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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-012 EDAR1 1 1 its adoption: Commissioner Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES (HMONG AMERICAN SHOPPING CENTER) WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (the "EDA a body corporate and politic organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, has the power to engage in development and redevelopment activities pursuant to Minn. Stat. 469.090 to 469.018 and related statutes; and WHEREAS, there has been duly adopted and is now in legal effect a Modified Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1, which was initially adopted by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Brooklyn Center City Council on July 22, 1985, which initial plan has been subsequently modified and amended by various resolutions; and WHEREAS, the EDA has become concerned about the present status of that property which is located north of 57 Street, west of Logan Avenue, and southeast of Minnesota Highway No. 100 (the "57 and Logan Redevelopment Area and WHEREAS, EDA staff has met with representatives of the principal owner of most of the properties located within the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area, Hmong- American Shopping Center, LLC, and have discussed various redevelopment options; and WHEREAS, the current condition of the properties located within the boundaries of the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area consist of older, single story retail and service types of business which have become economically obsolescent and a blighting influence and which exhibit dilapidation, deferred maintenance, a layout that is not conducive to modern retailing standards, excessive vacancy, and constitute a blighting and negative influence upon the adjacent neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the location of the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area is strategically positioned such that it has visibility to a major highway, good local and regional access, and is within the zone of influence of developments such as Brookdale Shopping Center and the Earl Browne area; and WHEREAS, the EDA has become concerned that the downward slide and blighting influence of the properties located within the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area are exerting a negative impact on nearby property values, and that by redeveloping the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area the EDA could assist in creating new development opportunities and an increase in the tax base, and result in an improvement in the properties to the betterment of the health and welfare of the citizens of Brooklyn Center; and 1 1 1 EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -12 WHEREAS, on September 27, 2004, the Board of Commissioners of the EDA unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2004 -10, which authorized the EDA to acquire through negotiated purchase or by use of its power of eminent domain that parcel of the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area which is at the northwest corner of 57 and Logan; and WHEREAS, the staff of the EDA has been considering possible redevelopment alternatives for the property, and has concluded that it is appropriate and necessary for the EDA to proceed as quickly as possible with the acquisition of the remainder of the parcels within the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area, legally described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block 2, Northbrook Center Addition, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "Acquisition Parcels and WHEREAS, the EDA has determined and believes based upon the report of its staff and the determination of its Board of Commissioners that the redevelopment of the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area should continue with the acquisition by the Brooklyn Center EDA of the Acquisition Parcels, that such acquisition is in the best interests of the EDA and the City of Brooklyn Center, because it will assist in improving the health, safety, morals and welfare of the citizens of the City of Brooklyn Center, and such acquisition is in accordance with the public purpose and provisions of all applicable state and local laws; and WHEREAS, the EDA believes and determines that without its acquisition of the Acquisition Parcels, future redevelopment opportunities are at risk and will not proceed, whereby the City of Brooklyn Center will lose the benefits to be received from the redevelopment of the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center EDA has provided notice of a public meeting to be held concerning the proposed acquisition of the Acquisition Parcels to those persons having an interest in the Acquisition Parcels, the EDA has held such meeting, and all persons having interests in the Acquisition Parcels were allowed to address any and all concerns to the EDA Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, in view of the foregoing which are hereby adopted as findings of fact, hereby resolves as follows: 1. The EDA hereby determines that it is in the public interest and is necessary for purposes of proceeding with a proposed redevelopment of the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area, for the EDA to acquire through negotiation with the property owner or by eminent domain the Acquisition Parcels as described above. 2. The acquisition of the Acquisition Parcels is hereby determined to be necessary to carry out a redevelopment project and to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1, which plan is hereby modified as necessary to provide for the acquisition of the Acquisition Parcels. 1 1 EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -12 3. The acquisition of the Acquisition Parcels is reasonably necessary for and fulfills the public purpose of assisting to eliminate a blighting influence, provide for an increase in the tax base, and will result in an improvement to the health and welfare of the citizens of Brooklyn Center. 4. For the reasons set forth herein and because of a concern that delays in the assemblage of the properties located with the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area will delay private redevelopment, the EDA hereby deems it necessary to proceed without delay under Minn. Stat 117.042 and to pay to the owners or into the District Court a sum of money to secure compensation to the owners of interests in the Acquisition Parcels, which amount shall be equal to the petitioner' s approved appraisal of value as determined by the EDA staff and legal counsel. The EDA hereby specifically authorizes and intends that its legal counsel shall acquire the Acquisition Parcels pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. 117.042, and use the "quick take" procedure in acquiring title to the Acquisition Parcels. November 8, 2004 Date LiAtrA41/4 Presid nt The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by commissioner Diane Niesen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.