2023.09.05 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
September 5, 2023
1. Call to Order
President Kiser called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, David
Cummings, Forest Eidbo, Traci Kamish, Therese Kiser and Taji Onesirosan.
Commissioner John Budziszewski arrived at 6:51 p.m.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Kamish (Adams) to approve the minutes from the August 15,
2023 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider a resolution adopting a proposed 2024 EDA budget and HRA tax levy.
Staff presented information about the 2024 budget and tax levy, answered questions from
the board and requested board approval of the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Kamish (Cummings) to approve a resolution adopting a
proposed 2024 EDA budget and HRA tax levy. Motion carried.
5. Consider approval of an amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement for
4741 Welcome Avenue North.
Staff presented information about the amendment, answered questions from the board
and requested board authorization.
Moved by Commissioner Eidbo (Kamish) to approve an amendment to the Purchase and
Development Agreement for 4741 Welcome Avenue North. Motion carried.
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6. Property Status Update
Staff updated the board on the status of Wine Thief and Ale Jail building
renovations/addition at 3600 Douglas Dr. N.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kamish) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
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These minutes of the September 5, 2023 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on October 3, 2023.
ATTEST:
Sor6s't Eidbo, Secretary
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Therese Kiser, President
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