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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA MIN 11-23-10EMNOMIC ]DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EIM) MINUTES I+ ":IT REGULAR MEETIN(,".' NOVEM-BER23,20-10 'rhe meeling was called to order at 7:00 pill by President-Gary Peterson. Members Present: Bruce Nawrocki, Gary Peterson, Gerry Iferringer, Tan-macra Dielmn, Marfaille Szurek, and Bobby Williams Members Absent: Bruce Kelzenberg Staff'Present: Walt Fehst, Scott Clark, SI-icila CarIney, and Shelley Hanson. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- RECITED 3. ('ONSEN'r AGENDA 1. �k) irov�cfl.i-e Minutes Of ALI(gust 24, 20.10, 2, yc tlae ljnancial c rxrber, e)r d October 2010 pgj- ution 2010-14 _lotion ky,Szwr ek, .veconcle(l by PVilflam.y, to itwive the ,fir eadhq qfRe,yolution 201 �0- 14', ther-e being awyVe copie,s, available to the public. All q.Ye,v. Aff)TION PARU,,D Molion bj), zui-ek, sveontled kv Willliam,v, lo app-over the minutes and to adopt Resvhvlion 2010-.14, app-ovine; the Financial Repw'l ancIpaymenl qf billsfioi, August, &,Iwernbei,, and 0clobei-2010, Allqye�v. MOTION PAS ,�'ED. rtDA RESOLUTION 2010-14 RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGJITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (FDA) APPROVING THE MANUAL STATEINIENTFOR AUGUST, SEPTE31BER, AND OCTOBER 2010 AND PAYMEN'I.'OF BILLS FOR THE MON'rHs OF AUGUST, SPE'rEMBER, AND OCTOBER 2010. WHEREAS, the COILImbia, 11ciJits F'conomic Development Aolliority (FDA) is required by Minnesota Slattites Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement w1iich shows all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the PLIJ-I)OSeS to sVhieli the ljlorjey oil hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding- liabilities; and WHEkEAS, said Statute also recli.dres flic FDA to examine the statement ari,d treasurer's VOLIC1101-S or bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution ill its records; and WHEREAS, the financial statement for the months of ALIgUSt, September, rand October 2010 has been reviewed by the FICA Commission; and WHEREAS, the FDA 11,as examined the financial statement and finds thein to be acceptable as to both lorm and accuracy; and WHEREAS, the LDA Coinmission has other means to verify the intent of Section 469,09'6, SL[b& 9, including but not limn tcd to Comprehensive AnIlUal ""nail Ciaf Reports, AlmLlal City approved Budgets, Audits and similar dOCLImentation; and, EDA COMMISSION MINI-ITES 'PAGE 2 NOVEM13ER 23, 20 10 WHEREAS, financials statements are lield by tfie City's Finance Department in a metliod outlined by t11 e- State of Minnesota's Records Retention Schedule, NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board ofConi,missioners of the Columbia Heiglits Economic Development Authority that it has examined the referenced financial statements including the clieck history, and tl'icy are found to be correct, as to forni and content; and BE IT FURTHER R-E OLVED ilie financial statements are acknowledged and received and tl)c check history as presented inwritincy is approved for payment out ofproper funds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Ibis resolution is made a part of the permanent records of the Coluji-ibia 11eights Economic Development ALItIl0l'ity. Passed this 23rd (Jay of November, 2010. MOTION BY: SZUrek SECONDED BY: Williams AYES: All ayes BUSINESS, ITEMS 4. HOUSING STATUS REPORT Clark reviewed a Housing Report that staff prepared LISIng, data collected since the beginning of 2007. He noted that an in-rportant flactor in this housin, crisis is that we have not lost any of our neighborhoods as some other cities did. The report addressed the following items: Z:) 1. Median income of residents as compared to other citics, Anoka, County, and the state overall. 2. Housing age and housing values. 3. Abandoned properties. 4. Single farnily rental units. S. Properties purchased by the City and County. C. Sales history of properties sold 2448 -2414 7. 'Fotal foreclosed properties by year (2007-20110), 8. Sold foreclosure properties 2407-2010. 9. Foreclosure Sales Prices 2007-2014. 10. Conclusions based. on these statistics. Clark said staff com fled this report to Sej��7e as background intorji�lation for fixture prograrris P t Z�l the City may implement, Fie said the current price points of the homes versus the cost of rehab and maintenance of these homes are a potential problern. f le is concerned whether new owners are willing or able, to put nioney into these older, low priced honles to keep thein, mairitained and updated. Flow much will people put into these properties since they have low values to begin with, and it may take awhile bet'orc the market values increase again. Clark said the number of rental properties may also affect future actions of the Board/City Council. 