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Housing and Redevelopment Authority March 27, 2025

Edina City CouncilThursday, March 27, 2025
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Economic development and financing restructuring for 70th and France project

Proposal to move forward with office site development at 70th and France

Discussion of tax-exempt financing and credit backing by the City/HRA

Potential use of Special Purpose Entity for development

Mitigation strategies for financial risk to the city

Conceptual shift from pay-as-you-go TIF notes to bonded debt models

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Votes (2)

Approve the meeting agenda as published

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mr. Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Agnu

Adopt items on the consent agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mr. Jackson · Seconded by Commissioner Pierce

Notable Quotes (3)

If we go with an alternative structure as we're discussing here today that Tiff note goes away but the same Tiff dollars that are coming in the door would go out the door to pay for the bond.

— Bill Nondorf
Financing structureClarifying the shift from TIF notes to bond repayment.

In order for us to make this project happen we need to be able to decouple the financing between the two sites.

— Ted Carlson
Project developmentExplanation of developer strategy to move forward independently on parcels.

It feels to me based on what you said that we as a city would be assuming more risk in this.

— Commissioner Agnu
Financial riskRaising concern over the change in city financial exposure.

People (5)

Scott NeilExecutive Director / City Manager

Coordinates the meeting and facilitates discussions.

Bill NondorfEconomic Development Director

Leads the presentation on the 70th and France development financing restructuring.

Ted CarlsonRepresentative

From Orion Investments, explains the need to decouple site financing.

1 quote

“in order for us to make this project happen we need to have need to be able to decouple the financing between the two sites”

Justification for moving away from combined project financing.

Nick An-HutConsultant

From ERS, advises on financial modeling and economic feasibility.

Chair HubandChair

Presides over the HRA meeting.

Places Mentioned

70th and France7250 France (Craftsman office site)Centennial Lake

Events & Meetings (1)

  • January 7, 2025 - 7:30 a.m. ATA Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting
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