HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-16 PACKET 04.H. REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 12/16/15 . ,
PREPARED BY: Community Development Jennifer Levitt
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST:
Consider approving the Amended Developers Agreement with Hy-Vee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the request.
BUDGET IMPLICATION: $N/A $N/A N/A
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ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION:
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
� MEMO/LETTER: Memo from Jennifer Levitt dated 12/9/15
❑ RESOLUTION:
❑ ORDINANCE:
❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION:
� OTHER: Amended Developers Agreement (draft)
ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Charlene Stevens, City Administrator
FROM: Jennifer Levitt, Community Development Director/City Engineer
DATE: December 9, 2015
RE: Hy-Vee Business Subsidy Agreement
Background/Discussion
As redevelopment of the Grove Plaza-Rainbow site continues to take shape and more
engineering details continue to be known, additional and unanticipated improvements are
becoming necessary. On November 10, 2015 the EDA approved the business subsidy to
Hy-Vee, Inc. for the relocation of Merchants Bank. As detailed site plans for the Hy-Vee
redevelopment are nearing completion, which includes the relocation of the proposed gas
station/convenience store from the southern side of the access drive off of East Point
Douglas Road to the northern side, additional infrastructure will be necessary to enable
the larger convenience store to be constructed on the former Merchants Bank site. Please
see the enclosed site plan for the new gas station/convenience store layout.
The new layout will provide for better flow of motorists through the site, a larger store
(4,500 square feet) from the originally proposed 3,100 square foot store, and additional
green space. As part of this improvement, it is necessary to provide an additional busi-
ness subsidy in order to address the additional infrastructure that is necessary to support
this layout. The additional business subsidy will provide for assistance to make the site
pad ready, improvements to the parking lot to improve traffic flow, and the necessary
utility improvements related to abandoning and relocating utilities on the site. The addi-
tional business subsidy is in the value of$149,000.
The revised agreement provides for the additional business subsidy and adds clarifying
language for the financial distribution of funds. The EDA unanimously approved the
Amended Developers Agreement with Hy-Vee on December 8, 2015.
Recommendation
It is recommended to approve the Amended Developers Agreement with Hy-Vee.
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
CONTRACT
FOR
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
By and Between
COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HY-VEE, INC.
And
THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
This document drafted by:
LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A.
633 South Concord St. Suite 400
South St. Paul, MN 55075
651-451-1831
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT (“Agreement”), made this _____ day of , 2015, by and
between the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate and
politic under the laws of Minnesota, having its principal office at 12800 Ravine Parkway South,
Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 (the “EDA”), Hy-Vee, Inc., an Iowa corporation, having its
principal office at 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266-8223 (the
“Developer”) and the City of Cottage Grove, a Minnesota municipal corporation, having its
principal office at 12800 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 (the “City”) .
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Developer, the EDA and the City entered into a Development
Agreement on October 29, 2015 for the redevelopment of the Development Property and a First
Amended Development Agreement on November 10, 2015 (the “Original Development
Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Developer needs additional financial assistance toward the infrastructure
costs of the Development Property; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested additional financial assistance from the EDA in
order to make the redevelopment economically feasible;
WHEREAS, the EDA believes that the development of the Development Property
pursuant to and in general fulfillment of this Agreement is in the vital and best interests of the
City, will promote the health, safety, morals, and welfare of its residents, and will be in accord
with the public purposes and provisions of the applicable State and local laws and requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and the mutual obligations
contained herein, the EDA and the Developer hereby covenant and agree with the other as
follows:
ARTICLE I
Definitions
Section 1.1.Definitions. In this Agreement the following terms shall have the
meanings given unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
“Agreement” means this Agreement, as the same may be from time to time modified,
amended, or supplemented.
“Certificate of Completion” means the certificate, in the form contained in Exhibit D
attached hereto, which will be provided to the Developer pursuant to Article IV of this
Agreement.
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“City” means the city of Cottage Grove, a municipal corporation under the laws of
Minnesota.
“Construction Plans” means the final plans for construction of the Minimum
Improvements to be submitted by the Developer and approved by the EDA.
“County” means Washington County, Minnesota.
“Developer” means Hy-Vee, Inc., an Iowa corporation, its successors and assigns.
“Development Property” means the real property upon which the Minimum
Improvements will be constructed, which property is generally described in Exhibit A attached
hereto
“EDA” means the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority.
“Event of Default” means an action by the Developer or the EDA listed in Article IX of
this Agreement.
“Merchants Bank Property” means the property occupied by Merchants Bank and located
at 7200 East Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016.
“Minimum Assessment Agreement” means the Minimum Assessment Agreement by and
between the EDA and Grove-Rainbow dated June 12, 2002, document number 3243182, which
is recorded in the Washington County Recorder’s Office and the Amended Assessment
Agreement by and between the EDA and Grove-Rainbow dated January 13, 2004, document
number 3443746, which are recorded in the Washington County Recorder’s Office, both of
which are attached hereto as Exhibit B and expire with Tax Increment Financing District 1-12 on
or before December 31, 2028.
