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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Tim Willson at 8:10 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
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
MAY 11, 2009
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City
Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Community
Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and
Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer,
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded approval of the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 27, 2009 Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -08 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF 5836
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE REMOVE AND
REBUILD PROGRAM
Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution, and answered questions of the EDA. He stated the intent is to demolish the building
as quickly as possible. This will be coordinated with the County and will likely be done later this
summer.
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There was discussion on the intent for the City to acquire the remaining non commercial uses
along Brooklyn Boulevard in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Yelich seconded adoption of EDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -08 Authorizing the Acquisition of 5836 Brooklyn Boulevard in
Connection with the Remove and Rebuild Program.
President Willson thanked staff for taking this initiative and taking a proactive approach with the
market at this time.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Roche moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
ss. Certification of Minutes
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 May 11, 2009.
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 May 26,
2009, Regular Session.
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