3. Public Works Building Exclusive Commercial Listing
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Managerfl.-
FROM:
DA TE:
August 20, 2009
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SUBJ:
Consider Agreement for an Exclusive Commercial Listing,
Existing Public Works Building
BACKGROUND
Staff began marketing the Public Works building for sale in January, 2009. The
building will be available for occupancy by February, 2010. The asking price is
$2.19 million. Please see the attached brochure that staff developed for marketing
the building. Staff has received a number of inquiries on the building, and given
5-6 tours. However, a buyer is not currently in place.
The sale of the Public Works Building will achieve several goals.
1. Return the parcel to the tax rolls. Total property taxes estimated at
$75,000 per year (including County, School District, etc.)
2. Relieve the City of maintenance and utility expense.
3. Provide funding for Fire Station #3.
In June, staff solicited proposals from area commercial brokers. A copy of the
RFP is attached.We received proposals from:
1. Summerhill Commercial Real Estate
2. Northmarq
3. Welsh Co.
4. CB Richard Ellis
5. Marathon Real Estate
Staff evaluated the proposals and found all proposers to be well qualified in terms
of experience, local knowledge, and references. Therefore, staff evaluated the
financial aspects of the proposals. The two most competetive bids were from
Summerhill Commercial Real Estate and Marathon Real Estate. Marathon
proposes the most favorable terms, with a 3%/4.75% commission. A copy of the
Marathon proposal is attached.
RECCOMENDA TION
Staff would recommend entering into a month-to-month contract with Marathon
Real Estate at the August 10, 2009 meeting.
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Request for Proposals
Commercial Broker Services
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard,
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
June 2009
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Date
June 4, 2009
June 10, 2009, 10 am
June 30, 2009, 4 pm
July 13, 2009
Event
RFP Published
Optional Building Tour
Deadline for Proposals
Firm Selection
OVERVIEW
The City of Chanhassen is seeking to enter into a commercial exclusive listing agreement sale agreement for
the sale of the 1591 Park Rd, known as the Chanhassen Public Works building. The City has provided a
marketing brochure, attached, that describes the building. The City expects to vacate the building by
February , 2010. The asking price is $2,190,000.
There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City to reimburse responding firms for any expenses
incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request.
CONTRACT TERMS
The bidder shall specify the required contract terms, including the following items:
. Length of contract
. Brokerage fee (set value or percentage of sale price)
o Broker should be prepared to split fee with buyers broker, if any
. Commitment to list property on MLS
. Any other requirements of the broker
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The bidder should also provide the following information:
. List of three most recent sales comparable to the property in question
. List of three references (previous sellers preferred)
. Description of familiarity with Chanhassen market
. Description of customer service philosophy - ie, how inquiries will be handled, planned marketing
materials, etc.
PRE-PROPOSAL BUILDING TOUR
An optional pre-proposal building tour has been scheduled for June 10, 2009 at 10 am. Interested parties
should RSVP to Laurie Hokkanen at lhokkanen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us and meet on site at 10 am.
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PROPOSAL EV ALVA TION AND SELECTION CRITERIA
The contract will be awarded to the fmnlbroker that best meet(s) the needs ofthe City. In evaluating the
proposals, the following criteria will be used:
. Financial impact of contract
. Responses of client references
. Demonstrated knowledge of the City, the community, and its market conditions
. Interviews, if requested
The City reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part. The City also reserves the right to reject
proposals, in whole or in part, that do not comply with the provisions of this RFP. Costs of brokerage
services, although a significant factor, may not be a dominant factor.
During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it serves their best interest, to request
additional information or clarifications from proposers or to allow corrections of errors or omissions.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Proposers are required to send two (2) copies of the proposal to the City on or before 4 p.rn. on June 30,
2009. Alternately, the proposer may submit one physical copy and one electronic copy, to
lhokkanen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us. Proposals are to be sent to:
Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Manager
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
For questions or clarifaction on this request for proposals, please contact Laurie Hokkanen at (952) 227-1118
or lhokkanen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
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Marathon Real Estate
Proposal to Sell 1591 Park Road
Length of Contract:
Month to Month
Brokerage Fee:
4.75% If a co-broker is used
3% If buyer is sourced internally
If the City sells the property on their own any
marketing costs would be reimbursed.
Marketing Plan:
Place facility on the Commercial Listing Services
Local/National
Send monthly Email property brochures to
700+ Brokers in the metro area.
