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WORK SESSION
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
March 21, 2017
5:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Brindle called the HRA meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Commissioners Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Stewart. Chair Hovland entered at 5:35
p.m.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Kelly Dumais, City Manager Fellow; Chad Millner, Engineering Director;
Scott Neal, City Manager/Executive Director; Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager; and Jane
Timm, Deputy City Clerk.
City Consultants Nick Anhut, Ehlers Associates, Jay Lindgren and Alex Selke, Dorsey and Whitney were also
attending.
Members of the Preferred Development Partners were also in attendance. They included Pete Deanovic, Buhl
Investors, and Brent Rogers, Saturday Properties, along with their attorney Pat Mascia.
Ill. 49 1/2 STREET REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf gave an update from the last work session on the
potential redevelopment of 3925 and 3930-3944 W. 49-1/2 Street. Mr. Neuendorf gave some
background on the subject site then gave an overview of the proposal to date along with some
potential changes to the project. Mr. Neuendorf outlined topics for discussion: 1) Construction
• Phasing; 2) Use of TIF for Center Site; 3) North Ramp Expansion; 4) Deadline for Completion.
The Commissioners discussed the construction phase 1) building a temporary surface parking lot on
3930 and 3944 W 49-1/2 Street; 2) demolishing the Center Ramp, constructing a ramp and a new
mixed-use building; and 3) expanding the North Parking Ramp. There was a discussion about the
amount of parking needed, alternative parking while the construction was being done, green space,
and concern over the degree of public investment. Staff and commissioners discussed the 120 day
deadline, and noted an extension was possible if necessary.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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