2015 EDA Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Annual Meeting
January 6, 2015
President Deshler 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: Jim Adams, Elizabeth Dahl, Julie
Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Olga Parsons and Casey Peak.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Deputy Executive Director; and Mike Norton, City Attorney.
City Clerk Chrissy Serres administered the oath of office to Commissioners Dahl, Kolb and
Parsons.
President Deshler placed into nomination a slate of EDA officers for 2015 as recommended by
Mayor Adams.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Deshler) to approve the following slate of officers for 2015:
President: Casey Peak
Vice President: Olga Parsons
Secretary: Elizabeth Dahl
Treasurer: Jeff Kolb
Motion carried.
President Peak requested EDA consideration of the 2015 meeting calendar as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Deshler) to approve the 2015 meeting calendar as presented.
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Dahl) to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2014,
Special Meeting.
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Deshler) to adjourn the annual meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Casey Peak, President
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting
February 3, 2015
President Peak called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 7:37 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Elizabeth Dahl, Julie
Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Laura Libby, Olga Parsons and Casey Peak.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, City
Planner/Assistant Community Development Director; and Mike Norton, City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Deshler) to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2015 annual
organizational meeting and January 20, 2015 work session.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered tentative acceptance of a proposal from Novak -Fleck to purchase a lot at
5700 Regent Avenue North for construction of a new house.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Parsons) to tentatively accept a proposal from Novak -Fleck
to purchase the EDA lot at 5700 Regent Avenue North for construction of a new house.
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Dahl (Kolb) to adjourn the annual meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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Olga sons, Vice Presi ent
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting
February 17, 2015
President Peak called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 8:48 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Elizabeth Dahl, Julie
Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Laura Libby, Olga Parsons and Casey Peak.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; Patrick Peters,
Deputy Executive Director; John Sutter, City Planner/Assistant Community Development
Director; and Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Kolb) to approve the minutes of the February 3, 2015 regular
meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA held a public hearing to consider resolutions authorizing the sale of Outlots A and B in
the proposed plat of Crystal Economic Development Authority Seventh Addition.
President Peak opened the public hearing. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Libby) to adopt Resolution No. 2015-01 authorizing the sale
of Outlot A to the owner of 4725 Regent Avenue North.
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Libby (Adams) to adopt Resolution No. 2015-02 authorizing the sale
of Outlot B to the owner of 4733 Regent Avenue North.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered authorizing the preparation of the plat of Crystal Economic Development
Authority Seventh Addition.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Parsons) to authorize preparation of the plat of Crystal
Economic Development Authority Seventh Addition.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered acceptance of the 2014 Annual Report.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Libby) to accept the 2014 Annual Report. Motion carried.
The EDA considered approval of the 2015 Work Program.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Dahl) to approve the 2015 Work Program. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Deshler) to adjourn the special meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
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Olga rsons, Vice President
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting
March 3, 2015
Vice President Parsons called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority to order at 7:38 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Elizabeth Dahl, Julie
Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Laura Libby, Olga Parsons and Casey Peak.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Acting
Community Development Director; and Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Deshler) to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2015
special meeting. Motion carried.
The EDA held a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of a lot at 5700
Regent Avenue North to Novak -Fleck for new house construction.
Vice President Parsons opened the public hearing. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Libby) to adopt Resolution #2015-3 authorizing the sale of a
lot at 5700 Regent Avenue North to Novak -Fleck for new house construction. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Peak (Dahl) to adjourn the annual meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting
March 17, 2015
President Peak called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 9:13 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Julie Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Olga
Parsons and Casey Peak.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter, Acting
Community Development Director; and Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Deshler) to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2015 regular
meeting. Motion carried.
The EDA considered tentative acceptance of a proposal from Novak Fleck for the lot at 6526
45th Avenue North.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Kolb) to tentatively accept the proposal for 6526 45th Avenue
North. Motion carried.
The EDA considered tentative acceptance of a proposal from Tollberg Homes for the lot at 6601
62nd Avenue North.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Parsons) to tentatively accept the proposal for 6601 62"a Avenue
North. Motion carried.
