4.1. SR 05-18-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent May 18, 2020 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Award Professional Services Contract: Residential Cal Portner, City Administrator
Property Valuation Study for Park Dedication
Reviewed by
Update
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, a Professional Services Contract with Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors to
complete a residential land valuation study.
Background/Discussion
Staff prepared an RFP to solicit bids for an update to the land valuations used to calculate the city’s Park
Dedication Fee. The city received one proposal from Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors, which is the
same group that completed the study in 2016.
The land valuation study will further divide the high-density housing classification into three project types
and adjust the park dedication fee for the smaller apartment projects that Elk River typically receives.
The consultant expects the complete the study by June 24, 2020. Staff will present recommended changes
to the park dedication fee during a July Council meeting.
Financial Impact
The proposal is $6,500 and can be paid for using Park Dedication Funds.
Attachments
RFP Response
Standard Agreement for Professional Services
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
PATCHIN MESSNER
VALUATION COUNSELORS
March 9, 2020
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Attn: Mr. Zack Carlton
Planning Manager
RE: Request for Proposals
Residential Land Valuation Study
Dear Mr. Carlton:
Attached please find the requested information on our company and personnel, as well as
related supplemental information, to be considered by the City of Elk River for consultation
services.
Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors is a nationally recognized real estate valuation and
consulting firm serving a wide range of local and regional clients. The company has many
unique appraisal specialties including measuring the impacts on value due to taking of
easements or fee title of property, and valuing environmentally impaired or special purpose
properties, including railroad corridors. Clients expect and receive a high degree of
professionalism and attention to detail. The company concentrates in valuation and
consultation concerning a broad variety of commercial/industrial properties and
transitional/development land for litigation, condemnation, tax appeal, financing and
purchase/sale decisions.
Thank you for considering our firm for this project. If you have any further questions, please do
not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate the opportunity to serve the City of Elk River and look
forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
PATCHIN MESSNER VALUATION COUNSELORS
Jason L. iviessner, ivwu
President
Attachments
Sunset Pond Executive Offices • 13961 West Preserve Boulevard • Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: (952) 895-1205 • Fax: (952) 895-1521
Patchin Messner Appraisals, Inc.
(dba: Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors)
City of Elk River
Residential Land Valuation Study RFP
RESPONDER INFORMATION
Summary of Personnel and Contact Information
Patchin Messner Appraisals, Inc. (dba: Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors)
13961 West Preserve Boulevard
Burnsville, MN 55337
Jason L. Messner, MAI, Principal
Sherril L. Brumm, MAI, Principal
Christine L. Mackaman, MAI, Principal
Brent D. Pederson, MAI, Principal
Randy J. Deones, Associate Appraiser
Andrew S. Totzke, Associate Appraiser
Craig A. Christianson, Associate Appraiser
Kristina E. Lindemann, Associate Appraiser
Nathan A. Wareham, Associate Appraiser
Myrna Mclnenly/Miriam Hermes, Office Managers
Contact Person:
Jason L. Messner, President
Telephone: 952-895-1205
Fax: 952-895-1521
Email: messner@valuationcounselors.net
Website: www.valuationcounselors.net
Project Understanding
It is our understanding that this proposal is for consultation/appraisal work related to a
residential land valuation study. The purpose of the study is to establish fair market
value for three residential land classes, in order to set the city's park dedication fees for
residential uses. The land classes are based on the following densities:
Low — less than 5 dwelling units per acre
Medium — 5 to 8 dwelling units per acre
High — greater than 8 dwelling units per acre; including small apartment
(50 units or less), mid -size apartment (51 to 100 units), and large
apartment (100+ units)
PATCHIN MESSNER
Patchin Messner Appraisals, Inc. 2
(dba: Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors)
City of Elk River
Residential Land Valuation Study RFP
Project Approach
Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors will conduct research and analyze residential land
sales in Elk River and surrounding communities in order to arrive at an indication of
average market values for un-platted land in the City of Elk River. This consultation is
not intended to be an appraisal of any particular property within the City of Elk River.
