HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA MIN 11-19-02COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2002
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) was called to order by Vice President, Jindra at 8:09 p.m., Tuesday, November
19, 2002, in the City Hall, Conference Room 1,590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Patricia Jindra, Marlaine Szurek, Gary Peterson, Julienne
Wyckoff, Bobby Williams and Bruce Nawrocki
Robert Ruettimann
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Bob Streetar, Deputy Executive Director
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
Mark Nagel, Housing Assistant
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt the minutes of the October 15, 2002,
regular meeting as presented in writing. All ayes. Motion Carried
Financial Report and Payment of Bills
MOTION by Peterson, second by Szurek, to approve Resolution 2002-16, Resolution of the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements
for October, 2002 and approving payment of bills for October, 2002. All ayes. Motion Carried.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Renew Agreement with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC)
Streetar stated GMHC has done an outstanding job this year providing residents with assistance
in all aspects of housing. The agreement for 2003 is $12,500, which is a 25% increase from last
year. This is due in part because they will be helping residents with not only the Rebate
Incentive Program but with MHFA loan processing, along with ali of the construction consults
and other services as listed on the enclosed Housing Assistance Report. GMHC also purchased,
demolished and built a new home at 4828 5th Street.
Jennifer Bergman stated of the $50,000 requested from HUD for the Rehab Incentive Program
for 2002, there is approximately $29,000 left. Some of the changes for 2003 are: O agreement is
for a full year; 2) if service is terminated prior to the end of the year, the City would be
reimbursed a prorated amount; 3) a marketing plan will be developed and agreed upon by
March 15tn each year; and 4) GMHC will provide the following years fee by August 1~, to help
with the City's budgeting process.
Nawrocki stated there wasn't a clause in the agreement for termination and would like it added
before the agreement is signed. Bergman stated, she will add it to the agreement and provide
staff with a new one.
Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2002
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MOTION by Szurek, second by Wyckoff, to enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with
the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation to participate in their programs, with the
amendment to add a termination clause stating either party can terminate within 30 days written
notice; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an
agreement for the same. All ayes. Motion Carried.
Adopt Resolution 2002-19, a Resolution finding a Parcel to be occupied by a Structurally
Substandard Building
Streetar stated the City acquired two blighted parcels and is working with the owner of the old
Bridgeman's site to be included in the redevelopment project area. One of the financial tools
that can be used is Tax Increment Financing. In order to create this TIF district, the EDA must
make a determination before the demolition or removal of these substandard buildings that
certain conditions exit. Resolution 2002-19, must be passed indicating the parcel was occupied
by one or more, substandard buildings and after demolition and clearance the EDA intends to
include the parcel within the proposed TIF district. This would allow the EDA the opportunity in
the future to qualify the site as a redevelopment district and receive additional funding sources
for the project area.
MOTION by Szurek, second by Wyckoff, to waive the reading of Resolution 2002-19, there
being an ample amount of copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion Carried.
MOTION by Peterson, second by Williams, to Adopt Resolution 2002-19, a Resolution finding a
Parcel to be occupied by a Structurally Substandard Building. All ayes. Motion Carried.
Award Bid for Demolition of Homes at 3718 and 3722 Central Avenue NE
Streetar stated staff obtained three quotes for the removal of 3 718 and 3 722 Central Avenue
single-family homes: 0 Browns Contracting at $23,000; 2) ,lay Brothers at $19,800; and 3)
Belair Demolition at $18,575. Staff recommended approval of Belair's bid, which was the
lowest, responsible bid for the removal of both homes.
MOTION by Peterson, second by Szurek, to award the Demolition of the homes at 3718 and
3722 Central Avenue N.E. to Belair Demolition in the total amount of $18,575, and furthermore,
to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same. All
ayes. Motion Carried.
Approve Appointment to Business Revolving Loan Fund Committee
Nagel stated, staff has received an application from Robert Trewartha to complete our Business
Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Trewartha is a Columbia Heights resident and a professor at
the Minnesota School of Business. If appointed, the Loan Review Committee program will be
implemented in January of 2003.
