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1993 EDA Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL JANUARY 5, 1993 President Moravec called the annual meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:03 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf, Peter Meintsma and John Moravec. The following members were absent: None Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator; and Bill Monk, Public Works Director. The following guest was present: Mark Kroegler of the Hoisington Kroegler Group. Since there were three newly elected councilmembers on the Economic Development Authority, the City Clerk administered the oath of office to Commissioners Herbes, Joselyn, and Langsdorf. President Moravec noted a correction to the second to last paragraph on the second page of the December 8 minutes. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1992, regular EDA meeting, and the December 15, 1992, special EDA meeting minutes as amended. Motion Carried. President Moravec noted that the January meeting is the annual meeting of the Crystal EDA, when the election of officers is to take place. The officers for 1991 were: President - John Moravec Vice President - Garry Grimes Secretary - Pauline Langsdorf Treasurer - Gary Joselyn President Moravec requested nominations to the office of President. Commissioner Joselyn nominated Commissioner Moravec to the office of President. President Moravec requested further nominations for the office of President. There were no other nominations. The President closed nominations and requested the Administrative Secretary to cast all ballots for John Moravec as President. Commissioner Moravec was therefore elected President of the Crystal EDA for 1993. President Moravec then requested nominations for the office of Vice President. Commissioner Krueger nominated Commissioner Grimes for the office of Vice President. President Moravec requested further nominations for the office of Vice President. There were no other nominations. The President closed nominations and requested the Administrative Secretary of the EDA to cast all ballots for Gary Grimes as Vice President. Commissioner Grimes was therefore elected Vice President of the Crystal EDA for 1993. President Moravec then requested nominations for the office of Secretary. Commissioner Grimes nominated Commissioner Langsdorf for the office of Secretary. President Moravec requested further nominations for the office of Secretary. There were no other nominations. The President closed nominations and requested the Administrative Secretary of the EDA to cast all ballots for Pauline Langsdorf as Secretary. Commissioner Langsdorf was therefore elected Secretary of the Crystal EDA for 1993. President Moravec then requested nominations for the office of Treasurer. Commissioner Langsdorf nominated Commissioner Joselyn for the office of Treasurer. President Moravec requested further nominations for the office of Treasurer. There were no other nominations. The President closed nominations and requested the Administrative Secretary of the EDA to cast all ballots for Gary Joselyn as Treasurer. Commissioner Joselyn was therefore elected Treasurer of the Crystal EDA for 1993. Staff requested the EDA to consider purchase of a HUD property at 5402 53rd Avenue North as part of the CDBG Scattered Site Acquisition Program. Staff reported that HUD does not yet have a sale price for the property but recommended that the EDA authorize staff to negotiate purchase of the property for the maximum price of $45,000, which is what the property sold for in 1989. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of 5402 53rd Avenue North. Motion Carried. Bill Monk, Public Works Director, and Mark Kroegler, of the Hoisington Kroegler Group, appeared to present the final site plan for the Crystal Shopping Center's Streetscape Project. No action was necessary by the EDA. Staff reported that the City of Crystal used approximately half of its Minnesota Communities Participation Program fund allotment of 2.2 million dollars prior to the December 23, 1992, deadline. Left -over funds were placed in a Statewide pool, which can still be accessed by Crystal applicants. Staff reported that the program stirred a great deal of interest among first-time home buyers in the community and recommended that the EDA pursue application to future funding opportunities for this program. Anne Norris requested the EDA to set a special meeting for January 19, 1993, at 6:00 P.M., for the purpose of discussing the Mielke Field condemnation. It was received by unanimous approval to hold a special EDA meeting on January 19, prior to the City Council meeting. Under other business, Commissioner Grimes questioned availability of funds for home improvement loans. Staff explained the procedure for loan application and consideration of emergency loans. Commissioner Grimes requested staff to provide each councilmember a copy of the memo regarding 5757 Quail Avenue North in the next City newsbrief. President Moravec requested staff to investigate three options in changes to the membership of the EDA, including: 1. Keeping membership as 2. Making the EDA members people, or 3. Converting the EDA to the City Councilmembers a separate group of an HRA. The Executive Director indicated that staff would attempt to have information available for the January 19 special EDA. meeting. Commissioner Grimes requested that the pledge of the allegiance be placed back on the EDA agenda. President Moravec requested further discussion of this issue at the next regular meeting. Moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 P.M. President Secreta 1 7 MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE DATE: January 27, 1993 TO: Crystal EDA Commissioners FROM: Staff RE: Special January 19 EDA Meeting Since Super Valu is not able to have all necessary requirements completed by January 19, and also due to the School District