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City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender and City Council From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: April 18, 2022 Item: Authorize Signature: Development Agreement - Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition
Council Action Requested: Authorize signature of the attached Development Agreement between the City and Creative Homes for the development of Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition containing 40 lots located at the northwest corner of General Sieben Drive and Fallbrooke Drive. Approval
would be subject to minor modifications by staff. A simple majority is necessary for action.
Background Information: The City Council granted Final Plat approval on September 7, 2021 to TC Land, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“TC Land”). The assignment of TC Land’s approval
to Creative Homes was approved by the Council on February 7, 2022.
Financial Impact: The addition of 40 home sites will add to the tax base and create needed housing opportunities.
Advisory Commission Discussion: N\A Attachments:
• Development Agreement
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR THE PLAT OF
HERITAGE RIDGE 3RD ADDITION
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HASTINGS
AND
CREATIVE HOME CONSTRUCTION INVESTMENTS LLC
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on the day of , 2022, by and between the City of Hastings, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“CITY”), and Creative Home Construction Investments LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company (“DEVELOPER”).
RECITALS: WHEREAS, in pursuant of the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, the DEVELOPER has applied to the CITY for approval of the DEVELOPMENT PLANS and FINAL PLAT for Heritage Ridge 3rd
Addition; and WHEREAS, in conjunction with the granting of these approvals, the CITY requires the installation and/or availability of public utilities (sewer and water), public streets, storm sewer pipes, ponds, and other facilities; and
WHEREAS, under authority granted to it, including Minnesota Statutes Chapters 412, 429, and 462, the COUNCIL approved the FINAL PLAT and DEVELOPMENT PLANS on the following conditions:
1. That the DEVELOPER enters into this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, which contract defines the work which the DEVELOPER undertakes to complete; and 2. The DEVELOPER shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit and cash deposits in the amounts and with conditions satisfactory to the CITY, providing for assurance of payment for
the actual construction and installation of the improvements in the DEVELOPMENT PLANS, as specified and required by the CITY. WHEREAS, the DEVELOPMENT PLANS were prepared by a registered professional
engineer and have been submitted to and approved by the CITY ENGINEER.
NOW, THEREFORE, subject to the terms and conditions of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT and in reliance upon the representations, warranties and covenants of the parties herein contained, the CITY and DEVELOPER agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS
1.1. TERMS. The following terms, unless elsewhere defined specifically in the
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, shall have the following meanings as set forth below. 1.2. BUILDER. “BUILDER” means an entity that will be constructing a residence on a lot in the FINAL PLAT.
1.3. CITY. “CITY” means the City of Hastings, a Minnesota municipal corporation.
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1.4. CITY ENGINEER. “CITY ENGINEER” means the City Engineer of the City of Hastings or delegatees. 1.5. CITY WARRANTIES. “CITY WARRANTIES” means all CITY WARRANTIES identified in Article 12 of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 1.6. COUNCIL. “COUNCIL” means the Council of the City of Hastings. 1.7. COUNTY. “COUNTY” means Dakota County, Minnesota. 1.8. DEVELOPER. “DEVELOPER” means Creative Home Construction Investments LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company. 1.9. DEVELOPER DEFAULT. “DEVELOPER DEFAULT” means and includes, jointly and severally, any of the following or any combination thereof: a) failure by the DEVELOPER to timely pay the CITY any money required to be paid under the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT;
b) failure by the DEVELOPER to timely construct the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS according to the DEVELOPMENT PLANS and the CITY standards and specifications;
c) failure by the DEVELOPER to observe or perform any covenant, condition, obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT;
d) breach of the DEVELOPER WARRANTIES.
1.10. DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS. “DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS” means and includes, individually and collectively, all the improvements identified in Article 4.
1.11. DEVELOPER WARRANTIES. “DEVELOPER WARRANTIES” means all
DEVELOPER WARRANTIES identified in Article 10 of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 1.12. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. “DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT” means this agreement by and among the CITY and DEVELOPER.
1.13. DEVELOPMENT PLANS. “DEVELOPMENT PLANS” means all the plans, drawings, specifications, and surveys dated and prepared by hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
1.14. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. “DEVELOPMENT PROJECT” means a residential
development to be known as Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition that will be constructed on the DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY that is substantially in conformance with the FINAL PLAT.
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1.15. DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. “DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY” means that real property legally described on Exhibit A, attached hereto, upon which the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT will be constructed.
1.16. FINAL PLAT. “FINAL PLAT” means the FINAL PLAT, approved by the COUNCIL, attached hereto as Exhibit B. 1.17. FORCE MAJEURE. “FORCE MAJEURE” means acts of God, including, but not
limited to floods, ice storms, blizzards, tornadoes, landslides, lightning and earthquakes (but not including reasonably anticipated weather conditions for the geographic area), riots, insurrections, war or civil disorder affecting the performance of work, blockades, power or other utility failures, and fires or explosions. 1.18. FORMAL NOTICE. “FORMAL NOTICE” means notices given by one party to the other if in writing and if and when delivered or tendered either in person or by depositing it in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, by certified mail, return receipt requested, with postage and postal charges prepaid, addressed as follows: If to CITY: City of Hastings Attention: City Administrator 101 4th Street East Hastings, MN 55033 If to DEVELOPER: Creative Home Construction Investments LLC _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________
or to such other address as the party addressed shall have previously designated by notice given in accordance with this Section. Notices shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of service if served personally on the party to whom notice is to be given, or on the third day after mailing if mailed as provided above, provided, that a notice not given as above shall, if it is in writing, be deemed
given if and when actually received by a party.
1.19. INDIRECT COSTS. “INDIRECT COSTS” means the costs related to: a) Finance, administration and legal costs; and
b) Engineering services performed by CITY Staff; and c) Testing and Right of Way services; and
d) Consulting engineering services.
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1.20. OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES. “OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES” means and includes, individually and collectively, any regulatory or governmental agency or entity affected by or having jurisdiction over the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS.