1-1c feels it is important to provide the members with the facts and the changes that have taken place ]it the last four years. C�l EDA MINUTES PAGE 3 NOW"'IMBER 23, 2010 Nawrocki wvarited to know howinuch staff time was spent preparing this report. Ile thought it was as waste of staff time. Febstand Peterson said lie is the one that asks for updated information on these matters and that staff has been proactive in providing the inforniation to the Board. derringer and Peterson said they thought this was a niarvelous, report that provided useful information on the housing situation in our community. Szurck also thouglit the information was helpful in understanding the impact oil the conimunity, Herringer then asked how many of the foreclosures ended up as rental? Clark said lie didn't have an exact number, but that staff estimated that approxii-nately 100-125 additional single family homes have been turned into rental since [lie crisis began ita 2007. Clark stated that another reason the report was compiled was for use in grant applications. Ile said this inforniation is needed to inake an application and we will need to be proactive in seeking fundina for future hoagie improveraerit programs as they become available, t�> C Dichin said this will be important since financing is harder to obtain for honicowners than in years past. The City will need to be creative to help secure financing for home improvement proc:,rarns in order to keep) the housing stock maintained. I lerringer stated he was glad to see staff providilig this intbrmation to the Board, and noted that it is theirJob to do so, and they shouldnt be criticized for doing their job. Williams thOL111-11t itxas a good report also. I-le said the report brought to li-lit the piece of property between 37"' and 40"'- California to Main Street, which should be developed. Nawrocki noted this was supposed to be a Park, but that it has never really been improved as such through the years. Williall's thought the piece should he utilized somel-low that would benefit the coinniunity. NaNvrocki stated he thinks our rental inspection program is a good program that has helped curtail some of the problems other cities have experienced. He said there was an article ill the paper regarding Red Wing's rental inspection program being challenoed. He wanted "n 1:7 n Z=1 staff to research that court ease to see If it rnight have an impact on our program. 5. GOALS-WORK PLAN Clark explained that at the April 27, 2010 l__,DA meeting a eonsensus of the Cortirnissiotlers ac,"reed to a goal setting session, whicli t7l Was field on A ugust 24, 201 fl. The overal I goal of the rneetino"wvas threefold: 1) To establish (or reestablish) broad goals that serve not only as a franiework for fiAure actions, but also as a set of values fear the Coruicil/l--IDA. 2) To use the retreat discussion- as a format for staff to develop a specific work plan for flitUre activities, 3) To have a candid discussion about the put-pose ofthe EDA, and the role of redevelopment andC�jty irjVojN7ej'jjcnt, gas a catalyst for private reinvestment. ED A MIN UTES PAGE 4 MOVEN/I.BER 23, 2010 flier the workshop, staff drafted a NNork plan. to identify goals and objectives identified by the EDA and ways of strategy and fluplenicntatiori. Not all prograins/activities described in the work plan will be generated through the I. DA. Sorne of the programs/activities, described in the work plan will require other approvals (such as City Council and. Planning Corninission) and will require input and action from various departnients. Four main (;gals have been identified. In the work, plan: 1) Sustain Residential Neighborhoods 2) Continue efforts to improve the Central Avenue corrid(-)r 3) Creating a refireshed identity fbr Colunibia Heights 4) finplenient the approved goals of the August 2010 City's Coni rehensive flan. ZZ, p Staff recognizes that pro.jects outside of the work plan may present themselves, but overall the work flan will be the focus for 2011 and 2012. Clark asked if the EDA members had an yt in- they would like to add other proJ : eel s/prograrn s or goals to the work plan. Clark stated that staff would proceed with the work plan as presented. (See attached). 2011-2012 EDA Goals and Work Plan IM 1) lein ell tation/Strateav GOAL I -- Sustain Residential Neighborhoods Lenin unity Gardens Create a po1i,'eVjbrfif1ure /oft. The Community Development Department will reconunend a policy for potential use of the scattered site vacant lots. CUITCI-Itly three lots are being used 1 -or cone-nunity ' oardens and have been requested to be used again in 2011; in addition two more lots have been identified as usable lots. Code Enforcement Progranis Sh ef .flel&Circle Terrace L�fforty. Coininunity Developnient, Public Works, Police mid lFire have been routinely meeting to discuss en.f'orcenient efforts in the Sheffield/Circle Terrace neighborhoods. 