HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.09.15 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
September 15, 2026
1, Call to Order
President Cummings 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: John Budziszewski, David
Cummings, Julie Deshler, Forest Eidbo and Traci Kamish.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive Director John
Sutter, and City Attorney Rachel Tierney.
Commissioners Therese Kiser and Taji Onesirosan arrived immediately after roll call.
3. Approval of Minutes
EDA action: Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski and seconded by Commissioner Deshler to
approve the minutes from the April 7, 2026 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider a resolution adopting the preliminary 2027 HRA tax levy and EDA budget
Staff presented the proposed 2027 HRA tax levy and EDA budget, and requested EDA approval.
EDA action: Moved by Commissioner Kamish and seconded by Commissioner Budziszewski to
approve the resolution adopting the preliminary 2027 HRA tax levy and EDA budget. Motion
carried.
The final 2027 HRA tax levy and EDA budget is scheduled for consideration at the December 1,
2027 meeting.
5. 2026 EDA Work Plan status update
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Staff reviewed the 2026 work plan elements and gave a status report on each item.
As the 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting start time approached, it was moved by Commissioner
Eidbo and seconded by Commissioner Onesirosan to recess the EDA meeting and reconvene
after the City Council meeting. Motion carried 6-1, with Commissioners Eidbo, Kamish, Kiser,
Onesirosan, Cummings and Deshler yoting aye and Commissioner Budziszewski voting nay.
The EDA meeting recessed at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:53 p.m.
After additional EDA discussion regarding agenda item 5, the consensus was for staff to gather
additional information regarding the replacement of city flag banners, the design process for
the Bass Lake Road promenade and potential changes to the public streets around Becker Park,
and the use of Housing TIF funds for property acquisition; and to place those items on a future
EDA meeting agenda.
6, Preview of upcoming EDA items
None in addition to those discussed in items 4 and 5.
7. Property Status Update
Staff provided information and answered questions regarding upcoming ribbon cuttings for Five
Guys and Inkakaw/Chocolate San Jose -Minneapolis, the ceremonial groundbreaking for the
Yellow Tree apartment development, the foreclosed Walgreens property, and construction
status of 6000 56th Ave. N., 7000 56th Ave. N., and 3100 Douglas Dr. N.
8 Other Business
Staff answered a question about the status of the vacant lot at 3517 Douglas Dr. N.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski and seconded by Commissioner Kiser to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
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These minutes of the September 15, 2026 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on October 6, 2026.
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Therese Kiser, Secretary
David Cummings, President
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