Rather, the function of this memorandum is to provide guidance to the City in
determining appropriate park dedication fees. The following data and information
pertaining to the review of park dedication fees will be examined.
• City of Elk River zoning and land use information
• Minnesota Statute 462.358 Subd. 2b. regarding park dedication fees
• Investigate comparable residential land sales
• Complete statistical analysis on observed market -transacted sale prices
Proposed Project Team
Jason Messner, Sherril Brumm, Christine Mackaman, and Brent Pederson are principals
of the firm and are MAI members of the Appraisal Institute. One or more principals and
associate appraisers will combine their knowledge and experience in analyzing
information relating to the Land Valuation Study. Our firm has recently conducted
similar studies for the Cities of Apple Valley and Lakeville.
Resumes for Jason Messner, Sherril Brumm, Christine Mackaman, and Brent Pederson are
attached.
PATCHIN MESSNER
Valuation Counselors
Patchin Messner Appraisals, Inc. 3
(dba: Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors)
City of Elk River
Residential Land Valuation Study RFP
Firm Experience and Qualifications
City of Elk River
Conducted study of residential land sales in Sherburne County and surrounding areas to
arrive at an indication of market values for un-platted land in the City of Elk River in
order to determine appropriate park dedication fees.
City of Apple Valley
Conducted study of commercial, industrial and residential land sales in Dakota County
and surrounding areas in order to arrive at an indication of average market values for un-
platted land in the City of Apple Valley, to determine appropriate park dedication fees.
City of Lakeville
Conducted study of commercial and industrial land sales in Dakota County and
surrounding areas in order to arrive at an indication of average market values for un-
platted land in the City of Lakeville, to determine appropriate park dedication fees.
Schedule
We propose to begin work on the study within 30 days of authorization and a draft
report to be provided no later than June 24, 2020.
Total Consultant Cost
The cost of preparing the Residential Land Valuation Study will not exceed $6,500.00
and no reimbursable expenses will be charged. In addition, professional fees for services
rendered after delivery of the finalized consultation report will be invoiced at the
following hourly rates:
Jason Messner
Sherril Brumm
Christine Mackaman
Brent Pederson
Associate Appraisers
Consultation/
Follow-up Analysis
$180.00/Hour
$170.00/Hour
$150.00/Hour
$150.00/Hour
$75.00 to $100.00/Hour
Expert Testimony
$300.00/Hour
$250.00/Hour
$250.00/Hour
$250.00/Hour
N/A
Finally, this proposal remains valid for 90 days from the date of submittal.
PATCH[N MESSNER
Valuation Counselors
Patchin Messner Appraisals, Inc.