'I"his croup has been working collectively to co.i.-oinunicate issue-, within these areas and to partner on clean up efflorts in these neighborhoods. City Witte Dunipster DayOCle-an up Dqja Investigate the cost and issues, associated with implementing this type of pro ;rain. C, ity Witle A (1f)jjt a block1streellpark pro g-rdini Investigate the cost and issues associated with iryipleirienting [his type of prograni. �, City TFUe Ordinance Anzen(Inzents Review ordinances that are specific to code enforcement: and property maintenance sections Grant Researcli Research grant funds, and prograrris on the following: Housing Prograins Cominunity Stability Foreclosure Prevention D A MFNUTES PAGE 5 NOVEN4BER. 23, 2010 Rehabilitation Funds > Explore all funding options to secure rehabilitation capital for the con-iniunity Citizens Academv An annual, prograin that allows a selected group of citizens to become, educated regarding all phases of local governinent including operations, budgeting and overall pals. Soni.e ofthe potential outcomes of this type o�fprograni is a more well-informed citizen base, developing neighborhood and I i= C� conimunity advocates, and developing potential future leadership. z::1 GIT-W — Reevaluate R)fr2oggr a Reevaluate the current programs that Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation administers for 1110 City. Make Heights Your flonie —Reevaluate Pro.-rain Reevaluate the effectiveness ofthis prograrn and the possible reallocation of these funds to another hOUSincl PrOGraM. Sheffield The City has been purchasing properties in the 4600 block of the Po,lk Street rind demolishing the buildings. Reinoval of blight, and decrease in density, environinental change and crime reduction has been the key goals in this area. Policy Discussion on short and long terin use ol'properties EDA policy discussion Oil Use of K-Mart TIF fund balance Continued efforts with .111olice and Fire Park and Recreation Opportunities Explore options of having Park and Recreation progranis specifically in the neighborhood. Comniunity Garden Explore grant opportunities specific to this neighborhood I Scattered Site The City has been purchasing the worst of the worst houses throughout the City and det-nolishing them (14 houses acquired through 2010). Create 11 Scattered Site Tax Increment Firianciniy District Reallocating CDBG nioney.Cor deniolition inipleniented in,2010 Create sales and design parameters MarketITIO 1-7 Anoka C:oun.Lv Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP Houses J_ The County retained the NSP funds and did not distribute funds to individual cities. The County has purchased 13 hoines in Columbia Heights and den-iolished 8 of the hoines, sold two to Habitat for f furnanity for rehab and has rehabbed three themselves, which are currently for sale. Market the f-or sale properties on the City's "lebpage and have literature available at City Hall. Census Report Staff will repair a comprehensive report at the th-ne the 2010 census information is released, EDA MINtJT1i'S PAGE 6 N OVEMB L.R. 23 ), 2010 Administer Sullivan Shores, Develormient ALxreement Receive and process annual information as required within the development agreement. GOAL 2 -- Continue Efforts to Improve the Central Avenue Corridor 4f' and Central Redevelp j.)ment Continue to work with commercial developer Investigate feasibility of air Aldi's grocery store Discuss housing or other land use options on housing site 4n 37'h and Central Redeveloj)ment Continue toworl<. with propei-ty owner acid anieii,diiigdevel(- p�iiieiitaollreeiiieiitlii2OlI I Block, off entrance from Cen[ral Ave and. post no partking signs (2 10) Seed the site in the spri.ng 2011 Mady's Site �- Continue to explore redevelopment efforts Market development/redevelopment opportunities on City's we pay e Provide location, parcel size, realtor MR.), sales/lease price, zoning etc. for selected properties Merchants Association Attending Chamber Business Council --- determine appropriate role Business Retention and Expansio,n Visits Visit local businesses discuss retention and expansion possibilities GOAL 3 -- Creating a refreshed identity for Columbia Heights fruage Committee Outreach to conamunity leaders Partnerships with C01111nUnity leaders Partnerships with school district Partnerships with other departments Update webpage Social media Marketing Branding Newsletter ;� F(eature a local business(s) quarterly I..,..I')A MINUTES PAGE 7 NOVEMBER 2-1,2010 Ordinance Amendments Review beer and wine licenses for sinaller establishn'lents Review of smoke shop licenses GOA.I., 4 -- linplenient