2017.12.05 EDA Meeting PacketAGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 6:45 P.M. CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Call to order * 2. Roll call * 3. Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2017 special meeting 4. Consider tentative acceptance of a proposal from Tollberg Homes to purchase the EDA lot at 4724 Lakeland Avenue North 5. Consider a resolution adopting a 2018 budget and property tax levy and requesting their approval by the City Council 6. Other business * 7. Adjournment * *Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting November 21, 2017 President Kolb called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 7:35 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John Budziszewski, Julie Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director, John Sutter, Deputy Executive Director, and Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Parsons (Deshler) to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2017 regular meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered authorizing a contract with Center for Energy and the Environment for administration of home improvement programs in 2018. Mr. Sutter presented the staff report and took questions from the Board. Following EDA discussion, motion by Commissioner Adams (Deshler) to authorize a contract with Center for Energy and the Environment for administration of home improvement programs in 2018, but without adding a deferred loan requirement to the Home Improvement Incentive Rebate program. Motion carried. Under New Business, Mr. Sutter answered questions from the board about the status of 5717 West Broadway (former Thriftway) and 4800 56th Avenue North (former gas station). Motion by Commissioner Parsons (Adams) to adjourn. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. ______________________________ Jeff Kolb, President ATTEST: ______________________________ Olga Parsons, Secretary
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
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DATE: November 30, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for December 5 EDA meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider tentative acceptance of proposal by Tollberg Homes for the lot at
4724 Lakeland Avenue North
Tollberg Homes has submitted a proposal to purchase the lot at 4724 Lakeland Avenue North.
The lot price is $55,000. Tollberg is a state-licensed residential building contractor with no
enforcement actions.
Attached are an aerial photo, builder’s proposal form, and preliminary site and building plans
for a new home with an attached garage. The house would have approximately 1,200 finished
square feet on the main level with an open living-dining-kitchen area, three bedrooms and two
bathrooms. It would also have unfinished square footage on the lower level, with an option to
have it finished with additional bedrooms, a b athroom, and recreation room. Similar homes
have been built by Tollberg on several other EDA lots, including most recently at 5140
Lakeside Avenue North. The builder does not have a buyer for the home.
The required public hearing would be scheduled if the EDA gives tentative acceptance of the
proposal.
REQUESTED EDA ACTION: EDA tentative approval of the purchase proposal with Tollberg
Homes for the EDA lot at 4724 Lakeland Avenue North.
EDA STAFF REPORT
4724 Lakeland Avenue North
Lot purchase proposal from Tollberg Homes
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_____________________________________________________________________ FROM: Jean McGann, Finance Director _____________________________________________________________________ DATE: November 29, 2017 TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for December 5, 2017 EDA meeting) SUBJECT: Consider a resolution adopting a proposed HRA tax levy for 2018 On September 5, 2017, the EDA authorized the preliminary HRA levy of $277,200. The EDA has the authority to reduce the HRA levy, however, it cannot be increased. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority tax levy accounts for a portion of the funding. There have not been any recommended budget changes since the preliminary certification in September. The baseline activities proposed for the EDA in 2018 would result in total expenditures of $413,970 and include funding in whole or in part for the following significant activities: Bass Lake Road Streetscape construction Home Improvement Incentive Rebates Acquisition and demolition of one blighted house for redevelopment Continuing and expanding the city’s branding and beautification efforts Staff has prepared the budget on the following page for consideration. In addition to the budgeted amounts, the EDA may authorize additional expenditures from the fund balance for specific projects.
EDA STAFF REPORT Annual Resolution – 2018 HRA Levy
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EDA adoption of the attached resolution is requested.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL HENNEPIN COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 13 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018 BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND REQUESTING THEIR APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (the “EDA”) undertakes redevelopment and housing activities in the City of Crystal, Minnesota (the “City”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.02 and the enabling resolution of the EDA, the EDA exercises all of the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority (“HRA”) as described in Minnesota Statues, Section 469.001 to 469.047 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, under Section 469.033 Subdivision 6 of the Act, an HRA is authorized to levy and collect special benefit taxes on all taxable property under the jurisdiction of the HRA, that is, property in the City; and WHEREAS, the permitted levy is 0.0185 percent of the estimated market value of the property in the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal as follows: 1. The EDA hereby adopts a 2018 proposed budget for housing and redevelopment in the amount of $413,970. 2. The EDA hereby adopts a proposed property tax levy of $277,200 for the purpose of funding the adopted budget in conformance with Section 469.033, Subdivision 6 of Minnesota Statutes. 3. The Executive Director is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of the City of Crystal for its consent and approval as provided by Section 469.033 of the Act and for certification to the Property Tax Manager of Hennepin County. Adopted this 5th day of December, 2017. _______________________________ Jeff Kolb, President _______________________________ Anne Norris, Executive Director