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EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Nov. 17, 2025
1. Call to order.
President Budd called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
a. Roll call.
Commissioners present: Margaret Rog, Lynette Dumalag, Tim Brausen, Yolanda Farris, Paul
Baudhuin, President Sue Budd
Commissioners absent: Nadia Mohamed
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), community development director and interim building
and energy director (Mrs. Barton), administrative services director (Ms. Brodeen), city assessor
(Mr. Bultema), finance director (Ms. Cruver), facilities superintendent (Mr. Eisold), legislative
and grants analyst (Ms. Ferris), public services superintendent/deputy public works director
(Ms. Fisher), recreation superintendent (Ms. Friederich), fire chief (Mr. Hanlin), city clerk (Ms.
Kennedy), police chief (Mr. Kruelle), deputy police chief (Mr. Nadem), deputy city clerk (Ms.
Scott-Lerdal), communications and technology director (Ms. Smith), financial analyst (Ms.
Stephens), engineering project manager (Ms. Sullivan), HR director (Ms. Vorpahl), planning
manager (Mr. Walther), parks and recreation director (Mr. West), racial equity and inclusion
director (Ms. Yang), sustainability manager (Ms. Ziring)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Commissioner Farris, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to approve the EDA
agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
3. Minutes.
a. EDA meeting minutes of Oct 20, 2025
It was moved by Commissioner Dumalag, seconded by Commissioner Baudhuin, to approve the
EDA meeting minutes of Oct. 20, 2025, as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
4. Consent items.
a. EDA Resolution No. 25-31 authorizing decertification of 4900 Excelsior, Elmwood
Apartment, Elmwood Village and Wolfe Lake Commercial TIF Districts
b. EDA Resolution No. 25-32 approving amendment to redevelopment agreement with
Project for Pride in Living for an environmental response fund cleanup grant extension
for Union Park Flats - Ward 2
c. EDA Resolution No. 25-33 approving subordination and assignment of redevelopment
contract for The Shoreham - Ward 1
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Commissioner Brausen commented on item 4a and noted that the city council had decided to
decertify certain Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts early, aiming to increase the overall tax
base for the city in 2026 and reduce the general levy. Commissioner Brausen stated that this
was a good decision by the council, and he will support the EDA’s action on this decision.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Farris, to approve the
consent items as listed and to waive reading of all resolutions.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
5. Public hearings – none.
6. Regular business – none.
7. Communications and announcements – none.
8. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, EDA secretary Sue Budd, EDA president