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April 8, 2014 Page 6 of 8 expense for the project He wanted to see the community center modernized to meet the needs of the community and its residents. He thought the community center was a major community asset and something ofwhich the City should be proud Councilmember Bauman asked if motionless fixtures would be pursued. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Hicks stated this was the case. Mayor Jacobsen supported the project and understood the reshnoms/locker rooms were in need of restoration. He wanted to be assured that the improvements met both the Council and the users' expectations. He wanted to see that the project proceeded with durable materials that would last. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked staff for being forward thinking on this project He was pleased with the proposed project, noting it would address the seating concerns as well. He encouraged the Council to property maintain the restroom facilities in order to keep the current members that it has. He supported the project going for bid Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Strub to authorize City Project 13-11, New Brighton Community Center Restroom and Lock Room Renovation be advertised for bid. 4 Ayes,1 Nay (Bauman) - Motion Carried 2. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Restated and Amended Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the City of New Brighton and Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC for the sale and redevelopment of land in New Brighton Exchange. Report No. 14 -076. Resolution No. 14 -025. City Manager Lotter explained Community Development Director Fernelius would be presenting this item to Council. Community Development Director Femehus stated Pulte Homes has been working with the City since April 2012 on the redevelopment of a 26 -acre tract of land referred to as the Enclave at New Brighton Exchange. The project includes the construction of 89 single - family homes and 34 townhomes. In June 2013, the company entered into a Contract for Private Redevelopment with the City. This agreement spelled out a due diligence period (October 31, 2013) and a closing date for no later than December 31, 2013. However, the MPCA took longer than normal and requested additional information from the company on their development and cleanup plans. Without these approvals being completed in a timely manner, Pulte had no other choice but to terminate the agreement. The company remains committed to the project and has been working with their consultant to obtain the MPCA approvals. In late Febnzary, the City and Pulte participated in a meeting with the MPCA and learned that the agency would approve the development project, subject to several conditions. Among the conditions is that Pulte ensure at least 12' of clean cover is placed beneath future homes; and that a plan be developed for venting systems and air sampling. Pulte is working with their consultant on an amended Response Action Plan (RAP). He indicated that Pulte was requesting to reinstate the redevelopment agreement that was terminated last year Due to the delayed schedule, Pulte is proposing to modify a few key dates. He reviewed the date changes with the Council, noting all other business terms and conditions would remain unchanged Staffrecommended the Council approve a Resolution authorizing execution of a restated and amended contract for private redevelopment by and between the City and Pulte Homes for the sale and redevelopment of land in New Bright Exchange. David Debach, Pulte Homes, thanked the Council for reconsidering the amended contract for the Enclave. He discussed the staffing changes at Pulte Homes and reported he would be working with the City on this project He reported he was satisfied with the MPCA noting this organization has been slower to respond than was originally anticipated He commented a closing date was anticipated by June and construction would commence shortly thereafter. Mayor Jacobsen questioned if the MPCA requirements would change the style of homes that could be built at the Enclave. Mr. Debach reported the new requirements would not hinder and home styles but rather would 2. ResobtionAWwriang Execution ofaReslated and Amended Contrail for Private Redevelopment by andbetwemiie City of New Brighton and Pulte Homes ofMumesota, LL.0 forthesaleand redevelopment of land in New Brighton Exchange, Report No. 14076. Resolution No. 14025.