“Minimum Improvements” means the construction of an approximately 90,000 square
foot building for the purpose of a grocery store and related improvements consistent with the
Preliminary Plans.
“Preliminary Plans” means, collectively, the plans, drawings and specifications for the
construction of the Minimum Improvements which are listed on Exhibit C and attached hereto.
“Sale” means any sale, conveyance, lease, exchange, forfeiture other transfer of the
Developer’s interest in the Minimum Improvements or the Development Property, whether
voluntary or involuntary.
“School District” means School District #833.
“School District Property” means property the EDA intends to acquire from the School
District and subsequently sell to Developer. School District Property shall not be incorporated or
included on any Final Plat of Development Property until Tax Increment Financing District 1-12
(“TIF District”) expires, which is in approximately 2028. The School District Property is not
currently included in the TIF District and is not anticipated to be added to the TIF District.
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“State” means the state of Minnesota.
“Unavoidable Delays” means delays which are the direct result of adverse weather
conditions; strikes or other labor troubles; fire or other casualty to the Minimum Improvements;
litigation commenced by third parties which, by injunction or other similar judicial action,
directly results in delays; or, except those of the EDA reasonably contemplated by this
Agreement, any acts or omissions of any federal, State or local governmental unit which result in
delays in construction of the Minimum Improvements, or any other delays caused by reasons
outside of the reasonable control of Developer.
Section 1.2.Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached to and by reference made a
part of this Agreement:
Exhibit A. Legal description of the Development Property
Exhibit B. Minimum Assessment Agreement
Exhibit C. Preliminary Plan Documents
Exhibit D. Form of Certificate of Completion
Exhibit E. Final Plat
Section 1.3.Rules of Interpretation.
(a)This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed by the laws
of Minnesota.
(b)The words “herein” and “hereof” and words of similar import, without reference
to any particular section or subdivision, refer to this Agreement as a whole rather
than any particular section or subdivision hereof.
(c)References herein to any particular section or subdivision hereof are to the section
or subdivision of this Agreement as originally executed.
(d)Any titles of the several parts, articles and sections of this Agreement are inserted
for convenience and reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or
interpreting any of its provisions.
ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties
Section 2.1.Representations by the EDA. The EDA makes the following
representations as the basis for the undertakings on its part herein contained:
(a)The EDA is a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota. The
EDA has the power to enter into this Agreement and carry out its obligations
hereunder.
(b)The persons executing this Agreement and related agreements and documents on
behalf of the EDA have the EDA to do so and to bind the EDA by their actions.
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(c)The EDA has received no notice or communication from any local, State or
federal official that the activities of the Developer or the EDA in the Development
District may be or will be in violation of any environmental law or regulation.
The EDA is aware of no facts the existence of which would cause it to be in
violation of any local, State or federal environmental law, regulation or review
procedure.
Section 2.2.Representations and Warranties by the Developer. The Developer makes
the following representations as the basis for the undertakings on its part herein contained:
(a)The Developer is an Iowa corporation, duly organized and in good standing under
the laws of Iowa and is not in violation of any provisions of its company
documents or by-laws. The Developer has the power to enter into this Agreement
and carry out its obligations hereunder. The persons executing this Agreement
and related agreements and documents on behalf of the Developer have the EDA
to do so and to bind the Developer by their actions.
(b)In the event the Development Property is conveyed to the Developer, the
Developer will construct, operate and maintain the Minimum Improvements on
the Development Property in substantial accordance with the terms of this
Agreement, the Construction Plans and all local, State and federal laws and
regulations, including, but not limited to, environmental, zoning, building code
and public health laws and regulations.
(c)The Developer will apply for and use its best efforts to obtain, in a timely manner,
all required permits, licenses and approvals, and will meet, in a timely manner,
the requirements of all applicable local, State and federal laws and regulations
which must be obtained or met before the Minimum Improvements may be
lawfully constructed or used for their intended purpose.
(d)The Minimum Improvements will comply with the terms and conditions of the
Minimum Assessment Agreement.
ARTICLE III
Contingencies
Section 3.1 Developer’s Contingencies. Developer’s obligations to perform under this
Agreement are contingent upon the following:
(a)Developer’s acquisition of all of Development Property, the School District
Property, and the Merchants Bank Property;
(b)Obtaining all governmental approvals necessary for the construction of Minimum
Improvements;
(c)Testing results satisfactory to Developer, including, but not limited to soils, wells,
engineering, hazardous waste and environmental review;
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(d)EDA’s execution of an agreement related to access to the Property for purposes of
maintaining fire hydrants as well as public infrastructure, including
indemnification therefor.
(e)The satisfaction by the EDA of the EDA’s contingencies described in Section 3.2
herein.