The Approved Goals of the August 2010 City's Coinpreliensive Plan Staff will periodically bring back to the FDA/City Council proposals as identified in the Cornpreh.ensive Plan. General Ordinance Amendments Signage —sandwich boafd on Central Ave Park dedication Permits for driveways Outdoor seating General review of zonino ordinance based on existing policy-ability to expand onsite and overall feasibility of use Continue Redevelopment Efforts and 13USiness DeN7elopment Fluset Park Work with new owner on transition of developnient agreement and to continue developinent. zl_ Work with. developer and or bank reoardirn � new develop.nient KRUREM Work on Phasell of building expansion C� Root Work with owner to irnpiernent DEED grant Work with owner to rernove outbuildi.nas or work to abate the same Business Outreach Provide services and information to new businesses locating in the coni.munity After Clark finished reviewing the goals as outlined above, Diehm told. menibers she is part of the School District's Coniiiiittee studying the changes to the student population and dernographics of the Cl district. She stated that according to a report she received from the District that in 2003 80% of the student population was Caucasian and that by 2010 the population now consists of 30% Caucasian, 30% Hispanic, and 30% Black. She said this actually inirrors the statistics of our Country overall and that the District was told they should. market that fact in a positive manner. Diehni said it will be interesting to see the 2010 census inforniation when it is released to see if this is an accurate reflection of our conununity, or if those percentages are due to open enrollnient. She said she was surprised at the amount ofel-lange in just seven years. 1.. DA MINUTES PAGE 8 NOVEMBER 23, 2010 Wait asked if there has been any discussion about closing the District's Open Enrollment Program as other districts, are doing'? Diehin said she doesn't think so at the present time. She said part of the problem the District is experiencing is an image problem due to the very diverse student population. She said we have students from all over the Twin Cities. We get a lot of the problem students that have been expelled from other Districts and we continue to take then' as long as the funding comes with them, She said the problem is compounded because there are 385 students in our District that choose to go to other surrounding Districts. Depending on the census statistics, the City and the School. District both have to address different issues than we have in the past, due to the changes in the make up of our population. As discussed previously, the make up of our population, the income level of our households, and the age of the residents, all have an affect on our community and play a part in what type of businesses we attract. It was agreed that it is important to keep current with the statistics that were provided at this meeting, so informed decisions can be inade regarding future redevelopment of our City, C� Nawrocki commented on the idea of a Citizens Academy fie doesn't think many young people would be interested in this because they are too busy working and raising families. Ile said volunteer organizations of all kinds have noticed less people getting involved than in years past. Clark said it may be a way to enlighten residents about the various civic groups and government boards and commissions that are available to those who want to be involved somehow in their community. 6. COMMUNITY GARDEN POLICY This summer we had. three neighborhood community gardens that were run by individuals on city owned lots at 4235 Washington, 4147 7th Street, and 828 40"' Street. The same individuals have requested to use these lots again in 2011. Mary Tholkes, who donated the majority of the produce to SAGA, managed the lot at 828 40th Street. Grace Lee managed the garden at 4147 7th Street and Roseanne Rivers managed the garden at 4235 Washington. The Public Works Department tilled the land for all three gardens this spring and the garden at 828 40'h used a City Z:1 water hydrant as a water source for the garden. Cartney said the garden on 4W' Avenue donated over 1,000 pounds offood to SAGA, plus what the residents who worked the garden raised for themselves. She also noted that KSTP.coni has a web page for vali3OUS communities. Columbia Heights' information details our community gardens program. She will continue to send positive community information to them for posting, Cartney then told rnembers that based on past discussions staff has identified two additional lots that could potentially be used for neighborhood community gardens: 4448 Quincy and 4303 Reservoir Blvd. Cartney said she already has someone interested in the Reservoir Blvd. lot. Cartney stated that if the EDA agrees to use these lots for neighborhood community gardens a garden manager will be required for each garden. A11 users will be required to enter into a Rules and Regulations Agreement with the City in order to use the property. EDA MfNUTES PAGE 9 NOVEMBER 23, 2010 Policy Questions Staff has the following policy questions: 1) Does the EDA want to continue use of the three gardens listed above and allow for two additional lots? The consensus was they thought this was a positive community oriented opportunity for the residents of our city, and that they wished to continue providing the lots for use as gardens until they are sold for redevelopment. 