(dba: Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors)
City of Elk River
Residential Land Valuation Study RFP
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Qualifications:
Jason Messner
Sherril Brumm
Christine Mackaman
Brent Pederson
PATCH[N MESSNER
Valuation Counselors
QUALIFICATIONS OF
JASON L. MESSNER
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
MAI Member, Appraisal Institute
Certified General Real Property Appraiser, Minnesota License No. 4000836
Member, Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors
Member (No. 6591), International Right of Way Association
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE
Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors, President/Principal, 2001 to Present
Patchin Messner Appraisals, Inc., Principal, 1995 to 2000
Peter J. Patchin & Associates, Inc., Associate Appraiser, 1986-1994
Century 21 Granite City Real Estate, Residential Salesperson, 1985
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science Degree, St. Cloud State University, majored in Real Estate, graduated
Magna Cum Laude, 1986
Associate in Arts Degree in Business Administration, Willmar Community College, graduated
with honors, 1984
SPECIALIZED
REAL ESTATE
Basic Valuation Procedures, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, 1986
TRAINING
Real Estate Appraisal Principles American Institute of Real Estate Appraiser, 1986
Capitalization Theory and Techniques (Part A), A.I.R.E.A., Minneapolis, MN, 1987
Standards of Professional Practice, A.I.R.E.A., Minneapolis, MN, 1988; Appraisal Institute,
Minneapolis, MN, 1994
Capitalization Theory and Techniques (Part B), A.I.R.E.A., Minneapolis, MN, 1989
Case Studies in Real Estate Valuation, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Mpls.,
MN, 1990
Report Writing & Valuation Analysis, Appraisal Institute, Minneapolis, MN, 1991
SEMINARS ATTENDED
Appraisal Institute
Condemnation: Legal Rules and Appraisal Practices
Special -Purpose Properties: The Challenges of Real Estate Appraising in Limited Markets
New Industrial Valuation
The Road Less Traveled: Special Purpose Properties
National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Update
The Appraiser as Expert Witness
The Appraisal of Local Retail Properties
Valuation of Detrimental Conditions in Real Estate
Analyzing Distressed Real Estate
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book)
Fundamentals of Separating Real Property, Personal Property, and Intangible Business Assets
Appraising the Appraisal: Appraisal Review -General
Complex Litigation Appraisal Case Studies
Real Estate Valuation in Condemnation Appraising in Minnesota
APPRAISAL
EXPERIENCE Preparation of appraisals for condemnation, tax appeal, litigation, financing, debt
restructuring, acquisition/disposal, and special assessment appeal. Properties appraised
include: office buildings, warehouses, service stations, manufacturing plants, medical and
veterinary clinics, shopping centers, restaurants, apartment buildings, subsidized housing,
research and redevelopment buildings, grain elevators, flour mills, special—purpose properties,
lands, air rights, avigation easements, utility easements, highway easements, and
environmentally impaired properties. Specialize in litigation valuation of commercial,
industrial, development land and investment properties.
PATCHIN MESS;
Valuation Counsc
RELATED
EXPERIENCE
APPRAISAL
CLIENTS
COURT
EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS OF
JASON L. MESSNER (CONTINUED)
Participant in the writing of The Effect of Contamination on The Market Value of Property,
Federal Highway Admin.; Office of Right -of -Way, Washington, DC, 1993
Faculty participant at the Hazardous Waste Litigation seminar, Minnesota Institute of Legal
Education, 1995
Adjunct lecturer on environmental appraisal issues, University of St. Thomas, Mpls., MN,
1996 and 2002
Faculty participant at the Annual Right -of -Way Professionals Conference, Minnesota
Department of Transportation, 2004, 2005 and 2007
Metro/Minnesota Chapter of the Appraisal Institute; Education Coordinator — 1997 through
2001, Secretary — 2001, Vice President — 2002, President — 2003, Region III Representative -
2008 through 2011. National Board of Directors of the Appraisal Institute, 2012 through
2016.
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
Bank of America
B.P. Oil Pipeline Company
Burlington Northern Railroad Company
Campbell Soup Company
Ceridian Corporation
CMC Heartland Partners
Deluxe Check Corporation
Equitable Life Assurance Co.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Farm Credit Services
First Bank Systems
Great River Energy
Honeywell, Inc.
IBM Corporation
IDS Financial Services
Internal Revenue Service
Jostens, Inc.
LaSalle National Bank
Lockheed Martin
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Medtronic, Inc.
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Mpls. Community Planning and Economic
Development (CPED)
Minnesota Department of Transportation
3M Corporation
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Old Dutch Foods
Philips Lighting
Resolution Trust Corporation
Reynolds Metals Company
Soo Line Railroad Company
Unisys Corporation
University of Minnesota
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Fish & Wildlife
U.S. Postal Service
Wells Fargo
Williams Pipeline Company
Xcel Energy
Other clients include various Cities (Andover, Belle Plaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center,
Burnsville, Cambridge, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cokato, Columbia Heights, Crystal, Duluth, Elk
River, Farmington, Jordan, Lake City, Lino Lakes, Marshall, Medina, Minneapolis,
Minnetonka, New Brighton, New Prague, Osseo, Prior Lake, Ramsey, Richfield, Robbinsdale,
Rochester, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Savage, Shakopee and Victoria), and Counties (Benton,
Brown, Carver, Clay, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Hennepin, Jackson, McLeod, Murray,
Nicollet, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele and Washington), in the State of
Minnesota.
