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Commissioner Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 95 -11
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
SALE OF LAND TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BY THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF SUCH
LAND LOCATED AT 5305 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN
CENTER
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn
Center (EDA) is authorized, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.012, Subd. 7, within
its area of operation, and without the adoption of an urban renewal plan, to acquire real
property, demolish the buildings and improvements thereon, and sell such property in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes Section 469.029, as long as the buildings on such real property are
substandard; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has determined that the building located on the property described
below was dilapidated and obsolescent, and the clearance thereof was in the best interest of the
public health and welfare of the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 1993, the EDA purchased and acquired that tract and
parcel of land legally described as: The South 1/2 of the following described property: The
East 1/2 of that part of Lot 9, lying East of Colfax Avenue North, and the East 14 feet of the
West 1/2 of that part of Lot 9, lying East of Colfax Avenue North, all in Block 4, Bellvue
Acres. (5305 Bryant Avenue North) (the "property
WHEREAS, the property was purchased and the building thereon was demolished by the
EDA using Community Development Block Grant funds under the slum and blight clearance
provisions, which are part of the objectives of the Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant program; and
WHEREAS, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for
Humanity, which is an ecumenical housing ministry dedicated to providing affordable housing
for persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has expressed an interest in acquiring the
property for single- family redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has determined it is in the best interest of the EDA and the public
health, safety and welfare of the community to convey the property to Twin Cities Habitat for
Humanity in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 469.012, Subd. 7, and Minnesota
Statutes Section 469.029; and
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EDA RESOLUTION NO. 95 -11
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 469.029, Subd. 2, requires a public hearing for
the sale of land by the EDA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in
and for the City of Brooklyn Center that it is in the best interest of the EDA and the public
health and welfare of the City of Brooklyn Center to authorize the EDA Executive Director to
negotiate a purchase agreement for the sale of the property to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
for one dollar ($1.00), with the additional terms of such purchase agreement to be subject to the
further review and acceptance by the EDA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDA hereby authorizes a public hearing to be
held on April 24, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the
Brooklyn Center City Hall Council Chambers regarding the proposed sale of property described
herein to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and the provisions of such sale.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is hereby authorized and
directed to publish the attached Notice of Public Hearing in the City's legal newspaper on April
5, 1995.
March 27, 1995
Date
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and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
President
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, Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen Carmody;
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -11
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of
Brooklyn Center will hold a public hearing on April 24, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Brooklyn Center City Hall located at 6301 Shingle
Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.029,
Subd. 2, regarding the proposed sale of the following described property to Twin Cities Habitat
for Humanity: The South 1/2 of the following described property: The East 1/2 of that part
of Lot 9, lying East of Colfax Avenue North, and the East 14 feet of the West 1/2 of that part
of Lot 9, lying East of Colfax Avenue North, all in Block 4, Bellvue Acres (5305 Bryant
Avenue North), and the provisions of such sale.
All persons desiring to be heard shall appear at the time and place referenced above.
Dated: March 27, 199 1995
Myrr(C Kragness, Preside t
(Published in the Brooklyn Center Sun -Post on April 5, 1995)