2021.09.09 EDA Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
September 9, 2021
1. Call to Order
President Parsons called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 6:15 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following members were present: Jim Adams, John
Budziszewski, David Cummings, Therese Kiser, Nancy LaRoche and Olga Parsons.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Anne Norris and Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski and seconded by Commissioner Adams to
approve the minutes from the August 17, 2021 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider a resolution adopting a proposed 2022 EDA budget and HRA property tax levy.
Staff presented the proposed 2022 EDA budget and property tax levy, and requested
EDA approval of the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner LaRoche and seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve
the resolution adopting a proposed 2022 EDA budget and HRA property tax levy. Motion
carried.
Consider authorizing home improvement program changes effective January 1, 2022.
Staff presented various options and requested EDA authorization to amend the contract
with Center for Energy and Environment. The EDA discussed potential impacts of
various options.
Moved by Commissioner Adams and seconded by Commissioner LaRoche to authorize
the following home improvement program changes:
® Reduce the maximum grant from $10,000 to $8,000 per property per year and
increase the minimum project size from $2,000 to $3,000, to be effective Jan. 1, 2022.
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o Reduce the maximum household income from 110% AMI for all households to 90%
AMI for 1-person households and 100% AMI for households of 2 or more people, to
be effective Jan. 1, 2022.
® Increase the total program budget through June 30, 2022 from $308,079 to $462,000.
• Eliminate the interest subsidy program and redirect funds to the grant program.
Motion carried.
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski and seconded by Commissioner Cummings to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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These minutes of the September 9, 2021 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development
Authority were approved by the Authority on December 7, 2021,
ATTEST:
Therese Kiser, Secretary
Brendan Banks,
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