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Home My WebLink About2025-09-08 EDA Meeting Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 P.M. Monday, September 8, 2025 City Hall, Council Chambers Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.02, one or more councilmembers may be participating remotely A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 25, 2025 Economic Development Authority Special Meeting Minutes E. PUBLIC HEARING None F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution Adopting the 2026 Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Call for Special EDA Meeting on September 22, 2025 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. THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK D1 MEETING MINUTES MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYSPECIAL MEETING 6:00 P.M. Monday, August 25, 2025 City Hall, Council Chambers CONCURRENT MEETING WITH THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP 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 at 6:01 p.m. by President Abrams. B.ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, PresidentPresent Rebecca Cave, Vice PresidentPresent 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.July28, 2025, Economic Development AuthoritySpecial Meeting Minutes CommissionerCave moved to approve the July28, 2025 Economic Development AuthoritySpecial Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by CommissionerJuenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E.PUBLIC HEARING None F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Economic Development Strategy Assistant Executive Director Parr introduced the agenda item. Breanne Kennedy, Thrive Consultant, gave the presentation.Commissioner provided additional comments. August 25, 2025 Maplewood Economic Development AuthoritySpecial Meeting Minutes 1 EDA Packet Page Number 1 of 8 D1 CommissionerLeemoved to approve the Maplewood Economic Development Strategy. Seconded by CommissionerCaveAyes – All The motion passed. 2.EDA Budget Discussion Assistant Treasurer Rueb gave the presentation and presented various budget scenarios. Assistant Executive Director Parrand Executive DirectorSable provided additional information. EDA Commissionersasked questions and shared their opinions on the budget options. No action required. G.NEW BUSINESS None H.ADJOURNMENT President Abramsadjourned the meeting at6:32p.m. August 25, 2025 Maplewood Economic Development AuthoritySpecial Meeting Minutes 2 EDA Packet Page Number 2 of 8 F1 MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT Meeting Date September 8, 2025 REPORT TO:Michael Sable, Executive Director REPORT FROM:Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director Joe Rueb, Assistant Treasurer PRESENTER: Michael Sable, Executive Director Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director Joe Rueb, Assistant Treasurer AGENDA ITEM:Resolution Adopting the2026Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: State law requires that cities certify their proposed property tax levies to the county auditor by September 30. Once certified, the proposed tax levy cannot be increased, but may be reduced. The proposed 2026 Budget requires an EDA tax levy of $636,000. By adopting the attached resolution, the EDA is requesting council approval to establish the maximum levy for 2026. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the resolution setting a preliminary EDA tax levy. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $636,000 Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: N/A Strategic Plan Relevance: Community Inclusiveness Financial & Asset Mgmt Environmental Stewardship Integrated Communication Operational Effectiveness Targeted Redevelopment The budget and property tax levy intersects with all areas of the strategic plan. Background: The EDA held budget discussions in July and August with City staff. A dedicated EDA levy will provide resources to support the goals of the future Economic Development Strategic Plan. The attached chart illustrates the estimated cost of a dedicated levy of $636,000 to a median value home in 2026. EDA Packet Page Number 3 of 8 F1 Levy $636,000: Taxable Market Market Market City Tax $ City Tax $ Value for Value for Value for Amount Amount $ Increase % Increase Pay 2025Pay 2026Pay 202620252026(Decrease)(Decrease) 155,850 161,616 129,616 - 14 14NA 207,800 215,489 188,289 - 20 20NA 259,750 269,361 247,061 - 27 27NA 340,800 353,300 338,500 - 36 36NA 415,600 430,977 423,177 - 45 45NA Attachments: 1. Resolution Adopting the 2026 Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy 2. 2026-2035 Financial Management Plan (Scenario includes a $636,000 levy and $1,000,000 transfer from General Fund.) 3. 2026 Budget Proposal EDA Packet Page Number 4 of 8 F1, Attachment 1 MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION REQUESTING CITY APPROVAL OF THE 2026 PRELIMINARY MEDA LEVY WHEREAS, in accordance with its bylaws, the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (“MEDA”) has approved an annual budget of $636,000 for 2026 and has submitted the budget to the Maplewood City Council for inclusion and incorporation in the City’s annual budget and tax levy; and WHEREAS, MEDA is a special taxing district within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 275.066; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 275.065 requires that special taxing districts and cities set their preliminary tax levy for the following year by September 30 of the current year; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 469.107 authorizes MEDA to request that the City levy a tax for the benefit of MEDA; and WHEREAS, MEDA has complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 275.067 by notifying the Ramsey County Auditor by July 1, 2025 of its intent to levy a tax for 2026. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood Economic Development Authority approves the 2026 Preliminary MEDA Levy in the amount of $636,000, and requests the Maplewood City Council to levy a tax in the amount of $636,000 for fiscal year 2026 for the benefit of MEDA. EDA Packet Page Number 5 of 8 F1, Attachment 2 EDA Packet Page Number 6 of 8 F1, Attachment 3 EDA Packet Page Number 7 of 8 G1 MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT Meeting Date September 8, 2025 REPORT TO: Michael Sable, Executive Director REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director PRESENTER:Danette Parr, Assistant Executive Director AGENDA ITEM: Call fora SpecialEDAMeeting on September 22, 2025 Action Requested:MotionDiscussionPublic Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: In December of 2024, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) established its regular meeting schedule for 2025, which generally meets quarterly. The EDA can cancel or add meetings as needed, as agenda items arise. Recommended Action: Motion to call a special meeting of the EDA on September 22, 2025, at 5:30pm 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 NA Background: Staff recommend the EDA call a special meeting for September 22, 2025. The tentative agenda will include consideration of an agreement related to the advancement of the Maplewood Housing Rehabilitation Program and a presentation from the Rice Larpenteur Alliance (RLA). Attachments: Noe EDA Packet Page Number 8 of 8