNDAS NAVAL JELLY 4. 25

TAP MOUNT TRACK / PEGS 80. 24

TAPCON HEX 17. 98

PEGS 36. 34

HEADLAMPS / SWITCHES 321. 19

TOGGLE COVERS 25. 79

HARDWARE 49. 95

PAINT / BRUSHES 57. 71

BELT 6. 71

SHEET CLAMPS 9. 38

MALECHA SPREADING JAN BIOSOLIDS HAULING 3, 700. 00

UTILITY CONSULTANTS, INC SAMPLE TESTING 3, 585. 25

VESSCO, INC DA / DLS / UNITORQ KITS 1, 935. 09

03 - 14 - 2012 09: 42 AM

Garbage


FUND VENDOR NAME

WATERFORD OIL CO, INC.

WERNER ELECTRIC SUPPLY

MILLENNIUM SPECIALTY LIGHTING

INGERSOLL RAND COMPANY

PROCESS MEASUREMENT COMPANY

GARBAGE FUND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI / MN

NON- DEPARTMENTAL LIQUOR STORE FUND BUSINESS PRICING SYSTEMS

Liquor Store - Purchas LIQUOR STORE FUND BELLBOY CORPORATION

COCA COLA BOTTLING CO.

COLLEGE CITY BEVERAGE, INC.

WIRTZ BEV MN WINE & SPIRITS

GRAPE BEGINNINGS

HERMEL WHOLESALE

HOHENSTEIN' S INC

JOHNSON BROTHERS WHOLESALE

PAGE: 5

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

OIL 76. 71

LIFT 3 ELECTRICAL WORK 601. 85

UV LAMPS 2, 744. 88

VALVE - 321. 92

PRESSURE REG REPAIR KIT 247. 72

TOTAL: 21, 272. 39

FEB 2012 14 GALLON RES SER 914. 08

FEB 2012 35 GALLON RES SER 16, 035. 80



FEB 2012 14 GAL DAK RES SR 70. 92

FEB 2012 35 GAL DAK RES SR 1, 410. 52

FEB 2012 64 GAL DAK RES SR 2, 017. 28

FEB 2012 96 GAL DAK RES SR 197. 00

FEB 2012 DRIVE - BY RES SERV 2, 159. 12

FEB 2012 DAKOTA RECYCLING 750. 40

FEB 2012 FUEL SURCHARGE 1, 673. 47

TOTAL: 43, 510. 19

USE TAX ON 11. 31 -

TOTAL: 11. 31 -

WINE 104. 00

LIQUOR 443. 40

WINE PURCHASES 572. 00

LIQUOR PURCHASES 874. 60

MISC TAXABLE 121. 30

POP / MISC TAXABLE 332. 80

BEER PURCHASES 148. 05

BEER PURCHASES 5, 784. 80

MISC TAXABLE PURCHASE 17. 55


MISC TAXABLE PURCHASE 133. 10

LIQUOR PURCHASES 2, 256. 01

MISC TAXABLE 33. 38

LIQUOR CREDIT # 853969 11. 25 -

MISC TAXABLE CREDIT # 85373 6. 62 -

WINE PURCHASES 1, 558. 85


MISC TAXABLE 33. 38




CIGARETTES 337. 88

MISC TAXABLE 30. 00

MISC NON TAXABLE 6. 66

FREIGHT 3. 95

CIGARETTES 227. 38

MISC NON TAXABLE 6. 94


LIQUOR PURCHASES 698. 40


BEER PURCHASES 29. 25


WINE PURCHASE 210. 90

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DEPARTMENT


FUND VENDOR NAME

JJ TAYLOR DIST. OF MN

MARGRON- SKOGLOND WINE IMPORTS, INC

PAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMPANY

PINNACLE DISTRIBUTING INC.

PHILLIPS WINE AND SPIRITS, INC.

WINE MERCHANTS, INC

WINE COMPANY

WATERVILLE FOODS AND ICE

WIRTZ BEV MN BEER, INC

AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY

SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF MN, LLC

BOURGET IMPORTS

PAGE

DESCRIPTION

FREIGHT

LIQUOR PURCHASES

WINE PURCHASES

WINE CREDIT # 526299

WINE PURCHASES

BEER PURCHASES

BEER CREDIT # 12536

FREIGHT

BEER PURCHASES

BEER CREDIT # 1183830.

FREIGHT

WINE PURCHASES

WINE PURCHASE

FREIGHT

WINE PURCHASE

FREIGHT

WINE PURCHASE

FREIGHT

WINE PURCHASE

FREIGHT

POP / MISC TAXABLE

WINE PURCHASES

LIQUOR PURCHASES

WINE

LIQUOR

MISC TAXABLE

WINE PURCHASES

LIQUOR PURCHASES

WINE PURCHASES

MISC TAXABLE

WINE PURCHASES

WINE PURCHASES

WINE PURCHASE

WINE PURCHASE

FREIGHT

ICE

FREIGHT

BEER PURCHASES

BEER PURCHASES

BEER CREDIT

POP / MISC TAXABLE

POP / MISCTAXABLE CREDIT #73

LIQUOR PURCHASES

WINE PURCHASE

FREIGHT

WINE PURCHASE

LIQUOR PURCHASES

FREIGHT

WINE PURCHASES

TOTAL:

6

4. 11

1, 699. 96

2, 482. 80

10. 00-

651. 85

1, 908. 95

42. 00-

3. 00

5, 991. 87

17. 60-

3. 00

505. 00

1, 375. 02

31. 25

400. 00

6. 25

2, 150. 08

35. 00

1, 912. 13

47. 50

216. 00

295. 80

869. 38

459. 00

45. 50

56. 00

253. 65

723. 70

1, 486. 85

96. 75

285. 75

288. 00

328. 00

2, 144. 00

36. 30

25. 92

1. 50

3, 543. 10

5, 649. 95

200. 00-

136. 08

20. 50-

776. 98

308. 00

13. 80

288. 00

362. 13

8. 05

1, 344. 00

67, 821. 00

Liquor Store - Operati LIQUOR STORE FUND BUSINESS PRICING SYSTEMS REGISTER TAPE 175. 81

CITY & LAKES DISPOSAL REFUSE DISPOSAL 198. 90

GRAND ENTERTAINMENT INC WINE CLUB EVENT 250. 00

HERMEL WHOLESALE PROMOTIONAL 4. 15

JUST FOOD NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY COOP WINE CLUB EVENT 79. 23

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DEX MEDIA EAST, INC.

RON' S NORTHFIELD REFRIGERATION

VAN PAPER COMPANY

BRICK OVEN BAKERY

GRAND TOTAL: 220, 278. 99

TOTAL PAGES: 7

DIRECTORY LISTING 19. 05

LIQUOR STORE COOLER 90. 00

PAPER PRODUCTS 335. 90

WINE CLUB EVENT 17. 10

TOTAL: 1, 170. 14

FUND TOTALS = _____________

101 GENERAL FUND 64, 084. 77

210 TRANSIT 15. 47

211 COMMUNITY RESOURCE CNTR 3, 216. 28

215 MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 115. 58

240 LIBRARY GIFT FUND 213. 75

241 G. W. BUNDAY FUND 117. 94

243 L J GUSTAFSON FUND 9. 67

412 2011 CAPITAL PROJECTS 15, 437. 88

601 WATER FUND 3, 305. 24

602 WASTEWATER FUND 21, 272. 39

603 GARBAGE FUND 43, 510. 19

609 LIQUOR STORE FUND 68, 979. 83


TOTAL PAGES: 7

DIRECTORY LISTING 19. 05

LIQUOR STORE COOLER 90. 00

PAPER PRODUCTS 335. 90

WINE CLUB EVENT 17. 10

TOTAL: 1, 170. 14

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SELECTION CRITERIA

SELECTION OPTIONS

VENDOR SET: 01- NORTHFIELD

VENDOR: All

CLASSIFICATION: All

BANK CODE: All

ITEM DATE: 0 / 00 / 0000 THRU 99/ 99/ 9999

ITEM AMOUNT: 9, 999, 999. 0008 THRU 9, 999, 999. 00

GL POST DATE: 12/ 31/ 2011 THRU 3/ 02/ 2012

CHECK DATE: 2/ 27/ 2012 THRU 3/ 02/ 2012

PAYROLL SELECTION

PAYROLL EXPENSES: NO

CHECK DATE: 0 / 00 / 0000 THRU 99/ 99/ 9999

PRINT OPTIONS

PRINT DATE:

SEQUENCE:

DESCRIPTION:

GL ACCTS:

REPORT TITLE:

SIGNATURE LINES:

PACKET OPTIONS

None

By Department

Distribution

NO


0

INCLUDE REFUNDS: NO

INCLUDE OPEN ITEM :NO



MN DEPT OF REVENUE - PAYROLL DRAFT STATE W/ H PAYROLL DRAFT 291. 01

TASC - FLEX ACCOUNT PY - FLEX HEALTH ACCOUNT 118. 92

TOTAL: 2, 132. 12

Transit Administration TRANSIT INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC PAMPHLET HOLDER 33. 53

NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB Monthly Contribution PEHP- 2. 69

Monthly Contribution PEHP- 27. 38




PETERSON EQUIPMENT INC IRON 97. 45

UNION SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY PY - LONG TERM DISABILITY 0. 36

PY - LONG TERM DISABILITY 3. 91



PERA - DRAFT FROM PAYROLL PERA COORDINATED PECR 5. 45

PERA COORDINATED PECR 370. 01


IRS - PAYROLL DRAFT FICA W / HOLDING PY - DRAFT 4. 66

FICA W / HOLDING PY - DRAFT 297. 85


MEDICARE W/ H - PY DRAFT 1. 09



TOTAL: 1, 347. 61

NON- DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NA PY - HSA EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION 34. 75


IRS - PAYROLL DRAFT FED W/ H TAX - PR DRAFT 80. 80




TOTAL: 247. 26

NCRC Administration COMMUNITY RESOURCE ARNOLDS SUPPLY AND KLEENIT CO PAPER PRODUCTS 317. 42






TOTAL: 356. 07

Wellness Center COMMUNITY RESOURCE NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB Monthly Contribution PEHP- 8. 75



WATER SPECIALITY OF MN, INC. POOL SUPPLIES 40. 24

PERA - DRAFT FROM PAYROLL PERA COORDINATED PECK 43. 56



TOTAL: 140. 90

NON- DEPARTMENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 663800 - NCPERS MINNESOTA PY - LIFE INSURANCE - NCPERS 32. 33

UNITED WAY PY- UNITED WAY CONTRIBUTION 0. 33

WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NA PY - HSA EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION 164. 62

PERA - DRAFT FROM PAYROLL PERA COORDINATED PECK 206. 09








TOTAL: 1, 116. 39

Motor Vehicle MOTOR VEHICLE FUND NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB Monthly Contribution PEHP- 39. 60






TOTAL: 534. 98

NON- DEPARTMENTAL CABLE TV IRS - PAYROLL DRAFT FICA W / HOLDING PY - DRAFT 4. 10


TOTAL: 5. 51

Cable TV CABLE TV IRS - PAYROLL DRAFT FICA W / HOLDING PY - DRAFT 6. 05


TOTAL: 7. 46

NON- DEPARTMENTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 663800 - NCPERS MINNESOTA PY - LIFE INSURANCE - NCPERS 4. 80







TOTAL: 208. 62

EDA General Operating ECONOMIC DEVELOPME INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC SUPPLIES 101. 52






TOTAL: 243. 23

NON- DEPARTMENTAL HOUSING AND REDEVE 663800- NCPERS MINNESOTA PY - LIFE INSURANCE - NCPERS 6. 40








TOTAL: - 301. 56

HRA General Operating HOUSING AND REDEVE NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB Monthly Contribution PEHP- 15. 12





TOTAL: 201. 97

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NON- DEPARTMENTAL

Water

FUND

WATER FUND

WATER FUND


VENDOR NAME

ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST - # 303324

ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE

663800- NCPERS MINNESOTA

UNITED WAY

WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NA

PERA - DRAFT FROM PAYROLL

IRS - PAYROLL DRAFT

MN DEPT OF REVENUE - PAYROLL DRAFT

TASC - FLEX ACCOUNT

NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB

UNION SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY


IRS - PAYROLL DRAFT

NON- DEPARTMENTAL WASTEWATER FUND ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE

663800 - NCPERS MINNESOTA

UNITED WAY

WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NA


IRS - PAYROLL DRAFT

MN DEPT OF REVENUE - PAYROLL DRAFT

TASC - FLEX ACCOUNT

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GEMPLER' S

NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB

USA BLUE BOOK

UNION SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY

WESTERN LIME CORPORATION


IRS - PAYROLL DRAFT

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DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

PY - ICMA DEFERRED COMP RETI 634. 61

PY - DCMN RETIREMENT 277. 08

PY - LIFE INSURANCE - NCPERS 31. 76

PY- UNITED WAY CONTRIBUTION 0. 80

PY - HSA EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION 17. 04

PERA COORDINATED PECK 552. 58

FED W/ H TAX - PR DRAFT 1, 145. 77



STATE W/ H PAYROLL DRAFT 408. 29

PY - FLEX HEALTH ACCOUNT 53. 42

TOTAL: 3, 619. 94













TOTAL: 1, 667. 46

PY - DCMN RETIREMENT 340. 71

PY - LIFE INSURANCE - NCPERS 31. 06

PY- UNITED WAY CONTRIBUTION 0. 80

PY - HSA EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION 4. 82


FED W/ H TAX - PR DRAFT 1, 168. 58



STATE W/ H PAYROLL DRAFT 475. 64

PY - FLEX HEALTH ACCOUNT 149. 25

TOTAL: 3, 483. 53

THREAD EZE 406. 46

COVERALL DISPOSABLE TYVEK 200. 32

GLOVES 635. 57









CONNECTORS / GAUGE 488. 51


GROUND LIME 3, 444. 93




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TOTAL: 7, 170. 88

NON- DEPARTMENTAL GARBAGE FUND GLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS ( CNA) PY - LONG TERM CARE INSURANC 1. 33

663800 - NCPERS MINNESOTA PY - LIFE INSURANCE - NCPERS 0. 70

UNITED WAY PY- UNITED WAY CONTRIBUTION 0 -. 65







TOTAL: 80. 74

Garbage GARBAGE FUND NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB Monthly Contribution PEHP- 1. 93





TOTAL: 25. 94

NON- DEPARTMENTAL STORM WATER DRAINA 663800- NCPERS MINNESOTA PY - LIFE INSURANCE - NCPERS 0. 70



IRS - PAYROLL DRAFT FED W/ H TAX - PR DRAFT 68.. 90





TOTAL: 120. 14

Storm Water Drainage STORM WATER DRAINA NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB Monthly Contribution PEHP- 3. 41





TOTAL: 47. 22

NON- DEPARTMENTAL LIQUOR STORE FUND GLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS ( CNA) PY - LONG TERM CARE INSURANC 30. 49

PY - LONG TERM CARE INSURANC 30. 49

ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST - # 303324 PY - ICMA DEFERRED COMP RETI 20. 00

663800- NCPERS MINNESOTA PY - LIFE INSURANCE - NCPERS 32. 00








TOTAL: 2, 366. 25

Liquor Store - Purchas LIQUOR STORE FUND DAY DISTRIBUTING CO BEER PURCHASES 864. 05

BEER CREDIT 17. 50 -


BEER CREDIT RPA 24. 25 -

QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO LIQUOR PURCHASES 3, 198. 20


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TOTAL: 11, 826. 97

Liquor Store - Operati LIQUOR STORE FUND NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB Monthly Contribution PEHP- 39. 99

PETERSON EQUIPMENT INC IRON 24. 99





TOTAL: 1, 589. 19

FUND TOTALS _____

101 GENERAL FUND 89, 537. 19

210 TRANSIT 3, 479. 73

211 COMMUNITY RESOURCE CNTR 744. 23

215 MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 1, 651. 37

229 CABLE TV 12. 97

290 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH 451. 85

295 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT 503. 53

601 WATER FUND 5, 287. 40

602 WASTEWATER FUND 10, 654. 41

603 GARBAGE FUND 106. 68

604 STORM WATER DRAINAGE 167. 36

609 LIQUOR STORE FUND 15, 782. 41


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Consent Item 2

Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator From: Joseph L. Stapf, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Brian Erickson, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer Subject: Approve MnDOT Landscaping Grant Agreement Action Requested: The City Council is being asked to consider the attached resolution authorizing the agreement between the City of Northfield and the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Cooperative Landscaping. Summary Report: The City Council is being asked to approve the attached resolution regarding the MnDOT Cooperative Landscaping program. This program provides local units of government with the opportunity to improve the aesthetics of their community along the Trunk Highway system. In this case the program would provide for the installation of approximately 55 trees along Trunk Highway No.3 (TH3) between Jefferson Parkway and Trunk Highway No.19/5th Street. A copy of the plans is attached. Since December 2011, city staff, MnDOT and members of the Northfield Garden Club have been working on completing the landscaping plan. On January 23, 2012 a bus tour of the area was conducted to review the proposed plantings. Additionally, staff has met with some of the property owners to discuss any concerns they may have regarding the plantings. Also an open house was held February 8, 2012 to allow for additional input for interested parties. Overall the property owners have been supportive of the plans. The final requirement of this partnership is approving the attached agreement. This agreement spells out the responsibilities of both the City of Northfield and MnDOT in completing this project. Some of the particular terms are detailed below:

The City is responsible for acquiring the materials and submitting the purchase orders to MnDOT.

The City is to give 5 days prior notice to MnDOT of its intent to receive the planting material.

The City shall maintain the landscaping as detailed in Exhibit A of the agreement. Any plantings that do not survive will need to be replaced by the City.

The estimated cost is $9,754.77 and the maximum obligation of the State shall not exceed $15,000.

The watering and some of the maintenance shall be performed by the Northfield Garden Club and potentially by the plant supplier. Attachments:

1. Resolution 2012-020 2. MnDOT Agreement No. 00785 3. MnDOT Landscape Partnership Application 4. Landscaping Plans

CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2012-020

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE LANDSCAPING AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the Northfield Garden Club, the Public Works Department and MnDOT Staff have

developed detailed plans for the installation of landscaping materials along Trunk Highway No. 3; and,

WHEREAS, these plans are acceptable to the Streetscape Task Force’s subcommittee on the

Gateway Beautification Project. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THAT:

1. The City of Northfield enters in to Mn/DOT Agreement No. 00785 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the purpose of providing payment by the State to the City for the acquisition of landscape materials to be placed adjacent to Trunk Highway No. 3 from Jefferson Parkway to Trunk Highway No. 19 under State Project No. 6612-969 (T.H. 3=001).

2. The Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute this Agreement and any

amendments to this Agreement. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Northfield on this 20th day of March 2012. ATTEST _____________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor VOTE: ___ ROSSING ___ BUCKHEIT ___ GANEY ___ NAKASIAN ___ POWNELL ___ IMM ___ ZWEIFEL

CONSENT AGENDA

Date: March 20, 2012

To: Mayor and City Council, City Administrator

From: Brian Welch, Engineering Resources Manager

Subject: Resolution to authorize transfer of Northfield Transit grant administration to an external organization

ACTION REQUESTED:

The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution 2012-021 stating that the City will relinquish administration of the transit operations grant on June 30, 2012, recommend the selection of Hiawathaland Transit as the new grant administrator, and specify the one-time transition costs that the city will cover.

SUMMARY REPORT:

Resolution 2012-021 is the necessary step for the city to relinquish administration of the transit operations grant that from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration. The resolution serves as an official notification to MNDOT to seek a new grant administrator for Northfield Transit in time to take up grant administration and service operations as of July 1, 2012. The resolution also recommends that Hiawathaland Transit, part of Three Rivers Community Action, take on transit grant administration in Northfield based on their history as an effective and efficient provider of transit services in southeastern Minnesota and the opportunities to develop regional transit connections.

One-time transition costs, paid with local funds, are specified in the resolution. Staff recommends that these costs be paid as an up-front not-to-exceed lump sum to the new transit operations grant administrator with documentation of expenditures to be provided to the city no more than 90 days after the transition date. The specific terms of the transition cost payment and documentation will be spelled out in a contract between the City of Northfield and the new grant administrator, once selected by MNDOT.

BACKGROUND:

As directed by the City Council on March 6, 2012, city staff has proceeded with the first step in the process of transferring administration of the transit operations grant to an external organization by July 1, 2012. The attached Resolution 2012-021 states the intent of the City Council to relinquish administration of the operations grant as of June 30, 2012 with a new organization, designated by MNDOT, to take up administration and operations on July 1, 2012. (Note that actual operations under the new administrator will begin on Monday July 2, 2012). This step is required by MNDOT to formally announce the city’s intentions and to initiate the process on their end to designate the new grant administrator.

Conversations with representatives of Hiawathaland Transit, reviews of their performance history in southeastern Minnesota, and the opportunity to develop regional transit connections with the other areas they serve, have led the City Council and city staff to recommend to MNDOT that Hiawathaland Transit become the new grant administrator for transit operations in the City of Northfield. While the city does not have the authority to select the new grant administrator, MNDOT can take such a recommendation into account when making its determination.

Based on cost comparisons presented to the City Council on March 6, 2012, city staff worked with Hiawathaland Transit Director, Amy Repinski, to develop a more refined set of transition costs to facilitate the transfer of operations to a new grant administrator. The costs are specified in the resolution to indicate to MNDOT the city’s willingness to support the one-time costs involved with such a transfer. Since there is no guarantee at present that Hiawathaland Transit will be the next grant administrator, the resolution specifies that a formal contract must be drawn up between the city and the new grant administrator to specify the exact costs, payment schedule, and necessary documentation.

One-Time Transition Costs Cost

New graphics for five buses $3,000.00

Rebrand and republish marketing materials $3,000.00

Replace radios in five buses $5,000.00

Install GPS tracking hardware & software in five buses $17,500.00

Install LED signs in five buses $15,000.00

Total $43,500.00

City staff, along with Hiawathaland Transit, recommends a one-time lump-sum payment for the transition costs, with the expectation (demonstrated through documentation from the new grant administrator) that the full amount will be utilized to improve public transit service in Northfield. The resolution specifies, as should the transition contract, that the city payment will not exceed the specified total transition costs unless further negotiations take place between the City Council and the new grant administrator.

All transition costs must be paid through local funds. MNDOT operations funds cannot be used to pay for transition costs agreed to by the City.

MNDOT has noted that a bus purchase is indeed scheduled for 2012, a correction from the last staff report. Since the city will continue to fund 20% of the capital costs of bus replacements, the city will need to fund the local share of this 2012 bus replacement. The expected city cost of the $72,000 bus purchase will be $14,400. To keep the total cost of the transfer in line with the March 6, 2012 staff report (estimated at $58,500), Hiawathaland Transit and city staff have removed the wheelchair retrofit expenses for the existing buses from the transition costs. In its place is added installation of LED signs in all of the buses. In addition, the city will need to cover the bus replacement local share later in 2012. The wheelchair configurations will be accommodated over time with bus replacements (the proper

seat/wheelchair configurations will be specified for the new buses). The LED signs for the existing buses will improve route bus recognition for riders.

