2023.08.15 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
August 15, 2023
Call to Order
President Kiser called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Crystal (EDA) to order at 8:09 p.m.
2, Roll Call
Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were present: Jim Adams, John
Budziszewski, David Cummings, Forest Eidbo, Traci Kamish, Therese Kiser and Taji
Onesirosan.
The following staff were present: Executive Director Adam Bell, Deputy Executive
Director John Sutter, City Planner Dan Olson, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and City
Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Adams (Budziszewski) to approve the minutes from the June
20, 2023 regular meeting. Motion carried.
4. Consider approval of a Termination of Development Agreement for 4824 56th Avenue
North.
Staff presented information about the reason for the termination and requested board
approval.
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Eidbo) to approve a Termination of
Development Agreement for 4824 56th Avenue Forth. Motion carried.
5. Consider authorizing a Request for Proposals for development of 4824 56th Avenue
North.
Staff presented information about the Request for Proposals and requested board
authorization.
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Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Eidbo) to authorize a Request for Proposals for
development of 4824 56 h Avenue North. Motion carried.
. Property Status Update
Staff updated the board on the following:
• 5240 Apts (Sand Companies 4-story, 58-unit apartment building) is under
construction at 5240 West Broadway
4-unit residential building is under construction at 4741 Welcome Ave. N.
+ Wine Thief and Ale Jail building renovations/addition at 3600 Douglas Dr. N. is
under construction, with a fire sprinkler financing request anticipated for City Council
consideration on Sep. 5
* Hampton Companies 8-unit townhome development at 3401 Douglas Dr. N. will
begin construction soon.
• The scale model of the Blue Line Extension's proposed interchange and LRT station
at Bass Lake Road is available for public viewing at City Hall during normal business
hours.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Commissioner Budziszewski (Eidbo) to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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These minutes of the August 15, 2023 meeting of the Cryst Economic Development Authority
were approved by the Authority on , 20 23
ATTEST:
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rest Eidbo, ecretary
Therese Kiser, President
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