2022.05.17 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
May 17, 2022
Call to Order
President Banks called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Crystal (EDA) to order at 7:33 p.m.
?. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, Brendan
Banks, John Budziszewski, David Cummings, Therese Kiser 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 Budziszewski (Kiser) to approve the minutes from the April 51,
2022 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Review proposals and consider selection of a developer for EDA property at 4824 56th
Ave. N.
Staff presented the two proposals received.. acknowledged the presence of developer
representatives (if applicable), and requested board action to select a developer.
Glenn Hammer of Great Buy Homes addressed and answered questions from the board.
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Cummings) to select Great Buy Homes as the
developer for EDA property at 4824 56"' Ave. N. Motion carried.
5. Review proposals and consider selection of a developer for EDA property at 3401-3415
Douglas Dr. N.
Staff presented the proposal received and requested board action to select a developer.
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Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to select Hampton Companies as the
developer for EDA property at 3401-3415 Douglas Dr. N. Motion carried.
6. Property Status Update
Staff updated the board on several current and potential projects:
* 6105 42nd Ave. N. - Elision Playhouse mural
3600 Douglas Dr. N. - still on the market, retail user looking to purchase
■ 5358 West Broadway - vacant Burger King - sold, new owner will convert to office
* 5730 Bottineau Blvd. - Crystal Vision Clinic under construction
6014 Lakeland Ave. N. - Rostamo's to be demolished, Odam Medical Clinic to start
construction this summer
0 5240 West Broadway - Sand Companies 58 unit, 4 story apartment building - zoning
and TIF applications expected in July for Planning Commission, City Council and
FDA meetings in August
ff 7000 57°i Ave. N. - office building for sale - developer considering an apartment
building on the site, will be presented for discussion at June 7 work session
West Broadway / Douglas Drive intersection reconstruction - awaiting regional
funding decision later this year, construction anticipated 2026-2027 if funded
Other Business
There was no other business.
Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Kiser) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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These minutes of the May 17. 2022 mectin , of the CrVNtal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on-JI r, 20 2-Z
ATTEST;
Nancy LaRoche, Secretary
Brendan Bs, President
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