The total 2012 city costs after the transition, including the one-time transition costs and the local share of the bus replacement are estimated at $57,900. This is slightly less than the $58,500 transition cost estimated in the March 6, 2012 staff report that assumed that the next bus replacement was delayed until 2013.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2012-021

CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MN CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2012-021 A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING TERMINATION OF CITY OF NORTHFIELD AS THE GRANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR NORTHFIELD TRANSIT WHEREAS, the City of Northfield operates a public transit system known as “Northfield

Transit”; and WHEREAS, the City of Northfield desires to provide public transit services in the most efficient

manner possible; and WHEREAS, the City of Northfield wishes to offer its citizens high level public transit services

into the future; and WHEREAS, the City of Northfield wishes to be part of regional transit programs in southern

Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the City of Northfield is obligated to follow the State of Minnesota, Department of

Transportation, Transit Division guidelines; and WHEREAS, Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. operates the Hiawathaland Transit System as

a regional transit service provider in southern Minnesota. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THAT:

1. The City of Northfield shall relinquish on June 30, 2012 the administration of the Minnesota Department of Transportation contract to operate Northfield Transit and requests the Minnesota Department of Transportation to designate a qualified transit operator to take on the administration of the transit operations grant in the City of Northfield as of July 1, 2012.

2. The City Council recommends Hiawathaland Transit to take on transit grant administration and operations in the City of Northfield based on their strong transit operations performance in southern Minnesota.

3. The City Council commits to assist with following transition costs, to be specified in a transition contract with the new transit grant administrator:

One-Time Transition Costs Cost

New graphics for five buses $3,000.00

Rebrand and republish marketing materials $3,000.00

Replace radios in five buses $5,000.00

Install GPS tracking hardware & software in five buses $17,500.00

Install LED signs in five buses $15,000.00

Total $43,500.00

4. All transition costs will be paid in local funds, with no contribution from the Minnesota Department of Transportation of the Federal Transit Administration.

a. The transition costs will be paid in a lump sum to the new transit grant administrator for the City of Northfield at the time a contract is signed to specify the transition terms.

b. The transition costs will not exceed the amount specified in this resolution unless agreed by the City Council.

c. Documentation that all expenditures are designated for transition costs related to transit operations in the City of Northfield is required within 90 days after the operations transfer date (to be specified in the transition contract between the City of Northfield and the new transit operations grant administrator).

d. Any unused portion of the transition cost lump sum payment must be returned to the City of Northfield or utilized to improve transit operations within the City of Northfield and appropriate documentation submitted to the City of Northfield.

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Northfield on this 20th day of March, 2012. ATTEST ______________________________ ____________________________ City Clerk Mayor VOTE: ___ ROSSING ___ BUCKHEIT ___ GANEY ___ NAKASIAN ___ POWNELL ___ IMM ___ ZWEIFEL

CONSENT AGENDA

Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012

To: Mayor and City Council, City Administrator

From: Brian Welch, Engineering Resources Manager

Subject: 2012 Transit Operations Grant – Designate Signature Authority

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt Resolution 2012-023 to amend Resolution 2012-13 authorizing the 2012 Transit contract.

SUMMARY REPORT:

The City Council adopted Resolution 2012-013 on February 21, 2012 to authorize the Transit operations contract with MNDOT and to designate City Staff signature authority required to administer the contract. When MNDOT received the signed resolution they noted a missing term in the resolution that they missed during their initial review prior to the City Council adoption. MNDOT has asked that the City Council adopt a new version of the resolution with the addition of the term:

“FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Northfield agrees to provide a local share of 20 percent of the total operating costs and 20 percent of the total capital costs.”

The cost-sharing term specifies the city’s responsibility to ensure a local match of 20% of operating costs and capital costs related to operations (bus replacement purchases). Adoption of this resolution is necessary to allow the city to operate Northfield Transit with state and federal funds until the end of 2012 or until such time that another organization takes on the role of Transit operations grant administrator. The contract authorization and signature authority provided in Resolution 2012-013 and Resolution 2012-023 extend only to the current 2012 operations grant and are separate from the contract authorization and signature authority provided by City Council for Transit Hub capital grant on January 3, 2012. ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2012-023

CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2012–023

A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA TO UPDATE THE DESIGNATED CITY STAFF FOR THE 2012 MN/DOT TRANSIT OPERATIONS CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City of Northfield provides public transportation services to the residents of

the City of Northfield; and WHEREAS, The City of Northfield currently has a contract with the Minnesota Department of

Transportation that provides for operational and capital cost sharing; and, WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation has an annual requirement for grant

applications, requests for funds, and documentation signed by a city staff; and, WHEREAS, finalization of the 2012 MN/DOT Transit Operation contract a designated city

staff member to sign MN/DOT documents to finalize the 2012 contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THAT: The City Council of the City of Northfield authorizes the current City Administrator, Public Works Director, or Transit Supervisor to execute the Agreement and any amendments thereto; and, FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Northfield agrees to provide a local share of 20 percent of the total operating costs and 20 percent of the total capital costs. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Northfield on this 20th day of March 2012. ATTEST _______________________ _________________________ City Clerk Mayor

VOTE: ___ ROSSING ___ BUCKHEIT ___ GANEY ___IMM

___ NAKASIAN ___ POWNELL ___ ZWEIFEL

CONSENT

Date of City Council Meeting: To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator From: Mark Taylor, Director of Public Safety Chuck Walerius, Deputy Police Chief Kathleen McBride, Finance Director Subject: Authorizing the Northfield Public Safety Department to purchase 800 MHz radios (mobiles, portables, associated equipment) for Police Department, EOC Base Stations, and Public Works & Authorize the Northfield Fire Department to Accept Fiscal Year 2011 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant for the Purchase Of 800 MHz Radio Equipment Action Requested:

The City Council of the City of Northfield hereby authorizes the purchase and funding for 800 MHz radios and equipment as per attached proposal totaling $307,289.63 The City Council is also being asked to approve Resolution 2012-024 - Authorizing the Northfield Fire Department to Accept Fiscal Year 2011 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant for the Purchase of 800 MHz Radio Equipment. Summary Report: Council is being asked to approve the purchase of 800 MHz radio equipment to comply with state mandate by January 1, 2013. Total amount for requested purchase is $307,289.63, which includes all necessary equipment, installation costs and applicable taxes and fees. Staff recommends approval of this request. This request covers all needs for Northfield Police operations, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) ($180,487.52), Fire operations ($127,902.89), Rural Fire Association ($16,965.25) and Public Works ($20,795.37) as well as installation costs of $5,182.32 and applicable sales tax of $356.28. Public Safety Director Mark Taylor, T.J Heinricy for Public Works and Fire Chief Gerry Franek have all reviewed this proposal, which meets with their approval.

RELATED INFORMATION: The State of Minnesota has mandated that all public safety entities be switched over to the 800 MHz system by January 1, 2013. All purchases associated with this request are on a state bid which has gone through all necessary and legal procurement processes. The vendor is fairly local with Whitewater Wireless in Faribault. This is the same vendor utilized by The Northfield Fire Department, and all Rice County agency purchases as well for their 800 MHz equipment. On behalf of all regional Fire Departments, the Faribault Fire Department submitted a grant application through FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG). This grant, which was very similar to other Assistance to Firefighter Grants that have been available in the past, is designated for communication equipment. This grant requires a municipal match of 20% to complete the funding for the equipment. On February 21, 2012, Congressman John Kline’s Office notified the City of Faribault that this grant has been awarded to the Faribault Fire Department. All fire departments who participated in this grant have been notified of the award. It is the responsibility of each fire department to present resolutions before their respective city councils for acceptance of this grant and acknowledge their municipal responsibilities of the grant funding. When all member communities have approved their acceptance to this grant and funds have been received by FEMA, the Faribault Fire Department, as the lead agency, will coordinate the purchase of radio equipment for all member fire departments. The City of Faribault Finance Director will serve as the Lead Fiscal Agent during the entire process of execution for this grant.

FINANCING: A cost breakdown by department along with estimated financing is shown in Attachment 2. Since the time the project was incorporated into the Capital Equipment Plan, several significant changes have occurred.

1) The Northfield Fire Department, in consolidation with other fire departments in the Rice County area – including the Northfield Rural Fire Association, was able to apply and receive a grant in the amount of $115,103.14 to help pay for fire department needs for this project. This will be a savings to the City of Northfield as a result of the grant approval. The grant amount awarded will be prorated between the City Fire Department and Rural Fire based upon proportional costs. The grant requires a local match of 20%. This is prorated between the City and Rural Fire as well.

2) If the City purchases the equipment before the end of this month, there is an opportunity to take advantage of a one-time discount of up to an estimated $400 per radio unit. This would provide an additional savings of up to $44,400.

The local share of the purchase has dropped to the point equipment certificates (debt) should not be considered and internal financing substituted. At this time, we estimate that internal financing would come from the sources shown in the table below. This will be subject to review as final numbers from 2011 are determined. Final numbers would be incorporated into a budget amendment for all affected funds.

Attachments:

1. Radio Cost Report 3-12-2012 2. Whitewater Wireless Quote

Low High

Fire Department grant(City) 101,623.62$ 101,623.62$

Fire Department grant (Rural) 13,479.52 13,479.52$

Rural Fire Association 3,485.73 1,485.73$

Internal Financing:

General Fund 106,152.70 86,952.70$

Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund 106,152.69 86,952.69$

Water Fund (Public Works portion) 20,795.37 16,795.37$

351,689.63$ 307,289.63$

CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MN CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2012-024

A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA

AUTHORIZE THE NORTHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT FISCAL YEAR 2011 FEMA ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS REGIONAL

GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 800 MHz RADIO EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, the City of Northfield Fire Department, along with all other fire departments within Rice County, jointly applied for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant on September 25, 2011 for the purchase of radio equipment; and

WHEREAS, the City of Northfield has agreed to move forward with Rice County for the

implementation of the ARMER 800 MHz radio system; and WHEREAS, the implementation of this radio system requires the replacement of the radio

equipment currently used by the Northfield Fire Department; and WHEREAS; all fire departments within Rice County will be making these same changes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT the Northfield Fire Department is authorized to accept the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant to offset the costs of implementing the ARMER radio system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Faribault is authorized to be the Fiscal Agent on behalf of all participating fire departments within Rice County. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Northfield on this 20th day of March, 2012. ATTEST: ______________________________ ___________________________ City Clerk Mayor VOTE: ___ ROSSING ___ BUCKHEIT ___ GANEY ___ NAKASIAN

___ POWNELL ___ IMM ___ ZWEIFEL

Rice County 800 MHz PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COST REPORT 3‐12‐2012

POLICE DEPARTMENT Cost per unit Total

Estimated Savings w/ early

order

Revised Total with Est. Savings

27 Portable Radios Encrypted 3,055.68$ 82,503.36$ 10,800.00$ 71,703.36$ 10 Portable Radios Unencrypted 2,308.96 23,089.60 4,000.00 19,089.60 14 Mobile Radios 3,939.56 55,153.84 5,600.00 49,553.84 1 Consolette Encrypted 5,070.77 5,070.77 5,070.77 Battery Chargers, 1 Batteries, 1 Speaker Mic's, Etc… 14,669.95 14,669.95

Sub Total 180,487.52 20,400.00 160,087.52FIRE DEPARTMENT

32 Portable Radios Unencrypted 2,308.96 73,886.72 12,800.00 61,086.72

13 Mobile Radios Unencrypted 3,179.05 41,327.65 5,200.00 36,127.65 4 Headset 535.00 2,140.00 2,140.00 Battery Chargers, 1 Batteries, 1 Speaker Mic's, Etc… 10,548.52 10,548.52

Sub Total 127,902.89 18,000.00 109,902.89RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

5 Mobile Radios Unencrypted 3,179.05 15,895.25 2,000.00 13,895.25 2 Headset 535.00 1,070.00 1,070.00

Sub Total 16,965.25 2,000.00 14,965.25PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

10 Portable Radios 1,572.46 15,724.60$ 4,000.00 11,724.60 1 Consolette 5,070.77 5,070.77 5,070.77

Sub Total 20,795.37 4,000.00 16,795.37

City GRAND SUB‐TOTAL 346,151.03 44,400.00 301,751.03

Tax 356.28 356.28Installation 5,182.32 5,182.32TOTAL COST 351,689.63$ 44,400.00$ 307,289.63$

FINANCING:Fire Department grant (City) 101,623.62$ 101,623.62$ Fire Department grant (Rural) 13,479.52$ 13,479.52$ Rural Fire Association 3,485.73 1,485.73$ Internal Financing 233,100.76 190,700.76$

351,689.63$ 307,289.63$

CONSENT

Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator From: Kathleen McBride, Finance Director

Subject: Designating Investment Activity Personnel

Action Requested: The Northfield City Council is being asked to designate the Finance Director, the Assistant Finance Director and the City Administrator as those staff members authorized to handle all investment activity and related fund transfers. Proposed motion for consideration: _________Motion ______________Second The City Council of the City of Northfield designates Kathleen McBride, Finance Director, Melanie Scholmann, Assistant Finance Director and Tim Madigan, City Administrator, to handle all investment activity and related fund transfers.

CONSENT

Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council From: Tim Madigan, City Administrator Subject: Department of Community Planning and Development Organization Action Requested: The Northfield City Council approves the proposed organization plan for the Department of Community Planning and Development. Summary Report: The City Council has asked that I review the Community Development Department organization before seeking an individual for the position of Community Development Director. The result of this review, which involved input from the City Council, Planning Commission and EDA, is that I think there needs to be a change in emphasis and name of the Department to make it more responsive to policy makers, as well as community members and groups. In this past year both the EDA and Planning Commission have undergone a number of important changes in conjunction with the City Council’s adoption of new economic development policies and a new Land Development code. The Greensteps Program was adopted in 2010 and the Council is considering adopting the Complete Streets program this year. These changes and the Council’s vision for a more interactive municipal process have created the foundation for a significant refocus of the Department’s services. Mission My suggestion is the mission of the Department state: “The Department of Community Planning and Development serves as the nexus of city and community planning activities. The Department is a one stop integrated service center for development services with a focus on improving the Northfield community’s quality of life through the enhancement of the built environment”.

Services The services of the Department include: Land Use Planning -Comprehensive Plan/LDC -Zoning Administration -Greensteps -Complete Streets Economic Development -EDA activities -Business development -Partners – NEC/NDDC/Chamber Housing Programs -HRA activities -Community Development Block grant resources -Foreclosure acquisition and rehabilitation Code Enforcement -Building Code -Rental Housing -Nuisance Heritage Preservation Resources The refocused Department should use a combination of city employees, outside professional services and assistance from other City departments to accomplish its mission. The Director of Community Planning and Development position should be restructured to focus working with City advisory boards and community groups to carry out the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted City policy documents. The person in this position will require education and experience in community land use planning and skills in working with citizen groups. They will be the lead contact with the Planning Commission. This person will provide the managerial leadership for the Department and budget administration for its various funds. The current Housing Manager position should be restructured to a Community Development Coordinator position with primary responsibilities for staff liaison the EDA, HRA and HPC, and the administration of their programs.

The Code Enforcement work unit will remain unchanged. There will be a need for outside professional services in the land use Planning, Economic Development and Housing. In addition, the Administration, Finance and Engineering Departments will participate in the Department’s team on finance/budget issues and project development. I would like to proceed to hire a new Director with the qualities described in this report. Other Activities With the evolution of the Department there may other opportunities of service in the Department as part of its mission of being the nexus of community planning activities. A current opportunity for example is the Convention and Visitors Bureau. As the Council reviews the proposals received for this service, reconsideration may want to be given to the City integrating this service into its portfolio of services. Conclusion I have taken a conservative approach in providing staff resources because of the financial pressures on all the funding sources for the Department’s services, but it is easier to add staff than it is to eliminate it. So there may be need for more staff in the future, but for now we should fill the Director position and use outside services until the needs are clearer. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

COMMUNITY PLANNING &

DEVELOPMENT

Community Development

Economic Development

Housing, Planning

Building Code Enforcement

March 20, 2012

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Managerial Leadership

Community Planning

CD Coordinator

HRA/EDA/HPC

Building Official

Code Enforcement

Rental Housing

Administrative

Assistant

Building Permit

Technician

External Professional

Resources

Internal Resources

-Administration

-Finance

-Public Works

Planning

Services

PUBLIC HEARING Item 7

Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator From: Joseph L. Stapf, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Brian Erickson, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Subject: Assessment Hearing for 2012 Street Reconstruction Project Action Requested: The City Council is being asked to hold the assessment hearing for 2011 Improvement No. A13 – 2012 Street Reconstruction Project to allow residents along the project to express any comments they might have regarding the proposed assessments. Summary Report: The City Council is being asked to hold a public hearing regarding the assessments for 2011 Improvement No. A13 – 2012 Street Reconstruction Project. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for public comment on the assessments associated with the project. A required 14-day notice for the assessment hearing was published in the Northfield News on March 3 and 10, 2012 and notices were sent to property owners abutting the project. The actions requested are required by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, which specifies the actions that must be taken to assess property owners for the cost of local improvements. The City Council has moved this project forward to this point with the actions shown on Attachment 1. As noted on the project process staff received authorization to bid the project on March 6, 2012. It is anticipated that the City Council will be asked to receive bids and award the contract on April 17, 2012. Council will be asked to adopt assessments at the May 15, 2012 City Council meeting. Background Information: A summary of the project costs and funding is shown below. The project will be financed through a combination of state aid, enterprise funds, assessments, capital reserve fund, general fund and bonding.

FUND ORIGINAL AMOUNT

REVISED AMOUNT

State Aid 900,000$ 900,000$ Water Fund 189,961$ 189,961$ Wastewater Fund 118,668$ 118,668$ Storm Water Fund 90,156$ 90,156$ Special Assessments 780,270$ 755,380$ General Fund 110,000$ 110,000$ Capital Reserve Fund 104,915$ 104,915$ Bonding 656,732$ 681,622$ TOTAL 2,950,702$ 2,950,702$

PROJECT FUNDING

Assessments The proposed street improvement is eligible for assessments according to the City of Northfield’s Assessment Policy. All abutting properties are proposed to be assessed according to the policy. The assessment rate is based on a Benefit Appraisal conducted by an independent appraisal firm per City code. The Benefit Appraisal took into account zoning and land use within the project area, and the assessment rate(s) is (are) a cost per linear foot of street frontage depending on type of improvement and the zoning/land use. The potential assessment rates presented at the February 6, 2012 meeting are shown below.

High Mid-Point Low High Mid-Point LowReconstruction $115 $85 $80 $75 $155 $150 $145Reclamation $40 $53 $48 $43 $53 $48 $43Mill & Overlay $17 $35 $30 $25 $50 $45 $40

Type of Construction

Estimated Assessments

Previous Years

Benefit Appraisal for 2012

Residential Commercial/Industrial

The now refined and proposed assessment roll shows the assessment to each of the abutting properties, and uses the mid-point rates as shown above, which is staff recommendation. Based on these rates, the original estimated assessment revenue was $780,270.00; however, staff is recommending adjustments to 6 properties. The resulting assessment revenue is now calculated at $755,380.00. The individual assessments range from a low of $270.00 to a high of $9,040.00 for single family residential. For multifamily residential the ranges are from $6,600.00 to

Project Cost

Street Imp. Storm Swr Water San Swr

8th & Division* $628,530.00 $68,300.00 $143,910.00 $89,900.00 $930,640.00

Linden/Lockwood* $713,165.00 $713,165.00

Roosevelt Dr* $591,575.00 $591,575.00

*From Feasibility Report

Subtotals $1,933,270.00 $68,300.00 $143,910.00 $89,900.00 $2,235,380.00 $2,235,380.00

10% Contingency $193,327.00 $6,830.00 $14,391.00 $8,990.00 $223,538.00

Construction Total $2,126,597.00 $75,130.00 $158,301.00 $98,890.00 $2,458,918.00

20% Engineering & Admin $425,319.40 $15,026.00 $31,660.20 $19,778.00 $0.00 $491,783.60

Grand Total Expense $2,551,916.40 $90,156.00 $189,961.20 $118,668.00 $0.00 $2,950,701.60

$32,400.00. Commercial and industrial ranges are from a low of $1,500.00 to a high of $17,700.00. It is anticipated that many individual water and sewer service connections—especially in the 8th and Division area of the project—will need to be replaced because they tend to be lead pipes, or perhaps have other deficiencies. Service connections are the responsibility of the property owner from the right-of-way to the building. In the past the City has given property owners the options of having this work completed with the project and being assessed the additional amount. It is proposed to use a similar method for this project. Attachments:

1. Project Process 2. Public Hearing on Assessments Notice 3. Assessment Roll

3/14/2012 8:59 AM

2012 Street Reconstruction Project Process

Date1 Project Step Purpose of step Council Action2

September, 2011 Forester Report A trained forester or arborist will evaluate the trees along the project corridor and give recommendations for project considerations.

October. 18, 2011 Order Preparation of Feasibility Report Ordering of the feasibility report is a required step of 429 process. Staff intends to use an outside consultant to supplement current staffing levels.

2011-100

October 24, 2011 Hold First Neighborhood Meeting The intent of this meeting will be to inform the neighborhood of the upcoming project and seek input on improvements. Input will be summarized and given to council.

November 22, 2011 Discussion with City Council on design direction – Council Work Session

Design direction and update from the first neighborhood meeting to allow City Council comment prior to presenting the feasibility report.

November 29, 2011 State Aid Variance Request Resolution Request for variance in street width so that state aid funding can be used for rehabilitation of Linden Street and Lockwood Drive

2011-113

December 13, 2011 Accept feasibility and call for Public Hearing

The engineer will present the proposed project including a cost estimate and potential assessments

2011-132

December 22, 2011 State Aid Variance Review Committee Meeting

MnDOT State Aid Variance Review Committee meeting to review the variance request of November 29, 2011.

January 17, 2012 Public Hearing on Improvements

The purpose of the first hearing is for the council to discuss a specific local improvement before ordering it done. The council considers all the information in the feasibility report and any other information necessary for council deliberation. At the improvement hearing, interested persons may voice their concerns, whether or not they are in the proposed assessment area. A reasonable estimate of the total amount to be assessed and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels must be available at the hearing. If the council rejects the project, it may not reconsider that same project unless another hearing is held following the required notice.

Public Hearing (429)

February 6, 2012 Order Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications

The project may be ordered any time within 6 months after the improvement hearing. It is not advised to change project parameters after ordering the improvement. Upon ordering the improvement construction drawings and specifications are prepared. Any changes to the project parameters after this point will cause a redesign costing additional money for engineering services and staff time and causing a delay of the project.

2012-011

February 13, 2012 Second Neighborhood Meeting Update residents on design direction provided by the City Council.

February/March, 2012

State Aid Review Submit Plans to State Aid for review and approval.

