HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-19 HRA Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MAY 19, 2022
7:30 A.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:33 a.m. then explained the processes created for
public comment.
II. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Chair Hovland.
Absent: None.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED - AS PRESENTED
Motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, approving the
meeting agenda as presented.
Roll call:
Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland
Motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared.
VA. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENT
None.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED - AS PRESENTED
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Anderson, approving the
consent agenda as presented:
VI.A. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting April 28, 2022
VI.B. Approve Claims for Payment for Check Register Pre -List Dated April 2022,
totaling $456,261.20
VI.C. Approve Contract Change Order with SEH
Rollcall:
Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VII.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-06; CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT AND
SALE OF PROPERTY TO UNITED PROPERTIES RESIDENTIAL LLC - ADOPTED
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf stated this item pertained to the sale of property at
5146 Eden Avenue. This 3.3-acre property was formerly used by Edina's Public Works Department
until they moved to larger facilities in 2013. He said the HRA had considered several different
types of transactions in recent years and the proposed sale was intended for redevelopment
purposes. The southernmost portion was intended to be used for a new housing cooperative and
the middle portion as a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The northernmost portion
was intended to be transformed into a public park. He said the City Attorney had prepared a sales
contract with United Properties Residential LLC and Jester Concepts LLC based on letters of
intent previously reviewed and discussed by the HRA Board and that staff recommended approval
of these terms and that a public hearing should be held with final action scheduled for June 2, 2022.
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He outlined existing site conditions and redevelopment concept for a senior housing cooperative
for United Properties and Applewood Pointe that would include 10% affordable units and a
restaurant concept with Jester Concepts LLC.
City Attorney McDowell Poehler explained the right of first refusal language for the senior housing
and reverter rights that would apply should the developer fail to commence construction within
time period provided.
Alex Hall, United Properties, answered questions regarding the proposed presale requirement
timeline prior to construction, proposed senior housing management companies, allocated shared
to ensure the nine affordable units remain eligible then spoke about the limited equity concept
which cannot change the increase in equity without HUD approval and how United Properties
would be guaranteeing the master mortgage.
Mr. Neuendorf outlined the restaurant parcel that would be no more than three stories and
complement the adjacent public park. He said site was a lower value but was also a smaller
property with many restrictions and could include a service window into the park. He outlined
the possibility of a grant request through the SPARQ program in the future in the amount of
$149,000 based on the current business subsidy policy and laws as it was difficult to determine the
market two years into the future when construction was anticipated. He noted construction on
both sites would occur at the same time and would include space for future amenities and areas
for public and private events.
The Board asked questions and provided feedback.
Brent Fredrick, Jester Concepts, shared their intent to retain the site as a restaurant into the
future but requested the need to provide some comment on the proposed deed restrictions in the
event the economy changes.
City Attorney Kendall spoke about the proposed language and the concern that the use included
some level of restaurant use for coordination with the park use into the future.
Chair Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:43 a.m.
Public Testimony
Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, addressed the Board.
Member Staunton moved to close the public hearing at noon on May 23, 2022, and
continue action to the June 2, 2022, HRA meeting to adopt Resolution No. 2022-06
approving contract for private development and sale of property to United Properties
Residential, LLC. Member Jackson seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland
Motion carried.
VII.B. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-07; CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT AND
SALE OF PROPERTY TO JESTER CONCEPTS LLC - ADOPTED
Member Anderson moved to close the public hearing at noon on May 23, 2022, and
continue action to the June 2, 2022, HRA meeting to adopt Resolution No. 2022-07
approving contract for private development and sale of property to Jester Concepts,
LLC. Member Staunton seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland
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Motion carried.
Vlll. HRA COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS — Received
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS — Received
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to adjourn
the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Roll call:
Ayes: Anderson, Jackson, Pierce, Staunton, and Hovland
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Neal, Executive 4Directdr
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