2021.06.01 EDA Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
June 1, 2021
1. Call to Order
President Parsons called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:58 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, Brendan Banks,
John Budziszewski, David Cummings, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner LaRoche (Adams) to approve the minutes from the May 18,
2021 regular meeting. Motion carried.
. 4. Public hearing and consideration of a resolution authorizing the sale of an EDA lot at
4741 Welcome Ave. N. for construction of a 4-unit residential building
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Staff reported that the builder has not yet completed their detailed plans for EDA
consideration. Staff requested that the EDA open the hearing, take any comment, and
then continue the hearing and consideration of the resolution to June 15, 2021.
President Parsons opened the hearing. No persons appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (LaRoche) to continue to June 15, 2021 the public
hearing and consideration of a resolution authorizing the sale of an EDA lot at 4741
Welcome Ave. N. for construction of a 4-unit residential building. Motion carried.
5. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing an application to the Hennepin County
Corridor Planning program for Douglas Drive and West Broadway
Staff presented the purpose of the proposed grant application and requested EDA
adoption of the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to adopt the resolution authorizing an
application to the Hennepin County Corridor Planning program for Douglas Drive and
West Broadway. Motion carried.
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6. Potential Tax Increment Financing request for Sand Companies development at 5240
West Broadway
Staff presented information about the potential TIT district and requested EDA discussion
in advance of a potential action item on June 15.
Megan Carr from Sand Companies and Stacie Kvilvang from Ehlers were present to
answer questions from the board.
Because this was a discussion item, no EDA action was necessary.
7. Other Business
Staff provided an update on construction activity and new business openings.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Banks (Budziszewski) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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These minutes of the June 1, 2021 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on c74%�l�, 20 .
ATTEST:
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Therese Kiser, Secretary
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Olga sons, President
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