2022.12.06 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
December 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 6:40 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, Brendan
Banks, David Cummings and Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Kim Therres, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Jason Hill.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Cummings) to approve the minutes from the
November 15, 2022 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider a resolution approving a 2023 EDA budget and HRA tax levy.
Staff presented the report and requested EDA approval of the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Parsons) to adopt the resolution approving a 2023
EDA budget and HRA tax levy. Motion carried.
5. Consider approving a contract with Center for Energy and Environment for
administration of home improvement programs from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.
Staff presented the report, including administrative fee changes and whether to increase
the minimum project size from $3,000 to $4,000, and requested EDA approval of the
contract.
Moved by Commissioner Banks (Parsons) to approve the contract with Center for Energy
and Environment for administration of home improvement programs from July 1, 2023 -
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June 30, 2024 and increase the minimum project size from $3,000 to $4,000. Motion
carried.
6. Property Status Update
Staff updated the board on the vacant space at 5600 West Broadway (formerly Half Price
Books) and the anticipated opening of Odam Medical Clinic at 6014 Lakeland Ave. N.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Cummings) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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These minutes of the December 6, 2022 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on January 3, 2023.
ATTEST:
Therese Kiser, President
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