Section 3.2.EDA’s Contingencies. EDA’s obligations to perform under this
Agreement are contingent upon the following:
(a)EDA’s acquisition of School District Property and subsequent sale to Developer;
(b)EDA’s obtaining an interfund loan from City for the business subsidy;
(c)With respect to the Merchants Bank Relocation Subsidy only, Developer’s or
Merchants Bank’s acquisition and preparation of a site within the City of Cottage
Grove that is acceptable to the EDA and upon which Merchants Bank shall be
relocated. Developer or Merchants Bank shall prepare the site, including any
infrastructure improvements, according the City’s standards and specifications
prior to such relocation.
(d)Developer’s execution of access and maintenance agreements necessary to ensure
that adjacent parcels have sufficient access and Developer’s execution of a
stormwater management agreement with the City that will benefit Development
Property and adjacent parcels.
ARTICLE IV
Construction of Minimum Improvements
Section 4.1.Construction of Developer and Minimum Improvements. Within 150 days
after successfully acquiring all of the Development Property, the Developer shall submit
Construction Plans to the EDA. The Construction Plans shall provide for the construction of
Minimum Improvements and shall be in substantial conformity with the Preliminary Plans listed
on Exhibit C, attached hereto. All Developer and Minimum Improvements constructed on the
Development Property shall be constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the
terms of the Construction Plans, this Agreement, all zoning approvals and conditions, and all
local, Minnesota and federal laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, Environmental
Controls and Land Use Regulations). Developer will use commercially reasonable efforts to
obtain, or cause to be obtained, in a timely manner, all required permits, licenses and approvals,
and will use commercially reasonable efforts to meet, in a timely manner, the requirements of
applicable Environmental Controls and Land Use Regulations which must be met before
Developer Improvements may be lawfully constructed.
Section 4.2.Grading/Drainage Plan and Easements. Developer shall construct
drainage facilities adequate to serve the Minimum Improvements in accordance with the
Construction Plans. Developer agrees to grant to the City all necessary easements for the
preservation of the drainage system, for drainage basins, and for utility service as required by the
City pursuant to terms mutually agreeable to Developer and the City. The grading and drainage
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plan shall include any measures necessary to conform to the overall City storm sewer plan,
including but not limited to such considerations as lot and building elevations, drainage swales,
storm sewer, catch basins, erosion control structures and ponding areas. The grading of the site
shall be completed in conformance with the Construction Plans. All storm sewer facilities,
sanitary sewer and water lines shall be private unless located within the City’s right of way, in
which case, that portion of the facilities shall be public.
Section 4.3.Street Maintenance, Access, and Repair. The Developer shall clear, on a
daily basis, any soil, earth or debris from the existing streets within or adjacent to this Minimum
Improvements resulting from the grading or building on the land within the Minimum
Improvements by the Developer or its agents, and shall restore any gravel base contaminated by
mixing construction or excavation debris or earth in it, and repair any damage to bituminous
surfacing resulting from the use of construction equipment.
Section 4.4.Erosion Control. The Developer shall provide and follow a plan for
erosion control and pond maintenance in accord with the Best Management Practices (BMP) as
delineated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Such plan shall be detailed on the
Construction Plans and shall be subject to approval of the City. The Developer shall install and
maintain such erosion control structures as appear necessary under the Construction Plans or
become necessary subsequent thereto. The Developer shall be responsible for all damage caused
as the result of grading and excavation within the Minimum Improvements including, but not
limited to, restoration of existing control structures and clean-up of public right-of-way. As a
portion of the erosion control plan, the Developer shall re-seed or sod any disturbed areas in
accordance with the Construction Plans. The City reserves the right to perform any necessary
erosion control or restoration as required, if these requirements are not complied with after
Formal Notice by the City. The Developer shall be financially responsible for payment for this
extra work.
Section 4.5.Zoning; Other Approvals. The EDA agrees to exercise its reasonable
efforts to grant or obtain such land use planning review and approvals as may be required in
connection with the development of the Minimum Improvements by applicable Land Use
Regulations. The parties agree that the development of the Minimum Improvements is in the
public interest, will provide significant and important benefits to the City and its residents, and is
a desirable and appropriate use of the Development Property. Developer acknowledges and
agrees that the EDA cannot and does not undertake in this Development Agreement to bind itself
to grant or obtain any approvals, permits, variances, zoning or rezoning applications or other
matters within the legislative or quasi-judicial discretion of the EDA or the governing body of
any other political subdivision or public agency. The EDA nevertheless agrees that upon request
of Developer, it will cooperate with Developer to seek and secure approvals, permits, variances,
and other matters as may be required prior to the acquisition by Developer of all portions of the
Development Property affected thereby, to cause such matters to be timely considered by the
EDA, City and Planning Commission or the governing body of other political subdivisions or
public agencies with jurisdiction, and to otherwise cooperate with Developer to facilitate
implementation of the Minimum Improvements.
