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EDA COMMISSIONMERS
Pathcia Jindra
Julienne Wyckoff
Bruce Nawrocki
Bobby Williams
Tammera Ericson
Bruce Kelzenberg
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
January 28, 2003
The following is the Agenda for the regular meeting of the Columbia Heights EConomic Development
Authority (EDA) to be held IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE HRA MEETING on Tuesday,
January 28, 2003, in Community Room at Parkview Villa, 965 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
MN 55421
The EDA does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its
accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all EDA services, programs, and
activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in
advance. Please call the EDA Secretary at 706-3669 to make arrangements (TDD 706-2806) for deaf or hearing impaired
only.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL- Walt Fehst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
OATH OF OFFICE- Walt Fehst
ELECTION OF OFFICERS- Walt Fehst, Executive Director
a. Annual Election of Officers
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
MOTION: Move to nominate and appoint
for Vice President;
and for Treasurer.
for President;
for Secretary;
CONSENT AGENDA. (These items are considered to be routine by the EDA Board of Commissioners,
and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion.)
A. Move to adopt the consent agenda items as listed below:
1) Approval of Minutes.
a. The Regular Meeting of December 17,2002.
2) Financial Report and Payment of Bills.
a. Financial Statement for December, 2002.
b. Payment of Bills for December, 2002.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2003-01, Resolution of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statement for December, 2002
and approving payment of bills for the month of December, 2002.
THE CITY OF' COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE I~ASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE5
E~QUAL OPPORTUNITY E~MPLOYER
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION.
1. Approve Amended Business Revolving Loan Fund Documents
MOTION: Move to approve the revisions to the Business Revolving Loan Fund Review
Committee Bylaws.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Walter R. Fehst, Executive Director
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OATH OF COMMISSIONER OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
I, ., do solemnly swear that I will
support the Constitution of the United States and of the State
of Minnesota and will faithfully discharge the duties of the
office of Commissioner of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, according
to the law and to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me God.
I do further swear that I am, and was at the time of my appointment,
a resident of Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
(s).
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
, 2003.
(s).
day of
Notary Public
My commission expires:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: January 28, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Election of Officers BY: Robert Streetar BY:
DATE: January 14, 2003
BACKGROUND: The Bylaws of the Columbia Heights EDA specify in Section 1, Officers (see
attached) that the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary be elected annually at the annual
meeting. The current officers are as follows:
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Bob Ruettimann
Pat Jindra
Gary L. Peterson
Cheryl Bakken
William Elrite
Randy Schumacher
We have attached a Transcript of Proceedings outlining the process for nomination of persons to the
various offices.
RECOMMENDATION:
President,
for Treasurer.
Move to cast a unanimous ballot nominating and appointing
for President,
for Secretary, and
for Vice
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
for President;
for Secretary, and
Move to cast a unanimous ballot nominating and appointing
for Vice President;
for Treasurer.
Attachment
EDA ACTION:
H:\consent Form2003~Election of Officers-EDA
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2003
FOR THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Commissioner
further nominations, upon vote being taken, Commissioner
President. The President thereupon assumed the office and presided over the meeting.
The regular meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) was called
to order on Tuesday, January 28, 2003.
Election of officers. The Executive Director stated that the order of business was election of
officers.
nominated Commissioner as President. There being no
was elected
Commissioner
Commissioner
then nominated Commissioner
as Vice President. There being no further nominations, upon vote being taken,
was elected Vice President.
Commissioner then nominated as
Secretary. There being no further nominations, upon vote being taken, Commissioner
was elected Secretary.
Commissioner then nominated Commissioner
Treasurer. There being no further nominations, upon vote being
was elected Treasurer.
as
taken, Commissioner
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 2002
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority
(EDA) was called to order by President Ruettimann at 6:04 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2002, at Jax's
Restaurant in Minneapolis, MN
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present: Robert Ruettimann, Patricia Jindra, Marlaine Szurek, Gary Peterson,
Julienne Wyckoff, Bobby Williams and Bruce Nawrocki
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Present: Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Bob Streetar, Deputy Executive Director
Randy Schumacher, Community Development Assistant
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
Mark Nagel, Housing Assistant
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Move to adopt the minutes of the November 19, 2002, regular meeting as presented in writing.
Financial Report and Payment of Bills
Move to approve Resolution 2002-20, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements for November, 2002 and approving payment of bills for
November, 2002.