Qualified as an expert witness in Minnesota Tax Court, U. S. District Court (Minnesota),
Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Rice, Scott, Wabasha, Washington and
Wright County District Court and various Commission Hearings.
PATCHIN MESSNER
Valuation Counselors
QUALIFICATIONS OF
SHERRIL L. BRUMM
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS MAI Member, Appraisal Institute
Certified General Real Property Appraiser, Minnesota License No. 20249948
Member of MNCREW, Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors, Principal, 2019 to Present
Patchin Messner Dodd & Brumm, Principal, 2011 to 2018
Patchin Messner Appraisals, Inc., 1998 to 2010
Kelly Appraisal Services, Staff Appraiser, 1995-1996
Valuation Counselors, Inc., Staff Appraiser, 1986-1989
United States Army Reserve, 1983-1989
Mid America Title Company, 1981-1984
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND Bachelor of Science Degree, Northern Illinois University, majored in Finance, minored in
Economics; graduated Magna Cum Laude, 1986
SPECIALIZED
REAL ESTATE Appraisal Institute/American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Course Work:
TRAINING Real Estate Appraisal Principles
Basic Valuation Procedures
Residential Case Study
Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Basic Income Capitalization
Advanced Income Capitalization
Highest & Best Use and Market Analysis
Advanced Sales Comparison and Cost Approaches
Report Writing and Valuation Analysis
Advanced Applications
Business Practice and Ethics
Supervisor Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course
Completed Litigation Professional Development Program:
Condemnation Appraising — Principles & Applications
Litigation Appraising: Specialized Topics and Applications
The Appraiser as an Expert Witness
SEMINARS ATTENDED:
Appraisal Institute
Annual Real Estate Trends (2008, 2009)
Trends in the Lodging Industry
Annual Forecast/Industry Forecast (2009, 2010, 2011)
Appraising Distressed Real Estate
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book)
APPRAISAL
EXPERIENCE Preparation of appraisals for condemnation, tax appeal, financing, acquisition/disposal, and
special assessment appeal. Properties appraised include nursing homes, hospitals, apartment
complexes, office and industrial buildings, shopping centers, single family residences and
development land. Specialize in litigation valuation of development land and commercial,
industrial and investment properties.
COURT
EXPERIENCE Qualified as an expert witness in Hennepin County District Court, Isanti County District
Court, Scott County District Court, and Commission Hearings in Carver County, Dakota
County, Hennepin County, Rice County and Scott County.
PATCHIN MESSNER
RELATED
EXPERIENCE
APPRAISAL
CLIENTS
QUALIFICATIONS OF
SHERRIL L. BRUMM (CONTINUED)
North Star Chapter of the Appraisal Institute: Region III Alternate Representative - 2007 to
2012; Board of Directors - 2011 to 2013
Appraisal Data Network (ADN): Board of Directors — 2010 to 2019; President
2012/2013/2014
Faculty participant at the Minnesota Association of City Attorneys Educational Conference,
2013
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Campbell Knutson, P.A.
Dakota County Community Development Agency
Authority
Evergreen Land Services Company
Foreman & Associates, LLC
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Great River Energy
Community
Greater Minnesota Transmission, LLC
Gregerson, Rosow, Johnson & Nilan, Ltd.
Henning Professional Services, Inc.
Hoff, Barry & Kozar, P.A.
