2026.02.17 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
1.Call to Order
Council Chambers
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
February 17, 2026
President Cummings called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Crystal (EDA) to order at 8:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: John Budziszewski, David
Cummings, Julie Deshler, Traci Karnish, Therese Kiser and Taji Onesirosan.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive Director John
Sutter, and City Attorney Pam Whitmore.
3.Approval of Minutes
EDA action: Moved by Commissioner Deshler (Kiser) to approve the minutes from the
January 6, 2026 annual organizational meeting. Motion carried.
4.Consider a resolution approving a redevelopment plan modification for Tax Increment
Financing District #6 (Wells Fargo).
EDA action: Moved by Commissioner Karnish and seconded by Commissioner Kiser to adopt the
resolution approving a modification to the redevelopment plan for redevelopment project No.
1 a tax increment financing plan relating to the establishment of tax increment financing
district No. 6 (Wells Fargo). Motion carried.
5.Consider a resolution approving an interfund loan for advance of certain costs in connection
with Tax Increment Financing District #6 (Wells Fargo).
EDA action: Moved by Commissioner Karnish and seconded by Commissioner Budziszewski to
adopt the resolution authorizing internal loan for advance of certain costs in connection with
Tax Increment Financing District #6 (Wells Fargo). Motion carried.
Page 1 of 3
6.Consider an Assignment, Assumption, Modification and Release Agreement regarding the
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for The Cavanagh, 5401 51st Ave. N.
The EDA considered a resolution approving the assignment and assumption of certain owner
obligations under the declaration of restrictive covenants relating to the Cavanagh project.
EDA action: Moved by Commissioner Kiser and seconded by Commissioner Budziszewski to
adopt the resolution approving the assignment and assumption of certain owner obligations
under the declaration of restrictive covenants relating to the Cavanagh project . Motion carried.
7.Presentation of the 2025 Annual Report
No EDA action
8.Discussion regarding the 2026 Work Plan
No EDA action
9.Preview of upcoming EDA items
On March 17 or April 7, the EDA will consider approving the 2026 work plan.
10.Property Status Update
Staff answered questions about the four unit building at 4741 Welcome Ave. N., renovated
house at 4553 Welcome Ave. N., vacant Cities Auto at 5630 Lakeland Ave. N., and vacant Big 0
Tires at 5500 West Broadway.
11 Other Business
There was no other business.
12.Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kiser) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Page 2 of 3
These minutes of the February 17, 2026 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority were
approved by the Authority on March 17, 2026.
Jr�� Dav�rnings,PITTiden
ATTEST:
Therese Kiser, Secretary
Page 3 of 3