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TO: Economic Development Authority
FROM: Christine Costello, Economic Development Director
DATE: May 23, 2018
RE: Purchase Agreement with Renewal by Andersen
Background
In March 2018, the City of Cottage Grove met with Renewal by Andersen (Renewal) to discuss
the need for expansion of their parking at their facility located at 9900 Jamaica Avenue South.
Renewal by Andersen has seen tremendous growth at their facility and has begun to out grow
their location for both employee and semi-trailer parking for the shipping of their products.
Renewal by Andersen has developed a short-term solution that includes locating some of their
semi-trailers off site but this is not conducive to their business operations long term. An interior
drive aisle located along the west property line currently serves both employee and semi-trailer
traffic. This has become a conflict point and Renewal by Anderson wants to eliminate semi-trailer
traffic in this area to prevent traffic conflicts. Again, the parking expansion only serves as a
temporary solution but does not solve their long-term need for additional semi-trailer parking.
Renewal plans to submit a permit for the expansion of their employee parking to add 53 additional
stalls.
Figure 1. Proposal by Renewal by Andersen to add 53 additional employee parking stalls (circled in red).
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May 23, 2018
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Discussion
Right of First Refusal
Renewal by Andersen is looking at the land located to the west of their property and south of
LeafLine Labs for expansion. LeafLine Labs has a right of first refusal for the vacant property
(approximately 17.6 acres) south of their
facility. The right of first refusal allows
LeafLine Labs the opportunity to match the
proposed business terms of a party that
has provided a written offer to purchase
the land, in this case Renewal by
Andersen. LeafLine was served with their
right of first refusal letter on Friday, May
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11 and had until Friday, May 25 to
match the offer made by Renewal by
Andersen. LeafLine did not respond to the
offer made by Renewal by Andersen
allowing Renewal by Andersen to
purchase any or all of the 17.6 acres.
Figure 2. Right of First Refusal Property – LeafLine Labs
Purchase of Land
Renewal by Andersen is interested at this time in purchasing 9.21 acres that is closest to their
facility at cost of $3.00 per square foot (SF) for a total purchase price of $1,203,504. The purchase
of this acreage adjacent to their facility, allows for a clean delineation in parcels and allows for a
cul-de-sac to be installed for the future development of the remaining parcel (8.45 acres) that is
south of LeafLine Labs if it is not purchased by Renewal by Andersen.
The land is owned by WAG Farms Trust. Historically, all land in the Business Park has been sold
to the EDA and then sold to the end user. This allows for cost recovery in terms of marketing
spent to promote the site, costs associated with infrastructure improvements (i.e. roads and
utilities) and funds for future development improvements (i.e. turn lanes, increase water capacity
for business park, stormwater expansion etc.) The EDA will purchase land from WAG Farms
Trust at the current price of $1.75/SF for a total of $702,044.
The purchase agreement with WAG Farms Trust contains a right of first offer between the Cottage
Grove Economic Development Authority (EDA) and WAG Farms Trust. This allows for a
contractual obligation between the EDA and WAG Farms Trust to negotiate for the sale of the
land between the two parties before offering the sale of the land to any other third party. This
would be used in the future for the sale of the land to Renewal by Andersen if they desired to
purchase the remaining 8.45 acres of land to the west of the parcel they are currently purchasing
for expansion.
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May 23, 2018
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Figure 3. Land to be purchased by Renewal by Andersen (9.21 acres) and land that will contain right of first offer (8.45 acres).
Renewal by Andersen would initially construct a parking lot that would accommodate parking for
40-50 semi-trailers. The trailers will access the parking area from the drive aisle on the west
property line. The approximate nine-acre parcel would be combined and platted with Renewal by
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Andersen’s existing parcel. The preliminary plat for the parcel will be on the May 29 Planning
Commission with WAG Trust, Inc. dedicating the land for the Outlot B easement. The closing on
the land is anticipated to happen in mid-June. The parking lot expansion will require a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) due to the outdoor storage of trailers that will be anticipated to come before the
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Planning Commission on June 25 and then City Council on July 18.
The EDA is committed to business retention and expansion in the Business Park and Renewal
by Andersen has been a great addition and employer in the community. Renewal by Andersen
continues to look towards its future business growth and this opportunity to expand parking for
semi-trailers may lead to future considerations of business expansion in our community.
Recommendation
Approve the resolution approving the purchase of property from WAG Farms Trust and
Glendenning Farms, L.P. for development purposes
Approve the resolution approving the sale of property to Renewal by Andersen LLC for
development purposes
Attachment
Resolution Approving Purchase and Sale of Property
Purchase Agreement between Cottage Grove EDA and WAG Farms Trust
Purchase Agreement between Cottage Grove EDA and Renewal by Andersen, LLC
COTTAGE GROVE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-005
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM WAG
FARMS INC. AND SALE OF PROPERTY TO RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC FOR
DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES
Whereas, the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority (“EDA”) desires to
purchase and sell a portion of certain real property and have a right of first offer on a second portion
of real property, together such property is legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Glengrove Industrial
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Park 6 Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota
(“Property”); and
Whereas, the EDA, specifically desires to purchase 9.21 acres of the Property from WAG
Farms, Inc. et. al. (“East Property”) for the purpose of development, and have a right of first offer
on 8.45 acres of the Property from WAG Farms, Inc. et. al. (“West Property”); and
Whereas, Renewal by Andersen LLC (“Developer”) desires to purchase the East Property
for the purpose of undertaking a parking lot expansion of Developer’s existing business located at
9900 Jamaica Ave. S. and have a right of first offer to purchase the West Property for future
expansion; and
Whereas, Developer intends to use the East Property for parking and truck access, which
will increase jobs and promote economic development; and
Whereas, on May 29, 2018, the EDA held a public public hearing on the purchase of the
East Property and West Property and the sale of the East Property and West Property and the EDA
considered all of the information presented at the public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Cottage
Grove Economic Development Authority as follows:
1. The purchase of East Property with an option to purchase the West Property from the WAG
Farms, Inc., et. al. and sale of the East Property to the Developer with an option to purchase
the West Property is in the public interest of the City and its people, furthers its general plan
of economic development and furthers the aims and purposes of Minn. Stat. Sections
469.090 to 469.108; and the appropriate officials are authorized to take such action so as to
effectuate such purchase and sale.
2. The plans and specifications for the development of the East Property are hereby approved.
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Passed this 29 day of May, 2018.
Myron Bailey, President
Attest:
Charlene Stevens, Executive Director
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT
, 2018 the Cottage Grove Economic
Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota, (referred
), and Glendenning Farms, L.P., a Minnesota limited partnership, and
WAG Farms, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, and Joan Glendenning Kennedy Family Limited
Partnership, a Minnesota Family Limited Partnership (collectively referred to hereinafter as the
WAG
RECITALS
Recital No. 1. WAG is the owner of approximately 17.66 acres of unimproved real
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property which real property represents a portion of Outlot B, Glengrove Industrial Park 6
Addition, located in Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, depicted as Parcel East and
Parcel West on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference
Recital No. 2. EDA desires to purchase the portion of the Property legally described
and depicted on Exhibit B from , made up of approximately 9.21 acres and
WAG desires to sell the same to EDA, all on the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Recital No. 3. EDA desires a Right of First Offer for the portion of the Property legally
described and depicted on Exhibit C from WAG , made up of approximately 8.45
acres and WAG desires to grant a Right of First Offer to the same to EDA.
NOW, THEREFORE, EDA and WAG agree as follows:
1. Sale.
1.1. Sale. Subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, WAG shall
sell to EDA, and EDA shall purchase from WAG, Parcel East.
1.2. Purchase Price. The purchase price to be paid by EDA to WAG for the
Property shall be One Dollar and 75/100 ($1.75) multiplied by 401,168 square feet, as
determined by the Survey . There shall be no setoff to the Purchase
Price for a loss of square footage of the Property caused by wetland dedication, easement
or roadway dedication or the like which may cause a portion of the Property to become
unusable for the Proposed Use as herein defined. The Purchase Price of Seven Hundred
Two Thousand and Forty-Four and No/100 Dollars ($702,044.00) shall be paid on the
Closing Date (as defined in Section 6), subject to those adjustments, prorations and credits
described in this Agreement, in certified funds or by wire transfer pursuant to instructions
from WAG. The Closing will occur at DCA Title, 7373 147th Street West, Apple Valley,
, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.
2. Available Surveys, Tests, and Reports. Within ten (10) days of the Effective
Date, WAG shall cause to be delivered to EDA, (a) copies of any surveys, soil tests and
environmental reports previously conducted on the Property and in the possession of WAG, and
(b) copies of existing title work for the Property and in the possession of WAG (the
). WAG makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of the Due
Diligence Materials.
