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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-13 EDA Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 6:45P.M. Monday,December13, 2021 Held Remotely Via Conference Call Dial 1-888-788-0099 When Prompted Enter Meeting ID: 876 0012 6031# No Participant ID, Enter # When Prompted A.CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.September 13, 2021 Economic Development AuthorityMeeting Minutes E.PUBLIC HEARING None F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None G.NEW BUSINESS 1.2022 Economic Development Authority Meeting Schedule 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 notinterrupt 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 6:15P.M. Monday, September 13, 2021 City Hall, Council Chambers A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Maplewood Economic DevelopmentAuthority (EDA),was held in the City Hall Council Chambersand was called to order at 6:31 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 CommissionerAbramsmoved to approve the agendaas submitted. Seconded by CommissionerCaveAyes – All The motion passed. D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.April 26, 2021 Economic Development Authority Special Meeting Minutes CommissionerAbramsmoved to approve the April 26, 2021Economic Development AuthoritySpecial Meeting Minutes assubmitted. Seconded by CommissionerJuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. 2.July 26, 2021 Economic Development Authority/Housing and Economic Development Commission JointSpecialMeeting Minutes CommissionerAbramsmoved to approve the July 26, 2021 Economic Development Authority/Housing and Economic Development Commission Joint Special Meeting Minutes assubmitted. Seconded by CommissionerCaveAyes – All The motion passed. E.PUBLIC HEARING None September 13, 2021 Maplewood Economic Development Authority 1 EDA Packet Page Number 1 of 6 D1 F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None G.NEW BUSINESS 1.Grant Agreement with YMCA Executive Director Coleman gave the staff report. CommissionerAbramsmoved to approve the grant agreement with the YMCA. Seconded by CommissionerJuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. 2.Resolution Providing Approval of the 2022 Preliminary EDA Budget Finance Director Paulseth gave the staff report.Assistant Executive Director Thomson and Finance Director Paulseth answered questions of the council. CommissionerAbramsmoved to adopt the resolution providing approval of the 2022 Preliminary EDA Budget in the amount of $100,000, with a fundingrequest of $100,000 from the City Council. Resolution 21-09-0006 MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE 2022 PRELIMINARY EDA BUDGET WHEREAS, State law requires the City of Maplewood to certify its preliminary property tax levy to the County Auditor by September 30th of each year; and WHEREAS, the bylaws of the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA) require the EDA to submit an annual budget to the City Council for inclusion and incorporation in the City’s annual budget and tax levy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA) approves the 2022 Preliminary EDA Budget, in the amount of$100,000, and recommends a request to the Maplewood City Council for funding in the amount of $100,000 for fiscal year 2022. Seconded by CommissionerJuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. 3.Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Assistant Executive Director Thomson provided anupdate onthe program’s progressand partnership with the University of Minnesota. September 13, 2021 Maplewood Economic Development Authority 2 EDA Packet Page Number 2 of 6 D1 No Action Required. 4.Resolution Approving Maplewood Mall Security Cameras Grant Finance Director Paulseth gave the staff report. CommissionerAbramsmoved to adopt the resolution Approving Maplewood Mall Security Cameras Grant. Resolution 21-09-0007 MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION APPROVING MAPLEWOOD MALL SECURITY CAMERAS GRANT WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council, on September 13, 2021, allocated $40,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Maplewood EDA to provide aid to industries impacted by COVID-19 (Grant Funds) in Maplewood; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA) proposes to provide a grant using Grant Funds to Washington Prime d/b/a Maplewood Mall (Maplewood Mall) for the purpose of addressing the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the decrease in customer traffic and increase in crime dueto COVID-19; and WHEREAS, ARPA Grant Funds may be used to provide aid to impacted industries including specifically tourism, travel, and hospitality, as well as industries impacted to a similar extent as tourism, travel, and hospitality industries; and WHEREAS, the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry has experienced an approximately 24% decline in revenue and approximately 17% decline in employment nationwide due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Maplewood Mall was closed for a portion of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and since reopening has experienced below average customer traffic from a low of -60% to current levels of approximately -20%; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood Mall’s customer traffic has declined in years prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the declines were exacerbated by the COVID-19 public health emergency; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood Mall experienced an increase in crime during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Police Department recorded an increase in violent crime at the mall, including gunshots, robberies, and assaults. The Maplewood Mall also continued to have issues with theft and trespassing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maplewood Mall also experienced an increase in instances of juvenile disorderly conduct and physical fights, general crime, and quality of life issues, especially in the area surrounding the Metropolitan Transit bus terminal; and WHEREAS, the increase in crime was a contributing factor to the Maplewood Mall adjusting its operating hours to ensure a safe shopping environment; and September 13, 2021 Maplewood Economic Development Authority 3 EDA Packet Page Number 3 of 6 D1 WHEREAS, the Maplewood Mall plays a significant part in the health and vitality of Maplewood’s economy; and WHEREAS, the increase in crime impacts both the customer traffic at the Maplewood Mall, as well as the safety and viability of the tenant businesses within the Mall. Providing a grant to the Maplewood Mall for the purchase of security cameras supports the Mall as a whole, including the Mall’s tenant businesses; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood Police Department and Maplewood Mall worked collaboratively to develop the proposed use of Grant Funds as an effective and efficient way to address the increase in crime experienced by the Maplewood Mall due to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and WHEREAS, to ensure that the Maplewood Mall can attract customers back to the Mall and maintain its current tenants and fill vacancies, the EDA has determined that providing funds to the Maplewood Mall to install security cameras will assist the Maplewood Mall in addressing the rise in crime due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and will assist in mitigating the negative economic impacts at the Maplewood Mall. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood EDA hereby grants $40,000 for security cameras at the MaplewoodMall, in accordance with federal and state guidelines for expending the Funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Maplewood EDA may require Maplewood Mall to comply with sub recipientgrant reporting requirements Seconded by CommissionerCaveAyes – All The motion passed. 5.Call for a Special Meeting on October 25, 2021 Assistant Executive Director Thomson gave the staff report. CommissionerAbramsmoved to call a special EDA meeting on October 25, 2021. Seconded by CommissionerCaveAyes – All The motion passed. H.ADJOURNMENT President Knutsonadjourned the meeting at6:52p.m. September 13, 2021 Maplewood Economic Development Authority 4 EDA Packet Page Number 4 of 6 G1 MAPLEWOODECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date December 13, 2021 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, Executive Director REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director PRESENTER: Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director AGENDA ITEM: 2022 Economic Development Authority Meeting Schedule Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: Approval of a meeting schedule for the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the upcoming calendar year helps the EDA, Housing & Economic Development Commission, city staff, applicants, and residents plan ahead for the year. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the 2022 Economic Development Authority meeting schedule with meetings on January 10, April 11, July 11, September 12, and December 12. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00 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. N/A Background Each December the Economic Development Authority establishes a regular meeting schedule for the next calendar year. The meetings generally occur quarterly with adjustments to account for the city’s budget process. Staff recommends that the EDA establish a similar meeting calendar for 2022 with the following dates: th January 10 th April 11 th July 11 th September 12 EDA Packet Page Number 5 of 6 G1 th December 12 These dates correspond to regular City Council meeting dates, which allows the EDA meeting to take place before or immediately after the City Council meeting. Additional meetings throughout the year can be scheduled to review pertinent EDA business. The EDA has the ability to cancel or add meetings as needed as long as all notice requirements are met. Attachments 1.None EDA Packet Page Number 6 of 6