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## City of Ramsey
## Agenda
## Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:30 am
## Council Chambers, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW
Remote Attendance available at www.cityoframsey.com/meetings.
Those joining remotely and requesting to speak are asked to use a webcam when speaking.
1.Call to Order
2.Approve Agenda
3.Approve Minutes
1.Approve EDA Meeting Minutes for April 9, 2026
4.EDA Business
## 1.Consider Recommendation for Tax Increment Financing Assistance for Trident Development
## 2.Consider Sale of City Land to LH Road, LLC (Wildlife Research Center) for Building Expansion
## 3.EDA Organization: Elect Ramsey Economic Development Authority Officers
## 4.Adopt Resolution #26-109 Initiating Process for Establishment of a Redevelopment Plan
5.Member/Staff Input
6.Adjournment
Our Mission: To work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective, and efficient government
services
3. 1.
## Economic Development Authority (EDA)
## Meeting Date:
05/14/2026
## Primary Strategic Plan Initiative:
Enhance City’s communication through transparency and accountability.
## Title:
## Approve EDA Meeting Minutes for April 9, 2026
## Purpose/Background:
Purpose: The purpose is to approve the meeting minutes for the EDA meeting held the prior month.
Background: The meeting minutes are attached for review and approval.
## Recommendation:
Approval of April 9, 2026 EDA meeting minutes.
## Outcome/Action:
Motion to approve April 9, 2026 meeting minutes.
## Attachments
## EDA Minutes
## Form Review
## InboxReviewed ByDate
## Sean SullivanSean Sullivan05/05/2026 12:45 PM
## Brian HagenBrian Hagen05/06/2026 01:57 PM
## Form Started By: Wendy SchlueterStarted On: 04/30/2026 11:26 AM
## Final Approval Date: 05/06/2026
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## ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
## CITY OF RAMSEY
## ANOKA COUNTY
## STATE OF MINNESOTA
The City of Ramsey Economic Development Authority (EDA) conducted a regular meeting on
Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey,
Minnesota.
## Members Present: Chairperson Scott Wiyninger
## Member Nichole Bauer (via Zoom)
Member Cheryal Hills (arrived at 7:51 a.m.)
## Member Rachal Johnson (via Zoom)
## Member Brittany Lindahl
## Member Chris Riley
## Member Shanna Stewart
## Members Absent: None
## Also Present: Sean Sullivan, Economic Development Manager
## 1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Wiyninger called the Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
## 2. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion by Member Bauer, seconded by Member Johnson, to approve the agenda.
A roll call vote was performed:
## Member Bauer aye
## Member Johnson aye
## Member Stewart aye
## Member Riley aye
## Member Lindahl aye
## Chairperson Wiyninger aye
Motion carried.
## 3. APPROVE MINUTES
3.01: Approve Meeting Minutes Dated March 12, 2026
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Motion by Member Bauer, seconded by Member Johnson, to approve the March 12, 2026, minutes
as presented.
A roll call vote was performed:
## Member Stewart aye
## Member Riley aye
## Member Lindahl aye
## Member Bauer aye
## Member Johnson aye
## Chairperson Wiyninger aye
Motion carried.
## 4. EDA BUSINESS
4.01: EDA Organization: Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report.
Chairperson Wiyninger opened nominations for the position of Chairperson.
Member Riley nominated Scott Wiyninger to be Chairperson.
Motion by Member Riley, seconded by Member Lindahl, to appoint Scott Wiyninger as
Chairperson of the Economic Development Authority through March 31, 2027.
There were no other nominations.
Member Lindahl moved to close nominations.
A roll call vote was performed:
## Member Bauer aye
## Member Johnson aye
## Member Lindahl aye
## Member Riley aye
## Member Stewart aye
## Chairperson Wiyninger abstain
Motion carried.
Chairperson Wiyninger opened nominations for the position of Vice Chair.
Motion by Member Stewart, seconded by Chairperson Wiyninger, to appoint Brittany Lindahl as
Vice Chairperson of the Economic Development Authority through March 31, 2027.
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There were no other nominations.
Member Riley moved to close nominations.
A roll call vote was performed:
## Member Stewart aye
## Member Riley aye
## Member Lindahl abstain
## Member Bauer aye
## Member Johnson aye
## Chairperson Wiyninger aye
Motion carried.
4.02: Select 2026 Ramsey Business of the Year
Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report.
Member Bauer commented that she believes that RM Golf Carts should be towards the top of the
list because of their investment in Ramsey.
Member Stewart commented that she was leaning towards Martin Marietta or RM Golf Carts based
on the fact that they like to give back to the community. She commented that she would like to
see Global Glove removed.
Member Johnson stated that she was leaning towards Martin Marietta.
Member Lindahl commented that she was also leaning towards both of those businesses as well,
leaning more towards RM Golf Carts.
Member Riley stated that all of these businesses would be a good choice, and he would defer to
the staff's suggestion. He likes the idea of acknowledging the resilience of RM Golf Carts, which
purchased the property when it could, and then improving the property.
Chairperson Wiyninger agreed that all of these businesses are incredible parts of the community
and recognized the investment that RM Golf Carts has put into their property over the last year
along the Highway 10 corridor. He agreed that Martin Marietta would be a great choice as well,
but he leaned towards RM Golf Carts.
Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that both Martin Marietta and RM Golf
Carts are great small businesses along the corridor. He stated that Global Glove employs the most
people out of all these businesses.
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Motion by Member Bauer, seconded by Member Lindahl, to select RM Golf Carts as the 2026
Ramsey Business of the Year.
A roll call vote was performed:
## Member Lindahl aye
## Member Bauer aye
## Member Johnson aye
## Member Stewart aye
## Member Riley aye
## Chairperson Wiyninger aye
Motion carried.
Economic Development Manager Sullivan continued to review the staff report related to the
proposed edits for the large and small lists.
Member Hills arrived.
Chairperson Wiyninger welcomed the newest member of the EDA.
Member Hills introduced herself.
Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that all of the businesses proposed to be
removed from the large list have been on the list for a long time. He commented that unless they
watch an EDA meeting, the business probably does not even know it was on the large list.
Member Bauer agreed that the list should be cleaned up as proposed by staff.
Member Riley also agreed with the rationale provided by staff.
Member Lindahl commented that she also supports the recommendation of staff because of the
research and explanations that were provided.
Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed the consensus of the group to remove those
businesses and also add the two businesses he had recommended.
Member Riley agreed that Diamond Graphics would be a good addition to the small list and also
suggested adding Chanticlear Grille to the large list.
Economic Development Manager Sullivan reviewed the suggested changes to the small list.
Member Stewart stated that she would like to leave Martin Marietta on the short list.
Member Bauer asked if it has been considered to add the Logan Companies Plumbing and Heating
to the list.
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Chairperson Wiyninger agreed that would be a great addition.
Economic Development Manager Sullivan agreed that business could be added to the large list.
Chairperson Wiyninger commented that Ramsey is a rapidly expanding city with a lot of incredible
businesses, and while it may feel harsh to pull businesses off the list, there is an astounding amount
of investment in the community from the business community. He wanted to provide staff with
the opportunity to add a business to the list that may come into the community.
Member Johnson stated that Ramsey seems to be a manufacturing community, but many other
businesses are coming in as well. She stated that perhaps they could consider two categories for
businesses in the future.
Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that he likes the concept, but there is also prestige
that comes with the award, and they have only had one business recognized each year since 1989.
He recognized that many of the recognized businesses have been manufacturing because it is easy
for those businesses to check more boxes for the Business of the Year Criteria. He noted that
sometimes a retail business comes in that shines bright, but then burns out shortly after. He noted
that retail businesses have won in the past, using the example of RM Golf Carts this year.
Chairperson Wiyninger confirmed consensus with the staff suggestions for the small list and the
additional suggestions to keep Martin Marietta on the small list and add Chanticlear to the large
list.
Economic Development Manager Sullivan recognized the additional suggestion from the EDA to
add Logan Companies to the large list.
Motion by Member Lindahl, seconded by Member Stewart, to add Minnesota Waterjet, Wildlife
Research, Logan Companies, and Chanticlear to the Large List for consideration in 2027.
A roll call vote was performed:
## Member Hills aye
## Member Lindahl aye
## Member Riley aye
## Member Stewart aye
## Member Johnson aye
## Member Bauer aye
## Chairperson Wiyninger aye
Motion carried.
Motion by Member Lindahl, seconded by Member Bauer, to add Path Machining and Automation,
Diamond Graphics, and Comfort Suites to the Small List for consideration in 2027.
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A roll call vote was performed:
## Member Stewart aye
## Member Riley aye
## Member Lindahl aye
## Member Hills aye
## Member Bauer aye
## Member Johnson aye
## Chairperson Wiyninger aye
Motion carried.
Motion by Member Bauer, seconded by Member Lindahl, to remove Jimmy John’s, Heartland
Tire, Global Glove, Willy McCoy’s, and Molin Concrete from the large or small list for future
years.
Further discussion: Chairperson Wiyninger expressed appreciation to each of these businesses. He
stated that they are grateful for their investments in the community.
A roll call vote was performed:
## Member Johnson aye
## Member Bauer aye
## Member Hills aye
## Member Lindahl aye
## Member Riley aye
## Member Stewart aye
## Chairperson Wiyninger aye
Motion carried.
## 5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE
Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that the Business Expo is full and encouraged
the EDA members to reach out to staff if they would like to volunteer at the event on April 25
th
.
He commented that there is a ribbon-cutting the following day at Chipotle, and Lightbridge
Academy will have a ribbon-cutting on April 23
rd
(rescheduled to April 16
th
). He provided a brief
update on other development activity and interest received. He also provided an update on the
grants applied for related to the Ramsey Town Hall rehabilitation project.
## 6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Lindahl, to adjourn the meeting.
A roll call vote was performed:
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## Member Stewart aye
## Member Riley aye
## Member Lindahl aye
## Member Hills aye
## Member Johnson aye
## Member Bauer aye
## Chairperson Wiyninger aye
Motion carried.
The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8: 21 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________________
## Sean Sullivan
## Economic Development Manager
## ATTEST:
__________________________________
## Wendy Schlueter
## Economic Development Administrative Assistant
## Draft by Amanda Staple
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
4. 1.
## Economic Development Authority (EDA)
## Meeting Date:
05/14/2026
## Primary Strategic Plan Initiative:
Promote economic growth and development.
## Title:
## Consider Recommendation for Tax Increment Financing Assistance for Trident Development
## Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this case is to have the EDA review Tax Increment Financing Application by Trident
Development and to provide a formal recommendation on level of Tax Increment financial assistance to the City
Council.
## Background
At the March 10th City Council Work Session, Council consensus generally supported the proposed project at the
new location next to the VA. In addition to general project support, council consensus was for Staff to negotiate a
lesser TIF amount and potentially a shorter duration to a proposed new TIF Housing District. Staff has negotiated
a deal with Trident Development which reduces both the amount of TIF and the duration of the TIF district. The
proposal presented to the Council at the March 24, 2026 work session was for a 95/5% split in TIF for 18 years of
increment. This proposal is approximately $1.3M dollars less in gross tax increment and 7 years less in TIF
District duration previously discussed with the City Council. The TIF request by the Developer was 4.182M
(previously 5.54M) with a present value of approximately 2.48M. (previously $2.63M). Staff and Ehlers have
drilled down more on the numbers and the Raw TIF will be closer to 4.15M with a present value of 2.35M. At
the March 24, 2026 the Council reached consensus in support of the TIF Amount, percentages and duration of
TIF district. The next step in the TIF approval process is to obtain a recommendation from the EDA and to start
the TIF District creation process.
## Project Description and Valuation
Trident Development is proposing to build a 2-story 78-unit Senior Assisted Living (AL) building, a 1-story
24-unit Memory Care (MC) building and a 4-story 84-unit Independent Living (IL) building adjacent to the VA
Clinic on 6.05 acres in the COR. The proposed project is being built on all of Outlot B (28-32-25-42-0023) and
part of Outlot A (28-32-25-42-0022), Ramsey Town Center 12th Addition. The property is owned by Deal Family
Holdings LLC. The proposed project is different, and broader than the project proposed by Trident two years ago
which included only 14 MC units and 60 AL units and did not include a non-TIF IL building along Sunwood
Drive. City Staff provided the Anoka County Assessor project information and the Assessor has provided an
estimated assessed valuation and tax information for the proposed project that includes 2 buildings. The County
Assessor project a Low, Middle and High valuation estimates for each building based on varying costs based on
the quality of materials used to construct the structure and on the level of facade finish illustrated below:
Parcel A – 84-unit independent living apartment building sitting on 83,168 sf of land
Low - $17,220,000 or $205,000/unit
Mid - $19,320,000 or $230,000/unit
High - $21,420,000 or $255,000/unit
Parcel B – 78-unit assisted living apartment building with a 24-unit dementia care building sitting on 180,540 sf
of land
Low - $19,890,000 or $195,000/unit
Mid - $22,440,000 or $220,000/unit
High - $24,990,000 or $245,000/unit
For the purposes of this case and TIF projections, Staff is using the Middle estimated assessed valuations for the
preliminary TIF and future property tax analysis. All data will be reviewed by Ehlers during the TIF District
creation process if the project moves forward.
## Taxes and TIF
The parcel is not in TIF 14 district. Trident has requested the creation of a new 18(20) year Housing Tax
Increment District and to retain 95% of the available increment. The estimated annual property taxes for the
completed projects are $306,617 for the AL/MC building (TIF) and $263,986 for the IL building (not included in
TIF). Currently, the land proposed for the MC/AL project is generating $23,211 in property taxes annually and
the IL Land is generating $10,708 in annual property taxes. The Developer is seeking tax increment financing for
the MC/AL project only. Under the $22.44M tax assessed valuation scenario for the MC/AL project, it would
generate approximately 250K annually and 4.38M in Raw TIF over the 18-year TIF Housing District. Under the
95% (developer) / 5% (City) scenario, this would equate to 237K (Trident) and 12.5K (City) annually. Please note
that the City does not anticipate any costs to be incurred by the city as a result of this project other than
administrative costs to create and maintain the district for upping the percentage for the developer does not
financially hurt the city. Based on recent negotiations, Staff has put together an updated TIF Estimate showing the
current 18-year proposal. Staff and Ehlers have also put together an attached summary TIF document that
provides, estimated valuation, taxes and estimated TIF for the AL/MC project for reference. Ehlers has put
together a memo analyzing the project and the need for assistance which is highlighted in the Observation section
of this memo.
## Zoning
The proposed development property is currently zoned COR-1 (mixed use core sub-district) which is zoned
appropriately for the proposed project. Staff has communicated the design standard for the COR 1 district, which
requires the highest level of materials and connectivity to the street. The proposed memory care and assisted
living use traditionally does not typically see a lot of mobility outside the building to adjacent businesses by its
residents, although visitors will be coming and going to the site on a regular basis which could visit businesses in
the COR. However, the 84-unit independent living project proposed along Sunwood Drive NW will include active
seniors that will provide many customers for businesses in the COR.
