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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
AUGUST 28, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President April Graves at 8:22 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President April Graves and Commissioners Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan
Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community
Development Director Jesse Anderson, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City
Attorney Jason Hill.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Jerzak moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the
Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 26, 2023 – Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MICRO-FAÇADE GRANT AWARD TO
BROTHERS TAQUERIA
Executive Director Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited Community Development
Director Jesse Anderson to continue the Staff presentation.
Community Development Director Jesse Anderson explained the item is to contribute $5,000 to
go towards a new sign for Brothers Taqueria. The business also has funds committed to the project.
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Commissioner Jerzak asked how a small business can determine if they are eligible to apply for
the micro-grant. Mr. Anderson stated there is about $50,000 in EDA funds dedicated to the
program, and there are still funds available. The maximum award for each business is $5,000.
Information is available on the website.
Commissioner Kragness asked when the deadline for the application is. Mr. Anderson stated it is
an ongoing program, so there are no deadlines.
President Graves suggested staff do some more community education on the program.
President Graves noted there was a grand opening for Brothers Taqueria recently.
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and President Graves seconded to adopt EDA
Resolution Approving the Award of Grants Under the Micro-Grant Facade Program.
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MICRO-FAÇADE GRANT AWARD TO QUE
VIET
Executive Director Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited Community Development
Director Jesse Anderson to continue the staff presentation.
Community Development Director Jesse Anderson explained the item is to contribute $5,000 to
go toward an improved parking lot at Que Viet. The business also has funds committed to the
project.
President Graves noted the egg rolls at Que Viet are amazing.
President Graves moved and Commissioner Jerzak seconded to adopt EDA Resolution Approving
the Award of Grants Under the Micro-Grant Facade Program.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and President Graves seconded adjournment of the
Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:28 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.