2023.01.03 EDA Annual Organizational MeetingMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Annual Organizational Meeting
Council Chambers
January 3, 2023
1, Call to Order
Vice President Kiser called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the
City of Crystal (EDA) to order at 8:10 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, John
Budziszewski, David Cummings, Forest Eidbo, Tracy Kamish, Therese Kiser and Nancy
LaRoche.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Kim Therres, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter, City Clerk Chrissy Serres, Deputy Police Chief Brian Hubbard and
City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3, Oath of Office
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Commissioners Therese Kiser, Traci
Kamish and Forest Eidbo.
4. Election of officers for 2023
The following slate of officers recommended by the Mayor was presented to the board:
President Kiser, Vice President Kamish, Secretary Eidbo and Treasurer Cummings.
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski and seconded by Commissioner LaRoche to elect
the following officers for 2023: President Kiser, Vice President Cummings, Secretary
Eidbo and Treasurer Kamish. Motion carried.
5. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to approve the minutes from the
December 6, 2022 regular meeting. Motion carried.
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6. Property Status Update
Staff updated the board on the following:
+ Soft opening of Lucky Pearl restaurant at 5600 561h Ave. N.
+ Anticipated January openings of Odam Medical Clinic at 6014 Lakeland Ave. N. and
Purple Rose restaurant at 5526 West Broadway.
• Remodeling nearly complete at 5358 West Broadway (former Burger King) for
Hyder Investments corporate office.
* Spring 2023 start for remodeling and possible expansion of 3600 Douglas Drive
(former Pizza Hirt) for Wine Thief and Ale Jail.
• Anticipated site and building plan submittal for a new office/warehouse building to be
built at 5208-5216 Hanson Court (former site of Crystal Auto Parts).
Staff was asked whether Northstar Inn and Suites at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N. is still
operating. The Deputy Police Chief confirmed that it was operating as recently as late the
previous week. Staff will confirm and let the board know if it is no longer operating.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (LaRoche) to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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These minutes of the January 3, 2023 meeting of the Crystal Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on .3
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ATTEST:
Forejt Eidbo, Secretary
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Therese Kiser, President
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