March 6, 2012 Approve Plans and order advertisement for bids (Pending State Aid Approval)

This step is a requirement of the 429 process. 2012-019

March 10, 17 & 21, 2012

Publish Ad for Bid in Northfield News Step in bidding process.

April 2, 2012 Bid Opening – 2:00 pm Step in bidding process.

April 2012 – Date to be determined

Third Neighborhood meeting Present detailed plans and specs to the neighborhood.

3/14/2012 8:59 AM


April 17, 2012 Accept bids and award contract This step is a requirement of the 429 process and allows staff to move forward with the construction process.

2012-XXX

April/May 2012 Neighborhood Tour Prior to the start of construction a walking tour of the project corridor will be taken meeting one on one with individuals to go over the details of construction, try to address concerns, and document existing conditions as necessary.

May-Nov. 2012 Final June 2013

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION

Once the project is awarded staff manages the day-to-day operations. Typically a Resident Project Representative is on-site to make sure the project is constructed in accordance to the plans and specifications. Communications between the contractor and City is limited to the Engineer and Resident Project Representative. Significant changes would be brought to council for approval prior to the work being completed. Minor change orders and field directives are authorized by the Engineer to maintain project construction and schedules. All changes to the contract must be approved by council. Minor changes which occurs during project final acceptance.

June 2013 Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment

The city engineer recommends to the council when final payment should be made to the contractor. The city council may accept the work by resolution. However, if the city fails to pay the amount due within 30 days of a monthly estimate, or 90 days after the final estimate, the city must pay interest on the past due amount as prescribed by law.

2012-XXX

The following actions are also required by the 429 process to access benefiting property owners for the cost of the local improvement. These actions may be taken concurrently with the actions above.


November/December 2011

Appraisal Report Based on the City’s new assessment policy, an appraisal of the project will be completed to determine the assessment rates.

February 21, 2012 Set date and time of Assessment Hearing

Best practice suggests cities pass a resolution setting the date and time of the assessment hearing and directing that the city clerk publish and mail notice about the assessment hearing.

2012-015

March 20, 2012 Assessment Hearing The purpose of the second hearing, commonly known as the assessment hearing, is to give property owners an opportunity to express concerns about the actual special assessment. At the assessment hearing the council shall hear and consider all objections to the proposed assessment, whether presented orally or in writing.

Public Hearing (429)

May 15, 2012 Adopt Assessment The council has some flexibility before it adopts the assessment roll and may change, or amend, the proposed assessment as to any parcel. Council must, by resolution, adopt the same as the special assessment against the lands named in the assessment roll. Once the assessment roll is adopted the assessments are set and become liens against the properties listed.

2012-XXX

1 – Dates in grey text denote actions or events that have taken place. Dates in bold denote the next planned step Dates in italics are tentatively scheduled actions or events. 2 – A motion will be used for those items that are not necessary for the 429 assessment process. Resolutions are required for those steps that are part of the 429 process.

PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL Assessment Rate

2012 Street Improvement Project Special Assessment Roll $80

$150

$48

$30

$45

A B = A (rounded) CD = 10% x C

(rounded)= Rate x (B + D)

Parcel ID Deed Holder Project Type Property TypeShort

Footage(Ft)

Rounded Short

Footage

Long Footage

(Ft)

Rounded Long

Footage

Percentage

Assessment

100% 10%

2206250046 ANDERSON DONALD E & CYNTHIA J 104 8TH ST E Reconstruct Commercial 112.80 113.00 0.00 0.00 16,950.00$

2201175012 KNUDSEN DARYL A 110 8TH ST W Reconstruct Commercial 125.00 125.00 0.00 0.00 18,750.00$

2201175011 KNUDSEN DARYL A 0 8TH ST W Reconstruct Commercial 137.50 138.00 0.00 0.00 20,700.00$

2206250069 JOHNSON ROBERT M 102 9TH ST E Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2212201213 HILDAHL BRIAN & KIM 1903 ADAMS CT Overlay Residential 93.90 94.00 0.00 0.00 2,820.00$

2212201217 BLOCH RUBEN J & JUDY J 1921 ADAMS CT Overlay Residential 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00$

2212201141 SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1805 BUCHANAN CT Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 108.00 11.00 330.00$

2212201141 SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1805 BUCHANAN CT Reclaim Residential 105.00 105.00 0.00 0.00 5,040.00$

2212201138 HUBER KARL & MARCIA 1807 BUCHANAN CT Overlay Residential 88.00 88.00 0.00 0.00 2,640.00$

2212201137 PETRASEK MARK S 1809 BUCHANAN CT Overlay Residential 107.30 107.00 0.00 0.00 3,210.00$

2212201136 WEITZEL NICOLE K 1811 BUCHANAN CT Overlay Residential 88.30 88.00 0.00 0.00 2,640.00$

2212201135 PECORE LOREN W & MARY 1813 BUCHANAN CT Overlay Residential 96.80 97.00 0.00 0.00 2,910.00$

2212201134 BICKEL GARY M & LINDA K 1815 BUCHANAN CT Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 114.00 11.00 330.00$

2212201134 BICKEL GARY M & LINDA K 1815 BUCHANAN CT Reclaim Residential 94.90 95.00 0.00 0.00 4,560.00$

435210001060 STELLA M WEBB 700 COVEY CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 130.00 13.00 624.00$

435210001011 MARK & KATHY HAWANCHAK 701 COVEY CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 115.00 12.00 576.00$

2206250015 SEVEN ELEVEN OFFICE BUILDING LLC 711 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Commercial 114.50 115.00 0.00 0.00 17,250.00$

2206250016 MORAVIAN CHURCH 713 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Commercial 0.00 0.00 110.00 11.00 1,650.00$

2206250010 LYNCH KENNETH E 720 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Commercial 0.00 0.00 95.00 10.00 1,500.00$

2206250057 PHILLIPS DONALD J & ERIN A 800 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 165.00 17.00 6,640.00$

2206250048 TLB VENTURES LLC 801 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Commercial 50.00 50.00 66.00 7.00 8,550.00$

2206250058 ROBERTSON SAMANTHA R 806 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2206250049 LEGARE CHARLES R & CORINNE 807 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Commercial 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 9,900.00$

2206250050 CHILD ELIZABETH & R HAGENSON 811 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2206250059 CHILD DOUGLAS H 812 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2206250051 BRUNNER GARY & PAULA 815 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2206250060 BLAZIS ENOCH J & DONNA L 816 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2206250061 SIMONSON PAMELA 818 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2206250052 DANIEL PHILIP F 819 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2206250062 LORCH KENDALL A & DONNA M 900 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 99.00 99.00 0.00 0.00 7,920.00$

2206250070 MOORE RANDALL S & AMY A 903 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2206250063 DAEHLIN MARK R 904 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 99.00 99.00 0.00 0.00 7,920.00$

2206250064 CARVER MICHAEL K 906 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 67.00 67.00 0.00 0.00 5,360.00$

2206250071 LUCAS KRISTIN M 909 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

Property Address

Reconstruct-Residential

Reconstruct-Commercial

The City's Assesment Policy calls for lots to be assessed according to their long footage and short footage.

Short footage adjacent to an improvement is assessed 100% of the benefit amount set by the City Council.

Long footage is only assessed 10%. The policy also includes frontage calculation formulas for odd shaped

lots.

Reclamation

Mill & Overlay-Residential

Mill & Overlay-Commercial



$150

$48

$30

$45




Footage(Ft)

Rounded Short

Footage

Long Footage

(Ft)

Rounded Long

Footage

Percentage

Assessment

100% 10%

Property Address






lots.

Reclamation



2206250072 RUD LESTER I & JOYCE L 913 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 66.00 66.00 0.00 0.00 5,280.00$

2206250073 PAGE JESSICA A 917 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 75.80 76.00 0.00 0.00 6,080.00$

2206250065 BUNGERT JOHN A 918 DIVISION ST S Reconstruct Residential 64.10 64.00 0.00 0.00 5,120.00$

2236102001 THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION 200 DRESDEN AVE Overlay Residential 141.80 142.00 0.00 0.00 4,260.00$

2236102003 THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION 210 DRESDEN AVE Overlay Residential 240.20 240.00 0.00 0.00 7,200.00$

2236102004 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK 300 DRESDEN AVE Overlay Residential 71.50 72.00 0.00 0.00 2,160.00$

2236102005 HAMANN BONNIE M 302 DRESDEN AVE Overlay Residential 77.50 78.00 0.00 0.00 2,340.00$

2212201143 DOPP DANIEL & BARBARA 1501 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 172.00 17.00 816.00$

2212201144 SUESS DICK B & DIANE 1505 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 85.20 85.00 0.00 0.00 4,080.00$

2212201145 TUMA MAYNARD J & KATHRYN 1507 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 90.10 90.00 0.00 0.00 4,320.00$

2212201146 KASA JUDY A 1509 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 90.10 90.00 0.00 0.00 4,320.00$

2212201147 SLETTEN ROBERT & CAREN 1511 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 90.10 90.00 0.00 0.00 4,320.00$

2212201148 RODER PATRICK O & BECKY M 1513 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 91.90 92.00 0.00 0.00 4,416.00$

2212201149 HAGERTY DOUGLAS J & CAROL J 1515 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 98.70 99.00 0.00 0.00 4,752.00$

2212201150 MALECHA JONATHAN G & LISA R 1517 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 97.00 97.00 0.00 0.00 4,656.00$

2212201151 PARSONS BILL J 1519 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 96.90 97.00 0.00 0.00 4,656.00$

2212201152 NORDAHL MARK & HOLLY 1521 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 97.30 97.00 0.00 0.00 4,656.00$

2212201153 KAREEM MOUSTAFA & MARIANNE 1523 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 97.30 97.00 0.00 0.00 4,656.00$

2212201154 HRUZA JOSEPH R 1525 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 103.60 104.00 0.00 0.00 4,992.00$

2212201155 HAUSEN KENNETH R & TERESA 1527 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 87.80 88.00 0.00 0.00 4,224.00$

2212201156 LUNDIN ERIC C & CINDY L 1529 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 85.50 86.00 0.00 0.00 4,128.00$

2212201157 BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP 1531 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 88.30 88.00 0.00 0.00 4,224.00$

2212201158 BRODIN THOMAS D & MARY ANN 1533 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 98.30 98.00 0.00 0.00 4,704.00$

2212201159 BROWN DALE T & CINDY M KEOGH 1535 EISENHOWER CT Reclaim Residential 103.50 104.00 0.00 0.00 4,992.00$

435210001071 GLENN A BREITAG 701 EKLUND CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 130.00 13.00 624.00$

2212201273 LORETTA M SILER TRUST 1700 HARRISON CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 120.00 12.00 576.00$

2212201262 MCFADDEN SHEILA MARIE 1722 HARRISON CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 120.00 12.00 576.00$

2212201092 SMITH MARJORIE M 617 HAYES DR Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 123.00 12.00 360.00$

2236176002 MALECHA CHARLES & CATHY J 806 HEADLEY CT Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 155.80 16.00 480.00$

2212201228 SCHEWE ANGELA M & DUSTIN W 2000 JOHNSON CT Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 99.70 10.00 300.00$

2212201220 HOERNKE TIMOTHY J & JENNIFER M 2001 JOHNSON CT Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 93.90 9.00 270.00$

2212201248 TROTMAN RYAN J & BONNIE F 1840 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 88.50 89.00 0.00 0.00 2,670.00$

2212201248 TROTMAN RYAN J & BONNIE F 1840 KENNEDY CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 124.00 12.00 576.00$

2212201247 TREBELHORN BRIAN J 1842 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 83.60 84.00 0.00 0.00 2,520.00$



$150

$48

$30

$45




Footage(Ft)

Rounded Short

Footage

Long Footage

(Ft)

Rounded Long

Footage

Percentage

Assessment

100% 10%

Property Address






lots.

Reclamation



2212201246 IVERSON JEFFREY 1844 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 83.10 83.00 0.00 0.00 2,490.00$

2212201245 CASTILLO LUZ A & FELIX Z 1846 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 84.60 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201244 HAGERTY D & C CHRISTENSON 1848 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 96.70 97.00 0.00 0.00 2,910.00$

2212201243 MCGREGOR JASON VERN 1850 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 101.20 101.00 0.00 0.00 3,030.00$

2212201242 ZHANG XIAO YA & YAO MING XUE 1852 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 105.60 106.00 0.00 0.00 3,180.00$

2212201241 KOCH ERIC P & ANGELICA E 1854 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 101.70 102.00 0.00 0.00 3,060.00$

2212201240 SIMPSON-DAHL JENNIFER L 1856 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 93.90 94.00 0.00 0.00 2,820.00$

2212201239 US BANK NA 1858 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 97.40 97.00 0.00 0.00 2,910.00$

2212201238 BOSWELL WALTER W 1860 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 93.90 94.00 0.00 0.00 2,820.00$

2212201237 BROCKTON KARL H 1862 KENNEDY CT Overlay Residential 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00$

2212201237 BROCKTON KARL H 1862 KENNEDY CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 159.00 16.00 768.00$

2236100170 2801 ACQUISITION LLC 812 LINDEN ST N Overlay Residential 147.60 148.00 0.00 0.00 4,440.00$

2236100170 2801 ACQUISITION LLC 812 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 297.00 30.00 1,440.00$

2236126041 HUDSON BEHR MARLYS M 813 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 70.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

2236101005 COWDIN DWAYNE B & LORI M 816 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 70.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

2236126040 ENGLE STEVEN E & CATHERINE L 817 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 70.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

2236101004 ROCKNE SAMUEL D & JANET 820 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 70.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

2236126039 NOREEN STEVE D & NEYSA I 821 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 70.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

2236101003 FRAHER FRANCIS & CAROL 824 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 75.00 75.00 0.00 0.00 3,600.00$

2236126038 GUTZMANN JANET L 825 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 70.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

2236101002 BLOCK DUANE M 828 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 82.00 82.00 0.00 0.00 3,936.00$

2236126037 SCHULTZ JASON J & HEATHER M 829 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 70.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

2236101001 GRUND PERRY S & TONDA M 832 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 96.50 97.00 0.00 0.00 4,656.00$

2236126036 SPITTLE WENDELL G & JEAN 833 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 70.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

2236126035 FREDERICK JAMES E & DIANE M 837 LINDEN ST N Reclaim Residential 70.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

2236126004 MARUSKA BARBARA J 420 LIVINGSTON CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 128.00 13.00 624.00$

2236126026 HANSEN PHILLIP S & MARY 421 LIVINGSTON CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 127.00 13.00 624.00$

2236126031 BECKERS EWALD L & PATRICIA 400 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 85.50 86.00 0.00 0.00 4,128.00$

2236126032 ENSRUD ROLYNN L & NANCY T 401 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 66.00 66.00 127.00 13.00 3,792.00$

2236126030 COLLINS GERALD E & KAREN 404 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 84.50 85.00 0.00 0.00 4,080.00$

2236126033 IRENE JULIET BONHUS TRUST 405 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 75.00 75.00 0.00 0.00 3,600.00$

2236126029 LINSTROTH CECILIA ANNE 408 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 82.50 83.00 0.00 0.00 3,984.00$

2236126034 MAY STEPHEN 409 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 75.00 75.00 0.00 0.00 3,600.00$

2236126028 PELLOWSKI WILLIAM & MARILYN 412 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 82.50 83.00 0.00 0.00 3,984.00$



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2236127001 OHMANN ROBERT & BETTY 413 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 75.30 75.00 0.00 0.00 3,600.00$

2236126027 CALLERY DENNIS K & DELORES L 416 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 116.20 116.00 0.00 0.00 5,568.00$

2236127002 ANDERSON JAMES L & THERESE M 417 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 88.60 89.00 0.00 0.00 4,272.00$

2236127003 CARLSON KARLYN A 421 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 91.60 92.00 0.00 0.00 4,416.00$

2236127004 ENGEL CHARLES & LAURIE 425 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 92.80 93.00 0.00 0.00 4,464.00$

2236126016 FRIGERIO CHRISTOPHER J 429 LOCKWOOD DR Reclaim Residential 84.00 84.00 0.00 0.00 4,032.00$

2236126014 STANDFUSS MICHAEL & JULI 501 LOOMIS CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 164.00 16.00 768.00$

2236126005 WEIX BRIAN & CAROL 537 LOOMIS CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 119.00 12.00 576.00$

2212201117 LAW CHRISTOPHER J & LISA J 1700 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 90.10 90.00 0.00 0.00 2,700.00$

2212201117 LAW CHRISTOPHER J & LISA J 1700 MCKINLEY DR Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 120.00 12.00 576.00$

2212201116 ENGEL EBERHARD E & MARY A 1701 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 90.10 90.00 0.00 0.00 2,700.00$

2212201116 ENGEL EBERHARD E & MARY A 1701 MCKINLEY DR Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 120.00 12.00 576.00$

2212201118 GARGRAVE DARREN JAMES 1702 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 90.10 90.00 0.00 0.00 2,700.00$

2212201115 HUMANN MICHAEL & TRACY 1703 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 100.20 100.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00$

2212201119 BEUSSMAN DOUG 1704 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00$

2212201114 LARKIN DENNIS K & LORRAINE M 1705 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 90.10 90.00 0.00 0.00 2,700.00$

2212201120 BISEL MARCIA L 1706 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 89.00 89.00 0.00 0.00 2,670.00$

2212201113 ERICKSON PAUL J & KELLEY 1707 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 92.90 93.00 0.00 0.00 2,790.00$

2212201121 JOHNSON JAY P & KRISTINE L 1708 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 79.60 80.00 0.00 0.00 2,400.00$

2212201112 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 1709 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 97.80 98.00 0.00 0.00 2,940.00$

2212201111 GILL RICHARD A 1711 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 87.60 88.00 0.00 0.00 2,640.00$

2212201110 LEON J HAEFNER TRUST 1713 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 90.40 90.00 0.00 0.00 2,700.00$

2212201122 BERCZYK AMY 1800 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 83.20 83.00 0.00 0.00 2,490.00$

2212201109 CRISWELL TODD & DANA 1801 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 90.20 90.00 0.00 0.00 2,700.00$

2212201123 KLINE JASON P 1802 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.20 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201108 HELGESON DARIN H & JILL M 1803 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 92.40 92.00 0.00 0.00 2,760.00$

2212201124 ZACH MARK J & SARI L 1804 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.20 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201107 GRAFF EDWARD S 1805 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.10 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201125 DENNISON BRUCE D & KRISTIN 1806 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.20 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201106 KROHN JEFFREY J & LORI A 1807 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.10 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201126 OLIEN DEBRA J 1808 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.20 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201105 FINK ROSEMARY L 1809 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.10 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201127 TORGERSON TAMMY & THERESA 1810 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.20 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201104 SICKLER GREGGORY & MICHELLE 1811 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.10 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$



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2212201128 WEEKS SARA E 1900 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 85.30 85.00 135.00 14.00 2,970.00$

2212201103 PFLAUM DEBRA D 1901 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 91.10 91.00 0.00 0.00 2,730.00$

2212201129 TURNER JAY A & JENNIFER J 1902 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 103.60 104.00 0.00 0.00 3,120.00$

2212201102 GUERBER PIERRE & JEAN 1903 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 127.40 127.00 0.00 0.00 3,810.00$

2212201130 GULLICKSON HOMES INC 1904 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 115.00 12.00 360.00$

2212201130 GULLICKSON HOMES INC 1904 MCKINLEY DR Reclaim Residential 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 4,800.00$

2212201101 WETZEL BRADLEY J & SANDRA K 1905 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 104.90 105.00 0.00 0.00 3,150.00$

2212201100 BAKKE STEVEN & PATRICIA 1907 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 97.60 98.00 0.00 0.00 2,940.00$

2212201099 KIEKE MARK J & CYNTHIA M 1909 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 94.30 94.00 0.00 0.00 2,820.00$

2212201098 COOK JAMES M 1911 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 102.00 102.00 0.00 0.00 3,060.00$

2212201097 WAGER DAVID 1913 MCKINLEY DR Overlay Residential 95.00 95.00 120.00 12.00 3,210.00$

435210004041 EDGAR TSTE LARSON 600 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 55.40 55.00 0.00 0.00 2,640.00$

435210003041 DAVID C & JOAN HALVORSON 601 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 80.80 81.00 142.00 14.00 4,560.00$

435210003043 PAULA A LAWRENCE 605 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 32.30 32.00 0.00 0.00 1,536.00$

435210004042 SUZANNE P SORNSON 606 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 40.00 40.00 0.00 0.00 1,920.00$

435210004031 LOLA MARIE FICK 608 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 40.00 40.00 0.00 0.00 1,920.00$

435210003042 DUANE C & ELAINE KRINGEN 609 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 31.80 32.00 0.00 0.00 1,536.00$

435210003031 RUSSELL MARGULIES 613 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 57.10 57.00 0.00 0.00 2,736.00$

435210004032 JAMES J & ALLEGRA DUNPHY 614 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 40.00 40.00 0.00 0.00 1,920.00$

435210004021 RICHARD S TSTEE KLEBER 616 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 40.00 40.00 0.00 0.00 1,920.00$

435210003022 ROBERT D & JANE GELLE 617 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 70.20 70.00 0.00 0.00 3,360.00$

435210003021 KYLE G HAMBLIN 621 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 30.00 30.00 0.00 0.00 1,440.00$

435210004022 ROBERT SR TSTE ANDERSON 622 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 40.00 40.00 0.00 0.00 1,920.00$

435210004011 KURT A PETERS 624 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 47.10 47.00 0.00 0.00 2,256.00$

435210003014 NORMA L TRSTE BUHOLZ 625 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 30.00 30.00 0.00 0.00 1,440.00$

435210003012 ENESTVEDT JAMES H 629 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 64.80 65.00 140.00 14.00 3,792.00$

435210004012 BERNARD R & JOANN W WELINSKI 630 MELDAHL LN Reclaim Residential 44.90 45.00 0.00 0.00 2,160.00$

2212201163 KALAL LEONARD & RITA 1601 MONROE CT Reclaim Residential 90.20 90.00 0.00 0.00 4,320.00$

2212201164 ELOFSON GARY 1603 MONROE CT Reclaim Residential 86.30 86.00 0.00 0.00 4,128.00$

2212201165 PRODOEHL DUSTIN L & CATHERINE 1605 MONROE CT Reclaim Residential 83.60 84.00 0.00 0.00 4,032.00$

2212201166 CLACK TIMOTHY J & DENISE A 1607 MONROE CT Reclaim Residential 97.80 98.00 0.00 0.00 4,704.00$

2212201167 LIESKE EUGENE A 1609 MONROE CT Reclaim Residential 111.20 111.00 0.00 0.00 5,328.00$

2212201168 JONES ROBERT L 1611 MONROE CT Reclaim Residential 106.10 106.00 0.00 0.00 5,088.00$

2212201169 BEHRENS BRADLEY M & KAROLYN B 1613 MONROE CT Reclaim Residential 102.50 103.00 0.00 0.00 4,944.00$



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2212201170 GRINDE DENNIS K 1615 MONROE CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 126.00 13.00 624.00$

