2023.12.05 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
December 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 6:31 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 6:34 p.m.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Kamish) to approve the minutes from the November 7,
2023 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider a resolution adopting a 2024 budget and property tax levy and requesting their
approval by the City Council
Staff presented information about the proposed 2024 EDA budget and HRA tax levy,
answered questions from the board and requested board approval.
Moved by Commissioner Eidbo (Adams) to adopt the resolution approving a 2024 budget
and property tax levy and requesting their approval by the City Council. Motion carried.
5. Consider approval of a contract with Center for Energy and Environment for
administration of the Home Improvement Grant Program from July 1, 2024 - June 30,
2025
Staff presented information about the proposed grant administration contract and
requested board approval.
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Moved by Commissioner Kamish (Cummings) to approve a contract with Center for
Energy and Environment for administration of the Home Improvement Grant Program
from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Motion carried.
6Consider a resolution approving a 2023 Business District Initiative Agreement with
Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to continue the Crystal
Storefront Enhancement Program
Staff presented information about the proposed grant agreement, answered questions
from the board and requested board approval.
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Eidbo) to adopt the resolution approving a 2023
Business District Initiative Agreement with Hennepin County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority to continue the Crystal Storefront Enhancement Program.
Motion carried.
7, Consider a resolution requesting conveyance of tax -forfeited land at 6110 Lakeland Ave.
N.
Staff presented information about the proposed acquisition, answered questions from the
board and requested board approval.
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kamish) to adopt the resolution requesting
conveyance of tax -forfeited land at 6110 Lakeland Ave. N. Motion carried.
8. Property Status Update
Staff provided updates on the following properties:
6827 56`h Ave. N. (Bass Lake Road) - vacant Dairy Queen
3600 Douglas Dr. N. - Wine Thief & Ale Jail
3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N. (townhome development site)
. Other Business
Staff answered a question about the anticipated timeline for demolition and lot sale of
6110 Lakeland Ave. N.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Cummings) to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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These minutes of the December 5, 2023 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on ' `6UNu 20 q..Lj
ATTEST:
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