Fridley, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 508 (2026) § 508.06
Qualified Third-Party Neutral Appointment
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At the public hearing, the City Council must appoint a qualified neutral third party, to be agreed upon by both the manufactured home park owner and manufactured home owners, whose hourly cost must be reasonable and paid from the Minnesota manufactured home relocation trust fund. The neutral third party will act as a paymaster and arbitrator, with decision-making authority to resolve any questions or disputes regarding any contributions or disbursements to and from the Minnesota Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund by either the manufactured home park owner or the manufactured home owners. If the parties cannot agree on a neutral third party, the City Council may determine who will act as the neutral third party. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1419 on 3/11/2024
Under Fridley Ch. 508 § 508.06, when a manufactured home park closing reaches the public hearing stage, the City Council is required to appoint a qualified neutral third party who is acceptable to both the park owner and the home owners. This neutral party serves a dual role — acting as both a paymaster and an arbitrator — with authority to resolve disputes about contributions and disbursements involving the Minnesota Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund. The neutral party's reasonable hourly costs are drawn from that same trust fund, and if the two sides cannot agree on a candidate, the City Council steps in to make the selection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a manufactured home park owner subject to a closing proceeding under Fridley Ch. 508 § 508.06, operators are generally expected to participate in good faith in the selection of a mutually agreeable qualified neutral third party at the public hearing. Compliant park owners engage constructively in that selection process, understanding that if no agreement is reached, the City Council retains authority to appoint the neutral party unilaterally. The neutral party appointed under § 508.06 will have binding decision-making authority over any disputes concerning the park owner's contributions to or disbursements from the Minnesota Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Manufactured home owners involved in a park closing covered by Fridley Ch. 508 § 508.06 have a right to participate in selecting the neutral third party appointed at the public hearing, and that party's costs are paid from the Minnesota Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund rather than by the residents. The neutral party holds arbitration authority over disputes about trust fund contributions and disbursements, providing a structured forum for resolving disagreements without requiring residents to bear the cost of that process. Residents who have concerns about how the trust fund is being administered or who face disputes during a park closing may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Minnesota manufactured home relocation law and the protections under § 508.06.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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