Independent School District 191
Independent School District 194
Jaspers, Moriarty & Walburg
Johnson, Johnson, Burkhardt and Johnson, LLP
Kennedy & Graven
Leonard, Street & Deinard
Lindquist & Vennum, LLP
Maki & Overum
Malkerson Gunn Martin LLP
Melchert Hubert Sjodin, PLLP
Metropolitan Council
Minneapolis Community Planning and
Economic Development (CPED)
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Minnesota Pipeline Company, LLC
Peace Reformed Church
Ramsey County Regional Railway
Richfield H RA
R. S. Eden
Saint Paul Port Authority
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Shakopee Public Utilities Commission
SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
Stantec
Stewart Title
TCF Bank
The Green Institute
Three Rivers Park District
Ulteig
University of Minnesota
Upper Midwest Management
Walmart
Wells Fargo
Wilson Development Services, LLC
WSB & Associates, Inc.
Xcel Energy
Cities: Bloomington, Burnsville, Cambridge, Carver, Chaska, Chanhassen, Cologne, Cottage
Grove, Crystal, Elk River, Farmington, Golden Valley, Hastings, Hermantown, Lake Elmo,
Lakeville, LeSueur, Lino Lakes, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Monticello, New Brighton, New
Prague, Plymouth, Prior Lake, Ramsey, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Rosemount, St. Paul, Savage,
Shakopee, Victoria, Waconia, Wayzata, and West St. Paul
Counties: Brown, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott
PATCHIN MESSNER
Valuation Counselors
QUALIFICATIONS OF
CHRISTINE L. MACKAMAN
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS MAI, AI-GRS, Appraisal Institute
Certified General Real Property Appraiser, Minnesota License No. 20517275
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors, Principal, 2015 to Present
CM Valuation, Principal, 2011 to Present
Cassidy Turley, 2004-2010
Metropolitan Council, 2001-2004
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Albion College
SPECIALIZED
REAL ESTATE Appraisal Institute Course Work:
TRAINING Real Estate Appraisal Principles
Basic Valuation Procedures
Residential Case Study
Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Basic Income Capitalization
Advanced Income Capitalization
Highest & Best Use and Market Analysis
Advanced Sales Comparison and Cost Approaches
Report Writing and Valuation Analysis
Advanced Applications
Business Practice and Ethics
Litigation Appraising: Specialized Topics and Applications
The Appraiser as an Expert Witness
Review Theory
SEMINARS ATTENDED:
Appraisal Institute
Annual Real Estate Trends
Annual Forecast/Industry Forecast
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book)
APPRAISAL
EXPERIENCE Preparation of appraisals for eminent domain, estate planning, tax appeal, financing, and
acquisition/disposal. Properties appraised include: hospitals, apartment complexes, office and
industrial buildings, shopping centers, single family residences and development land.
RELATED
EXPERIENCE North Star Chapter of the Appraisal Institute: Secretary, present
North Star Chapter of the Appraisal Institute: Government Relations Committee, present
North Star Chapter of the Appraisal Institute: Region III Representative, past
North Star Chapter of the Appraisal Institute: Candidate Guidance Committee Chair, past
North Star Chapter of the Appraisal Institute: Board of Directors, past
PATCHIN MESSNER
Valuation Counselors
UALIFICATIONS OF
BRENT D. PEDERSON
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS MAI Member, Appraisal Institute
Certified General Real Property Appraiser, Minnesota License No. 20458803
Certified General Real Property Appraiser, North Dakota License No. CG-219104
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors, Principal, 2019-Present
Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors, Appraiser, 2004-2015, 2018-Present
Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc., Appraiser, 2015-2018
EDUCATIONAL
WORK Bachelor of Science Degree, Real Estate
University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, MN
SPECIALIZED
REAL ESTATE Advanced Income Capitalization, Appraisal Institute
TRAINING General Appraiser Market Analysis, Highest & Best Use, Appraisal Institute
Real Estate Finance, Statistics & Valuation Modeling, Appraisal Institute
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach, Appraisal Institute
General Appraiser Report Writing & Case Studies, Appraisal Institute
Advanced Concepts & Case Studies, Appraisal Institute
Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions: Practical Applications, Appraisal
Institute
Solving Land Valuation Puzzles, Appraisal Institute
Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers, McKissock Educational Services
General Demonstration Report — Capstone Program, Appraisal Institute
Business Practices & Ethics, Appraisal Institute (2018)
2018-2019 National USPAP Course, American Society of Farm Managers & Rural
Appraisers
APPRAISAL
EXPERIENCE Preparation of appraisals for conservation, estate planning, financing, condemnation, divestiture,
and acquisition. Extensive appraisal experience in agricultural, recreation, and timberland
properties. Appraisal experience also includes a wide range of commercial, industrial, and
multi -family properties. Provided expert testimony in condemnation proceedings.