3. EDAs Investigations. For a period up to thirty calendar (30) days following the
Effective Date, WAG shall allow EDA and EDAs agents or assigns access to the Property without
charge and at all times for the purpose of EDAs investigation and testing of the Property, including
EDAEDA
shall not perform any invasive testing unless (a) WAG gives its prior written approval of EDA
consultant that will perform the testing, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed, and (b) EDA gives WAG reasonable prior notice of such testing. WAG
shall have the right to accompany EDA during any of EDAEDA
shall provide to WAG copies of all third-party, non-confidential written test results and reports
conducted as part of EDAEDA agrees to pay all of the costs and expenses
associated with EDA
result of EDAEDA
Property caused by EDAs. EDA shall indemnify and hold WAG and the Property
arising from EDA The indemnification obligations provided herein shall survive
the termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
4. Insurance; Risk of Loss. WAG assumes all risk of destruction, loss or damage to
the Property prior to the Closing Date. If, prior to the Closing Date, all or any portion of the
Property or access thereto is condemned, taken by eminent domain, or damaged by cause of any
nature, WAG shall immediately give EDA notice of such condemnation, taking or damage. After
receipt of notice of such condemnation, taking or damage (from WAG or otherwise), EDA shall
have the option (to be exercised in writing within thirty (30) days) either (a) to require WAG to (i)
convey the Property at Closing (as defined in Section 6) to EDA in its damaged condition, upon
and subject to all of the other terms and conditions of this Agreement without reduction of the
Purchase Price, (ii) assign to EDA at Closing all of WAGs right, title and interest in and to any
claims WAG may have to insurance proceeds, condemnation awards and/or any causes of action
with respect to such condemnation or taking of or damage to the Property or access thereto, and
(iii) pay to EDA at Closing by certified or official bank check all payments made prior to the
Closing Date under such insurance policies or by such condemning authorities, or (b) to terminate
this Agreement by giving notice of such termination to WAG, whereupon this Agreement shall be
terminated and thereafter neither party shall have any further obligations or liabilities to the other,
except for such obligations as survive termination of this Agreement. If the right to terminate this
Agreement is not exercised in writing within such thirty (30) day period, such right shall be deemed
to have been waived. WAG shall not designate counsel, appear in, or otherwise act with respect to
the condemnation proceedings without s prior written consent, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
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5. Contingencies.
5.1. s Contingencies.
A. Unless waived by EDA in writing, s obligation to proceed to
Closing shall be subject to (a) performance by WAG of its obligations hereunder,
(b) the continued accuracy of WAGs representations and warranties provided in
Section 9.1, and (c) s satisfaction, in s sole discretion, as to the
contingencies described in this Section 5.1 within the time periods set forth below:
(1) On or before thirty (30) days following the Effective Date,
EDA shall have determined, in its sole discretion, that it is satisfied with
(a) the results of and matters disclosed by s Investigations, surveys,
soil tests, engineering inspections, hazardous substance and environmental
reviews of the Property and (b) all other inspections and due diligence
regarding the Property, including any Due Diligence Materials.
(2) On or before the Closing Date, EDA shall have determined
the acceptability of the Property for use as parking lot and other uses related
to applying for and obtaining any governmental permits and approvals for
the Property for the Proposed Use shall be the responsibility of the EDA.
(3) On or before thirty (30) days following the Effective Date,
EDA shall have received from Title an irrevocable commitment to issue a
title insurance policy for the Property in a form and substance satisfactory
to EDA in s sole discretion, not disclosing any encumbrance not
acceptable to EDA in s sole discretion
(4) On or before the Closing Date, EDA shall have received
from Title an irrevocable commitment to issue a title insurance policy for
the Property in the form of the Approved Commitment, subject only to such
changes in title as are Permitted Encumbrances or as are acceptable to EDA
in s sole discretion.
(5) On or before the Closing Date, WAG shall have obtained
releases of the Property from any and all mortgages or other monetary liens
affecting any of the Property.
(6) On or before thirty (30) days following the Effective Date,
EDA shall review and approve the books and records in WAGs possession,
if any, including site plans, surveys, engineering or environmental reports
associated with the Property.
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(7) On or before thirty (30) days following the Effective Date,
EDA shall review and approve the ALTA Survey of the Property.
(8) On or before thirty (30) days following the Effective Date,
EDA shall review and approve the Phase I Environmental Review of the
Property.
(9) On or before the Closing Date, Seller, at no cost to City shall
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deed property legally described as Outlot B, Glengrove Industrial Park 7
Addition, depicted on Exhibit D, attached hereto and incorporated herein
for use as a stormwater pond.
The foregoing contingencies are for s sole and exclusive benefit and
one (1) or more may be waived in writing by EDA in its sole discretion. WAG
shall reasonably cooperate with s efforts to satisfy such contingencies, at no
out of pocket cost to WAG or assumption of any obligation or liability by EDA.
EDA shall bear all cost and expense of satisfying s contingencies. If any of
the foregoing contingencies have not been satisfied on or before the applicable
date, then this Agreement may be terminated, at s option, by written notice
from EDA to WAG. Such written notice must be given on or before the applicable
date, or s right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section shall be
waived. Upon termination, neither party shall have any further rights or
obligations against the other regarding this Agreement or the Property, except for
such obligations as survive termination of this Agreement.
B. If EDA elects not to exercise any of the contingencies set out herein,
such election may not be construed as limiting any representations or obligations
of WAG set out in this Agreement, including without limitation any indemnity or
representations with respect to environmental matters.
5.2 WAGs Contingencies. WAGs obligation to proceed to Closing shall be
subject to the satisfaction, on or prior to the Closing Date, of each of the following
conditions:
A. EDA shall have performed and satisfied all agreements, covenants
and conditions required pursuant to this Agreement to be performed and satisfied
by or prior to the Closing Date.
B. All representations and warranties of EDA contained in this
Agreement shall be accurate as of the Closing Date.
WAG may in its sole discretion waive any of the conditions precedents set out in
this Section.
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6. Closing. The closing of the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement (the
on or before July 31, 2018 WAG agrees to deliver
legal and actual possession of the Property to EDA on the Closing Date.
6.1 WAGs Closing Documents and Deliveries. On the Closing Date, WAG
shall execute and/or deliver, as applicable, to EDA the following:
A. Warranty Deed. A warranty deed conveying title to the Property
to EDA, free and clear of all encumbrances, except the Permitted Encumbrances
B. Warranty Deed. A warranty deed conveying title to Outlot B to
City, free and clear of all encumbrances, except the Permitted Encumbrances.
C. FIRPTA Affidavit. An affidavit of WAG certifying that WAG is
or
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
D. WAGs Affidavit. A standard owners affidavit (ALTA form) from
WAG which may be reasonably required by Title to issue an owners policy of title
insurance with respect to the Property with the so-
deleted (excluding the survey exception).
E. Settlement Statement. A settlement statement with respect to this
transaction.
F. General Deliveries. All other documents reasonably determined by
Title to be necessary to transfer the Property to EDA and to evidence that WAG (a)
has satisfied all monetary indebtedness with respect thereto, (b) has obtained such
termination statements or releases from such secured creditors as may be necessary
to ensure that the Property is subject to no monetary liens, (c) has obtained all
consents from third parties necessary to effect WAGs performance of the terms of
this Agreement, including, without limitation, the consents of all parties holding an
interest in the Property, (d) has provided such other documents as are reasonably
determined by Title to be necessary to issue policies of title insurance to EDA with
respect to the Property with the so-
the survey exception), and (e) has duly authorized the transactions contemplated
hereby.
6.2. EDA Closing Documents and Deliveries. On the Closing Date, EDA shall
execute and/or deliver, as applicable, to WAG the following:
A. Payment of Purchase Price. The Purchase Price, in accordance
with the terms of Section 1.2.
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B. Settlement Statement. A settlement statement with respect to this
transaction.
C. FIRPTA Affidavit. An affidavit of EDA certifying that EDA is not
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1445 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
D. General Deliveries. All other documents reasonably determined by
Title to be necessary to evidence that EDA has duly authorized the transactions
contemplated hereby and evidence the authority of EDA to enter into and perform
this Agreement and the documents and instruments required to be executed and
delivered by EDA pursuant to this Agreement, or may be required of EDA under
applicable law, including any purchasers affidavits or revenue or tax certificates
or statements.
7. Prorations. WAG and EDA agree to the following prorations and allocation of
costs regarding this Agreement:
7.1 Title Evidence, Survey and Closing Fee. EDA shall pay all costs of the
Commitment with respect to the Property. EDA shall pay all cost of the Survey. EDA shall
pay all premiums for any title insurance policy it desires with respect to the Property. EDA
and WAG shall each pay one half (1/2) of any reasonable closing fee or charge imposed
by Title.
