2022.09.06 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
September 6, 2022
1. Call to Order
President Banks called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, Brendan
Banks, David Cummings, 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 (LaRoche) to approve the minutes from the June 21,
2022 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider a resolution adopting a proposed 2023 EDA budget and HRA tax levy.
Staff presented information about the proposed budget and tax levy.
Moved by Commissioner LaRoche (Adams) to approve the resolution adopting a
proposed 2023 EDA budget and BRA tax levy. Motion carried.
5. Property Status Update
Staff updated the board on several current and potential projects:
■ 5526 West Broadway (former Pizza Ranch space) - will be divided into two separate
spaces, a restaurant and bar taking the kitchen and dining spaces, and a tobacco shop
with sampling area taking the party room and arcade spaces.
■ 35.01 Douglas Dr (Crystal Suite Living) - completed and opened.
■ 227 Willow Bend (former Police Dept. Community Outreach Office) - Aqua Coin
Laundry is getting close to opening.
■ 5208 Hanson Ct (former site of Crystal Auto Parts) - a contractor has purchased the
site to build an office/warehouse for their business.
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5358 West Broadway (former Burger King) - Hyder Investments, which owns the
Crystal McDonald's and ten others around the metro, is finalizing their construction
plans to renovate the building for their corporate office.
3600 Douglas Dr (former Pizza Hut) - Wine Thief & Ale Jail is securing financing
and contractors to renovate the building with a goal of opening in early 2023.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Parsons) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
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These minutes of the Sept. 6, 2022 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on n/! , 20�Z
ATTEST:
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Nancy LaRo he, Secretary
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