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1995 EDA Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL JANUARY 3, 1995 President Joselyn called the annual meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:30 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, Peter Meintsma, Garry Grimes, Tom Krueger, David Anderson. The following members were absent: Betty Herbes, Pauline Langsdorf. The President of the EDA requested any necessary changes to the November 1, 1994 Regular Meeting Minutes, as submitted. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the minutes of the November 1, 1994 regular EDA meeting, as submitted. Motion Carried. President Joselyn requested any necessary changes to the minutes of the November 9, 1994 work session, as submitted. Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the minutes of the November 9, 1994 EDA work session, as submitted. Motion Carried. President Joselyn advised that the January meeting is the annual meeting of the Crystal EDA, when the election of officers is to take place. The Officers for 1994 were: President: Gary Joselyn Vice Pres: Garry Grimes Secretary: Pauline Langsdorf Treasurer: Tom Krueger Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Krueger that officers for 1995 remain the same as for 1994. President Joselyn asked if President other than Gary were received. President Joselyn asked if Vice President other than nominations were received. there were any nominations for Joselyn. No further nominations there were any nominations for Garry Grimes. No further President Joselyn asked if there were any nominations for Secretary other than Pauline Langsdorf. No further nominations were received. O • President Joselyn asked if there were any nominations for Treasurer other than Tom Krueger. No further nominations were received. Motion Carried. The Officers of the Economic Development Authority for the year 1995 are: President: Gary Joselyn Vice Pres: Garry Grimes Secretary: Pauline Langsdorf Treasurer: Tom Krueger President Joselyn reported that the City Council at its last meeting, changed meeting dates throughout 1995 where conflicts occur and recommended the EDA change its meeting dates to coincide with the City Council's changed meeting dates. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commmissioner Anderson to change regular meeting dates of the Crystal Economic Development Authority as follows: From Tuesday, July 4 Tuesday, August 1 Tuesday, October 3 Tuesday, November 7 To Wednesday, July 5 Wednesday, August 2 Monday, October 2 Wednesday, November 8 Motion Carried Staff reported that negotiations have started with property owners of the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Meetings have been held with owners of all properties and negotiations are moving along. Commissioner Krueger asked if any work was planned for the remaining building on the Skipper's site. Staff advised the building would be completely redone inside and outride. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:4® P.M. Sec ry a:EDA1-3 President IN MINUTES CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Vice President Grimes called the meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:00 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, David Anderson, .Peter Meintsma, Tom Krueger, Betty Herbes and Pauline Langsdorf (arrived at 6:10 P.M.) The following member was absent: Gary Joselyn. Following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director, Steve Bubul, City Attorney and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. "— Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the minutes of the January 3, 1995 regular EDA meeting as submitted. Motion Carried The EDA considered revenue tax increment notes for the Super Valu project and amendment to the development agreement. Mr Bubul reviewed a contract provision of the development agreement to pay tax increment to Super Valu. Mr. Bubul explained that originally it was anticipated that because the project was to be done in two phases that only two notes would need to be issued. Now it appears that three notes will be issued to accomodate development of the site. Motion by Commissioner Herbes, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve Resolution 95-1 awarding the sale of and providing the form terms convenants and directions for the issuance of the Taxable Limited Revenue Tax Increment Note, Series 1995A, in the principal amount of $710,653. Motion Carried. Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to approve Resolution #95-2 awarding the sale of and providing the form terms convenants and directions for the issuance of the Taxable Limited Revenue Tax Increment Note, Series 1995B, in the principal amount of $97,710. M Motion Carried. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the amendment to the development agreement with Super Valu regarding the number of notes to be issued. Motion Carried. The Commission considered a proposal for 2731 Douglas Drive. Mr. Bill Bryant presented his proposal for a 20 unit apartment building for low and moderate income persons using tax increment credit. The Commission discussed Mr. Bryant's proposal and had questions regarding whether the project would be rental or owner occupied, whether the site could adequately accomodate parking, what the income thresholds were, a history of Mr. Bryant's projects and other locations and how the project would be managed. The Commission noted that they felt the City had a greater need for home ownership rather than rental opportunities. The Commission also asked for the rental and vacancy rates for other rental project in the area. Motion by Commissioner Herbes to oppose Mr. Bryant's proposal based on the density of the development and that there are already many rental properties in that area. The motion failed for lack of a second. The Commission asked that the EDA Advisory Commission review Mr. Bryant's proposal. The Commission also asked Mr. Bryant to consider looking at a project with fewer units. The EDA received its annual report for 1994. