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INFORMATION #3 12-15-1997December 12, 1997 Dear Council Members, Please review the attached copy of the letter Elk Terrace residents received recently. Noted there is no date on the letter and it arrived in a plain envelope without a return address. The letter implies the developer will seek his various needs before attending to the needs, namely compensation with appraised value, of the residents. The developer talks of relocation and obtaining a "relocation expert". As I may remind all of you we have been there and done that, any residents that may have wished or could have would have relocated by now. I will not bore you with the details of which you are so familiar. I implore you good people to honor the farsighted resolution that you passed last March requiring the developer to pay appraised value to those of us who cannot or chosq not to move their mobile homes. Sincerely, Brenda Frank, resident of Elk Terrace Mobile Home Park 109 Baldwin Ave. Elk River, MN 55330 441-7128 Dear Elk Terrace Mobile Home Court Resident: You will or have recently received a second Closure Statement from Earl and Lorraine Hohlen with respect to the closure of the Elk Terrace Mobile Home Court. We understand that the process of the potential closing of the mobile home park has been extraordinarily stressful on all of you. We want you to understand that development of the property is an extremely complicated matter, especially in this case with relocation of the residents, the costs and process associated with the installation of utilities, procurement of potential users for the property and the requisite City approvals. Additionally, following the delivery of the first Closure Notice, as you all know, there were several public hearings which were not complete until April when the City of Elk River adopted the Ordinance forcing us to purchase your units. Upon delivery of the second Closure Notice, we will be aggressively proceeding with the City to deal with the installation of the utilities, application for Tax Increment Financing, and to seek the necessary approvals. Once we receive what we need from the City, we hope to be able to finalize closure of the park along with Earl and Lorraine Hohlen. In order to make the process less painful and stressful this time around, we hope to engage a relocation expert. We will advise you if and when such an expert is retained. We truly appreciate your patience and, again, understand that this has been a very difficult process for all of us. If you have any questions, please call our legal counsel, Tony Gleekel at 339-7131. Be advised, however, we will not be in a position to immediately purchase your home. Thank you for your patience. Associated Developers of the Twin Cities, Inc. SIEGEL, JOSIAH E. BRILL, JR. JANES R. GREUPNER GERALD S. DUFFY WOOD R. FOSTER, JR. THOI~4AS H. GOODMAN JOhN S. WATSON WM. ChRiSTOPhER PENWEL1 SUSAN M. VOIGT ANTHONY J. GLEEKEL JOEL h. JENSEN SHERRI L. ROHLF LAW OFFICES Brill, GREUPNER, DUFFY & ~3oo WASHINGTON souan£ lO0 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55401 TELEPHONE (6I~) 339-7131 FACSIMILE (Si;>) 339-659I Writer's Voicemail Number. 3354151 FOSTER, P.A. JORDAN N. LEWIS BRIAN E. WEISBERG MICHELLE R. KLEGON PHILIP J. DANEN JAMES A, YAROSH STEVE N WEINTRAUT NATHAN H. BJERKE OF COUNSEL RICHARD SIEGEL December 10, 1997 Mr. Steve Achs City Planner 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Re: Closure of Elk Terrace Mobile Home Park Our File No. 19,293-D-002 Dear Mr. Achs: Enclosed please find a copy of the Closure Statement, Exhibit listing alternative sites, and follow-up letter that was mailed to the residents of Elk River Terrace Mobile Home Court. Also enclosed is the mailing list of the residents who were notified. Please call if you have any questions. Very truly yours, Anthony . Gleekel (Dicta ut Not Read) AJG:lar Enclosures CLOSURE STATEMENT FOR ELK RIVER