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MEMORANDUM
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FROM: Steve Ach, City PlannerG%v,
DATE: January 27, 1998
SUBJECT: Elk Terrace Mobile Home Park -
Closure Statement
Overview
On December 10, 1997, the City of Elk River received notice from Earl and
Lorraine Hohlen that the Elk Terrace Mobile Home Court will be closing
pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes 327(c).095. The closure statement that
has been submitted to the City has been prepared in accordance with the
statutory requirements for park closings. The process of closing a mobile
home park involves the local planning agency (planning commission)
submitting the closure statement to the governing body (city council) of the
municipality and requesting the governing body to schedule a public hearing.
Therefore, the Planning Commission's responsibility at this point is to send
the closure statement to the City Council. Commission is not required to have
a public hearing; this will be the responsibility of the City Council.
The City Council will hold a public hearing to review the closure statement
and any impact that the park closing may have on the displaced residents
and the park owner. The State Statute goes on to outline specific steps and
information that must be provided in completing the closure of a mobile home
park. Staff is working closely with the City Attorney's office, as well as the
developer, to make sure this process is completed accordingly.
Future Development
It is anticipated that with the closure of the mobile home park, prospective
developers of the property will move forward with a possible commercial
development proposal. This project will most likely be proposed as a planned
unit development and will require the Planning Commission and City
Council review prior to any construction. Therefore, the Planning
Commission will have an opportunity to review all of the applications
necessary in approving a commercial planned unit development at this
location.
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13065 Orono Parkway •P.O. Box 490• Elk River, MN 55330 •TDD & Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
Memo to the Planning Commission Page 2
January 27, 1998
Requested Action
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The Planning Commission is asked to accept the Closure Statement of Elk
Terrace Mobile Home Park and submit the closure statement to the City
Council and request a public hearing be scheduled for the park closure.
Attachments
• Closure Statement
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LAW OFFICES
SIEGEL, BRILL, GREUPNER, DUFFY & FOSTER, P.A.
1300 WASHINGTON SQUARE
JOSIAH E. BRILL,JR. 100 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH JORDAN M. LEWIS
JAMES R. GREUPNER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55401 BRIAN E.WEISBERG
GERALD S. DUFFY MICHELLE R. KLEGON
WOOD R. FOSTER,JR. TELEPHONE (612)339-7131 PHILIP J. DANEN
THOMAS H. GOODMAN JAMES A.YAROSH
JOHN S.WATSON FACSIMILE (612)339-6591 STEVEN WEINTRAUT
WM. CHRISTOPHER PENWELL NATHAN H. BJERKE
SUSAN M.VOIGT
ANTHONY J. GLEEKEL
JOEL H.JENSEN OF COUNSEL
SHERRI L. ROHLF RICHARD SIEGEL
Writer's Voicemail Number. 335-4151
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
(Dictated But Not Read)
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Enclosures
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A '
CLOSURE STATEMENT
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ELK RIVER TERRACE MOBILE HOME COURT ("PARK")
December 4 , 1997 FIL
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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 close 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, Bridgestone Enterprises, Inc. has given us the following
estimates:
(i) For 12' X 60' Homes:
a. Transportation (0-25 miles) $275.00
b. Teardown $125.00 to $175.00
c. Build up and sewer line
installation $475.00
d. Skirting $200.00(+ materials)
(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 $225.00(+ materials)
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(iii) For 16' X 80' Homes:
a. Transportation (0-25 miles) $550.00 (w/escort)
b. Teardown $175.00 to $225.00
c. Build up and sewer line
installation $525.00
d. Skirting $250.00(+ )
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 installed.
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.
Ar
• Earl H. ohlen
Lorraine Hohlen
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NAME & ADDRESS AVAILABILITY AVG. LEASE/MO. MISC.
*River Terrace Park
Monticello None
295-2264
Riverbend Mobile Modular Homes Park
7535 NE River Road, Elk River None $265-$275 Homes for sale by owner.
441-3700
Riverside Terrace Mobile Home Park One $205 Must buy home from dealer
Watertown, MN
955-2518
Rockford Riverview Estate None $200-$225 Homes for sale in park - both
135 Highway Road, Rockford new and used.
477-5858
Sandpiper Bend
9637 NE West Sandpiper, Blaine None $268-$273
784-3508
*Sherburne Country Mobile Home Park
Princeton 2-14X70 or
289-3244 larger $210 Home must be 1981 or newer
Sun Valley Mobile Home Park
10717 10th Avenue North None
545-7638
Sunnyside Mobile Homes, Inc.
841 47th Avenue NE None $200 Several homes for sale.
571-5363
Tower Terrace Mobile Home Park
447-5363 None
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NAME & ADDRESS AVAILABILITY AVG. LEASE/MO. MISC.
Colonial Village Mobile Home Park
2075 Rustad Lane, Moundsview None $254-$261 Approximately 6 homes for sale.
786-3498
*Creekside Mobile Home Park
1100 Egret Blvd. , Coon Rapids None $245
755-4017
Dayton Park Properties
19010 Cty. Rd. 81, Osseo None
428-2071
Eastview Mobile Homes Park
12128 State Hwy. 55 NW Invalid # - no listing
274-8187
*Estate Mobile Courts
1266 Onondaga St. , Fridley No Response from Management
784-6171
Flamingo Terrace Mobile Home Park
17100 NE Hwy. 65, Ham Lake None :Sin le
434-5400 q $210
Fridley Terrace Mobile Home Park Corner/Double: $280
7400 NE Taylor St. , Fridley 1-14X70 $318 Homes must be 1992 or newer.
784-2431 only take '92 or newer
*Hilltop Mobile Park Trailer City
4550 Central Avenue NE, Hilltop None $195-$250
571-0781
International Village Mobile Home Park
10454 Central Avenue NE. , Blaine None $240-$255 Home must be brand new
784-2566
NAME & ADDRESS AVAILABILITY AVG. LEASE/MO. MISC.