7.2 Transfer Taxes. EDA shall pay all state deed tax regarding the Deed.
7.3 Recording Costs. EDA will pay all recording costs with respect to the
recording of the Deeds.
7.4 Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments. General real estate taxes
applicable to any of the Property due and payable in the year of Closing shall be prorated
between WAG and EDA on a daily basis as of 12:00 a.m. CT on the Closing Date based
upon a calendar fiscal year, with WAG paying those allocable to the period prior to the
Closing Date and EDA being responsible for those allocable to the Closing Date and
subsequent thereto. WAG shall pay in full all special assessments (and charges in the nature
of or in lieu of such assessments) levied, pending, postponed or deferred with respect to
any of the Property as of the Closing Date. EDA shall be responsible for any special
assessments that are levied or become pending against the Property after the Closing Date,
including, without limitation, those related to s development of the Property.
7.5 Utilities. All utility expenses, including water, fuel, gas, electricity, sewer
and other services furnished to or provided for the Property, if any, shall be prorated
between WAG and EDA on a daily basis as of the Closing Date, with WAG paying those
allocable to the period prior to the Closing Date and EDA being responsible for those
allocable to the Closing Date and subsequent thereto.
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7.6 Phase I Environmental Review. EDA shall pay all costs and expenses
related to the Phase I Environmental Review of the Property.
7.7 Attorneys Fees. WAG and EDA shall each pay its own attorneys fees
incurred in connection with this transaction.
7.8 Survival. The obligations set forth in this Section 7 survive the Closing.
8. Title Examination. (i) Within ten (10) days following the Effective Date, EDA
shall, at expense, order a commitment for an owners title insurance policy (ALTA
Form 2006) issued by Title for the Property, and copies of all encumbrances described in the
within ten (10) days following the Effective Date, EDA
shall order, at expense, an ALTA-certified survey bearing the legal description of the
8.1 s Objections. Within ten (10) days after EDAs receipt of the last of
the Title Evidence, EDA may make written objections (Objections) to the form or
content of the Title Evidence. The Objections may include without limitation, any
easements, restrictions or other matters which may interfere with the Proposed Use of the
Property or matters which may be revealed by the Survey. Any matters reflected on the
Title Evidence which are not objected to by EDA within such time period or waived by
EDA in accordance with Section 8.2(B) shall be deemed to be permitted encumbrances
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following items shall be
deemed Permitted Encumbrances: (a) Covenants, conditions, restrictions (without
effective forfeiture provisions) and declarations of record, if any; (b) Reservation of
minerals or mineral rights by the State of Minnesota, if any; (c) Utility and drainage
easements which do not interfere with the Proposed Use; and (d) Applicable laws,
ordinances, and regulations. EDA shall have the renewed right to object to the Title
Evidence as the same may be revised or endorsed from time to time.
8.2 WAGs Cure. WAG shall be allowed twenty (20) days after the receipt of
s Objections to cure the same but shall have no obligation to do so. If such cure is
not completed within said period, or if WAG elects not to cure such Objections, EDA shall
have the option to do any of the following:
A. Terminate this Agreement with respect to all of the Property.
B. Waive one or more of its objections and proceed to Closing.
If EDA so terminates this Agreement, neither WAG nor EDA shall be liable to the other
for any further obligations under this Agreement (except for such obligations as survive
termination of this Agreement).
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9. Warranties and Representations.
9.1 By WAG. WAG warrants and represents the following to EDA, and
acknowledges that EDA has relied on such representations and warranties in agreeing to
enter into this Agreement:
A. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered and
constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of WAG enforceable in
accordance with its terms. WAG has been duly formed under the laws of the State
of Minnesota and is in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the
Property is located, is duly qualified to transact business in the jurisdiction in which
the Property is located, and has the requisite power and authority to enter into and
perform this Agreement and the documents and instruments required to be executed
and delivered by WAG pursuant hereto. This Agreement and the documents and
instruments required to be executed and delivered by WAG pursuant hereto have
each been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of WAG and such
execution, delivery and performance does and will not conflict with or result in a
violation of WAGs organizational agreement or any judgment or order.
B. The execution, delivery and performance by WAG of this
Agreement will not (a) violate any provision of any law, statute, rule or regulation
or any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any
court, governmental agency or arbitrator presently in effect having applicability to
WAG, or (b) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any indenture, loan
or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which WAG is
a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound.
C. To WAGs knowledge, except as contemplated herein, no order,
consent, approval, license, authorization or validation of, or filing, recording or
registration with, or exemption by, any governmental or public body or authority,
or any other entity, is required on the part of WAG to authorize, or is required in
connection with, the execution, delivery and performance of, or the legality,
validity, binding effect or enforceability of, this Agreement, except for EDA
obtaining all the Approvals (as defined below).
D. To WAGs knowledge, there are no actions, suits or proceedings
pending or threatened against or affecting WAG or any of its properties, before any
court or arbitrator, or any governmental department, board, agency or other
instrumentality which in any of the foregoing (a) challenges the legality, validity or
enforceability of this Agreement, or (b) if determined adversely to WAG, would
have a material adverse effect on the ability of WAG to perform its obligations
under this Agreement.
E. WAG has not received written notice, and has no knowledge, of (a)
any pending or contemplated annexation or condemnation proceedings, or purchase
in lieu of the same, affecting or which may affect all or any part of the Property, (b)
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any proposed or pending proceeding to change or redefine the zoning classification
of all or any part of the Property, (c) any proposed changes in any road patterns or
grades which would adversely and materially affect access to the roads providing a
means of ingress or egress to or from all or any part of the Property, or (d) any
uncured violation of any legal requirement, restriction, condition, covenant or
agreement affecting all or any part of the Property or the use, operation,
maintenance or management of all or any part of the Property.
F. To WAGs knowledge, there are no wells or sewage treatment
systems located on any portion of the Property. To WAGs knowledge, there has
been no methamphetamine production on or about any portion of the Property. To
WAGs knowledge, the sewage generated by the Property, if any, goes to a facility
permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and there is no
115.55, Subd. 1(g))
located on the Property.
G. WAG ,,
trust,d in Section
1445 of the Internal Revenue Code.
H. To WAGs knowledge, except as may be disclosed as part of the
Due Diligence Materials, (i) no condition exists on the Property that may support a
claim or cause of action under any Environmental Law (as defined below) and there
are no Hazardous Substances (as defined below) on the Property, (ii) there has been
no release, spill, leak or other contamination or otherwise onto the Property, and
(iii) there are no restrictions, clean ups or remediation plans regarding the Property.
To WAGs knowledge, except as may be disclosed as part of the Due Diligence
Materials, there is no buried waste or debris on any portion of the Property.
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. § 9601-9657, as amended, or
any similar state law or local ordinance, (b) the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq., (c) the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq., (d) the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401, et
seq., (e) the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq., (f) the Safe
Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300(f) et seq., (g) any law or regulation governing
aboveground or underground storage tanks, (h) any other federal, state, county,
municipal, local or other statute, law, ordinance or regulation, including, without
limitation, the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act, Minn. Stat. §
115B.01, et seq., (i) all rules or regulations promulgated under any of the foregoing,
and (j) any amendments of the foregoing.
polychlorinated biphenyls, petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof,
petroleum products, heating oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural
gas or synthetic gas usable for fuel, and shall include, without limitation, substances
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Environmental Law.
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I. There are no leases or tenancies with respect to the Property. There
are no unrecorded agreements or other contracts of any nature or type relating to,
affecting or serving the Property.
J. There will be no indebtedness attributable to the Property which will
remain unpaid after the Closing Date.
As used in this Agreement, the term to WAGs knowledge shall mean and refer
to only the current actual knowledge of the designated representative of WAG and shall
not be construed to refer to the knowledge of any other partner, officer, manager, member,
director, agent, authorized person, employee or representative of WAG, or any affiliate of
WAG, or to impose upon such designated representative any duty to investigate the matter
to which such actual knowledge or the absence thereof pertains, or to impose upon such
designated representative any individual personal liability. As used herein, the term
designated representative shall refer to William G. Glendenning.
The representations, warranties and other provisions of this Section 9.1 shall
survive Closing; provided, however, WAG shall have no liability with respect to any
breach of a particular representation or warranty if EDA shall fail to notify WAG in writing
of such breach within two (2) years after the Closing Date, and provided further that WAG
shall have no liability with respect to a breach of the representations and warranties set
forth in this Agreement if EDA has actual knowledge of WAGs breach thereof prior to
Closing and EDA consummates the acquisition of the Property as provided herein.