1.21. PRELIMINARY PLAT. “PRELIMINARY PLAT” means the preliminary plat approved by the COUNCIL. 1.22. PRIOR EASEMENT HOLDERS. “PRIOR EASEMENT HOLDERS” means and
includes, jointly and severally, all holders of any easements or other property interests which existed prior to the grant or dedication of any public easements transferred by the FINAL PLAT or transferred pursuant to this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 1.23. SITE IMPROVEMENTS. “SITE IMPROVEMENTS” means and includes,
individually and collectively, all the improvements identified on Exhibit C and in Article 3. 1.24. UTILITY COMPANIES. “UTILITY COMPANIES” means and includes, jointly and severally, the following:
a) Utility companies, including electric, gas, cable and telecommunications; b) Pipeline companies. ARTICLE 2 FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
2.1. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. The COUNCIL approved the FINAL PLAT. All
conditions contained in the CITY Council Resolution for the FINAL PLAT shall be considered a condition of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 2.2. RECORDING OF FINAL PLAT. The DEVELOPER shall record the FINAL
PLAT and this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT with the COUNTY Recorder. No building permits
shall be issued unless the DEVELOPER shows evidence to the CITY that the FINAL PLAT and this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT have been recorded with the COUNTY Recorder and the CITY has received the financial obligations required in Article 15.
ARTICLE 3 SITE IMPROVEMENTS 3.1. SITE IMPROVEMENTS. DEVELOPER shall construct and install, at its own cost,
all SITE IMPROVEMENTS identified on Exhibit C in accordance with industry standards for
making public improvements.
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3.2. DEVELOPMENT CHARGES. The CITY imposes certain development charges for sewer, stormwater, streets and park dedication for all new developments. Such development charges are identified on Exhibit C.
ARTICLE 4 DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS 4.1. DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS. The DEVELOPER shall install, at its own cost, the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS in accordance with the DEVELOPMENT PLANS and in accordance with the approvals of the CITY Council, and all ordinances and PRELIMINARY and FINAL PLAT resolutions of the CITY or any amendments thereto and any Miscellaneous Requirements on Exhibit D, attached hereto.
4.2. GROUND MATERIAL. The DEVELOPER shall ensure that adequate and suitable ground material shall exist in the areas of public street and utility improvements and shall guarantee the removal, replacement or repair of substandard or unstable material through the warranty period. The cost of said removal, replacement or repair is the responsibility of the DEVELOPER.
4.3. GRADING/DRAINAGE PLAN AND EASEMENTS. The DEVELOPER shall construct drainage facilities adequate to serve the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT in accordance with the DEVELOPMENT PLANS. The DEVELOPER agrees to grant to the CITY all necessary outlots and easements for the preservation and maintenance of the drainage system, for drainage basins and
for utility service and for utility looping. The DEVELOPER shall enter into any stormwater management facilities agreement with the CITY that are deemed necessary to fulfill the obligations of this Section for the DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY, as well as stormwater obligations over portions of Heritage Ridge. The grading and drainage plan shall include lot and building elevations,
drainage swales, storm sewer, catch basins, erosion control structures and ponding areas necessary to
conform to the overall CITY surface water management plan. The grading of the site shall be completed in conformance with the DEVELOPMENT PLANS, subject only to such design criteria and engineering design and construction specifications as are used in the DEVELOPMENT PLANS notwithstanding any amendment or change to CITY standards for development subsequent to
approval of the FINAL PLAT.
DEVELOPER shall dedicate drainage and utility easements as shown on the FINAL PLAT. Additional utility and drainage easements that may be required by the CITY may be granted by an acceptable document as approved by the CITY. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy to
a BUILDER for any dwelling unit constructed on a lot within the subdivision, a Certificate of
Compliance by a land surveyor must be submitted to the CITY by the BUILDER reflecting conformance with the approved grading plan and confirming that the lot corner monuments are installed.
Building construction and general construction activities are limited to Monday through
Friday between the hours 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and on Saturday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Site grading/excavation and street and utility construction activities are limited to
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Monday through Friday between the hours 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM and on Saturdays by request, but limited to between the hours of 9:00 AM to dusk. 4.4. GRADING OF STREETS. The DEVELOPER must grade, in accordance with the grading plan provided to and approved by the CITY, all public streets, boulevards, driveways and other public lands, if any, and other lands shown in the approved grading plan. If the DEVELOPER does not perform the work required by this paragraph, the CITY will complete all work required of the DEVELOPER. The DEVELOPER will be financially responsible for payments for this
work, which will be assessed as provided in Section 16.2. 4.5. INTERIM BITUMINOUS STREET. The DEVELOPER will construct a bituminous wedge for the roadways within the FINAL PLAT. The DEVELOPER shall install the bituminous wear course of streets after the first course (base course) has weathered a winter season,
consistent with warranty requirements, but no later than . A bituminous ramping wedge to protect the concrete lip from snowplow damage shall be installed with the bituminous base course. Prior to paving the bituminous wear course, the ramping wedge must be milled off. The CITY will thoroughly inspect all curb and gutter for damage prior to the installation of the bituminous wear course and may require repairs and/or replacement by DEVELOPER depending
on the severity of damage. Final acceptance of the required improvements by the CITY will not be granted until all work, including final wear course, is completed. 4.6. STREET MAINTENANCE. DEVELOPER is responsible for all maintenance, upkeep and repair of all public streets contained within the FINAL PLAT from initiation of
construction through final acceptance by the CITY. 4.7. STREET SWEEPING. The DEVELOPER is responsible for the removal of all construction debris and earth materials within the public right-of-way typically resulting from new
home construction activities. The CITY will inspect the roadways to ensure the DEVELOPER is
keeping all public roadway surfaces clean. If any portion of a public roadway surface is found in an unacceptable condition, the CITY will have appropriate equipment dispatched to the site and all costs associated with the clean-up effort will be billed to the DEVELOPER.
4.8. STREET SIGNS. The DEVELOPER shall be financially responsible for the
installation of street identification signs, and non-mechanical and non-electrical traffic control signs. Street signs will be in conformance with the names as indicated on the FINAL PLAT and pursuant to CITY standards. The actual number and location of signs to be installed shall be determined by the CITY and actual installation shall be performed by CITY authorized personnel. DEVELOPER shall
deposit an escrow identified on Exhibit C to furnish and install all required street and traffic control
signage for the development, provided this cost and escrow will not cover the required Type III Barricades and Future Street Extension Sign to be installed and removed by the DEVELOPER at DEVELOPER’S expense.
4.9. SOD. The DEVELOPER agrees that the BUILDER must pay for and install cultured
sod between all adjacent street curbs and between front and rear lot lines, with landscape rock between each home, throughout each lot in the entire FINAL PLAT. For a lot where the Certificate of Occupancy is issued between August 1 and May 1 of the following year, completion of the work
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described in this paragraph shall be completed by the BUILDER by June 15; for a lot where the Certificate of Occupancy is issued between May 1 and July 31, completion of the work described in this paragraph shall be completed by the BUILDER by September 15.