The EDA considered authorizing an option agreement with Tollberg Homes for the lot at 5715
Regent Avenue North.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Deshler) to authorize an option agreement for 5715 Regent
Avenue North. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Kolb) to adjourn the special meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Casey Peak, P Sid
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2015
President Peak called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 8:25 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Elizabeth Dahl, Julie
Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Laura Libby, Olga Parsons and Casey Peak.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter,
Community Development Director; and Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Deshler) to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2015 special
meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA held a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of a lot at 6526 45`h
Avenue North to Novak -Fleck for new house construction. President Peak opened the public
hearing. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Adams) to adopt Resolution #2015-4 authorizing the sale of a
lot at 6526 45th Avenue North to Novak -Fleck for new house construction.
Motion carried.
The EDA held a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of a lot at 660162 "d
Avenue North to Tollberg Homes for new house construction. President Peak opened the public
hearing. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Dahl) to adopt Resolution #2015-5 authorizing the sale of a
lot at 6526 45`h Avenue North to Tollberg Homes for new house construction.
Motion carried.
The EDA discussed the possibility of acquiring vacant Hennepin County -owned land at 5926
56`h Avenue North and 5612-5618 Adair Avenue North.
Mr. Sutter provided updates on the EDA lot at 4331 Vera Cruz Avenue North and the Gaulke
development at 3908-3924 Douglas Drive North.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Deshler) to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
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Parns, ce President
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2015
President Peak called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 8:36 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Elizabeth Dahl, Julie
Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Laura Libby, Olga Parsons and Casey Peak.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter,
Community Development Director; and Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Parsons) to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2015 regular
meeting. Motion carried.
The EDA considered authorizing an option agreement with Novak -Fleck for the lot at 5255
Edgewood Avenue North.
Motion by Commissioner Parsons (Deshler) to authorize an option agreement for 5255
Edgewood Avenue North.
Motion carried.
The EDA received an update on the Gaulke Pond Homes / Crystal Woods development at 3908-
3924 Douglas Drive North.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Dahl) to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
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Olga Parson Vice President
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting
June 16, 2015
Vice President Parsons called the regular meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority to order at 7:56 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Elizabeth Dahl, Julie
Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Laura Libby and Olga Parsons.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; John Sutter,
Community Development Director; Dan Olson, City Planner; and Troy Gilchrist, City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Adams) to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2015 regular
meeting. Motion carried.
The EDA considered a resolution authorizing the sale of the lot at 5255 Edgewood Avenue
North to Novak -Fleck for construction of a new house. Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Kolb)
to adopt the resolution.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a resolution authorizing the sale of the lot at 5715 Regent Avenue North to
Tollberg Homes for construction of a new house. Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Kolb) to
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The EDA considered authorizing an option agreement with Tollberg Homes for the lot at 5626
Vera Cruz Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Dahl (Libby) to authorize the agreement.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a resolution authorizing acquisition of vacant Hennepin County land at
5926 56th Avenue North and 5612-5618 Adair Avenue North. Motion by Commissioner Adams
Libby) to adopt the resolution. Motion carried.
The EDA received information on how the Comprehensive Plan relates to acquisitions and sales.
Motion by Commissioner Libby (Dahl) to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Olga P ns, Vice President
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting
July 20, 2015
President Peak called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 6:30 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Casey Peak, Jim Adams, Elizabeth
Dahl (6:34 p.m.), Julie Deshler, Jeff Kolb, and Laura Libby.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director and Dan Olson,
City Planner.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Deshler) to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2015 special
meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a proposal from Day Construction for the lot at 4553 Yates Avenue North.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Adams) to give tentative approval of the purchase proposal
with Day Construction for the lot at 4553 Yates Avenue North.
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Libby) to adjourn the special meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Casey eak, Pr s' en
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El abeth Dahl, Secretary
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting
August 18, 2015
President Peak called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 8:18 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Laura Libby, Casey Peak, Jim
Adams, Julie Deshler, Jeff Kolb, and Olga Parsons.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director, John Sutter,
Deputy Executive Director, Dan Olson, City Planner, and Troy Gilchrist, Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Libby) to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2015 special
meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA held a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of a lot at 4553
Yates Avenue North to Day Construction for new house construction. Mr. Olson presented the
staff report. President Peak opened the public hearing. No one appeared and the hearing was
closed.