Towns Edge Terrace
5001 Old Hwy. 8, New Brighton None $265-$270
786-6905
Westside Mobile Home Park
Monticello None 3 homes for sale in park.
295-4802
*Woodlawn Terrace
4062 234th Avenue NW. , St. Francis None $250-$265
869-4100
*Woodlyn Mobile Home Park
6050 Highway 10, Anoka Pads available
421-0228
Zimmerman Terrace
600 Falcon Lane, Zimmerman None $170
* Information current as of October 1997 . No updated information available.
64120997-R-19293-002-parks2 . 1st
45 Mcbile Home Parks Surveyed
UPDATED ALTERNATE SITE LIST AS OF DECEMBER 1997 Range of Rents: $170 - $320
EXHIBIT A
NAME & ADDRESS AVAILABILITY AVG. LEASE/MO. MISC.
Big Lake Estate
126 Office Street, Big Lake Only 1990 or newer $250 Home must be 1990 or newer
263-2921 Would be interested in relocating
these homes. Call Sue.
Blaine International Village
135 Highway Road, Rockford None $200-225 Home available for sale in park.
10454 Central Avenue NE, Blaine Relocated homes must be 1991 or
477-5858/784-2566 newer. Call Debbie if interested
in buying a home.
Brookside Mobile Home Park
1600 West Co. Rd. J. , Shoreview 1 lot - up to 16X70 home $277 Must be brand new home.
784-0961
Buffalo Manor
103 East Ash, Buffalo None $176
682-3882
Castle Towers, Inc.
24355 Cty. Hwy. 65, East Bethel No Response from Management $205-$210
434-5656
Centennial Square
3200 89 Avenue NE, Blaine Only 14X60 lot available- $245-265 No double-wide lots available.
784-0700 depends on home Must be 1980 or newer and in good
condition. Smallest lot 14X60.
Chateau Communities/Cimmaron Park
901 Lake Elmo Ave. E. Several lots - 16X80 and 14X70 $366 eff. 1/98 Homes must have peaked roof and
Lake Elmo, MN 55042 wood or simulated wood siding.
No set age requirement. Five homes
for sale, two larger homes.
411 411 111
NAME & ADDRESS AVAILABILITY AVG. LEASE/MO. MISC.
Oak Terrace Estates
6545 Hwy. 10, Ramsey None $240 eff. 1/98 No specific restrictions.
421-6540 Homes must look good on outside.
Park of the 4 Seasons
50 - 113 Avenue NE. , Blaine None available now $320 Used 16X80 home for sale, 3 BR, 2 BA
757-5020 1 lot available 1/98 for new home for $41, 900. Brand new home for sale.
Park Plaza Estates
1130 NE Fireside Drive, Blaine None $235 Brand new homes only
786-3807
Paul Revere Mobile Manor
3828 Minute Man Lane, Lexington 1 lot 16X70 (max size of home) $245 Homes must be '88 or newer.
784-8193
Pine Ridge Court
Becker Invalid # - no listing
261-4452
*Pine Village
1040 24th Avenue SW, Cambridge None Residents must be 55 or order
689-3572
Polaski Mobile Home Court
Becker None
682-3540
(call 477-5481 Paul or Greg)
Princeton Mobile Home Park
1227 Oak Lane North, Princeton Invalid # -- no listing -- may be out of business
389-5152
*Restwood Terrace Mobile Home Park
3631 91 Drive NE. , Blaine No Response from Management
786-7366
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NAME & ADDRESS AVAILABILITY AVG. LEASE/MO. MISC.
Isanti Estates
Unit 1, Box 14, Isanti 2-16X70 $222 Homes must be 1992 or newer.
444-5727
Kjeliberg's East/West Park
Monticello 2 available immediately; $230 Need to be 1990 or newer
295-2931 4 available by end of Dec. Need tc provide photo of home
due to evictions. with year, make and size. Home
All lots accomodate double-wide must be sided and shingled.
Lakeside Mobile Home Park & Sales
1200 Foss Road, New Brighton None $270-295 6-8 homes for sale.
633-1264
Lowry Grove
2501 Lowry Avenue NE. , St. Anthony None $230-260 1 brand new home for sale.
781-3148 1 used home to be sold in
Sheriff's sale.
Maplehill Estates
7800 Maple Hill Road, Corcoran None $270
420-3679
Moundsview Mobile Home Park
1046 Moniclair Avenue 1-must buy home $285
New Brighton currently situated on lot
786-5245
Northview Villa
9637 NE West Sandpiper Dr. , Blaine 1 lot for 40-ft or smaller home $285 No Pets
784-3508 Must have newer home and get approval
of park manager.
Oak Grove Mobile Home Park
Old Hwy. 8 & NW 4th St. $215 eff. 1/98 '76 or newer homes only.
New Brighton 1 BR home for sale (50X10)
633-6097 No dogs.
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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 ACHMAN
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 AVENUE NW
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
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