Source area businesses in person or by phone
to make them aware of the building availability
Create a four color brochure for market needs
Complete a revised Pricing Analysis
Provide Bi-Weekly activity reports
Other Considerations: The City may continue to market the property
via their sign should that be a desire.
References/Comparables:
5330 Cedar Lake Parkway, St Louis Park, MN
Barbara Dean 612-508-6451
25,000+ sq ft Sold
1201 South 5th Street Hopkins
Mark Senn 612-839-1077
20,000 sq ft Sold (multiple sales)
SouthWest Transit Bus Garage Norex Drive, Chaska, MN
Len Simich 952-934-3101
100,000 sq ft Purchase
1340 Oakside Circle Chanhassen, MN 55317 Telephone 612-210-8410 E-mail cjp@mchsi.com
Marathon Real Estate
Area Knowledge: .
I have lived and worked in the Southwest metro for 28+
years. In addition I have served on various committees,
councils and non-profit organizations throughout that time
frame. My real estate business has focused solely on this
area.
Resume available upon request.
Company Philosophy: Marathon Real Estate is a boutique real estate firm that
focuses on the southwest metro area. I am the sole employee of the company and to
that end I set and deliver the tone of the organization. In succinct terms, that tone is
to deliver personalized service that the large firms simply cannot provide. My years
in corporate America, the government sector and the non-profit world gives me
experience and knowledge that very few people can match.
I really enjoy what I do and part of that is because I have one overriding company
policy "only do business with people you know" I have turned away business
because of this but in the long run I'm happier, my clients are happier and can
implicitly trust my actions.
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Craig Peterson
Marathon Real Estate
1340 Oakside Circle Chanhassen, MN 55317 Telephone 612-210-8410 E-mail cjp@mchsi.com
SUMMERHILL
Commercial Real Estate, LLC
June 30,2009
Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Manager
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RE: Commercial Broker Services Proposal
Chanhassen Public Works Building
1591 Park Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Laurie,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this Commercial Broker Services proposal to discuss listing
the City of Chanhassen's Public Works property for sale at 1591 Park Road, Chanhassen, MN
55317. Enclosed is a Listing Agreement draft for review. We would be very interested to work on
this assignment, and we are excited about the prospect of marketing the property for sale.
Following are the general terms and conditions of this Commercial Broker Services proposal and
Listing Agreement:
LENGTH OF CONTRACT:
The term of the Listing Agreement is proposed to be for approximately nine (9) months
through April 30, 2010, then month to month thereafter.
BROKERAGE FEE:
The commission structure for a sale is to be based on 2.75% of the sale price of the property
with provision for a total commission of 5.25% in the event an outside cooperating broker
other than Summerhill Commercial Real Estate, LLC (Broker) procures a. deal. In the case
of an outside cooperating broker being involved in the transaction, the outside broker's
share of the fee will be 2.75% and Summerhill's will be 2.5%.
ASKING PRICE:
$2,190,000.
MLS MARKETING:
Summerhill will be responsible for listing the property for sale through the Minnesota
Commercial Association of REALTORS@ Exchange, CoStar Group@, LoopNe~ (full access),
Northstar MLS@, and the Summerhill Com.mercial Real Estate, LLC website
(www.summerhillcommercial.com).
1458 White Oak Drive, Suite 106, Chaska, MN 55318 tele: 952.556.5151 fax: 1.866.466.2280 cell: 952.221.7580 peterk@summerhillcommercial.com
www.summerhillcommercial.com
SUMMERHILL
Commercial Real Estate, LLC
THREE (3) MOST RECENT SALE COMPS:
1. Chanhassen Park Place, 7801 Park Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317. 24,777 square foot
multi-tenant industrial office/warehouse building. The building is 13'-14' clear, hgas
docks, drives, and was built in 1988. The previous owners of the building were clients of
Broker (Chanhassen Park Place Partners, or Jim & Dan Hendrickson). Previously,
Summerhill had successfully leased out one (1) space in the building in 2007. On
October 23, 2008, the Sellers were approached by Broker with a potential Buyer Broker
was representing at the time. The Sellers communicated that they did not need to sell,
but were willing to for the right price. The building was 80% occupied at the time. We
entered into serious negotiations and finally came to terms in late November, 2008,
ultimately closing on the property December 30, 2008. Summerhill represented the
Buyer and Seller in this transaction. The property ultimately sold for $1,450,000, or
approximately $58.52 psf, or at approximately a 7% capitalization rate at 80%
occupied.
