2020.12.01 EDA Meeting PacketAGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020
6:45 P.M.
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order *
2. Roll call *
3. Consider approval of minutes from the November 17, 2020 meeting and work
session
4. Consider a resolution adopting a 2021 budget and property tax levy and requesting
City Council approval
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
November 17, 2020
1. Call to Order
President LaRoche called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the
City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:44 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Brendan Banks, 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 Deshler (Budziszewski) to approve the minutes of the October
6, 2020 regular meeting.
Motion carried with Commissioners Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser,
LaRoche and Parsons voting aye.
4. Consider approval of an amendment to the current contract with Center for Energy and
the Environment to increase the budget for Home Improvement Grants through June 30,
2021.
Mr. Sutter presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Budziszewski) to approve an amendment to the
current contract with Center for Energy and the Environment to increase the budget for
Home Improvement Grants through June 30, 2021.
Motion carried with Commissioners Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser,
LaRoche and Parsons voting aye.
5. Consider approval of a contract with Center for Energy and the Environment for
administration of home improvement programs from July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022.
Mr. Sutter presented the staff report.
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Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Parsons) to approve a contract with Center for Energy
and the Environment for administration of home improvement programs from July 1,
2021 - June 30, 2022.
Motion carried with Commissioners Banks, Budziszewski, Deshler, Kiser,
LaRoche and Parsons voting aye.
6. Other business.
Mr. Sutter provide an update on commercial spaces at 3549 and 3600 Douglas Dr. N.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Banks) to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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These minutes of the November 17, 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
November 17, 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 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: 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 potential redevelopment concept for 63xx-64xx 56th Ave. N. (Bass Lake Road)
Mr. Sutter presented a preliminary development concept from Ron Clark Construction for
redevelopment of the properties at 63xx-64xx 56th Avenue North (Bass Lake Road) for a
124-unit, 4-story apartment building. Mr. Sutter requested EDA members’ reactions to
and discussion of the preliminary concept.
After EDA questions and discussion, Mr. Sutter said staff would talk further with the
potential developer about whether to take the next step of submitting a formal application
for Tax Increment Financing assistance for the potential development project.
4. Update on Bass Lake Road business district marketing project
Mr. Sutter provided an update on Hennepin County’s “Love Local Initiative” which
covers 11 business districts in the county including the Bass Lake Road strip in Crystal.
5. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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These minutes of the November 17, 2020 work session of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on ________________ ____, 20___.
______________________________
Nancy LaRoche, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Julie Deshler, Secretary
___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Anne Norris, Executive Director (for December 1 meeting)
DATE: November 24, 2020
SUBJECT: Consider a resolution adopting the 2021 HRA tax levy and budget
As part of the budgeting and annual tax levy process, the EDA requests City Council approval
of a Housing and Redevelopment Authority tax levy which would comprise most of its funding.
The 2020 levy was $282,744 which was the same as adopted for 2019. Staff recommends a
2021 levy of $300,000 which is a 6.1% increase. Because there was no increase from 2019 to
2020, the proposed 6.1% levy increase is effectively for a two-year period. The HRA levy
comprises most of the EDA’s revenue, with the remainder being interest earnings.
Budget Summary: 2019 2020 2021 2022
Actual Adopted Proposed Proposed
Revenue 377,011 328,399 310,000 318,000
Of which, levy is: 281,636 282,744 300,000 310,000
Expenditures 433,579* 411,303 371,798 384,850
Cash Balance
at End of Year 2,140,093 2,051,534** 1,989,736** 1,922,886**
* 2019 expenditures do not the $1,150,000 transfer to Park
Improvement Fund for Becker Park or $295,000 in prior period
adjustments.
** Year end cash balances for 2020-2022 are estimated.
Anticipated 2021 EDA activities:
One or more redevelopment projects in the Town Center redevelopment area
Continue and expand beautification efforts
Sale of properties currently being held by the EDA (proceeds increase the cash balance)
Home improvement grants for households not eligible for use of TIF funds
Adoption of the attached resolution is requested.
EDA STAFF REPORT
2021 HRA Levy
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
HENNEPIN COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-02
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A 2021 BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY
AND REQUESTING THEIR APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (the “EDA”) undertakes
redevelopment and housing activities in the City of Crystal, Minnesota (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.02 and the
enabling resolution of the EDA, the EDA exercises all of the powers of a housing and
redevelopment authority (“HRA”) as described in Minnesota Statues, Section 469.001 to
469.047 (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, under Section 469.033 Subdivision 6 of the Act, an HRA is authorized to levy and
collect special benefit taxes on all taxable property under the jurisdiction of the HRA, that is,
property in the City; and
WHEREAS, the permitted levy is 0.0185 percent of the estimated market value of the property
in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Crystal as follows:
1. The EDA hereby adopts a 2021 budget for housing and redevelopment in the amount of
$371,798.
2. The EDA hereby adopts a 2021 property tax levy of $300,000 for the purpose of funding
the adopted budget in conformance with Section 469.033, Subdivision 6 of Minnesota
Statutes.
3. The Executive Director is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution to the City Council of the City of Crystal for its consent and approval as
provided by Section 469.033 of the Act and for certification to the Property Tax Manager
of Hennepin County.
Adopted this 1st day of December, 2020.
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Nancy LaRoche, President
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Anne Norris, Executive Director