considering Super Valu's proposal to purchase Mielke Field on January 19 at 7:00 P.M., the special EDA meeting scheduled for January 19, 1993, will be postponed until the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, February 2, 1993, at 6:00 P.M. JJ:jt �6 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL FEBRUARY 2, 1993 President Moravec called the regular 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, Betty Herbes (arrived 6:10 P.M.), Gary Joselyn (arrived 6:02 P.M.), Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf, Peter Meintsma and John Moravec. The following members were absent: None Staff members in attendance were as follows: Nancy Gohman, Asst. Manager; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney (arrived 6:06 P.M.); Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Moved by Commissioner Langsdorf and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the minutes of the January 5, 1993, regular EDA meeting, as submitted. Motion Carried. President Moravec presented the annual report of the EDA for 1992. Staff reported on the status of the 36th Avenue/Highway 100 TIF project, explaining that Super Valu is presently negotiating sale of Mielke Field with the School District. Since the EDA may still need to proceed with condemnation of Mielke Field, staff indicated that Super Valu had requested the EDA to schedule a special EDA meeting for February 16 at 6:00 P.M. After discussion, the EDA determined that if sufficient information was available from Super Valu, the President could call a special meeting. The EDA considered purchase of a vacant HUD property located at 5402 53rd Avenue North through the Scattered Site Acquisition Program. Staff recommended that the EDA purchase the property for the $28,000 sale price offered by HUD. Moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to purchase the property located at 5402 53rd Avenue North for the price of $28,800 from HUD, authorizing the President and the Executive Director to execute the sales contract. Motion Carried. President Moravec removed the discussion of the recitation schedule for the Pledge of Allegiance from the agenda since it was discussed at the last City Council meeting. _ Staff requested the EDA to consider its interest in acquiring the Johnson Equipment property located at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North, since the owner was interested in selling the property to the City. Staff indicated that the property is located in TIF District No. 1 and that tax increment reserves may be available in the future to redevelop the property. Moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to direct staff to refer discussion of potential redevelopment of the Johnson Equipment property to the EDA Advisory Commission. Motion Carried. Under other business, the City Attorney suggested that the EDA may want to study TIF legislation being proposed by Rep. Myron Orfield. Staff was directed to gather information about the proposed legislation and forward it to the EDA Commissioners as soon as possible. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M. kSer, ry MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER - MARCH 2, 1993 President Moravec called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:34 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Peter Meintsma and John Moravec. The following members were absent: Pauline Langsdorf. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney (arrived 6:45); Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the minutes of the February 2, 1993, regular EDA meeting, as submitted. Motion Carried. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to change the regular EDA meeting date to March 30 in order to coincide with changes to the City Council meeting schedule. Motion Carried. Staff recommended that the EDA authorize staff to obtain demolition bids for buildings at 5640 Quail Avenue North and 5402 53rd Avenue North. Staff further recommended that the EDA authorize staff to proceed in advertising these lots and the vacant lot at 5720 43rd Avenue North for sale. It was recommended that the minimum bid price for the lot at 5720 43rd Avenue North be set at $19,000, which was close to the assessor's estimated value of $19,100, and $20,000 for the other two properties. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to authorize staff to proceed with advertising for demolition bids for 5640 Quail Avenue North and 5402 53rd Avenue North properties and further authorize staff to proceed with advertising and lots for sale according to land value estimates to be provided by the City Assessor. Motion Carried. The EDA members then discussed the current status of the 36th Avenue/Highway 100 TIF project. Commissioner Meintsma reported on the activities of the February 20 District ##281 Public Hearing. Commissioner Joselyn reported on the activity at the February 22 public hearing. Anne Norris reported that the School District is expected to make a decision regarding sale of Mielke Field by April 19. There was no other business. Moved by commissioner Meintsma and seconded by commissioner Joselyn to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M. Secre r 12 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER MARCH 30, 1993 President Moravec called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:03 P.M. Upon call of roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, Gary Joselyn (arrived 6:04) Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:15), Peter Meintsma, and John Moravec. The following members were absent: None Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy (arrived 6:14); and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to approve the minutes of the March 2, 1993, regular EDA meeting, as submitted. Motion Carried. The next agenda item was consideration of recommendations from the EDA Advisory Commission regarding the EDA membership composition. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to table discussion of the EDA membership composition until all EDA members could be present. Motion Carried. Staff recommended that the EDA authorize staff to submit an application to the Minnesota City Participation Program for 1.7 million dollars in first time home buyer mortgage funds. Staff informed the EDA that the EDA would need to pay a $300 processing fee if its application was accepted. Staff recommended that the $300 processing fee be paid out of the EDA budget. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to authorize staff to proceed in applying for 1.7 million dollars in MCPP funds. Motion Carried. Staff reported on two vacant HUD properties that could be purchased through the Scattered Site Acquisition Program. One of the two properties, located at 5538 Yates Avenue North, was recommended by staff for purchase in the Scattered Site Acquisition Program. Staff reported that HUD is requesting $34,650 for the property, which includes the City's 10% discount. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to direct staff to negotiate purchase of 5538 Yates Avenue North with HUD for the maximum purchase price of f $34,650, but attempting to lower sale price. Motion Carried. The Executive Director reported that property located on West Broadway was available for sale in Tax Increment District No. 1 along West Broadway. Staff inquired of the EDA's interest in purchasing such property for redevelopment. Moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to direct staff to further investigate opportunities in redeveloping property in the 5017, 5025 and 5027 West Broadway area, referring the information to the EDA Advisory Commission also. Motion Carried. Staff reported that they were unaware of any new developments in the 36th Avenue/Highway 100 TIF project. Commissioner Herbes requested staff to submit a second request to MnDot for information on the reconstruction schedule on the Highway 100 improvements. There was no other business. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:27 P.N Secretary 13 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER APRIL 20, 1993 Vice President Grimes called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:10 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, and Pauline Langsdorf. Those following members were absent: Herbes, Meintsma and Moravec. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Bill Monk, Director of Public Works; Jim Otto, Finance Director; and Mark Koegler, Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. The Authority considered an amendment to the Crystal Shopping Center Agreement regarding the streetscape project at the Crystal Shopping Center. Moved by Commissioner Langsdorf and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to continue this matter to May 4, 1993. Motion Carried Krueger voted No. It was moved by Commissioner President Grimes to adjourn adjourned at 6:30 P.M. Langsdorf and seconded by Vice the meeting. The meeting Secret y 15 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER MAY 4, 1993 President Moravec called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:03 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Gary Joselyn, Pauline Langsdorf, Peter Meintsma and John Moravec. The following members were absent: Betty Herbes and Tom Krueger. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Steve Bubul, City Attorney (arrived at 6:07 P.M.); Bill Monk, Public Works Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the March 30, 1993, regular meeting and the April 20, 1993, special EDA meeting, as submitted. Motion Carried. The EDA members were then scheduled to consider recommendations from the EDA Advisory Commission regarding the EDA membership composition, but President Moravec recommended that the Authority delay discussion of this item as requested by Commissioner Herbes, who was unable to attend the meeting. Moved by Commissioner Langsdorf and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to continue the discussion of the EDA membership composition until an appropriate future date. Motion Carried. The Authority continued consideration of an amendment to the Crystal Shopping Center Agreement regarding the streetscape project at the Shopping Center. Bill Monk explained that additional tax increment funds beyond the original estimate were needed to proceed with the project. Ed Paster and John Streeter appeared to answer questions. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adopt EDA Resolution 93-1, A Resolution Approving an Amendment to contract with Crystal Shopping Center Associates. to Prior to voting on the previous motion it was moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to further amend Section 2.2 (g) of the Contract for Private Development to increase the penalty from $50,000 to $190.000. Those members voting aye: Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma and Moravec. Those members voting nay: Grimes. Motion Carried. The vote on the first motion to appove EDA Resolution 93-1 was as follows: Those members voting aye: Joselyn, Langsdorf, Meintsma, and Moravec. Those members voting nay: Grimes. Motion Carried. The Authority then considered EDA Resolution No. 93-2, a Resolution Awarding Demolition Bid for 5640 Quail Avenue North and 5402 53rd Avenue North. Staff explained that four acceptable bids had been received for this project. The lowest proposal received from Sauter and Sons, Inc. was recommended for Approval by staff. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to approve EDA Resolution No. 93-2, a Resolution Awarding Demolition Bid for 5640 Quail Avenue North and 5402 53rd Avenue North to Sauter & Sons, Inc. Motion Carried. The Authority then considered entering into a Contract for Deed with Paula Nyquist, owner of 3553 June Avenue North, to purchase 3557 June Avenue North. Staff recommended that the Authority enter into a Contract for Deed arrangement to sell the vacant lot at 3557 June Avenue North to the adjoining property owner for the price of $1,000 under the terms that the EDA would prepare the lot for grass seeding. Under the terms of the proposed agreement, Ms. Nyquist would then be responsible for maintaining the property. Moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to direct staff to negotiate the terms of the Contract for Deed with Paula Nyquist to sell 3557 June Avenue North, authorizing the President and Executive Director to sign the Contract. Motion Carried. 17 Staff reported that no bids were received on three scattered site acquisition lots that were recently advertised for sale. In order to get the properties back onto the tax rolls for 1994, staff recommended that the EDA make one more attempt in advertising the lots for sale, lowering the minimum bid prices $2,000 below the previous advertised minimum bid prices. The Executive Director suggested that the EDA reduce the bid deposit from $1,000 to $500. Staff suggested that the EDA may want to pursue the option of serving as the developer in future scattered site acquisition projects if a method could be found for avoiding HUD pay -back requirements. Moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to direct staff to readvertise properties for sale according to adjustments recommended by staff. Those members voting aye: Grimes, Joselyn. Those members voting nay: Meintsma, Moravec, Langsdorf. Motion Failed. Since it was time to begin the City Council meeting, the remaining agenda items were deferred until informal discussion during the City Council meeting. It was moved Commissioner adjourned at by Commissioner Joselyn Langsdorf to adjourn the 7:00 P.M. Secr ry and seconded by meeting. The meeting me MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER JUNE 1, 1993 Vice President Grimes called the regular 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: Betty Herbes, Garry Grimes, Gary Joselyn (arrived 6:03 P.M.), Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:08 P.M.), and Peter Meintsma. The following members were absent: John Moravec. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney (arrived 6:09 P.M.); Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Commissioner Krueger noted a correction to line 5 of page 2 of the May 4, 1993, EDA meeting minutes, which should state the dollar amount 11$190,000". It was moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the minutes of the May 4, 1993, regular EDA meeting, as amended. Gary Fields from Springsted a financing option available could lease housing to encou time home buyers. The Execu staff had requested Mr. Fiel option to the EDA should an the future for this type of Motion Carried. Corporation appeared to explain to the EDA in which the EDA rage home purchases by first- tive Director explained that ds to explain this financing appropriate project appear in redevelopment. Julie Jones explained that the EDA's request to MHFA for 1.7 million dollars in MCPP funds was reduced to $1,024,141. In order to continue with the application process, she explained that the EDA needed to execute the Allotment Agreement and Application -Commitment Agreement by June 4, 1993. It was moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to approve EDA Resolution No. 93-3, A Resolution Approving Execution of MCPP Application - Commitment Agreement and Allotment Agreement. Motion Carried. 0 Julie Jones recommended that the EDA again pursue obtaining bids for purchase on three scattered site acquisition lots owned by the EDA at the following minimum bid prices: 5720 - 43rd Avenue North - $17,000 5640 Quail Avenue North - $19,000 5402 - 53rd Avenue North - $17,000 She further recommended that the EDA delay advertising the lots for sale until the closing on 5538 Yates Avenue North was completed and to include the fourth lot in the advertisements for sale at a minimum bid price of $17,000. It was moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to accept staff's recommendations for minimum bid prices and directed staff to proceed with advertising the lots for sale again. Motion Carried. Anne Norris explained that the EDA Advisory Commission had responded to the EDA's request to study possible purchase/redevelopment of 5141 Lakeland Avenue North. The EDA Advisory Commission had responded with recommendations to pursue acquisition of the property. She concluded that the project could possibly pay for itself, depending on the quality of redevelopment. She recommended that the EDA schedule a public hearing to consider establishing a tax increment financing district in the area and to direct staff to prepare a more complete financial analysis. It was moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to request staff to conduct further analysis of the project for review at a future EDA work session prior to setting a public hearing. Motion Carried. Anne Norris explained that the EDA Advisory Commission had also been asked to consider the redevelopment potential of properties located at 5017, 5025 and 5027 West Broadway. The EDA Advisory Commission had recommended that the EDA consider acquiring the property for establishment of a tax increment district to facilitate redevelopment of the area. It was moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to also request staff to conduct further analysis of this project for consideration by the EDA at a future work session. Motion Carried. There was no other business. It was moved Commissioner adjourned at by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Herbes CO adj ourn the ThA mPPti nct 6:54 P.M. i Secretary �e 21 23 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER JULY 6, 1993 President moravec called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:04 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Gary Grimes, Betty Herbes, Gary joselyn, Tom Krueger, Peter Meintsma, and John Moravec. The following members were absent: Pauline Langsdorf. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to approve the June 1, 1993, regular EDA meeting minutes as submitted. Motion Carried. The EDA then considered an amendment to the Development Agreement with SuperValu that would extend the deadline for submission of written commitment to proceed with redevelopment of the southeast corner of 36th Avenue and Highway 100 until September 1, 1993. Moved by Commissioner Grimes Krueger to approve Resolution Approving First Amendment to Redevelopment Among the City Development Authority in and SuperValu, Inc. and seconded by Commissioner No. 93-4, a Resolution Contract for Private of Crystal, the Economic for the City of Crystal and Motion Carried. The EDA considered a request for assistance with redevelopment of the northwest corner of Bass Lake Road and County Road 81, which had been previously discussed at the June 29 worksession. Anne Norris explained an additional handout regarding potential tax increment generation of the site. Joseph Finley, David Johnson, Barry Brottlund, and Todd Christopher appeared before the Authority to discuss their request for redevelopment assistance. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to direct staff to continue to pursue the project, development alternative funding options for the Authority's review at the next meeting. Motion Carried Staff recommended that the Authority solicit demolition bids 2 for the buildings located at 5538 Yates Avenue North, the Authority's latest acquisition in the Scattered Site Acquisition Program. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to direct staff to solicit demolition bids for buildings at 5538 Yates Avenue North for review at the August 3 meeting. The Authority then held a general discussion about redevelopment policy in the City of Crystal. Possible redevelopment funding sources were suggested by staff. President Moravec requested Vice President Grimes to join him in working with staff to further develop/discuss options for funding redevelopment projects and settling policy. The Authority continued discussion of possible acquisition of 5141 Lakeland Avenue North for redevelopment purposes. Staff requested direction. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to direct staff to pursue the project with Mr. Johnson. Motion Carried. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to recess at 6:55 P.M., until five minutes after the completion of the City Council meeting. Motion Carried. The EDA meeting reconvened at 8:25 P.M. The Authority continued discussion of possible redevelopment of 5017, 5025 and 5027 West Broadway. Staff presented a procedure outline for the project should the Authority wish to proceed. The Authority decided to table discussion of this site until after the EDA investigates possible redevelopment financing alternatives. Further input was requested from the EDA Advisory Commission regarding possible boundaries for the tax increment district to accommodate redevelopment of the south West Broadway/Corvallis Avenue area. The Authority continued discussion of the lease -purchase financing option for housing redevelopment. Staff inquired about the Authority's intent to pursue this housing funding option further and for what kind of projects. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to investigate the possibility of a lease -purchase option for the Douglas Drive site. Following further discussion, the Authority asked for information regarding -- financing alternatives for elderly housing. Motion Carried. It was moved Commissioner adjourned at Secre by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Meintsma to adjourn tt 8:50 P.M. A7 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER AUGUST 3, 1993 President Moravec called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:02 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf, and John Moravec. The following members were absent: Gary Joselyn and Peter Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to approve the minutes of the July 6, 1993, regular meeting minutes as submitted. Motion Carried. Anne Norris informed the Authority that staff is continuing to work on a funding structure for redevelopment assistance for the northwest corner of Bass Lake Road and C.R. 81. It was expected that staff would have funding options available for consideration at the next EDA meeting. The Authority continued their general discussion about redevelopment financing. Staff was directed to forward discussion of this topic to the EDA Advisory Commission for their review and comment. The Authority then considered awarding the demolition bid for buildings at 5538 Yates Avenue North. Staff had recommended that the Authority accept the lowest cost proposal from Sauter & Sons, Inc. for the cost of $4,250. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to approve EDA Resolution No. 93-5, a Resolution Awarding the Demolition Bid for 5538 Yates Avenue North to Sauter & Sons, Inc. Motion Carried. The Authority considered offers to purchase three vacant lots at 5640 Quail Avenue North, 5402 53rd Avenue North and 5538 Yates Avenue North. Julie Jones explained that acceptable bids were received on these three lots but no bids were received for the purchase of 5720 43rd Avenue North, which had also been advertised for sale. The Executive Director noted that staff has been directed to al investigate the possibility of developing the lot on 5720 43rd Avenue North without financial penalty from HUD. Ms. Jones recommended that the Authority accept the sole bids received on 5402 53rd Avenue North and 5538 Yates Avenue North. She further recommended that the Authority accept the highest value purchase offer on 5640 Quail Avenue North from Daniel and Sharon Bye. Moved by Commissioner Langsdorf and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve EDA Resolution No. 93-6, a Resolution Approving Bids for Purchase of 5640 Quail Avenue North, 5402 53rd Avenue North and 5538 Yates Avenue North. Motion Carried. Under other business, President Moravec reported that a special meeting for August 17 has been requested by Supervalu to amend the Development Agreement. It was moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by commissioner Krueger to schedule a special meeting for 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 17, 1993. Motion Carried. Commissioner Grimes reminded everyone viewing the meeting on cable television that it is National Night Out. It was moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by commissioner Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 P.M. r President Sec'e ry 37 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER AUGUST 17, 1993 President Moravec called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:33 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes (arrived 6:35 P.M.), Gary Joselyn, Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:36 P.M.), Peter Meintsma, and John Moravec. The following members were absent: Tom Krueger Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. The EDA considered Resolution 93-7, A Resolution Approving Second Amendment to Contract for Private Development Among the City of Crystal, the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Crystal and SuperValu, Inc. Steve Sellman, Chalet Bowl, appeared to voice concerns about his business. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to approve EDA Resolution No. 93-7, extending SuperValu's deadline for commitment until November 1, 1993. Motion Carried. There was no other business. It was moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:49 P.M. _ President r r Secr,. y 3i MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 Vice President Grimes called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:02 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf, and Peter Meintsma. The following members were absent: John Moravec. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Jim Otto, Finance Director; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to approve the minutes of the August 3, 1993, regular meeting minutes and the August 17 special meeting minutes as submitted. Motion Carried. The Vice President reported that staff is continuing negotiations with Norb Johnson regarding purchase of his property at 5141 Lakeland Avenue North for a tax increment financing redevelopment project but that more information was needed before a Purchase Agreement could be considered by the EDA. The Authority then considered a request from Four Seasons Community Housing to reallocate $50,000 of CDBG funds for an apartment rehab project for mentally impaired adults at 3317 Douglas Drive. Staff recommended that the EDA consider reallocating $50,000 in Year 19 CDBG Scattered Site Acquisition funds for the project following a public hearing, as required by federal regulations. Jeff Huggett of Westminster Corporation appeared to summarize the project and answer questions. It was moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to deny consideration of the request from Four Seasons Community Housing. Motion Carried. Anne Norris reported that Joe and Michael Hartinger have submitted a request to the Authority for tax increment financing assistance to redevelop 5917 56th Avenue North for construction of a liquor store. Since the property is not located within the current Bass Lake Road Tax Increment Project Area boundaries, Ms. Norris explained that the existing Bass Lake Road TIF District boundaries would have to be expanded for the Authority to assist in this redevelopment project. Joe Hartinger appeared to explain his plans for redevelopment. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to refer the request for redevelopment assistance from the Hartingers to the EDA Advisory Commission for further discussion. After further discussion, Commissioner Krueger withdrew his second to the motion. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Those who voted aye: G. Grimes and B. Herbes Those who voted nay: G. Joselyn, T. Krueger, P. Langsdorf, and P. Meintsma. Motion Failed. The Authority then considered a resolution requesting the City Council to levy taxes for certification to the County Auditor. Jim Otto, Finance Director, explained that the Authority has the powers of the HRA and can levy taxes. Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to recess the EDA meeting at 6:59 P.M.,until later in the evening. Since it was time to begin the City Council meeting. Motion Carried. The EDA meeting was reconvened by President Moravec at 10:08 P.M., with continued discussion of the options for levying HRA taxes. Discussion was deferred to the end of the meeting. Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to approve the Third Party Agreement with the City of Crystal regarding administration of the CDBG Scattered Site Acquisition Program. Motion Carried. The Authority then discussed staff's recommendation to convert administration of the CDBG Home Improvement Loan Program to Hennepin County. The Executive Director explained that the Program had become increasing difficult to administer and the County could more effectively administer the Program for the same cost. Moved by Commissioner Langsdorf and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve a two year trial administration of the CDBG Home Improvement Loan Program by Hennepin County. Motion Carried. 33 Under other business, Commissioner Krueger requested clarification from staff regarding an item listed in the July 13 EDA Advisory Commission meeting minutes. It was moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to adjourn the meeting until 6:25 P.M., on September 9, 1993 to consider discussion of recommendations to the City Council for levying proposed taxes for certification to the County Auditor. The meeting adjourned at 10:14 P.M. Vice President Grimes reconvened the September 7, 1993, meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority at 6:25 P.M., on Thursday, September 9, 1993. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes. Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:35), and Peter Meintsma. The following members were absent: Gary Joselyn and John Moravec. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Nancy Gohman, Acting Executive Director, and Jim Otto, Finance Director. Jim Otto, Finance Director, explained the procedures necessary to levy taxes on behalf of the Crystal HRA. Vice President Grimes declared a recess in the meeting to allow the City Council to meet at 6:30 P.M. The meeting was reconvened by Vice President Grimes at 6:35 P.M. Jim Otto continued his presentation recommending that the City levy additional taxes of $100,000 to begin a redevelopment fund. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve EDA Resolution No. 93-8, A Resolution Levying Taxes for Housing and Redevelopment Activities. Motion Carried. Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to approve EDA Resolution No. 93-9, A Resolution Requesting the City of Crystal to Levy Taxes for the Operation of the Crystal EDA. Motion Carried. M Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M. President Secret 3 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER OCTOBER 5, 1993 Secretary Langsdorf called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:21 P.M. Upon call of roll, the following members were present: Betty Herbes, Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf, and Peter Meintsma. The following members were absent: Garry Grimes, Gary Joselyn and John Moravec. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney, Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to approve the minutes of the September 7, 1993, regular meeting minutes as submitted. Motion Carried. Anne Norris explained that Paster Enterprises and City staff have negotiated a redevelopment proposal for the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. She presented the project proposal. Ed Paster and James Casserly were present to answer questions. Staff requested the Authority to consider authorizing staff to proceed in drafting a Development Agreement. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to direct staff to draft a development agreement between Paster Enterprises and the EDA for the EDA to review. Motion Carried. Staff further requested the Authority to consider authorizing staff to complete an environmental review of the site. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to direct staff to complete an environmental review of the northeast quadrant of the Bass Lake Road/West Broadway intersection. Motion Carried. The Executive Director reported that the Crystal Police Department is interested in obtaining the scattered site acquisition lot at 5720 - 43rd Avenue North for construction t.Su of a DARE house. Julie Jones reported that it is likely that federal rules will require the EDA to pay back CDBG funds if the lot is donated to the Police Department since the lot was purchased with CDBG funding. The Authority agreed that the DARE house project would be an appropriate use for the site and directed staff to verify the federal funding restrictions. Under other business, Commissioner Krueger noted that the August EDA Advisory Commission meeting minutes were not included in the packet. Staff agreed to the error and explained that the minutes could be included in the next Council newsbrief. It was moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 P.M. President f Secr President f 31 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -- OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL COMMUNITY CENTER NOVEMBER 2, 1993 President Moravec called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:04 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf, and John Moravec. The following members were absent: Peter Meintsma. Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Moved by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to approve the minutes of the October 5, 1993, regular meeting as submitted. Motion Carried. Anne Norris requested that the Authority consider acquisition of a property located at 5237 Douglas Drive North. The property is zoned B-4, Community Commercial, but is occupied by a residential structure. The owner of the property was offering to sell the property to the City for $15,000. Since the property is located in the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park project area, Ms. Norris recommended that the Authority purchase the property with tax increment funds. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of 5237 Douglas Drive North for the price of $15,000 with tax increment funds. Motion Carried. The Authority then considered the possibility of constructing a DARE house at 5720 - 43rd Avenue North. Julie Jones reported that Hennepin County has indicated that this CDBG scattered site acquisition project could be used for the purpose of constructing a DARE house. However, the Authority would still need to pay back the fair market value of the land once the newly constructed home was sold. The Executive Director indicated that the Police Chief is interested in pursuing the DARE house project further and recommended that the Authority postpone advertising the lot for sale to the public until Spring, giving staff time to further pursue the DARE house project idea. The Authority directed staff to bring the item back for discussion at a later date. m Anne Norris reported on the status of the 36th Avenue/Highway 100 TIF project. She explained that SuperValu is continuing to negotiate the purchase of Mielke Field from the Robbinsdale School District. She explained that the last extension of the deadline in the Development Agreement expired November 1, 1993. However, staff recommended that the EDA postpone another extension to the Development Agreement until learning of the results of a November 15 school board meeting. The staff also requested the Authority's acceptance of sending a letter to the School District Superintendent regarding the existing code violations at Mielke Field. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to send a letter to the Robbinsdale School District regarding the code violations at Mielke Field before their November 15, 1993, School Board meeting. Motion Carried. Staff further presented for discussion the idea of the EDA proceeding with condemnation of Mielke Field if SuperValu's final offer to purchase is denied at the November 15 School Board meeting. Condemnation procedures were discussed. The Chair requested that a special EDA meeting be scheduled for the evening of the next Council work session if SuperValu's offer is not accepted on November 15. Under other business, Commissioner Grimes updated the Authority on the EDA Advisory Commission's business survey process as part of the Star City Application. It was moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 P.M. Secr ar i MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL DECEMBER 7, 1993 President Moravec called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:05 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, Tom Krueger, Pauline Langsdorf, Peter Meintsma, and John Moravec. The following members were absent: Gary Joselyn Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator (arrived 6:10). Commissioner Langsdorf noted that the November minutes needed to be amended to state that she was in attendance. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Langsdorf to approve the minutes of the November 2, 1993, regular meeting, as amended. Motion Carried. Anne Norris requested authorization from the Authority to negotiate purchase of one of several properties in the Scattered Site Acquisition Program. The addresses of properties under consideration were: 4161 Adair Avenue North, 4424 Adair Avenue North, 4305 Welcome Avenue North and 3505 Zane Avenue North. Ms. Norris explained that the Authority needed to commit Scattered Site Acquisition funds to a certain project before the end of the year in order to carry over Year XVIII CDBG funds into Year XIX. Moved by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Meintsma to direct staff to acquire up to two of the four properties discussed, provided adequate funding is available, bringing more detailed information back to the Authority at their January meeting. Motion Carried. Anne Norris explained the current status of the 36th Avenue/Highway 100 TIF project. Staff was working with the City Attorney and consultants to prepare more information regarding the acquisition of Mielke Field. Anne Norris requested that the Authority schedule a special meeting for Tuesday, December 21, 1993, at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of considering an amendment to the SuperValu Agreement, Broadway/Bass Lake Road and the Mattress Liquidators project. 41 Moved by Commissioner Langsdorf and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to schedule a special EDA meeting for 6:00 P.M. on December 21, 1993. Motion Carried. There was no other business. It was moved by Commissioner Langsdorf and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:12 P.M. PklesiAent 17 Se a ar M MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL DECEMBER 21, 1993 President Moravec called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:01 P.M. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger (arrived 6:08), Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:10), Peter Meintsma, and John Moravec. The following members were absent: None Staff members in attendance were as follows: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director (arrived 6:06); Steve Bubul, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator; and Jim Otto, Finance Director. Anne Norris presented a proposed development agreement with Bass Lake Road Retail Associates for the redevelopment of the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Jim Casserly of Casserly and Associates and John Streeter, representing the Bass Lake Road Retail Associates, were present. Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to approve EDA Resolution No. 93-10, A Resolution Authorizing Execution and Delivery of a Contract for Private Redevelopment with Bass Lake Road Retail Associates for redevelopment of northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Don Rodi, owner of Security Graphics, appeared before the Authority to express disappointment in only hearing about the proposed project one day prior to the meeting. Richard Wicklund, majority owner of Graphco, Inc., also appeared before the Authority expressing the same concern. Discussion on the motion followed. Those members voting aye: Herbes, Joselyn, Krueger, Langsdorf, Meintsma, and Moravec. Those members voting nay: Grimes. Motion Carried by a 6 to 1 vote. Anne Norris presented a redevelopment proposal for the northwest corner of Bass Lake Road and County Road 81 where the Crystal EDA would provide assistance to the redeveloper in the form of tax increment payments over a ten year time period. James Casserly and Dave Johnson, the redeveloper, were present. rA 'k - Moved by Commissioner Meintsma and seconded by Commissioner Herbes to direct staff to work with Mr. Johnson and his representatives to draft a development agreement for the redevelopment of the northwest corner of Bass Lake Road and County Road 81. Joe Finley, Attorney representing David Johnson, briefly appeared. Motion Carried Unamiously. There was no other business. Moved by Commissioner Herbes and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 P.M. r r"idenif Sec ry