4.10. BOULEVARD AND AREA RESTORATION. The DEVELOPER shall seed all boulevards within 30 days of the completion of street related improvements and restore all other areas disturbed by the development grading operation in accordance with the approved erosion control plan, over the entire FINAL PLAT. Upon request of the CITY ENGINEER, the DEVELOPER shall
remove the silt fences after grading and construction have occurred. 4.11. LOT CORNER MONUMENTS. The DEVELOPER shall install all subdivision lot corner monumentation within one year from the date of recording the FINAL PLAT, or the monumentation shall be installed on a per lot basis at the time the building permit for the subject lot
is issued, whichever occurs first. At the end of the one year period from recording of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, the DEVELOPER shall submit to CITY ENGINEER written verification by a registered land surveyor that the required monuments have been installed throughout the FINAL PLAT. 4.12. BOULEVARD TREES. The DEVELOPER or BUILDER shall contact the City Forester for the purposes of staking the location of the boulevard trees to be planted in accordance with the Boulevard Tree Planting Plan approved as part of the FINAL PLAT. The minimum size of tree to be planted in the City’s Right-of-Way shall be one and three-fourths (1 ¾) inch caliper, as measured by the American Association of Nurserymen.
4.13. STREET MAINTENANCE, RESTORATION, ACCESS AND REPAIR DURING CONSTRUCTION. The DEVELOPER shall clear, on a daily basis, any soil, earth or debris from the streets and wetlands within or adjacent to the FINAL PLAT resulting from the grading
or building on the land within the FINAL PLAT by the DEVELOPER or its agents, and shall restore
to the CITY’s specifications any gravel base contaminated by mixing construction or excavation debris, or earth in it, and repair to the CITY’s specifications any damage to bituminous surfacing resulting from the use of construction equipment.
Furthermore, the DEVELOPER shall maintain reasonable access to any occupied buildings
within the FINAL PLAT, including necessary street maintenance such as grading, graveling, patching and snow removal prior to permanent street surfacing. The DEVELOPER agrees to perform and assume all responsibilities relating to snow removal and ice control, if the streets have not been accepted for winter maintenance by the CITY ENGINEER by October 15, or later if approved by the
CITY’s Public Works Director. Completion of the work described in the paragraph shall be completed
within fifteen (15) days after notice by the CITY to the DEVELOPER that repair, or restoration is required. Saturday working hours for the site grading/street and utility construction should start at 9:00 a.m.
4.14. OCCUPANCY AND ACCESS. No building permit for any lot shall be issued
until the DEVELOPER has constructed a temporary access consisting of a bituminous surface base that is acceptable in design by the CITY and the conditions on Exhibit D have been followed.
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No temporary certificate of occupancy for any lot shall be issued until the DEVELOPER has constructed a permanent bituminous roadway and water and sanitary sewer improvements are available for use and all conditions of Exhibit D have been followed. No permanent certificate of
occupancy for any lot within the FINAL PLAT shall be issued until all water and sanitary sewer improvements are available for use and the first lift of street pavement has been installed. Furthermore, the DEVELOPER is responsible for the construction and cost of constructing any necessary temporary bituminous roadway before the public roadway is constructed and shall maintain reasonable access to any occupied house or houses, including necessary street maintenance prior to
permanent street improvements that are accepted by the CITY. 4.15. DRIVEWAYS. Upon building a residence on a lot, the BUILDER shall construct a concrete or bituminous surface driveway for the lot in accordance with CITY approved standards. For a lot for which a certificate of occupancy is issued between August 1 and May 1 of the following year,
completion of the work described in this paragraph must be completed by June 15; for a lot for which a certificate of occupancy is issued between May 1 and July 31, completion of the work described in this paragraph shall be completed by September 15. 4.16. VEGETATION. The DEVELOPER shall comply with CITY ordinances and
policies related to preservation of vegetation and trees and specifically shall exercise reasonable efforts in residential areas to save mature, non-diseased trees and vegetation on the subject land which do not have to be removed for reasonable installation of buildings, streets, utilities or drainage improvements, construction activities related thereto, or site grading. Prior to any excavation, the DEVELOPER shall require a certified arborist to install tree protection on all trees that are to be saved
and to mark such trees with a red band prior to any excavation. All diseased trees shall be removed according to CITY ordinance requirements. 4.17. LANDSCAPING. The responsibility for landscaping requirements is as follows:
a) The DEVELOPER is responsible for: 1. Installing all landscaping improvements within the lots containing the Homeowners’ Association-owned common elements shown on the
DEVELOPER’s approved landscape plan.
2. Granting the CITY the right to trim overgrown vegetation within the lots containing the Homeowners’ Association-owned common elements. 3. Installing all landscaping improvements as depicted on the DEVELOPER’s landscape plan in a timely manner.
4. Installing irrigation within the lots containing the Homeowners’ Association-
owned common elements. 5. Including in the Homeowners’ Association the responsibilities of individual property owners identified in Section 4.17 (b) below. 6. Installing sod along any boulevard adjacent to the CITY’S Outlot.
7. Installing boulevard trees as depicted in the Boulevard Tree Planting Plan.
b) The Homeowners’ Association shall be required to maintain the landscaping and irrigation systems within lots containing the Homeowners’ Association-owned
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common elements and irrigation systems within the right-of-way to the back of curb or edge of pavement that is adjacent to the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT after it is installed by DEVELOPER.