## Notification:
None required at this time. In the future, a Public Hearing will need to be scheduled for the Creation of TIF
District 20 (Trident). A schedule of upcoming steps to create he TIF district is attached to this memo.
## Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
## Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
The Developer is planning to submit a site plan this year and to commence construction shortly after the approval
of TIF requested herein. Trident has provided a Demand Assessment for Senior Housing in Ramsey Study which
has identified the following demand for 130 Independent Living units, 62 Assisted Living units and 47 Memory
Care units by 2030. This addition to the COR will help fill a need and provide housing options that are not
already provided within the COR. The revised raw TIF ask is for 4.147M in raw TIF with a present value of
2.35M. The City Council, through consensus at the March 24, 2026 Work Session, was supportive of the project
as presented but formal review by the EDA and official Council action will be needed to move it forward.
## TIF Application
Staff has reviewed and scored the attached TIF application. Staff has received the $4000 TIF Application Fee and
will also be receiving a $10,000 escrow to help finance the legal and financial work by Ehlers and TAFT Law.
The TIF application is geared more toward industrial users, but this project does score a 31 which is considered a
moderate to high score. It is anticipated that the combined project (AL,IL and MC) will bring over 40 new jobs to
Ramsey with wages ranging from $40,000 to $80,000 a year. The two projects AL/MC/IL are estimated to
generate a combined $570.603 in annual property taxes.
## Ehlers Analysis Memo Summary for MC/AL
102 residential units - 20% at 50% Area Median Income (AMI)
102 residential units - 20% at 50% Area Median Income (AMI)
32M in Development Costs - $316,667 / unit (AL/MC only) (300-350K - Market)
Developer providing 30% equity 70% financed (traditional/TIF)
Rent verification will need to be provided by Trident annually
Land cost $1,715,130 (16,815/unit) (12-20K - Market)
Developer Fee 3.1% (3-5% - Market)
IRR in year 10 is 13.48% (13-16% - market-risk)
In summary, the Ehlers memo, and its third-party analysis, concludes that all the metrics are within industry
market standards and that the assistance is not unduly enriching the developer. This project will require the
creation of a Housing District and is not subject to Business Subsidy law and a public hearing. Jason Aarsvold
from Ehlers will be present to provide a summary of the memo and to answer questions.
Although the IL portion of the project is not included in the TIF request it is worth noting that this phase of the
project will generate approximately 4.75M in gross property taxes over a 20-year period, with 1.9M going directly
to the City General Fund.
Alternatives :
1) Recommendation from EDA to City Council supporting the project and providing 4.147M raw TIF, 2.35M
present value to Trident Development (as presented)
2) Recommendation from EDA to City Council supporting the project and providing 4.147M raw TIF, 2.35M
present value to Trident Development (with changes)
3) Something else
## Funding Source:
Tax Increment Financing District 20 (Needs to be created)
$4,000 TIF application fee by Trident
## $10,000 Legal Escrow by Trident
## Recommendation:
Recommendation from EDA to City Council supporting the project and providing 4.147M raw TIF, 2.35M
present value to Trident Development (as presented)
## Outcome/Action:
Motion to recommend to City Council support for the project and provision of 4.147M raw TIF, 2.35M present
value to Trident Development (as presented)
## Attachments
## Site Location Map
## Scored TIF Application - Trident
## Ehlers's Memo - Trident
## TIF Run and Base Value Analysis
## Draft TIF District Creation Schedule
## Form Review
## InboxReviewed ByDate
## Brian HagenBrian Hagen05/07/2026 04:11 PM
## Form Started By: Sean SullivanStarted On: 04/28/2026 02:19 PM
## Final Approval Date: 05/07/2026
## Trident Site Location Map
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Total Project Costs 32,300,000$ 100.00%TypeALF/MCInflation Trend:Economic Occupancy/Vacancy
Equity9,690,000$ 30.00%Mgmt. Fee5.50%Expenses2.00%Op Yr 140.0% 60.0%
## Primary Loan22,610,000$ 70.00%Units
102Taxes 2.00%Op Yr 270.0% 30.0%
Interest Rate Yrs 1-26.25%Rent 2.00%Op Yr 393.0% 7.0%
## Interest Rate Yrs 3-76.25%Other Income1.00%
## Term30
Construction: 12 monthslease-uplease-upfully stabilized
Op Yr #1Op Yr #2Op Yr #3Op Yr #4Op Yr #5Op Yr #6Op Yr #7Op Yr #8Op Yr #9Op Yr #10
Rental Income (base+services)$7,198,103 $5,881 $7,342,065 $5,998 $7,488,906 $6,118 $7,638,685 $6,241 $7,791,458 $6,366 $7,947,287 $6,493 $8,106,233 $6,623 $8,268,358 $6,755 $8,433,725 $6,890 $8,602,399 $7,028
Vacancy/Loss-$4,336,02860.2%-$2,202,62030.0%-$524,2237.0%-$534,7087.0%-$545,4027.0%-$556,3107.0%-$567,4367.0%-$578,7857.0%-$590,3617.0%-$602,1687.0%
## EFFECTIVE GROSS INCOME
$2,862,07539.8%$5,139,44670.0%$6,964,68393.0%$7,103,97793.0%$7,246,05693.0%$7,390,97793.0%$7,538,79793.0%$7,689,57393.0%$7,843,36493.0%$8,000,23193.0%
## Net Collected Rent$2,338$4,199$5,690$5,804$5,920$6,038$6,159$6,282$6,408$6,536
Other Income$70,193 2.45%$124,8112.43%$167,4782.40%$170,8282.40%$174,2442.40%$177,7292.40%$181,2842.40%$184,9092.40%$188,6072.40%$192,3802.40%
## Total Revenue
$2,932,268$5,264,256$7,132,161$7,274,804$7,420,300$7,568,706$7,720,080$7,874,482$8,031,972$8,192,611
$28,748$51,610$69,923$71,322$72,748$74,203$75,687$77,201$78,745$80,320
## EXPENSES
x Administration$400,00013.6%$400,0007.6%$408,0005.7%$416,1605.7%$424,4835.7%$432,9735.7%$441,6325.7%$450,4655.8%$459,4746.0%$468,6646.1%
x Human Resources$30,000 1.0%$32,313 0.6%$32,960 0.5%$33,619 0.5%$34,291 0.5%$34,977 0.5%$35,676 0.5%$36,390 0.5%$37,118 0.5%$37,860 0.5%
x Sales & Marketing$120,0004.1%$146,9162.8%$149,8552.1%$152,8522.1%$155,9092.1%$159,0272.1%$162,2072.1%$165,4522.1%$168,7612.2%$172,1362.2%
x Activities & Entertainment$157,5005.4%$167,0883.2%$170,4302.4%$173,8382.4%$177,3152.4%$180,8612.4%$184,4782.4%$188,1682.4%$191,9312.5%$195,7702.5%
x Assisted Living$920,00031.4%$1,425,00027.1%$1,850,00025.9%$1,887,00025.9%$1,924,74025.9%$1,963,23525.9%$2,002,49925.9%$2,042,54926.5%$2,083,40027.0%$2,125,06827.5%
x Dietary$349,93211.9%$725,00013.8%$851,53911.9%$868,56911.9%$885,94111.9%$903,66011.9%$921,73311.9%$940,16812.2%$958,97112.4%$978,15012.7%
x Housekeeping$100,0003.4%$130,6962.5%$177,1122.5%$180,6542.5%$184,2672.5%$187,9522.5%$191,7112.5%$195,5452.5%$199,4562.6%$203,4462.6%
x Maintenance & Repairs-Facility$150,0005.1%$288,1725.5%$390,5145.5%$398,3245.5%$406,2905.5%$414,4165.5%$422,7045.5%$431,1595.6%$439,7825.7%$448,5775.8%
Insurance$66,300 2.3%$104,0402.0%$106,1211.5%$108,2431.5%$110,4081.5%$112,6161.5%$114,8691.5%$117,1661.5%$119,5091.5%$121,8991.6%
Real Estate Taxes$172,4465.9%$270,6085.1%$276,0203.9%$281,5413.9%$287,1713.9%$292,9153.9%$298,7733.9%$304,7493.9%$310,8444.0%$317,0604.1%
x Laundry$617 0.0%$1,109 0.0%$1,503 0.0%$1,533 0.0%$1,563 0.0%$1,595 0.0%$1,626 0.0%$1,659 0.0%$1,692 0.0%$1,726 0.0%
x Management Fee/Asset Mgmt$161,2755.5%$301,5345.7%$404,2695.7%$412,1145.7%$420,1175.7%$428,2795.7%$436,6045.7%$445,0975.8%$453,7585.9%$462,5946.0%
Replacement Reserves$0 0.0%$0 0.0%$30,600 0.4%$30,600 0.4%$30,600 0.4%$30,600 0.4%$30,600 0.4%$31,212 0.4%$31,836 0.4%$32,473 0.4%
## Total Expenses
$2,628,07189.6%$3,992,47675.8%$4,848,92068.0%$4,945,04668.0%$5,043,09568.0%$5,143,10568.0%$5,245,11567.9%$5,349,77867.9%$5,456,53367.9%$5,565,42467.9%
$25,765$39,142$47,538$48,481$49,442$50,423$51,423
## NET OPERATING INCOME
$304,19710.4%$1,271,78124.2%$2,283,24132.0%$2,329,75832.0%$2,377,20532.0%$2,425,60132.0%$2,474,96532.1%$2,524,70432.1%$2,575,43932.1%$2,627,18732.1%
## Est TIF Payments$137,510$237,937$237,937$237,937$237,937$237,937$237,937$237,937$237,937$237,937
TOTAL INCOME$441,707$1,509,718$2,521,178$2,567,695$2,615,142$2,663,538$2,712,902$2,762,641$2,813,376$2,865,124
## Debt Service, Primary Lender-$1,413,125
## NA
-$1,413,125
## NA
-$1,670,564
1.37
-$1,670,564
1.39
-$1,670,564
1.42
-$1,670,564
1.45
-$1,670,564
1.48
-$1,670,5641.51-$1,670,5641.54-$1,670,5641.57
## Rent/ Lease-Up Reserve$1,600,000$800,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
## PROJECTED ANNUAL CASH FLOW
$628,582$896,593$850,614$897,131$944,578$992,974$1,042,338$1,092,078$1,142,812$1,194,560
## Annual Cash-on-Cash Including TIF6.5%9.3%8.8%9.3%9.7%10.2%
## Cap on Cost Including TIF1.4%4.7%7.8%7.9%8.1%8.2%
Confidential and Subject to Change- Preliminary and for discussion purposes only.
10.8%
8.4%
11.3%
8.6%
## Ramsey AL/MC Cash Flow Projections
8.7%8.9%
11.8%12.3%
## Ramsey Assisted Living
## Ramsey, MN
3/18/2026
## Sources of Funds
Equity$9,690,000 30.00%
## Primary Loan$22,610,00070.00%
$32,300,000
## Assisted Living78Memory Care24
## Uses of Funds
## Per Unit
Land$1,715,130$16,815 5.3%$16,815$1,311,570.00$16,815$403,560.00
Construction Contract/ General Contractor$20,910,000$205,000 64.7%$205,000$15,990,000.00$205,000 $4,920,000.00
## Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment$1,200,000$11,765 3.7%$11,765$917,647.06$11,765$282,352.94
## Design: Architect, Engineer, Surveyor$273,100$2,677 0.8%$2,677$208,841.18$2,677$64,258.82
## Environmental: ESA, RAP, Soils, Wetlds., Trees, HazMat.$9,500$930.0%$93$7,264.71$93$2,235.29
## Legal, Organizational, Accounting$70,000$6860.2%$686$53,529.41$686$16,470.59
## Market Analysis & Appraisal$9,500$930.0%$93$7,264.71$93$2,235.29
## Pre-Open Marketing & Staffing$150,000$1,471 0.5%$1,471$114,705.88$1,471$35,294.12
## Government Fees$3,000,314$29,415 9.3%$29,415$2,294,357.76$29,415$705,956.24
## Recording & Title Insurance$114,221$1,120 0.4%$1,120$87,345.47$1,120$26,875.53
## Real Estate Taxes & Insurance$35,669$3500.1%$350$27,276.29$350$8,392.71
## Other/ Miscellaneous$3,500$340.0%$34$2,676.47$34$823.53
## Development Fee$1,000,000$9,8043.1%$9,804$764,705.88$9,804$235,294.12
## Construction Interest$560,244$5,493 1.7%$5,493$428,422.11$5,493$131,822.19
## Lease Up Reserves$2,400,000$23,529 7.4%$23,529$1,835,294.12$23,529$564,705.88
## Financing Fees$246,100$2,413 0.8%$2,413$188,194.12$2,413$57,905.88
## Owner's Contingency$602,722$5,909 1.9%$5,909$460,904.83$5,909$141,816.87
$32,300,000
$316,667 100.0%Total $24,700,000TOTAL $7,600,000
Total/Unit $316,667TOTAL/UNIT $316,667
## Sources & Uses
Confidential and Subject to Change- Preliminary and for discussion purposes only.