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to suspend the reading of the annual report for 1994. Motion Carried. Motion by Commissioner Herbes, seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to adjourn the EDA Regular Meeting. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38P.M. P esid n tI CrLr*V r Z SeqrObary Ilk No MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:00 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Peter Meintsma, Tom Krueger, Betty Herbes and Pauline Langsdorf (arrived at 6:10 P.M-) The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; David Kennedy, Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director and Jim Casserly, Economic Development Consultant. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the minutes of the February 7 regular EDA meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. Moved by Krueger and seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the February 14 work session as submitted. Motion Carried. The Commission considered proposed housing legislation. Mr. Casserly reviewed the proposed legislation and explained that the intent is to capture dollars created by new single family development to be recycled for future housing needs. The legislation limits the amount of sites to 50 and no more than 7 per year. The program is designed to extend no more than 20 years. Moved by Commission Meintsma, and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to approve Resolution No. 95-3, requesting the legislature and the governor of the State of Minnesota to pass and sign into law, special legislation for the Crystal Housing Replacement program. Motion Carried. The Commission considered a proposal for multi -family development at 2731 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commission Grimes to deny the proposal for tax increment assistance for a multi -family project at 2731 Douglas Drive. Motion Carried. The Commission considered the 203K Mortgage Program. Community Development Director Norris explained the features of the program. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to authorize the EDA's participation in the 203K Mortgage Program. Motion Carried. The Commission reviewed the business retention surveys currently underway by the EDA Advisory Commission. It was noted that if any EDA members wish to conduct interviews or accompany EDA Advisory Commissioners on these interviews, to let staff know. 10 The Commission considered a request by Paster Enterprises for assistance for the medical building at the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. The EDA discussed whether the City's participation was necessary for the project. Representatives of Paster Enterprises indicated that it allows the orginal area to be expanded for more development with limited investment, by the City. The EDA asked for additional information and will hold a special meeting on March 21, if necessary, to further consider this matter. Motioned by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to table this matter until the March 21 special meeting, pending additional information from Paster Enterprises. Motion Carried. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma, and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to adjourn this regular meeting of the EDA. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. fi President Secretary 101 MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:15 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, Garry Grimes, Peter Meintsma, Tom Krueger, David Anderson, Betty Herbes (arrived at 6:25 p.m.) and Pauline Langsdorf. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; David Kennedy, Attorney; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. The EDA considered a request from Paster Enterprises regarding the Bass Lake Road/West Broadway redevelopment site. Edward Paster and John Streeter reviewed plans for the project for the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. They reviewed the status of the medical building immediately north of the site. The EDA discussed the layout of the proposed development including the medical building. Mr. Paster responded that the medical building was included as it helped the traffic flow and unifies the site and because of that he is proceeding with the project without additional assistance. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to adjourn the special meeting of the Economic Development Authority. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 P.M. �1YA,s President y 'Secretary 0, MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Betty Herbes, Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf, Peter Meintsma, Gary Joselyn, Garry Grimes and David Anderson. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; David Kennedy, Attorney; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to approve the minutes of the March 7th, 1995 regular EDA meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve.the minutes of the March 21st, 1995 special EDA meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. The Commission considered a resolution amending the project plans for Redevelopment Project #1 to clarify the City's intention to acquire the properties as needed to facilitate redevelopment of the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt Resolution #95-3 Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Redevelopment Project #1. Motion Carried. The EDA received information on the April 28th Realtors Seminar being offered by Community Development Staff to provide additional information to the real estate community regarding mortgage/home financing programs available to Crystal homeowners and residents. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to adjourn the meeting of the EDA. