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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-01 PACKET 06.A.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM w4ko-040 DATE 12/01/2010 MEN =4glag no I Jennifer Levitt STAFF AUTHOR COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST: Adopt resolution ordering the project and authorizing the plans and specifications for the 2011 Pavement Management Project, Pine Coulee and Countrywood (District 1) and Howard's Addition (District A). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the Council adopt resolution ordering thE: project and authorizing the plans and specifications for the 2011 Pavement Management Project, Pine Coulee and Countrywood (District 1) and Howard's Addition (District A). SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Fq MEMO /LETTER: Jennifer Levitt, November 22, 2010. Z RESOLUTION: F ORDINANCE: F ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: F LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: Z OTHER: 2011 PM Neighborhood Meeting Notes and Attendance, Benefits Appraisal for Residential and Commercial Properties in Pine Coulee, Howard's Addition, Dave Schuck and neighborhood Petition, Future PM Projects Map, Howards Addition Map, Development Constructed Years, Pine Coulee Park Improvements, and Pine Coulee/Countrywood Construction Map. ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS: City Ad-phinistrator Date � �Y �7 � 1 y � f i7 � � � [ s� •Ti Ti [ i RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE 2011 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT, PINE COULEE AND COUNTRYWOOD (DISTRICT I) AND HOWARD'S ADDITION (DISTRICT A) WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 3rd day of November, 2010, fixed a date for council to hold a public hearing on the proposed improvement benefiting properties that abut the following streets: Lofton Ave. So. from W. Point Douglas Rd to Lockridge Ave. So.; Lockridge Ave. So. from W. Point Douglas Rd. to cul -de -sac; Leeward Ave. So. from W. Point Douglas Rd. to Layton Ave. So.; Lehigh Ave. So. from Leeward Ave. So. to Leeward Ave. So.; Leeward Court So. from Lehigh Ave. So. to cul -de -sac; Leeward Ave. So. from Layton Ave. So. to W. Point Douglas Rd.; Layton Ave. So. from Leeward Ave. So. to Leeward Ave. So.; Leeder Ave. So. from Layton Ave. So. to cul -de -sac; W. Point Douglas Rd. from TH 61 to Leeward Ave. So.; Granada Ave. So. from 70 Street to 74 Street; and 71 Street So. from Granada Ave. So. to cul -de -sac; pursuant to Minn. Stat. Chapter 429.011 to 429.111. WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice and two weeks' published notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was held thereon th -, 1st day of December, 2010, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. WHEREAS, the City desires to assess the cost of said improvements to all benefited properties; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: 1. Such improvement is necessary, cost - effective, and feasible as detailed in the feasibility report. The improvement shall include road rehabilitation, park improvements, and storm sewer. 2. Such improvement is hereby ordered. 3. Bonestroo is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement. The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such improvement. 4. The city council declares its official intent to reimburse itself for the costs of the improvement from the proceeds of the tax exempt bond. Adopted by the Council this 1st day of December, 2010. Attest: Myron Bailey, Mayor Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk From: Jennifer M. Levitt, P.E., City Engineer Re: 2011 Pavement Management Order Project Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications �MM On September 1, 201 the City Council authorized a feasibility report be prepared for the 201 Pavement Management Area. The 2011 Pavement Management Area includes Pine Coulee and Countrywood (District 1) and Howard's Addition (District A) as established by the 1994 Pavement Management Program. The City Council held a workshop session on October 20, 2010 to discuss the various elements of the proposed improvements. The workshop session provided the necessary guidance to define the scope of the improvements. A neighborhood meeting was held on November 9, 201 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers; the meeting notes are enclosed. There were 41 residents in attendance at the meeting. Please see the enclosed sign-in sheet for the attendance roster. Residents were also provided the opportunity to follow up with staff to discuss specific concerns and issues; a summary of the individual meetings is enclosed for reference. The total project cost for the road work, storm sewer, and park improvements is $1,639,000. According to the City's policy, 45% • the total project is assessed against the benefiting properties. The total project value that is proposed to be assessed is $669,150 for the two districts. Residents in the Howard's Addition have submitted a proposal from Dave Schuck, which is enclosed for your review. The proposal requests that the City not proceed with the pavement rehabilitation at this time, but postpone the improvement until the rest of Granada Avenue in Hidden Oaks is improved. The age of the streets within the area of question can be seen in Figure 6. The years of installation range from 1990-1996. The remaining streets in the development are far out into the future for rehabilitation; the remaining streets do not appear in the current Capital Improvement Program (CIP). There are 39 miles of streets identified for rehabilitation at a cost of nearly $30 million that will take place before Hidden Oaks' streets are proposed to be rehabilitated. Please see the CIP pavement management roads that have been identified for rehabilitation due to lower PCI values and distressed pavement. Most likely the other road segments in the Hidden Oaks area will not see improvement for at least 15 years or more. The question has been asked, why not seal coat the road rather than reclaim. The answer to this question is that the roads have deteriorated beyond the point that a seal coat application would work. Seal coating would not improve the condition of the street because the problems are with potholes, large block cracking, substantial alligator cracking, and age related bituminous deterioration. In 2008 the City seal coated the road to help provide a short term improvement, in other words, trying to buy time until this project could occur. The end result is the City has continued to patch potholes since that application. The purpose of a seal coat application is not to add structural integrity to a road surface, but to recondition the pavement and help to prevent moisture from penetrating into the subgrade. The application of a skin patch and seal coating of the road would cost approximately $18,000. The problem with a skin patch or a very thin bituminous overlay is there is nothing strong or durable for it to affix to, so there will continue to be potholes to fix. The City does not assess for skin patching or seal coating. So the cost to the taxpayers is $18,000 initially and then continued labor and patch material for another 15 years. If the assumption is used that the City expends $1600 per year in maintenance, which means another $24,000 is going to be expended by taxpayers to keep the road in poor condition. Also, in 15 years the roId will have deteriorated to a 100 condition beyond a reclamation, which 86 means a full 70 reconstruction would be necessary. A full 66 reconstruction would add the cost of 40 removal and 26 replacement of all concrete curb and IQ gutter. The chart to the right, best 0 summarizes the K condition of the road in comparison to the future cost of repairing the road in a completely failed condition, which it would be; the residents would be paying four times more for the repair in the future. Staff took some time to evaluate the concern about heavy trucks crossing the new pavement to reach the Hidden Oaks area. In 15 years, when a mill and overlay project would occur, approximately 120 construction trucks would travel on Granada Avenue. This is equivalent to 4.6 months of garbage trucks providing service to the neighborhood. Garbage trucks also travel local streets such as Granada Avenue while road restrictions are in place each spring, when the road is most susceptible to damage. In conclusion, more theoretical damage occurs with garbage trucks over the life of the road than future construction traffic. Staff's recommendation is to proceed with a reclamation of the pavement with spot curb replacement in 2011 for a total project cost of $164,000. The total assessed portion would be $73,800, which represents 45% of the total project cost. Howard's Addition has 12 units, so the cost per unit or residential lot would be $6,150. The City had a special benefits appraisal conducted by BRKW Appraisals, Inc. on two parcels within the Howard's Addition. The complete special benefits valuation of Howard's Addition, dated November 8, 2010, is enclosed. The results of the special benefit valuation indicate that 7.95% to 8.33% increase is realized in special benefit when the road improvement occurs, which amounts to $7,000. This compares favorably to the amount being assessed of $6,150. Pine Coulee & Countrywood The Pine Coulee development was constructed in 1971 and the streets are currently in poor condition. The streets within the development are West Point Douglas Road, Leeward Avenue, Lehigh Avenue, Leeward Court, Layton Avenue and Leeder Avenue. The Countrywood development was constructed in 1974 and the streets in this neighborhood are also in poor condition. The streets within Countrywood that are proposed for improvement are Lofton Avenue and Lockridge Avenue. rhoR,0 would no'-C It is also proposed to pave bum ..._ suts at mailboxes to prevent rutting. I determine what lies below the bituminous surface. It was discovered that the original streets were not built to the standard the City currently uses for road design. The subbase consists of mixed soils of clay, silt and organics. There is a range of 1" gravel to 7" of gravel base, with a majority only having 3" of gravel. The graphic to the left helps to visualize the road section. The subbase, which is typically a granular or sand material, helps to filter water away from the base course. In the Pine Coulee/Countrywood area the subbase acts more like a sponge and retains water and moisture which causes heaving and flexing in the base course and surface course. This is what is causing the pavement surface to show deterioration. The proposed fix is to first add gravel (at varying depths in the development) approximately 2" over the existing bituminous, then reclaim the new gravel, bituminous and existing base together. The goal is to build a substantial base course to bridge the poor soils below, reducing the heaving and flexing. There is one exception, Leeward Avenue between the Layton Avenue loop. This area will require subbase excavation to be performed with granular material backfilled, and then the gravel base and bituminous surface will be placed. Other improvements will include: 1. Improvements to the Leeward Court cul-de-sac, which currently does not meet fire code; the road surface will be widened to 20'. 2. The cul-de-sac at the end of Lockridge Avenue will either have the cul-de-sac reduced in size or an island created in the center. 3. Curb and gutter will be installed on a segment of Leeward Avenue to control drainage. 4. Rain gardens will be installed to help improve drainage. 5. Replace the existing storm sewer system to conform to City standards. 6. Driveway aprons (1 0' from road) will be installed; material will match existing surface. If the apron is gravel, it will be upgraded to bituminous. Consistent with past City practice, any park within the pavement management area will receive improvements. The park that is proposed to see improvements is the Pine Coulee Park. It is proposed to install curb and gutter and pave the parking lot (20 stalls), install bituminous trails, a new swing set and benches, re-grade the ballfield, install a basketball court, add a gazebo structure with picnic table, plant trees and install benches. The total cost of the park improvements is $152,000, which is funded from Park Trust and Playground/Park Shelter Replacement/Public Landscape Initiative, not assessments. Staff's recommendation is to proceed with a rehabilitation outline for Pine Coulee and Countrywood in 2011 for a. total project cost • $1,323,000. The total assessed portion would be $595,350, which represents 45% of the total project cost. Pine Coulee and �ountrywood have 87 equivalent units, so the cost per unit • residential lot would be $6,843.10. It should be noted that the City's park land was charged 2 equivalent units. 0 City's policy, the assessment value is determined by special benefit appraisal. The special benefit appraisal indicates a value of $12,000, which is consistent with the agricultural parcels assessment in the River Acres neighborhood. The increased effect on the general levy from the cap of $6,000 is $73,350, bringing the total general levy portion to $748,480.50. The cost summary from the feasibility report is enclosed for review. Also, in Table 1 is a comparison of past pavement management projects in relation to lot size, land value and assessments. Pros (to proceed) (Order the Project): 1. The project costs remain stable and can take advantage of good bidding environment 2. Reduced maintenance and labor for maintaining street and storm water. on Pine Howard's River Acres 2008 Pavement Project Name Coulee /Countrywood Addition pavement Management Management Area Road Improvement Approx. 11,775 feet Approx. Approx. Approx. Length 1,541 feet 13,063 feet 54,121 feet 13 parcels Number of selected Residential 84 parcels selected (excluding 113 selected 949 selected Parcels 8.11 acre parcel) Average Land & Building Market $294,076 $332,262 $334,781 $212,946 Value Median Land & Building Market $281,350 $336,900 $291,200 $211,700 Value 1.48 acres 1.53 acres Average Lot Size (excluding a 14.6 acre (excluding a 8.11 acre 0.51 acre 0.32 acre parcel) parcel) Assessment $6,000* $6,150* $5,277 ** $2,160.00 Amount $5,524.50 Pros (to proceed) (Order the Project): 1. The project costs remain stable and can take advantage of good bidding environment 2. Reduced maintenance and labor for maintaining street and storm water. on 3. The project will reverse the deteriorating state of the roads and result in a new street surface with improved ride quality and drainage. Cons (to delay) (Do Not Order the Project): 1. Delay will create an increased project cost of approximately 5-8% annually. This directly would mean increased assessment by corresponding amount. 2. Increased maintenance cost for the area and less maintenance dollars for street repairs in other areas of the City as more dollars would need to be concentrated to this area. 3. Continue to further delay the other pavement management areas. 