2) Does the EDA agree to the options listed in the agreen-ient? a. Charge $65 for a spring till b. Charge $50 one time water meter fee. $3/ 1,00{ O gallons There was much discussion on this issue, Nawrocki, Herringer, and Dichm thought there should be some type of charge. Diehiri, Williams, and Peterson didn't teel there should be a charge for tilling the lots since it saves Public Works from mowing them. Different ideas were considered such as an application/flat fee, or whether to charge a fice based on what services are needed (tilling, mulch, water, etc). The following was decided: Motion by Her•inge•, seconded by Dig hin to chaq,,e a S30 qj)j.)Uco1ion.1ee Which will include tiffin the lot, and t© charge i,i�aler according- to I 9 he anzount used All ayes. AIIOTIONPA Y,5ED. Cartney will modify the attached Policy Agreement to acconn-nodate this direction. 3) Does the EDA want to charge for the use of the lots? See above notion. Staff drafted the following Policy Agreement: Columbia Heights Community Garden Rules and Regulations Agreement Garden Address: Carden Manager- This community garden is to be managed by she/lie may have additional rules and regulations that pertain to this particular garden, however it) order to, use a city owned lot for the garden Z:� the following rules apply. In signing this document you agree to these rules in addition to any rules imposed by the garden manager. This agreement is valid tbr the ear growing season, Z:� __j 13 DA MfNUTF,S PAG' 10 NOVEMBF`1�23,2010 By signing this document I agree to the followirig: C� C, Z:� I. 'rhis garden is being used for the growing year of with the understanding that the lot Z:1 Z�l 11.� may not be available in the following year 2. 1 will have something planted in my garden plot by June 5`n of this year and will keel) it planted all surnmer tona. The City will not supply seeds /plants or garden tools. 3. Gardens must be cleared and cleaned at the end of the arowinc, season 4. Where direct hydrant access is available, use may be possible for a fee-, otherwise waterino is r_1 the responsibility of the users 5. A five- foot grass bufferwill be left around the garden and will be maintained by the users. 6. Debris, garbage and other items are my responsibility to remove front the garden 7. 1 will not use fertilizers, insecticides, or weed repellents that will in any way affect other plots 8. 1 will plant only annuals, in my garden plot 9. Gardeners agree to keep the garden and garden edges free of"weeds, diseased. plants, insect- t-j infested plants and over-ripe vegetables 10. Diseased and infected plants must be removed froin the garden and disposed of properly I I.Ike respectful, tall crops, spreading crops etc should be planted as not to shade or encroach another garden 12. Gardeners are expected to communicate with neighboring gardeners to work out borders, weed issues and size of plant issues 13. Growing or issuing illegal substances in the garden will lead to immediate expulsion of the plot and turned over to the police 14. 1 will not plarit, weed, water or harvest front any other members plot without permission 15. 1 will pick only my own crops unless given, permission by another user 16. Gardeners are reminded to use good personal safely practices when visiting a garden 17. Children are welcome at the gander when accompanied and fully supervised by an adult 18. Dogs and other family pets are not allowed in the gardens 19. One 18"x 18" sign for the entire garden is allowed as approved by the garden manager and the city. 20. Garden fencing is allowed as approved by the garden manager and the city 21. Complaints, policies and mediations are the responsibility of the garden manager 22, 1 understand this is a temporary use of the lot and at any time the City can redevelop this lot regardless if there are plantings or not 3. I understand that neither the garden manager nor the owners of the land (the city) are responsible for my actions. I THEREFORE AGREETO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS '11-113 GARJX."N MANAGER AND 'HIE CI'.