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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA AGN 02-19-03CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Aveaue N.E.. Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Ottr Website at: wwmci, cohtmbia-heights, mn.us EDA COMMISSIONMERS Patricia Jindra Julienne Wyckoff Bruce Nawrocki Bobby Williams Tammera Ericson Bruce Kelzenberg Don Murzyn Jr. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 19, 2003 The following is the Agenda for the regular meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2003, in the City Hall, Conference Room 1,590 40th Avenue N.E., 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- Walt Fehst OATH OF OFFICE- Walt Fehst ELECTION OF OFFICERS- Walt Fehst/President a. Annual Election of Officers. 1) President 2) Vice President 3) Treasurer 4) Secretary RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to cast a unanimous ballot nominating and appointing for President; for Vice President; for Secretary; for Treasurer and designate ., as Assistant 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 January 28, 2003. 2) Financial Report and Payment of Bills. a. Financial Statement for January, 2003. b. Payment of Bills for -January, 2003. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2003-02, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statement for January, 2003 and approving payment of bills for the month of January, 2003. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION Of SERVICES EQUAl OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 1. RESIGNATION OF ROBERT RUETTIMANN ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ADJOURNMENT Walter R. Fehst, Executive Director H:\edaAgenda2003~2-19-2003 The mission of the Columbia Heights Economic q)evelopment Authority is to provide financial and tecfinical assistance and resources to residentia~ commercia~ and industrial interests to promote health, safety, welfare, economic development and redevelopment. 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 swom to before me this ., 2003. (s) Notary Public My commission expires: day of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Meeting of: February 19, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE NO: DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR APPROVAL ITEM: Election of Officers BY: Robert Streetar BY: DATE: February 10, 2003 BACKGROUND: The Bylaws of the Columbia Heights EDA specify in Section 1, Officers (see attached) that the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer be elected annually. We have attached a Transcript of Proceedings outlining the process for nomination of persons to the various offices. RECOMMENDATION: President, Treasurer and designate Move to cast a unanimous ballot nominating and appointing for President, for Secretary; as Assistant Secretary. for Vice for RECOMMENDED MOTION: for President; for Secretary; for Assistant Secretary. Move to cast a unanimous ballot nominating and appointing for Vice President; for Treasurer and designate 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 And to designate Secretary; ex-officio. , Community Development Secretary, as Assistant EDA ELECTION PROCEDURES We will know have the Election of Officers. Nominations are know being taken for the office of (Office). (After a nomination is made) 1. has been nominated. 2. Are there any other nominations? 3. Are there any other nominations? 4. Are there any other nominations? 5. If NONE - All those in favor say aye. Opposed nay. 6. The chair declares elected as (Office). H:\EDAMisc\EDA Election Procedures COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 28, 2003 CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) was called to order by Executive Director, Walt Fehst at 8:16 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2003, in the Parkview Villa, Community Room B, 965 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Staff Present: City Council Guests Present: Patricia Jindra, Julienne Wyckoff, Bobby Williams, Bruce Nawrocki, and Don Murzyn Jr. Walt Fehst, Executive Director Bob Streetar, Deputy Executive Director Randy Schumacher, Community Development Assistant Cheryl Bakken, Secretary Tammera Ericson, Bruce Kelzenberg OATH OF OFFICE Fehst administered the Oath of Office to Don Murzyn Jr. only, as Nawrocki stated Ericson and Kelzenberg have not been appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. Wyckoff stated this will be done at the next City Council meeting. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to postpone the Election of Officers until after the Mayor appoints Ericson and Kelzenberg and the City Council approves them to the EDA board. All ayes. Motion Carried. Vice President, Jindra was asked to conduct the meeting from this point on. Approval of Minutes Move to adopt the minutes of the December 17, 2002, regular meeting as presented in writing. Financial Report and Payment of Bills Move to approve Resolution 2003-01, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements for December, 2003 and approving payment of bills for December, 2003. MOTION by Williams, second by Murzyn, to adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All ayes. Motion Carried. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION APPROVE AMENDED BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND DOCUMENTS Streetar stated staff reviewed the Bylaws of the BRLF Committee and suggested the following changes be made: 1) change the date of the annual meeting to January each year; 2) three committee members for a quorum, instead of two; and 3) wording changes in Section 10 on Committee Functions. Wyckoff asked Streetar to explain what the BRLF Committee is about to Kelzenberg, Ericson and Murzyn. Streetar stated the Committee was established years ago to provide a 2% loan to business owners in Columbia Heights allowing them to make improvements to their facility, with loans at a maximum of $25,000. The Committee accepts applications, reviews them, and then presents them to the EDA for final approval of the funding. US Bank in Columbia Heights will administer the payment Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes January 28, 2003 Page 2 of 3 procedure for the loans. The committee members consist of' Julienne Wyckoff, Erv Bednard, Joseph Schmidt, Robert Trewartha and Bob Ruettimann. Staff stated Ruettimann is no longer qualified to be on the committee. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Williams, to approve the revisions to the BRLF Loan Review Committee Bylaws. All ayes. Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS INDUSTRIAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT Schumacher stated United Properties and Hoisington Koegler have put together two redevelopment scenarios for City Council review in March. 40TM & UNIVERSITY Schumacher stated the City has purchased the Gas Station and will be demolishing the remaining building and sign to prepare for redevelopment of the site. A number of developers have contacted staff with ideas of fast food, day care or a bank on the property. 4833 Universi~ Avenue Schumacher stated staff closed on the property last Thursday. 3929 California Street Schumacher stated City Council approved the sale of 3929 California Street property to Profile Tool. They will be submitting plans to build a new facility and relocate their business. The closing is set from February 17h. Site Plans will go to the Planning & Zoning Commission for review at their March meeting. Nawrocki asked if the alley parking issues have been resolved. Fehst stated he has set up a meeting with Kevin Hansen to discuss the situation. 3710 Central Avenue Schumacher stated staff closed on the purchase of the building this month. There is two business, Don- Mar }Figs and Thomas and Sons that will temporarily stay in the building and pay rent on a month to month basis to the City until the redevelopment of the site. 49th and Central Schumacher state Taco Bell has contacted staff with plans to tear down the building and build a new one on the site. Taco Bell tried to purchase the car wash next to it, to combine the new building with one or two more of their restaurant chains housed in it, but the purchase price became unreachable. Therefore, their plans are to rebuild on their site only. 37TM & CENTRAL Streetar stated the owner of Puerta I/allerta has hired an architect that has prepared a redevelopment plan for the area of 37th & Central, north of the Olive Tree and South of Bobby & Steve's for a 3-story building with 13,000 sq. fi. of retail on the first floor and 22 units of market rate rental housing on the second and third floors. The units will be 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms with rents from $900 to $1,500 a month. 1036 Gould Streetar stated the owner is closing on a loan this week with repair work starting as soon as next week. NawrocM requested a list of things that will be done on the property. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes January 28, 2003 Page 3 of 3 TIF Deficit Streetar stated after review by staff and Ehler & Associates, it was determined that the City actually has a $1.2 million surplus, not a deficit. Rising to New Heights Streetar stated the Rising to New Heights Group has a date of April 6, 2003 set for the Housing Fair. They have set a deadline for sign up of February 21st, each booth is 10 x 10, and 40 booths will be available at $200 each. Main Street Program Streetar stated there is a program called the Main Street Program that he will be presenting to City Council on behalf of the Rising to New Heights Group. The program would help to revitalize the Central Business District. KMART Streetar stated that Herringer has received approval from the other property owners to sell the property for redevelopment and is currently talking to Nedegaard Construction about a plan. DEVELOPMENT GOAL SETTING SESSION Streetar stated, staff will be presenting to City Council the redevelopment goals at their February 18~ worksession. The are 1) the Industrial Park; 2) northwest corner of 37h and Central; 3) northeast corner of 39tn and Central (Mady 's); 4) southwest and southeast corners of 40th and University; 5) northwest corner of 37~ and Stinson Blvd; 6) Kmart; and 7) 1~t Lutheran Church owner occupied detached housing ADJOURNMENT Vice