Total Project Costs 32,300,000$ 100.00%TypeALF/MCInflation Trend:Economic Occupancy/Vacancy
Equity9,690,000$ 30.00%Mgmt. Fee5.50%Expenses2.00%Op Yr 140.0% 60.0%
## Primary Loan22,610,000$ 70.00%Units
102Taxes 2.00%Op Yr 270.0% 30.0%
Interest Rate Yrs 1-26.25%Rent 2.00%Op Yr 393.0% 7.0%
## Interest Rate Yrs 3-76.25%Other Income1.00%
## Term30
Construction: 12 monthslease-uplease-upfully stabilized
Op Yr #1Op Yr #2Op Yr #3Op Yr #4Op Yr #5Op Yr #6Op Yr #7Op Yr #8Op Yr #9Op Yr #10
Rental Income (base+services)$7,198,103 $5,881 $7,342,065 $5,998 $7,488,906 $6,118 $7,638,685 $6,241 $7,791,458 $6,366 $7,947,287 $6,493 $8,106,233 $6,623 $8,268,358 $6,755 $8,433,725 $6,890 $8,602,399 $7,028
Vacancy/Loss-$4,336,02860.2%-$2,202,62030.0%-$524,2237.0%-$534,7087.0%-$545,4027.0%-$556,3107.0%-$567,4367.0%-$578,7857.0%-$590,3617.0%-$602,1687.0%
## EFFECTIVE GROSS INCOME
$2,862,07539.8%$5,139,44670.0%$6,964,68393.0%$7,103,97793.0%$7,246,05693.0%$7,390,97793.0%$7,538,79793.0%$7,689,57393.0%$7,843,36493.0%$8,000,23193.0%
## Net Collected Rent$2,338$4,199$5,690$5,804$5,920$6,038$6,159$6,282$6,408$6,536
Other Income$70,193 2.45%$124,8112.43%$167,4782.40%$170,8282.40%$174,2442.40%$177,7292.40%$181,2842.40%$184,9092.40%$188,6072.40%$192,3802.40%
## Total Revenue
$2,932,268$5,264,256$7,132,161$7,274,804$7,420,300$7,568,706$7,720,080$7,874,482$8,031,972$8,192,611
$28,748$51,610$69,923$71,322$72,748$74,203$75,687$77,201$78,745$80,320
## EXPENSES
x Administration$400,00013.6%$400,0007.6%$408,0005.7%$416,1605.7%$424,4835.7%$432,9735.7%$441,6325.7%$450,4655.8%$459,4746.0%$468,6646.1%
x Human Resources$30,000 1.0%$32,313 0.6%$32,960 0.5%$33,619 0.5%$34,291 0.5%$34,977 0.5%$35,676 0.5%$36,390 0.5%$37,118 0.5%$37,860 0.5%
x Sales & Marketing$120,0004.1%$146,9162.8%$149,8552.1%$152,8522.1%$155,9092.1%$159,0272.1%$162,2072.1%$165,4522.1%$168,7612.2%$172,1362.2%
x Activities & Entertainment$157,5005.4%$167,0883.2%$170,4302.4%$173,8382.4%$177,3152.4%$180,8612.4%$184,4782.4%$188,1682.4%$191,9312.5%$195,7702.5%
x Assisted Living$920,00031.4%$1,425,00027.1%$1,850,00025.9%$1,887,00025.9%$1,924,74025.9%$1,963,23525.9%$2,002,49925.9%$2,042,54926.5%$2,083,40027.0%$2,125,06827.5%
x Dietary$349,93211.9%$725,00013.8%$851,53911.9%$868,56911.9%$885,94111.9%$903,66011.9%$921,73311.9%$940,16812.2%$958,97112.4%$978,15012.7%
x Housekeeping$100,0003.4%$130,6962.5%$177,1122.5%$180,6542.5%$184,2672.5%$187,9522.5%$191,7112.5%$195,5452.5%$199,4562.6%$203,4462.6%
x Maintenance & Repairs-Facility$150,0005.1%$288,1725.5%$390,5145.5%$398,3245.5%$406,2905.5%$414,4165.5%$422,7045.5%$431,1595.6%$439,7825.7%$448,5775.8%
Insurance$66,300 2.3%$104,0402.0%$106,1211.5%$108,2431.5%$110,4081.5%$112,6161.5%$114,8691.5%$117,1661.5%$119,5091.5%$121,8991.6%
Real Estate Taxes$172,4465.9%$270,6085.1%$276,0203.9%$281,5413.9%$287,1713.9%$292,9153.9%$298,7733.9%$304,7493.9%$310,8444.0%$317,0604.1%
x Laundry$617 0.0%$1,109 0.0%$1,503 0.0%$1,533 0.0%$1,563 0.0%$1,595 0.0%$1,626 0.0%$1,659 0.0%$1,692 0.0%$1,726 0.0%
x Management Fee/Asset Mgmt$161,2755.5%$301,5345.7%$404,2695.7%$412,1145.7%$420,1175.7%$428,2795.7%$436,6045.7%$445,0975.8%$453,7585.9%$462,5946.0%
Replacement Reserves$0 0.0%$0 0.0%$30,600 0.4%$30,600 0.4%$30,600 0.4%$30,600 0.4%$30,600 0.4%$31,212 0.4%$31,836 0.4%$32,473 0.4%
## Total Expenses
$2,628,07189.6%$3,992,47675.8%$4,848,92068.0%$4,945,04668.0%$5,043,09568.0%$5,143,10568.0%$5,245,11567.9%$5,349,77867.9%$5,456,53367.9%$5,565,42467.9%
$25,765$39,142$47,538$48,481$49,442$50,423$51,423
## NET OPERATING INCOME
$304,19710.4%$1,271,78124.2%$2,283,24132.0%$2,329,75832.0%$2,377,20532.0%$2,425,60132.0%$2,474,96532.1%$2,524,70432.1%$2,575,43932.1%$2,627,18732.1%
## Est TIF Payments
TOTAL INCOME$304,197$1,271,781$2,283,241$2,329,758$2,377,205$2,425,601$2,474,965$2,524,704$2,575,439$2,627,187
## Debt Service, Primary Lender-$1,413,125
## NA
-$1,413,125
## NA
-$1,670,564
1.37
-$1,670,564
1.39
-$1,670,564
1.42
-$1,670,564
1.45
-$1,670,564
1.48
-$1,670,5641.51-$1,670,5641.54-$1,670,5641.57
## Rent/ Lease-Up Reserve$1,600,000$800,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
## PROJECTED ANNUAL CASH FLOW
$491,072$658,656$612,677$659,194$706,641$755,037$804,401$854,141$904,875$956,623
## Annual Cash-on-Cash5.1%6.8%6.3%6.8%7.3%7.8%
## Cap on Cost0.9%3.9%7.1%7.2%7.4%7.5%
Confidential and Subject to Change- Preliminary and for discussion purposes only.
8.3%
7.7%
8.8%
7.8%
## Ramsey AL/MC Cash Flow Projections
8.0%8.1%
9.3%9.9%
## Ramsey Assisted Living
## Ramsey, MN
3/5/2026
## Sources of Funds
Equity$9,690,000 30.00%
## Primary Loan$22,610,00070.00%
$32,300,000
## Assisted Living78Memory Care24
## Uses of Funds
## Per Unit
Land$1,715,130$16,815 5.3%$16,815$1,311,570.00$16,815$403,560.00
Construction Contract/ General Contractor$20,910,000$205,000 64.7%$205,000$15,990,000.00$205,000 $4,920,000.00
## Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment$1,200,000$11,765 3.7%$11,765$917,647.06$11,765$282,352.94
## Design: Architect, Engineer, Surveyor$273,100$2,677 0.8%$2,677$208,841.18$2,677$64,258.82
## Environmental: ESA, RAP, Soils, Wetlds., Trees, HazMat.$9,500$930.0%$93$7,264.71$93$2,235.29
## Legal, Organizational, Accounting$70,000$6860.2%$686$53,529.41$686$16,470.59
## Market Analysis & Appraisal$9,500$930.0%$93$7,264.71$93$2,235.29
## Pre-Open Marketing & Staffing$150,000$1,471 0.5%$1,471$114,705.88$1,471$35,294.12
## Government Fees$3,000,314$29,415 9.3%$29,415$2,294,357.76$29,415$705,956.24
## Recording & Title Insurance$114,221$1,120 0.4%$1,120$87,345.47$1,120$26,875.53
## Real Estate Taxes & Insurance$41,153$4030.1%$403$31,469.87$403$9,683.04
## Other/ Miscellaneous$3,500$340.0%$34$2,676.47$34$823.53
## Development Fee$1,000,000$9,8043.1%$9,804$764,705.88$9,804$235,294.12
## Construction Interest$560,578$5,496 1.7%$5,496$428,677.16$5,496$131,900.67
## Lease Up Reserves$2,400,000$23,529 7.4%$23,529$1,835,294.12$23,529$564,705.88
## Financing Fees$246,100$2,413 0.8%$2,413$188,194.12$2,413$57,905.88
## Owner's Contingency$596,904$5,852 1.8%$5,852$456,456.20$5,852$140,448.06
$32,300,000
$316,667 100.0%Total $24,700,000TOTAL $7,600,000
Total/Unit $316,667TOTAL/UNIT $316,667
## Sources & Uses
Confidential and Subject to Change- Preliminary and for discussion purposes only.
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1200 25
th
## Avenue South● St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320.258.4438 ● 320.252.3603
REVISED March 5, 2026
## Mr. Sean Sullivan
## Economic Development Manager
## City of Ramsey
## 7550 Sunwood Dr. NW
## Ramsey, MN 55303
## VIA E-MAIL
## SSullivan@cityoframsey.com
## RE: REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
## PROPOSED SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
ANOKA COUNTY PARCELS 28-32-25-42-0022 and 28-32-25-42-0023
## RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
## Dear Mr. Sullivan,
Trident Development, LLC (Trident) is pleased to present this request for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for a
proposed 102-unit senior assisted living facility to be located near the Southwest corner of Rhinestone Street NW and
Sunwood Drive, east of the Northwest Metro VA clinic in Ramsey, Minnesota.
## REQUEST FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF):
Trident requests consideration for tax increment financing creating a 27-year, 90% Pay-Go housing tax increment
district. Based on estimates from the Anoka County Assessor, the total gross increment payments over the life of the
district would be approximately $5,540,200, which equates to $2,625,000 in today’s dollars. Several factors are causing
the need for financial assistance for this development.
• High Cost of Construction – inflation has greatly impacted the cost of new construction, both in materials and
labor.
• COR Exterior Design Standards – the location of the subject property demands attractive, high quality exterior
elements to compliment the high standards of the COR district. This creates additional costs to the development.
• City Development Fees – The City of Ramsey has adopted various development-related fees (ie park dedication,
trail development, utility connection fees, etc) which increases the cost of new development.
• Loss of Rental Revenue – establishing a residential TIF district will create affordable housing for elderly Ramsey
residents. It is estimated that 20% to 25% of the dwellings units will have discounted or elderly waiver rents,
which diminishes the potential revenue and reduces the return on investment.
NOTE: The TIF plan anticipates 20% of the dwelling units to households whose income is 50% or less of the area median
income (AMI).
## Attracting Investment Capital:
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In today’s investment climate, senior housing is an attractive option, but only if projected returns compensate for
the risk. Unlike general occupancy apartments, assisted living properties have inherent financial risks and require a higher
expected reward. Among these financial risks is: a) Occupancy – unexpected deaths or a health epidemic can devastate
occupancy; b) Regulatory Risk – State and Federal government agencies may impose greater reporting, staffing or other
requirements. They may also halt or reduce the critical Medicaid reimbursements; c) New Competition – with a defined
market segment (elderly seniors w/ health needs), new competition in the market would greatly impact occupancy and/or
prevent the growth of rental revenue. Finally, traditional lending sources typically include the requirement for the
individual investors to personally guarantee the mortgage debt, adding more financial risk if the property does not
perform.
Given the numerous risks associated with assisted living properties, today’s investor expects a projected annual
average rate of return between 8% and 10% to be attractive. Many investors also evaluate their expected return by
considering the profit or proceeds in the event of a future sale. This return metric (referred to as internal rate of return
“IRR”) is expected to exceed 18% in order to attract risk capital.
## Statement of Public Purposes:
The public benefit of the proposed development is the creation of affordable rental housing for low-income
seniors in Ramsey and the Greater Anoka County Area. The proposed, 102-unit senior living community will offer
affordable, high-quality housing options for low-income seniors by providing a range of cost-effective housing options.
The development will ensure that 20% of the rental housing units will be reserved exclusively for seniors whose
household income is 50% or less of the AMI.
In addition to meeting critical affordable housing needs, this development will offer a variety of employment
opportunities ranging from housekeeping, resident care, food service, property maintenance and health care
administration. It is estimated that this new development, when complete, will create 40 new local jobs, or 30+/- full-time
equivalent positions paying somewhere between $40,000-$80,000/year depending on the position.
By providing seniors with an affordable and supportive place to live locally, this community will allow long-time
residents to remain close to family, friends, and familiar surroundings, ultimately enhancing quality of life and community
stability.
Description of the Project:
The proposed improvements consist of 78 assisted living (AL) units and 24 memory care (MC), for a
total of 102 apartment units contained in two connected wood-framed buildings. Structures include a two-story AL
apartment building with 89,792 +/- square feet connected to a one-story MC facility with 20,246+/- square feet. (The mix
of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom unit plans will be determined as we complete the building design phase.) Other
areas of the AL building will consist of administrative offices, community dining room, commercial kitchen, storage,
spacious lobby with concierge desk, multipurpose lounge area for activities and gatherings, fully equipped fitness room
with programming, a beauty salon, a grand bath spa, restrooms and elevators. The MC building, which is connected to the
AL and located on one level, consists of 24 studio units, grand bath spa, laundry, restrooms, serving kitchen, activity
space, and resident dining area. Exterior features include covered/screened patio, walking trails, secured patio with
pergola and porte-cochere, along with parking for 95 cars (6 AL tuck under stalls, 74 AL surface stalls plus 15 MC
surface stalls), all situated on 4.14 +/- acres.
This community will be professionally managed by Lifespark, an industry leader in senior care for
over 20 years, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, MN. Lifespark has developed an innovative “Complete Senior
Health” model that transforms the lives of seniors by enabling them to “Age Magnificently”. Lifespark has been
recognized for its exceptional award-winning workplace culture, achieving Minneapolis-Saint Paul Business Journal’s
Best Places to Work three times, and Star Tribune’s Meaningful Award. They have also earned Top USA rankings three
times, and in 2021 ranked as the #1 Healthcare Workplace for Top USA.
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## Site Plan and Preliminary Architectural Drawings:
In addition to the improvements discussed above, the current development concept contemplates two
distinct senior housing communities – an independent, active senior rental building, containing 84 units, fronting on
Sunwood Drive (“IL”) and an assisted living / memory care facility offering 102 units accessed off Veteran’s Drive
(“AL/MC’). A preliminary site concept plan is included with this narrative. The TIF district will be established for the
AL/MC building only. The IL building will not be included in the TIF district.
Due to the proximity to Sunwood Drive, the IL building is intended to meet the COR Exterior Design
Standards and provide an attractive streetscape. The design is also intended to promote connectivity with Sunwood Drive
with convenient access to the building by pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The active senior residents in the IL
community will lend further support to the growing commercial district in Ramsey’s COR district. Real estate taxes
generated by the IL building will not be subject to a TIF district.
St. Cloud-based Cole Group Architects has extensive experience in senior living design and function.
Cole Group has designed over 4,000 senior housing units across multiple states. Cole Group is well versed in the current
building and life safety codes specific to housing-with-services use. Cole Group has also designed multi-family
apartments within the COR district of Ramsey including Skyline on Sunwood, Park View East and Sapphire Apartments.
## Experience of Development Company:
Trident Development, LLC is located in St. Cloud, MN with a dedicated team of six experienced
professionals. For nearly twenty years, Trident Development has successfully developed and operated multi-family
housing communities - for seniors and market rate rentals. Trident has completed 21 assisted living communities and
three independent senior living communities, accounting for nearly 2,000 senior housing units. Together with its
development of market-rate apartments, Trident has delivered nearly $1 billion in development volume as of 2025. Over
the past 20 years, Trident has worked with numerous Minnesota cities to arrange tax increment financing as a tool to
support affordable housing for low-income seniors. Trident Development, LLC is owned by Jeffrey Drown, Scott
O’Brien and Roger Fink.
