2013 EDA Work Session MinutesMinutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Work Session
January 15, 2013
President Hoffmann called the work session of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 7:32 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John Budziszewski, Julie
Deshler, Mark Hoffmann, Laura Libby, Casey Peak and Joe Selton.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Deputy Executive Director; John Sutter, Assistant Community Development Director/City
Planner; and Mike Norton, City Attorney.
The EDA discussed the 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Program, both of which will be on
the February 5, 2013, EDA Regular Meeting agenda for consideration.
The work session adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
ar Hoffmann, P dent
ATTEST:
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Ju Deshler, Vice President
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Work Session
February 19, 2013
President Hoffmann called the work session of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 6:22 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John Budziszewski, Julie
Deshler, Mark Hoffmann, Laura Libby, Casey Peak and Joe Selton.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Deputy Executive Director; John Sutter, Assistant Community Development Director/City
Planner; Charles Hansen, Finance Director; Mike Norton, City Attorney; and Stacie Kvilvang,
Ehlers & Associates.
Ms. Kvilvang made a presentation on the fundamentals of Tax Increment Financing in
Minnesota.
The work session adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
Mar Hoffmann, P ident
ATTEST:
Julie Deshler, Vice President
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Work Session
March 5, 2013
President Hoffmann called the work session of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 6:32 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John Budziszewski, Julie
Deshler, Mark Hoffmann, Laura Libby, Casey Peak and Joe Selton.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Deputy Executive Director; John Sutter, Assistant Community Development Director/City
Planner; and Mike Norton, City Attorney.
The EDA discussed additional lot marketing strategies for 2013.
The work session adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Deshler, Vice President
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Work Session
March 19, 2013
President Hoffinann called the work session of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 8:23 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John Budziszewski, Julie
Deshler, Mark Hoffmann, Laura Libby, Casey Peak and Joe Selton.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Deputy Executive Director; John Sutter, Assistant Community Development Director/City
Planner; Tom Mathisen, City Engineer/Public Works Director; and Gene Hackett, Recreation
Director.
The EDA discussed alternatives for the EDA -owned lot at 4720 Douglas Drive North.
It was the consensus of the EDA that the lot at 4720 Douglas Drive North would not be added to
the list of lots for sale for a period of six months to allow for an evaluation of summer parking
demands at the Crystal Community Center.
The work session adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Mak • �►#sident
ATTEST:
Julie D� hler, Vice President
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Work Session
August 5, 2013
President Hoffmann called the work session of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 6:05 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John Budziszewski, Julie
Deshler, Mark Hoffmann, Laura Libby, Casey Peak and Joe Selton.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Deputy Executive Director; John Sutter, Assistant Community Development Director/City
Planner; Mike Norton, City Attorney. Guests present: Ron Mehl and Russ Condas, Dominium;
Gary Vogel and Tom Wasmoen, BKV Architects.
The EDA heard a presentation from Dominium and BKV on the current state of the financial
feasibility for the Cavanagh project and the ways in which design elements, including potential
savings realized from building a 4 -story building instead of a 3 -story building, help eliminate the
financial gap. It was the consensus of the EDA membership that a neighborhood open house
would be held to determine community reaction to the design changes, and that a decision
whether to move ahead to authorize such changes would be informed by community input.
The work session adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie De ler, Vice President
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Work Session
August 20, 2013
President Hoffmann called the work session of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 6:30 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John Budziszewski, Julie
Deshler, Mark Hoffmann, Laura Libby, Casey Peak and Joe Selton.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Deputy Executive Director; John Sutter, Assistant Community Development Director/City
Planner; Mike Norton, City Attorney. Guests present: Ron Mehl and Russ Condas, Dominium;
Gary Vogel, BKV Architects.
Staff and guests from Dominium and BKV provided a summary of the August 15 neighborhood
open house regarding the proposed redesign of The Cavanagh Senior Apartments.
It was the consensus of the EDA that the proposed redesign move forward through the rezoning
and site plan review process at the Planning Commission and City Council. Staff noted that
modifications to the Contract for Private Development would be forthcoming, as well, for EDA
consideration.
In other business, staff offered an overview of the purchase options process currently in place for
the sale of EDA owned lots and requested input from the EDA. Following discussion, it was
determined that staff would prepare a range of alternatives regarding the use of purchase options
at the annual marketing discussion to be held early in 2014.
The work session adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Ma'rh6ffnianrf, P esident
ATTEST:
Deshler, Vice President