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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
December 4, 1989 MICROFILMED
l. Call to order
President Thomas Duffy called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
2. Roll call
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The following Commissioners were present at roll call: Allen Friedman,
Lyle Hanks, Keith Meland, Larry Mitchell, Jane Tschida, Thomas Duffy.
Also present were the Executive Director, City Attorney and Director of
Community Development.
3. Approval of minutes of Nov. 20, 1989 meeting
It was moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Meland,
to approve the minutes. The motion passed 6-0.
4. Approval of agenda for December 4, 1989
It was moved by Commissioner Tschida, seconded by Commissioner Meland,
to approve the agenda for Dec. 4, 1989. The motion passed 6-0.
5. Reports
a. Status report: Robert Larsen Partners proposal
President Duffy noted that one of the items was to be discussed in closed
session.
The Executive Di rector briefly discussed the staff report. He said there
was a good possibility the development agreement would be before the
EDA on Dec. 18.
b. Environmental study: On the Avenue site
It was moved by Commissioner Meland, seconded by Commissioner Hanks,
that the Authority authorize staff to solicit proposals for an environmental
study.
The motion passed 6-0.
6. Unfinished Business
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a. Cherne litigation
b. Eder land acquisition
Items 6a and 6b were recessed to a closed meeting as litigation is in
progress.
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7. New business
Per the Executive Director's suggestion, this item was deferred until
the regular Council meeting when all members would be seated.
8. Communications and Bills
a. November 30, 1989 financial statement
It was moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Meland,
to approve the financial statement. The motion passed 6-0.
b. Cl aims
It was moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Meland,
to approve the claims and authorize payment. The motion passed 5-1 (Commissioner
Friedman opposed).
Commissioner Friedman explained that since he voted against the On the
Avenue settlement, he did not think it appropriate to vote in favor of
that particular claim.
Commissioner Hanks took the opportunity to thank President Duffy for
his leadership and commitment during his service on the Authority.
It was moved by Commissioner Friedman, seconded by Commissioner Tschida,
to recess into closed session. The motion passed unanimously.
Upon its return to Chambers, President Duffy reconvened the meeting.
5a. Robert Larsen Partners proposal
It was moved by Commissioner Meland, seconded by Commissioner Mitchell,
to direct staff to continue negotiations with the developer and owner
of the property.
Commissioner Tschida asked the maker of the motion if he would include
as part of the negotiations thematic integration of the area and landscaping
according to the Hwy. 7 corridor plan. This was acceptable to the maker.
The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Tschida,
that a public hearing on the Robert Larsen Partners project be set for
January 8, 1990 to consider conveyance of the three properties to
Robert Larsen Partners. The motion passed 5-1 (Commissioner Meland
opposed).
6a. Cherne litigation
It was moved by Commissioner Meland, seconded by Commissioner Mitchell,
to act on advice of counsel and settle this matter based on the Commissioner's