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EDA COMMISSIONERS
Don Murzyn Jr.
Patricia Jindra
Julienne Wyckoff
Bruce Nawrocki
Bobby Williams
Tammera Ericson
Bruce Kelzenberg
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2003
CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM 1
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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.)
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MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda items as listed below:
1) Approve EDA Meetin~ Minutes for June~ 2003.
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2003 regular EDA
Meeting as presented.
2) Approve the Financial Report and Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2003-09, a Resolution of the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial
statement and payment of bills for the month of June, 2003.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Resolution 2003-10~ Resolution to Amend and Restate By-Laws
MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2003-10, a Resolution to amend and restate the
By-Laws of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
Walter R. Fehst, Executive Director
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 2003
CALL TO ORDERfROLL CALL
President, Murzyn called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Present:
Don Murzyn Jr., Patricia Jindra, Julienne Wyckoff, Bobby Williams and Bruce
Nawrocki, Tammera Ericson, and Bruce Kelzenberg
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Move to adopt the minutes of the May 20, 2003, regular meeting as presented in writing.
Financial Report and Payment of Bills
Move to approve Resolution 2003-08, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements for May, 2003 and approving
payment of bills for May, 2003.
MOTION by Ericson, second by Williams, to adopt the consent agenda items as presented. All
ayes. Motion Carried.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
EDA Meetine Start Time Chan~e
There was a discussion about changing the EDA meeting start time to 7p.m. instead of 6:3O p. m.
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Williams, to move the EDA meetings to 7:00 p.m. start time for
all future meetings or immediately following the HRA meetings. All ayes. Motion Carried.
Preliminary Development Agreement
Streetar stated the Preliminary Development Agreement is an agreement between the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) and New Heights Development, LLC for the
Kmart site that would define the obligations of both the EDA and the developer, which could
lead to a formal development contract. In the Preliminary Development Agreement the
developer agrees to: 1) submit a proposal by August 1, 2003; 2) provide documentation of the
overall cost of the project, as well as a financing plan; 3) submit a redevelopment schedule; 4)
pay $12,500 or 25% towards the cost of the consultant planning study; 5)pay $5,000 or 50%
towards sewer study costs, and if the development occurs, pay the remaining $5,000 due; and 6)
deposit $1 O, O00 for any additional costs the City may incur as part of reviewing the proposal.
and if the City incurs costs beyond the $10,000, they will pay for those as well. The EDA agrees
to take necessary actions to determine potential need, public assistance, financing of the project
and to work with only this developer during the term of the agreement. In order to receive TIF
funding for the project we need to declare two of the buildings as structurally hazardous. SEH
Engineering Company will do an evaluation of the buildings.. Steve Bubul of Kennedy and
Graven provided and reviewed the agreement.
Nawrocki asked if staff checked out the credentials for New Heights Development, LLC and if
the property owner willing to work with this firm. Streetar stated staff did not check out their
credentials, as the agreement was submitted by Kennedy and Graven and Nedegaard is willing
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June 17, 2003
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to work with them. Williams stated it is written in the Agreement that New Heights Development
will provide their credentials to the City.
Nawrocki stated he is against anymore rental housing in Columbia Heights and wanted to know
what the comments were from last weeks Open House. Streetar stated the current plans are for
owner-occupied housing with price pointsfrom $150 to $350,000. The three main comments
from the Open House were: 1) it's about time; 2) concern by residents living behind Kmart of
blocking their view of the City; and 3) the back hill run off issues, which Nedegaard has already
discussed some kind of landscaping and tiering of the wall to prevent deterioration.
MOTION by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to Approve the Preliminary Agreement between
the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the New Heights
Development, LLC (the Developer), and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive
Director to enter into an agreement for the same. All ayes. Motion Carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
40th & University
Schumacher stated the Conoco Station is down and all the debris will be removed by the end of
the week. Staff received three competitive bids for the demolition. One was a little over $12,000,
one at $8,200 and the low bidder, Brown Contracting came in at $2,700. Brown is a local
company with a small operation that will take longer to remove the debris, but is very
reasonable. Paul Reinke of Haugland talked to Culvers recently. They are very interested in the
site and will let Paul know in a week or so.
Murzyn asked if the City requires documentation as to where the debris is disposed of.
Schumacher indicated the state regulates that as part of their state licensing.
Nawrocki asked how the negotiations are going to purchase the MGS building. Schumacher
stated the owners putting a bid in on a property on Central and will be ready to sell very soon to
sell the City their property.