APPRAISAL
CLIENTS American Indian Comm. Development Agency
Minnesota Pipeline Company
INCLUDE Cass County Joint Water Resource District
Old Dutch Foods
Columbia Land Trust
SRF Consulting Group
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Stimson Lumber Company
Evergreen Land Services Company
The Trust for Public Land
Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.
The Nature Conservancy
Forest Investment Associates
University of Minnesota
Great River Energy
U.S. Forest Service
Hancock Timber Resource Group
Weyerhaeuser Company
John Hancock Life Insurance Company
Williams Petroleum Services
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Xcel Energy
Cities: Burnsville, Carver, Champlin, Cologne, Cottage Grove, Dundas, Minneapolis,
Minnetonka, Monticello, Richfield, St. Bonifacius, St. Paul, Savage
Counties: Dakota, Hennepin, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott
PATCHIN MESSNER
Valuation Counselors
Page 1 of 7 Standard Agreement For Professional Services
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made this 18th day of May, 2020, between the City
of Elk River, Minnesota (“City”), whose business address is 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk
River, MN 55330 and Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors (“Consultant”) whose
business address is 13961 West Preserve Boulevard, Burnsville, MN 55337.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The City has adopted a policy regarding the selection and hiring of consultants to provide a
variety of professional services for City projects. That policy requires that persons, firms, or
corporations providing such services enter into written agreements with the City. The
purpose of this agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions for the professional
services Consultant will provide in connection with the 2020 Residential Land Appraisal
Study, herein referred to as the “Work”.
The City and Consultant agree as follows:
1.Work. The Consultant agrees to provide the professional services described in
Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Work”).
2.Time for Performance of Services. The Consultant shall perform the services
described in Exhibit A according to the schedule attached as Exhibit B, hereto.
3.Compensation for Services. City agrees to pay the Consultant $6,500 for the
Work. Any changes in the scope of the Work which may result in additional
compensation due to the Consultant shall require prior written approval by an
authorized representative of the City or by the City Council. The City will not pay
additional compensation for services that do not have prior written authorization.
4.The City agrees to provide the Consultant with the information required to complete
the Work.
5.Method of Payment. The Consultant shall submit itemized bills for professional
services performed under this Agreement on a monthly basis. Bills submitted shall
be paid in the same manner as other claims made to the City.
Page 2 of 7 Standard Agreement For Professional Services
6. Project Manager and Staffing. The Consultant has designated the individuals
identified in Exhibit A as the Project Manager to serve on the Project. The Project
Manager shall be assisted by other staff members as necessary to facilitate the
completion of the Project in accordance with the terms established herein.
Consultant may not remove or replace the Project Manager without the approval of
the City.
7. Standard of Care. Standard of Care. Consultant shall exercise the same degree of
care, skill and diligence in the performance of the Work as is ordinarily exercised by
members of the profession under similar circumstances in Minnesota. Consultant
shall be liable to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, without limitation,
for any injuries, loss, or damages proximately caused by Consultant’s breach of this
standard of care. Consultant shall put forth reasonable efforts to complete its duties
in a timely manner. Consultant shall not be responsible for delays caused by factors
beyond its control or that could not be reasonably foreseen at the time of execution
of this Agreement. Consultant shall be responsible for costs or damages arising
from unreasonable delays in the completion of the Work.
