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2006 EDA Meeting MinutesMinutes of the -- Crystal Economic Development Authority Annual Meeting January 3, 2006 President Anderson called the annual organizational 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, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffinan, Gary Joselyn, and Lindsay Krantz. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, Attorney. The EDA considered officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) for 2006. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to nominate the following officers: President: Laurie Ann Moore Vice President: ReNae Bowman Secretary: David Anderson Treasurer: Garry Grimes Motion carried. Commissioner Anderson turned over the meeting to Vice President Bowman. The EDA considered the 2006 meeting calendar. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to approve the 2006 meeting calendar as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2005, special meeting as presented. Motion carried. The EDA discussed whether to have the EDA act as developer for the Thora Thorson Addition (former Thorson Elementary School site). Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffinann to have the EDA act as developer for the Thora Thorson Addition. Motion carried. The EDA considered a contract with Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation for Housing Resource Center services for 2006. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to authorize execution of the contract with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation for Housing Resource Center services for 2006, with revised language regarding qualified indemnity in the contract. Motion carried. Commissioner Hoffmann asked about the status of the property on 36`h Avenue and Zane; Planner Sutter reported the EDA's offer had been accepted. Commissioner Hoffinann asked for an update and discussion of requiring sprinkler systems for EDA properties at a future work session. Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adjourn the annual meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. ATTEST: & 92-r� David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting February 7, 2006 President Moore called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 8:40 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Mike Norton, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2006 annual meeting and work session as presented. Motion carried. The EDA considered a change order for the 7323 58th Avenue North (former Thorson Elementary School) demolition contract. Commissioner Hoffinann requested that the contingency shown in the project budget be used in its entirety to help meet the additional expenses in the change order and that the budget spreadsheet be amended to reflect that expenditure. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Bowman authorizing an amendment to the demolition contract with Landwehr Construction for a change order not to exceed $79,000 for additional unforeseeable subcontractor expenses related to asbestos abatement, and directing the President and Executive Director to execute the amended contract. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. i aurie Moore, President ATTEST: ft", Otn_j—'�� David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting March 6, 2006 President Moore called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:50 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffinan, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2006 regular meeting, as presented. Motion carried. The EDA considered approval of a contract with Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation for administration of the Home Improvement Incentive Rebate program. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to approve the annual contract with GMHC. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. /V A�" aurie Moore, President ATTEST: P� a- a�� David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the -- Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting April 4, 2006 Vice President Bowman 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, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn and Lindsay Krantz. The following staff members were present: Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, Attorney. The minutes for the March 6, 2006 regular meeting were not distributed for review by the EDA, so approval of the minutes was removed from the agenda. The EDA conducted a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of the South 3 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Economic Development Authority Second Addition for combination with property at 3540 Zane to correct an existing side setback nonconformity. No one came forward to speak on this item, and the public hearing was closed. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to approve the resolution authorizing the sale of real property for combination with adjacent property at 3540 Zane Avenue North. Motion carried. The EDA conducted a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of the East 3 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Crystal Economic Development Authority Second Addition for combination with property at 5813 36th to correct an existing side setback nonconformity. No one came forward to speak on this item, and the public hearing was closed. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the resolution authorizing the sale of real property for combination with adjacent property at 5813 36th Avenue North. Motion carried. The EDA considered a revised contract with Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation for administration of the Home Improvement Incentive Rebate program. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to approve the revised contract with GMHC for the Home Improvement Incentive Rebate program. Motion carried. The EDA received the 2005 EDA Annual Report. The EDA considered the 2006 EDA Work Program. Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to approve the 2006 EDA Work Program. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. ReNae ce President ATTEST: CA (O 6 David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting May 2, 2006 President Moore 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, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn and Lindsay Krantz. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director; and Steve Bubul, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the minutes of the March 6 and April 4, 2006 regular meetings, as presented. Motion carried. The EDA conducted a public hearing to consider proposals for construction of a new house on an EDA lot at 4300 Xenia Avenue North. No one came forward to speak on this item, and the President closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve Resolution #2006-03 authorizing the sale of real property at 4300 Xenia Avenue North for new house construction to Covenant Builders, Inc. for $80,000. Motion carried. The EDA conducted a public hearing to consider proposals for construction of new houses on EDA lots at 3548 and 3556 Zane Avenue North. No one came forward to speak on this item, and the President closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve Resolution #2006-04 authorizing the sale of real property at 3548 Zane Avenue North to Covenant Builders, Inc. for $80,000 for new house construction. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve Resolution #2006-05 authorizing the sale of real property at 3556 Zane Avenue North to Covenant Builders, Inc. for $80,000 for new house construction. Motion carried. Commissioner Joselyn commented that the scoring criteria appears to favor the proposal that offers the most expensive house and questioned whether the goal of the program was to build more and more expensive homes in the city. City staff offered that the EDA could meet to discuss the scoring criteria as well as the purpose and intent of the scattered .site program. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. aurie Moore, President ATTEST: David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting May 23, 2006 President Moore called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 5:00 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffinan, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director. The EDA considered the voluntary acquisition of 5720 32nd Avenue North for demolition and new house construction. Steven Jarosh of 1432 Quebec Avenue North, Golden Valley, voiced objection to the EDA's offer to purchase the property as being outside of the EDA's "standard process" for voluntary acquisition. Mr. Sutter responded that the property was listed on the MLS and, as such, EDA staff was responding with an offer to purchase this property from a willing seller. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffinann to authorize the EDA President and Executive Director to enter into a purchase agreement to voluntarily acquire 5720 32nd Avenue North for $135,000. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m. '-15curie Moore, President ATTEST: David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting June 6, 2006 President Moore 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, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director; and Mike Norton, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2006 regular meeting and May 23, 2006 special meeting, as presented. Motion carried. The EDA considered changes to the proposal scoring sheet for EDA lot sales. Commissioner Grimes requested that the proposals submitted by builders include an estimated sale price for the home. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the revised scoring sheet as recommended, omitting house price as a scoring criterion. Motion carried. The EDA considered a marketing plan for newly platted lots in Thora Thorson Addition. Aaron Surratt, West Metro Fire District, spoke to the option of requiring fire sprinkling in each of the new homes. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adjourn the regular meeting of the EDA and reconvene the regular meeting immediately following adjournment of the 7:00 PM City Council meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM and reconvened at 7:36 PM. The EDA continued its consideration of the marketing plan for Thora Thorson Addition, particularly the option to include a fire sprinkling requirement in the marketing specs. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to approve the marketing plan as recommended by staff with the exception that access to electric, telephone and cable TV service would be from new underground main lines within the Oregon Court right-of- way instead of from the existing overheads along the east and west perimeters of the plat. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution authorizing Advertisements for Bids for infrastructure work in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve Resolution #2006-06 authorizing bid advertisements for infrastructure work in Thora Thorson Addition (7323 58th Ave N). Motion carried. Commissioner Grimes offered a reminder of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting at Broadway Park at 7:00 PM on June 7. Mr. Peters informed the EDA that staff had issued an RFP and has received proposals from three firms to provide tax increment advisory services to the EDA. Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. ` aurie Moore, President ATTEST: David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting July 5, 2006 Vice President Bowman 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: ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffinann, Gary Joselyn and Lindsay Krantz. Commissioner David Anderson and President Laurie Moore arrived following approval of the minutes. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director; and Mike Norton, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2006 regular meeting, as presented. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution authorizing acquisition of unaddressed tax forfeit property adjacent to 5720 32nd Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve Resolution #2006-07 authorizing acquisition of unaddressed tax forfeit property adjacent to 5720 32nd Avenue North. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution requesting a nonpublic sale of tax forfeit property at 6325 41 st Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to approve Resolution 42006-08 requesting a nonpublic sale of tax forfeit property at 6325 41 st Avenue North. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution awarding a contract for grading and public infrastructure work in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve Resolution #2006-09 awarding a contract for grading and public infrastructure work in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion carried. The EDA considered tentative acceptance of a builder's proposal to purchase Lots 2-3-4 in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to tentatively select Avery Homes as the builder for Lots 2-3-4 in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion carried. The EDA considered tentative acceptance of a builder's proposal to purchase Lots 6-7 in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to tentatively select Covenant Builders as the builder for Lots 6-7 in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion carried. The EDA considered tentative acceptance of a builder's proposal to purchase Lots 11-12 in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to tentatively select Inspired Construction as the builder for Lots 11-12 in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion carried. The EDA considered tentative acceptance of a builder's proposal to purchase Lots 14-15-16-17 in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to tentatively select Covenant Builders as the builder for Lots 14-15-16-17 in Thora Thorson Addition. Motion carried. In other business, Commissioner Joselyn asked for clarification with regard to the EDA decision to not include fire sprinkling as a requirement in homes to be built in the Thora Thorson Addition. Commissioner Grimes commented on recent media discussions of cul-de-sacs. Commissioner Anderson inquired about the timeline for development of the MnDOT lots along TH100. Commissioner Krantz inquired as to the possible number of lots represented by the MnDOT excess right-of-way. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. aurie Moore, President ATTEST: David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the _ Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting August 2, 2006 President Moore 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: Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffmann, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. Commissioner David Anderson arrived during the closed session. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director; and Bryan Shirley, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2006 regular meeting, as presented. Motion carried. President Moore announced that the EDA would go into closed session to discuss formulation of an asking price for the possible sale of the southeast five feet of 5354 Douglas Drive for combination with 5324-5332-5340 Hanson Court. The EDA went into closed session at 6:17 p.m. and reopened the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. The EDA held a public hearing to consider accepting proposals from Avery Homes to purchase Lots 2-3-4 in Thora Thorson Addition. Planner Sutter gave an overview of the proposals and the staff recommendation. President Moore opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak, and President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt EDA Resolutions #2006-10, 42006-11 and 42006-12 authorizing the sale of real property at 5746, 5740 and 5734 Oregon Court and execution of development agreements with Avery Homes, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider accepting proposals from Covenant Builders to purchase Lots 6-7 in Thora Thorson Addition. Planner Sutter gave an overview of the proposals and the staff recommendation. President Moore opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak, and President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adopt EDA Resolutions #2006-13 and #2006-14 authorizing the sale of real property at 5722 and 5716 Oregon Court and execution of development agreements with Covenant Builders, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Motion carred. The EDA held a public hearing to consider accepting proposals from Inspired Construction to purchase Lots 11-12 in Thora Thorson Addition. Planner Sutter gave an overview of the proposals and the staff recommendation. President Moore opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak, and President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Krantz and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt EDA Resolutions 42006-15 and #2006-16 authorizing the sale of real property at 5717 and 5723 Oregon Court and execution of development agreements with Inspired Construction, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider accepting proposals from Covenant Builders to purchase Lots 14-15-16-17 in Thora Thorson Addition. Planner Sutter gave an overview of the proposals and the staff recommendation. President Moore opened the public hearing. Pam Frazier, 5832 Lincoln Dr, Edina, and owner of Covenant Builders, spoke to confirm that the elimination of the bonus room was the builder's decision. President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adopt EDA Resolutions #2006-17, #2006-18, #2006-19 and #2006-20 authorizing the sale of real property at 5735-5741-5747-5753 Oregon Court and execution of development agreements with Covenant Builders, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. aurie Moore, President ATTEST: David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting September 5, 2006 President Moore 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: Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffinann, David Anderson, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. Commissioner Gary Joselyn was absent. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director; and Mike Norton, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2006 regular meeting, as presented. Motion carried. President Moore announced that the EDA would hold a public hearing to consider granting a drainage and utility easement across the southeast 5 feet at 5354 Douglas Drive and to consider authorizing the sale of the southeast 5 feet. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve a drainage and utility easement across the southeast 5 feet of 5354 Douglas Drive. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to adopt Resolution #2006-21 authorizing the sale of the southeast 5 feet of 5354 Douglas Drive. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution requesting City Council approval of an HRA levy for redevelopment activities. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adopt Resolution #2006-22 requesting City Council approval of an HRA levy for redevelopment activities. Motion carried. The EDA discussed the preliminary plat of Crystal Economic Development Authority Third Addition (currently 5720 — 32nd Avenue North). At 6:30 p.m., President Moore opened a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5752 Oregon Court. At 6:32 p.m., President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by President Moore and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adopt Resolution 2006- 23 authorizing the sale of 5752 Oregon Court to Covenant Builders including the recommendations in the staff report. Motion carried. At 6:37 p.m., President Moore opened a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5728 Oregon Court. At 6:37 p.m., President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt Resolution 2006-24 authorizing the sale of 5728 Oregon Court to Covenant Builders including the recommendations in the staff report. Motion carried. At 6:38 p.m., President Moore opened a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5708 Oregon Court. At 6:38 p.m., President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to adopt Resolution 2006-25 authorizing the sale of 5708 Oregon Court to Covenant Builders including the recommendations in the staff report. Motion carried. At 6:40 p.m., President Moore opened a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5701 Oregon Court. At 6:40 p.m., President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adopt Resolution 2006-26 authorizing the sale of 5701 Oregon Court to Covenant Builders including the recommendations in the staff report. Motion carried. At 6:42 p.m., President Moore opened a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5709 Oregon Court. At 6:42 p.m., President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adopt Resolution 2006-27 authorizing the sale of 5709 Oregon Court to Covenant Builders including the recommendations in the staff report. Motion carried. At 6:43 p.m., President Moore opened a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5729 Oregon Court. At 6:43 p.m., President Moore closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Krantz and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt Resolution 2006-28 authorizing the sale of 5729 Oregon Court to Covenant Builders including the recommendations in the staff report. Motion carried. The EDA received an update on the status of the development of Thora Thorson Addition. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by President Moore to adjourn the regular EDA meeting. Motion carried. E The regular EDA meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. ATTEST: LA� 'Llv�- David Anderson, Secretary SurieMoore, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting October 3, 2006 President Moore called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 7:25 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, ReNae Bowman, Mark Hoffinann, David Anderson, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and Mike Norton, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Hoffinann to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2006 regular meeting, as presented. Motion carried. President Moore announced that the EDA would conduct a closed session to formulate an offer for the possible acquisition of 5201 and 5211 56th Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to go into closed session to formulate an offer for the possible acquisition of 5301 and 5211 56th Avenue North. Motion carried. The EDA went into closed session at 7:29 PM and adjourned the closed session at 7:49 PM. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adjourn the regular EDA meeting. Motion carried. The regular EDA meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: David Anderson, Secretary ka am,, curie Moore, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting November 8, 2006 President Moore called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:53 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, ReNae Bowman, Mark Hoffmann, David Anderson, Gary Joselyn and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner; and Mike Norton, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2006 regular meeting and October 17, 2006 work session, as presented. Motion carried. The EDA considered authorizing the voluntary acquisition of 3541 Hampshire Avenue North for demolition and lot sale. —' Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Anderson authorizing the President and Executive Director to sign a purchase agreement and related documents to voluntarily acquire 3541 Hampshire Avenue North for a purchase price of $80,000. Commissioner Hoffmann noted that the garage should be demolished along with the house. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adjourn the regular EDA meeting. Motion carried. The regular EDA meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. aurie Moore, President ATTEST:" David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting November 21, 2006 President Moore 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 Hoffinan, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director; and Mike Norton, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commission Grimes to approve the regular meeting minutes from November 8, 2006. Motion carried. The EDA considered a request from Inspired Construction for approval of a different house plan at 5717 Oregon Court. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the request from Inspired Construction for a different house plan for 5717 Oregon Court, subject to the changes recommended by staff. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution authorizing acquisition of tax forfeit property at 6325 — 415` Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to continue consideration of a resolution authorizing acquisition of tax forfeit property at 6325 — 415` Avenue North to December 4, 2006. Motion carried. At 6:38 p.m., President Moore declared the EDA would recess into closed session to formulate an offer for the possible acquisition of 5111 — 56th Avenue North. At 6:48 p.m., President Moore reconvened the EDA meeting. Motion by Commissioner Krantz and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adjourn the special EDA meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. &A&?7A= Sauri:e�Moore, President ATTEST: �/J' c3"i David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting December 4, 2006 President Moore 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 Hoffinan, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. Gary Joselyn arrived following approval of the minutes. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director; and Michael Norton, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Krantz and seconded by Commission Grimes to approve the special meeting minutes from November 21, 2006. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution authorizing acquisition of tax forfeit property at 6325 41 st Avenue North for demolition and lot sale. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adopt Resolution 2006-29 authorizing the President and Executive Director to sign a purchase agreement and related documents to voluntarily acquire the tax forfeit property at 6325 41st Avenue North for a purchase price of $80,000. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution authorizing Tax Increment Financing District 1 to reimburse costs related to the acquisition of 5111 56th Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffinann to adopt Resolution 2006-30 approving the terms of an internal loan in connection with TIF District No. 1. Motion carried. Mr. Sutter provided the Commissioners with an update on the sale of lots at Thora Thorson Addition. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adjourn the regular EDA meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Laurie Moore, President ATTEST: David Anderson, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting December 19, 2006 President Moore 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, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffmann, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development Director; and Mike Norton, Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commission Hoffmann to approve the regular meeting minutes from December 4, 2006. Motion carried. The EDA considered authorizing the voluntary acquisition of 5527 Xenia Avenue North for demolition and lot sale. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Grimes authorizing the President and Executive Director to sign a purchase agreement and related documents to voluntarily acquire 5527 Xenia Avenue North for a purchase price of $101,500. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the special EDA meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Laurie Moore, President ATTEST: David Anderson, Secretary