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Blaine City Hall City of Blaine 10801 Town Square Dr Blaine, MN 55449 Anoka County, Minnesota Minutes - Final EDA The purpose of the Blaine Economic Development Authority is to increase the City’s commercial/industrial tax base, provide employment opportunities, undertake redevelopment to enhance and maintain neighborhood economic stability, and address special needs, such as senior housing. As authorized under Minnesota State statutes, the Blaine City Council also serves as the Blaine Economic Development Authority. Thursday, November 5, 2015 7:20 PM Council Chambers 1 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Ryan followed by the Roll Call. 2 Roll Call Quorum present. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Clark Arneson; City Attorney Patrick Sweeney; Planning and Community Development Director Bryan Schafer; Public Services Manager Bob Therres; Finance Director Joe Huss; Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Chris Olson; Economic Development Coordinator Erik Thorvig; Communications Technician Roark Haver; Senior Engineering Technician Al Thorp; and City Clerk Catherine Sorensen. Present: 5 - Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Herbst, President Ryan, Comissioner Swanson, and Comissioner King Absent: 2 - Comissioner Clark, and Comissioner Hovland 3 Minutes 3-1 MIN 15-31 October 1 ,2015 EDA Minutes Moved by Commissioner Herbst, seconded by Commissioner Bourke that the Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2015, be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Herbst, President Ryan, Comissioner Swanson, and Comissioner King 4 New Business City of Blaine Page 1 EDA Minutes - Final November 5, 2015 4-1 EDA RES 15-12 CONSIDERATION OF THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 9003, 9031, 9131, 9151, 9095, and 9103 LEXINGTON AVENUE NE FROM ANOKA COUNTY Economic Development Coordinator Thorvig stated Anoka County owns six vacant lots along the east side of Lexington Avenue. He noted the lots were purchased for the right-of-way expansion. He stated a developer is interested in developing a 41 unit assisted living/memory care facility on the lots. He stated Anoka County is not able to sell the land directly to a private party; therefore, the EDA needs to act as a pass through in the sale of the land to the developer. Commissioner Bourke confirmed the City would not have any costs incurred. Economic Development Coordinator Thorvig replied the City will not incur any costs. Moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Herbst that Resolution 15-12, “Consideration of the Purchase of Property at 9003, 9031, 9131, 9151, 9095, and 9103 Lexington Avenue NE from Anoka County,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Herbst, President Ryan, Comissioner Swanson, and Comissioner King 4-2 EDA RES 15-13 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE SALE OF EDA PROPERTY AT 9003, 9031, 9131, 9151, 9095, and 9103 LEXINGTON AVENUE NE TO ASPEN GARDENS HOLDINGS, LLC Economic Development Coordinator Thorvig stated Anoka County owns six vacant lots along the east side of Lexington Avenue. He noted the lots were purchased for the right-of-way expansion. He stated a developer is interested in developing a 41 unit assisted living/memory care facility on the lots. He stated Anoka County is not able to sell the land directly to a private party; therefore, the EDA needs to act as a pass through in the sale of the land to the developer. President Ryan opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. President Ryan closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Commissioner Bourke requested the original purchase prices of the lots. Moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner King that Resolution 15-13, “Public Hearing and Consideration of the Sale of EDA Property at 9003, 9031, 9131, 9151, 9095, and 9103 Lexington Avenue NE to Aspen Gardens Holdings, LLC,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. City of Blaine Page 2 EDA Minutes - Final November 5, 2015 Aye: 5 - Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Herbst, President Ryan, Comissioner Swanson, and Comissioner King 5 Other Business None. 6 Adjournment Moved by Commissioner Herbst, seconded by Commissioner Bourke, to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Comissioner Bourke, Comissioner Herbst, President Ryan, Comissioner Swanson, and Comissioner King City of Blaine Page 3