HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-10 EDA Special Meeting MinutesA.
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
6:00 P.M. Monday, August 10, 2020
Held Remotely Via Conference Call
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA), was held
remotely via conference call and was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by President Knutson.
B. ROLL CALL
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William Knutson, President Present
Bryan Smith, Vice President Present
Marylee Abrams Present
Kathleen Juenemann Present
Sylvia Neblett, Treasurer Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Abrams Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 13, 2020 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
Change Nominated to Nominate through the motions.
Commissioner Smith moved to approve the January 13, 2020 Economic Development
Authority Meeting Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Juenemann
The motion passed.
E. PUBLIC HEARING
None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Ayes — All, via roll call
1. Resolution Adopting a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment
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Financing District No. 1-14
Assistant Executive Director Thomson gave the staff report. Jason Aarsvold with Ehlers
gave the presentation of the TIF Plan. Brittney Finch with Slate answered a question of
the EDA.
Commissioner Abrams moved to approve the resolution adopting a Tax Increment
Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-14.
Resolution 20-08-0001
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-14
BE IT RESOLVED by the Maplewood Economic Development Authority as follows
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The Maplewood Economic Development Authority ("MEDA") has been
established by the city of Maplewood (the "City") to promote development and
redevelopment within Maplewood.
1.02. Under the terms of the modified enabling resolution adopted by the City
on July 22, 2019, MEDA has all the powers and authority of an economic development
authority under Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.090 through 469.1081 (the "EDA Act"),
a housing and redevelopment authority under Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.001
through 469.047 (the "HRA Act") and of a city under Minnesota Statutes, sections
469.124 through 469.134 (the "City Development Districts Act").
1.03. MEDA's goals include recognizing the practical impediments to
development and redevelopment in areas of the community which are fully developed
and offering public assistance for projects which advance its goals.
1.04. In order to promote development and redevelopment of the community,
the City previously established Development District No. 1 (the "Development District")
and adopted a Development District Program (the "Development Program") for same.
1.05. In response to a redevelopment proposal, MEDA authorized the
preparation of a tax increment financing plan (the "TIF Plan") for Tax Increment
Financing District No. 1-14 (the "TIF District"), which is contained in a document entitled
"Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and Tax
Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-14", dated August
10, 2020 and on file with MEDA.
Section 2. Authoritv ADDroval
2.01. Copies of the modified Development Program and the TIF Plan were
transmitted to the board of Independent School District No. 622 and the board of
commissioners of Ramsey County for review and comment and said public bodies were
notified of the public hearing to be held on the modified Development Program and TIF
Plan by the City on August 10, 2020.
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2.02. MEDA finds that its objectives of encouraging development and
redevelopment within the designated area of Maplewood will be advanced by adoption
of the modified Development Program and the TIF Plan.
2.03. MEDA also finds that the modified Development Program and the TIF
Plan are consistent with the City's comprehensive plan.
2.04. The TIF Plan is hereby adopted.
Section 3. Further Proceedinqs.
3.01. MEDA requests that the City hold a public hearing on the modified
Development Program and the TIF Plan pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
469.175 and recommends that the modified Development Program and TIF Plan be
approved by the City.
3.02. Upon approval of the modified Development Program and the TIF Plan by
the City, MEDA's executive director is authorized and directed to request that the original
tax capacity of the parcels within TIF District No. 1-14 be certified to MEDA by Ramsey
County.
Seconded by Commissioner Juenemann Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
2. Sale of Property at 1946 English St N
a. Intent to Close Meeting (Minn. Stat. §13D.05 Subd. 3(c))
b. Term Sheet with Roers Investments, LLC
Commissioner Abrams moved to close the meeting and go into closed session to
consider purchase offers or counter offers for property located at 1946 English Street
North. Dursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05.subd. 3(c).
Seconded by Commissioner Juenemann Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
President Knutson closed the regular meeting to go into closed session at 6:25 p.m.
The following were present during the closed session:
President Knutson, Commissioner Abrams, Commissioner Juenemann, Commissioner
Neblett, Commissioner Smith, Executive Director Coleman, Assistant City Manager
Sable, Assistant Treasurer Paulseth, Assistant Executive Director Thomson, EDA
Attorney Batty and IT Director Fowlds.
President Knutson re -opened the EDA regular meeting at 6:47 p.m.
3. Call for EDA Meeting on August 24, 2020
Commissioner Abrams moved to call an EDA meeting on Auqust 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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Seconded by Commissioner Juenemann Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed
H. ADJOURMENT
President Knutson adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
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Andrea Sindt, EDA Secretary
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