Section 4.6.Commencement and Completion of Construction. Subject to Unavoidable
Delays, if Developer or Merchants Bank acquires a Merchants Bank relocation property, then the
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Developer shall commence construction of the Minimum Improvements no later than May 2,
2016, and subject to Unavoidable Delays, the Developer shall have substantially completed the
construction of the Minimum Improvements no later than October 1, 2017; provided, however, if
Developer or Merchants Bank does not acquire a Merchants Bank relocation property, the
Developer shall commence construction of the Minimum Improvements no later than August 1,
2016, and subject to Unavoidable Delays, the Developer shall have substantially completed the
construction of the Minimum Improvements no later than December 31, 2018. All work with
respect to the Minimum Improvements to be constructed or provided by the Developer on the
Development Property shall be in substantial conformity with the Construction Plans and
Developer will not reduce the size of the Minimum Improvements by more than ten percent
(10%) without the consent of the EDA and the City, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed. The Developer shall make such reports as reasonably
requested by the EDA regarding construction of the Minimum Improvements as the EDA deems
necessary or helpful in order to monitor progress on construction of the Minimum
Improvements.
Section 4.7.Certificate of Completion. (a) After substantial completion of the
Minimum Improvements in accordance with the Construction Plans and all terms of this
Agreement, the EDA will furnish the Developer with a Certificate of Completion in the form of
Exhibit D hereto. Such certification by the EDA shall be a conclusive determination of
satisfaction and termination of the agreements and covenants in this Agreement with respect to
the obligations of the Developer to construct the Minimum Improvements and the dates for the
beginning and completion thereof. The Certificate of Completion shall only be issued after
issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City.
(b) The Certificate of Completion provided for in this Section 4.7 shall be in such
form as will enable it to be recorded in the proper County office for the
recordation of deeds and other instruments pertaining to the Development
Property. If the EDA shall refuse or fail to provide such certification in
accordance with the provisions of this Section 4.7, the EDA shall, within ten (10)
days after written request by the Developer, provide the Developer with a written
statement, indicating in adequate detail in what respects the Developer has failed
to complete the Minimum Improvements in accordance with the provisions of the
Agreement, or is otherwise in default of a material term of this Agreement, and
what measures or acts will be necessary, in the opinion of the EDA, for the
Developer to take or perform in order to obtain such certification.
Section 4.8.Reconstruction of Improvements. If the Minimum Improvements are
damaged or destroyed before completion thereof and issuance of a Certificate of Completion, the
Developer agrees, for itself and its successors and assigns, to reconstruct the Minimum
Improvements within eighteen (18) months of the date of the damage or destruction, subject to
Unavoidable Delays. The Minimum Improvements shall be reconstructed in accordance with the
approved Construction Plans, or such modifications thereto as may be requested by the
Developer and approved by the EDA in accordance with Section 4.1 of this Agreement, which
approval will not be unreasonably withheld. The Developer’s obligation to reconstruct the
Minimum Improvements pursuant to this Section 4.8 shall end when the Certificate of
Completion is issued.
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Section 4.9. Additional Construction Requirements. On or before the issuance by the
City of a building permit to Developer, Developer shall provide a cash escrow or a letter of credit
in the amount of 110% of the costs for landscaping, exclusive of irrigation, to ensure completion
and establishment of such landscaping improvements. Landscaping, inclusive of irrigation, shall
be completed in accordance with Section 4.6 above.
ARTICLE V
Other Obligations of Developer
Section 5.1.Building Permit Fees. Developer acknowledges that building permit fees
will be payable by Developer or Successor Developer for Developer Improvements.
Section 5.2.Platting. The Developer agrees to replat the Development Property at its
sole cost and expense prior to the issuance of any building permits. A Final Plat will be attached
hereto as Exhibit E.
Section 5.3.Miscellaneous Requirements. Any additional requirements as specified by
the EDA are incorporated herein.
ARTICLE VI
Insurance
Section 6.1.Required Insurance. The Developer agrees to provide and maintain and/or
cause its general contractor to provide and maintain at all times during the process of
constructing the Minimum Improvements:
(a)Builder’s risk insurance, written on the so-called “Builder’s Risk -- Completed
Value Basis,” in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the insurable
value of the Minimum Improvements at the date of completion, and with
coverage available in nonreporting form on the so called “all risk” form of
policy;
(b)Comprehensive general liability insurance with limits against bodily injury and
property damage of not less than $2,000,000 for each occurrence (to accomplish
the above required limits, an umbrella excess liability policy may be used); and
(c)Workers’ compensation insurance, with statutory coverage.
The policies of insurance required pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) above shall be in form and
content reasonably satisfactory to the EDA and shall be placed with financially sound and
reputable insurers licensed to transact business in Minnesota. The policy of insurance delivered
pursuant to the subsection above shall contain an agreement of the insurer to give not less than
thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to the EDA in the event of cancellation of such policy.
