2003 EDA Work Session MinutesMinutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Work Session
February 4, 2003
President Grimes called the Crystal Economic Development Authority work session to order at
6:00 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary
Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Peter Meintsma and Laurie Ann Moore.
Absent was David Anderson.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Community Development Director; and John Sutter, Planner/Housing Redevelopment
Coordinator.
The EDA discussed the possible acquisition of the Mel -O Honey building on railroad property at
5201 Douglas Drive North. It was the consensus that in light of other potential redevelopment
priorities and uncertainties about how city finances may be impacted as a result of decisions
made during the legislative session, additional information was needed prior to making a
determination that acquisition was appropriate.
The EDA discussed the evaluation process for new home proposals on EDA lots.
Staff provided a brief update on the redevelopment planning process for Crystal Heights.
The work session adjourned at 6:30 p.m. /
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Work Session
April 1, 2003
President Grimes called the Crystal Economic Development Authority work session to order at
6:00 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes,
Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Peter Meintsma and Laurie Arm Moore.
The following staff members were present: Acme Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Community Development Director; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Jim Casserly and Gay
Greiter of Krass Monroe.
The EDA discussed class rate compression and its impact on the redevelopment contract with
LaNel for Crystal Manor and Crystal Estates (now Heathers Manor and Heathers Estates),
specifically with regard to tax deficiencies and TIF revenues.
The work session adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Work Session
September 16, 2003
President Grimes called the work session of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 5:45 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes,
Mark Hoffmann, Gary Joselyn, Tom Krueger, Laurie Ann Moore and Peter Meintsma.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director and Patrick Peters,
Community Development Director.
Also present were: Jim Casserly, Krass-Monroe and Paul Brewer and Greg Bronk of LaNel
Financial Group.
The EDA and representatives of LaNel discussed provisions of the redevelopment agreements
between the EDA and LaNel Financial Group for redevelopment of The Heathers Apartment
community and construction of The Heathers Assisted Living project.
Commissioner Anderson noted that he objected to the meeting.
President Grimes adjourned the work session at 6:25 p.m.
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