EDA acknowledges and agrees that, except as expressly specified in this Section 9
of this Agreement, WAG has not made, and WAG hereby specifically disclaims, any
representation, warranty or covenant of any kind, oral or written, expressed or implied, or
rising by operation of law, with respect to the Property, including but not limited to, any
warranties or representations as to the habitability, merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, title, zoning, tax consequences, physical or environmental condition, utilities,
valuation, governmental approvals, the compliance of the Property with governmental
laws, the truth, accuracy or completeness of any information provided by or on behalf of
WAG to EDA, or any other matter or item regarding the Property. EDA agrees to accept
the Property and acknowledges that the sale of the Property as provided for herein is made
by WAG on an AS IS, WHERE IS, and WITH ALL FAULTS basis. EDA is an
experienced purchaser of property such as the Property and EDA has made or will make
its own independent investigation of the Property. The limitations set forth in this
paragraph shall survive the Closing and shall not merge in the deed.
9.2 By EDA. EDA warrants and represents the following to WAG, and
acknowledges that WAG has relied on such representations and warranties in agreeing to
enter into this Agreement:
A. EDA has all requisite authority to enter into this Agreement and to
perform all of its obligations under this Agreement.
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B. The execution, delivery and performance by EDA of this Agreement
will not (a) violate any provision of any law, statute, rule or regulation or any order,
writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any court,
governmental agency or arbitrator presently in effect having applicability to EDA,
(b) violate or contravene any provision of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of
EDA, or (c) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any indenture, loan
or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which EDA is a
party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound.
The representations, warranties and other provisions of this Section 9.2 shall survive
Closing; provided, however, EDA shall have no liability with respect to any breach of a particular
representation or warranty if WAG shall fail to notify EDA in writing of such breach within two
(2) years after the Closing Date.
10. Additional Obligations of WAG.
10.1 Licenses and Permits. WAG shall transfer to EDA all transferable rights,
if any, in any permits or licenses held by WAG with respect to the Property. WAG shall
execute all applicable transfer forms and applications to facilitate and effect any such
transfer and to cooperate fully with EDA in its efforts to obtain all of the necessary licenses
and permits for the Proposed Use, at no out-of-pocket cost to WAG, or the assumption of
any obligations or liabilities by WAG.
10.2 Condition of Property at Closing. Prior to Closing, the Property shall be
operated in the ordinary course consistent with previous practice. On the Closing Date,
WAG shall deliver to EDA exclusive vacant possession of the Property, free and clear of
any personal property, surface waste and surface debris of any kind. On or before the
Closing Date, WAG shall remove all trash and personal property from the Property. WAG
agrees that EDA may dispose of any trash or personal property remaining on the Property
as of the Closing Date in s sole discretion and WAG agrees to pay for all costs and
expenses incurred by EDA with respect to the transport and/or disposal of the personal
property within ten (10) days after receipt of an invoice from EDA.
10.3 Further Assurances. From and after the Closing Date, WAG agrees to
execute, acknowledge and deliver to EDA such other documents or instruments of transfer
or conveyance as may be reasonably required to carry out its obligations pursuant to this
Agreement.
10.4 Non-Assumption of Contracts or Other Obligations. The parties
understand and agree that EDA is only acquiring certain of WAGs real property assets
and that this Agreement and any related agreements shall not be construed to be in any
manner whatsoever an assumption by EDA of any agreements, indebtedness, obligations
or liabilities of WAG which are owing with respect to the operation of the Property prior
to the Closing Date.
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10.5 Mortgages. On or before the Closing Date, WAG shall satisfy all mortgage
and/or lien indebtedness with respect to all or any portion of the Property and shall obtain
recordable releases of the Property from any and all such mortgages or other liens affecting
all or any portion of the Property.
10.6 Approvals. EDA or Developer may elect to seek certain approvals in order
for EDA to develop the Property for the Proposed Use, including rezoning the Property
or receipt of a conditional use permit WAG, at no out-of-pocket cost
to WAG, or the assumption of any obligations or liabilities by WAG, will reasonably
cooperate with s efforts to obtain the Approvals at or prior to Closing. WAG hereby
grants EDA and Developer the right to file and prosecute applications and petitions for
the Approvals and any special use permits and variances desired by EDA; provided,
however, any special use permits or variances shall (a) be contingent on the occurrence of
the Closing and shall not be binding upon WAG or the Property unless and until the
Closing occurs, or (b) be approved in writing in advance by WAG. WAG, at no out-of-
pocket cost to WAG, or the assumption of any obligations or liabilities by WAG, agrees
to cooperate with EDA in the filing and prosecution of such applications and petitions,
including the filing of the same in WAGs name, if required.
11. Commissions. Each party represents that all negotiations on its behalf relative to
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been carried on directly
between the parties, without the intervention of any party as broker, finder or otherwise, and that
there are no claims for brokerage commissions or finders fees in connection with the execution
of this Agreement.
12. Notice. Any notice to be given by one party hereto shall be personally delivered
(including messenger delivery) or be sent by registered or certified mail, or by a nationally
recognized overnight courier which issues a receipt, in each case postage prepaid, to the other party
at the addresses in this Section (or to such other address as may be designated by notice given
pursuant to this Section), and shall be deemed given upon personal delivery, three (3) days after
the date postmarked or one (1) business day after delivery to such overnight courier.
If to EDA: Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority
12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove MN 55016
Attn: Charlene Stevens, EDA Executive Director
with a copy to: Korine L. Land
LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A.
633 South Concord Street, Suite 400
South St. Paul, MN 55075
If to WAG: Joan Glendenning Kennedy Family Limited Partnership
7437 Queensland Lane North
Maple Grove, MN. 55311-3799
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Attn: William S. Kennedy, Jr.
with copy to: Glendenning Farms, L.P. and
WAG Farms, Inc.
1941 Ford Parkway #304
St. Paul, MN 55116
Attn: Gordon Glendenning
14. Default; Remedies. If either WAG or EDA fails to perform any of its obligations
under this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and such failing party does not cure such failure
within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from the other party (provided that no notice or
cure period shall be required for obligations to be performed at Closing), then the other party shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving the failing party written notice of such
election. In the case of any default by EDA, WAGs sole and exclusive remedies shall be (i)
termination of this Agreement as provided above and, upon any such termination, final liquidated
damages shall be forfeited to WAG. In the case of any default by WAG, s sole and exclusive
remedies shall be (i) specifically enforce this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this Agreement, in which
case final liquidated damages shall be returned to EDA. In no event shall EDA be entitled to record
a notice of Lis Pendens against the Property, unless EDA is pursuing specific performance of this
Agreement. In any action or proceeding to enforce this Agreement or any term hereof, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorneys fees.
15. Cumulative Rights. No right or remedy conferred or reserved to WAG or EDA is
intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy herein or by law provided, but each shall be
cumulative in and in addition to every other right or remedy existing at law, in equity or by statute,
now or hereafter.
16. Entire Agreement; Modification. This written Agreement constitutes the
complete agreement between the parties with respect to this transaction and supersedes any prior
oral or written agreements between the parties regarding this transaction. There are no verbal
agreements that change this Agreement and no waiver of any of its terms will be effective unless
in writing executed by the parties.
17. Binding Effect; Survival. This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their
respective successors and assigns. All representations and warranties, and indemnification
obligations of the parties hereto shall survive the Closing.
18. s Assignment. EDA may assign this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the WAG (but with written notice to WAG). No assignment shall relieve EDA from its
obligations under this Agreement.
19. Governing Law. The provisions of this Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.
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20. Counterparts; Facsimiles. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, and all of the signatures to this Agreement taken together shall constitute one and the
same agreement, and any of the parties hereto may execute such agreement by signing any such
signatures on this Agreement shall be treated as originals until
the actual original signatures are obtained.
21. Represented by Counsel. Each party has been represented and advised by counsel
in the transaction contemplated hereby.
22. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
23. Right of First Offer for Parcel West. The parties hereto acknowledge, understand
and agree that WAG hereby grants the EDA a Right of First Offer on the adjacent 8.45 acre parcel,
legally described on Exhibit C, shown as Parcel West on Exhibit B Parcel West
23.1 WAG Under the Right of First Offer, WAG is obligated to
notify the EDA of any offer to purchase Parcel West from a third-party that WAG is
prepared to accept, prior to accepting, and the EDA shall have fifteen (15) days after receipt
thereof to notify WAG if the EDA desires to exercise its Right of First Offer and purchase
Parcel West on such terms and conditions proposed by the third-party buyer. The EDA can
a signed purchase offer containing all of the same terms as this Agreement between the
parties that will govern sale of Parcel West including the same $1.75 per square foot
purchase price. If the EDA elects to purchase Parcel West, the sale shall be consummated
within one hundred eighty days (180) days after the EDA has given such written notice.
23.2 Pursuant to a Purchase Agreement between the EDA
and Developer dated June 6, 2018, upon receipt of the offer to purchase Parcel West from
WAG under this Section 23, the EDA is obligated to immediately notify Developer of the
offer and provide Developer the option to purchase Parcel West from the EDA upon
completion of the sale by WAG. Developer shall have ten (10) days to notify the EDA
whether or not Developer desires to purchase Parcel West from EDA on such terms and
conditions proposed by the EDA.