Section 6.2.Evidence of Insurance. All insurance required in this Article VI shall be
taken out and maintained in responsible insurance companies selected by the Developer which
are authorized under the laws of Minnesota to assume the risks covered thereby. The Developer
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agrees to, upon receipt of request therefor, deposit annually with the EDA copies of policies
evidencing all such insurance, or a certificate or certificates or binders of the respective insurers
stating that such insurance is in force and effect. In lieu of separate policies, the Developer may
maintain a single policy, blanket or umbrella policies, or a combination thereof, having the
coverage required herein, in which event the Developer shall deposit with the EDA a certificate
or certificates of the respective insurers as to the amount of coverage in force upon the Minimum
Improvements.
ARTICLE VII
Business Subsidy
Section 7.1.Business Subsidy Act. The assistance provided to the Developer under the
Development Agreement is subject to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995 (the
“Business Subsidy Act”) and the City’s Business Subsidy Criteria, Resolution 03-138. The
provisions of this Section constitute the “business subsidy agreement” for the purposes of the
Business Subsidy Act.
Section 7.2.Findings. The EDA hereby finds that the subsidy is needed because the
cost of acquisition, demolition and site clearance made redevelopment financially infeasible
without public assistance and the Developer cannot proceed without the subsidy. In addition, the
EDA hereby finds that the Minimum Improvements:
(a)Are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
(b)Will contribute to the establishment of a critical mass of commercial development
within the area.
(c)Will increase the range of goods and services available or encourage fast-growing
or other desirable businesses to locate or expand within the community.
(d)Will promote additional or spin-off development within the community.
(e)Will encourage full utilization of existing or planned public infrastructure
improvements.
Section 7.3.Public Purpose. The public purposes of the subsidy are to redevelop an
area that was occupied by substandard and obsolete buildings, implement the City’s land use
goals identified in the Comprehensive Plan, and increase employment and tax base.
Section 7.4.General Terms. The parties agree and represent to each other as follows:
(a)The subsidy provided to the Developer consists of a reimbursement in cash for
utility infrastructure and storm system improvements, as well as conveyance to
Developer of the School District Property for below the fair market price.
Specifically, the subsidy consists of the following:
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i.Up to $980,000 for storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water improvements, as
approved by the City Engineer;
ii.Up to $400,000 to upgrade the storm sewer system to include an underground
storage system, as approved by the City Engineer;
iii.Conveyance of the School District Property to Developer for $ 1.00 (value of
$188,375);
iv.Up to $450,000 toward the purchase price for property in the City of Cottage
Grove upon which Merchants Bank shall be relocated (the “Merchants Bank
Relocation Subsidy”);
v.$149,000 for infrastructure improvements on the Development Property.
(b)Upon proof of payment by Developer for the associated costs for any one or more
of the items set forth in 7.4(a) i. – iv., EDA shall, as payment for each such
item(s) are requested by Developer from time-to-time, reimburse the Developer
up to the amount(s) stated above for each such item. The EDA is repaying itself
through an interfund loan, payable from the City’s future economic capital
projects fund.
(c)For item 7.4(a) v., EDA shall pay Developer by cash or wire transfer at closing
when Developer acquires Development Property.
Section 7.5.Business Subsidy Goals. The goals for the subsidy are:
(a)Creation of 50 full-time or full-time equivalent jobs with wages of at least $11.00
per hour, exclusive of benefits, within two years after the date of issuance of the
certificate of completion;
(b)To secure the timely development of the commercial improvements on the
Development Property; and
(c)To maintain such improvements as commercial facilities for at least five years
after the date of issuance of the certificate of completion. For the purpose of this
section, the commercial facility will be considered to be maintained in operation
if at least 50 percent of the net square footage is leased, or available for lease, to
any person or entity, for use in its private trade or business, or occupied by
Developer for use in its trade or business. Developer may be authorized to move
from Cottage Grove within five years only if, after a public hearing, the EDA
approves the request to move.
If the goals described in this Section 7.5 are not met, the remedies are as described in
Section 7.8 below.
Section 7.6.The Developer does not have a parent company.
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Section 7.7.The Developer has not received, and does not expect to receive for the
Development Property, financial assistance from any other “grantor” as defined in the Business
Subsidy Act.
Section 7.8.Remedies. If the Developer fails to meet the goals described in Section
7.5 and subject to the notice and cure provisions of the Development Agreement, the Developer
shall comply with the remedies described in Section 7.9 and 7.10, as the case may be. Those
provisions include (among other things) repayment of up to $2,167,375 (the subsidy amount), all
under the terms and conditions described in those paragraphs.
Section 7.9.If the Commercial Improvements are timely completed but Developer fails
to meet the five-year operation goal, the total subsidy amount will be prorated by the portion of
the five-year period lapsed as of the date of default. In that event, as the EDA’s sole and
exclusive remedy for the failure of the goals described in Section 7.5 herein, as liquidated
damages and not a penalty, and in lieu of all other remedies at law or inequity, Developer must
pay to the EDA a prorated portion of the $2,167,375 subsidy amount (allocated to the time
remaining in the five-year operation period), together with an interest rate that is set at no less
than the implicit price deflator for government consumption expenditures and gross investment
for state and local governments prepared by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the United
States Department of Commerce for the 12-month period ending March 31 of the previous year
on the prorated amount the rate described in the Business Subsidy Act, accrued from the date of
violation (i.e., ending operation of the Commercial Improvements) through the date of payment
(the “Liquidated Damages”).