2. Susan Realty Co., 6401-6441 Goodrich Avenue, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. 45,192 square
foot multi-tenant industrial office/warehouse building. The building is 13'-14' clear,
hgas docks, drives, and was built in 1964. The building had been owned by the Sellers
for about forty (40) years, and they were about to lose a 37,500 square foot tenant,
leaving just 7,500 square feet occupied, therefore, they decided to sell. The building,
which was about to become 17% occupied/83% vacant, was originally listed for
$2,075,000 on March 24, 2008 and was put under contract on April 24, 2008, the
. building ultimately successfully sold for $1,875,000, or $41.49 psf. Summerhill
represented the Seller and the Buyer in the transaction. A unique feature of this
transaction was the pre-sale inspection process with the City of St. Louis Park.
Summerhill was in charge of getting through this very involved pre-sale inspection
process in. order to successfully close on the property on August 1, 2008 (Seller wanted
to sell at the end of the large 37,500 sf Tenant's lease); Summerhill continued to
represent the Buyer in the leasing at the building, which became 100% occupied April
2009.
3. Lewis Street Partners, 112-114 2nd Street West, Chaska, MN 55318. This 4,725 sf historic,
mixed-use building in downtown Chaska, MN was listed for $350,000 in February 2008
and sold in August 2008 for $315,000, or $66.67 psf. 112-114 2nd Street West is a two (2)
story building with very nice professional office finishes on the main and lower levels,
with two (2) spacious and occupied two (2) bedroom apartments on the. upper level
and was built around 1900. Summerhill represented the Seller in this transaction. The
Buyer, Sugar Creek Chiropractic, was sourced after they had received the double two
(2) sided brochure via mail (sample enclosed), and upon receiving all the building
information, excitedly called their residential real estate agent. They had been looking
for a while. The Seller's business entity, Melchert, Hubert, Sjodin PLLP, was able to stay
on in the lower level for three (3) years while the Buyer, Sugar Creek Chiropractic,
occupied the main level, creating a win, win, win resolution.
1458 White Oak Drive, Suite 106, Chaska, MN 55318 tele: 952.556.5151 fax: 1.866.466.2280 cell: 952.221.7580 peterk@summerhillcommercial.com
www.summerhillcommercial.com
SUMMERHILL
Commercial Real Estate, LLC
THREE (3) REFERENCES:
The three (3) following references correspond to the sale transactions above:
1 . Primary Contact:
Jim L. Hendrickson
Hendrickson Brothers Drywall
Office: 952.470.1249
Cell: 952.237.2352
Fax: 952.470.4461
E-mail: hendricksonbros@gmail.com
Secondary Contact:
Dan L. Hendrickson
Hendrickson Brothers Drywall
Office: 952.470.1249
Cell: 952.237.2356
Fax: 952.470.4461
2. Primary Contact:
Mike Salloway
Robstebry Management
139 Westwood Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Office: 952.926.5454
Fax: 952.926.5757
Secondary Contact:
Steve Newman
Newman Family LP
650 US Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street, Suite 650
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Office: 612.339.1348
Fax: 952.339.1248
E-mail: snewman431@comcast.net
3. Primary Contact:
Brad Solheim
Melchert, Hubert Sjodin, PLLP
121 West Main Street, Suite 200
Waconia, MN 55387
Office: 952.442.7700
BWSolheim@mhslaw.com
Secondary Contact:
Keith Sjodin
Melchert, Hubert, Sjodin, PLLP
121 West Main Street, Suite 200
Waconia, MN 55387
Office: 952.442.7700
kesjodin@mhslaw.com
CITY OF CHANHASSEN MARKET FAMILIARITY:
Peter A. Kordonowy has been active in the Chanhassen commercial real estate market
since 1996, primarily in industrial office/warehouse and office/showroom/flex, starting in
1996 with Steiner Development, Inc. and has been with Summerhill Commercial Real
Estate, LLC since early 2006. As a result, he is very familiar with the Chanhassen
commercial real estate market. Since 1996, Peter was directly involved with the
completion of the following twenty (21) lease, sale, or development transactions in
Chanhassen, MN:
Arboretum Bus. Park I, 8085-8175 Century Blvd, (101,600 sf, 1997), development deal.