In the event that Developer elects not to purchase Parcel West from the EDA, Developer
will execute a cancellation of its option to purchase Parcel West, terminating any interest
Developer may have in Parcel West pursuant to its Purchase Agreement or otherwise. The
EDA may still elect to purchase Parcel West on such terms and conditions proposed by the
WAG.
If, as a result of the process set forth above, the EDA has not elected to purchase Parcel
West, then WAG shall have the right to sell Parcel West to another party provided,
however, the sale to the other party must be on substantially similar terms and conditions
as stated in the offer and the sale to the other party must be consummated within one
hundred eighty (180) days after the written offer to the EDA by WAG. If a sale to the other
party is not so consummated upon such terms and within such time, then WAG must again
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follow the provisions of this Section 23 in order to have the right to sell Parcel West to
another party. This Section 23 shall survive Closing and be valid until June 6, 2023.
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IN AGREEMENT, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands as of the date hereinbefore
first written.
COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By ________________________________
Myron Bailey
Its President
By ________________________________
Charlene R. Stevens
Its Executive Director
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WAG FARMS, INC.
By:__________________________________
William G. Glendenning
Its: President
GLENDENNING FARMS, L.P.
By:__________________________________
William G. Glendenning
Its: General Partner
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JOAN GLENDENNING KENNEDY
FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By:____________________________
William S. Kennedy, Jr.
Its: General Partner
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EXHIBIT A
PARCEL EAST AND PARCEL WEST
A-1
EXHIBIT B
PARCEL EAST
B-1
EXHIBIT C
PARCEL WEST
C-1
EXHIBIT D
TH
GLENGROVE INDUSTRIAL PARK 7 ADDITION PLAT
D-1
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT
, 2018 the Cottage Grove Economic Development
Authority, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota, (, and Renewal
by Andersen LLC Renewal.
RECITALS
Recital No. 1. Glendenning Farms, L.P., WAG Farms, Inc. and Joan Glendenning
Kennedy Family Limited Partnership owners of approximately
approximately 17.66 acres of unimproved real property which real property represents a portion
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of Outlot B, Glengrove Industrial Park 6 Addition, located in Cottage Grove, Washington
County, Minnesota depicted on Exhibit A as Parcels East and West (collectively, ).
Recital No. 2. EDA desires to purchase the portion of the Property identified as Parcel
East and legally described on Exhibit B from Owner and sell the same to Renewal on the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
Recital No. 3. EDA desires to obtain a Right of First Offer from Owner on the portion
of the Property identified as Parcel West and legally described on Exhibit C so that Renewal may
have an option to purchase Parcel West from EDA.
Recital No. 4. Renewal desires to purchase Parcel East from EDA and have an option
to buy Parcel West at some future date.
NOW, THEREFORE, Renewal and EDA agree as follows:
1. Sale.
1.1. Sale. Subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, EDA shall sell
Parcel East to Renewal, and Renewal shall purchase same from EDA.
1.2. Purchase Price. The purchase price to be paid by Renewal to EDA for
Parcel East shall be Three Dollars and 00/100 ($3.00) multiplied by 401,168 square feet as
The Purchase Price of One Million Two
Hundred Three Thousand Five Hundred and Four 00/100s Dollars ($1,203,504.00) shall
be payable as follows: (a) Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00), as
earnest money, to be paid within three (3) business days following the Effective Date to
Closing Date (as defined in Section 6) subject to those adjustments, prorations and credits
described in this Agreement, in certified funds or by wire transfer pursuant to instructions
from EDA.
2. Available Surveys, Tests, and Reports. Within ten (10) days of the Effective
Date, EDA shall cause to be delivered to Renewal, (a) copies of any surveys, soil tests,
environmental reports, and any other studies and/or site analyses previously conducted on the
Property and in the possession of EDA, and (b) copies of existing title work for the Property and
in the possession of EDA (the ). EDA makes no representations or
warranties regarding the accuracy of the Due Diligence Materials. If Buyer so requests, Seller
shall request the preparers of any such surveys, soil tests, environmental reports, and any other
studies and/or site analyses to re-issue or re-certify the same for the direct benefit of Buyer, at
in the first instance, but Seller makes no representation as to whether any such reissuance or
recertification will be available.
3. s Investigations. For a period up to the Closing Date following the
Effective Date, EDA shall allow Renewal and s agents access to the Property without
charge and at all times for the purpose of s investigation and testing of the Property,
however, Renewal shall not perform any invasive testing unless (a) EDA gives its prior written
approval of Renewal
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and (b) Renewal gives EDA reasonable prior
notice of such testing. EDA shall have the right to accompany Renewal during any of Renewal
Investigations of the Property. Renewal shall provide to EDA copies of all third-party, non-
confidential written test results and reports conducted as part of Renewal
Renewal agrees to pay all of the costs and expenses associated with Renewal
cause to be released any lien on the Property arising as a result of Renewal
repair and restore, at RenewalRenewal
Investigations. Renewal shall indemnify and hold EDA and the Property harmless from all costs
Renewal
Investigations. The indemnification obligations provided herein shall survive the termination or
cancellation of this Agreement. Within thirty (30) days from the Effective Date, EDA shall, at
EDARenewal with a Phase I Environmental Review of the Property dated
within sixty (60) days of the Effective Date completed by a contractor selected by EDA, in EDA
sole discretion.
4. Insurance; Risk of Loss. EDA assumes all risk of destruction, loss or damage to
the Property prior to the Closing Date. If, prior to the Closing Date, all or any portion of the
Property or access thereto is condemned, taken by eminent domain, or damaged by cause of any
nature, EDA shall immediately give Renewal notice of such condemnation, taking or damage.
After receipt of notice of such condemnation, taking or damage (from EDA or otherwise), Renewal
shall have the option (to be exercised in writing within thirty (30) days) either (a) to require EDA
to (i) convey the Property at Closing (as defined in Section 6) to Renewal in its damaged condition,
upon and subject to all of the other terms and conditions of this Agreement without reduction of
the Purchase Price, (ii) assign to Renewal at Closing all of s right, title and interest in and to
any claims EDA may have to insurance proceeds, condemnation awards and/or any causes of
action with respect to such condemnation or taking of or damage to the Property or access thereto,
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and (iii) pay to Renewal at Closing by certified or official bank check all payments made prior to
the Closing Date under such insurance policies or by such condemning authorities, or (b) to
terminate this Agreement by giving notice of such termination to EDA, whereupon this Agreement
shall be terminated, the Earnest Money shall be refunded to Renewal and thereafter neither party
shall have any further obligations or liabilities to the other, except for such obligations as survive
termination of this Agreement. If the right to terminate this Agreement is not exercised in writing
within such thirty (30) day period, such right shall be deemed to have been waived. EDA shall
not designate counsel, appear in, or otherwise act with respect to the condemnation proceedings
without s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
5. Contingencies.
5.1. s Contingencies.
A. Unless waived by Renewal in writing, s obligation to
proceed to Closing shall be subject to (a) performance by EDA of its obligations
hereunder, (b) the continued accuracy of s representations and warranties
provided in Section 9.1, and (c) s satisfaction, in s sole
discretion, as to the contingencies described in this Section 5.1 within the time
periods set forth below:
(1) On or before the Closing Date, Renewal shall have
determined, in its sole discretion, that it is satisfied with (a) the results of
and matters disclosed by s Investigations, surveys, soil tests,
engineering inspections, hazardous substance and environmental reviews of
Parcel East and (b) all other inspections and due diligence regarding Parcel
East, including any Due Diligence Materials.
(2) On or before the Closing Date, Renewal shall have
determined the acceptability of Parcel East for its use (collectively, the
obtaining any governmental permits and approvals for Parcel East for the
Proposed Use shall be the responsibility of the Renewal, with the exception
of the re-plat.
(3) On or before the Closing Date, Renewal shall have received
from Title an irrevocable commitment to issue a title insurance policy for
Parcel East in a form and substance satisfactory to Renewal in s
sole discretion, not disclosing any encumbrance not acceptable to Renewal
in s sole discretion
(4) On or before the Closing Date, EDA shall have obtained
releases of the Parcel East from any and all mortgages or other monetary
liens affecting any of the Property.
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(5) On or before the Closing Date, Renewal shall review and
approve the books and records in s possession, if any, including site
plans, surveys, engineering or environmental reports associated with Parcel
East.
(6) On or before the Closing Date, Renewal shall secure
financing
purpose of acquiring and constructing the Proposed Use.
(7) On or before the Closing Date, Renewal shall review and
approve the ALTA Survey of the Parcel East.
