HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 10-01 IDCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSICN OF THE VILLAGE OF
BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNE P IN
AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
October 1 , 1963
The October 1st meeting of the Industrial Development Commission
was called to order by Chairman, Edwin Burt at 8.00 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Edwin Burt, Marshall Jacobson, Harry Johnson,
Frank Kampmeyer, Dallas Lawrence, Wayne Lubrecht,
Ernee McArthur, Roger Machmeier, Robert Osl und,
Earl Rydberg, Earl Simons
According to the attendance records, Arthur Raeker has missed
three consecutive meetings without having been granted formal
consenXt by the Commission. The Council w i l l be not i f ied of h i s
resignation so a new appointment can be made.
Minutes of the September 3rd meeting were corrected to read
September 3rd and not September 2nd.
Motion by Dallas Lawrence, and seconded by Harry Johnson to
approve minutes as corrected and recorded. Motion carried.
Art Lee and Edwin Burt reported on the meeting held on
September 9th with the University Committee. Present at the
meeeting were representatives of the Council, Plan ningCommission,
Industrial Development Commission, Administration,'and Brooklyn
Center School Staff.
The Liaison Committee between the Village and the University
is as follows: (or their alternates)
1. Mayor Gordon Erickson
2. Al Kattar, Chairman of the Planning Commission
3. Edwin Burt, Chairman of the Industrial Development
Commission
4. Art Lee, Village Administrator
5. Ben Davidson, School Board Chairman of District 286.
The following facts were called to the members attention In regard
to the Ear le Bran n Farm;
I . The I and wl I I be converted pr imar i I y i nto an
industrial -commercial park.
2. The University is scheduled to take possession of
the 450 •ere farm by March 12, 1964. It Is
possible the estate administrators may ask the
University to take possession sooner.
3. Sale of the land will be compatible with objectives
of both the University and the Vi l lage.
4. The University has contacted a market analyst to pre-
pare a Peas ibi 1 l fy report on the best way of
developing and disposing of the property.
Motion by Robert Oslund, and seconded by Frank Kampmeyer that
Dallas Lawrence be appointed as alternate to Edwin Burt on the
Liaison Committee. Motion carried.
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Minnesota Mi I is (Northbrook Shopping Center) has designated
October 14th as their grand opening.
Motion by Robert Oslund and seconded by Roger Machme)er that
a sub-committee to the Publicity Committee be appointed to prepare
an outline for a simple, single-sheet brochure. Sixty days was
the designated time for its preparation. Notion carried.
The following 6ommi t tee was appointed:
Harry Johnson
Earl Rydberg
Frank Kampmeyer
Roger Machmeler (Publicity Chairman- Ex-office)
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Motion by Roger Machmeier, and seconded by Ernee McArthur that a
committee be appointed to investigate the tax base situation in
Brooklyn Center. Motion carried.
The following committee was appointed;
Earl Simons
Ernee McArthur
Members were encouraged to bring names of possible leads or suggestions
to Commission meetings.
The Publicity Committee called to the members attention the article
appearing in the Press in regard to our statement on the need for a
library in Brooklyn Center.
The members discussed establishing an Existing Businessmanrs
Committee. No action was taken.
Motion by Dallas Lawrence, and seconded by Marsh Jacobson that
the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 10:I0 P.M.
The next regular meeting wi i I be held on November 5th at 800 P.M.
Respectful ly submitted:
Ernee McArthur
Secretary
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