2236126017 MILLER JOSEPH A & LADONNA J 700 NUTTING CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 124.00 12.00 576.00$

2236126018 ODELL JOAN L 720 NUTTING CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 124.00 12.00 576.00$

2212201139 THIMSEN JASON 1801 ROOSEVELT DR E Reclaim Residential 95.50 96.00 0.00 0.00 4,608.00$

2212201140 NAGY BRYAN C & DIANE R 1803 ROOSEVELT DR E Reclaim Residential 86.60 87.00 0.00 0.00 4,176.00$

2212201133 REZAC JOSEPH & RENEE 1817 ROOSEVELT DR E Reclaim Residential 103.30 103.00 0.00 0.00 4,944.00$

2212201131 MCCALMENT RONALD L & LINDA J 1819 ROOSEVELT DR E Reclaim Residential 114.50 115.00 0.00 0.00 5,520.00$

2212201230 WELCH MARK M 1948 ROOSEVELT DR E Overlay Residential 92.00 92.00 0.00 0.00 2,760.00$

2212201093 ARMSTRONG WADE N & MELANIE K 1949 ROOSEVELT DR E Overlay Residential 106.90 107.00 0.00 0.00 3,210.00$

2212201039 WOODRIDGE NFLD LMTD PARTNERSHP & C/O EUGENE 1900 ROOSEVELT DR W Overlay Residential 219.70 220.00 0.00 0.00 6,600.00$

2212201212 FLYNN ELIZABETH D 1901 ROOSEVELT DR W Overlay Residential 92.30 92.00 0.00 0.00 2,760.00$

2212201218 CRG PROPERTIES 1925 ROOSEVELT DR W Overlay Residential 103.20 103.00 0.00 0.00 3,090.00$

2212201041 WOODRIDGE NFLD LMTD PARTNERSHP & C/O EUGENE 1940 ROOSEVELT DR W Overlay Residential 227.10 227.00 0.00 0.00 6,810.00$

435210002090 WAYNE DEAN JR ERICKSON 501 SIMIONE CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 125.00 13.00 624.00$

2236201001 LEAHY RANDY W 1060 SUMMERFIELD DR Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 120.00 12.00 576.00$

2212201210 HENDERSON BETTY J 1833 TRUMAN CT Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 120.50 12.00 360.00$

2212201236 IMM IVAN E & EDNA MAE 1920 TYLER CT Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 153.00 15.00 450.00$

2212201231 SCHILLER SHANA L 1940 TYLER CT Overlay Residential 93.00 93.00 0.00 0.00 2,790.00$

2212201261 KOENIGS LARRY J & BECKY J 1800 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 84.60 85.00 0.00 0.00 2,550.00$

2212201261 KOENIGS LARRY J & BECKY J 1800 VAN BUREN CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 122.00 12.00 576.00$

2212201260 MORKASSEL DEAN S & TAMMY A 1802 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 84.10 84.00 0.00 0.00 2,520.00$

2212201259 WUNDERLICH KEVIN K & SUSAN 1804 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 84.30 84.00 0.00 0.00 2,520.00$

2212201258 CHRISTIANS BRUCE C & STEPHANIE 1806 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 93.30 93.00 0.00 0.00 2,790.00$

2212201257 MOLLENHAUER DOUGLAS C & ARLEEN 1808 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 100.70 101.00 0.00 0.00 3,030.00$

2212201256 BECKER BARTHOLOMEW E & JULIE A 1810 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 114.70 115.00 0.00 0.00 3,450.00$

2212201254 SHIMEK JOSEPH R & CONNIE 1812 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 107.70 108.00 0.00 0.00 3,240.00$

2212201253 KINNEY GEORGE T & VIRGINIA 1814 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 102.50 103.00 0.00 0.00 3,090.00$

2212201252 MODE THOMAS E 1816 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 87.70 88.00 0.00 0.00 2,640.00$

2212201251 BUBLITZ NOEL & KAREN 1818 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 102.20 102.00 0.00 0.00 3,060.00$

2212201250 DARLENE M CORRIGAN TRUST 1820 VAN BUREN CT Overlay Residential 0.00 0.00 126.00 13.00 390.00$

2212201250 DARLENE M CORRIGAN TRUST 1820 VAN BUREN CT Reclaim Residential 123.00 123.00 0.00 0.00 5,904.00$



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2236100169 HAAN FRANCIS J & DEBRA M 406 VIKING TER Overlay Residential 100.30 100.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00$

2236100169 HAAN FRANCIS J & DEBRA M 406 VIKING TER Reclaim Residential 675.00 675.00 0.00 0.00 32,400.00$

2206250017 THOMAS ALBERT E 712 WASHINGTON ST S Reconstruct Commercial 0.00 0.00 165.00 17.00 2,550.00$

2206250045 MINER JOHN H 800 WASHINGTON ST S Reconstruct Residential 0.00 0.00 165.00 17.00 1,360.00$

2201175013 SWENSON CURTIS L 801 WATER ST S Reconstruct Residential 0.00 0.00 165.00 17.00 1,360.00$

435210002080 KEVIN R & SUSAN M OHMANN 500 WILSON CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 130.00 13.00 624.00$

435210002010 JUSTIN M VANGNESS 501 WILSON CT Reclaim Residential 0.00 0.00 100.00 10.00 480.00$

2236176001 LINCOLN WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC 0 0 Overlay Residential 414.30 414.00 0.00 0.00 12,420.00$

2231226001 MULTEK FLEXIBLE CIRCUITS INC 0 0 Reclaim Industrial 95.00 95.00 0.00 0.00 4,560.00$

2231226002 MULTEK FLEXIBLE CIRCUITS INC 0 0 Reclaim Industrial 262.00 262.00 0.00 0.00 12,576.00$

2231226003 SUHL GARY W & HEIDI D 0 0 Reclaim Industrial 0.00 0.00 358.00 36.00 1,728.00$

780,270.00$ Total Assessment

PUBLIC HEARING

Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator From: Michele Merxbauer, Interim Community Development Director Subject: Depot Project Update Action Requested: Staff is requesting Council to review, hold a public hearing and approve the Development Agreement between the City and the Save the Northfield Depot group. Summary Report: At the July 5, 2011 meeting, City Council members approved a motion supporting the relocation and restoration of the Northfield Depot to the City’s property located between 2nd and 3rd Street West commonly referred to as the “Q-block”. Additionally, Northfield’s City Council members directed staff to prepare a transfer of title agreement for the City property to the Save the Northfield Depot (STND) organization. The City Council has discussed various aspects of the project and subsequent draft development agreement several times over the past six months. Staff brought the Development Agreement before the Council on February 21 for direction on minor changes, which are shown in the attached document; the left-hand margin will show a vertical line where underlined additions or crossed out deletions have occurred. These changes were shared with the Depot group on March 8, 2012; staff has received no further comments or concerns from the Depot group. The Planning Commission will weigh in on the sale of public land on March 15th and will formulate a written statement for the City Council. The written statement is not included with this staff report due to timing constraints, but will be sent to the Council with the Friday memo on March 16, 2012. Attachments:

1. Summary of revisions to the Commercial Property Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement

2. Revised Draft Commercial Property Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement 3. Site Plan from STND

CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MN CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2012-025 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA,

AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE “Q-BLOCK” BETWEEN 2ND STREET AND 3RD STREET TO THE SAVE

THE NORTHFIELD DEPOT ORGANIZATION

WHEREAS, Northfield’s historic Milwaukee Road Depot was constructed in 1888, is located south of Third Street along and on the east side of the railroad tracks operated by the Canadian Pacific Railroad and has not been used since 2000, has fallen into disrepair, neglect and abandon, and is scheduled for demolition by the Railroad; and

WHEREAS, the Save the Northfield Depot (STND) is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation

formed in 2010 to raise the money necessary to acquire, relocate and restore the Depot in order to prevent its demolition by the Railroad and put the Depot to a productive reuse in the community; and

WHEREAS, Staff has been working with representatives of the Save the Northfield Depot for several months negotiating the purchase of city property totaling .79 acres located on 3rd Street West, adjacent to Railroad property on the east side of the railroad tracks; and

WHEREAS, Developer has requested that the City convey or lease these City-owned

parcels of property to it for less than the property’s fair market value in order to facilitate Developer’s efforts to renovate, redevelop and reuse the Depot; and

WHEREAS, the City, in order to facilitate the relocation, renovation and redevelopment of

the Depot in the City and thereby promote industry and provide employment for its citizens, is willing to transfer title of the Development Property to Developer pursuant to the terms and conditions established herein.

WHEREAS, Terms were agreed upon between the City and the STND over the course of several

months and many versions of the Commercial Property Purchase and Development Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Northfield City Council passed a motion at the March 15, 2011, City Council

meeting directing staff to collect information that would allow moving forward in a collaborative manner in relation to the transfer of ownership or lease of the property and building.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THAT: The City Council hereby approves the purchase agreement and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute documents related to the purchase. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Northfield on this 20 day of March , 2012.

ATTEST ______________________________ ________________________ City Clerk

Mayor VOTE: ___ ROSSING ___ BUCKHEIT ___ GANEY ___ NAKASIAN

___ POWNELL ___ IMM ___ ZWEIFEL

Agenda Item #9 Save the Northfield Depot Project

Attachment 1

Summary of Changes to Commercial Property Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement: v. 10

1. Page 1, Paragraph 1: Identified Northfield as “the City” and Save the Northfield Depot as

“the Developer.”

2. Page 7, second paragraph (3.11) is struck, as this language is now included on page 9 as 5.2.

3. Page 8, second full paragraph (4.5): Verbiage is added identifying that should the

Developer discover the requirement for any clean up of the site that may be discovered during a Phase II Review, the Developer is not responsible for the clean should they choose not to continue with the purchase of the property.

4. Page 9, first full paragraph Article 5: includes language relating to the possibility of the

Transit Hub locating on this site and the lot subsequently being subdivided to allow for it.

5. Page 9, Section 5.2: Information on the transit hub referred to in #2, above.

6. Page 10 through 13: minor changes made to sequencing and correct reference numbers.

7. Page 14, Section 7.1: states that cleanup prior to closing date allows the Developer to withdraw from the purchase agreement and NOT clean the site; cleanup discovered after the closing date is the responsibility of the Developer.

8. Page 14, Section 7.2: clarifies the date of termination required if fundraising is not met.

Changes from a date, to within 60 days of receipt of the Developers report. This is more clear to both parties and makes the City responsible for responding in a timely manner.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made as of _____________________, 2012, between the City of Northfield (the City), a Minnesota municipal corporation, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, Minnesota 55057-2565, and Save the Northfield Depot (the Developer), a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, 414 Riley Drive, Northfield, Minnesota 55057.

RECITALS WHEREAS, Northfield’s historic Milwaukee Road Depot was constructed in 1888, and is located south of Third Street along and on the east side of the railroad tracks operated by the Canadian Pacific Railroad; and WHEREAS, the Northfield Depot has not been used since 2000, has fallen into disrepair, neglect and abandon, and is scheduled for demolition by the Railroad; and WHEREAS, Developer formed as a Minnesota nonprofit corporation in 2010 to raise the money necessary to acquire, relocate and restore the Depot in order to prevent its demolition by the Railroad and put the Depot to a productive reuse in the community; and

WHEREAS, Developer has identified two City-owned parcels of property totaling .79 acres located on 3rd Street West, adjacent to Railroad property on the east side of the railroad tracks, as the preferred new location for the Depot; and WHEREAS, Developer has requested that the City convey or lease these City-owned parcels of property to it for less than the property’s fair market value in order to facilitate Developer’s efforts to renovate, redevelop and reuse the Depot; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 469.185, the City finds that the preservation

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and redevelopment of the Depot as proposed by Developer would further the public interest by kindling interest in the City’s history, redeveloping a blighted building, stimulating economic development, promoting industry and providing employment for citizens of Northfield; and

WHEREAS, the City, in order to facilitate the relocation, renovation and redevelopment of the Depot in the City and thereby promote industry and provide employment for its citizens, is willing to transfer title of the Development Property to Developer pursuant to the terms and conditions established herein.

AGREEMENT

NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, the City and Developer agree as follows: ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS. All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:

1.1 Agreement means this Agreement, as the same may be from time to time modified, amended or supplemented, including the following exhibits which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein:

EXHIBIT A: Surveys of the Redevelopment Property dated April 13,

1998 and November 6, 1990, respectively EXHIBIT B: Form Limited Warranty Deed conveying Redevelopment

Property to Developer EXHIBIT C: Phase I Environmental Assessment of Redevelopment

Property dated _________________ EXHIBIT D: Redevelopment Project proposal and concept design EXHIBIT E: Redevelopment Costs EXHIBIT F: Form Letter of Credit EXHIBIT G: List of Encumbrances on the Property

1.2 City means the City of Northfield, Minnesota. 1.3 Closing means the closing on Developer’s purchase of the Redevelopment

Property from the City pursuant to Article 5 herein.

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1.4 Closing Date means the date on which Developer closes on its purchase of the

Redevelopment Property from the City pursuant to Article 5 herein. 1.5 County means Rice County, Minnesota. 1.6 Depot means Northfield’s historic Milwaukee Road Depot currently located

south of Third Street along and on the east side of the railroad tracks operated by the Canadian Pacific Railroad.

1.7 Developer means Save the Northfield Depot, its successors and assigns. 1.8 Parties means the City and Developer.

1.9 Purchase Price means Developer’s payment to the City in consideration for its

purchase of the Redevelopment Property pursuant to Section 5.1 herein.

1.10 Railroad means the Canadian Pacific Railroad.

1.11 Redevelopment Costs means the costs of the first phase of the Redevelopment Project as estimated and summarized on Exhibit E attached hereto, including but not limited to (1) preparing the Depot (including asbestos removal) for relocation and relocating the Depot to the Redevelopment Property; (2) restoring the present site of the Depot as required by City Code 5.5.8 subsections A-E to comply with applicable law and ordinances; (3) demolishing existing structures on the Redevelopment Property and other site preparation required at the Redevelopment Property; and (4) renovating the Depot for use or uses permitted by its zoning.

1.12 Redevelopment Project means the relocation of the Depot from its existing location to the Redevelopment Property and the renovation of the first phase of the Depot for use as permitted under the C1 zoning and depicted on the Phase I concept design included in Exhibit D.

1.13 Redevelopment Property means the two City-owned parcels of real property located in the County totaling .79 acres identified as Property Identification Numbers 22.36478.001 and 22.36475.033, which are legally described on the survey attached hereto as Exhibit A.

1.14 State means the State of Minnesota. 1.15 Title Commitment means a commitment for an owner’s policy of title insurance

with respect to the Redevelopment Property. 1.16 Title Company means a Title Insurance Company authorized to do business in

the State of Minnesota and approved by Developer.

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1.17 Title Policy means a policy of title insurance issued by a title company with

respect to the Redevelopment Property.

1.18 Unavoidable Delays means delays, outside the control of the party claiming its occurrence, which are the direct result of strikes, other labor troubles, unusually severe or prolonged bad weather, seasonal weather changes, acts of God, fire or other casualty to the Redevelopment Project, litigation commenced by third parties which, by injunction or other similar judicial action or by the exercise of reasonable discretion, directly results in delays, or acts of any federal, state or local governmental unit (other than the City) which directly result in delays.

1.19 Commercial use means a land use of the Redevelopment Property which is permitted in the zone for that area.

1.20 Default Event means circumstances by which either City or Developer do not meet the requirements of this Agreement. ARTICLE 2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CITY. The City makes the following representations and warranties:

2.1 The City is a municipal corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of and pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota and its Home Rule Charter and has the power to enter into this Agreement and carry out its obligations hereunder.

2.2 There is not pending, nor to the best of the City’s knowledge is there threatened, any suit, action or proceeding against the City before any court, arbitrator, administrative agency or other governmental authority that materially and adversely affects the validity of any of the transactions contemplated hereby, the ability of the City to perform in its obligations hereunder, or as contemplated hereby or thereby, or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.

2.3 The Redevelopment Project contemplated by this Agreement is consistent with the development objectives set forth in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

2.4 The City has not received any notice from any local, state or federal official that

the activities of Developer or the City with respect to the Redevelopment Project may or will be in violation of any environmental law or regulation (other than those notices, if any, of which Developer has been notified). The City is not aware of any state or federal claim filed or planned to be filed by any party relating to any violation of any local, state or federal environmental law, regulation or review procedure, and the City is not aware of any violation of any local, state or federal law, regulation or review procedure which would give any person a valid claim under the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act or other state or federal environmental statute.

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2.5 The City makes no representation or warranty, either express or implied, as to the Redevelopment Property or its condition or the soil conditions thereon, or that the Redevelopment Property shall be suitable for Developer’s purposes or needs.

2.6 The City is entering into this Agreement to facilitate Developer’s proposed relocation, renovation and redevelopment of the Depot and to thereby promote industry in the City and provide employment for its citizens.

2.7 The City makes the following representations and warranties with specific respect

to the sale of the Redevelopment Property to Developer under Article 5 herein as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, as follows:

(a) Title to the Redevelopment Property. The City has good and marketable title to all of the Redevelopment Property and has not caused the Redevelopment Property to become encumbered beyond those encumbrances listed on Exhibit G. (b) No Conflict or Breach. The sale of the Redevelopment Property to Developer, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and the performance by the City of the covenants, warranties, and obligations to be performed by it under this Agreement will not conflict with, result in the breach of any term or provision of, any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other agreement, instrument, undertaking, understanding, decree, order, stipulation, or consent to which the City is a party or by which the City is bound. (c) The Accuracy of the City's Representations and Warranties. No representation or warranty made by the City and no documents or other information furnished or to be furnished to Developer by or on behalf of the City pursuant to this Agreement contains or shall contain any untrue statement of material fact, or omits or shall omit any material fact necessary to make the statement contained therein not misleading. Further, the City’s representations and warranties are true and accurate as of the effective date of this Agreement, and will be true and accurate continuously through the Closing Date. (d) The Completeness of the City's Disclosures. The City does not know of and has no reason to know of any facts or information regarding the City or regarding the Redevelopment Property that could possibly affect the decision of a reasonably prudent developer to purchase the Redevelopment Property under the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement. ARTICLE 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF DEVELOPER. Developer makes the following representations and warranties:

3.1 Developer has the power to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder and is not in violation of the laws of the State.

3.2 Developer is a nonprofit corporation duly formed and validly existing under the

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laws of this State and has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and carry out the covenants contained herein.

3.3 Developer will cause the Redevelopment Project to be constructed in accordance

with the terms of this Agreement, the specific site plan it will be required to submit to the City and the zoning certificate it is required to secure under Section 4.4, and Developer is responsible for compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, environmental, zoning, energy conservation, building code and public health laws and regulations).

3.4 Developer will obtain or cause to be obtained, in a timely manner, all required permits, licenses and approvals, and will meet, in a timely manner, all requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations which must be obtained or met before the Redevelopment Project may be lawfully constructed.

3.5 Developer has not received any notice or communication from any local, state or federal official that the activities of Developer or the City with respect to the Redevelopment Project may or will be in violation of any environmental law or regulation. As of the date of the execution of this Agreement, Developer is aware of no facts the existence of which would cause it to be in violation of any local, state or federal environmental law, regulation or review procedure, which would give any person a valid claim under the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act.

3.6 The construction of the Redevelopment Project would not be undertaken by Developer, and in the opinion of Developer would not be economically feasible within the reasonably foreseeable future, without the assistance and benefit to Developer provided for in this Agreement.

3.7 Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement is prevented, limited by or conflicts with or results in a breach of, the terms, conditions or provision of any contractual restriction, evidence of indebtedness, agreement or instrument of whatever nature to which Developer is now a party or by which it is bound, or constitutes a default under any of the foregoing.

3.8 Developer will cooperate fully with the City with respect to any litigation commenced with respect to the Redevelopment Project.

3.9 Developer agrees to pay the total amount of any costs, charges, expenses and attorneys fees reasonably incurred or paid at any time by the City because of any Event of Default by Developer as to any stipulation, agreement, and covenant of this Agreement, resulting in any suit or proceeding at law or in equity to which the City shall become a party in reference to Developer's interest in the Redevelopment Property or the Redevelopment Project.

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3.10 Developer will cooperate fully with the City in resolution of any traffic, parking, trash removal or public safety problems which may arise in connection with the construction and operation of the Redevelopment Project.

3.11. In the event of the FTA selection of the Q-Block site for a federally funded Transit Hub, the Developer will collaborate with the City to subdivide the site providing a portion for the construction of a Transit Hub building that is architecturally compatible with the 1888 depot that will be located on the other portion of the site. The Developer will also collaborate with the City to explore possible shared site amenities that serve both the Transit Hub and the Depot Building, e.g., accessible parking, a sheltering pavilion, site lighting, informational signage, bike racks, trash receptacles, and benches.

3.12 11 The construction of Phase I of the Redevelopment Project will commence on or before July 1, 2015, and barring Unavoidable Delays, will be substantially completed by December 31, 2016 (refer to section 7.3).

ARTICLE 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEVELOPER.

4.1 Redevelopment Project. Developer shall continue all efforts to effectuate the Redevelopment Project pursuant to the concept design included in Exhibit D. Developer shall keep the City advised of its progress in meeting its obligations under this Agreement and any changes or alterations that may become necessary to the concept design included in Exhibit D.

4.2 Redevelopment Costs. The Redevelopment Costs, as estimated and summarized

on Exhibit E, are essential to the successful completion of the Redevelopment Project. Developer shall be responsible for the entirety of the Redevelopment Costs, and shall make payment for such expenses as they are incurred. Developer agrees that City shall bear no responsibility for any operational expenses for the Depot or the Redevelopment Property following the completion of the Redevelopment Project, and further agrees not to seek subsidies or other financial assistance from the City to cover any such operational expenses.

4.3 Fundraising. Developer shall diligently continue its efforts to raise the funds necessary to cover the Redevelopment Costs and provide the security required in Section 4.7 herein. If, at any time, Developer concludes that it will be unsuccessful in raising the funds necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement, it shall promptly notify the City of its conclusion, which notification will constitute a Default Event and permit the City to proceed under Section 7.2 herein.

4.4 Permits. Developer shall obtain or require its contractors, subcontractors or other authorized agents to obtain all necessary permits required by any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation, including but not limited to:

(a) Building Moving Permit. Developer shall adhere to the requirements of City

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Code § 16-31 to apply for and secure a permit to move the Depot from its present location to the Redevelopment Property. In addition to the requirements of § 16-31, Developer shall have secured the site plan permit required in paragraph (b) of this Section and provided the security required in Section 4.76 before the City will issue such permit.

(b) Zoning Certificate. Developer shall adhere to the requirements of City Code

§ 5.5.1 to apply for and secure a zoning certificate for the specific site plan to be proposed for the Redevelopment Project.

