2020.10.06 EDA Meeting PacketAGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Consider approval of minutes from the September 1, 2020 meeting and work
session
4. Public Hearing regarding the sale of 4741 Welcome Avenue North (continued from
August 18, 2020 meeting)
5. Other business *
6. Adjournment *
*Items for which no materials are included in the packet
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
September 1, 2020
1. Call to Order
President LaRoche called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the
City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John
Budziszewski, Julie Deshler, Therese Kiser, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Kiser) to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2020
regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Resolution approving a preliminary 2021 budget and property tax levy and requesting
City Council approval
Mr. Sutter presented the proposed EDA property tax levy, budget and activities for 2021.
Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Parsons) to adopt the resolution approving a
preliminary 2021 budget and property tax levy and requesting City Council approval.
Motion carried.
5. Other business.
Mr. Sutter answered questions about the status of the fire-damaged strip mall at 5600 56th
Ave. N. (Bass Lake Road).
6. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Budziszewski) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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These minutes of the September 1, 2020 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Nancy LaRoche, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Julie Deshler, Secretary
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Minutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Work Session
Council Chambers
September 1, 2020
1. Call to Order
President LaRoche called the work session of the Economic Development Authority of
the City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:55 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Brendan Banks,
John Budziszewski, Julie Deshler, Therese Kiser, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris and Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter.
3. Discuss redevelopment example from Rosemount (The Morrison)
Mr. Sutter presented information about The Morrison, a redevelopment project in
Rosemount by Ron Clark Construction, and a potential similar project site in Crystal at
63xx-66xx 56th Ave. N. (Bass Lake Road).
After EDA questions and discussion, the consensus was that the developer of The
Morrison should prepare more specific information about the potential Crystal site for
EDA review and consideration.
4. Update on Bass Lake Road business district technical assistance
Mr. Sutter provided an update on a new Hennepin County business district assistance
program.
5. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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These minutes of the September 1, 2020 work session of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Nancy LaRoche, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Julie Deshler, Secretary
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FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for October 6 EDA Meeting)
DATE: October 1, 2020
RE: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: Sale of 4741 Welcome Avenue North
for construction of a new residential building
On August 18 the EDA opened and continued a public hearing for the sale of 4741
Welcome Ave N. Staff had previously issued a request for proposal (RFP) to sell the lot
for a 2-6 unit residential building, but no proposals were received. At the public hearing,
EDA directed staff to revise the time for construction from one year to two years, and to
extend the proposal deadline to September 30 to provide additional time for builders to
submit proposals.
Despite the extended deadline and efforts to get more builders interested in purchasing
the property, staff did not receive any proposals. There is no indication that the lot price
is too high or that market demand has declined. We do know that the pandemic, a surge
in the cost of building materials and general economic uncertainty is having an impact
on builders’ interest in starting new projects at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the RFP be reissued on the city’s website with no deadline for
submitting a proposal. Proposals would be reviewed and presented to the EDA on a
first-come, first-served basis.
If we have not received any proposals by spring 2021, then staff will propose alternate
approaches for EDA consideration at that time.
REQUESTED EDA ACTION:
Presiding officer to ask if there is any public comment
Presiding officer to close the public hearing
EDA motion to reissue the RFP with no deadline as recommended by staff
As before, staff will send an update letter to all property owners on the block and post
an update to all Crystal neighborhoods on Nextdoor.
EDA STAFF REPORT
Lot Sale Public Hearing
4741 Welcome Avenue North
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