Edina City Council — Transcript
Sunday, March 16, 2025
O Crepe Coffee Shop and Bakery Development
SPARK Fund Grant Program Application
Votes (1)
O Crepe Coffee Shop and Bakery - HRA Grant Approval and Building Improvements
Dissent: None identified in transcript
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved grants supporting O Crepe's opening at the former Caribou Coffee location. Key improvements include: (1) remodeling the front entrance to create ADA-accessible entry; (2) installing energy-efficient storefront glass; (3) reconstructing the rear parking lot to improve access to rear building doors. Both the business owner and property owner received grant support from the SPARK fund. The project demonstrates the city's strategy to attract small businesses by removing financial barriers to occupancy and improvement of existing commercial spaces.
Notable Quotes (2)
I moved to Minn and I'm just I'm really passionate about my roots and where I'm from and I'm from Brittany France which is the region of France where crêpes originated um and so when I came to Minnesota I couldn't find a good crêpe and I thought I need to show these people what it's what it's how it's done and what it tastes like
this grant program is specifically intended to help that small business owner leap over a hurdle that they didn't expect to encounter um almost every small business owner faces that type of hurdle and we're hoping that with this grant we can attract more small businesses to let them locate here expand here and Thrive here
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
State-established funding mechanism created in 2021 to support job creation and brick-and-mortar business investment in local communities. Provides streamlined grants up to $24,000 for building shell improvements.
Formal approval of grants to both the business owner and property owner for facility improvements including accessible entrance remodeling, energy-efficient storefront glass, and rear parking lot reconstruction.