4.5 Environmental review. The City shall at its cost perform a Phase I Site

Environmental Assessment of the Redevelopment Property. Developer shall be responsible for all subsequent environmental review required, including, if necessary, a Phase II Environmental Assessment. Developer shall be further responsible for any and all clean up or remediation of any pollutants or other environmental hazards present on the Redevelopment Property that may be discovered in any stage of environmental review, except that nothing in this Section shall be interpreted to limit Developer’s right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1.

4.6 Development Land use. Developer shall complete the work to relocate the Depot

to the Redevelopment Property and renovate the Depot pursuant to the specific site plan it will be required to submit to the City and the zoning certificate it is required to secure under Section 4.4 and City-approved plans and specifications, to make it suitable for a viable use or uses within 10 years of the date Developer assumes title to the Redevelopment Property pursuant to Article 5 of this Agreement. Thereafter for a period of 10 years, Developer shall devote the Redevelopment Property to the continued use of the Redevelopment Property as a viable use or uses as permitted by zoning for the property and building(s) at the date of purchase, or as approved through the Planning Commission processes. The conversion of any portion of the Redevelopment Project to any other use(s) shall trigger the City’s option to repurchase the Redevelopment Property pursuant to Section 4.6 herein and constitute a default and permit the City to proceed under Section 7.2 herein, unless the City first approves said change in use(s) in writing.

4.7 Security. To guarantee compliance with the terms of this Agreement and

payment of the Redevelopment Costs, Developer shall furnish the City with an irrevocable letter of credit, dated at least 30 days before the date of Closing, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F from a bank for $293,550, which figure represents 100 percent of the estimated Redevelopment Costs summarized on Exhibit E. This breakdown is for historical reference; it is not a restriction on the use of the security. The City Administrator shall administratively reduce amount of the letter of credit required by this section to reflect the dollar value of any in-kind donations secured by Developer upon Developer’s submission of proof of such donations satisfactory to the City Administrator. The bank shall be subject to the approval of the City Administrator. The security shall be for a term ending December 31, 2017. Individual security instruments may be for shorter terms provided they are replaced at least thirty (30) days prior to their expiration. The City may draw down the security, without notice, as necessary to remedy any violation of the terms of this Agreement or if the security is allowed to lapse prior to the end

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of the required term. If the Redevelopment Project is not completed at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the security, the City may also draw it down. If the security is drawn down, the proceeds shall be used to cure the default. Upon receipt of proof satisfactory to the City Administrator that the Redevelopment Project has been completed and financial obligations to the City have been satisfied, with City Administrator approval the security will be reduced from time to time by ninety percent (90%) of the financial obligations that have been satisfied. Ten percent (10%) of the amounts certified by the Developer's design professional shall be retained as security until the Redevelopment Project has been completed, and all financial obligations to the City have been satisfied.

ARTICLE 5. AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE OF REDEVELOPMENT

PROPERTY. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the City agrees to sell to Developer, and Developer agrees to purchase from the City for the amounts and on the terms provided in this Agreement, all the City’s right, title and interest in and to the Redevelopment Property, excepting any portion thereof identified prior to the Closing Date by the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as its preferred location for a transit hub within the City of Northfield pursuant to Section 5.2 below, and further excepting any easements and rights benefiting or appurtenant to the Redevelopment Property and improvements including any right, title or interest in the bed of any street, road, highway, alley or other public way adjoining the Redevelopment Property.

5.1 Purchase Price for the Redevelopment Property. Developer agrees to pay the City a total of One dollar and No/100 Dollars ($1.00), in cash funds, for the Redevelopment Property. The City hereby acknowledges receipt of the sum of One Dollar and No/100 Dollars ($1.00) from Developer as earnest money hereunder. Developer shall pay the balance of the Purchase Price for the Real property in cash funds to the City on the Closing Date.

5.2 Transit Hub location reserved. The City and Developer acknowledge that an as

yet unspecified portion of the Redevelopment Property has received preliminary consideration from FTA as the site of a federally funded transit hub proposed to be located in the City, which would require that said transit hub location remain under City ownership. In the event that FTA, the City, and Developer collectively determine prior to the Closing Date that a portion of the Redevelopment Property is a suitable location for the transit hub and that such transit hub could be constructed in a manner that would not unreasonably interfere with the Redevelopment Project, the Parties shall cooperate as necessary to effect the subdivision of that portion of the Redevelopment Property necessary to host the transit hub from the remainder of the Redevelopment Property, and only the remainder of the Redevelopment Property shall be conveyed to Developer under this Article (the Form Limited Warranty Deed attached hereto as Exhibit B being amended accordingly before its delivery to Developer). Further, in such event, the City agrees that any structures to be constructed in connection with the Transit Hub shall be architecturally compatible with the Depot. Developer and City additionally agree to collaborate to explore possible shared site amenities that serve both the Transit Hub and the Depot Building, e.g., accessible parking, a sheltering pavilion, site lighting, informational signage, bike racks, trash receptacles, and benches.

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5.2 3 Option to repurchase. The City shall retain a conditional option to repurchase

the Redevelopment Property valid for a period of 10 years from and after the Closing Date for an amount equivalent to the Purchase Price plus inflation at the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal on the Closing Date. The City’s option shall only vest upon Developer’s breach or default of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including a failure to devote the Depot and Redevelopment Property to a viable use or uses within the time provided for in Section 4.6 herein. The City may, following the occurrence of a triggering Default Event, in its sole discretion and judgment, exercise the option to repurchase as provided herein.

5.3 4 No assumption of liabilities or obligations by Developer. Except as may otherwise be expressly provided in this Agreement, all commitments, liabilities, and obligations of the City of every kind or nature whatever, whether known or unknown, liquidated or unliquidated, fixed or contingent, which in any way relate to the Redevelopment Property or to the operation of the Redevelopment Property before the Closing Date, shall remain the commitments, liabilities, and obligations of the City. The Parties agree that Developer shall have no commitments or obligations nor assume any liabilities or responsibilities as successor to the City by operation of law, or as a result of the City's operation of the Redevelopment Property prior to the Closing Date.

5.4 5 Survey. The City previously commissioned a survey of the Redevelopment Property that contains all information required to (a) provide an accurate legal description for the Redevelopment Property, and (b) accurately reflect the locations of all buildings and other improvements and fixtures located thereon. A copy of the survey is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The City represents and warrants that it owns the Redevelopment Property free of any encumbrances not indicated on Exhibit G. Developer may obtain, at its own cost and expense, an updated survey for the purposes of project development.

5.5 6 Title Insurance and Marketable Title to the Redevelopment Property. (a) The Delivery of the Title Commitment. Developer may obtain, at its own expense, a Title Commitment. Developer shall pay all costs associated with obtaining a Title Policy including, but not limited to, updating of the abstract or obtaining a new abstract of title for the Redevelopment Property, title insurance premiums and title examination fees, issued by a Title Company. The Title Commitment shall be based upon the description of the Redevelopment Property provided in Exhibit A and shall show fee title in the City, subject only to the City’s option to repurchase the Redevelopment Property under Section 5.23, any encumbrances indicated on Exhibit G, and other permitted encumbrances waived in writing by Developer, and shall provide for extended coverage risks and include special endorsements for zoning, contiguity and such other matters as Developer may request. (b) The Making and Curing of Title Objections. Developer shall be allowed 20

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days after receipt of the Title Commitment in which to make objections to the content of the commitment, said objections to be made in writing. If there are any objections to the title which are not remedied by the Closing Date, the City shall have 120 days from the date of receipt of said written objections in which to remedy said objections. (c) The Consequences of Failing to Cure Title Objections. If said objections are not remedied within 120 days from the date of the City's receipt of said objections, then Developer shall have the following two alternatives: (1) Developer may accept title to said Redevelopment Property subject to said objections; or (2) Developer may declare this entire transaction to be null and void. If Developer declares this transaction to be null and void pursuant to this paragraph, any earnest money paid by Developer to the City shall be immediately refunded by the City to Developer.

5.6 7 The Closing. The Closing shall occur on a date mutually acceptable to the City and Developer after such time as each of the conditions precedent to closing set forth in Section 5.12 10 below have been satisfied or waived by the party benefitting from the condition. The Closing shall take place at the offices of City Hall, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, Minnesota 55057-2565, or at such other place as may be agreed to mutually by the Parties. The City agrees to deliver possession of the Redevelopment Property to Developer at the Closing. (a) The City’s Closing Documents. On the Closing Date, the City shall execute and/or deliver to Developer the following: (1) Deed. A Limited Warranty Deed, in a form reasonably satisfactory to Developer, so as to vest in Developer good and marketable title to the Redevelopment Property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances apart from (1) those indicated on Exhibit G; (2) the City’s conditional option to repurchase the Redevelopment Property under Section 5.23, and (3) any other permitted encumbrances that may be waived by Developer. (2) Seller’s Affidavit. An Affidavit of Title by the City indicating that on the Closing Date there are no outstanding unsatisfied judgments, tax liens or bankruptcies against or involving the City or the Redevelopment Property; that there has been no skill, labor or material furnished to the Redevelopment Property for which payment has not been made or for which mechanics’ liens could be filed; and that there are no unrecorded interests in the Redevelopment Property not reflected on Exhibit G, together with whatever standard owner’s affidavit and/or, indemnity (ALTA Form) which may be reasonably required by a title company to issue an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy, if required by Developer. (3) Well Certificate. The City shall provide to Developer a Well Certificate in the form required by Minn. Stat. § 103I.25, subd. 1, paragraph (j), signed by the

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City, disclosing all wells located on the Redevelopment Property within the meaning of Minn. Stat. § 103I.005, subd. 22 as they exist on the Closing Date. (4) Storage Tanks. If the Redevelopment Property contains or contained a storage tank, an affidavit with respect thereto, as required by Minn. Stat. § 116.48. (5) Other Documents. All other documents reasonably determined by Developer to be necessary to transfer the Redevelopment Property to Developer free and clear of all encumbrances, including Phase I Site Environmental Assessment, other than Permitted Encumbrances or as otherwise provided for herein. (b) Developer’s Closing Documents. On the Closing Date, Developer will execute and/or deliver to the City the following: (1) Payment for the Redevelopment Property. The Purchase Price for the Redevelopment Property of One Dollar ($1.00). (2) Title Documents. Such affidavits of Developer, Certificates of Value or other documents as may be reasonably required by a title company to record the City’s Closing Documents.

5.7 8 Proration of Costs. The City and Developer agree to the following prorationing and allocation of costs regarding this Agreement: (a) Title Insurance and Closing Fee. City shall pay the cost of compiling the abstract and will pay all additional premiums required for the issuance of the Title Policy, if required by Developer. Developer will pay any reasonable and customary closing fee or charge imposed by any closing agent designated by the Title Company. (b) Deed Tax. City shall pay all state deed tax regarding the deed to be delivered by the City under this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.67(a)(1). (c) Property Taxes and Special Assessments. Developer shall assume responsibility for property taxes payable beginning on the Closing Date and thereafter (including unpaid installments of special assessments, if any). (d) Recording Costs. Developer will pay the cost of recording all documents necessary to place record title in the condition warranted and requested by the City in this Agreement. Developer will pay the cost of recording all other documents. (e) Attorneys’ Fees. Each of the Parties will pay its own attorneys’ fees, except that a party defaulting under this Agreement or any closing document will pay the reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs incurred by the non-defaulting party to enforce its rights regarding such default.

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(f) Title Policy. Developer may obtain, at Developer’s expense, at closing a title policy issued by a title company, or a suitably marked up commitment initiated by a title company undertaking to issue such a title policy required by the commitment as approved by Developer.

5.8 9 Survival of representations, warranties, agreements and claims. All representations, warranties, and agreements made in connection with this Agreement will survive for 10 years past the Closing Date and the termination of this Agreement.

5.9 10 Conditions Precedent to Closing. (a) Conditions Precedent by City to Obligations of Developer. The obligations of Developer to consummate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment by the City on or before the Closing Date of all of the following conditions, which conditions may only be waived by Developer in writing: (1) Representations and Warranties True. All of the representations and warranties of the City contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date. (2) Covenants and Agreements Performed. Prior to or on the Closing Date, the City shall have performed and complied with all covenants, agreements or conditions and delivered all documents required by this Agreement to be performed, complied with or delivered by the City. (3) Environmental Conditions. The environmental condition of the Redevelopment Property shall be acceptable to Developer in its sole discretion. (4) Title. Title to the Redevelopment Property has been found to be, or is made acceptable in accordance with the terms of Section 5.5 6 hereof. Developer shall also have received, on or prior to the Closing Date, title insurance coverage effective as of the Date of Closing in the form and content required by Section 5.5 6 hereof. (b) Conditions by Developer Precedent to Obligations of the City. The obligations of the City to consummate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment on or before the Closing Date of all of the following conditions, any of which may be waived by the City in writing: (1) Representations and Warranties True. All of the representations and warranties of Developer contained on this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date.

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(2) Demolition permit. Developer shall have successfully applied for and secured demolition permits from the City for the existing Depot and for the existing Freight-house south of Third Street, having acquired permission from the railroad for this demolition work on their property, and with the City's cooperation of this permit process prior to the land transfer. (3) Building Moving Permit. Developer shall have successfully applied for and secured a building moving permit from the City as required in Section 4.4 herein. (4) Zoning Certificate. Developer shall have submitted a proposed site plan for the Redevelopment Property and successfully applied for and received a zoning permit from the City as required in Section 4.4 herein. (5) Security. Developer shall have submitted the irrevocable letter of security required in Section 4.7 herein to the City. (6) Covenants and Agreements Performed. Developer shall have performed and complied with all covenants and agreements or conditions contained in this Agreement and delivered all documents required by this Agreement to be performed, complied with or delivered to the City.

ARTICLE 6. INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY.

6.1 Developer releases from and covenants and agrees that the City, its governing body members, officers, agents, including the independent contractors, consultants and legal counsel, servants and employees thereof (hereinafter, for purposes of this Article, collectively the "Indemnified Parties") shall not be personally liable for and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties against any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death of any person occurring at or about or resulting from any defect in the Redevelopment Project or on the Redevelopment Property, provided that the foregoing indemnification shall not be effective for any actions of the Indemnified Parties that are not contemplated by this Agreement.

6.2 Except for any willful misrepresentation or any willful or wanton misconduct of the Indemnified Parties, Developer agrees to protect and defend the Indemnified Parties, now and forever, and further agrees to hold the aforesaid harmless from any claim, demand, suit, action or other proceeding whatsoever by any person or entity whatsoever arising or purportedly arising from the actions or inactions of Developer (or if other persons acting on its behalf or under its direction or control) under this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby or the acquisition, construction, installation, ownership, and operation of the Project; provided, that this indemnification shall not apply to the warranties made or obligations undertaken by the City in this Agreement or to any actions undertaken by the City which are not contemplated by this Agreement but shall apply to any pecuniary loss or penalty (including interest thereon from the date the loss is incurred or penalty is paid by the City at a rate equal to the Prime Rate) as a result of Developer's actions or inactions with respect to the Redevelopment Project.

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6.3 All covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of the City

contained herein shall be deemed to be the covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of the City and not of any governing body member, officer, agent, servant or employee of the City, as the case may be.

ARTICLE 7. TERMINATION. This Agreement shall remain in effect until such time as the City’s conditional option to repurchase the Redevelopment Property is exercised or expires, or upon such earlier occurrences as follows:

7.1 Termination by Developer. At any time before relocating the Depot to the Redevelopment Property, Developer may terminate this Agreement by providing 30 days written notice to the City. Upon termination under this section, the City shall release the irrevocable letter of credit and return any security provided by Developer under Section 4.7, less any expenses incurred by the City to which it is entitled to reimbursement under this Agreement. If termination under this Section occurs prior to the Closing Date, the City shall assume responsibility for the cleanup or remediation of any pollution or environmental hazards present on the Redevelopment Property that may be discovered in any stage of environmental review. If termination under this Section occurs after the Closing Date, the City may exercise its option to repurchase the Redevelopment Property pursuant to Section 5.3 above.

7.2 Termination by City. (a) Developer Report. Within eighteen (18) months following the

execution of this document, the Developer shall submit a report to the City Council documenting the status of its efforts to raise the funds necessary to cover the Redevelopment Costs and perform its obligations under this Agreement. If the City Council reasonably concludes from the report that Developer has made insufficient progress in fundraising such that the Developer will be unlikely to raise the funds required on or before July 15, 2015, the City Council may act to terminate this Agreement within 60 days of receipt of Developer’s report on or before June October 1, 2013 by providing 30 days written notice to Developer.

(b) Developer Default. If Developer has failed to satisfy the conditions

precedent to closing on Developer’s purchase of the Redevelopment Property under Section 5.910(b) on or before July 15, 2015, or otherwise defaults on a material obligation under this Agreement, the City may terminate this Agreement by providing 30 days written notice to Developer. If Developer then fails to satisfy the conditions precedent to closing on Developer’s purchase of the Redevelopment Property within such 30 day notice period, this Agreement will terminate and the City shall return any security provided by Developer under Section 4.7, less any expenses incurred by the City to which it is entitled to reimbursement under this Agreement.

7.3 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Article,

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any action, claim or demand for damages suffered as a result of breach or default of the terms of this Agreement by the other party, or to recover amounts which had accrued and become due and payable as of the date of such termination. ARTICLE 8. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 8.1 Cumulative Remedies. The Parties agree that in the event of a breach of this Agreement, the party adversely affected by the breach shall not be required to elect a single remedy. Instead, that party shall be entitled to pursue any and all available legal and/or equitable remedies, including but not necessarily limited to injunctive relief, specific performance, and the recovery of money damages. The Parties agree that the specific mention of certain remedies in this Agreement shall not in any way prevent the Parties from pursuing any other remedies available to them that may not have been specifically mentioned in this Agreement.

8.2 Voluntary and Knowing Action. The Parties, by executing this Agreement, state

that they have carefully read this Agreement and understand fully the contents thereof; that in

executing this Agreement they voluntarily accept all terms described in this Agreement without

duress, coercion, undue influence, or otherwise, and that they intend to be legally bound thereby.

8.3 Authorized Signatories. The Parties each represent and warrant to the other that

(1) the persons signing this Agreement are authorized signatories for the entities represented, and

(2) no further approvals, actions or ratifications are needed for the full enforceability of this

Agreement against it; each party indemnifies and holds the other harmless against any breach of

the foregoing representation and warranty.

8.4 Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the

written consent of the other party.

8.5 Modifications/Amendment. Any alterations, variations, modifications, amendments or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing, and signed by authorized representative of the City and Developer.

8.6 Records—Availability and Retention. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, Developer agrees that the City, State Auditor, or any of their duly authorized representatives at any time during normal business hours and as often as they may reasonably deem necessary, shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any books, documents, papers, records, etc., which are pertinent to the accounting practices and procedures of Developer and involve transactions relating to this Agreement. Developer agrees to maintain these records for a period of six years from the date of termination of this Agreement.

8.7 Compliance with Laws. Developer shall abide by all Federal, State and local

laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations now in effect or hereinafter adopted pertaining to

this Agreement or to the facilities, programs and staff for which Developer is responsible.

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8.8 Interest by City Officials. No elected official, officer, or employee of the City

shall, during his or her tenure or employment and for one year thereafter, have any interest, direct

or indirect, in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof.

8.9 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and

accepted in Rice County, Minnesota, and the laws of the State of Minnesota shall govern any

interpretations or constructions of the Agreement without regard to its choice of law or conflict

of laws principles.

8.10 Data Practices. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to the

requirements of Minnesota’s Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 13.01

et seq.

8.11 No Waiver. Any party’s failure in any one or more instances to insist upon

strict performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any right

herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of that right or of that

party’s right to assert or rely upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any express

waiver of a term of this Agreement shall not be binding and effective unless made in writing and

properly executed by the waiving party.

8.12 Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this

Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. Any invalid or

unenforceable provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement to the extent of its

invalidity or unenforceability, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if the

Agreement did not contain that particular provision to the extent of its invalidity or

unenforceability.

8.13 Entire Agreement. These terms and conditions constitute the entire Agreement

between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof. All discussions and negotiations are

deemed merged in this Agreement.

8.14 Headings and Captions. Headings and captions contained in this Agreement are

for convenience only and are not intended to alter any of the provisions of this Agreement and

shall not be used for the interpretation of the validity of the Agreement or any provision hereof.

8.15 Survivability. All covenants, indemnities, guarantees, releases, representations

and warranties by any party, and any un-discharged obligations of the City and Developer arising

prior to the expiration of this Agreement (whether by completion or earlier termination), shall

survive such expiration.

8.16 Execution. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more

counterparts that, when taken together, shall be deemed an original and constitute one and the

same document. The signature of any party to the counterpart shall be deemed a signature to the

Agreement, and may be appended to, any other counterpart. Facsimile and email transmissions of

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executed signature pages shall be deemed as originals and sufficient to bind the executing party.

8.17 Other Documents. Each party to this Agreement agrees, both at the Closing and

after the Closing, to execute such other documents as may be reasonably requested by the other party in order to complete the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

8.18 Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given by any party upon the

other is given in accordance with this Agreement if it is directed to the City by delivering it personally to the City Administrator of the City; or if it is directed to Developer, by delivering it personally to an officer of Developer; or if mailed in a sealed wrapper by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or if transmitted by facsimile, copy followed by mailed notice as above required; or if deposited cost paid with a nationally recognized, reputable overnight courier, properly addressed as follows: If to the City: Tim Madigan, City Administrator City of Northfield 801 Washington Street Northfield, MN 55057-2565 Copies to: Christopher M. Hood, City Attorney Flaherty & Hood, P.A. 525 Park Street, Suite 470 St. Paul, MN 55103-2122 John M. Ophaug Schmitz Ophaug & Dowd, L.L.P. 220 Division St. 5 Northfield, MN 55057 If to Developer: Rob Martin, Co-chair Save the Northfield Depot 414 Riley Drive Northfield, MN 55057 Notices shall be deemed effective on the earlier of the date of receipt or the date of deposit as aforesaid; provided, however, that if notice is given by deposit, that the time for response to any notice by the other party shall commence to run one business day after any such deposit. Any party may change its address for the service of notice by giving written notice of such change to the other party, in any manner above specified, 10 days prior to the effective date of such change.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed effective as of the day and year first set forth above.

