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1991 EDA Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 2 JANUARY 1991 President Moravec called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:08 p.m. Upon call of the roll the following members were present: Betty Herbes, Elmer Carlson, Garry Grimes, John T. Irving, Pauline Langsdorf, and John Moravec. Members absent were: Gary Joselyn. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; and Darlene George, Recording Secretary. The President then asked the Commission members to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag since it was the first meeting of the evening. Commissioner Herbes moved approval of the December 10, 1990 meeting minutes with an amendment to Page 2 owner of C.J. Frank's is Castaneda rather than Castonia. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. President Movarec noted that this is the annual meeting of the Crystal EDA, the meeting at which the annual election of officers is to take place. He informed the commissioners that the offices up for election are: President, Vice - President, Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer and that officers for 1990 were: President - John Moravec; Vice President - Elmer Carlson; Secretary - Garry Grimes; Treasurer - Pauline Langsdorf; and Assistant Treasurer - Miles Johnson. The City Attorney advised the Authority that the nomination procedure to elect officers is in order, but consensus of Commissioners present was to retain existing offices for the year 1991. Commissioner Irving made a motion that officers remain the same for 1991 as they were for 1990. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Crystal EDA then continued their discussion of EDA/HRA differences. Commissioner Irving made a motion to continue until the next meeting the discussion of EDA/HRA differences to allow more time to review material. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. President Moravec advised Commissioners to contact City Hall if they needed a copy of information previously provided. The City Attorney gave a brief explanation of the levying powers of an EDA and HRA. There was no other business. Commissioner Irving moved to Commissioner Herbes seconded the adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Secretary adjourn the meeting. motion. The meeting President MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 5 FEBRUARY 1991 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: Elmer Carlson, Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, John T. Irving, Gary Joselyn, Pauline Langsdorf, and John Moravec. Staff members present were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Bill Monk, City Engineer; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. The President then asked the Commission members to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag since it was the first meeting of the evening. The Executive Director then introduced Anne Norris, Crystal's new Community Development Director, explaining her background. The President welcomed Anne and assured her that the EDA is looking forward to working with her. Commissioner Irving moved approval of the January 2, 1991 meeting minutes with the following amendments: 1. Correct attendance record, noting that Commissioner Joselyn was absent and listing each commissioner's name individually. 2. Eliminate the words "in the absence of Commissioner Joselyn," in the fourth paragraph. 3. Correct the spelling of Castaneda in the third paragraph. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Crystal EDA then continued their discussion of EDA/HRA differences. Commissioner Grimes, Liaison to the EDA Advisory Commission, reported that the Advisory Commission at their last meeting was questioning why the EDA keeps delaying this item and the purpose of discussing the issue. A debate regarding the reasons for discontinuing the HRA followed. The President explained that the issue will need to be put to rest at a future date. Commissioner Irving emphasized that future state aid cuts may make this a major future financial consideration for the City Council. The Executive Director confirmed that eliminating the HRA has hurt the City financially. Dave Kennedy explained levy amounts for EDA's and HRAs, according to State Statues. Mr. Kennedy repeated his belief that the EDA may levy taxes outside the levy limits to cover the expenses of HRA activities since when the EDA was formed, it was given all HRA powers. The Executive Director explained that this financial issue will need to be discussed later in the year when planning for the 1992 Budget. President Moravec then asked the commissioners to consider the Crystal EDA Economic Development Policy as redrafted by the EDA Advisory Commission. Commissioner Herbes moved to continue discussion to the next meeting and direct staff to provide a marked up copy showing changes made to the document. Commissioner Irving seconded the motion. Motion carried. Under other business Executive Director Dulgar advised that no reply had been received from property owner of 4307 Xenia Ave. N. regarding purchase of vacant lot. President Moravec called attention to the update of the Neighborhood Preservation Program and asked that the Redevelopment Coordinator give an update at the next meeting. President Moravec called attention to the attendance records of the EDA Advisory Commission and EDA provided in the meeting packets. Commissioner Langsdorf moved Commissioner Irving seconded adjourned at 6:20 p.m. f f z S cretary to adjourn the meeting. the motion. The meetinq MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 5 MARCH 1991 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: Elmer Carlson, Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, Pauline Langsdorf, and John Moravec. Those members absent were: John T. Irving and Gary Joselyn. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Also present was Joseph Strauss, President of the North Metro Mayors Association. Since it was the first meeting of the evening, President Moravec then asked everyone to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag . Commissioner Herbes moved approval of the February 5, 1991 meeting minutes, as written. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Motion carried. President Moravec then introduced Joseph Strauss, President of the North Metro Mayors Association, who spoke to the Commission members regarding economic development efforts of the North Metro Mayors Association. Questions and discussion followed. After Mr. Strauss' presentation, the Executive Director gave a brief update on the status of the 36th Ave. N./Hwy. 100 TIF project. Mr. Dulgar informed the Commission members that he and a representative of Super Valu had met with the 281 School District Superintendent regarding formulating an offer to purchase Mielke Field. He also explained that Steve Bubul, City Attorney, is drafting the Developer's Agreement at this time. The Commission members then reviewed a revised draft of the EDA Economic Development Policies, which were developed by the Hoisington Group as part of the updating of Crystal's Comprehensive Plan. Wording changes were made to policy statements 1, 6, and 7. President Moravec requested that the amended policy statements be forwarded to the EDA Advisory Commission for their recommendations and also requested that review of the Economic Development Policies be placed back on the EDA agenda after both the EDA Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission have had an W opportunity to review the statements and give their recommendations. The Commission members then considered future redevelopment options for 5105-09 50th Ave. N. Julie Jones explained that the first step is for the EDA to demolish the existing home at the site. She explained her view that it may be in the EDA's best interest to replat the lot back into one lot since the lots are only 50' wide each. Questions and discussion followed. Commissioner Carlson moved to direct staff to solicit bids for demolition of the existing house and bids for purchase of the existing garage. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. Due to time constraints, the Commission members decided to consider the replatting issue at a later date. Since there was no other business, Commissioner Grimes moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Herbes seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 --U Presi ent S"c etary MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 2 APRIL 1991 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 (arrived 6:11 p.m.), John T. Irving, Pauline Langsdorf, and John Moravec. Those members absent were: Elmer Carlson and Gary Joselyn. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney (arrived 6:08 p.m.); Anne Norris, Community Development Director; and Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator. Since it was the first meeting of the evening, President Moravec requested everyone present to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Commissioner Grimes moved approval of the March 5, 1991 meeting minutes, as written. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Herbes arrived at 6:11 p.m. President Moravec then requested the commissioners to review the EDA Advisory Commission's recommendations for revision of the Economic Development Policy, previously reviewed by the EDA at their last meeting. Staff explained the recommendations of the EDA Advisory Commission. After the recommendations were discussed, Commissioner Langsdorf moved to change policy #6 to read "to encourage the relocation of the Crystal Airport" and policy #8 to read "to communicate regularly with all appropriate governmental agencies". Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, those members voting aye were: John T. Irving, Pauline Langsdorf, and John Moravec. Those members voting nay were: Garry Grimes and Betty Herbes. Those members absent and not voting were: Gary Joselyn and Elmer Carlson. The motion was approved by a 3 - 2 margin. The Executive Director further suggested that policy statement #4 be reworded to clarify the intent of the statement. The EDA members considered bids for the demolition of the home at 5109 50th Ave. N. Seven bids were received. Commissioner Herbes moved to approve the lowest bid received by Sauter & Sons, Inc. to complete the demolition project. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. The EDA members then discussed future redevelopment options for the property located at 5109 50th Ave. N. President Moravec explained that Julie Jones had recommended at the previous meeting that the property be replatted back into one single 50' wide lot. Commissioner Herbes moved to 50th Ave. N. back into one Irving seconded the motion. replat the two lots at 5109 100' wide lot. Commissioner Motion carried. Executive Director Dulgar then gave a brief staff update on the status of the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF District project, explaining that Super Valu is proceeding with the project. He also informed the EDA members that the City will be attempting to purchase a piece of property to meet the tax increment guidelines. President Moravec questioned the April 30th deadline for execution of a Developer's Agreement. The Executive Director replied that the draft Developer's Agreement is being forwarded to Super Valu for their review. Julie Jones then gave a staff update on new federal housing programs, which will require cities to have at least 25% matching funds, and therefore suggested that the EDA consider future funding sources for housing programs. Questions and comments followed. Under other business Julie Jones updated the commissioners on the status of the 4307 Xenia Ave. N. property purchase. She explained that the owner of the vacant lot has agreed to the $17,000 purchase price offered last fall and that she will be requesting the President to sign the Purchase Agreement which was authorized by the EDA last year. Since there was no other business, Commissioner Irving moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.% CUTia ecretary MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 7 MAY 1991 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, John T. Irving, Gary Joselyn, Pauline Langsdorf, and John Moravec. Elmer Carlson arrived at 6:08 p.m. No members were absent. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Anne Norris, Community Development Director; Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator and Bill Monk, City Engineer. Since it was the first meeting of the evening, President Moravec requested everyone present to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Commissioner Grimes moved approval of the April 2, 1991 meeting minutes, as written. Commissioner Irving seconded the motion. Motion carried. Bill Monk, City Engineer, then appeared to explain the current status of plans to improve the Wilshire Blvd/CR 81 intersection. He explained that the State Highway Department wishes to accelerate the improvement schedule due to scheduled reconstruction of the bridge south of the intersection. It was Mr. Monk's recommendation for the EDA to authorize Westwood Professional Services to complete a more detailed improvement plan and cost analysis of the intersection project so that an agreement can be signed with the State. Questions and discussion regarding the financing of the project followed. Commissioner Herbes moved to recommend that the City Council hire Westwood Professional Services to prepare a detailed improvement plan and cost analysis of the Wilshire Blvd/CR 81 intersection improvements. Commissioner Joselyn seconded the motion. Motion carried. President Moravec requested the commissioners to consider EDA Resolution No. 91-1, a Resolution Relating to Repayment of Certain Monies to the City of Crystal. Jerry Dulgar and Dave Kennedy explained the procedures authorized by the Resolution. Commissioner Herbes moved to approve EDA Resolution No. 91- 1, a Resolution Relating to Repayment of Certain Monies to the City of Crystal. Commissioner Joselyn seconded the motion. Motion carried. The EDA then discussed the Developers Agreement with Super Valu for the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF Project. Anne Norris summarized the current status of finalizing the Developer's Agreement with Super Valu, explaining the contents of the Agreement. Anne Norris noted that it would be necessary for the Crystal EDA to hold a special meeting prior to May 31, to approve the final draft of the Developer's Agreement. Commissioner Langsdorf moved to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 21 at 10:00 p.m. for the purpose of studying the Super Valu Developer's Agreement. Commissioner Herbes seconded the motion. Since Commissioner Irving and Commissioner Carlson reported that they would be absent at that meeting, the motion was withdrawn. Commissioner Joselyn then moved to approve the Developers Agreement in concept, allowing the EDA to consider final approval of the Developers Agreement after the May 21 City Council meeting. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Commissioner Langsdorf then repeated her motion to hold a special EDA meeting on Tuesday, May 21 at 10:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the final draft of the Super Valu Developers Agreement. Commissioner Herbes seconded the motion. Motion carried. The EDA members then considered recommendations from staff regarding the purchase of property at 5200 35th Ave. N. Julie Jones explained staff's recommendation that the EDA could purchase this HUD foreclosure property, which is in the 36th Ave. TIF redevelopment area, for possible future use in the redevelopment of the Anthony Shopping Center site. Staff recommended that the EDA request funds from the PIR fund for the property acquisition since use of CDBG funds would require the EDA to replace the home with another affordable 2 -bedroom unit somewhere else in the City. Commissioner Joselyn move to request funding for the property acquisition of 5200 35th Ave. N. from the Crystal City Council and further moved to authorize the Executive Director and the President to sign the sales contract with HUD for the purchase of the property for the price of $40,500. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Motion carried. There was no other business. Commissioner Commissioner adjourned at Herbes Irving 7:45 p.m. moved to adjourn the meeting. seconded the motion. The meeting j Secr tar MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 21 MAY 1991 President Moravec called the special meeting of the Crystal EDA to order at 10:03 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, John T. Irving, Gary Joselyn, Pauline Langsdorf, and John Moravec. The following member were absent: Elmer Carlson. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Steve Bubul, City Attorney; and Ann Norris, Community Development Director. Steve Bubul, Attorney for Holmes & Graven, appeared to explain the current status of negotiations for the Developer's Agreement between the EDA and Super Valu for the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF project. Mr. Bubul noted that the City would also be a party in the Development Agreement with Super Valu. The commissioners considered Resolution #91-2, a Resolution Approving Contract for Private Redevelopment Among the Crystal EDA, the City & Super Valu Stores, Inc. Commissioner Irving moved to approve Resolution #91-2, Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. Under other business, Commissioner Moravec tentatively scheduled a special meeting of the EDA at 8:15 p.m., on May 28, 1991, if necessary, for the Super Valu project. Commissioner Grimes moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Herbes seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m. President A �--� S retary There was not an EDA meeting in June, 1991 due to lack of an agenda. g� MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 2 JULY 1991 Vice-president Carlson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:07 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Elmer Carlson, Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, John T. Irving, and Gary Joselyn. The following members were absent: Pauline Langsdorf and John Moravec. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator; and Bill Barber, Building Inspector. Since it was the first meeting of evening, Vice -President Carlson requested everyone present to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Commissioner Herbes moved approval of the May 7, 1991 meeting minutes, as written. Commissioner Irving seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Herbes moved approval of the May 21, 1991 special meeting minutes, as written. Commissioner Joselyn seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Executive Director explained a status report on the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF project as submitted by the Community Development Director, Anne Norris. He further explained that other recent actions of staff were the purchase of a vacant lot from the Nicklows and a HUD property at 5200 35th Ave. N. No action was necessary by the Authority. Vice-president Carlson then called upon Building Inspector, Bill Barber, to explain his recommendations regarding replatting the Scattered Site Acquisition property at 5105- 09 50th Ave. N. Mr. Barber explained his recommendations to maintain the property as two separate lots. Commissioner Herbes moved to refer discussion of replatting options for 5105-09 50th Ave. N. to the EDA Advisory _. Commission. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Upon call of roll the following members voted aye: Carlson, Grimes, and Herbes. Those members voting nay were: Irving and Joselyn. Absent not voting were: Langsdorf and Moravec. The motion carried by a 3-2 vote. Further discussion then occurred regarding the replatting of 5105-09 50th Ave. N. There was no other business Commissioner Herbes moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Irving seconded the motion. /,The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. /.// — / President secretary MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 6 AUGUST 1991 Vice -President Carlson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 6:12 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Elmer Carlson, Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, John T. Irving, Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:17 p.m.), and John Moravec. The following members were absent: Gary Joselyn. Staff members in attendance were: Dave Kennedy, City Attorney;Ann Norris, Community Development Director; Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator; and Bill Barber, Building Inspector. Since it was the first meeting of evening, Vice -President Carlson requested everyone present to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Commissioner Herbes moved approval of the July 2, 1991 meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission members were then presented background information regarding the replatting of the Scattered Site Acquisition property at 5105/09 50th Ave. N. Staff reported that the EDA Advisory Commission's recommendation by a 6 - 3 vote was to replat the property into one lot. Questions and discussion followed. Commissioner Irving moved that the EDA recommend to the City Council that the Scattered Site Acquisition property at 5105/09 50th Ave. N. be approved for replatting into one lot. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission members then considered the demolition of property at 5200 35th Ave. N., a HUD property which was previously purchased by the EDA for future addition to the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF project. Staff reported that vandalism at the property has prompted staff to request action towards demolition of the property sooner than previously scheduled. Staff explained that the property was acquired with PIR funds, and, therefore, recommended that PIR funds also be used for demolition of the property. Commissioner Herbes moved to direct staff to solicit bids for demolition of buildings at 5200 35th Ave. N. upon approval from the City Council that PIR funds could be used. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Anne Norris noted that the intent of the EDA using PIR funds for this purpose would be that the TIF project would repay the PIR account with excess TIF funds from the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF project. Discussion regarding the use of PIR funds for redevelopment purposes followed. Commissioner Carlson requested a friendly amendment to the motion to only solicit bids at this time and direct staff to investigate other funding options. The friendly amendment was accepted by Commissioner Herbes and Commissioner Grimes. The motion carried, as amended, unanimously. Anne Norris then presented a brief update on the status of the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF project, explaining that Super Valu and Nicklows have not yet closed on the sale of the Anthony Shopping Center property but are still negotiating. Ms. Norris also noted that staff and Super Valu are going to be meeting with MnDOT to discuss access to the TIF property as it will be affected by changes to the 36th Ave. N./Hwy. 100 intersection. Dave Kennedy noted that no action was necessary by the EDA at this time regarding the delay in the sale of the Anthony Shopping Center. However, he noted that the EDA members will likely need to take action regarding this item at the next meeting since it is a violation on Super Valu's part of the Developer's Agreement. Staff then explained the financial implications of a HUD payback requirement affecting the 3426-32 Welcome Ave. N. new housing project which requires the City of Crystal to repay HUD over $32,000 of CDBG funds used to subsidize the project. Staff explained that revenues are not available from the 1991 EDA budget to cover this expense. Therefore, the staff recommended that the EDA pursue the possibility of levying outside the City levy limits to cover this expense in 1992. Commissioner Irving suggested that staff search for other funding possibilities and prepare information about other options for the next EDA meeting. President Moravec also suggested that the City Attorney investigate possible legal action that the EDA could take regarding this payback requirement. Under other business, Commissioner Herbes noted a possible mistake in the EDA Advisory Commission's June minutes. President Moravec inquired about the necessity of the EDA reviewing the Statement of Intent to Comply options regarding the Housing Code. Staff reported that the item will be on the August 20 Council agenda. Commissioner Irving moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion, The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. f� President / G B Secretary MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 3 SEPTEMBER 1991 Vice -President Carlson 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: Elmer Carlson, Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, John T. Irving, Gary Joselyn, Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:05 p.m.), and John Moravec (arrived 6:01 p.m.). Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney, (arrived 6:15 p.m.); and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Since it was the first meeting of evening, Vice -President Carlson requested everyone present to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Commissioner Herbes moved approval of the August 6, 1991 meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Joselyn seconded the motion. Motion carried. The EDA considered approval of a Third Party Agreement between the EDA and the City of Crystal for administration of the Scattered Site Acquisition Program and the Home Improvement Deferred Loan Program. Commissioner Grimes moved to approve the Third Party Agreement and authorize the President and Executive Director to execute the Agreement. Commissioner Herbes seconded the motion. Motion carried. Consideration was then given to authorizing staff to advertise for bids to sell the vacant lot at 5109 50th Ave. N. A sample advertisement for bids and bid form were discussed. The EDA discussed staff's recommendations for bid requirements and requested that the minimum market value of the home be $80,000 excluding land value. Commissioner Herbes moved to direct staff to solicit bids for the purchase of the vacant lot at 5109 50th Ave. N. as recommended by staff with the change that the minimum market value of the home be $80,000 excluding land value. Commissioner Joselyn seconded the motion. Motion carried. Anne. Norris briefly updated the commissioners on the status of the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF Project, explaining that the Development Agreement with Super Value needs amending to allow the acquisition of the shopping center property by January 15, 1992. Commisisoner Irving moved the adoption of Resolution #91- 3 approving the first amendment to contract for private development among the Crystal EDA, the City and Super Valu Stores, Inc. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. The EDA discussed the information received from staff regarding financing of the demolition of buildings at 5200 35th Ave. N. and HUD payback requirements on the Welcome Ave. houses. Staff reported that they would continue to pursue the possible use of CDBG funds for both projects. Ms. Norris stated that Public Works Director Monk planned to update the EDA on the terms of the agreement with Hennepin County for the Wilshire Boulevard/County Road 81 project. Monk was unable to attend the EDA meeting and will provide this information at the Council meeting. President Moravec noted the EDA Advisory Commission July meeting minutes and Neighborhood Preservation Program information contained in the packet. Commissioner Langsdorf moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Herbes seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. oof OesPiident ecretary _ MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 1 OCTOBER 1991 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: Elmer Carlson (arrived 6:07 p.m.), Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes (arrived 6:05 p.m.), John T. Irving, Gary Joselyn, Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:05 p.m.), and John Moravec. No members were absent. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney, (arrived 6:05 p.m.); Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Since it was the first meeting of evening, President Moravec requested everyone present to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Commissioner Joselyn moved approval of the September 3, 1991 6 meeting minutes, as written. Commissioner Irving seconded the motion. Motion carried. The EDA members then considered bids for demolition of buildings at 5200 35th Ave. N. Four acceptable bids had been received. The lowest bid was from Veit & Co., Inc. for the price of $3,619.00. Staff recommended approval of the demolition bid from Veit & Co., Inc. and recommended that the EDA pursue CDBG funding to cover the cost of demolition. Commissioner Irving questioned if the City of Crystal was still in litigation with Veit and Co. The City Attorney indicated that the case has been won by the City in the Court of Appeals. Commissioner Grimes moved to approve EDA Resolution #91-4, a Resolution Authorizing Demolition Bid for 5200 35th Ave. N. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. President Moravec suggested inserting the words "Not to exceed the amount of $3,619.00" after the words Veit and Co., Inc. in the 2nd to the last paragraph of the Resolution, which was accepted as a friendly amendment. Motion carried, as amended. The EDA members then considered redevelopment options for two Scattered Site Acquisition properties located at 4307 Xenia Ave. N. and 5720 43rd Ave. N. Julie Jones explained that the EDA had purchased the lots originally with the intent of rebuilding a single family home in the area by combining the two lots. However, a larger scale redevelopment of senior cottages had also previously been discussed by the EDA. She explained that staff was seeking direction regarding the EDA's intended redevelopment of the property. A possible option of dividing the vacant lot at 4307 Xenia and adding the west half of the lot to 5720 43rd Ave. N. was presented. Various options for division of the lots were discussed. Commissioner Irving moved to direct staff to approach the surrounding property owners regarding purchasing part of the property at 4307 Xenia Ave. N. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Carlson suggested referring this item to the EDA Advisory Commission. It was the consensus of the EDA to refer this item to the EDA Advisory Commission for their input. Anne Norris explained that no new developments have occurred in the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF Project. Commissioner Langsdorf informed the EDA members that drastic changes to the original Hwy. 100 redesign plans are being proposed and that a public meeting will be held by MNDOT on October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Robbinsdale Junior High School. Under other business, Julie Jones explained that the EDA needs to reschedule it's November meeting to coincide with the first City Council meeting of the month, which was rescheduled due to Election Day. Commissioner Irving moved to reschedule the November EDA meeting to Wednesday, November 6, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. prior to the City Council meeting. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. Julie Jones explained that the Neighborhood Preservation Home Improvement Loan Program has now ended. No additional loans were submitted for application during September despite the fact that many qualified homeowners had inquired about the program. Ms. Jones explained that the $25,222 of uncommitted funds remaining in the $80,000 loan pool were unused. MHFA, she explained, was unwilling to extend the program. President Moravec inquired about the possibilities of applying for the Neighborhood Preservation Program next year. Julie Jones replied that there is one other area of the city which would likely qualify to meet the requirements of a designated neighborhood, but the EDA would need to find a new source of matching funds since CDBG Discretionary Funds have been eliminated by Hennepin County and are no longer available. President Moravec requested staff to develop a summary of the CDBG funding programs current financial standing for the next meeting. Dave Kennedy reported that new information has been received regarding the Brutger bankruptcy case, and it appears that the two Crystal properties owned by Brutger Co., Cedarwood and Calibre Chase, would be returned to Brutger Companies after completion of the restructuring. Commissioner Irving moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Herbes seconded the motion.e meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. resident retary MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 21 OCTOBER 1991 7:30 P.M. Vice-president Carlson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority (EDA) to order at 7:32 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Elmer Carlson, Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, John T. Irving, Gary Joselyn, Pauline Langsdorf. The following members were absent: John Moravec. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Christine Chale, City Attorney; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Vice-president Carlson called upon Attorney, Christine Chale, to explain the decision before the Crystal EDA at this time. Ms. Chale explained that the Crystal EDA must submit a vote to the bankruptcy court by October 25, 1991 regarding the reorganization plan for Brutger Equities, Inc. She explained the interests of the EDA in terms of subsidies that were provided by the Crystal HRA during the beginning of the project. She also explained the repayment requirements regarding CDBG monies used in the project should the project no longer meet the low/moderate income rental requirements. Commissioner Irving moved to direct the Attorneys to submit a vote to approve the plan as presented by City Attorney Chale. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. Those members voting aye: Elmer Carlson, Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, John T. Irving, Gary Joselyn, and Pauline Langsdorf. Those members voting nay: none Since there was no other business, Commissioner Irving moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. President MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 6 NOVEMBER 1991 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: Elmer Carlson, Garry Grimes, John T. Irving, Gary Joselyn (arrived 6:25), Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:15), and John Moravec. The following members were absent: Betty Herbes. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Since it was the first meeting of evening, President Moravec requested everyone present to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Commissioner Grimes moved approval of the October 1, 1991 meeting minutes, as written. Commissioner Irving seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Irving moved approval of the October 21, 1991 meeting minutes, as written. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Motion carried. Julie Jones presented a report to the EDA regarding the financial status of the Community Development Block Grant Programs. She reported that there is currently $27,721.79 in the Home Improvement Deferred Loan fund and $74,761.75 in the Scattered Site Acquisition fund. Due to the large sum in the Scattered Site Acquisition fund, Ms. Jones recommended that the EDA seek a suitable property to purchase as removal of slum and blight. She noted two properties currently vacant and suitable for the program at 5626 Vera Cruz Ave. N. and 3557 June Ave. N. President Moravec suggested passing consideration of suitable properties for acquisition onto the EDA Advisory Commission. Julie Jones reported that the two property owners adjoining the property located at 4307 Xenia Ave. N. have been contacted and that both are interested in purchasing part of the lot. Staff will continue to negotiate the purchase of property at 4307 Xenia Ave. N., she said, with the intent of reaching a property division recommendation for the next EDA meeting. Staff informed the EDA that no bids were received by the October 25th deadline for purchase of the vacant lot at 5109 50th Ave. N. Julie Jones recommended that the EDA readvertise the lot for sale, changing the construction requirements to a minimum market value of $80,000 including the land value. Commissioner Irving moved to readvertise the lot for sale, changing the minimum market value to $80,000, including the value of the lot. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. After further discussion, Commissioner Irving moved that the previous motion be continued to the next meeting, requesting staff to investigate the resale values in the area. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion and asked for a friendly amendment to refer the item to the EDA Advisory Commission. The amendment was denied. Motion carried. Anne Norris explained that Paster Enterprises has requested an extension to the Negotiation Agreement, which they made with the City and the EDA in September 1990. The intent of the Agreement was to allow Paster Enterprises time to put together a development proposal for a site at the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Commissioner Langsdorf moved to approve EDA Resolution No. 91-5, a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the West Broadway/Bass Lake Road Northeast Quadrant Project Negotiation Agreement. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion. Motion carried. Jerry Dulgar then briefly updated the EDA on the status of the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF project. He explained that Super Valu has closed on the purchase of Anthony Shopping Center. The Department of Transportation has also delayed the construction schedule of the intersection. He explained that Super Valu has submitted another offer to the School District to acquire Mielke Field. Mr. Dulgar requested that any EDA members not comfortable with the EDA's position regarding assisting Super Valu acquiring Mielke Field if friendly negotiations fail, to voice their concerns since Super Valu wants to be assured that the EDA will uphold their commitment to assist, if necessary. MNDOT's possible use of the site as a construction staging area was also discussed. There was no other business. Commissioner Joselyn moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the mot iq The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. / cretary a MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA CRYSTAL CITY HALL 3 DECEMBER 1991 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: Elmer Carlson , Garry Grimes, Betty Herbes, John T. Irving (arrived 6:10 p.m.), Gary Joselyn, Pauline Langsdorf (arrived 6:24), and John Moravec. No members were absent. Staff members in attendance were: Jerry Dulgar, Executive Director; Dave Kennedy, City Attorney; Julie Jones, Community Development Coordinator; and Anne Norris, Community Development Director. Since it was the first meeting of evening, President Moravec requested everyone present to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Commissioner Grimes moved approval of the November 6, 1991 meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Joselyn seconded the motion. Motion carried. The EDA then considered readvertising sale of land at 5109 50th Ave. N. Julie Jones reported that the City Assessor agreed that an $80,000 market value, including the value of land, was the highest reasonable value for the area. Staff, therefore, recommended that the EDA readvertise the lot for sale, changing the construction requirements to a minimum market value of $80,000, including the land value. Following discussion, Commissioner Grimes moved to readvertise the lot for sale, in the Star Tribune setting the minimum market value at $80,000, excluding the value of the lot and $22,000 minimum bid amount. Commissioner Joselyn seconded the motion. Motion carried. Staff then recommended that the EDA consider purchasing a VA foreclosure property at 3557 June Ave. N. as part of the Scattered Site Acquisition Program. Julie Jones explained the delapitated condition of the property that would certainly meet the removal of slum and blight definition. However, she explained that the EDA would need to meet the one-for-one replacement requirements on this property since it had not been vacant for more than one year. She explained that the VA will sell the property to the EDA for $27,000. Following discussion, Commissioner Carlson moved to authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of 3557 June Ave. N. with the Veteran's Administration for the price of $22,000. Commissioner Irving seconded the motion. Motion carried. Julie Jones reported that she has still been unsuccessful in contacting the owner of 4301 Xenia Ave. N. regarding the amount of property they are interested in purchasing at 4307 Xenia Ave. N., a Scattered Site Acquisition property owned by the EDA. Anne Norris then updated the EDA on the status of the 36th Ave./Hwy. 100 TIF project. She explained that the School District has decided to not act on Super Valu's second offer to purchase Mielke Field. She also explained that Super Valu has requested the EDA to hold a special meeting on December 18, 1991 where Super Valu will ask the EDA to take eminent domain action towards the acquisition of Mielke Field. The School District's reasons for denying Super Valu's offer to purchase were discussed. Commissioner Joselyn moved to schedule a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. Motion carried. Under other business, Julie Jones explained that the MHFA has extended the Neighborhood Preservation Home Improvement Loan Program until June 30, 1992, so staff will be readvertising the program to residents of the designated neighborhood. Commissioner Commissioner adjourned at Joselyn moved to adjourn the Irving seconded the motion. 6:53 p.m. meeting. .The meeting