(8) On or before the Closing Date, Renewal shall review and
approve the Phase I Environmental Review of Parcel East.
(9) On or before the Closing Date, Renewal shall obtain
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(10) On or before the Closing Date, Renewal shall approve the
forms of all closing documents, including the agreement with the City of
Cottage Grove containing the covenants in Section 24 hereof.
The foregoing contingencies are for s sole and exclusive benefit
and one (1) or more may be waived in writing by Renewal in its sole discretion.
EDA shall reasonably cooperate with s efforts to satisfy such
contingencies, at no out of pocket cost to EDA or assumption of any obligation or
liability by Renewal. Renewal shall bear all cost and expense of satisfying
s contingencies. If any of the foregoing contingencies have not been
satisfied on or before the applicable date, then this Agreement may be terminated,
at s option, by written notice from Renewal to EDA. Such written notice
must be given on or before the applicable date, or s right to terminate this
Agreement pursuant to this Section shall be waived. If Renewal terminates this
Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Earnest Money shall immediately be
refunded to Renewal. Upon termination, neither party shall have any further rights
or obligations against the other regarding this Agreement or the Property, except
for such obligations as survive termination of this Agreement.
B. If Renewal elects not to exercise any of the contingencies set out
herein, such election may not be construed as limiting any representations or
obligations of EDA set out in this Agreement, including without limitation any
indemnity or representations with respect to environmental matters.
5.2 s Contingencies. EDAs obligation to proceed to Closing shall be
subject to the satisfaction, on or prior to the Closing Date, of each of the following
conditions:
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A. EDA shall have acquired Parcel East from Owner, and the EDA
agrees to use its best efforts to effectuate such transaction.
B. Renewal shall have performed and satisfied all agreements,
covenants and conditions required pursuant to this Agreement to be performed and
satisfied by or prior to the Closing Date.
C. All representations and warranties of Renewal contained in this
Agreement shall be accurate as of the Closing Date.
EDA may in its sole discretion waive any of the conditions precedents set
out in this Section.
6. Closing. The closing of the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement (the
or before July 31, 2018 EDA agrees to deliver
legal and actual possession of Parcel East to Renewal on the Closing Date.
6.1 s Closing Documents and Deliveries. On the Closing Date, EDA
shall execute and/or deliver, as applicable, to Renewal the following:
A. Warranty Deed. A warranty deed conveying title to Parcel East to
Renewal, free and clear of all encumbrances, except the Permitted Encumbrances
B. City Agreement. EDA shall cause City shall enter into an
C. Recertification of Representations and Warranties. EDA shall
provide Renewal with a certificate recertifying that the representations and
warranties set forth in Section 9 of this Agreement are true and correct as of the
Closing Date.
D. FIRPTA Affidavit. An affidavit of EDA certifying that EDA is not
s those terms are defined in Section 1445 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
E. s Affidavit. A standard owners affidavit (ALTA form) from
EDA which may be reasonably required by Title to issue an owners policy of title
insurance with respect to Parcel East with the so-
deleted.
F. Settlement Statement. A settlement statement with respect to this
transaction.
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G. Copies of Resolutions. EDA shall provide Renewal with copies of
the resolutions for the various EDA and/or City public meetings showing the EDA
and/or various City commissions and/or councils have approved this transaction,
.
H. General Deliveries. All other documents reasonably determined by
Title to be necessary to transfer Parcel East to Renewal and to evidence that EDA
(a) has satisfied all monetary indebtedness with respect thereto, (b) has obtained
such termination statements or releases from such secured creditors as may be
necessary to ensure that Parcel East is subject to no monetary liens, (c) has obtained
all consents from third parties necessary to effect s performance of the terms
of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the consents of all parties holding
an interest in Parcel East, (d) has provided such other documents as are reasonably
determined by Title to be necessary to issue policies of title insurance to Renewal
with respect to Parcel East with the so-called , and (e)
has duly authorized the transactions contemplated hereby.
6.2. Renewal Closing Documents and Deliveries. On the Closing Date,
Renewal shall execute and/or deliver, as applicable, to EDA the following:
A. Payment of Purchase Price. The Purchase Price, in accordance
with the terms of Section 1.2.
B. City Agreement. Owner shall execute and deliver the City
Agreement.
C. Settlement Statement. A settlement statement with respect to this
transaction.
D. FIRPTA Affidavit. An affidavit of Renewal certifying that
Renewal ,,
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
E. Evidence of Authority. Renewal shall provide EDA with copies of
the resolutions showing Renewal has met with necessary requirements to acquire
the Property in accordance with this Agreement together with such proceedings,
instruments and documents as may be reasonably required Title as a condition
precedent to issuing the Title Policy in Renewal
F. General Deliveries. All other documents reasonably determined by
Title to be necessary to evidence that Renewal has duly authorized the transactions
contemplated hereby and evidence the authority of Renewal to enter into and
perform this Agreement and the documents and instruments required to be executed
and delivered by Renewal pursuant to this Agreement, or may be required of
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Renewal under applicable law, including any purchasers affidavits or revenue or
tax certificates or statements.
7. Prorations. EDA and Renewal agree to the following prorations and allocation of
costs regarding this Agreement:
7.1 Title Evidence, Survey and Closing Fee. EDA shall pay all costs of the
Commitment with respect to Parcel East. EDA shall pay all costs of the Survey and re-
platting of the Property. Renewal shall pay all premiums for any title insurance policy it
desires with respect to Parcel East. Renewal and EDA shall each pay one half (1/2) of any
reasonable closing fee or charge imposed by Title.
7.2 Transfer Taxes. EDA shall pay all state deed tax regarding the Deed.
7.3 Recording Costs. Renewal will pay all recording costs with respect to the
recording of the Deed and for the recording of the mortgage, if any, and any mortgage
registration tax, if any.
7.4 Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments. General real estate taxes
applicable to any of Parcel East due and payable in the year of Closing shall be prorated
between EDA and Renewal on a daily basis as of 12:00 a.m. CT on the Closing Date based
upon a calendar fiscal year, with EDA paying those allocable to the period prior to the
Closing Date and Renewal being responsible for those allocable to the Closing Date and
subsequent thereto. EDA shall pay in full all special assessments (and charges in the nature
of or in lieu of such assessments) levied, pending, postponed or deferred with respect to
any of the Property as of the Closing Date. Renewal shall be responsible for any special
assessments that are levied or become pending against Parcel East after the Closing Date,
including, without limitation, those related to Renewals development of the Parcel East.
7.5 Utilities. All utility expenses, including water, fuel, gas, electricity, sewer
and other services furnished to or provided for Parcel East, if any, shall be prorated between
EDA and Renewal on a daily basis as of the Closing Date, with EDA paying those allocable
to the period prior to the Closing Date and Renewal being responsible for those allocable
to the Closing Date and subsequent thereto.
7.6 Phase I Environmental Review. EDA shall pay all costs and expenses
related to the Phase I Environmental Review of Parcel East.
7.7 Attorneys Fees. EDA and Renewal shall each pay its own attorneys fees
incurred in connection with this transaction.
7.8 Survival. The obligations set forth in this Section 7 survive the Closing.
8. Title Examination. (i) Within seven (7) days following the Effective Date, EDA
provide a commitment dated within sixty (60) days of the Effective Date
2006) issued by Title for Parcel East, and copies
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(ii) within fifteen (15)
n ALTA-certified
survey bearing the legal description of the Property, and showing the area, dimensions and location
of the Property and the matters shown in the Commitment
8.1 Renewals Objections. Within ten (10) days after s receipt of the
last of the Title Evidence, Renewal may make written objections (Objections) to the
form or content of the Title Evidence. The Objections may include without limitation, any
easements, restrictions or other matters which may interfere with the Proposed Use of the
Property or matters which may be revealed by the Survey. Any matters reflected on the
Title Evidence which are not objected to by Renewal within such time period or waived
by Renewal in accordance with Section 8.2(B) shall be deemed to be permitted
items shall be deemed Permitted Encumbrances: (a) Covenants, conditions, restrictions
(without effective forfeiture provisions) and declarations of record which do not interfere
with the Proposed Use, if any; (b) Reservation of minerals or mineral rights by the State
of Minnesota, if any; (c) Utility and drainage easements which do not interfere with the
Proposed Use; and (d) Applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Renewal shall have
the renewed right to object to the Title Evidence as the same may be revised or endorsed
from time to time.
8.2 s Cure. EDA shall be allowed twenty (20) days after the receipt of
s Objections to cure the same but shall have no obligation to do so. If such cure
is not completed within said period, or if EDA elects not to cure such Objections, Renewal
shall have the option to do any of the following:
A. Terminate this Agreement with respect to all of the Property.
B. Waive one or more of its objections and proceed to Closing.
If Renewal so terminates this Agreement, neither EDA nor Renewal shall be liable to the
other for any further obligations under this Agreement (except for such obligations as
survive termination of this Agreement) and the Earnest Money shall be refunded to
Renewal.
