HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-111 CCRMember Lawrence-Anderson introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-111
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A GRANT FUND APPLICATION TO
MINNESOTA BROWNFIELD GAP FINANCING PROGRAM (BGFP) BY
DURDUR BAKERY AND GROCERY INC., FOR 5951 EARLE BROWN
DRIVE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, Minnesota Brownfields administers the Brownfield Gap Financing
Program ("BGFP"), which provides grants for environmental assessment of property in
Hennepin County using funding from the County’s Environmental Response Fund
("ERF"); and
WHEREAS, Dur Dur Bakery & Grocery, Inc. (the "Applicant") qualifies as an
emerging developer under the BGFP; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has purchased 5951 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota (the "Project Site") and proposes a redevelopment project that requires
environmental assessment;
WHEREAS, the Applicant intends to submit an application to Minnesota
Brownfields seeking BGFP funds for environmental assessment activities at the Project
Site; and
WHEREAS, the BGFP application materials call for a City Council resolution of
support from the host city;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City hereby supports the Applicant’s submission to Minnesota
Brownfields for funding through the Brownfield Gap Financing Program, which is
funded by the Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution of support does not constitute
approval of land use, zoning, building permits, or any other City approvals or financial
commitments, which, if required, will be considered under separate processes.
November 24, 2025
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member:
Moore
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence-Anderson, and Moore
and the following voted against the same:
none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.