c) The DEVELOPER will be financially responsible for the work outlined in Section 4.17(a), which shall be secured by a Letter of Credit described in Exhibit C. 4.18. EROSION CONTROL. The DEVELOPER shall provide and follow a plan for
erosion control and pond maintenance in accord with the Best Management Practices (BMP) as delineated in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Construction Stormwater General Permit and a grading permit from the CITY. Such plan shall be detailed on the DEVELOPMENT PLANS and shall be subject to approval of the CITY ENGINEER. The DEVELOPER shall install and maintain such erosion control structures as appear necessary under the DEVELOPMENT PLANS or as it
becomes necessary subsequent thereto. The DEVELOPER shall be responsible for all damage caused as the result of grading and excavation within the FINAL PLAT including, but not limited to, restoration of existing control structures and clean-up of public right-of-way, until all lots are final graded and improvements are completed. As a portion of the erosion control plan, the DEVELOPER shall seed or sod any disturbed areas in accordance with the DEVELOPMENT PLANS. After the site
is rough graded, the DEVELOPER must provide erosion control devices that are reasonably required by the CITY. The parties recognize that time is of the essence in controlling erosion. If the DEVELOPER does not provide erosion control, the CITY may, after a twenty-four (24) hour notice, take appropriate action to control erosion. The CITY may, without notice draw upon any posted financial guarantee to pay costs incurred by the CITY in controlling erosion within the FINAL PLAT,
or at the CITY’s option, assess the additional costs incurred as part of the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS. 4.19. PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY. The DEVELOPER
must not transfer or assign its responsibility to perform the requirements of Street Sweeping, Street
Signs, Street Maintenance, Restoration, Access and Repair, Landscaping, and Erosion Control to any lot purchaser or BUILDER of a home on any lot within the FINAL PLAT. 4.20. WEED/GRASS MAINTENANCE. DEVELOPER must not allow or permit within
the FINAL PLAT, excluding land deeded to the CITY for public purposes, any weeds, grass, brush,
or other rank vegetation to a height greater than twelve (12) inches, or permit any accumulation of dead weeds, grass or brush, unless such vegetation has been approved pursuant to a landscape plan that involves native grasses or plantings. In the event the DEVELOPER fails to comply with this provision, the CITY may give the DEVELOPER notice to cut or remove material in violation of this
paragraph. All costs of cutting or removing incurred by the CITY must be paid by the DEVELOPER
or assessed against the property that is in violation. 4.21. SEAL COATING. DEVELOPER shall deposit a seal coat escrow identified on Exhibit C. Seal coating of the new public streets and newly resurfaced street sections within the
PLAT will be completed by the CITY as part of the annual street maintenance program within one
(1) year of the CITY’S acceptance of the public street.
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4.22. SPECIFICATIONS - INSPECTIONS. Unless otherwise stated, all of the required improvements for the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT shall conform to engineering standards and specifications as required by the CITY. Such DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS
shall be subject to inspection and approval and shall be made in sequence as determined by the Public Works Department. Plans and specifications for the required improvements shall be submitted to the Public Works Department in a type and format specified by the Public Works Department for review and approval. The required improvement plan review fee shall be paid at that time. DEVELOPER shall retain a testing consultant, approved by the CITY, to complete
necessary third-party testing of all materials, soil compaction and other infrastructure systems as required by CITY infrastructure specifications, and shall direct that the consultant provide copies of all test reports to the CITY at the same time as they are provided to the DEVELOPER. The DEVELOPER shall provide proof to the CITY prior to the onset of construction activities that it has a valid contract with said testing consultant. If any utility or other improvements are required
as part of the CITY’S approval process, those improvements shall be inspected by a CITY designated inspector for compliance with CITY standards and the approved DEVELOPMENT PLANS. The Public Works Director shall determine the estimated cost of inspection services. The CITY will pay all improvement inspection costs incurred from escrowed funds deposited with the CITY by the DEVELOPER in an amount estimated on Exhibit C, but DEVELOPER shall pay
the actual amount determined by the CITY ENGINEER. The CITY will also charge an administration fee to cover the costs of the CITY’S overhead and consultant fees connected to the inspection services and related construction oversight efforts. Excess funds will be returned to the DEVELOPER upon completion and acceptance of the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. If escrowed funds deposited with the CITY are insufficient to cover the inspection costs, the DEVELOPER
shall deposit additional funds to cover the estimated overage. Upon completion of the required public improvements the Developer’s engineer of record shall send as-built grading and utility drawings certifying their compliance to the CITY’S engineering standards and specifications and with those costs paid by DEVELOPER.
ARTICLE 5 PARK CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
5.1. PARK DEDICATION. The DEVELOPER shall comply with the park dedication
requirements as defined in the City Code. Park dedication fees identified in Exhibit C must be paid prior to the release of the FINAL PLAT.
ARTICLE 6 PERMITS, LICENSES AND OTHER APPROVALS 6.1. PERMITS. The DEVELOPER shall obtain all necessary approvals, permits and licenses from the CITY, the OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES and the UTILITY COMPANIES,
as identified on Exhibit E, attached hereto. Major design requirements of any such entities shall be
determined prior to completion and incorporated into the DEVELOPMENT PLANS. All costs incurred to obtain said approvals, permits and licenses, and also all fines or penalties levied by any agency due to the failure of the DEVELOPER to obtain or comply with conditions of such approvals,
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permits and licenses, shall be paid by the DEVELOPER. The DEVELOPER shall defend and hold the CITY harmless from any action initiated by the OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES and the UTILITY COMPANIES resulting from such failures of the DEVELOPER.
ARTICLE 7 OTHER DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 7.1. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS. Any additional requirements to approval of the FINAL PLAT and DEVELOPMENT PLANS as specified by the COUNCIL are incorporated herein and identified on Exhibit D. 7.2. OCCUPANCY OF DWELLING UNITS AND NOTICE OF MINING ACTIVITIES. No occupancy of any dwelling unit in the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT shall occur until the DEVELOPER furnishes the CITY with a copy of a recorded written notice, acknowledged by the initial owners and occupants of the dwelling, demonstrating that the DEVELOPER notified the initial owners and occupants, and by recording any subsequent owners, of the existence of active mining operations, including blasting, on adjacent property and the
potential for disturbance to foundations and improvements. 7.3. PROHIBITION ON ROCK BLASTING. No blasting will be allowed. Due to the close proximity of adjacent structures as well as the utilities in the area of rock excavation, special care must be taken to avoid any damages. The DEVELOPER will be responsible for all
claims of damages, and responsible for any necessary corrections. ARTICLE 8
OTHER REQUIREMENTS 8.1. Utilities and Trunk Main Oversizing. All final utility plans must be approved by the Public Works Department. DEVELOPER shall extend the existing 18-inch diameter sanitary sewer main northerly along Fallbrooke Drive and westerly along Northridge Drive to the PLAT
boundary with a stub and cap for future connection. DEVELOPER shall pay the equivalent cost
of the sanitary sewer main up to 10-inches diameter size, and the CITY shall pay the incremental difference between the 10-inch and 18-inch diameter pipe and other materials and costs more fully described in the DEVELOPER engineer’s cost estimates totaling $19,416.00 through the use of the CITY’S Trunk Sewer (SAC) funds. If competent bedrock is present for the installation of the
18-inch diameter pipe, the CITY shall pay for rock excavation at depths greater than 10 feet from
the finished grade elevation. Competent bedrock shall be determined by the engineer of record and confirmed by the CITY, with the support of the DEVELOPER’S geotechnical engineer. The engineer of record shall coordinate and provide for a survey of the rock excavation to verify the amount of qualifying competent bedrock each day. The payment limits are further defined in CITY
Standard Plat No. 400-3. The actual quantity shall be determined as prescribed above and
multiplied by the unit price of $90 per Cubic Yard. The engineer of record’s cost estimate for this qualifying rock excavation is $26,320.00 (more fully described in the DEVELOPER engineer’s cost estimates). The oversizing cost increment shall be confirmed by the Public Works Department
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and paid to DEVELOPER upon the CITY’S acceptance of the completed required sanitary sewer mains.