9. Warranties and Representations.
9.1 By EDA. EDA warrants and represents the following to Renewal, and
acknowledges that Renewal has relied on such representations and warranties in agreeing
to enter into this Agreement:
A. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered and
constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of EDA enforceable in
accordance with its terms. EDA has been duly formed under the laws of the State
of Minnesota and is in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the
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Property is located, is duly qualified to transact business in the jurisdiction in which
the Property is located, and has the requisite power and authority to enter into and
perform this Agreement and the documents and instruments required to be executed
and delivered by EDA pursuant hereto. This Agreement and the documents and
instruments required to be executed and delivered by EDA pursuant hereto have
each been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of EDA and such
execution, delivery and performance does and will not conflict with or result in a
violation of s organizational agreement or any judgment or order.
B. The execution, delivery and performance by EDA of this Agreement
will not (a) violate any provision of any law, statute, rule or regulation or any order,
writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any court,
governmental agency or arbitrator presently in effect having applicability to EDA,
or (b) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any indenture, loan or credit
agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which EDA is a party or
by which it or any of its properties may be bound.
C. To s knowledge, except as contemplated herein, no order,
consent, approval, license, authorization or validation of, or filing, recording or
registration with, or exemption by, any governmental or public body or authority,
or any other entity, is required on the part of EDA to authorize, or is required in
connection with, the execution, delivery and performance of, or the legality,
validity, binding effect or enforceability of, this Agreement, except for Renewal
obtaining all the Approvals (as defined below).
D. To s knowledge, there are no actions, suits or proceedings
pending or threatened against or affecting EDA or any of its properties, before any
court or arbitrator, or any governmental department, board, agency or other
instrumentality which in any of the foregoing (a) challenges the legality, validity or
enforceability of this Agreement, or (b) if determined adversely to EDA, would
have a material adverse effect on the ability of EDA to perform its obligations under
this Agreement.
E. EDA has not received written notice, and has no knowledge, of (a)
any pending or contemplated annexation or condemnation proceedings, or purchase
in lieu of the same, affecting or which may affect all or any part of the Property, (b)
any proposed or pending proceeding to change or redefine the zoning classification
of all or any part of the Property, (c) any proposed changes in any road patterns or
grades which would adversely and materially affect access to the roads providing a
means of ingress or egress to or from all or any part of the Property, or (d) any
uncured violation of any legal requirement, restriction, condition, covenant or
agreement affecting all or any part of the Property or the use, operation,
maintenance or management of all or any part of the Property.
F. To s knowledge, there are no wells or sewage treatment
systems located on any portion of the Property. To s knowledge, there has
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been no methamphetamine production on or about any portion of the Property. To
s knowledge, the sewage generated by the Property, if any, goes to a facility
115.55, Subd. 1(g))
located on the Property.
G. EDA ,ation,
trust,
1445 of the Internal Revenue Code.
H. To s knowledge, except as may be disclosed as part of the Due
Diligence Materials, (i) no condition exists on Parcel East that may support a claim
or cause of action under any Environmental Law (as defined below) and there are
no Hazardous Substances (as defined below) on Parcel East, (ii) there has been no
release, spill, leak or other contamination or otherwise onto Parcel East, and (iii)
there are no restrictions, clean ups or remediation plans regarding Parcel East. To
s knowledge, except as may be disclosed as part of the Due Diligence
Materials, there is no buried waste or debris on any portion of Parcel East.
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. § 9601-9657, as amended, or
any similar state law or local ordinance, (b) the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq., (c) the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq., (d) the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401, et
seq., (e) the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq., (f) the Safe
Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300(f) et seq., (g) any law or regulation governing
aboveground or underground storage tanks, (h) any other federal, state, county,
municipal, local or other statute, law, ordinance or regulation, including, without
limitation, the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act, Minn. Stat. §
115B.01, et seq., (i) all rules or regulations promulgated under any of the foregoing,
and (j) any amendments of the foregoing.
polychlorinated biphenyls, petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof,
petroleum products, heating oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural
gas or synthetic gas usable for fuel, and shall include, without limitation, substances
,substances,,
I. There are no leases or tenancies with respect to Parcel East that will
not be terminated as of the Closing Date. There are no unrecorded agreements or
other contracts of any nature or type relating to, affecting or serving Parcel East
beyond an unwritten month-to-month lease with a farmer and the agreements to
acquire Parcel East and Parcel West from Owner. EDA agrees to use its best efforts
to close on the acquisition of Parcel East from Owner on or before the Closing Date
and to enter into an option agreement with Owner regarding Parcel West containing
the provisions in Section 23 on or before the Closing Date.
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J. There will be no indebtedness or sums due attributable to Parcel East
which will remain unpaid after the Closing Date.
As used in this Agreement, the term to s knowledge shall mean and refer
to only the current actual knowledge of the designated representative of EDA and shall not
be construed to refer to the knowledge of any other partner, officer, manager, member,
director, agent, authorized person, employee or representative of EDA, or any affiliate of
EDA, or to impose upon such designated representative any duty to investigate the matter
to which such actual knowledge or the absence thereof pertains, or to impose upon such
designated representative any individual personal liability. As used herein, the term
designated representative shall refer to Charlene Stevens.
The representations, warranties and other provisions of this Section 9.1 shall
survive Closing; provided, however, EDA shall have no liability with respect to any breach
of a particular representation or warranty if Renewal shall fail to notify EDA in writing of
such breach within two (2) years after the Closing Date, and provided further that EDA
shall have no liability with respect to a breach of the representations and warranties set
forth in this Agreement if Renewal has actual knowledge of s breach thereof prior to
Closing and Renewal consummates the acquisition of Parcel East as provided herein.
Renewal acknowledges and agrees that, except as expressly specified in this
Agreement and/or in any documents executed and delivered by the EDA at Closing, EDA
has not made, and EDA hereby specifically disclaims, any representation, warranty or
covenant of any kind, oral or written, expressed or implied, or rising by operation of law,
with respect to Parcel East, including but not limited to, any warranties or representations
as to the habitability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, zoning, tax
consequences, physical or environmental condition, utilities, valuation, governmental
approvals, the compliance of Parcel East with governmental laws, the truth, accuracy or
completeness of any information provided by or on behalf of EDA to Renewal, or any other
matter or item regarding Parcel East. Renewal agrees that except as expressly specified in
this Agreement and/or in any documents executed and delivered by the EDA at Closing,
Renewal shall accept Parcel East and acknowledges that the sale of Parcel East as provided
for herein is made by EDA on an AS IS, WHERE IS, and WITH ALL FAULTS
basis. Renewal is an experienced purchaser of property such as Parcel East and Renewal
has made or will make its own independent investigation of Parcel East. The limitations
set forth in this paragraph shall survive the Closing and shall not merge in the deed.
9.2 By Renewal. Renewal warrants and represents the following to EDA, and
acknowledges that EDA has relied on such representations and warranties in agreeing to
enter into this Agreement:
A. Renewal has all requisite authority to enter into this Agreement and
to perform all of its obligations under this Agreement.
B. The execution, delivery and performance by Renewal of this
Agreement will not (a) violate any provision of any law, statute, rule or regulation
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or any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any
court, governmental agency or arbitrator presently in effect having applicability to
Renewal, (b) violate or contravene any provision of the articles of incorporation or
bylaws of Renewal, or (c) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any
indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to
which Renewal is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound.
The representations, warranties and other provisions of this Section 9.2 shall survive
Closing; provided, however, Renewal shall have no liability with respect to any breach of a
particular representation or warranty if EDA shall fail to notify Renewal in writing of such breach
within two (2) years after the Closing Date.
10. Additional Obligations of EDA.
10.1 Licenses and Permits. EDA shall transfer to Renewal all transferable
rights, if any, in any permits or licenses held by EDA with respect to Parcel East. EDA
shall execute all applicable transfer forms and applications to facilitate and effect any such
transfer and to cooperate fully with Renewal in its efforts to obtain all of the necessary
licenses and permits for the Proposed Use, at no out-of-pocket cost to EDA, or the
assumption of any obligations or liabilities by EDA.
10.2 Condition of Parcel East at Closing. Prior to Closing, Parcel East shall
be operated in the ordinary course consistent with previous practice. On the Closing Date,
EDA shall deliver to Renewal exclusive vacant possession of Parcel East, free and clear of
any personal property, surface waste and surface debris of any kind. On or before the
Closing Date, EDA shall remove all trash and personal property from Parcel East. EDA
agrees that Renewal may dispose of any trash or personal property remaining on Parcel
East as of the Closing Date in Rens sole discretion and EDA agrees to pay for all
costs and expenses incurred by Renewal with respect to the transport and/or disposal of the
personal property within ten (10) days after receipt of an invoice from Renewal.
