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2019 EDA Meeting Minutesf--\ Minutes of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal Annual Organizational Meeting January 2, 2019 Call to Order President Parsons called the annual organizational meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:31 p.m. 2. Roll Call Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Brendan Banks, John Budziszewski, Therese Kiser, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons. The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris, Deputy Executive Director John Sutter, City Clerk Chrissy Serres and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. 3. Oath of Office Ms. Serres administered the oath of office to Commissioners Banks, Kiser and Parsons. 4. Election of Officers The EDA considered officers for 2019. Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (Adams) to approve the Mayor's recommended slate of officers for 2019: President Nancy LaRoche, Vice President Olga Parsons, Secretary Julie Deshler and Treasurer Brendan Banks. Motion carried. Commissioner Parsons transferred the gavel to President LaRoche. 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2018 regular meeting. Motion carried. 6. Other Business There was no other business. 7. Adjourment Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (Adams) to adjourn. Motion carried. 0 The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Page 1 of 2 These minutes of the January 2, 2019 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority were approved by the Authority on , 20 lq. ATTEST: Ju Deshler, Secretary LJ Nancy LAIR che, President Page 2 of 2 Minutes of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal Regular Meeting August 20, 2019 1. Call to Order President LaRoche called the regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 8:05 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, City Planner Dan Olson and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. 3. Approval of Minutes Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Deshler) to approve the minutes of the January 2, 2019 annual organizational meeting, February 19, 2019 work session and April 2, 2019 work session. Motion carried. 4. Public Hearing - transfer 5530 Douglas Dr N to City The EDA held a public hearing and considered a resolution authorizing the transfer of ownership of 5530 Douglas Drive North (Becker Park east parcel) to the City of Crystal. Mr. Sutter presented the staff report. President LaRoche opened the public hearing. There being no persons present desiring to give testimony, President LaRoche closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Banks) to adopt the resolution authorizing the transfer of 5530 Douglas Drive North to the City of Crystal. Motion carried. 5. Update - Upcoming Lot Availability Mr. Olson presented information about properties at 5417 35th Avenue North and 5238- 5244 Scott Avenue North. Mr. Olson and Mr. Sutter answered questions from the Commissioners. Page 1 of 3 6. Closed Session - 3443 Douglas Dr N and 3443 Edgewood Ave N Moved by Commissioner Parsons (Budziszewski) to close the meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.05 Subd. 3(c)(1) to consider setting the asking price for EDA lots at 3443 Douglas Drive North and 3443 Edgewood Avenue North. Motion carried and the meeting was closed at 8:31 p.m. Moved by Commissioner Banks (Parsons) to re -open the meeting. Motion carried and the meeting re -opened at 8:51 p.m. 7. Other Business There was no other business. 8. . Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Banks (Budziszewski) to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Page 2 of 3 These minutes of the August 20, 2019 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority were approved by the Authority on t -7, 2015. ATTEST: Ju: ` Deshler, Secretary 0 Nancy La oche, President Page 3 of 3 Minutes of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal Regular Meeting September 17, 2019 1. Call to Order President LaRoche called the regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:41 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 Budziszewski (Kiser) to approve the minutes of the August 20, 2019 regular meeting. Motion carried. 4. Consider tentative acceptance of a builder proposal for 5417 35th Avenue North Mr. Sutter presented the staff report and answered questions from the board. Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Parsons) to tentatively accept the proposal from Elin Marco Group to purchase the lot and build a house on the EDA lot at 5417 35th Avenue North. Motion carried. 5. Consider authorizing a declaration of drainage and utility easements at 5417 35th Avenue North Mr. Sutter presented the staff report and answered questions from the board. Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to authorize a declaration of drainage and utility easements at 5417 35th Avenue North. Motion carried. 6. Consider a resolution adopting a proposed 2020 budget and property tax levy, and requesting City Council approval Mt. Sutter presented the staff report. Page 1 of 3 Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Adams) to adopt a resolution adopting a proposed 2020 budget and property tax levy, and requesting City Council approval. Motion carried. 7. Informational item - proposed city flag banners Mr. Sutter presented the staff report and answered questions from the board. Other Business There was no other business. 9. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Parsons) to adjourn. Motion,carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Page 2 of 3 These minutes of the September 17, 2019 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority were approved by the Authority on OCfb be-r- 0, 20 I /. ATTEST: J i6 Deshler, Secretary 0 Nancy L Roche, President Page 3 of 3 Minutes of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal Regular Meeting October 15, 2019 Call to Order President LaRoche called the regular 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, Brendan Banks arrived 6:50), 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 (Budziszewski) to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2019 regular meeting. Motion carried. 4. Public Hearing - Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 5417 35th Avenue North to Elin Marco Group. Mr. Sutter presented the staff report and answered questions from the board. President LaRoche opened the public hearing. There being no persons desiring to appear and testify, President LaRoche closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Parsons (Adams) to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of 5417 35th Avenue North to Elin Marco Group. Motion carried. 5. Information item - Potential train horn quiet zone at the Bass Lake Road crossing on the BNSF Mr. Sutter presented information to and answered questions from the board. 6. Other Business There was no other business. Page 1 of 3 r 7. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (Banks) to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Page 2 of 3 These minutes of the October 15, 2019 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority were approved by the Authority on WO VIP-M Pr 5—, 20jl. ATTEST: Juli eshler, Secretary J Nancy La oche, President Page 3 of 3 Minutes of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal Regular Meeting November 5, 2019 Call to Order President LaRoche called the regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:31 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, Deputy Executive Director John Sutter and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. Approval of Minutes Moved by Commissioner Banks (Kiser) to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2019 regular meeting. Motion carried. 4. Consider amending the 2019 contract with Center for Energy and the Environment to increase the amount for Home Improvement Grants. Mr. Sutter presented the staff report and answered questions from the board. Future annual contracts will switch from a January -December period to a July -June period. Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Adams) to adopt amend the 2019 contract with Center for Energy and the Environment to increase the amount for Home Improvement Grants. Motion carried. 5. Other Business Mr. Sutter summarized staff s meetings with potential developers. The board will be invited to tour three recently -developed apartment buildings in the area. This will be followed by additional work sessions about redevelopment opportunities and financing. 6. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kiser) to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Page 1 of 2 r\ These minutes of the November 5, 2019 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority were approved by the Authority on De-C bper 17, 20 1 %. ATTEST: qJuDeshler, Secretary 44 Nancy La oche, President Page 2 of 2 Pi Minutes of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal Regular Meeting December 17, 2019 1. Call to Order President LaRoche called the regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:41 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, Deputy Executive Director John Sutter and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. 3. Approval of Minutes Moved by Commissioner Banks (Adams) to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2019 regular meeting. Motion carried. 4. Consider a resolution adopting a 2020 budget and property tax levy Mr. Sutter presented the staff report. Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Deshler) to adopt a resolution adopting a 2020 budget and property tax levy. Motion carried. 5. Consider approval of a contract with Center for Energy and the Environment for administration of home improvement programs from Jan. 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Mr. Sutter presented the staff report. Moved by Commissioner Parsons (Adams) to approve a contract with Center for Energy and the Environment for administration of home improvement programs from Jan. 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Motion carried. 6. Consider a resolution authorizing a transfer from the EDA fund to the Park Improvement fund for the Becker Park project Mr. Sutter presented the staff report. Page 1 of 3 Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Adams) to adopt a resolution authorizing a transfer from the EDA fund to the Park Improvement fund for the Becker Park project. Motion carried. 7. Information Items: a. Recap of Nov. 16 and Dec. 14 project tours b. Preview of upcoming EDA meetings Mr. Sutter and President LaRoche described the four properties that were toured. Mr. Sutter described upcoming EDA meetings regarding potential development opportunities. 8. Other Business There was no other business. 9. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Budziszewski (Adams) to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Page 2 of 3 These minutes of the December 17, 2019 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority were approved by the Authority on 7 , 20 2-0 . ATTEST: N, 49A Secretary President Page 3 of 3