Section 7.10.The Developer agrees and understands that it may not receive a business
subsidy from the EDA or any grantor for Development Property (as defined in the Business
Subsidy Act) for a period of five (5) years from the date of the failure or until the Developer
satisfies its repayment obligation under this Section, whichever occurs first.
Section 7.11.Reports. The Developer must submit to the EDA a written report
regarding business subsidy goals and results by no later than March 1 of each year, commencing
March 1, 2017 and continuing until the later of:
(a)The date the goals stated Section 7.5 are met;
(b)30 days after expiration of the five-year period described in Section 7.5; or
(c)If the goals are not met, the date the subsidy is repaid in accordance with Section
7.9. The report must comply with Section 116J.994, subdivision 7 of the
Business Subsidy Act.
Section 7.12.The EDA will provide information to the Developer regarding the required
forms. If the Developer fails to timely file any report required under this Section, the EDA will
mail the Developer a warning within one week after the required filing date. If, after 14 days of
the postmarked date of the warning, the Developer fails to provide a report, the Developer must
pay to the EDA a penalty of $100 for each subsequent day until the report is filed. The
maximum aggregate penalty payable under this Section is $1,000.
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ARTICLE VIII
Prohibition Against Sale; Encumbrances
Section 8.1.Prohibition Against Sale of Minimum Improvements. The Developer
represents and agrees that its use of the Development Property and its other undertakings
pursuant to the Agreement, are, and will be, for the purpose of development of the Development
Property and not for speculation in land holding. The Developer further recognizes that in view
of the importance of the construction of the Minimum Improvements on the Development
Property to the general welfare of Cottage Grove and the substantial assistance that has been
made available by the EDA for the purpose of making such Development possible, the fact that
any act or transaction involving or resulting in a significant change in the identity of the
Developer is of particular concern to the EDA. The Developer further recognizes that it is
because of such qualifications and identity that the EDA is entering into the Agreement with the
Developer, and, in so doing, is further willing to accept and rely on the obligations of the
Developer for the faithful performance of all undertakings and covenants hereby by it to be
performed. For the foregoing reasons, the Developer represents and agrees that, prior to the
issuance of the Certificate of Completion, there shall be no sale of the Development Property or
the Minimum Improvements by the Developer to an unaffiliated third party, nor shall the
Developer suffer any such sale to be made, without the prior written approval of the EDA;
provided, however, it is acknowledged and agreed that Developer may sell and/or transfer the
Development Property to (a) an entity created by and wholly owned by Developer for the
holding of the Development Property, or (b) any unaffiliated third party if after the sale and/or
transfer, Developer remains the occupant of the entirety of the Development Property as a tenant
pursuant to a sale and leaseback transaction or similar arrangement; provided that with respect to
the circumstances described in (a) and (b) herein (a “Permitted Transfer”), Developer shall
remain Developer hereunder and shall be primarily liable to the EDA for the performance of
Developer’s obligations.
(a)As security for the obligations of Developer under this Agreement, Developer
represents and agrees that prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Completion,
Developer will maintain its existence as an Iowa corporation and shall not
dissolve or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets except as
permitted by this Agreement. Nothing herein shall prevent Developer from
selling or issuing additional stock in Developer. Except with respect to a
Permitted Transfer, Developer and any entity succeeding to all or part of
Developer’s rights in the Minimum Improvements or any part under this Section
may sell or otherwise transfer to a partnership or limited liability company, or
other legal entity, or an individual, all or any part of its interest in this Agreement
and the Minimum Improvements and thereafter be discharged from liability
hereunder to the extent of the interest so transferred, if Developer or such
Successor Developer is not in default of any of its material obligations under this
Agreement, if the transferee partnership, limited liability company, entity or
individual enters into a written agreement assuming all of the obligations of
Developer under this Agreement not retained by Developer, if any, with respect
and to the extent of the interest so transferred, in form and substance reasonably
acceptable to the EDA, and the transferee partnership, limited liability company,
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entity or individual is financially capable of and has experience in performing the
obligations of Developer under this Agreement and is approved by the EDA. In
the event of a sale in accordance with this subsection that is not a Permitted
Transfer, Developer or other transferor shall not be liable for any actions of the
Successor Developer or purchaser or have any liability under this Agreement with
respect to matters arising subsequent to such consolidation, merger or sale which
relate to the interest so transferred.
(b)Developer or any Successor Developer may not sell or convey fee title to the
Development Property and its rights and obligations under this Development
Agreement with respect to such parcel to another entity, whether or not such
Successor Developer is under common management and control with Developer,
or is related to Developer, except in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Except with respect to a Permitted Transfer and as provided in Section 8.1(a) no
such sale or conveyance shall be effective or recognized for any purpose
hereunder, unless:
i.The Successor Developer will assume all of Developer’s obligation under
any agreement relative to a Credit Provider and the Successor Developer
is approved by the Credit Provider and enters into a written assumption
agreement reasonably acceptable to the Credit Provider; and
ii.The Successor Developer will assume all of Developer’s financial
obligations to the EDA and the Successor Developer is approved by the
EDA and enters into a written assumption agreement in form and
substance reasonably acceptable to the EDA.