Date: ______________________________

THE CITY: City of Northfield By: _______________________________

Mary Rossing, Its Mayor

Date: ______________________________

ATTEST: By: _______________________________

Deb Little, Its City Clerk

STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF RICE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____day of ___________________, 2012, by Mary Rossing, as Mayor, and Deb Little, as City Clerk, for the City of Northfield, Minnesota. _________________________________ Notary Public

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Date: ______________________________

DEVELOPER: Save the Northfield Depot By: RobMartin_______________________________

Its: Co-chair Officer______________________________

Date: ______________________________

By: PatAllen_______________________________

Its: Secretary - Officer_______________________________

STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF RICE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____day of ___________________, 2012, by _________________, as _______________________, and _____________________, as _____________________, for Save the Northfield Depot. _________________________________ Notary Public

EXHIBIT A

Surveys of the Redevelopment Property dated April 13, 1998 and November 6, 1990, respectively

Form 10.2.9 Page 1 of 4

EXHIBIT B Form Limited Warranty Deed conveying Redevelopment Property to Developer

(Top 3 inches reserved for recording data) LIMITED WARRANTY DEED DEED TAX DUE: $_________________ DATE: _____________________, 2012 FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, City of Northfield, Minnesota, a body politic and corporate under the laws of the state of Minnesota (“Grantor”), hereby conveys and quitclaims to Save the Northfield Depot, a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the state of Minnesota (“Grantee”), real property in Rice County, Minnesota, legally described on the attached Exhibit “A”, together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto, subject to the following restrictions, covenants, and conditions:

1. The real property herein conveyed shall be devoted to the following use: operating a financially viable property and building use or uses with Northfield’s historic ‘Milwaukee Road’ Depot on the premises. 2. The real property shall be devoted to such use by the Grantee in accordance with the provisions of this Deed. 3. The Grantee shall devote the real property to its intended use within 1 year from the date of this Deed and maintain such use for a minimum period of five years thereafter. If the Grantee fails to devote the real property to its intended use or fails to devote the real property to its intended use at any time as required herein, Grantor shall have the option to repurchase fee title to the real property for the consideration of $____________________ (______________________________), less any taxes and other encumbrances affecting marketability of title. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantor may, at its option, consider an extension of time for good cause shown by Grantee. In the event an extension is granted, it (a) shall be to a date certain, (b) may be conditioned by Grantor to protect the public interest, and (c) during the period Grantee shall not transfer title to the real property without the express written consent of Grantor.

After the Grantee has devoted the real property to its intended use, the Grantor shall provide to Grantee a certificate of compliance/completion in recordable form within 30 days from the determination thereof by Grantor.

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4. The Grantee shall not transfer title to the real property within 6 years after the date of this Deed without the express written consent of the Grantor. 5. Any transfer of title to the real property made pursuant to the provisions of paragraphs 3 and 4 hereof shall be made only to a party who demonstrates to the satisfaction of Grantor that such party has the ability to perform in place of Grantee. 6. Incorporated herein by reference are all of the conditions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.048 to 469.068, and all of said conditions and the conditions stated herein relative to the use of the real property are covenants running with the land;

This Deed conveys after-acquired title. Grantor warrants that Grantor has not done or suffered anything to encumber the property from and after April 13, 1998. The total consideration for this deed is less than $500.00. The Seller certifies that the Seller does not know of any wells on the described real property.

Grantor The City of Northfield, Minnesota By: ____________________________ Its: Mayor By: ____________________________ Its: City Clerk

State of Minnesota, County of Rice This instrument was acknowledged before me on _________________________, 2012, by ____________________________, as its Mayor, and by ____________________________, as its City Clerk, of the City of Northfield, Minnesota.

(Stamp) ______ Notary Public

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THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: Robert T. Scott Flaherty & Hood, P.A. 525 Park Street, Suite 470 St. Paul, MN 55103 (651) 225-8840

TAX STATEMENTS FOR THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO: Save the Northfield Depot 414 Riley Drive Northfield, MN 55057


EXHIBIT A

[Insert Legal Description . . and Existing Site Surveys].

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EXHIBIT C

Phase I Site Environmental Assessment of Redevelopment Property dated _________________

EXHIBIT D Redevelopment Project Proposal and Phase I Concept Design

EXHIBIT E Redevelopment Costs

EXHIBIT F Form Letter of Credit

IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT No. ___________________ Date: _________________ TO: City of Northfield 801 Washington Street Northfield, Minnesota 55057 Dear Sir or Madam: We hereby issue, for the account of Save The Northfield Depot, Inc. and in your favor, our Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $ _____________________, available to you by your draft drawn on sight on the undersigned bank. The draft must: a) Bear the clause, "Drawn under Letter of Credit No. __________, dated ________________, 2______, of (Name of Bank) "; b) Be signed by the Mayor or City Administrator of the City of Northfield, Minnesota. c) Be presented for payment at (Address of Bank) , on or before 4:00 p.m. on _________________________. This Letter of Credit shall automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless, at least forty-five (45) days prior to the next annual renewal date (which shall be November 30 of each year), the Bank delivers written notice to the Northfield City Administrator that it intends to modify the terms of, or cancel, this Letter of Credit. Written notice is effective if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, and deposited in the U.S. Mail, at least forty-five (45) days prior to the next annual renewal date addressed as follows: Northfield City Administrator, Northfield City Hall, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, MN 55057, and is actually received by the City Administrator at least thirty (30) days prior to the renewal date. This Letter of Credit sets forth in full our understanding which shall not in any way be modified, amended, amplified, or limited by reference to any document, instrument, or agreement, whether or not referred to herein. This Letter of Credit is not assignable. This is not a Notation Letter of Credit. More than one draw may be made under this Letter of Credit.

This Letter of Credit shall be governed by the most recent revision of the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 500. We hereby agree that a draft drawn under and in compliance with this Letter of Credit shall be duly honored upon presentation. By: _________________________________ Its: _________________________________

EXHIBIT 'G'

List of Encumbrances

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Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator From: Deb Little, City Clerk Subject: Items related to Redistricting:

a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 932 – Amending City Code Chapter 2 to add Sec. 2-1 – City Wards (Redistricting plan)

b. Resolution 2012-022 - Approve Precincts and Polling Locations Action Requested: The City Council is being asked to choose a redistricting plan, hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 932 to adopt the ward plan, and adopt resolution 2012-022 approving the precincts and polling locations related to the new ward plan. Summary Report: Per the Council’s direction on March 6, ordinances and resolutions have been prepared for new ward boundaries, precincts and polling locations for Sample Plans 3 and 8.

Staff recommends approval of the proposed precincts as shown in attachments for each plan. Both plans propose eight precincts compared to the current configuration of nine precincts. It would be difficult to reduce the number of precincts any further with the current four-ward system and voter demographics within the wards.

Staff has identified suitable polling locations for each plan. In some cases a final commitment has not be received from a location so an alternate is listed. A revised resolution will be distributed on Tuesday, March 20. If a commitment cannot be obtained by Tuesday, March 20, the polling places could be approved at a future meeting. To determine the location of polling places, the following items were considered: 1) polling locations located within the precinct; 2) polling locations near or within one mile of the precinct boundary; 3) size of the polling location for voting and handling of long lines; 4) size and availability of polling location parking; 5) polling location accessibility for voters; and 6) polling location availability. Staff recommends the polling locations as noted in the resolution for each of the plans. Changes to polling locations must be made 90 days before an election. No changes are allowed between the primary and general elections.

Regular

Upcoming Timeline

Action/Item Date Council approves proposed redistricting plan and first reading of ordinance

March 20

Second reading of ordinance April 3 Following approval of the redistricting plan, the notification and publication process will begin. In addition to the legally required processes, staff will be using a variety of methods to inform voters of changes. These will include:

Press releases (local media sources and Northfield.org) City website City Commons Posting information at City Hall and the Northfield Public Library Posting maps in polling locations (previously used and new) Outreach/collaboration with various groups such as League of Women Voters – Voters

Services. Attachments:

1. Ordinance No. 932 & Resolution 2012-022 for Sample Plan 3 2. Ordinance No. 932 & Resolution 2012-022 for Sample Plan 8 3. Statistics for Sample Plans 3 & 8 4. Summary of Comments 5. Summary of Council Actions & Proposed Upcoming Meetings

ORDINANCE NO. 932

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA, AMENDING NORTHFIELD CODE, CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD DOES ORDAIN THAT: Northfield Code, Chapter 2 – Administration, Article I. - In General is hereby amended to add Sec. 2-1. – City Ward Boundaries, as follows: Sec. 2-1. – City Ward Boundaries. The City of Northfield shall be composed of, and hereby is divided into four wards, and may be further divided into precincts as approved by resolution of the city council, for purposes of all elections conducted within the City of Northfield shown on the attached map and described as follows:

a. Ward 1 - The first ward shall contain the following area within the Rice County portion of the City of Northfield within the area described as follows: Commencing at the point of the intersection of the northeastern city limits line and the northern Rice County limits line, thence west along the Rice County line to the Cannon Falls Spur railroad tracks, thence following the Cannon Falls Spur railroad tracks south to Water Street N., thence following Water Street N. south to St. Olaf Avenue, thence following St. Olaf Avenue west to Highway 3, thence following Highway 3 south to Second Street, thence following Second Street east to Winona Street, thence following Winona Street south to Woodley Street, thence following Woodley Street west to Division Street, thence following Division Street south to Ames Street, thence following Ames Street east to Maple Street S., thence following Maple Street S. south to Jefferson Parkway, thence following Jefferson Parkway to the eastern City limits, thence following the easterly city limits line north to the point of beginning.

b. Ward 2 - The second ward shall contain the following area within the Rice County

portion of the City of Northfield within the area described as follows: Commencing at the point of the southeastern city limits thence north to Jefferson Parkway, thence following Jefferson Parkway west to Maple Street S., thence following Maple Street S. north to Ames Street, thence following Ames Street west to Division Street, thence following Division Street north to Woodley Street, thence following Woodley Street west to Highway 3 S., thence following Highway 3 S. south to Bollenbacher Drive, thence following Bollenbacher Drive south to Babcock Lane, thence following Babcock Lane west to the Cannon River, thence following the Cannon River South to Rice Creek and then west to the Union Pacific railroad tracks, thence following the Union Pacific railroad tracks to the intersection with the southerly city limits line, thence following the southerly city limits line east to the point of beginning.

c. Ward 3 - The third ward shall contain all of the Dakota County portion of the City of

Northfield and the following area within the Rice County portion of the City of Northfield within the area described as follows: Commencing at the point of the intersection of North Avenue and Falk/Cedar Avenue, thence following North Avenue east and following the Rice County northerly boundary line east to the to the Cannon Falls Spur railroad tracks, thence following the Cannon Falls Spur railroad tracks south to Water Street N., thence following Water Street N. south to St. Olaf Avenue, thence following St. Olaf Avenue west to Lincoln Street N., thence following Lincoln Street N. north to Greenvale Avenue, thence following Greenvale Avenue west to Falk Avenue, thence following Falk Avenue north to North Avenue/the point of beginning.

d. Ward 4 - The fourth ward shall contain the following area within the Rice County

portion of the City of Northfield within the area described as follows: Commencing at the point of the southwesterly City limits, thence east following the southerly city limits line to the Union Pacific railroad tracks, thence following Union Pacific railroad tracks north to Rice Creek and then east to the Cannon River, thence following the Cannon River north to Babcock Lane, thence following Babcock Lane east to Bollenbacher Drive, thence following Bollenbacher Drive north to Highway 3 S., thence following Highway 3 S. north to Woodley Street, thence following Woodley Street east to Winona Street, thence following Winona Street north to Second Street E., thence following Second Street E. west to Highway 3, thence following Highway 3 north to St. Olaf Avenue, thence following St. Olaf Avenue west to Lincoln Street N., thence following Lincoln Street N. north to Greenvale Avenue, thence following Greenvale Avenue west to Falk Avenue, thence following Falk Avenue north to North Avenue, then west on North Avenue to the westerly city limits line, thence following the westerly city limits south to the point of beginning.

Passed by the City Council of the City of Northfield this ___ day of __________, 2012. ATTEST: ________________________________ _ _______________________________ City Clerk Mayor VOTE: ____ ROSSING ____ BUCKHEIT ____ GANEY ____ NAKASIAN ____ POWNELL ____IMM ____ ZWEIFEL First reading: _____________ Second reading: _____________ Published: _____________

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Populaton Variance % VarianceWard 1 5,044 42 0.83%Ward 2 4,920 -82 -1.64%Ward 3 4,907 -95 -1.90%Ward 4 5,138 136 2.71%


APPROVING CITY OF NORTHFIELD PRECINCTS AND POLLING LOCATIONS WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of Minnesota has been redistricted; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has approved City ward boundaries per Ordinance No. 932; and, WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 204B.14, subd. 3(d) requires that precinct boundaries be

established or reestablished within 60 days of when the legislature has been redistricted or at least 19 weeks before the state primary election, whichever comes first.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THAT: The City of Northfield hereby establishes the boundaries of the voting precincts and polling places as shown on the attached map and described as follows: Ward 1, Precinct 1 – Weitz Center (Room 236 – Larson Family Library) - 320 Third Str. E. or First UCC Church – 300 Union Str.

That portion of Ward 1 that is north of Fourth Street E., north of Wall Street Road and east of Spring Creek Road.

Ward 1, Precinct 2 – United Methodist Church – 1401 Maple Street S.

That portion of Ward 1 that is south of Fourth Street E., south of Wall Street Road and west of the Spring Creek Road.

Ward 2, Precinct 1 – City Hall – 801 Washington Str.

That portion of Ward 2 that is east of Division Street, north of Jefferson Parkway and east of Highway 3.

Ward 2, Precinct 2 – Northfield Community Resource Center – 1651 Jefferson Parkway

That portion of Ward 2 that is west of Division Street, south of Jefferson Parkway and west of Highway 3

Ward 3, Precinct 1 – Northfield Retirement Center – 900 Cannon Valley Drive

That portion of Ward 3 that is south of the Rice County/Dakota County line

Ward 3, Precinct 2 – Bethel Lutheran Church – 1321 North Avenue

That portion of Ward 3 that is north of the Rice County/Dakota County line

Ward 4, Precinct 1 – St. Johns Lutheran Church – 500 Third Street W.

That portion of Ward 4 that is south of Fifth Street, south of Forest Avenue and east of Lincoln Street.

Ward 4, Precinct 2 – St. Olaf College Buntrock Commons - 1520 St. Olaf Avenue

That portion of Ward 4 that is north of Fifth Street, north of Forest Avenue and west of Lincoln Street.

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Northfield on this 20th day of March 2012. ATTEST _____________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor VOTE: ___ ROSSING ___ BUCKHEIT ___ GANEY ___ NAKASIAN ___ POWNELL ___ IMM ___ ZWEIFEL

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ORDINANCE NO. 932

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA, AMENDING NORTHFIELD CODE, CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD DOES ORDAIN THAT: Northfield Code, Chapter 2 – Administration, Article I. - In General is hereby amended to add Sec. 2-1. – City Ward Boundaries, as follows: Sec. 2-1. – City Ward Boundaries. The City of Northfield shall be composed of, and hereby is divided into four wards, and may be further divided into precincts as approved by resolution of the city council, for purposes of all elections conducted within the City of Northfield shown on the attached map and described as follows:

a. Ward 1 - The first ward shall contain the following area within the Rice County portion of the City of Northfield within the area described as follows: Commencing at the point of the intersection of the northeastern city limits line and the northern Rice County limits line, thence west along the Rice County line to the Cannon River, thence following the Cannon River south to Second Street, thence following Second Street west to Highway 3, thence following Highway 3 south to Woodley Street, thence following Woodley Street east to Division Street, thence following Division Street south to Ames Street, thence following Ames Street east to Maple Street S., thence following Maple Street S. north to Woodley Street, thence following Woodley Street east to Spring Creek Road, thence following Spring Creek Road south to the intersection with the eastern City limits line, thence following the easterly city limits northerly to the point of beginning.

b. Ward 2 - The second ward shall contain the following area within the Rice County

portion of the City of Northfield within the area described as follows: Commencing at the point of the southeastern city limits, thence north to Woodley Street, thence following Woodley Street west to Maple Street S., thence following Maple Street S. south to Ames Street, thence following Ames Street west to Division Street, thence following Division Street north to Woodley Street, thence following Woodley Street west to Jefferson Road, thence following Jefferson Road south to Jefferson Parkway, thence following Jefferson Parkway east to Roosevelt Drive W., thence following Roosevelt Drive W. south to Adams Street, thence following Adams Street west to Lincoln Street S., thence following Lincoln Street S. south to Heritage Drive, thence following Heritage Drive west to Jefferson Road, thence following Jefferson Road south to the intersection with the southerly city limits line, thence following the southerly city limits east to the point of beginning.

c. Ward 3 - The third ward shall contain all of the Dakota County portion of the City of

Northfield and the following area within the Rice County portion of the City of Northfield within the area described as follows: Commencing at the point of the intersection of North Avenue and Falk/Cedar Avenue, thence following North Avenue east and following the Rice County northerly boundary east to the Cannon River, thence following the Cannon River south to Second Street, thence following Second Street west to Highway 3, thence following Highway 3 north to St. Olaf Avenue, thence following St. Olaf Avenue west to Lincoln Street N., thence following Lincoln Street N. north to Greenvale Avenue, thence following Greenvale Avenue west to Falk Avenue, thence following Falk Avenue north to North Avenue to the point of beginning.

d. Ward 4 - The fourth ward shall contain the following area within the Rice County portion of the City of Northfield within the area described as follows: Commencing at the southwesterly City limits, thence following the southerly city limits line east to Jefferson Road, thence following Jefferson Road north to Heritage Drive, thence following Heritage Drive east to Lincoln Street S., thence following Lincoln Street S. north to Adams Street, thence following Adams Street east to Roosevelt Drive W., thence following Roosevelt Drive W. north to Jefferson Parkway, thence following Jefferson Parkway west to Jefferson Road, thence following Jefferson Road north to Woodley Street, thence following Woodley Street west to Highway 3, thence following Highway 3 north to St. Olaf Avenue, thence following St. Olaf Avenue west to Lincoln Street N., thence following Lincoln Street N. north to Greenvale Avenue, thence following Greenvale Avenue west to Falk Avenue, thence following Falk Avenue north to North Avenue, then following North Avenue west to the westerly city limits, thence following the westerly city limits southerly to the point of beginning.

Passed by the City Council of the City of Northfield this ___ day of __________, 2012. ATTEST: ________________________________ _ _______________________________ City Clerk Mayor VOTE: ____ ROSSING ____ BUCKHEIT ____ GANEY ____ NAKASIAN ____ POWNELL ____IMM ____ ZWEIFEL First reading: _____________ Second reading: _____________ Published: _____________

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APPROVING CITY OF NORTHFIELD PRECINCTS AND POLLING LOCATIONS WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of Minnesota has been redistricted; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has approved City ward boundaries per Ordinance No. 932; and, WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 204B.14, subd. 3(d) requires that precinct boundaries be

established or reestablished within 60 days of when the legislature has been redistricted or at least 19 weeks before the state primary election, whichever comes first.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THAT: The City of Northfield hereby establishes the boundaries of the voting precincts and polling places as shown on the attached map and described as follows: Ward 1, Precinct 1 – Weitz Center (Room 236 – Larson Family Library) - 320 Third Str. E. or First UCC Church – 300 Union Str.

That portion of Ward 1 that is north of Fifth Street E. and north of Wall Street Road. Ward 1, Precinct 2 – City Hall – 801 Washington Str.

That portion of Ward 1 that is south of Fifth Street E. and south of Wall Street Road.

Ward 2, Precinct 1 – United Methodist Church -1401 Maple Street S.

That portion of Ward 2 that is east of Division Street. Ward 2, Precinct 2 – Northfield Community Resource Center – 1651 Jefferson Parkway

That portion of Ward 2 that is west of Division Street.

Ward 3, Precinct 1 – Northfield Retirement Center – 900 Cannon Valley Drive

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Ward 3, Precinct 2 – Bethel Lutheran Church – 1321 North Avenue

That portion of Ward 3 that is north of the Rice County/Dakota County line

Ward 4, Precinct 1 – St. Johns Lutheran Church – 500 Third Street W.

That portion of Ward 4 that is south of Fifth Street, south of Forest Avenue and east of

Lincoln Street. Ward 4, Precinct 2 – St. Olaf College Buntrock Commons - 1520 St. Olaf Avenue

That portion of Ward 4 that is north of Fifth Street, north of Forest Avenue and west of Lincoln Street.

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Northfield on this 20th day of March 2012. ATTEST _____________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor VOTE: ___ ROSSING ___ BUCKHEIT ___ GANEY ___ NAKASIAN ___ POWNELL ___ IMM ___ ZWEIFEL

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Precinct Populaton 18+ Pop.1 2,600 2,4572 2,572 1,9891 2,727 1,8902 2,396 1,6701 3,794 2,8432 1,147 8331 2,023 1,6352 2,750 2,737

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Statistics for Sample Plans 3 and 8

Map Name Population Balance

Ward Population Variance % Variance Comments

Sample Map 3 - aim for even pop. Balance

1 5,044 42 0.84% Subcommittee recommends this map.

Wards are relatively compact.

Does good job of grouping southern neighborhoods

Population balance meets the goal of 5% or less

Similar to Original Town Plat

Uses a portion of Woodley Street as a boundary

Communities of interest (Colleges and Hispanic Community) retained. Noted concern of splitting northeast neighborhood

Best of plans 3, 4, & 5

Dakota County contiguity best in plans 3 & 8.

Wards 2 & 4 cross highway & river (no population in west side of ward 2)


Wards likely to grow are 2 & 3; room for growth in both wards

2 4,920 -82 -1.64%

3 4,907 -95 -1.90%

4 5,138 136 2.72%

Sample Map 8 - Subcommittee

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1 5,172 170 3.40% Subcommittee recommends this map.

Wards 1 & 3 are relatively compact.

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Uses a portion of Woodley Street as a boundary

Dakota County contiguity best in plans 3 & 8.

Ward 4 crosses highway & river


Wards likely to grow are 2 & 3; room for growth in ward 3 – ward 2 is over average

Concern with isolation of southern portion of ward 4 from northern portion of ward 4

Boundary between ward 2 & ward 4 is non-linear – may create difficulties with elections and descriptions

Both plans 3 & 8 seem to provide a good socioeconomic balance

2 5,123 121 2.42%

3 4,941 -61 -1.22%

4 4,773 -229 -4.58%

Communities of Interest: colleges; businesses; Hispanic community Note: Plans have not intentionally paired up or protected incumbents

SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS - REDISTRICTING SCENARIOS

Map Preference Comments

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 X X I prefer Sample Plans 1 and 8 because they are superior in being compact, contiguous, and preserving communities of interest. X X I am writing regarding the redistricting of Northfield. After carefully reviewing the maps, the two options that seem most appropriate

are either map 1 or map 8. The other maps seem to divide the city into incongruant sections. We live on the northeast side of the city. We prefer to continue with the maps that represent the east side in tact. Because we live across the street from the Weitz Center We would like to remain in the segment with Carleton since they have a huge impact on our property and our lives.

X X X As, "we the people", on a national, state, county and city level continue to work through, issues and maps on redistricting. I just wanted to thank you for the information given by Brian and you at the open house on February 15th. For lack of a better expression, I think my "take away" from the open house is that "the front runners" (for maps) for 'lack of a better expression' are: Maps, three, seven and eight. I don't think you were promoting any maps on the 15th. You were just looking for feedback. Thank you for your continued efforts!