Motion by Commissioner Parsons (Deshler) to adopt Resolution 42015-9 authorizing the sale of
a lot at 4553 Yates Avenue North to Day Construction for new house construction.
Motion carried.
Other business: Commissioner Deshler asked staff for an update on the former Thriftway
property at 5717 West Broadway
Motion by Commissioner Parsons (Deshler) to adjourn the special meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Casey Peal., President
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Olga ns,?ice resident
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting
September 1, 2015
President Peak 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: Jim Adams, Elizabeth Dahl, Julie
Deshler, Jeff Kolb, Laura Libby, and Casey Peak.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director; and Troy Gilchrist,
City Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Adams) to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2015 special
meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered the proposed HRA tax levy for 2016.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb to approve a resolution adopting a proposed 2016 budget and
HRA property tax levy of $260,000. With no second, the motion failed.
Motion by Commissioner Dahl to approve a resolution adopting a proposed 2016 budget and
HRA property tax levy of $239,000. With no second, the motion failed.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Libby) to approve a resolution adopting a proposed 2016
budget and HRA property tax levy of $250,400. Voting aye: Commissioners Libby, Kolb,
Deshler. Voting nay: Commissioners Peak, Dahl, Adams.
Motion failed.
Motion by Commissioner Kolb (Peak) to approve Resolution #2015-10 adopting a proposed
2016 budget and HRA property tax levy of $246,200. Voting aye: Commissioners Peak, Dahl,
Adams, Kolb. Voting nay: Commissioners Libby, Deshler.
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Libby) to adjourn the regular meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Casey Pe , reside
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El e Dahl, Secretary
Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting
September 16, 2015
President Peak called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 8:10 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Laura Libby, Casey Peak, Jim
Adams, Julie Deshler, Jeff Kolb, and Olga Parsons.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director, John Sutter,
Deputy Executive Director, Dan Olson, City Planner, and Troy Gilchrist, Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Kolb) to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2015
regular meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA held a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of a lot at 5626 Vera
Cruz Avenue North to Tollberg Homes for new house construction. Mr. Olson presented the
staff report. President Peak opened the public hearing. No one appeared and the hearing was
closed.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Parsons) to adopt Resolution #2015-11 authorizing the sale of
a lot at 5626 Vera Cruz Avenue North to Tollberg Homes for new house construction.
Motion carried.
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The EDA considered a resolution authorizing acquisition of foreclosed property at 4354 Xenia
Avenue North. Mr. Sutter presented the staff report.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Kolb) to adopt Resolution #2015-12 authorizing acquisition of
foreclosed property at 4354 Xenia Avenue North for a price not to exceed the list price of
45,000.
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Parsons) to adjourn the special meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Casey Peak, Presiden
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Minutes of the
Crystal Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting
November 17, 2015
President Peak called the special meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority to
order at 8:03 p.m.
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Laura Libby, Elizabeth Dahl, Casey
Peak, Jim Adams, Julie Deshler, Jeff Kolb, and Olga Parsons.
The following staff members were present: Anne Norris, Executive Director, John Sutter,
Deputy Executive Director, and Troy Gilchrist, Attorney.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Kolb) to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2015
special meeting.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a contract for Housing Resource Center services in 2016. Mr. Sutter
presented the staff report and answered questions.
Motion by Commissioner Adams (Dahl) authorizing a contract for Housing Resource Center
services in 2016.
Motion carried.
The EDA considered a contract for the 2016 Home Improvement Incentive Rebate program. Mr.
Sutter presented the staff report and answered questions.
Motion by Commissioner Parsons (Deshler) authorizing a contract for the 2016 Home
Improvement Incentive Rebate program.
Motion carried.
Mr. Sutter updated the EDA on the vacant foreclosed house at 4354 Xenia Avenue North.
Motion by Commissioner Deshler (Parsons) to adjourn the special meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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Olga Pars s, Vice President
Motion carried.
Casey Peak, President