2021.05.04 EDA Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
May 4, 2021
Call to Order
Vice President Banks called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the
City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:42 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Brendan Banks,
John Budziszewski, David Cummings, Therese Kiser, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter, City Planner Dan Olson and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (LaRoche) to approve the minutes from the March 2,
2021 regular meeting. Motion carried with Commissioners Adams, Banks, Budziszewski,
Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons voting aye.
4. Consider tentative acceptance of proposal for construction of a new residential building at
4741 Welcome Avenue North
Staff presented the proposals received from Amani Construction and Renovations LLC
and Gernco Construction LLC, and requested an EDA motion tentatively accepting one
of the proposals.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (LaRoche) to tentatively accept the proposal from
Gernco Construction LLC. Motion carried 4-3 with Commissioners Adams, Banks,
LaRoche and Parsons voting aye and Budziszewski, Cummings and Kiser voting nay.
5. Consider a resolution authorizing an application for Hennepin County Business District
Initiative funds for a storefront improvement program
Staff presented the report and requested EDA adoption of the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (LaRoche) to adopt the resolution authorizing an
application for Hennepin County Business District Initiative funds for a storefront
improvement program. Motion carried with Commissioners Adams, Banks,
Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons voting aye.
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6. Update on development activity and 2021 Work Program
Staff presented an update on activity since the Work Program was adopted on March 2.
Other Business
There was no other business
8. Adj ournment
Moved by Commissioner Adams (LaRoche) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with
Commissioners Adams, Banks, Budziszewski, Cummings, Kiser, LaRoche, and Parsons
voting aye.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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These minutes of the May 4, 2021 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on Ma Y _LOO, 20°U.
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Therese Kiser, Secretary
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Olga Parsons, President
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