DEVELOPER shall extend 16-inch diameter water main along Northridge Drive to the PLAT
boundary with a stub and plug for future connection. DEVELOPER shall pay the equivalent cost of the water main up to 8-inches diameter size, and the CITY shall pay the incremental difference between the 8-inch and 16-inch diameter pipe and other materials and costs more fully described in the DEVELOPER engineer’s cost estimates totaling $26,747.50 through the use of the CITY’S Trunk Water (WAC) funds. The oversizing cost increment shall be confirmed by the Public Works
Department and paid to DEVELOPER upon the CITY’S acceptance of the completed required water mains. ARTICLE 9 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS
9.1. DEVELOPER AND SITE IMPROVEMENT COSTS. The DEVELOPER shall pay for the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS and SITE IMPROVEMENTS; that is, all costs of persons doing work or furnishing skills, tools, machinery or materials, or insurance premiums or equipment or supplies and all just claims for the same; and the CITY shall be under no obligation to
pay the contractor or any subcontractor any sum whatsoever on account thereof, whether or not the CITY shall have approved the contract or subcontract. Such site improvements are identified on Exhibit C. The DEVELOPER is responsible for contracting and paying for the street and utility testing costs.
The CITY’s designated inspector on the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT will coordinate the street and utility testing activities. All testing reports shall be sent to the CITY with a copy to the DEVELOPER. If deductions are owed on the street and utility construction pursuant to the MNDOT standards for
construction, then these deductions will be paid by DEVELOPER to CITY within thirty (30) days
after DEVELOPER receives notices of such deductions. 9.2. MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES. The DEVELOPER shall reimburse the CITY for all miscellaneous costs and charges incurred or to be incurred by the CITY in connection with this
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, including administrative and consultant fees.
9.3. ENFORCEMENT COSTS. The DEVELOPER shall pay the CITY for costs incurred in the enforcement of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, including engineering costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
9.4. TIME OF PAYMENT. DEVELOPER shall pay all bills from the CITY within thirty (30) days after billing. Bills not paid within thirty (30) days shall bear interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per year.
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ARTICLE 10 DEVELOPER WARRANTIES 10.1. STATEMENT OF DEVELOPER WARRANTIES. The DEVELOPER hereby warrants and represents the following: a) AUTHORITY. DEVELOPER is the fee title owner of the DEVELOPMENT
PROPERTY in the FINAL PLAT and has the right, power, legal capacity and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, and no approvals or consents of any persons are necessary in connection with the authority of DEVELOPER to enter into and perform its obligations under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
b) NO DEFAULT. DEVELOPER is not in default under any lease, contract or agreement to which it is a party or by which it is bound which would affect performance under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. DEVELOPER is not a party to or bound by any mortgage, lien, lease, agreement, instrument, order, judgment
or decree which would prohibit the execution or performance of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT by DEVELOPER or prohibit any of the transactions provided for in this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. c) PRESENT COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. DEVELOPER has complied with and
is not in violation of applicable federal, state or local statutes, laws, and regulations including, without limitation, permits and licenses and any applicable zoning, environmental or other law, ordinance or regulation affecting the FINAL PLAT and the DEVELOPMENT PLANS and the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS; and
DEVELOPER is not aware of any pending or threatened claim of any such violation.
d) CONTINUING COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. DEVELOPER will comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, laws and regulations including, without limitation, permits and licenses and any applicable zoning, environmental or other
law, ordinance or regulation affecting the FINAL PLAT and the DEVELOPMENT
PLANS and the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS. e) NO LITIGATION. There is no suit, action, arbitration or legal, administrative or other proceeding or governmental investigation pending, or threatened against or
affecting DEVELOPER or the FINAL PLAT or the DEVELOPMENT PLANS or the
DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS. DEVELOPER is not in default with respect to any order, writ, injunction or decree of any federal, state, local or foreign court, department, agency or instrumentality.
f) FULL DISCLOSURE. None of the representatives and warranties made by
DEVELOPER or made in any exhibit hereto or memorandum or writing furnished or to be furnished by DEVELOPER or on its behalf intentionally contains or will contain any untrue statement of material fact or intentionally omit any material fact the
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omission of which would be misleading. Any unintentional untrue statements or omissions shall be corrected or cured within thirty (30) days after the DEVELOPER receives FORMAL NOTICE or obtains knowledge of such error, unless an extension
is granted by the CITY. g) PLAT COMPLIANCE. The FINAL PLAT and the DEVELOPMENT PLANS comply with all CITY, COUNTY, metropolitan, state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to, subdivision ordinances, zoning ordinances
and environmental regulations. h) WARRANTY ON PROPER WORK AND MATERIALS. The DEVELOPER warrants all work required to be performed by it under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT against defective material and faulty workmanship for a period of one
(1) year after its completion and acceptance by the CITY. The DEVELOPER shall be solely responsible for all costs of performing repair work required by the CITY within thirty (30) days of notification. All trees, grass, and sod shall be warranted to be alive, of good quality, and disease free for one year after planting. Any replacements shall be similarly warranted for one year from the time of planting. The warranty period
for street and drainage and erosion control improvements shall be for one (1) year after completion and acceptance by the CITY; the warranty for the street, drainage and erosion control improvements shall also include the obligation of the DEVELOPER to repair and correct any damage to or deficiency with respect to such improvements.
i) OBTAINING PERMITS. The DEVELOPER shall obtain in a timely manner and pay for all required permits, licenses and approvals, and shall meet, in a timely manner, all requirements of all applicable, local, state and federal laws and regulations
which must be obtained or met before the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS may be
lawfully constructed. A list of the CITY permits, licenses, and approvals required is identified on Exhibit E. j) HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION. DEVELOPER shall set up a Homeowners’
Association that governs the rights and responsibilities of the individual property
owners prior to release of the PLAT. DEVELOPER shall specifically incorporate the responsibilities of the Homeowners’ Association that are identified in this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT and as specified by the CITY COUNIL as being the responsibilities of the Homeowners’ Association.