MOTION by Nawrocki, second by Peterson, to adopt the consent agenda items as listed with the
amendment to the minutes as follows:
Page 3, last paragraph add: Nawrocki stated he is apposed to selling Parkview Villa North or South.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Schumacher stated the two single-family homes at 3 718 and 3 722 Central Avenue are being demolished this
week for redevelopment. The Conoco Station at 3955 University Avenue that the City is purchasing has a
closing date of this Thursday, December 19, 2002. The property met all EPA requirements, which relieves
the City from any liability for ground contamination on the site. The Beecrofl building at 3710 Central
Avenue that the City is purchasing has a closing date set for the first week in January, 2003.
Nawrocki stated that in the Community Development report staff is requesting the January EDA meeting be
changed from the 22 to the 28th due to Martin Luthern King Day on the 21~t and actually the 21~t is a
Tuesday.
MOTION by Nawrocki, second by Wyckoff, to move the January EDA meeting from the 21st to the 28~h.
All ayes. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
President, Ruettimann, adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Bakken
Recording Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: January 28, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Agenda ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Financial Report and Payment of Bills BY: Bob Streetar BY:
DATE: January 14, 2003
BACKGROUND:
The bound Financial Report for December 1, 2002 Check Listing (green sheets), and draft Resolution
2003-01 are attached for review. The enclosed Financial Report lists the Revenue Guideline (pink
sheets), the Expenditure Guideline (yellow sheets), Expenditure Guideline with Detail (white sheets),
and Balance Sheet (blue sheets), for each fund and department. The report covers the activity in the
calendar (fiscal) year from January 1 through December 31, 2002.
The Check History shows each fund with an expenditure history during the month of December, 2002.
The total disbursements by fund are shown at the top of the listing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffwill be available to answer specific questions. If the report is satisfactorily complete, we
recommend the Board take affirmative action to receive the Financial Report and approve the payment
of bills.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Resolution 2003-01, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) approving the Financial Statement for December, 2002 and Payment of Bills for the
month of December, 2002.
EDA ACTION:
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EDA RESOLUTION 2003-01
RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (EDA) APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR DECEMBER,
2002 AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2002.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) is required by
Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which
shows all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the
money on hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and
WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's
vouchers or bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its
records; and
WHEREAS, the financial statement for the month of December, 2002 and the list of bills for the
month of December, 2002 are attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statement and the list of bills and finds them
to be acceptable as to both form and accuracy.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority that it has examined the attached financial statements
and list of bills, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, and they are found to be
correct, as to form and content; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statements are acknowledged and received and
the list of bills as presented in writing are approved for payment out of proper funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution and attachments are to be made a part of the
permanent records of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
Passed this __ day of ,2003.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
AYES:
NAYS:
President
Attest by:
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting off January 28, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: I DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Approve Business Revolving Loan Fund BY: Mark Nagel l~//~ / BY:
Loan Review Committee Bylaw DATE: January 14,
Revisions
BACKGROUND: With the start of the BRLF on January 2na, staff reviewed the present Bylaws
completed in April, 2002 and are suggesting a few minor revisions: (1) Changing the date for the annual
meeting to January each year; (2) Three Committee members for a quorum, instead of just two; and (3)
wording changes in Section 10 on Committee Functions. These revisions should make it easier for the
Committee to do its work. The Committee will meet to establish officers at the same time its first BRLF
loan application is received for consideration. There are no changes to the rest of the BRLF materials,
including the BRLF Plan, Participation Agreement, Guidelines, and Application Form.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the BRLF Loan Review Committee Bylaw
revisions.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the revisions to the BRLF Loan Review Committee
Bylaw revisions.
Attachments
EDA ACTION:
BRLF2003\BRLF Bylaw Revisions
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND
LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE BYLAWS
Updated 1-21-2002 Upda:¢d 4-8-2002
Section 1.
Name of Committee: The name of the committee shall be the "Business
Revolving Loan Fund Loan Review Committee (BRLF Loan Review
Committee). Hereinafter referred to as the "Committee".
Section 2.
Office of the Committee: The Committee shall have its office at the Economic
Development Authority (EDA) office at 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
MN.
Section 3.
Powers of the Committee: The powers of the Committee shall be limited to review
of applications for BRLF program loans and the making of recommendations to the
EDA Board of Commissioners on which loan applicants should be granted loans under
the BRLF program and in what priority. Also, see Section 10.
Section 4.
Members of the Committee: There shall be five members of the Committee.
