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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.08.15 EDA MinutesMINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 8:30 am. Present: Miron, Arcand, Klein, Granger, Charpentier, Skarich Absent: Bever City Administrator, Mike Ericson Community Development Director, Bryan Bear Community Development Intern, Andrew Gitzlaff 2. EDA MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2005 City staff recommended the board approve the minutes for the July 15, 2005 meeting as presented. Granger made motion, Klein seconded to approve the minutes for the July 15, 2005 meeting as presented. All aye. Motion carried 3. PRESENTATION FROM THE BEARD GROUP ON THE COMMERCIAL COMPONENT OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Bill Beard of the Beard Group gave a presentation to the EDA on their proposal to redevelop the downtown into a pedestrian friendly town center with would include a mix of office space, retail and residential uses. The Beard Group specializes in commercial development and the presentation focused on the retail and office portion of the plan. The Beard Group would like to partner with Ryland Homes, a residential builder, and become the master developer for the entire redevelopment project. The Beard Group would like to work closely with the City and intends to adhere to the City's recently completed downtown plan and the proposed design guidelines for the district. The EDA thanked the Beard Group for the presentation and encouraged the Beard Group and Ryland Homes to continue to have these discussions with City staff and the EDA. 4. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE CITY PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 5757 147TH ST Over the last few years the City has been purchasing properties along the east end of Egg Lake as they become available. There has recently been a lot of interest by developers in extending the downtown redevelopment area to include some of the parcels along the north end of Egg Lake. John Granger attended the meeting to discuss the possibility of selling his property located to the north of Egg Lake at 5757 147th to the City. The EDA discussed whether or not the City should consider purchasing the Granger property or other properties along the north edge of Egg Lake. The EDA recommended that John Granger keep the City informed on future plans for the site. 5. UPDATE OF AUGUST 23, 2005 MEETING OF THE TIF SUBCOMMITTEE At the last meeting of the TIF subcommittee City staff and the subcommittee identified the parcels that should be included in the proposed TIF district. The subcommittee also discussed the subsequent procedure for conducting blight examination and substandard tests to determine if the district would qualify under state law for the establishment of a TIF district. At the EDA meeting Community Development Intern Andrew Gitzlaff provided a summary of the meeting to the EDA on the preliminary results of the TIF district analysis and discussed the next steps in establishing the district. The EDA directed staff and the subcommittee to continue to investigate the procedural requirements and feasibility of creating the TIF district. Community Development Director Bryan Bear suggested inviting Mikaela Huot and Paul Steinman of Springsted, the City's financial advisor firm, to the next EDA meeting. 6. UPDATE ON NEGOTIATIONS TO ACQUIRE CARPENTER RESTAURANT AND THE OLD ANTIQUE STORE Community Development Director Bryan Bear updated the EDA on recent negotiations between City staff and officials and the Mike and Catherine Anderson, the property owners of Carpenters Restaurant and the adjacent Antique Store, about selling both properties to the City at the same time. The EDA directed staff to schedule another meeting with Mike and Catherine Anderson. 7. DISCUSSION OF OBTAINING BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION SERVICES FROM KIRSTIN BARSNESS City Administrator Mike Ericson informed the EDA that Kirsten Barsness of Barsness Consulting Services, Inc is interested in offering her consultant services to the City of Hugo and the EDA. Mrs. Barsness specializes in providing project management, TIF district coordination, and project marketing services to cities. The EDA discussed the types of business consultant services that might be beneficial to fulfilling the goals of the City and the mission of the EDA. Granger made motion, Skarich seconded to recommend that to the City Council that the City evaluate potential needs and availability of funds in the 2006 budget for these types of services. All aye. Motion carried. 8. UPDATE ON SALE OF `END ZONE' PROPERTY TO TERRY MONTPETIT At the last EDA meeting, Scott Montgomery asked the City for financial assistance in acquiring the former `End Zone Property' located at 13891 Forest Blvd. Mr. Montgomery owns some of the surrounding parcels and would like to redevelop the area into a mix of office space and residential uses. Community Development Director Bryan Bear informed the EDA of the recent purchase of the property by Terry Montpetit. The EDA directed staff to encourage both developers to work together to development the entire area simultaneously. 9. ADJOURNMENT Granger made motion, Charpentier seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 All aye. Motion carried.