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ARTICLE 12 CITY WARRANTIES 12.1. STATEMENT OF CITY WARRANTIES. The CITY hereby warrants and represents as follows: a) ORGANIZATION. CITY is a municipal corporation duly incorporated and validly existing in good standing the laws of the State of Minnesota.
b) AUTHORITY. CITY has the right, power, legal capacity and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. ARTICLE 13 INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY 13.1. INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY. Provided the CITY is not in DEFAULT under the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT with respect to the particular matter causing the claim, loss or damage, DEVELOPER shall indemnify, defend and hold the CITY, its COUNCIL, agents,
employees, attorneys and representatives harmless against and in respect of any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, losses, costs, expenses, obligations, liabilities, damages, recoveries, and deficiencies, including interest, penalties and attorneys’ fees, that the CITY incurs of suffers, which arise out of, result from or relate to:
a) breach by the DEVELOPER of the DEVELOPER WARRANTIES; b) failure of the DEVELOPER to timely construct the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS according to the DEVELOPMENT PLANS and the CITY
ordinances, standards and specifications;
c) failure by the DEVELOPER to observe or perform any covenant, condition, obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT;
d) failure by the DEVELOPER to pay contractors, subcontractors, laborers, or materialmen; e) failure by the DEVELOPER to pay for materials;
f) approval by the CITY of the FINAL PLAT; g) approval by the CITY of the DEVELOPMENT PLANS;
h) failure to obtain the necessary permits and authorizations to construct the
DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS; i) construction of the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS;
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j) delays in construction of the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS;
k) payment by DEVELOPER for any required costs or assessments;
l) all costs and liabilities arising because building permits were issued prior to the completion and acceptance of the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS. 13.2. NOTICE. Within a reasonable period of time after the CITY’s receipt of actual notice
of any matter giving rise to a right of payment against the CITY pursuant to Section 13.1, the CITY
shall give the FORMAL NOTICE in reasonable detail to the DEVELOPER. The DEVELOPER shall not be obligated to make any payment to the CITY for any such claim until the passage of thirty (30) days from the date of its receipt of FORMAL NOTICE from the CITY, during which time the DEVELOPER shall have the right to cure or remedy the event leading to such claim.
13.3. DEFENSE OF CLAIM. Provided the CITY is not in DEFAULT under the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT with respect to the particular matter causing the claim or demand, with respect to claims or demands asserted against the CITY by a third party of the nature covered by Section 13.1, and provided that the CITY gives FORMAL NOTICE thereof, the DEVELOPER will,
at its sole expense, provide for the defense thereof with counsel of its own selection but approved by
the CITY; the DEVELOPER will pay all costs and expenses including attorneys’ fees incurred in so defending against such claims, provided that the CITY shall at all times also have the right to fully participate in the defense at the CITY’s expense. If the DEVELOPER fails to defend, the CITY shall have the right, but not the obligation, to undertake the defense of, and to compromise or settle the
claim or other matter, for the account of and at the risk of the DEVELOPER.
ARTICLE 14 CITY REMEDIES UPON DEVELOPER DEFAULT
14.1. CITY REMEDIES. If a DEVELOPER DEFAULT occurs, that is not caused by FORCE MAJEURE, the CITY shall give the DEVELOPER FORMAL NOTICE of the DEVELOPER DEFAULT and the DEVELOPER shall have thirty (30) days to cure the DEVELOPER DEFAULT. If the DEVELOPER, after FORMAL NOTICE to it by the CITY, does
not cure the DEVELOPER DEFAULT, then the CITY may avail itself of any remedy afforded by
law and any of the following remedies: a) the CITY may specifically enforce this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT;
b) the CITY may suspend any work, improvement or obligation to be performed by the
CITY; c) the CITY may collect on the irrevocable letter of credit (“LOC”), or cash deposit pursuant to Article 15 hereof;
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d) the CITY may suspend or deny building and occupancy permits for buildings within the FINAL PLAT;
e) the CITY may, at its sole option, perform the work or improvements to be performed by the DEVELOPER, in which case the DEVELOPER shall within thirty (30) days after written billing by the CITY reimburse the CITY for any costs and expenses incurred by the CITY. In the alternative, the CITY may in whole or in part, specially assess any of the costs and expenses incurred by the CITY; and the DEVELOPER
hereby waives any and all procedural and substantive objections to the installation and construction of the work and improvements and the special assessment resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, notice and hearing requirement and any claim that the special assessments exceed benefit to the FINAL PLAT. The DEVELOPER hereby waives any appeal rights otherwise available pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081.
14.2. NO ADDITIONAL WAIVER IMPLIED BY ONE WAIVER. In the event any agreement contained in this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT is breached by the DEVELOPER and thereafter waived in writing by the CITY, such waiver shall be limited to the particular breach so waived and shall not be deemed to waive any other concurrent, previous or subsequent breach
hereunder. All waivers by the CITY must be in writing. 14.3. NO REMEDY EXCLUSIVE. No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the CITY shall be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given under the DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle the CITY to exercise any remedy
reserved to it, it shall not be necessary to give notice, other than the FORMAL NOTICE.
14.4. EMERGENCY. Notwithstanding the requirement contained in Section 14.1 hereof relating to FORMAL NOTICE to the DEVELOPER in case of a DEVELOPER DEFAULT and notwithstanding the requirement contained in Section 14.1 hereof relating to giving the DEVELOPER
a right to cure the DEVELOPER DEFAULT, in the event of an emergency as determined by the
CITY ENGINEER, resulting from the DEVELOPER DEFAULT, the CITY may perform the work or improvement to be performed by the DEVELOPER without giving any notice or FORMAL NOTICE to the DEVELOPER and without giving the DEVELOPER the right to cure the DEVELOPER DEFAULT. In such case, the DEVELOPER shall within thirty (30) days after written
billing by the CITY reimburse the CITY for any and all costs incurred by the CITY. In the alternative,
the CITY may, in whole or in part, specially assess the costs and expenses incurred by the CITY; and the DEVELOPER hereby waives any and all procedural and substantive objections to the installation and construction of the work and improvements and the special assessments resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, notice and hearing requirements and any claim that the special
assessments exceed benefit to the FINAL PLAT. The DEVELOPER hereby waives any appeal rights
otherwise available pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081.
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ARTICLE 15 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS 15.1. DEVELOPER’S LETTER OF CREDIT AMOUNT. Prior to release of the FINAL PLAT for recording, the DEVELOPER shall submit certification of taxes paid in full for the DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. DEVELOPER shall also deposit with the CITY an irrevocable LOC for the amounts required in Exhibit C. In lieu of an irrevocable LOC, DEVELOPER may deposit cash or other security acceptable to CITY.
