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MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
January 16, 1990
The first official meeting of the Economic Development Authority
(EDA) was called to order by Mayor Andren on Tuesday, January 16,
1990 at 6:30 ~.m. Present were Lee Andren, Chuck Arnold, Bob
Barsness, John F1tzgerald, Doug Larson, Carol Scott, and Gene
White.
city Manager, David Unmacht, reviewed the Agenda, opened the
meeting, established its purpose and stated that questions and
answers on the development proposal would be addressed by staff
and representatives of Enivid and Advance Resources. Unmacht
also reviewed the purpose of the EDA as spelled out in their
Bylaws and stated that officers should be elected at this
meeting.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY ANDREN, TO NOMINATE GENE WHITE
AS PRESIDENT OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Upon a vote taken, ayes br Andren, Arnold, Barsness, Fitzgerald,
Larson and Scott, the mot1on carried. (White abstained).
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY BARSNESS TO NOMINATE JOHN
FITZGERALD AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY.
Upon a vote taken, ayes Andren, Arnold, Barsness, Larson Scott,
and White, the motion carried. (Fitzgerald abstained).
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE TO NOMINATE THE CITY
MANAGER AS SECRETARY OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Arnold, Barsness,
Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY ARNOLD, TO NOMINATE BOB
BARSNESS AS TREASURER.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Arnold, Barsness,
Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO NOMINATE THE CITY
MANAGER AS ASSISTANT TREASURER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Arnold, Barsness,
Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried.
Andren passed the gavel over to the newly elected President, Gene
White. city Manager, David Unmacht, then presented six points on
the purpose and intent of the meeting as follows:
1. To introduce the Enivid Development proposal.
2. To hear a brief presentation from the developer on the
proposal.
3. To hear a brief staff presentation on the proposal.
4. To receive formal project submittals.
5. To acquaint the EDA and its members with the project.
6. To have the EDA recommend to city Council to establish a
public hearing on Redevelopment Project No. 2 Plan, and
Tax Increment Plan for Tax Increment Financing District
No.2-i.
Unmacht then introduced staff and the following Economic
Development Committee members: Larry Anderson, Kay Schmudlach,
Dave Miller, Jim Hill, Dar Fosse, Darcy Running and Roger
Guenette from Advance Resources for Development. Unmacht then
introduced Kathleen Nye-Reilin~ who presented an overview of the
Super Valu project located beh1nd Priordale Mall and discussed
the following: Estimated value, square footage, expansion plans,
op~ortunities for the retail area, lease term, tax increment,
so11 boring findings, parking and ring road plans. Roger
Guenette then reviewed details of the proposed Tax Increment
Financin~ plans and answered questions regarding portions of the
Plan. D1scussion occurred on various aspects of the plan.
MOTION MADE BY BARSNESS, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 90-01 EDA AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT NO. 2 PLAN AND TO ESTABLISH TAX INCREMENT PLAN FOR TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2-1 (RESOLUTION 90-01 EDA).
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Arnold, Barsness,
Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON,
MEETING.
SECONDED BY
SCOTT TO ADJOURN THE
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Arnold, Barsness,
Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried.
There being no other business, the
meeting ~~7:30
Gene Wh1te
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Dee B1rch
Recording Secretary
p.m.
Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council
July 17, 1989
Discussion followed. Councilmembers Fitzgerald and White
expressed a desire that landscaping to beaut1fy the area such as
the planting of flowers, foliage and trees for sound barrier
purposes be considered for inclusion in the plans where feasible.
Mayor Andren and Council concurred that the Police Department
should be made aware of the necessity to monitor traffic on
on Fish Point Road.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE, IN CONCEPT, Fishpoint
PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR HIGHWAY 13 AND FISH POINT ROAD Road
INTERSECTION. Concept
Plans
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business Conduct Economic Development Authority
Public Hearing and Consider Resolution 89-17 Establishing the
Economic Development Authority. Mayor Andren called the public
hearing to order 9:10 p.m. City Manager Unmacht made a few brief
opening statements and announced that EDC members Linda
Blaisdell, Darcr Running and Jim Hill were present. Unmacht
commented regard1ng a portion of the Bylaws pertaining to the
appointment of EDA Commissioners, and re9Uested a change in the
Bylaws and Resolution to be in comp11ance with Minnesota
statutes. EDC Chairman, Jim Hill, addressed Councilmembers to
reiterate the EDC's support of an EDA and urged them to support
EDA by adopting the Resolution.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED
RESOLUTION 89-17 ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC
REFLECTING THE STATUTE.
BY WHITE, TO ADOPT RS 89-17
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Establish
EDA
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously. .
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED
BYLAWS OF THE PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC
AMENDED TO REFLECT THE STATUTE.
BY WHITE, TO ADOPT THE EDA
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS Bylaws
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC PH
HEARING. Adj ourned
Councilmember White inquired as to the effective date for the
formation of the EDA. City Manager stated that he knew of no
publication requirements, hence the effective date was
immediately upon adoption of the Resolution and By-laws.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
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