[ Y OF COLUNIBIA HEIGHTS FOR ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS OR CLAIM -l.'IIA'f'OCCtJRS.FN CONNECTION WITI ITHE USE, 01 IT GAR.D1 3N BY ME OR ANY OF MY GUES FS EDA MIND` ES PAGE I I NOVEMBER 23, 2010 Selected by Garden Manager-THESE WILL BE MOD[FIED. 0 Option 1. Spring Till I would like the City to till the garden in the spring before planting at the cost of $65, The garden manager will contact public works to set up a time to till the garden. I-'] Option 2. Own'rin We will till our own garden 11 Option 3. Water Hydrant if applicable I would like to use the City hydrant to water niy garden for the cost of $ 301,000 gallons One time fee of $50 water meter fee. ALL FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE GARDEN WILL BE TILLED. Print Name: Signature: Date: Phone Number, E-rnail Address: Garden Managers Signature: This lot is a redevelopment lot and will be used for future residential ng development. This lot may not be available in the following year. EDA MINUTES PAGE 12 NOW,MBER 23, 2010 7. RESOLUTION 2010-15 REAUTHORIZING 2011 HRA LEVY Clark explained that on July 27, 2010 the ED,A approved Resolution 2010 -12 authorizing a I-IRA levy of $262,556. Based upon further review of this item with the 17inance Department and Anoka County, this levy amount needs to be reduced by $22,182 due to assessed valuation decreases based on Jan. 2, 2010 values, resulting in a levy of $240,374. This decrease will not affect the "operational portion" of the EDA budget, but will minimize transfers to the 420 Capital Account. In addition, to maintain consistency, a new resolution should be passed amending resolution 2010-1.3 that aL�ithorizes the EDA budget and levy (the EDA levy amount does not change in this resolution, just the decreased budget amount). Nawrocki said a cut in revenues should be matched with cut in expenditures. Clark explained to him that the annount being transferred to the 420 capital account will be reduced to reflect this same arnount. The day to day operations budget is not affected. Staff therefore, recommends approval of Resolutions 2010-15 and 2010-16 as written. Allotion by Williams, seconded kv Szurek to ivaive the reading of Resolutions 2010-15 and 2010-16, there being anil-Ve aniount qfcolfies available to the pu.blic. All ayes, A1()T10iV PA&SED. Motion by Williams, seconded 1�)),Szzjrek, to adoj)t Resolwion 2010-15, Amending. Resolution 201(1'-12 Reauthorizing adopion of ,bevy oj'a,�j,)ecial Renefit Leiy Pursuant to Minnesota Vale 51atules, Section 469.033, ''ubdivislon 6 and Al,)I)roval qf'a But4gelfbi- Fiscal year 2011. .411 ayes.. AIIOTIONJIASLI ED. Nawrocki wanted to go on record to say that at a previous meeting he had made a motion to cut a position in the Community Development Dept., to cut $100,000 in budget expenditures, and to cut $2,500 in education/out of town expenses. Ile still believes this should be done. He also stated he wanted an accounting of the Anoka County HRA levy funds. Clark said a spreadsheet of the reimbursements requested from these Anoka County funds was given to members a flcw months, back. He went on to explain this is not a fund that the City has a budget on. EDA RESOLUTION 2010-15 AMENDING RESOLUTION 2010-12 REAUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.1081 ("EDA Act") the City of Columbia I leights ("City") created the Columbia. ]]eights Econoinic Developi-nent Authority (the "EDA",); and WHERI-'AS, pursuant to City Resolution 2001.-62 and Ordinance No,. 1442, the City Council granted to the EDA all powers and duties of a housing and •edevelopinent authority under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469,001 to 469.047 (the 1IRA Act"), except certain powers that are allocated to the Housing and Rede�,eloprnent Authority in and for the City of Columbia I Heights (the -HRA"); and C� EDiA MINUTES PAGE 1.3 ) NOVEMBER 23, 2010 WHEREAS, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, of the HRA Act permits the EDA and IlRA, together, to levy and collect a special benefit levy of up to .0185 percent of taxable market value in the City upon all taxable real property within the City; and WHEREAS, the EDA desires to levy a special beriefit levy in the amount of .0185 percent of taxable market value in the City; and WIJERF,AS, the EDA understands, that the I-IRA does, not CNpCet to levy a special benefit tax for fiscal year 2011; and WHE REAS, the EDA has before it for its consideration a copy of a budget Cor its operations 601- tile fiscal year 2011 and the amOL111t Of the levy for collection in fiscal year 2011 shall be based on this buid1get. NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Ecorioniie Development Authority'. I ri.he budget of $325,185 for the operations of the EDA. presented for consideration by the Board of Commissiotiers of the EDA is hereby in all respects approved. Such budget includes the amOL1ut the FDA requests (by separate resolution) to be levied by the City under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.1 O7, together with the amount to be levied licreunder by the FDA under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6. 