TERRACE MOBILE HOME COURT ("PARK') December 4 , 1997 Dear Bryan Doering: This Closure Statement provides information we have gathered regarding the availability, location and potential costs of replacement housing within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of the Park, and relocation costs. As you know, we have sold the Park and the Park will dose following compliance with the terms and conditions of Minnesota Statutes § 327C.095. A copy of this Closure Statement will also be submitted to the City of Elk River. As previously stated, the entire Park will be converted to a mixed-use commercial development and there will be no lots available and none of the Park will be operational. Attached hereto as Exhibit A, is a list we compiled of mobile home parks within twenty-five (25) miles or so of the Park. There are 46 parks on the list and the range of monthly rent of the listed parks is $170 to $320. The exhibit also identifies, as of today's date, whether there are any available lots in the listed parks. Availability will change, so you should call the parks to obtain updated information. Where available, security deposits, application fees and other park charges are noted. As far as relocation costs, Br/dgestone Enterprises, Inc. has given us the following estimates: (i) For 12' X 60' Homes: a. Tran.qportation (0-25 miles) $275.00 b. Teardown $125.00 to $175.00 c. Build up and sewer line installation $475.00 d. Skirting $200.~ (+ mnefials) (ii) For 14' X 70' Homes: a. Transportation (0-25 miles) $300.00 b. Teardown $150.00 to $200.00 c. Build up and sewer line installation $500.00 d. Skirting $22511) (+ ~) Page 2 (iii) For 16' X 80' Homes: a. Transportation (0-25 miles) b. Teardown c. Build up and sewer line installation d. Skirting $550.00 (w/escort) $175.00 to $225.00 $525.00 $250m (+ An additional $50.00 should be added if the replacement skirting is aluminum, and an additional $100.00 should be added if new utility lines have to be insta/led. Costs may also vary depending on the distance of the move and the condition of the home. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home, the dealer may give you money in trade and remove your home at no cost. Please check with individual dealers for their poliCies. Again, we truly appreciate your patronage. E-arl'I-i.q-Idhlen ' ' - ' - ~ ' lsanti ~states Unit l, Box 14, Isanti 444-5727 AVAILABILITY 2-16X70 Kjeliberg,s East/West Park Monticello 295-2931 Lakeside Mobile Home Park & Sales 1200 Foss Road, New Brighton 633-1264 2 available immediately; 4 available by end of Dec. due to evictions. All lots accomodate double-wide None Lowr~ Grove 2501 Lowry Avenue NE., St. Anthony None 781-3148 Maplehill Estates 7800 Maple Hill Road, Corcoran 420-3679 None AVG. LEASE/MO. $222 $230 $270-295 $230-260 $270 MISC. Homes must be 1992 or newer. Need to be 1990 or newer Need to provide photo of home with year, make and size. Home must be sided and shingled. 6-8 homes for sale. 1 brand new home for sale. 1 used home to be sold in Sheriff's sale. Moundsview Mobile Home Park 1046 Moniclair Avenue New Brighton 786-5245 1-must buy home currently situated on lot $285 Northview Villa 9637 NE West Sandpiper Dr. Blaine 1 lot for 40-ft or smaller home 784-3508 ' Oak Grove Mobile Home Park Old Hwy. 8 & NW 4th St. New Brighton 633-6097 $285 No Pets Must have newer home and get approval of park manager. $215 eff. 1/98 '76 or newer homes only. 1 BR home for sale (50X10) No dogs. N~ME & ADDRESR Oak Terrace Estates 6545 Hwy. 10, Ramsey 421-6540 Park of the 4 Seasons 50 - 113 Avenue NE., Blaine 757-5020 Park Plaza Estates 1130 NE Fireside Drive, Blaine 786-3807 Paul Revere Mobile Manor 3828 Minute Man Lane, Lexington 784-8193 Pine Ridge Court Becket 261-4452 AVAILABILITY None None available now 1 lot available 1/98 for new home None AV~. LEASE/MO. MISC. $240 eff. 1/98 No specific restrictions. Homes must look good on outside. $320 $235 1 lot 16X70 (max size