HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 12-31 EDAM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 13, 2021
VIA ZOOM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Mike Elliott at 10:33 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Mike Elliott and Commissioners Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan
Ryan. Commissioner April Graves was absent and excused. Also present were Executive Director
Reggie Edwards, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, and City Clerk Barb Suciu.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
President Mike Elliott moved and Commissioner Butler seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-18 APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 9 AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A TIF ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
President Elliott stated the item at hand was covered earlier in the regular meeting.
President Elliott asked for questions on the item.
Commissioner Ryan stated it is a late hour and the EDA should not conduct business in that way
as there are several details in question for the commissioners to consider. Additionally, it is
abusive to Staff to keep them so late. He stated he trusts the Development Director has created a
sound plan, and, therefore, the EDA should follow her lead on the matter.
President Elliott stated they will be addressing meeting flow and agenda items to make adjustments
in the future. He noted his appreciation of Commissioner Ryan's comments.
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President Elliott moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2021-18
approving a modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and
Redevelopment Project No. 1 establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 9 therein,
approving a Tax Increment Financing Plan, therefore, and authorizing the execution of a TIF
Assistance Agreement related thereto.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson asked if they were going to continue the discussion of the
Opportunity Site Pilot Project from the Study Session. President Elliott stated they would allow
Council to think about the topic, and they would reconvene on the topic at a later date.
Dr. Edwards stated Staff will place a continued discussion of the Opportunity Site in the next
meeting. President Elliott suggested they look at the upcoming agendas to decide when they
continue the discussion. He noted some meetings are packed, so they should spread out the
discussions.
City Clerk. Suciu suggested they use the January 3, 2022 date for a special Work Session.
President Elliott stated he would be unavailable on that date, and Staff can figure out a date that
works best. President Elliott stated they will make sure the topic is covered in a future Work
Session.
Mayor Elliott noted it was a challenging year for Brooklyn Center, and he looks forward to seeing
everyone in the new year.
President Elliott moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 10:37 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed Secretary of the Economic Development
Authority (EDA) of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular
Session of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Brooklyn Center
held on December 13, 2021.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted said minutes at its January 10,
2022, Regular Session.
President
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