HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-18 HRA Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
7:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. then explained the processes created for
public comment.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton (arrived at 7:40 a.m.)
and Chair Hovland.
Absent: None.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED - AS PRESENTED
Motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, approving
the meeting agenda as presented.
Roll call:
Ayes: Commissioners Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, and Chair Hovland
Absent: Commissioner Staunton
Motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED — AS PRESENTED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, approving the consent
agenda as presented:
VI.A. Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting October 28, 2021
Rollcall:
Ayes: Commissioners Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Chair Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
VI►.A. 5146 EDEN AVENUE — REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING — REVIEWED
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf said this item pertained to the redevelopment planning
for the vacant site at 5146 Eden Avenue. He said staff continued to dialogue with United Properties
and Jester Concepts to prepare concepts to redevelop the site then presented an update on the
initial concept for the northern portion of the site for discussion among the HRA Board. He
reviewed the tentative schedule and noted the HRA was not under any contract then explained the
presale requirements should the project move forward, which would last into 2023. He outlined
future work of construction documents and bid award as well as full financing and real estate closing
with groundbreaking and occupancy dates yet to be determined. Mr. Neuendorf outlined the land
development needs which included infrastructure and Arcadia Avenue widening then shared
renderings that showed permanent public space, restaurant, public versus private use, elevation
change accommodations, future public art and open area for special events.
The Board asked questions and provided feedback.
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VII.B. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FRAUENSHUH INC. — 5146 EDEN
AVENUE — APPROVED
Mr. Neuendorf said this item pertained to the redevelopment of the vacant site at 5146 Eden Avenue
which included the need for skilled expertise to navigate the various options to maximize the value
and use of the space. He said as conversations with United Properties and Jester Concepts advanced,
a project manager skilled in land development was needed and the professionals at Frauenshuh Inc.
had this expertise. Mr. Neuendorf noted due to the knowledge of the site, staff recommended that
Frauenshuh be engaged to provide project management services in the pre -design and preliminary
zoning phases that would culminate in a sketch plan submittal for input from the neighbors, Planning
Commission and City Council and follow up submittal to secure preliminary rezoning of the site. He
said cost of this service was estimated to be $41,100 plus expenses and should the development
concept advance past the pre -design phase, this service could be continued as needed. He said staff
recommended approval of the Project Management Agreement for 5146 Eden Avenue with
Frauenshuh Inc. He clarified Frauenshuh was not involved in equity in the project but would be acting
only as a broker with housing through United Properties and the restaurant as a concept. He
confirmed that Frauenshuh was an independent party and in essence worked for the City.
The Board asked questions and provided feedback.
Member Staunton moved to approve the project management agreement for 5146
Eden Avenue with Frauenshuh, Inc. Member Pierce seconded the motion.
Roll call:
Ayes: Commissioners Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Chair Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII. HRA COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS — Received
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS — Received
IX.A. AWARD FROM AMER►CAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION — MINNESOTA
IX.B. REQUEST FOR TIF ASSISTANCE — 7001 FRANCE AVENUE
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Staunton, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:40 a.m.
Roll call:
Ayes: Commissioners Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Chair Hovland
Motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted, �
Scott Neal, Executive Director
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