Section 8.2.Limitation Upon Encumbrance of Development Property. Prior to the
issuance of the Certificate of Completion, the Developer agrees not to engage in any financing
creating any mortgage or other encumbrance or lien upon the Development Property or the
Minimum Improvements, whether by express agreement or operation of law, or suffer any
encumbrance or lien to be made on or attached to the Development Property or the Minimum
Improvements, other than the liens or encumbrances directly and solely related to construction of
the Minimum Improvements and approved by the EDA, which approval shall not be withheld or
delayed unreasonably if the EDA determines that such lien or encumbrance will not threaten its
security in the Development Property or the Minimum Improvements.
ARTICLE IX
Events of Default
Section 9.1.Events of Default Defined. Each and every one of the following shall be
an Event of Default under this Agreement:
(a)Failure by the EDA or the Developer to proceed to closing on the Development
Property after compliance with or the occurrence of all conditions precedent to
closing;
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(b)Failure by the Developer to commence and complete construction of the
Minimum Improvements pursuant to the terms, conditions and limitations of
Article IV of this Agreement, including the timing thereof, unless such failure is
caused by an Unavoidable Delay;
(c)Failure by the Developer to pay real estate taxes or special assessments on the
Development Property and Minimum Improvements as they become due;
(d)Use by the Developer or others of the Minimum Improvements for purposes other
than those contemplated and permitted by this Agreement, including failure to
comply with Section 10.3 of this Agreement.
(e)Transfer or sale of the Development Property or the Minimum Improvements or
any part thereof by the Developer in violation of Section 8.1 of this Agreement
and without the prior written permission by the EDA;
(f)If the Developer shall file a petition in bankruptcy, or shall make an assignment
for the benefit of its creditors or shall consent to the appointment of a receiver;
(g)Failure by either party to observe or perform any material covenant, condition,
obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under this
Agreement following the expiration of any applicable cure period;
(h)Failure to comply with the business subsidy requirements.
Section 9.2.Remedies on Default. Whenever any Event of Default referred to in
Section 9.1 of this Agreement occurs, the non-defaulting party may take any one or more of the
following actions after providing 30 days written notice to the defaulting party of the Event of
Default, but only if the Event of Default has not been cured within said thirty days or, if the
Event of Default is by its nature incurable within 30 days, the defaulting party does not provide
assurances to the non-defaulting party reasonably satisfactory to the non-defaulting party that the
Event of Default will be cured and will be cured as soon as reasonably possible:
(a)Suspend its performance under this Agreement, including refusing to close on the
Development Property, until it receives assurances from the defaulting party,
deemed adequate by the non-defaulting party, that the defaulting party will cure
its default and continue its performance under this Agreement;
(b)Terminate or rescind this Agreement;
(c)If the default occurs prior to completion of the Minimum Improvements, the EDA
may withhold the Certificate of Completion;
(d)Take whatever action, including legal or administrative action, which may appear
necessary or desirable to the non-defaulting party to collect any payments due
under this Agreement, or to enforce performance and observance of any
obligation, agreement, or covenant of the defaulting party under this Agreement.
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Section 9.3.Intentionally Omitted.
Section 9.4.No Remedy Exclusive. Except with respect to the EDA’s limited remedy
of the right to Liquidated Damages set forth in Section 7.9 herein for a failure of the goals set
forth in Section 7.5, no remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the parties is intended to be
exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but each and every such remedy shall be
cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given under this Agreement or now or
hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No delay or omission to exercise any right or
power accruing upon any default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be
a waiver thereof, but any such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as often
as may be deemed expedient.
Section 9.5.No Additional Waiver Implied by One Waiver. In the event any covenant
or agreement contained in this Agreement should be breached by either party and thereafter
waived by the other party, unless otherwise set forth in the terms of such waiver, such waiver
shall be limited to the particular breach so waived and shall not be deemed to waive any other
concurrent, previous or subsequent breach hereunder.
ARTICLE X
Additional Provisions
Section 10.1.Conflict of Interests; Representatives Not Individually Liable. No officer,
official, or employee of the EDA shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in
this Agreement, nor shall any such officer, official, or employee participate in any decision
relating to the Agreement which affects his or her personal financial interests, directly or
indirectly. No officer, official, or employee of the EDA shall be personally liable to the
Developer, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach or for any amount
which may become due or on any obligation under the terms of this Agreement.
Section 10.2.Equal Employment Opportunity. The Developer, for itself and its
successors and assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Minimum Improvements
provided for in this Agreement, it will comply with all applicable equal employment and
nondiscrimination laws and regulations.