of home) $245 Used 16X80 home for sale, 3 BR, 2 BA for $41,900. Brand new home for sale. Invalid # - no listing Brand new homes only Homes must be '88 or newer. *Pine Village 1040 24th Avenue SW, Cambridge 689-3572 Polaski Mobile Home Court Becker 682-3540 (call 477-5481 Paul or Greg) Princeton Mobile Home Park 1227 Oak Lane North, Princeton 389-5152 None None Invalid # -- no listing -- may be out of business Residents must be 55 or order *Restwood Terrace Mobile Home Park 3631 91 Drive NE., Blaine 786-7366 No Response from Management .NAME & ADDRESS Big Lake Estate 126 Office Street, Big Lake 263-2921 Blaine International Village 135 Highway Road, Rockford 10454 Central Avenue NE, Blaine 477-5858/784-2566 Brookside Mobile Home Park 1600 West Co. Rd. J., Shoreview 784-0961 Buffalo Manor 103 East Ash, Buffalo 682-3882 UPDATED ALTERNATE SITE LIST AS OF DECEMBER 1997 ExwIBIT A AVAILABILITY AVG. LEASE/MO. Only 1990 or newer $250 None $200-225 1 lot - up to 16X70 home $277 None $176 45 Mobile Home Parks Surveyed Range of Rents: $170 - $320 MISC. Home must be 1990 or newer Would be interested in relocating these homes. Call Sue. Home available for sale in park. Relocated homes must be 1991 or newer. Call Debbie if interested in buying a home. Must be brand new home. Castle Towers, Inc. 24355 Cry. Hwy. 65, East Bethel 434-5656 No Response from Management $205-$210 Centennial Square 3200 89 Avenue NE, Blaine 784-0700 Chateau Communities/Cimmaron Park 901 Lake Elmo Ave. E. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Only 14X60 lot available- depends on home Several lots - 16X80 and 14X70 $245-265 $366 eff. 1/98 No double-wide lots available. Must be 1980 or newer and in good condition. Smallest lot 14X60. Homes must have peaked roof and wood or simulated wood siding. No set age requirement. Five homes for sale, two larger homes. NAME & ADDRESS Colonial Village Mobile Home Park 2075 Rustad Lane, Moundsview 786-3498 *Creekside Mobile Home Park 1100 Egret Blvd., Coon Ragids 755-4017 Dayton Park Properties 19010 Cty. Rd. 81, Osseo 428-2071 Eastview Mobile Homes Park 12128 State Hwy. 55 NW 274-8187 *Estate Mobile Courts 1266 Onondaga St., Fridley 784-6171 Flamingo Terrace Mobile Home Park 17100 NE Hwy. 65, Ham Lake 434-5400 Fridley Terrace Mobile Home Park 7400 NE Taylor St., Fridley 784-2431 *Hilltop Mobile Park Trailer City 4550 Central Avenue NE, Hilltop 571-0781 International Village Mobile Home Park 10454 Central Avenue NE., Blaine 784-2566 AVAILABILITY None None None Invalid # - no listing No Response from Management None 1-14X70 only take '92 or newer None None AVG. LEASE/MO. $254-$261 $245 Single: $210 Corner/Double: $280 $31s $195-$250 $240-$255 MISC. Approximately 6 homes for sale. Homes must be 1992 or newer. Home must be brand new ~ & ~%DDR~Sg AVAILABILITY Towns Edge Terrace 5001 Old Hwy. 8, New Brighton 786-6905 None Westside Mobile Home Park Monticello 295-4802 None *Woodlawn Terrace 4062 234th Avenue NW., St. Francis None 869-4100 *Woodlyn Mobile Home Park 6050 Highway 10, Anoka 421-0228 Pads available Zimmerman Terrace 600 Falcon Lane, Zimmerman None AVG. LEASE/MO. $265-$270 $250-$265 $170 MISC. 3 homes for sale in park. * Information current as of October 1997. 64120997-R-19293-002-parks2.1st No updated information available. NAME & ADDRESS *River Terrace Park Monticello 295-2264 Riverbend Mobile Modular Homes Park 7535 NE River Road, Elk River 441-3700 Riverside Terrace Mobile Home Park Watertown, MN 955-2518 Rockford Riverview Estate 135 Highway Road, Rockford 477-5858 Sandpiper Bend 9637 NE West Sandpiper, Blaine 784-3508 *Sherburne Country Mobile Home Park Princeton 289-3244 Sun Valley Mobile Home Park 10717 10th Avenue North 545-7638 Sunnyside Mobile Homes, Inc. 841 47th Avenue NE 571-5363 Tower Terrace Mobile Home Park 447-5363 AVAILABILITY None None One None None 2-14X70 or larger None None None AVG. LEASE/MO. $265-$275 $205 $200-$225 $268-$273 $210 $200 MISC. Homes for