8. Audit Disclosure. The Consultant shall allow the City or its duly authorized agents
reasonable access to such of the Consultant’s books and records as are pertinent to
the work performed under this Agreement. Any reports, information, data, etc.
given to, or prepared or assembled by, the Consultant under this Agreement which
the City requests to be kept confidential shall not be made available to any individual
or organization without the City’s prior written approval. All finished or unfinished
documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, and reports
prepared by the Consultant shall become the property of the City upon termination
of this Agreement, but Consultant may retain copies of such documents as records
of the services provided.
9. Term. The term of the Agreement shall be from May 18, 2020, through August 31,
2020, the date of signature by the parties notwithstanding. This Agreement may be
extended upon the written mutual consent of the parties for such additional period
as they deem appropriate, and upon the terms and conditions as herein stated.
10. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the Consultant effective upon
sixty (60) days’ written notice delivered to the City at the address written above. The
City may terminate this Agreement effective immediately, upon with notice to the
consultant. Upon termination under this provision, the Consultant shall be paid for
services rendered and reimbursable expenses until the effective date of termination.
If, however the City terminates this Agreement because the Consultant has failed to
perform in accordance with this Agreement, no further payment shall be made to the
Consultant, and the City may retain another consultant to undertake or complete the
Work.
Page 3 of 7 Standard Agreement For Professional Services
11. Independent Consultant. At all times and for all purposes herein, the Consultant
is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. No statement herein
shall be construed so as to find the Consultant an employee of the City.
12. Non-Discrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant
shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, disability, or age. The Consultant shall post in places available to
employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provision of this
non-discrimination clause and stating that all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment. The Consultant shall incorporate the foregoing
requirements of this paragraph in all of its subcontracts for program work, and will
require all of its subcontractors for such work to incorporate such requirements in all
subcontracts for program work.
13. Assignment. Neither party shall assign this Agreement, nor any interest arising
herein, without the prior written consent of the other party.
14. Services Not Provided For. No claim for services furnished by the Consultant not
specifically provided for in Exhibit A shall be honored by the City.
15. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any portion hereof
is, for any reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law,
such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
16. Entire Agreement. The entire agreement of the parties is contained herein. This
Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties
relating to the subject matter hereof as well as any previous agreements presently in
effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. Any alterations,
amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall be valid
only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the parties, unless otherwise
provided herein.
17. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. In providing services hereunder, the
Consultant shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to
the provisions of services to be provided. The Consultant and City, together with
their respective agents and employees, agree to abide by the provisions of the
Minnesota Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 13, as amended, and
Minnesota Rules promulgated pursuant to Chapter 13. Any violation of statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the services to be provided shall
constitute a material breach of this Agreement and entitle the City to immediately
terminate this Agreement.
18. Waiver. Any waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall not affect, in any respect, the validity of the remainder of this Agreement.
19. Indemnification. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
City and its officials, employees and agents from any liability, claims, damages, costs,
Page 4 of 7 Standard Agreement For Professional Services
losses judgments, or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting directly
or indirectly from a negligent act or omission (including without limitation
professional errors or omissions) of the Consultant, its agents, employees, or
subcontractors in the performance of the services provided by this Agreement and
against all losses by reason of the failure of said Consultant fully to perform, in any
respect, all obligations under this Agreement.
19. Insurance.
A. Certificate of Liability Insurance identifying the City of Elk River as an
additional insured
20. Records Access. The Consultant shall provide the City access to any books,
documents, papers, and records which are directly pertinent to the specific contract,
for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions, for three
years after final payments and all other pending matters related to this contract are
closed.
