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Home My WebLink About2024-08-12 EDA Meeting Packet-Special Meeting AGENDA MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2024 City Hall, Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 27, 2023 Economic Development Authority Special Meeting Minutes E. PUBLIC HEARING None F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Officers 2. Housing and Economic Development Discussion 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 the Meetings - 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. D1 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK D1 MEETINGMINUTES MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING 6:45 P.M. Monday, November 27, 2023 City Hall, Council Chambers A.CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA)was heldin the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at6:46p.m. by President Abrams. B.ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, PresidentPresent Rebecca Cave, CommissionerAbsent Kathleen Juenemann, CommissionerPresent Chonburi Lee, CommissionerPresent Nikki Villavicencio,CommissionerPresent C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA CommissionerLeemoved to approve the agendaas submitted. Seconded by CommissionerJuenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.November 13, 2023 Economic Development AuthoritySpecial Meeting Minutes CommissionerJuenemannmoved to approve the November 13, 2023 Economic Development AuthoritySpecial Meeting Minutes assubmitted. Seconded by CommissionerVillavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. E.PUBLIC HEARING None F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. G.NEW BUSINESS 1.Amended and Restated Contract for Private Development for Reuter Walton/Frost Avenue Development Group at 1136 and 1160 Frost Avenue East Avenue East November 27, 2023 Maplewood Economic Development AuthoritySpecial Meeting Minutes 1 EDA Packet Page Number 1 of 6 D1 Assistant Executive Director Parr gave the staff report. CommissionerJuenemannmoved to approve the First Amendment to a Contract for Private Redevelopment for the Reuter Walton/Frost Avenue Development Group project at 1136 and 1160 Frost Avenue East. Seconded by CommissionerVillavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 2.Cancellation of the December 11, 2023 EDA Meeting Assistant Executive Director Parr gave the staff report. CommissionerJuenemannmoved to cancel the regularly scheduled EDA meeting on December 11, 2023. Seconded by CommissionerLeeAyes – All The motion passed. H.ADJOURNMENT President Abramsadjourned the meeting at6:51p.m. November 27, 2023 Maplewood Economic Development AuthoritySpecial Meeting Minutes 2 EDA Packet Page Number 2 of 6 G1 MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT Meeting Date August 12, 2024 REPORT TO: MichaelSable, Executive Director REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director PRESENTER:Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director AGENDA ITEM: Election of Officers Action Requested:MotionDiscussionPublic Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is a separate legal entity from the City of Maplewood and therefore has its own officers. Each year, the EDA appoints its officers, which include the president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and assistant treasurer. The only statutory constraint is that the president and vice president must be different members. The offices of secretary and assistant treasurer need not be held by a commissioner, and typically are held by the City Clerk and City Finance Director, respectively. Recommended Action: Motions to appoint the following as officers: _______________________ as President until the first meeting in 2025 _______________________ as Vice President until the first meeting in 2025 _______________________ as Treasurer until the first meeting in 2025 _______________________ as Secretary until the first meeting in 2025 _______________________ as Assistant Treasurer until the first meeting in 2025 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: Community InclusivenessFinancial & Asset MgmtEnvironmental Stewardship Integrated CommunicationOperational EffectivenessTargeted Redevelopment N/A Background: The officers in 2023 were as follows: •President – Commissioner Abrams EDA Packet Page Number 3 of 6 G1 •Vice President – Commissioner Cave •Treasurer – Commissioner Villavicencio •Secretary – City Clerk Sindt •Assistant Treasurer – Finance Director Rueb Attachments: None EDA Packet Page Number 4 of 6 G2 MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date August 12, 2024 REPORT TO:Michael Sable, Executive Director REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director PRESENTER:Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director Stacie Kvilvang, Senior Municipal Advisor, Ehlers AGENDA ITEM: Housing and Economic Development Discussion Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The Maplewood EDA has the authority to proactively develop policies and direct resources to support the expansion of quality housing and economic development. Recommended Action: Begin a multi-part discussion to establish a vision, strategy, and dedicated resources to support the development of quality housing and economic development over the long term. 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: This item is for discussion purposes only. Strategic Plan Relevance: Community InclusivenessFinancial & Asset MgmtEnvironmental Stewardship Integrated CommunicationOperational EffectivenessTargeted Redevelopment The City supports targeted redevelopment and the leveraging of resources to expand the tax base while also creating housing options to meet the diverse needs of the community. In addition, the City promotes commercial development and business growth. Background: The August 12, 2024 EDA discussion is intended to be the first in a series of conversationsover the coming months regarding housing and economic development, including the following: -Examine the role economic development plays in growing our tax capacity. -Review tools available to support housing and economic development. -Determine preferred options for utilizing the new Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA). -Understand opportunities for partnerships in economic development. EDA Packet Page Number 5 of 6 G2 -Create a business subsidy policy to reflect current priorities. -Establish long-term priorities and strategies to support housing and economic development. -Determine the value of establishing an ongoing dedicated funding source for economic development. -Discuss development sites currently under construction and opportunity sites for potential future redevelopment and housing. Attachments: None EDA Packet Page Number 6 of 6