HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.06.20 EDA MinutesMINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 8:30 am.
Present: Miron, Arcand, Bever, Klein, Skarich
Absent: Charpentier, Granger
City Administrator, Mike Ericson
Community Development Director, Bryan Bear
2. EDA MEETING OF MAY 16, 2005
City staff recommends the Board approve the minutes for the May 16, 2005
meeting as presented.
Klein made motion, Bever seconded to approve the minutes for the May 16, 2005
meeting as presented.
All aye. Motion carried
3. DISCUSSION OF RFP'S FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BEIP 51H- ADDITION
With direction from the EDA and City Council, staff prepared an RFP and sent it
to over 50 developers, posted it on the City's website, the League of Minnesota
Cities website, and listed it on the Minnesota Commercial Realtors Property
Database. The staff has received numerous promising phone calls in response to
the RFP, however, by the May 27, 2005 deadline, staff had only received two
formal responses. The BEIP subcommittee (Granger, Skarich, Klein) has not
reviewed the information so far. Staff presented four proposals to the EDA, and
the subcommittee was directed to review the proposals and return to the EDA
with a recommendation July 18, 2005.
Miron made motion, Klein seconded directing the subcommittee to bring back a
recommendation.
All aye. Motion carried.
4. DISCUSSION OF RINK -TEC PROPERTY
The so-called "Rink -Tec" property is Lot 3, Block 1, of the Bald Eagle Industrial
consisting of approximately one acre of land. A company known as "Rink -Tec"
bought the property from the City, however the contract required that that
building be under construction by May 30, 2004. At the request of Rink -Tec, the
City Council extended the construction date for one year, which has now expired
as of May 30, 2005. At the June 6, 2005 City Council meeting, the Council
directed the staff to buy the property back from Rink -Tec, a process which is
currently under way. The staff has been in contact with two businesses who have
expressed interest in the property. Staff presented information related to the two
businesses to the EDA. The EDA directed to BEIP subcommittee review the
Rink -Tec requests along with the requests for Lot 1, Block 1, to find the best
tenant mix for the two properties. The subcommittee will report back on July 18,
2005.
5. DISCUSSION OF EGG LAKE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
The City staff provided the EDA with an update of progress toward the purchase
of the Powell Residence and the old antique store. In addition, the staff has been
working with three companies who are interested in constructing senior housing
as a part of the Egg Lake Plan. The staff presented this information to the EDA.
6. DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
The staff has had recent discussions with key property owners in the downtown
area and is ready to proceed with direction from the EDA to initiate a TIF District
for areas near the downtown. The staff will update the EDA with the latest
information related to the Downtown Design Guidelines. The staff also is
prepared to initiate a Market Study for the downtown. The staff presented
redevelopment ideas to the EDA from a major development company.
Klein made motion, Skarich seconded to invite the developer to make a
presentation at the July 18, 2005 meeting.
Miron made motion, Klein seconded to direct staff to invite Marvin LaValle and
Pete Sampair to the meeting.
All aye. Motion carried.
7. UPDATE ON EAST METRO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUM
On June 16, 2005, City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear
EDA members, Klein, Miron, Bever and Arcand as well as Council members and
HBA members attended the forum at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Lake Elmo.
Staff and EDA members shared information from the meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Arcand made motion, Skarich seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:30
All aye. Motion carried.