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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-11 HRA Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DECEMBER I I, 2025 7:30 A.M. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Chair Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. then explained the processes created for public comment. 2.0 ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Chair Hovland, Commissioners Agnew, and Jackson. Absent: Commissioner Pierce and Risser. 3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.0 MEETING AGENDA APPROVED — AS PRESENTED Motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Agnew, approving the meeting agenda as presented. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, and Hovland. Motion carried. 5.0 COMMUNITY COMMENT No one appeared. 5.1. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Executive Director Neal responded that there were no past Community Comments. 6.0 ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED Motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Agnew, approving the consent agenda as presented: 6.1. DRAFT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 30, 2025 6.2. ADOPT 2026 MEETING CALENDAR 6.3. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (4620 W. 77TH STREET) 6.4. 2024 AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLIANCE REPORT 6.5. APPROVE DEFERRED HRA LOAN AGREEMENT WITH CB SOUTH HAVEN SUMMIT POINT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 6.6. APPROVE $35,000 TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONNECTIONS TO CREATE AN ON-LINE TRAINING MODULE FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS AND LEASING AGENTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLIANCE AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ENGAGE AN ATTORNEY TO REVIEW SERVICE AGREEMENT Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, and Hovland. Motion carried. 7.0. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1. LOAN AGREEMENT WITH 5036 AMERICANA LLC AND 5036 FRANCE PROPERTY, LLC AT 5036 FRANCE AVENUE — APPROVED Page 1 Minutes/HRA/December 11, 2025 The Board asked questions regarding the creation of the SPARC program, what the state of retail is in 2025, inventory of commercial space in Edina, and money left in SPARC. Economic Development Manager Neuendorf stated that SPARC became a program in 2022, intended to create a strategic route for cities to use moneies from TIF accounts/rainy day accounts. Mr. Neuendorf noted that this program still has merit in 2025. Mr. Neuendorf noted that as of today there is approximately $1 million left in the fund, and the deadline to use these funds is the end of December 2026. Mr. Neuendorf stated that this item pertains to a forgivable loan agreement with the Americana Restaurant slated to be located on France Avenue. Mr. Neuendorf presented an overview of this project, its benefits, Edina's SPARC Forgivable Loan/Investment program, project location, floorplan, and the terms of the forgivable loan. The Board asked questions regarding the business owners' expectation of public funds and specific improvements that the SPARC funds would be going to. Mr. Neuendorf stated that there is never a promise of funding in advanced, it is always conditional on the HRA/City Council's vote. Mr. Neuendorf stated that the grant would cover the elevator lift and the glass enclosure making the energy efficient walls. Motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Agnew, approving the Loan Agreement with 5036 Americana, LLC and 5036 France Property, LLC and authorize staff to implement the terms of the Agreement. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, and Hovland. Motion carried. 7.2. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CODER'S CLUBHOUSE, LLC AT 7101 FRANCE AVENUE — APPROVED Economic Development Manager Neuendorf stated that this item pertained to the SPARC Streamlined Grant Program, it is a smaller-scale project and the grant is capped at $24,000 per business and is proposed to cover ADA toilet rooms and mainline improvements to their HVAC. Mr. Neuendorf gave a presentation including the project location, the existing business, and the intended use of Coder's Clubhouse. The Board provided feedback regarding this project fitting nicely into the desire for lifelong learning in the community and suggested getting in contact with the school district and their program of getting interns out into the community. The Board asked questions regarding how this location was decided on and difference between Coder's Clubhouse and Code Ninjas. Katie Talamantes, Coder's Clubhouse, stated that this location was chosen because of its central location and is familiar to families. Mrs. Talamantes stated that it will be a coding and maker space center for kids from around I 0-18 years old. Page 2 Minutes/HRA/December I I, 2025 Jeremiah Talamantes, Coder's Clubhouse, stated that they have a program that is geared towards high schoolers and will have internship opportunities and guided mentorship. Mr. and Mrs. Talamantes stated that Code Ninjas is a franchise and focus on teaching kids how to build video games, whereas Coder's Clubhouse has more variety of coding languages that they teach and their age range focuses on the pragmatic approach. Motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Agnew, approving the Grant Agreement with Coder's Clubhouse, LLC and authorize staff to implement the terms of the Agreement. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, and Hovland. Motion carried. 7.3. GRANT AGREEMENT FOR JJ'S POKE MINNESOTA INC. AT 681 5- I 7 YORK AVENUE — APPROVED Economic Development Manager Neuendorf said this item pertained to another SPARC Streamlined Grant Program for JJ's Poke Minnesota to expand and offer more dine-in seating options. Calvin Tran, General Contractor for JJ's Poke, stated that they were hit hard by SAC funds and the expansion project had to come to a halt. Henry Wu, Owner of JJ's Poke, noted that they have been in Edina since 2018 and want the dining room so they can begin to offer more ramen and soup options. Motion by Commissioner Agnew, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, approving the Grant Agreement with JJ's Poke Minnesota Inc. and authorize staff to implement the terms of the Agreement. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, and Hovland. Motion carried. 7.4. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09, ADOPTING THE HRA BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2026 — ADOPTED City Manager Neal stated that this pertains to the approval of the HRA budget and tax levy for 2026. Mr. Neal noted that the levy proposed for 2026 is $267,100, which is a $7,800 (3%) increase over the 2025 HRA levy amount. The Board acknowledged that they are an HRA not an EDA, and noted that they get such a deal with Mr. Neuendorf and all the work he does. Member Jackson introduced and moved adoption of HRA Resolution No. 2025- 09, adopting the HRA Budget and establishing the Tax Levy payable in 2026. Seconded by Member Agnew. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, and Hovland. Motion carried. 8.0. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS — Received 8. I. ENCLAVE DEVELOPMENT AT 7235 FRANCE AVENUE - PROJECT UPDATE 8.2. EDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - SPARC LOAN UPDATE 9.0 HRA MEMBER COMMENTS - Received Page 3 Minutes/HRA/December I I, 2025 10.0 ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Agnew, to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 a.m. Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, and Hovland Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, F. Scott Neal, Executive Director Page 4