## Description Property Ownership and Partners:
Trident intends to organize a single-purpose limited liability company (LLC) for the ownership and
operation of the assisted living community. This LLC will become the “developer” entity named in the tax increment
agreement. Managing members and officers of the LLC will include executives of Trident Development. The LLC is
expected to include other financial partners (investors) as part of the ownership group.
## Market Analysis:
Included with this narrative is a Market Assessment prepared by Viewpoint Consulting Group, Inc., dated
November 5, 2025. Viewpoint Consulting has been performing market demand assessments for over 15 years and is
widely recognized as the authority on senior housing and assisted living. In summary, the market assessment estimates a
market-wide, unmet need of 123 senior housing units by 2025, growing to 199 units by 2030 (assisted living and memory
care market rate and elderly waiver units only).
## Preliminary Cost Budget:
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Based on construction cost estimates from Lyon Contracting, Inc. and accounting for land and all direct
and indirect development costs, the total project cost is estimated to be $32,300,000. The present value of the TIF request
represents 8% of the total costs. The remainder of the costs will be obtained through private financing sources and private
investment capital. Included with this narrative are preliminary development budgets (Sources and Uses of Funds) with
projected cashflows.
## Co
nclusion:
## W
e appreciate the consideration for this request for financial assistance. This greatly needed housing
project will be a valuable asset to the Ramsey community, providing not only affordable housing for seniors, but quality
job opportunities for the citizens of Ramsey.
## Si
ncerely,
## Trident Development, LLC
## Roge
## r D. Fink, Sr. Vice President
## Enc
losures
## C: Andy Brummer, Trident Development
(For)
## MEMORANDUM
## TO: Sean Sullivan, City of Ramsey
## FROM: Jason Aarsvold, Ehlers
DATE: May 6, 2026
## SUBJECT: Financial Review – Trident Development
As we understand, the City of Ramsey (the “City”) is considering Tax Increment Financing (“TIF”)
assistance for Trident Development (the “Developer”) to construct a 102-unit, mixed-income
development with assisted-living and memory care components (the “Project”). The proposed amount
of TIF assistance under consideration is approximately $4.15 million ($2.35 million present value).
Based on current projections, this would take 18 years to repay. This memorandum summarizes our
review of the proposed TIF assistance.
The proposed Project includes 102 residential units, 20% of which will be affordable at 50% of Area
Median Income (“AMI”), consistent with the requirements for the Project to qualify for a Housing TIF
District. The 102 units include studios, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units, as well as a mix of
assisted living and memory care units. The Developer submitted financial information (the “Pro
Forma”) for the Project to Ehlers for review on behalf of the City. The proposed sources and uses of
funds for the Project are shown in the table below.
## SOURCES
## Amount
Pct.
## Per Unit
## First Mortgage
22,610,000
70.0%
221,667
## Equity
9,690,000
30.0%
95,000
## TOTAL SOURCES
32,300,000
100%
316,667
## USES
## Amount
Pct.
## Per Unit
## Acquisition Costs
1,715,130
5.3%
16,815
## Construction Costs
23,910,314
74.0%
234,415
## Professional Services
2,314,822
7.2%
22,694
## Financing Costs
959,734
3.0%
9,409
## Developer Fee
1,000,000
3.1%
9,804
## Cash Accounts/Escrows/Reserves
2,400,000
7.4%
23,529
## TOTAL USES
32,300,000
100%
316,667
## Financial Analysis
Total Development Cost - The total development cost for the project is $32.3 million, which is
$316,667 per unit. For projects like this one, total development costs range between $300,000 and
$350,000 per unit. The projected total development cost for this Project is within an acceptable range.
Debt and Equity – Equity is the consideration (usually cash) that a Developer or investor provides as a
down payment on the total development cost. For this Project, the Developer is providing 30% equity
and financing the remainder with a traditional permanent loan and TIF (TIF is imbedded within the
First Mortgage amount). Equity contributions for similar projects range from 20-45%.
Rent, Revenue, and Operating Expenses – Project revenue for an assisted-living and memory care
project such as this is comprised of rent and the services provided. The rental component is
approximately one-third of the total amount paid by tenants, with services making up the remaining
two-thirds. The proposed revenue and operating expenses are in line with other similar projects. To
meet Housing TIF District requirements, 20% of the units will be income-verified at or below 50% of
## AMI.
Land Acquisition Cost – The proposed land cost is $1,715,130, which is $16,815 per unit. For a
multifamily project, we would expect to see land prices between $12,000 and $20,000 per unit. The
projected land acquisition cost is within an acceptable range.
Developer Fee – The developer fee is 3.1% of total development costs, which is within the typical
range of 3%-5% for a project of this type.
Vacancy – The Developer is assuming 7% vacancy in the current Pro Forma. Ehlers adjusted this to
5% for this analysis which is standard for other projects like this one.
## Financial Performance
Ehlers reviews multiple financial performance metrics, including Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) which
is the most appropriate for this type of use. With the Ehlers adjustments to the Pro Forma, the IRR for
the project is 11.06% in year 10 without any TIF assistance. If the project receives the proposed TIF
assistance, the IRR for the project reaches 13.48%. Developers typically want to see an IRR of
between 13%-16% for financial feasibility. The proposed TIF assistance will help the project reach,
but not exceed, typical IRR thresholds.
## Recommendation
Based on our review of the Developer’s Pro Forma and under current market conditions, the proposed
development may not reasonably be expected to occur solely through private investment within the
near future. Due to the costs associated with developing the property as assisted-living and memory
care housing, this project is only feasible, in part, through public assistance.
## Trident/LifeSpark
## City of Ramsey, MN
## 24 Memory Care Units and 78 Assisted Living Units
## ASSUMPTIONS AND RATES
## DistrictType:Housing
## District Name/Number:
## County District #:Exempt Class Rate (Exempt)0.00%
First Year Construction or Inflation on Value2026Commercial Industrial Preferred Class Rate (C/I Pref.)
## Existing District - Specify No. Years RemainingFirst$150,0001.50%
## Inflation Rate - Every Year:0.00%Over$150,0002.00%
## Interest Rate:6.25%Commercial Industrial Class Rate (C/I)2.00%
## Present Value Date:1-Aug-27Rental Housing Class Rate (Rental)1.25%
## First Period Ending1-Feb-28Affordable Rental Housing Class Rate (Aff. Rental)
## Tax Year District was Certified:Pay 2027First$100,0000.25%
## Cashflow Assumes First Tax Increment For Development:2028Over$100,0000.25%
## Years of Tax Increment26Non-Homestead Residential (Non-H Res. 1 Unit)
## Assumes Last Year of Tax Increment2053First$500,0001.00%
## Fiscal Disparities Election [Outside (A), Inside (B), or NA]Inside(B)Over$500,0001.25%
## Incremental or Total Fiscal DisparitiesIncrementalHomestead Residential Class Rate (Hmstd. Res.)
## Fiscal Disparities Contribution Ratio34.9052%Pay 2026First$500,0001.00%
## Fiscal Disparities Metro-Wide Tax Rate132.6750%Pay 2026Over$500,0001.25%
## Maximum/Frozen Local Tax Rate: 94.558%Pay 2026Agricultural Non-Homestead1.00%
Current Local Tax Rate: (Use lesser of Current or Max.)94.558%Pay 2026
State-wide Tax Rate (Comm./Ind. only used for total taxes)28.3130%Pay 2026
Market Value Tax Rate (Used for total taxes)0.18441%Pay 2026
## BuildingTotalPercentageTax YearPropertyCurrentClassAfter
## LandMarketMarketOf Value UsedOriginalOriginalTaxOriginalAfterConversion
Map IDPIDOwnerAddressMarket ValueValueValuefor DistrictMarket ValueMarket ValueClassTax CapacityConversionOrig. Tax Cap.
128-32-25-42-0023Deal Family Hldgs.Unassigned1,320,10001,320,10065%858,065Pay 2027C/I Pref.16,411 Rental10,726 1
228-32-25-42-0022Deal Family Hldgs.Unassigned724,8000724,80050%362,400Pay 2027C/I Pref.6,498 Rental4,530
2,044,90002,044,9001,220,465 22,90915,256
## Note:
1. Base values are for pay 2027 based on review of County website on 4-27-26.
2. Located in SD #11; Lower Rum River WS; UTA 98 - 630111
## Area/ Phase
## Tax Rates
## BASE VALUE INFORMATION (Original Tax Capacity)
## Trident/LifeSpark
## City of Ramsey, MN
## 24 Memory Care Units and 78 Assisted Living Units
## EstimatedTaxableTotal TaxablePropertyPercentagePercentagePercentagePercentageFirst Year
Market ValueMarket ValueTotalMarketTaxProjectProject TaxCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedFull Taxes
Area/PhaseNew UsePer Sq. Ft./Unit Per Sq. Ft./UnitSq. Ft./UnitsValueClassTax CapacityCapacity/Unit2026202720282029Payable
220,000220,000 10222,440,000Rental280,5002,750 50%100%100%100%2029
## TOTAL22,440,000 280,500
## Subtotal Residential10222,440,000 280,500
## Subtotal Commercial/Ind.00 0
## Note:
1. Market values are based upon estimates from the County Assessor.
## TotalFiscal LocalLocalFiscal State-wideMarket
## TaxDisparitiesTax PropertyDisparitiesPropertyValueTotalTaxes Per
## New UseCapacityTax CapacityCapacityTaxesTaxesTaxesTaxesTaxesSq. Ft./Unit
0280,5000280,500265,2350041,382306,6173,006.05
## TOTAL280,5000280,500265,2350041,382306,617
## Note:
1. Taxes and tax increment will vary significantly from year to year depending upon values, rates, state law, fiscal disparities and other factors
which cannot be predicted.
## Total Property Taxes306,617
## less State-wide Taxes0
## less Fiscal Disp. Adj.0
## less Market Value Taxes(41,382)
## less Base Value Taxes(14,426)
## Annual Gross TIF 250,809
## WHAT IS EXCLUDED FROM TIF?
## TAX CALCULATIONS
## PROJECT INFORMATION (Project Tax Capacity)
## Trident/LifeSpark
## City of Ramsey, MN
## 24 Memory Care Units and 78 Assisted Living Units
## TAX INCREMENT CASH FLOW
## ProjectOriginalFiscal CapturedLocalAnnualSemi-AnnualStateAdmin.Semi-AnnualSemi-AnnualPERIOD
## % ofTaxTaxDisparitiesTaxTaxGross TaxGross TaxAuditoratNet TaxPresent ENDINGTax Payment
## OTCCapacityCapacityIncrementalCapacityRateIncrementIncrement0.36%5%IncrementValueYrs.YearDate
- - - - 02/01/28
100%140,250 (15,256) - 124,994 94.558%118,192 59,096 (213) (2,944) 55,939 52,600 0.5202808/01/28
100%140,250 (15,256) - 124,994 94.558%118,192 59,096 (213) (2,944) 55,939 103,606 1202802/01/29
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 208,564 1.5202908/01/29
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 310,342 2202902/01/30
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 409,035 2.5203008/01/30
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 504,738 3203002/01/31
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 597,540 3.5203108/01/31
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 687,530 4203102/01/32
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 774,794 4.5203208/01/32
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 859,413 5203202/01/33
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 941,468 5.5203308/01/33
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,021,036 6203302/01/34
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,098,193 6.5203408/01/34
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,173,012 7203402/01/35
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,245,564 7.5203508/01/35
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,315,917 8203502/01/36
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,384,138 8.5203608/01/36
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,450,292 9203602/01/37
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,514,441 9.5203708/01/37
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,576,647 10203702/01/38
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,636,967 10.5203808/01/38
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,695,460 11203802/01/39
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,752,180 11.5203908/01/39
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,807,181 12203902/01/40
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,860,515 12.5204008/01/40
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,912,234 13204002/01/41
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 1,962,385 13.5204108/01/41
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 2,011,016 14204102/01/42
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 2,058,174 14.5204208/01/42
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 2,103,903 15204202/01/43
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 2,148,246 15.5204308/01/43
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 2,191,245 16204302/01/44
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 2,232,941 16.5204408/01/44
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 2,273,374 17204402/01/45
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 2,312,581 17.5204508/01/45
100%280,500 (15,256) - 265,244 94.558%250,809 125,405 (451) (6,248) 118,706 2,350,600 18204502/01/46
Total4,381,953 (15,775) (218,309) 4,147,869
Present Value From 08/01/2022Present Value Rate6.25%2,483,256 (8,940) (123,716) 2,350,600
## Schedule of Events
## City of Ramsey
## Anoka County, Minnesota
For the proposed Modification to the Development Program
for Development District No. 1 & the proposed establishment of Tax
## Increment Financing District No. 20 (Trident)
(a housing district)
Draft as of May 6, 2026
May 14, 2026 EDA meets at 7:30 a.m. to consider TIF request and makes
recommendation to City Council
May 26, 2026 City Council meets at 7:00 p.m. to consider TIF request and call for a
public hearing establishing the TIF District
May 27, 2026 Project information, property identification numbers, fiscal impacts
and maps sent to Ehlers for drafting documentation.
Ehlers confirms whether building permits have been issued on the
property to be included in the TIF District.
May 29, 2026 Letter received by County Commissioner giving notice of potential
housing TIF district (at least 30 days prior to publication of public
hearing notice). [Ehlers will distribute.]
By June 5, 2026 Ehlers conducts internal review of Plans.
June 12, 2026 Fiscal/economic implications received by School Board Clerk and
County Auditor (at least 30 days prior to public hearing) and County
receives information for review of county road impacts. [Ehlers will
distribute.]
*The County Board, by law, has 45 days to review the TIF Plan to determine if any
county roads will be impacted by the development. Because City staff believes that
the proposed TIF district will not require unplanned county road improvements, the
TIF Plan was not forwarded to the County Board 45 days prior to the public hearing.
Please be aware the County Board could claim that tax increment should be used for
county roads, even after the public hearing.
July 3, 2023 Publication of hearing notice and map in the Anoka County Union
Herald (at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior to hearing).
[Ehlers will submit notice, map and instructions. Publication deadline:
June 30, 2026. (VERIFY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE)]
July 9, 2026 EDA meets at 7:30 AM to consider recommending the Plans in
connection with the TIF District. [Attorney provides resolution by
June 30, 2026.]
July 14, 2026 City Council holds public hearing at 7:00 PM on the modification to
the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the
## proposed Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 20
(Trident) and considers a resolution approving the Plans. [Ehlers and
attorney provide packet information July 7, 2026.]
City Council considers approval of TIF agreement.
City considers an Interfund Loan resolution in connection with the TIF
District.
July 15, 2026 City may issue building permits.