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 PM ,of- i—*LO President Secretary Motion Carried. MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MAY 2,1995 CRYSTAL CITY H ALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:15 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Garry Grimes, Peter Meintsma, David Anderson, Betty Herbes and Pauline Langsdorf (arrived at 6:27 p.m.). The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; David Kennedy, Attorney; Steve Peaslee, Planner; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Motion by Commission Grimes and seconded by Commission Herbes to approve the minutes of the April 4, 1995 regular EDA meeting, as submitted. Motion Carried. The Commission considered four demolition proposals for 5548 Lakeland Avenue No. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve Resolution #95-4, accepting a demolition proposal from Sauter & Sons for 5548 Lakeland Avenue No. Motion Carried. The Commission considered the sale of 3506 Adair Avenue No. Mr. Peaslee reviewed two proposals that had been received. Neither proposal met the City's asking price for the property. The EDA requested staff to do a further analysis of both proposals and bring back a recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adjourn the meeting of the EDA. Motion Carred. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Secretary 106 MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MAY 16,1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:15 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, Peter Meintsma, Tom Krueger, Garry Grimes, David Anderson and Pauline Langsdorf (arrived at 6:22 p.m.). The following member was absent: Betty Herbes. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; David Kennedy, Attorney; Steve Peaslee, Planner and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. The Commission considered the sale of 3506 Adair Avenue No. Planner Peaslee reviewed the two proposals for 3506 Adair and the program guidelines for EDA owned properties. Proposal A has no plans or builder at this time but the applicant guarantees construction by May 1, 1996. Proposal B has plans and a builder and is ready to start construction upon approval by the EDA. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to authorize staff to prepare contract and accept Proposal B as submitted by Kihle Construction and Galen and Verla Kihle. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the special meeting of the EDA. Motion carried. The adjourned at 6:24 p.m. President ,5 Secretary MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:15 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, Garry Grimes, Tom Krueger, Peter Meintsma, Betty Herbes, David Anderson and Pauline Langsdorf (arrived at 6:23 p.m.). The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; David Kennedy, Attorney; Steve Peaslee, Planner and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to approve the minutes of the May 2nd, 1995 Regular EDA Meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to approve the minutes of the May 16th, 1995 Special EDA Meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. The EDA discussed the sale of the lot at 3505 Zane Avenue North. Peaslee reviewed the two proposals for the EDA. Proposal A has a buyer and builder team, construction would begin within 90 days. They will meet the asking price of $24,500. for the lot and the house will have a construction cost of $112,000. and approximately 1,600 square feet of finished space. Proposal B has a buyer/builder team and will be constructed'within 120 days. Buyer will be meeting the EDA's asking price of $24,500. and the house will have an estimated construction cost of approximately $150,000. and finished size of 2,300 square feet. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to accept proposal B. Gary Pang representing proposal A reviewed some changes since the preliminary plan was submitted. The house will now be approximately 2,100 square feet and the garage has been re -oriented so that it will be at the north end of the house and will look like it is part of the house rather than the garage facing the street. Mr. Pang said he believes that the changes will make the value comparable to Proposal B and he has construction financing ready to go. Commissioner Meintsma withdrew his motion and Commissioner Anderson withdrew his second. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to accept Proposal A with the modifications explained by Mr. Pang. Motion Carried. The EDA considered the 1995 application to the Minnesota City Participation Program for first time home buyers funds. Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to authorize a submittal of the application packet to the MHFA for the maximum allotment in the Minnesota City Participation Program. Motion Carried. The EDA considered the acquisition of 5631 and 5639 Hampshire and 5600 and 5626 West Broadway. The EDA considered acquisition of this property in accordance with the terms of the development agreement for redevelopment of the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adopt Resolution #95-5 approving the purchase agreement between the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal and Graphco Securities Inc. Motion Carried. The EDA considered the acquisition of 5625 Hampshire and 6616 and 6624 56th Avenue North to facilitate redevelopment of the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adopt Resolution #95-6 approving the purchase agreement between the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal and Kenneth Y. Fischman. Motion Carried. The EDA considered the acquisition of 3531 Zane Avenue North. Peaslee reviewed the property and the estimated extent of repairs necessary. Commissioner Meintsma noted that he would prefer to tear the house down. Commissioner Krueger agreed that the site was a candidate for a new house rather than a re-hab. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to acquire the property at 3531 Zane Avenue North for demolition using CDBG Bonds. Motion Carried. 111 The Commission noted receipt of a memo from Jim Casserly regarding the Housing Replacement Program which was included in a bill approved by the Legislature and Governor. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adjourn the meeting of the EDA. Motion carried. The adjourned at 6:55 p.m. LM MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:15 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, David Anderson and Peter Meintsma. Pauline Langsdorf was absent. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; David Kennedy, Attorney; Steve Peaslee, Planner and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to approve the minutes of the June 6 regular meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. Dave Feyereisen discussed with the EDA the possibility of rehabilitating the property at 3531 Zane rather than demolishing the structure as originally directed by the EDA. Mr. Feyereisen thinks the house is well built and the mechanical systems are up to date. Most of the deficiencies of the property are due to deferred maintenance and the need for general updating. The Commission discussed whether it made sense to rehab the property given the size of the house. Motion by Commission Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to table the matter to the next meeting to allow staff to work with Mr. Feyereisen. Motion Carried. The EDA considered the acquisition of 5841 Oregon Ave. No. for rehabilitation using the 203K Mortgage Program and HOME funds. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to authorize the acquisition of the property at 5841 Oregon Ave. No. for rehabilitation using the 203K Mortgage Program and Home Funds. Motion Carried. 1.14 The EDA discussed the acquisition of 5454 Lakeland Ave. No. The EDA discussed that this area is a priority for redevelopment and control of the site would make redevelopment less complicated. There is no developer committed to working on the site at this time. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to authorize staff to negotiate for the acquisition of 5454 Lakeland Ave. No. Motion Carried. The EDA considered the acquisition of 5518 Lakeland Ave. No. The EDA considered a request from a broker representing the owners of the.property at 5518 Lakeland Ave. No. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to authorize staff to negotiate for the acquisition of the property at 5518 Lakeland Ave. No. Motion Carried. The EDA considered a resolution relating to the assignment of development agreement responsibilities of SuperValu for the transfer of Lot 2 in Cub Foods Addition. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to approve Resolution 95-7, A Resolution Relating to Anthony Shopping Center and SuperValu and Consenting to Partial Assignment and Assumption. Motion Carried. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to adjourn the regular meeting of the Crystal EDA. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. `Secretary r President; RM MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, Garry Grimes, Peter Meintsma, Tom Krueger, Betty Herbes and David Anderson (arrived 6:50 p.m.). Pauline Langsdorf was absent. The following staff members were present: David Kennedy, Attorney; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to approve the minutes of the July 5, 1995 regular meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. Staff reviewed past EDA discussions of 3531 Zane - that it had been acquired originally for demolition and at the July 5th meeting, the EDA requested possible alternatives for rehab of the property rather than demolition. Dave Feyereisen appeared and said that he would like to rehab the house and be the owner of the finished product. Mr. Feyereisen proposed offering the house to the public for a price lower than what the City paid for it with certain specifications for remodeling and expansion. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to have staff prepare a proposal for minimum rehab specifications which include expansion of the house and a minimum value for the house upon completion of the rehab. The Mayor asked that the values on adjacent properties be provided for EDA at their next meeting. Motion Carried. the The EDA considered the Third Party Agreement with Hennepin County for CDGB funds. Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to authorize the execution of the Third Party Agreement with Hennepin County for CDBG funds. Motion Carried. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adjourn the regular meeting of the Crystal EDA. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7;01 p.m. President Secretary l 119 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Vice President Grimes called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:20 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf, Garry Grimes, David Anderson, Betty Herbes and Peter Meintsma. The following member was absent: Gary Joselyn. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director, David Kennedy, Attorney; Steve Peaslee, Planner and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. The Commission considered the sale of 6812 44th Avenue North. Planner Peaslee reviewed Mr. Wilder's proposal to build a split -- entry on the property with the construction cost of approximately $83,000. The total building and site will value approximately $104,000. Motion by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the sale of the property at 6812 44th Avenue North to Mike Wilder. Mr. Wilder will pay $21,300 for the lot and construct a home with a value of approximately $83,000. Motion Carried. The Commission continued its discussion of 3531 Zane Avenue North. Planner Peaslee reviewed the history of the property, the condition of the existing structure and the assessor's comments regarding rehabilitation versus redevelopment of the property. Planner Peaslee reviewed the four options for redevelopment of the property. Option A: City finance rehabilitation of the property. Option B: Demolish the existing structure and redevelop the property. Option C: Solicit bids for rehabilitation of the existing structure. Option D: Solicit bids for rehabilitation and expansion of the existing structure. Fran Feyereisen 3411 Yates was present representing his sons, Paul and Dave. Mr. Feyereisen suggested the EDA pursue Option D and advertise the property and specify the number of square feet W that the completed house should have. Mr. Feyereisen cautioned that he didn't think the property would sell for $50,000; it is worth closer to $40,000. The Commission discussed whether the EDA could ask for bids and if none of the proposals are acceptable, pursue demolition and redevelopment of the property. Motioned by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to authorize staff to prepare specifications to ask for bids for Options C and D for rehabilitation of the property. Motion Carried. Motioned by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the special meeting of the EDA. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. 51 Secretary President X21 MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:15 PM. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, Betty Herbes-Wenberg, Tom Krueger, Dave Anderson, Garry Grimes and Peter Meintsma. Pauline Langsdorf was absent. The following staff members were present: David Kennedy, Attorney; Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg to approve the minutes of the August 2, 1995, regular meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. Motion by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the minutes of the August 15 special meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. The EDA considered requesting the City Council to adopt a 1996 HRA/EDA levy to be used for redevelopment activities. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adopt Resolution #95-8 adopting a proposed budget and certifying a proposed tax levy to the County Auditor for the EDA to use for redevelopment activities. Motion Carried. The EDA considered acquisition of the residential property at 630843rd Avenue North Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to authorize staff to acquire the residential property at 6308 43rd Avenue North. Motion Carried. The EDA considered amending the purchase agreements for the Graphco Securities and Fischman properties so that the purchase agreements for both accurately reflect the closing dates for acquisition of those properties. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the amendments to the purchase agreements with Graphco Securities and Ken Fischman. Motion Carried. 122 The EDA considered the purchase agreement for 5518 Lakeland Avenue North (the vacant Arnold's Restaurant). The purchase price for the property is $125,000 with $65,000 paid at the time of closing and the balance paid in five installments through May, 1998. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt Resolution 95-9 authorizing the execution of the purchase agreement for 5518 Lakeland Avenue North. Motion Carried. The Commission received specifications for proposals for the property at 3531 Zane Avenue North. Proposals are due back to City Hall by September 25 and the specifications require a minimum bid of $50,000 and options: to do only the remodeling/updating work outlined in the Housing Inspector's specifications; or to add additional space to the house and complete the remodeling/updating. The EDA scheduled a special meeting for 6:30 PM on September 19 to consider the Housing Replacement Program. Fran Feyereisen appeared to ask the EDA why they had a minimum bid for the property at 3531 Zane Avenue North. Mr. Feyereisen suggested that the EDA should consider selling the property to the highest bidder and reserve the EDA's right to reject any bids that are not satisfactory to the EDA. The EDA noted the minimum bid is based on the FDA's cost of acquisition for that property. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the regular meeting of the EDA. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 P.M. Secretary f' .�2�t President Motion Carried. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Chairman Joselyn called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:34 P.M. Present were: Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Grimes, Commissioner Joselyn, Commissioner Meintsma, Commissioner Langsdorf, Commissioner Krueger, and Commissioner Herbes- Wenberg. Also present were: David Kennedy, Attorney; Jim Casserly, Economic Development Consultant; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. The Commission considered the proposed Housing Replacement District Plan and District No. 1. Norris and Casserly reviewed the contents of the proposed plan, the boundaries of the proposed district and the parcels to be included in the first phase of the project. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to adopt Resolution No. 95-10, approving and adopting a Housing Replacement District Plan and creating Housing Replacement District No. 1. Motion Carried. Commissioner Langsdorf inquired as to the status of the Livable Communities Act and whether Crystal had yet been contacted by Metropolitan Council staff. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to -adjourn the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 P.M. Secretary 123 125 MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL President Joselyn called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:15 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Joselyn, Garry Grimes, Dave Anderson, Pauline Langsdorf, Tom Krueger and Betty Herbes-Wenberg. Pete Meintsma was absent. The following staff members were present: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Steve Bubul, Attorney; Steve Peaslee, Planner; Jim Casserly, Economic Development Consultant; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. The Commission considered the purchase agreement for the acquisition of the property at 5454 Lakeland Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Langsdorf and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adopt Resolution #95-11, a resolution approving the purchase agreement for 5454 Lakeland Avenue North and authorizing its execution. Motion Carried. The EDA considered a pledge agreement between the EDA and the City of Crystal for the note for the purchase of 5454 