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PROPOSED CONDITIONS for "REZONE PETITION #9900" FOR THE SOUTHDALE NEIGHBORHOOD Southdale-Rimrock Neighborhood Association info@Southdalerimrock.org July 9, 2008 In order to move forward with the redevelopment of our neighborhood, we propose that specific conditions be included in the approval of the Preliminary Plat and Rezone Petition #9900, submitted by the Alexander Company. We hope this proposal serves as a foundation for cooperation and dialog. We believe that the redevelopment of our area should proceed expeditiously, but we also believe that public dollars and resources should be used for public good. The Southdale-Rimrock Neighborhood Association (SRNA) is proud to be part of better dialog and a democratic process of neighborhood transformation. Weare happy to elaborate on these proposals. CONDITIONS: . COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT . that the Alexander Company and the SRNA agree to negotiate a legally-enforceable contract setting forth community benefits to be included in the redevelopment. . ACCOUNTABILITY & COMMUNICA TION . that the SRNA, the Alexander Company, and the various municipalities form a body dedicated to oversight of the development; that this body be included in the Neighborhood Plan and be called "Task Force," "Implementation Team," or similar; . that all studies, permits, grants, plans and proposals be communicated to the SRNA at conception . . GOOD LOCAL JOBS . that standards for recruitment, training, hiring, and wages be established for developers and tenants in the Novation Campus . local hiring should include a "first source" provision, 350/0 minority contractors in construction, job training, regular job fairs and recruitment, and a living wage. . . AFFORDABLE HOUSING . that permanently affordable housing be included in the redevelopment, with special considerations for first-time, low-income buyers . the SRNA opposes plans that lead to gentrification and displacement of current residents . . COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/SERVICES . that space be set aside for locally-owned small business incubator, including neighborhood retail such as dry cleaners, restaurant/cafe, and grocery. . that space be set aside for affordable rentals for non-profit service providers such as Joining Forces For Families, the Family Resource Center, the SRNA, and community organizations. . . COMMUNITY CENTER . that space be set aside for development of a community center, with community input and participation . . ENVIRONMENTAL/AGRICULTURAL . that space in the redevelopment be set aside for additional public spaces, including park and outdoor community gathering spaces, with an emphasis on preservation of woodland and hardwood habitat . that the current urban agriculture/community garden space (Drumlin Community Garden & Farm) be preserved and given long-term tenure, either through sale or lease of land . . SUSTAINABILITY/GREEN BUILDING