Duluth Economic Development Authority.

Name: Duluth Economic Development Authority. — Duluth, MN
Start: 2024-08-28
End: 2024-08-28
Location: Duluth, MN

Regular Meeting

Duluth, MN · August 28, 2024

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

411 West First Street City of Duluth Duluth, Minnesota 55802 Minutes Duluth Economic Development Authority. Wednesday, August 28, 2024 5:15 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARCEL TRANSFER NO. 1 TO ONE ROOF AND PARCEL TRANSFER NO. 2 TO ONE ROOF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PRE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND OPTION AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES VOCATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC. FOR THE TRUE NORTH GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER PROJECT RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 17, ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 38: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THEREIN AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2024 MEETING This DEDA Items was approved. MINUTES FROM AUGUST 5, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING This DEDA Items was approved. City of Duluth Page 1 Duluth Economic Development Minutes August 28, 2024 Authority. MINUTES FROM AUGUST 12, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING This DEDA Items was approved. APPROVAL OF CASH TRANSACTIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2024 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2024 This DEDA Items was approved. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO CAFE LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF A 22 W 1ST STREET IN DOWNTOWN DULUTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,000. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PRE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND OPTION AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES VOCATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC. FOR THE TRUE NORTH GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER PROJECT This DEDA Items was approved. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 17, ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 38: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THEREIN AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR This DEDA Items was approved. RESOLUTION UPDATING DULUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S FEE SCHEDULE This DEDA Items was approved. City of Duluth Page 2 Duluth Economic Development Minutes August 28, 2024 Authority. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A STREET AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER LESTER RIVER ROAD PROPERTY IN LESTER PARK TO THE CITY OF DULUTH This DEDA Items was approved. RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE 1200 FUND TO IMPLEMENT A STORE FRONT LOAN PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 This DEDA Items was approved. RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF TRICIA HOBBS AS TEMPORARY DEDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR This DEDA Items was approved. DISCUSSION ADJOURN City of Duluth Page 3

Agenda

411 West First Street City of Duluth Duluth, Minnesota 55802 Meeting Agenda Duluth Economic Development Authority. Wednesday, August 28, 2024 5:15 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS .16 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARCEL TRANSFER NO. 1 TO ONE ROOF AND PARCEL TRANSFER NO. 2 TO ONE ROOF 24D-35 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PRE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND OPTION AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES VOCATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC. FOR THE TRUE NORTH GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER PROJECT Attachments: Exhibit A - Pre-Development Agreement 24D-36 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 17, ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 38: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THEREIN AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR Attachments: Exhibit A - TIF Plan 38 Exibit B-Sofidel Analysis Memo Exhibit C-Business Subsidy Report Sofidel COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES .28 MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2024 MEETING Attachments: 11-20-24 DEDA Meeting Minutes-Draft .18- MINUTES FROM AUGUST 5, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING Attachments: 08-5-24 DEDA Special Meeting Minutes .19 MINUTES FROM AUGUST 12, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING Attachments: 08-12-24 DEDA Special Meeting Minutes City of Duluth Page 1 Printed on 4/2/2025 Duluth Economic Development Meeting Agenda August 28, 2024 Authority. APPROVAL OF CASH TRANSACTIONS .29 NOVEMBER 1, 2024 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2024 Attachments: DEDA November 2024 Monthly Cash Activity NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL 24D -46 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO CAFE LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF A 22 W 1ST STREET IN DOWNTOWN DULUTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,000. Attachments: Exhibit A-Studio Cafe Development Agreement 24D-35 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PRE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND OPTION AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES VOCATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC. FOR THE TRUE NORTH GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER PROJECT Attachments: Exhibit A - Pre-Development Agreement 24D-36 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 17, ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 38: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THEREIN AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR Attachments: Exhibit A - TIF Plan 38 Exibit B-Sofidel Analysis Memo Exhibit C-Business Subsidy Report Sofidel COUNCIL 24D-37 RESOLUTION UPDATING DULUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S FEE SCHEDULE Attachments: Exhibit A - DEDA Fee Schedule 8.28.24 24D-38 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A STREET AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER LESTER RIVER ROAD PROPERTY IN LESTER PARK TO THE CITY OF DULUTH Attachments: Exhibit A - DEDA Easement Lester River Road 24D-39 RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE 1200 FUND TO IMPLEMENT A STORE FRONT LOAN PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 Attachments: Exhibit A - 1200 Fund Agreement with DEDA City of Duluth Page 2 Printed on 4/2/2025 Duluth Economic Development Meeting Agenda August 28, 2024 Authority. 24D-40 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF TRICIA HOBBS AS TEMPORARY DEDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DISCUSSION ADJOURN City of Duluth Page 3 Printed on 4/2/2025

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