Members shall be appointed by the EDA Board of Commissioners. Three at large
members to be appointed who have financial expertise and are either residents, or
business persons, in the City of Columbia Heights. One member shall be appointed
from the EDA Board of Commissioners and one member from the City Council. All
Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the EDA Board of Commissioners.
Section 5.
Vacancies on Committee: Vacancies due to resignations, non-reappointment to the
EDA Board, or non-re-election to City Council position shall be filled by
.... :-' ..... appointment by the EDA Board of Commissioners.
Section 6.
Removal: Committee members may be removed from the Committee by the EDA
Board of Commissioners for just cause (e.g. nonattendance at Committee meetings).
Section 7.
Officers: A Chair and Vice Chair shall be elected initially at the first meeting of the
Committee. Then annually in M-ay- Janua~_ of each year (or the first meeting [
thereafter if no meeting is held in-May January_) a Chair and Vice Chair shall be
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elected. The EDA shall provide a staff person to record the minutes of the meeting
and maintain records for the Committee.
Section 8.
Meetine Dates/Places/Coordination: The Committee will meet as often as necessary
to perform the functions of the Committee. The Community Development Director or
his/her designee shall coordinate the dates, times and places for the meetings with the
Chair of the Committee. Committee meeting notices are to be mailed by the EDA
office to the home or office address of the Committee member at least three (3) days
prior to the meeting time.
Section 9.
Quorum for Meetings: Twc~ Three (3) Committee members shall constitute a I
quorum for conducting business of the Committee. When a quorum is in attendance,
action may be taken by the majority of the Committee members present.
Section 10.
Committee Functions: BRLF loan applications received from the participating]
banks will be received by the EDA staff, which will review applications based on the
priorities as listed in thc BRLF Policy. Thc Committee will insure that applications
received are for conforming uses and meet design guidelines. These applications will
be furnished to thc Committee for review and development of a recommendation to
thc EDA Board of Commissioners as to which applications shall be funded based on
thc criteria in thc BRLF Policy.
Section 11.
Amendments: These Bylaws may be amended by motion at a meeting of thc
Committee with the approval of at least a majority of the Committee members in
office at any time. The Bylaws and any subsequent changes, must be approved by the
EDA Board of Commissioners before they become effective.
Adopted By:
Date Adopted:
Economic Development Authority
BRLF Loan Review Committee
Recording Secretary
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
EDA and HRA Commissioners
Robert Streetar, Community Development Director
Mark Nagel, Housing Assistant
Randy Schumacher, Community Development Assistant
January 13,2003
Community Development Monthly Update
The purpose of this monthly report is to provide EDA and HRA Commissioners with a
comprehensive update on the City's community development goals and activities.
The City Council established the following community development goals in January of
2002.
1. Redevelop Industrial Park
2. Evaluate development of Lominanki Park
3.40th and University Redevelopment
4. Evaluate Options for Parkview Villa North
5. Improve the Housing Stock
6. Increase Tax Base
7.37th and Central Redevelopment
8.39th and Central Redevelopment
9. Promote Columbia Heights
10.40th and Jackson to Van Buren
Redevelopment
10. (tie)4201 Central Redevelopment
Industrial Park Redevelopment
Staff is working with United Properties and the planning firm of Hoisington Koegler to
put together two redevelopment scenarios for the Council to review in March 2003. In
addition, the Industrial Redevelopment Plan will incorporate the Huset Park study, so
redevelopment and park plans are integrated and complement each other.
40th and University
The City now owns the gas station located at this site. Staff is preparing to demolish the
station to prepare for redevelopment. Staff has contacted a number of developers to let
them know about this redevelopment opportunity. This site is approximately 1 acre is
size. United Properties, Inc. has indicated possible uses for the site include a fast food
restaurant, day care or a bank.
Evaluate Options for the disposition of Parkview Villa North
The following parties have expressed an interest in possibly replacing Columbia Heights
as owner and manager of PWN, they are the Metro Council, the Crestview Corporation
and Common Bond Communities, Inc.
Improving Housing Stock
Home Improvement Fair
The "Rising to New Heights" group has taken the lead on moving this project forward.
Staff met with Jo Ann Student, Bruce Nedegaard and Mickey Rooney to discuss
preliminary details. The Home Improvement Fair is scheduled for April 10, Sunday at
the Columbia Heights Senior High School. The intent of the fair is to increase and
maintain the quality of housing by bringing together residents and local contractors,
builders, remodelers, architects, and lenders to facilitate home improvements.
Habitat for Humanity
Staff met with Habitat for Humanity on January 8, 2003 to complete the remainder of the
paperwork to finalize the terms of the Development Agreement and close the project.