10.3 Further Assurances. From and after the Closing Date, EDA agrees to
execute, acknowledge and deliver to Renewal such other documents or instruments of
transfer or conveyance as may be reasonably required to carry out its obligations pursuant
to this Agreement.
10.4 Non-Assumption of Contracts or Other Obligations. The parties
understand and agree that Renewal is only acquiring certain of s real property assets
and that this Agreement and any related agreements shall not be construed to be in any
manner whatsoever an assumption by Renewal of any agreements, indebtedness,
obligations or liabilities of EDA which are owing with respect to the operation of the
Property prior to the Closing Date.
10.5 Mortgages. On or before the Closing Date, EDA shall satisfy all mortgage
and/or lien indebtedness with respect to all or any portion of Parcel East and shall obtain
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recordable releases of Parcel East from any and all such mortgages or other liens affecting
all or any portion of Parcel East.
10.6 Approvals. Renewal may elect to seek certain approvals in order for
Renewal to develop Parcel East for the Proposed Use, including rezoning Parcel East or
receipt of a conditional use permit EDA, at no out-of-pocket cost to
EDA, or the assumption of any obligations or liabilities by EDA, will reasonably
cooperate with Renewals efforts to obtain the Approvals at or prior to Closing. EDA
hereby grants Renewal the right to file and prosecute applications and petitions for the
Approvals and any special use permits and variances desired by Renewal; provided,
however, any special use permits or variances shall (a) be contingent on the occurrence of
the Closing and shall not be binding upon EDA or Parcel East unless and until the Closing
occurs, or (b) be approved in writing in advance by EDA. EDA, at no out-of-pocket cost
to EDA, or the assumption of any obligations or liabilities by EDA, agrees to cooperate
with Renewal in the filing and prosecution of such applications and petitions, including
the filing of the same in s name, if required.
11. Commissions. Each party represents that all negotiations on its behalf relative to
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been carried on directly
between the parties, without the intervention of any party as broker, finder or otherwise, and that
onnection with the execution
of this Agreement.
12. Notice. Any notice to be given by one party hereto shall be personally delivered
(including messenger delivery) or be sent by registered or certified mail, or by a nationally
recognized overnight courier which issues a receipt, in each case postage prepaid, to the other party
at the addresses in this Section (or to such other address as may be designated by notice given
pursuant to this Section), and shall be deemed given upon personal delivery, three (3) days after
the date postmarked or one (1) business day after delivery to such overnight courier.
If to EDA: Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority
12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove MN 55016
Attn: Charlene Stevens, EDA Executive Director
with a copy to: Korine L. Land
LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A.
633 South Concord Street, Suite 400
South St. Paul, MN 55075
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If to Renewal:
If by mail: Renewal by Andersen LLC
th
100 4 Avenue North
Bayport, MN 55003
Attention: Director of Real Estate Services
With a copy to: Renewal by Andersen LLC
th
100 4 Avenue North
Bayport, MN 55003
Attention: General Counsel
If by personal service or overnight courier:
Renewal by Andersen LLC
5909 Omaha Avenue
Oak Park Heights, MN 55003
Attention: Director of Real Estate Services
With a copy to: Renewal by Andersen LLC
5909 Omaha Avenue
Oak Park Heights, MN 55003
Attention: General Counsel
with copy (whether mail, personal service or overnight courier) to:
Carol A. Eiden
Fox Rothschild LLP
222 South Ninth Street, Suite 2200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
14. Default; Remedies. If either EDA or Renewal fails to perform any of its
obligations under this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and such failing party does not cure
such failure within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from the other party (provided that
no notice or cure period shall be required for obligations to be performed at Closing), then the
other party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving the failing party written
notice of such election. In the case of any default by Renewal, s sole and exclusive remedies
shall be (i) termination of this Agreement as provided above and, upon any such termination, the
Earnest Money shall be forfeited to Seller as agreed and final liquidated damages. In the case of
any default by EDA, s sole and exclusive remedies shall be (i) specifically enforce this
Agreement, or (ii) terminate this Agreement, in which case the Earnest Money shall be returned to
Renewal as agreed and final liquidated damages. In no event shall Renewal be entitled to record
a notice of Lis Pendens against Parcel East, unless Renewal is pursuing specific performance of
this Agreement. In any action or proceeding to enforce this Agreement or any term hereof, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorneys fees.
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15. Cumulative Rights. No right or remedy conferred or reserved to EDA or Renewal
is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy herein or by law provided, but each shall
be cumulative in and in addition to every other right or remedy existing at law, in equity or by
statute, now or hereafter.
16. Entire Agreement; Modification. This written Agreement constitutes the
complete agreement between the parties with respect to this transaction and supersedes any prior
oral or written agreements between the parties regarding this transaction. There are no verbal
agreements that change this Agreement and no waiver of any of its terms will be effective unless
in writing executed by the parties.
17. Binding Effect; Survival. This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their
respective successors and assigns. All representations and warranties, and indemnification
obligations of the parties hereto shall survive the Closing.
18. s Assignment. Renewal may assign this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the EDA (but with written notice to EDA). No assignment shall relieve Renewal
from its obligations under this Agreement.
19. Governing Law. The provisions of this Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.
20. Counterparts; Facsimiles. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, and all of the signatures to this Agreement taken together shall constitute one and the
same agreement, and any of the parties hereto may execute such agreement by signing any such
the actual original signatures are obtained.
21. Represented by Counsel. Each party has been represented and advised by counsel
in the transaction contemplated hereby.
22. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
23. Right of First Offer for Parcel West. The parties hereto acknowledge, understand
and agree that, in a Purchase Agreement between the EDA and Owner dated June 6, 2018, Owner
granted the EDA a Right of First Offer on Parcel West. Under the Right of First Offer, Owner is
obligated to notify the EDA of the receipt of any offer to purchase Parcel West from a third-party
that Owner is prepared to accept, prior to accepting, and the EDA shall have fifteen (15) days after
receipt thereof to notify Owner whether or not the EDA desires to exercise its Right of First Offer
and purchase Parcel West on such terms and conditions proposed. If the EDA receives such notice
from Owner, EDA shall offer Parcel West to Renewal. If Renewal wishes to exercise its option,
Renewal may do so by providing the EDA, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of such notice,
with a signed purchase offer containing all of the same terms as this Agreement between the parties
that will govern sale of Parcel East including the same $3.00 per square foot purchase price and
$25,000.00 earnest money. Renewal can also elect to purchase Parcel West prior to receipt of
Upon any election of Renewal
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to exercise its option hereunder, EDA agrees to acquire Parcel West from Owner in a manner
allowing EDA to fulfill its obligations hereunder. If Renewal elects to purchase Parcel West, the
sale shall be consummated within sixty (180) days after
option hereunder. In the event that Renewal elects not to purchase Parcel West from the EDA,
Renewal shall execute a cancellation of its option to purchase Parcel West, terminating any interest
Renewal may have in Parcel West pursuant to this Purchase Agreement or otherwise. The EDA
may still elect to purchase Parcel West on such terms and conditions proposed by the Owner.
This Section 23 shall survive Closing.
24. City Agreement Covenants. The EDA will facilitate that the City and Renewal
enter into an agreement whereby the City agrees that if Renewal at some point needs to drain
stormwater into a pond offsite, then if no existing pond can accommodate such drainage, the City
will provide, at no cost to Renewal, land for a pond to be constructed. Renewal will construct such
otheRenewal will install, at s expense,
drainage piping of sufficient size to enable the routing of stormwater from Parcel East and Parcel
West to such pond, and if the City wishes to upsize such piping to accommodate flowage from
other properties, such upsizing shall be paid for by the City. The City will provide easements, if
necessary, allowing such drainage. Additionally, the EDA agrees that regardless of whether Parcel
East and Parcel West are combined into adjacent property as one real estate parcel for
real estate tax purposes or subdivision purposes, Renewal shall preserve its rights to seek tax
increment financing in the future if Renewal constructs improvements thereon that otherwise meet
the requirements for such tax increment financing. EDA agrees to reasonably cooperate with
Renewal on such subdivisions of real estate that may be required to obtain such tax increment
financing for such future improvements. This Section 24 shall survive closing.
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IN AGREEMENT, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands as of the date
hereinbefore first written.
COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By ________________________________
Myron Bailey
Its President
By ________________________________
Charlene R. Stevens
Its Executive Director
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RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC:
By:___________________________
Name:_________________________
Its:____________________________
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EXHIBIT A
PARCEL EAST AND PARCEL WEST
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EXHIBIT B
PARCEL EAST
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EXHIBIT C
PARCEL WEST
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