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2004 EDA Meeting MinutesMinutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Annual Meeting January 6, 2004 President Grimes called the annual meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Tom Krueger, Peter Meintsma, and Laurie Ann Moore. Gary Joselyn arrived immediately following the roll call. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, Attorney. The EDA considered officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) for 2004. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Moore to nominate the following officers: President: David Anderson Vice President: Mark Hoffmann Secretary: Laurie Ann Moore Treasurer: Gary Joselyn Motion carried. At this time, the meeting was turned over to President Anderson. The EDA considered the 2004 meeting calendar. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the 2004 meeting calendar as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2003, special meeting as presented. Motion carried. The EDA considered acquisition of 4343 Xenia Avenue North for demolition and land banking for future redevelopment. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to authorize staff to acquire 4343 Xenia Avenue North for $85,000. ""N Motion carried. Under Other Business, President Anderson reminded the EDA that a special meeting is scheduled for January 15 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the staff recommendation on the Crystal GAEDA\EDA Min utes\2004\0 1 -06-04min annual org mtg.doc Heights preliminary redevelopment plan. President Anderson remarked that he would like to take action on the recommendation at that meeting to avoid calling a special meeting for the 20th. Commissioner Hoffmann voiced agreement and stated he would be ready to vote on the 15th. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adjourn the annual meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. David Anderson, President ATT T: Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary G:\EDA\EDA Minutes\2004\01-06-04min annual org mtg.doc Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting January 15, 2004 President Anderson called the annual meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 7:00 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Peter Meintsma, and Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, Attorney. The EDA considered the staff recommendation on the Crystal Heights Preliminary Redevelopment Plan following presentation of the report by staff. Comments were received from Jean Jordan, 3408 Regent Ave N; and John Knoff, 3549 Orchard Ave N. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adopt the staff recommendation endorsing Option #2 (whole area redevelopment is not feasible) and endorsing the following procedures for implementation of that option: • Sell the five EDA -owned lots for new house construction; ■ Pursue similar new house development on lots owned by MnDOT and Cub Foods; • Acquire existing houses on a voluntary basis, demolish them, and sell the lots for new house construction per the scattered site program used elsewhere in the city; ■ Reconstruct 34th Place & 35th Avenue (possibly as part of Phase 7 street reconstruction in 2005); assess property owners for share of reconstruction costs in accordance with standard city policy; ■ Proceed with a Comprehensive Plan amendment to guide areas west of Regent for low-density residential. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adjourn the special meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. At. Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary G:\EDA\EDA Minutes\2004\01 -1 5-04min.doc Motion carried. & L� cl David Anderson, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting February 3, 2004 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Tom Krueger and Laurie Ann Moore. (Gary Joselyn arrived following approval of the minutes.) Absent was Peter Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner. (City Attorney Steve Bubul arrived following consideration of the Brunswick redevelopment options.) Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2004 regular meeting and the January 15, 2004 special meeting, as presented. Motion carried. The EDA considered redevelopment options for 4120, 4130 and 4140 Brunswick Avenue North. The EDA asked that another option be developed that resulted in four, 75' lots. Mr. Sutter stated that staff would put together that information for consideration by the EDA at the March 1, 2004 regular meeting. The EDA considered acceptance of the 2003 Annual Report of the Crystal Economic Development Authority. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to accept the 2003 Annual Report. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. David Anderson, President AT ST: Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary G:\EDA\EDA Minutes\2004\02-03-04min.doc Minutes of the --� Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting March 1, 2004 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:15 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger and Peter Meintsma. Absent was Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; and City Attorney Steve Bubul Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the February 3, 2004 regular meeting and the February 3, 2004 work session, with the correction in the work session minutes that the meeting was adjourned by President Anderson. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider new home proposals for 6412 45th Avenue North. Planner Sutter reviewed the proposals and staffs recommendation of accepting the proposal from Avery Homes with the modifications contained in the staff report. Gloria McDonald of 6424 45th Avenue North appeared and had questions about house size, variances, lot elevation and drainage, and trees. President Anderson closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adopt EDA Resolution #2004-1 authorizing the sale of 6412 45th Avenue North and execution of a development agreement with Avery Homes including the modifications recommended by staff. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider new home proposals for 3415 Zane Avenue North. Planner Sutter reviewed the proposals and staffs recommendation of accepting the proposal from Avery Homes with the modifications contained in the staff report. President Anderson closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt EDA Resolution #2004-2 authorizing the sale of 3415 Zane Avenue North and execution of a development agreement with Avery Homes including the modifications recommended by staff. Motion carried. The EDA considered redevelopment options for 4120, 4130 and 4140 Brunswick Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to recess the regular meeting of the EDA until immediately following adjournment of this date's regular City Council meeting. Motion carried. The meeting recessed at 6:58 p.m. G:\EDA\EDA Min utes\2004\03-01-04min. doc The regular meeting of the EDA reconvened at 7:31 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting. The EDA continued its discussion of redevelopment options for 4120, 4130 and 4140 Brunswick Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to pursue redevelopment Option #2 as presented in the staff report. Motion failed. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to direct staff to prepare a request for proposal marketing the 300' frontage represented by the three lots to one builder as a single tract, with the stipulation that no less than four new house lots be created on the tract. Motion carried. The EDA considered the 2004 EDA Work Program. Planner Sutter noted that, based on the EDA's action on the previous item, the specific addresses of the new house lots to be created in the 4100 block of Brunswick would be deleted from Section B(1) of the Work Program. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to accept the 2004 Work Program. Motion carried. The EDA considered amendments to development agreements with LaNel for the Heathers projects. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn: 1) to approve the amendments to the agreements in accordance with Chart 2 and the staff recommendation contained in the staff report; and 2) to require that: LaNel enter into the amended agreement and make the corresponding payments to the city, both within 30 days of the date on which the city has determined the total costs incurred for the services of Krass Monroe as they relate to this matter; and 3) require that LaNel pay 100 percent of those related costs for consulting services. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. QIN Davi ers-on President ATTE T: Mark Ho mann, Vice resident G:\EDA\EDA Minutes\2004\03-01-04min.doc Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting April 5, 2004 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Peter Meintsma and Laurie Ann Moore. Absent was Tom Krueger. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; and City Attorney Steve Bubul Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2004 regular meeting, with the correction that Commission votes be recorded simply as "motion carried" or "motion failed." Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider new home proposals for 3512 Brunswick Avenue North. Planner Sutter reviewed the proposals and staff s recommendation of accepting the proposal from Feyereisen Construction. President Anderson closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adopt EDA Resolution #2004-3 authorizing the sale of 3512 Brunswick Avenue North and execution of a development agreement with Feyereisen Construction. Motion carried. The EDA considered redevelopment options for 4120, 4130 and 4140 Brunswick Avenue North. Planner Sutter indicated that additional language is necessary in the participation agreement to prohibit transfer of the agreement to a third party. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to pursue redevelopment Option #3 as presented in the staff report. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to authorize execution of the modified participation agreement with Al Stobbe Homes, Inc. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. f2�dlm—MATa" ATTEST: aurie Ann Moore, Secretary Motion carried. E - -, David Anderson, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting May 4, 2004 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger and Laurie Ann Moore. Absent was Peter Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; and City Attorney Steve Bubul Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2004 regular meeting and April 20, 2004 work session. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider proposals for new home construction on EDA lots at 3557 Regent, 5200 — 35th Avenue North, and 5217, 5324 and 5416 — 34th Place North. Planner Sutter explained all the proposals received were significantly below the target price for each lot. Staff believes the proposals received for 5200 — 35th Avenue and 5217 — 34th Place represent the a fair value for the lots and staff is recommending approval of the proposals submitted by Golden Home Builders for these lots, subject to the builder submitting a revised house plan for 5217 — 34th Place North for EDA approval at the June 1 meeting. Planner Sutter reviewed the new, lower target lot prices and values that will be used when the remaining three lots are re -offered. President Anderson closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adopt EDA Resolution #2004-4 authorizing the sale of 5200 — 35th Avenue North and execution of a development agreement with Golden Home Builders and EDA Resolution #2004-5 authorizing the sale of 5217 — 34th Place North and execution of a development agreement with Golden Home Builders. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider a proposal from Al Stobbe Homes for new home construction on EDA lots at 4118, 4126, 4134 and 4142 Brunswick Avenue North. Planner Sutter reviewed Mr. Stobbe's proposed lots (four lots varying between 72' and 78' in width) and plat and the house proposals for each lot. Planner Sutter explained he had just received an estimate of $10,000415,000 from Xcel Energy for undergrounding the electric lines in front of the four lots. Planner Sutter explained some of the project costs may come in lower than originally budgeted. Lynn Stobbe of Al Stobbe Homes stated the developer would prefer to have the electric lines buried. President Anderson closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to authorize preparation and submittal of a preliminary and final plat for Brunswick Fields and to adopt EDA -- Resolution #2004-6 authorizing the sale of 4142, 4134, 4126 and 4118 Brunswick Avenue North and execution of a development agreement with Al Stobbe Homes. The issue of the electrical lines is not resolved; staff will bring the matter back to the next scheduled EDA meeting. Motion carried. A—% President Anderson recessed the regular EDA meeting at 7:00 p.m. President Anderson reconvened the regular EDA meeting at 7:53 p.m. The EDA considered transferring the title to the rear portion of the property at 4068 Hampshire acquired for inclusion in the Hagemeister Pond Preserve from the EDA to the City. Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt EDA Resolution #2004-7 authorizing the transfer of property from the EDA to the City. Motion carried. Commissioner Hoffmann asked staff to prepare information on recent acquisitions by the EDA using eminent domain. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. a _ aij�� - David Anderson, President ATTEST: - Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary G:\EDA\EDA Minutes\2004\05-04-04min.doc Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting May 18, 2004 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger. Absent: Peter Meintsma and Laurie Ann Moore The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and City Attorney Steve Bubul. Honored guest in attendance: Margie Evens, Mayor of Avon MN. Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2004 regular meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered the undergrounding of overhead electric lines for four proposed EDA lots at 4118, 4126, 4134 and 4142 Brunswick Avenue North. Planner Sutter presented information indicating that the survey distributed as part of the RFP package did not show the overhead utility lines. Planner Sutter also provided the EDA members with an updated summary of anticipated expenses for the project. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to authorize that the Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement include a provision that the EDA will have the line undergrounded as part of its project cost provided that no poles may be set on properties abutting the EDA -owned lots. Motion carried. The EDA considered authorizing the acquisition of 6808 44th Avenue North for scattered site redevelopment. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve Resolution 2004-8 establishing the amount of just compensation and authorizing the purchase of property located at 6808 44th Avenue North for $90,000. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adjourn the special meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. ATTEST: - \ �Ik Al /�A I f�� , , Mark H ffmann, Vice Ni dent Motion carried. David Anderson, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting July 6, 2004 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:31 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger and Laurie Ann Moore. Absent: Peter Meintsma. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and City Attorney Steve Bubul. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2004 special meeting and the May 18, 2004 work session. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider proposals for new home construction on an EDA - owned lot at 5416 34th Place North. Planner Sutter presented the staff report. No one from the public appeared at the hearing, and President Anderson closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt Resolution ^ 2004-09 authorizing the sale of 5416 34th Place North to Novak -Fleck, subject to the conditions contained in the staff report. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider proposals for new home construction on an EDA - owned lot at 5324 34th Place North. Planner Sutter presented the staff report. No one from the public appeared at the hearing, and President Anderson closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adopt Resolution 2004-10 authorizing the sale of 5324 34th Place North to Accent Homes, subject to the conditions contained in the staff report. Motion carried. The EDA considered a revised house plan for the EDA -owned lot at 5217 34th Place North. Planner Sutter presented the revised plan that showed modifications to the garage that reduce its projection in front of the house. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to approve the revised house plan. Motion carried. Planner Sutter provided the EDA with an update on marketing efforts for EDA -owned lots at 3557 Regent Avenue North and 6808 44th Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. David Anderson, President ATTEST: Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary G:\EDA\EDA Minutes\2004\07-06-04min.doc Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting August 17, 2004 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 9:40 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Peter Meintsma, Tom Krueger and Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; and City Attorney Steve Bubul. Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Moore to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2004 regular meeting. Motion carried. Planner Sutter reviewed the proposed reduction in price for the EDA -owned property at 5324 — 34th Place due to soil conditions. The EDA discussed how it would be protected and what the limit of any price reduction would be. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to authorize staff to negotiate a lot price reduction for soil corrections at 5324 — 34th Place, not to exceed $22,618, as approved by the City Engineer. Motion carried. Planner Sutter reviewed the builder for the house at 5416 — 34th Place had provided soil borings but no costs for any soil corrections. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to authorize the staff to negotiate a lot price reduction for 5416 — 34th Place for soil corrections as approved the City Engineer. Motion carried. Planner Sutter reviewed the proposed costs of undergrounding the electric lines on Brunswick Fields is much higher than originally estimated and suggested the EDA could consider reducing the lot price as an alternative to undergrounding the utilities. The EDA discussed whether it had any recourse against the surveyor who didn't show the overhead lines. The EDA discussed whether to proceed with undergrounding and whether there had been any further discussion with the builder. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to table consideration of lot price reduction for Brunswick Fields until the actual impact on the project budget is known. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the special meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. ATTEST: Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary G:\EDA\EDA Minutes\2004\08-17-04min.doc Motion carried. &'J' P k� David Anderson, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority ^-� Regular Meeting September 7, 2004 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:15 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger and Laurie Ann Moore. (Commissioner Meintsma arrived following approval of the minutes.) The following staff members were present: John Sutter, Planner; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and City Attorney Mike Norton. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Moore to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2004, special meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered the acquisition of 6517 41st Avenue North for lot division to expand Hagemeister Pond Park and re -sale of existing house on the remainder of the lot. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to authorize staff to purchase the subject property for $221,000; initiate a lot division request to detach the rear 135' for park expansion; and re -sell the existing house on the open market. Motion carried. The EDA considered taking action regarding noncompliance with the Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement for excess EDA property adjacent to 3444 Yates Avenue North. It was the consensus of the EDA that staff would inform the owner of 3444 Yates that the EDA will suspend initiation of the reversion process in one year increments if Outlot A is properly sodded prior to October 10, 2004 and properly maintained thereafter. The EDA would retain the right to revisit the issue of exercising its reversion rights on an annual basis until the required garage is built. The EDA considered a Resolution requesting City Council approval of the HRA levy for 2005 redevelopment activities. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adopt Resolution 2004-11 adopting a proposed budget and requesting its approval by the City Council. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider proposals for new house construction on an EDA - owned lot at 3557 Regent Avenue North. Planner Sutter presented the staff report. No one from the public appeared at the hearing, and President Anderson closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adopt Resolution 2004-12 authorizing the sale of 3557 Regent Avenue North to Novak -Fleck. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider proposals for new house construction on an EDA - owned lot at 6808 44th Avenue North. Planner Sutter presented the staff report. No one from the public appeared at the hearing, and President Anderson closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adopt Resolution 2004-13 authorizing the sale of 6808 44th Avenue North to MJB Custom Homes, Inc., subject to the conditions contained in the staff report. Motion carried. Community Development Director Peters provided the EDA with an update on the sale of the Timesavers property on Hanson Court. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. David Anderson President ATTEST: Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary G:\EDA\EDA Minutes\2004\09-07-04min.doc Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority ...� Special Meeting November 16, 2004 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 7:55 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Pete Meintsma and Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Kruger and seconded by Commissioner Moore to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2004, regular meeting as corrected. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the transfer of the south 135 feet of property located at 6517 41 st Avenue North to the city of Crystal for an addition to the Hagemeister Pond Preserve and authorizing the sale on the open market of the north 182 feet of said property, including the existing house. No one from the public appeared at the hearing, and President Anderson closed the hearing. --� Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to authorize the transfer of the park parcel to the city and authorize the President and Executive Director to respond to reasonable offers from prospective buyers of the house parcel. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the special meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. kg-". David Anderson, President ATTEST: Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting December 21, 2004 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Pete Meintsma and Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2004, special meeting and the November 16, 2004 work session. Motion carried. The EDA considered using tax increment funds for the under -grounding of overhead utilities at Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Mr. Peters stated that the intent of the expenditure was to ensure public safety as part of the redevelopment effort within the redevelopment area. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to authorize the use of tax increment funds for the EDA's share of project costs for the under -grounding of overhead utilities at Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Motion carried. The EDA considered authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with Xcel Energy for the under -grounding of overhead utilities at Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to authorize the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with Xcel Energy for the under -grounding of overhead utilities at Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Motion carried. The EDA considered providing legal services to assist in the establishment of a foundation for civic improvement and promotion. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Moore to authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with the incorporators of a non-profit organization, under which the EDA will agree to direct its attorney to perform the initial legal work necessary for the establishment of the non-profit foundation at the expense of the EDA. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the special meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. David Anderson, President ATTEST: Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary G:\EDA\EDA Minutes\2004\12-21-04min.doc