X 1. Prefer sample plan #8, because it keeps like neighborhoods together and is contiguous. 3. Believe that sample plans #3 or 1 do the best job of equalizing the populations within wards. 4. Believe that #8 does the best job of creating compact and contiguous wards. 5. Believe that communities of interest of best maintained in #8. 6. College, mobile home neighborhoods, high density - they all have particular interests that deserve focused representation.

X I was not able to attend the redistricting open house, so I’m sending you my comments on the plans that were displayed on the web. For me, it’s important to keep the historic east side neighborhood south of Carleton together in one ward; we tend to share common interests. If population were not a factor, I’d include the rest of the traditional grid, down to Ames. And the Carleton campus should remain in the ward. But I’d give up he triangle W of the river, E of Spring, and N of 4th, which has little in common with the rest of the current ward 1. Following these thoughts, I’d rank the proposed plans as follows, from best to worst: #8 removes the triangle, and adds the related area south to Woodley and Ames #6 leaves our ward boundaries unchanged, but has the most population variance (as much as the current arrangement). #1 adds the related area south to Woodley, and removes the area east of Prairie (newer and generally more expensive homes, with a very different street layout) #7 removes the area east of Prairie in exchange for a more remote Dakota County subdivision (plus the nearly uninhabited area west of Cedar out to the hospital). #3, 4 & 5 split the historic neighborhood east-west and add unrelated southeast areas #2 splits the historic neighborhood north-south, joins the homes north of 2nd and the Carleton campus with the somewhat distant west side grid with closer connections to St. Olaf

X #8 1) appears to respect the “communities of interest” more than others and 2) distributes the business districts in each ward (meaning each ward contains some segment of the businesses) which I think is positive – makes sure, in some sense, that all reps (City Council members) attend to businesses and that they have a voice although “voters” don’t reside in that area (at least not many)

X #8 – I like how it keeps the Spanish speaking community residing in the mobile home parks together as a community of interest. If it had to be 7, I would widen the geographical space “at the point” where the current W3, P3 meets current ward 1…though it may result in awkward boundary lines where “across the street neighbors” would be in different wards. As a resident of W3, P3 (Dakota County), I would feel a sense of disconnect with sample Plan #7. We feel much more a part of the ward 3 than we would in the

newly created ward 1 – also the “pinpoint” intersection in ward 1 on sample plan 7 is problematic. X #8 I believe sample plan 8. Dakota County should be with Ward 3. I live in Dakota County and identify more with Ward 3 than

Ward 1. X Plan 8 keeps the Latino community together. Plan 7 moves Mayflower to a more similar population. Plan 7 – take point (joining

point with Dakota County) and extend more slightly south. I believe communities of interest are best maintained in sample plan 8. X Sample plan 3 X #8 keeps neighborhoods fairly well, not too different from current plan. Plan 7 is not really contiguous. The Dakota County census

tracts next to Ward 1 have 0 population. I believe that plan #8 best maintains communities of interest. Thanks for all your hard work. X #8 does a reasonably good job of equalizing population. Keeps neighborhoods together better than the other plans. I believe that plan

8 does the best job of equalizing the wards and creating compact & continuous wa5ds. Thank you for all your hard work. X I prefer sample plan (list number) for the following reasons:

Sample Plan #3 I would make the following changes to sample plan (list number and changes you would make): None I believe that sample plan (list number) does the best job of equalizing the wards: Sample #3 I believe that sample plan (list number) does the best job of creating compact & contiguous wards: Sample#3 I believe that communities of interest are best maintained in sample plan (list number): Sample#3 Please specify which communities of interest you feel need attention through the redistricting process: College Campuses; established neighborhoods I have attached my own sample plan that I would like the City to consider. I believe this plan better meets the redistricting principles for the following reasons: General Comments: If the council wants to provide for possible growth in the next 10 years, the %variance in W2 allows for this as does the variance for W3 which are areas where one might anticipate growth .. While W4 crosses the river as it did in the current wards, there is a smaller portion on the east side than in the current plan which failed the contiguity and communities of interest tests. Ward 4 in Sample#3 has the widest variance, which, it could be argued recognizes the potential student voters. While some may argue that college students don't have much interest in local elections and the plan needn't consider them in comparison with other communities of interest, they are counted in the census, and are a factor in the state aid the city receives. These two reasons require that they be given the same consideration as other citizens.

X X From 2/21 Public Hearing: Don McGee, 710 Highland Ave., spoke regarding those that worked on the scenarios. Provided thoughts on scenarios and feels that the overriding considerations are the river, highway, and railroad. Northfield is bisected by these features. Doesn’t feel that plan 3 doesn’t deal with these features in the best way. Plans 7 & 8 are acceptable. Prefers plan 8 as it more closely reflects the current wards and looks like a derivation of the quadrant plan. Suggested that the Council look at different number of wards that easily fit in the future.

X From 2/21 Public Hearing: Jane McWilliams, 901 West 1st Street, noted that she has submitted a comment form. Commended staff and committee for work done. In favor of map 3 because it keeps the college together. Current plan divides St. Olaf. Noted that students are an asset. Noted that Ward 4 is divided in plan 3 by the river and railroad, but doesn’t know how you would fix that. Feels that Ward 4 is better than the last time. Noted that there is opportunity for growth in plan 3 in both the north ward and south east ward.

X From 2/21 Public Hearing: Victor Summa, 812 St. Olaf Ave., noted that he had asked the question at the open house regarding the conflict between the Charter and State law pertaining to council members that are redistricted out of their ward. Noted preference of map 6. Not happy with the way Ward 4 was conceived 10 years ago. All other maps disadvantage ward 2 to accommodate for better

ward 4 numbers. Wards 1, 2 and 3 would be retaining the constituencies that they currently have and Ward 4 still would have the gerrymandered situation. However, feels that this is a better status quo since Ms. Zweifel has indicated she is looking for a whole new concept of geographically numbering the wards.

X I prefer Sample Map 1, since it seems to best take into account the community of interest defined by the historic East side and Carleton College.

X I believe that Sample Plan #7 is the plan that the city council should accept. It would accommodate anticipated residential growth. Ward #3 which has St Olaf College in it will not grow to the same extent as other areas and it is also larger in population (denser) in a small physical area. It also looks like it would balance socio-economic status in the four wards. (I think that plan numbers 3,4,and 5 would be poor choices because of the crossover of ward number 4. )

X I tend to favor #8. First I think it expands Current Ward #1 to Woodley and Ames St, without breaking it up as the other two do. Secondly, #8 puts the upper North area to Ward 3 which doesn't seem to me to belong at all in Ward 1. It also unites the area South of North Avenue and North of it. Good luck working out this complex plan.

X X Of the 8 samples laid out I prefer sample plan 1 and 8. Those plans tie Carleton College with its eastside neighbors. Sample plan 2 ties Carleton with the west side. Plan 3 ties Carleton with Mayflower and then the east side with the west side. Plan 4 & 5 ties a good portion of the east side with the west side. As I said above, I prefer sample plan 1 & 8; they are laid out well and tie the colleges in with their appropriate neighbors.

X I would recommend that the city council accept redistricting map # 7 for the following reasons: 1. It allows for future growth. 2. It keeps the East side historic community together. 3. It balances off economic differences.

Note: Some commenters provided comments both at the open house and at the public hearing. Some comments were also anonymous.

2011/2012 REDISTRICTING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS & PROPOSED UPCOMING

MEETINGS

Action/Item Date Presentation broad overview of the process, principles, and timelines regarding redistricting - City Council Work Session

November 22, 2011

Council discusses, provides input, reviews and approves redistricting process, timetable, and principles. Council approved the following motions:

M2012-018 - Consider eliminating wards from the City of Northfield.

M2012-019 - The Northfield City Council approves the attached Redistricting Process, Principles and Timeline (Option “A”) with the addition of an official public hearing in addition to the public input opportunities.

M2012-020 - Amend The Public Process To Include Communication to the Public Regarding the Details of the County Redistricting Process, Timeline and Input Opportunities (Redistricting)

January 17, 2012

Presentation of proposed scenarios; creation of subcommittee. Council approved the following motions:

M2012-025 - To Rescind M2012-018 to Consider Eliminating Wards From the City of Northfield

M2012-026 - To Put Redistricting Scenarios To Subcommittee of C. Zweifel and C. Imm, Staff , and 2 Community Members

February 6, 2012

Council Work Session Discussion February 14, 2012 Public Open House February 15, 2012 Public Hearing February 21, 2012 Discussion/Summary of Comments Received/Direction to Staff

M2012-054 - Select Redistricting Plans 3 and 8 for Staff to Prepare Ordinances For

March 6, 2012

Council Work Session Discussion on Redistricting March 13, 2012 Council approves proposed redistricting plan – First reading of Ordinance 932; Resolution 2012-022 - Approving precincts and polling locations

March 20, 2012

Second reading of Ordinance 932 (Deadline for Redistricting) April 3, 2012

REGULAR

Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council From: Tim Madigan, City Administrator Subject: Public Safety Center – Purchase of Property and Architectural Services Action Requested: The Northfield City Council provides direction on the attached proposed purchase agreement for the Cowles property at 1601 Riverview Drive. Authorize the proposed architectural work in the attached letter from Mike Clark, DLR, for the new Public Safety Center at the Cowles property and use of the current PSC by the Fire Department for the immediate future. Summary Report: The attached agreement was negotiated with the Cowles last year and needs to be updated, but I wanted to receive feedback from the Council on it before placing it on an agenda for action. The main question for the Council on the purchase agreement for the Cowles property is: do you want to proceed with purchase of the property as soon as possible or do you want to secure an option agreement at this price for a period of time? The attached proposal from DLR addresses work the Council requested on March 06. Scheduled for the April 03 Council meeting is a review of the process for a local sales tax by City Attorney Chris Hood and Finance Director Kathleen McBride. Ehlers and Associates have been authorized to proceed with an update to the City Bond Study. Attachments: Cowles Purchase Agreement Council Motion March 06 Cowles Site Map DLR Proposal

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between TBC, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, 604 Baneberry Court, Northfield, Minnesota 55057 (“Seller”), and the City of Northfield, a Minnesota municipal corporation, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, Minnesota 55057-2565, its successors and assigns (“Buyer”), together referred to herein as the “Parties,” effective as of the last date of signature by any of the parties as provided below. In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer hereby agree as follows: 1. SALE OF PROPERTY. Upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,

Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller, the following property (collectively, the “Property”):

a. Real Property. The real property is bare land located in Rice County, Minnesota,

bearing Parcel ID 22.11.1.02.003, legally described on the attached Exhibit A (“Land”) together with (1) all easements and rights benefiting or appurtenant to the Land including any right, title or interest in the bed of any street, road, highway or alley adjoining the land (collectively the “Real Property”). The area of the land is approximately 182,952 square feet (4.2 acres).

b. Personal Property. All of the fixtures, if any, situated in or about the Real Property

owned by Seller and relating to the use and operation of the Real Property (“Personal Property”). Seller agrees to remove all other personal property prior to the Closing Date.

c. Permits. Seller’s interests in any certificates, permits, variances, licenses and

approvals which benefit or relate to the Real Property and its current use (“Permits”).

d. Warranties. Seller’s interest in all warranties and guaranties, if any, given to, assigned to or benefiting Seller or the Real Property or the Personal Property, regarding the acquisition, construction, design, use, operation, management or maintenance of the Real Property (“Warranties”).

e. Plans. All blueprints, shop drawings, surveys, studies, plans and specifications

regarding the Real Property and Personal Property that are in the possession of or readily available to Seller or its agents (the “Plans”).

f. Records. All records regarding the Real Property and the Personal Property

(“Records”) that are in possession of the Seller or its agents, except those that are proprietary to Seller or which are normally viewed as confidential.

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g. Proceeds. Seller’s interest in and to any insurance or condemnation proceeds hereinafter received relating to any of the Property, subject to the provisions of Section 8 (“Proceeds”).

2. PURCHASE PRICE AND MANNER OF PAYMENT. The total purchase price

(“Purchase Price”) to be paid by Buyer to Seller for the Property shall be Six Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Thirty-Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($622,037.00), calculated as $3.40 per square foot of land, payable as follows:

a. Twenty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) as earnest money (“Earnest

Money”), which Earnest Money shall be held by Seller; and

b. The balance, Six Hundred Two Thousand Thirty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($602,037.00), by check to be paid on the Closing Date.

The earnest money provided in this paragraph shall be non-refundable to Buyer except in the event of a failure of Seller’s representations or warranties, a default by Seller, or as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement.

3. CLOSING.

a. The closing of the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”)

shall occur on a date mutually acceptable to Seller and Buyer, following all applicable transaction approvals required in Section 4.a. of this Agreement, but in no event more than forty-five (45) days months after the effective date of this Agreement (the “Closing Date”). The Closing shall take place at Northfield City Hall, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, Minnesota 55057-2565, or at such other place as may be agreed to mutually by the parties. Seller agrees to deliver possession of the Property to Buyer on the closing date.

b. Seller’s Closing Documents. On the Closing Date, Seller shall execute and/or

deliver to Buyer the following (collectively, “Seller’s Closing Documents”): i. Deed. A General Warranty Deed (with statement regarding presence or

absence of wells), in form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer, conveying the Real Property to Buyer, free and clear of all encumbrances, except the “Permitted Encumbrances” determined pursuant to Section 6 hereof.

ii. Bill of Sale. A Bill of Sale in general warranty form, conveying the Personal Property to Buyer, free and clear of all encumbrances except Permitted Encumbrances.

iii. Seller’s Affidavits. An Affidavit of Seller indicating that on the Closing

Date there are no outstanding, unsatisfied judgments, tax liens or bankruptcies against or involving Seller or the Real Property; that there has been no labor or material furnished to the Real Property for which payment has not been

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made for which mechanics’ liens could be filed; that there are no other unrecorded interests in the Real Property; and that there are no encroachment or survey issues of which Seller is aware; together with whatever standard owner’s affidavit and/or indemnity which may be reasonably required by the Title Company to issue an owner’s policy of title insurance conforming to the requirements of Section 6 of this Agreement.

iv. Original Documents. To the extent reasonably available to Seller or Manager, original copies of the Permits, Warranties, Plans and Records, if any.

v. Well Certificate. If there are wells on the Real Property, a Well Certificate in the form required by Minn. Stat. § 103I.

vi. Other Affidavits. Any other affidavits or certificates that may be required under Minn. Stat. § 116.48, Subd. 6, or Sect. 115B.16 or other provisions of law.

vii. Abstract. The abstract of title or the owner’s duplicate certificate of title for the Real Property.

viii. Title Policy. A title policy, or a marked-up Title Commitment, meeting the requirements of Section 6.

c. Buyer’s Closing Documents. On the Closing Date, Buyer will execute and/or deliver to Seller the following (collectively, “Buyer’s Closing Documents”):

i. Purchase Price. The Purchase Price, by check.

4. CONTINGENCIES. The obligation of the Buyer to perform under this Purchase Agreement is contingent upon the timely occurrence or satisfaction of each of the following conditions:

a. Transaction Approvals. The parties understand and agree that the purchase of the Property is contingent upon approval by the City Council of the City of Northfield and approval through any referendum of the eligible voters of the City of Northfield required by law, ordinance or resolution of the City Council authorizing the City to finance and construct a public safety center on the Property. If any approval as provided herein is not obtained by the Closing Date, this Agreement shall be null and void, and in this event Seller may retain the earnest money paid by Buyer.

b. On the Closing Date, title to the Property shall be acceptable to Buyer in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.

c. The Inspection Period described in Section 10 shall have expired without Buyer’s terminating the Purchase Agreement.

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d. The representations and warranties of Seller shall be true and correct in all material

respects up through and including the Date of Closing.

e. Buyer has obtained financing sufficient to enable it to pay the Purchase Price.

The contingencies in this section are solely for the benefit of, and may at any time be waived by the Buyer. If any of the necessary contingencies are not met by the Closing Date, Buyer may elect, and is hereby authorized, to declare this Agreement null and void, and in this event Seller may retain the earnest money.

5. PRORATIONS. Seller and Buyer agree to the following prorations and allocation of costs

regarding this Agreement.

a. Title Insurance and Closing Fee. Seller will pay a maximum of Five Hundred and 00/100 ($500.00) toward the costs of the Title Commitment. Buyer will pay all premiums required for the issuance of the Title Policy. Seller and Buyer will each pay one-half of any reasonable and customary closing fee or charge imposed by the Title Company.

b. Deed Tax. Seller shall pay the state deed tax on the Warranty Deed to be delivered by Seller under this Agreement.

c. Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments. General real estate taxes and installments of special assessments payable therewith payable in the year prior to the year of Closing and all prior years will be paid by Seller. Seller shall pay on or before the Closing Date all special assessments that were officially levied or pending as of the date of this Agreement (except installments thereof which are payable along with real estate taxes payable in 2011). Special assessments levied or which become pending after the date of this Agreement shall be paid by Buyer. General real estate taxes payable in the year of closing shall be prorated such that Seller shall pay such portion of such taxes attributable to the period beginning on January 1 of the year in which the Closing Date takes place, and continuing through and including the Closing Date and buyer shall pay such portion of such taxes attributable to the period beginning on the first day after the Closing Date takes place. If general real estate taxes due and payable during the year in which the Closing Date takes place have not yet been determined as of the Closing Date, Buyer and Seller shall estimate such taxes to be 105% of real estate taxes due and payable during the previous year and shall prorate taxes based on such amount; provided that, after taxes due and payable during the year in which the Closing Date takes place have been determined by the taxing authority; either party shall have the right to cause a reconciliation by sending written notice to the other party. Within 10 days of receipt of such notice, the party required to pay any additional amount pursuant to such reconciliation shall pay such amount to the other party.

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d. Recording Costs. Buyer will pay the cost of recording the Deed. Seller shall pay the cost of recording any documents necessary to perfect its own title or which release encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances.

e. Other Costs. All other operating costs of the Property will be allocated between

Seller and Buyer as of the Closing Date, so that Seller pays that part of such other operating costs accruing on or before the Closing Date, and Buyer pays that part of such operating costs accruing after the Closing Date.

f. Attorneys’ Fees. Each of the parties will pay its own attorneys’, accountants’ and consultants’ fees.

6. TITLE. Seller shall convey good and marketable title to the Property to the Buyer, free of encumbrances other than easements and restrictions of record which do not materially interfere with Buyer’s intended use of the Property and Permitted Exceptions as provided by this Agreement.

a. Title Commitment. Within fifteen (15) business days after receiving written

notification from the Buyer of all applicable transaction approvals contained in Section 4.a. of this Agreement, Seller shall, at Seller’s expense, obtain and deliver to Buyer a title commitment (“Title Commitment”) covering the Property and binding the title company (“Title Company”) to issue at closing a current form ALTA Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance (“Title Policy”) in the full amount of the purchase price hereunder. At the same time Seller shall deliver to Buyer one or more Abstracts of Title, covering all parcels that make up the Property, provided that the Abstracts of Title are not required to be certified to date nor to include searches covering bankruptcies, state and federal judgments, judgment liens, or special assessments, so long as the Title Commitment required above assures good and unfettered title.

b. Objections. Within ten (10) business days after delivery of the Title Commitment to

Buyer, Buyer may deliver to Seller such written objections as Buyer may have to anything contained therein. Seller shall make commercially reasonable efforts to satisfy such objections prior to the Closing Date.

c. Buyer’s Rights if Seller Fails to Cure Objections. If Seller delivers written notice

to Buyer on or before the Closing Date that Seller is unable to satisfy any objection or if, for any reason, Seller is unable to convey title in accordance herewith, Buyer may, as Buyer’s exclusive remedies, waive such objections and accept such title as Seller is able to convey, with or without adjustment in the purchase price, or terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller and receive a refund of the earnest money, provided that such termination notice must be delivered on or before the Closing Date.

d. Permitted Exceptions. The following shall be deemed to be permitted exceptions:

(1) Building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federal regulations; and

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(2) The lien of real property taxes payable in the year of Closing which by the

terms of this Agreement are to be paid or assumed by Buyer.

7. OPERATION PRIOR TO CLOSING. During the period from the date of Seller’s acceptance of this Agreement to the Closing Date (the “Executory Period”) Seller shall operate and maintain the Property in the ordinary course of business in accordance with prudent, reasonable business standards, including the maintenance of adequate liability insurance and any currently-maintained insurance against loss by fire, windstorm and other hazards, casualties and contingencies, including vandalism and malicious mischief (Buyer understands that Seller may self-insure fire and other property casualties), provided, that Seller will not enter into any new leases, or renew any lease terms (other than on a month-to-month basis), or modify or terminate any lease, or accept the surrender of any leased premises, without the written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

8. DAMAGE/CONDEMNATION. If, prior to the Closing Date, all or any part of the Property is substantially damaged by fire casualty, the elements or any other cause, Seller shall immediately give notice to Buyer of such fact and at Buyer’s option (to be exercised within fifteen (15) days after Seller’s notice), this Agreement shall terminate. In the event Buyer does not terminate this Agreement during the said fifteen (15) day period, Seller shall have the right, during the succeeding five (5) day period to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice thereof to Buyer. In the event either Buyer or Seller so terminates this Agreement, the parties will have no further obligations under this Agreement and any Earnest Money, together with any accrued interest, shall be refunded to Buyer. If neither Buyer nor Seller so elects to terminate despite such damage, or if the Property is damaged but not substantially, Seller shall promptly commence to repair such damage or destruction and return the property to its condition prior to such damage and Buyer shall have the right to approve any loss adjustment reached by Seller with the applicable insurance companies, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If such damage shall be completely repaired prior to the Closing Date then there shall be no reduction in the Purchase Price and Seller shall retain the proceeds of all insurance related to such damage. If such damage shall not be completely repaired prior to the Closing Date but Seller is diligently proceeding to repair, then Seller shall complete the repair after the Closing Date and shall be entitled to receive the proceeds of all insurance related to such damage after repair is completed; provided, however, Buyer shall have the right to delay the Closing Date until repair is completed. If Seller shall fail to diligently proceed to repair such damage then Buyer shall have the right to require a closing to occur and the Purchase Price shall be reduced by the cost of such repair; or at Buyer’s option, the Seller shall assign to Buyer all right to receive the proceeds of any insurance it may carry relating to such damage and Seller shall pay Buyer an amount equal to the deductible under the applicable policies, and the Purchase Price shall remain the same (or, Seller may forego payment of the deductible, in which case the Purchase Price shall be reduced by the amount of said deductible). For purposes of this Section, the words “substantially damaged” mean damage that would cost $40,000.00 or more to repair.