Industrial Park Redevelopment
Schumacher stated staff has received approval of the funding for the contamination study of the
Industrial Park. The consultant will take the tests and file the reports to the state within a three-
month period of time. Staff went out for bids for the Phase II Environmental. Pro Source came
in with the low bid of $73, 700 and STS Consultants bid $80,000. Staff will be working with
Kevin Hansen and the Public Works staff on right-of-ways, railroad spurs, vacation of lines, and
easement issues involved with the site redevelopment.
37th & Central
Schumacher stated Mohamed Samaha owns the old Bridgeman's Restaurant site at 3800 Central
Avenue and wants to develop the three city owned sites, along with his site. Roman Roos, a
developer has worked with Samaha for the past three months to help with the redevelopment
plans and has gotten nowhere. Roos is now ready to work with the City on the redevelopment of
the site. Staff will talk to Samaha about the possibility of selling his property to the City. The
redevelopment site is only a $4 million development and many developers aren't interested in
that small of a project.
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June 17, 2003
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4833 University, Avenue
Schumacher stated Collins Autobody has agreed to pay $65, O00 for the City owned single-family
home. Collins will remove the building this year and start construction by next summer.
Nawrocki stated at the last meeting staff was directed to negotiate the full $75, O00 for the
property. Schumacher stated he tried to receive the full price with no results. Williams
suggested staff check into what the cost would be if we burn or demolish the home and then sell
the property to Collins for the full amount. Streetar stated this could be done, but felt
Schumacher's time would be better spent on the Industrial Park Redevelopment rather than
trying to negotiate $1 O, 000 difference for a blighted, non-conforming building site that no one
else is even interested in. Fehst directed staff to try to negotiate the full $75, O00 from Collins,
with the City removing the tree and home.
NEI
Streetar stated staff has contacted United, Welsh, Cornerstone, and Schaffer Richardson to
provide either redevelopment or reuse ideas for the NEI building. The following is the
developers responses: O Cornerstone said tear the building down; 2) Welsh wasn't interested in
the site; 3) United suggested tearing it down; and 4) Schaffer Richardson suggested tearing the
building down or using it for senior housing.
Dental Office on University
Streetar stated the Dental office on University Avenue has submitted plans for a new dental
building to be built on his property, which was approved by P & Z and City Council. The owner
is talking about renting out the current house his dental office is in. The City Liquor store
manager has contacted staff in regards to purchasing the current dental office building and
constructing a new City Liquor Store in the site.
Streetar has talked to an individual from Ehlers & Associates that would be willing to work for
the City for a short period of time to help develop a plan for the Liquor Store project. She has
experience in the development of other liquor stores in the twin cities. Murzyn directed staff to
put the item on the agenda for review.
GMHC
Streetar stated GMHC applied for and received $240,000 in funding from the state to purchase
13 homes in Columbia Heights for redevelopment and ask boardmembers to let staff know of any
homes staff should look at first. Williams suggested 3 7th and Buchanan where the property has
been vacant for years. Wyckoff suggested the Chics property on Tyler Street, across from First
Lutheran with the hole in the roof
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Williams, second by Jindra, to adjoum the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Bakken
Assistant Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: July 15, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Agenda ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Financial Report and Payment of Bills BY: Bob Streetar BY:
DATE: July 10, 2003
BACKGROUND:
The bound Financial Report for June 1, 2003 Check Listing (green sheets), and draft Resolution 2003-09
are attached for review. The enclosed Financial Report lists the Summary (white), 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 June 30, 2003.
The Check History shows each fund with an expenditure history during the month of June, 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 2003-09, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) approving the Financial Statement and Payment of Bills for the month of June, 2003.
EDA ACTION:
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EDA RESOLUTION 2003-09
RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (EDA) APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR JUNE, 2003
AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 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 June, 2003 and the list of bills for the
month of June, 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:
AYES:
NAYS:
Don Murzyn Jr., President
Attest by:
Cheryl Bakken, Assistant Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: July 15, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: 1 DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2003-10, a BY: Robert Streetar BY:
Resolution to Amend and Restate the Bylaws DATE: July 9, 2003
BACKGROUND: At the June 17, 2003 EDA meeting, boardmembers made a motion to change the
EDA meeting start time from 6:30 pm to 7:00 p.m. After the meeting, staff determined Article III-
Meetings, of the EDA Bylaws would have to be amended and reinstated. Staff has provided the attached
revised document for board review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board adoption of Resolution 2003-10, amending and
restating the Bylaws of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2003-10, a Resolution to Amend and
Restate the Bylaws of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
Attachments
EDA ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2003-10
RESOLUTION TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE BY-LAWS OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA.
WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the Economic Development Authority (Authority), dated
February 19, 2002, Article III-Meetings, the start time of meetings will be changed from 6:30
p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHEREAS, the proposed changes to the Bylaws have been reviewed by the Authority
Commissioners and Staff and found satisfactory;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the revised Bylaws of the Economic
Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota were adopted as written.
Passed this day of ,2003.
Don Murzyn Jr., President
Cheryl Bakken, Assistant Secretary
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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 govemed 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 Authority 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 commissioner 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 joumal 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 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. Administrative offices may be
combined.
Section 9. ADDITIONAL DUTIES. The officers of the Authority perform other duties and
fimctions as may fi:om 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. REGUL _AR MEETINGS. Monthly meetings will be held on the third, Tuesday
of the month at ~:30 p.m. 7~0 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 from 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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ARTICLE IV - MISCELLANEOUS
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 giving 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 hire 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 special meeting
called for that purpose.
Amended and Restated Bylaws Approved:
,2003.
Cheryl Bakken, Assistant Secretary
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
EDA and HRA Commissioners
Robert Streetar, Community Development Director
July 11,2003
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.
40th & University Redevelopment
Brown Contracting has completed the removal of the Conoco Station at 40th &
University Avenue. The Haugland Company will be erecting a marketing sign on the
property within the week. Staff will be meeting with company representatives to review
their recently completed proforma on the property.
4833 University Avenue
Staff has been negotiating the sale of 4833 University Avenue with the adjacent
property owner, Collins Autobody. Collins is interested in acquiring the property for a
proposed expansion of their business. Their last offer of $65,000 is $10,000 under the
City's purchase price. As of the writing of this report, staff has not received a counter
offer from Collins. A verbal update will be given at the EDA meeting. In addition, staff
has obtained a quote from Brown Contracting in the amount of $9,300 for the removal of
the home at 4833 University Avenue.
Industrial Park Redevelopment Plan
Meetings have been held with Schaffer-Richardson Development Company to discuss a
general outline of operations and an implementation plan for the redevelopment of the
industrial park. Schaffer-Richardson is in the process of securing long-term purchase
agreements on adjacent parcels in order to control the majority of the property within the
park. Staff has submitted a Voluntary Investigation and Clean Up Application to the
MPCA in order to expedite the next step in obtaining the actual clean up funds needed
for the industrial park. Access and Indemnification agreements have been drafted for all
properties within Phase I and II of the Redevelopment Plan. The physical walk through
process will start within 10 days and a mobile lab will initiate soil and water testing
starting in August.
Kmart
The redevelopment plan for Kmart continues at a vigorous pace. The sanitary sewer
analysis is complete. The engineering firm of SEH is performing an evaluation of all of
the buildings in the project area to determine the City's eligibility for tax increment
financing. The traffic analysis is underway to determine possible traffic impacts, and the
possible improvements that may be required as the result of the redevelopment. The
developer expects to present a final proposal in August.
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC)
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GMHC has made a purchase offer on 4146 2 Street NE, using part of the $240,000
grant, GMHC and the City received, from MHFA and Metro Council for
rehab/construction of 13 new SF homes in the Heights.
The property will then be split into three regulation lots for new for-sale homes. The
existing, substandard 2BR home built in 1920 will be demolished to make way for the
new homes. These three new homes in addition to the new home at 4828 5th Street.
Lastly, there will be an open house on July 21 for the new home just recently completed
at 4828 5th Street. Some months ago, GMHC purchased and demolished the existing
home and has constructed a new home with a much higher value.' The home has been
purchased by a Columbia Heights couple. This was possible because the Council
assisted with funding in the amount of $30,000. EDA members will receive a notice as
to the time of the open house soon.
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Parkview Villa Housing Complex
965 N.E. 40th Avenue, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
(763) 706-3800 Fax (763)788-3978
DATE: Julyl, 2003
TO:
Bob Streetar; Community Development Director
Shirley Barnes; Chief Executive Officer; Crest View Corporation
Commissioners; Columbia Heights HRA
Board of Directors; Crest View
FROM:
William Jones, Housing Administrator
June Management Report for Parkview Villa & 4607 Tyler
LBP will be reparing five of the exhaust units on the North side roof.