21. Ownership of Documents. All plans, diagrams, analyses, reports and information
generated in connection with the performance of the Agreement (“Information”)
shall become the property of the City. The City may use the Information for its
purposes and the Contractor also may use the Information for its purposes. Reuse
of the Information for the purposes of the project contemplated by this Agreement
(“Project”) does not relieve any liability on the part of the Contractor, but any reuse
of the Information by the City or the Contractor beyond the scope of the Project is
without liability to the other, and the party reusing the Information agrees to defend
and indemnify the other from any claims or liability resulting therefrom. Final
Documents shall be submitted in PDF format.
22. Subcontractor. The Consultant shall not enter into subcontracts for services
provided under this Agreement except as noted in Exhibit A, without the express
written consent of the City. The Consultant shall pay any subcontractor involved in
the performance of this Agreement within the ten (10) days of the Consultant’s
receipt of payment by the City for undisputed services provided by the
subcontractor. If the Consultant fails within that time to pay the subcontractor any
undisputed amount for which the Consultant has received payment by the City, the
Consultant shall pay interest to the subcontractor on the unpaid amount at the rate
of 1.5 percent per month or any part of a month. The minimum monthly interest
penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100 or more is $10. For an unpaid
balance of less than $100, the Consultant shall pay the actual interest penalty due to
the subcontractor. A subcontractor who prevails in a civil action to collect interest
penalties from the Consultant shall be awarded its costs and disbursements,
including attorney’s fees, incurred in bringing the action. In addition, no
subcontractor can file a lien against the City.
Page 5 of 7 Standard Agreement For Professional Services
23.Dispute Resolution/Mediation. Each dispute, claim or controversy arising from
or related to this Agreement or the relationships which result from this Agreement
shall be subject to mediation as a condition precedent to initiating arbitration or legal
or equitable actions by either party. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the
mediation shall be in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Procedures of the
American Arbitration Association then currently in effect. A request for mediation
shall be filed in writing with the American Arbitration Association and the other
party. No arbitration or legal or equitable action may be instituted for a period of
ninety (90) days from the filing of the request for mediation unless a longer period of
time is provided by agreement of the parties. Cost of mediation shall be shared
equally between the parties. Mediation shall be held in the City of Elk River unless
another location is mutually agreed upon by the parties. The parties shall
memorialize any agreement resulting from the mediation in a Mediated Settlement
Agreement, which Agreement shall be enforceable as a settlement in any court
having jurisdiction thereof.
24.Conflicts. No salaried officer or employee of the City and no member of the City
Council of the City shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in this
Agreement. The violation of this provision renders the Agreement void. Any
federal regulations and applicable state statutes shall not be violated.
25.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be considered an original.
26.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be controlled by laws of the State of
Minnesota. Executed as of the day and year first written above.
City of Elk River Company
______________________________ By:_________________________________
Mayor
______________________________ Its:_________________________________
City Clerk
Project Managers
Zack Carlton
City of Elk River
Phone: 763.635.1035
Email: ZCarlton@ElkRiverMN.gov
Jason L. Messner
Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors
Phone: 952.895.1205
Email: messner@valuationcounselors.net
Page 6 of 7 Standard Agreement For Professional Services
Exhibit A
Professional Service Deliverables
1. Professional consultation/appraisal work for a residential land valuation study.
2. Establish fair market value for multiple residential land classes.
▫ Low – less than 5 dwelling units per acre
▫ Medium – 5 to 8 dwelling units per acre
▫ High – greater than 8 dwelling units per acre; including small apartments (50
units or less), mid-size apartment (51 to 100 units), and large apartments
(100+ units).
3. Prepare a report summarizing findings and the providing the average fair market
value of the land classes.
Page 7 of 7 Standard Agreement For Professional Services
Exhibit B
Task Date Notes/Deliverables
Notice to Proceed Notice to proceed provided by the city
Final Report
May 18, 2020
NLT June 24, 2020 Consultant provide city with final report.