All cost estimates shall be acceptable to the CITY ENGINEER. The bank and form of the irrevocable LOC shall be subject to approval by the CITY and shall continue to be in full force and effect until released by the CITY. The irrevocable LOC shall be for a one year term provided it is automatically renewable for successive one year periods from the present or any future expiration
dates, and further provided that the irrevocable LOC states that at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date the bank will notify the CITY if the bank elects not to renew for an additional period. The irrevocable LOC shall secure compliance by the DEVELOPER with the terms of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. The CITY may draw down on the irrevocable LOC or cash deposit, without any further notice than that provided in Section 14.1 relating to a DEVELOPER
DEFAULT, for any of the following reasons: a) a DEVELOPER DEFAULT; or b) upon the CITY receiving notice that the irrevocable LOC will be allowed to lapse
prior to one (1) year after acceptance by the CITY. The CITY shall use the LOC proceeds to reimburse the CITY for its costs and to cause the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS to be constructed to the extent practicable; if the CITY
ENGINEER determines that such DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS have been constructed and after
retaining 10% of the proceeds for later distribution pursuant to Section 15.2, the remaining proceeds shall be distributed to the DEVELOPER. With CITY approval, the irrevocable LOC may be reduced pursuant to Section 15.2 from
time to time as financial obligations are paid. 15.2. ESCROW RELEASE AND ESCROW INCREASE; DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS. The DEVELOPER may request that the LOC or cash deposits required by the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT be reduced proportionally at the following intervals:
a) Substantial completion of the mass site grading activities; b) Final completion of the mass site grading activities;
c) Substantial completion of the sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer
installation; d) Substantial completion of the streets and streetlights;
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e) Final completion of the initial public improvements.
The LOC or cash deposits may be administratively reduced by the CITY ENGINEER by 50% after full installation or completion of the aforementioned items, pending verification of as-builts and completion of punch list items. Upon verification of as-builts that confirm the location and construction of the aforementioned items and completion of punch list items, the DEVELOPER may request the LOC or cash deposits be reduced by 75% of the original amounts. The balance shall be
retained by the CITY until the expiration of the 1-year warranty period. If it is determined by the CITY that the DEVELOPMENT PLANS were not strictly adhered to, or that work was done without CITY inspection, the CITY may require, as a condition of acceptance, that the DEVELOPER post an irrevocable LOC, or cash deposit equal to 125% of
the estimated amount necessary to correct the deficiency or to protect against deficiencies arising therefrom. In the event that work, which is concealed, was done without permitting CITY inspection, then the CITY may, in the alternative, require the concealed condition to be exposed for inspection purposes. 15.3. DEVELOPER’S CASH FEES AND ESCROW REQUIREMENTS. At the time that the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT is approved, DEVELOPER shall pay cash fees and deposit required escrows with the CITY for those items and in the amounts required in Exhibit C. 15.4. BUILDER’S CASH FEES AND CASH ESCROW REQUIREMENTS.
DEVELOPER shall notify each BUILDER that certain building permit fees and an escrow shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit for each lot for items identified in the CITY’S Fee Schedule and any requirements of the CITY’S Building Official.
ARTICLE 16 MISCELLANEOUS 16.1. CITY’S DUTIES. The terms of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT shall not be
considered an affirmative duty upon the CITY to complete any DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS.
16.2. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS. If the DEVELOPER fails to construct the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS, the CITY at its option, may install and construct the DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS. In such case, the CITY, at its option, may specially assess the
cost wholly or in part therefore under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, or may draw on the irrevocable
LOC or cash deposit. If the CITY specially assesses the cost of any portion thereof, then the DEVELOPER hereby waives any and all procedural and substantive objections to the installation of the improvements and the special assessments, including, but not limited to, notice and hearing requirements and any claim that the special assessments exceed the benefit to the FINAL PLAT. The
DEVELOPER waives any appeal rights otherwise available pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 429.081.
The DEVELOPER acknowledges that the benefit from the improvements equal or exceed the amount of the special assessments.
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16.3. NO THIRD PARTY RECOURSE. Third parties shall have no recourse against the CITY under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 16.4. VALIDITY. If any portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phrase of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 16.5. RECORDING. The DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT and PLAT shall be recorded
with the COUNTY Recorder and the DEVELOPER shall provide and execute any and all documents necessary to implement the recording. 16.6. BINDING AGREEMENT. The parties mutually recognize and agree that all terms and conditions of this recordable DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT shall run with the land in the
FINAL PLAT, and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the DEVELOPER. This DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT shall also run with and be binding upon any after acquired interest of the DEVELOPER in the land made the subject of the FINAL PLAT. 16.7. CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT. The DEVELOPER may not assign this
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT without the prior written consent of the COUNCIL, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. In such case, the third-party buyer will be required to accept and assume all contractual and financial responsibilities provided in this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Upon satisfaction of such requirements by such third-party buyer, the DEVELOPER’s obligations hereunder shall terminate. Absent approval of the Council, the
DEVELOPER’s obligations hereunder shall continue in full force and effect, even if the DEVELOPER sells one or more lots, the entire PLAT, or any part of it. 16.8. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER. The parties hereto may by mutual written
agreement amend this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT in any respect. Any party hereto may
extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations of another, waive any inaccuracies in representations by another contained in this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT or in any document delivered pursuant hereto which inaccuracies would otherwise constitute a breach of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, waive compliance by another with any of the covenants contained
in this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, waive performance of any obligations by the other or
waive the fulfillment of any condition that is precedent to the performance by the party so waiving of any of its obligations under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Any agreement on the part of any party for any such amendment, extension or waiver must be in writing. No waiver of any of the provisions of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of
any other provisions, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
16.9. GOVERNING LAW. This DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.
16.10. COUNTERPARTS. This DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT may be executed in
any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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16.11. HEADINGS. The subject headings of the paragraphs and subparagraphs of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT are included for purposes of convenience only and shall not affect the construction of interpretation of any of its provisions.
16.12. INCONSISTENCY. If the DEVELOPMENT PLANS are inconsistent with the words of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT or if the obligation imposed hereunder upon the DEVELOPER are inconsistent, then that provision or term which imposes a greater and more demanding obligation on the DEVELOPER shall prevail.