4. No park improvements will be made. It is recommended the Council adopt a resolution ordering the project and authorize preparation of plans and specifications for the 2011 Pavement Management Project, Pine Coulee and Countrywood (District 1) and Howard's Addition (District A). A 2011 Pavement Management/West Point Douglas Road Extensio Neighborhood Meeting Notes November 9, 2010 1 7:00pm City Hall Staff Present: Jennifer Levitt, Les Burshten, Gary Orloff Consultant Present: Dave Hanson and Mike Boex from Bonestroo Residents: 41 residents in attendance Residents were encouraged to check the box on the sign-in sheet if they wished for a site visit to discuss specific concerns they had regarding the project or if they desired more information. Please see next section that summarizes issues and concerns addressed. Presentation was made on the project by Levitt. Questions that were asked during the general presentation: Q: Will there be curbing in Pine Coulee? R: Only in vicinity of 60" culverts. Q: What will assessments be for the businesses? R: Costs were reviewed Q: Why did City sell the park land? R: City Officials (at that time) made the decision. Q: Who pays the bill for amounts that exceed the special assessment cap per the benefit appraisal? R: The general tax payers. Q: Why not leave a right turn only off Hwy 61 at the existing entrance? R: Hwy 61 is a principal arterial. Ultimately the frontage road would be extended to the north. Ultimately 95/61 intersection would become an interchange. Q: Will residents vote on this project? R: December 1 st is the public hearing when the Council will take a vote to proceed with the project or not. You will have an opportunity at the hearing to have your voice be heard. Q: How do partial payments work? R: You can submit a partial payment of a minimum of $500 and at any time during the 15 years you can pay off the remaining amount. Q: Why is the City charging 7% interest? Seems high. R: Council had recent discussion on this. Highlights: City has always charged 7% on past projects and feels it's equitable to continue that practice. Q: What will the 7% interest be used for? R: The City pays the entire project cost up front and City pays the cost when/if people don't pay. Q: Is the 7% interest annual? R: 7%=APR Q: Are there any different terms or exceptions for payment/interest? R: Elderly, disabled, and veterans have additional options. Contact the finance director for more information. Q: If the benefit appraisal is less than the construction cost, does that indicate a poor ROI? R: The two are not necessarily tied together. Not all road improvements can be evaluated on a ROI, because how do you put a price on life saved or the prevention of an incapacitating injury on a road. Q: What are the options to not doing the pavement management project? R: Option is to delay, future costs may increase. Q: Will the speed limit on TH 95 be decreased? R: MnDOT reviews the design of the project and MnDOT has jurisdiction over what happens on TH 95. Summary of follow up meetings with residents that were requested: On site meeting with Tim Maslo ski - 1 Layton Avenue on 11/17/10. Concerns with front yard drainage adjacent to the street knowing the proposed street will be raised 6", and concern about street drainage affecting his septic system. Response — Reviewed with Tim that the existing storm sewer system along Layton Avenue directly in front of his home will be replaced and the catch basin can be located horizontally and vertically to control the street drainage so that it will actually improve the current drainage issue. Hanson reviewed the potential for a rain garden within the right-of-way which could also improve drainage. He also was concerned about what it would look like and is concerned about the change in slopes for him to maintain a rain garden. Hanson told him the City would have further communication with him if a rain garden is chosen to be constructed in the boulevard area by his home. 2. Phone conversation (was not interested in meeting on site) with Ross Peterson — 11611 Leeward Avenue on 11/16/10. Concerns with his concrete driveway and the existing flat slope (2" in 70') related to the proposed raising of the street 6". He wanted a guarantee that he would not have ponding water at the end of his driveway when the project was complete. Hi Iffe a to) 60444VALVIUM I ILI W&MB M IMM'd MIJU t I joy the existing street section, therefore the street would not be raised and he would not see any change in elevation. Hanson told him that in the final design things could change since his property was directly south of the intersection of Leeward and Layton, and this intersection will require changes in elevation related to his neighbor's driveway at 11599 Leeward Avenue. There will be further opportunity to review and discuss the final design with City staff before construction begins. 3. Phone conversation with Rob Newby — 7124 Granada Avenue on 11/18/10. He said all his questions were answered at the neighborhood meeting, but is concerned about the future centerline elevation possibly changing with the street rehabilitation. If the centerline elevation changes, he will have a drainage issue. Response — He would like an onsite meeting to review and discuss his centerline issues, however he does not want to meet until the snow melts. He said he will call once the snow melts, which he hopes happens in the next several days. 4. Phone messages -Les Williams — 11760 Layton Avenue Hanson talked with his wife and left two other messages trying to set a time to meet with him on site, but have not heard back from him. After talking with his son Dean, who lives at 11627 West Point Douglas Road, he advised that Les has drainage issue he is concerned about. Further effort will be made to understand the drainage concern. 5. On site meeting with Dean Williams —11627 West Point Douglas on 11/18/10. Dean wants to make sure the City does not close the right turn lane off south bound Hwy.61 at the entrance to the residential development. He needs this connection which enables him to driveway up his steep paved driveway to his home. In the winter he needs to take a run at it to make it up the slippery driveway. Response - Informed Dean that this access point is under the jurisdiction of MnDot, and they will be requiring this access be closed as part of the West Point Douglas Road project. He wanted to make sure the City understood his steep driveway access concerns and his inability to get up his driveway in the winter. Informed him that proceeding with the West Point Douglas Road Project is a Council decision and that he should attend the public hearing 6. On site meeting with Jim Clement — 11827 Leeward Court on 11/16/10. Jim's concern was the drainage along his north property abutting Layton Avenue. The existing drainage swale near the existing storm sewer system does not function and he hopes this issue will be corrected with the new street project. Jim is also concerned that raising the street would make the situation worse. Response — Informed Jim that the existing storm sewer would be replaced and upgraded to meet current City standards as part of the project. While doing this work, the existing drainage sw. # • be - • # and improved, resolving his concerns about drainage 7. On site meeting with Jim Stoker —11640 Lockridge Avenue on 11/15/10. Jim is concerned about drainage along the front of his property and water that may be directed down his driveway after the road is raised 6 ". Response — Reviewed with Jim specifically how a new driveway apron /transition section would be constructed so water would not flow down his driveway and into his garage. Also reviewed how the drainage would be handled with a drainage swale across the front of his property along the newly raised street section. 8. Phone conversation with Richard Hedlund 11620 Lockridge Ave. on 11/15/10. Richard did not want to meet on site but was interested in more information related to the assessments and financial options for the elderly and Vets, if the project moves forward. Response — Informed Richard that someone from the City Finance Department would call him back with more information. 9. On site meeting with Bill Berg - 11599 Leeward Avenue Bill had several concerns; how will his driveway culvert, sprinkler system, and his driveway approach be affected by the street construction. Response — Informed Bill that since his driveway is at the intersection of Leeward Avenue and Layton Avenue, that during the design stage of the project several options will be reviewed to deal with drainage, elevation changes, his driveway culvert, his driveway approach and proposed concrete curb and gutter. Hanson told him that his sprinkler system would be affected, and that he, as the property owner, would be responsible to temporarily pull back his system during construction. Hanson told him that he will be contacted and involved during the design phase of the project since his property is one of the properties most affected by the proposed construction. He also was inquiring about the proposed pond as part of the West Point Douglas Road Project, and was questioning the option to have the storm water along West Point Douglas be directed towards the ravine in his backyard, because there is an open area where a pond could be created within the ravine area. We will look at his proposal and have further discussion with him. 1 On • their concerns with the proposed - widths, - of concrete curb, employee parking on - access to their site, and the project sch# impact in front of their business. B618 curb style and that they would have the street width needed to continue their operations as normal. Levitt suggested they review their overall site operation and possibly look at relocating one of their driveway openings at the north end of the site. We also discussed the project construction schedule; their preference would be to have construction occur from mid-June to the end of August to minimize the effect on their busy part of the season from early May to mid June. Our response was that we would consider their schedule and how it coordinates with the Pine Coulee and Countrywood Project. 11. Richard Koch 11620 Leeward Avenue requested a copy of the feasibility report - a copy was hand delivered on 1.1/ to his residence. 12. Sharon Lewis 11735 Layton Avenue requested that someone contact her after 12/6/10 for an onsite visit. Follow up will occur if project is ordered. � # <4 a 0 \\ «» + y 2 « CD CD . ? ^ ; CD & . ? .> k . » :d L _ d CD d :D . . � . CD CD � A SPECIAL BENEFITS APPRAISAL RESTRICTED USE REPORT FORMAT (BRKW File No. 6521) SPECIAL BENEFITS VALUATION OF SEVEN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND FOUR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES 2011 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT — PINE COULEE WEST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA VALUATION DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2010 •i CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ATTN: HOWARD BLIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 7516 80 STREET SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 C PAUL J. GLEASON AND WILLIAM E. PETERSEN BR KW A INC. REAL ESTATE VALUATION SERVICES BRKW APPRAISALS, INC, REAL ESTATE VALUATION SERVICES November 8, 2010 City of Cottage Grove ATTN: Howard Blin Community Development Director 7516 80` Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 RE: Special Benefits Valuation of Seven Residential Properties and Four Commercial Properties 2011 Pavement Management Project — Pine Coulee West Point Douglas Road Extension Project Dear Mr. Blin: In accordance with your request, we are providing you with a special benefits appraisal pertaining to the above referenced public improvement projects proposed by the City of Cottage Grove. The effective date of valuation is October 18, 2010, which is the date of our inspection of the project area and subject properties. Based on our prior agreement, this appraisal is presented in a restricted use report format, in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. At your request, a total of 11 properties have been appraised herein. The purpose of the special benefits appraisal is to provide an opinion of the increase in market value, if any, that will accrue to each of the appraised properties as a result of proposed street and related improvements. The intended use of the appraisal is to assist City of Cottage Grove officials in determining the appropriate and equitable amount of special assessments that may be levied against properties benefited by the above proposed improvement projects. The intended users of the report are City of Cottage Grove officials. SPRUCE TREE CENTRE SUITE 314 1600 UNIVERSITY AVE ST PAUL MN .55104. x451 FAX 451.446 8086 brkw brkw,ro The value benefits, if any, of street, utility and other such public improvements accrue to the land value component of a property, not to the value of buildings and other improvements on the land. Consequently, this special benefits analysis is limited to the valuation of only the land components of the properties appraised. The before-and-after valuation methodology has been used in this appraisal, which analyzes the market value of the subject land prior to the project in relation to the market value of the land after the project. The difference between the before and after opinions of market value reflects the value of special benefits to each of the appraised properties, as of October 18, 2010, as shown below: 2011 Pavement Management Project - Pine Coulee and West Point Douglas Drive Extension Project Opinion of Land Values and Property Value Benefits Property / Address Tax Parcel ID Land Area* Value Before Value After Special Benefit $ % 1. 11625 Leeward Avenue South 36-027-21-31-0007 0.54 ac. $47,000 $53,000 $6,000 12.8% 2. 11620 Leeward Avenue South 36-027-21-31-0012 0.99 ac. $76,500 $83,000 $6,500 8.5% 3. 11599 W. Point Douglas Road S. 36-027-21-42-0012 0.55 ac. $46,000 $52,000 $6,000 13.0% 4. 11825 Leeward Court South 3 )6-027-21-34-0015 3.11 ac. $121,000 $130,000 $9,000 7.4% 5. 11820 Lofton Avenue South 36-027-21-43-0023 1.96 ac. $85,000 $92,000 $7,000 8.2% 16. 11860 Lockridge Avenue South 36-027-21-34-0006 1.88 ac. $105,000 $113,000 $8,000 7.6% 7. 11344 Leeder Avenue 36-027-21-24-0001 14.60 ac. $213,000 $225,000 $12,000 5.6% 8. 11721 Point Douglas Drive South 36-027-21-42-0021 3.84 ac. $578,000 $628,000 $50,000 8.7% 9. 7 W. Point Douglas Road S. 36-027-21-44-0007 0.87 ac. $202,000 $222,000 $20,000 9.9% 10. 11825 Point Douglas Road 36- 027 -21 -44 -0005 1.86 ac. $305,000 $340,000 $35,000 11.5% 11. 11865 P oint Douglas Drive South 36-027-21-44-0014 t3.53 ac. $307,100 $353,300 $46,200 15.0% *Land area in acres excludes road R/W, if any This appraisal assignment is not based on a requested minimum valuation or a specific valuation for approval of a loan. The opinions of market value and special benefits identified in this report were developed - independent of any undue influence. The opinions of value assume all real estate taxes and special assessment balances, if any, have been paid in full. The values are gross values with no allowances made for brokerage commissions, real estate taxes or other carrying costs associated with a property during its marketing period. This appraisal report has been prepared in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as promulgated by the Appraisal Foundation. The facts and information contained in this report were obtained from sources that are considered to be reliable and are true to the best of our knowledge and belief, but are not guaranteed. This appraisal report is contingent upon the assumptions and limiting conditions included within this report. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 2 Your attention is directed to the following report which summarizes the data, analyses and conclusions that support the opinions of value. Sincerely, BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. Paul J. Gl�s Certified General Real Property Appraiser Minnesota License #4003073 William E. Petersen Certified General Real Property Appraiser Minnesota License #4001649 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 3 PURPOSE/INTENT K}F THE APPRAISAL/INTENDED USERS ..................................... % SCOPEOF WORK ..................................................................................................... % COMPETENCYPROVISION ...................................................................................... 3 PROPERTY RIGHTS APPRAISED .............................................................................. 3 ZONING.................................................................................................................... 3 MARKET VALUE DEFINITION ................................................................................. 4 CONTINGENT AND LIMITING CONDITIONS ........................................................... 5 DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTIES ............................................................... 6 DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................... 1O DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ..................................................... l2 PINE COULEE PROJECT AREA MAP ............................................................................... |4 WEST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT AREA MAP ............................................ l5 20|l PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT AERIAL MAP ..................................................... |6 CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT oF WEST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD EXTENSION .................................... 17 HIGHEST AND BEST USE ........................................................................................ l9 SPECKAX. BENEFIT CONCLUSIONS ...............,........................,.-.I9 SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS PROCESS ................................................................. 2l OPINION OF LAND VALUES AND PROPERTY VALUE BENEFITS ........................... I% CERTIFICATION..................................................................................................... Z3 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 24 IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTIES APPRAISED/LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS The addresses, tax parcel numbers, owners and legal descriptions, some of which are abbreviated, of the appraised properties, based on information provided by the Washington County and the City of Cottage Grove, are presented below. 2011 Pavement Management Project - Pine Coulee and West Point Douglas Road Extension Project Property / Address Tax Parcel # Owner Legal Description 1. 11625 Leeward Avenue S. 36-027-21-31-0007 Michael A. Kvamme Lot 2, Block 4, Pine Coulee Rosemary Kvamme 2. 11620 Leeward Avenue S. 36-027-21-31-0012 Richard B. & Dolores Lot 2, Block 5, Pine Coulee I. Koch RVC TRS Dated 11/24/08 3. 11599 W. Point Douglas Rd. S. 36-027-21-42-0012 James J. Haines Lot 2, Block 2, Pine Coulee Sheri L. Haines 4. 11825 Leeward Court S. 36-027-21-34-0015 Roger L. Tokheirn Lot 4, Block 6, Pine Coulee Mary C. Tokheirn 5. 11820 Lofton Avenue S. 36-027-21-43-0023 Carmen M. Brown Lot 13, Block 2, Countrywood 6. 11860 Lockridge Avenue S. 36-027-21-34-0006 Thomas R. McNiff Lot 13, Block 1, Country 7. 11344 Leeder Avenue 36-027-21-24-0001 Michael J. Olson Part of SEl/4-NW1/4 lying SLY Mary L. Olson of HWY 61, Sec. 36-027-21 8. 11.721 Point Douglas Drive S. 36-027-21-42-0021 J INV RLS No. 71 Tract A-B & C R LAKELAND INV and part of Tract D 9. 11827 W. Point Douglas Rd. S. 36-027-21-44-0007 RSR Gerlach, LLC RLS No. 51 Tract B (except RIW) 10. 11825 Point Douglas Road 36-027-21-44-0005 Dubois Remodeling RLS No. 51 Tract A Depot, LLC (except R/W) 11. 11865 Point Douglas Drive S. 36-027-21-44-0014 Alan E. Swenson Lengthy, on file Rhonda K. Ott-Swenson BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE I PURPOSE /INTENT OF THE APPRAISAL /INTENDED USERS The purpose of the appraisal is to develop an opinion of the value of special benefits, if any, that will accrue to seven residential properties and four commercial properties resulting from the proposed 2011 Pavement Management Project - Pine Coulee and the West Point Douglas Road Extension Project in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The aforementioned projects will be constructed within the same general time period. The intent of the special benefits appraisal is to assist City of Cottage Grove officials in determining the appropriate and equitable amount of special assessments that may be levied against benefiting properties located in the area of the proposed improvements. The intended users of the report are officials of the City of Cottage Grove. The City of Cottage Grove is proposing to rehabilitate several streets in the Pine Coulee area (which includes rural residential subdivisions Pine Coulee and Countrywood) as part of its 2011 Pavement Management Project. Streets to be rehabilitated include Lofton Avenue South, Lockridge Avenue South, West Point Douglas Drive, Leeward Avenue South, Layton Avenue South, Lehigh Avenue South and Leeward Court South. Leeward Avenue South between the Layton Avenue South loop will be fully reconstructed. In addition, existing West Point Douglas Road will be reconstructed and an extension will be constructed southeast to the existing intersection at Highway 61 and Highway 95 (Manning Avenue). Project maps and a more detailed description of the proposed improvements are presented on later pages. A total of 11 properties within the area of the proposed improvements have been appraised in this report. The opinions of special benefits developed in this appraisal for the appraised properties will be used by the City of Cottage Grove as a basis for levying special assessments to other benefiting properties in the area of the projects. The exhibits on pages 14 -18 indicate properties proposed for assessment. A viewing of the project area and exterior inspections of the 11 appraised subject properties were made on October 18, 2010, which is the effective date of valuation. Since the benefits of public improvement projects such as street rehabilitation accrue to the land component of properties only, the valuation in this report involves land only. Opinions of the market value of the subject properties have been developed in this appraisal using the Direct Sales Comparison Approach. This approach, which is the one most appropriate for valuing land, involves the comparison and analysis of land parcels recently sold which are similar to the land being appraised. The application of the Cost and Income Approaches typically applies only when a property valuation includes buildings and other improvements having contributory value. The subject land parcels are valued before and after the proposed project improvements. The difference between the before and after opinions of market value is the special benefit value attributable to the proposed project. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 2 This report is presented in the restricted use report format in compliance with the reporting requirements of Standards Rule 2-2 (c) of the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The results of the analysis and the conclusions pertaining to the value benefits to the subject properties are presented in an abbreviated manner in this report, at a level of detail sufficient for the needs of the intended users. Additional notes, analyses, and supporting data are retained in the appraisers' office workfile. The opinions and conclusions stated in this report may not be understood properly without additional information in the workfile. The report is intended to be read and used only by the intended users identified herein. M E1312 Paul J. Gleason has been a full-time professional real estate appraiser since April 1992. William E. Petersen has been a full-time professional real estate appraiser since November 1986. Provided later in this report are summaries of their professional qualifications. The educational training and extensive work experience of the appraisers, each of whom is licensed as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser, enable completion of this appraisal assignment in a professional manner consistent with the intent of the competency provision of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. PROPERTY RIGHTS APPRAISED The property rights appraised are those of the fee simple estate. MINIM Zonine District 1. 11625 Leeward Avenue South R-2, Residential Estate District 2. 11620 Leeward Avenue South R-2, Residential Estate District 3. 11599 W. Pt. Douglas Road South R-2, Residential Estate District 4. 11825 Leeward Court South R-2, Residential Estate District 5. 11820 Lofton Avenue South R-2, Residential Estate District 6. 11860 Lockridge Avenue South R-2, Residential Estate District 7. 11344 Leeder Avenue AG -1, Agricultural Preservation District 8. 11721 Point Douglas Drive South B-2, Retail Business District 9. 11827 W. Point Douglas Road South B-3, General Business District 10. 11825 Point Douglas Road B-3, General Business District 11. 11865 Point Douglas Drive South B-3, General Business District BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE ' 1 elffo Market Value as defined by the United States Department of the Treasury through the Comptroller of the Currency and the Office of Thrift Supervision is: The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: ♦ buyer and seller are typically motivated; ♦ both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what he considers his own best interest; ♦ a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; ♦ payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and ♦ the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. This definition is also recognized by the Appraisal Foundation and is part of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). BRKW APPRAISALS, This appraisal report is subject to the following Limiting Conditions and Assumptions: 1. The legal descriptions contained herein are assumed to be correct. 2. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for matters legal in nature affecting the property appraised or the title thereto, nor does the appraiser render any opinion as to the title, which is assumed to be good and marketable. The property is appraised as though under responsible ownership. 3. No survey has been prepared of the property by the appraiser and no responsibility is assumed in connection with such matters. Sketches in this report are included only to assist the reader in visualizing the property. 4. Information furnished by others is assumed to be reliable. However, the appraiser assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. 5. In cases where no soil tests have been submitted, the appraiser has assumed a good subsoil condition, subject to visual observations noted in the report. 6. The appraiser assumes that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil or structures, which would render it more or less valuable. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for such conditions or for engineering that might be required to discover such factors. 7. The appraiser is not required to give testimony or appear in court because of having made this appraisal with reference to the property in question, unless arrangements have been previously made. 8. The distribution of the total valuation in this report between land and improvements applies only under the highest and best use of the property. 9. The Bylaws and Regulations of the professional appraisal organizations with which the appraiser is affiliated govern disclosure of the contents of the appraisal report. 10. Possession of this report, or a copy thereof, does not carry with it the right of publication. It may not be used for any purpose by any person other than the party to whom it is addressed without the written consent of the appraiser, and, in any event, only with proper written qualifications and only in its entirety. 11. Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report, or a copy thereof, shall be conveyed to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales or any other media without written consent and approval of the appraiser. Nor shall the appraiser, firm or professional organization of which the appraiser is a member be identified without the written consent of the appraiser. 12. The value conclusion assumes all taxes and special assessments are paid in full. 13. The after improvements valuation in this appraisal assumes proposed improvements have been completed in accordance with the description of the proposed work provided to the appraisers by the City of Cottage Grove. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC, PAGE 5 Neighborhood The subject properties are located in an established residential and commercial area in the extreme southeast part of Cottage Grove, commonly referred to as the Pine Coulee area. The properties are in the southwest quadrant of Highway 61 and Highway 95 (Manning Avenue South). Properties require private well and septic since no public utilities are available. Sole access for residential and commercial properties from Highway 61 is at an unsignalized access opening on the highway roughly midway between Lockridge and Lofton Avenues. Left turns to and from the subject area are provided through a break in the median. Highway 61 at this location has a traffic count of 29,500 vehicles per day. The majority of the residential lots are within two subdivisions: Pine Coulee and Countrywood. There are 37 platted residential lots in Countrywood. One lot is vacant and one house uses a double lot. Homes were built between 1974 and 1988, with the exception of two. Home sites range from 1.47 to 3.51 acres. Most homes are assessed in the mid - $200,000 to mid - $300,000 range for taxes payable in 2011. There are 48 platted residential lots outside of Countrywood, 39 in Pine Coulee and nine in R.L.S. #83. Homes were built between 1963 and 1988. Home sites range from 0.53 to 6.12 acres. Assessed values for 2011 taxes range from $188,700 to $323,200. Highway 61 in the southeast part of Cottage Grove, and into nearby Hastings, is strip commercial in character with marine, RV, automobile and power equipment businesses typical. Residential Properties Following are brief descriptions of the seven appraised residential properties, which include six platted single - family lots and one 14.60 -acre agricultural -zoned parcel used as a residential building site. Land areas are provided by Washington County and subject to survey. 1. 11625 Leeward Avenue South BRKW APPRAISALS, 2. 