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) Housing Resource Center
The agreement between the EDA and GMHC is approved through 2003.
achievements for 2002 are as follows:
Program
Program
Rehab Incentive Program
Fix Up Fund
Construction Consultations
Construction Inspections
Construction Scopes
Home Improvement info Requests
Rental/Energy Information Assistance
Refinance Assistance
Total
Households Served
Investment
8 $14,657
4 $74,983
33 N/a
17 N/a
7 N/a
67 N/a
2 N/a
2 N/a
140 $89,640
Center for Energy and the Enviroment (CEE)
Program achievements for 2002 are as follows:
Program
Fix Up Fund
Community Fix Up Fund
Rental Rehabilitation Loan
Total
Households Served
Investment
1 $22,299
19 $294,13O
! $5,5oo
21 $321,929
Discount Loan Program
There are about 20% of the funds remaining to be committed through CRR/CEE.
Therefore, a request was made to MHFA to extend the program past the deadline of
December 31, 2002. They have approved the request and the program will continue
until all of the funds are expended. This is good news, because for each loan dollar
expended, another $8 in private funds, are put toward home improvement projects.
CRPJCEE is working on a mailing to homeowners to advise them on the availability of
these funds (a special thank you to the Fire Department for their help). This has been
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the most popular of housing rehab programs offered in the City. Unfortunately, MHFA is
out of Rehab Loan Funds until September 2003, so there is little chance the program
can continue after the remaining funds run out. City Council will consider the extension
of the agreement to allow this program to continue at their January 27, 2003 meeting.
Rental Rehab, Rental Energy Loan Programs
The Rental Rehab and Home Energy Loan Programs, administered by CRR/CEE, have
not had much activity. These are the only two programs that MHFA has aimed directly
at improving rental housing here in Columbia Heights. Together with CRR/CEE, the
staff has been working on increasing the use of theses programs by Columbia Heights
landlords. First, a mailing was sent to each rental property owner in the City advising
them of the availability of rental rehab dollars and second, a presentation will be made
to the Rental Property Owners in February. A Cable TV program is in the works for next
spring.
Increase Tax Base
Business Revolving Loan Fund
The Depository Services Agreement has been signed by U. S. Bank. All that remains is
transferring funds into the account to activate it. The BRLF is now available to
Columbia Heights business owners. Staff will work with the Columbia Heights branch of
U.S. Bank to market the availability of the BRLF to business owners.
37th and Central
The owner of Puerta Vallarta has hired an architect that has prepared a redevelopment
proposal for the area along Central Avenue, north of the Olive Tree, and South of Bobby
and Steres. The preliminary proposal includes a 3-story building with 13,000 square
feet of retail on the first floor, and 22 units of market-rate rental housing on the second
and third floors. The rental units are 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms and rents start at $900 a
month and run to $1,500 a month. Staff expects to bring this project to the City Council
at a worksession for review and comment by March 15.
39th and Central
The Nath Company contacted the City to inquire about redevelopment plans. Nath, the
owner of the Burger King, has indicated they may want to move from their current
location to the vacant Hardies on Central just south of 1-694. Nath is having an
appraisal completed on the Burger King, which ought to give the City a good idea of the
possible purchase price. If the City purchased the Burger King, this would greatly
facilitate the redevelopment of this property.
Promote Columbia Heights
Design Guidelines Task Force
On January 22, the City held a public workshop for residents and businesses to provide
an opportunity to share comments regarding the community's image and appearance,
specifically the design guidelines being development for Central Avenue. Staff will
provide a summary of this meeting at the January 28~h meeting.
Additional Community Development Activity
Kmart
Mr. Herringer has expressed an interest in the possible redevelopment of the Kmart
property. He met with Mr. Nedegaard to discuss a proposal to build approximately 160
units of market rate housing on the site. Mr. Herringer liked the proposal. Mr. Herringer
is pursuing the buy-out of the other owner, which would give Mr. Herringer total control
of the site.
4607 Tyler Street
Staff is receiving proposals from the following parties interested in purchasing the four-
plex at 4607 Tyler Street. They are Agape New Life Ministries, Minnesota Housing
Resources and Suburban Affordable Housing. Staff intends to make a recommendation
regarding the sale of the property at the February 19 EDA meeting.