Northern lights Laser, Inc., 8151 Century Blvd, (12,800 sf, 1998), direct deal.
Iris of Excelsior Ltd., 8175 Century Blvd, (12,036 sf, 1998), direct deal.
Arboretum Bus. Park II, 7920-8030 Century Blvd, (115,520 sf, 2000), development deal.
Ultronics, Inc., 1582 Lake Drive W, (4,200 sf, 2001), co-operating broker deal.
1458 White Oak Drive, Suite 106, Chaska, MN 55318 tele: 952.556.5151 fax: 1.866.466.2280 cell: 952.221.7580 peterk@summerhillcommercial.com
www.summerhillcommercial.com
SUMMERHILL
Commercial Real Estate, LLC
Cordem Corp/Mustang LLC, 7860 Park Dr, (23,000 sf, 2001), co-operating broker deal.
Infinity Precision, 7850 Park Drive, (9,000 sf, 2002), co~operating broker deal.
Arboretum Bus. Pork III, 2885-2945 Water Tower PI, (59,990 sf, 2003), development deal.
Vengra Design/Smart Exhibits, 2932 Water Tower PI, land sale and new building
development (20,000 square feet, 2004), direct deal.
Classic Gymnastics, Inc., 2885 Water Tower Place, (26,404 sf, 2004), direct deal.
Contact initially made by direct door to door prospecting by Peter at their previous
location on Fuller Road in Eden Prairie, MN in marketing efforts for the land at Highways
5 & 41 in Chanhassen.
Interlaken Technology, Inc., 8175 Century Blvd, (12,036 sf, 2003).
Pro-Tech Test Solutions, 1709 Lake Drive W, (5,725 sf, 2003), co-operating broker deal.
Dry Cleaning Station, 7968 Century Blvd, (5,546,2004), co-operating broker deal.
Cardiocom, Inc., 7980 Century Blvd, (25,398 sf, 2005), co-operating broker deal.
Tracy Ronhovde d/b/a The Donee Whse, 7954 Century Blvd, (4,311,2005), direct deal.
Valutec, Inc., 7962 Century Boulevard, (6,015 sf, 2006), co-operating broker deal.
Uni-Select USA, 7801 Park Drive, (4,121 sf, 2007), co-operating broker deal.
Heartland America, 8085 Century Blvd, (31,200 sf addition, 2007), development deal.
Mediacom MN, LLC, 1670 Lake Drive W, (8,235 sf, 2008), co-operating broker deal.
Chanhassen Pork Place Sole, 7801 Park Drive, (24,777 sf, 2008), direct deal. Multi-tenant
office/warehouse.
WanTcom, Inc., 1420 Lake Drive W, (5,200 sf, 2009), co-operating broker deal.
In addition, Peter was involved with at least twelve (12) other leasing, construction, or sale
transactions in Chanhassen, MN since 1996, including the Lifetime Fitness club and
corporate headquarters. Peter introduced the land at the corner of Highway 5 and 41 in
Chanhassen to Joe Leonard of Lifetime Fitness after reading a Business Journal (City
Business) article about Lifetime's land search at the time, sending him information, and
making follow up contact via phone. Initially, they were cool to the location, but soon,
their interest increased. The deal was eventually completed by others at Steiner
Development, Inc. due to different areas of responsibility, with the deal originally being
sourced by Peter's marketing efforts.
Also, on a related note, Summerhill has identified a space in Chanhassen for its own office
and is planning to move its office from Chaska to Chanhassen on October 1, 2009. We are
very excited about this move, and look forwarding to having our offices in Chanhassen
effective October 1, 2009. In addition, Peter was a Chanhassen resident from 1996 to 2002
before moving to Carver, MN. Also, Peter is a small minority owner of one (1) commercial
property in Chanhassen.
1458 White Oak Drive, Suite 106, Chaska, MN 55318 tele: 952.556.5151 fax: 1.866.466.2280 cell: 952.221.7580 peterk@summerhillcommercial.com
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Commercial Real Estate, LLC
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
"Knowledge combined with ability and perseverance to serve our clients interests." This
philosophy has worked well over the past thirteen (13) years for Peter and his clients. Peter
believes in consistent communication and follow up with his clients, as well as attention to
detail. Peter works harder and more thoroughly for his clients than is typically found in the
industry. Peter takes a customized and adaptable approach to each marketing
assignment, never losing site of the ultimate goal of successfully concluding an assignment
in a timely and acceptable manner.
