Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 07/11/2013

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request in November, 2011. The project is currently under construction. The Developer anticipates the opening of a leasing office on a temporary basis in the coming weeks. The Developer desires to open a portion of the project (approximately 50 units) in early May, at which time an existing unit will take the place as the leasing office until the actual leasing/management office is complete. For more information, visit www.coraots.com or call 763-208-5931. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy has been issued on approximately 50 units. The Developer anticipates opening the remainder in two (2) phases, with Phase II desired opening in late June. Below are recent project photos. [Updated June 20, 2013] Photo taken June 20, 2013 along Sunwood Drive at the Photo taken along Sunwood Drive at the west end of the Municipal Center looking west. project looking east. Housing Assistance Policy [No Update] Primary Contact: Tim Gladhill (taladhillPci.ramsev.mn.us; 763-576-4308) The City Council has directed Staff to complete a Housing Assistance Policy. The intent of the policy is to provide a framework for which to review requests for housing assistance and provide a mechanism to review proposals for compatibility with the City's housing goals. The Policy was forwarded to the Planning Commission for development. The Planning Commission has established an ad -hoc sub -committee to assist in the development of the policy. The Housing Sub -Committee has met on two (2) occasions to date. Current accomplishments include completion of an Interim Policy Statement (until the final policy is adopted), agreement on the framework of the policy, and establishment of housing -type priorities. All drafts must still be approved by the City Council. Staff would like to provide a status update with the City Council in June. Staff provided an update to the City Council on June 11, 2013, and received positive feedback on direction to continue along the current path for completion. The next meeting of the Sub -Committee is scheduled for June 25, 2013. [Updated June 13, 2013] 167th Avenue Retail Node [No Update] Primary Contact: Tim Gladhill (taIadhillPci.ramsev.mn.us; 763-576-4308) The Planning Commission and EDA have both discussed the status of the retail node located at the intersection of 167th Avenue and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47). The City had previously been asked to review two (2) potential users at 6001 167th Ave NW (indoor shooting range and clothing recycling warehouse distribution. Per EDA discussion, Staff will be setting up stakeholder meetings to discuss a comprehensive approach with all property owners of the node in regards to future land uses as well as mechanisms to achieve desired future land uses. A more detailed summary will be provided following the outcomes of these stakeholder meetings.