16.13. ACCESS. The DEVELOPER hereby grants to the CITY, its agents, employees, officers, and contractors a license and right of entry to enter the DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY to perform all work and inspections deemed appropriate by the CITY during the installation of DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS and SITE IMPROVEMENTS.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
CITY: CITY OF HASTINGS By: Mary Fasbender Its Mayor
By: Kelly Murtaugh Its City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON )
On this day of , 2022, before me a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared Mary Fasbender and Kelly Murtaugh to me personally known,
who being each by me duly sworn, each did say that they are respectively the Mayor and City Clerk
of the City of Hastings, the municipality named in the foregoing instrument, and that the said instrument was signed in behalf of said municipality by authority of its City Council and said Mayor and City Clerk acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said municipality.
Notary Public
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DEVELOPER: CREATIVE HOME CONSTRUCTION INVESTMENTS LLC
By: Its
STATE OF _____________________) ) ss. COUNTY OF )
On this _____ day of _____________, 2022, before me a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the of Creative Home Construction
Investments LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, the entity named in the foregoing instrument, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of said entity by authority of its Board of Governors and said ___________________________ acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of the entity.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY AND AFTER RECORDING PLEASE RETURN TO:
Korine Land, #262432 LeVander, Gillen, & Miller, P.A. 1305 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300
Eagan, MN 55121 (651) 451-1831
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EXHIBIT A DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
Real property situated in the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, State of Minnesota, legally described as: Lots 1-6, Block 1, Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition Lots 1-17, Block 2, Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition
Lots 1-9, Block 3, Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition Lots 1-2, Block 4, Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition Lots 1-6, Block 5, Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition Outlot A, Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition
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EXHIBIT B FINAL PLAT
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EXHIBIT B FINAL PLAT
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EXHIBIT C DEVELOPER’S LETTER OF CREDIT AND CASH REQUIREMENTS
LETTERS OF CREDIT/ESCROW SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Site Improvement LOC
Estimated Construction
Cost
Sanitary Sewer $ 268,730.80
Watermain $ 274,744.60
Storm Sewer $ 144,703.25
Streets/Trails/Sidewalks $ 328,661.70
Grading $ 6,164.10
Subtotal: $ 1,023,004.45
X 125%
Total Site Improvement LOC: $ 1,278,755.56
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION & ADMINISTRATION ESCROW
*Final amount to be determined by the CITY Engineer ADDITIONAL ESCROWS
Estimated Construction Inspection & Administration Escrow for Grading and Public Infrastructure* $60,000
Seal Coat Escrow $12,000
Street & Traffic Control Signage Escrow $1,000
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LANDSCAPING ESCROW
Landscape LOC Total
Landscaping Cost
X 125%
Total Landscaping Escrow:
CASH REQUIREMENTS
City Fees cash Unit Cost Qty Total
Park Dedication Fees $2,200/unit 40 units $88,000.00
Sewer Interceptor Fees $485/unit 40 units $19,400.00
Total Fees $
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EXHIBIT D MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY THE CITY 1) CONDITIONS TO BE SATISFIED BEFORE CITY RELEASES THE FINAL PLAT TO BE RECORDED.
a) Letter of Credit. DEVELOPER must provide the LOC for the amounts required in this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. b) All Cash and Escrow Deposits. DEVELOPER must pay all cash and escrow deposits required in this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
c) Planning Fees. DEVELOPER must fully pay the CITY all planning, engineering review and legal fees that have been incurred up to the date of approval of this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
d) Park Dedication Fee. DEVELOPER must pay park dedication fees as required in Exhibit C. e) Sewer Interceptor Fees. DEVELOPER must pay sewer interceptor fees as required in Exhibit C.
f) Outlot A. DEVELOPER has executed a deed to the Homeowners’ Association for Outlot A for stormwater.
g) Stormwater Management Facilities Agreement. The Homeowner’s Association must
execute a Stormwater Management Facilities Agreement for portions of the DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY.
2) BUILDING PERMITS. No building permits may be obtained until:
a) All the conditions in Paragraph 1 of this Exhibit D have been met; b) All storm water ponds and associated drainage features including storm sewer and
drainage swales have been installed;
c) The concrete curb and gutter and base course of bituminous for the streets serving the lot must be constructed by the DEVELOPER and approved by the CITY and determined by the CITY to be available for use;
d) The utilities have been installed; e) Record Drawings have been received and approved by the CITY;
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f) The following documents have been recorded:
• Final Plat
• Development Agreement
• Deed for Outlot A to the Homeowners’ Association
• Homeowners’ Association Declaration establishing responsibility for maintenance of common elements including stormwater basins and landscaping
• Stormwater Management Facilities Agreement between the CITY and the
Homeowners’ Association 3) CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY. Prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, all
the following conditions must be satisfied:
a) All the conditions listed in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Exhibit D must be satisfied.
4) SUBDIVISION EROSION CONTROL. DEVELOPER is responsible for erosion control
throughout the FINAL PLAT pursuant to the NPDES permit until all lots in the FINAL PLAT are built upon and until turf is established in each of the individual lots in the FINAL PLAT.
5) CLEAN UP OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON STREETS AND ADJOINING PROPERTY. The escrow amount stated on Exhibit C shall include an appropriate amount as determined by the Director of Public Works to ensure that the DEVELOPER removes any construction debris from streets adjoining the FINAL PLAT and from private properties that adjoint the FINAL PLAT. During the construction of the residences and other improvements
within the FINAL PLAT, the DEVELOPER is responsible for removing any construction
debris (including roofing materials, paper wrappings, construction material and other waste products resulting from construction) that may be blown from the construction site into adjoining private properties or into CITY streets or that may fall from delivery trucks onto adjoining private properties or CITY streets. Further, during construction, the DEVELOPER
must clear the CITY streets of any dirt or other earthen material that may fall onto the CITY
streets from the delivery trucks that are being used in the excavation and grading of the site.
6) MAILBOXES. The DEVELOPER is responsible for the placement of a mailbox for all the lots within the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT and must comply with the United States Postal Service’s mailbox design and placement requirements. The mailboxes must all be of similar
design and color within the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
7) SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE. If the CITY does not provide snow removal on a trail or sidewalk within the DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, the property owner abutting the trail or sidewalk must remove the snow and/or ice, as required by the City Code.
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EXHIBIT E PERMITS, LICENSES AND OTHER APPROVALS
1. Any licenses or permits required by the Minnesota Department of Health.
2. NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit from the MPCA.
3. Any contractor licenses from the CITY or the State of Minnesota.
4. Building Permits from the CITY.
5. Electrical Permits from the CITY.
6. Utility permits that may be required from the CITY, State of Minnesota or any utility company. 7. Access permits and construction permits as required by Dakota County.
8. Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit by MPCA.
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