Before June 30, 2027 Ehlers files the Plans with the MN Department of Revenue, Office of
the State Auditor, and requests certification of the TIF District with
the County.
An action under subdivision 1, paragraph (a), contesting the validity of a determination by an authority under section
469.175, subdivision 3, must be commenced within the later of:
(1) 180 days after the municipality's approval under section 469.175, subdivision 3; or
(2) 90 days after the request for certification of the district is filed with the county auditor under section 469.177,
subdivision 1.
4. 2.
## Economic Development Authority (EDA)
## Meeting Date:
05/14/2026
## Primary Strategic Plan Initiative:
Promote economic growth and development.
## Title:
Consider Sale of City Land to LH Road, LLC (Wildlife Research Center) for Building Expansion
## Purpose/Background:
The EDA may choose to go into closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision
3(c)(3) to consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property. If the EDA chooses
to enter into to closed session the statute and reason above needs to be referenced along with legal description
(Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 251) and the Anoka County Tax ID number 27-32-25-41-0025.
The purpose of this case is to consider the sale Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 251 to LH Road, LLC
(Wildlife Research Center) to expand business operations. The business expansion project includes two buildings
that will be built in sequence. The first building to be constructed is a 13,500 SF Warehouse building that will be
constructed fully on Tract B. This project will commence this summer. The second building is a 36,000 SF
addition onto its existing 40,000 SF building for warehousing, shipping and manufacturing. The total project
costs are estimated to be approximately 5.1 Million. The second building needs to commence construction during
the "non-busy" season for Wildlife Research Center which is planned for December of 2026. In the event that
materials, the platting or city approvals are not obtained on time, the 36,000 SF Building expansion could be
pushed to December of 2027. Only the 13,500 SF building will be subject to the terms and conditions of the
Right of Re-Entry Agreement.
## Lot Conditions / Sale Price
Currently the site is vacant, contains two MPCA monitoring wells and city and MPCA Stormwater infrastructure.
The site has a huge depression in the middle and is not buildable based on existing infrastructure and topography.
Based on these conditions the site has not been marketed and has no value in its current condition. Adjacent
property owners are the only ones that have the potential to utilize the parcel but it would come at a very large
cost. Staff has been in contact with both adjacent landowners (Ztech and WRC) and Z-tech is comfortable with
the development proposed by WRC.(See attached letter) A cost estimate to import and compact dirt, construct
retaining walls, demo and install storm water piping and to enlarge the regional storm totaling $640,130 to
prepare the site for development has been provided by RJ Ryan. The site is proposed to be sold for $1.00 based
on the existing conditions and the extraordinary cost required to accommodate the construction of both buildings.
Based on the existing condition of the site, selling it for the price of $1.00 does not constitute a business subsidy.
This has been supported by the information provided above and review by the City Bond attorney from TAFT
Law.
## MPCA and Stormwater Infrastructure
Staff began discussions on the viability of development of this site with the MPCA, WRC, RJ Ryan, City
Engineering Staff and the neighboring landowners. Initial feedback, and subsequent feedback from the MPCA
was supportive of the development of the site as long as the monitoring wells and MPCA infrastructure was not
negatively impacted. RJ Ryan worked with Hakanson Anderson and the City Engineer to evaluate the stormwater
infrastructure to identify what was needed to accommodate the future development and preserve functional city
stormwater solutions. RJ Ryan has found a stormwater solution that includes the installation and relocation of
existing stormwater pipes and the oversizing of an existing stormwater pond. LH Road, LLC will need to be
obtain formal approvals from the MPCA on the development plan.
## Notification:
The City Council is considering introduction of a Sales Ordinance for Tract B RLS No. 251 at the May 12, 2026
Meeting.
## Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
The Terms of the proposed Purchase Agreement are below:
Real Estate Tax ID Number: 27-32-25-41-0025. Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 251 Anoka County,
## Minnesota
## Address Undetermined - Ramsey, MN 55303
Acreage Approximately 1.93 acres or 84,071 SF
## Asking Price $1.00
Offer Price $1.00 ($0 / SF) Estimated Cost to bring site to buildable condition and to account for regional
stormwater pond upgrades ($640,130), exceeds asking price.
Earnest Money $1 Non-refundable upon Notice to Proceed being provided by Developer.
Inspection Period 180 days from Effective Date (Date City Council approves)
Closing Within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.
Commission This was a City generated lead. No Broker Commission to be paid
Extensions to Close Developer will deposit $1 in escrow for each 60-day extension (2 extensions allowed)
Once extensions are made the money becomes non-refundable.
City take care of Preparation of City Closing documents. Staff will work with Title Company to complete.
Performance City to require Buyer to construct a minimum 13,500 SF Warehouse building with City Zoning
requirements and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy 12 months after Closing. If this is not done, the City may
exercise remedies in the Right of Re-Entry Agreement. An additional 36,000 SF building addition will be
constructed at a later date and will not be included in the Right of Re-Entry Agreement. Buyer must obtain all
required MPCA approvals and easements. Buyer will need to Combine and Plat Property (27-32-25-41-0025)
with adjacent property to west (27-32-25-41-0017) prior to construction of 36,000 SF Addition.
Assignment Requires city approval if not same owners / company.
## Contingencies None
Review EDA (Sean): Land Transaction/ Purchase Agreement/ Right of Re-Entry
## Planning Commission (TBD): Land Use, Development Agreement, Site Plan
## City Council: Final Approval on all items
Other Items to consider:
Gets underutilized / exempt property back on tax rolls
5.1M Investment by existing Ramsey business
No TIF or financial incentives
## Allows City of Ramsey Business to expand
Approximately 49,500 SF of new building upon completion
5 New jobs with average wages of $27.50 expected to be created (not a requirement)
New annual Property taxes estimated to be $100,000 annually upon full completion (56K a year for City)
## Alternatives:
1) EDA recommendation to City Council to approve Term Sheet, Purchase Agreement and Right of Re-Entry
Agreement (as presented); subject to City Attorney review
2) EDA recommendation to City Council to approve Term Sheet, Purchase Agreement and Right of Re-Entry
Agreement (with changes); subject to City Attorney review
3) Something else
## Funding Source:
## N/A
## Recommendation:
Staff recommends and EDA recommendation to City Council to approve Term Sheet, Purchase Agreement and
Staff recommends and EDA recommendation to City Council to approve Term Sheet, Purchase Agreement and
Right of Re-Entry Agreement (as presented); subject to City Attorney review
## Outcome/Action:
Motion for EDA recommendation to City Council to approve Term Sheet, Purchase Agreement and Right of
Re-Entry Agreement (as presented); subject to City Attorney review
## Attachments
## Site Location Map - LH Road - RLS 251
## ACTION - Term Sheet
## ACTION - Purchase Agreement LH Road
## ACTION - Right of Re-Entry Agreement LH Road
## Letter of Support from Zoubek Investments
## Cost Estimate for Site Preparation
## Form Review
## InboxReviewed ByDate
## Brian HagenBrian Hagen05/07/2026 04:11 PM
## Form Started By: Sean SullivanStarted On: 04/28/2026 02:43 PM
## Final Approval Date: 05/07/2026
## Tract B RLS No. 251
## 5/4/2026, 3:53:24 PM
0225450112.5ft
06012030m
1:2,400
## Sean Sullivan
TERM SHEET FOR LH Road, LLC (Wildlife Research Center Expansion) 5-6-26
Real EstateTax ID Number: 27-32-25-41-0025. Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 251
## Anoka County, Minnesota
## AddressUndetermined - Ramsey, MN 55303
Acreage Approximately 1.93 acres or 84,071 SF
## Asking Price$1.00
Offer Price$1.00 ($0 / SF) Estimated Cost to bring site to buildable condition and to
account for regional stormwater pond upgrades ($640,130), exceeds asking
price.
Earnest Money$1 Non-refundable upon Notice to Proceed being provided by Developer.
## Inspection Period180 days from Effective Date (Date City Council approves)
ClosingWithin 30 days of Notice to Proceed.
CommissionThis was a City generated lead. No Broker Commission to be paid
Extensions to CloseDeveloper will deposit $1 in escrow for each 60-day extension (2 extensions
allowed) Once extensions are made the money becomes non-refundable.
City take care ofPreparation of City Closing documents. Staff will work with Title Company to
complete.
PerformanceCity to require Buyer to construct a minimum 13,500 SF Warehouse building
with City Zoning requirements and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy 12 months
after Closing. If this is not done, the City may exercise remedies in the Right of
Re-Entry Agreement. An additional 36,000 SF building addition will be
constructed at a later date and will not be included in the Right of Re-Entry
Agreement. Buyer must obtain all required MPCA approvals and easements.
Buyer will need to Combine and Plat Property (27-32-25-41-0025) with adjacent
property to west (27-32-25-41-0017) prior to construction of 36,000 SF
Addition.
AssignmentRequires city approval if not same owners / company.
## ContingenciesNone
## ReviewEDA (Sean): Land Transaction/ Purchase Agreement/ Right of Re-Entry
## Planning Commission (TBD): Land Use, Development Agreement, Site Plan
## City Council: Final Approval on all items
## PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into by and between the City of Ramsey, a Minnesota
municipal corporation (“Seller”), and LH Road, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
(“Buyer”).
In consideration of the Earnest Money, the mutual covenants set forth below, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
Seller and Buyer agree as follows:
1.EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this Agreement is ______________, 2026 (the
“Effective Date”).
2.SALE OF PROPERTY. Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to buy from Seller
approximately 1.93 acres of vacant land, legally described as follows and on Exhibit A:
## Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 251
## Anoka County PID Number: 27-32-25-41-0025
(the “Property”)
3.PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price for the Property is $1 (the “Purchase Price”).
## 4.EARNEST MONEY AND ADDITIONAL EARNEST MONEY. Within five business
days after the Effective Date, Buyer must deposit the sum of $1 (the “Earnest Money”) with
Land Title, Inc., the City of Ramsey or a mutually agreed upon title company (“Escrow
Agent”), via wire transfer or delivery of a certified check payable to Escrow Agent.
a.If Buyer does not deposit the Earnest Money as required above, then Seller may
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Buyer; provided, however, if Buyer
deposits the Earnest Money with Escrow Agent before Seller exercises Seller’s
right to terminate, Seller’s right to terminate is extinguished.
b.Upon Seller’s receipt of a Notice to Proceed from Buyer in accordance with
Section 9(b), all of the Earnest Money becomes non-refundable (except in
accordance with Section 22 as a result of a default by Seller).
c.If Buyer does not provide a Notice to Proceed to Seller in accordance with
Section 9(b), this Agreement automatically terminates, and Escrow Agent must
disburse all Earnest Money Escrow Agent holds to Buyer.
d.At Closing, Escrow Agent shall disburse to Seller any Earnest Money not
previously disbursed to Seller, and Buyer shall receive a credit against the
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Purchase Price owing at Closing in an amount equal to the amount of the Earnest
Money.
5.SURVEY. Seller has provided a copy of Registered Land Survey No. 251 that includes
the lot dimensions for the Property. Buyer at own expense may arrange to obtain an
ALTA/NSPS survey (Table A, items 1-4 and 6, 8, and 11) for the Property (the “Survey”)
## 6.TITLE COMMITMENT.
a.Seller makes no representations or warranties with respect to the status of title to
the Property. Within thirty (30) business days after the Effective Date, Seller
shall, at Seller’s expense, obtain a commitment from Escrow Agent to issue an
owner’s policy of title insurance insuring Buyer’s title to the Property (the “Title
Commitment”) and deliver the Title Commitment and copies of or internet access
to copies of all recorded documents referenced in the Title Commitment to Buyer.
b.Buyer shall have until the date thirty (30) days after the receipt of the Title
Commitment and the Survey (collectively, “Title/Survey”) to review
Title/Survey and to give Seller written notice of (i) any defects in the
marketability of Seller title to the Property or any encumbrances on Seller’s title
to the Property that are objectionable to Buyer, and (ii) the specific actions Buyer
requests that Seller take with respect to each such defect or encumbrance (a “Title
Objection Notice”). Any defects in or encumbrances on Seller’s title that Buyer
does not identify in a timely Title Objection Notice are each a “Permitted
Exception.” Within three (3) business days after Seller’s receipt of a Title
Objection Notice from Buyer, Seller will notify Buyer, in writing, of the actions,
if any, that Seller is willing to take with respect to each of the matters identified in
the Title Objection Notice and the time frame in which Seller will take those
actions (“Seller’s Title Notice”). If Seller’s Title Notice indicates that Seller
unconditionally agrees to make Seller’s title to the Property marketable on or
before the closing date established pursuant to Section 13, the parties shall
proceed to closing pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. If Seller’s Title
Notice indicates that Seller does not unconditionally agree to make Seller’s Title
to the Property marketable on or before the closing date established in Section 13,
Buyer may, at any time with three (3) business days after Buyer’s receipt of
Seller’s Title Notice, terminate this Agreement by written notice to Buyer in
which case this Agreement is terminated and Escrow Agent must disburse any
Earnest Money to Buyer (“Buyer’s Title Termination Notice”). If Buyer does
not deliver a Buyer’s Title Termination Notice to Seller within the three (3)
business days after Buyer’s receipt of Seller’s Title Notice, than Seller must
perform in accordance with Seller’s Title Notice, Buyer shall be deemed to have
waived Buyer’s objections to the extent Seller has not agreed to address them in
Seller’s Title Notice, the matters to which Buyer objected and Seller did not agree
to resolve are deemed Permitted Exceptions, and the parties shall proceed to
Closing in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the terms of Seller’s
Title Notice.
7.RIGHT OF ENTRY. At all times after Buyer has deposited the Earnest Money with
Seller and before the Closing, Buyer (and its employees, agents, and contractors) may
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enter the Property for the purpose of conducting soil tests, environmental tests and
additional survey work, subject to the following conditions:
a.Within one week after the termination of this Agreement, if either Seller or Buyer
terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions hereof prior to
Closing, Buyer must repair and or restore any damage Buyer or its employees,
agents or contractors cause to the Property and remove any personal property,
refuse or debris Buyer or its employees, agents or contractors brought onto or
authorized third parties to bring onto the Property.
b.Buyer must defend and indemnify Seller from and against and hold Seller
harmless Seller from all “Claims,” as defined in Section 10, arising out of,
resulting from or relating to any loss of or damage to any property or business or
out of any injury to or death of any person, if the loss, damage, injury, or death
arises or is alleged to arise either directly or indirectly and either wholly or in part
from: (a) any action or omission of Buyer or its employees, agents, or contractors,
while on the Property pursuant to this Section; or (b) actions or omissions of
Buyer or Buyer’s employees, agents, or contractors that cause or result in the
release of any Hazardous Substance onto the Property or onto other property.
c.Buyer must comply with and shall cause it employees, agents, and contractors to
comply with all applicable laws, while on the Property.
d.Other than a standard Phase 1 environmental assessment, Buyer may not
commence any environmental testing on the Property until Buyer submits a work
plan for such testing to Seller and Seller approves the work plan, in writing.
