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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA MIN 12-16-04ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2004 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Vice President, Patricia Jindra called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Present: Patricia Jindra, Julienne Wyckoff, Bobby Williams and Bruce Nawrocki, Tammera Ericson, and Bruce Kelzenberg Absent: Don Murzyn Jr. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes Financial Report and Payment of Bills Move to approve Resolution 2004-18, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements for November, 2004 and approving payment of bills for November, 2004. MOTION by Kelzenberg, second by Ericson, to adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All ayes. Motion Carried. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Approve Bids for Demolition of Burger King properW at 3939 Central Avenue Streetar stated staff went out for bids for the demolition of property at 3939 Central Avenue NE. Bids were received from Frattalone Companies at $28,616.76, Minnesota Specialized at $29,025 and Veit and Company Inc at $29,361.10. Money for the demolition will come from the CDBG balance for the sale of 4607 Tyler Street. Staff recommends the board accept the bid from Frattalone Companies, as they were the lowest bidder. Nawrocki asked if the amount includes any asbestos or anything else they would run into. Streetar stated he doesn't anticipate any additional funds as each of the bidders went through the property prior to bidding. Nawrocki stated he was opposed to the motion to demolish the building as the board does not have any plans for the site and asked when the closing is scheduled for. Streetar stated the closing is set for Tuesday, December 21st. Wyckoff asked what the story is on the playground equipment and has there been anymore discussions with Mady's or with the theater on redeveloping the site. Streetar stated as of today there was a misunderstanding with Burger King staff As they promised the equipment to a school in Forest Lake, and did not ask Nath Companies to verify it was okay. At this point, staff and the Police Department got involved to stop them from removing the equipment, as staff has a list of people that are interested in purchasing the equipment and it was in the Purchase Agreement to obtain the building, fixtures and equipment along with the property acquisition. He has not talked to anyone at Mady's, but said he thinks that the developer working for the theater would possibly be ready to present some ideas at the January meeting. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes December 16, 2004 Page 2 of 2 MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Kelzenberg, to accept the bids and award the contract for the Demolition of Burger King to Frattalone Companies, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $28,616.76. Upon Vote: Jindra- aye, Nawrocki- nay, Ericson- aye, Kelzenberg- aye, Wyckoff- aye, Williams- nay. Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 40th & Universi ,ty ProperS, Streetar stated Schumacher met with Mr. Peterson, which stated he was formally backing out of the agreement due to possible perception of a Conflict of Interest with the development project and that Channel 6 Television is still interested in locating at that site and wants to know if the board wouM be supportive of that type of use. The closing for the property at 322 40tn Avenue (MGS building) is scheduled for Monday, December 20th. Nawrocki stated Mr. and Mrs. Shellito are concerned about snow plowing the alley and access to get her trailer backed through the alley for winter storage. Mr. Gondek is concerned about getting semi-trucks through the alley to unload at his business, Castle Distributing. Streetar stated the project plans, when we get a developer interested in the site, would have to submit the idea to the EDA for approval, then it would go the P&Z Commission, which would notify residents within 350fi of the public hearing and then it would go before engineering, fire department, city planner and the building official for approvals. Staff could make sure that Mr. Gondek and Mr and Mrs Shellito are informed at that time. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Kelzenberg, second by Ericson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Bakken Community Development Secretary HSEDAminutes2004~December 16, 2004