Columbia Heights Business Center
The assignation agreement of the Columbia Heights Business Center parking ramp to
the new owners, Best & Hempel, LLC, has been signed by both parties. The new
owners were able to extend the leases of two of the major tenants in the building, which
is a positive given depressed commercial real estate market. They are also planning
interior renovations to the building. On January 6th, staff met with the owners to work on
a maintenance and repair schedule for the parking ramp, which needs partial concrete
repairs, joint sealant replacement, and a waterproof membrane. Currently, it appears
the estimated costs are in the range of $250,000. A schedule will be ready for
consideration by March 1, 2003, as per the Agreement.
Columbia Park Medical Group
Staff with the help of the City Attorney, negotiated a draft of a new 10-year lease
agreement to the Columbia Park Medical Group for the City owned parking ramp behind
their building. Successful renegotiation of this agreement will mean this local business
community will remain and hopefully, expand in Columbia Heights for at least the next
decade. City Council will consider the Agreement at their January 27, 2003 meeting.
Parkview Villa North Re-Roofing Project
The repairs have been made between the North and South buildings. The sheet metal
workers are nearing the halfway point despite the cold temperatures and the February
completion date seems firm.
Development Goal Setting Session
At a Council work session in February, staff will update the Council regarding
redevelopment goals established by the Council in January of 2002, as well as the
redevelopment goals staff suggests the Council pursue for the next 18 months.
Staff will be suggesting the Council pursue the following redevelopment goals for the
next 18 months. In order of priority, they are the redevelopment of:
1. The Industrial Park
Established by the Council in January 2002 as the highest redevelopment priority.
2. The northwest corner of 37th Avenue and Central Avenue
Established by the Council in January 2002 as a redevelopment priority. A developer
is proposing a development that would include retail and market rate housing.
3. The northeast corner of 39th Avenue and Central Avenue (Mady's)
Established by the Council in January 2002 as a redevelopment priority.
4. The southwest and southeast corners of 40th Avenue and University Avenue
Established by the Council in January 2002 as a redevelopment priority. In addition
to the redevelopment of southeast corner, staff suggests redeveloping the southwest
corner also.
5. The northwest corner of 37th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard
This is a new goal staff believes represents a good redevelopment opportunity.
There are current vacancies in the smaller strip mall, the buildings are blighted, and
this site is a gateway to the City.
In addition, while there is nothing definitive, the Kmart site may turn into a
redevelopment opportunity.
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EDA MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2003
DATE
JANUARY 28, 2003
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
MARCH 18, 2003
APRIL 15, 2003
MAY 20, 2003
JUNE 17, 2003
JULY 15, 2003
AUGUST 19, 2003
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
OCTOBER 21, 2003
NOVEMBER 18, 2003
DECEMBER 16, 2003
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cher Bakken at
(763) 706-3669.
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AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ARTICLE I - THE AUTHORITY
Section 1. NAME OF AUTHORITY. The name of the Authority is the "Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority."
Section 2. OFFICE OF AUTHORITY. The offices of the Authority are at City Hall in the
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. The Authority may hold its meetings at such other place or
places as it designates by resolution.
Section 3. COMMISSIONERS. The Authority is governed by seven commissioners
appointed in the manner prescribed by City Council Resolution No. 96-01, as amended (Enabling
Resolution) and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.1081 (Act).
Section 4. OFFICIAL SEAL. The Author/ty shall have an official seal, which shall
be in the form of a circle and shall bear the name of the Authority and the year of its organization.
ARTICLE II - OFFICERS
Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the Authority are the President, the Vice-President,
the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurer. The President, Vice President, Treasurer
and Secretary shall be elected annually. The Assistant Treasurer shall be elected at the
organizational meeting of the Authority and shall serve until another person is elected by action of
the Authority. No commissfoner may serve as President and Vice President at the same time. The
offices of Secretary and Assistant Treasurer need not be held by a commissioner.
Section 2. PRESIDENT. The President presides at meetings of the Authority. Except as
otherwise authorized by resolution of the Authority, the President signs contracts, deeds and other
instruments made by the Authority. At each meeting, the President may submit recommendations
and information concerning the business, affairs and policies of the Authority. At the annual
meeting, the President must submit to the Authority a report summarizing the activities and
programs of the Authority for the past year and containing the President's recommendations for
Authority activities for the ensuing year.
Section 3. VICE-PRESIDENT. The Vice-President performs the duties of the President in
the absence or incapacity of the President; and in case of the disability or absence of the President,
or in the case of a vacancy in the office of President, the Vice-President performs the duties of the
President until a successor has been appointed and qualifies.
Section 4. SECRETARY. The Secretary performs the duties of a secretary for the
Authority.