We will be accepting bids for Elevator Maintenance for Parkview Villa North
Parkview Villa painting will be completed by the second week in July.
We will be accepting bids to install new carpet in the South building hallways.
OCCUPANCY:
4607 Tyler
All Units Rented
NORTH BUILDING
105 Move out date June 30,2003
402 Move out date August 2,2003
612 Move out date July 31,2003
706 Move out date May 31,2003
711 Move out date June 26,2003
SOUTH BUILDING
419 Move out June 30,2003
315 Move out July 31,2003
322 Move out August 3,2003
Move in June 30,2003
Move in July 7,2003
Move in July 11,2003
Waiting list totals are as follows:
Parkview Villa North
20 CH Residents
39 Non-residents
Parkview Villa South
24 CH Resident
16 Non residents
4607 Tyler
4 CH Residents
9 Non-residents
Equal Housing Opportunity Agency
Owned by the City of Columbia Heights HRA
Managed by Crest View Management
Services
OPPORTUNITY
Check out the CH Senior ~ ~
JULY 2003 Cerlter Calendar oi3 the
bulletin board across
-. . from the mailboxes.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY . THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAM
1 ~ 2 3 4 5
9:30 am Bus to Cub 9:35-9:50 am Mobile 1pm Wellness Nurse Happy 4"* of Julyl 6:00 pm Potluck
Foods Mailman 7pm VFW Bingo ' 6:30 pm Non-
Sign-Up for Boat Trip 7 pm Game Night in Denominational Service
10-11am, 1-2pm, 6-7pm Community Rm. A.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
9:15 am Catholic 9 am Milkman 9:30 am Bus to Cub 9:35-9:50 am Mobile 1pm Wellness Nurse 7 pm Game Night in 6:00 pm Potluck
Communion 7pm Res. Council Mtng. Foods Mailman 7pm House Bingo Community Rm. A 6:30 pm Non-
Service Sign-Up for Boat Trip Sign-Up for Boat Trip 10:30 am NAPS Denominational Service
10-11am, 1-2pm, 6-7pm 10-11am, 1-2pm, 1-7pm
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9:15 am Catholic ' 9 am Milkman 9:30 am Bus to Cub 9:35am-9:50am Mobile 1pm Wellness Nurse 7 pm Game Night in 6:00 Potluck
Communion Foods Mailman 7 pm House Bingo Community Rm. A. 6:30 pm Non-
Service 2:30 pm Protestant Denominational Service
Services
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9:15 am Catholic ' 9 am Milkman 9:30 am Bus to Cub 9:35am-9:50am Mobile I pm Wellness Nurse 7 pm Game Night in 6:00 pm Potluck
Communion Foods Mailman 7 pm House Bingo Community Rm. A. ! 6:30 pm Non-
Service 7 pm Movie Denominational Service
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9:15 am Catholic 9 am Milkman 9:30 am Bus To Cub 9:35am-9:5bam Mobile 1pm Wellness Nurse
Communion Foods Mailman 7 pm House Bingo
Service 10:30 am St. Croix Boat
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Hi, everyone! It's great to be here. I
look forward to getting to know all of
you.
RESIDENT COUNCIL NEWS
The next Resident Council meeting
will be held Monday, July t#2003 at
7:00pm in Community Room
H.R.A Meeting
The next H.R.A meeting will be on
August 19,2003 at 6:30 p.m. in
community room B at Parkview
Villa
pACKAGES
We will be accepting merchandise for
tenants of Parkview Villa effective
April 1 2003
Pet Policy
The City of Columbia Height
requires all dogs and cats over 6
months old to be licensed.
Extended Stay Policy
When you have guest that will be
staying over night you must notify the
housing manager.
SMOKING
Please remember there is no smoking
in the common areas of this building.
Also please remind all of your visitors
of this rule.
Maintenance Issues
If you have a maintenance issue after
5:00 p.m. you must call 763-706-3800
thank you.
LAUNDRY ROOM GUIDELINES
Please be sure to clean both the
washers and dryers when you are done
using them. Don't leave a mess for the
next person.
COMMON AREA GUIDELINES
Absolutely, no alcoholic beverages in
the common areas. Be sure that your
visitors are aware of this r
PARKING LOT
Anoka County Community
Action Program
Nancy Shaw will be on vacation May
30,2003 until August. If anyone needs assist
during this time call the A C C P office at
763-783-4741