Section 10.3.Restrictions on Use. The Developer, for itself and its successors and
assigns, agrees to devote the Property and Minimum Improvements only to such land use or uses
as may be permissible under the City’s land use regulations.
Section 10.4.Provisions Not Merged With Deed. None of the provisions of this
Agreement is intended to or shall be merged by reason of delivery of the Development Property
Deed and the Development Property Deed shall not be deemed to affect or impair the provisions
and covenants of this Agreement.
Section 10.5.Notices and Demands. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, any notice, demand, or other communication under the Agreement or any related
document by either party to the other shall be sent by registered or certified United States mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered personally to:
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(a)in the case of the EDA: 12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove MN 55016
Attn: EDA Executive Director
(b)in the case of the Developer: 5820 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266-8223
Attn: Legal Dept.
(c)in the case of the City: 12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove MN 55016
Attn: City Administrator
or at such other address with respect to either such party as that party may, from time to time,
designate in writing and forward to the other as provided in this Section 10.4. Notices shall be
deemed given upon actual delivery.
Section 10.6.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 10.7.Disclaimer of Relationships. The Developer acknowledges that nothing
contained in this Agreement nor any act by the EDA or the Developer shall be deemed or
construed by the Developer or by any third person to create any relationship of third-party
beneficiary, principal and agent, limited or general partner, or joint venture between the EDA
and the Developer.
Section 10.8. Approvals. Approvals by the EDA shall not be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed.
Section 10.9 Original Development Agreement. Upon the full execution of this
Agreement, the Original Development Agreement shall be deemed terminated by the parties and
of no further force and/or effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the EDA and the Developer have caused this Agreement to
be duly executed in their names and behalves on or as of the date first above written.
COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By
Myron Bailey
Its President
By
Charlene R. Stevens
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON )
The foregoing instrument as acknowledged before me this _____ day of _________,
2015, by Myron Bailey and Charlene R. Stevens, president and executive director, respectively,
of the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic
under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the Economic Development Authority.
Notary Public
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HY-VEE, INC.
By
Jeffrey Markey, Sr. Vice President
By
Nathan Allen, Assistant Secretary
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS
COUNTY OF POLK )
On this ____ day of _______________, 20____, before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for the state of Iowa, personally appeared Jeffrey Markey and Nathan Allen, to me
personally known, who being by me duly sworn did say that they are the Sr. Vice President and
Assistant Secretary, respectively, of Hy-Vee, Inc., an Iowa corporation, that the instrument to
which this is attached was signed on behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of
Directors; and that the said Jeffrey Markey and Nathan Allen as such officers acknowledged the
execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation, by it and by
them voluntarily executed.
________________________________
Notary Public in and for the
State of Iowa
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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
By
Myron Bailey
Its Mayor
By
Joseph Fischbach
Its City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON )
The foregoing instrument as acknowledged before me this _____ day of _________, 2015, by
Myron Bailey and Joseph Fischbach, Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Cottage
Grove, a municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the City.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Legal Description for Development Property:
Real property in Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows:
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Lot 1, Block 1, Grove Plaza 3 Addition, as shown on the Final plat.
A-1
Depiction of Development Property:
A-2
Legal Description for Merchants Bank Property:
A-3
Legal Description for School District Property:
A-4
EXHIBIT B
MINIMUM ASSESSMENT AGREEMENTS
(attached hereto)
B-1
EXHIBIT C
PRELIMINARY PLAN DOCUMENTS
The Minimum Improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the attached preliminary
plan documents
C-1
EXHIBIT D
FORM OF
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
WHEREAS, the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority (the “Grantor”), by a
deed recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Washington County, Minnesota, as
Document No. __________, has conveyed to __________________, Inc., a Minnesota
corporation (the “Grantee”), the following described land in County of Washington and State of
Minnesota, to-wit:
(to be completed prior to execution)
and
WHEREAS, said deed was executed pursuant to that certain Contract for Private
Development by and between the Grantor and the Grantee dated the ____ day of _______, 2015
and recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Washington County, Minnesota, as
Document No. _______, which Contract for Private Development contained certain covenants
and restrictions regarding completion of the Minimum Improvements; and
WHEREAS, said Grantee has performed said covenants and conditions in a manner
deemed sufficient by the Grantor to permit the execution and recording of this certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, this is to certify that all construction of the Minimum
Improvements specified to be done and made by the Grantee has been completed and the
covenants and conditions in the Contract for Private Development have been performed by the
Grantee therein, and the County Recorder in Washington County, Minnesota, is hereby
authorized to accept for recording and to record the filing of this instrument, to be a conclusive
determination of the satisfactory termination of the covenants and conditions relating to
completion of the Minimum Improvements.
Dated: ______________, ____. COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT EDA
By
Myron Bailey
Its President
By
Charlene R. Stevens
Its Executive Director
E-1
EXHIBIT E
FINAL PLAT
(attached hereto)
E-2