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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA MIN 02-27-07 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 27,2007 CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL President, Murzyn, Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Don Murzyn Jr., Patricia Jindra, Bobby Williams, Bruce Nawrocki, Tammera Diehm, Gary L. Peterson, Bruce Kelzenberg and Marlaine Szurek PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Peterson announced the acceptance of Don Murzyn Jr's resignation. Streetar presented Murzyn with a Cerlificate of Appreciation and thanked Don for all of his hard work. OATH OF OFFICE Peterson performed the Oath of Office to Marlaine Szurek. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT'S SUCCESSOR Streetar opened the nominations for President. Jindra nominated Nawrocki. Williams nominated Diehm. Kelzenberg nominated Peterson. Diehm respectfully declined the nomination. A white ballot vote was taken. Vice President, Jindra accepted the paper ballots and announced the results. There were three votes for Nawrocki and four votes for Peterson. Jindra declared Peterson as President. CONSENT AGENDA Approve Minutes of January 23, 2007 regular meeting and the Financial Report and Payment of Bills for the month of January on Resolution 2007-04. Nawrocki added the following amendments to the minutes: 1. On the first page it says motion by Peterson, second by Jindra, to approve the consent agenda items 3 and 4 as listed. The resolution should be listed in the motion. 2. Business Items- Resolution 2007-03, the resolution should be a parl of the minutes. MOTION by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to approve the Minutes of January 23, 2007, with the above listed amendments, and Adopt Resolution 2007-04, a Resolution approving the Financial Report and Payment of Bills for the month of January. All ayes. Motion Carried. EDA RESOLUTION 2007-04 RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR JANUARY 2007 AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2007. 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 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes February 27, 2007 Page 2 of7 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 2007 and the list of bills for the month of January 2007 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 ,2007. MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: AYES: NAYS: President Attest by: Cheryl Bakken, Assistant Secretary BUSINESS ITEMS Adopt Resolution 2007-05. Consultina Services AQreement GMHC Partenheimer introduced Suzanne Snyder from the Housing Resource Center and stated they would like to present a Consulting Services Agreement for $15,000 for the year 2007. The $15,000 helps fund services for residents of Columbia Heights. Some of the services include construction consultation, homebuyer information, home improvement information, mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance, and the MHFA Fix-Up Fund loan. Residents, regardless of their income qualify for these services. This is an agreement the EDA has had with GMHC since 2002. Staff is recommending authorizing another year of these services. Nawrocki asked if they hadn't already given them $35,000 and where would the money come from. Streetar stated the $35,000 was for the Home Rebate Program where residents receive a rebate for fixing up their home and that the funding for consultant services comes from revenues received from the Parkview Villa antenna fund, 226. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes February 27, 2007 Page 3 of? Peterson stated we have cable accessible available to us and suggested staff set something up to advertise the programs. Motion by Diehm, second by Jindra, to Adopt Resolution 2007-05, a Resolution Approving the Consulting Services Agreement with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC), and appropriating $15,000 from Fund 226- Special Projects for the same; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same. All ayes. Motion Carried. EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-05 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2007 CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER METROPOLITAN HOUSING CORPORATION (GMHC), AND APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM FUND 226- SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR THE SAME. WHEREAS, the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation has agreed to provide consulting services. WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority through ils Comprehensive Plan has established as a goal the preservation of the single-family housing stock. WHEREAS, the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation has provided housing preservation services since 2002. WHEREAS, the residents have found these services to be a significant assistance to help preserve and maintain their homes. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that EDA approves 2007 Consulting Services Agreement with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation and appropriating $15,000 from Fund 226. Passed this _ day of , 2007. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: President Walter R. Fehst, Executive Director Adopt Resolution 2007-06, Expiration of TIF District N7 Medtronic TIF Streetar stated he would like to explain both this item and the next one on TIF District's N7, P3, P4, and S7. During the end of 2006 there where nine tax increment Districts that were in place. As of 12-31-2006 the N7, 53rd Avenue, Medtronic district, established in the 90's expired. The county has already decertified the district. At this time you are just acknowledging the Decertification. Motion by Diehm, second by Nawrocki, to Adopt Resolution 2007-06, a Resolution Acknowledging the expiration of Tax Increment Financing District N7 of the City of Columbia Heights. All ayes. Motion Carried. Economic Developmcnt Authority Meeting Minutes Fcbruary 27, 2007 Page 4 of? CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEYELOMENT AUTHORITY COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-06 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE EXPIRATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT N7 OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS EDA WHEREAS, on December 11, 1995, thc City of Columbia Hcights Economic Development Authority (the "EDA") created its Tax Increment Pinallcing District No. N7 (53rd Avclllle/Medtl'Onic) (the "Districtll), within the Central Business District Redevelopment Project (the npl'Ojectll) and authorized a Development Agreement and a Pay As YOll Go tax increment obligation; WHEREAS, thc Limited Revenue Note (Pay As You Go) obligation has been paid according to the stipulations in the Development Agreement and the obligation is no longer outstanding, and WHEREAS, the District expircd on its statutorily requircd decertification date; and WHEREAS, there are no parcels locatcd in the District which currently have delinqucnt taxes under the duration limits; and WHEREAS, the Tax Increment Financing plan adopted on December 11, 1995 for Tax Increment Financing District No. N7 requires, pursuant to M.S. 469.176, Snbd.lb (a) (3) economic development distdcts, that the duration of the Tax Increment Financing District N7, 53'" Avenue/Medtranic will be the earlier of nine years after the date of receipt by the EDA of the first tax increment 01' cleven years from approval of the tax increment financing plan, whichever is less, and WHEREAS, the receipt of first tax increment was July of 1998; and WHEREAS, December 11,2006 is eleven ycars from approval and Dcccmber 31,2007 is nine years from first receipt, and WHEREAS, the District expired on December 11,2006, and WHEREAS, the EDA desires to acknowledge thc cxpiration of the District; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by thc Economic Development Authority of the City of Columbia Heights that the EDA's staffshall takc such action as is necessary to inform the County Auditor of Anoka County that the District cxpired and to no longer remit tax increment from the District to the City. Dated: Febl'Llary 27, 2007 ^ TTEST: President Walter R. Fchst- Executive Director Adopt Resolution 2007-07, Decertification of TIF Districts P3/P4/S7 Streetar stated this item is the Decertification of the P31P41S7 districts. Back in 1997 the City established a scattered site financing district, which was part of special legis/ation that was passed to make this opportunity available to not only Columbia Heights, but for Richfield, Bloomington, Duluth and Minneapolis. Nothing really Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes February 27, 2007 Page 5 of? happened in that district. The purpose of the scattered site district was to buy dilapidated homes, tear them down, resell the lots to home builders and use the tax increment generated off the new home, which would have a higher value to pay back the redevelopment costs. The City never really had the funds to do this, so nothing was done. Diehm asked if Streetar was stating that because there are no outstanding obligations or T1F notes there is really no value for us to hold this open. Streetar stated there are options with some of these districts to pool revenues, which means you can use up to 25% outside the district, but this fund generates such a little amount, it wouldn't benefit the City. Peterson asked if it costs us to keep it. Streetar stated it would be a small percentage that you would pay to the state auditor and something to the county, the internal cost is minimal. Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to table this item, where Steve Bubul could come to our meeting or provide staff with some background on any possible advantages there may be to keeping the districts open, and ask if there is any detriment to our proposed legislation. All ayes. Motion Carried. 