HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1997ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City of Apple Valley
Dakota County, Minnesota
June 23, 1997
Minutes of the special meeting of the Economic Development Authority of Apple Valley, Dakota
County, Minnesota, held June 23rd, 1997, at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall.
PRESENT: Vice President Humphrey; Commissioners Edgeton, Erickson, Goodwin, Severson
and Sterling.
ABSENT: Commissioner Grendahl.
Staff members present were: Executive Director Gretz, Secretary Mueller, City Attorney
Dougherty, Assistant to the City Administrator Grawe, Community Development Director Kelley,
and Public Works Director Miranowski.
Vice President Humphrey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Commissioners and
everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as
presented. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Severson, tabling consideration of appointment of 1997
officers; recognizing that incumbents will continue in office until successors are
appointed. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
MINUTES
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving the minutes of the special meeting of
December 19th, 1996, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0 (Erickson Abstained).
CARROLL CENTER 4TH ADDITION (TRANSIT HUB)
Mr. Kelley described the proposed Carroll Center 4th Addition; site of a transit hub/theater
development east of Cedar Avenue between 155th and 157th Streets. The City Council has
preliminarily approved the development. The EDA is requested to accept the Minnesota Valley
Transit Authority’s option to purchase the property from the Carrolls. The EDA, in turn, will be
selling the theater site to Anthony Properties. The remainder of the property will be developed
for a transit hub and HRA housing.
MOTION: of Edgeton, seconded by Goodwin, accepting the Assignment, dated May 16,
1997, from the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority for an Option Agreement dated
December 20, 1995 (and Extension dated December 19, 1996) to purchase
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Dakota County, Minnesota
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property proposed as Carroll Center 4th Addition from the Carroll Family with a
closing date of June 30, 1997. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approvin g the Purchase Agreement with
Anthony Properties Management, Inc., for approximately 7.2 acres of the
proposed Carroll Center 4th Addition and authorizing the Vice President and
Secretary to sign the same.
Commissioner Sterling asked for clarification of any City contribution to the development.
Mr. Gretz said the City will not have any dollars committed, but will have staff time
involved. Vice President Humphrey said the City, through the HRA, will be participating
with the housing and benefit by using it toward meeting its affordable housing goals.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
ECONOMIC GROWTH PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE AGREEMENT
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, ratifying the Second Amendment of Economic
Growth Partnership Committee Agreement; changing the title of President of the
Chamber of Commerce to Chairman and stating that the Mayor, EDA President
and Chamber Chairman are ex officio members; and authorizing the Vice President
and Executive Director to sign the same. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 o’clock p.m.