1 Staff of the EDA are hereby authorized and directed to file the budget with the City in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6. 3. There is hereby levied, subject to the approval of the City Council of the City, a special benefit levy pursuant to N/linnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision (), in the amount equal to the lesser of a levy at a rate of .0185 percent of taxable market Value in City, or $240,374 with respect to taxes payable in calendar year 2011 4, Staff'ofthe EDA arc, hereby authorized and directed to seek the approval by resolution of theCity Council of tile City of 1110 levy of Special benefit taxes in 2011 and to take such other actions as ire necessary to levy and certify such levy. Motion by: Williams Second by: Szurek Roll Call: All Ayes Motion passed this 23rd day of November 20 1.0 Attest by: Walter R. Felist, Executive Director Gary L. Peterson, President EDA MINtJ'FES PAGE 14 NOVEMBER ?3, 2.010 8. RESOLUTION 201.0-16 REAUTHORIZING 2011 EDA LEVY AND BUDGET Motion by Szztrek, swconded by Willimns, to atkj)t Resohition 2010 -16, Amending Re.whtfion 2010-13, Reauthorizing, adoption of the 2011 EDA Btidg-et aml Levy. .411 ayes. AfOTION PA,YSED, ,kfolion by&?,wek, secondedby fflilliams, to adol.?tResohition 20.10-10, Amending Re,whilion, 2010-13, Reawhorizing adojw.ion ol'2011 EDA 8zidget and Levy. All aye.,y. Y1110TION PA SSED. EDA RESOLUTION 2010-16 AMENDING RESOLUTION 2010-13, REAUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF 11m, 2011 ECONOMIC DEVELOPNIFNTAUTHOIZITY (EDA) BUDGET AND SETTING THE EDA LEVY. BE IT RESOLVED By the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) Of COIL1111bia Heights, Minnesota as follows: WHE EAS C t- .R , the COlUmbia. Heights City Council established the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority January 8, 1.996 Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 469.090 to X169.1081 and WHEREAS, the City Council has given to the FI'DA the responsibility for all development and redevelopment projects and programs; and WI-IEREAS, the IDA is authorized under State Statutes., Section 469.107 to levy a tax on its area of operation for the purposes authorized under State Statues 469.090 to 469.1081, subject to consent by the City COL11161. NOW, TIJEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BV THE EDA FOR T11E crry OF COLUMBIA .14FIG11TS, !NITNN-ESOTA TIIAT: The EDA adopts and recommends to the City Council for approval a budget of j3_25 5 for year 2011. 2. The EDA adopts and reconimends, to the City Council for approval a levy of $84..8 11 for year 2011. The Executive Director is instructed to transmit a copy rat' this resolution to the City Manager and Finance Director/City Clerk of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. ATAIROVEDTHIS gird DAY OF November 20 10 MOTION BY: Szurek SECONDED BY: Williams ROLL CALL: All ayes Attest by: 1V—alie`j "T'"o—h'st Executive Director Gary L. Peterson, President EDA MINLJ'I'ES PAGE 15 NOVEMBER23,2010 9. CANCEL DECEMBER 28, 2010 EDA MEETINGY Alo,tion by Williams, seconded bySzurek to cancel the Deceinber E&I meetinq. All ayes, MOT101V PASSED. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Mady Update- Clark told members that a Court clearing took place to request a dissolution of the partnership and to appoint a Receiver fur the property. They are waiting for the Court's decision, Schafer Richardson Update- Clark reported that the Sheriff's sale took place last week. He said that Schafer Richardson is working closely with BNC Bank to broker the remaining, parcels. tie told members he is attempting to set up ajoint meeting to discuss how the outstanding obligations and development agreement will be handled. 'rhe three remaining assets are the property at the Huset Parkway round about (previously the Sr. Coop site), tlae commercial piece at 37"' and University and the last phase of townhouses (51 units) on the north end. Clark assured members there is no exposure to us on the bonds. 37'h and Central- There is nothing new on this site except that the owner has agreed to reimburse: the City for seeding the lot next spring. Aldi's- Apparently Aldi's still may be looking at property in Columbia Heights. Nothing has been brought in formally, however, regarding the exact location. It. OTHER BUSINESS The next meeting is scheduled for .fanuar)(25, 20,11 . The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Hanson Secretary