Adopt Resolution #26-037 Approving Lease Amendment with Mille Lacs Motor Sports II for 6781 and 6745 Hwy10 NW 

PURPOSE:
Approve the attached First Amendment to Lease with Mille Lacs Motor Sports II for temporary use of city-owned land for outside storage space located adjacent to 6781 Highway 10.

BACKGROUND:
Mille Lacs Motor Sports II's primary location in Ramsey is 6781 Highway 10. Mille Lacs Motor Sports II (Powerlodge) has been leasing storage space from the city for several years.  This lease is set to expire January 31, 2026.  Power Lodge also leases 6701 and 6745 Hwy 10 but these properties are in the process of being purchased by MW Properties LLC in 2026. MW Properties has negotiated a lease with Power Lodge to continue leasing those properties.  The vacant land used for outside storage by Power Lodge adjacent to 6781 Hwy 10, depicted as Areas A and B, the real estate being considered in the First Amendment to Lease.  The additional 4-month extension being requested will give the City and Tenant time to evaluate purchase/improvement/vacation options for Areas A and B.

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The attached First Lease agreement is an extension of the existing Lease with Mille Lacs Mototr Sports II for Areas A and B for 4 months. The remaining areas C,D, E and F are being removed from the lease due to pending property sale. to MW Properties LLC.   The amendments to the lease are highlighted below:
 

1. Paragraph 3 Term. is hereby replaced in its entirety as follows:

 

1. The term of this Lease is from:

 
Lease Period: June 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. Landlord shall have the right to extend the Lease on a month-to-month basis for a period of up to four (4) months (“Renewal Period”), on the same terms and conditions as set forth in the lease. The Lease shall automatically renew for the Renewal Period. Landlord shall have the right to terminate the Lease with fifteen (15) days written notice to Tenant at any time during the Renewal Period.
 

2. Paragraph 2 Premises. is hereby replaced in its entirety as follows:

 
 
2.         Premises.  Collectively, the “Premises” consists of the following two areas:
 

1. Outdoor storage area “A” consisting of a 22,000 square foot area within a parcel legally described as Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 249, Anoka County, Minnesota, as shown on Exhibit A (PID 34-32-25-21-0103).
2. Outdoor storage area “B” consisting of a 15,000 square foot area within a parcel legally described as Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 249, Anoka County, Minnesota, as shown on Exhibit A (PID 34-32-25-21-0103).

3. Paragraph 5 Rent. is hereby replaced in its entirety as follows:

 
 
            5.         Rent.  Tenant covenants and agrees to pay to Landlord at the Landlord’s Agent Office without demand, monthly rent in the following amounts:
 
                        Lease Term (February 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026): $4,625.00
                                               
All Rent shall be payable on the first day of each month during the Lease Term.  If Landlord does not receive the full Rent by the fifth day of the month at 3:00 p.m., at the Landlord’s Agent Office, Tenant must pay a $200.00 late fee as an additional rent.  Rent is “paid” when Landlord receives it, not when mailed by the Tenant, date stamped by the Tenant, or sent by Tenant.
 
Tenant contemporaneously with the execution of this Lease shall deposit with Landlord the sum of Four Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-five and 00/100 Dollars ($4,625.00.) as first month’s gross rent, receipt which is hereby acknowledged by the Landlord.
 

4. Paragraph 4 Use. is hereby replaced in its entirety as follows:

4.         Use. 
 

1. The Premises shall be used by Tenant as a commercial use for motor sports sales and storage (boats, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, golf carts, etc.).  Auto and motorcycle sales are not permitted.

 

2. Tenant will not make or suffer any unlawful or offensive use of the Premises or any use or occupancy thereof contrary to any federal law, state law or ordinance of the City of Ramsey now or subsequently hereto made.  Tenant will not conduct or permit to be conducted any activity, or place any equipment in or about the Premises, which will in any way increase the rate of fire insurance or other insurance on the Premises; and if any increase in the in the rate of fire insurance or other insurance is stated by any insurance company or by the applicable Insurance Rating Bureau to be due to activity or equipment of Tenant in or about the Premises, such statement shall be conclusive evidence that such increase in such rate is due to such activity or equipment and, as a result thereof, Tenant shall be liable for such increase and shall reimburse Landlord therefore and further, shall discontinue or cause the discontinuance of such conduct or shall remove such equipment upon Landlord’s demand made at any time thereafter.

 

3. Tenant’s use of the Premises shall be consistent with Exhibit A. 

 

1. Outdoor Storage Area A is largely unimproved as of the commencement date of this Lease and does not comply with City zoning requirements.  Within four months from the commencement of this Lease, the Tenant shall make all required improvements to bring Area A into compliance with city zoning ordinances.  The Tenant is responsible for funding and constructing the required improvements which include, but are not limited to: grading, storm water, asphalt paving, concrete curb/ gutter, screening, land use permit fees, land use application fees, and third-party professional service fees.  If the Tenant defaults on this requirement, it shall immediately vacate Lease Area A.
2. The area to the west of Outdoor Storage Area A is not part of this lease and cannot be used for any purpose by Tenant.  Any vehicles or other items belonging to Tenant found on this non-leased area, or on any other property owned by Landlord but not leased by Tenant, is subject to removal by Landlord at Tenant’s cost.
3. The non-leased area south of Outdoor Storage Area B is a through way for movement of traffic.  This area is not to be used for parking by Tenant, its agents, employees or invitees. 
4. A 15-foot-wide through lane must be maintained at all times in Outdoor Storage Areas A, B, C and D for emergency vehicles to get through the storage areas.
5. Tenant shall install/maintain a gated fence on the east side of Outdoor Storage Area D and provide a gate key to Landlord for emergency access. 

 

4. Any sign, lettering, picture, notice or advertisement installed on or in any part of the Premises and visible from public areas must be approved by Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and installed at Tenant’s expense.  Political signs are prohibited on the Premises.  If this subparagraph is violated, Landlord may remove the sign(s) without liability and may charge the expense incurred by such removal to Tenant.

Alternatives Include:

1)   Adopt Resolution #26-037 Approving Lease Amendment with Mille Lacs Motor Sports II for 6781 and 6745 Hwy10 NW (as presented); subject to City Attorney Review
2)   Adopt Resolution #26-037 Approving Lease Amendment with Mille Lacs Motor Sports II for 6781 and 6745 Hwy10 NW (with changes); subject to City Attorney Review
3) Something else
 

Lease Revenue. The revenue received from the lease is applied to City administrative costs, property maintenance and to reimburse the Right-of-Away Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF).

Motion to Adopt Resolution #26-037 Approving Lease Amendment with Mille Lacs Motor Sports II for 6781 and 6745 Hwy10 NW (as presented); subject to City Attorney Review