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Home My WebLink About2020-01-16 HRA regular minutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JANUARY 16, 2020 7:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. 11. ROLL CALL Answering rollcall were Commissioners Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton and Chair Hovland. Absent: None. 111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA — AS AMENDED Motion made by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Brindle approving the meeting agenda as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton and Hovland Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT No one appeared. V1. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA — AS PRESENTED Motion* made by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Anderson approving the consent agenda as presented. VI.A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 3 and Regular Meeting of December 12, 2019 VI.B. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-01; Designating Official Newspaper VI.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-02; Designating Official Depositories VI.D. Approve License Agreement with United States Postal Service Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton and Hovland Motion carried. VI►. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS V►I.A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS — ADOPTED Manager Neal explained the by-laws of the HRA provided for the designation of officers. The Chair presided at the meetings and executed all contracts, the Vice Chair served during times when the Chair was unavailable, and the Secretary co -signed all contracts. Motion made by Commissioner Staunton, seconded by Commissioner Brindle to appoint the slate of members as presented Chair Hovland, Vice Brindle, Secretary Fischer. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton and Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. APPOINTMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HRA —APPOINTED Mr. Neal explained the City Council previously designated the City Manager as Executive Director of the HRA and staff requested the Council affirm this designation with the requested motion. The proposed term of this appointment would be concurrent with employment as City Manager. Motion made by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Staunton to appoint City Manager Scott Neal as Executive Director of the HRA. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton and Hovland Motion carried. VII.C. HRA 2020 MEETING DATES AND LOCATION —APPROVED Page I Minutes/HRA/January 16, 2020 Mr. Neal explained HRA Bylaws required designation of a fixed place and determination of dates for regular meetings proposed to be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall from 7:30-9 a.m., with the February 27 and October 29 meetings held in the Community Room at City Hall. He outlined meeting dates for 2020 that included January 16 and 30; February 13 and 27; March 12 and 26; April 16 and 30; May 14 and 28; June I I and 25; July 30 only; August 13 and 27; September 10 and 24; October 15 and 29; November 12 only; and December 10 only. Work Session meetings would be scheduled as needed with a meeting location of the Community Room, City Hall from 7:30-8:15 a.m. generally and noted the first meeting of the month would include the heaviest schedule with the intent to cancel the second scheduled meeting where possible, which would occur on January 30. Discussion was held regarding online meeting messages and upcoming attendance of Commissioners. V►►.D. YEAR IN REVIEW— RECEIVED Executive Director Neal explained staff had prepared a Year -In -Review report to summarize the activities of the HRA in 2019. Economic Development Manager Neuendorf shared an update of projects that included over $560 million in private investments and consisted of 60 major commercial projects, 2,000 new housing units, 500 new hotel rooms, and 700,000 square feet of commercial space. He said while the City lost some old commercial space, much was replaced by private funding. He outlined the City's nine active TIF districts that included four housing districts, three redevelopment districts, one renewal district and one economic development district at Southdale, then explained use of TIF throughout the City and highlighted projects such as The Lorient at 4500 France Ave., Nolan Mains and Market Street parking ramps. The HRA asked if the affordable units were all in the east building of Nolan Mains then spoke about the underground heating parking use. Mr. Neuendorf said there were 10 affordable units in the building with eight one -bedroom units in the west side and two two -bedroom units in the east side, shared a ribbon cutting and grand opening would be held in the spring, and that this was a project to be proud of. He noted in December merchants reminded customers that spaces were open and available in the new ramp. Mr. Neuendorf shared about Edina Flats on Valley View Road and new destinations at Southdale Center that included LifeTime Fitness, Rustic Bakery, UMI Sushi and Dry Bar. He spoke about 7200-7250 France Avenue and the preservation of affordable housing that included 70 units at 4100 76th Street West, 62 units at 7075 Amundson, and age -restricted units at 4040 West 70th Street, all 100 percent affordable. Mr. Neuendorf shared the projected use of Southdale 2 incremental property taxes to fund housing projects, explained the process of how pooled TIF monies were used to accomplish these projects, then commented on Pentagon Village. He shared a forecast of 2020 activities that included 5146 Eden Ave., Lorient, Nolan Mains, 44th and France, Highway 100 Business Park, 6600-6800 France, 7001 France, 66 West TIF, 7075-79 Amundson, 4100 W. 76th, 4040 W. 70th, and the land trust and noted The Millennium Phase I was currently under construction. Affordable Housing Development Manager Hawkinson shared work continued to expand the land trust program and noted it was challenging with property values and taxes and the future long-term ability for residents to remain in their homes but were pleased to include at least one home per year in the program. The HRA asked about redevelopment opportunities in the 44th and France commercial node and any specific sites in general. Mr. Neuendorf said staff had started the conversation for this node but no specific project or site had been identified but said the intersection and the old photo shop site should have a new tenant and the zoning classification was neighborhood node and the daycare proposal in this area was not moving forward. The HRA spoke about the possibility of the Convention Grill being available for sale and consideration of the site for a future district parking then asked for an update on the 7200 France Ave. development that had not been able to secure financing and the ability to require providing area market study information for future projects prior to approval. Mr. Neuendorf said staff had no new updates on 7200 France and said while market study information was a condition of approval it had not been received yet but noted the applicant was already in default of the TIF contract. He spoke about the Maxfield housing needs report coming soon and if we required area market study it could help with housing needs analysis and result in better -informed decisions. Mr. Neuendorf said we could request studies but said we had no right to demand the studies unless the City was an investor. inutes/EI /Januarry 16, 2020 The HRA referred to the 44th and France area project and clarified the public focus of getting involved in private development was to create shared parking that would help development and bring owners together for a common good. Mr. Neuendorf said the Small Area Plan identified 3-4 goals of economic vitality and had property owners work together where possible on shared parking which had the biggest impact and while staff hoped to start conversations there was no intent by the City to start any development. The HRA thanked Mr. Neuendorf for the update and asked it to be shared on the City's website. Vlll. CORRESPONDENCE ® RECEIVED IX HRA COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ® RECEIVED X. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS XA. HRA BYLAWS ® RECEIVED Mr. Neal said the HRA Bylaws provided an opportunity for amendments on an annual basis and that staff offered no amendments at this time. The HRA requested the Bylaws be circulated to members for the future. XI. ADJOURNMENT Chair Hovland adjourned the HRA meeting at 8:22 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ' Pei), 44 Scott Neal, Executive Director,/