2007 Update 40th & University Streetar stated he and Schumacher were at Sarna's today. The owners stated they had over 1200 people apply, and hired 160. Schumacher stated the restaurant would be open to the public on March 6th. The quality of the restaurant is better than a Redstone and that the materials used in the facility is outstanding. The wait staff and bar tenders were trained professionally. It took 5 years to put this project together. If you look at what this new facility is, you should be proud to say you were apart of it. Industrial Park (Parkviewl Streetar stated the buildings are completely demolished and the contamination is approximately 99.9 percent remediated. Peterson stated it would be great if we could put together a book of pictures, showing how the project developed. Streetar stated Cher Bakken has taken hundreds of pictures and she could put together a book for the board. Diehm agreed this would be good to have. Grand Central Lofts Streetar stated the new owner, Dave Klober, is working with two parties, who both want to develop the site. They understand the vision of the EDA and the plan that was presented by Bruce Nedegaard back in April of 2006. He will be meeting tomorrow with the representative for the project and hopes they would be coming to the EDA sometime soon with what they propose to do. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes February 27, 2007 Page 6 of7 37th & Central Streetar stated the Anoka County HRA recommended we receive $55,000 for demo to the county board. The county will take action in June and the money will be available to the City by July 1st Comfort of Homes on 37th & Stinson Streetar stated the demolition of the theatre has started. 39th & Central Streetar stated Lee Frankman, representing Gene Mady and Doug Foss would be meeting with him sometime soon. The City was awarded $160,000 for the demolition and cleanup of the property that has to be used before the end of this year. If for some reason we don't make the deadline, we could reallocate the money to another project in the City. One idea is to use it for the demolition of the liquor store on University Avenue. The first priority is Mady's. Comprehensive Plan Streetar stated in March or April he would be coming to City Council to review the Comprehensive Plan RFP. Point of Sale pro~ram Streetar stated he hopes to have it ready for approval this year. Other Business Peterson stated we are moving so fast, and accomplishing so much, we should take a moment to pat ourselves on the back for doing all of this, in such a timely manner. Taco Bell Streetar stated he had one more update he wanted to give, which was the Taco Bell redevelopment. Jeff Sargent provided a review of the Taco Bell proposal. Sargent stated the plans have thirteen deviations and would require three variances. The main points they deviated from our Design Guidelines are: 1) building orientation, 2) drive-thru orientation and 3) franchise architecture. Building Orientation-What our guidelines require is that the buildings face Central Avenue. Their proposal has the buildings facing each other. This design required a variance for parking stall lengths and signage for Taco Bell. Drive Orientation- What we would like to see is a drive through on the side of the building; they proposed it between Central Avenue and Taco Bell. Franchise Architecture- they proposed a type of signage known as a pylon box lit sign, which is the same as their existing sign. What the City wants is an externally lit monument sign. Peterson stated he met with Barb, the representative from Border Foods who said since Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes February 27,2007 Page 7 of7 they have done the other projects, they have changed their format as far as architecture and will be sticking with their franchise architect. She would take us around and show us some of their projects, she sent me some pictures, we discussed the issues, she talked about Starbucks being interested and agreed to have a follow-up with him. However, I will be out of town for a couple of weeks so I asked Streetar what we should do and he suggested we bring it tonight. Now, if we want to go move forward and meet with them, at least we know the facts. Szurek stated Jim, from Border Foods told her he was done fooling with her; he's going to go to the people who really matter and will make policy. He wanted her to make policy and she said that is not her job, she makes recommendation to the City Council. If you want to talk to the people who make policy, talk to the City Council. So he said that was what he was going to do as he wasn't going to mess with her anymore. Fehst suggested we tell them if they meet our requirements, we would be putting up our liquor store sign that will match, or possibly we could tear down their building at the same time we tear down the buildings for our liquor store. Diehm stated she agreed. Peterson stated Planning and Zoning went through all of this, discussed holding a meeting with us, didn't feel this information was bias, just informational. When Streetar asked him if staff could bring this information to the meeting, he told him it was a good idea. This doesn't mean we can't have another meeting from here. He would try to set up a meeting the morning of March 19th, 20th or 22nd, which will be after they are all back in town. If anyone has any questions for Border Foods in mind, to please get them to Streetar before the meeting. Other Business Nawrocki asked who was going to talk about the T1F information. Streetar stated because he requested the information, he provided it to everyone on the board. He could come to his office, make a list, and have Ehlers come in to explain this. ADJOURNMENT President, Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:20 pm. Respectfully submitted, c~e~ Community Development Secretary H :\EDAminutes2007\2-27 -2007