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Section 5. TREASURER. The Treasurer has the duties given by the Act.
Section 6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The Columbia Heights City Manager is the
Executive Director of the Authority and has general supervision over the administration of its
business and affairs subject to the direction of the Authority and signs contracts, deeds and other
instruments made by the Authority. The Executive Director is responsible for the management of
the projects and general affairs of Authority under the direction of the Commissioners.
Section 7. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS. Subdivision 1. Assistant Secretary.
The Authority may designate an assistant to the Secretary to keep the records of the Authority,
record the meetings of the Authority in a journal of proceedings to be kept for that purpose and to
perform the duties of secretary under the direction of the Secretary. The assistant must keep in safe
custody the seal of the Authority and may affix the seal to contracts and instruments authorized by
the Authority.
Subd. 2. Assistant Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurer of the Authority has custody of funds
of the Authority. The Assistant Treasurer must deposit the funds in the name of the Authority in a
bank or banks selected by the Authority. The Executive Director and the Assistant Treasurer must
sign orders and checks for the payment of money and pay out and disburse such monies under the
direction of the Authority. Except as otherwise authorized by resolution of the Authority, orders
and checks must also be countersigned by the President. The Assistant Treasurer must keep regular
books of accounts showing Authority receipts and expenditures and render to the Authority, at the
annual meeting (and when requested by the Authority), an account of the financial condition of the
Authority.
Subd. 3. Deputy Executive Director. The Columbia Heights Community Development
Director is the Deputy Executive Director and performs such duties and services as specified by the
Executive Director, subject to direction of the Authority. In the absence or incapacity of the
Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director may sign contracts, deeds and other instruments
made by the Authority.
Section 8. COMBINING ADMINISTRATWE OFFICES. Administrative offices may be
combined.
Section 9. ADDITIONAL DUTIES. The officers of the Authority perform other duties and
functions as may from time to time be required by the Authority, these bylaws or the rules and
regulations of the Authority.
Section 10. VACANCIES. If the office of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Assistant
Treasurer or Secretary becomes vacant, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 351.02 or by other
provisions of law, the Authority must elect a successor at the next regular meeting or at a special
meeting called for that purpose. The successor serves for the unexpired term of the office.
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ARTICLE III - MEETINGS
Section 1. REGULAR MEETINGS. Monthly meetings will be held on the third, Tuesday
of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, with the exception of the months of January, April, July and
October, where the meetings will be held in conjunction with the HRA at Parkview Villa and
starting immediately following the HRA meeting. If that date is a legal holiday, in which case the
meeting will be held on the next succeeding business day. In the event the date/time/meeting place
of a particular meeting must be changed, the Executive Director may make such change deemed
necessary by notifying all Commissioners of the revised meeting time and date in accordance
with the procedures for a special meeting.
Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board of Commissioners may
be called by the President, two members of the Board of Commissioners, or the Executive
Director for the purpose of transacting any business designated in the call. The call (including
location of meeting) for a special meeting must be delivered to Commissioners at least two days
before the meeting, and notice of the meeting must be posted in the Authority's offices at least
three days before the meeting. At a special meeting, no business may be considered other than
designated in the call, but if all the members of the Authority are present at a special meeting any
business may be transacted at such special meeting by unanimous vote.
Section 4. QUORUM. The powers of the Authority are vested in the commissioners in
office fi.om time to time. Four commissioners constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting
business, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is present, and when a
quorum is not present, a smaller number may adjourn the meeting.
Section 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS. The following is the order of business at regular
'meetings of the Authority.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Roll call.
Approval of minutes of the previous meeting.
Management Report.
Consent.
All other items.
Adjournment.
Section 6. RESOLUTIONS: CONDUCT. Upon direction of the President, or the motion
by two members of the Board of Commissioners, resolutions must be in writing and placed in the
journal of the proceedings of the Authority. The meeting will be conducted in accordance with
Roberts Rules of Order, Revised.
Section 7. MANNER OF VOTING. Voting on questions coming before the Authority
must be entered in the minutes of the meeting. When a quorum is in attendance, action may be
taken by the Authority upon a vote of the majority of the commissioners.
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Section 1. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the Authority shall be the same as the City's
fiscal year.
Section 2. TREASURER'S BOND. The Treasurer shall give bond to the state conditioned
for the faithful discharge of official duties. The bond must be approved as to form and surety by the
Authority and filed with the Secretary and must be for twice the amount of money likely to be on
hand at any one time as determined at least annually the Authority, provided, however, that the bond
must not exceed $300,000.
