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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-016 EDAR1 1 1 Commissioner Kathleen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Carmody EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES 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 57th Street, west of Logan Avenue, and southeast of Minnesota Highway No. 100 (the "57th and Logan Redevelopment Area and WHEREAS, EDA staff has met with the principal owner of most of the properties located within the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area and have discussed various redevelopment options; and WHEREAS, the current condition of the properties located within the boundaries of the 57th 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 57th 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 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area are exerting a negative impact on nearby property values, and that by redeveloping the 57th 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 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 that parcel of the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area which is at the northwest corner of 57th and Logan, and is legally described as Lot 6, Block 2, Northbrook Center Addition and has a street address of 1900 57th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "Acquisition Parcel 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 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area should begin with the acquisition by the Brooklyn Center EDA of the Acquisition Parcel, 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 1 1 EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -16 WHEREAS, the EDA believes and determines that without its acquisition of the Acquisition Parcel, any future redevelopment opportunity is at risk and will not proceed, whereby the City of Brooklyn Center will lose the benefits to be received from the redevelopment of the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area; and WHEREAS, the EDA has provided notice of a public hearing to be held concerning the proposed acquisition of the Acquisition Parcel to those persons having an interest in Acquisition Parcel, the EDA has held such hearing, and all persons having an interest in the Acquisition Parcel were allowed to address any and all concerns to the EDA. WHEREAS, the EDA authorized the acquisition of 1900 -57 Avenue North legally described as Lot 6, Block 2, Northbrook Center Addition through eminent domain or purchase by virtue of EDA Resolution No. 2004 -10; and WHEREAS, staff has been able to negotiate a purchase agreement for 1900 57 Avenue North in the amount of $473,200. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Executive Director is hereby authorized, on behalf of the EDA, to execute a purchase agreement for the acquisition of 1900 57 Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, in the amount of $473,200. 2. The Executive Director is hereby authorized on behalf of the EDA, to execute the necessary closing documents to acquire fee simple absolute title to the property of 1900 57 Avenue North. November 22, 2004 Date The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by commissioner Kay Lasman 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.