President, Jindra, adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Bakken Recording Secretary HSEDAmmutes2003\l-28-2003 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Meeting of: February 19, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: Consent Agenda ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE NO: DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR APPROVAL ITEM: Financial Report and Payment of Bills BY: Bob Streetar BY: DATE: February 10, 2003 BACKGROUND: The bound Financial Report for January 1, 2003 Check Listing (green sheets), and draft Resolution 2003-02 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 January 31, 2003. The Check History shows each fund with an expenditure history during the month of January, 2003. The total disbursements by fund are shown at the top of the listing. RECOMMENDATION: Staff will 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 2003-02, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the Financial Statement for January, 2003 and Payment of Bills for the month of January, 2003. EDA ACTION: H: \Consent 2003 ~JanuaryFinRep2003 EDA RESOLUTION 2003-02 RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR JANUARY, 2003 AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2003. 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 January, 2003 and the list of bills for the month of January, 2003 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: AYE S: NAYS: President Attest by: Cheryl Bakken, Secretary H:\Resolutions2003\EDA2003-02 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E.. Columbia Heights. MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Ottr Website at: www. ci. coh.nbia-heights, mn. us EDA COMMISSIONERS: Robert W. Ruettimann Patricia Jindra Julienne Wyckoff Marlaine Szurek Gary L. Peterson Bruce Nawrocki Bobby Williams ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) December 1, 2002 Walt Fehst, Executive Director Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) 590 40t~ Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 This letter is to inform you of my resignation from the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) effective January 1, 2003. It has been a pleasure working with you, your staff and other commission members over the years. I wish you continued success. Thank you for everything you have done to make my term a very informative one. Yours very truly, Economic Development Authority (EDA) c: Bob Streetar, Deputy Executive Director THE CItY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: EDA and HRA Commissioners Robert Streetar, Community Development Director Mark Nagel, Housing Assistant Randy Schumacher, Community Development Assistant February 1, 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 Lomianki 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 11. (tie) 4201 Central Redevelopment Industrial Park Redevelopment At the March 17 Council work session, United Properties and Hoisington Koegler will present two draft redevelopment scenarios for Council review. 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 Home Improvement Fair is scheduled for Sunday, April 10th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) Housing Resource Center GMHC is submitting an application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for funding to perform purchase-rehab activities in Columbia Heights. If funded this will allow GMHC to acquire existing homes, demolish them and building new homes in their place, such as they are doing at 4825 5th Street. This City is expected to be a financial partner if approved. 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 Steves. 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 in April. 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. The next meeting will be held February 12. Staff will provide a summary of this effort at the February 19th EDA 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 180 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 April 15th HRA meeting. 0 0 0 C) ~0~ '~ "~ 0 0 0 0 000 O0 OOC, Parkview Villa Housing Complex 965 N.E. 40tl~ Avenue, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (763) 706-3800 Fax (763)788-3978 DATE: February 10, 2003 TO: Bob Streetar; Community Development Director Shirley Barnes; Chief Executive Officer; Crest View Corporation Commissioners; Columbia Heights HRA/EDA Board of Directors; Crest View FROM: William Jones, Housing Administrator February Management Report for Parkview Villa & 4607 Tyler The make-up air unit is working. All the units at 4607 Tyler and 965 40th AVE are rented. OCCUPANCY: 4607 Tyler Apt # 4 Nov 30 2002 NORTH BUILDING Apt #504 Jan, 1 2003 Apt #905Feb, Jan 31,2003 SOUTH BUILDING Apt #118 Jan 31,2003 ,AsPrt #419 Jan, 17,2003 esidents needed increased services Rented for Feb 10 2003. Rented for Jan, 24 2003 Rented for Feb, 14 2003 Rented for Feb, 14 2003 Rented for Feb, 1 2003 Waiting list totals are as follows: Parkview Villa North 22 CH Residents 31 Non-residents 4607 Tyler 4 CH Residents 7 Non-residents Parkview Villa South 26 CH Resident 14 Non residents MISC: For informational purposes the Parkview Villa calendar and the Administrator's monthly update to residents is attached.