11620 Leeward Avenue South This property fronts the westerly side of Leeward Avenue South less than 100 feet southwesterly of Lehigh Avenue South. The lot contains 43,078 square feet or 0.99 acres. Based on the inspection coupled with a review of aerial photos, the land is generally level and has many mature trees throughout. The interior lot has the shape of an irregular rectangle with 206.54 feet of frontage on Leeward Avenue South. The estimated market value for payable taxes in 2011 is $196,300, which is divided $80,400 land and $115,900 dwelling. The house on the site was built in 1969, which is typical for the immediate area, where most of the homes date from the mid -1960s to the mid- 1970s. 3. 11599 West Point Douglas Road South This property fronts the southwesterly side of West Point Douglas Road South 100 feet northwesterly of Lockridge Avenue South. The land area is 24,000 SF or 0.55 acres. The interior lot has 120 feet of frontage on West Point Douglas Road South with a depth of 200 feet. The site is generally level, at street grade, and has trees along the edges with the house in the central portion. The estimated market value for taxes payable in 2011 is $237,900, divided $80,400 land and $157,500 dwelling. The house was built in 1982. 4. 11825 Leeward Court South This property is on the south side of the Leeward Court South cul -de -sac. The land area is 135,428 SF or 3.11 acres. Frontage on the cul -de -sac is about 128 feet. The cul -de -sac paved turnaround lane is 13 feet wide, which is less than the required minimum of 20 feet by the current fire code. The lot is wooded and has an elevated view of the Mississippi River, with the rear of the site having a downward slope. Approximately 37% of the lot is encumbered by a drainage and utility and walkway easement. The estimated market value for taxes payable in 2011 is $280,500, which is divided $126,700 land and $153,800 dwelling. The house was built in 1964. 5. 11820 Lofton Avenue South This property fronts the westerly side of Lofton Avenue South adjacent to Erickson Marine. The lot contains 85,203 SF or 1.96 acres, with 200 feet of frontage on Lofton Avenue. The lot is generally level, slightly above street grade and partially wooded. The metal storage buildings of Erickson Marine are adjacent along the northeasterly lot line. The estimated market value for taxes payable in 2011 is $235,400, which is divided $110,100 land and $125,300 dwelling. The house was built in 1988. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 7 6. 11860 Lockridge Avenue South This property is on the cul -de -sac at the southwesterly termination of Lockridge Avenue South. The land area is 82,023 SF or 1.88 acres. The rectangular lot is wooded and has an elevated view of the nearby Mississippi River. The front of the site is at a higher elevation than the rear, which is within a DNR Protected Watercourse with a creek. Approximately 27% of the lot is encumbered with a flowage easement. The estimated market value for taxes payable in 2011 is $356,900, which is divided $114,400 land and $242,500 dwelling. The house was built in 1974. 7. 11344 Leeder Avenue This is a triangular- shaped agricultural -zoned parcel which is currently used as one residential building site. Land area is 14.60 acres. The property is guided Rural Residential and may not be subdivided. The property fronts the southerly side of Highway 61, but has no access from the highway. The westerly 40 %, more or less, of the land is used for crops. A single - family residence and outbuildings are in the central part of the parcel. The easterly 60 %, more or less, of the site is wooded. No public water or sanitary sewer is available. Access to the property is from adjacent Layton Avenue South via a private gravel driveway on a 60- foot -wide public right of way. The driveway is indicated as a private road on the street sign. The estimated market value for taxes payable in 2011 is $371,200, which is divided $237,200 land and $134,000 dwelling. The house on the land was built in 1973. The property is homesteaded and classified as residential by the Washington County Assessor. Commercial Properties The four commercial properties are along the southerly side of Highway 61. Three of the properties are improved and operational and the fourth is undeveloped. The highway frontage road is called West Point Douglas Road. It is noted that the highway frontage road is alternately referred to on various maps and informational data as Point Douglas Road South, West Point Douglas Road South, Point Douglas Drive South and Point Douglas Road West. The addresses below for the appraised properties are those provided by Washington County. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 8 9. 11827 West Point Douglas Road South This lot, which is improved with a retail sales and service facility for Gerlach Outdoor Power Equipment, is located at the southeasterly corner of West Point Douglas Road and Lofton Avenue South. The land area is 38,032 SF or 0.87 acres. The rectangular corner lot has roughly 192 feet along the highway frontage road, which provides access. There also is about 214 feet of frontage and access on Lofton Avenue South. The estimated market value for taxes payable in 2011 is $405,300, which is divided $209,200 land and $196,100 improvements. The county provides a building construction date of 1972 with an addition in 1999. 10. 11825 Point Douglas Road This parcel fronts the southwesterly side of West Point Douglas Road approximately 200 feet southeast of Lofton Avenue South. The land area is 81,180 SF or 1.86 acres. The interior lot is level and rectangular in shape with about 200 feet of road frontage. The lot has direct access on the fronting street. The site is currently improved with two buildings providing showroom, office and storage for Dubois Design and Remodeling, a contractor for siding, doors, gutters and remodeling. The estimated market value for taxes payable in 2011 is $673,000, which is divided $324,700 land and $348,300 improvements. 11. 11865 Point Douglas Drive South This undeveloped commercial -zoned parcel contains 153,912 SF or 3.53 acres, of which 106,358 SF or 2.44 acres is considered buildable. The balance of the parcel, approximately 1.09 acres, is unbuildable due primarily to topographical issues including severe slope. The buildable portion is irregular in shape, generally level and partially wooded. The property is near the dead end of existing West Point Douglas Road and adjacent to the unimproved right of way for the proposed construction of West Point Douglas Road to the Manning Avenue intersection. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 9 Pine Coulee 2011 Pavement Management Project Area The Pine Coulee project area includes several streets which are depicted in the color map on page 16: 1. The streets within the project area were originally constructed in the early 1970s and are classified rural residential. 2. The streets are relatively thin with respect to the thickness of the pavement and the underlying aggregate base. According to engineering tests, the average street section consists of 3" bituminous paving over 2.75" of gravel. Existing Street Sections - Pine Coulee/Countrywood No. Location Materials 1 11880 Lofton Ave 3" Bituminous, 3.5" Gravel, 10" Lean Clay, Sand 2 11821 Lockridge Ave 4" Bituminous, 6" Gravel, 6" Sand with Silt 3 11701 Lockridge Ave 3" Bituminous, 3" Gravel, 4.5" Sand 4 11600 Lockrid ge Ave 3" Bituminous, 4" Gravel, 2" Sand, 6" Sand with Silt 5 11566 Leeward Ave 2.5" Bituminous, 3" Gravel, 5.5" Sand, Mixed Soils & Organics 6 11660 Lehigh Ave 2.5" Bituminous, 7" Mixed Soils, Clean Sand 7 11700 Lehigh Ave 3" Bituminous, 2" Gravel, Mixed Soils 8 11827 Leeward Ct 3" Bituminous, 3" Gravel, 3" Sand, Clay & Organics 9 11680 Leeward Ave 1.5" Bituminous, 1" Gravel, 5" Mixed Soils, Clay & Organics 10 11760 Layton Ave 4" Bituminous, 3" Gravel, Clean Sand 11 11680 Layton Ave 4" Bituminous, 2" Gravel, 7" Sand with Silt 12 11570 Layton Ave 3.5" Bituminous, 3" Gravel, 4" Mixed Soils, 7" Sand with Silt Source: Bonestroo 3. Generally, streets range from 21 to 24 feet in width. The only exception is the Leeward Court South cul-de-sac pavement which is 13 feet wide at the turnaround. The minimum access width requirement per the fire code is 20 feet. 4. The Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of these streets ranges from 22 to 40 on a scale of I to 100, with 100 being the condition of a new street. Streets in the 22 to 40 PCI range are classified as "poor" and "very poor". Seal coats and overlays are no longer viable options to maintain the streets. 5. The streets have no concrete curb and gutter. The original gravel shoulders have been either overlayed with new bituminous or covered with vegetation over time. 6. There is a very small amount of existing storm sewer within the area. Existing storm sewer has been pieced together over time with product materials and construction methods that do not follow typical City of Cottage Grove standards. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 10 7. There is no public sanitary sewer or watermain. 8. Lofton Avenue is the only street that consistently has culverts at driveways. Other streets have little to no ditch definition. Yards have typically been graded out to the edge of the street. Drainage follows the street and must cross over driveways. 9. Leeward Avenue has three parallel 60" culverts that convey runoff through a major drainway. The street section adjacent to the cross culverts has bituminous curb and gutter. 10.The sole access into the project area is from an unsignalized access on Highway 61, which provides left turns across a break in the median. The highway carries 29,500 vehicles per day. West Point Douglas Road Extension Project Area 1. West Point Douglas Road has one access on Highway 61 approximately midway between Lofton Avenue South and Lockridge Avenue South. The access is available to both northbound and southbound traffic on the highway. There is a break in the highway median to allow for left turns. 2. West Point Douglas Road extends from its present access on Highway 61 approximately 1,100 feet southeast where it terminates at a residential driveway. The driveway is approximately 700 feet northwest of the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 95 (Manning Avenue South). The area between the residential driveway and the intersection is undeveloped. 3. West Point Douglas Road has bituminous paving ranging from 2" to 2.25" thick over an aggregate base course ranging from 3.5" to 18" thick. 4. There is no public sanitary sewer or watermain. 5. There is no curb and gutter. The storm sewer system utilizes the adjacent Highway 61 ditch as a primary means to convey flow out of the area. Reportedly, some areas have sheet flow of water across the road to discharge into the highway ditch. 6. The intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 95 is a signalized three - legged intersection. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 11 Pine Coulee 2011 Pavement Management Project 1. For the majority of the streets, it is proposed to add 2 to 4 inches of add -rock over the existing pavement prior to reclamation. The add -rock, pavement and existing gravel base will be reclaimed to a depth of approximately eight inches. The reclaimed material will be shaped and graded to allow for 3.5 inches of new pavement. The resulting street section will have 3.5 inches of new bituminous over 7 to 8 inches of reclaimed aggregate base. The streets will be raised 5 to 8 inches, improving the depth of the adjacent shallow ditches and bringing uniformity to the pavement sections. 2. The section of Leeward Avenue between the Layton Avenue loop will be reconstructed. Subgrade excavation will be performed, followed by placement of an aggregate backfill, construction of aggregate base, and paving. 3. All streets will remain the same width with the exception of the Leeward Court South cul -de -sac. The existing pavement at the cul -de -sac turnaround has a width of 13 feet. The turnaround will be widened to meet the minimum access width of 20 feet per the fire code. 4. Each driveway will receive an apron, either bituminous or concrete depending on what exists in the before situation. 5. A bituminous bump -out will be constructed for each mailbox, helping to reduce wheel rutting adjacent to the edge of the road. 6. Existing storm sewer will be replaced with materials conforming to current city standards. 7. Existing bituminous curb and gutter along the culverts at Leeward Avenue will be replaced with concrete curb and gutter. 8. Approximately seven infiltration features will be constructed along the project corridor to provide water quality treatment and runoff volume reduction. Residents will be offered the option of rain gardens instead of turf grass in these locations. 2. The intersection of Highways 61 and 95 will become a four - legged intersection, with West Point Douglas Road constituting the fourth leg. 3. The signal system at the intersection will be modified to allow for controlled access onto Highway 61 from West Point Douglas Road. 4. The existing Highway 61 access will be closed and graded as a continuation of the existing ditch. 5. A right turn lane at the Highway 95 intersection will be constructed for southbound Highway 61 traffic. A left turn lane will be constructed at the Highway 95 intersection for northbound traffic on Highway 61. 6. Approximately 300 feet of Lofton Avenue South will be reconstructed as it extends southwesterly of West Point Douglas Road. This will allow for drainage issues to be addressed through the intersection. 7. Parking bays will be provided along the easterly side of West Point Douglas Road to maintain current parking that occurs in that area. Parking bays will also be provided on reconstructed Lofton Avenue South. 8. Existing accesses will be reconstructed to the right -of -way line. Surmountable curb will be used in areas where existing parking areas are located directly adjacent to the roadways. 9. Barrier curb will be installed along the entire east side of West Point Douglas Road to prevent parking in the ditch area between the roadway and Highway 61. 10. The existing segment of West Point Douglas Road will continue to drain into the adjacent Highway 61 ditch. 1 1 . The new segment of West Point Douglas Road will drain to a storm water feature that is proposed to include a pre - treatment water quality cell and biofiltration basin to provide water quality treatment. 12. The new portion of West Point Douglas Road will be constructed with an urban road section with curb and gutter and catch basins at appropriate locations to provide proper drainage. 13.The West Point Douglas Road extension will provide the primary an• sole access from • residential properties Pine Coulee project area, including the Pine Coulee and Countrywood subdivisions, as well as to the commercial properties fronting West Point Douglas Road. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 13 PINE COULEE & HOWARD'S ADDITION CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MN FIGURE 3 2011 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PR03ECT (= oitag e Grove 1:�4B\48102890\CAD\DWGW10289ZFDO6.DM DATE: COMM: BRKW APPRAISAI,S, INC. PAGE 14 COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA FIGURE: I WEST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD EXTENSION 1:\48WIG2840yCA \DW(3�1810284ZFDO3.DWG DATE: 10/14110 COMM: 4810294 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 15 \ �> f \{ 4�< \ D \/ \ � \ ƒ \f\ \/\ \ \\ tu \\ / LU f u I= - w 0 a � O z 7 Q 4 K 4 m \ 4 � ¢ q r - r-I P. 00 rl I Highest and Best Use - Before Proposed Improvements As Vacant The highest and best use of each of the platted residential lots is for a single family homesite, which is how they are currently used. The 14.60 -acre parcel zoned AG -1, Agricultural Preservation District may not be subdivided. Its highest and best use is for one building site, which is how it is now used. The four commercial -zoned lots in the West Point Douglas Road Extension Project area have a highest and best use for commercial purposes in conformance with their existing zoning. As Improved Only the land components of the subject properties are being appraised. Therefore, the highest and best use, as improved, is not addressed. Highest and Best Use - After Proposed Improvements After the proposed street and related improvements are completed, the highest and best use of the subject properties is unchanged relative to the before improvements position. SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCLUSIONS Before the proposed improvements, the roads in the project area are old and deteriorated. The roadways are approaching the end of their physical lives. It can be anticipated that further deterioration will result in a worsening of problems associated with advanced age, including improper drainage, uneven driving surfaces, increased formation of potholes, etc. 2. It is recognized that the condition and quality of streets serving and fronting residential properties influences the value, curb appeal and general desirability of the properties. 3. The proposed rehabilitation of the roads serving the subject properties will substantially improve the safety, convenience and general appeal of access into and out of the subject properties. The project will reverse the deteriorating state of the roads and result in new street surfacing. 4. Safety aspects for vehicles traveling on a new street are enhanced by the elimination of potholes, cracks, etc. Street icing problems are reduced as water is more efficiently diverted off the roadway surface that could otherwise collect in the deteriorated street areas during frost seasons. 5. The installation of rain gardens in the Pine Coulee project area will better handle heavy rain events and eliminate ponding of water and /or washouts along roadways. KW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 19 6. The raising of the streets by 5 to 8 inches in the Pine Coulee project area will improve overall drainage and water runoff, improving the depth of existing drainage ditches along the roadways. 7. The creation of a wider turnaround lane on the Leeward Court South cul -de -sac will increase the quality of ingress and egress for emergency vehicles. 8 The special benefit accruing to each of the properties in the project areas can vary somewhat from property to property. This is due to differences among the properties with respect to lot size and property value, among other factors. 9. The closing of the existing Highway 61 access on West Point Douglas Road, in conjunction with the extension of West Point Douglas Road to the signalized highway intersection at Manning Avenue, will increase overall safety into the area. The new access at the signalized Highway 61 /Highway 95 intersection will create a safer ingress and egress for area residents and for owners, employees and patrons of the commercial properties. In the before situation, the existing access into the area on Highway 61 is uncontrolled by a signal system and requires left turns through a break in the median on a highway carrying 29,500 vehicles per day. The West Point Douglas Road Extension Project results in a safer access route to and from the highway, benefitting all area properties. Commercial properties in particular rely heavily on good access quality. The ease, convenience and safety with which vehicles can enter and exit a commercial establishment is a significant factor that contributes at least in part to the success of that establishment. 10.A significant amount of benefit resulting from the projects is special, attaching to the properties directly fronting and accessing the rehabilitated streets, including the subject properties. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. FAGS 20 Arriving at an opinion of special value benefits accruing to each of the subject properties as a result of the proposed improvements is accomplished by developing "before improvements" and "after improvements" opinions of market value for the eight appraised land parcels. The improvements on the land are concluded to have the same value contributions to the total property value in both the "before and after" improvements positions. Consequently, the opinion of direct value benefits from the public improvements project can be reliably developed by analyzing the value of the land only, by processing the Direct Sales Comparison Approach. The Direct Sales Comparison Approach, which involves the comparison of recently sold land parcels similar to the subject land parcels, is applied to the valuation of the subject properties. The comparable sales are analyzed and adjustments are made for value - related differences relative to the subject properties. The result of the analysis and adjustments is the generation of value indications for each of the appraised subject properties. The strengths and weaknesses of each comparable sale and its value indication are evaluated before arriving at a final value opinion of each subject property. Additional data and analyses employed during the before - and -after valuation process, including adjustment grids, are retained in the office workfile at BRKW Appraisals. Opinion of Land Value Before Improvements The subject properties vary greatly with respect to type, size and value. Accordingly, the comparable sales are comprised of several different land types. The appropriate comparable sales were chosen in the valuation of each of the subject properties. After adjustments are made to the prices of the comparable land sales for value - related differences in relation to the subject land, the comparables provide value indications for each of the subject properties. Before - improvements value opinions are developed for each of the subject properties based on the value indications of the comparable sales. The appraisers reviewed current listings of land, since that often provides an indication of present values. The opinions of value for the subject properties prior to the proposed street and related improvements are shown on the next page. 1 r 11 11 iiiiiiiiij iiiiiiiiiiiiilliil u— Mom Similar to the before - improvements valuation, in the after - improvements valuation the comparable sales are again analyzed and compared to the subject land. An after - improvements value opinion is developed for each of the subject properties based on the value indications provided by the comparable sales. The opinions of value after improvements for each subject property are shown on the next page. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 21 Special Value Benefits From Improvements Project The before-improvements values are subtracted from the after - improvements values, resulting in opinions of special value benefits to each of the subject properties resulting from the proposed roadway rehabilitation project, as indicated below. 2011 Pavement Management Project - Pine Coulee and West Point Douglas Drive Extension Project Opinion of Land Values and Property Value Benefits Property / Address Tax Parcel ID Land Area* Value Before Value After Special Benefit $ % 1. 11625 Leeward Avenue South 36-027-21-31-0007 0.54 ac. $47,000 $53,000 $6,000 12.8% 2. 11620 Leeward Avenue South 36-027-21-31-0012 0.99 ac. $76,500 $83,000 $6,500 8.5% 3. 11599 W. Point Douglas Road S. 36-027-21-42-0012 0.55 ac. $46,000 $52,000 $6,000 13.0% 4. 11825 Leeward Court South 36-027-21-34-0015 3.11 ac. $121,000 $130,000 $9,000 7.4% 5. 11820 Lofton Avenue South 36-027-21-43-0023 1.96 ac. $85,000 $92,000 $7,000 8.2% 6. 11860 Lockridge Avenue South 36-027-21-34-0006 1.88 ac. $105,000 $113,000 $8,000 7.6% 7. 11344 Leeder Avenue 36-027-21-24-0001 14.60 ac. $213,000 $225,000 $12,000 5.6% 8. 11721 Point Douglas Drive South 36-027-21-42-0021 3.84 ac. $578,000 $628,000 $50,000 8.7% . 11827 W. Point Douglas Road S. 36-027-21-44-0007 0.87 ac. $202,000 $222,000 $20,000 9.9% 10. 11825 Point Douglas Road 36-027-21-44-0005 1.86 ac. $305,000 $340,000 $35,000 1 1.5% 11. 11865 Point Douglas Drive South 36-027-21-44-0014 3.53 ac. $307,100 $353,300 $46,200 *Land area in acres excludes road R/W, if any B. APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE22 CERTIFICATION The undersigned does hereby certify that in this appraisal report: 1 . This appraisal assignment is not based on a requested minimum valuation or specific valuation for approval of a loan. The estimate of market value identified in this report was developed independent of any undue influence. 2. Neither our engagement to make this appraisal (or any future appraisals for this client), nor any compensation, therefore, are contingent upon the development or report of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of value estimate, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of the appraisal. 3. Our engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. 4. We have no present or contemplated future interest in the real estate that is the subject of this appraisal report. 5. We have no personal interest or bias with respect to the subject matter of this appraisal report or the parties involved. 6. To the best of our knowledge and belief the statements of fact contained in this appraisal report upon which the analyses, opinions and conclusions expressed herein are based, are true and correct. 7. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are our personal, impartial, and unbiased analyses, opinions, and conclusions. 8. This appraisal report has been made in conformity with and is subject to the requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct of the Appraisal Institute, and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. 9. No one provided significant professional assistance to the persons signing this certification. 10. We have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report. 11. The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives. 12. As of the date of this report, Paul J. Gleason has completed the Standards and Ethics Education Requirement of the Appraisal Institute for Associate Members. 13. The by -laws and regulations of the Appraisal Institute govern disclosure of the contents of this appraisal report. 14. Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report (especially any conclusions as to value, the identity of the appraiser or the firm with which he /she is connected, or any reference to the Appraisal Institute or MAI designation) shall be disseminated to the public through advertising media, public relations media, news media, sales media, or any other public means of communication without the prior written consent and approval of the undersigned. 15. We have the knowledge and experience to complete this appraisal in a competent manner. Neither our company nor ourselves individually have been sued by a regulatory agency or financial institution for fraud or negligence involving an appraisal report. Paul J. GleWon William E. Petersen Certified General Real Property Appraiser Certified General Real Property Appraiser Minnesota License #4003073 Minnesota License 44001649 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 23 PROFESSIOrIAL Q11ALIFICATIO11S PAUL J. GLEASON BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. 1600 University Avenue, Suite 314 St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Telephone: (651) 646 -6114 Facsimile: (651) 646 -8086 e -mail: pgleason @brkw.com PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS General Associate Member - The Appraisal Institute To date, all required courses for Member of Appraisal Institute (MAI) designation have been taken and course examinations passed; Comprehensive Examination for MAI designation has been passed. LICENSE Certified General Real Property Appraiser - State of Minnesota — License #4003073 EDUCATION University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1985 Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE STUDIES The Appraisal Institute Course 110: Appraisal Principles (examination passed), 1994 Course 120: Appraisal Procedures (examination passed), 1994 Course 210: Residential Case Study, 1994 Course 310: Basic Income Capitalization, 1996 Course 410: National Uniform Standards of Prof. Appraisal Practice, 2003 Course 420: Business Practices and Ethics, 2003 Course 510: Advanced Income Capitalization, 2002 Course 520: Highest and Best Use and Market Analysis, 2000 Course 530: Advanced Sales Comparison and Cost Approaches, 1999 Course 540: Report Writing and Valuation Analysis, 2001 Course 550: Advanced Applications, 2000 Prosource Educational Services, St. Paul, MN Appraisal 101: Intro to Appraisal Principles I, 1992 Appraisal 102: Intro to Appraisal Principles I1, 1992 Appraisal 103: Intro to Appraisal Practices 1, 1992 Appraisal 104: Intro to Appraisal Practices 11, 1992 Appraisal 105: Intro to Appraisal Standards and Ethics, 1992 Numerous Additional Seminars and Classes For Continuing Education From Appraisal Institute and Other Sources, 1993 - present I'RKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 24 Professional Qualifications - Paul J. Gleason Page 2 EXPERIENCE Principal — BRKW Appraisals, Inc., St. Paul, MN 1/07-present Staff Appraiser — BRKW Appraisals, Inc., St. Paul, MN 10/93-12/06 Certified Appraisers, Excelsior, MN 8/93 - 10/93 Stiles Appraisals, Inc., Plymouth, MN 4/92 - 08/93 PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS City of Burnsville City of Cottage Grove City of Eagan City of Plymouth City of Savage City of Woodbury Dakota County Parks Department M&I Bank Minnesota Bank & Trust Minnesota Department of Transportation Various other communities, counties, attorneys and individuals Revised: October 2010 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE25 .. iII 1, 1 WILLIAM E. PETERSEN BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. Telephone: (651) 646 -6114 1600 University Avenue, Suite 314 Facsimile: (651) 646 -8086 St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 EDUCATION: D.D.S. Degree, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 1970 St. Paul Central High School, St. Paul, MN 1963 PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE STUDIES S.R.E.A. Course 101: "Introduction to Appraising Real Property ", 1987 S.R.E.A. Course 102: "Applied Residential Property Valuation ", 1988 S.R.E.A. Course 201: "Principles of Income Property Appraising ", 1987 S.R.E.A. Course 202: "Applied Income Property Valuation ", 1989 Appraisal Institute Course 410: "Standard of Professional Practice (Part A) ", 1991 Appraisal Institute Course 420: "Standards of Professional Practice (Part B) ", 1991 Advanced Yield Capitalization, Prosource, 1993 How to Avoid Environmental Hazards Liability, Prosource, 1994 1994 Appraisal Standards and Regulatory Update, Prosource, 1994 Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, University of St. Thomas, 1994 Appraisal 205: Office and Retail Appraisal, Prosource, 1995 Appraisal Institute Course 430: "Standards of Professional Practice (Part C) ", 2001 2003 National USPAP Standards and Ethics Update, Prosource, 2003 2005 National USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Institute 2005 2006 National USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Institute 2007 2008 National USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Institute 2009 Subdivision Valuation, Appraisal Institute 2009 Various other short courses and seminars. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Staff Appraiser — BRKW APPRAISALS, INC., St. Paul, MN, April 1996 - Present Staff Appraiser - Dahlen & Dwyer, Inc., St. Paul, MN, November 1986 - March 1996 Appraisal assignments include commercial, industrial, and multi - family residential properties. Dentist, Northpark Dental Clinic; Blaine, MN, July 1972 - November 1986 Dentist, U.S. Army, July 1970 - July 1972 Expires 08/31/11 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 26 Professional Qualifications - William E Pete PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:. Appraisal assignments have been completed for the following purposes: Mortgage financing Condemnation/Litigation Estate \/uinu1ion Client Consultation [lB0 Portfolio \/u\uuTiou Buy/Sell Decisions Property types appraised include the following: Apartment Buildings /\n10 Service Centers Banks Churches Office Buildings Office- Showrooms Office-Wurebouuoo Subdivision Land Manufacturing 8|dga. Medical Clinics Mini-Storage Mixed Use Properties Shopping Centers Single Family Homes Special Purpose Properties Railroad Corridors Recreation Facilities Restaurants Retail Stores 7ovvobonoeo Convenience Stores Dealerships (}ua Stations Vacant Land PARTIAL LIST OFCLIENTS Bremer Bank, M&} Bank, D.S. Bank, TCF Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Dakota County CDA, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, various nouoicipu\ihco law firms; builders, developers, and investors. Revised: January - 2010 BRKW ArPRA%SALS,KNC. PAGE27 -' MPANY PROFILE BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. 1600 University Avenue, Suite 314 St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Phone: 651- 646 -6114 Fax: 651 646 -8086 e -mail: brkw @brkw.com BRKW Appraisals, Inc. (formerly known as Bettendorf Rohrer Knoche Wall, Inc.) is a full service professional real estate appraisal company formed in 1991. The three principals have more than 80 years of combined experience in the valuation of a wide variety of real estate. Located in the Midway area of St. Paul, we concentrate on the appraisal of real estate primarily in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, as well as outlying communities in Minnesota. Our extensive professional training and experience enable us to provide the expertise necessary for consistently reliable real estate valuation. Our appraisal reports are confidential documents completed in accordance with all current standards of professional appraisal practice and ethics. All of the appraisers employed by the company have the Certified General Real Property Appraiser license from the State of Minnesota. Our appraisers stay current with advances in appraisal techniques and the changing real estate market through continuing education programs. At BRKW Appraisals, Inc. we strive to build and maintain long - lasting relationships with our clients. Our goal is to provide high - quality professional real estate valuation services in a timely manner that is consistent with the needs of our clients. Appraisal & Consulting Services Real Estate Appraisals Mortgage Financing Appraisals Condemnation /Litigation Appraisals Review Appraisals Real Estate Tax Abatements Special Benefits Analysis Expert Witness Testimony REO Portfolio Valuation Feasibility Studies Market Surveys Partial Interest Valuations Property Types Commercial Properties Industrial Properties Multiple Family Residential Single Family Residential Subdivision Analysis Vacant Land Parcels Special Purpose Properties Gas Station / Convenience Stores Schools and Churches Recreation Facilities Railroad Corridors BRKW a t A <,. Michael J. Bettendorf, MAI - Principal Active as an appraiser since 1971, Michael has the MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute and specializes in commercial, industrial, multiple- family, residential, and special purpose property appraisals with extensive litigation experience. Court appointed Commissioner in Ramsey County, past President of Minnesota Chapter A.I.R.E.A. (1987), instructor of appraisal courses and seminars. Michael is a graduate of St. John's University. Licensed as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Marc E. Knoche, MAI - Principal Marc has been an appraiser since 1982, and has the MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute. He specializes in commercial, industrial, multiple family, residential, vacant land, and special purpose property appraisals. Marc has done numerous condemnation acquisition appraisals and special benefit studies involving a wide variety of property types. Marc has extensive litigation / expert witness experience and has served as a court appointed commissioner. He is a Past President of the Metro /Minnesota Chapter of the Appraisal Institute (1992 & 1993). A graduate of Macalester College, Marc is licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Paul J. Gleason - Principal Paul has been appraising real estate since 1992. He has in -depth experience in the valuation of numerous real estate property types. Over the years, he has developed special expertise in the valuation of land and in eminent domain appraising. Paul is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. Associate Member of the Appraisal Institute and licensed as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PACE 29 William E. Petersen, Appraiser Bill has been an active appraiser since 1986 specializing in the valuation of commercial, industrial, multi - family, office and special purpose properties with experience as an expert witness. Bill is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and practiced dentistry from 1970 -1986 before becoming licensed as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Joseph P. Deutsch, Appraiser Joe has been appraising real estate since 1998, specializing in commercial properties. Types of property appraised include multi - family, industrial, office, retail, and special purpose properties. Joe worked for two years as a city building inspector prior to becoming an appraiser. Joe is a graduate of the University of Minnesota majoring in accounting and is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Terry A. Ward, Appraiser Terry has over 20 years of experience in business management, operations and marketing. Since 2002, she began applying this experience to commercial real estate appraising. Types of properties appraised include office, industrial, hotel /motel, retail /commercial, and other special use properties. She has a degree in Business Management from St. Cloud State University and a Mini Masters in Real Estate Appraising from St. Thomas University. Terry is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Mark is a third generation real property appraiser and has been appraising since 2003. Types of property appraised include office, industrial, hotel /motel, retail /commercial, and other special use properties. Mark is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, is an Associate Member of the Appraisal Institute, and is licensed as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. ..; APPRAISALS, A SPECIAL BENEFITS APPRAISAL RESTRICTED USE REPORT FORMAT (BRKW File No. 6520) SPECIAL BENEFITS VALUATION OF TWO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES HOWARD'S ADDITION 2011 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA VALUATION DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2010 •• CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ATTN: HOWARD BLIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 7516 80 STREET SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 Im PAUL J. GLEASON AND WILLIAM E. PETERSEN REAL ESTATE VALUATION SERVICES November 8, 2010 City of Cottage Grove ATTN: Howard Blin Community Development Director 7516 80` Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 RE: Special Benefits Valuation of Two Residential Properties 2011 Pavement Management Project - Howard's Addition Dear Mr. Blin: In accordance with your request, we are providing you with a special benefits appraisal pertaining to the above referenced public improvement project proposed by the City of Cottage Grove. The effective date of valuation is October 18, 2010, which is the date of our inspection of the project area and subject properties. Based on our prior agreement, this appraisal is presented in a restricted use report format, in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. At your request, two properties have been appraised herein. The purpose of the special benefits appraisal is to provide an opinion of the increase in market value, if any, that will accrue to each of the appraised properties as a result of the proposed 2011 Pavement Management Project — Howard's Addition. The intended use of the appraisal is to assist City of Cottage Grove officials in determining the appropriate and equitable amount of special assessments that may be levied against properties benefited by the proposed improvement project. The intended users of the report are City of Cottage Grove officials. SPRUCE TREE CENTRE SUITE 314 1600 UNIVERSITY AVE sr PAUL MN 55104 651646.61 14 FAX 651 •646 ao86 brkw@ brkw.ca The value benefits, if any, of street, utility and other such public improvements accrue to the land value component of a property, not to the value of buildings and other improvements on the land. Consequently, this special benefits analysis is limited to the valuation of only the land components of the properties appraised. The before - and -after valuation methodology has been used in this appraisal, which analyzes the market value of the subject land prior to the project in relation to the market value of the land after the project. The difference between the before and after opinions of market value reflects the value of special benefits to each of the appraised properties, as of October 18, 2010, as shown below: 2011 Pavement Management Project - Howard's Addition Opinion of Land Values and Property Value Benefits Property Address Tax Parcel ID Land Area Value Before Value After Spe cial B e ne fit $ % 7001 Granada Avenue South 07- 027 -21 -12 -0012 1.51 ac. $84,000 $91,000 $7,000 8.33% 7123 Granada Avenue South 07- 027 -21 -12 -0009 1.50 ac. $88,000 $95,000 $7,000 7.95% This appraisal assignment is not based on a requested minimum valuation or a specific valuation for approval of a loan. The opinions of market value and special benefits identified in this report were developed independent of any undue influence. The opinions of value assume all real estate taxes and special assessment balances, if any, have been paid in full. The values are gross values with no allowances made for brokerage commissions, real estate taxes or other carrying costs associated with a property during its marketing period. This appraisal report has been prepared in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as promulgated by the Appraisal Foundation. The facts and information contained in this report were obtained from sources that are considered to be reliable and are true to the best of our knowledge and belief, but are not guaranteed. This appraisal report is contingent upon the assumptions and limiting conditions included within this report. Your attention is directed to the following report which summarizes the data, analyses and conclusions that support the opinions of value. Sincerely, f� � q v 4 Certifi P r o perty Ap praiser Minnesota License #40016 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 2 PURPOSE/INTENT OF THE APPRAISAL/INTENDED USERS ..................................... I QWCOPE OF WORK ..................................................................................................... I IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTIES APPRAISED/LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ............... 2 PROPERTY RIGHTS APPRAISED .............................................................................. 2 ZONING/LAND USE PLAN ........................................................................................ 2 COMPETENCY PROVISION ...................................................................................... 2 MARKET VALUE DEFINITION ................................................................................. 3 CONTINGENT AND LIMITING CONDITIONS ........................................................... 4 DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTIES ............................................................... 5 PLATMAP ................................................................................................................ 6 DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................... 7 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................... 7 HOWARD'S ADDITION PROJECT AREA MAP ....................................................................... 8 2011 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT AERIAL MAP ...................................................... 9 HIGHEST AND BEST USE ........................................................................................ 10 SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCLUSIONS ......................................................................... 10 SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS PROCESS ................................................................. 11 OPINION OF LAND VALUES AND PROPERTY VALUE BENEFITS ...........................12 CERTIFICATION..................................................................................................... 13 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 14 19"'J a 7.y1111►Y Ii 11►�1 IZ/ : " : _ _ ► ► 1 1 , The purpose of the appraisal is to develop an opinion of the value of special benefits, if any, that will accrue to two residential properties resulting from the proposed 2011 Pavement Management Project for Howard's Addition in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The intent of the special benefits appraisal is to assist City of Cottage Grove officials in determining the appropriate and equitable amount of special assessments that may be levied against benefiting properties located in the project area. The intended users of the report are officials of the City of Cottage Grove. SCOPE OF WORK The City of Cottage Grove is proposing to rehabilitate Granada Avenue South and 71 Street South within a 12 -lot subdivision called Howard's Addition in the northwest part of the city. The proposed street rehabilitation is part of the 2011 Pavement Management Project. A detailed description of the project and project maps are presented on later pages. Two properties in the project area have been appraised in this report. The opinions of special benefits developed in this appraisal for the two appraised properties will be used by the City of Cottage Grove as a basis for levying special assessments to other benefiting properties in the project area. The exhibits on pages 8 and 9 indicate properties proposed for assessment. A viewing of the project area and exterior inspections of the two subject properties were made on October 18, 2010, which is the effective date of valuation. Since the benefits of public improvement projects such as street rehabilitation accrue to the land component of properties only, the valuation in this report involves land only. Opinions of the market value of the subject properties have been developed in this appraisal using the Direct Sales Comparison Approach. This approach, which is the one most appropriate for valuing land, involves the comparison and analysis of land parcels recently sold which are similar to the land being appraised. The application of the Cost and Income Approaches typically applies only when a property valuation includes buildings and other improvements having contributory value. The subject land parcels are valued before and after the proposed project improvements. The difference between the before and after opinions of market value is the special benefit value attributable to the proposed project. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 1 The addresses, tax parcel numbers, owners and legal descriptions of the appraised properties, based on information provided by the City of Cottage Grove and Washington County, are presented below. 2011 Pavement Management Project - Howard's Addition Address Tax Parcel # Owner Legal Description 7001 Granada Avenue South 07- 027 -21 -12 -0012 Frank R. Kirchner Lot 1, Block 3, Howard's Addition 7123 Granada Avenue South 07- 027 -21 -12 -0009 David L. Schuck Mary C. Schuck Lot 3, Block 2, Howard's Addition PROPERTY RIGHTS APPRAISED The property rights appraised are those of the fee simple estate. ZONING /LAND USE PLAN The appraised properties, and all properties in Howard's Addition, are zoned R -2, Residential Estate District. Areas zoned R -2 are planned to exist without public sewer and water systems. The minimum required lot area is 1'/z acres. COMPETENCY PROVISION Paul J. Gleason has been a full -time professional real estate appraiser since April 1992. William E. Petersen has been a full -time professional real estate appraiser since November 1986. Provided later in this report are summaries of their professional qualifications. The educational training and extensive work experience of the appraisers, each of whom is licensed as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser, enable completion of this appraisal assignment in a professional manner consistent with the intent of the competency provision of the 'uniform. Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 2 Market Value as defined by the United States Department of the Treasury through the Comptroller of the Currency and the Office of Thrift Supervision is: The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: ♦ buyer and seller are typically motivated; both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what he considers his own best interest; s a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. This definition is also recognized by the Appraisal Foundation and is part of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). IIIBKw APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 3 This appraisal report is subject to the following Limiting Conditions and Assumptions: 1. The legal descriptions contained herein are assumed to be correct. 2. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for matters legal in nature affecting the property appraised or the title thereto, nor does the appraiser render any opinion as to the title, which is assumed to be good and marketable. The property is appraised as though under responsible ownership. 3. No survey has been prepared of the property by the appraiser and no responsibility is assumed in connection with such matters. Sketches in this report are included only to assist the reader in visualizing the property. 4. Information furnished by others is assumed to be reliable. However, the appraiser assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. S. In cases where no soil tests have been submitted, the appraiser has assumed a good subsoil condition, subject to visual observations noted in the report. 6. The appraiser assumes that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil or structures, which would render it more or less valuable. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for such conditions or for engineering that might be required to discover such factors. 7. The appraiser is not required to give testimony or appear in court because of having made this appraisal with reference to the property in question, unless arrangements have been previously made. 8. The distribution of the total valuation in this report between land and improvements applies only under the highest and best use of the property. 9. The Bylaws and Regulations of the professional appraisal organizations with which the appraiser is affiliated govern disclosure of the contents of the appraisal report. lO.Possession of this report, or a copy thereof, does not carry with it the right of publication. It may not be used for any purpose by any person other than the party to whom it is addressed without the written consent of the appraiser, and, in any event, only with proper written qualifications and only in its entirety. I I. Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report, or a copy thereof, shall be conveyed to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales or any other media without written consent and approval of the appraiser. Nor shall the appraiser, firm or professional organization of which the appraiser is a member be identified without the written consent of the appraiser. 12. The value conclusion assumes all taxes and special assessments are paid in full. 13. The after improvements valuation in this appraisal assumes proposed improvements have been completed in accordance with the description of the proposed work provided to the appraisers by the City of Cottage Grove. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 4 Neighborhood The subject properties are located in an established residential area in the northwest part of Cottage Grove. Howard's Addition is a fully developed 12 -lot subdivision on the south side of 70 Street South at Granada Avenue South. There are two residential streets in Howard's Addition: Granada Avenue South and 71 Street South. Homes in Howard's Addition were built during the period 1980 to 1990. All the lots are either 1.50 or 1.51 acres in size, with the exception of 7110 Granada Avenue which contains 1.95 acres. The assessed market values of the homes for taxes payable in 2011 range from $242,600 to $330,500, with nine at $293,900 and less. The area has no availability to public water and sanitary sewer. Properties Following are brief descriptions of the two appraised properties. Land areas were provided by Washington County and are subject to survey. 7001 Granada Avenue South This property fronts the east side of Granada Avenue South between 70 Street South and 71 Street South. The rectangular lot contains 65,558 square feet or 1.51 acres. The lot has 232.27 feet of frontage on Granada Avenue South, with direct access. The north side of the lot has 293.99 feet along the 70 Street South right of way. At the subject location, the average daily traffic volume on 70 Street South is 8,200 vehicles. 71 Street South extends east of Granada Avenue along the south lot line for 68.41 feet. The sides of the lot along Granada Avenue and 70 Street South slope down to the central part of the site, which is at a lower elevation than the streets. The site has mature trees along all four lot lines and scattered in the central portion. The assessed market value for taxes payable in 2011 is $275,500, which is divided $106,800 land and $168,700 dwelling. The house, which was built in 1990, is located in the northwest part of the site. 7123 Granada Avenue South -- 575- - 711TH STREET SQIITTH r�x r� cis -- M5 __ II p Plat I1�Iap BI2KW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 6 �5aaa 6 � S �i zanaz Y + 2N.00 1 n r. Plat I1�Iap BI2KW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 6 Following is a description of existing improvements in the project area according to information provided by the City of Cottage Grove. 1. The streets within Howard's Addition, Granada Avenue South and 71" Street South, were originally constructed in 1974. 2. The streets are approximately 34 feet wide from back of curb to back of curb. Streets have B618 concrete curb and gutter. Sections of the curb have settled, cracked or have defects that require replacement. Approximately 15% of the curb and gutter is in poor condition. 3. The Pavement Condition Index (PCI) ranges from 35 to 63 on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the condition of a new street. A PCI of 35 is identified as poor. 4. The bituminous paving is relatively thin by current standards, as the following test results by Bonestroo indicate: .,, Ito. Locaton Materials 1 5588 71st Street 3" Bituminous, 11" Gravel, Clay/Sand 2 7123 Granada Acre 2.75" Muminous, 45" Gravel, Dirty Gravel and Sand 3 7128 Granada Ave 2.75" Bituminous, 6" Gravel, 12" Sand 5. There is no public sanitary sewer or watermain. 6. There is virtually no existing storm sewer. No catch basins or storm pipe are present in the project area. There is one cross culvert at the very south end of the project limits that drains to the west. The main objective of the project is to improve the condition of the existing streets and perform any necessary drainage improvements. 1. It is proposed to reclaim the pavement and gravel base to a depth of 6 -9 inches. The top 3.5 inches of reclaimed material will be hauled off -site to allow for 3.5 inches of new bituminous pavement. 2. Existing B618 concrete curb and gutter will be evaluated and replaced where needed. 3. The existing cross culvert at the south end of the project will be evaluated for replacement. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 7 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 0 z Gi N Ld O LU LL 0 CJ a uj Z LLJ z tu 2: Ul a: O I 14MIE"M W.10 1' Highest and Best Use - Before Proposed Improvements As Vacant Without water and sewer, the required minimum lot size is at least 1.5 acres. Each of the appraised properties meets this requirement. The highest and best use of each of the properties is for a single family homesite, which is how they are currently used. As Improved Only the land components of the subject properties are being appraised. Therefore, the highest and best use, as improved, is not addressed. Highest and Best Use - After Proposed Improvements After the proposed street and related improvements are completed, the highest and best use of the subject properties is unchanged relative to the before improvements position. SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCLUSIONS 1. Before the proposed improvements, the roads in the project area are old, deteriorated and approaching the end of their physical lives. It can be anticipated that further deterioration will result in a worsening of problems associated with advanced age, including improper drainage, uneven driving surfaces, increased formation of potholes, etc. 2. It is recognized that the condition and quality of streets serving and fronting residential properties influences the value, curb appeal and general desirability of the properties. 3. The proposed rehabilitation of the roads serving the subject properties will substantially improve the safety, convenience and general appeal of access into and out of the subject properties. The project will reverse the deteriorating state of the roads and result in new street surfacing. 4. Safety aspects for vehicles traveling on a new street are enhanced by the elimination of potholes, cracks, etc. Street icing problems are reduced as water is more efficiently diverted off the roadway surface that could otherwise collect in the deteriorated street areas during frost seasons. 5. A significant amount of benefit resulting from the project is special, attaching to the properties directly fronting and accessing the rehabilitated streets, including the subject properties. tM SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS PROCESS Arriving at an opinion of special value benefits accruing to each of the subject properties as a result of the proposed improvements is accomplished by developing "before improvements" and "after improvements" opinions of market value for the two appraised land parcels. The improvements on the land are concluded to have the same value contributions to the total property value in both the "before and after" improvements positions. Consequently, the opinion of direct value benefits from the public improvements project can be reliably developed by analyzing the value of the land only, by processing the Direct Sales Comparison Approach. The Direct Sales Comparison Approach, which involves the comparison of recently sold land parcels similar to the subject land parcels, is applied to the valuation of the subject properties. The valuation of the appraised properties includes an analysis of similar -sized residential lots in the subject market area, having no public water or sanitary sewer. The comparable sales are analyzed and adjustments are made for value - related differences relative to the subject properties. The result of the analysis and adjustments is the generation of value indications for each of the appraised properties. The strengths and weaknesses of each comparable sale and its value indication are evaluated before arriving at a final opinion of value for an appraised property. Additional data and analyses employed during the before - and -after valuation process, including adjustment grids, are retained in the office workfile at BRKW Appraisals. Opinion of Land Value Before Improvements After adjustments are made to the prices of the comparable land sales for value - related differences in relation to the subject land, the comparables provide value indications for each of the subject properties. Before - improvements value opinions are developed for each of the subject properties based on the value indications of the comparable sales. The appraisers reviewed current listings of lots, since that often provides an indication of present values. The opinions of value for the subject properties prior to the proposed street and related improvements are shown in the exhibit on the next page. 13M33MMEM= Similar to the before- improvements valuation, in the after- improvements valuation the comparable again analyzed and compared to after- improvements opinion developed for each of •r based on the value indications provided by - comparable sales. The opinions of . - after improvements for the subject properties are shown in the exhibit on the next page. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 11 Special Value Benefits From Improvements Project The before - improvements values are subtracted from the after - improvements values, resulting in opinions of special value benefits to each of the subject properties resulting from the proposed roadway rehabilitation project, as indicated below. 