Section 3. REPORT TO CITY. The Authority shall annually, at a time designated by the
City, make a report tot he City Council ~ving a detailed account of its activities and of its receipts
and expenditures for the preceding calendar year. The Authority shall, at the City's request, make
available all records necessary to conduct an audit of the Authority's finances.
Section 4. BUDGET. The Authority shall annually send its budget to the City Council
which budget includes a written estimate of the amount of money need by the Authority from the
City in order for the Authority to conduct business during the upcoming fiscal year.
Section 5. SERVICES. The Authority may contract for services of consultants, agents and
others as needed to perform its duties and to exercise its powers. The Authority may also use the
services of the City Attomey or hire a general counsel, as determined by the Authority. The
Authority may not h/re temporary or permanent employees without prior approval of the City
Council.
Section 6. AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS. The bylaws of the Authority may be amended
only with the approval of at least four commissioners at a regular meeting or at a spec/al meeting
called for that purpose.
Amended and Restated Bylaws Approved:
Ch~Sryl Bakken, Secretary
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
]rESOLUTION NO. ~6~01
RESOLUTION ENABLING THE CREATION OF
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of tho C~ty of Columbia Heigh~,
Mhu2osota (C~ry") as follows:
$ec13an. B&~d: Findina's.
1.0~. The Cit~ is authorized by ~--esota Statutes, Chaptot. 469 (Act) to
establioh an Eoonomie Development Authority (F. DA) to coord~mt~ and adndn~er
eeono~nic development and redevedopment plans and pro~ms of the City.
1.02. It is found and deter~ined by the City Council that the encoul~L, emont
and financial support of economic development and r~developmen~ in the City is ~ltal
to the orderly development and flnanc~ of the City and in the best inte~est~ of the
health,safety, prosperity and 8~eneral wolfare of the cil~zens of the City.
1.03. It is fuf~e~ found and determined that the economic development and
redevelopment of the City can bast be accomplished by the establishment of an EDA
a~ authorized by the Act.
1.04. The City Council has in acco~lance with the Act pl~o~ded public notice
and conducted a public hee~n~ on Jan;~_~_,.y 8, 1996, conoernin~ the e~tablishment
of an EDA &~ which all pet, sons w~81~ to be heard expressed their views.
Section 2. _F~ab~ng Autho'&~t~y.
2.01. The Columbia Hai~h~ Economic Development Au~hot-lty (CHEDA) ~
hereby utablished.
2.02. The bom, d of commissioners of the CHEDA shall consist'of seven
member~, at least two but no more than five of whom must be members of the C~ty
Council. The member~ sh-~_! be appointed by the Mayo~ with approval of the City
Council.
2.03. Commissioners shall be appointed for lI~/tial telmm of one, two, ~,
fou~' and five yemm z~opectively, and two membe~.s for ~ix years. The~,eafter ail
oo~_,-~-~anet, s shall be appointed for six-ye~ te~ms. Notwfthstandin~ the above
pr, oriSons, the term of any commissioner who is a member- of the C~ty Counc~ shall
ooincide with that me~b4z.'~ ~ of offLce as a City CouncLl member.
2.o4. A vacancy is cx~ated in the membership of ~e C~A w~ a ~
for ~ Or ~7 o~e~ ~on ~8~ ~ ff~ed for a new ~ o~ ~e ~~ of ~e
~ rode.
2.05. The fol~ow~g limits appl~ to the CHEDA and its operution:
(a) The sale af bonds o~ oQ~er oblt~lon~ of th~ CHEDA must be
&pproved by the City Council.
(b) The CHEDA mu~t follow the budzet pr~ce~s foe CiTy d~ts
hi &ccorchulc~ with City policies, ol~inances, and r~solution~ and the CiTy
chal-ter.
(c) Development and z~development actions of the CHEDA must be in
confo _r,~,~ce with the CITy oomprehensive p_h_,~ and offl~ conl~eob
tmplementh~ the compare plan.
(d) The CHEDA must submit its plans for dovelopment ~ud
redevelopmsnt to the Cfl~y Council for appr~vid in accordance with City
p~ pr~d~ and ]awe.
(e) The CHZDA shall not hire ~ent or temporary emplayees
w~thout pz'~or appz~v~ by the CiTy Council.
(f) The admin~tr~tive structur~ and ~nt pz~cl~ces and
policies of the CHEDA must be approved by the CiTy Council.
