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2005 EDA Meeting MinutesMinutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Annual Meeting January 4, 2005 The newly elected EDA Commissioners took the oath of office prior to the meeting being called to order. President Anderson called the annual organizational meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz, and Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and Steve Bubul, Attorney. The EDA considered officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) for 2005. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Moore to nominate the following officers: President: David Anderson Vice President: ReNae Bowrnar, Secretary: Laurie Ann Moore Treasurer: Garry Grimes Motion carried. The EDA considered the 2005 meeting calendar. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Hoffrnann to approve the 2005 meeting calendar as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to approve the minutes of the December 21, 2004, special meeting as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to set an EDA work session for January 18, 2005, to convene immediately following the City Council meeting, for the purpose of considering the 2004 Annual Report, 2005 Work Plan and changes to the bylaws. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the annual meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. David Anderson, President ATTE T: 1 �l Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting February 1, 2005 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffinan, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2005 annual meeting and the January 19, 2005, work session. Motion carried. The EDA considered the 2004 EDA Annual Report. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the 2004 EDA Annual Report. Motion carried. The EDA considered the 2005 EDA Work Program. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the 2005 EDA Work Program. Motion carried. The EDA considered amendments to the EDA Bylaws as presented in the staff report. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to approve the amendments to the EDA Bylaws as presented in the staff report governing the authority of the Executive Director to approve contracts and establishing the date and time of regular meetings by resolution of the authority. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adjourn the special meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. David Anderson, President ATTEST: -Z , '(�� U"' Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting February 15, 2005 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 7:34 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2005, regular meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered the voluntary acquisition of 4343 Xenia Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to authorize the acquisition of 4343 Xenia Avenue North for $115,000. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the special meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. David Anderson, President ATTES . Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting March 1, 2005 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 8:11 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffinan, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Ann Moore. Commissioner Joselyn was absent. The following staff members were present: Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2005, regular meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered a Resolution of Just Compensation for voluntary acquisition of 4343 Xenia Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to adopt the Resolution of Just Compensation for voluntary acquisition of 4343 Xenia Avenue North. Motion carried. President Anderson noted that the revised agenda indicates that instead of an EDA work session following the regular meeting, counsel has advised that the EDA may conduct its business in closed session to discuss possible acquisition of the former Thorson Elementary School. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to hold a closed session, in accordance with M.S. 13D.05 Subd. 3(c)(3), for the EDA to discuss making an offer to purchase the former Thorson Elementary School located at 7323 58th Avenue North. Motion carried. Following conclusion of the closed session, motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Hoffinann to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. David Anderson, President ATTEST: '�- kIxg't "" Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting April 19, 2005 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 8:32 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffinan, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; Janet Lewis, City Clerk; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2005, regular meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered a Resolution of Just Compensation for voluntary acquisition of 4312 Welcome Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Joselyn to adopt the Resolution of Just Compensation for voluntary acquisition of 4312 Welcome Avenue North for $116,000. :`Motion ca.~ried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adjourn the special meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. David Anderson, President Y ATTEST: Laurie Ann Moore, Secretary Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting May 17, 2005 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:40 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffinan, Gary Joselyn, Lindsay Krantz. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffinann to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2005, special meeting and the May 3, 2005, EDA work session. Motion carried. The EDA considered the voluntary acquisition of 4310 Zane Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to authorize the EDA President and Executive Director to enter into a purchase agreement to voluntarily acquire 4310 Zane Avenue North for S 115,000. Motion carried. The EDA considered entering into a purchase agreement for the former Thorson Elementary School located at 7323 58th Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to authorize the EDA President and Executive Director to enter into a purchase agreement to acquire the former Thorson Elementary School located at 7323 58th Avenue North, subject to modifications to the agreement as approved by the City Attorney. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adjourn the special meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. .__ ATTEST: ReNaew ice President Motion carried. David Anderson, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting August 1, 2005 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:47 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Lindsay Krantz. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2005, EDA special meeting, the June 7, 2005, EDA work session, and the July 5, 2005, EDA work session. Motion carried. The EDA considered the voluntary acquisition of 4700 Hampshire Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to authorize the EDA President and Executive Director to enter into a purchase agreement to voluntarily acquire 4700 Hampshire Avenue North for $100,000. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution authorizing bid advertisements for abatement and demolition of the former Thorson Elementary School at 7323 58th Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to approve EDA Resolution #2005-03 authorizing bid advertisements for abatement and demolition of the former Thorson Elementary School at 7323 58th Avenue North. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. t ATTEST: ReNae Bo an, ce President Motion carried. David Anderson, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting August 16, 2005 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:50 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffman, Lindsay Krantz, Gary Joselyn and Laurie Ann Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2005, EDA regular meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered the acquisition of and just compensation for 4424 Adair Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Hoffinann to adopt EDA Resolution #2005-4 establishing the amount of just compensation and authorizing the purchase of property located at 4424 Adair Avenue North. Motion carried. The EDA asked for a status report ori she andergrounding of power tides aloiig Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adjourn the special meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ATTEST:. ReNae J.ow n, ice President Motion carried. David Anderson, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting September 6, 2005 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Gary Joselyn, Mark Hoffman, Lindsay Krantz. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2005, EDA special meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered an addendum to the purchase agreement for acquisition of the former Thorson Elementary School, 7323 58th Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the addendum to the purchase agreement for acquisition of the former Thorson Elementary School at 7323 58th Avenue North. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution requesting City Council approval of an HRA levy for redevelopment activities. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to approve EDA Resolution #2005-05 requesting City Council approval of an HRA levy for redevelopment activities. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. ATTEST:-, e ae't ow resident Motion carried. David Anderson, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting October 3, 2005 President Anderson called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:33 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Gary Joselyn, Mark Hoffinan, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Mike Norton, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Krantz to approve the minutes of the September 6, 2005, EDA regular meeting. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider new home proposals for 4700 Hampshire Avenue North. Planner Sutter gave an overview of the proposals and the staff recommendation. President Anderson opened the public hearing. Anna Donato Ghani, 6519 46th PI N, spoke in support of the proposal submitted by Feyereisen Construction. Dave Feyereisen, 3456 Yates Ave N, also addressed the EDA on behalf of Feyereisen Construction. President Anderson closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Krantz and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to adopt EDA Resolution #2005-6 authorizing the sale of 4700 Hampshire Avenue North and execution of a development agreement with Feyereisen Construction, Inc., subject to the conditions in the staff report. Motion carried. The EDA considered voluntary acquisition of 4300 Xenia Avenue North for scattered site redevelopment. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to authorize staff to purchase 4300 Xenia Avenue North for $115,000 for demolition and lot sale. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Bowman to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ATTEST: 11 L� ReNae B an, ice �Zrlsidtnt Motion carried. �11 ',' - , - -,'-) f3 David Anderson, President Minutes of the _ Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting October 17, 2005 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffmann, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Bowman and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2005, EDA regular meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered a resolution awarding the contract for demolition of the former Thorson Elementary School at 7323 58th Avenue North to Landwehr Construction, Inc. and authorizing execution of the contract documents. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adopt EDA Resolution #2005-7 awarding said contract to Landwehr Construction, Inc. and authorizing the President and Executive Director to execute the contract documents. Motion carried. The EDA authorizing staff to proceed with redevelopment of the Thorson site. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to authorize the development of 14 single-family lots on the site of the former Thorson Elementary School at 7323 58th Avenue North. Motion carried. The EDA did not take action regarding whether the EDA would act as the developer or, alternatively, sell the vacant land to a developer. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Moore to adjourn the special meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. David Anderson, President ATTEST: i ReNae Bo an,, ice President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting November 1, 2005 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:41 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffmann, Lindsay Krantz and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; and John Sutter, Planner. Motion by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of the meeting minutes for the October 17, 2005, EDA work session and special meeting. Motion carried. The EDA considered granting to the city of Crystal a street easement over the north twenty feet of the EDA property at 4424 Adair Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to grant a street easement over the north 20 feet of the EDA property at 4424 Adair Avenue North and authorize execution of the easement document by the EDA President and Executive Director. Motion carried. The EDA held a public hearing to consider new home proposals for 4424 Adair Avenue North. Planner Sutter gave an overview of the proposals and the staff recommendation. President Anderson opened the public hearing. Al Stobbe, Al Stobbe Homes, expressed concern that if the house were moved forward on the lot that maple tree might be jeopardized. President Anderson closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to adopt EDA Resolution #2005-8 authorizing the sale of 4424 Adair Avenue North and execution of a development agreement with Al Stobbe Homes, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Hoffinann to adjourn the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. ATTEST:-- f-" ReNae Bow an, e President Motion carried. David Anderson, President Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting November 15, 2005 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 6:54 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffmann, Gary Joselyn and Laurie Moore. Commissioners ReNae Bowman and Lindsey Krantz arrived following call of the roll. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters, Community Development Director; Steve Bubul, City Attorney, and John Sutter, Planner. The EDA considered voluntary acquisition of 5817 36th Avenue North for scattered site redevelopment. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to authorize the President and Executive Director to sign a purchase agreement to voluntarily acquire 5817 36th Avenue North for a purchase price of $160,000. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adjourn the special meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. David Anderson, President ATTEST': ReNaeBowm4*res2ident�' Minutes of the Crystal Economic Development Authority Special Meeting December 20, 2005 President Anderson called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to order at 7:22 p.m. Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: David Anderson, ReNae Bowman, Garry Grimes, Mark Hoffmann, Lindsay Krantz, Gary Joselyn and Laurie Moore. The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Planner; and Steve Bubul, City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Hoffinann and seconded by Commissioner Moore to approve the minutes of the November 1, 2005, EDA regular meeting and November 15, 2005 special meeting. Motion carried. President Anderson explained the next order of business is to consider the voluntary acquisition of 4940 West Broadway and the EDA will go into closed session to discuss. The EDA recessed at 7:24 p.m. President Anderson called the EDA back to order at 7:49 p.m. The EDA considered a resolution authorizing a purchase offer for the voluntary acgliisitior?. of 4940 West Broadway. Motion by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Grimes to approve Resolution #2005-9 authorizing a purchase offer of $200,000 for the voluntary acquisition of 4940 West Broadway. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Joselyn and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adjourn the special meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. ATTEST:-' l 1, ReNae Bo , resident Motion carried. La,n,j le- a:tej David Anderson, President