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Home My WebLink About2021-04-26 EDA Special Meeting Packet SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 6:30 P.M. Monday,April 26, 2021 Held Remotely Via Conference Call Dial 1-312-626-6799 or 1-888-788-0099 When Prompted Enter Meeting ID: 922 5297 9457# No Participant ID, Enter # When Prompted A.CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.January 11, 2021Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes E.PUBLIC HEARING F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Intent to Close Meeting (Minn. Stat. §13D.05 subd. 3(c)) to Discuss Sale of Property at 2501 Londin La E 2.Updates on the Sale of Properties a.1375 Frost Ave E and 1900 Clarence St N b.1160 Frost Ave E G.NEW BUSINESS None H.ADJOURNMENT RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at theMeetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Council meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other council members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of council members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK D1 MEETINGMINUTES MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 6:30P.M. Monday, January 11, 2021 Held Remotely Via Conference Call A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA),was held remotely via conference calland was called to order at6:33 p.m. by President Knutson. B.ROLL CALL William Knutson, PresidentPresent Marylee Abrams,CommissionerPresent Rebecca Cave,CommissionerPresent Kathleen Juenemann, CommissionerPresent Nikki Villavicencio,CommissionerPresent C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA CommissionerJuenemannmoved to approve the agendaas submitted. Seconded by CommissionerAbramsAyes – All, via roll call The motion passed. D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.December 14, 2020 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes CommissionerJuenemannmoved to approve the December 14, 2020Economic Development AuthorityMeeting Minutes assubmitted. Seconded by CommissionerAbramsAyes – 3, via roll call Abstain – Commissioner Cave Commissioner Villavicencio The motion passed. E.PUBLIC HEARING None F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None G.NEW BUSINESS 1.Election of Officers January 11, 2021 1 Maplewood Economic Development Authority EDA Special Meeting Packet 1 of 6 D1 Assistant Executive Director Thomson gave the staff report. Commissioner Juenemannmoved to nominatePresidentKnutson as Presidentuntil the first meeting of 2022. Seconded by Commissioner AbramsAyes – All, via roll call The motion passed. Commissioner Abrams moved to nominateCommissionerJuenemann as Vice President until the first meeting of 2022. Seconded by Commissioner CaveAyes – All, via roll call The motion passed. Commissioner Juenemann moved to nominateCommissionerCave as Treasureruntil the first meeting of 2022. Seconded by Commissioner AbramsAyes – All, via roll call The motion passed. Commissioner Abrams moved to nominateCity ClerkSindt as Secretaryuntil the first meeting of 2022. Seconded by Commissioner CaveAyes – All, via roll call The motion passed. Commissioner Juenemann moved to nominateFinance Director Paulseth as Assistant Treasureruntil the first meeting of 2022. Seconded by Commissioner AbramsAyes – All, via roll call The motion passed. H.ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Abrams moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner JuenemannAyes – All, viaroll call The motion passed. President Knutson adjourned the meeting at 6:45p.m. January 11, 2021 2 Maplewood Economic Development Authority EDA Special Meeting Packet 2 of 6 F1 MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date April 26, 2021 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, Executive Director REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director PRESENTER: Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director AGENDA ITEM: Intent to Close Meeting (Minn. Stat. §13D.05 subd. 3(c)) to Discuss Sale of Property at 2501 Londin La E Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The EDA has received offers to purchase the former fire station property at 2501 Londin Lane East. Recommended Action: Before the meeting is closed, the EDA must state on the record the specific grounds permitting the meeting to be closed and describe the subject to be discussed. Therefore, it is recommended the City Council introduce the following motion: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 subd. 3(c), I hereby motion to close the meeting and go into closed session to consider purchase offers or counteroffers for the property located at 2501 Londin La E. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact?NoYes, the true or estimated cost is $0. Financing source(s):Adopted BudgetBudget ModificationNew Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: Closing the meeting has no fiscal impact. The sale of property would result in receiving proceeds from the sale. Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. The Londin Lane property has historically been used as a fire station. The fire station went dormant several years ago and the building has largely been used for storage. Most recently the building has been leased for storage of a mobile dental trailer. Background EDA Special Meeting Packet 3 of 6 F1 The purpose of this agenda item is to consider offers to purchase properties located at 2501 Londin Lane East. State statute allows the City Council to close a meeting to consider offers made for property and to develop counteroffers. Attachments None EDA Special Meeting Packet 4 of 6 F2 MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date April 26, 2021 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, Executive Director REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director PRESENTER: Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director AGENDA ITEM: Updates on the Sale of Properties a.1375 Frost Ave E and 1900 Clarence St N b.1160 Frost Ave E Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The City of Maplewood has received offers to purchase properties for two separate development projects in the Gladstone neighborhood. The first offer is for the Gladstone House located at 1375 Frost Ave E and a city-owned parking lot at 1900 Clarence St N. The third offer is for vacant land adjacent to Maplewood Marine at 1160 Frost Avenue East. Recommended Action: None Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: N/A Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. The Frost Avenue and Clarence Street properties are located in the Gladstone neighborhood. The city owns the properties as part of its land acquisition and assembly strategy to facilitate redevelopment that is consistent with the Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan. Background At the City Council meeting on March 8, 2021, the council held a closed session to discuss offers for the properties in the Gladstone neighborhood. The city council provided feedback and direction on the offers. Staff will provide an update to the EDA at the meeting on the status of the projects and the discussions of the purchase agreements. EDA Special Meeting Packet 5 of 6 F2 Attachments None EDA Special Meeting Packet 6 of 6