Lakeland Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt Resolution #95-12 authorizing execution of a Tax Increment Pledge Agreement with the City of Crystal relating to $691,000 tax for General Obligation Tax Increment Note, Series 1995. Motion Carried. The Commission considered the disposition of the residential property at 3531 Zane Avenue North. Mr. Peaslee reviewed two proposals for the property. One proposal was for the rehab and expansion of the existing structure and the other proposal was for demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new residential structure on the property. The proposal to demolish and build a new structure on the property is a proposal by a contractor where there is no buyer for the new structure. -� Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the proposal submitted by David Feyereisen to remodel and expand the existing structure at 3531 Zane Avenue North and the property be sold for $30,000. Motion Carried. Mot The Commission asked that staff try to get before and after photos of redevelopment projects including the removal of the old Royal Crown Motel and the construction of the new Super 8 Motel, the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway, the Suburban Motel site and houses in the Scattered Site Acquistion Program. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to adjourn the special meeting of the EDA. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M. Secretary ALN Jt EDA 10-18mins j/��nt LM MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS President Joselyn called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:45 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Tom Krueger, Garry Grimes, David Anderson, Peter Meintsma, Pauline Langsdorf, Gary Joselyn and Betty Herbes- Wenberg. The following staff members were present: David Kennedy, Attorney; Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg to approve the minutes of the September 5, 1995, regular meeting, September 19, 1995, special meeting and October 18,1995, special meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. The EDA considered six proposals for demolition of buildings and improvements at the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Motion by Commission Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt Resolution No. 95-13, accepting the demolition proposal from Herbst and Sons Construction Company for $57,300 for demolition of buildings and improvements of the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Motion Carried. The EDA reviewed a draft policy for property acquisition for the CDBG Scattered Site and New Crystal Home programs. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg to refer the draft policy to the EDA Advisory Commission. Commissioner Joselyn asked that the Commission review the policy and bring it back to the EDA as soon as possible. Motion Carried. The EDA reviewed proposals received from BCL and Jon Tessier for appraisal services. The proposals are: BCL - $350 per appraisal; and Tessier - $300 per appraisal. Mr. Peaslee asked the EDA to consider both proposals and accept both so the staff can use either depending on timing, need and work load. . -1 Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to accept the proposals from BCL and Tessier for appraisal services. Motion Carried. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to adjourn the regular meeting of the EDA, Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 P.M. G: eda;11-8min <, Pre ent 129 MINUTES OF THE CRYSTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1995 CRYSTAL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Vice President Grimes called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:30 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Pauline Langsdorf, Tom Krueger, Garry Grimes, David Anderson, Betty Herbes-Wenberg and Peter Meintsma. Gary Joselyn was absent. The following staff members were present: David Kennedy, Attorney; Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Steve Peaslee, Planner; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the minutes of the November 8, 1995, regular meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. The Commission considered the policy acquisition as drafted by staff and reviewed EDA Advisory Commission. Motion by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to approve the policy for property acquisition as drafted. Motion Carried. The Commission considered revised by-laws for the EDA which specify who is authorized to sign documents on behalf of the EDA. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-Wenberg and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the revised by-laws for the EDA. Motion Carried. The EDA considered a resolution indicating the City's intent to include 5454 and 5518 Lakeland Avenue North in a future redevelopment tax increment financing district if necessary to facilitate redevelopment of that area. Motion by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to adopt Resolution 95-14 indicating the EDA's intent to include 5454 and 5518 Lakeland Avenue North in a future redevelopment tax increment financing district. Motion Carried. The Commission discussed financing for the following projects: 3531 Zane Avenue North: there is a $20,000 shortfall between the purchase price and the selling price; staff recommends this amount come from unencumbered tax increment funds in the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project area. 3033 Kentucky Avenue North: staff recommends the shortfall for this project be taken from the redevelopment fund. 3557 Regent Avenue North: the difference between the purchase price and the assessed value ($6,000) is recommended to come from unencumbered tax increment funds in the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project area. Motion by Commissioner Herbes-`Venberg and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to adjourn the regular meeting of the EDA. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 P.M. ,��e � (�� a f -4J President � U Secretary G:EDA: 12-5min