Seller may not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay Seller’s approval of a
work plan.
e.Buyer must, promptly and without demand from Seller, provide Seller with true
and complete copies of all draft and final reports relating to Buyer’s geotechnical
and environmental investigations and testing of the Property including, without
limitation, any reports relating to any Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of
the Property.
f.The cost of any test or additional survey work will be borne solely by Buyer.
8.PROPERTY SOLD AS IS. Subject to Buyer’s right to terminate this Agreement
pursuant to Section 9, Buyer agrees to accept the Property in its current condition,
including, without limitation, its current environmental and geological condition, and in
an “AS-IS” and with “ALL FAULTS” condition. Buyer’s payment of the Purchase Price
at Closing constitutes Buyer’s acknowledgment and agreement that:
a.Seller has not made any written or oral representations or warranties of any kind
with respect to the Property (including without limitation express or implied
warranties of title, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose);
b.Buyer has not relied on any written or oral representation or warranty made by
Seller, its agents or employees with respect to the condition or value of the
## Property;
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c.Buyer has had an adequate opportunity to inspect the condition of the Property,
including without limitation any environmental testing, and to inspect documents
applicable thereto, and Buyer is relying solely on such inspection and testing; and
d.The condition of the Property is fit for Buyer’s intended use.
e.Buyer accepts all risk of Claims (including without limitation all Claims under
any Environmental Law and all Claims arising at common law, in equity or under
a federal, state or local statute, rule or regulation) whether past, present or future,
existing or contingent, known or unknown, arising out of, resulting from or
relating to the condition of the Property, known or unknown, contemplated or
uncontemplated, suspected or unsuspected, including without limitation the
presence of any Hazardous Substance on the Property, whether such Hazardous
Substance is located on or under the Property, or has migrated from or to the
Property.
## 9.INSPECTION PERIOD.
a.Except as otherwise provided in Section 6, Buyer shall have from the date that
Buyer deposits the Earnest Money with Escrow Agent to November 3, 2026 (the
“Inspection Period”) to investigate the Property and determine, in Buyer’s sole
judgment, whether (i) the condition of the Property is suitable to Buyer’s intended
use; and (ii) Buyer will be able to obtain all governmental approvals (including,
but not limited to, approvals necessary to subdivide and re-plat the Property) and
utilities necessary for Buyer’s intended use of the Property. Buyer acknowledges
and agrees that Seller has not made any covenants, representations or warranties
regarding Buyer’s ability to obtain governmental approvals from the City of
Ramsey or any other governmental entity. The City of Ramsey will review,
consider and act on any applications Buyer submits to the City for governmental
approvals in accordance with City Code.
b.Buyer may, at any time on or before 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Inspection
Period, terminate the Agreement by written notice to Seller based on Buyer’s
determination, in Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion, that the condition of the
Property is not suitable for Buyer’s intended use or that Buyer may not be able to
obtain all governmental approvals and utilities necessary for Buyer’s intended use
of the Property. In addition, this Agreement automatically terminates at 5:00 p.m.
on the last day of the Inspection Period unless, prior to that time Buyer delivers a
written notice of Buyer’s intention to proceed (a “Notice to Proceed”) to Seller.
c.If, pursuant to Section 9(b) either Buyer terminates this Agreement or this
Agreement is automatically terminated, the Escrow Agent must disburse to Buyer
any Earnest Money Escrow Agent holds.
10.DEFINITIONS. As used in this Agreement:
“Claim” or “Claims” means any and all liabilities, suits, claims, counterclaims, causes of
action, demands, penalties, debts, obligations, promises, acts, fines, judgments, damages,
consequential damages, losses, costs, and expenses of every kind (including without
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limitation any attorney’s fees, consultant’s fees, costs, remedial action costs, cleanup costs
and expenses which may be related to any claims).
“Environmental Law” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq., the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq., the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (the Clean Water Act), 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq. the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C.
§ 7401 et seq., and the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq., all as
amended from time to time, and any other federal, state, local or other governmental
statute, regulation, rule, law or ordinance dealing with the protection of human health,
safety, natural resources or the environment now existing or hereafter enacted.
“Hazardous Substance” or “Hazardous Substances” means any pollutant, contaminant,
hazardous substance or waste, solid waste, petroleum product, distillate, or fraction,
radioactive material, chemical known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity,
polychlorinated biphenyl or any other chemical, substance or material listed or identified
in or regulated by any Environmental Law.
11.RELEASE. By accepting the deed to the Property, Buyer, for itself, its directors,
officers, stockholders, divisions, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, predecessors, successors,
and assigns and anyone acting on its behalf or their behalf hereby fully releases and
forever discharges Seller from any and all Claims (including without limitation all Claims
arising under any Environmental Law and all Claims arising at common law, in equity or
under a federal, state or local statute, rule or regulation), past, present and future, known
and unknown, existing and contingent, arising out of, resulting from, or relating to the
condition of the Property, and Buyer hereby waives any and all causes of action
(including without limitation any right of contribution) Buyer had, has or may have
against Seller and anyone acting on its behalf with respect to the condition of the
Property, whether arising at common law, in equity or under a federal, state or local
statute, rule or regulation. The foregoing shall apply to any condition of the Property,
known or unknown, contemplated or uncontemplated, suspected or unsuspected,
including without limitation the presence of any Hazardous Substance on the Property,
whether such Hazardous Substance is located on or under the Property, or has migrated
from or to the Property.
12.NOTICES. Notices permitted or required by this Agreement must be in writing and
shall be deemed given when delivered in legible form to the party to whom addressed.
Notices may be sent by certified mail or e-mail. Notices are effective two business days
after they are mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested or, if sent by email, upon
email transmission (provided that any email transmission that occurs after 5:00 pm
Central Time will be deemed provided on the following day). If delivered at the Closing,
a notice shall be deemed given when hand-delivered to the party's representative at the
Closing. The business addresses of the parties are as follows:
## Seller:City Administrator
## City of Ramsey
7550 Sunwood Drive N.W.
## Ramsey, MN 55303
Email: bhagen@cityoframsey.com
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## Buyer:LH Road, LLC
## Brian Burgeson
## 14485 Azurite St NW
## Ramsey, MN 55303
Email: bburgeson@wildlife.com and sburgeson@wildlife.com
Notices not given in the manner or within the time limits set forth in this Agreement are of
no effect and may be disregarded by the party to whom they are directed.
13.CLOSING. This transaction shall close within 30 days after Buyer delivers a Notice to
Proceed to Seller or on such earlier date as Seller and Buyer may establish by mutual,
written agreement; provided, however, Buyer may extend the Closing a total of two (2)
times, each time for a period of sixty (60) days, by depositing an additional One and
00/100 Dollars ($1.00) earnest money with Escrow Agent for each extension. Each $1.00
extension payment shall be non-refundable, but applicable to the Purchase Price and
closing costs. The Closing shall take place at the offices of the Escrow Agent, or at some
other place as the parties may mutually agree prior to such date. At the option of either
Party, the executed closing documents, Purchase Price and closing costs may be
deposited with the Escrow Agent and disbursed by the Escrow Agent pursuant to avoid
the necessity for a Closing at which the Parties are present.
a.Seller’s Obligations at Closing . At Closing, Seller must deliver to Escrow
Agent, for delivery to Buyer:
i.A limited warranty deed, duly executed and acknowledged on behalf of
the City and with the City’s seal affixed, conveying title to the Property,
subject to (A) the lien of real estate taxes, if any, not yet due and payable
and any installments of special assessments certified for payment
## therewith; (B) Building, Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances; (C) Matters
that would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the Property; and (D)
matters that constitute Permitted Exceptions pursuant to Section 6;
ii.A certified copy of a duly adopted City Ordinance and Resolution
authorizing Seller’s sale of the Property to Buyer; and
iii.Seller’s affidavits, well disclosure certificate (if required), settlement
statement approved by Seller and Buyer, and any other documents
required by the Escrow Agent.
b.Buyer’s Obligations at Closing . At Closing, Buyer must:
i.Wire Transfer (or deliver a certified check in) an amount equal to the
amount of the Purchase Price adjusted for to reflect Buyer’s prior payment
of the Earnest Money and to reflect amounts Buyer must pay or will
receive pursuant to Section 14(c), to Escrow Agent for disbursement to
Seller and others pursuant to this Agreement and the Settlement
Statement; and
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ii.File or cause Escrow Agent to file an Electronic Certificate of Real Estate
Value, if required and necessary.
c.Closing Costs.
i.At Closing, the following Seller closing costs and expenses must be paid
from the Purchaser Price or, if the Purchase Price is not sufficient, paid by
## Seller:
1.Seller shall pay all outstanding property taxes, including but not
limited to, Payable 2026 for the Property.
2.Seller’s own attorney’s fees.
3.State Deed Tax.
ii.At Closing Buyer must pay the Purchase Price to Seller and the following
costs and expenses:
1.Buyer’s portion of prorated property taxes.
2.Buyer’s own attorney’s fees.
3.All closing fees.
4.Documentary and recording fees for the limited warranty deed,
development agreement, right of re-entry agreement and
platting/development fees.
5.The cost of the owner’s title insurance policy, if Buyer elects to
purchase an Owner’s title insurance policy.
d.Possession . Seller must deliver possession of the Property to Buyer at Closing.
14.REAL ESTATE BROKERS. Seller and Buyer represent and warrant to each other that
they have dealt with no brokers, real estate agents, finders or the like in connection with
this transaction.
15.ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned without the written consent of
the non-assigning Party. The Seller recognizes the Buyer intends to assign this
Agreement to an affiliated special purpose entity that will be registered officially with the
State of Minnesota.
16.THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY. There are no third-party beneficiaries of this
Agreement, intended or otherwise.
17.JOINT VENTURE. Seller and Buyer, by entering into this Agreement and completing
the transactions described herein, shall not be considered joint ventures or partners.
18.CAPTIONS. The paragraph headings or captions appearing in this Agreement are for
convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement, and are not to be considered in
interpreting this Agreement.
19.ENTIRE AGREEMENT / MODIFICATION. This written Agreement constitutes the
complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written
agreements between the parties regarding the Property. There are no verbal agreements
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that change this Agreement and no waiver or modification of any of its terms will be
effective unless in writing executed by the parties.
20.BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement binds and benefits the Parties and their
successors and assigns.
21.CONTROLLING LAW. This Agreement is made under the laws of the State of
Minnesota and such laws will control its interpretation.
## 22.REMEDIES.
a.If Buyer fails to perform any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement within
the specified time limits, Seller may declare this Agreement terminated pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes section 559.21. Seller’s sole remedy in the event of
Buyer’s default is retention of the Earnest Money, unless Buyer defaults under
Section 7 or 12 of this Agreement, in which case Seller may retain the Earnest
money or suspend the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and
commence an action in Anoka County District Court to recover its actual damages
arising from the default.
b.If Seller fails to perform any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement within
the specified time limits, Buyer may, as its sole remedy, declare this Agreement
terminated in which case Escrow Agent and, if applicable, Seller, shall refund the
Earnest Money (both the Initial Disbursement and the Remaining Earnest Money)
to Buyer, or, in the alternative, Buyer may have this Agreement specifically
enforced and recover any incidental damages. Buyer waives all claims for
consequential damages against Seller based on Seller’s breach or alleged default
hereunder.
23.WAIVER. Failure of Seller or Buyer to insist upon the performance of any of the
covenants, agreements and/or conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any right or
privilege herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any such covenant, condition or right.
24.SURVIVAL OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall survive and be in full force and effect after the delivery of the deed, and
shall not be deemed to have merged therein.
25.SEVERABILITY. Each provision of this Agreement shall apply to the extent permitted
by applicable law and is intended to be severable. If any provision is illegal or invalid for
any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the legality or validity
of the remainder of the Agreement.
26.CONSTRUCTION. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement was initially
prepared by Seller solely as a convenience and that all Parties and their counsel hereto
have read and full negotiated all the language used in this Agreement. The Parties
acknowledge that because all Parties and their counsel participated in negotiating and
drafting this Agreement, no rule of construction shall apply to this Agreement to construe
ambiguous or unclear language in favor of or against any Party.
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27.COUNTERPARTS; DIGITAL COPIES. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts and the signature pages of the separate counterparts combined
into a single copy of this Agreement which will then constitute a fully executed version
of this Agreement. A facsimile, .pdf file or digital copy of a signed counterpart or of an
assemblage of counterparts of this Agreement shall be deemed to be an original thereof.
28.CONSTRUCTION DEADLINE. Buyer shall obtain a certificate of occupancy from the
City of Ramsey for the construction of a minimum 13,500 SF warehouse/manufacturing
building as depicted on Exhibit B compliant with City Zoning requirements to be further
defined by an approved Site Plan 12 months after closing. At Closing, a “Right of Re-
Entry Agreement” must be executed and recorded to the Property providing that, in the
event the above deadline is not met, Seller has the right to reclaim title to the parcel or
impose a financial penalty for which a certificate of occupancy was not obtained per the
terms of the Right of Re-Entry Agreement.
29.TIME PERIODS. The time for performance of any obligation or taking any action
under this Agreement shall be deemed to expire at 5:00 p.m. Central Time on the last day
of the applicable time period provided for in this Agreement. If the time for the
performance of any obligation or taking any action under this Agreement expires on a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the time for performance or taking such action shall be
extended to the next succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
30.PLATTING & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Buyer must be in the process of
obtaining Site Plan Approval, Plat Approval and Development Agreement Approval, for
the project before Closing. The Development Agreement and Site Plan must comply
with all local zoning ordinances and design standards. Buyer must obtain Final Plat
Approval and file plat prior to construction of 36,000 SF addition. Buyer must obtain
required approvals and easements from MPCA.
## SELLER: The City of Ramsey, a Minnesota municipal corporation
By: ____________________________Dated: ___________________, 2026
## Ryan Heineman, Mayor
By: ____________________________Dated: ___________________, 2026
## Brian Hagen, City Administrator
## BUYER: LH ROAD, LLC
By: ________________________________Dated: __________________, 2026
## Brian Burgeson, President
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## Exhibit A
## Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 251
## Anoka County PID Number: 27-32-25-41-0025
(the “Property”)
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## Exhibit B
## Proposed Site Plan
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## Exhibit C
## Proposed Building Renderings/Elevations
[Reserved for Recording Data]
## RIGHT OF RE-ENTRY AGREEMENT
This Right of Re-entry Agreement is entered into on _________________, 2026,
by and between the City of Ramsey, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“Seller”), and
LH Road, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“Buyer”).