2011 Pavement Management Project - Howard's Addition Opinion of Land Values and Property Value Benefits Property Address Tax Parcel ID Land Area Value Before Value After Special Benefit $ % 7001 Granada Avenue South 07- 027 -21 -12 -0012 1.51 ac. $84,000 $91,000 $7,000 8.33% 7123 Granada Avenue South 07- 027 -21 -12 -0009 1.50 ac. $88,000 $95,000 $7,000 7.95% B,., APPRAISALS, PAGE 12 CERTIFICATION The undersigned does hereby certify that in this appraisal report: 1. This appraisal assignment is not based on a requested minimum valuation or specific valuation for approval of a loan. The estimate of market value identified in this report was developed independent of any undue influence. 2. Neither our engagement to make this appraisal (or any future appraisals for this client), nor any compensation, therefore, are contingent upon the development or report of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of value estimate, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of the appraisal. 3. Our engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. 4. We have no present or contemplated future interest in the real estate that is the subject of this appraisal report. 5. We have no personal interest or bias with respect to the subject matter of this appraisal report or the parties involved. 6. To the best of our knowledge and belief the statements of fact contained in this appraisal report upon which the analyses, opinions and conclusions expressed herein are based, are true and correct. 7. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are our personal, impartial, and unbiased analyses, opinions, and conclusions. 8. This appraisal report has been made in conformity with and is subject to the 9. requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct of the Appraisal Institute, and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. 10. No one provided significant professional assistance to the persons signing this certification. 11. We have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report. 12. The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives. 13. As of the date of this report, Paul J. Gleason has completed the Standards and Ethics Education Requirement of the Appraisal Institute for Associate Members. 14. The by -laws and regulations of the Appraisal Institute govern disclosure of the contents of this appraisal report. 15. Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report (especially any conclusions as to value, the identity of the appraiser or the firm with which he /she is connected, or any reference to the Appraisal Institute or MAI designation) shall be disseminated to the public through advertising media, public relations media, news media, sales media, or any other public means of communication without the prior written consent and approval of the undersigned. 16. We have the knowledge and experience to complete this appraisal in a competent manner. Neither our company nor ourselves individually have been sued by a regulatory agency or financial institution for fraud or negligence involving an appraisal report. r � Paul J. G a son Certified General Real Property Appraiser Minnesota License 94003073 .. . Certified General Real Property Appraiser Minnesota License 94001649 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 13 PAUL J. GLEASON BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. 1600 University Avenue, Suite 314 St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Telephone: (651) 646 -6114 Facsimile: (651) 646 -8086 e -mail: pgleason @brkw.com PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS General Associate Member - The Appraisal Institute To date, all required courses for Member of Appraisal Institute (MAI) designation have been taken and course examinations passed; Comprehensive Examination for MAI designation has been passed. LICENSE Certified General Real Property Appraiser - State of Minnesota — License #4003073 EDUCATION University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1985 Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE STUDIES The Appraisal Institute Course 110: Appraisal Principles (examination passed), 1994 Course 120: Appraisal Procedures (examination passed), 1994 Course 210: Residential Case Study, 1994 Course 310: Basic Income Capitalization, 1996 Course 410: National Uniform Standards of Prof. Appraisal Practice, 2003 Course 420: Business Practices and Ethics, 2003 Course 510: Advanced Income Capitalization, 2002 Course 520: Highest and Best Use and Market Analysis, 2000 Course 530: Advanced Sales Comparison and Cost Approaches, 1999 Course 540: Report Writing and Valuation Analysis, 2001 Course 550: Advanced Applications, 2000 Prosource Educai Appraisal 101: Appraisal 102: Appraisal 1.03: Appraisal 104: Appraisal 105: Tonal Services, St. Paul, MN Intro to Appraisal Principles 1, 1992 Intro to Appraisal Principles 11, 1992 Intro to Appraisal Practices I, 1992 Intro to Appraisal Practices II, 1992 Intro to Appraisal Standards and Ethics, 1992 Numerous Additional Seminars and Classes For Continuing Education From Appraisal Institute and Other Sources, 1993 - present Professional Qualifications - Paul J. Gleason Page 2 Principal — BRKW Appraisals, Inc., St. Paul, MN 1/07-present Staff Appraiser — BRKW Appraisals, Inc., St. Paul, MN 10/93-12/06 Certified Appraisers, Excelsior, MN 8/93 - 10/93 Stiles Appraisals, Inc., Plymouth, MN 4/92 - 08/93 PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS City of Burnsville City of Cottage Grove City of Eagan City of Plymouth City of Savage City of Woodbury Dakota County Parks Department M&I Bank Minnesota Bank & Trust Minnesota Department of Transportation Various other communities, counties, attorneys and individuals Revised: October 2010 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 1.11 M, WILLIAM E. PETERSEN BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. Telephone: (651) 646 -6114 1.600 University Avenue, Suite 314 Facsimile: (651) 646 -8086 St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 EDUCATION: D.D.S. Degree, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 1970 St. Paul Central High School, St. Paul, MN 1963 PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE STUDIES S.R.E.A. Course 101: "Introduction to Appraising Real Property ", 1987 S.R.E.A. Course 102: "Applied Residential Property Valuation ", 1988 S.R.E.A. Course 201: "Principles of Income Property Appraising ", 1987 S.R.E.A. Course 202: "Applied Income Property Valuation ", 1989 Appraisal Institute Course 410: "Standard of Professional Practice (Part A) ", 1991 Appraisal Institute Course 420: "Standards of Professional Practice (Part B) ", 1991 Advanced Yield Capitalization, Prosource, 1993 How to Avoid Environmental Hazards Liability, Prosource, 1994 1994 Appraisal Standards and Regulatory Update, Prosource, 1994 Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, University of St. Thomas, 1994 Appraisal 205: Office and Retail Appraisal, Prosource, 1995 Appraisal Institute Course 430: "Standards of Professional Practice (Part C) ", 2001 2003 National USPAP Standards and Ethics Update, Prosource, 2003 2005 National USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Institute 2005 2006 National USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Institute 2007 2008 National USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Institute 2009 Subdivision Valuation, Appraisal Institute 2009 Various other short courses and seminars. Staff Appraiser — BRKW APPRAISALS, INC., St. Paul, MN, April 1996 - Present Staff Appraiser - Dahlen & Dwyer, Inc., St. Paul, MN, November 1986 - March 1996 Appraisal assignments include commercial, industrial, and multi - family residential properties. Dentist, Northpark Dental Clinic; Blaine, MN, July 1972 - November 1986 Dentist, U.S. Army, July 1970 - July 1972 am Certified General Real Property Appraiser - State of Minnesota - License #4001649 Expires 08/31/11 Professional Qualifications - William E. Petersen PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Appraisal assignments have been completed for the following purposes: Mortgage financing Condemnation /Litigation Estate Valuation Client Consultation REO Portfolio Valuation Buy /Sell Decisions Property types appraised include the following: Apartment Buildings Auto Service Centers Banks Churches Office Buildings Office- Showrooms Office - Warehouses Subdivision Land Manufacturing Bldgs. Medical Clinics Mini - Storage Mixed Use Properties Shopping Centers Single Family Homes Special Purpose Properties Railroad Corridors Recreation Facilities Restaurants Retail Stores Townhomes Convenience Stores Dealerships Gas Stations Vacant Land PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS Bremer Bank, U.S. Bank, TCF Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Dakota County CDA, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, various municipalities, law firms; builders, developers, and investors. Revised: September - 2010 BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 17 COMPANY PROFILE BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. 1600 University Avenue, Suite 314 St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Phone: 651- 646 -6114 Fax: 651 646 -8086 e -mail: brkw @brkw.com BRKW Appraisals, Inc. (formerly known as Bettendorf Rohrer Knoche Wall, Inc.) is a full service professional real estate appraisal company formed in 1991. The three principals have more than 80 years of combined experience in the valuation of a wide variety of real estate. Located in the Midway area of St. Paul, we concentrate on the appraisal of real estate primarily in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, as well as outlying communities in Minnesota. Our extensive professional training and experience enable us to provide the expertise necessary for consistently reliable real estate valuation. Our appraisal reports are confidential documents completed in accordance with all current standards of professional appraisal practice and ethics. Our appraisers stay current with advances in appraisal techniques and the changing real estate market through continuing education programs. At BRKW Appraisals, Inc. we strive to build and maintain long - lasting relationships with our clients. Our goal is to provide high- quality professional real estate valuation services in a timely manner that is consistent with the needs of our clients. Appraisal & Consulting Services Real Estate Appraisals Mortgage Financing Appraisals Condemnation /Litigation Appraisals Review Appraisals Real Estate Tax Abatements Special Benefits Analysis Expert Witness Testimony REO Portfolio Valuation Feasibility Studies Market Surveys Partial Interest Valuations Property Types Commercial Properties Industrial Properties Multiple Family Residential Single Family Residential Subdivision Analysis Vacant Land Parcels Special Purpose Properties Gas Station / Convenience Stores Schools and Churches Recreation Facilities Railroad Corridors BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 18 F.11209MIR ♦ c Michael J. Bettendorf, MAI - Principal Active as an appraiser since 1971, Michael has the MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute and specializes in commercial, industrial, multiple family, residential, and special purpose property appraisals with extensive litigation experience. Court appointed Commissioner in Ramsey County, past President of Minnesota Chapter A.LR.B.A. (1987), instructor of appraisal courses and seminars. Michael is a graduate of St. John's University. Licensed as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Marc E. Knoche, MAI - Principal Marc has been an appraiser since 1982, and has the MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute. He specializes in commercial, industrial, multiple family, residential, vacant land, and special purpose property appraisals. Marc has done numerous condemnation acquisition appraisals and special benefit studies involving a wide variety of property types. Marc has extensive litigation / expert witness experience and has served as a court appointed commissioner. He is a Past President of the Metro /Minnesota Chapter of the Appraisal Institute (1992 & 1993). A graduate of Macalester College, Marc is licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Paul J. Gleason - Principal Paul has been appraising real estate since 1992. He has in -depth experience in the valuation of numerous real estate property types. Over the years, he has developed special expertise in the valuation of land and in eminent domain appraising. Paul is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. Associate Member of the Appraisal. Institute and licensed as a. Certified General Real Property Appraiser. William E. Petersen, Appraiser Bill has been an active appraiser since 1986 specializing in the valuation of commercial, industrial, multi - family, office and special purpose properties. Bill is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and practiced dentistry from 1970 -1986 before becoming licensed as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Joseph P. Deutsch, Appraiser Joe has been appraising real estate since 1998, specializing in commercial properties. Types of property appraised include multi- family, industrial, office, retail, and special purpose properties. Joe worked for two years as a city building inspector prior to becoming an appraiser. Joe is a graduate of the University of Minnesota majoring in accounting and is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Terry A. Ward, Appraiser Terry has over 20 years of experience in business management, operations and marketing. Since 2002, she began applying this experience to commercial real estate appraising. Types of properties appraised include office, industrial, hotel /motel, retail /commercial, and other special use properties. She has a degree in Business Management from St. Cloud State University and a Mini Masters in Real Estate Appraising from St. Thomas University. Terry is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Mark is a third generation real property appraiser and has been appraising since 2003. Types of property appraised include office, industrial, hotel /motel, retail/commercial, and other special use properties. Mark is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, is an Associate Member of the Appraisal Institute, and is licensed as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser. BRKW APPRAISALS, INC. PAGE 20 Date: 1I/11/10 To: Jennifer Levitt From: DaveSchuok Subject: Howard's Addition Proposal VVe the neighbors of the Howard's addition would like to propose an alternative tu the proposed road reclamation project. We would prefer to have the entire Granada project done at one time which would include all of Hidden Oaks and Howmnda Addition for the following reasons: 1\ VVe are nna dead end street with only one entrance. 2) Our road b about ten years older than the rest of Granada in Hidden Oaks 3) The base of the road on Howard's Addition isgood 4\ if we do a thorough hot patching of Howard's addition and then seal coat it, we are told it would extend the life of the road for ten years. This would extend the life of the Howard's addition road tu allow the entire project 0zbe done at one time. If we would have the entire Granada project done at one time we would receive the following benefits: 1) We would not have heavy trucks crossing Howards addition road into Hidden Oaks with the incumbent damage to the new road. 2) Since we are on a dead end street, it would reduce the inconvenience of people having to walk into their houses to one project time frame, rather than two times. 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