sale by owner. Must buy home from dealer Homes for sale in park - both new and used. Home mus= be 1981 or newer Several homes for sale. Dear Elk Terrace Mobile Home Court Resident: You will or have recently received a second Closure Statement from Earl and Lorraine Hohlen with respect to the closure of the Elk Terrace Mobile Home Court. We understand that the process of the potential closing of the mobile home park has been extraordinarily stressful on all of you. We want you to understand that development of the property is an extremely complicated matter, especially in this case with relocation of the residents, the costs and process associated with the installation of utilities, procurement of potential users for the property and the requisite City approvals. Additionally, following the delivery of the first Closure Notice, as you all know, there were several public hearings which were not complete until April when the City of Elk River adopted the Ordinance forcing us to purchase your units. Upon delivery of the second Closure Notice, we will be aggressively proceeding with the City to deal with the installation of the utilities, application for Tax Increment Financing, and to seek the necessary approvals. Once we receive what we need from the City, we hope to be able to finalize closure of the park along with Earl and Lorraine Hohlen. In order to make the process less painful and stressful this time around, we hope to engage a relocation expert. We will advise you if and when such an expert is retained. We truly appreciate your patience and, again, understand that this has been a very difficult process for all of us. If you have any questions, please call our legal counsel, Tony Gleekel at 339-7131. Be advised, however, we will not be in a position to immediately purchase your home. Thank you for your patience. Associated Developers of the Twin Cities, Inc. Maiing List for Closure Statement mailed December 4, 1997 KRISTINA CODY 227 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 KAYLEEN FORSLUND 151 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 JACQUELINE FORCE 141 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK'RIVER MN 55330 STEVEN JOHNSON 137 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 STEPHANIE HERBST 131 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 DEBORA ACH/4AN 119 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 BRYAN DOERING 115 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 BRENDA FRANK 109 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 CURTIS JULIUS 142 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 ANITA SIEBAN 138 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 CORY & JAUNITA THOMPSON 132 BALDWIN A~-ENUE N-W ELK RIVER MN 55330 SCOTT ZIROTT 128 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 DAVID & REBECCA WEBBER 112 BALDWIN AVENUE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 BARBARA KING 262 EAST SERVICE DRIVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 GARY'& SHIRLEY WHITING 258 EAST SERVICE DRIVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 PATRICK MCGUIRE 222 EAST SERVICE DRIVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 ANNE WHITTENBERG 208 EAST SERVICE DRIVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 JAMES HANEY 202 EAST SERVICE DRIVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 JOSEPH & HOLLY FRANK 154 EAST SERVICE DRIVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 ARLINE HANSON 134 EAST SERVICE DRIVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 JEAN KIERSTED 128 EAST SERVICE DRIVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 MICHAEL & PAMELA DAIKER 114 EAST SERVICE DRIVE NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 RONDA KOSTREBA 14 SECOND STREET NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 PHYLLIS WITTE 4 SECOND STREET NW ELK RIVER MN 55330 DUANE & BONITA LUNDEEN 3 SECOND STREET NW ELK RIVER MN 55330