2025.04.01 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
April 1, 2025
Call to Order
President Eidbo called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: John Budziszewski,
David Cummings, Julie Deshler, Forest Eidbo, Traci Kamish, Therese Kiser and Taji
Onesirosan.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Josh Weir.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kiser) to approve the minutes from the March
18, 2025 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Receive the 2024 EDA Annual Report
Staff presented the 2024 EDA Annual Report and answered questions from the board.
5. Consider approval of the 2025 EDA Work Plan
Staff presented the 2025 EDA Work Plan and requested approval by the board.
Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Kiser) to approve the 2025 EDA work plan including
changes discussed by the Board. Motion carried.
6. Property Status Update
Staff updated the board regarding the April 12 grand opening of the Daiso store at 5632
West Broadway, the beginning of construction on the Wing Stop at 351 Willow Bend,
and the eight townhomes nearing completion on 36th Avenue east of Douglas Drive.
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7. Preview of upcoming EDA items
Staff informed the board that there will likely be an April 15 meeting with a closed
session to consider making an offer to purchase 4533 Welcome Ave. N., and a June 17
meeting to consider a TIF district for the proposed Trident development on the former
Wells Fargo site at 7000 56th Ave. N.
8. Other Business
There was no other business.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Kiser) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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These minutes of the April 1, 2025 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on April 15, 2025.
ATTEST:
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Traci Kamish, Secretary
ore Eidbo, President
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