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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-019 EDAR1 11 1 Commissioner Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF OPPORTUNITY SITE, PHASE I (BROOKDALE SQUARE) 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 west of Minnesota Highway No. 100, north of Bass Lake Road, and east of Shingle Creek Parkway, which property includes the Brookdale Square and Grossman Ford properties. The EDA has observed that the valuation of the Brookdale Square property by the Brooklyn Center City Assessor shows a land value of $3,600,000 and a building value of only $200,000, and that the valuation of the Grossman Ford property shows a land value of $3,194,000 and a building value of only $206,000, which numbers are significantly disproportionate and suggest that the physical improvements located on the two properties are nearing the end of their economic usefulness and that such properties are ready for redevelopment. Representatives of Brooklyn Center have met and discussed these and other concerns with representatives of the Metropolitan Council and have designated this redevelopment area as "Opportunity Site, Phase I and WHEREAS, the current condition of the properties located within the boundaries of the Opportunity Site, Phase I consist primarily of older, single story retail and service types of buildings which have become economically obsolescent and a blighting influence and which exhibit dilapidation, deferred maintenance, a layout that is not conducive to modern retailing and business standards, excessive vacancy, and constitute a blighting and negative influence upon the adjacent neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the location of the Opportunity Site, Phase I is strategically positioned such that it has visibility to a major state 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 1 1 EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -19 WHEREAS, the EDA has become concerned that the downward slide and blighting influence of the properties located within the Opportunity Site, Phase I are exerting a negative impact on nearby property values, and that by assisting in the redevelopment of the Opportunity Site, Phase I, the EDA can eliminate a blighting influence, assist in creating new development opportunities and an increase in the tax base, and provide for 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 reasonably practicable with the acquisition of the properties within the Opportunity Site, Phase I; and WHEREAS, the EDA has determined and believes based upon the report of its staff and the determination of its Board of Commissioners that it will serve a public purpose and is reasonably necessary in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the EDA as a redevelopment agency for the EDA to acquire that property which is legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Brookdale Square, Second Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which property is presently the site for the Brookdale Square Shopping Center and several outbuildings (the "Real Property and WHEREAS, the EDA has concluded that an acquisition of the Real Property 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 that 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 Real Property, future redevelopment opportunities for the Opportunity Site, Phase I 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 Opportunity Site, Phase I; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center EDA has provided notice of a public meeting to be held concerning the proposed acquisition of the Real Property to those persons having an interest in the Real Property, the EDA has held such meeting, and all persons having interests in the Real Property 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 Opportunity Site, Phase I, for the EDA to acquire through negotiation with the property owner or by eminent domain the Real Property as described above. 1 1 EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -19 2. The acquisition of the Real Property 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 Real Property. 3. The acquisition of the Real Property is reasonably necessary for and fulfills the public purpose of assisting to eliminate a blighting influence and provide a site for future redevelopment, which will 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 needed for a redevelopment of the Opportunity Site, Phase I 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 Real Property, 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 Real Property pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. 117.042, and use the "quick take" procedure in acquiring title to the Real Property. December 13, 2004 Date Presiden C Presiden The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by commissioner Kathleen Carmody 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.