All inquiries into the property will be tracked, recorded, and reported on a monthly basis.
Inquiries are responded to in a timely and courteous manner. Active prospects for the
property are communicated in the written monthly marketing report as well in addition to
regular and frequent phone and e-mail communications.
Summerhill will be responsible for the creation of all marketing pieces and other marketing
materials such as. e-mail blasts. Samples of standard marketing materials are enclosed
including (brochure, tri-fold mailing brochure, and postcard mailing). Summerhill will help
coordinate any proposed and recommended additional advertising in trade journals,
newspapers, and periodicals.
In order to grow its business as well as more effectively serve its existing clients, Summerhill
hired Theodore R. Kordonowy (Ted) as an Associate on March 3, 2009 . Ted is a recent
graduate from the University of Minnesota. The Associate position provides support in the
areas of Administration, Construction, Marketing, Property Management, and Sales &.
Leasing. Ted is Peter's younger brother by thirteen (13) years.
MARKETING BUDGET:
Summerhill proposes an initial marketing budget at Summerhill's expense of approximately
$1,000. This will be adequate to cover the expense of sending a mass mailing campaign. in
the form of either 2,500 5.5" x 8.5" postcard mailers, or 1,000 envelope/tri-fold brochures
(up to two (2) double sided color brochures per envelope).
This initial mailing campaign will be submitted to the printer/mailer by August 31, 2009 or
sooner. The estimated cost of $1,000 is a turnkey number and includes design, mailing list
acquisition and assembly, printing, stuffing (in the case of tri-fold brochures which would
have two (2) double sided tri-fold brochures to each envelope) and postage (standard
mail for postcard, 1 st class for envelopes/tri-folds). Both the postcard mailers and tri-fold
brochures are printed on high quality, glossy material (samples enclosed).
MARKETING PLAN:
. Sign the Listing Agreement.
. Revisit the site to take photographs and create an updated as-built floor plan for the
building as required (no cost for the floor plan if necessary to be done).
1458 White Oak Drive, Suite 106, Chaska, MN 55318 tele: 952.556.5151 fax: 1.866.466.2280 cell: 952.221.7580 peterk@summerhillcommercial.com
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Commercial Real Estate, LLC
. Prepare marketing piece by July 29, 2009, including an updated as-built plan as
required.
. Erect up to two (2) "For Sale" signs on the Property by July 29, 2009 in a mutually
agreed to manner.
. List property Minnesota Commercial Association of REALTORS@ Exchange, CoStar
Group@, LoopNet<B> (full access), Northstar MLS@, and the Summerhill Commercial Real
Estate, LLC website (www.summerhillcommercial.com) by July 29,2009.
. Broadcast e-mail marketing information on property to brokerage community by
August 7, 2009 (approximately 650 brokers). Ongoing every 4-6 weeks thereafter.
. CCIM.com Mail Bridge national broadcast e-mails to CCIM.com members (9,000
member designees, 9,000 people pursuing the designation nationwide) by August 14,
2009.
. Postcard or brochure mailing campaign submitted to printer/mailer by August 31, 2009
(see above).
. Propose and coordinate newspaper, trade journals, and periodicals advertising to
begin in September 2009. Propose budget of up to $1,000.00 to be carried by Seller.
Nothing will be done or authorized without Seller's advance written consent and
approval. This is a voluntary item to be based on future research of potential
effectiveness.
. Follow up call on all mailings.
. Cold call prospects.
. Use company and personal networks and company database to introduce
prospective clients to space.
. Prepare client monthly report at first month's end for active prospects.
Thank you for this opportunity. We would very much look forward to working with the City of
Chanhassen on this assignment. We are available to meet and further discuss any details of the
above or the enclosed Listing Agreement. Should you have any questions in regard to any of the
content of this proposal or other documentation, please give me a call at 952.556.5151.
Sincerely,
Summerhill Commercial Real Estate, LLC
Sincerely,
Summerhill Commercial Real Estate, LLC
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Peter A. Kordonowy - CCIM
Broker
Theodore R. Kordonowy "Ted"
Associate
1458 White Oak Drive, Suite 106, Chaska, MN 55318 tele: 952.556.5151 fax: 1.866.466.2280 cell: 952.221.7580 peterk@summerhillcommercial.com
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