## Recitals
A. On ____________________, 2026, Seller conveyed title of the following Property
to Buyer:
## Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 251
## Anoka County PID Number: 27-32-25-41-0025
(the “Property”)
B. Title to the Property was conveyed subject to Buyer fulfilling certain Conditions
as set forth below.
C. As indicated in the Purchase Agreement between the City of Ramsey and LH
Road, LLC, with an Effective Date of _____________, Section 28, it is the intent
of the parties to create and set forth a right to impose a penalty or a right of re-
entry in favor of Seller in the event Buyer fails to satisfy the Conditions.
## Agreement
1. The recitals are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
2. Seller shall have the right, but not the obligation, to either impose a penalty against
the Property pursuant to Paragraph 3, or to re-enter and take possession of the
Property pursuant to Paragraph 4, in the event that any of the following Conditions
are not satisfied by Buyer:
a. Buyer must obtain a certificate of occupancy from the City of Ramsey, for
the project described below by (Insert date 12 months after closing date).
## Project Description:
i. LH Road, LLC Site Plan, approved by the City of
Ramsey on ___________, 2026 by Resolution #26-___.
## ii. Development Agreement for LH Road, LLC, approved
by the City of Ramsey on ____________, 2026 by
Resolution #26-___
3. Seller may impose a penalty of $50,000.00 against the Property if the certificate of
occupancy is not obtained, for the construction of a minimum 13,500 square foot
warehouse building, pursuant to the deadline set forth above. The penalty is due
upon written notice to Buyer from Seller of the failure to satisfy a contingency. In
the event the penalty is not paid within 30 days of receipt of the notice, Seller may,
but is not required to, certify the penalty to Anoka County as an assessment
against the Property. Buyer waives any and all rights under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 429, and any other applicable law, including any right to notice of hearing
and hearing, the right to object, and the right to appeal the assessment. Buyer
further waives any requirements of the City Charter that may apply to said
assessment.
4. As an alternative to imposition of a financial penalty and not in addition thereto,
Seller may re-enter and take physical possession of the Property. Title to the
Property shall be restored in Seller, and Buyer shall execute whatever documents
and undertake whatever steps are necessary to establish and confirm Seller’s fee
simple interest in the Property free of any claims or encumbrances, including
mechanic’s liens.
5. This document constitutes the entire Right of Re-entry Agreement between the
parties. Any modifications or amendments to this Agreement must be in writing
and signed by both parties.
## CITY OF RAMSEY
By: ____________________________
## Ryan Heineman, Mayor
By: ____________________________
## Brian Hagen, City Administrator
This instrument was acknowledged before me on _____________________, 2026,
by Ryan Heineman and Brian Hagen as Mayor and City Administrator, respectively, of
the City of Ramsey, a Minnesota municipal corporation on behalf of the Minnesota
municipal corporation.
______________________________
## Notary Public
## LH ROAD, LLC
By: ____________________________
## Brian Burgeson, President
This instrument was acknowledged before me on _____________________, 2026, by
Brian Burgeson, President of LH Road, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company on
behalf of the limited liability company.
________
______________________
## Notary Public
This instrument drafted by:
## City of Ramsey
## 7550 Sunwood Drive NW
## Ramsey, MN 55303
763-433-9868
## Wildlife Research Additional Land Costs
Item No.
## Description
## Estimated Cost
## Comments
1
Import an additional 10,000 CY of off-site materials to get site up
to a pad ready condition
200,000$
2
Construct retaining walls on the east side of the side
111,180$
Includes retaining wall on the east side of the site as well
and 4' tall black vinyl chain link fencing on the top.
3
MH-1, MH-2, MH-3 structures and piping to MH-4, storm water
being taken on from other sites into ours
49,500$
4
Demo and dispose of roughly 100 LF of eixsting storm piping and a
flared end section
5,000$
5
Additional storm piping along the north property line and expand
the regional pond
274,450$
4/17/2026
4. 3.
## Economic Development Authority (EDA)
## Meeting Date:
05/14/2026
## Primary Strategic Plan Initiative:
Promote economic growth and development.
## Title:
## EDA Organization: Elect Ramsey Economic Development Authority Officers
## Purpose/Background:
Each year, the EDA appoints its officers at the April EDA meeting to ensure newly appointed EDA members have
the opportunity to be nominated and to vote for the new chair. Scott Wiyninger served as the Chairperson this
past year. Brittany Lindahl served as Vice Chairperson this past year. Both were re-elected to the same capacity
for 2026-2027. The term of the appointments for the Officers, is April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027.
In order to execute legal documents, the EDA Bylaws (attached hereto) require signatures from the President and
Secretary (Vice President, when Secretary not available). In order to be consistent with EDA Bylaws electing
commissioners to the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer positions is required. The duties of each
position are included in the attached EDA Bylaws. The EDA should nominate member(s) for each position and
elect officers for the upcoming year via a vote.
## Notification:
None required
## Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
The EDA should ask for nominations for the President (who also serves as the Chair), Vice President (Who also
serves as Vice Chair), Secretary and Treasurer and hold a vote for each officer position.
## Funding Source:
## N/A
## Recommendation:
## None
## Outcome/Action:
Motion to appoint ____________ as President (who also serves as Chairperson) of the Ramsey Economic Development
Authority through March 31, 2027.
-and-
Motion to appoint____________ as Vice President (who also serves as Vice Chair) of the Ramsey Economic Development
Authority through March 31, 2027.
-and-
Motion to appoint____________ as Secretary of the Ramsey Economic Development Authority through March
31, 2027.
-and-
Motion to appoint____________ as Treasurer of the Ramsey Economic Development Authority through March
31, 2027.
## Attachments
## Reference - EDA Bylaws
## Form Review
## InboxReviewed ByDate
## Brian HagenBrian Hagen05/06/2026 01:58 PM
## Form Started By: Sean SullivanStarted On: 05/05/2026 02:51 PM
## Final Approval Date: 05/06/2026
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## BY-LAWS OF THE RAMSEY ECONOMIC
## DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
## ARTICLE I -
## THE AUTHORITY
Section 1. Name of Authority. The name of the Authority shall be the
"Ramsey Economic Development Authority" (which may sometimes be referred to as
the "EDA" or the "Authority"), and its governing body shall be called the Board of
Commissioners (the "Board"). The Board shall be the body responsible for the general
governance of the Authority and shall conduct its official business at meetings thereof.
Section 2. Seal of Authority. The Authority shall have an official seal, as
required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.096, Subdivision 1.
Section 3. Office of Authority. The offices of the Authority shall be the
Ramsey Municipal Center.
## ARTICLE II -
## OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers. The officers of the Authority shall be a President, a
Vice-President, a Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer and a Secretary. The President, the
Vice-President and the Treasurer shall be members of the Board and shall be elected
annually, and no Commissioner may be both President and Vice-President
simultaneously.
Section 2. President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the
Board. Except as otherwise authorized by resolution of the Board, the President and the
Secretary (the Vice-President, in the Secretary's absence or incapacity) shall sign all
contracts, deeds, and other instruments made or executed by the Authority, except that
all checks of the Authority shall be signed by the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. At
each meeting the President shall submit such recommendations and information as he
or she may consider proper concerning the business, affairs and policies of the
Authority.
Section 3. Vice-President. The Vice-President shall perform the duties of
the President in the absence or incapacity of the President and, in case of the resignation
or death of the President, the Vice-President shall perform such duties as are imposed
on the President until such time as the Board shall select a new President.
Section 4. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of
the Board and shall maintain all records of the Authority. The Secretary shall also have
such additional duties and responsibilities as the Board may from time to time and by
resolution prescribe.
Section 5. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of all
funds of the Authority and shall deposit the same in the name of the Authority in such
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bank or banks as the Board may select. The Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer shall
sign all orders and checks for the payment of money and shall pay out and disburse such
moneys under the direction of the Board. The Treasurer shall keep regular books of
accounts showing receipts and expenditures and shall render to the Board, at least
annually (or more often when requested), an account of such transactions and also of
the financial condition of the Authority. The Assistant Treasurer shall act as the
Treasurer's agent and assistant to perform the above-described duties, subject to the
Treasurer's approval thereof.
Section 6. Additional Duties. The officers of the Authority shall perform
such other duties and functions as may from time to time be required by the Board or
the by-laws or rules and regulations of the Authority.
Section 7. Vacancies. Should the office of President, Vice-President,
Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer or Secretary become vacant, the Board shall elect a
successor from its membership at the next regular meeting, or at a special meeting
called for such purpose, and such election shall be for the unexpired term of said
officer.
Section 8. Additional Personnel. The Board may from time to time employ
such personnel as it deems necessary to exercise its powers, duties and functions. The
selection and compensation of such personnel shall be determined by the Board.
## ARTICLE III - MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetings. The Board may hold regular meetings
according to a meeting schedule, if any, adopted or revised from time to time by
resolution of the Board.
Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called
by the President or any two members of the Board for the purpose of transacting any
business designated in the call. The call for a special meeting may be delivered at any
time prior to the time of the proposed meeting to each member of the Board or may be
mailed to the business or home address of each member of the Board at least two (2)
days prior to the date of such special meeting. At such special meeting no business
shall be considered other than as designated in the call, but if at least four members of
the Board are present at a special meeting, any and all business may be transacted at
such special meeting. Notice of any special meeting shall be posted and/or published as
may be required by law.
Section 3. Quorum. The powers of the Authority shall be vested in the
Board. Three Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting
the business and exercising the powers of the Authority and for all other purposes, but a
smaller number may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is obtained. When a
quorum is in attendance, action may be taken by the Board upon a vote of a majority of
the Commissioners present.
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Section 4. Order of Business. At the regular meetings of the Board, the
following shall be the order of business:
1.
Roll call.
2. Approval of the minutes of previous meeting.
3.
Bills and communications.
4. Reports.
5.
Unfinished business.
6. New business.
7.
Adjournment.
All resolutions shall be written or transcribed and shall be retained in the journal of the
proceedings maintained by the Secretary.
Section 5. Adoption of Resolutions. Resolutions of the Board shall be
deemed adopted if approved by not less than a simple majority of all Commissioners
present, unless a different requirement for adoption is prescribed by law. Resolutions
may, but need not be, read aloud prior to vote taken thereon and may, but need not be,
executed after passage.
Section 6. Rules of Order. The meetings of the Board shall be governed by
the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order.
## ARTICLE IV -
## MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1. Amendments to By-laws. The by-laws of the Authority shall be
amended only by resolution approved by at least three of the members of the Board.
Section 2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Authority shall coincide with
the fiscal year of the City of Ramsey.
4. 4.
## Economic Development Authority (EDA)
## Meeting Date:
05/14/2026
## Primary Strategic Plan Initiative:
Promote economic growth and development.
## Title:
Adopt Resolution #26-109 Initiating Process for Establishment of a Redevelopment Plan
## Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this case is to consider adoption of Resolution #26-109 Initiating Process for Establishment of a
Redevelopment Plan. This resolution and subsequent actions by the City Council, Planning Commission and
EDA will start and complete the process to allow the City of Ramsey to access HRA funds held by the County to
provide a loan to the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association (ARAA) for construction of a 100,000 square foot
indoor athletic facility south of Hwy 10 on land owned by PSD LLC. Establishment of the Redevelopment Plan
and Area will allow the City to reallocate the loan payments for HRA eligible costs within the defined area. At
this point, those future costs are not identified. PSD has indicated that this project will ultimately lead to
investment and economic development by PSD and others in the land adjacent to the facility and have the
potential to bring in more restaurants and retailers. The City has been working with ARAA since 2021 on various
iterations of an impactful athletic facility and the locations, sizes and types of the structures have evolved over
time. Staff is confident that the current proposal, at its current location, is the best iteration of the project to date.
ARAA is a non-profit and has provided a valuable service to the Ramsey community since 1979. The provision
of financial support for the project would be consistent with the public purpose of the city. Other local businesses
have expressed interest in providing financing or assistance to help bring the project to fruition as shown in the
proposed financing structure.
The City Council has met at multiple work sessions to review the proposed project and to direct staff to identify
viable funding sources from the cit and others to fill the financing gap. The City Council met most recently at the
April 28, 2026, work session and reached consensus, not approval, on the structure of this deal and level of city
participation. The current financial structure is a combination of traditional bank financing, a City HRA loan,
Loans by others, and cash and equity by ARAA (see attached). Formal City Council and EDA approvals will be
needed which will include public hearings and additional meetings A proposed schedule to create the mechanism
to unlock this funding source for the city is attached. In addition to items on this schedule, a Resolution will need
to be adopted by the City Council to request the HRA funds from Anoka County in an amount not to exceed $2.3
Million.
## Redevelopment Plan / Area Process
In order to access HRA funds for the purpose of providing an HRA loan to ARAA, a Revelopment Plan and Area
needs to be created. The proposed Redevelopment Area Map includes the current site of the ARAA project and a
larger area in which potential eligible redevelopment and economic development activities can be financed with
receipted loan payments from ARAA. TAFT Law has put together a detailed schedule outlining each step in this
process and which City Board or Commission is responsible for starting with the Ramsey EDA. The process is
intricate and time extensive and will cost somewhere between $20-$35,000. The first $10,000 will be paid for by
ARAA and the rest by the HRA fund once it is released by Anoka County. Ultimately the HRA loan will be
issued from the EDA to ARAA.
## Finance / CorTrust Bank
After an exhaustive search for feasible financing, ARAA has chosen to work with CorTrust Bank for the
traditional bank financing component. Staff is comfortable with this selection and the City HRA loan is proposed
to be in second position, ahead of other funds with the real estate as collateral. Before issuing an HRA loan to
ARAA, a Credit memo will be provided by CorTrust Bank or others to ensure the repayment ability of the HRA
funds.
## Notification:
N/A at this time. However, the Redevelopment Plan/business subsidy process will require public hearings and
proper notifications.
## Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
Staff is asking the EDA to approve Resolution #26-109 Initiating Process for Establishment of a Redevelopment
Plan and a commitment to complete an HRA loan up to 2M to ARAA.
## Funding Source:
## ARAA - 10K Escrow to inititiate Redevelopment Plan Process
## Ramsey HRA Dollars up to 2.3M (Loan, Admin, Legal)
## Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution #26-109 Initiating Process for Establishment of a Redevelopment Plan and a
commitment to complete an HRA loan up to 2M to ARAA.