2.04. As pt, ovid~d in the Ac~ it is the intention of the City Coune~ that
no~Jn~ in this resolu~on nor any ac~ivl~tes of the CHEDA a~e to be oonstru~d to
imptir the obligations of the CiTy or the Hous~n~ and Redevelopment Authority,
fo~, the C~ty of Columbia H~ights (HRA) under any off their contracts or to
any dett-imental manne~, the z~hts and privileges of a holder of a bond or other
obh1~al:lon her~tofor~ issued by the CiTy o1' the HRA.
Section 3, Implementation.
S. 01. Th, ciTy Council will from ~ to time and at the app~pr4ate ~,~e adopt
such ot~dinances end resolutions as are req~ and per~itted by the Act to ~lve fu~l
effect to th~ resolul~on.
3.0~. The Mayor, the Mana~r,and other appropr~te City o~i~.~)~_ are
authorized ~d ~ted ~o ~e ~e a~o~ ~d ~e~te ~d de~ver ~e d~ts
ne~s~ to ~ve full ~fee~ to ~ ~olu~on.
3.03. Nothh~ fn th!x ~esolution ~s intended to prevent the City from
zz~od~y~lg th~s ~b~ resolution to impose new or, different ltmitat~ons on the
CHEDA as authoz'~zed by the ACT.
Approved b7 the City Council of the CiTy of Columbia l~et~hts this 8th day of
January 1 g96. '
Offered by; Ruettimann
Seconded by: Peterson
Rol) call: All ayes
' [e Student~, Counci~ecretar-y
ayor ~oseph Sturdevant
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RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Bill Cross.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The attendance was over 60 people.
Cross introduced Diane from Anoka County Services. She stated a program has been initiated for
Seniors with medical and health questions. The program will offer answers to medical questions on
the second Thursday of the month at Murzyn Hall and Royce Place. Diane also provided
information about the R.S.V.P. Program, which is a foster grandparents program for seniors 55
years old and older, dining room volunteers, and driving seniors to doctor appointments. Marilyn
Peters, SACA Director, will help at the license bureau to identify needs of area residents.
Mark Nagel, Housing Assistant stated that the re-roofing project at Parkview is approximately one
third of the way done. The project should be complete before Christmas.
Management Report by William Jones. · Laundry machines have been repaired
· The banging valves problem has been fixed.
· Gopher towing will be towing cars after the 21st day that cars stay in the same spot.
· There were three Police calls over the weekend; noisy visitors being disruptive on the
9th floor. Residents asked Jones what can be done to prevent this fi.om happening.
Jones stated that he needs three Police reports before he can check files and then after
three violations the eviction policy would go into effect.
Reports were given by the Secretary and Treasurer.
The Welcome Committee report was given- 13 new residents.
Entertainment- Marion Johnson gave upcoming events. Katie was thanked for beautiful decorating.
Nominating Committee listed nominees. The following residents were voted in to these positions:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Dennis Ecklund Jr.
Helen Smith
Carol Hinrichs
Jackie Ovshak
It was announced that the new pop machine vendor will give 10% of the proceeds to residents. It
was voted on and passed.
Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pat Jindra
EDA Representative
RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Bill Cross.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Cross, thanked residents for their support during his
presidency.
The Secretary's and Treasurer's Report was given.
Management Report by William Jones.
Asked if Council had signed vendors agreement referred to new president Dennis
Ecklund, Jr.
Roofing job is done, except for the sofits.
· Furniture and pictures have been ordered.
· The water will be shut off for 6-8 hours soon. William will advise residents in
advance.
Questions from residents:
1. When will the new residents directory come out? Jones will not be making a new one at this
time, as it would go against HUD rules. Residents agreed they are willing to give out their
information.
2. Residents complained about smoke smells coming from bathroom vents. Can they close them
off?. A large number say they have windows open for airflow with heat full blast, it seems very
inefficient.
3. Can't the building rules be printed in other languages; Bosnian, etc. for newer residents. Jones
will look into the possibilities. The rules are posted in the Library.
4. Residents would like the Executive Council Minutes read at the meeting.
5. Sharon requested that no food should be left in the foyer, as a 5 year old can of food
supplement, paper containers of Chinese food have been found. Please throw these items away
as it will bring rodents in the building.
New Business
Denise Ecklund, Jr. took over the meeting and thanked the out going Chairman for their dedication.
Ecklund, announced that Mary Kloss will bring books to Parkview Villa Library the first
Wednesday of every month.
The new chairman, were introduced.
Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pat Jindra
EDA Representative