MOTION by Szurek, second by Nawrocki, to Approve the Appointment of Mr. Robert
Trewartha as a member of the Business Revolving Loan Fund Committee. All ayes. Motion
Carried.
Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2002
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Adopt Resolution 2002-17, a Resolution Authorizing BRLF Signatures
Nagel stated Resolution 2002-17 authorizes the President, Executive Director and the Finance
Director to sign documents necessary to process the Business Revolving Loans for Columbia
Heights businesses.
MOTION by Szurek, second by Peterson, to waive the reading of Resolution 2002-17, there
being an ample amount of copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion Carried.
MOTION by Szurek, second by Peterson, to Adopt Resolution 2002-17, a Resolution
Authorizing the EDA President and Executive Director as signatures for the Business Revolving
Loan Fund disbursements. All ayes. Motion Carried.
Adopt Resolution 2002-18, a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of $50,000 from HRA
fund 299 to U.S. Bank for the Business Revolving Loan Fund
Nagel stated Resolution 2002-18 authorizes the transfer of $50, O00 from HRA fund 299 to U.S.
Bank for the Business Revolving Loan Funds, which will allow the program to start up again in
January of 2003.
MOTION by Szurek, second by Peterson, to waive the reading of Resolution 2002-18, there
being an ample amount of copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion Carried.
MOTION by Szurek, second by Peterson, to Adopt Resolution 2002-18, A Resolution
Authorizing the Transfer of $50,000 from HRA Fund 299 to U.S. Bank to be used for the
Business Revolving Loan Fund. All ayes. Motion Carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Industrial Park Redevelopment- There was a joint City Council/EDA worksession held on
November 13th to discuss the progress of the redevelopment plan to date. Checkpoint (42 will
occur around the end of January.
40th & University- Staff will be closing on the gas station property on December 12th and has
contacted a number of developers about the redevelopment opportunity on the one-acre site.
United Properties has indicated some possible uses for the site including fast food, day care or a
bank. Americana Community Bank was contacted for possible interest in the site and indicated
they would discuss the site with management.
Evaluate Options for the Disposition of Parkview Villa North- Staffmet with HUD on
October 18tn to discuss options for the sale or transfer of Parkview Villa North. The most
obvious option identified so far is the sale or transfer to Met Council or to Crest View
Corporation.
Nawrocki stated he is apposed to selling Parkview Villa North or South.
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November 19, 2002
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37th & Central- The owner of Puerta Vallerta hired an architect to develop a redevelopment
proposal for the area along Central Avenue, north of the Olive Tree and South of Bobby and
Steve 's. The preliminary proposal includes a 3-story, 22-unit market-rate, building with 13, 000
square feet on the first floor, and 22 units of market rate housing on the second and third floors.
Staff will be bringing this project to the EDA for review once the architect has provided the
additional financial information.
39th & Central- The Nathe Company, which is the owner of Burger King, contacted staff
inquiring about redevelopment plans. They may be interested in moving to the old Hardees site.
Staff will meet with their representatives soon.
Design Guidelines Task Force- The Task Force had their ftrst meeting on October 29th to
discuss the purpose, expectations and time line for their activities. The next meeting is planned
for November 20th at Murzyn Hall.
Building Inspections Program - The State Building Code and Standards Division started their
review of the City's building inspection service, which will take approximately 60-90 days.
Kmart- Staff will be working with Jerry Herringer to develop a draft redevelopment concept for
the Kmart site. Staff also contacted Herbergers at Apache Plaza to talk to Herringer about
renting the building.
Columbia Heights Business Center- Staff met with administrators of the Columbia Park
Medical Group to negotiate a new agreement for maintenance of the City owned parking ramp.
A draft agreement is being reviewed at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice President, Jindra, adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Bakken
Recording Secretary
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