## Outcome/Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution #26-109 Initiating Process for Establishment of a Redevelopment Plan and a
commitment to complete an HRA loan up to 2M to ARAA
## Attachments
## Site Location Map
ACTION - EDA - Resolution #26-109
## Redevelopment Project Area Map
## Ramsey - Draft Redevelopment Plan
## Redevelopment Plan Schedule
## Proposed Financing Structure - CorTrust
## Preliminary Construction Costs
## Form Review
## InboxReviewed ByDate
## Brian HagenBrian Hagen05/06/2026 01:56 PM
## Form Started By: Sean SullivanStarted On: 04/28/2026 05:26 PM
## Final Approval Date: 05/06/2026
## Site Location Map - ARAA
## 3/5/2026, 12:32:10 PM
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Commissioner _____________ introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
## EDA - RESOLUTION #26-109
## RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A
## REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Ramsey Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"), as follows:
Recitals.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.101, the Authority is authorized to
exercise the redevelopment powers of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through
469.047 and 469.090 through 469.1082, among other statutory powers; and
It has been proposed that the Authority establish a Redevelopment Project Area as
described herein (the "Redevelopment Project Area"), in connection with the development
of an approximately 100,000 square-foot youth athletic facility located on 10 acres in the
City of Ramsey, Minnesota (the “Project”) and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the
Redevelopment Project Area (the "Plan"); all pursuant to and in conformity with applicable
law.
City Council Public Hearing; Planning Commission Written Comment. Under applicable
law, it is necessary for the City Council of the City of Ramsey, Minnesota to hold a public hearing
on the Plan, and the Authority hereby requests the Council to hold the public hearing, following
notice thereof having been published not less than 10 and not more than 30 days prior thereto, and
to consider thereafter the Plan for approval at a meeting of the Council on June 23, 2026. The
Authority also requests the City of Ramsey Planning Commission to provide written comment on
the Plan.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
_________________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
and the following abstained:
EDA - Resolution #26-109
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and the following were absent:
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey Economic
Development Authority this the 14
th
day of May, 2026.
## President
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## March 2026 Map Date
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## REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
## FOR
## ANOKA RAMSEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FACILITY
## DATED JUNE 23, 2026
## RAMSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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## TABLE OF CONTENTS
## Page
I. INTRODUCTION AND LEGAL BASIS ...........................................................................1
A. Intent ........................................................................................................................1
B. Statement..................................................................................................................1
C. Redevelopment Area Boundaries ............................................................................1
D. Statement of Authority .............................................................................................2
E. Findings and Declaration .........................................................................................2
II. REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ......................................................................................2
A. Redevelopment Plan Objectives ..............................................................................2
B. Land Use ..................................................................................................................3
C. Redevelopment Activities ........................................................................................3
D. Financing Plan .........................................................................................................4
E. Development Standards ...........................................................................................4
F. Environment Controls ..............................................................................................4
G. Administration of Project .........................................................................................5
H. Modification of Plan ................................................................................................5
## Exhibit A - Redevelopment Area Boundary Map
## Exhibit B - Budget
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## I. INTRODUCTION AND LEGAL BASIS
## A. Intent
The Ramsey Economic Development Authority (the "EDA"), proposes to
establish a Redevelopment Project Area as described herein (the "Redevelopment
Project Area"), in connection with the development of an approximately 100,000
square-foot youth athletic facility (the “Project”) located on 10 acres in the City of
Ramsey, Minnesota (the "City"). The City will loan funds in an amount estimated
not to exceed $2,300,000 to the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association to finance a
portion of the construction of the Project.
In the remainder of the Redevelopment Area the EDA proposes to facilitate, as
appropriate, private development by acquiring land and preparing it for private
development and by constructing public infrastructure improvements.
## B. Statement
The City and EDA have determined that conditions exist within the
Redevelopment Area which have prevented further development of land by
private enterprise. It has been found that the Redevelopment Area is potentially
more useful and valuable for contributing to the public health, safety and welfare
than has been realized under existing development.
The development of these parcels is not attainable in the foreseeable future
without the intervention of the EDA in the private development process. The
EDA has prepared the Redevelopment Plan, which provides for the elimination of
these conditions, thereby making the land useful and valuable for contributing to
the public health, safety and welfare.
## C. Redevelopment Area Boundaries
The boundaries of the Redevelopment Area are outlined on the Redevelopment
Area Boundary Map, Exhibit A.
All land included in the Project Area is within the legal boundaries of the City.
## D. Statement of Authority
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001-469.047 and Section 469.101 grants
municipalities the authority to designate redevelopment areas within the
boundaries of the municipalities. Within these areas, the municipality may adopt
a redevelopment plan and establish a project consistent with the municipality's
public purpose. The project as contemplated by this plan consists of a
redevelopment project as defined in Section 469.002, Subdivision 14. The loan is
authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.041, Subdivision 9 and
469.192.
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## E. Findings and Declaration
The City and the EDA make the following findings:
1. The certain parcels of land in the project area would not be made available
for redevelopment without some public financial aid.
2. The redevelopment plans for the Redevelopment Area in the City will
afford maximum opportunity consistent with the needs of the locality as a
whole, for the redevelopment of the area by private enterprise.
3. The Redevelopment Plan conforms to the general plan for development of
the locality as a whole.
## II. REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
## A. Redevelopment Plan Objectives
The EDA, through implementation of this plan, seeks to achieve the following
objectives:
1. To promote and seek the orderly and harmonious development of the
Redevelopment Area.
2. To provide logical and organized land use for the entire Redevelopment
Area consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Zoning
Ordinance of the City.
3. To promote the prompt development of property in the Redevelopment
Area with a minimal adverse impact on the environment.
4. To provide general design guidance in conjunction with a suitable
development contract in order to enhance the physical environment of the
area.
5. To provide adequate utilities and other public improvements and facilities,
to enhance the Redevelopment Area and the City for new and existing
development.
6. To assist the financial feasibility of private projects to the extent necessary
and where there is a corresponding level of public benefit.
7. To enhance the overall economy of the City and surrounding area by
retaining current, and providing additional employment opportunities for
the residents of the City and surrounding community.
8. To increase the City's tax base by providing critical public infrastructure
improvements for the City.
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9. To stimulate development and investment within the Redevelopment Area
by private interests.
## B. Land Use
The proposed land use for the Redevelopment Area is commercial and industrial
land uses. Publicly and privately owned and operated facilities necessary for the
public health, safety and welfare are permitted uses in the Redevelopment Area.
## C. Redevelopment Activities
1. Acquisition
The Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association will acquire the property in the
Redevelopment Area on which the Project will be located. Other than that
property, other property in the Redevelopment Area may be acquired by the EDA
if and when required to facilitate development or redevelopment within the
Redevelopment Area.
2. Relocation
It is not expected that any persons will be displaced as a result of this
Redevelopment Plan.
3. Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association Facility and Other Public
Improvements.
The EDA proposes to cause the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association Facility to be
constructed and, as appropriate, other public improvements within the
Redevelopment Area.
## D. Financing Plan
## 1. Project Budget
Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a budget which details estimated development
costs associated with constructing and equipping the Anoka Ramsey Athletic
Association Facility as currently contemplated. The items of cost and the costs
thereof shown in the budget are estimated to be necessary based upon information
now available. It is anticipated that the items of cost and the costs thereof shown
in each category in the budget may decrease or increase, but that the total project
cost will not exceed the amount shown above.
2. Source of Funds and Security
The City or the EDA anticipate receiving funding for the Project from the Anoka
County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Sources of funds for any other
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public improvements include rates and charges, assessments and other available
funds of the EDA or City.
## 3. Bond Issue Details
No bond issuance is anticipated in connection with the Project.
## E. Development Standards
The EDA will consider, among other things, the following factors when
evaluating development proposals for projects within the Redevelopment Area
seeking public assistance and support:
1. Degree to which redevelopment objectives are provided for or enhanced.
2. Consistency with this plan and the Ramsey Comprehensive Plan.
## F. Environmental Controls
It is presently anticipated that the proposed development in the Redevelopment
Area will not present major environmental problems. All municipal actions and
public improvements will be carried out in a manner that will comply with
applicable environmental standards. The environmental controls to be applied
within the area are contained within the codes and ordinances of the City.
## G. Administration of Project
The City Council has authorized the EDA to be responsible for seeing that the
contents of this Plan are promoted, implemented and enforced.
## H. Modification of Plan
A Redevelopment Plan may be modified at any time. The modification must be
adopted by the EDA and the City, upon notice and after the public hearing
required for the original adoption of the Redevelopment Plan.
Changes that do not alter or affect the exterior boundaries and do not substantially
alter or affect the general land use established in the plan, shall not constitute a
modification of the Redevelopment Plan, nor require approval by the City.
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## EXHIBIT A
## Description of the Redevelopment Area and Boundary Map
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## EXHIBIT B
## Estimated Budget
## Sources
Construction Loan $ 9,397,926
## Developer Land Equity 1,370,000
## Land Payment 20,000
## City of Ramsey Loan 1,877,683
Cash and Loans from Others 750,000
Total $ 13,425,609
## Uses
## Construction, Soft Costs & Fees $ 12,849,609
## Payoff of Existing Land Loan 576,000
Total $ 13,425,609
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## ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
## OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
## PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
## AREA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN THEREFOR
## (Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association)
Schedule as of April 24, 2026
The pertinent dates in connection with the above referenced matter are listed below:
May 14, 2026 EDA adopts Resolution Initiating Process for Establishment of
a Redevelopment Plan.
May 26, 2026 City adopts Resolution Initiating Process for Approval of
## Redevelopment Project Area and Calling a Public Hearing (‘Call’ for
public hearing is optional, but Redevelopment Plan must be on file 10
days prior to public hearing).
May 26, 2026 City adopts Resolution Initiating Request for ACHRA funds from
## the Anoka County HRA
## May 28, 2026 Planning Commission adopts Resolution Concerning Redevelopment
Project Area and recommends approval to City.
No later than June 13, Publish Notice of Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan (City
2026 (not less than 10 responsibility).
nor more than 30 days
before hearing date)
June 23, 2026 City holds a public hearing on Redevelopment Plan.
June 23, 2026 City adopts Resolution Approving Redevelopment Project Area and
Plan.
July 9, 2026 EDA adopts Resolution Approving Redevelopment Project Area and
Plan.
July 9, 2026 EDA adopts Resolution approving Loan Agreement and
## Financing Documents
***Please note, the dates for Anoka County/ Anoka County HRA actions and process are not
included.
Financing Structure - EDA 5-14-26 (Subject to Change)
4/24/2026
## Uses of Funds
## Proposed Financing
## UseAmount
## Notes/Change
## Construction, Soft Costs & Fees
12,849,609$
## Payoff of Existing Land Loan
576,000$
## Total Project Cost
13,425,609$
## Sources of Funds
## Source
Senior Construction Loan 5 yr. term 25 year amortization (70% of Total Project Cost)
9,397,926$ No Financial Guaranty 70/30
## Initial Funding Gap $653,507 (Before Land Equity)
-$ Solved below
## Developer Land Equity
1,370,000$ Bank Approved Appraisal
## Land Payment (Ferret Street)
20,000$ By ARAA
City of Ramsey Loan % Int. indexed to 10 year Treasury Bill, 5 Year Term, 25 yr.
amort
1,877,683$ HRA Loan / Redevelop Area
## Cash/Loans by Others
750,000$ Verbal Agreement by others
## Total Sources / Uses
13,425,609$
## Contingencies / Notes
## Formal Bank Approval Required by CorTrust Bank
## Need Anoka County Approval of HRA Fund Allocation (Resolution)
## Redevelopment Area Plan Required (Resolutions)
ARAA to deposit 10K into Escrow to start Redevelopment Plan/Area Process
## K2401 AARA- Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association
Date:January 9, 2026
## Project Estimate
## Estimate: Preliminary Budget
## Divisions
## Sum of Budget
## Amount
## Notes
01 - General Conditions361,838.00$ Project mgmt., Site supervision, Temp toilets, Dumpsters, Special Inspections,
Testing, SWPPP Reporting, Temp const & Enclosures, Etc.
03 - Concrete1,134,000.00$ Cast in place, Footings, frost walls , SOG, Stoops
05 - Metals4,817,375.00$ Mezzanine, PEMB, Misch Metals
06 - Wood, Plastic & Composites44,000.00$ Rough Carpentry, Wood framing, Lumber package, Millwork
07 - Thermal & Moisture Protection268,000.00$ PEMB Insulation, Caulking
08 - Doors, Frames & Hardware326,194.00$ H.M. Frames & Doors, Glass & Glazing, Door operators, Mirrors.
09 - Finishes232,173.00$ Drywall, Floor finishes, Painting Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Carpet.
10 - Specialties39,285.00$ Toilet Accessories, Toilet Partitions, Fire extinguishers and cabs, Interior Signage
11 - Equipment170,000.00$ Athletic Equipment Allowance
12 - Furnishings-$ By ARAA
13 - Special Construction535,000.00$ Athletic Flooring Allowance
21 - Fires Suppression194,461.00$ Fire Sprinkler System.
22 - Plumbing127,390.00$ Plumbing
23 - (HVAC)518,000.00$ HVAC System
26 - Electrical295,000.00$ Electrical, Lighting, HVAC Wiring
27 - Communications25,000.00$ Allowance- By ARAA
28 - Electronic Safety & Security9,120.00$ Fire Alarm if Occ. Is under 1000 - See Alt for over 1000
31 - Earthwork410,736.00$ Earthwork & Underground Utilities, Staking & Survey included.
32 - Exterior Improvement761,672.00$ Asphalt Paving, Class 5 Base, Curb & Gutter, Landscaping & Irrigation.
33 - Utilities479,399.00$ Sewer & Water Private Utilities
34 - Utility Fees30,000.00$ Electrical / Gas Service Allowance
36 - Legal Fees-$
39 - Building Permit & Plan Review233,704.00$ Includes SAC/WAC 30 unit estimate
49 - Insurance78,187.66$ Includes Builders Risk Policy
50 - Contingency776,337.43$ Unused amount goes back to owner
51 - Profit & Overhead385,673.34$ KCI O&P
## Total Construction12,252,545.43$
## AlternatesAlt Notes
Over 1000 Occupants: 29,661.00$ Fire Alarm upgrade if over 1000 occupants
Force Main: 161,076.00$ $64,4302 Total Cost shared with developer
Dewatering: 12,501.00$ $50,003 Total Cost shared with developer
## Total Alternate Costs203,238.00$
## Design & Engineering
## Architectural & Structural40,000.00$
## Civil45,000.00$
## Geotechnical13,000.00$
## Total Design & Engineering98,000.00$
## Ramsey Development Fees
## Park Dedication19,440.00$
$54,000 Total - PSD Platting Cost for 10 Acre Site - 64% PSD 36% ARAA
## Trail Fee5,040.00$
$14,000 Total - PSD Platting Cost for 10 Acre Site - 64% PSD 36% ARAA
## Water Trunk78,620.00$
## Water Lateral3,099.00$
## Sewer Trunk43,510.00$
## Sewer Lateral2,312.00$
## Storm Water Mgmt.56,980.00$
## Landscape Guarantee10,000.00$
Estimate: Too early to calculate
## Inspection Fee76,825.00$
## Total Development Fees295,826.00$
## Total Project Budget 12,849,609.43$
## Financial Surety
Letter of Credit1,920,631.00$ Cost of Letter of Credit estimated to be 5% or $96,031