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9. SELLER’S WARRANTIES. As an inducement to Buyer to enter into this Agreement of sale and purchase, Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer and agrees as follows:

a. Seller is a Minnesota limited liability company, validly existing in good standing under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Seller has taken all steps required under its Articles of Operation in order to authorize this Purchase Agreement and the performance and satisfaction of all its terms and conditions. Neither the execution, delivery nor performance of this Purchase Agreement will result in the breach under any indenture, security instrument or other agreement or court or administrative order by which the Seller or the Property may be bound or affected.

b. The Property and its current use are in compliance with all federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including zoning, subdivision, environmental protection, building, fire and health laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; and Seller has received no notices from municipal or regulatory bodies that the Property is in violation of the provisions of any such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.

c. No portion of the Property is in a flood plain.

d. There is access to and from the Property to a public street.

e. Seller has disclosed and made available to Buyer all reports and investigations commissioned by or otherwise readily available to Seller relating to Hazardous Substance and the Property. The term “Hazardous Substance,” in the singular and plural form, means any “hazardous substance” as defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from time to time (42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq.), any substances or materials which are classified or considered to be hazardous, contaminants, toxic or pollutants, or otherwise regulated under the laws of the State in which the Property is located, and crude oil and any fraction thereof, asbestos in any form or condition, and polychlorinated biphenyls in any form or condition.

f. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, no methamphetamine production has occurred on

the Property.

g. All permits, licenses, approvals and reports necessary or required for a party to store, use, generate or dispose of any Hazardous Substances within or on the Property have been obtained or made, are being complied with, and are in full force and effect.

h. Seller is not aware of any environmental condition, situation or incident on, at, or concerning the Property, that could give rise to an action or liability under any law, rule, ordinance, or common law theory.

i. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, (i) there are no past or present investigation, administrative proceedings, litigation, regulatory hearings or other actions proposed,

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threatened or pending, alleging non-compliance with or violation of any federal, or state or local laws, ordinance, rule or regulations dealing with environmental, health or safety matters (“Environmental Laws”) or relating to any required environmental permits, and (ii) neither Seller nor any third party has violated any Environmental laws with respect to the Property.

j. There are not now, nor to the best of Seller’s knowledge have there ever been, any wells, operating or abandoned, located in, on or under the Property. Seller is not providing a Well Disclosure Statement to accompany this Agreement.

k. There are no underground or above ground storage tanks on the Property, in use or abandoned, and no such tanks have been removed during Seller’s ownership of the Property except in strict compliance with all laws, ordinances and regulations regarding such removal.

l. There is in effect no contract or agreement relating to management, maintenance services or operation of the Property that cannot be terminated on or prior to the Closing Date.

m. Seller has paid for, or will pay for on or before the Closing Date, all work, supplies and materials, performed upon and supplied to the Real Property.

n. There exists no litigation affecting or calling into question the Property or any part or component thereof, or Seller’s interest therein. There is no condemnation proceeding pending with respect to any part of the Property, and Seller has no knowledge of any threat or the imminence thereof.

o. Seller is the owner of all, and there exists no lien, encumbrance or adverse claim with respect to any Personal Property of the Property.

p. There are no service, maintenance or other contracts or equipment leases relating to the Property other than those which can and, at Buyer’s option, will be cancelled on or before the Closing Date; and Seller has disclosed in writing to Buyer all such contracts and equipment leases, if any.

q. There are no leases or tenancies in the Real Property.

All such representations and warranties shall be true on the Closing Date as if made on and as of such date. In the event that any aforesaid warranty is determined not to be true on and as of the Closing Date Buyer may, in Buyer’s sole discretion, at its option and by notice to Seller, either: (i) terminate this Agreement and upon said termination, Seller shall promptly refund to Buyer all monies paid to Seller hereunder, or (ii) waive the warranty or representation and close the sale and purchase hereof.

10. INSPECTION/DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD. Buyer shall have twenty (20) days,

commencing the effective date of this Purchase Agreement (the “Inspection/Due Diligence

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Period”) to (i) conduct such reviews, inspections and tests of the Property as Buyer in its sole discretion deems necessary or advisable, (ii) conduct a Phase I environmental assessment of the Property, and (iii) obtain such federal, state and local governmental approvals and permits as Buyer in its sole discretion deems necessary or advisable for Buyer’s proposed development and use of the Property. Such inspection/due diligence by Buyer shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

a. Seller shall allow Buyer and its agents, upon 24 hours advance verbal or written notice from Buyer to Seller, the right of any ingress and egress over and through the Subject Property for the purpose of inspecting and testing the same and making other observations as Buyer deems prudent, necessary or advisable, all however, at Buyer’s expense. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless from all injury, death, or property damage or claims of any kind whatsoever arising out of or in any way incidental to Buyer’s presence on the Property for the purposes aforesaid, which indemnity and hold harmless obligation of Buyer shall survive termination of this Purchase Agreement for any reason.

b. If prior to the end of the Inspection/Due Diligence Period, Buyer finds any

information or conditions relating to the Subject Property or Buyer’s proposed development and use thereof that are objectionable to Buyer in Buyer’s sole discretion, Buyer shall have the right to terminate this Purchase Agreement by giving written notice of termination to Seller no later than the end of the Inspection/Due Diligence Period and in such case, any Earnest Money shall be promptly refunded to Buyer. For purposes of this Section, objectionable information or conditions means: (1) that the item or component being inspected is not fit for its intended purpose, that it is in violation of a public law, code or regulation, that it needs replacement, cleaning, repairs or service, or that it is missing essential parts; or, (2) that an environmental condition (such as for example radon, mold, well water contamination, asbestos, soil contamination, noise or vibration) exists at levels that are unacceptable to Buyer. However, an item or component is not in objectionable condition if its only imperfections are cosmetic or signs of wear and tear or diminished effectiveness associated with an item or component of its age, or because it is not new or perfect, or because it is legally nonconforming under current law.

11. BROKER’S COMMISSION. Seller and Buyer represent and warrant to each other that they have dealt with no brokers, finders or the like in connection with this transaction.

12. PURCHASE AS-IS. Subject to Buyer’s right to terminate this Agreement during the Inspection/Due Diligence Period (Section 10), and subject to the express representations and warranties of Seller as set forth in this Purchase Agreement, Buyer agrees to accept the condition of the Property, including specifically without limitation, the environmental and geological condition of the Property, in an “AS-IS” and with “ALL FAULTS” condition. Buyer’s acceptance of title to the Property shall represent Buyer’s acknowledgment and agreement that, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement: (i) Seller has not made any written or oral representation or warranty of any kind with respect to the Property (including without limitation express or implied warranties of title, merchantability, or fitness for a

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particular purpose), (ii) Buyer has not relied on any written or oral representation or warranty made by Seller, its agents or employees with respect to the condition or value of the Property, (iii) Buyer has had an adequate opportunity to inspect the condition of the Property, including without limitation, any environmental testing, and to inspect documents applicable thereto, and Buyer is relying solely on such inspection and testing, and (iv) the condition of the Property is fit for Buyer’s intended use. Buyer agrees to accept all risk of Claims (including without limitation all Claims under any Environmental Law and all Claims arising at common law, in equity or under a federal, state or local statute, rule or regulation) whether past, present or future, existing or contingent, known or unknown, arising out of, resulting from or relating to the condition of the Property, known or unknown, contemplated or uncontemplated, suspected or unsuspected, including without limitation, the presence of any Hazardous Substance on the Property, whether such Hazardous Substance is located on or under the Property, or has migrated or will migrate from or to the Property. For purposes of this Section, the following terms have the following meanings:

a. “Environmental Law” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. §9601 et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §9601 et seq. the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §1201 et seq., the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1321 et seq., the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §7401 et seq., the Toxic Substances Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq., all as amended from time to time, and any other federal, state, local or other governmental statute, regulation, rule, law or ordinance dealing with the protection of human health, safety, natural resources or the environment now existing and hereafter enacted; and

b. “Hazardous Substance” means any pollutant, contaminant, hazardous substance or waste, solid waste, petroleum product, distillate, or fraction, radioactive material, chemical known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, polychlorinated biphenyl or any other chemical, substance or material listed or identified in or regulated by any Environmental Law.

c. “Claim” or “Claims” means any and all liabilities, suits, claims, counterclaims, causes of action, demands, penalties, debts, obligations, promises, acts, fines, judgment, damages, consequential damages, losses, costs, and expenses of every kind (including without limitation any attorney’s fees, consultant’s fees, costs, remedial action costs, cleanup costs and expenses which may be related to any claims).

13. ASSIGNMENT. Buyer shall have an unconditional right to assign this Agreement, and either party may assign its rights under this Agreement at any time; provided that no such assignment will relieve the assigning party of its obligations under this Agreement.

14. SURVIVAL. The respective covenants, agreements, indemnifications, warranties and other terms of this Agreement will survive and be in full force and effect after the Closing, and shall not be deemed to have merged into any of the Closing Documents.

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15. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted to be given by any party upon the other is given in accordance with this Agreement if it is directed to Seller by delivering it personally to an officer of Seller; or if it is directed to Buyer by delivering it personally to the Administrator or Finance Officer of the City of Northfield; or if mailed by United States registered or certified mail; return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or if transmitted by facsimile copy followed by mailed notice as above required, or if deposited cost paid with a nationally recognized, reputable overnight courier, properly addressed as follows:

If to Buyer:

Tim Madigan, Interim Administrator City of Northfield 801 Washington Street Northfield, MN 55057-2565

cc: Christopher M. Hood, City Attorney

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. 525 Park Street, Suite 470 St. Paul, MN 55103-2122

If to Seller: Bill Cowles TBC, LLC 604 Baneberry Court Northfield, MN 55057 cc: Jacqueline A. Dorsey Hvistendahl, Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn, P.A. 311 South Water Street Northfield, MN 55057

Notices shall be deemed effective on the earlier of the date of receipt or the date of deposit as aforesaid; provided, however, that if notice is given by deposit, that the time for response to any notice by the other party shall commence to run two (2) business days after any such deposit. Any party may change its address for the service of notice by giving written notice of such change to the other party, in any manner above specified.

16. CAPTIONS. The paragraph headings or captions appearing in this Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement and are not to be considered in interpreting this Agreement.

17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATION. This written Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements between the parties regarding the Property. There are no verbal agreements that change this

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Agreement and no waiver of any of its terms will be effective unless in a writing executed by the parties.

18. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their successors and assigns.

19. CONTROLLING LAW. The Parties acknowledge and agree that each has been given the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel, and/or has the requisite experience and sophistication to understand, interpret, and agree to the particular language of this Agreement. The Parties have equal bargaining power, and intend the plain meaning of the provisions of this Agreement. In the event of an ambiguity in or dispute regarding the interpretation of this Agreement, the ambiguity or dispute shall not be resolved by application of any rule that provides for interpretation against the drafter of the Agreement. This Agreement has been made under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and such laws will control its interpretation.

20. REMEDIES. If Buyer defaults under this Agreement, Seller shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Buyer. If Buyer fails to cure such default within thirty (30) days of the date of such notice, this Agreement will terminate, and upon such termination Seller will retain the Earnest Money as liquidated damages, time being of the essence of this Agreement. The termination of this Agreement and retention of the Earnest Money will be the sole remedy available to Seller for such default by Buyer, and Buyer will not be liable for damages. If Seller defaults under this Agreement, Buyer may terminate the Agreement upon five (5) days’ notice to Seller (Seller having cure rights during the 5-day period). Nothing in this Section 20 precludes Buyer from seeking and recovering specific performance of this Agreement upon Seller’s default.

21. DATES AND TIME PERIODS. Should the date for the giving of any notice, the performance of any act, or the beginning or end of any period provided for herein fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, such date shall be extended to the next succeeding business day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

22. COUNTERPARTS. This Purchase Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and which together shall constitute a single, integrated contract.

23. DUTIES OF TITLE COMPANY. In the event the Title Company receives written notice from Buyer (i) this Purchase Agreement has been duly terminated pursuant to Section 4, (ii) this Purchase Agreement has been duly terminated pursuant to Section 6, or (iii) this Purchase Agreement was otherwise terminated as a result of a default by Seller, then Title shall promptly deliver all earnest money hereunder (together with all interest accrued thereon) to the party entitled thereto as set forth in this Purchase Agreement. In the event the Title Company receives written evidence from Seller that this Purchase Agreement has been duly terminated by Seller pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 559.21, then Title shall promptly deliver all earnest money hereunder (together will all accrued interest thereon) to Seller. The sole duties of the Title Company shall be those described herein, and the Title Company shall

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be under no obligation to determine whether the other parties hereto are complying with any requirements of law or the terms and conditions of any other agreements among said parties. The Title Company may conclusively rely upon and shall be protected in acting upon any notice, consent, order or other document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties, consistent with reasonable due diligence on the Title Company’s part. The Title Company shall have no duty or liability to verify any such notice, consent order or other document, and its sole responsibility shall be to act as expressly set forth in this Agreement. The Title Company shall be under no obligation to institute or defend any action, suit or proceeding of any connection with this Agreement. If any dispute arises with respect to the disbursement of any monies, the Title Company may continue to hold the same pending resolution of such dispute, and the parties hereto hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Title Company from any action taken by it in good faith in the execution of its duties hereunder. The parties hereto agree that there may exist a potential conflict of interest between the duties and obligations of the Title Company pursuant to this Agreement and as insurer of the purchase of the Property by Buyer from Seller. The parties hereto acknowledge such potential conflict and indemnify and hold harmless the Title Company from any claim of conflict of interest arising as a result of its duties hereunder and in determining whether it can give its irrevocable commitment to insure Buyer’s title. The provisions of this Section 23 shall survive the termination of this Purchase Agreement.

24. BUYER’S TRANSACTION APPROVALS. Buyer’s obligation to perform hereunder is contingent upon Buyer obtaining, before the Closing Date, approval of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement by the City Council of the City of Northfield and any required approval through referendum of the eligible voters of the City of Northfield authorizing the City to finance and construct a public safety center on the Property. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if such approvals have not been obtained by the Closing Date, this Agreement shall be null and void, and in this event Seller may retain the earnest money paid by Buyer. Execution of this Agreement by any person on behalf of the Buyer prior to obtaining the necessary approvals provided herein shall not confer any personal authority nor create any personal liability on the signer for the obligations of Buyer under this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have each executed this Agreement in their corporate names as of the date first written above. Seller: TBC, LLC Date: ________________________ By:_________________________________ Its ______________________ Date: ________________________ By:_________________________________

Its ______________________ Buyer: CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA Date: ________________________ By:_________________________________ Mary Rossing, Mayor Date: ________________________ By:_________________________________ Deb Little, City Clerk

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EXHIBIT A

Legal Description To be determined

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EXHIBIT B

Permitted Encumbrances 1. Real estate taxes due and payable in 2011 and subsequent years together with

installments of special assessments payable therewith. 2. Right of tenants under written leases. 3. Building and zoning laws and ordinances, and state and federal regulations. 4. ______________________________________________________________________. 5. ______________________________________________________________________. 6. ____________________________________________________________________.

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Others who will assist Seller or Buyer with this transaction:

Lawyer for Buyer

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. 525 Park Street, Suite 470 St. Paul, MN 55103-2122

Telephone: 651-225-8840 Facsimile: 651-225-9088 Attorney for Seller

Jacqueline A. Dorsey Hvistendahl, Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn, P.A.

311 South Water Street Northfield, MN 55057

Telephone: 507-645-9358 Facsimile: 507-645-9350 Selling Agent and Broker for this transaction are: Telephone: Facsimile:

Buyer’s or Lender’s Title Insurer:: Telephone: Facsimile:

This Purchase Agreement was prepared by:

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. 525 Park Street, Suite 470 St. Paul, MN 55103-2122 www.flaherty-hood.com

Telephone: 651-225-8840 Facsimile: 651-225-9088

http://www.flaherty-hood.com/

MOTION

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1. DIRECT STAFF TO IMMEDIATELY PURSUE THE PURCHASE OF THE COWLES

SITE FOR A JOINT- COMMAND PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER TO INCLUDE

ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRAINING FACILITIES FOR THE NORTHFIELD POLICEAND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, AND FACILITIES TO HOUSE THE VEHICLES AND

EQUIPMENT OF THE NORTHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND,

2. DIRECT STAFF TO ENGAGE THE PROJECT ARCHITECT AND CONSULTANT TOIDENTIFY ANY UPGRADES TO THE CURRENT PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER THAT

ARE REQUIRED FOR ITS CONTINUED USE AS A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR FIREVEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE; AND,

3. DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP A REVISED PROJECT BUDGET TO REFLECT THE

ABOVE PROPOSAL; AND,

4. THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES A BOND STUDY OF THE CITY' S BONDEDDEBT FOR CURRENT AND POTENTIAL MUNICIPAL PROJECTS WITH A FOCUS

ON THE IMPACT OF THE CITY' S PROPERTY TAX LEVY LONG TERM; AND,

5. DIRECTS STAFF TO LOOK INTO THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING A LOCAL SALESTAX OPTION AND REPORT ON THE PROCESS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.

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March 13, 2012 Tim Madigan City Administrator 801 Washington Street Northfield, Minnesota 55057 Re: Northfield Public Safety Center Additional Services Dear Tim: We are pleased to continue working with the City to develop a new Public Safety Building. It is our understanding that the City Council has directed the team to develop a new Public Safety Building on the Cowles property to include the Police Department, Fire Administration and Fire Training components. The development on the Cowles property should include the potential to add a fire station to the site at a later date. And finally, the Public Safety Center will be used as a fire station by the Fire Department for the short-term with the intent to minimize any work to be done at this facility.

We are offering this proposal in two parts: Part A to include work to develop schematic site plans, floor plans, proposed imagery and an updated project budget. Part B to include suggested work at the existing Public Safety Center to reinforce flooring in the Apparatus Bay.

PART A: Schematic Planning for a Police Department and Fire Administration Facility on the Cowles Property:

A Police Department on the Cowles site was explored as part of previous planning efforts in 2010. As part of this effort we will perform the following task to update that information:

1. Update the space program to determine space needs at the new Police with the addition of Fire Administration and Training.

2. Work with Northfield Public Safety staff to update plans for the Police Department with Fire Administration and Training on the Cowles property. This work will involve modifying plans developed in 2010 to include the added components of Fire Administration and Training. This effort will develop the following: Site Plan, Floor Plan(s), and a conceptual rendering of the completed project.

4. Update project budgets to reflect this new direction. We recommend a revised cost estimate by Faithful and Gould to address the modifications to the project at the Cowles property and update previous estimates that are now two years old.

5. We anticipate two meetings with Staff and a final presentation to the City Council.

Tim Madigan March 12, 2012 Page 2

We anticipate this effort to require approximately 72 hours of effort or $10,800 dollars in fee. In addition to our efforts detailed above, we will have the following consultant fees:

Faithful and Gould Cost Estimating: $ 3,500.00

We propose to perform the scope of work for Part A for a total compensation of $14,300.00. PART B: Suggested work at the existing Public Safety Center

A structural analysis of the Apparatus Bay floor was included in the Public Safety Center Reuse Study in July of 2011 there. This was done to verify that the current stacking of four rows of equipment in a space designed for three rows was not overloading the structure. The results of this study indicated that some equipment should be located offsite. This was intended as a short term solution awaiting resolution to a new facility.

Some minor structural modifications to the Apparatus Bay floor may be possible to allow the Fire Department to again park all trucks in the existing three bay station. The work proposed for this part of the work will develop conceptual design specifications for pricing of this option.

Our consultant partners, Stantec (formerly Bonestroo) will be performing this work:

We propose to perform the scope of work for Part B for a compensation of $3,500.00. Note: this option relies on cost estimating services for Part A to determine potential estimates of construction costs.

With your approval we will continue with the above effort at our standard hourly rates not to exceed this value without written approval from the City. As per previous agreement modifications, all requirements of the completed AIA agreement with the City dated May 7, 2010 will remain in effect. We look forward to continuing to work with the City to develop this important project. Please indicate your approval of this additional service agreement by signing below and returning one copy to our office. Sincerely, DLR Group KKE City of Northfield Michael Clark, AIA Tim Madigan Project Manager City Administrator MC:skt Copy to: Mark Taylor

Regular Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council City Administrator From: Ad Hoc Finance Study Group Subject: Hospital Strategic Study Action Requested: The Northfield City Council is being asked to accept the Study Group’s report and take action to authorize proceeding with the proposed strategic study of the Northfield Hospital and Clinics as outlined in the attached report. Summary Report: The attached report from the Study Group proposes that the City Council authorize a strategic study of the City owned Hospital as part of the City Council’s oversight and governance responsibilities. Attachments: Northfield Hospital & Clinics Strategic Study Report

Northfield Hospital & Clinics Strategic Study

As a follow up to the discussions over the past year between the Mayor and City Council appointed Ad Hoc Finance Study Group and representatives from the Hospital Board, it is being recommended by the Study Group that the City Council authorize a Task Force to study the strategic future of the City owned Northfield Hospital and Clinics.

As the City evaluates core services, it has the responsibility to study its ownership of the hospital. As the Hospital Board evaluates future strategy, during a very dynamic time in the healthcare industry, it has the responsibility to ensure that the hospital continues to deliver and grow quality healthcare services in the region and sustain itself financially. It is therefore appropriate for the City and the Hospital Board to do a joint study regarding the strategic future of the hospital.

It is recommended that the Hospital Strategic Futures Task Force be given the following charter by the City Council:

The Task Force will examine the following factors and report back to the City Council and the Hospital Board with strategic recommendations on how the Northfield community can be best served over the long term by the health care delivery system.

Factors to be studied:

Long range medical and health care needs of the Northfield community.

The best model for healthcare delivery in a changing healthcare marketplace

The financial outlook of the City and Hospital

The City's role in ownership of this important community asset.

Task Force Make up

It is recommended that the Mayor appoint 7-9 people, with Council approval, to the Hospital Strategic Futures Task Force, with the following make up:

Council members, Hospital Board members/physician, Study Group members and community members

The City Administrator and Hospital President will serve as support personnel to the Task Force. It will be necessary to also provide support to the Task Force through outside resources.

Other Considerations

It is suggested that the City Council, Hospital Board and Task Force members be open to all possibilities in this process without prejudging the outcome.

It is expected the Task Force will provide updates to the City Council and the Hospital Board within a few months and that a report by the Task Forces work be presented before year-end.

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Date of City Council Meeting: March 20, 2012 To: Northfield City Council City Administrator From: Mayor Mary Rossing

Subject: City of Northfield Hospital Futures Task Force

Action Requested: As per the recommendation of the Financial Study Group and the Northfield City Council I am recommending the appointment of a Hospital Futures Task Force to review the strategic future of the City owned Northfield Hospital and Clinics. It is expected the Task Force will provide regular updates to the City Council with a final report presented before year-end. Summary Report: The Task Force will examine the following factors and report back to the City Council and the Hospital Board with strategic recommendations on how the Northfield community can be best served over the long term by the health care delivery system. Factors to be studied: • Long range medical and health care needs of the Northfield community. • The best model for healthcare deliver in a changing healthcare marketplace. • The financial outlook of the City and the Hospital. • The City’s role in ownership of this important community asset. I am recommending that the following individuals be appointed to the Task Force: Northfield City Council representatives: Ivan Imm and Betsey Buckheit Northfield Hospital Board representatives: Brett Reese and James Schlichting

Financial Study Group representatives: Steve Meyer and Bill Cowles Northfield Community representatives: Charlie Kyte (chair) and Galen Malecha Physician/healthcare representative: James Evans

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